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Telegram-herald., 1890-03-23

A ThsaIrical KICK
The papers na1 been loud IN their
pra -ses Of the new play. which / Was 10
see 1 had secured 4 good seat, and
took my place IA good season, Tor / ike
o. hear the overture by the orchestra.
Ihls, however, aas rather dlsappOlnt-
INK, Tor there Vas slcn Arush OF ushers,
banging Or opera ats aud rustlng of
six, that the muse a4s almost entirely
l0st. For the same reason, / heard lit
tle Or nothing OF tle hrst act; and
olly remember that there was storm
of applause upon the entrance OF a
beautiful creature in pink six, who
Turned Out NOT 20 be tire star. AZ ali
but 0n the contrary "a minor character
aud a poor actress. The real star was
q shining one, I should think, though
j caught but heetng g.impses OF her,
between the times when people were
taking their places IA front of me. or
passing 90 seats beyond mine, which
operation always necs Itates my rising,
and thereby dropping my fan, opera
glasses and handkerchief.
The second act was more enjoyable,
though 1 wondered how people knew
when 10 applaud. for l lost nearly
every good climax, or account OF some
Young people behind me. who found
every thing 50 very funny that they a.
lowed their Wit 90 How on continuously
In an uudsrtOne OF bright speeches. In
one place, particularly wnen / was
straUn.ng every nerve 70 hear the dying
Utterances OF the herOine's father, all /
could hear was: TON, | say. Tom,
what III you bet tie old dufer'lI turn
uD n.s t0esr The laughter OccasiOned
by taI- scIutillaUOn OF wit. eifectually
drowned out every sound from the
stage, until the curtain fell.
The next two acts seemed TO increase
m interest for most OF the audience.
bat the points were all lost for me, for
when my witty friends behind would
allow me - hear the actors, and |
would raise my Opera-glasses To catch
some fine facial expression, 10 there
would appear wall of red and black
the hat of my neighoOr IN front,
As % the close OF this very interest
ing performance, know less than of
the beg nning. for a soon as the
climax seemed 20 be nearing, there
was general rustic and hang, click
lug or Opera-g glasses, and rising 20 put
on wraps. 40 that the entire denOuement
was lost, both % sound and sight.
The paper spoke highly of the play
the next morning, which was a great
comfort. II is very gratifying to know
that one has attended ''the best at
traction OF the season - ITTY'S Eye
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-06-20
The Tradc of the Amazon.

The commerce of the Amazon River is
carried on under the Brazilian flag.
Foreigners are not allowed by law to own
steamers or sailing vessels employed in
inland navigation; hence it is necessary
for capitalists who control the carving
trade of the river to assign their interest
to Brazilians. "There nre forty steamers
owned by an English line, which re-
ceives large mail subsidy from the
Brazilian Government for plying between
various ports and villages on the main
tributaries; and in return for this
financial support it is we'll satisfied to fly
the national flag.
Another company has eight steamers
under similar conditions, and there are
as many as dozen more on the river and
its tributaries which sail under the
Brazilian flag. These sixty steamers are
gradually opening up the Amazon valley
to commerce. Only the smaller vessels
are now running beyond 6faonos, at. the
junction of the Negro, but next year tho
largest English vessels will make regular
trips to Yquitas, distance of $3.50 miles
from the coast. This river trade is almost
completely in the hands of tho Portu-
guese merchants and the mercantilehouses
represented at Para, city of so, 900 in.
..:ebitants. --Bradstreet -. --,,..
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PRETTY THINGS FOR WOMEN.

The French dresses thus far imported
show no striking change in general ap-
pearance, but more innovations in de-
tails, than have yet been exhibited by
English gowns. English tailors are al
ways rather conservative. 1t seems to
be generally conceded, as the season ad-
vanccs, that skirts will be more ample ON
elaborate dresses and draperies fuller.
There Is disposition shown toward the
use OF an undcrskirt or pctticoat, which
shall support the dress at the edge and
prevent its clinging in at the feet For this
purpose silk petticoats, in which several
stccls are run, are shown in some shops.
The combination of two materials is n
feature of the season. French dresses of
wool are combined freely with corded
faille, or with striped satin in harmonic
ing or contrasting colors. In simple
tailor gowns of chcvio., plain cloth in
the prevailing tone of the mixed goods is
used. This constitutes the sleeveless
jackct, which is cut away in front, or
hangs loose to show vest of cheviot.
and is completed by large leg mutton
sleeves of the cheviot cut bias. There is
n tendency to drape the dress in pyra-
mid cluster Of pleats in the center of the
front; from thence the drapery is drawn
back. Some French gowns are draped
in the most elaborate manner in front,
though in such deft way that they will
not add to the apparent size of the wear
or. There is fancy shown for drawing
the dlapery off one hip, showing the silk
or satin skirt for some distance below the
waist, while the dress is deliberately
.drapcd on the other side and held down
by long, slender buckle. Still other
draperies are held down by buttons or by
straps and long olivettes of passemen
terie. The severity of style affected in
French gowns last season has been aban-
doncd, and much elaboration of detail
INTRODUCED. AS yet there is no effort
made even in French dresses to add to
the circumference of the skirt, but mere
ly TO support it so that it will not cling
to the wearer. 1t is said that panniers
will be shown in French dresses later in
the season, and that Worth desires re-
turn to hoops. No such radical change
as the latter can take place this season,
but reaction from the present clinging
skirt may possibly be shown by another
winter.-NeU Yore Tribune.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-06-20
Millions of nnds.

In land where roses are in bloom the
year round, and where there is IN end
less variety of other flowers all the time,
1t might reasonably be expected that the
women would be fond of flowers; but
to those from colder climates, unaccus-
toned to such a wealth of flowers, the
ingenuity, taste aud patience of Siamese
women in making floral decorations are
very wonderful.
On great occasions among the higher
classes the decorations are usually the
work of the women Of the harem, and
being confined to their own inventions,
rs they are, their success lis such as to
make one wish that their skill and labor
might be exercised on something more
lasting. Sometimes you will see a large
table covered with lace-like spread
which is made entirely of flowers.
The foundation part is network
made of small, fragrant flower that they
always use VIXEN it is in bud, and in that
condition it is about the. size and shane
of an ordinary white bean. 1t seems as
If millions of these little buds must have
been neatly fastened together first, then
larger flowers beautifully arranged for n
fringe, then border added, and then
the heavier lace work in the middle, and
nil this is done so quickly that the flowers
still look ms fresh ms if they had just BEEN
pluckcd from the stem.
What marvel of beauty it makes, and
yet it is but one item among the numerous
specimens OF their skill in this particular
line.-Demorest's Monthly.
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CARE OF THE TEETH AND HAIR.


As the teeth, eyes AMI hair have much
to do with the face word in reference to
them will not BIO out of place. A fine
tooth powder can be made of six ounces
OF prepared chalk, cassia powder half an
ounce, and an ounce of orris root. These
are to be we'll mixed and may be colored
with red lake or any other innocent sub
stance, according to the fancy of the
user. Use the powder in the morning
with stiff tooth brush.
OF nothing is Il woman proudcr than of
her fine growth of luxuriant hair. IL
may be the silken chestnut brown or the,
bright golden strands or the shining
black tresses; it matters not. Some tell
us not to wash the hair, as it makes it
dry and harsh. But by all means cleanse
the scalp. Give 1t good shampoo, not
every day, but about once u week. Every
night before retiring the hair should be-
taken down and carefully brushed from
ten to fifteen minutes with stiff brush
and should then be braided.
To soften and beautify the hair beat up
the whites Of four eggs into froth and
rub thoroughly in close to the roots of the
hair; leave it dry on; then wash the head
and hair clean with IL mixture of equal
parts of rum and water. A large, black
rubber comb should be used in prefer.
ence to all others.
AS nature made us fair and comely in
person SO we should seek to preserve our
charms us long MS possible and merit the
greeting OF woman, woman, beautiful
Times.
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Tadpoles Building in Trees.

There occurs in Japan species of tad
,olc which seems to frequent the boughs
'f trees. The parent frog, or toad, or
hewitt is not known which of the
three amphibians has so reckless dis
regard for family traditions-builds in
a tree a Shiny nest, and from tho eggs
which are there deposited tadpoles are
produced. The tadpoles seem to prefer
this airy situation, which perhaps suits
them in its freedom from rapacious
fishes or frogs, for there is no evidence
that they ever desert it. When the time
comes for them to be converted into
frogs they drop into the pond below; but
the American naturalist who first dis
covered this extraordinary fact did not
succeed in tracing their future develop.
ment.-Tia-Bits.
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LOTS OF MILLIONS.

An insurance agent who has AN Office
on Larned street sat alone in the Office
the other day when fairly well dressed
stranger entered, passed the time of day,
and said:
81 called to inquire if you could lend
me $59"
"why, you are stranger to me-" was
the reply.
Certainly, but ask it as stranger.
Will you lend me five?"
"But you are not recommended"
''Just so, aud neither have any
security to offer. Will you or will you
.not2"
''I will mott"
"You refused"
81 do."
every well, sir. happen to be the
possessor of 81, 900, 900 in stocks, bonds
and cash. have no relative to leave it
to. am trying human nature to find
man who dares risk SIS on principle.
When find him make my will in his
favor. You have lost. Good day, SIR"
Detroit Free Press.
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A Rare Leather Exhibit.

A small purse made of frog skin, with
gold clasps, another of elephant hide, al
so heavily ornamented with gold clasns.
dainty card case of white cream moroc.
CO, with filagree ornaments of gold,
studded with diamonds, are among the
articles on exhibition at Il jcwelry store
on Union Square. The. exhibit COM
prises some of the rarest feathers and
hides that it is possible to collcct-the
value of which it it is impossible to esti-
mate on market basis.
The skins in the rough form collec-
ton which it has taken twelve wears to
put In its present form. They are in
tended for jewclry and silvcrwarc cases,
travelling bags, pocketbooks, dressing
cases and all sorts of fancy articles in
which leather is used. There is n bon
constructors skin twenty feet long, rare
assortment of chameleon skins and the
skins of the Gel, cassowary and unborn
calf, arniadillo hide, shark, woodchuck,
buffalo, panther, skunk, luwack, ant.
eater, wolf, peccary, nilgau, watcrbok,
gnu, hartebeest, lion, koodoo, zebra,
tapir and other rare and curious animals.
These formed part of an exhibit at
the Paris Exposition. They arc now be-
ing made up to suit the tastes of those
who can afford to pay for them, peck
ct-Dook costing, for instance, from $12
to $3.50. Tho exhibit is attracting a
coed deal of interest on tho part of deal
crs in leather. The articles are purchased
mostly for presents TO persons in Europe.
Mem York Me1s. =
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Artificial Teeth.

elbow long do false teeth wcars" an
experienced dentist was asked the other
day.
You might as we'll say: GLOW long
does II suit of clothes wear?'" was the
reply. at all depends upon the quality
of the teeth and the care of the person
who uses them. If woman bites thread
with her artificial molars they are likely
to be ruined in week. On the other
hand, [ know persons who have worn the
same sets for twenty years, and have
never been compelled to have them re-
paired. Sets made of the best material
and in the best manner should last life
time, with proper care"
"What is the proper care of false
teeth2"
"Both the plate and the crowns should
be removed from the mouth and cleansed
every night and morning."
''Do artificial teeth decay2"
"No; they are all made of porcelain,
which is not subject to decay as the
natural bone is. But, at the same time,
porcelain is more brittle than bone, and
hence an artificial tooth WILL not stand
many hard knocks"
"What is the difference in the dura-
bility of high priced and cheap tecth2"
I ''That is a difficult question Cheap
teeth are made of material that bears
the same relation to that OF the best
teeth that common stone china plate
does to Scvrcs vase. Cheap teeth
look like glazed china, and that is about
all some of them are. Now, so long rs
the glaze lasts, the teeth arc as strong as
those made of the costliest material; and
have known set costing next to moth
ing to perform service for many years.
They are not quite SO brittle. in fact, as
those made of the finest porcelain But
the chief superiority of the latter lies in
their shape and appearance and in the
exactitude with which they are fitted to
the gums
"What is the best sort of plate2"
Gone made of gold. But black rub.
her is just about as durable, only it is
harder to keep perfectly clean"
"Are complete sets of artificial teeth
not uncommon"
''Partial sets are more frequently seen,
but complete sets are by no means un-
usual"
"Who wear the most false tceth-mcn
or women2'
Women, by long odds. I don't
think the result is due alone to vanity,
however, although that may have some
thing to do with it. The chief reason ia
that the natural teeth of women arc not
as good and strong as those of men, and,
therefore, have to be more frequently re-
placed by artificial teeth. = Boston Herald.
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HIS TEST.

He rang the door bell with the air OF
man who was in quest of information,
and when the door was opened by lady
with an angry light shooting from each
eye, and her brow loaded with thunder
cloud, he politely took off his hat, and
said
MADAM, pray excuse me, if dctain
you moment"
"What is it9" she snapped.
81 have been told," he calmly began,
Shy every lady have called on, that the
most intelligent and accomplished lady
in Atlanta lives at this number, aud as
the. firm represent positively forbids me
from selling to any but the most refined
and highly cultured, will beg you to
tell me whether OF not have been cor
rectly informed, before proceeding
further"
The stern look in the lady's face had
gradually softened as he spoke, the angry
light in her eyes was driven away by a
pleasant glance, and when he had finished,
she smiled sweetly aud asked:
"What have you for sale2'
The book agent swiftly undid his
pack, and said:
MADAM, 1 have here the most COM
plete edition Of" and he sold her
copy in five scconds.-4tldato Coastitu-
ton
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ORIGINALITY IN PICTURE HANGING.


A little woman IN Madison avenue has
delightfully."- original way of treating tn:
pictures in her home. She tells the story
herself. 81 spend the greater part of my
waking hours within the walls of nv own
home," she said, land 1 get woefullI
tired OF seeing the same things day after
day-thc same faces staring at me FROM
the walls, and the same landscapes with
the moon always in precisely the sameii
spot and not twig changed on one oil
the branches of the trees. / would liket
to have complete revolution in mvi
house furnishings every six mouths, butt
that is out of the question. can change
the pictures on my walls, however. and
that rio at least once year. don't,
buy paintings or the most expensive class!
Of ctchings and engravlngs. 1 content
myself with the simpler ones, and, since,
1 haven't the least knowledge in the world
of art, can be happy with few good
prints that cost only three or four dollarsi
apiece. When the desire for changcl
comes l take everything have out of itsl
frame-thc prints give away or destroy,
the etchings and ongravings 1 can ex-
change at almost any art store for some
thing else. Last year had fancy for
figures. This year was heartily tired
OF seeing always the same poisc of the
figure and the same expression of face,
80 now have put landscape and marine
views everywhere They bring with them
whole host OF new ideas and sugges
lions, and rest me rs nothing else could. /"
-Neso York Sun.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-06-20
woMAN's NuMERous AvocArroNs.

In the stride of civilization nothing is.
more remarkable than the advancoment
women are making. There seems to be,
no avocation sacred to men and in pro!
fessional life the gentle tap Mt the door
has received a responsive il not cordial
invitation to enter. Musicians and COM,
posers, painters and sculptors have their
proteges, and so too have many of thei
famous architects, lawyers, dentists,
surgeons and physicians here and abroad. j
In private life wives and daughters inl
terest themselves in the chosen work od
husbands and fathers to an extent suffiI
cient to enable them to carry on thJ
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-06-20

Behold the days OF spring are hero,
All nature sings in Joyful tune,
The birdiets MARBLE sweet and clear.
And the small boy in the next yard amuses
himself by attaching his sisters pet doll
to full-grown. able-bodied toy bal
loon.
The trees breathe incense pure and sweet,
The sky Is blue, the clouds are white,
Inc leaves are pressed by fairies feet,
And the morbid feline proceeds to rehearse
her summer serenade all through the
dsw-steeped night
The sigling youth writes sonnets to his girl
The tailor maid now dreams OF gowns and
hnts
The lilies sweet their banners white unfurl
AND the hoarse young man with the large
and habby countenancs makes lie
hideous by loudly bawling '.Shad N
sprats.n
The lovers stroll the shaded lanes along,
The genial tramp from each key drains the
beer,
The grass now sprouteth upward green and
strong,
And by carefully taking note of all the
above facts you may, without resource
70 tickle almanacs, feel reasonably sure
that gentle spring is here.
-Me,o York Sun.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-06-20

work in cases of emergency. Miss
eraser, OF Cincinnati, supports herself
by looking after Ohio imports and re.
ceiving the goods for her patrons. She
has been the Custom House broker and
ior"arder ever since the death of her
father. She signs all her letters with
lier initials, knowing the aversion there
IS to business women. Her card reads
III. II. eraser, Custom House Broker,
Cincinnati" The bright young lad
goes about her work in a quiet, modest,
SERIOUS way, never meets any more of her
patrons than she is obliged to and in
person and endeavor she is living
proof that woman's sphere is wherever
she choose to have it. Emma j. Preble,
OF Gardiner, BE-, upon the death of her
husband, assumed charge of his bust
ness, that of granite and marble cutter.
For tho last seven years that she has
managed the works the business has
steadily increased.
Mrs. Flora II. Harver is Postmistress
at Hot Springs, Ark; DR.. Nettie C.
Hall, of Dakota, has been school di
rector since 1883, and at the last school
election of officers she was one of the
judges; Rita NJ. Metcalf, of Madison,
Ind, is court reporter of the Fifteenth
Judicial Circuit; Mrs. Florence Eliza
beth Cory, who has opened school of
industrial art and technical design fo1
women in Fifth avenue, is the first woman
in the world to make practical business
of art designing. Miss Minerva Parker.
Of Philadelphia, who calls herself a
woman architect, has designed and per.
sonally superintendent the erection of
twenty houses in and about QuaSertown.
Although obliged to be out in all sorts of
weather she dresses stylishly, but never
sensationally, and while distinguished in
appearance, watches the work without
attracting attention. The extensive phre-
biological institute aud publishing house
Of FoYleg = Wells has been managed by
Mrs. Fowler Wells since the decease Of
he firm members. The Purdy Publish.
ng Company, of Chicago, is the property
Of the Misses Purdy. two bright Western
girls WHO were pupils of Frances Willard
when site taught school in Evanston.
Miss Virginia Rider, the gifted pianist
who gave her last recital at Mrs. DR..
Gucrnsey's, is said to have made $500
this season by simply playing one solec-
zion, Alendclssohn's "Song Without
Words. "-Nc,0 York World.
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W0MAN'S WORLD.
PLEASANT LITERATURE FOR
FEMININE READERS.
USES OF THE VEIL.

Women generally agree as to the indis-
pensable character OF the veil. It's most
immediate and practical use is to protect
the hair from dust and wind. A we'll
known woman traveller says she is never
without her veil. "IfI didn't wear one, :"
said she TO a friend, 81 should waste
most of my time washing my face and
combing my hair. AS my timo is prec-
io'is, put my hat and my veil on when
start out in the morning and keep them
on till night"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-06-20
INGRATITUDE.

Judge-"Prisoner at the bar, have
you anything to say before sentence is
passedw
Prisoner-"Yes, your honor. Will
you please date my sentence from the
time that that lunkheaded, long winded,
son of a gun of a lawyer of mine started
to talki"-LVe. -.ra:iss, .l1'sS
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-06-20
A LONG SEARCH UNnEwAnDEp.

"Why, old fellow, what's the matter2
You look as though you hadn't been
getting any sleep"
swell, 1 haven't, in way. My wife
has always made it rule to go through
my pockets, SO last night 1 thought I'd
go through hers, to see how she liked it.
started searching for it as soon as she
was asleep, spent almost all night look
ing for it, and couldn't find it after all. I"
--Fiegende Blaetter.