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Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-23
Chat on Fashions,

As the November days draw nigh
women, especially young woman, re-
member that evenings at home, at the
theater and at the dance will be the
rule, and that the short lull between
summer gayeties and winter festivities is
ut last over. There is occasion for
tnnnkfulness for the woman who takes
thought for her raimept, and what
woman does not, that her day is in the
Nineteenth century, a period in the
worlds history when traditions and IRON
bound customs are cast aside and indi-
Tidualilty asserts itself. OF course, in q
transition period there is often found in
congruity and a strange commingling;
renaissance and modern ideas are oddly
blended. but Us absolute rest can never
be progress, fixed exactitude in modes
as in weightler matters would bar future
improvements.
Writers on fashion say that the ad-
NanclnE season will be distinguished by
oostuming after fifteenth century mod
els, aud that this style has become pop
ular because of the Tudor exhibition re-
Gently held in London, where were to be
seen the faded fineries of the unhappy
women born TO high places. Women
whose destinies were so unhappy as to
awaken no spirit of envy in the bright
woman OF to-day. Their finery like their
history Is faded, they made no name for
themselves by sublime lives, and
Inc rnsel of their garnitures is as tar
h'sned as their characters, women who
we're intriguants only, aud as one has
'aid left nothing to posterity but their
pealGree and petticoats. Still the latter
were often pretty and graceful enough to
oe admired and remembered 1t may be
Wen to say these qualities were due in
large measure to rich stuffs, pure silver
ana gold and genuine gems, which no
nineteenth century cheap imitation can
successfully Initiate. When Anne of
NIeVes, who loved dress with womanly
aIuor wore the green and red colds, the
puppies and the yellows that delighted
HS' feminine heart, these were not the
Nueap tawdrles that can now be pur-
euaseo Tor song, any more than ma
oHIhs embroidery and lace are the deli
oate WORK Of Venetian women, or other
oueap limitations the carrying out of the
sumptuous fittings of royalty. QuesnIy
s Soihan OF this era is she who adapts her
uiess 10 herself. her position and her
purse, aud there is cause for pleasure in
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-23

their hair most uubscomiugly dressed,
railing about their faces when it ought
10 De put back, and put back when 1t
ought to be displayed in front.
In the fourth illustration these two
modes of wearing the hair are very ar
tlstically pictured, and pleated and
plain dresses are also set in pleasing con-
trast. l need hardly remark that no
matter how richly and becomingly
dressed little girl may be. unless she
mas an erect and easy carriage and lifts
her feet and sets them down with g
graceful movement and an eIr of con-
scious power 10 locomote-if | may be
pardoned horrid wOrd-without auy
display of gaucheris or constraiut, she
will never be taken for the daughter of
noble parents living incog in this hemis-
phere until their estates shall have been
restored to them.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-23
W OMAtJ.

A queen in her beautiful garments,
She stands on the rampsrtS to-day
To herald the dawn, and the cerements
Other past are folded away.
She stands with the prophets and sages;
She speaks, and her tongue is q flame
Leaping forth from fires which for ages
Have smoldered in silence and shame.
Her feet have come up from the valleys,
They are climbing the mountains of light,
AT her call the world rouses and rallies,
Bearing arms in the battle of right.
She treads on the serpent, that struggles
And grinds out its life meath her heel;
She grappleS with sorrows that wrong her,
Converting her woe into veal;
Made strong through her slaughtered affections
She comes, with her sons by her side,
An angel OF power and protection;
Their beacon light, leader and guide.
No longer timorous being.
To cringe and to cry meath the rob,
But qtick to divine, and far-seeing,
She haStens the purpose of God.
ROSE HARTwICK THORPE.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-23
Decorative Hints.

If your house is dark put all the yell
low and white IN it you can. Yellow
brings sunshine into room at once. 1t
is inartistic and sorappy, too, to hang
anything on walls nowadays except pic
lures and brackets or cabinets for china.
The ginger read rubbish masquerading
under "hand- painted whatnots, tam
BOURNE plaques, wall pockets, ad
nauseam, and the rest of the list are no
longer tolerated. Put your plaques, if
they are of any value, on you cabinets
hang your ambourines, if you have any
and must display them, on an easel or
strnding cabinet, and give your wall
pockets away.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-23

leading part in the organization of the
local militia, and was made commander
OF the First Regiment of Infantry, Illi-
nois National Guard and senior colonel
in the state service. In 1876 he was
nominated for congress by the Republic
cans of his district, and defeated though
running largely ahead of the presden-
tiel ticket. Two years later he was more
successful and was elected. He was re-
elected in 1880 and again in 1882. AT
present Col. Davis holds the position of
treasurer of Cook county, of which
Chicago is the seat
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-23

And speaking of children of noble
lineage, here in the last illustration
you II End q Little Lady FontIareiue, Il
most pictureque and sympathetic little
parsonage wearing Doctors black vel
vet hat set coquettIshly upon her thick
tresses of golden hair. She is dressed for
what the French call promenade in
carriage, - and wears an extremely be-
coming cloak with wide sleeves, corde-
lier's girdle and capuchou embroidered
with scallop shells in token that her an
cestors followed CEur de- Leon TO the
Orient and fought against the infldel.
This cloak reminds me that very pretty
cloaks and frOcks, too, may be made
from the beautiful printed fannels now
so fashionable and cheap withal. Sons
of them have the ground in Il very light
beige, only shade or two lighter than
ecru, with the patterns printed in red
and white. l saw child's dress made
up from this material the other day and
1T struck me as being extremely stylish
and original. The skirt was plested and
the waist was made with u blouse front
draped from the shoulders, opening low
over the blouse and falling in loose
bag over the ribbon sash. The blouse
was of surah, pleated on one side but
plain on the other. The collar was of
the pleated surah and so was the lower
part of the sleeve between the long mutt
and the reversed cuffs. All in all it was
very charming little costume.
Another pretty costume for a young
girl was ehinohilla gray wooden en-
broidered with little light embroidery
in black silk, marking the deep hem OF
the skirt which was mounted with
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-23
A Now woman's Hospital.

In New Orleans the women of the
"Unsectarian Aid Society" have for the
past three years carried on trainin,
school for nurses. They have decided to
extend their field of usefulness by OPEN
ing, in connection with the school. q
hospital for women and children, which
shall be available for the poor ss well as
for the more favored by fortune. ANY
ply sician will be permitted to send pa-s
tent there, and can continue in charge
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-23
THE WORLDS FAIR.

Col George X. Davis, Director General of
the Exposition.
Col. George r. Davis, director gen.
ersl of the Worlds fair, was born at
Three Rivers. Palmer, Mass. January
8, 1910, and educated in the public
schools and at Williston seminary, where
he graduated in 1860. Entering upon
the study of law, he was admitted in due
course, but in 1860 forsook his chosen
profession to join the Union army. He
enlisted in the Eighth Massachusetts
Volunteer Infantry, and soon became a
captain. At the close of the contest
he became a resident of Chicago,
still retaining his interest in
military matters. He took q
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-23

If you wish to be deintily shod get
pair of Suede kid slippers, prettily
heeled and lightly soled, and buckle the
straps with an antique PIN. The jewel
may be as large as a swallows wing.
With white muslin, null or silk dress
the fancy is, to say the least, "fetchy -
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-23
MOTHER OF WOMEN.
How the Little Girls Taste for Dresses
Grows.
Capes and Caps for the Fall Season Plaid
and Plain Woolens are Fsvorite Mate
rails for Children.

NEW YORK, Oct. is, 1890.
Hat the child is ia
Their of the man is no
doubt q very wise say
ing, but l should
rather be tempted to
phrase it in this way:
The girl is mother of
the woman. For BOYS
are very uncertain
creatures as all the
world knows, while
as to the girls there
are certain things
which one may pre-
dict of them with per-
feet confidence, and
rDODp [ hRsa ia the fol-
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-23
EDITED BY MRS. III. r. WALToN.

Yellow leaves, how fast they hutter-woUdland
hoIoWs thickly strew ing,
Where the wan October sunbeams scantly
in the midday vim.
While the dim gray clouds are drifting, and in
saddened hues imbuing
AL without and all within.
JEAN INGELow.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-23
4 GOLD WATeRaoN 5lz.

.sR 1AE GAzETTE's offer of an open
face gold watch for only sl2 to GAZETTE
uh:aT ibars.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-23

Marguerite. light but vivid purple,
will be one of heleading shades for the
winter season.
Heliotrope as tint for gowns and
bonners is dying very hard, but it is no
longer fashionabs color.
Plums, apricots lnectarines, grapes -.
both red and white plain or frosted, ap-
pear upon number .of new bonnets and
hats.
One of the best u1dels for house dress
Is the glossy black Dix now worn, with
front of velvet triped and figured
damask net.
Owls feathers ae being made into
pretty boas and miffs, and there are
also bands for the dress skirt to cor
respond.
Gas and lamp glols screens are made
from wide width of pale colored ribbon
covered with stripof silk boiling on
which is painted fgIfe or q spray.
Ribbons are worn in bows upon the
shoulders and in the heck. They are
sometimes used as brieelets, and more
novel still, are twisted spiral fashion
down the arm.
Ruches are very fasli onable, not only
as trimming TO dressed, but also by way
OF eoliarettes, of tulle pr lace, fastened
around the neck, at tbs back, with long
loops and lapels of ribboa.
A sort of com binatim workbag and
basket consists of a framework like a
camp stool, only higher ito which is at
tached bright silk bag, fitted with cute
pockets, needle books aud cushions for
containing scissors, spohs and work.
This can be folded up ami carried away
IN the trunk when one goa for visit.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-07-31
niraetinn. for raI.inr Reocl,a,n.a r,iIl..

directions 1OT I@tx1n& AtGOChatnSs H'ttts.
In the first place / must caution all who
take my pills to abstain from all intoxic IT.
ing drinks, or they will hot do much
good. But should anyone be laborins ulI-
der the influence of drink. let HIM he ever
SO I'LL, or his head ever so bad. / would adj
wise him to take six or eight OF my pill at
bed time. and he will be- all right the Ioi-
lowing morning. 1t may appear to many
that the dose here recommended is too
large: but would remind invalids that ex-
eept the pills be taken In proper doses they
will do no good. and experience win teach
all who use them that the doses here
recommended. instead OF being too Large.
are. In many obstinate and severe cas- -,
not large enough. and many strong Pc
sons, in very sudden and obstinate disor-
ders, will derive benefit In a few minutes
aftee the first dose by taking larger dose
fAan here mentioned.
These excellent pills are composed en-
tireiy of medicinal herbs; they are war
ranted free from mercury or other pc SON
GUS substance. They can harm no one.
but may be given to an infant or to the
aged and fnfirm with perfect safety. They
cleanse the stomach and bowels. and clear
tie blood, giving tone and energy to the
muscles. and invig orating the whole nerv-
ous sy tenn
Beocham's Pills are prepared only by my
SELF. Thomas Beecham. ut. Helens. Lanca-
b. j. Alien Co., 365 Canal street. New
York role Agents for the United States.
who. IL your druggist does not keep them.
|, will mail Beecham's Pills on receipt of
priee 2j cents a box, but inquire first.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-07-31

the inferior has been Followed In his
business and social relations with an
undying and an unmitigated persecu-
ton, as cruel as any Of the political or
religious horrors of the middle ages.
When Philip III. took from the elatives
of the victims of the Inqnisition all the
rights Of humanity, except the bare right
to breathe the air which his villainies
had poisoned, intelligent men denounced
him as fit instrument of the Prince
OF Darkness; and yet the tactics
OF Philip, unmodified in the slightest ,4e-
gres. ire pei petuated to-day by men who
only lack tbs opportunity 10 equal him in
villain And this is Free America, !"
and applauding. How long can Liberty
live under such rule as this?
The corrupt use of money for the pur-
rose OF controlling elections has grown
to such huge proportions, and has become
SO open and fragrant, that the most care
less citizen must acknowledge it, and the
fact must or should alarm every man who
prizes the safety of our country's institu-
tions above the success of any one indi-
vidual or party. Success is purchased
with prolific expenditure of money,
which could be secui ed in no other way,
and in direct opposition TO public opin-
ION, ana alnSt the desires and wis he's
of large majority of the vo ers. Yet the
defeated tamely submit, year after year.
Men elected to repons bile positions by
confding or leader-driven people barter
away their honor and manhood for o
paltry sum of money, and vote for men
and measures in open violation of their
sense of duty, and against both their
onscience and Judgment and sell them
selves, boly and soul, to q wealthy aspi-
rant for exalted honors, or soulless cor
porations bent upon public plumber.
This is no fancy picture drawn from the
realms of imagination, but u stern, I'M
pleasant truth, seen even through the
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-07-31
Al Trne l.entleman.

A Chinaman entered Sixth avenue
elevated car the other afternoon, fol-
lowed by trio of his American prog
eny. The car being nearly filed, all
scurried into separate seats The ten
year-old boy and the eight-year-old
girl had the facial angles and the tusk-
like teeth of their Confucian ancestry.
The Youngest, fiye-year-old tot, had
chubby, though cream colored feat
ures, and smile wherein the Caucas-
sian element predominated. All had
little black eyes that twinkled and
cleaned like those of mice.
A passenger left the second seat from
the Chinese paterfamilias and got out
at station. The little tot sided
across the aisle and stood by the vacant
seat, looking wistfully at her father
and twisting her fingers. The gentle
man sitting next to the Chinaman--
gentleman, though in blue denim over
alls and hickory jumper, with tin
dinner pail beneath his feet, took in the
situation and changed to the next seat.
The child flew to her fathers side and
nestled there. She beamed her glee
across the car to her brother and SIS
ter, and they grinned back. Half the
carful of people felt the contagion of
od-fellowship.. and smiled or grinned
according to their respective natures
A lady, tall and gracious, passing
out with her escort, blushing brightly,
paused near the Chinaman, stopped
and patted the little ones cream col
ored cheek and spoke some cooling
words of praise to the delighted father.
The Chinaman tipped his hat as the
lady passed out. Then he began to
chuckle all to himself. He chuckled
all down the line.
When I got out at Park place he was
still chuckling. vi
Moral Pick it out for yourself.
NeaU Fork Herald.
HE who cannot hold his peace till the
true time comes for acting and speak
| ing, is no right man.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-07-31

flowing flag of Independence Day, and
forcing itself upon the thinking mind
while ears are filled with the Grafton
roared forth by some politician who is
clarifying "our country himself
When William M. Tweed, better known
as BOSS Tweed" VS. at the zenith of
his power and popularity; when the En-
pire State of New York lay at his feet;
when Governors and Congressman,
United States Senators, and even candi-
dates for President basked in the sun
shine of his favor, he retained his auto
cratical power by the profigate use of
money, and those who benefited by his
power we'll knew that the money was
flched from the public funds of the peo-
pie, and scattered by him with o lavish
do his bidding in corrupting the chan
nels of power and influence. And when
Investigation began this criminal chief,
secure in his hold upon the public
throat, ceolly tipped back in his easy
chair and said: what are you going to
do about itp"
There is not q section OF this country
free from an actual or aspirant Tweed,
and the more successful in following
that high priest of ! eculation, the more
boldly does the imitator ask the same
question, and it is time for the public to
look ahead and ask, What are we going
to do about it?"
Ambition and honorable strife for pub
lie position are commendable, but this
ambition should extend beyond the desire
for public plumber and self-aggrandize-
ment, and the struggle should be con-
Quoted in a manner becoming reputable,
respectable citizens of a free country,
working for the best interests of the
whole people. Politics is necessary
factor in free government, and public
discussions are eminently proper and de-
sirable, but the American people are
not fulfilling the highest duties of
citizens when they permit positions
of public trust and honor to be bartered
away for gold. Political machinery is
also necessary, but not of the expensive
order and vote destroying or vote-dupli-
eating construction used throughout this
country during the past twenty Years,
and more part .cularly during the last five
years.
The fault is not only of men but also
of methods, and unless resort is had al
once to honest and decent methods, and
measures taken to secure intelligent
capable. honest men for public positions,
no matter what their preferences may be
for men to be elected to high places oil
honor aud trust, the days of this Repub-
lie are numbered.
This is no Fourth Of July Grafton &C.
attract the reader; he would be dull
student who could not profit by the plain
truths Of even this homely lesson.
Il Y
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-07-31

his conduct toward and treatment OF
those with whom, In the course OF his
chosen avocation, he is brought iii con-
tact. It will also be granted that the or
binary rules which govern mankind are
equally applicable to the class which we
are accustomed to regard as politicians.
It follows. il these propositions be
true, that those who most nearly approach
the rules of Intercourse which the expe-
rience of ages has shown to be the best
adapted to Humanity in it's relations to
Its component parts, should be the most
successful as politicians.
But lis th true2 sisg
II needs but q glance at the political
arena Of to-day to establish the fact,
most apparent that q sincere regard for
the laws which society has established
for its own protection is by no means
necessary to insure political success. 1t
therefore becomes proper subject OF
inquiry and action upon the part of ell
whose earnest efforts are directed to the
task of improving our systems of parti-
san politics. And in these inquiries it is
well to ascertain what is meant by sue
cess. In its broad sense, the word may
be taken to mean continuous promotion
until the aspirant reaches the front rank,
and is universally acknowledged as O
lender. Ability must necessarily be pre-
requisite Of such contamination. In its
ordinary acceptation, it means the power,
by any methods. to reach q medium
height, where recognition comes in the
shape of a certain fixed remuneration. To
do this ability, except of certain low
order, is not necessary; and it is here that
we may look for and find the cause Of SO
general q neglect of the ordinary rules of
social intercourse and actual honesty
among those who are termed politicians,
and elect our officials, from the highest
to the most humble.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-07-31
al Merry Ghost.

A specter of q strangely iovia1 and
friendly disposition is at present puz-
cling the people of Helena, Ark, who
would be alarmed at the antics Of the
ghost were ii not for the perfect good
nature and jolly ways of the fellow.
He is little. ugly man, dressed In q
gray suit, with soft black hat worn
set back on his head, with conaical,
pleasant face and quick, bright eyes.
He will appear In broad daylight with
out warning and, as if evol, ed from the
empty air, step up to some man, give
him hail-fellow-well- met slap on the
shoulder with vigor, and immediately
the man turns Is gone completely, with
his happy, genial laugh still ringing in
the air. The man singled out never
sees him on that occasion, though the
ghost is plainly visible to the bystand-
ers; he only feels the slap on the
shoulder. When some one else is thus
favored instead, however, he can see
him then.
Many attempts have been made to lay
hands on him, but nothing but impal-
rable air rewards the eager grasp of
/ the ghosts would be captors. The merry
little specter only shakes his head with
roguish enjoyment at the discounted
and laughs loudly and heartily. No
clew to his identity has yet been found,
but, though stranger in the flesh, all
familiar with his appearance profess to
he becoming really attached to the
friendly little specter. He never speaks,
only smiles ands mods his head when
spoken to, with q frequent laugh at
anything that amuses him.
The only variation that has taken