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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-08

barber one day with the intention Of
being shorn. and had piled up her hair
II 4 neglige manner. when she sudden
y found that this style Of headdress
SCI Of her small features to advantage.
Result: ID. nstrously high coifures
came into fashion, and were worn for
long time. Anne of Austria had ex-
quisitely-formed arms. Result: short
sleeves came into fashion. The prin-
cess Of Wales is the unfortunate pos
SCISSOR of i limp. No. sir. not q chic
little amble, but an ugly, unprepossess-
ing limp. Well. would you believe It
Some time ago large number Of L.
dies had one heel of their shoes made
lower than the other. Result: the
Alexandra limp" became the height OF
fashion. The ..Grecian bend" was an
other result of this unfortunate defect
Well, this same noble lady has some
slight deformity in the neck which pre-
vents her wearing dresses cut low
Result: the fashion, which still RACES
among English ladies, for bodices
reaching almost to the ears. which
fashion is much ridiculed among the
Parisians. | must say it is case Of
the pot calling the kettle black.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-08

with skirts that reach well below the
knees
The Marie Antoinette fichu q lace
Or muslin. deliberately frilled with lace
is revived.
Large redingotes Of brocaded silk N
several colors are worn in Paris BY the
fashionable.
Dress hats of crepe are mostly pre-
ferred in the pale shades Of rose, Law.
ender. blue and copper.
A very stylish large black poke hat
is trimmed simply with big bow OF
white null in front.
The newest stuff in vogue for ladies'
dresses is etamine. 1t is sort Of fine
canvas, and comes in all colors.
A very pretty pleated Mother Hub
bard is of pale pink nuns yelling. with
cuffs, collar and bows of garnet vel
vet.
Little girls of two, four and six wear
long silk mits that reach almost to the
shoulder. and little dresses of silk or
lace with low necks.
Cotton sicilienne, a soft glossy
material closely resembling silk, is
used as q foundation for dresses OF
Oriental and other fancy laces.
"A novelty in skirts is known as the
.Crinolette skirt" which is made of q
new kind Of hair cloth, very light ano
soft, yet elastic.
Great improvements have been made
in the manufacture of surah; although
it remains light and flexible, it has be-
come a handsome thick and firm silk.
Small brooches in the shape Of bees.
dies, spiders, etc, which can be used to
fasten the bonnet strings or to place
about the bodice of the dress, are
greatly admired.
Grape grenadines, with large bou-
quets of printed flowers in old tapestry
colors, produce a charming effect.
There are also Vatican and birds nests
designs
Fllittering and gilded furbelows
upon street dresses are not fashionable.
but are cherished by the old-fashioned
who are not en- rapport with the recent
changes in the modes.
A pink and white bingham dress is
trimmed with graduated rows of flat
white braid, and accompanied by
rough-and-ready straw with narrow
brim trimmed with null. and branch
of hawthorn placed upon the front.
Two little girls who figured as
bridesmaids recently wore quaint
gowns OF gooseberry-red surah, veW
wide pale yellow sashes. bronze shoes,
red hats and long yellow gloves.
Ribbons are as much used as ever,
and new idea for belt is obtained
by plating satin ribbons of three
different shades in square pattern
and finished with hanging loops of all
the colors.
A velvet skirt of becoming color
which harmonizes with white-say
claret, ruby, brown or black-may
have polonaise of white stuff trim
med with lace and finished with cuffs
and collar of velvet to match skirt.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-08
A Black Snake Kills q Cow.

Near Carson, New, cow was no
ticed charging furiously at a thicket.
An investigation showed that the ami
NAL was fighting big black snake
and trying to stamp it 10 death with
her fore feet. The thicket was an iso-
lated clump of sagebrush and the snake
did not seem disposed to leave it and
trust its life in the open country.
Finally the COW lowered her head and
attempted to impale the snake on her
horns. In an instant the snake sprang
on to the cows head and rapidly coiled
itself about her horns. The cow stood
dazed for an instant. and then set off
on a run, occasionally kneeling to rub
her head against the ground. but she
was unable to rid herself Of her enc
my. She again sought the sagebrush
and tried to brush the incubus off, but
the snake only coiled itself the tighter
and refused to be dislodged.
The COW seemed finally to realize
that all her efforts were useless, and
uttering terrible below, set of at
fun gaIIop. The hands made an effort
to follow her. and turn her back. but
in her frantic flight she outstripped
the horses, and, when cornered, would
charge everything in sight. Occasion
ally the snake would half untwist it
self. and its head would play before the
cows eyes. On these occasions the
poor animal would below with terror.
and sometimes 60 fifty yards backward
to escape. Finally the poor brute
dropped from sheer exhaustion. and
painted out her life. The snake was
Immediately dispatched. and was =
black snake Eve feet long.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-08

A French nsOdiste who has recently
taken up her residence in this country
tells New York Times reporter that
American women are the best dressed
women in she world. and in elucida-
ton of her position explained the
origin of many fashionable innovations
upon good taste and propriety of dress:
Nine. de Pompadour once had an
ugly pimple on her chin. She was
vexed, and at last. in despair. pasted
piece Of black plaster over the offend
ing spot. Result: all the ladies Of the
court appeared the following week
with pieces Of plaster on their faces.
A fashion was established, and it was
kept up for long time This same
lady. as suppose you know, was ex-
ceedingly diminutive in stature. TO
remedy this defect she invented high
heeled boots. They were unknown
before her time. Result: the ladies
of che court took I'd hiqh-heeled
boots. and another fashion had birth.
Marie Antoinete had enormous guam
titles OF hair. she didn't know what
% 40 with III She was waiting for !
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-08
HUMOROUS.

spots on the sun-A boys frau.
Getting rich on light prOsa
gas companies.
Scissors grinders generally A.,
sharp bargain.
The tallow-dip swallowev a D..
are what might be called LIGHT ~.
Darwin says there is living \
clple IN fruit. We suppose he ~
TO the worms.
When a man is about to sper. /
had rather do that than anyth,,,.
in the world.
"I'm at your service, madam u
the polite burglar, when caught "a
his arms full of silverware
Little Jack: "My mammals n
fan is hand-painted.7 Little Da,
Pooh! Who cares? Our vbs
fence is"
Father-'I never imagined III
your studies would cost me 50 nd
money Student-"Yes, and | d.
study much, either"
A Frenchman is trying to tst
donkey to talk. What we wan
this country is man who will IA
sonkeys not to talk.
Dear me!' said a lady the da|
evening. how the china Gu
growingl Here's a New York j
that is paying $4,000 for apitchg'
Not as broad as it is long: SleeFF|
car conductor-"You can roll 10 VhSs
ever you want to- Fat man-'is
and roll out when ] don't want %
A "victim" declares that vhE :
man is sitting still, steadfaSty gEE
at nothing, his wife has not aRG's
say to him; but as soon as he pIH
a newspaper or a book to Ts1 :
takes a long breath and almost ai'''
him with an avalanche Of questlaa
A cookery book says, Always y
a salt Goldfish before buying it =
seems like unnecessary advice 4
man cannot help smelling coaIA
less he has a cold in his head
The body of a man with aPen1
hind his ear, pair of shears y
right hand, and his pockets illea I.
gold, has been excayated al fODf
He is supposed to have been
who advertised well
rs your mother ins" asked a'. i,
Of a little Mormon boy who opsa'
door. mo, ma'am," the llttls y
piled. with tears in his eyes s
just been spanked), "but my "'
mother is in"
A man whose knowledge =
on actual experience says thai
calling on their sweetheaTi', - 8.
men should carry affection = ~
hearts, perfection in tnei
and confection in their pOeAs- 81
what a lovely face Mrs. aug n
in reposel Perfectly beautlla, ~
you think 500" Il cant say nse.|
saw it in repose.' "lnas'' 4 ~
know the lady very weh'
to. I'm her husband
Doctor Paley, having Oss'
inc for a whole day, was az, - I'd
return if he had met ! I'D
sport. ooh, yes. ;" he answers ere -
caught no fish. but D'''
sermon" !.
Doctor (engaged SIX =, 'D' III
the death Of his drst wllsj ,...,n
ing over a letter rms !, 81,
addresses me as You I
duck. Ny first wife uss.
ne Is that nasty old qu'''
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-08

kss. pAVNteS.
Some .a'ss soa viii lo.k bs,r
DAYS y
VIII, fearful eve.
And think q aiI orr oac,
With SOB. s n, a. a'pri
You viii remember how "
n this dear room.
81 summit evening how W j..
Thro' fragrant , s,s'0''as
Sometimes alone Q. ba.v j..
Again viii ring
Soft, clear and sweet sn 81,
We used to sing;
And oft, awake OF sleenin,
Inis coy room
Books, music, cen the pic,nr.
And flowers in bloom
"a WIZ remember every tendc, -
You've said to mo
The knowledge that you've so.
word
VIII comfort thee.
Sometime you'll weep and M,
vain 1
AS Gar you roam.
FOR one short hour TO rest fror,
In this sweet home.
Dear heart, ] grieve tina, ! mn..
here
To walk alone;
But sometime we shall find each 81.
Around the Throne ~
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-08

Shot silks win be worn another sea-
son.
The skirts Of little girls dresses
grow longer.
The fan fabrics show spotted and
sprigged designs.
Fastidious women declare that lace
IS becoming too popular.
Wooden braid rosettes and bands
trim many pretty hats.
Colored muslin and lawn toilets rival
white for August wear.
Very dark navy blue, brown and
red stockings are the most in favor.
Classic dress Is for beauty. Ordin-
ary people must wear the ordinary
dress.
Spanish laces are 20 Be SCI aside for
real Old Chantilly. revived for falI.
wear.
Rock crystals Set ii silver ID initiate
diamonds are the newest fancy trink-
ets.
~ nttls girls drssas. are made now
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-08

The account which follows IS taken
from historian Of Babylon, who wrote
of the fifth century before Christ; and
it may undoubtedly be relied upon as
correct picture of the time. Those
old Babylonians believed in marriage;
and if the women old enough to marry
did not find husband of her own good
fortune, then she must be provided by
the public. And, to this end, an
auction of unmarried women took
place annually.
The most beautiful of the girls were
first put up. and the man of good char
acter who bid the highest sum took
his choice. And so they went on until
the apparently desirable wives were
all disposed of. In some instances
where young ladies of rare beauty
were presented. large sums were paid
such sums, in fact, as only a man of
means could afford.
After allthe pretty and good-looking
women had been disposed of there
were sure to be some for whom no one
would make an offer; and some there
were whom no man would take except
! he was paid for it, And now came
bidding in the other direction. In
stead of the man saying how much he
would give for the wife, he said for
what sum. cash in hand, he would ac-
cept her. The women unfortunate
enough to be homely. but healthy and
strong, was put up and bid off to the
man who would take her for the least
money. Naturally. there would be a
few homely ones. whom no one would
take except he was paid large sum.
And thus it might happen that the
large sum paid by one man to the most
beautiful of the young girls would be
paid to another man for accepting the
plainest and homliest of the lot.
In this way the sum paid for the
desirable wives became marriage por-
tions to the unfortunately undesirable
ones. So in the end the sale was COM
pleted and the docket successfully
cleared.
There is one thought that forces its
way upon US. How often do you sup
pose it happened that one of those
men who had been paid to take a
homely-faced wife found himself, in
the end, possessed Of a treasure /?
And, on the other hand, how many Of
those who had been attracted by a
beautiful face, and had paid large
sum Of money for their choice, would
before the year was out, have gladly
exchanged for one Of the plainer-faced !?
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-05-23
The Sioux Lands.

Ex-Governor Edmunds, Of Yankton.
who, with Judge Shannon, was on his
way home from Washington, told brief
ly of the opening Of the Sioux reserva-
ton:
"The senate has ratified the treaty.
but the matter has not yet been acted
on by the house. l think there is no
question about the passage Of the bill
there if 1T can be reached. The treaty
then has to be agreed to by the Sioux.
AS soon as the bill becomes a law, the
work OF getting the Indian signatures
will be commenced. If the agents and
missionaries help, it will not take long,
Settlers will not have to wait for the
land to be surveyed. AS soon as the
presidents proclamation is, issued, an
%nouncing that the Sioux title is extin-
guished, settlers a go on, as on any
unsurveyed government land"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-05-23
Box Elder-Wh,te Ash.

Peter G. De Lind in the Northwest
ern Farmer:-The box elder is the most
valuable tree for shelter in Dakota. It
is hardy, it is a rapid grower, of spread
ing habit, it is a healthy tree and thrives
everywhere. When a tree is ten Or
twelve years old it will give as much
sap for sugar making as a sugar-maple
80 years old. Box elder makes the very
best kind Of frewood. Theseeds should
be gathered in October and planted at
once, Or mixed with sand and kept
moist until early spring, and then plant
ed tho same as corn and well cultivated
for three years; or it can be sowed in
seed beds and transplanted into nursery
rows, and when two or three years old
planted out in groves. A box elder
timber belt for shelter should be plant
ed thus: trees set six feet apart each
way; plant five or six rows; the trees
should not be trimmed. Such a belt of
box elder trees when sever or eight
years old, is a beautiful ornament % a
farm, and it is an elegant wind break
er, What a grand sight it would be if
every farmer here on Dakota prairies
had such d beautiful belt all around
his land. 1t would be a great improve
ment indeed, and what a comfort it
would be to thefarmers and their stock.
Let every reader of the Northwestern
Farmer prepare this summer to plant
more or less next year.
White ash is the most valuable tree
for general planting in Dakota, it is
hardy everywhere, it is also a quite
rapid grower, and it is the most valua-
BILE variety of wood after it is grown.
Seeds should be gathered and planted
same as box elder, but the trees, in or
der to have them grow straight, should
be planted id groves not over three feet
apart each way, and cultivated four or
five years. They should be trimmed
up a little every year, and when seven
or eight years old thinned out, by cut
ting out every other row, and when
about twelve year old, thin out again
by cutting every other tree in the re-
naming row. Let every Dakota farm
er plant at least a five acre [hard wood)
white ash PROVE.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-05-23
Important Decision.

Montrose, D. T., May 6, 1884.
The following important ruling of
the department, being the first one of
that nature, was received this morning
from Washington. Inasmuch as it
concerns all who may contemplate
making proof on timber claims in the
near future, we copy it verbatim, for
the benefit Of your readers.
BUTTERFIELD & PHELI S.
Acting Commissioner Harrison, to
Register and Receiver, Worthing-
ton, Mimi, March 81, 1884,
"Final timber culture entry, No. 50,
in the name of Alonzo Ayerill. Febru-
AIRY 25, 1875, for S. E. a 34-1o1-42, is
suspended for the reason that the size
OF the trees shown by the PROFIT to aver
age 21a inches in diameter and eight
feet in height, is not sufficient to war
rant this office in approving the case
for patent.
The timber culture law says that the
trees shall be cultivated for eight years
and in order that this may bedone, and
provide against accidents, the law
grants five additional years-or thirteen
years from date Of entry, within which
to make final proof. This long time is
also given that the trees may reach a
sufficiently large size to require no fur
ther cultivation to live and thrive we'll.
In this case l think the proof was pre-
maturely made, a. the trees are too
small and young to insure maturity
without additional cultivation and pro-
lection. Said proof is accordingly re-
Jected, and you will inform Mr.. Averill
that his entry will remain suspended,
awaiting new final proof at the proper
time after the trees shall have been
growing about six years from the first
planting."-Montrose Leader.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-05-23
Why Is It So?

SOM find work where some find rest,
And so the weary world goes on;
I sometimes wonder which is best
The Mswer m when life is gone.
Some eyes sleep when some eyes wake.
And so the dreary night hours go.
Some hearts beat where some hearts break,
l often wonder why 'tis so.
Some hands fold where other hands
Are lifted brayely in the strife;
And so thro' ages and thro' lands
Move on the two extremes of life.
Some feet halt where some feet tread,
In tireless march, a thorny way:
Some struggle on where some have fled;
Some seek, when others shun the fray.
Some sleep OH when others keep
The vigils of the true and brave;
They will not rest till roses creep
Around their name above a grave.
Every Other Saturda,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-05-23
New Scheme tor Shaving.

Huron Times;-McKroskey, the muir
lderer who is confined in the jail here,
has for a long time lmportuned the
sheriff for a pair Of shears with which
to cut his hair and Whiskers, but has
been denied the request for reasons
best known to sheriffs and guards of
prisons. But. McEroskey was not to be
bafled and Saturday morning presented
a laWp-mown appearance as to hair and
whiskers when thedeputy, John d. Ru-
bidge, carried him his breakfast. The
officer at once inquired for the Delilah
who shore the criminal Of his 1ccks and
was referred to a grinning Individual,
acell mate Of McKroskey, who acknowl-
edged the preparation of the act.
Where did you get your shears?" de-
manded John d. Didn't have any,"
was the answer. "Then how in thun-
der did you cut his hair?' "Yith a
stick-5urnt it off, sees" And a closer
examination showed the sheriff the
singed ends Of McKroskey's locks. The
only tools used was a comband brand
Of fire, and the work is said to be as ar
5istic as that Of the most accomplished
tonsorial artist.
Dip the. Atlantic ocean dry with a
teaspoon, twist your heel into the toe
OF your boot, send up ishinghooks with
a balloon and fish for stars, get astride
a gossamer and chase the comet, choke
a mosquito with an anvil,-in short,
prove all things heretofore considered
impossible to be possible, but never,
,never attempt to please everybody
when you edit a newspaper.-Detroi
free Press.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-05-23
CHICAGO,
EvE iLwAukEE,
& ST PAU

1t owns and operates over 1900 miles Of W.
wa and Dakota; and as its main lines. hr. sn ,i@l
and connections reach all the great bushes ael
tres of the Northwest and Far West. it natrr,MI
~ answers the description pf short line. and HIm"t,I
route between A
Chicago, Milwaukee,. st. Paul and Mimcapov.
Chicago, Milwaukee,. Lacrosse and Winons
Chicago, Milwaukee, Aberdeen and EllendaIs
Chicago, Milwaukee, Eau Claire and Stillwa,e,
Chicago. Milwaukee. Walsau and Merrill.
Chicago. Milwaukee, Beaver Dam and Oslko&'
Chicago, Milwaukee, Waukesha & Oconomuv,.
Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison& Prairie du chie,
Chicago, Milwaukee, Owatonna and Faribsul,
Chicago. Beioit. GAINESVILLE and Mineral POM,
Chicago, Elgin, Rockford and Dubuque.
Chicago. Clinton. Rock Island and Cedar RAM,
Chicago. Council Bluffs and Omaha.
Chicago, Sioux City, Sioux Falls and Yanktop
Chicago, Milwaukee, Mitchell and Cl,amben,i,
Rock Island. Dubuque. st. PAU & Minneanor,
Davenport. Calmar. st. Paul and Minneanor,
Pullman Sleepcrs and the Finest Dining Cam
II the world are run on the main lines OF I'm
Chicago. Milwaukee and ST. Paul Railway a ~
every attention is paid to passengers by co,I,,S
ots employees of the Company.
s. &. MERRILL. A.V. II. CARPENTrp
Gen. Manager. Gen. Pass. and Tiki. Al
j. !. CLARK. GEO. II. HEAFFORb
Gen. Sipt. Asst. Gen. Pass. AT
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-26
A Fine Painting.

A fine oil painting of Gen. Sam
Houston, by Prof. L. j. Donnellan of
this city, adorns the chief editorial
room of THE GAZETTE. Prof. Dom
nellan has been at work for some time
past on the picture, which represents
the head and bust of Gen. Houston as
he appeared short time previous to
his death. Mr.. William r. Houston,
n son of the general, saw the picture
before it was completed, and through
his suggestions few alterations were
made in the general appearance of the
painting.
AT its completion Mr.. Houston was
greatly pleased with the work, and
his expressions of admiration caused
Prof. Donnellan to present it to him.
Mr.. Houston kindly loaned the picture
to THE GAZETTE, az he is out of the
city most of the time and unable tC
properly care for it.
AS a work of art the painting is ex
cellent. The likeness is said to be &
striking one by those competent t.
Judge, and it presents very lifc.lik,
appearance. 1t is evidently the WORK
of an artist, and highly creditable il
its conception and execution.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-26
STATE VS.. CUNNINGHAM.
Tho Case Before the Jury, but no ,er"'''
Reached up to o o'clock Last Night

r,.. Ca. ucsorc the Jury, hut no verdict
u..ch cd nm TO o o'clock Last Night
The largest crowd that ever assem-,
hl,.d i'm the courthouse was croWeeo
into the district courtroom yesterusy
morning when County Attorney w.
s pendleton commenced the CLOSING
arpnment i'm the Cunningham triai;
Uia speech was n remarkable one anu
was listened TO with rapt attention oy
the iury and audience. Mr.. Nhea
BowIin had paved the way for pow
erful closing argument in his opening
speech by bringing out clearly the
salient points of the prosecution. Az
the close of Mr.. Pendleton' 3 speech the
members ofth bar crowded around MN
and COMMUNICATED him on the effort.
Messrs. Furman and Wynne, OF
counsel for tile defense, said the
speech was the finest prosecuting ar
gument they ever listened to. The
speeches of Messrs. Wynne and Fur
man for the defense were able argu-
ments and did much TO change FOR
mida BILE public opinion which had
been formed against the de'endant
previous to the trial. Near the close
of Mr.. Pendleton's argument the
scene in the courtroom was beyond
description; 1t seemed as though II
would be impossible for another per-
son to crowd into the room. The
alsles, benches, and the Railways lead
ing to the room were filled with anX-
ious spectators; even the judges stand
was crowded with men and boys, and
the deputy sheriff had to force the
crowd back from too close proximity
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-26
smoke the Fort Worth Gazette.

Purity, freshness and fine flavor are
mighty and will prevail. Rionosa. the
perfection OF roasted coffee is prOnoun-
ced by all who use 1t the best parched
coffee ever placed on the Texas mark
ct. Prepared at the largest coffee
mills In the South, 1t is shipped direct
to the dealer and reaches the consum.
or quickly, possessing undlminished
the beautiful flavor and aroma which
distinguishes fine coffee. Sold imme.
diately after parching by all grocers In
pound packages, guaranteed absolute
Iy fresh and pure, Those who are not
familiar it'll the superior qualities OF
Rionosa should In justice to them
selves give 1t al early trial and be con-
dvinoe,