, 1880-04-11
known in China hundreds Of years ago; but,
somehow or otheI Chlna thess qosshS aGterfu SeGm NJ

have preserved many OF these wonderful
things. ... .,
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1df sa n;,c as IN Thoughts on Gems
The new novels, "Democracy, " Capt
Fracasse,; and Dobson's "Vignettes il
Rhyme, " added to Cobb's Library last week
A man down East has sued 4 newspaper
for libel, because it said he Killed man;
The newspaper wants to compromise, s;'o ane
ing somebody. He has accepted the ADVICE
and is hunting around for the editor.
The use Of the audiphone has given st1cl
wonderful results at the Institute at Omaha
that the inventor, r. S. Rhodes, has been ~.
| yited to form class at the Deat anu DUNN
Institute, Council Bluffs, Iowa
Many Of the new parasols are heavily EN-,
brOdered with the Persian colors, lntermlXed
with gold and silver threads over their entire
surface, while others have wide band OF
these colors, and others still vine OF flowers
and foliage.
Moving g-day in Connecticut is on the 1st Of
April, moving being q Connecticut tamlS's
idea OF a joke.
A great scientist, brilliant soldier, or a
gifted statesman is we'll enough in his way,
but the man who mounts the ladder OF for
tune with The most astounding celeritly Is 3a e
dies hair. Thus Fetherly's genius for IN
venting new and beautiful hair arrangements
accounts tor his large and constantly-tncreas,
Ing Ra1onRage His d Na s Waba
avenue were, on Wednesday last, the scene
Of brilliant gathering Of society ladies, the
occasion being his annual opening.
White silk fans covered with frilIs Of white
| lace or muslin are made up In Japanese
shal:-~, and are considered exceedingly
| pretkJ.
A familiar instance Of color blindness Is
| that Of man taking brown silk umbrella
and leaving green gingham in its place.
After having attended all the late millinery
.".openings," we must awar9 S praise 70
lis lis goods g were not MARKED at high prices TO
make them seem fnc. He claims his stock
Of trimmed and untrimmed hats and bonnets
for ladies and children IS larger than all
others put together, and his Prices are Just
the city. Ladies should not miss Meyers,
135 State street, in their shopping rounds.
lie does not put imported labels and stamps
on American goods.
certain yeqng qay; , when The, asked s1zs by the
to him 4 true wife?'' said, plainly: dyes, Il
he does what he promised me financially"
The provcrbial unftness of some men for
their business Is illustrated by the fact that
many feeble fmitators of his work are as
rapidly losing their customers.
Master addressing his class): ''Silence.
This is not to be put up with. Directly be-
gin to talk q stupid fellow begins to chatter"
and interesting fancies in millinery. Partic~
ularly noticeable In these displays was the
use made Of flowers as trimming.
"Did you attend the openings?' is the all
pervading society question just now, land,
nbope all, did you sec the perfectly exquisite
cn1n m ar a fft13u mi
liner?'' Mr. B. will on Thursday next show
a very choice line of ladies' hats and bonnets
Of his own designing; also full line Of En-
glish round hats for misses and children.
sooa Rnd GM e2sa Gsds eeed sS nam 9as of
little 6-year-o1d BOY. ii ike goin' well
,nough,'"s, replied the,boy, ingenuously, but
I don't like stayin' after I get there
We scarcely need remind our friends
that plaitings in several lively co!ors edging
ure Of the present mode in the finish Of
elegant dresses
All the latest styles Of hair goods at mod
crate prices may be found at Mrs. S. L. Ste
yens' parlor, 81 State street.
The Poles have fanciful belief that each
precious stone, which has a mysterious effect |
on the destiny Of person born during the
month.
The newest French designs in trimmed
and plain patterns, also point lace materials, at
parlor Of Mrs. Bartlett and Kiss Fierce, 90 |
State street, opposite Field g. Letters
4 large number Of snowf1akes, resembling
small roses In appearance, were noticed by
several French observers after the heavy
snow-storms which visited France early in
the winter.
A number Of very fine paintings from the
easel Of Carl Brenner are On exhibition at
Wolcott's, 181 State street.
The Boston Globe notices that King Alton
so wears necklace of black beans as charm.
Boston papers always did speak vel! Of Al
in two marriages and other troubles. 1t was
the bean.
Those superb French ranges, soup digest
ers, croQuet baskets, Rodgers carvers, and |
porcelain-lined filters at Harberson's, S. |
North Clark.
It is curious fact that Burns. who was to
become one Of the most exquisit of song
writer's, was totally devoid Of any musical
Lovers Of fine art will remember that ". S.
Thurber opens 210 Wabash avenue Thurs
day. It is Mr.. T.'s intention to carry ueru
choice line Of art goods.
Japanese young girls gi1d their lips, 4 Gus
tom which has been overlooked In the rage L
for Japanese fashions.
Great domestic contest after the honey
shall be the speaker Of the
new house.
lCLA1 q l1SAA1t0 QuOkUS, VIEWS, |
stereoscopes, etc., low at LovejoV's, 68 State.
Bridal robes are combinations of white
satin sublime, and satin embroidered in satin
beads or white spar beads. This embroidery
is in patterns OF spIigs, large detached bios
SONS, and vines.
Feathers, carpets, mattresses, renovated BY
steam very low. Thomas Griffin, 263 State.
The greater number Of Paris dresses ap-
pear distinctively Of two materials.
The new shade in brown is exactly the
color Of old copper, and will be extensively
used this season.
Maud Granger recently sat for some of
Gehrig,s celebrated statuary pictures. 1856
West Madison street.
The superstitions about gems are various
in different countries. In Russia and Ger
many, pearls are objected to as promising
tears for the wearer. In France the mala-
chite is not looked upon with favor.
Bcebe, artist, Indiana avenue, nearTwentv-
second street, has no specially except choicest
work.
The human body contains more than 200
oones.. Women who threaten to break every
bone in their husbands body should bear
Novelties in Japanese goods for decorat-
ng at STEMS Dollar Store, 113 Clark street,
On the occasion Of the first night of
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