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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-09-03
MINOR DISPATCHES.

CINCINNATI, O., Sept. 1.-The cham
Der of com merce to-day decided to- de-
vote the afternoon OF next Wednesday,
September S IN, TO the entertainment
of visitors, who are expected in large
mum bers, especially from the south, to
attend the opening of the Industrial
exposition.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Sept. 1.-The an.
nual statement for the commercial
year closing last night, shows that
400 800 bales Of cotton were received
at this port, an excess of $3.50 bales
over the previOus year, The average
price realized was IL SO 100 cents per
pound. The aggreg ate value of cotton
was nearly $4,000. 900.
NEW YORK, Sept. 2-Simeon 2 Gut
man & Sons, manufacturers of shirts,
369 Broadway, failed yesterday. and
made an assignment TO Moix Roths-
child, brOther-in law of s. Gatman;
liabilities, about $300,0
Fernando Wood is dangerously i'll at
his house in this city.
New ORLEANS, Sept. 2.-The crack
ing of her main shaft will delay for
ten days The steamship City of Mexico
which cleared Tor Veia Cruz yester-
day.
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 2-The cotton ex-
change Instituted its call board yester-
day. =
LONDON, Sept. 2.-The Times says
that in consequence of the refusal of
the cotton masters of north and north
east Lancashire to grant an advance 10
wages, special meeting of weavers
will be held Tonight to resolve on a
strike or to inaogurate system OF i'm
migration.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. "A dis
pa:chsfrom Victoria says the bark Ma
lay, eight days from Ounalaska, brings
no tidings of the Jeanette, and reports
that at Oanalaska the Jeanette ia
given up for lost on account Of the
severity of last winter.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-09-03
MARKETS BIZ TELEGRAPH.
New York Money market.


NEW YORK. Sept. Money, Sl.02
a1,O21. Exchange, $4S19, Govern.
ments. inactive aud steady; SIS, 81. O2B;
inal.
New YORK. Sept, -Cotton--
gross receipts, 85S. Futures closed
firm; sales, 6 400 bales; September,
11I6aII.l7; October, 10.67alS.6S; No
vember, 10 O54al055; DecemNer. 1O.55a
1856: January, 1065a10.66; February,
1O7SA10 so; March, l0.92sl094; April,
1lG6a11 05.
Ill New York Cotton EarkeL g..
New YORK. Sept. l:-Cotton--
dull and Irregular; sales, 392 bales; up.
lands, lib l6,; New Orleans, ll.l5-
l6c; consolidated net receipts, 507
bales; exports to Great Britain, 3 6l4
Gra.sa! narket.
New YORK. Sept. l.-Southern
flour, dull and weak; common 10
fair extra, $4 75a5- so; good to choice
lfirmer, closed heavy, 4aI lower, light
ungraded red, 92c s$104 Corn,
open ed weak. closed shade lighter
504a52sc. Data. 1al 1c higher, closing
quiet; No 379s3Sc. Coffee, steady
and unchanged. Sugar, steady; cen
,trifugal, 83s8ss; fair 10 good refining,
74a7Bc; prime, Y Is l8a7 15 lSe; re.
fined. quiet aad steady; standard A,
-10sal0lc. Molasses, unchanged and
quiet. Rice, quiet and about steady.
| WOOL dull and declining domestic
fleece, 38s50c; pulled, 22a47c; un-
washed, 15a37c; Texas, 18s36c. Pork
quiet and unchanged; middles, quiet
and frm; long clear, S2e; short, etc
loLg and short, s 1916. Lard opened
about 5o higher, closed weak, advanct
! lost, So. S.32ka8 10.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-09-03
THE UTEs.

WASHINGTON, Sept. Acting Sec
retary of the Interior Bell this after
noon received the following dispatch
from Geo. W. Manypenny, chairman
of the Ute commission, dated at
Southern Agency, Colorado, August
2S; "Seyenty7fve of the southern
Utes signed the ratification on yes>
terday. The commission expect to
obtain in few days the assent of all
the Utes at this agency"
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-09-03

/. nPETERsBURG, Va, Sept. 1.--Three
children of Charles Wilson, prom
inent farmer of Surry county, were
fatally poisoned last week by eating
the berries OF the deadly nightshade,
The first and youngest died last
Thursday, the second one Sunday
night and the third and only re.
naming child on Monday. The case
is without parallel in this section Of
country.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-09-03
IsIt Possible

That remedy made of such common,
simple plants as Hops. Buchu, Man
drake, Dandelion. &C., make so many
and such marvellous and wonderful
cures as Hop Bitters do? It must be,
for when old and young, rich and
poor, Faster and Doctor, Lawyer and
Editor, all testify to having been cured
by them, we must believe and doubt
no longer. See other column.--Post.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-09-03
Weather Report.

Maximum Thermometer, 81; Mini
mum, 70o; Rainfall, 0 90 inch,
INDICATIONS For Tennessee and
the Ohio Valley, higher barome ter,
stationary or higher temperature,
winds mostly south to west, partly
cloudy weather and frequent rains.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-09-03
why the South is solid for Han.
cock yr"

From the Staunton Valley Virginian.
"Consider what Lee and Jackson
would do were they alive. THESE
ARE THE SAME PRINCIPLES FOR WHICH
THEY FOUGHT FOR FOUR YEARS. Re
member the men who poured forth
their life blood On Virginias soil,
and do not abandon them now. Re
member that upon your vote de
perds the success of the democratic
ticket. - Wade Hampton, at the
meeting in the interest of democratic
harmony in Virginia, at Staunton,
July 26, 1880. aA H'.f@E7
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-09-03

(From four prominent democrats of Staun-
ton, who sat on the platform while
-2t- Aa Hampton spoke) aa# ~.
We, the undersigned, heard the
speech of Gen. Wade Hampton, de
li7ered in Staunton, on the 26th of
July. We have also read the report
thereof published in the Valley Vir-
ginian on the 29th of July, and
hereby certify that that report was
substantially correct. g#.
u ARCHIBALD G.. STUART, %
H. G. TNsLEY, aa
-rT.EE, A. @. GORDON, eF
HUGH T. LYLE.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-04-24
THE DISTRICT COURT.

At the first term of the Eighteenth
Judicial District Court. held in
Amite City, on the 9Th inst, Judge
Thompson announced the follow
ing schedule of Court terms in the
various parishes throughout the
district:
Tangipahoa parish-Jury terms,
1st Monday in April, 4th Monday
in October.
Court terms. Sd Monday in June,
I'd Monday in December.
Livingston parish-Jury terms,
Tuesday after the 1st Monday in
May, Tuesday after the 4th Monday
in November.
Court term, Tuesday after the 4th
Monday in June.
St. Tammany parish-Jury terms
Sd Monday in May, I'd Monday in
December.
Court term, Sd Monday in July.
Washington parish-Jury terms,
1st Monday in June, I'd Monday in
November.
Court term, Sd Monday in Octo-
Der.
From and after January l, 1881,
the terms of said Court will be- as
follows:
Tangipahoa parish-Jury terms,
LIST Mondays in January and June.
Cour: terms 18th Mondays in
April and November.
Washington parisL-Jurx terms.
Sd Mondays in January and June.
Court -;teff1is-2d Mondays in
May Ind December.
Livingston parish-Jury terms,
Tuesday after the I'd Monday in
March, ard Tuesday after the LIST
Monday III November.
Court terms-Tuesday after the
I'd Monday in April, and Tuesday
after 3D. Monday in December.
st. Tammany parish-Jury terms
4th Monday i'll March and Sd Mon
day in October.
Court terms-4th Monday in
May and Sd Monday in November.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-04-24
COvingtOn Price Current.

COTTON-Selling at l0I to 11!c.
SUGAR-CLoice brown Zoe: choice
white l2ic.
FLOUR Common Sc to 81; choice fam
lily 81 90.
BACON-Choice clear sides Zoe. clear
rib lUc; smoked shoulders 7lc; dry salt
ed &c.
MESS PORK-Per Dbl, SIS 90.
LAKD-Cholce Zoe per Ii.
COFFEE Prime 25c; good lie; ordi-
nary lJc per III.
kIGE- Prime Sc; common &C.; rough
rice 81 90 per bushel
COW HIDES Dry sailed 10; flint l23.
BEESWAA-Per h., zoe.
TALLOW- h., &c.
POULTRY-Grown chickens So 90:
half-grown 81 IS to 81 so per dozen; tur-
keys 75c to 81 90.
CORN Mixed Csc; choice white zoe
per bushel.
CORN MEAL-s1 90 per bushel.
OATS-Choice black 6Oc. per bushel
by the sack.
BRAN-s1 90 to 81 25 per cwt.
EGGS-Per doz., 12ac.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-04-24

New MEAT MARKEr.-By refer
ence to our advertising columns, it
will be seen tina. new meat mar
ket has been established Covington,
by Mr.. Paul Dulion. The market
will be opened tomorrow morning,
with q choice supply of fresh meat,
which will be sold at reasonable
ratss-fve to eight cents pound.
Mr.. Dalton proposes to have meat
three times o week for the present,
but If the demand justifes it he will
have . daily market. He intends to
conduct the business in an impartial
manner. showing favor to no one,
and re bespeak for him a liberal pat
ronage.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-04-24

JUa BREAKING-We acknowledge
Che receipt, this week. of compli-
mentary invitation to attend a "Jug
breaking" entertainment, to be given
by Oakland Sunday School, West
Pearl River, on the 31st of May.
The doors will open at i'm. The
''trouble begins at TAO" The in
vitation card is neatly printed and
ornamented with sociable-looking
little Jug, which brings to our mind
bright visions Of pure and sparkling
spring water. Many thanks. Sorry
we can't attend, on account Of our
pressing" duties
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-04-24
Hack Line!
BY ROBERT BADON.

This old and popular carrier, connect
ing with the Steamer Cd1nei;u, at Mande-
vile. jacksonville and Old Landing, il
carrying the u. $. Mail and thereby IN.
bled to distance all opposition. Every
one is treated courteously. and charges
are uniform, and no delay On account of
old horses and other yexation. Travellers
DESTROYS of speed and safety, will look
out for Mr.. Badon.
CONVICTION, Sept. Is. 1877.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-04-24
Our Agents.

Mandeville-W. G.. Davis.
Madisonville--R. Galatas.
Bayou Lacombe-Chas. Aubry.
Pearl River-G. FL. Cause and
Mrs. L. G. Sadler.
New Orleans-John A. Peyroux.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-04-24
State of Louisiana, Parish of st. Tam
many-Parish Court.
r. O. PIZZETT.4 Us. 3fR.S. II G.. d.
GALE, Td-ir Of H. DUGALLE.

By virtue of a writ of feri facias to me
directed by the honorable the Parish
Court, bearing date the 18th day of De-
cember, A. d. 1879. / will proceed to
sell at public auction. at the door of the
Courthouse. in the town of Covington,
parish and State aforesaid, on SATUR-
DAY. the LIST day of May, 1880. be-
tween legal sale hours, the following
described property, to-wit:
TWO LOTS OF GROUND, with all the
improvements thereon, situated in the
town Vaudeville, parish and State
aforesaid, unsSsignated as lots Nos. l. and
SON. Gerard Madison and Latitte
streets said lots baving front of liz
feet ON Latitte street., -, 1
Seized in the above s1titled suit
Terms OF Saie- w. B. c6oK. Sheriff.
Coyington. March n, 1881
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-04-24

Don't your name look nice in the
paper? Guess you'll find it ore,
yonder under the head of "venire. ;
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-04-24

THROWN FROM A Horse james
Leonard, an orphan boy, ten years of
age, living with Mr. Desmon, about
eight miles from Covington, was
thrown from q horse last Thursday
evening and badly hurt. DR.. Cham
bers, who is attending the unfortu-
nate boy, pronounces his injuries to
be of q serious nature.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-04-24

Quarterly MEETING will be held
at Oak Grove. on Saturday and
Sunday, the 9th and 10th of May
Rev. ]. A. Godfrey, Presiding Ell
der, and Rev. I. L. PEBBLES will be
present. S,raersntepdents of Sun
day Schools, and Stewards ard
Trustees of the Church are Request
ed to be present.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-04-24
LAND OFFICE, New ORLEANS, La,
March II. 1880.

Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice of
his intention, at the office of the Clerk
of the parish of Washington, La, on
the 18th day of March. 1880, to maLa
final proof in support of his claim,
and secure final entry thereof, at the ex-
piration of thirty days from the date of
this notice, viz:
Harry MAGEE, of Washington Par
ish, La, who made homestead applica-
cation No. 406S, for the fractional south
west quarter of section twenty-fonr,
township one, south, range ten east,
Greensburg district, La, and names the
following as his witnesses, viz: Eli
Graves and Richard Reeves, both of
Washington parish, La
W. M. BURwELL,
mar27 ap24 Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-04-24
NOTICE.
OMNIBUS LINE.
BY w. iii. DAVENPORT.

Leaves Covington for the Old Landing,
connecting with the steamer New Came
liza Will take passengers to any part of
this or adjoining parishes. Terms mod
crate. febS If
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-04-24

JuRr CoAMss1oNERs.-The fol-
lowing Jury Commissioners have
been appointed for this parish:
Aaron Sharp, Geo. Fl. Cause, Zach.
Strain and VIM. Warren.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-04-24

Property owners on Columbia
street should give the painters and
whitewashers an opportunity to
F1scumuiate few dollars, and at the
same time dispel the present shabby
appearance of our principal business
thoroughfare.,.x
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-04-24

RAFFLE.-There will be a rattle
for q pair of fancy pillow slips at
Mrs. Vogel's next Wednesday, at
twelve o'clock. The chances are all
taken.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-04-24
HUMOROUS.

10 puthel is very late.
The hen is revengeful bird
always laying for somebody.
When the weather is cold, the
man who is not grateful with {
CRATE full is and ungrateful great
fool.
Wives are wanted in Lead.
vile, and the duties are quite light.
Nothing but to cook, wash the dish
Is and dress gunshot wounds.
-"Dear me, how kindly he
talks" said Mrs. Darlington recent
" at a temperance meeting. II am
always rejoiced when he mounts
the nostril, for his eloquence warns
every cartridge in my body"
4 doctor attending a punster,
who was very i'll. apologized for be-
ing late one day, by saying that he
had to stop to see man who had
fallen down a well. did he kick
the bucket. doctor ?" groaned the
punster.
Never leave what you under
take until You can reach your arms
around it and clinch your hands on
the other side" says II recently pub
lished book for young men. every
good advice, but what If she
screams?" asks bashful para
grapher.
-"How many glasses did the
Herr Doct6. drink, Gretchen?" ask
a German landlord Of his daughter,
on his guest leaving tie, celler.
Eight, father" replied the girl.
The wretch" exclaimed the irate
host. "Why, lie gave me strict or
ders never to drink more than
three"
A Western minister told the
trustees of his church that he must
have his money, as his family was
suffering. Money!" said one of
the trustees, "you preach for
money! I thought you preached
for the good of souls.' The minis
ter replied, Il can't eat souls, and
if | could, it would take ten thou
sand such as yours to make a meal"
A Newburg small boy was look
ing at some scriptural engravings,
and gazed long and earnestly upon
a representation of Adam and Eve
in their primitive dress. Turning
to his mother, he asked: "Ma,
didn't Adam and Eve wear any
clothes?" "No, my son." The lad
reflected moment, and then said: |
by hockey, though, but I'll bet the
mosquitoes just made them hump
A Cheyenne man will bet on
Two of them put up SIS |
apiece on a wager that one could
hold wasp in his hand longer than
the other could, and the fellow who
rubbed chloroform on his hand ex-
oected to win, but the other fellow
happened to know that male wasps
lon't sting, and got one of that sex,
md they grabbed their wasps and
'at down and smiled at each other,
while the crowd wondered, until
he chloroform had evaporated, and
hen the fellow who held it sudden
y let 60 OF MS wasp and let the
audience into the secret of how to
wear the shingles off the roof.
A comical story is told of two
clergymen, one of whom
undertook to rebuke the other for -,
sing the weed.
Brother G." he exclaimed, sis
possible that you use tobacco?"
Il must confess that / do" quiet
7 replied the other.
"Then I would quit it sir" the
Id gentleman energetically con- ,,
Inued. "It is an unclerical prac- a..
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-04-24

The old Police Jury adjourned to
meet next Monday, and yet their
term of Office expired on the 5th
inst. Their successors have been
appointed, but have not yet received
their commissions. Hope their will
be no conflict of authority.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-04-24

PEARL RIVER TO COFINGT0M
Leaves Pearl River Monday, at 6 A. N.
ARRIVES at Covington on Tuesday, by
% A.. NJ
Leaves Covington on Tuesday. at
q 80 4. N. Arrives at Pearl River Wednes-
day, by ga. NJ.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-04-24
Cotton Statement.

The following is statement OF
the amount of cotton shipped from
Covington during the present CON-
mercial year, commencing Sept. 1st
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-04-24

COVIyGTON AND SHADY GROVE
Arrives at Covington from Shady
Grove on Tuesday, at 6 r. NJ
Leaves Covington for Shady Grove
Wednesday, at Z A. N.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-04-24

PEARL RIVER TO RIGOLETS.
Leaves Pearl River Saturday. at $50
a. N. Arrives at Rigolets by 1:30 P. n.
Leaves Rigolets Saturday, at P. NJ.
Arrives at Pearl River by 6 p. N.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-04-24
LOCAL ITEMS.

SERVANT GIRL WANTED-Apply
ut the FARMER Office.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-04-24
ARRIVE.
DEPART.

PEARL RIVER TO PEIRLING TON.
Leaves Pearl River Thursday, at sA. N.
Arrives at Pennington by ii N.
Leaves Pennington Thursday. at | r.
y. Arrives at Pearl River by r. NJ.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-04-24
NEW ADvERT1sEMENTs
VENIRE.
State of Louisiana, parish of St.. Tam
many-Eighteenth Judicial Distric
court

hereby certify that ON the I4th day
of April, 1880, the following named per-
sons were drawn to serve as Jurors for
the first week of the May term. $780, (be-
ing the 18th day of the month"; of the
aforesaid court, to-wit:
l. Jno. d. Heiton, 2s w III Daven port,
2. Jos. Lacroix, ~ Jno A Cooper,
}. Geo. W. Core, % w S Thompson,
4. NJ. NJ. Morgan, % Chas Schellhaus,
). Emile Frederick, 80 r Morgan,
s. Ant. Provost, 81 Chas Heintz,
z. Alfonso Dupre. % Erbin Cooper,
8. Jno. Fitzgerald, 80 N Pichon,
s. Fac. Phillips, "a III Weber,
10 Ira Z. Strain, 35 Mizell.
II C. W. Bradley. 36 VIM Griffin,
IL A. G. Shoultz, 37WN Keen,
Is Emanuel Taylor, 80 Thos W Cameron
a III. J. Smith. 80 Pat WEIGH,
Is X. j. Crockett, 40 + M Coyne,
16 J. r. Bradley, Al Henry Jones,
IL Thos. Baddeaux, ~ Jno Desmond,
1s VIM Joyner, 43 Ernest Fauve.
IS Jacob Tally. Al Rubin Grantham,
20 Eug. Troullier, 40 Emile WEIGH,
q WV Drinkwater 46 W A Jenkins,
% Alf Leblanc, At Moses Davis,
% Jules Pechon, As Frank Ribava,
"a Jake Matthies, 40 Geo w Tally,
% j. Y. Grow, so Calvin Rayburn
In testimony whereof grant this GER
GsEALI titicate, under NY hand and seal
officially, this 18th day of April,
1880. W. C. MORGAN,
Clerk
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-03-11

Passengers carried on Freight trains as follows:
EAST ......4:45 p m WEST T....:- III :So q m
A KTMRAII K. ST. JOHN,
GenT Snn,t Gen. T'kt Il Pass. Agt.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-03-11
Chapin's Buchupaiba.

The new and remarkably successful
remedy in genital urinary, kidney and
bladder affections, is rapidly superced-
ing all other preparations. Its remark
able power and soothing nature, pro-
ducing quick relief and sure cure. Its
economy and simplicity (requiring no
medical fees) and its unvarying GER
tainty, it is attracting attention every
where, and is now employed largely by
the profession. In cases of impure or
diseased discharges, "Chapin's Injection
Fleur" is to be used with Buchu-
paiba," and to remove any taint of
mercury or syphilis that may exist in
the system from past illness, use
'sChapIn's Constitution Bitter Syrup"
Sold by Druggists at 81. each by ex-
press on receipt of price. Advice free
See circnlar with bottles. Address 4.
S. Wells. 5S Barclay street, New York.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-03-11
Harmony and Leadership.

Inc great nee1 OF tno nouf--tne au lW
portant necessity Of the Democratic party
is wise leadership, 1t Is all folly to think
of success If the demagogues are to rule
and dictate-such leadership may be very
agreeable to q few interested parties. but
the people will readily discern the motives
and render judgment accordingly. We
need the councils of wise, patriotic lea
ders who will not fear to stand by their
convictions-men who will command re-
spect and confidence. who are uninfuenced
by personal ends, and whose learnest pur-
pose will be the success of the party, To
avoid any false move, render harmony
certain and assure success. the Democracy
must be ably captained -and unless lt De
the case, defeat is sure to follow. Never
before has better opportunity presented
for success than now, and if the Democrs-
tic party fails to avail itself of the same,
it will alone be responsible. Harmony,
wise leadership and candidates of sterling
integrity will win. anything less than this
will not
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-03-11

and women not admired LaIies and gents
lacking flesh, vivacity electric power. VITAL brain
or nerve force; hien injured by mental strain, ply
sical excesseE, abuse, etc aged persons TO retain
former vigor; all suffering fro nervous prostra-
tion, shou Id wells Health Renewer remark
able In preserving youthful condition. Greatest
remedy earth for impotence. leanness, sexual
debility, premature decline, etc 81 al Druggists.
Depot, 5e Barclay street, New York, and for Rock
Island at Bcnesioh's
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-03-11

or black. dotted with creamy Isabelle
pink or maize. Striped ribbons are also
shown in two shades of satin. or else 10
contrasting colors in most capricious
arrangements. such as bronze with gold.
or else sapphire blue, with gold. pink with
blue, garnet with cardinal, or red with
old gold. The new colors that are de-
veloped in these importatIons are lsa-
belle yellow-the historical Spanish
color-pheasant brown. and new shades
that have purple for their base, and recall
the lilac, lavender. mauve and violet and
heliotrope tints. For m1Ilenery purposes
the old fashioned lutestring ribbons
are revived; these are of the smooth silks
which the French call taffetas, and are
now shown with tape-like borders. or with
feathery edges. in many of the styles used
twenty years ago. They are very pretty
in coachman's drab. argent and pheasant
brown shades. Very soft satin duchesse
or meryeiIIuse ribbons have 1ehangea6ie
colors through the center, with q border
stripe of full satin 90 the edges. Again,
there are armure- striped ribbons that are
double faced, satin and gros grain, with
the stripe like broken cord. The Orien-
tal figured ribbons come in new quaint
colors that are more nearly modelled after
the Japanese than the cashmere colors of
the Winter. Very rich GobeHn ribbons
are shown that appear to be literal copies
of stripes of old tapestries, and there are
polka dotted and damasse ribbons of end
less varieties that have but one thing in
common. viz. the soft pliableness that
makes them easily twisted and turned
into knots and bows. Experienced mil
liners write from Paris of the decided
preference among designers for the pleas
ant brown shades that combine we'll with
all shades of buff. such as Tuscan and
Isabelle and of the light purple tints.
The soft silks for trim ming the crowns of
bounets come in the twilled lustrous
fabrics known as satin duchesse. or as
satin sublime. and are represented in light
cashmere combinations as well as in the
new plain colors.
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