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The Helena independent., 1891-02-08
WILL DISAPPEAR At LENT.
Some Notable Toilets That Prank
Their Hour in the Giddy
Whirl.
Frocks Simple and Gorgeous Worn
This Month by New York
Society.
circumstances That Make a Dress Notable
Mrs. Astor's Gorgeous Gowns
Pointing Hoopskirtward.

Especial Correspondence of The INDEpENDENT.]
NEW York, Feb. 4.-There are many
pretty dresses to look on; let us enjoy
them before Lent cuts short the vision.
One sat near me at dinner the other even
ing. Its wearer reminded me of Cabaners
Birth of Venus;' why, save that she was
plumply fair ] could not tell. Probably it
was something about the flesh tint and
texture. Her hair, instead of floating on
the waves dishevelled. was bound with a
gold fllet. It was yellow chestnut hair
and before the fillet was adjusted it had
been pulled down in loose curling meshes
about her temples and over her ears. 1t was
gathered into knot behind. Her face was
that of woman from Lot1s land. for she
had sweet, smiling, heavy -lidded eyes.
Over her forehead was jeweled butterfly.
Her frock was low enough to display
smooth creamy shoulders, but the sleeves
of brownish-gray gauze we're dusky clouds
that obscured the arms. It was very
French frock and gave one an odd sensa
ton, as if the Venus or a lotus eating maid
out of William Morris poems had reused
herself to be dressed in Paris for mas
querade. She had draped herself in silver
silk, lowered with crimson, the long prin-
cess robe opening over front of dull pink
hung with silver lace, and over a corselet of
pinkish velvet. There was an edging of
silver lace for setting to her shoulders.
When the butler forgot himself and said
word to his assistant in English instead of
French, she smiled, and her teeth were
white and even.
Dresses are notable for divers reasons;
The Helena independent., 1891-02-08

Well, st. Muslin has come back to u.s. and
1t was in white muslin that young actress
reclted to lot of notable men and women
last night Whitcomb Riley's little poem Of
the girl who lost her lover-by marrying
him. The muslin was gathered about her
neck like the guimpe of three-year- old ;
at the waist it was shirred like child's
Gleenaway and girdled with white ribbon
whose sash ends carried pocket; below
the waist it fell straight and long to the
feet, without adornment. The sleeves were
gathered at the wrists, and from the shoul-
ders hung floating oversleeves "Why.
thought" said the girl-she's barely 20-"it
was pathetic as roass of laughter greeted
the verses, 1.-THE most pathetic thing in the
world.''
People make much this winter of the gor-
geousness of L1rs. Astor's entertainments;
The Helena independent., 1891-02-08
SIR CUPID.

Sir Cupid once. as ! have heard
determined to discover
Wha. kind of man maid preferred
Selecting FOR lover.
So. putting on soldiers coat,
He talked of martial glory;
And from the WAY he talked. they say,
she seem ID to Hxe-the story.
Their. with a smile sedate and grim.
He changed hi style aud station,
In shovel hat and gaiters trims
he male his visitation.
He talked Of this. discoursed on that,
of Palestine and Hermon.
And from the way he preached, they say.
She seemed to ike-the sermOn
Tn IN changed again, he came to her
A roaring. rafting sailor,
He cried ''io ho love you sO.''
And vowed he'd never fail her.
He talked of star . compass true,
The glerles OF the ocean.
And from the way he sang. they say,
She seemed to like the notion.
Then Cupid, puzzled in his mind,
Discarded his d sgnises:
THAT you no preference seem to ind,
My fancy much surpr ses."
.'Why so.S the cried. with roguish smile,
why, prithee. why 20 stupid!
do not care what gRrb you wear,
60 long ~ you are-Cupid,
Frederic 4. Weatherly in Temple Bar
The Helena independent., 1891-02-08
A NOTABLE CHANGE.

Salvation Army Excrtions Now Carried on
More Indoors.
Within the past few years a very notable
change has taker place in the methods Of
the Salvation army. says the New York Sun.
Formerly their outdoor exertions were ac-
companied by much beating of drums and
humping of tambourincs. Now the army.
while ON the streets. il much legs noisy.
The leadera of the movement have conclud-
ed that better results are achieved by hold
ing their religious services in halls rather
than in the open air. One of the officers of
the army. speaking of this Change in tho
tactics. said:
The people IN the large cities in this
country are disposed to ridiculs US when
The Helena independent., 1891-02-08
The Latest Society Fad.

The latest London fad at small dances is
for the hostess to have provided plentiful
supply of hot milk and seltzer with which
to regale her guests upon the eve of depart.
ure, to guard against cold on the homeward
drive, says the Chicago Inter-Ocean. The
milk having been heated almost to boiling
point is poured into long glass. into
which a heapino tablespoonful OF sugar is
lightly stirred and small quantity of self
ger ia frothed from a siphon.
The Helena independent., 1891-02-08

we parade the streets, and for this reason
we have made the change. When we hold
our meetings in well-lighted hail., where
warmth and comfort are to be found, these
same people will sit patiently and listen to
the services, and they are benefited by the
change. It is difficult TO reach the emo
tional nature of a man while he is standing
on the street corner shivering in the cold.
We have been appealing too much to the
We and ear and not enough to the soul"
The Helena independent., 1891-02-08

some because they are costly, some because
they are simple and some because they are
worn by notable women. Often it is. oddly
enough, an nctress who makes a success Of
n frock simple enough for schoolgirl. Do
you remember the exclamation of gifted
Erenohman, Este. Mousseline. on es-tu?'
The Helena independent., 1891-02-08

worn u three-quarters length coat of deeper
fawn, whose Vaiois collar of brown and
gold passementerie opened over a cream
silk plastron. There were pulled sleeves of
cream and fawn and hat of fawn-eolored
felt trimmed with ostrich tips. On the
bosom was quaint clasp of amber and
gold.
The trousseau of Miss Louise Shepard,
who became Mrs. William j. Schiefieiin,
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26
Good Choice

Ed. SIGNAL:-Yor correspondent
would suggest the name of Geo. A,
Rahm as commissioner to the
Worlds Fair and to have charge of
the Idaho mineral exhibit. Mr.,
Rahm has had experience in the
Philadelphia exposition in 1876, and
his connection with the U. 5. assay
office in Boise city made him familiar
with the mineral resources of Idaho.
Mr.. Rahm, as it is well known, has
induced eastern capital to come here
and invest in our mines. and his ar
ticles written for the press have beer
copied in nearly all of our large
eastern papers. He would I'll the
position with honor. -
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

Married, at his Office in Indian
valley, by Bernard Snow, Justice of
the Peace, March %, 1891 Mr.. Chas.
Boyles of Salubria to. Miss Mary M.
B. Lowe of Crane creek. The SIGNAL
extends congratulations and presents
the happy couple with three months
subscription. Every couple getting
married in the county during the
present year and sending theil
marriage notice to the SIGNAL will be
given three months subscription free
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26
a NLcSSOrp.

Young Charlie GOWNS became
sole owner and proprietor of lovely
can of nice black powder the other
day. Charlie got there with his little
match. The sad result is that he is
now shut up in the house a sadder
and wiser boy. When Charlie is
again able to open his eyes, his eye
brows have again grown out and his
burned and smarting face has healed
he will 90 out and advise his youthful
companions TO not monkey with the
innocent powder can.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26
Next Week.

During the week the SIGNAL
reporter visited most of our leading
citizens and propounded the following
question: "What, in your opinion,
will be the most important event to
transpire in Washington county
during the present year" the reply
of each will be published next week.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26
A Hollow Groan.

In Conversation with G. w. Foor,
the other day, that gentleman said
that he had been through the great
San Joaquin valley where many ar
tesian wells are in successful opera
ton, and that in his opinion our
valley presented far better advan-
tages and indications for artesian
water. Were anyone to ask if the
matter would ever be investigated by
boring well, he would be answered
by hollow groan.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26
Whist. Club.

The whist club held its last meet
ing of the season at the residence of
Mrs. John Hanthorn last Thursday,
The first prizes were awarded to Mrs.
Dr. Numbers, silver pickle castor,
and G.. NJ. Waterhouse, plush collar
and cuff box. Booby prizes to Mrs.
G, W. Foor, heart-shaped plush auto
graph album, and o. M. Harvey,
travelling case.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26
Signals Mother Goose.

Jingle, Jingle, jingle.
See the pretty money!
Weiser city gets none;
Isn't it too funny?
The gold is from the Devils,
But Weser gets it not,
She was an idle city
Aud Baker ralled the pot.
Tweedle, twodle, twattle;
slug "a litCle ditty.
A dozen head of cattle
Run around the city.
Trees, on the street,
We planted neat;
And in the breeze to bow.
Why don't they grow?
Where did they got
Inside the old town cow.
Dill, doll, dale Old John Kale
Ran mile
And all the while
Was longing for his mail.
Door shut!
At the luck,
No smile is his face adorning.
Old fool,
Stop and cool,
And wait till Monday morning.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

Sommer & GolTie commence to
unpack some of their new goods in
Barton's hall as it will be severa days
vet, before they can occupy their new
building. Among them are the
finest lot and incest patterns of g,ng-
ham, sateen, calico, alapaca, aad
luster, we ever laid eyes on and their
prices are astonishinely low.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

1t is learned from Mr.. Rahm that
VIM. Pratt, of Boston, one of the
purchasers of the South Peacock mine,
writes that he is desirous of bonding
or buying more mines in the Seven
Devils this year.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

Geo. A. Rahm says that he is in
formed that a party of surveyors will
soon begin operations surveying a
railroad line from Weiser up the
Weiser river. Let the people en-
courage them and help the thing
along.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

Senator DeLamar has been
appointed as ldaho's commissioner
to the Worlds fair, which Is a good
choice. The state wAl be divided
into districts with a snb-commis-
sioner in each district. A cores
pondent in this issue suggests the
name of Geo. A, Rahm for the dis
trict of which we become a part.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

Mrs. j. w. Rhodes will open a
milliner store at the depot this week
Having just came from a large mil
linerv establishment in Chicago she
has all the latest styles.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

wealth which might have been ours; !;
towards Weiser and see-NoTHING !
Then you will say, "Alas, all gone
Surely an idle city will seal its own
doom.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

The columns of the SIGNAL are
strictly pure and no man need fear to
take it home to his family, Nothing
will ever appear in it Of such question
able character as to bring blush of
shame to your wife or daughters.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

Dave Madison was alraigned in
Judge Hanthorn's court last Saturday
for assault on the person ofaHans
Madison. Plead gnilty. Fined 50
and costs.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

The Glenns Ferry Headlight is at
hand-a neat paper and supplement
to our roaring, rustling neighbor, the
Range and Valley. Asa Abbott is
editor and proprietor Of both.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

Charlie Seebree was down from
Caldwell on business last Saturday.
His firm will soon begin the erection
of building in Weiser, and when it
is completed they will open up with
a line of implements, machinery, &c.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

Florence and May Freeman, sisters
of Miss Fannie Freeman, are visiting
in Weiser. They will leave in a day
or two for North Yakiisa, where they
will visit a few months.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

NJ. w. S. Rynearson, of Indian
valley, made the office pleasant cal
yesterday and was given the stool of
Honor for the period of twenty
minutes or so.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

A pleasant and sociable party took
place at N. Gorries', near town, last
Friday evening. About ten couples
from town went out md tie time was
passed pleasantly in card playing,
dancing, &c.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

Ladies, ladies! Do not forget that
Sommercamp Bros. & Co. are holding
forth at the depot, and have all kinds
of dry goods, lustres, zephyrs, satteen
challies, &c.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

If you need money call on o. M.
Harvey. He has it to loan at 9 per
cent per annum on improved lands.
No delay in getting money after pa
pers are signed
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

The report came down that the wife
of c. r. White of the Meadows had
died after short illness. We have
been unable to learn any particulars.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

One hundred copies of last weeks
issue were saved for emergencies, but
they are all gone and did not fill the
demand.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

Remember that the SIGNAL mails
500 copies every week. This number
is not exceeded by any paper in the
county. 1t is neatly printed and its
advertisement ere pleasing to the eye.
If you want your ad to have decent
appearance place itin the SIGNAL.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

Jones & Son have their new cad"
in this issue. Read it. This firm
means business and viii always be
right TO the front and do not intend
70 be outdose by tAeiF Aellow mer-
Grants.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26
.Isn't it a dandy?" That what tt

"Isn't it a dandy2" That's what the
ladies ask of each other when they
meet. They refer Sommercamps Bros.
Co.'S, go and see them. They will
twitter their prices to you as low and
sweet as the distant echo of the canary
birds song.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

Take the SIGNAL-a paper that has
a higher and nobler object in view
than pandering to the tastes or
sensibilities of the low and vulgar.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

Teams are husily engaged in
delivering wheat at the Mill 1t is
coming in as fast as the mill will
grind it. The -four made by this
mill is frat class and everyone is
praising it, A fine lot of the article
is now stacked mp in the mill.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

o. Sumner, who has just returned
from Boise, reports that great
humber of people are up there wait
ing to 90 into Che Devils.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

The railroad has found it necessary
20 put on two passenger trains day
going west to accommodate the travel
going in that direction.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

From a cesspool eminates the vilest
Of smells From a biped whose
whole anatomy is dirt what can the
public expect?
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

The Fantods and Turmoils met on
the field again last Sunday. The
score wss Go at the end of the ninth
Inning.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

Osmer Abbott has an article in
this issue which should not be over
looked by those interested in edu-
cation.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

Cobbs, of Blue Gate fame, has put
up his sign at the corner of the corral.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

Sommer & Gorrie have been re-
moving part of their goods into their
new store this week.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

Jones and son have put down
sidewalk in front of their place of
business. Geo. Davis ditto.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

Ten new subscribers since Monday
morning.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

Miss Maud Jewell, of Salubria,
has been visiting in Weiser the last
few days.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

"Blessed are the poor" For
though they have but little money
they can buy much at Sommercamp's.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

J. c. Rogers, of Seven Devils, was
In town this week. He was as en-
thusiastic as usual over the mines.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

The ''ad' of Johnston, the Red
Front autocrat, again bobs up serene
ly this week.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

A car load of flour from the Weiser
roller mills was shipped to Boise last
week.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

Frank Mitchell is down visiting his
friends in town.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

See card of Dr. G. B, Shirley this
week. He has come to stay,
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

The scraper has been at work in
the street in front of the Idaho Com
mercial company's building
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

We would suggest little grease
on the school bell.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

Teams are busy hauling stone for
building purposes.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

Work on the new side tracks at this
place will soon be commenced, so we
hear.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

Every one is buying''garden seeds
of the merchants.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

Note the card of DR.. Numbers,
prince of physicians, in this issue.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26

The air is filled with building
rumors.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26
0. S. L. Time Table.

Sheepmen are preparing for shear
ng.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-03-26
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

One copy months rs
One copy 6 months, S | 25
One copy ona year, if paid within
two mo4tlis 8 . 90
If not paid within two months from
date of subscription, 3 Q 50
Entered in the postoffice at Weser as
Second-class matter.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-09-30
Making Spectacle Lenses.

The bit of glass to be formed into a
lens is fastened by means of pitch to a
small block of hard rubber, so that it
may be more readily handled. it is
ground by being pressed against a
rapidly revolving metal tool, who's e
curvature is equal and opposite to that
desired in the lens. This is known as
the trough TOOL" and is made of cast
iron. 1t is mounted on vertical spin
die, and is kept moistened with emery
and water. Several grades of emery
are used in succession, changing from
coarse to fine as the grinding proceeds.
AS result of this process the glass has
rough surface, and is no longer trans
parent. 1t is now transferred to the
fine tool" This is made Of brass,
and has its surface as true as possible
1t is compared from time to time with
a standard curve, in order to insure
accuracy. In this second grinding the
abrddipg material is rouge carefully
calcined sulphate of iron). Finally,
the lens is polished by being pressed
against piece of cloth powdered with
rouge and fastened to the rotating tool.
The glass is now loosened from its
block, turned over, and the reverse
side of the lens ground. When this
has been accomplished the lens must
be cut down to the proper shape for
mounting in the spectacle frame. 1t
is placed on leather cushion and held
firmly in position by a rubber-tipped
arm, while diamond glass-cutter pass
ing around an oval guide traces a
similar oval on the glass below. The
superfluous glass outs ide of the oval is
removed by steel pincers, the rough
edges are ground smooth on Scotch
wheels, and the lens is ready for
mounting. The glasses for small tele-
scopes, microscopes, burning glasses
and the like are ground in the same
fashion. - Popular Science Monthly.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-09-30
Soldiers Buoqet.


Original-Henry Wellman, Richard
Stone, Charles A. Macarthur, Joseph
Cadieux (deceased), Patrick Mcmahon,
John Hand, William H. Gray, Sabin
Morris, Samuel A. Hale, Isaac w.
Kelley, WILDER A. Herrick, Emerson
I. Hill, Leonard II. Bailey, Lyndorp
L. Caswell, Abel G. Hebard, James
Grace, Orlando Bushee, Sidney E.
Griswold, Horatio M. Price, William
r. Mclntire, Waldo S. Clark. In
credse-Tnomas Fitzsimmons, William
w. Sartwell, William II. j welt, George
B. Rand, Almont Silsby. David X.
Lucas, Elisha Butler, James Kirby,
Michael NJ. Lane, Collins L. Piper,
Amos Gould, Joshua r. Martin, George
A. Fletcher, Francis Blanchard, Cullen
Wheeler, Chauncey 1. Clark, Francis
Belney, Albert G. Raymond, James
Tree, Edwin H. Colley, Loren H.
Pease, Thomas Williams, George G.
Percy. Reissue and IncreaSe-Joel G.
Moulton. Reissue-Alden A. Wheel
ock, James S. Furniss, Joseph S. Bal.
ley. Restoration and ReisSue-Dayid
|. Morse. Restoration and Increase
Adrian Woodward. Original, Wtdo,Cs,
etc.-Eliza A. Clement (mother), So
phronia b. Tucker, Susan Wiley,
Cecilia E. Walker, Hannah Furniss,
Olive M. Long (mother), Susan Head,
Mary A. Trask, Matilda Parker
(mother.)
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-09-30

THE great benefit which people in a
rundown state of health derive from
Hoods Sarsaparilla conclusively proves
that this medicire gakes the weak
strong" 1t does not act like stimu-
liant, impariing fictitious strength, but
Hoods Sarsaparilla builds up in per-
fectly natural way all the weakened
parts, purifes the blood, and assists to
healthy action those important organs,
the kidneys and liver.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1891-03-08
Special Notice.

All persons are nOtlMed that team y
ters who TAKE lumber from ~roonor'e
Aums in lame Canvon viii De prose-
=, sx will retu,.u them opSs o -&vSas.
xxr1w. cE &tIII.E.
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