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Noted Advocate of Man's Garb Vindicated. Dr. Mary Walker, who has worn a frock coat, trousers, silk hat and other articles of attire usually sacred to mas culinity, is rejoicing at the news from Paris that fashion has decreed trousers for women. "I am vindicated," declares Dr. Walker, who now lives in Oswego, N. Y. "1 knew that the time would come when my sex would be free from the thraldom of skirts. It is about here, and I expect to live to see the time when trousers will be the universal garb." Dr. Walker, however, does not wear the sort of trousers that the Paris modlstes have Indorsed. She wears trousers made of broadcloth and other material exactly as men's are made. The Parisian modistes are advocating trousers that will have frills and ruffles a-plenty and will resemble the masculine garment only in general contour. "I have tried various sorts of clothing," said Dr. Walker in discussing the news from Paris, "and I have been convinced that the most sensible and rational garb is that worn by men. All women will ultimately adopt this style and will discard corsets and other articles that are uncomfortable and unhealthy. The adoption of trousers