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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-22
The Mother Hubbard at Newport.

Correspondence New York Graphic.
The ancien regime the noblesse of Newport
has exercised for the past generation and proba-
bly, always will exercise, an influence that will
compel people to observe at least les convenances
A striking incident of this occurred not long ago.
where, at cottage, there happened to be
(strange to say) more ladies than gentlemen.
Although a spacious piazza and grounds encir-
cled this, as we'll as the neighboring cottages,
they were not so far apart but what the Mother
Hubbard gowns worn by the ladies of the cottage
of the first part were noticed by the ladies of
the other cottages. An indignation meeting was
held among the neighbors, and one of their num-
Der departed to call at tine aforesaid cottage and
request these ladies not to appear on their own
piazza or grounds in Mother Hubbards OF
course, the wearing of Mother Hubbards outside
OF ones bedroom in the bosom of ones fam
lily is questionable and open to criticism but for
outsiders to take upon themselves to dictate
what shall or shall not be worn on ones own
piazza or grounds is rather straining at gnat,
especially while balldresses continue to be what
they are
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-22
Magnificent Mrs. Mackay.
Claimants Messenger.

NAllBuduI 9 meshoHgeT.
Mrs. John W. Mackay's entertainments during
the present season in London have been widely
celebrated for the profusion and splendor OF
their floral decorations On the occasion of the
recent dinner and soiree musicale which she
gave in honor of the Prince of Wales the display
of flowers was something marvellous. The stair
case was transformed into a bower of verdure,
long, slender branches of exotic trees being so
placed that, on looking up the eye met o vault
of overarching boughs sparkling with lights In
the drawing-room each window filled
with groups of palms and Towering plants. tThe
mantepece was q bank of ferns, studded with
rare orchids, and the fireplace was one vast bou-
quet of crimson roses white hydrangeas, and
large white lilies. The ballroom, transformed
for the evening into a miniature theater, was
also exqulsitely and profusely adorned with
flowers. At either side os the mantepiece was
placed spiral column. some eight feet high,
formed of tea roses, white hyacinths. and pale
pink orchids. The fireplace was filled with
masses OF ferns, white lilies, and crimson mead
ow-sweet. Mrs. Mackay received her guests in a
toilet of white satin, embroidered with silver
thread and seed pearls, the skirt front being ccv-
cred with draperies in mousseline de sole,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-22

never scrapes his feet on the mat, never goes to
church. is careless at his meals, gets burrs IN bis
tail, goes with lower grade of dogs, and 1t Is
feared he is beginning TO take an interest IN poll
tics.
The two-thousand dollar challenge OF the ten
shooters of the West against any ten men the
East can produce has not yet been accepted, ana
the impression now prevails among local shoot
ers that it will not be, owing to the lasts ina
bility to produce the shots
The recent match of the ten gauge versus the
twelve-gauge guns, used by the North Side Gun
Club. resulted in victory for the frt-named by
q score of l24 to 116. The shooters of the last
named were very much surprised at the result,
and are anxious for a repetition of the match.
Pot shooters each spring do most serious mis-
chief in northern Indiana by killing young ducks,
especially along the Kankakee, and it Is pre-
dicted that in few years there will not be a
fight of ducks in that part of the State There
is a feeling growing among sportsmen that there
ought to be no more spring killing of migratory
game.
The wholesale slaughter OF prairie chickens and
quail before the law preventing such shooting
has expired has caused many persons to con-
denim the sportsmen. The idea seems to prevail
that man who owns q fine gun, good dog and a
hunting suit and goes afeld often, is true
sportsman and fills the bill. Such an erroneous
idea is also shared by great many who oeione
to gun clubs game protection societies. etc. a
true sportsman does not kin more game than he
can use In his shooting he tries to kill his birds
while on the wing and never kills game out OF
season, under any circumstances. Such Is the
true character of a sportsman, which varies very
materially from that of a sporting man, or one
who shoots for the market out OF season.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-22
Simple Costumes at Saratoga.


The dressing is generally conceded to be far
less SNOWY and costly at Saratoga this summer
than it has been within five years The absence
of display in elegant morning toilets is espe
clally noticeable Alfred toilets and all white
toilets more fashionable than those of any
other color or shade at Saratoga. But thick
white dresses, made of flannel some other
worsted goods, are oftener seen than the thinner
varieties in lawns and muslins, trimmed with
lace and ribbons, such as used to make so fine
display at morning concerts in Congress Spring
Park and at the United States Hotel few years
ago. Even the hot weather OF this week has
failed to bring out as many thin dresses as used
to be seen even on cool days. Several ladies'
think it useless to bring thin clothes here with
them, and, as all women know, thin dresses take
far more time to put on than Opaque oUes.
This is because with thin gowns everything be-
meath them must be exactly in place-skrts the
right length, underwaists the right height-and
hustle given to sudden and unexpected 'wob-
bling" becomes a terror, which will bring out a
cold perspiration the warmest day upon the
most phlegmatc of her sex. when walking in the
presence of others in diaphanous outer garments
by daylight and feeling her body the center of a
transparency, like candle in lantern. With
Opaque gowns no thought need to be given to
the attire beneath. Mrs John Mclean and her
sster-in law, the wife of Chief Signal Officer
Hazen, U. S. A., each have an alfred toilet for
daylight wear, including a bonnet Mrs Nc
Leans dress is of bright scarlet cashmere An
other Washington lady, who is at Saratoga with
her husband at a very fashionable hotel, says
her wardrobe for Saratoga cost her just $40,
500 of which was for four white flannel dresses,
each costing $25. She until soiled
then casts 1t aside and takes out a fresh one
The richest toilet at the hop at the Grand
Union Hotel, on Wednesday, the 18th, was that
of Mrs. Veile, of New Orleans. She is young
and has TALL stately figure, and wore very
long train of white satin, richly embroidered mp
the back The front of the skirt and waist were
trimmed with applique work In colors and
punches of colored chenille.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-22

meath. them there is nothing but the wearer.
On ono occasion, at grand ball at Nice, the
iacing OF her dress being too tightly drawn,
yielded slightly, and her peculiar method Of
dressing was exposed to the surprised be-
holder In the days of gored and tied back
skirts she used to out-Herod Herod by the
scantiness and close ft of her gowns Once. II
is said, that in the whirl of dance flor she has
passion for waltzing) one of the side seams OF
her skirt split from waist to hem, the result be-
ing an enect OFTEN seen on the stage. Her
friends gathered around her, and contrived (,
convey her. the center of compact group from
the rooms Yet withal she is a good, kind
hearted, hospitable lady, and even in the hey4
day OF her beauty ana ner iame she always pre-
served an unsulled reputation. Is it not on recs
ord that when she was the finest prima donna ON
the European stage she soundly boxed the earS
of one of Napoleon Ills Cabinet Ministers, wha
was guilty of trifing familiarity while paying
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-22
BITS OF FASHION.

Spanish hounces are among the reviyals Of the
season.
Amber beads are employed for sdging pamela
of the same tint
Rhinestone and cut steel buckles are used fog
fastening velvet belts.
The trimming of high hats is at the back ant
droops over the crown.
When the period of deep mourning is over
English women wear gray gloves.
Good taste demands that the flowers adorninf
bonnets and hats should be seasonable.
So popular at this season is lawn tennis that
costume especially adapted for the spor. has
been invented and duly registered under the titll
of the 'Mlkmads Dress,n by the Scientific
Dress cutting Association.
Cloth position basques made double breasted
and edged with braid in tailor fashion are used
by many ladies instead Of jerseys as an extra
bodice to wear with various skirts.
The Gainsborough hat grows in popularity
with the advance of the season. The brims tS
the newest shapes are as wide as the original
picturesque models of other days, but are mar
rover at the back.
Velvet has lost none of its prestige, and toiletf
of velvet have been worn this summer at fash<
ionable watering places, both here and abroad
but made to look more seasonable and cool bl
drapings and trimmings of lace
Braided gowns were declared passe year ago
but all of the indications for autumn poirt t(
the use OF more braid than ever The narrow
silk braids in dark, contrasting shades will ba
very much used on light wool gowns for Septem
Der wear
The princess style, with variations, appears In
many costumes. sometimes the back and some~
times the front of waist and skirt appearing ia
he made in one piece. and now and then the regf
uar princess shape being used, with scarf dras
perry on the front of the waist
Among the many fancy bodces destined to be-
worn this and the coming season are those ol
velvet, cut out square Vshape in the neck,
and then draped from the shoulders down with
folds of material matched to the color and kind
composing the skirt worn with the bodice. Ev<
cry sort of fabric will be used for these surplica
folds. from French cashmere to the richest lace.
The fashion is commendable one as the f0lda
will cover any defect of partly-worn velvet
bodice. or will serve to hide portion which may
have been pieced upon a corsage which the owneE
had outgrown.
The New York Hour says: 1.-THE mania for
colored articles in underwear has extended to tha
night dress. which may be of red Adrianople,
trimmed with white insertion ani lace The
choice of this kind of Mephstophelian shade,
however, seems not altogether suited to the una
consciousness of nightly repose Still it may ba
prejudice and to see an invalid. extendeded on
a bed of suffering, robed in flaming, poppy
colored gown, NAV be eminently proper, but
custom for past ages seems to have decided dif1
ferently, and the white or cream colored gar.
ment will probably continue TO be more popular.S
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-22
POUR LES DANES.
Male and Female Styles at Narragansett Pier
Letter in Kew York Herald.

Male and Female Styles at Narragansett Pier.
Letter in Rev York Herald.
The women have thus far enjoyed monopoly
OF the newspaper attention to the costumes or
those who dip in the sea at the morning hour.
There is gentleman here who attracts as many
female eyes relatively any one of the liberal
minded young ladies who have endesvored to
wear as nearly nothing at all as the beach notice
would permit. Bright blue is the predominating
hue. and experts say that the garment is made OF
one piece of cloth. "A combination Jersey"
one acute lady pronounced it, and the beach
crowd in general is apt to be filed with specula-
ton rs to how the wearer ever got into the-well
garment. The shirt and alleged trousers be-
ing joined by wool and warp, the sharpest eyes
trained through an opera glass can't discover the
secret of how the thing is done. This Adonis
meanders up and down the beach, sprawls him
self In the soft sand digs with his feet and
hands, throws the silicious particles over his
head and shoulders, and, after drinking in the
enraptured gazes of the dear creatures who clus-
ter around him. he finally favors the water by
allowing 1t to enfold him in its embrace, perhaps
feeling all the while that hollow conventionality
which prevents the opposite sex from doing the
same thing in public, is terrible bore
One costume seen on Tuesday stirred up
bit OF sensation. The wearer is from Brook
lyn Heights. The wall-fowers, glued to the
chairs along Bath-house row, nudged one an
other as she passed by, and the groups under
the parti-colored marques pitched on the sands
can't help admirng in spite of the scrupes of the
nnco' prudish The object of attention APP
peared to regard it a fair compromise to envelop
her pretty figure in long cloak during the
transit from her dressing room to the water,
and as the critical period is during the time
spent in skipping across the dry sand to the wet,
perhaps 1t may be said that due Difference was
paid to the strict letter of the propreties.
When the servant takes charge of the outside
wrap then the lady blooms out pretty nearly
herself only as cynical bystander remarked.
The only addition to her natural self is tight
black and gray basque. reaching the top of the
hips, short black and gray striped tights and long
black silk trunks which join the upper garment
near the thigh. A white silk handkerchief, care
lessly knotted so as to cover the luxuriant back
hair, and only this and nothing more The serv-
ant on hand with the decorous cloak as the
coy nymph emerged from the water.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-22
what He Called an Episode.

" ashlngtUH OIIIICs
A matter-of-fact sort of bachelor had been
counting girl with great assiduity and unbound
ed confidence, and one night concluded. that the
time had about approached for him to propose.
He led up to it gradually, and finally he said.
bluntly: miss Mary. will you be so kind as to
marry met" mo, sir" she replied, emphatcally.
"Indeed2 And why not9" Simply because
don't want to-" SWELL, well, he said quite I'M
abashed, 'sths is what would call an episode in
my career-an episode, Miss Mary, being some
thing which is entirely unexpected"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-22
Connecticut Thrift.
Stamford Press.

STANFORD fIess.
They tell a story, said to be true one, of a
farm hand in Ellington, years ago who was SO
mashed by the rosy cheeks and bright eyes of a
schoolma'am boarding with his employer that he
one day remarked with sigh to the latter Il
would give dollar to kiss her." ''All right"
said the complaisant employer, ''you may.
When the settling time came the man found his
cash ST. short s'Why did you take out that dol
larls was asked. "Oh! that was for kissing the
schoolma'm,n was replied. But ! didn't kiss
her. protested the man. swell. if you didn't it
was your fault gave you leave"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-22
Loyed Her just the san,e.

Texas Siftings.
"Dear Charles" said Mrs Smith, a young
married woman, leaning on her husbands
shoulder as he sat at his desk writing.
''Well. what the mischief do you want nowf'
he growled.
Dear Charles, do you love me as much now
as you did when we were first marriedp
II told you so more than forty times. IL you
ask me again I'll bounce a paper weight on you
Yes! yes! yes Are you satisfied now2"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-22

Albany Evening Journal.


Once upon time, when Joseph Bonaparte
lived III the State of New Jersey, he was travels
ing to New York in his own carriage, attended
by his suite. and they stopped over Sunday at a.
country tavern. When they were about to start,
on Monday morning, the bill was demanded, but
mine host could not coniure up items to make
the footing over $92. The exilad BonapartQ
grew impatient, and at last the landlord, inspired
by an original idea, wrote: "To making d
BANKED fuss generally, $8n
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-22
a ReIrian Beautv,s Costume.

One sees every day in the Bots de Boulogne,
Paris, an old lady striving to be young sixty
vainly aping the bloom and brightness of six
teen. This is the Viscountess Vigier, famous for
having invented the total suppression of under
clothes Since she has grown so stout her only
undergarment consists of pair of silk tights.
She has the corsage of her dresses as closely and
strongly boned as an ordinary corset and under
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-22

New York Times

4NbW IUIh AIIcb.
"what are you reading, my dear9" asked q
motherly old lady of her daughter, who waa
swinging in hammock in the side yard enc Sunt
day afternoon.
g st Elmo mother"
ssThats right, my dear; read all you want 10
about the saints, but never want You TO opsn
a novel on Sunday"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-22
Changing the Subject.
Harper,s Bazal

HaTper's BaZar.
Miss Clara--Do you not think. Mr.. Featherlyf
that Miss Smith, whom we met last evening, ID
a very plain person2
Mr. Featherly-Yes, indeed. think she ID
the homelest girl / ever saw, present company
always ex--er-um--that is-yes, she is certainly
very plain person. Are you lawn tennisina
any this season, Miss Clara2
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-22
An Unpleasant Errand.

New
young man who had kindly consented Il
stop at dry goods store for his sister said to th
young woman behind the counter, and he said ii
very mildly:
"Have you corsets2'
''Yes, sir" replied the unmoyed young womsn
''what size DO you wearl
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-22
Jenks's Occupation.
ST. Louis Whip.

st. Louis whip
Colonel Bowser met jerks the other day and
asked him what he was doing for a living.
Selling deodorizing powder"
''Last time saw you you were selling an in-
sect killer to be sprinkled on the floor"
ST know; now Tm going around to the same
houses selling this disinfectant to get the smell
of the insect powder out of the house. Next
week I'll loom up with mixture to drive away
the smell of the disinfectant"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-22
Learning Che ways Of CIVILIZATION.

Boston Courier
A Chinaman is speaking to himself as he irona
a shirt Picks up a shirt showing evidence of
having been we'll cared for, and says:
Bachelor Him landlady fix him.
Picks up another, buttonless and all frayed al
the wrists and neck
ssMallied man.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-22
A Dogs Epitaph.

The late Judge Linton Stephens of Craw-
louisville, Ga, on the death Of his faithful and
historic dog Rio so long the pet of Liberty
Hall then the home of the great commoner,
AL xander H. Stephens, prepared the following
epi.aph:
ssHere lies the remains
Ofyh at in life was satire the human race
And an honor to his own
Afaithful dog"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-22
A Point in Casuistry.

Detroit Free Press.
Mother-My son, when Mrs. Blossom CALI
again don't want you to tell her she is homely.
Its naughty to talk So
Young Hopeful--Why, mother, you wouldn't
have me lie about it, would youg
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-22
Little Bess Mixed Up Her Words.

Philadelphia Call.
Little Bess came home from church the othes
Sabbath very indignant Mamma, our pew
was occupied" she said. Nov, nobody ought
to occupew our pie, ought they?"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-22
mingled rears and Laughter.

National Republican.
There are two male citizens Of Washington
well known in political circles, who have been
turned out of doors by their respective wives, in
whose hands they had placed their houses and
lands to evade payment of debts. One feels
sorry, but he cannot help laughing at such cruel
Jokes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-22
A Poser.

Cambridge fMass.) Chronicle.
what do you do with yourself Sundays"
asked Bjones Of the cousin from Chicago who is
visiting at his house
Sunday repeated the Chicago man, wonder
ingly. What's thatr
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-22
Except One.
Texas siftings.

Texas Siftfngs.
The only popularity of the foregoing sentence
that. short as IL is 1t contains Al the letters &
the alphabet
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-22
At the Beach.

Buffalo Express.
Female Twin -soul-Pardon my disheveled ap-
pearance. have just come from the bath.
Male Twin-soul-Ah! you battle then!
F. r. S.-Yes.
NJ II. S.-Another habit in common. How
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-22

The Youngster Had Him on the Hip.
Boston Herald.
PA, when 90 writes sermon does bod tell
90 what TO sayT
eyes, my child
"What for 90 scratch it out, thenir
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-22

years ago, it was threatened by the charity com
missioners. The French Protestants have wor-
shipped in the crypt since 1850
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-22

First London circuit The central window has
been filled with stained-elass picture Of John
Wesley preaching to all nations.
Ruskin: He who has stood beside the grave, to
look back upon the companionship which has been
forever closed, feeling how impotent there are the
wild love, or the keen sorrow. to give one in
stants pleasure to pulseess heart. or atone in the
lowest measure to the departed spirit for an hour
of unkindness, will scarcely, for the future in
cur that debt to the heart which can only be dis
charged to the dust
Biblical scholars find it hard to identify some
of the flowers mentioned in the Scriptures, and
among those which have occasioned most discus
sion is the rose of Sharon. 1t is affirmed now
that the different plants hitherto regarded as
possibly meeting the conditions of the case ara
all summer or autumn boomers while the scene
of the Song of Solomon is laid in the spring.
DIR. +. Deutsch according to the Edinburgh
Review, thinks it was not a flower at all, but a
reed, and that it should be translated Reed of
Sharon"
In Alsace-Lorraine there is strong agitation
in favor of better observance of Sunday One
petition urging this reform, originating in Cath
Ollie circles, but including many Protestant
names, has been signed by lao, $40 persons. An
other, started by the Protestant pastoral confer
ence at Strasburg, has 6.367 signatures. In
Paris, the Society for the Better Observance OF
Sunday recently offered prizes to workngmen
| only for the best essay on the Sunday question,
| and received forty-one manuscripts These are
atraWS which Indicate u growing ulStaSte Tor the
| dissertations and excuses of the continental
| Sunday
| Three hundred and thirty-six years ago Q
number of prosecuted French Protestants, whe
had found refuge in England, were allowed te
worship in the crypt Of Canterbury Cathedral
| Memorial services were held in the crypt on Sun
| day. July 25. Rev. Edward White, chairman OIL
| the congregational Union, preached in the after
noon, and the Hon. and Rev. Canon Freemantls
| in the evening. The Canon eulogized the lat,
Archbishop TAFT for his fine catholic spirit, ant
| for his defense Of the institution when, few