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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-05-30

duchesse laces trim grOs-grain silk or
satin Of the same creamy tint. The
fifth model shows a parasoI made of
electric blue silk, trimmed with white
lace in Yandyke points, used as an ap-
phque. The handle Is of bamboo, the
ribs are finished off with cubical-shap-
ed ivory tips, and on the inside are
covered with silk the color of that out
side This idea Is an innovation, which
adds much to the appearance Of a
parasoI
The illustrations given are but a few
Of the many novelties to be found in
the market There are "Maries. 3"
which are literally covered with dainty
frilIs Of mOusseline de sole or ganze.
and others where sections composed of
loops of ribbon alternate with cascades
Of hImy lace. Surah parasols in plain
cOlors are edged with puffs of varie-
gated silk; brightly cOlOred horizontal
and perpendicular stripes trim covers
Of dark hue, and gOrgeOusIy tinted
brGcaded satins are also utilized in
these manufactures.
Sun umbrellas, which on occasion
can also be used for rain, have handles
which are decorated with very natural
looking fruit and nuts, such as cher
ries, lady apples, grapes, waInuts, and
hazel nuts. The formation of the
handle shows a decided modification in
size, small knobs, balls, and Jagged
crooks apparently being the most in
use, and in the materials employed the
preference is given to the natural
woods. In some instances two or
more kinds of wood are combined to
form lattice-Work handle; others are
beautifully carved, or Oftener still
made of the unpublished wood without
decoration.
The same moderation is observed in
the ferruIe or stick, which is neither
long nor short, but q compromise be,
tween the two.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-05-30

ishes the top, and siIken cord and
tassel decOrates the handle.
The parasol shown in the second cut
is of black and white point d'esprit
over white silk. The net, which is
only slightly gathered at the top, is
arranged in full puff with a narrow
heading on the lower half of the para
sol and the edge is finished with a deep
fall of lace to match. The knob and
handle are of natural acacia" wood.
The prevailing shape in this style-in
fact, in nearly all the designs-is the
Dome, which is much more bowed
than were those of last season.
Another style, a compromise between
the "Maries" and those whose cover is
stretched perfectly plain over the
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-05-30

Ellersby looked and saw Pickles trying
60 rise to his feet. he evidently knew
something was wrong with him. Tor he
commenced to whine and a glaze came
over his eyes. His master kneit down
beside him and dried the blood OF the
wound with his handkerchief, but it was
too late. The dog opened his jaws once
or twice, tried to rise to his feet, stagger-
ed and fell over on his side, to all app
pearances dead. On seeing this Eliersby
jumped to his feet and began to rage.
The devil take you and your easel"
he said furiOusly. You've killed my
dog.
4I'm very sorry, sir, said DOwker, cross
ing and picking up the dagger; 1t was
an accident"
@An expensive accident for me, said
Ellersby, bitterly; at all events, it proves
the dagger was poisoned.
Yes, said DoWker, in delighted tone;
so the crime must have been committed
with the other weapon, for If one was
poisoned, it's only common sense to as
sumo the other was.
He had apparently quite forgotten the
loss sustained by Ellersby, forethere was
no doubt the bulldog was quite dead.
That gentleman looked at him In dis
gust.
@and thank your stars 1 don't make you
pay for this. ="
Dowker murmured something about an
accident, then, slipping the fatal dagger,
once more covered in paper, into his
pocket, he took his departure. On his
way down he met the doctor coming up,
and once outside, he was beside himself
with JOY at having proved the kriss to be
poisonous.
and now, he said, @TI call and see
Mr.. Desmond.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-05-30

frame. is shown in the sketch above.
This parasol is of black figured net and
dark red surah. The net is gathered
into a full double rosette IN the center,
each rib in full puff. Loops and
red ribbon complete the top; the inside
of the paraso1 is lined with red silk
the handle is of "wachsel" wood, beau
tifuIly carved. Frequently In this de-
sign the space between the puffs Is
covered with open-work embroidery or
lace.
For ordinary wear no style viii find
greater favor than that made OF plaid
ed surah or silk, for in these parasols
every combination of colors can be
found in plaids of every degree of size.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-05-30

A young woman employed in a pub
lie library was unfortunate enough to
fall from a step-Iadder and roll in the
dust Conscious of her forIorn ap-
Pearance, she scrambled to her feet,
hoping to escape notice; but no; al
though no one laughed, one after an
other of her associates rushed up to
her, uttering in fugue and chorus the
natural sympathetic questions slow
did you fall ?" care you hurt ?" "How
did it happen?" Did you lose your
balance ?" In the midst of these
queries the girl preserved an unblem-
ished front of courtesy. Finally, how
ever, came a silence, and her would
be rescurers were turning away, when
up rushed the ianitor, who had just
heard of the mishap. "Why, Miss
Smith, did you fall?" he cried, in gen
uine interest. Miss Smith turned
upon him one cOIdly whitening glance.
"NO, Mr. Green, said she, calmly, 81
got down here on the floor and rubbed
my clothes in the dust to amuse my
self" And then the different workers
dispersed to their several occupations.
There are times when even sympathy
is misplaced, and certain accidents
whicl for the victims sake should be
IGNORED
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-05-30

color partly hides a welI-fOrmed mouth
BE is more than six feet tall and
straight as a grenadier; his shoulders
are square and we'll set, betOkening q
physique Of large muscular resource;
In movement he is quick and energetic,
almost to abruptness.
Though his family have long been
the social magnates OF the metropolis,
William Waldorf Aston has not cut
much of a figure as a society man.
His habits of thought and ways of life
have been those of the student and
man of affairs. Like his uncle, William
Aston, he has delegated his social du-
ties almost entirely to his wife, a very
beautiful woman, the daughter of q
distinguished Philadelphia family,
whom he married about fifteen years
ago.
The estate left by John Jacob Astor
has been VariOusly valued in the news
papers. Some have placed it at S75, .
600, 900, none lower, while the esti-.
mates have climbed to $500. 600, 600,
this latter being the most sanguine
production of all the "guessers, for it
IS guessWOrk pure and simple.
The most reasonable estimate yet
made by an outsider of the AstOr hold
ings was given by a gentleman whose
reputation is that Of the best informed
real estate expert" in New York. Tt
is his business to know the value of all
properties in the city, and it is his
pleasure to note and store away in his
memory all details pertaining to i'm
pOrtant transfers, or those involving
celebrated people or properties. Thus
he has noted purchases by the AstOrs
OF different tracts which have never
again been associated with the name,
the property continuing to appear on
the public records under the old owner
ship. This gentleman believes the
Astor family hold about one-twentieth
Of the realty values Of the city. and on
that basis their holdings are worth
$3.50, 600, 600. These figures are prob
ably not far from correct.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-05-30
Pol Is No HrDocrfte.

"Now, then, the bird viii go safely,
viii she?" she asked of the clerkin the
cfice who gave her q receipt for Polls
shipment.
"Yes'm."
aAnd the messenger VIII give her
food and water ?"
"Yes'm."
-and-he viii not try to teach
her bad words while In his charge ?"
'Oh, no, no, ma'am.
Because my husband and I have
been very careful Of her bringing up,
and If she would get to speaking bad
words we would"
ooh, HIP yelled the parrot at this
instant; give US something new
The clerk tried to look at the woman,
to see if her looks betrayed any particu-
lar emotion, but she wasn't there to
look at. Her first jump must have
measured seven feet.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-05-30
PositIons n Church ChoIrg.

wish I might say that the one great
requirement for obtaining a position In
3 city choir, is voice. But, unfor-
tunateIy, I cannot. Influence, youth,
a pretty or intelligent face, taste in
dress, and a good address viii each
and all have their value in this, as In
other pursuits and professions. All Of
the latter, however, are Of only the
slightest Importance in comparison
with the power welded by the first Of
them-induence In different cities
its powers are differently limited ;
while, on the one hand, In some it is Of
almost no value at all, In others it is of
equal, and sometimes even Of greater
Importance than the voice Itself
Ladies' Home Journal.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-05-30

of laces and nets. These materials
are puffed, gathered, and made into
rufies and jabots, with which to cover
plain foundation Of silk or satin, and
the parasOls so decorated are styled
"Maries." The first illustration shows
one made of pale gray crepe hsse over
satin of the same color. The lisse is
gathered very full under the fat knob
at the top of the stick and again at the
edge Of the parasoI, from which point
it hangs in a soft ruf1e about one and
one-half inches deep. A large bow
and ends of striped satin ribbon fin
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-05-30
a Tramn,s BIunder.

Well, did you get anything" que
RED the big tramp Of the little tramp
as the latter reioiDed him after calling
at S house on Brady street.
"NO."
What's hereason 2"
81 made a blunder."
GHow2'
why, 7 told the woman / hadn't
tasted beer in three days, and before 1
could change it to bread she had WINS
tied for the dog and yelled for the old
man. Detroit Free Press.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-05-30
Atoms salute to- Daniel Webster

Whenever i hear q cannon firing q
salute on some holiday or occasion of
rejoicing" said Judge Krum, 81 am
reminded of the story my father was
wont to tell of how Daniel Webster
was welcomed to the city Of Alton in
1887. The great orator came to ST..
Louis, and was received with much
pOmp and ceremony. The citizens had
an old brass six-pOunder, with which
they fired q salute on the leyee when
the steamer bearing Webster arrived.
My father, John NJ. Krum, was then
Mayor of Alton, and he came to st.
Louis with a committee of citizens to
invite the statesman to favor Alton
with q visit. He consented, and ar
engagements were made to give him g
fitting welcome.
ALTON did not possess a cannon, but
to meet this emergency my father had,
with much prudent care and fore
thought, had a large hole drilled in the
bluff on the bank of the Mississippi,
into which four kegs of powder were
poured and well tamped. When the
steamboat, with the great orator and
a distinguished party on board, arrived
at the Alton wharf a man stationed on
the bluff fired the fuse, and a tremen-
dous explosion followed, making a noise
that could be heard many miles, and
dislOdging many tons Of rock and earth.
This was the heaviest and biggest gun
fired off in honor of Daniel Webster
on his whole Western tour. st. Louis
GJObe-DenlOC9'Gt
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-05-30
Divorced from a Dead Husband.

The rare ceremony of divorcing a
woman from her dead husband, accord
ing to the requirements of the old Mo.
sale law, took place recently in Louis
vile, in the B'Nai JakOb Synagogue.
The woman was Mrs. J. Levin, whose
husband was killed by tramps last
summer. She had no children, and the
old law of the orthodox Jews is that
in such a case the dead mans eldest
brother is to marry the widow and
raise up children In the name of the
deceased. Mrs. Levin, however, did
not desire to marry Moses Levin, her
husbands brother, nor he her. Ac-
cordingly, she must be divorced from
her dead mate. The ceremony can only
be performed by two orthodox Jewish
rabbis acting in conjunction. As these
could not be found In Louisville they
were imported from Chicago for the
occasion. An admission fee of % cents
was charged, and quite a number Of
persons witnessed the remarkable cere-
nOnY.- Courier Journal.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-05-30

these manufactures been evolved, nor
a more comprehensive assortment been
seen.
Every possible combination Of ma
terials Of every known color is to be
found, especial prominence being given
to the use Of point d'esprit, crepe hsse,
mousseline de sole, and the daintiest
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-05-30
LIFE DEATH.
BYE. r. LArrA.

A dear, dead child in its casket lay,
and rosebud sweet had been borne away
From a garden near, and at loves command
The stem was placed ia the Efeless hand.
And when it came to the funeral hour,
me fragrant bud had become flower;
And friends bereft, though their tears they
shed
The scene beheld, and were comfOrted.
The preachers heart was so deeply stirred
By fact so strange that had thus occurred,
Sc said, in tones that were low and mild,
While standing near to the death-cOld child:
can opened rose in the Ife1ess haudl
A spirit flower where the angels standI7
GUTTEEBURG, Iowa.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-05-30

has fourteen ribs, and resembles in
shape fat 5 japanese umbrella.
A distinctive feature OF this seasons
designs IS introduction Of horizontal
trimmings of Vandyke lace, either as
an applique or an insertion on a silk
or satin foundation. Contrasting col
ors are usually employed, although IN
some eases the rarest Of point and
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-05-30

BE display Of
paras0Is and sun
umbrellas at the
e sta bIishments
where a speciality
is made of them
Is suggestive of
the days W b e 4
blazing skies and
heat VIII prevail.
Never before have
such artistic and
novel Eorf~g,g in
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-05-30

HAPPY is said to be the family which
can eat onions together. They are for
the time being separate from the
world and have harmony Of aspira-
tiOn.-C. D. }Tdrner.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-05-30

MANY HANDSOME DESIGNS FOR THE
CURRENT SEASON.

an Kinds OF Combinations Of Materials
and Every Known Color Used to Please
the Fair SeE-Sun UmbreIIs That May
Also BE Used for Rain-Queer Fashions
to Catch the Ere.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-05-30

strength Of feature winch marks the
race. Mr.. AstOr's personality is tEz5
of a strikingly handsome man. His
face, aside from its strength, is de-
cidedly pleasing; the eyes are blue,
and well match a light complexion
somewhat Horid In tone; his hair is of
that undecided hue commonly called
sandy, and a mustache of the same
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-05-30

Many q broedcloth husband owes his
position to the fact of his marrying a
gingham girl.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-05-30
x HEIR OF NARY aTTErFe5ye-
me Riohest Man IN. The. United ststss.

~ the accompanying
portrait Of William
Waldorf Aston our
readers may study
the features of one
who Is In all proba
bility the richest
man Of the civilized
world to-day. The
face is essentially
one of force and
Oh aract ter, and
though less rugged.
than were those of
his progenitors, It
maintains that
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-05-30

DOWEer sent 8 uCtItlOu3 t6Iegral1, 0nu
then stTOlled lsisursly out.
Huml" he said, thoughtfUIly. That's
the girl he wants to marry. I wonder
what are his reasons for seeing her to-
day. I'd like to overheeF their con-
versation- Can't 60 myself, as he knows
me, so Flip VIII be the very person
And DoWker departed to find Flip.
no BE CONTINUED
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-31

A meeting Is called by c. r. Apperson
O'Clock. q. a. Il. hall. An members are
requested TO be present: for limitations
and important business.
MRs. llEAcocK.
L"riih N. Mo>Es. President.
secretary
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-31

Messrs. Henderson and Templin had ON
exhibition fer the past few DAYS some
wheat raised on the farm Of a man bv
the name OF Allen. Mr.. Aliens farm is
located at the mouth Of the Nooksack
ana the grain on exhibition Is spring
wheat The land on which the cereal
was raised yields sixty bushels of wheat
to the acre
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-31

All persons visiting Tacoma are cor.
daily invited To call at the Irving read
ing and social rooms These rooms a~e
supplied with the daily papers from
different parts Of the United States from
ers. chess and other games are found
here, All are invited. rs c street. below
the l.. o.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1890-11-26
GsPick.r -

When we of the cavalry were falling
back before Lee as he was headed for
Jhantilly and Bull Run, a squadron of
Is which had been detailed TO bring a
Eounded officer away from a house
which would soon be in possession Of
he advancing confederates, found our
elves shut in front and rear. We
numbered about thirty men, and had a
.wo-horse ambulance in which the
wounded man had been made as con-
Portable as possible. We had, indeed,
advanced about q quarter of q mile be
fore we discovered the box we were
n. The confederates who had come
n behind us were cavalry, and owing
10 turn in the road and bit of woods
nad not seen US. The lieutenant ilI
command consulted with the major
whom We were bringing away, aud
explained the situation.
"Prepare me as well as you can for
the ride, give me a revolver, and then
form your men by fours and ride right
town on the rebs and cut your way
through" was the order of the major.
was in the advance set of fours, and
the man on my right was next TO the
highway ditch. All of q sudden, Just
as we were waiting the order to ad-
vance, little negro boy, not over 3
years old, and as black as the blackest
tar ever made, appeared in the ditch
alongside of Parker. lie seemed TO
have been hiding in the weeds, and
think he must have fallen out of a
cart or got parted from the family as
they were hurrying into the union
lines before Lees advance. At any
rate he was there and alone, and as VIC
saw him. Parker said:
.'Good landsl but here's a nigger
baby right under foot and all alone I!
What shall we do with him.
At that moment we got the word &c
go ahead, and Parker leaned over,
picked the child up and placed him in
front on the saddle. Two or three of
Us called to him TO drop the boy, but
he didn't do it. As We moved forward
"Pick" was there and hanging CT for
dear life, his eyes as white az raw
onions and every tooth plain TO be
counted. We were right on the rebels
before they saw Us, and it was BID!
bang slsshl and we opened a lane
and went through, every horse on the
keen run and the wounded major firing
away whenever be found . target for
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1890-11-26
This Thrush Was Wise.

There il much more intellect in bfris
than people suppose, as q recent Incl,
dent proves y thrush, not aware Of
the expansive properties of gunpowder,
thought proper 10 build her nest on
the ridge Of quarry, in the verv
centre Of which they We're constantly
blasting rock. AT first, she was yery
much discomposed by the fragments
fving IN all directions, but still sha
would not quit her chosen locality.
She soon observed that a bell rang
whenever train was about TO be fred,
and that at the notice the workmen
retired 70 safe positions In q few
davs. when she heard the bell, she
Ggitted her exposed situation, and flew
down % where the workmen sheltered
Ehemselyes, dropping close TO their feet.
There she would remain until the ex-
Ilosion had taken place, and then re-
turu TO her nest. The workmen OBJ
served this, narrated il to their employ
ers. and il was also told TO visitors who
czme 70 view the quarry. The visitors
naturally expressed u wish 10 witness
- curious a specimen Of intellect; but
as the rock could not be always blasted
when visitors csme, the bell was rung
instead, and for few times answered
the same purpose The thrush few
down close 10 where they stood, but
she perceived that she was trified with,
snd it interfered with the process Of
incubation; the consequence was, that,
sfterward when the bell rang, she
would peep over the ledge 70 ascertain
If the workmen did Ip.reat, and if they
did not, she would remain where she
WRs
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1890-11-26
ResI.tanee of Pain.

The following auecdote is related in
the travels Of a missionary in South
Africa. On one occasion, while the
missionaries were at dinner in their
own tent, some of the native chiefs
and their wives being present, one Of
them seeing missionary help himself
to little Cayenne pepper, its color
sJtrscted his attention, and he asked
f0r some Of it. On getting the Cay
eurc. be instantly threw 8 quantity of
tou lis tongue, but, on feeling its
Dun Hcv. he shut his eyes, clspped
MS ruL upon his mouth, and, hold
.n- d0eu his head, eadeavored man
fully to conceal the pain. When he
was able 70 look up, he slyly touched
the missionary with his foot, to S.ti-
mate that he should say nothing, bua
give the same dose 10 the others pres
ent. Another chief next got some,
v.9 also .u-.autly felt its powers, but
unls. au.HE the joke, as soon as he
vas a--r '7 peak, he asked for some
t5y as ~ r.. and thus it went round,
to lr -ra, diversion Of all after
wards Though the pungent condi-
msuJ caused tie big tears to roll down
their checks, they scorned to show
that rasv felt pain, until it had gone
rouuG, .-. rem they smiled at each
otAer v.-l I.-lturu gravity.