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Wichita eagle., 1890-03-07
SOCIAL ETIQUETTE.
Calling Customs OF Small Towns Who
Shall Make the First Visit?

Calling Customs of Small Towns Who
Shall Make the First Visit?
The etiquette Of calls differs somewhat in
large cities and in smaller towns In the
former one is apt to be dropped, save bvkn-
innate friends, unless vigorously observing a
certain amount OF what might seem TO the
provincial dwelier useless ceremony: while
she, III turn, may order her social life in n
way very different from her city sister. Calls
are the currency with which we largely paw
onr social debts, and none OF them are more
Important than the first call, in regard to
which it Is often vexed question whose place
it IS TO take the initiative. On this subject.
however, there are some we'll established
rules, which Good Housekeeping states very
clearly as follows:
Ii you are new conner in your place Of resi-
denCe, your part is as natural as it is simple.
merely to stand and watt as it is the privi-
lege of the older Inhabitants to indicate de-
sire for your acquaintance This rule is not
hard 20 accede to in the cordial life of smaller
places where the nearer neighbors are sure 10
call, and through them you viii meet others
If, however, our lines are fallen in a great
city and We have few introductions TO pave
the way, we may be obliged TO wait long
time; for here people have all they can do to
keep up with the social demands made upon
them, and the pleasant ways of smaller towns
cannot be followed
Usually, in the case of any bat a new
conner TO the town or neighborhood, the
younger will wait for the older lady to cali
upon her, If there be much difference in ace.
but the elder may take the advantage Of her
position and desire the other to do 50. and
tins with so much tact as to convey even a
greater compliment than her call would do.
Where two ladies of the same place meet
for the first time, both having resided there
for long period, either may request the
other TO visit her, or may continue the &C
qualntance by calling. unless there is between
the two some marked difference of social
standing, when she who holds the highest DO
ltlon viii make the first call That such
difference exists often. even in our demo
cratic country, we must admit These visits
must be returned, If possible, within the
week and the formaity OF the first must
govern that of the return csll; for it is nee
esSary to remember that until some degree of /
friendship is established tie person who I
made the first advances has the privilege of |
continuing or dropping the acquaintance,
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-07

One of the difficult problems in dress is how
to diminish tie apparent size OF stout figures,
and an admirable illustration was a rich
black Sicuian, trimmed with some handsome
guipure 1t was n bold design of feathers
very open, but carried out in a thick cord,
apparently stuffed or wadded, quite half an
inch wide. This gallon had been introduced
uD each side of the front, and twice at tho
sides, and constituted the principal part of
the waistcoat, but the art OF the dressr.aEinc
lay in the triple waIStcoat, of straight form,
which 10y its trinle shape reduced the aupar-
ent size Of the bust and waist one-haH.
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-07

Pins, combs and decorations for the hath
increase Ill popularity. The combs which
are intended to keep the tiny bonnets well
poised are very narrow and are rather high.
The perforated shell combs are often sprinkled
with diamonds, and those with gold tops are
nterspersed with diamonds and other pre-
ciOus stones.
Debutantes wear hairpins of enareled flow.
ers which have either gold or jeweled centers.
Daisies, panses and wild roses are considered
appropriate flowers
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-07

A good many of the softer materials, such
as crepe de chine, are excluded from ball
room use as being too unshapely. They don't
stand out in stiff lines because they lack sub
stance. | have seen some dresses of embroid-
cred lisse over satin that looked well and will
stand the wear of several evenings | asked
a maker OF ball gowns what were the favor
ite colors. well, he said, "a great deal OF
mauve and heliotrOpe is worn, but l don't
think they are much preferred to other colors
There is 10 really fashionable fixed shade. A
good deal OF pink is worn; 50 is green"
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-07

4 decidedly trim walking dress for ladies
who need light weighted skirt is made Of
tweed or other serviceable woolea material
and has 10 foundation whatever. being ar
ranged with plaits e. the side and gathered
C. the waist Tie bodice is a well fitting
tailor made one, opening diagonaiiy on one
side, with many buttons, a basque at the
back. aud pointed IL the front II is almost
feather weight, and certaiulyis at the same
time stylish and neat in appearance
The bodice depicted in the illustration may
be made IL either white or black ChaptiLy
lace over bright six foundation Il Is
trimmed with perpendicular stripes in MORE
or velvet ribbon, finished OF in loops 70 form
fringe roI1d the pointed basque aud on the
epaulet!aS. TIE high collar IS composed o;
two fol.S Of velvet.
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-07
Jus.tng Qualify Of Brnadclo,l.

To judge the quality ot broadclo;a. Tartic-
ular attention must be paid 20 the fneness OF
tie nber and the clo>enesS of the texture, &C
cording 70 an experienced authority II. on
passing the hand hgn1ly IN TIE direction con-
hary 20 tie nap there be general silEiness
Of 1eel, uninterrupted by harsh roughness.
these sre grounds Tor concluding the cloth Is
nlade Of FINE wool The texture sho4ld not
oaly be composed = fire iEreads, but u
saoa.c have al even consistency pro..Ecei
by me operation d fe.,iaE. ~ vhicn ne
hoers q 20 wool are ~ incoyT .'7sta>i tea:
iheT CONCEAL .ne Issue qf the Ilre.4s ed
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-07

the absurd superstition held by so many
that the opal brings i'll luck TO its owner, as if
there were compelling power or genius re-
siding in stones, would not seem to be shared
by those who rate the two opals belonging to
the French crown jewels at $4,000, or the
famous one sent from Hungary to the first
Worlds exhibition at $4,000
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-07
WHAT SHALL WE WEAR?
FASHIONS THAT ARE APPROVED AT
HOME AND ABROAD.
Chi1dren's Party DresscS-Some Fancy Cos
TUNES for Boys-How to Diminish the
Apparent Size of Stout Figures es-A
Charming Bodice for Demi-Toilets.

Children's party dresses are very simple as
a rule. Those mothers who dress their chill
dren with good taste cling to the soft silks and
muslins of former years II is considered
loud for children to wear much il any Jew
elry. a charming dress for a little girl, seen
at n birthday party not long since, was of
white muslin. Bunches OF artificial cherrie:
and their foliage trimmed the skirt a
cherry red silk sash was tied loosely around
the high waist Red shoes and red stocking
com pleted the costume.
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-07
"a. MANI
CHICAGO, Rock Island & Pacific RI.

Including Lines East AID west Of the Missouri
River. TIE Direct Route 70 and from CHICAGO
ROCK ISLAND. DAVEEPCRT, DES RCISES.
COUNCIL BLUFFS. WATERFOWL. SIOUX
FALLS. MINNEAPOLIS, 81. PAIL. ST. JOS
EPH- ATCHISCS. LEAVEs WORTH. kASSEs
CITY. TOPEKA DENVER. COLORADO SPNGS
and PUEBLO. Free Reclining Chair Cars TO ard
rom CHICAGO, CALDWELL, HUTCHINSON
and DODGE CITY. and Palace Sleept1g Cars BE-
t-eeG CHICAGO. WICHITA C-d HUTCHINSON.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-03-14
Give the Railroad Justice.

Editor Morning NetOs: In the MORNING
entitled $4,000 for foot" The plaintiff
was put upon the stand, and said in stepping
from the engine at Millen he stepped on
some cinders, which threw him down, etc.
Now this may be all right, but l am in
chned to think that in many cases the rail-
roads get too heavy share of justice
there is a very general disposition on the
part OF our judges to make railroads pay
100 heavy for any mischief they may do.
In our town a new road was being built
and had to run through somebody's land to
get to the terminus. A party had lot
exactly in the route worth $3.50, which
he claimed was damaged $1,000. An
other party said he was dam
aged S. 600 by the roads being
quilt by bis premises though not touching
them, said premises not being worth $4,000.
w hen railroad kills COW, which would
be well sold at $40, she is worth from $25
10 $50, and that amount must be paid or a
lawsuit follows. This may be right in the
eyes OF the law, but it certainly comes far
snort Of the Golden Rule
While | am not an apologist of the rail-
roads, am sure they are entitled to even
handed Justice, and ought TO be so treated.
W hen man comes In claiming 900 for
damages for his his own carelessness he
ought TO be rewarded according to the
amount due after deducting the carelessness
Tor the damage Railroads are indis-
pensable institutions, and they should have
hn equal chance 10 exist with other institu-
bors o. our country. JUSTICE.
Faldost0s Ca. March IS. 1890.
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The Ruccaneers OF old

Haunted the skull and crossbones. their ensign,
defiantly at the masthead. Your modern pirate,
not ON the high seas, but upon the high reputa-
ton of standard remedies, skulks under various
disguises His hole and corner traffic has never
70 any degree affected Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, although that standard invigorant and
corrective has long been the shining marx at
which his shafts have been directed. Cheap
local bitters, composed or hery unrectlled stinl.
nlants with an infusion, or extract possibly, of
some tonic bark, are still sometimes recon-
mended as identical with, or similar TO- or pos
sessing virtues kindred 10 those Of America
while the great subduer and preventive OF dis
ease pursues It's successful career, overcoming
malaria, dyspepsia, nervousness kidney trou-
bles. constipation and rheumatic ailments, not
only on this, but on many COMMUNICATIONS
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ANOTHER FOR CAPT. GUERARD.
Alderman Carson Rises to a Few Re-
marks,

MARKS.
Editor Morning NelUs: In your issue of
March II, reporting the proceedings of the
meeting of the ground renters on the even
ing previous, you quote Capt. John NJ.
Guerard as having said "but that next April
the county will take the valuation made by
the city, and the widows and children will
have to practice self-denial and do without
their breakfast to pay the increased state
and county taxes"
Had Capt. Guerard taken the trouble to
make few inquiries ON this subj Ct he
would have had no occasion to give utter
ance to the above, which is an unwarranted
assertion, not borne out by the facts in the
case, and which he cannot subStantiate.
For Capt. Guerard's edifcation, and to
alay any apprehension his remarks may
have created, / will positively assert that
the receiver of tax returns will not insist
on the taxpayers returning their property
on the basis of the present city valuation,
but will be satisfied with returns based on
the previous assessment.
The county has board of assessors, but
understand their duties will be confined to
placing valuations on property outside of
the city limits, and their ali will be in
voked only when there is dispute as to the
proper valuation for taxation of improve
ments made during the past year.
The receiver of tax returns, being state
official, is responsible to the controller
general under the law, and receives from
him his instructions as to how returns shall
be received. Hence our county commits
sioners cannot, even should they desire to
do SO, instruct the receiver in the matter.
Aside from this, the city has some rights
in the premises which should be remem-
bered. The present as we'll as all other as
sessments which they have made is for their
sole use and benefit No officer has right
to make abstracts from the book of assess
ments without councils permission. Should
council decide that by allowing the receiver
of tax returns to use the book for purposes
OF state and county taxation the taxpayers
OF this city would pay more than their just
share of the burden of state taxes council
would have perfect right to close the book
OF assessments to the tax receiver. But
fortunately we have in our receiver of tax
returns q gentleman who is fully posted as
to the injustice it would inf1ict on our city
taxpayers, and no such action is necessary
on the part of council.
While the valuations of real estate in the
city are largely increased over former
years, yet with lower rate of taxation but
lew pieces of property will be assessed for
more taxes than the owners paid on them
last year.
trust that the widows and children"
and Capt. Guerard will not have to prac-
tee self-denial, but that they will not only
be able to take their breakfast as usual, but
an occasional lunch and cup of tea. Very
respectfully, J. A. G. CARSON.
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RAIL AND CROSSTIE.

General Manager Gabbett of the Central
left for Augusta last night.
General Agent d. W. Appler Of the Gen.
trail was in the city yesterday.
Traffic Manager Owens of the Savannah,
Florida and Western railway is in Florida.
G. M. Ward spent yesterday here. He
will leave to-day in his private car for st.
Augustine.
Master of Transportation J. W. Craig, of
the Charleston and Savannah railroad, is in
Savannah.
Trainmaster James II. Storey, Of the
Central, will leave tomorrow for Macon to
assume the duties of his new position.
President John Hoey of the Adams Ex-
press Company will leave New York Sun
day afternoon in his private car for the
south. He will spend some time in Savan-
nah.
w. L. Griffin, switchman on the Gem
trail railroad pusher engine, fell from the top
of car yesterday afternoon, and the car
passed over his hand, managing it badly.
DR.. Elliott treated the injured man. Griffin
lives at No. 1876 Hull street.
Supt. r. g. Fleming of the Savannah
Florida and Western railway returned yes
terday from the annual inspection trip OF
the officers aud directors of the Plant sys-
UeIu. supp. pAothlhS AoAO Uho lhSPoooiOh
party at st. Augustine. The trip will be
continued on to Tampa, where the party
will break up.
A new kind of summer cap has been
adopted by the Central railroad for its
train forces The caps are the regular mil.
itary style, except that the crown is OF
black straw The crown is ventilated with
air holes, and the cap is very light. 1t is
provided with blue band with a white
border, upon which the badge designating
the position of the trainman is fixed. The
style is something new, and the employe:
are very much pleased with it. The cap is
made to order of General Superintendent
of TRANSFORMATION Starr
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-03-14
State temperance Convention Called.

State temperance Convention Called.
To the Temperance People of Georgia:
A convention OF the Georgia Temperance As
ISOLATION is hereby called TO meet in the city OF
Atlanta on Thursday, the 9Th day Of May next,
% continue In session two days or more, at the
discretion OF the convention.ghen assembled.
The object is to advance temperance reform IN
TINS state IN such manner as the convention may
determine.
All temperance and prohibition men and
women OF the state, whether belonging TO any
state or local organization or not, who have
aiied themselves with the temperance people,
were made members Of this association at a
convention held in 1886. and are most cordially
invited TO participate IN sending delegates, with
out limit, to represent lodges. unions, or other
ORGANIZATIONS. or counties; and the chairman of
eacn delegation will be expected to give the
status OF prohibition in his locality.
We suggest that public meetings be held in
every county in the state on the first Tuesdays
IN Aprll or May. to appoint delegates. Dis
tinguished speakers will be invited to address
the convention, and an attractive programme
Will be contributed to the convention, and to
the public drought the session.
Let the members of the executive committee
or the several congressional districts in the
state see that this cali is published in the papers
IN their districts, and see that every county is
represented.
The railroads of the state will be asked to
give reduced rates to and from the convention,
All papers in the state are requested to copy.
By order of the executive committee.
G. r. PRINGLE,
President Georgia Temperance Association.
w. G. WILDLY, Secretary.
Executive Committee-State at large: w.
II. FELTON,, A. E. Buck, J. b. McGehee, w. B.
hill First district, y. H. Estill Second district,
Thomas White; Third district, J. P. Woods;
Fourth district, A D. Freeman; Fifth District,
j. G. Thrower; Sixth district, J. A. Hunt;
Seventh district L. n. Trammel; Eighth dis
trict, J. g. Gibson; Ninth district, George N.
Lester; Tenth district, w. L. fitzpatrick.
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a shrewd Advertising Dodge.

You will frequently find in the columns
of the daily papers paragraphs purporting
to be most entertaining morsels of news or
gossip, but the final italicized "Adu" gives
it away as the shrewd idea of some progress
sive dealer to attract attention to his wares,
just as this is written to convey to your far
seeing mind the fact that NJ. Sternberg &
Bro. are the leading jewelers. and dealers in
precious stones, silverware, bronzes, valu-
able art goods for decoration and use. II
people could only begin at the other end of
all newspaper articles they might save a
little time, but they would lose a deal OF
vdluabLe IN oT'nldtion.-AdU.
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Why Flowers Sleep.
Fyom the ST. Louis Republic.

From the st. Louis Republic.
That flowers sleep is evident to the most
casual observer. The daisy opens at sun
rise and closes at sunset, hence its name
''day's eye" The morning glory opens
with the day, but never lives to see another
sunrise. The NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
awakes at o'clock in the morning, but
closes its eyes during the middle of the day
the dandelion is in full bloom only during
strong light. This habit Of some flowers is
certainly very curious, and furnishes one Of
the many instances which prove the singu-
lar adaptability of everything in nature.
The reason is found in the method by which
this class of flowers is fortified. 1t is owl
Gus that flowers fertilizsd by night-fying
insects would derive no advantage by being
open during the day land, on the other
hand, that those which are fortified by bees
would gain nothing by remaining open by
night. Why may we not suppose, then,
that the closing of flowers may have refer
ence to the habits of insects? In support OF
this theory we may observe that wind-fer-
tilted flowers never sleep.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-03-14
GAN YOU NAME THE APOSTLES ?
The Lenten Recreation That Has
Taken Hold of Washington Society.


The Lenten Recreation That Has
Taken Hold of Washington Society.
From the Net1 York Tribune.
Now that dinner giving has superseded in
great measure balls and receptions, a new
fad has quietly taken hold of part of social
Washington. At recent dinner at which
were present great many people promi-
nent in official life, and at least two repre-
sentatives of the church, some one called
attention to the odd heads on the cameo
handles of the teaspoons.
"Those," said the host, ''are apostle
spoons. There are twelve of them, and
each bears the head of one of the apostles.
By the way, wonder how many people
here can name all twelve of the apostles"
There was silence for minute, and then
one of the party. glancing toward the min
listers. suggested that there were at least two
persons present who oughE to be able to
name over the list without difficulty. One
of the ministers responded Immediately.
Certainly he said there was nothing easier.
and he began to name over the apostles,
one after another, in quick succession. He
got up to eight, when he stopped and could
not go on. His associate could not assist
him; in fact, he had to confess that at
least two of The names given had en-
tirely escaped his memory. One after
another the other members of the party
were appealed to, but they proved equally
ignorant At last Bible was sent for and
the names were obtained from it. The dis
cussion created some diversion, and i'm
pressed itself SO thoroughly upon the minds
of the diners that one or two of them took
the idea with them to other dinner tables,
and now one of the common questions to be
heard at Washington dinner table is:
"Can you name the twelve apostles"
In the mouths of some people the ques-
ton sounds irreverent. but many consider
the discussion an appropriate Lenten
recreation. The inquiry Is sometimes
varied by the request for the names of the
lost Jewish tribes.
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THE BOOK FOR RooKKEEpERs.
1t Will open Out Perfectly Flat From
First to Last Page.

1t Will open Out Perfectly Flat From
First to Last Page.
The MORNING NEWS Printing House is
the licensed manufacturer of Bronson's
Flat Opening Blank Books adopted by the
United States government.
There is no book made of equal strength.
1t will open at any page and remain per-
fectly fat. There is no danger of the leaves
becoming loose. 1t is the only elastic bind
ing designed to open fiat that has received
the unqualified Endorsement Of bookkeepers
as well as bookbinders. Books ruled to any
pattern, made TO any size and bound in any
style.
We are making books for a number Of
firms in this city and elsewhere, and will
take pleasure in showing them 70 those In
terested
The MoRaING NEWS Steam Printing
House, Whitaker street. Savannah.
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Just opened at silva's.

A new lot of Lamps, all kinds. fine line
Brass Fire Sets. Fire Dogs and Tenders.
Coal Vases and Plate Warmers, second
lot.
Rodgers English Cutlery, Carving Sets,
etc. SiIuer Plated Ware, Forks and Spoons
Sets.
Dinner, Chamber, Tea, Fish, Game,
Salad, Ice Cream. Examine our rich Cut
Glass. Large variety of Art Pottery,
English, French, German, Japanese and
American.
Dolls and Toy Tea Sets at reduced prices.
Plush Dressing Cases cheap. Our sale of
Dinner, Tea, and Chamber Sets has been
large, but we have lots left, which will be
sold at popular prices. Don't fail to see
Silva's stock on lower and upper floors.
40 Broughton street. ADJ.
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Removed.

"The Famous New York Clothing House
has moved to 14S Broughton street, one
door from the corner Whitaker, where,
with increased room and better facilities, ]
viii be pleased to see the old patrons Of
"Tne Famous" and clothing buyers gen.
orally. Thanking kindly for past patron
age l respectfully ask continuance of the
same In my new quarters it will be my
aim las it has been in the past by honest
business methods to deserve your praise,
and by giving you the very lest of clothing
lower than anybody else will sell you.
Spring goods are coming with every
steamer, and as soon as get fully in order
l will show you the handsomest line of first
class goods that you ever saw.-AdU.
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ST Indicates trace. Themes and hundredths.

ST Indicates trace. tIncnes and hundredths
Below zero.
W. A. WHITNEY Observer Signal Corps.
A Monument on His Chest.
81 had a peculiar dream last night" said
Pickerly few mornings ago. 81 dreamed
that the Bartholdi statue had been removed
from New York harbor, and erected on my
breast. woke up bathed in perspiration
/ and could feel the weight of monument
on my chest for two hours afterward.
saw physician as soon as got up town.
and he convinced me that had the founda-
tion for good case of dyspepsia. Igot q
bottle of P. P. P. (Prickly Ash. Poke Root
and Potassium, and l think I've mastered
the enemy. know that P. P. P. is one of
the best remedies known from family ex.
periencel for all blood attacks, and am sat
isfied that my rescue from dyspepsia is
permanent" p. P. P. is kept by all drug.
gists, and is an unfailing cure for Syphilis,
Gout, Rheumatism and all signs of bad or
impure blood.-AdU.