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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-01-04
DRESS AS AN ART.
THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE PICTURESQUE.


From The Queen.
We bad been to q Conversations where were con-
gregaed the representatives, OF fashion, science and
beauty in London. The reunion had been held by
q high art association, and picturesque dressing was
the order Of the day among the feminine portion Of
the community. Fresh from Paris 1 felt ut first
somewhat bewildeIed Mt the spectacle then be-
came amused and interested Marvellous.
however, were some of the get-ups | behed :;
women in garments that were the oldest mixture
Of the picturesque and the untIdy. the original and
the bygone. saw high wreaths piled upon masses
Of tOrmented hair; sleeves that diseuded like
drapery blown by a storm; queerly-cut bodices,
that did not always III vast fans aud immense pea
cock hand-scTeens. These were wholly unsatisfae-
tory creations IN dress but they had one and all
an apparent design, an intention. not always very
clearly revealed by the wearer aud that sorely re-
minded me of blOtchcd sketches Ivy tyrO for some
picture. There were more impressive and thought
jul figures. A magnificent dame wore high on her
bare arms an enamelled snake her white cashmere,
god-embrOidered dress was draped with classic
grace she might have been Roman matron ar,
rayed for some antique festival. A dark-eyed
woman wore on her tangled black loo ks wreath OF
tessamine her dress of crimson ana whlte Tell IN
long folds about her; it had wide, open, pointed
sleeves that nearly swept the ground, such as might
have been worn at the time when good King Arthur
reigned DER the land. wan, superb-Or0wed woman,
with n throat like q Juuo. was dressed IN a loose
yellow garment; in her hands she carried tiger
hliest ERyptian ornaments, wrought IN gold.
elasped her neck and arms. There was concentra-
tion and stiffness In her movements ana IN nef ie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-01-04

those belonging to NJ. de Salamanca, a handsome
one of la BaTonne Alphonse de Rothschild. which
was drawn by two satin-coated black steppers, and
of progression attracting much comment, was
Victoria mounted on skates. Napoleon |. used a
sledge in the form of huge golden eagle. with out
with such rapidity that transit between the
Tuileres and the Are de Triomphe was usually
made in five minutes. Twenty years past, certain
swan to which was Earnesscd stately stag The
amable vicomte, then domlclled in the Place Ven
dome always made the tour of the square before
vending his way to the Bots where the noble rumi-
nant in harness outran the other teams, leaving
them far behind.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-01-04
CHGISTNiS ROSES.

IroIL Thc Spectator.
Pale Winter roses the white ghosts
or our june roses.
Last beauty that the Old Year boasts.
Ere bus reign closes
! gather You. rs farewell nft
From pairing lover,
For ere you fade his moments swift
VIII all he over.
Kind ghosts We are. that trouble not.
Nor fright, nor saddeu.
But wake fond memories half-forg0t,
And thoughts that gladden.
O chaupclcss Past would the year
Left ol lost hours
No ghosts that brought more shame or fear
/ han these white flowers. Il. T.. ..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-01-04
1 M0rAER-IN-hAWS P1R4DJsE.

ETIfu me ffNhf
II is all the more remarkable that marriage
should bc universal an Institution amongst bar
barous races when 10 j. considered how seriously in
some cases the husband pledges ms fortune not
only To his wife but her relatives ~ well. There
are, Of course, other cases. notably that oi the
North American Indian. who has 40 objection 10
half a dozen wives If he can Obtain them. Win
hun, if IL Is not the more the mtrIicr, every all
dltiOn IS source Of profit, since n Is another la-
boring hand ms estate. On the contrary. m
p-ri, OF Southern Africa--amouest ths MaLalOlO.
fer iuotIace-thc vuu-g fellow who takes "A wife o.
aliust bond-siaYc to ll- mrthcT-ir-laW, and until
be- bias children oi his own is hers TO command. 80
dig ana dclVc. and cut wood, ana j. ten water In
her presence ne must remain with nis knee, ~ q
bent post on. so "a "a avoid giving the old woman
offence by sitting with his feet toward her
The young NcH ZralaEdrr. seeking natrlmou: a
bliss ~ IN q worse Gaze still. With his bride be- cs-
poHscs the good OF bad fortune of her family. and
IN bound To fight even against his OWN KIN should
trouble arse. The NcwIcalaudCr's courtshlp u of
peculiar kind. Having fixed hs affections on an
eligible party, aud announced 20 his friends that
she Is the object of his choice, hc - bound honor
to make her his. or suffer the penalty for making
the attempt. II Is 10 use trying 70 negotiate for
the damsci with her people upon peaceful terms :
under any circumstances II a man wants wIfc he
must away with her. The par Viay under
stand each other properly but certain commercial
considerations must be rccognizrd. aud the Snatch
ing" rs it is called. must take place. The man lies
in wait, attended by few susty friends. and
awaiting himself of favorable opportunity sclZcs
on the young woman and carries her toward his
abode IL ho Is not an eligible suItOr her cries
bring ncighbOTs about her and tho ambitious lover
either drops his prize and rams for IT, or his friends
rally round him and there Is a fight royal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-01-04
SLEIGHTNG IN PARIS.
From The Trddsrs' Herald

Sledges were called into requisition, principally,
however, belonging TO private individuals. As
many as forty were seen In one afternoon IN the
Avenue of the Champs Elysee their occupants
wrapped in furs. the academies being universal.
Amongst these forty sledges were W DO noticed
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-02-19

On Saturday Feb 14th. at 12 M, Burlis
e. II. w. Bennett will offer at Public
Sale on the premises at Graccham, the
Depot and lot Of ground attached thereto.
Three payments, April 1st 80; 81 e. 50.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-02-19
TIKI:
and Mining Jour
nal
PUBLISH ED WEEKLY,
DEVOTED TO

DEVOTED TO
MINING, METALLUEGY, ENGIN-
EEElNG, AND GENERAL SCI
ENCE.
Richard =. KntIrwel!, G. +, VI. E., Rossi.
ter W. Raymond, PHI. ~, Editors. vii.
liam II. VAIL, Ph. d., Department Of
Progrcss in Science and the Arts.
1t is an accepted authority on all ques-
tons relating to the great mining indus
tries of the country. 1t it the oldest pub
location of its class il America, thosoughIy
independents: being of the trade and not in
it, occupies just and impartial position,
which enables it to ADVISE and teach with.
out fear or favor. 1t devotcs much space
to questions hearing upon economical man.
a~cmont Of mines. and from time to time
illustrates the more important improve
mcnts in mining machinery and engineer
ing methods. Special attention is given to
reliable mining news from all parts of the
country, " i',h Is gathered hy an efficient
corps Of correspondents in every section
and from an extended exchange list. The
metal and orc markets and gold. silver, and
miscellaneous stocks are reported and com.
mcntcd.upon weekly by experienced tnan
cicrs, who arc unbiased by private interests
and upon these matters il is accepted rs n
reliable guide and unfailin. instructor.
Gives statistics Of production of coal and
iron, and of our great gold, silver, and 9TH
rr mines It's scientific notes are M cpl.
tome of the latest researches, its trade re-
ports full, ana It's editorials sayacious and
comprehensive. 1t enjoys the widest CIR
cuaiion and greatest influence Of any Jour
nal of lis class in the world; itspatrons and
readers comprising the most sclcct'and in
1c,ligrnt men III every quarter.
Subscripion,'$i per year, in advance
l0r, single copy
Advertising rates on application.
Address TIE SCIENTIFIC PUB
LISTING co.,
T. y. Box i)4 - Park Place, New York
.Ian29,4t.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-02-19
1oeal Mn's.
Sale REGISTER.

Under this head, VIC propose to give y
free n~tice of all sales, that may be adj
vcrtiscd in our columns, or tor which, bills
are printed at our office. Persons intend.
ing to make sale this Spring, would do
we'll to have notice inserted under this
head, at once. BY selecting the day now,
you may be able to obtain your choice of
days, and others intending to sell, will not,
very probably, name the same day Re
alcmber that an advertisement in our col.
ums. or bills printed at this Office, will Sc
cure you mention under this mead, local
notice, and sale notes filled with the NAME,
DATE and TIME. For those who NAV
wish to mail special notices of sale, we
will furnish printed postal cards, at the
bare cost of the cards. We will print on
white or colored paper, and will guarantee
as good display, as any job office in the
county and ut as reasonable rates.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-02-19

Wnntcu.-100 pounds Of Cotton Car
pet Rags at ROOTS .i10.4t.
The grand Ethiopian, solo, vocal mid
night scrcnadc on Monday night was very
much appreciated by all of our cltiZcns,cx-
ccpt those, who were unfortunate enough
to he awake. We suggest rail or tar
bucket rs II permanent cure for THIS nuis-
uuCc,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-02-19

On Saturday Feb. 14tll. at 12 m, Buris
& H. w. Bennett will offer at Public
Sale on the premises at Graccham, tho
Depot and lot of ground attached thereto
Three payments. April list. 80; 81 a. 50.
On Saturday. Feb. 81, at 1Oa. m, J. G
Stotilcmycr will offer at Public Sale ON tho
premises, Ucwis Wurtcnbuker's,) near OF
,crbcin Chapel several horses. Il lot OF
young cattle. a number of milch cows and
sholcs. Terms. Six months. Limit, Fiv,
dollars.
On Saturday Feb. %. at - NJ. VIM. A.
Lynn will offer at Public Sale, at the Gil
bert House, in Mcchanicstown, the Farm
Of u. j.. Lynn, decd. There is good
stone house and outhuildinys, l0i
nrccs Of land and an old. established pot.
terry on the premises. Term One lmlI
Cash-Onclnlf in one year with interest
Possession given at once.
~ G. Martin will offer Mt public sale Sat
Feb IA. at ; p M the brick office on Main
It. An excellent location for business.
G. G. Haynes will offer a, public sale
Tuesday, Feb "a, on the premises located
ON the FoXville and Ca'oCin Furnace road
enc CIV anu l''uSc'iblu III 'Iliec, UiSN SOU
OF Coopcr's tools
Geo Thomas StOuflcr will sell at Public
Sale on the premises, one mile north OF
Franklnvillc, on the Frederick and En-
mit,sburg pike on Friday, March 10, 1880
AT 10 O'Clock. Il. m, Several fine horses
mich COWS. farming aud household utrn,
sis Terms IS cash. Sums above that
amount six months credit. ii paid when
due no interest will be charged.
William Mort will sell at his residence
on Munocu'y, one and o1c half miles South
east from Rocky Ridge. on Thursday
March II, at 10 o'clock, n m, personal
property consisting of six horses and colts
COWS and hciicrs and Il complete set 81
farming implements. Terms six months
with Interest on all sums above five dol
lsrS r. J. kolh 'uct
Inhn W Valentine will otirr at rUhl'
sale ON Saturday. March 10. 1T ! O'Clock
y M. nj his residence II the Fnnkv Ride,
"nd Emmll> hurg road one mil" narlh OF
former place. some very valuable personal
piopcrty horses, COWS farming urcnsi!,
and halt inlrrt> 81 in Pc. acres OF growing
Wheat. T. l. Nail AU",.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-02-19
NJ O l. TAIN v y 7 L Il


is old and wei! established, having been in
successful operation for "a years. The
purchaser, who could sell at his leisure
would be able to sell to advantage all the
lilnIc and nher land and tie pottery
which it is not convenient for
the agent to do 1t is, undoubtedly, Tie
most
SUMNER RESIDENCE
in this locality. MS.-Onc half Cash
on day Of Sale, the balance in one year the
purchaser, giving his note with approved
security bearing interest from day Of sale.
On the fall payment OF purchase money u
GOOD and sufficient decd will be executed
Possession Win be given upon compliance
with the nhovc terms. fGl further intOr
nation call Oh or address
WI. \. LYNN.
Agent for the heirs,
FrlhJ Is. nl,chanicstown, Md.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-02-19

AMrsEMEST..-Thca @nrlS "oh ali
such rs keep late hours are very rc'mhI" :"
contract a severe Cough or cox y S"ir
and reliable cure is Dr. HuH'~ Cough
Syrup. The price is only - cents
The Newark, y. j AdrFrtimr, comment
Ing on Gov. IIamil,on's recent message,
observes that "it is refreshing in these
times TO see u successful candidate who 10.
members his campaign promises"
Oar Fair Correspondent" ut Crcagcrs.
town makes good sho" ng. The pur
poses Ia which the money is to be applied,
are very commcndahlc, and Tie manage.
ncnt may well congratulate itself, upon the
most favorable resul, of their undertaking.
On Monday Of this week, Cost j. Car
mack left for Alexandria with n large force
of millwrights, all from our town. lie has
n large Touring mill to BALD near that city
and we understand has otl"r contracts on
hand, that will insure him and his men en-.
ploymcnt during the coming season.
The Young Mems Christian Association
will shortly establish itscl! at SahilaSvillc
We learn that steps have hrcn taken for
ita organization at an early date, and that
several prominent workers in thc cause
will be present.
Our town was somewhat uneasy last
week at the reported case of dyplhcria, in
the family of a. A. TIoXel on Carroll st.
Ne are truly glad to know, that the case
did not develop into perfect type of the
disease and the danger is not what was
feared.
A WARSING-Th transaction occurred
on Monday evening last, was witnessed
Nv three competent witnesses, aud was OF
fclop,ous intent Remember, that coal
piles do not fall as mamma from heaven and
further, that the worst man in the world
is a good naturcd man, that has gotten real
mad.
THEY LACKED NEEvE-Two young
men came to our town on Tuesday last
each with an aching tooth, but could not
muster up sufficient courage TO 80 through
the ordeal of having it 'pul!cd,' After re-
pcatcd doses Of ncrvinc, as served mt tho
bar, at 10 cents per dose, the unruly mem
bcrs were eliminated and IN their joy at
their release from misery they took some
more tonic and became entirely obliviou>
ID all past or present ills OF pleasures.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-02-19

AMUSEMESTs-Thca @urlS "nh ali
such rs keep late hours are very rc'mhI" :"
contract a severe Cough or Col' snir
and reliable cure is Dr. HuH'~ Cough
Syrup. The price is only 2jccn's
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-02-19
Montreal Heard FrOIn.

r l.. Moscly, of Montreal, Canada, GER
tilted Sept. 81, 1879, that he had suffered
terribly from dyspepsia, and was complete
~ cured by taking Warmers Safe Bilcrs.
He says" My appetite is good, and now
suffer 10 Inconvenience from eating hearty
meals" These Bittcrs are also specific
for all skin diseases. Jan2o 3m
Garden Seeds
Garden Seeds
Just received, fnll assortment fresh
Garden Seeds At ROOT $. Jau22222ll.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-02-19
For Rent.

NV house situated on the pnhlic sqnHrc,
in Gracehlm, is for rent. Any person wish
inn to rent, apply at once, House large
and cnmnln l0us. Possession given April
ist, 1880.
TITLE CEOlat.
mn If
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-02-19
Fer .Esal.t.

NV brick dwelling houses on North
Church st. opposite l. ,thcran Church.
Possession given April lst
ian % IT. JOHN ROUZER
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-02-19
MEJHANICSTOWN, Nh.
]. B. GILBERTS HOTEL,

The undersigned will offer at Public
Sale the farm of NJ. l.. Lynn, deed, con
tanning tea acres of hul'(2U acres OF farm
inr, AN! = o, timber lanlD This property
lies less than one mile west of tie K K.
depot at Mcc!unicsloWn, and is improved
with
- TWO STORY STONEUOU&N
J.
Lid off into commoljnus rooms, together
with excellent oulhuillin~,. Ii IS immr-
diatcly at the foot Of Tie mountain, and is
surrounded by dense foliage and cool So
uuc>,crcl @lcns. Thcr" is a dairy, wash
house and smokc.hoWsc, and a fountain of
pure
MOU NTAIN Y y 7 + Il
at the door. The level OF the ~lljn~, bat
a few yards distant, is lnghcr ,mn la"
house, and Il, a very smaI! rNprN.r, W'"''I
furnish water in every Room. 1t i, '%.N 81
,cc,-., AoIIu-au rAa,..cut ."r. '1@'""u
the pottery located o. H.. l'...u ..c>, MT, i
!ag2c c;;o.oHl, - t,!o rrptta,jpn d.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-06-12

ings to accommodate 80 head of ,aorses and
men enough to run them. II, ISL turning over
or breaking about 10 acressser day. Mr. Orr
is having several hundred acres broken. Mr.
Nash (Srother to Rector Nash working quite
a strong force few 'Irrles from where am
going It with rust, except when get tired
and then -It,akc Il q little more moderately
Hosford Is mere. he has been making some
more heavy purchases in Dakotah. believe
he intends'to have considerable land broken a
few miles from here. AT Tintah, seven miles
south Of here, a Mr.. JOY is working 100 horses
and some 30 men. He has just come from
New Hampshire and is opening up 10000
acre farm. lie expects to prepare 1000 acres
for spring sowing this season. Over 100 new
buildings have been pu, up by settlers within
sight Of this place this spring; and daily more
are looming into view Notwithstanding the
fearful ram storms and furious wlnds-the ter,
rible lightning and awful thunder that has
been supplying variety to dispel the monotony
of these level plains, all seem to be cheerful,
and the promising appearance of the growing
crops, after such unfavorable weather, gives US
renewed courage and we feel that this is truly
the greatest country ior farming on the CONT
nent and tha, if spared from Lightning expect
to make orr fortunes MO
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-06-12
OUR CLUBBING.

We are prepared to club the FREE TRADER
with the folowing publications, furnishing both
at the prices named, postage prepaid. The Of
fer--open to old subscribers or new at any
post office IN the cOunty-ls the CHEAPEST
EVER MADE In this county:
PREE TRADER and Chicago Weekly TIMES. s20o
FREE TRADER and Chicago Weekly Tribune 2eo
fH n.e,a aHADhN A'lO -,................ 2.65
vs ~ Tn, nrp and proiris Farmer ......... 800
FREETRADER and Peoria Democrat, -. 2,25
FREE TRADER and either Of Harper's publ
cations. ''''''''''' ~
FREE TRADER and ScribRer. .......,........ 40
FREE TRADER and Godey's Ladies' Book; .... 3'oO
pnrr Tu,nrp and phrcDolooical Journal .. 800
rnpr TvInvp and 81 Nictolls ......... $50
PRRE TRADER and Demoresfs Nontdy..... 80
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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-06-12

Glass cloth is being made in Germany. Al
Gaudcnfrel the artist and glass spinner, a
Prengel, of Vienna has established his glass
business offering carpets, cuffs, collars wells
etc, of glass He not only spins, but also
weaves glass before the eyes of the people
The otherwise brittle glass he changes into
pliable threads, and uses them for maxim .
good, warm clothing by introducing certain
ingredients which are his secret, and thereby
changing the entire nature of the glass. He
makes white curly glass mutfs; also ladies
hats OF glass, with glass feathers, which ART
lighter than real feathers Wool made OF
glass, it is said cannot be distinguished from,
the genuine article. Glass is Il non conductor
and the time may not be distant when 1t will
cause a revolution IN dress materials.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-06-12

~. y. Corresposdence Of the Cincinnati Enaulrer,
a new style OF round dancing is introduced
Tor every summer, and the one for 1880 IS now
being taught by the masters am learning
IT OF an expert, who has what he calls an acad
emy in fith avenue. II is a waltz. with the
familiar wal'z-tlme and step for basis, bu,
with certain characteristics that make IL re-
marksb'e- Last year the innovation was a
siding step that was a sore trial 10 short legs,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-06-12
Twelve Inns OF Agate make one square.
Advertisements not under contract must b

Twelve OF NKtlt fIHkV rVU"Te'
not under contract must be plainly marked
the length OF time desired they will he continued ana
charged for until ordered out.
Business and professional cards mot exceeding nVe lines
Ito. q, Ave dollars per annum over i've lines, dol
per line extra. .-,.. -
Transient advertising In all cases to he paid strictly IN
sdvsnce -..
~ Yearly disseminating their advertisements
ntore expiration OF the contract will be charged the ul
,a,.. above Extra charge will also be made Tor dSsou
don and other notices not connected WIN "er reeu"
business.
Local notices, fifteen cents per line.
rx- In no case will these terms be departed nom.
~ The date on the slip which the Subscribers name
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Persons who have paid for the FREE TRADER should Ne
careful 10 notice that the slip corresponds 70 te
dse 10 which they have paid and at once nony he paoh
an Of any discrepancy.
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\ Mothers ,.cief,

The pride of a mother, the life and 10Y of a
home, and her children, hence her grief when
sickness enters and takes them away Take
warning, then, that you are running a terrible
risk, If they have Cough, Group or Whooping
Cough, which lead 10 Consumption, if you do
not attend to il at once. SHILOHS CONSUME
TON CURE is guaranteed TO cure them. Price
10 cts, % cts and sl.O0. For Lame Back, Side or
Chest, use ShilOh's Porous Plaster. Price - cts
Sold by +. Y Griggs, Ottawa Ills