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the Blair educational bill was constitution

the Blair educational bill was constitution
al.
IL do not see." replied the venerable iurist,
show it can be constitutional. 1t is my
opinion that is unconstitutional, and this l
believe to be the opinion also of the present
bench"
A Post reporter called upon Justice Strong
last evening. SIS it true" asked the report
err shat you gave an opinion before the
Columbia law school against the constitu-
tiOnality of the Blair bill?"
II did say that it was my opinion that that
measure was unconstitutional, but 1t was In
reply to question and not as a part OF my
lecture. 1 had no intention or thought that
my remarks would become public property
or would not have given an opinion. Ever
since 1 retired from the bench 1t has been
my fixed principle never to give publicity to
an opinion on any matter before the Supreme
Court, and l shall not depart from It.
MIllIonalres Among the Defendants.
A resolution was introduced in the House
today by Mr.. Anderson Of Iowa, to author
ize the institution of judicial proceedings
against the various Pacific railroad eompa-
nies. The resolution contains in the pre-
amble the charge Of mismanagement and
fraudulent manipulation Of the affairs OF the
companies embodied in the Henley resolu-
tion Of last year. and directs the Attorney
General to bring suit against the companies
to enforce the f0rfeitures prescribed In the
Thurman act. He Is directed to include as
parties defendant in the suit against the
Central Pacific, G. r. huntington, Leland
Stamford and Charles Crocker, and IN the
case against the Union Pacific, John ~ Al
ley, Elijah Atkins, Ezra Ill. Bacon, Sidney
Dillon, Jay Gould, Frederick l.. Ames and
Russell Sage. The Attorney General is al
so directed to make application to the Unit
: ted States courts for the appointment OF re-
ceivers to manage the trusts.
Bayard's Chief Clerk Resigns.
The resignation of z. A. Brown, as chief
clerk Of the Department OF State, was ae-
cepted by Secretary Bayard today to take
effect March 1. Mr.. Brown has been grant
ed leave of absence till that date. His sue
cessor j. Fenner Lee, was at the depart
ment today familiarizing himself with his
The Nations Gratitude.
The following pensions were awarded to
residents of Maine to-day:
MEXICAN WAR.
Minor OF Ezra Purington, Lewiston.
REISSUE.
George w. Grant, alias John Thompson, Ma
iOnal Military Home.
ORIGINAL.
Charles II. Gilman, Fairfield.
Paul Pendexter, kast BrOwnfeld.
John Hogan. Bro0kton.
Joel B. Wheeler, Greenfield.
INCREASE.
Cyrus +. Chesley, Wilton.
Notes.
Marshall Mcdonald Of the district Of Co
lumbia, has been nominated for commissions
OF fish and fisheries.
A post Office has been established at North
Gray, Waldo county, Me-. and Arthur w.
Bailey, appointed postmaster.
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suNKER's FAREWELL.
What the Editor of the Democrat
Wrote Of His Intentions.
Especial to the Press.l

lcpccldl w lilc licco.l
AUGUSTA, Jan. 23.-An item is going the
rounds of the press that Mr.. Benjamin
Bunker pronounces unqualifedly false the
statement that he has given up the Kenne-
bee Democrat and is an applicant for the
Office made vacant by the death of Mr.
Cromwell. 1t might be well to note that
recently the money for years subscription
to the Democrat was forwarded to Mr..
Bunker and last week the cash was returned
to the subscriber and the proprietor of the
paper wrote the following under his own
signature: 81 have concluded to stop my
paper and this weeks issue is the last. y
= and this week bid adieu to my Demo-
cratic friends forever, 1 hope"
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LOUISIANA REPUBLICANS.
A Good Chance for Them to Garry
the State.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 23.-The Republican
State Convention met today. Thomas A.
Gage of Terre Bonne. the temporary chair
man urged the Republicans to make strong
fight in the coming election and quoted a
portion of Governor McEner's recent speech
In which he gave .the assurance that there
should be free ballot and Il fair count. He
expressed confidence that under these condi-
tions the Republicans could carry the State.
The convention adjourned till tomorrow.
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FIRE IN PHILADELPHIA.
A Loss Of 81 500, 900 with the Con-
fIagratlon In Progress.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Jan. 23.-About
s1,5Oo,0OO worth of propety was burned to-
night by a fire which broke out in Marks
extensive dress goods and millinery trim
ming store on the northwest corner of Sth
and Arch streets. Up to O'Clock the follow
ing establishments succumbed: Marks
Bros, Adolph Heeler, Shone Bros.
Strause, HTanhauser & Co., trimmings
T33 Arch street; w. III. Clark, agent for But
terick's patterns, 800 Arch street. and Mrs.
Avan's boarding house in the same building.
A large number of stores on the south side
of Arch street was heavily damaged by heat
and water
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WINTER TEMPERATURE.
Reports from all Around Of Jack
Frost's Freaks.
Especial to the Press.l

Especial to the Pressl
BUCKFIELD, Jan. 23-The thermometer
averaged 500 below zero this morning. The
drifts are hard and the roads full.
Especial to the Press.l
HOLLIS CENTRE, Jan. 23.-The mercury
registered $40 below zero here this morning.
The Coolest Yet.
Especial to the Press.l
YARMoUTHvILLE, Jan. 23.-Last night
was the coldest yet. This morning the
thermometer showed 20o below zero.
Chilled While Driving.
FARMINGToN, Jan. 23.-Rev. j. w. ID.
Baker, prominent Congregational clergy
man, is in dangerous condition from the
effects of getting chilled through while drly-
ing from here to his home at Farmlngton
Falls in the recent cold snap.
From other.Maine Towns and Cities.
GRAY, Jan. 23.-Thermometers in this
town this.morning registered 250 below zero.
FARMINeToN, Jan. 23.-lt was ~ below
zero here this morning. and colder IN the
country round about.
BIDDEFoRD, Jan. 23.-It was from IA to
2Oo below zero here this morning, and at one
point in Saco 27o below.
BANGOR, Jan. 23.-Thermometers here
said 15o below this morning. East Penobscos
Bay is frozen over for the first time in years.
LEWISTON, Jan. 23.-In this city it was
10' below zero at midnight Saturday, and 2O0
to 250 on Sunday morning. Today it varied
from 100 to 200 below. AT Turner 30' be
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The st. Croix river is closed for miles and
st. Andrews bas is frozen over for the first
time for years. Tugs were engaged all day
clearing a channel for the steamer Charles
Houghton, which was frozen in at her win
ter landing At o'clock this evening they
had only reached Robbinston, II miles be-
low Calais.
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The Hub Frozen In.

Boston, Jan. 23.-Boston harbor is al
most entirely frozen over as far as the Mar
rows today, and ferry boats and steam craft
have great difficulty In proceeding. Captain
Lewis, of the steamer City Of Macon, which
arrived last night from Savannah, reports
Vineyard Sound full of ice from Cross Rip
to Shovelful Shoals
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Sudden Deaths.

PENNINGTON, Jan. 23.-Mrs. George w.
Whitney, one of Farmington's Oldest and
most respected residents, vas found dead in
bed this morning, by her daughter She
took ether Saturday, and had seven teeth ex-
tracted, hut recovered from its effects and
went to bed in her usual health. Her age
was 76 years.
Hiram Smith, aged 20, who lived alone
short distance from New Sharon village, was
found in snow drift in his front yard yes
terday, dead and frozen stiff. 1t is supposed
he had a shock of paralysis.
How Corporations are Made.
AUGUSTA, Jan. 23.-In the Secretary Of
States office may be found eleven large vol
umes Of 700 pages each, containing records
of corporations organized under the general
law of the State. During the year just
past larger number appear to have been or
ganized and recorded than any previous
year, the whole number being $50. In 1886
the number was 240. A corporation organ
izing with capital of $4,000 or more is re-
quired to pay s5oto the State; less than $780,
600, $40, besides each corporation has to pay
their attorneys fee of $50 or more for max
ing out the papers. 1t has to be recorded by
the register of deeds in the county where or
ganized, and he is paid So. Next the attor-
ney general of the State has a hand in it,and
for examining and certifying that the same
is in conformity to the laws of the State, etc.
gets for mis- service So. Then it comes to the
Secretary of State to be recorded, and the
law allows for his services So. The Secre-
tary of State, learn, pays all his fees into
the State treasury, which is quite revenue,
amounting to S12,129.
Called to Winthrop.
WINTHROP, Jan. 23.-The Old South
church, Congregational, which has been
without settled pastor for long time, has
unanimously extended call to Rev. T. J.
Robinson of Bangor, who supplied the pull
pit recently. tits expected he will accept.
Augusta Merchants.
AUGUSTA, JAM 23.-A large and enthusl-
astic meeting of the Augusta Board of Trade
was held this evening. AL the officers were
reelected for the ensuing year. President
E. C. Allen delivered very able and in
structiye address. The Board is in excellent
working condition, and has done much Tor
the city during the past year, principally In
securing new manufactures. 1t tintends to
accomplish much more in this direction the
coming year.
No More Canadian Money.
BANGOR, Jan. 23-Bangor banks have
agreed to use no more Canadian money.
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The suit for $4,000 damages Of J; J. Nc:
Garry, Knight of Labor, against the Missouri
Pacific railroad, for malicious prosecution,
growing out of his false arrest during the
railroad strike of 1886, resulted yesterday In
verdict of 81, 800 for the plaintiff.
The First National Bank of Auburn, N.
Y, died not open its doors yesterday morn
ing. Charles O'Brien, the cashier is de-
faulter and has fled.
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low was reported. 1t was 2S' at Danville
and 200 at Durham. Lisbon Falls reported
25o below.
CALAIS, Jan. 23.-Last night was the
coolest of the season. Tho following ther-
mometer records at a. m. are reported:
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sayard's Chief CLERK Resigns.

Marshall Mcdonald Of the District of Co
lumbia, has been nominated for commissions
OF fish and fisheries.
A post office has been established at North
Gray, Waldo county, Me-. and Arthur w.
Bailey, appointed postmaster.
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Notes of MAINE PoIItIcs.

A Rockland correspondent of the Bangor
Whig says that at present there seems to be
but two candidates for mayor, City Clerk r
II. Burnham, who has had several years ex
perience in both boards Of the city council.
and Capt 4. A. Butler, at present alderman
from Ward g.
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The Coolest Yet.

IbpecIdI 70 Illb Icoo'J
YARMoUTHvILLE, Jan. 23.-Last nigh
was the coolest yet. This morning tn
thermometer showed 200 below zero.
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Accident.

A man named Barnfeld, employed at
Burroughs screen factory. got his hand
caught in machine yesterday at the facto-
ry, and the member was so badly injured
that one or two ngers had to be amputated.
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are in favor of reciprocity do not favor par
tial reciprocity and do not favor reciprocity
by treaty. There is strong movement for
commercial union, which would be brought
about by a compact in which the House as
well as the Senate would have share.
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All About a watervlIle Young M an.

IoPIInsHtIu NtpUUUVHIIsI
A notable matrimonial combination at
Cambridge, Wednesday, was the marriage OF
Oscar Springfield and Florence Worster.
May be there Is municipal augury in this
and some day the city Of Springfield will
annex the town Of Worster
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS.

Published every day Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
AT 81 EXCHANGE STREET, PORTLAND, Me.
Address all communications to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
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vermont,sLIst.

BRATTLEBoRo, vt, Jan. 23.-This morn
was the oldest of the season. 1t was 3O0
below; at West Dover, 2O0; at Wilmington,
24O to 3OO; at Jacksonville, 24o; at Putney,
90; at Bellows Falls, 800.
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No More Canadian Money.
BANGOR. JAM 23.-Bangor banks have
agreed to use no more Canadian money
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Ii is claimed that the defunct Central
Bank of Canada, six days before its suspen-
sion was reported, was In sound condition
with 5000 600 surplus. The directors may be
called upon for an investigation.
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FIRES IN MAINE.
An Old Lady's Narrow Escape In a
Blaze at Belgrade.

BELGRADE, Jan. 23.-The house of
Christopher Dunn at Belgrade, was de-
stroyed by fire during the high winds of Sat-
urday, together with the furniture, clothing
and about $500 in money, the family saving
nothing but the clothes they had on. Mr..
Dunn's mether an old lady over 80 years
old, occupied room in the house in which
there was fire. She came out into the
room where the family were with some of
her clothing on fire. After extinguishing
this, they went into the old lady's room only
to find it all in blaze. The entire loss must
ha ahout G0n00 incnred for S1000.
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Ex-JustIce strong's Opinion.

Ex-Justice William Strong Of the United
States Supreme Court, (retired), is delivering
his usual winter course Of lectures on the
constitution, before the Columbian law
school, The lecture on recent night was
on the first clause Of section 8, article 1;
"Tne Congress shall have power to lay. and
collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises to
pay debts and provide for the common de-
fence and general welfare of the United
States" In the course of his remarks he
was asked by student II, in his opinion,
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DIRECTORS.

HON. JOSIAH II. DRUNMoND Portland Maine,
JOHN K. DEWITT. Portland, Maine.
HENRY G. HUTCHINs, Boston, Mass.
HON. PERCIvAL BoNNEY, Portland. Me.
Hon. MARQUIS II. KING, Portland, Me
THOMAS A. FOSTER, M. D., Portland, Me.
Hon. FRED. K. RICHARDS, Rockport, Me.
GEORGE L. DEBLoIs, Boston, Mass.
EDWARD A. MOVES, Portland Me.
Hon. FREDERICK ROBBIE, Gorham, Me.
FRANK L. ALLEN, Portland, Me.
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Work will be resumed today at the Home
stead Steel Works In Pittsburg, the differ
ences between employers and employed
having been amicably settled.
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Four Horses Burned.

BRowNvILLE, Jan. 23.-The house at
Brownville owned by Judson Briggs and
occupied by Mrs. Mcdonald as a boarding
house, was destroyed by fire at o'clock
Saturday morning, together with the stable
and four horses owned by Mckenzie, Mann
& Co. Total loss, $1,000; insurance on
house, $500.
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New Hampshire Thermometers.

DOVER, N. H., Jan. .23.-Last night was the
coolest of the season in New Hampshire.
The following temperatures were recorded
this morning:
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Z. p. JONES, Pry't s. c., U. 3. A.
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Lth CONCRESS-.-FIRST SESSION.
SENATE.
WASHINGTON, ia

WASHINGTON, Jan. %.
Senator Beck presented the remonstrance
of the Western Union Telegraph Company
against the passage of postal telegraph bill.
Referred.
The judiciary committee reported resolu-
tion authorizing that committee to send for
persons and papers inquiring into alleged
participation of federal officials in suppress
sion of votes of colored citizens at jackson,
Miss. The report was adopted.
Upon the conclusion of the speech by Sem
ator Frye, Senator Palmer gave notice that
he would address the Senate tomorrow on
the subject of his bill to regulate immigra-
tion.
and discussed by Senator Blair for nearly an
hour. At $50 p M, the Senate proceeded
to transact executive business and at 4.15
o'clock adjourned.
HOUSE.
The resolution confirming the title Of
Speaker Carlisle to his seat, was adopted
yeas, 164; nays, 7.
Under the call Of States, a batch Of bills
and resolutions was introduced and referred,
including resolution by Mr.. Butterworth
OF Ohio, expressive of the sense Of the
House in regard to the adjustment OF differ
tnccS DtLW6cu Lue Ouittu Otdbts anu OIcdb
Britain and Canada, in the matter of the
fisheries. The resolution declares it to be
the sense of the body that the United States
should, In the interest OF peace and amity
between nations and in response to the de-
mands of manufacturers. merchants and
producers for the extension of the trade and
commerce OF the country, use all proper
means to secure honorable, speedy and per-
manent adjustment of all differences and
controversies In regard to the fisheries, pro-
vided that in such settlement the claim that
vessels Of the United States shall have and
enjoy the same rights In Canadian ports as
are accorded Canadian vessels In ports OF
the United States, shall be maintained.
A bill was introduced by Mr.. Dunham OF
Illinois, by request, appropriating S150.000 to
A. de Baussel to build an air ship convey
pas sengers through the air. Referred to the
committee ON ventilation and acoustics.
Mr.. Dingley of Maine, from the committee
on merchant marine and fsheress, reported
bill amending the laws relating to naviga-
ti0n. The bill was placed on the House
calendar.
The House at $50 adjourned.
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Business In the Senate.

The Senate in secret session ratified the
shipping treaty with Guatemala.
Senator Hoar introduced joint resolution
today looking to secure the freedom of the
Welland Canal to merchant ships of the Uni
ted States; also for the construction and op-
ening of a free ship canal from the Bay Of
Fundy to the Gulf of st. Lawrence at the
joint expense of both nations ;also in the mat
tion of the proposed canal or ship railwa y
to unite the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, to
thorities to secure the freedom of the canal
in perpetuity to the American merchant ma :
rine; also, to take similar steps to obtain
freedom of the Suez Canal for the American
mercantile service
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He's English, You Know.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 70.
1t is evident from statements that Sir
Charles Tupper recently made that he is
now almost hopeless of arriving at any
agreement in the fishery conference which
will secure for Canada any considerable por-
tion of the demands that have been made,
and it is now more probable than it at any
time has been that the conference will not
reach an agreement except by the practical
surrender of everything that Canada has
claimed. 1t is known, moreover, that the
British representative in the conference, Mr..
Chamberlain, is very unwilling to return to
England without having come to an agree
ment of some sort, and that he is not very
particular what sort Of an agreement Is
made. providing that it shall be the result Of
negotiation, and not surrender There is
little doubt that Mr.. Chamberlain would be
quite willing to ignore the claims Of Canada
II any ground or basis of an agreement
could be found in which the United States
would yield anything. But it is very evil
dent that nothing has yet been found as to
which the American commissioners are dis
posed TO make any concession. The ques-
tion of free fish appears to be eliminated
from the controversy, and good many who
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CANADIANS IN DOUBT.
chamberIain's Action Regarded with
Suspicion by His Colleagues.

HALIFAX, Jan. 23.-In conversation yes
terday Hon. J. w. Longley, Attorney Gen
eral of Nova Scotia, expressed his doubt
that the fisheries negotiations would be sue
cessful The Canadian commissioners could
hardly recede from their position, taken in
advance. which was backed by Canadian
public opinion. He intimated that Mr..
chamberlain was more inclined to act in the
interest of England than of Canada. Mr..
Longley regarded commercial union between
Canada and the States as the only satisfac-
tory settlement of the pending difficulties.
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Foreign Notes.

Ismail Pacha's claims are settled. He gets
his Egyptian places and 100000 Of property
in Hanboul, Communication af his civil al
lowances at fourteen years and eloO,OOO in
cash for crops.
O'Brien will again stand for Parliament, il
his so doing is thought advisable by the lead
ers of the party.
The populace of Falcaragh. County
Donegan, ireland, are armed and threaten
trouble if attempts are made to arrest Rev.
Mr.. Stephens for advising the people not to
nav rents.
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Mean daily bar 3Ol4 Maximum ther. 1873
Mean daily ther... 73 Minimum ther.., -o.6 |
Mean daily d'wpt o. Max. vel. wind...
Mean daily hum..70.7 Total precip...... II
T indicates trace OF precipitation.
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
tJan. 23, 1888, 1000 P.M)
Observations taken at the same moment of time |
at all stations
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OFFICERS.
JOHN e. Dewitt, President

ARTHUR L. BATES, Secretary,
j. FRANK LANG, Asst Secretary.
THOMAS A. FOSTER. M. D., Medical Director
HON. JOSIAH II. DRUMMOND. Counsel
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For Revenue Reform.

Great interest is felt in Washington
among revenue reformers in and
of Congress in the uon-partisan
mass meeting to be held next Friday evening
at the Academy of Music, Philadelphia, in
response to calls signed by several hundred
of the leading bankers, manufacturers, mer-
chants and professional men, regardless Of
political affiliations, for meeting to enforce
and indorse the recommendation ofPresident
Arthur and President Cleveland. favoring
immediate revenue reform by enurging the
free list and by reducing the taxes on nee
essaries of life. The effect Of this meeting
will, it is believed, be very beneficial to the
cause of revenue reform in Congress. 1t
will strengthen both the Republican and
Democratic reformers.
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BEN WILLIAMS,
Superintendent Of Agencies. Eastern Department.
THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON. Jan. "a.
The indications for New England are
slightly colder weather, snow; followed by
fair weather, light to fresh winds, increas.
ing in force, and becoming northwesterly.
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PORTLAND, Me-, Jan. %, 1888.
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Michael In Washington.

Michael Burns, the famo-s importer and
seller Of riginal packages of liquor at Au-
gusta, is in Washington. Mr.. Burns seeks
to learn what protection is due to him from
the Federal government as an importer.
Mr.. Burns feels that the national govern
ment which collects customs duty on these
packages, and which under an old decision
of Chief Justice Taney guaranteed to pro-
tect such importers in the proper dispositio
Of the packages. should interfere in his case
He has not, however, received as yet. any
assurance from the treasury officials in
Washington, but he will continue to press
the matter
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1888-12-01
Hints for Homely Girls.

Three things are necessary; i'm
maculate neatness, good taste in dress
and irreproachable manners.
Do not blindly follow fashion. If
you are short and stout, wear dark
materials, eschew ''Bishop sleeves"
and broad-brimmcd hats. Guard
your complexion from contact with
trying colors, even if they are all the
rage. If thin and angular, adopt
voluminous draperies and laces where
practicable. Soften your features
with frills of lace; avoid dead white;
use creamy tints.
Girls with red hair and freckles can
tone these down by dressing in gold
and brown tlnts. Avoid pink and
blue.
Sallow people should never wear
pale tints, as they emphasize the yell
lowish skin. All yellows reddep the
complexion, creamy tints can be worn
by all.
Those who have studied Mrs. Cleve-
lands beauty say that her charm is
not in her face. It's her manner, her
dress and her style. Any woman,
however homely, can add greatly to
her appearance by careful study of
details in toilet and pleasing man
ner. Wisdom says: ga man loves
woman for her face, five years; for
her money, ten years; for her intel
lect, fifteen years; but her sweet ways
will hold him always" So, girls, OBJ
tain the enduring CHARM Woman.