davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-10-06

While studying tho cod fisheries OF
the Newfoundland coast, opportunity
was taken TO visit Funk islands. Here
Were discovered the remains OF that lost
bird, tho great aux. The delights Of the
ornitholoslst who first grubbod up tho
skeletons and the ogrs Of dcfmct aulg
on Funk islands could have been equalol
only by that OF the miners who find n
bonanzn.
No bird, perhaps no animal, held a
moro important relation IN this respect
TO tho early American fisheries than tho
great aux. lnliscumiuntoly slaugh,
tered by thousands. II made an important
addition to the iishermana lardor. until
AZ last Il yielded % tho rapacious aud
destructive agencies ii was not fitted TO
Withstand, md most interesting spe-
eies WIS totally wiped ont Of existence.
All that remains today In America Of a
once immensely abundant gigantic sea
fowl Is its burial place aud few spcci.
mems OF tho eggs and mounted skins nat.
uralists Obtained before is humiliation,
New York rimes.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-10-06
JUITN IL INTI1IN
ITO he continued.)



An interesting Ms. volume OF what II
known as the "Glenriddel Collection
has just been picked up at q sale 10y -
private collector. II contains three holo
graph poems by Burns Two Of those
"buoolis' on u Nthadhlo Samc, and u
satire on the then Duke OF Quecnsbcrry
have never been publi,hed. The hu.
NOR OF the former Is said 10 DO decidedly
"broad," and It is accompanied by a car.
toon believed TO be the work OF Riddol,
who had received tho manuscripts from
Burns, aud the poets friend, Groso.
Captain Riddel, OF 0lenrlddel, was n
great friend Of the poet. His residence
was within u mile Of the farm Of Ellis
land, and for several years no extended
toward the poet much attention. But
their amicablu rotations were afiorwHrd
disturbed through some indiscretion on
Buns part, and though no expressed
much regret, Captain Riddel mover had
au opportunity Of indicating his forgive
meas. Nevertheless, Burns did not over
loolshis friends kindness, and honorod
his memory with an elegy.
II was at Riddles that Groso, the an.
tiquary, became acquainted with Burns.
Groso was an Euglishnan, aud had gone
north f,T material for work on the an
tiquilits Of Scotland. Burns had frc-
quent meetings with him, and entered
with enthusiasm into his plans. 1t was
10 Grose that tho poet addressed the
lines about "tho chiol amang you talnn
notes." aud 1t was 10 crafty his English
friend that the greater part OF the "a.
nous "Tam o Shanter' was written.--
Pail Mail Gazette.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-10-06

Captain Mcguire, for years keeper Of
the Marquette light, "a one Of the oldest
md most valued light keepers on tho
Great lakes. His record - such that In
his old age tho lighthouse inspectors
havo winkel ut an arrangement by
which Mrs.. Mcguire has been his assist
ant, though this IA iog signal station,
and woman assistants arc forbidden by
the regulations The captain did the
work, and two checks wero regularly
made ont by the department.
In March, without giving previous no.
tice, Mrs. Mcguire decided to visit her
sisters In Chicago, and on the next visit OF
tho inspector the captain reported her Tor
absence from the light without pormia'
sion. Since her return she has regularly
secured at the postoilice the check bear
ing her name aud used tho money. Mrs
Maguire's official head has now been
taken oil. Captain Maguire's action in
promptly reporting his better half for
absence from duty without permission u
characteristic Of the old keeper who Is
one Of tho oldest sHilors on the great
lakes, aud whose strict attention TO his
charge has made his record ~ a light
keeper irreproaehahle. - Cor. Chlca3c
Tribune.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-10-06

Dibhs anxious to impress his visitor.
t. Ms. Dibbsl-My dear when you ~
10 the country, shah You leave your dia.
monis with the safe deposi, company
Mrs. Dibbs lcandidt-Oh, no; III carry
them in pillbox in my trunk.-Haper
Bazaar
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-10-06

lnqniring son--Papa, what are the
real dimensions OF an oggi
Father-Thay are just tho sizo OF hail,
Why.don'tyou read the paDera
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-10-06

This Fall we are showing complete line Of DRY GOODS
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-08

suitable for young women. Dowarer
dresses can be found in stock and few
frocks for travelling tours hut even these
are few and far 70 seek. A peculiar tint of
yellow, that Is not an orange nor an ecru,
nor yet an old gold, IS gaining in popular
n.y. The tint is a little on the brown and
has reddish cast about il. II we may be
paTdoned for describing q single tint as
being so variegated
Many of the Scotch piaids combine this
color with either red, yellow or both With
this gown is worn seal Jacket and black
hat with nodding piunes and a big rose
with green leaves. On warmer DAYS the
seal jacket is discarded for a rough cloth
one with braided sleeves and Medici coli
lar.
Whole capes with long pointed fronts
and Medici collar are made out of ostrich
tips. The tips are short and thick and are
put on IN close clusters SO as TO completely
cover the foundation of the garments
which is generally of heavy satin. thickIy
wadded. An ostrich tip muff with satin
ribbon bow accompanied the feather cape.
This is exceedingly stylish and more dur
able than one would suppose. II can not,
however, be exposed 10 yicissitudes of eli
mate, as dash of rain or hurry of snow
damages il past recall unless the long and
expensive curling operation IS performed.
Nine. Jane Hading is as usual creating
ParlsIan sensation by her superb dress
ing on the stage. In s'Le Depute Lee
yeaux," now being performed at Paris. she
wears magnificent negiige bordered
round the neck with directoire filling in
lace quiilings. In another scene she wears
full-dress dinner gown with q very low
pointed bodice.cut down at front and back
square apron front is outlined by
band Of sable extending down each side
and across the bottom. Sable bands also
border the armholes. On the right side
the sable band is carried down from the
back of the armhole and is caught up on
the left side in big loop and fastened
with diamond buckle The long train is
of brocaded white and yellow satin to cor
respond With the rest of the gown. and is
lined with brown surah.
Pufhngs of straw lnousseline chiffon are
put around the low cut front OF the bodice.
Short pulled sleeves OF the same material
extend 10 the elbow.
Another toilet OF Nine. Hading's while
not stage gown isa fayorite of hers and is
frequently chosen when the actress desires
TO sit for her photograph. is a simple
surah gown with rounded neck and frill
OF the celebrated Hading ruffiing laid tat
around il. The waist is a round one,
gathered in ar the belt. This style of waist
does not easily grow old-fashioned. and
looks well as long as the photograph is
cherished. 1t is also pretty and graceful
Tor wear on semi-fuil-dress occasions.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-08

:
feet.
Our dress has become like our national
ity, somewhat mixed. but the result, so
long as it has been planned carefully, is
not unpleasing.
For tea gowns, velvet has been entirely
discarded A large New York firm, deal
ing heavily in these goods, could show
only one velvet house dress in stock, and
the order had been sent out that not an
other one should be made.
Cashmere and surah make fayorite ma
terials, as they drape easily and lend them
selves gracefully to long lines and pretty,
flowing curves. But, more than all, the
neat, pretty French challie is sought as the
material most desirable for house dresses.
1t is inexpensive, yet not sufficiently so to
be common. and it has a neat beauty of its
Gown that makes it a favorite. 1t is more
effective when draped in full quantities.
with folds of the goods overlapping and
everything each other in full profusion.
Many of the challie tea gowns have
fronts shirred al neck and waist and fall
ing full in front, with a loose drapery
caught across them. Velvet ribbons are
made in bows and fastened at the side of
the collar and at each side of the waist
NC bdCE SlSAEi AtbSi
or left TO fall in lowing style TO match the
front.
Invisible fastenings are more than ever
the style for securing the waists of gowns.
Buttons are entirely out of date except
when used In small and quiet forms under
meath lapel or inside waistcoar.
For women with perfect bust and sien-
der waist, there is style of walking-dress
without seams and shaped TO the figure.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-08
SOCIETY CHIT-CHAT.
Delightful People Who Have an
Air of Perpetual Charm.
AMERICAS RICHEST WOMAN.
what yellow Carriers VIII DO for q
Girl-How TO Develop the Bust
"A Rosy Complexion.

NEW YoRx. Feb. Especial Cores
pondence I-Cordiality in greeting is the
nroper thing this season. Lassitude, LAM
guor and indifference have gone to the
wall, and IN their place Is graciousness.
rush and welcome. With both arms out
stretched your hostess greets Won. beam
ing with al the efFalgence that nature will
permit. She Is glad 20 see you. glad ali
over, and she shows il as openly and un-
disguisedly Is If she had not been taught
for the past few years 70 conceal her
affections, likes and dislikes under cold.
society hauteur. The woman who under
stands her business gTeets you as If she
had not another friend in the world. and
had no wish 10 make any beyond your
own sweet self.
There are people Of whom one never
tires. no matter bow often one sees them.
nor how intimate the association NAV be
There is about them that air of perpetual
charm and variety that makes them de-
Eghfful companions. They are sure TO be
good-tempered. There is never any fear
&~ding them ia a pet. nor prey TO
hnmsT wholly unreasonable and
Zble.
pleased when you are pleased.
rested in what you have 10 say.
IRE so sympathetic that your ills and
Eonbles become their own, and your
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-08
TOMMY"

I went into public 'ouse to get pint o. beer
The publican e up an SEE, I've serve no red
coats here.
The girls De ind the bar they laughed an giggled
1T 10 die.
outs into the street again, and to myself ser I:
On, it's Tommy this, an Tommy that, an
Tommy, go away
But it's THANK you, Mister Atkins" when
the band begins to play,
The band begins TO play, my boys, the band
Oh, its AThank you, Mister Atkins when
the band begins 10 play.
/ went into a theater az sober as could be,
They gave q drunk civilian room, but admit
none Tor me:
They sent me TO the gallery OF round the music
'aiis.
But when it comes TO hghtin', Lord. they'll
shove me in the stalls.
For it's Tommy this, an Tommy that an
Tommy, wait outsider"
But it's special train for Atkins" when the
troopers on the tide,
The troopship's on the tide. my boys, etc.
On, maxim mock o. uniforms that guard you
Is cheaper than the uniforms, an they're starva-
An hustlin' drunken sodgers when they're goin'
large a bit
Is five times better business than paradin' in
full kit.
Then it's Tommy this, and Tommy that an
Tommy, 'ow's yer soul?'
But it's Thin red line of 'eroes' when the
b drums Oeglu 10 TOlts
The drums begin TO roll, my boys, etc.
We aren't no thin red 'eroes, nor we aren't no
blackguards. too,
But single men in barricks, most remarkable
like you:
An ii sometimes our conduck isn't all your
fancy paints,
Why, single men in barricks don't grow into
plaster saints.
While it's Tommy this. an Tommy that, an
Tommy, fall be'ind;"
But ii "Please 10 walk in 'front.' sir" when
there trouble in the wind.
There's trouble in the wind, my boys, etc.
You talk O better food for Us, an schools, an
fires, an ALL
Wen wait for extry rations if you'll treat us
rational.
Don't mess about the cook-room slops but
prove il to our face
The Widows uniform is not the soldier-man's
disgrace.
For it's Tommy this, an Tommy that, an
'sChuck him ont, the bruteii
But its savior of is country" when the
guns begin 10 shoot;
An it's Tommy this, an Tommy that, an
anything you please;
An Tommy amt a bloornin fool-you bet
that Tommy seesi
-Rudpdrd EfpliR1
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-08

IL has polonaise front and fastens slant
wise across the figure from the left Shout
der 20 the night hip, where il is caught by
q big buckle fancy braiding conceals
the place of fastening. To make this
waist seem even palmer and smoother by
contrast. sleeves. greatly pulled at the top,
are set in the smooth, wrinkeless shout
ders. The skirt falls plain on the left side,
but hangs in loose folds on the right.
In tea gowns there is a fashion for fas-
tening a long court train 10 the back OF the
shoulders. permitting il 10 fall loosely from
the gown which. in that case, Is tight-ht-
ting in the back Many OF the newest
ones are made in this way. 4 large Wat
teau plait is fastened at the shoulders and
sweeps in long lines behind the wearer as
she walks. The under side OF this plait IS
of satin or surah III pretty contrasting
shade.
In combining colors for house dresses, it
should always be borne in mind. that
these gowns &ill be seen more often by gas
light than hy sl-ii~pt and therefore, the
colors should De -. "a as will illufnlne well.
Lavender, unless OF an exceptionally
pale shade, looks .prettier and IS
more becoming Il edged with black
az neck and wrists. Grey Is
softer and more tender in hue COM
bined with white. or with gray Of pa.er
shade Green is unbeconing To ali bot the
fairest. clearest-sEinned blondes, yet it
may ne made more ca SllT managed color
II combined with rose silk or satin.
Yellow, which IS most trying, unless ex-
actly suited 10 the weareT. Is rendered be-
coming and striking il trimmed with black
velvet where the gown comes in Juxtaposi-
ton with the skin. The Roman combina-
tIons Of yellow, blue, violet, pink and
green may oe worn closely allied, il taste
fully chosen and arranged. The elder bath
rooes are excellent examples Of this. Com
bining all colors irnag nable they are yet
SO delicateiy ha-monized that the colors
seem SIS a delicate rainbow, exquisite IN
tint aud texture.
Since black las gone out Of style for
/ street dresses il Is difi5e1lt 20 find anything
IN the line Of re2dy-msde black gowns
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-08
J. K. BASYE.
8O4 FRONT STREET.
Diamonds
Special Goods for this Month.

COLITAIRE DIAMOND RINGS-PERFECT
- gems--in late style 14carat mountings at $40.
crystal white diamonds, very brilliant in the new
Belcher mountngs at SIS: criss-cross rings of 3
frst-water diamonds for S55 10 $40: steei-wh
rings. of beautiful luster, from $50 TO 500: old
mine blue-whtte solitaire engagement rings of daz-
cling brilliancy. al from $50 20 500. These are
the most precious of diamonds and are growing
scarcer every year. Warranted.
WE KNOW EVERY ONE OF YOU WANT TO
w buy pair Of earrings and they should be largo
ones and you don't want TO pay a fancy price Tor
them. Now We have most magnificent assort-
ment OF matched pairs, from small ear screws to
large. magnificent and l0-carat pairs. You will
be agreeabiy surprised To what ara selling for
SIS TO 500. They beautiful drops, and as
large a great many ladies care to wear. Don't
let this opportunity slip 10 buy these beautiful
goods at less than they are worth. We have moth
Ing bat the finest brilliant white gems mounted in
earrings.
MARQUISE RINGS BEING VERY MUCH
w sought after. we have line of superb ones
Here is VIII describe, being large emerald
in the center, with diamonds each side TO match
surmonnted by "a hne, brilliant diamonds. We
offer this ring tor si20.
A MoNG THE ENORMOUS INDUCEMENTS
n we offer this month are diamond screw ear.
rings, costing from s25 10 $780, They are an per
fectly matched and beautifully cut to show
their briiiiancy, and are very becoming 20 most
all faces.
CcARF PINS. OF EVERY CONCEIVABLE
- novel design, as low as 50 each. These goods
are offered as an lnducement this month for abous
one-balf their value.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-08
Chicago Tribune.

I1scego Tribune.
Penelope, have you any plans for the
future2"
The father, distinguished South Side
physician, looked sternly al his l3-year-old
daughter as he asked the question.
Yes, sir, she answered.
''You say it makes you homesick to stay
away from home, Penelope. That is a con-
sideration hardly worth mentioning
Homesickness soon passes away. Your
sister Is in her last year at the college to
which / wish 20 send you, and You will
not be alone. at least for nearly year. and
at the end OF that time YOU ought 10 be
able to get along nicely by yourself"
Penelope tapped the floor ilnpatiently
with her foot.
al wont go, papa" she said. There's
no use talking abont IT, I'd rather die
You are growing up, Penelope" sighed
the good doctor, apparently without any
idea Of the value OF time or the earnest
ness and reality of life. YOU don't care
for useful books; you do nothing TO i'm
prove your mind: you spend your hours
N frlvoiity; you seem 10 float idly along
as IS there we're no serious end or aim IN
living except merely 10 get what selfish
pleasures you can out OF il. Yet you say
you have your plans for the future. What
are theyz"
Il am going to be society lady" said
Penelope
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-08
WOMAN OF FASHION.
How She Attires Herself for
an Afternoon Tea.
NOTHING AMERICAN IN DRESS
1t Must Be French. Grecian. Scotch or
Anything Foreign-Choosing
CoIors for Gowns.

NV YoRE. Feb. Especial Core
spondence. Nothing is American in the
list of fashion plates in either this country
or Europe The gowns are Grecian, French
or Egyptian. The favorite designs are
Scotch plaids. Irish poplins are much
worn for travelling and between seasons
slippers are Turgish. Bonnets are French
and the tiny toques so much admired are
Spanish.
England has long ruled in mems styles
and. until recently, Paris designs have
been quoted for the women; but now the
fashionable lady's wardrobe is a poIyglos
so far as nationalities are concerned Turk
ish slippers. Spanish sandals. Russian
coats, Grecian draperies, German laces
and Romanesque scarfs are TO be found do
ing duty almost daily in the toilet. And
what is more confusing. many different
types figure at one and the same time
One not frequently sees in ballroom an
American beauty. with her hair banged
English style and twisted into Psyche
knot, Cleopatra gown upon her slender
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-08

4 Gay. but Not Giddy" and kindred others
IND greedy sale
Il Is estimated that the average New
u ork family spends s. weekly In newspa-
1 pers magazines and paper books; all 10 be
I disposed Of when once read. Besides this
sum large amount j. yearly invested IN
BOOKS FOR the family library. IL Is the
golden are Tor newspapers and eli perioii-
4 Gals, that Is certain. But whether il is
TIE golden age fog literature is ques-
ton.
a Hetty Green, now OF New York. is an
eKslnple Of what worDanly smartness and
ragaiIiy can 90. Beginning with a pat
ID W slo0g she has added Gld accumulated
IN tniii she has noR a fax $50. o90.0ss1
The fortunate girl i the one who has =
u yeilow garter given her By the bride Of less
81 taan year. And Why j. she fortunafa7
Because it iasures for her iadsiie who shall
e her owB true ioge aud her husband ere
smother twelve months has elapsed. The
yellow garter must be gorn day aud night
snd never removed save = hen the art OF
tsearitaesE requires IL. During the FIRST
~ months that il is worn the young 10
nan vii see her Own true love and become
aespeTstely nell acquainted with him. The
n<1t thTes months sees them engaged 70 be
married and the last three months Of the
ear bear wedding chime in their echoes.
pear, sweet matchmaking young matrons
Eve yellow garter 10 ali the young girls
+N+f - .stiiA 2iA1F NlHta tues H4rH 70
$50 welded. aud then they do al IN
.heF poser 20 further the cause by intro
an'4n2 every eligible man Of dear Jacks
3aconalutance
Tire n89GnstOae is tie lucklest stone in
II sFesIson 4 obtained by Gift. unexpected
p iha unsolicited certain newspaper
6 woman declares thxt she Eould never dare
~ y 80 upon Au assignment without the
II 20 isions mig that = a. given her a. the
II fsfAalhg % Ter literary career aud which
j MS accompanied her ever since IN all sac
"a sessiu! expeditions Never has she knosn
,aiiare Hith Il apou her niger. And never
aas she been successful when II Was for
3gotien or lnlslaid
~ II second m0onStone - given from any
etae7 source, II should he AT once given
49, 20 some dear friend. or the mystic
hafm Wal b broken Whenever you see
person wearing . single mo0nstone you
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-08

friends become so dear 70 them that not
for the world would they do anything
to rob you OF them Sometimes with
these bright, sweet natures you find the
added charm Of originality and when you
rome across such q one, treasure il and
preserve il as one Of the pearls of your
life, for seldom. indeed. are talent. origin
Atty and good nature found combined in
one mortal frame. A nature that is SO
richly endowed is three-fold talented II
has the talent of magnetism, the talent of
keeping good-natured and the priceless tai
ent of originality. which. as Rudyard Kip
ling says. ii is not the discovery of any
thing new, but is, rather, new way of
looking at old things. And that makes ii
al the more delightful.
There are women who, be they ever so
busy. look as though they had never done
q stroke Of work in all their lives. When
they work they work all over, but as soon
as the toilsome hour is past they sink thor
oughly 20 rest IT is either all work or all
play. But have you not seen the woman
who is the personineation of ease2 Who
looks as If. and who really has, tasted
nothing but sweets all her life. You must
have known her. the petted child of love
and fortune, whose mission il is 70 eat
bread and honey. sweetmeats and jam all
her life 1t is well that there are few
such people upon the earth, or this would
be sadly business-like. work-a-day sphere.
"Bibliothecs Biographies Palestine"
Il the pretentious name of a book just
launched upon the public in the Old
. World. II embraces the history of Pales-
tine from 80 until now, and gives many a
pretty hight Of fancy and hction as well as
hard facts. Never were people as ready as
tney boa are 10 receive everything in the
line Of literature; and the subject treated
need not be OF great nor sll-absorbng in
terest Ii il is printed In good. cold type,
I = pretty sure 10 90. Titles such as MY
Niie's Friend" Kissed Her Too Soon,
Il Fatal Lover" Murdered at Last"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-08
w ATCH ES.
Watches include in this ale Over 600

GOLD SILVER HUNTING OR OPEy-
y face watches genuine American movements,
Eigin or Waitham stem-wine, IS and $40.
AIDES SOLID GOLD CASES. BEAUTI-
IL fully engraved. with fancy dias. from $50 TO
$40, owing to weight Of case
GENUINE +. HOWARD d co.'s WATCHES
VI in heavy solid gold cases from $40 upwards
We give q written guarantees with every watch
sold.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-08

COLD-FILLED CASES, BOTH LADIES'
tJ ard cents chased and engr aved. with Elsin
or waItham movements warranted 10 wear fifteen
wears by the best manu- acturefs, at %l5.
raDIFs AND GENTS GOLD-FILLED
IL i4-karat cases beautifully engraved. with
first-class r gin and Watham movements. var
rapted to wear twenty wears, at SO and $2o.
These are the most practical low-priced watches
made.