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Yezd is a true city of the desert, an
riichanted town of glowing colors and
beautiful architecture set among the
treat sandy plains of central Persia
One might say its inhabitants live
without moisture, as the air itself is
exceedingly dry, while tjio only water
granted for their refreshment Is
brought by primitive courses from the
snow of the distant mountains, and
becomes In its wanderings so travel-
stained and dirty that to see through
it is often a matter of difficulty. The
most striking features of the town as
one approaches It are the tall wind-
shaft towers, one or two to every
house, built to catch the desert breeze
lit hot, still a breeze), which is driven
down them usually Into the sherbet
pantry, a very attractive place lined
with bright tilos, and having a tank
for goldfish in the middle. During the
noontide heat people live in the cel-
lars, and at night they sleep on the
roofs in genuine oriental fashion, all
the household work in the compounds
being done early In the morning or in
the evening. That any human beings
should prepare themselves a habitation
in such a barren and unpractical spot
seems inconceivable folly, but legend
relates that Alexander the Great erect-
I'd the first building, a solid structure
to-day, as n prison for his captives,
and they and their warders were the
original founders of the town of Yezd.
Hero one finds the east pure and un-
adulterated—the east with its primi-
tive passion, its jealousy, Its intenso
conservatism which may or may not,
for prophecy Is dangerous, yield to out-
side Influences. The women exist in
their golden cages (so poetical with-
out, so sordid within), as they have
.done for generations back, their keen-
est emotions excited by a new fashion
from Teheran, where there Is rather a
desire to adopt western notions in de-
tails of dress and manners and a big
sale for Manchester finery. They
never venture abroad except closely
veiled, looking mere shapeless bundles
with their large outside trousers, gen
erally of a bright grass-green color,
drawn over their indoor clothes; and
the higher the lady, the stricter her
ueclusion. If she ride Into the desert
on her mulQ. or journey to her sum
mer residence among the hills, her
muleteer walks in front with his back
towards her, and should she speak, he
does not turn his head to answer her
as western civility would demand. A
princess of the royal blood was stay ■
Ing In Yez4. When she returned from
an outing, a herald went In front to
announce her coming. Immediately
every man fled down a side street, and
if any one among them was unable to
escape ho threw himself on his face
in the dust until the feminine proces-
iton had passed by.
Every Persian house consists of two
parts, the darum (within), the men's
quarter, and the atidarum (without),
the women's Quarter. No furniture
of any kind is used, hut the inside
walls are covered with fino white
plaster decorated with lovely mould-
ings. Pretty little arches (such a
feature of the graceful Persian arcli-
tecture) are all round the place to be
employed as tables, sideboards, etc.,
and the ceilings are adorned with mir-
rors and more mouldings. As all the
windows in the women's part arc
made of stained glass, the effect of the
eastern sunlight filtering through
them on to the white walls is striking
and beautiful. The inmates of this
oriental establishment sit on the floor,
and nearly everywhero the Persian
lady goes Bhe Is accompanied by a
sort of thick quilt or thin mattress
stuffed with cotton wool, wh' i ssrves
either as bed or couch. She invariably
gleepN) iu her clothes (not very numer
ous, by the way), and as dusting end
sweeping are unknown, the simple life
ean be studied In a Porslan house to
great advantage
A PARSCF VILLAGE WOM/V
From the tiuie when the girl is born
she is taught to submit to restraint.
The small baby, for the first few
weeks of Its life, has its arms and legs
bound tightly down by triangular
pieces of cloth. At a month old its
arms are set at liberty; at two months
it Is permitted to move its legs. The
girls are sometimes sent with their
brothers to a woman mullah (the word
"mullah'' literally means one who
reads I for educational purposes,
though exactly what these imply is
difficult to define, as most of the popu-
lation cannot read or write. Very
early, however, the little maiden is de-
prived of this slight liberty. She is
kept exclusively in the women's apart-
ments, and prepared for her future
destiny. Her hair is braided and
threaded with white cotton, in order to
make it grow long by giving it a down-
ward tendency. W^Jl-to-do children
have their locks twisted with colored
silk and beads, and certainly the result
seems satisfactory, as the Persian
women possess beautiful hair of such
length that most of them are able to
sit upon it. At 13 or 14 the parents of
the child arrange her marriage. The
wedding festivities last six or seven
days, the women assembling at the
house of the bride, and the men at the
house of the bridegroom.
Divorce In Persia is very easy. Any
man can procure it for any redson at a
cost of what in our money would be
sixpence or sevenpence. This causes
the lot of the women of the poorer
classes to be one of peculiar hardship,
as there are no factories or any other
means by which they can gain a liveli-
hood except under a husband's di-
rection.
If it were not for occasional nuptial
rejoicings among her neighbors, the
high-born lady would have a very dull
time. She is only allowed the society
of her own relations, and the feminine
pleasure of calling is hedged round by
many restrictions. Her methods of
entertaining, when she does do it, are
not so very unlike those of her Eng-
lish sisters.
As no men, except those of their
own families, are allowed to see the
women, It follows there are women
doctors. These are generally ancient
sibyls, who brew mysterious concoc-
tions from herbs, and understand only
too well how to play upon the fancies
and superstitions of their parents.
In Persia two distinct races live
side by side, and the commerce and
Industries of the country are mainly
in the hands of the Parseos, who have
their central organization at Bombay.
They are a tine race, mentally and
physically, and their religion—the
ancient one of Zoroaster—has not the
same paralyzing effect on the brain as
seoms to be exercised by the Mussul-
man's faith. The women are good
looking and energetic, and appear tall
beside the undersized Persians. They
work exquisitely with their needles,
and their wide trousers are made of
strips of different-colored silk.
As yet western influence has had lit-
tle effect on the fundamental princi-
ples which govern the lives of Per-
sian women. The teaching of the mul-
lahs of both sexes, who make such an
excellent Uviug by reading the Koran
to ignorant believers, is steadily
against the progressionist movement,
and nn old and effete race never takes
so kindly to new ideas as a young
and vigorous ono. A few of the women
lta\ e. however, contrived to become
both clever and well informed, with
oonw qtMQCM not nltogether happy for
themselves. Confined within the nar-
ow limits of the liarem. the developed
mind is apt to render Its possessor
irritable and depressed and most of
iheee pioneers eventually fall victims
to hysteria, a malady absolutely un-
known to thoir unlatellectual and In-
dolent sister*.
Prune-colored fine herring-bone serge is used for the first costume shown
The over-skirt is cut in a point both back and front; the openings at the sides
are laced across with wide prune-colored satin ribbons, the ends finish with
silk balls. Oriental embroidery is used for the double-breasted waistcoat the
fronts of the coat slope away, and are quite plain; narrow satin ribbon trims
the armhoie; the sleeve is let in under it, and is finished off at the wrist with
a stitched material strap. Hat of black chip, trimmed with prune-shaded
feathers and silk.
Materials required; Eight yards 48 Inches wide, half yard embroidery,
six yards wide, and four yards narrow satin ribbon, four ornaments, four but-
tons, four yards coat lining.
The second costumo is in elephant-gray fine face cloth. The over-skirt is
finely braided at the edge with black silk braid, the under-skirt is plain. A
white cloth waistcoat gives a smart effect; the coat slopes away from it, and Is
braided at the edge; braided tabs of white cloth, with a silk ball at each point,
trim the front of coat. Slits are made and buttonholed at the side of front,
through which black ribbon is threaded and tied in a bow. Hat of gray felt,
trimmed with pale pink roses and foliage.
Materials required; Nine yards cloth 4G inches wide, half yard white
cloth, one yard ribbon, eight silk balls, three buttons, two iozeti yards black
silk braid, four yards coat lining.
IN MIXTURE OF TWO COLORS.
Clever Idea That Is Made Use of for
the New Trimmings.
One of the new trimmings is the
use of black cloth cut in wide, bold
designs, applied to colored cloth.
This is quite effective for street
suits and also for soft finished indoor
gowns.
Broadcloth is used for the embroid-
ery. A pattern Is first cut from pa-
per, basted on cloth and then cut out
with sharp, small, well-pointed scis-
sors.
There is no hem. The cloth is ap-
plied with a raw edge, but as this is
done now with bands and folds and
revers, it does not look inconsistent
with neatness.
The sewing of this embroidery to
the foundation cloth is a work of art,
and no matter how well it is done, a
hot Iron Is needed for the finishing
touch.
Certain dressmakers paste on this
embroidery. They find the effect
smoother and the work less trouble.
This kind of trimming has been par-
ticularly well carried out on a gown
of white meteor crepe in which the
cut-out embroidery is of pale violet
cloth. This is used to stimulate a
tunic on skirt and for bands across
and around bodice.
It is a daring method and must be
well done if done at all.
MAKES PRETTY COAT FOR GIRL.
Golden Brown Satin the Material, with
Novel Adornments.
A charming coat for a small girl is
fashioned from golden brown satin.
The body is formed from straight side
plaits held in place by a low belt
set well down. The sleeves are wide
and full, taken into Vandyke lace cuffs.
A collar to match is the finish to the
neck.
Other materials besides satin will be
equally appropriate. Broadcloth and
serge will, of course, be more practi-
cal.
The directoire ruff and the girdle
of that period, both developed from
ribbon, will be used as accessories to
the late summer toilets.
Quite expensive if bought ready for
wear, these charming trifles are not
difficult to make at home, for the rib-
bons can be box-plaited on one edge
and sewed down to a satin-covered
strip to form the ruff. The girdle is
fashioned from broad satin ribbon or
stripes of bias satin made to go around
the waist and cross in the back, the
ends being knotted at left side front
LOUNGING ROBE
CHIC
Neck Ruffles Important.
That neck ruffles are doing a great
deal for womankind this season there
is no denying. Those intonded for
outdoor wear are full and heavy, be-
ing made of many layers of tulle, with
often as many colors—one over the
other. The tall Pierrot ruffle is pop-
ular, as is also the double empire ruf-
fle of soft silk.
Then there are the so-called Marie
Antoinette fichus and neck ruffles,
which are far from being the style
originated for the French queen, and
which bear only slight resemblance to
those pictured in costume books ot
that period. But then the periods are
hopelessly mixed In all present-day
modes, and in the potpourri one see^
much to admire. Hardly a new fash-
ion Is inaugurated that does not sug-
gest styles stolen from half a dozen
historical fashion plates, and in most
cases fashion devotees are satisfied.
Made of fine dotted muslin over Jap
silk, (rimmed with insertion, lace and
tucks; finished with soft satin ribbon.
Lace Is Being Dyed.
The revival of dyed lace is tn full
tide. All colors (hat have come out
this autumn are employed. Irish
lace, point applique, real filet, do not
escape the dye pot. It is considered
fashionable to only use lace that
matches the gown, and, therefore, the
dyers are reaping largo rewards.
When Stitching Taffeta.
Not every dressmaker knows that
the reason taffeta so often culs In
stitching Is because the needle Is
blunted or rusted. It Is much better
to use one that Is now and rather fino.
This can be renewed several times if
there Is much (tltchlug to be done.
GERMS AND MILK.
According to a recent dictum of
science, the number of germs in a
single teaspoon of milk, one hour after
it has been hurried away from the
cow on Its career of death and destruc-
tion, has been reduced by modern
methods from one or two millions to
about 250.
These germs are not in the milk at
(he time it leaves the cow, but, unless
something is done about it, they begin
to arrive in large quantities from this
moment. They coma-, in excursion
trains or on foot. The line of germs
waiting to get into as ordinary bottle
of milk has been extending far out
into the street. Police germs have had
great trouble in preserving order, and,
of course, had there been a riot much
damage might have been done to
property.
All this, however, is now an affair of
the effete past. The regulations are so
strict that only a given number of
germs may pass, and even these have
to give the countersign.
But even 250 germs to a teaspoon
seem a good deal. What is to be done
about them? We are informed that
they are not all unfriendly. Many of
them are neutral. Many of them come
in quietly, sit down, occupy themselves
with domestic amusements, and do no
harm. But among these there is still
the likelihood that a real enemy to
the system may get In.
Until not a single germ can pass the
sentry, therefore, is our milk likely to
be safe. All babies are hereby warned
to drink it at their peril. They will be
duly notified when science has barred
out successfully every intruder, no
matter what his age, nationality or
previous condition of servitude.—Life.
MOTOR LANGUAGE.
Dyer—What do you call your ma-
chine, an automobile or a motor car?
Hyer—I call it cither when it runs.
When it doesn't, I call it other things.
A Libelous Omission.
"What do you mean by calling me
that?" demanded the trust magnate,
pointing to the offending line in the
paper.
" 'Soulless individual,'" read the ed-
itor. "Why, you never objected to be-
ing called a soulless Individual."
"That isn't what you call me," thun-
dered the visitor, hotly. "You have it
'sou-less individual,' which means an
individual without a sou."
Not So High.
"John, dear," said the wife of his
bosom, "here is the bill for my new
gown."
"Great Scot," exclaimed John, as he
glanced at the figures, "but it's awful-
ly high!"
"Oh, no, it isn't," replied his better
half. "It's the most decollete gown I
ever had."—Chicago Daily News.
WHY THEY STAYED.
Soft Silks.
Silk will be very much worn now
I Not the kind of taffeta we used to
1 wear. Nobody wants to rustle now;
we do not want to look starched oi
to shine; we must look as wilted and
clinging as possible. As the de
ntand for silk is greater the weave will
bo Improved. We find rich, heavy
liberty satins and dull silks in the
shops like those that were worn in
our grandmother's days. Silk costs
more now than It did, but It wears bet-
ter. It is now a material for the
street as well as for church and othei
occasions for simple dressing.
A Smiling Paradox.
I've squandered smiles to-day.
And, strange to say,
Although my frowns with care I've
stowed away,
To-night I'm poorer far in frowna than at
tho start;
But In my heart.
Wherein my treasures best I store.
I find my smiles increased by several
score!
—Sucoeas
INFORMATION WANTED
t\
"I understand," said the chief of po-
lice, "that you intend to give the S 
lome dance here."
"Yes," replied the manager of tha
traveling theatrical company, "wo have
arranged to do so, but I assure you
that we have made it entirely unob-
jectionable. There is nothing about
the dance that you would not waat
your wife or your daughter to see. It
Is artistic—nothing more."
"Then what the dickens do you want
to give it for?"—Chicago Record-Her
aid.
Expedient.
Robinson Crusoe had been scared
stiff by the tracks of the savages, and
felt that his end was at hand.
Naturally, his first thought was to
provide himself with a coffin.
"But what about coffin-nails?" he ex
claimed, looking very blank.
For a considerable time It appeared
that there was nothing to be done.
However, as he considered the matter
further, there at length evolved the
expedient of rolling up palm leaves
and filling them with bits of rope, of
which he possessed an abundance^
"I've smoked worse!" reflected Rob.
inson, cheerfully.—Puck.
BORROWING TROUBLE.
Marlon (a college girL to her room-
mate)—Myrtle, if you will lend rae
ten dollars, I shall be everlastingly In-
debted to you.
Myrtle (who speaks from experi-
ence)—I don't doubt it.
Love's Labor Lost.
"Ah," said the politician after he
had kissed each of the woman's six
children twice around, "and now I
presume you'll hand my card to your
husband and tell him that I shall ap-
preciate the favor of his vote."
"I'm sorry," said the mother, "but
my husband's been dead two years."
And thus was love's labor lost.—De-
troit Free Press.
Actor Person—Yes, my boy, they
were absolutely glued to their seats!
The Depredator—That's how you
kept them there, was It?
An Alcohol Iron.
A tiny alcohol iron for pressing
Bmall articles—handkerchiefs, collars
and lies—comes In a nickel case with
a lamp and stand, that together are
hardly larger than the palm of your
hand. Tho Iron Ib polished nickel and
has a handle covered with straw, so
that no holder Is required. It Is con-
venient to uso when neither gas nor
electricity Is handy, and the size and
compactness of the whole thing makes
It a most useful part of the travol-
Ing outfit.
Plenty of Applicants.
"Last week I decided that I needed
a little training down," said the ama-
teur athlete, "so I advertised for a
coach."
"Did you get one?" queried his
friend.
"No," replied the a. a., "but 57
hackmen called."—Chicago Dally
News.
More Small Competitors.
Weary Walker—I see 500 mora men
has been frown out of work.
Tired Traveler—Geo! Dcre's gettln'
to be too much competition In our
business!—Puck.
Disputed.
Caller—Is the lady of the house In?
Waitress (who has bean given no-
tice)—She's In; but she's no lady!—
Life.
Oh!
Quizzing Bess—Did you tell Tom
you would be his sister?
Blushing Beatrice—No, I told him I
would bo his sister's.—Puck.
INS AND OUTS.
Ho—You see where tho laugh comMi
in? A
8he—I can see whore tho laugh
comes out.—Chicago Journal.