Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, March 01, 1896, Editorial Sheet, Page 11, Image 11

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    THE OMAHA DAILY BEEs SUNDAY , MAHOII 1 , 1800. 11
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NEW YOHK , reb , 27. Although the
weather hns seemed at times unfriendly to
iucli airy frivolities , almost all ot the bin
millinery slicps have bed their spring open
ings. Last week Twenty-third street on
the two a\cnucs presented win Jens summer
llko with bloom , flowers by the peck , flower
by the bushel , and over } where a touch c
black or whlto tulle , like the cobweb o
flora's carden.
Tulle , Indeed , Is the distinguishing fen
turo ot the new headgear , and the largo ha
la rare that docs not show somewhere
( Hmpse ot It.
Dlack and white Is a favorite comblnn
tlon , and with this black prlnco of Wale
feathers , In smart waving panaches , are trim
mines much scon. Then them are slendc
black wings , and plain and novelty aigrette
that stand nine Inches hlKh , and every \a
rlcty of flower that could ho Imagined ; prln
roses , Jonquils , violets , thistles , wall flowers
enow balls and roses being some of th
cho'ccst. The new violets ore In two shades
the regulation I'arma tint and a strange dee
piirnl" that Is a fine Russian red.
These last are cut with four loose petal
that have little of the look of violets , bu
In tlio hla clumps In which they are use
they are very effective.
NOVELTY SHAPES.
Many of the largo hats are turned Hharpl
tip at the back and have there- wide bow
with ends of taffeta ribbon.
These , In some cases , are so largo as to al
LARGE HAT WITH ROSES.
most entirely hide the coiffure , ami boyom
the cars the loops will project llko wings
null now hero are seen the tinsel gauds
the spangled butterflies and gemmed pins
kroachcs and buckles that did co much to
ward vulgarizing winter millinery. Thej
may appear later , but for the moment there
Is a dearth of these things that Is moa
gratifying.
As to materials for hats themselves , plain
nnd fancy chips are much In evidence. Ai
Interest has also been revived In Panama
straw , nnd In this smooth braid there are
eomo very dashing novelties In deep goli
end pale cream for later wear. For the rest
there ore rough and Tuscan straws , will
Jiero and thcro what Is Known as a "made
hat" In ribbon stiaw. This last Introduce
with a nugh mossy braid , a smooth one llko
eatln , but a hat of this sort can rarely bo
found ready made , as they are almost en
tlrcly fashioned from the braids by the mil
liners Leghorn la likewise seen , though 1
Is confined chiefly to children's hats , which
run to wide- brims , big puff crowns , and a
. wealth of flowers and feathers.
, THREE FRENCH MODELS.
For the grown-ups three hat shapes dial
Icngo popular favor and hecomlngnoss. These
are n big broad-biltnmcd shape called the
"Doulevardlenne , " a dashing walking ha
designed by Vlrot , and a little threc-corneroj
EVENING BONNET OF SPANGLED NET.
toque that la especially becoming to round
fresh faces.
In the others , however , vran looks will
find much solace , as their effects are soft
and wide , and often tulle strings uith a
blK bow under the chin will glvo a fascinat
ing finish.
Crowns of almost all of the hats are
enormously big , and are cither puffed In
with a novel raising at the front or left side ,
or else are blcckeJ plainly and flat at the
top.
top.This
This bigness promotes a delightful sense
of comfort for a long tlmo unknown with
headgear.
The fiercest \\lnd may now blow , but there
IK no loncrr the uneasy anguish that accom
panied the wearing of the foolish little bllly-
ccck crowns of a year ago. The roof of your
head now very nearly reaches the roof of
ycur now chapcau , the brim Is but little
above the ears , nnd besides the feeling of
eccurlty this gives you lm\u the blissful
cor.sclousncbs that jour looks are usually
much Improved by the change.
AT A I'niVATE OPENING.
Hccontly a pair of Now York's smartest
milliners gave private openings , whore were
eeon some of the confections that are to
bow In Easter prajcrs. There wcro great
big hats , medium hats , top-heavy walking
hots , nnd so-called little hats. The latter
were three-cornered or round toque shapes ,
A GTIEEN AND HIIOWN TOQUE.
but they \vero so widened with great knots
of now era or wing trimmings at the sides
that "little" seemed a misnomer.
A few trimmed Bailers were stylish , but
were not novel enough to attract more than
passing attention.
The big and medium-sized flats were the
ones that brought forth tribute , and the
trycr-on was plain indeed whoso charms wore
not enhanced by one of these. A vast
"Doulevardleiino" of black chip , faced t > lth
whlto , was ratlshliiK on a red-haired girl.
The round , straight brim of this was lorped
sharply up at the back and covered with a
big bow cf applo-freon taffeta ribbon. The
other trimmings were two dancing panaches
of black feathers at the tides , and between
which spread across the front a monster
tulle bow , one half white , one black. An
other arrangement of black and white It
here lu the smart tiat with the strings
Thcso and the swathing about the brim are
of white tulle the panaches at the side are
prince of Wales feathers , which are figuring
exten'hely In the new millinery.
MODEST HATS.
Still another black hat hnd the round
brim covered with a tulle poufs , black and
white alternating. Instead of feathers
wllh this , however , at the left side there
wore some tall stalks of Jonquils with
their tender green Raves. The Vlrot
walking hats also showed many black
and whlto effects , but thcro were besides
some very stunning ones In color. The
roller brim of one smart brown one
seemed uncommonly wide , and the bag
crown was puffed up In front , which
took away from the trying squareness often
otherwise occasioned. The chief trlmmln
for thetxj walking hats Is velvet ribbon , whlc
cnclrclco the ctown In a narrow band , am
ends commonly In front with a trim bow
drawn through a buckle ,
The brown one mentioned had a strass
butklo and two big clumps at the sides o
faded wall flowers. A black one had black
velvet through a itccl buckle In front , i
panache of black feathers at the left , am
the brim draped with n soft web of jcllov
Ince. This on a pale-faced woman wit
heavy Duso's cjcllds was delightful. Uu
when a fresh moon-faced darling tried It o
It Immediately became hideous. "Docsn
she look llko a frog ? " said somebody. An
nobody denied It.
Ono of the becoming tricks of the now
millinery Is the way the brim hats ar
trimmed underneath. At the back , an
under the brim at the sides , thcro will b
banks of flowers , and oven the walking hat
will often have at the rear soft ends o
lace or the tip of a feather to blend be
comingly with the hair. The largo hats-
nnd especially those trimmed heaviest at th
back , are still to be worn tilted low over th
forehead. Donnets are vcry re.
WCMUJ.V AS WAITUUS.
In Cnii nnil Apron Tliy Now AHcm
flit * riiMlilotinblu Tnlilo.
And now even the time-honored waiter
man must trcmblo In hla ehos , for th
wnltervvoman Is at hand. Already progrcs
olvo caterers In Philadelphia are sanding an
nounccmonta that they will supply neat , ca
pable vvaltrcsFcs for all social functions am
women's teas , feminine luncheons an
strictly female card parties revel In the com
fortlng consclousncsj that "thcro Isn't n mat
around anywhere. " The newcomers are clai
In black alpaca gowns , covered with dalnt
whlto aprons , nnd on their heads they wca
the conventional cap. Their hands have p
far been Innocent of gloves , for which long
suffering society may breathe n sigh of re
Hot ; did any one , by the way , ever com
across a man waiter whose gloves fitted him
If bo let the day bo marked with a whit
stone.
The waitresses , ot course , .are moro o
less comely ; they are exceedingly deft am
nimble , nnd It Is whispered that even th
woman with the newest of gowns can din
In serene placidity without oven an un
canny dream of possible upsote.
Most of the new waitresses are colored
but a word to the wise Is sufficient , and
the flrrt hints of the Innovation set wide
awake people to recalling the good eli
times when pretty waller girls made lit
travelers at Eng
a merry thing to chance
llsh Inns. Visions of "She Stoops to Con
quer" lilt seductively through the m nd
and In the presence o the possible revlva
of so good a custom the waiter-man ( alas'
In his Ill-fitting sombcrncss and his awfu
pomposity makes us wonder why we neve
thought of waiter girls before. It Is an
CNperlment as yet , but it has its attractions
It remains to bo seen , whether It shall be a
success. Ono thing , however , may comfor
the supplanted hero of the dining table I
Is scarcely probable that one woman in a
thousand can ever learn to balance on ai
outspread palm a tray containing enougl
dishes to supply a small store.
O > n WOMAVS
To nutnlillMli n linker } In Circle City
JiiMt IiiNl lo Uie Arctic Him.
Mrs. Willis of Tacoma , the first whit
woman , tp attempt a Journey through the
wildest and most dangerous part of Alaaka
left on the steamer Wlllapa for Circle City
situated on the Yukon river , Just Inside the
Arctic rim. She made the Journey last
year and found an admirable opening for a
bakery , and returned here for the necessary
supplies. She takes two sleds heavily
loaded , which will bo hauled over the snow
1 000 miles by dogs. With her own handa
she will fell trees and build canoes In which
to cross Lake Llnderman and go down two
rivers to Circle City. Illver navigation I
exceedingly dangerous , and In several places
It la necessary to carry the canoe around hlgl
waterfalls. Speaking of the venture , she
said :
"Yes , It Is quite an undertaking , bu
there Is no real danger. Hundreds of weal
men successfully accomplished the journey
All it requires is pluck , energy and plenty
of nerve. Dogs afford me ample protection
from wild animals I see no reason why a
woman should not brave perils of a shor
Journey like this to make a 'stake. '
"My husband Is an Invalid , and the op
portunity for the establishment of a bakery
at Circle City Is gooJ. Any honest , per
severing woman can engage In a profitable
and reppectablo business there , and returr
In a few years with thousands of dollars. "
AVOM13N SIT ON TIIU RIGHT
All OIiMcrYimt IMilliulclpliInn
LT 11 Xcw Fo in I n I lie I'tirnilov.
"Have you ever noticed , " said a man-
about-town to the Philadelphia Record , "that
nlno women out of ten when they enter a
street car Invariably take the seat on the
right-hand side of the car ? I have frequently
wondered at It , and a solution of the mystery
tory did not occur to mo until a few nights
ago. I boarded a Glrard avenue car , which
was entirely empty , and sat down In the
Forward left-hand corner. At the next cross
ing a woman got aboard and sat down
opposite mo. At the next street two moro
got In nnd took seats alongside the first.
After a time there were seven women In the
car , all sitting In a row , leaving me to
enjoy alone the comforts ot the left-hand
seats. Then three men jumped aboard anJ
sat down on my side. Finally another woman
lolncd us , and Instead of taking a vacant
neat near the door on the 'ladles' side' she
walked the entire length of the car and eat
down alongside mo. This eccentricity on her
[ > art Impelled mo to watch her moro closely
than good manners possibly warranted , but
I solved the mystery to my satisfaction.
She paid the conductor with her left hand !
She was left liandcd ; eeo ? And all the
women on the other side were right-handed ,
of course. Fact ! "
An HtiHy mill nitrcmcly Kftcutlic
AVny of Decorutlnir I'o < tfr > .
A bit ot cloisonne enamel , perhaps a email
vase or pitcher , Is always a pretty ornament.
Cloisonne Is rather expensive , and If you have
nherlted none , nor had any thrust upon you
> y your friends , you may acquire It , at a
rifling outlay of tlmo and money.
In fact , It you are clever , you can make
cloisonne jounsclf , perhaps not qulto as well
as. an old heathen Chinee ; but well enough
o satisfy yourself and deceive the very
elect , for not even the most cloisonne-mad
ndlvldual can discover the difference , that Is ,
at long range.
LAYING OUT TUB WORK.
The dellcato tracery of fine gold or silver
vlro , filled In with plates of rich , deep colors ,
Ike morale , Is Imitated qulto successfully and
easily. First one must buy the pottery a
vat < e , eay which Is sold with suitable pat-
em a already moulded upon It , all of which
re qulto flat , llko mosaic. The pottery re-
emblea ordinary cream-colored terra-cotta ,
nd It needs no firing ,
The vase must first be sized to get a good
oundatlon for the enamel colors , which
therwlso would be absorbed. Spirit lacquer
s used for this purpoee a very little Is
ceded , and It muct be spread quite smoothly
nd evenly over the surface of the terra cotta.
A good i < ! zed camel's hair brush Is used.
DETAILS OP DECOIIATION.
The next process is to put In the outlines
( the des'cns with metallic paint , this
represents one of the main clmracterlst cs
of the genuine cloisonne. The gold Is In
the form of powder , which must be mired
to the proper consistency with some of the
tincture sold with It. It should be mixed
as dry as possible and laid on with a very
fine camel's hair brush In all the outlines
of the pattern , which , It will be found , are
sunk Into rather lower relief than the rest
of the dcslgi. The gold paint should so fill
them up that they are even with the sur
face of the remainder of the plate. Gold
Is most frequently used for this purpose , but
copper , bronze and silver are also to bo had.
riNn DrpccTS.
When the work Is thus far advanced , It
must be laid aside until It Is once moro dry ,
nnd then tha coloring Is begun. The colors
are sold In tiny cans. More than fifty shades
are to be had. the paler ones bo ng used
principally for backgrounds , the darker and
richer tints serving for the main portions
ot the design. A delicate touch Is neces
sary that the colors may not encroach beyond
the metallic outlines. The object , of course ,
Is to get the color as smooth and glossy as
actual china.
If an especially brilliant effect Is desired ,
this may bo obtained by scattering metallic
powder over certain portions of the painting.
The worker should paint those parts ot
the pattern to bo thus ornamented first after
gliding the outlines. The colors or enamels
must not bo thinned with turpentine , but
with a special mixture , which has no bad
effect upon the brightness of the colors.
Ai with so many other and similar arts ,
It Is by no means the most elaborately exe
cuted specimens that are the most effective
and an equally good result may often * bo
obtained by a simple mixture of cream ,
black and rose or blue.
MHS. UUWI.N 1 * . UIH < .
A Mlchlirnit Grnnile Dnine AVI11 Grace
the Court of llcrllii.
Mrs. Edwin F. Uhl , wife of the newly ap
pointed ambassador to the court of Uerlln ,
Is a woman In every way qualified to grace
the high position to which destiny has called
her.
Fiom the beginning of her husband's
rapidly advancing career In a little town In
sovthern Michigan to the present , she has
been the gracious helpmeet , stimulating nls
ambition , entering with enthusiasm Into his
plans , entertaining his friends , social and
political Ideally fulfilling , In fact , all the re
lations that came to her as the wife of a
rising man.
But It Is not alone In the character of
helpmeet to a brilliant husband that Mrs.
Uhl has distinguished herself. A perfect
hostess and a skilled musician , she adds lo
her rare social gifts a capacity for handling
largo enterprises , a grasp of detail anl
courage of execution that Insures success of
any undertaking to which she lends her fine
zeal. A very substantial monument to these
striking qualities exists today in the shape
of a woman's club house , the construction of
which occupies a unique position in the his
tory of what nineteenth century women have
done.
done.Not
Not many jears ago , in the progressive
city of Grand Rapids , Mich. , a few of the
most musically Inclined women formed a
little society for mutml Improvement , and
called themselves the Cecelia club Fron
small beginnings this club grew and grew
In Importance , as things have a way o
doing in those busy , thriving western towns
until It came to be regarded as an Instltu
tlon , and "The Saints" waxed bold enougl
to even venture a Paderevvskl in their pro
gram. Mrs. Uhl , always foremost In any
scheme for the public good , was idcntlflci
with the organlzitlon from Its start , am
was finally persuaded to become Its presi
dent. Once liavlng assumed the responsibll
Ities of this office , she was never allowcc
to relinquish them until Mr. Uhl's ofllcla
duties required their presence In Washing
ton. Fortunately for the Cecelia society
this was not until the vast project vvhlcl
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MRS. EDWIN F. UIIL.
.hey had undertaken had been brought to a
successful Issue. Early In Mrs. Uhl's ailmln-
stratlon she conceived the Idea of the club's
juylng a lot and erecting upon it their own
club lioueo ; and after several years of the
most Indefatigable effort and unwearied
patlcnco , the society was able to boast of
ono of the largest and most beautifully
quipped woman's club houses In the world ;
in fact the only ono built by women ex
clusively for music. Through all the dif
ficulties and discouragements tlat attend
such an undertaking , the club never lost
confidence In Mrs. Uhl's power to carry
Jiem tafely through.
Mrs. Uhl Inherits this executive ability di
rectly from her father , Benjamin Follott ,
a born leader , and In his day ono of the
nest prominent men In Michigan. In fact ,
ho prosperity of Ypsllantl , the town In
vhlch he lived , was so Identified with his
iwn , that It seemed to never quite recover
rom the shock of his death. Ho had already
ittalned wealth and distinction , when , at
ho ago of 45 , he died. Always an Important
nan In the democratic party , It was while
lurrahlng for McCkllan at the convention
hat nominated htm for president , that Mr ,
' "ollott wvs taken with hemorrhage of the
ungs , which resulted In his death , Nor Is
Irs. Uhl less fortunate from the mother's
Ido of the house. No history cf the early
ays In MIchlgin would be complete that
oiled to record the educational and phllan-
hroplcal work done by Mr , and Mrs , Mark
Norrls , and the l.'te Lyman D. Norrls , one
f the most distinguished lawyers of the
vest , was Mrs , Uhl s uncle.
Notwithstanding Vra. Uhl's broad Interest
i general affairs , she has never allowed her
Imo to bo absorbed l > y social or other public
unctions , She was anost devoted daughter
nd sister , and as wife ind mother her dear-
st Intercuts have alwiyg centered In that
weet family life whlct constitutes the very
mlnark of civilization , vvhllo for their old
rlends , both Mr. and Mrs , Uhl retain that
nswervlng loyalty which only goes with
hotco organizations. Mrs. Uhl Is also an
arnest worker In the Episcopal church , of
lilcU she hai been a communicant ilnce
illdhood ,
Mr , and Mrs , Uhl have been blessed with
four children , nil of whom arc living The
eldest daughter , Miss Lucy I'M Is A charmIng -
Ing young woman , beautifully filled to ndorn
the brilliant society In which iho moves.
The eldest son Is probablr tea deeply Im
mersed In his sncceoftil business ventures
In Grand Rapids to leave ! lUtven for the
court of Merlin.
Miss Edwlna , named from tier father , !
hardly jet a debutante. Trbm Infancy sh
developed a taste for muMS clo cly allied t
genius. She Is already A brilliant planlsl
and Germany means first' ' to her a dee
plunge Into the best music thb world has t
offer.
The younger child Is sIH ( n schoolboy
to whom courts , society and even nation
are of little account. |
AllMITTlVn TO TUB HAH.
A Cnllfornln Wnmnti 1'rncHcliifC I.ni
In > e York ,
Mrs. Clara Shortrldgo Toltr , the woma
lawyer who went from San Trancltco t
practice law In New York , took the InltU
Steps last Thurslay toward admission to th
bar. She was presented before the bar o
the appellate division of the supreme cour
by General llenjamln F. Tracy , who move
tint she bo admitted to practice.
The prcrcnee of Mrs. Foltz created a sma
sensation among the lawyers who were present
ent at the opening ot court In the after
noon , says the New Vork Times. She en
tcred the court room a few minutes before
o'clock and took a seat in the back part o
the place reserved for the bar. She wore a
unobtrusive gown , fashionably made , with
small black bonnet , which she removed a
the opening of court.
General Tracy , who Is an old friend o
Mrs. Foltz , came In while the Judges wcr
calling off the cases. As soon as this vva
finished , ho elbowed his way through th
lawyers , vvho were about to leave , follower
by Mrs. Foltz. General Tracy held ha hi
NEW SPRING HATS.
hand a largo bundle of papers and a roll o
certificate. ) of admission to the bar.
"If the court please , " he said , "I mov
the admission to the bar ot the state of New
York of Mrs Clara Foltz. "
The lawyers all Immediately gave atten
tlon. The request came as a surprise t
them. General Tracy explained that he heh
certificates of admission to the bar of th
suptcme court of Callfbrnla , the dlstrlc
nnd circuit federal courts , and the Unite
States supreme court , and alw pipers fron
many prominent people of California attest
Ing the high standing of 'Mrs1 Foltz.
"Let the papers be examined. If they ar
In proper form the motion will bs granted , '
tiald the court.
Mrs Foltz had stood very coolly at th
bar , paying little heed td the curious glance
directed toward her. General Tracy secmei
to be the more embarrassed of the two. A
the conclusion of the little Incident , Mrs
Foltz went out Into the clerk's ofllce , ad
justed her bonnet before the glass , and wen
down town alone. r
"Well , " said A. H. Hummel , as ho stood
out in the hall , "now we are likely to be
come moro civilized. It'will'be a plcasur
to see. which ono of usi"wlll have the firs
opportunity to show our chivalry by allow
Ing her to win a case. " ' " '
A number of lawyers made comments on
the new order of things. They were favor
ably Impressed with Mrs. Poltz's quiet , dig
nlfied demeanor while before the court.
Mrs. Foltz was the leading woman law
yer of the Pacific coast before ehe came
to New Yrrk. She was left a widow a
an early age , with five children To sup
port them slip studied law and began her
practice. She forced through an amendment
to the California constitution allowing women
to be admitted and also successfully con
testcl a suit to make law school trustees
admit her to study. She has been one of
the leading women suffragists of California
Mrs. Foltz Is very prominent In socia
and legal circles on the Pacific coast. One
of her brothers owns the San Franclfaco
Call , and another Is counsel for the great
Spreckcls sugar Interests.
T11D HTIJS'P FAD.
Eililorntloii of tlio Dark Continent
llj Woiiit-ii.
Miss Kingsley , the African explorer , It Is
said , will be setting out before many months
to explore West Africa. She Is enthusiastic
over her travels In Africa , and boasts. In
addition to climbing the Camcroons , of hav-
ine led a party throuch the country of the
cannibal Fangwca. The picture which she
gives of the Fangwes and their manner of
living shows them to be a completely bar
barous tribe , and she also tells of a race
of savage dwarfs who live In the recesses
of these African forests. The case of the
Fangwes since they have pressed , down
from the center of the continent suggests
that a world of strange things and beings
may yet bo hidden away In "Darkest Af
rica. " Miss Kingsley knew that the sur
roundings amid which she found herself
hero and there meant danger , but she never
blinked the danger. If asked If she felt
nervous at any time she would say : "Oh ,
dear , no ; why should I ? I knew before I
started that I was running certain risks ,
and I had Just made up my mind to them "
African expeditions threaten to become fads
for rich women. Two young women are now
traveling up to Duluwayo , South Africa , by
wagon , with all the comforts of the road ,
Including a valet and attendants. Mall
coach travelers who have passed them re
port that they are dressed In the most ap
proved stjlo tight-fitting shooting Jackets ,
short , plaltol skirts , top boots , rifles at
back , with cartridge belt , etc. altogether a
charming outfit.
noun orvKiiun KATU snniiuY.
Kindly Offer lo I In- Heroine of the
Horn- } Creole J'looil.
From reports published In the Iowa papers
It appears that Miss Kate Shelley , the noted
heroine of the Honey creek flood of 1881 ,
has not been favored jvlth that prosperity
which her bravery merits. Though she has
vainly endeavored to avoid .publicity regard
ing her affairs , kind friends would not have
It so , and helping hands were promptly ex
tended. The Sisters of Mercy of Davenport
liavo tendered Miss Shelley a comfortable
permanent home , accompanied with expres
sions of hearty Interest and good will , It
Is not yet known whether the tender has
been accepted.
The act which made Miss Shelley de
servedly famous was described by herself In
thcso words ; „
'It was 11 o'clock on the night of July
8 , 1881 , " eald Miss Shfllcy , when asked to
recall the story. "Our little home stood
near the Honey creek bridge , and this was
mlf a mile east of Molngona , la. That
light there had been an awful storm , a
cloudburst , In fact. The bridge across Honey
creek was washed out. The Northwestern
passenger train from the west sent a push
engine ahead to see if the track was clear.
This englno and the crow went Into the
creek , which wag swollen to a freshet. I
ooked out of the window and saw It go
down. My father , who was dead , had worked
on the road and I knew all about the trains.
knew the passenger train was coming and
hat some one must stop It ,
"I found an old miner's lamp , put In a
piece of ftlt for a wick , lighted It and put
t Inside a common lantern. With this light
went out Into the storm. I had to go
hrough the wood * by a roundabout way to
each the track , as most of the ground
\as under water , I fell down several times
nd my light went out. I reached the tracks
but I bad o light , It was nearly time lor
the train. I started to run for the station
Then I thought ot the long brldgr ahoiu
The night w.i pitch dark , the rain fcl
In a sheet and the wind blew a hurricane
Wl.cn I came to the open ties of the brldg
I had to lie down and crawl GOO feet to gc
acre's.
"Whop I reached the station I fell throng !
the doorway and raid : 'stop the passengc
train ; the Honey creek bridge has fallen.
The agent did not know me at first , I was s
wet and dirty. I said ; 'Quick , the engine lit
gone down. ' Ho said ; 'Why , It's Kato Shelley
Ho Jumped to the telegraph Instrument am
sent a message to the next stop west : 'Hoi
the passenger train ; the Honey creek brldg
Is out. ' After I reached the station I gav
way and for three months I was sick fron
the shock and exposure.
"Then I found mjself a heroine. Tha
night I did not think of heroism or any
thing else except the fate of the people I
the passenger train 1'ortunately the tral
was late that night and I had time to reac
the telegraph office after the lantern wen
out. In the moment that I was left In tot.i
darkness I thought the train was doomed
I knew that I was the only ono who couh
save It. The trainmen had gone down with
the engine With this thought burning I
my mind , 1 fought my way toward the stn
tlon and reached It In time. "
1'iixliloii Dillon.
Serpent belts are the reigning fad.
All shades of green will be In vogue fo
spring.
The low colffuro Is much In favor amen
dcbuntantcs.
The spring neckties are In the most pro
nounced plaids
Decorator ! now declare In favor of pic
lures being hung high.
Some bizarre Ftntloncry Is shown In brll
llant red and cadet blue ,
Tha white and gold craze has been sue
cocdcd by the Delft mania.
Dlackclvet gowns will continue to b
worn even during the summer.
Hlack pergo tailor gowns are being orderci
by some of our best dressed women.
Ulack satin duchesso skirts will contlnu
to bo In style throughout the summer.
House gowns of cotton crepe make
hostess look picturesque at a trifling ex
peniie.
Some of the now silks look as though n
Ink bottle had been overturned on a crean
whlto ground.
Gigantic sailor collars of mousselclno d
Bolo and Valcnclennlcs lace are among th
spring Importations.
In pplte of all efforts to the contrary , plal
fklrts will rule , and will continue to leai
In popularity for some time to come.
Farm silks combined with black will h
the reigning craze this coming season
Linens similarly contrasted will also bo 1
vogue.
Among the new goods for spring ar
stylish , curly cathcart-chevlots , sllk-threadci
all-wool English tweeds In various rlc
color Echctncs.
Some ot the cutest Ideas In spring ; mil
llnery are from Paris Thosa are sma
hate and tiny turbans , bearing usually th
names of court beauties long dead and gone
A marked feature of the modes of the nev
season is tlio lavish decoration about In
neck ruches , ruffs , and frills of gauz
pleated Itssc or chiffon , also bows of plal
or fancy ribbon , and of enormous size.
There Is a whisper a twrt of stage whlspe
that hip pads In Wattcau fashion ar
surely to bo worn. If this be true , then
wo may look for rather startling revela
lions regarding new dress skirts for summe
wear.
It is hinted that the Louis Qulnze heel
are to be among the varieties that wll
surely accompany the spring toilet. Thl
may also bo accepted as an Indication tha
walking la s'owly ibut surely passing out o
vogue.
Deep velvet collars are the latest ad
dltlon to cloth gowns. The collars are out
lined with lace Insertion and trimmed will
a deep frill ot lace. They have a Medic
collar encircling the throat and fasten will
a gold clasp.
Fancy belts of fine gold plato not more
than two inches wide , and fastened will
very handsome gold clasps , are worn will
oomo of the very elegant dinner , reception
and even calling gowns of the season. Som
of these are In filigree devices , others ar
In openwork form , set with mock gems
The coat sleeve with deeply pointed Van
dyke cape falling above a moderate puff a
the top was the first departure from the
vogue of the huge balloon models ; then came
the compromise shape called the Huguenot
and now appears the style showing a coa
sleeve ruffled all the way down round and
round the arm from shoulder to wrist.
In evening dress , tiny clusters of blusl
roics , Parma violets , carnations , or lilies of
the valley are nestled In the hearts of lace
and ribbon choux and rosettes , and where
the bodice Is cut square front and back a
bpray of the flowers , mingled with coqullles
of lace , borders the opening and falls will
the Watteau bows and streamers In the
back to the waist , and often to the skirt
hem.
hem.A very easy and charming way to freshen
a black , white or colored silk or satin bodice
Is to cover It with an over waist of chiffon
the shade of the bodice , or , If liked , of a
contrasting color. As there are neither darts
nor side seams , this airy drapery Is easily
adjusted , and to finish this waist one can
-
mrcliase In any 01 tno iancy iiry gu-as IIUJECS
accordion pleated or crimped chiffon frills , In
white , black , cream and fancy colors , with
Persian ribbon or beaded edges.
Even the tweeds and cheviots for spring
: iavo caught the color craze and display
nany gorgeous dyes , and the staid serges
and mohairs , long celebrated for their demure
appearance , show a reckless tendency to
frivolity with their gay chameleon patterns ,
Dresden devices and dashes of brilliant color.
3llks and fancy satins also show those gay
Mendings of color , but a toning and refining
effect Is Imparted by the elegant black cos-
uircs , and those of fawn , gray , belgo and
.ho green and brown fabrics In monochrome ,
vvl.lch In various elegant shades are In high
favor both hero and abroad.
IVllllllillltCN. ] .
The czarina of Rubsla will wear a crown
valued at $7,500,000 at her coronation In
day.
day.Mme. . Faure Is a great novel reader. She
picfers Trench fiction to English , and Eng-
Ish to Germanf
Edna Wallace Hopper owns a rare collec-
lon of diamonds , though she rarely wears
.hem upon the stage.
Miss Emma Llttlp , who Is .register of dee Is
n Wabaunsec county , Kansas , receives $3,000
) er year In fees.
Victoria Moroslnl-Schllllng started
the fashion of eloping with coachmen , Is now
n St , Joseph's convent , In Rutland , Vt.
Among the directors of the First National
bank of Huntlngton. Ind. , are two women ,
nnd ono of them , Mrs. Sarah F. Dick , Is
the bank's cashier.
Queen Lllluokalanl will sail for England In
a few days , to remain a jear. She will have
a castle erected In Italy , on the coast ot
ho Mediterranean.
Mrs. DaCosta of South nroad street owns
an English greyhound , whoso delicate fikln
she protects from wintry winds by means
of a sealskin blanket.
Mrs. Joy of Missouri Is noted among the
eprcsentatlveB1 wives In Washington for
tor exquisite taste in dress and her clmrm-
ng social accomplishments.
Miss Mao Melbourne Is the name of a
young woman who has the doubtful dls-
Inctlon of being "tho only lady bull fighter
n America " She is a natlvo of California.
Vlscomtesso Houssaye , whose salon Is ono
f the most highly esteemed In Paris by men
f Intellectual distinction , was formerly an
American girl , Miss Rlttcr ot California.
Mme. Carnet , the mother of the late prcs-
dent who was assassinated , Is a most cul-
ured and Intellectual lady , who keeps
breast of the times , oven though she is at
n advanced ago.
Mayor Lyman of Waltham , Mass , has
ametl Miss A. D. Adams as trustee of the
mportarit Leonard fund , Mrs. John L. Har-
ey as director ot the public library , and
Irs. C. H. Daniels as overseer of the poor.
The Princess Tnpubetzkoy , nco Amello
lives , will the first of the month embark
or Europe with the prince , and after an
ixtended tour they will reside in London.
; is stated that her mother-in-law was once
n American girl.
Miss Grace Klmball , an English missionary
n Van , has distributed over 150,000 sent
rom America through the Christian Herald
o ( ho suffering Armenians. Bhe la also In
: iargo of a hospital , and has opened an em-
loymcnt agency for those who are able to
ork ,
ilUa Florence King ot Edjson Park , Asu /
of Chicago , Id a candidate tof Justice flf
the peace , having for her opponent Mr
Charles Weldon , the ox-postmaster. In her
brlet legal career Mlsi King has won several
criminal cases in fie Chicago police courts.
Miss Jane Ejre , who has Just graduated
from the Pennsylvania Normal school , Is a
full blooded Pawnee Indian , She has as *
suircd the name ot Charlotte llronto's hero
ine , whom she prr-ntly admires , and has
Keno west to labor tor the advancement of
her people.
Mrs. E. M. Henrotln , president ot the
General Federation ot Women's clubs , has
Issued a letter to all club presidents asking
them to bring forward the rtmsldeiallon cf
a peace movement In Europe and In this
countrj1 , with a view to aiding the convention
of the powers In 1900.
The crown princess of Dsnmark la the tall
est and richest ro > ol lady In Europe. She
Inlcrlted $25,000,000 from her grandfather ,
Prlnco Frederick of the Netherlands , beside
a largo fortune , fiom her father , Charles XV
of Norway and Sweden. She Is six feet two
Inches In height.
Mrs. Alex Tweedle , the authoress , Is Just
now creating n furore In Umdon. Her book
entitled "A Winter Jaunt Through Norway , "
containing personal accounts of Nausea. Ib
sen , DJornscn , Ilratides nnd Grieg , has gone
through moro editions and has been moio
favorably criticised than nlmost any other
book of the present.
Jean Ingclow delights In giving dinners to
the convalescent poor ot the hospitals t > tie
visits. Mlsa Ingclow has an absolute enthu
siasm for flowers , and almost as technical a
knowledge of them as the late Helen Hunt
Jackson. The English poet Is llko our Mrs.
Wl Itney In her fondness for a JoKe. and her
reputation for sustaining her part In a witty
encounter.
Two of Washington's most popular debu
tantes this seawn are Miss Ethel nianclmrd ,
daughter of Senator Ulanchard ot Louisiana ,
and Miss Josephine Cobb , daughter of the
Missouri representative. Miss lllanchard Is
a tall , handsome brunette , Inherits her
father's scholarly traits and Is an accom
plished musician. Miss Cobb is bright ,
vivacious and attractive.
In the opinion of n distinguished member
of the diplomatic corps , Miss Rachel Cam
eron , the daughter of Pennsylvania's senator ,
Is the most beautiful > oung woman In Wash
ington society today ; Miss Cameron's beauty
Is not of face or figure alone , but her person
ality Is Imbued with an Inimitable grace and
charm that render her Irresistibly beautiful
and charming.
The other evening Mme. Sarah Ilernhnrdt
was engaged In the distracting task of pickIng -
Ing out a light and wholesome dinner from
tlio bewildering dishes of the menu of the
Hoffman house. A cablegram was brought
to her. Her delicate and finely chiseled facs
flushed slightly and then paled. "Ah , Mon
Dleli ! " In tones that made the waiter stare
and her companions solicitous as to what
had happened. After a whlto the divine
Sarah calmed down Midlcicntly to tell those
about her that she was n grandmother "two
times. " She had hoped for n grandson this
time , but M. Maurice Uernhardt's telegram
Is positive as to the sex of the Infant , and
now Sarah has two granddaughters.
From a letter written by Rev. J. Gunder-
man of Dlmondalc , Mich. , wo are permitted
to make this extract : "I have no hesitation
In recommending Dr. King's New Discovery ,
as the results were most marvelous in the
case of my wife. While I was pastor of th °
Baptist church at Rives Junction she was
brought down with pneumonia , succeeding la
grippe Terrible paroxysms of coughing w ould
last hours with little Interruption and It
scemud as If she could not survlvo them.
A friend recommended Dr. King's New Dis
covery ; It was quick in Its work nnd highly
satisfactory In results. " Trial bottles free
at Kuhn & Co.'a drug store. Regular size
OOc and $1.00.
TONIC
LADIES AND GnNLEMEN :
It affords me great pleasure to call the alien-
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which Is the llret nnd only nmndy known to
chimlstry which poslthely turns cniy Imlr back
o Its original color without die. It has gone on
rtconl that Mine. M. Yule wonderful woman
chemist has made this moat valuable of all
chemical dlsco\ cries Mme. Yale personally m-
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Guarantee that It has been tested In every con-
celvnblo way nnd haa proved Itself to lie the
ONLY Hair Specific. It bTOI'S IIAIIl TALL-
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t contains no Injurious Ingredient. PhjHlclans
and chunlsts Invited lo > nnilvzc It. It Is not
sticky or cream : on the caiitnry. It miUics tlio
lair soft , jouthfnl , fluffy and keeps It In curl
Tor Kintlemcn and Indira wllh Imlr a little Bray ,
blrenkcd Kray , entirely jrray nnd wllh 11ALD
IlIIADS , It Is Fittclflcally re-commended.
All dniBClsts Bell It It. Price , tl (
If anbody offers a substitute , shun them.
M.Mi ; M. YAM : . Health and Complexion
Specialist. Ynlo Temple of Ueauty , 140 Stuto
Street , Chicago.
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Omnhn , Nob. . rays : " .My ilntiKhter has
been trotililod with catarrh for about ten
jcnu. tmInp tlio ! a t few jcnrs wo much
feared thnt Mieti \ going Into consumption.
I noticed In the ' ' '
import nn 'nil' for Munyon's >
Cutnrrh Cute iiml resolved to glvo It n trial.
My daughter has taken tlirco bottle ? , with
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If not pcifcctly , cured of tlio dread disease.
I lu\c ; tip licsltntlon In recommending Mun-
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, ' -Ir. A. Wright , fill N , Market ntroot ,
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for Ji'ni * . nrcompanletl by severe pains In
tlio back. Ono bottle of Millivolt's Kidney
Citio IIHB entirely cm oil me. My wife was
uulto a sufferer from ilieuninllsm and jour
Ulieunmtlom Cure has been of tlio greatest
beiullt to hoi. "
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I'llco. L'5e.
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nil foims of piles I'llce , 25 cents.
Munyon'a Hlood Cuio eradlcntes all Im-
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Munyon'H Keinalo Remedies arc a boon to
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Minn oil's Asthim Cure with Herbs , Jl 00.
Miinyon'H Catanh Remedies never fall.
Tlio Catarrh Cute pi Ice 25c eradicates the
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Munj on'a Remedies at nil druggists ,
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