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was at first worn by women as we'll as
men, but they soon relinquished it in
favor of the latter. Not until the Ro
man Empire was transferred to Con-
stantinople was the toga superseded by
the more Grecian dress, the .palliatn1.
The togG hung in graceful folds, and
was ample enough in the back to pull
over the head in case of rain. It was
made of wool, of the original color,
Generals, however, wearing them pur-
pie, while knights were OF striped
purple and those OF priests and mag
istrates were bordered with purple,
gold stripes intermingling with the
same. The tat1aic0. such as the young
man. in the picture wears, came half
way down the thighs, and had ample
folds in the back, which could be drawn
around the arms if desired.
The shoes were OF various kinds. SAN
dals being the most common. They
were usually scarlet and purple Those
OF the wealthy were gorgeously paint
ed, and adorned with glass.
The Romans generally went bare
headed, but they sometimes wore low
crowned hat, OF WOODEN cap, Or a sort
of scarf, called a inter, tied around the
head.
The picture gives good idea of the
costumes worn in ancient Rome on
Saint Valentines day. Saint Valentine
was a priest at Rome, who was mar
tyred there in the year 270. It was
custom with the ancient Roman
youth to draw the names of ladies on
Saint Valentines day, and to whom
they were expected to be faithful for a
year at least. It is said that this
drawing took place on the 10Th of
February, but the priests, frowning on
the custom, substituted the names of
saints, and changed the day of draw
ing to the 14th OF the month. It is
not to be supposed that the young gen
tlemen approved of the substitution,
nor found it easy to change their allie
glance from earthly angels to heavenly
saints.
For fancy balls and tableaux this
costume study will be found very use
full.
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Saw Every President.

Miss Mary Maccribbin, who died re-
Gently in Washington, claimed to have
seen every President from Washington
down to Cleveland. She was born in
Annapolis, Md, and lacked but few
years of being a century old. During
the war of 1872 she was living in Balti-
more city and witnessed the memoir
able commandment of Fort McHenry.
She was well acquainted with John
Toward Payne, and witnessed his first
appearance on the stage at Baltimore.
She first went to Washington by stage
in 1921, the journey from the Monu-
mental City occupying twelve hours.
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THE HAYTiEN REPUBLIC.
The Steamer Whose Seizure Caused Such
an Uproar Reaches Boston.

an Uproar Reaches Boston.
The famous steamer Haytien Republic
has arrived at Boston. AS soon las her
presence became known she was besieged
by tugs bearing reporters in search of in
terviews with Fl. c. Morse, owner, and
Captain Champion, the man who stuck by
the ship all through the troublesome days
of herseizure. Morse said that the ship
was robbed ty its captors of everything Of
any value. All departments were ransacked,
nothing of any use being left except those
which were immovable, When asked
about the indemnity he said that consid-
ering all things he thought the $500, 900
demanded very moderate sum. None Of
it has yet been paid, and Mr.. Morse has
10 definite idea when it will be paid, but
he appears confd ent Of ultimately getting
it. He was very indignant in describing
the ofenses Of the Kayt;ens. He cited as
an instance the assurance of the comman-
der of the gunboat which ran into the
Haytien Republic, who actually announced
that he should demand damages for the
injuries received b his own vessel.
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palla was protective garment worn
only out of doors.
The materials of these garments were
wool, silk, linen, and cotton, the former
being most commonly used. At first,
silk was worn only by women, men be-
ing prohibited from wearing it; and it
was some years before the restriction
was removed. These textiles were
usually of solid color, as violet, mad
der, crocus and the like, ornamentation
being given by embroidery and stripes.
At one period women were not allowed
to wear Tyrian purple, but gradually
they assumed this royal shade. The
wedding dress was white, the veil, or
fammen, yellow, the shoes of the
same color, and the hair in yellow
net.
By reference to the picture, it will
be seen that the Roman women wore
their hair in various ways. The most
common, however, and the simplest
was to araw it away from the forehead
and arrange it in a plat or knot at the
back. Another extreme was stored
edifce built up on the head, and worn
with bands to keep II in place. A SORT
of cap was also worn and hair nets
composed of gold thread.
Like the women of all countries, the
Roman women were very fond of jew
elry. Their necklaces and chains often
reached to their waists, and were rich
and elegant. A necklace was found at
Pompe.i composed of band of inter
laced gold, on which were suspended
seventy-one jeweled pendants, the clasp
being of gold set with rubies. Brace
let's were much worn, and were called
Grnaill@, the serpent bracelet, with
ruby eyes, being especially popular
One large pearl was the favor.te style
for earrings. in fact, the Roman women
were especially fond of pearls, and
were often reproved by the philosophers
for the money they spent on these
glowing children of the sea-"
The shoes worn were sandals, which
were often of bright colors and richly
adorned with gems.
The pre-eminent dress Of the Roman
gentlemen, which distinguished them
from the Greeks, was the toga. This
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AN engineer on the Wabash Railway.
whose run is between DanvilIe and
Springfield, has cat which he woald
not part with for love or money.
Ordinarily it sits perched up in the
cab window before its master, but
occasionally it strolls out to the
pilot, where it will ride for hours at O
stretch, winking knowingly a. the dogs
which bark at the train as it thunders
by the crossroads. Sometimes when
the train is approaching a station the
adventurous animal climbs to the top
of the sand-box and calmly roosts
there, undeterred by the shrek of the
whistle or the clang of the bell. The
engine has had good luck ever since
the animal became all occupant of the
cab, and the trainmen look upon it as
mascot
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GIVEN TWENTY LASHES.
Several Criminals Whipped and illorie
Il Wi ming IN. Del


Sheriff Allen, of Wilmington, Del,
whipped eleven prisoners at the Newcastle
VIII piping post. Five of them got twenty
lashes each for burglary, and the other
six got five lashes each for larceny. Seven
of the victims were white men. Two of
the men-George Devlin and Henry Mil
Ter, alias Curly Harris-are Philadelphia
thieves. There was great crowd ont to
see the crooks punished I Devlin, who is
a large fellow, never finched, but Miller
jumped and squirmed vigorously. Each
of those who got twenty lashes stood in
the pillory for one hour.
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COllundrssi,ls.

Why does an old maid wear mittens?
To keep off the chaps.
Why is a city official like church
bell? One steals from the people and
the other peals from the steeple
What is the difference between an
engineer and school teacher? One
trains the mind and the other minds
the train
What kin is the door-mat to the door?
A step-fa ther.
What is the board of education? The
schoolmaster' single.
What is the difference between an
old woman and q pretty girl? One is
hairless and cappy and the other is
careless and happy.
What is the difference between
soldier and p pretty woman? One
faces the powder and the other powders
the face
Why does sailor know there S man
in the moon? He has beesl to see.
Why is doctor never seasick? He's
used to see sickness.
What is it that will give cold, cure
a cold, and pay the doctors bill? A
draught.
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valentines! Valentines! Call at
Potter Brothers. Everything from the
sentimental to the ludicrous, at prices
from one cent to one dollar. :"
The above advertisement appeared
in the Midland Recorder, and the next
few days were busy ones at the coun
ters of Potter Bros.
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A Centipcde Going to Sleep.

A centipeae is afraid Of tarantula,
and when he lies down to sleep he al
ways takes the precaut.on to build
cactus fence about him. A tarantula
will never crawl over cactus; and thus,
securely hedged in his own corral, the
centipede knows he may sleep as long
as he wants to, and his enemy can't get
at him. 1t is laughable out on the
Mojave Desert to watch the security of
these centipedes as they lie and sleep,
while their arch enemies, the taran-
tulas, nose around for hours before Civ
ing it up. But the ca tus is sure bar
rier. When once they become satisfied
there is o complete barrier they go
away and cease to thirst for the gore of
the centipede. The latter, however,
always takes careful lock around be-
fore he removes the cactus and ven
lures forth. Exchange
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Percie Wilton, sitting on a low
couch by a window commanding a
view of the stree, saw her thirteen
year-old brother Ben come bounding
up the steps.
"a valentine fer We, Sis, he cried
breathlessly, rushing into the room
boy-fashion and tiinging an envelope
into her lap
A faint color stole into the pale face
for moment, as, with trembling fin
gers she broke the seal; but it quickly
vanished as she unfolded 9. hideous
caricature Of a woman bent almost
double by hump on her back. With
moan she sank back on the pillows
and the next moment burst into tor
rent of weeping.
Has it come to this? Oh, has it
come to this?" she sobbed.
Frigh ened at the unusual sight, the
boy ran in search of his mother
Come quick! S netting awfuls
the matter of Sis, cause she got val
entine!" he exclaimed.
In an instant the mother compre-
hended the Whole dreadful truth as
she glanced from the pale, distracted
face to the miserable caricature in the
trembling hand.
"My poor wounded bird!" she cried,
indignant tears choking her own voice.
Keenly she, too, felt the cruel stab.
$50 different from last Valentine
Day!' solbed the girl, and the
thoughts OF both went back one year,
and they saw Percie-no the helpless,
suffering creature of to-day, with
spinal deformity's fatal stamp upon
her, marring all but the sweet face and
gentle spirit, but the handsome. light
hearted belle, holding in her hand the
wonderful combination of velvet and
flowers sent by one who had under
scored the words:
i love you sweet mail.
For thy favor WOO"
All day long these words had re-
peated themselves in her mind, and
more than once tears had gathered in
the soft brown eyes. He sometimes
called now, but she knew how vain was
the hope she once had cherished, and
doubtless to-day some one else wss
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SAINT VALENTINES DAY
In Ancient Rome.

N their style of dress
the Romans followed
in a great measure the
! Greeks. The costume
aof q Roman Lady con-
sisted of three parts,
the tunica, interior,
the stola, and the pal
la. The former was a
simple garment, over
which was worn the
stola. This had sleeves,
generally open, show
ing the entire arm, and
confined on the shout
der with a button or
clasp. 1t was some
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times ornamental at the bottom Of the
skirS with stripes or embroidery. The
Evening journal., 1889-12-11
TWO OFFICERS SHOT.
Chicago Burglars NIurderousIy Assault
Two Policemen In That City.


Chicago Burglars MurderousIy Assault
Two Policemen In That City.
CHICAGO, Dec. ll.-About a. m. Officer
William Davis discovered two men in the
saloon at i,sOOlS Wabash avenue the front
door Of which was open.
The officer asked them their business there
when one drew revolver and fired twice.
The first shot struck Davis in the left side Of
the jaw, the ball going downward and lodg-
ing in the neck. The second lodged in the
back Of his head at the base Of the brain.
Davis fell to the sidewalk and the burglars
ran south on Wabash avenue Near Eigh-
teenth street they met Officer Thomas who
tried to stop them. One Of them fred and
shot Thomas in the left arm In spite of the
fact that he was hurt, Thomas drew his re
volver and started after the robbers They
kept up fire from their weapons as they
ran and Thomas kept up the pursuit until
his own revolver was empty. After the en-
counter with Thomas the men separated and
escaped.
The police succeeded in arresting one OF
the men in the afternoon. He was taken be
fore Davis and Thomas at the Mercy hos.
pital, where he was fully identified as the
man whot shot them. He gave the name Of
William Sennett, and was recognized as an
old thief. His accomplice is thought 20 be Q
fellow named Brady Both wounded mer
will probably recover
Evening journal., 1889-12-11
REPUBLICANS N The SENATE.
Their Places on the Various COMMITTEES.
Disposition of New Men.

aHFheAAANh % FtW fNfHs
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-The Republican
senatorial caucus has adopted the following
report Of the committee on reorganization
Of the senate committee. The Republican
membership Of the new committees is as fol
lows.
On Immigration--Mess Chandler. Hale
Eyarts, Squire and Pettgrew
Quadro-Cen Celebration Of the Dis
covery Of America.-Messrs Hiscock, Sher
man, Ingalls,, Cameron. Hawloy, nrwell
Stanford, Wilson of Iowa
Indian Depredatlons-Me Moody. Pad
dock, Chandler and Allen.
New Republican senator's arr given mem
bership rs follows:
MIR. ndler-Immigration chairmany
naval affairs, epidemic diseases, Indian dep
sedations.
MIR. Dixon Or Il-Postofiices and post.
roads, patents, revolutionary claims add
tional accommodations for the lihrnry.
Mr.. Moody Is. D.l-Indian depreciation.
lclnirman), mines and mining, pensions,
Immigration
Mr.. Squire fWis.l-Coast defenseas pubi,
buildings and grounds, immigration, fish
cries
Mr.. Pierce IN. d. Territories, pension
censu4 civil service, retrenchment
Mr.. Allen s)-Publie lands, cizims
womansutFrags, Indian depredations
Mr.. Pettigrew n. Dl-lndian affairs, i'm
migration, railroads, Improvement Of Ms
sissippi river
Mr. Casey an. Railroads. srgnnin
tion and conduct Of executive departments
transpo rtation, routes TO seaboard, inmigra
ton
The deraocratic senator's will meet Ia catr
Gus soon 70 arrange the minority representa-
tion on the committees 80 that they may bt
reported 20 the Senate before the holiday
recess.
The following were among the bills intro
duced IN the senate today: BY Mr.. putt-
Appropriating 10000 for public building
at Norwich, Conn BY Mr.. Chandler Pro.
yidlng thatif in a congressional election ten
voters In each coanty-or each voting pre-.
cinct whore the district is one county or less
make affidavit that they believe the eiee.
tion viii be unfair II held by state oncers
the United States circuit court shall publish
the filing Of the petition four weeks in ad-
vance aud shall take charge Of the election.
Each candidate, or the chairman Of each
congressional committee having a candi.
date, may recommend commission for his
county. The commissioners are 10 take
charge Of the election and shall recommend
inspectors, judges and clerks for appoint.
ment
Ia the senate Mr.. Turpie eontroverted the
assertion that trusts were beneficial 10 ths
public, and said that no trust was ever
formed with a yiaw 70 public interest II,
claimed that the modern trust consolidated
the three legal oEenses Of forestalling en-
crossing, aud monopoly into one. Trusts
were the gigantic sin Of this age. The,
were an iniquitous system that honeycomber
the whole world Of domestic commerce viii
fraud. He favored the legislation proposed
by the bills introduced by Messrs Sherman
and George, in conjunction with his own
/ proposition for coniiscating trust goods
Evening journal., 1889-12-11
TIE BELIZE FUND.
The Plan That VIII BE Adopted by the
south.

The Plan That win BE Adopted by the
South.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 1.-THE plan formu-
lated for the relief of Mrs. jefferson Davis
and family is embodied in an address TO the
governors Of the various states, signed by
Charles E. Fenner, chairman, and thirty
six others, committee, and recommending
the carrying out Of the Davis Land company
plan. Il is stated that the nearest friends
Of Mrs. Davis consider this the most delicate
and practicable method Of realizing the de-
sired benefits The plan also has the adj
vantage Of having been sanctioned by Mr.,
Davis in his lifetime. A corporation was
organized by prominent citizens Of Missis-
sippi to raise by subscriptions to its stock
100000, every cent Of which was TO be paid
70 Mr. Davis in purchase Of 5,70O acres Of
land in Arkansas belonging TO him.
The land is valuable and so situated that
its development viii doubtless fully recon
pense the subscribers in reasonable time.
The treasurer Of the organization is S. S
Carter, president Of the First National bank.
Of jackson, Miss
Evening journal., 1889-12-11
BAY STATE ELECTIONS.
Hart Chosen Mayor OF Boston--I.ynn's
Peculiar Contest.

Hart Chosen Mayor OF Boston-Lynn's
Peculiar Contest.
BosToN, Dec II Municipal elections were
held yesterday in Boston, Lowell, Salem,
Worcester, Newburyport and Lynn. The
Australian ballot system prevailed, and IN
consequence the elections were unusually
quiet. In this city, although the total vote
for mayor was nearly 900 less than year
ago, Hart, the republican and citizens can
didate, is elected The republicans will also
have a majority in both branches Of the city
government
IN Salem Robert S. Rantoul defeated
Mayor Randall by ia plurality The mayor
and city government are democratic, al
though the party lines were not closely
drawn.
In Worcester Francis II. Harrington was
elected mayor by vote Of 5,355 to 5,ol9 for
George Bullock lCitizenDem.) and 35i for
Henry c. Grafton lPro.l.
Worcester voted against licenses. la2 70
5.122. The two Democratic candidates for
aldermen on the Citizen Democratic ticket
were elected One Republican was on both
tickets, and the Republican on the straight
ticket was elected over the Republican oil
the mixed ticket
Lynn had novel experience in her city
election. There were very few votes cas-
FOR amy other candidate for mayor than Asl
7. Newhall, the incumbent, the only opposi
tion being the Prohibition candidate AM
another candidate set up by a certain ele
ment Of the workingmens party. Al leas
50 per cent. Of the votes cast were for on
| man
Evening journal., 1889-12-11
They oave ur the Worla.

WEsTcHEsTER, Pa, Dec. ll-Most. Rev
Archbishop r. J. Ryan, Of Philadelphia,
conducted the impressive service attendant
on the reception and profession Of seventeen
young ladies, mostly Of Philadelphia, at the
Convent OF the immaculate Heart, Villa
Maria, here at noon. Archbishop Ryan
made an address, and the music was Of a
high character. The friends and relatives
Of the young ladies who gave up the world
for religious life bade them farewell
amid tears Many clergymen were present
Evening journal., 1889-12-11
The president W. MINI.

PITTsBuRG, Dec. 1.-THE special train
bearing President Harrison and party from
Chicago to Washington via the Pittsburg,
Cincinnati and St Louis railroad arrived
in Pittsburg at 6:55 p. M. last night. AT 7l5
the train left for Washington via the Penn
sylvania road While at the depot President
Harrison conversed with reporters ON gem
eral topics. He had enjoyed his visit to
Chicago With regard to his choice for the
location Of the Worlds fair he was mum,
and with reference to the propriety Of the
G. A. r. participating at the funeral Of JEFF
ferson Davis the president remarked; "Nou
must excuse me. The G. A. r. must regu.
late their own conduct
Evening journal., 1889-12-11
Kllled by a Jealous rival.

CoNNRLLsvILLE, Pa, Dec 1L-There is a
sensational sequel TO the cold blooded muir
der Of Joseph Porter by Marion Crowell at
Dunbar. The young men quarreled over a
young lady named Miss Ada Mccoy. Porter
was the preferred suitor, which fact greatly
incensed Crowell. After filling himself with
liquor, Crowell called upon Miss Mccoy,
who had previously rejected him. Crowell
told Miss Mccoy that unless she reconsidered
her answer, Porter would be dead before
sunset Being again refused he left the
house and at 4o'clock killed Porter Porter's
remains were sent to his home in Chatta.
uoOra
Evening journal., 1889-12-11


board Of directors The trade was made at
meeting Of the stockholders. at which
three-fourths Of the stock was represented
As matter Of fact, the purchase OF the
Platt company has put the Tennessee com
pany on its feet | deny that was the fiscal
officer Of the company except for short
time, and that was several years ago.
Mr.. Clark, who is partner OF Mr. lnman,
said that in his opinion the proceedings were
instituted by Mr. Piatt and his associates to
influence the market. The plaintiffs, he said,
have no idea Of recovering what they claim
Ex-senator Platt, when seen, said that the
proceedings were brought in good faith, and
that they would be pushed before the courts.
Mr.. Platt pronounced as untrue the state
me Mt made by Mr. Inman that the Plat
stock was purchased outright, and that be
did not secure options with view TO selling
Evening journal., 1889-12-11
CLOSED lI.s pooRs.
The First National bank. Of Ahilene. KAN,
Has Failed.

HAS tNileu.
ABILENE Kan, Dec 1.-THE First Ma
tional bank, supposed to be the strongest ii
the city, has closed is doors The liabiiiie,
are given at Slld, So The assets are nomi
nally SSis, 4N96f, hut this amount is swelled
considerably BY mortgages on western land,
which can never be realized on az anything
like their face value The banks affair,
have been turned over TO the comptroller d
The currency, and no attempt will be made
TO reopen.
The concern had been doing a good bust
ness up 70 Oct. -, when the failure Of the
Abilene bank caused creditors 70 grow un-
easy. Those IN the east sent in their certia.
Gates Of deposit, and gradually the reserve
fund was exhausted Valuable lines Of dis.
count were closed NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. refused.
owing TO the nervousness felt regarding Kan
sas properties. An attempt 70 realize on
properties taken IN the flush times Of issi-i
was fruitless, and the crash came. The three
remaining banks have increased their reserve
TO the fullest possible extent, and it is be.
lieved will weather the crisis.
Evening journal., 1889-12-11
Another Account OF the Calamity

PnTsBuRo, Dec. 11.--A special from
Johnstown, Pa, to The Times says; An
alarm OF fire was sounded lest night at 1880
It was in DR.. Wakefelds stable in Kern
Vile. The "Uncle Toms Cabin was play.
ing in Parks Opera house and when the
alarm was sounded the whole audience Of
GOO people jumped TO their feet and made a
dash FOR the stairway and a fearful jam and
crushing was the result. A dozen or more
people were killed and many more were
ininrnA
Evening journal., 1889-12-11
They Think marriage n 4 FAILURE,


PIrTsBuRG, Dec. ll.-In an interview with
Jacob Henrici, the present leader Of the
Economic society, the members Of which
have their residence in Beaver county, Mr.
henrici stated that the published statement
that the society had been discussing the
advisability Of adopting matrimonv was
false in every particular. "The matter has
never been limited at, or considered; such
step would be violation Of our religious
principles There are more than twenty
members Of our society living, but won't
say how many. We sometimes adopt mem.
bers IL they wish to live like as and are will
ing to take certain religious obligations we
welcome them into our ranks. Married
people can join our sect but must live
singlY. If any OF our members wish to
marry they can do SO, but we send them
away They no longer belong to our So
ciety. There never have been any marriages
among US. We live here in peace