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The southern argus., 1891-12-31

The Rev. G. G.. Coins returns thanks
to Mrs. B. V. Thompson, Misses Susie
Kendall, Agnes Garrett and Mary
Allen for the presentation of hand
some minister's robe worth $40.
The southern argus., 1891-12-31

There is one first class book store in
town-A. ID. Williams, 105 Main st.
If you want to buy first class goods
always 60 to first class house.
The southern argus., 1891-12-31

Hello! There they are! Pretty
plush Albums and all kinds Of Christ
mas presents at f. S. Caples' from SC
up Galena, Kan.
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AS the new year is ushered in don't
forget the ARGUS. Friends leaving
Fort Scott should call and have the
ARGUS sent to them so that they may
be kept informed as to the news of
friends whom they leave behind.
The southern argus., 1891-12-31

Mrs. j. E. Braxton and her daugh-
ter, Miss Lee Braxton, are in TT. Scott
spending the HOLIDAYS.
The southern argus., 1891-12-31

All parties wishing to subscribe for
the ARGUS will leave orders at R. j.
Downing's, 2l0 Z. Wall St. The sub
scription price of the ARGUS from now
until January l is ST.. After that
date the price will be $l.5O.
The southern argus., 1891-12-31

The City Meat Market is paying the
highest cash prices for Chickens and
Turkeys. j. M. ENGLISH Y 20.
Baxter Springs, Kan.
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Mrs. Maggie Blakley Of Kansa:
City, No, is in the city visiting friend;
until after the HOLIDAYS.
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Miss Lulu Marshall is over from
Nevada, No, visiting Miss Cora
Hawkins on the west side.
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w. M. Fullbright, teacher III tht
high school at Springfield, Mo, j;
here.
The southern argus., 1891-12-31

Chas. Tull Of Kansas City, but for
merly Of this city, is visiting friends
in Ft. Scott.
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The City Meat Market is buying
Chickens. Highest cash prices.
j. nj. ENGLISH 81 Co.,
Baxter Springs, Kan.
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Mr.. "A. j. Parks and Miss Sarah
Ross will be married at the a. M. E.
church Wednesday night.
The southern argus., 1891-12-31

Miss Dodson Of Topeka is in the
city visiting Miss Mary and Jennie
Otie on the east side.
The southern argus., 1891-12-31

John Penix of Pleasant Hill, Mo-,
came down to this burg with his
uncle to visit during the HOLIDAYS.
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Mrs. S. Leslie-Glass, formerly of
this city, but now of Attica, Kan, is
here visiting relatives and friends for
q week.
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Miss Halle Lewis of Muscogee, I.
T., is visiting Mrs. Tidwell on Burk st.
The southern argus., 1891-12-31

Frank Mortimer Of Willow Springs,
Mo-, was visiting here this week.
The southern argus., 1891-12-31

Nose Holt left for Vinita, /. T..
Sunday to be gone several days.
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THE "ARGUs" BENEFIT.


Following is the programme in part
for the entertainment for the benefit
of the ARGUS:
DEBATE.
Fort Scott against Baxter Springs.
GRAFTON.
U. G. Morgan.
DUET.
Misses Mary Reed and Mary Richards.
PAPER.
Prof. A. NJ. Wilson, principal of the
Plaza Schools.
PAPER.
Prof. G. w. Bailer.
Should Negro Journalism be encour-
aged? Rev. j. G. G.. Owens.
The full programme will be pub
lished in the next issue.
A Tea Party.
Mrs. W. Moore gave tea party for
the. enjoyment of number of her
friends at her residence on Margrave
street on the 29th, which was one OF
the most pleasant entertainments OF
the Xmas holidays. A half dozen diff
ferent kinds of meats, and half doz-
EN- different kinds of sweet meats,
while cakes and other good things
were spread on the festaI board in
abundance. Mrs. Moore has a lovely
home which is elegantly furnished
and presided over by an artistic host
ess. The publisher of the SOUTHERN
ARGUS has the honor of having been
present.
Madams Carrie and Ellen Hawkins,
Johnson, Willis, Nelson, Long, Linsley,
Clemmons, Harris, Porter and Ray,
Misses Matte Howard, Emma and
Maggie Carlyle, Messrs. Holt, Gordon,
Howard, Hawkins, Neal, Conley,
Brown, Bramblet, Black, Bailey and
Monte formed a delightful and merry
party which gathered at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. Whitaker on Christ
mas day to ENJOY them selves. Music
and games was the order of the after
noon after which they sat down to a
very handsome and palatable lunch.
Toasts were given and responded to
by several of the young ladies and
gentlemen present. At 5 o'clock the
guests arose from the table, wishing
the host and hostess a merry Christ
mas and happy New Year, after which
they departed for their respective
homes.
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Mrs. A. "A. Glass Of Attica is here
on visit,
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Watch meeting at west side "A. M.
E. church Thursday night.
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"OUR DRUGGIST"

An elegant variety Of wall paper
and drugs at f. S. Caples', Galena, KS
The southern argus., 1891-12-31

1t is "a history of the Negro Soldiers and gives
a full account OF their services In fighting for
freedom and the Union, from the Revolution to
the present time. SPLENDID PICTURES
of the Negro Troops. ALI say it is the grandest
book ever written. Piles of money to be made
selling it, for everybody wants it. You Can
Make Money. One man has already made six
hundred dollars on five hundred books. DOM
fail to send at once for circulars and our very
Liberal Terms to Agents. Address
AMERICAN PUBLISHING CO.
Hartford, Ct, Boston, Cincinnati or ST.. Louis.
The southern argus., 1891-12-31

Who are the ushers of the "A. M. E.
church
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The Southern
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY
BY E. M. WOODS.
R. u. DOWNING, CITY Editor.

Subscription one year, S1.OO; six
months 65 cts.; three months 81 cts.
Address all communication to The
SOUTHERN ARGUS, E. NJ. Woods, pub
Usher, Fort Scott, Kans.
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PROF. PAYNE'S LADY BAND
WILL FURNISH MUSIC FOR THE
"ARGUS" BENEFIT ON THE 9TH
OF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. WEEK.
The southern argus., 1891-12-31

Entered In the Post Office at Fort Scott, Kansas,
as secOnd class matter.
THURSDAY, DEC. 81, 1891.
The evening world., 1891-08-10
AGAIN, THE WEATHER.

The weather, Mt any rate, is safe from
the backbiters. Whatever talking is done
about it must be done to its face. This
observation applies equally in all sea-
sons. II borrows additional force to-day
from the fact that the weather is 30 hot
as 10 be actually visible, not TO say tan
gible.
All over the city and the bay and the
rivers there gathered early this morning
a sort of quivering semi-hnze which in
creased in density as the forenoon wore
on. This demonstration of the day 5
torridity was brought about of course by
the presence of old Soils most dangerous
ally. facetiously known TO the world as
General Humidity.
The present hot spell is another and
rather successful effort at record-break-
ing, and when it is over probably what
old high mercury marks were left after
previous attacks of this years Spring and
Summer will have been changed. As to
getting along with the SPELL why.
there's only one thing for sweltering
humanity TO do. TEE EvENISG WoRLp
has mentioned this thing before. II
now repeats the advice. Keep as cool as
you can, in all sensible ways. without
getting into mental strain because of
the seemingly inevitable physical stew.
Also, avoid making yourself tank fol
the reception of untold quantities of al.
legged cooling drinks.
The evening world., 1891-08-10
Earthquakes are rumbling in Arizona.
SOME PERTINENT QUESTIONS.

What viii ingalls, do when he gives up the
show busincSSg
How long will II he before Emperor William
makes a fatal hlundcry
Where are all those ttn-plate manufacturers
We heard so much ab0utI
when viii Capt, Brogan close up the woos-
ter street dlsorderly houses;
Why doesn't p. s. Gilmore realize that airs
and variations are out OF date?
When Will people recognize the uselessncss
OF inocula,ion for hydrophobIag
How long win Westchcstcr County keep n
coroner who holds inquoSts on 1--we mcug
Whose du,y Is It 70 Investigate death,
caused by ill.Judgcd transfers from hospitalsy
Why Is Bert Webster permitted TO re-
main at jefferson Market when he should he
In the TOmusf
What has become OF the indictment Of
Liycry-sta 3lcman Ganvan, charged with
Killing Edward Cummings2
The evening world., 1891-08-10
WCRlDLlNCS.

Edison is now at work ON an ol"ctric motor 10 re
place the ordinary locomotive. II Is designed to
take up electricity from central rail and to de
veup NJ least l, 600 horse power.
Donald G. Nit hell, TX Marvel, " is now vencr.
able man with the locks Of patriarch. lie leads q
lulet and studous life In his country home on the
Connecticut hills, devoting his time when out of
doors to his beautiful lawns aud garden.
Gov. Campbell Is an interesting takcr Tho
wordt come easily TO his lips and he Expresses
himself with great force and Gueucy II Is said OF
him that ho can read letter and carry ON con.
versation at the same time without particle of
confusion or embarrassment.
The venerable mother of the Empress Of Austria
and the cN-Queeu Of Naples, the Duchess Louise
Wtlhelmns, rs one Of the oldest royal prronarrs
m Europe She is oishty-three, hut yEorcu, aud
bright,
Mrs. Tom Thumb, who Is one Of the most popu,
lar "freAks" in America, Is paid $500 wcsk 10y
her managers. She has handsome home Ia
BfdRcpor, Conn, Nnd whom mot under an engage
ment lives there In luxury and ease.
The evening world., 1891-08-10
ANOTHER SAM IN The PAVILION.

Another reyivalist SAM is affecting New
York's vicinity, having come IN quite
coincidently with the very warm weather.
A little while ago the SAM that was
with us had SMALL attached to
II. In the present case it has n
JONES. The new SAM administered
his doubtful brand of reviyalism
to rather large and perspiring audiences
yesterday in n Staten Island pavilion.
The price 20 the recipients was ten cents
head, which made the entertainment
nearly as cheap as any of the other sun
day performances at neighborhood re.
sorts.
But though a JoNEs stood where a
SMALL had been in the pavilion there was
no change in the character of the " gos.
pei" hbation which was poured forth.
There was the same loud and vulgar treat
ment OF topics which no man who really
cares for his religion should note without
atw'inge Of real pain. If any earnest seeker
The evening world., 1891-08-10
NO OWL PENsION LIST.

However charitably disposed one may
be in mind towards the Department clerks
at Washington who have toiled at their
desks for salaries and their country for
terms of thirty years or more he will
scarcely feel impelled TO indorse
at once the proposal for u civil
pension list. This proposal is being con-
sidered Mt Washington. In one form it
contemplates the retirement on three
quarters pay of all clerks over sixty five
years of Rge. Postmaster General MANA
MAKER gives q most singular reason for
favoring the plan. He says:
We already have In effect a civil pension
list. That is TO say, persons are borne upon
the rolls OF the Department who, from mo-
tives of humanity, can neither be removed
nor expected to do the work that Is required
to be done In their places. They cannot be
removed, because Il would bO brutal to re-
move them. They cannot do the work that Is
required OF them, because they are incapaci-
tated by old age.
If this statement is true il stands evident
that very queer business principles con-
troll the conduct OF affairs in the Post
Office Department. Docs Mr. WANA-
MAKER conduct his own business on go
extremely sentimental basis rs this ?
AS matter of fact, Government clerks
as a rule do minimum of work for II
maximum of pay. They are no more en-
titled to pensions than the employees OF
any private office, shop. factory or store.
This is an affair of business, not of senti-
Inent, gratitude nor patriotism. Paternnl
as tho Government has become in many
respects, it cannot 90 10 this proposed
extent in paternalism.
The evening world., 1891-08-10
THE SUBSCRIPTIONS.

All contributions sent to "The Even
Ing World" Office for the Sick Baby
Fund should be directed TO Cashier,
New York world" Pulitzer Building.
Packages containing clothes, &C.,
should he addressed to Mrs. Roberts, SO
West Thirty-Efth street.
Amy one whose contribution to the
Sick Baby Fund Ia not acknowledged in
these columns will confer n favor by
notifying the Editor of "Tho Evening
NyOrllD
The evening world., 1891-08-10

An Eastern District man. going TO take
his regular nightcap in the dark, got it
out IF the wrong bottle. II was eye lini-
ment he drank, and spoonful of it
opened his eyes to his mistake. He got
to doctor before the atropia in the medi-
cine got 10 his vitals. Not to make light
of this mans peril II may be remarked
that it's safer to make light on the scene
when going after one's nightcap If there
are any other bottles ON the same shelf.
The evening world., 1891-08-10

Mrs. Lucinda B. Crane, who died recently in
Boston, received the medal OF the Humane
Society number OF years ago for rescuing
from drowning a young son OF Prof. Phelps,
Of Andover, and another boy. They were
overturned in boat near the shore at Ma
hant, in full view of Mrs. Crane, who sprang
into the water to save them. 1t was In the
days of fun crinoline, and her outspread
skirts sustained Mrs. Crane, who could not
swim, and enabled her TO support the boys
until other aid came. Mrs. crane was eX-
tremely patriotic and did much for the aid
and equipment OF troops during the war.
The evening world., 1891-08-10

1t was had Sunday for the three year
olds. One little tot was lost from New
ark. one was found drowned III the Mar
rows and one If missing from an uptown
tenement. In whose heart is there not
the hope that the lost may be found alive
and we'll? The world and its homes have
uses for the little ones.
The evening world., 1891-08-10
THE WAYS OF WOMAN FAIR.
Fads, Fanoies and Fashions That
Delight the Gentler Sex.
Black Chip Hats Are much Worn
To Make Simple Skirt Look
Costly-Champagne Color the
--latest - Single Darts In
French Bodices.

Black chip hats are prettily decorated with
black feathers In the hack, six In number,
with band OF pink and black velvet around
the crown held by a jet buckle in 'front.' A
stylish combination shows a black hat faced
with cigale, a new green velvet, a low bow OF
the same In front and bunch OF yellow and
pink chrysanthemums at the back. Velvet
ribbon ties are seen on all Of the bonnets
worth quoting.
The evening world., 1891-08-10

Here is warning to misses who hirt.
A Brooklyn girl made n street acqunint-
Rnce with two nice young men. They
turned out TO bo burglars. and she is
arrested on suspicion of being an ac-
compllce
The evening world., 1891-08-10

A Pennsylvania minister is in a
dilemma. His salary as preacher is
81, 900, and a baseball club offers him
81, 400 as pitcher. There is no good rea-
son why he should not do both. Pitch
week days and preach on Sundays.
The evening world., 1891-08-10

Chief McKANE's new vocation Of Sun
day school teacher must have hurt his
reputation az terror 10 Coney Island
wrong -doers. Last night man was
held up" and robbed directly in front
of the police station.
The evening world., 1891-08-10

cents. hope II win give some fresh air to at
least one poor sick baby.
will send some books and pictures when
we come back from the country, where / am
going for the fresh air, and cannot help
thinking Of how ] would like to take some
poor baby with me. FLORA r.,
$50 Halsey street, Brooklyn.
The evening world., 1891-08-10

for truth held out a glass yesterday to
what he believed TO be fountain, he
drew it back empty and went away dis
appointed. People will presently begin
10 understand that the world is not to be
saved by vulgarizing its religion,
The evening world., 1891-08-10

Emperor Williams little attempt TO
crowd the United States by combining all
the European governments against us
may be likened to the effort of the man
who butted his head against stone wall.
The evening world., 1891-08-10

Serious charges are made this morning
against Capt. BRooAN. 1t is stated that
immoral houses of the lowest character
openly flourish in Wooster street, and
that passers-by are shocked and annoyed
by their inmates. How is it, Inspector
STEERS?
The evening world., 1891-08-10

Many of the recent murders are trace
able to married women who have en-
couraGed attentions of men, and who
knew that, II found out, tragedy would
follow. They afterwards realized, per-
haps, that it was not worth while.
The evening world., 1891-08-10
Fair on varlck Street,

Children on King street, between varick
and Macdougal streets, will hold fair for the
beneflt OF the Sick Baby Fund at 1885, varick
street Aug. IL and l2, Mr.. Duncan having
kindly offered them the use OF his store for
the two evenings. From present indications
the fair promises to be great success.
The evening world., 1891-08-10

Each man coins his own money in Chill.
He carries along lot of blank cards on
which he writes the amount charged for
his purchases and signs his name on the
back. The extent of his purchases must
be regulated by the confidence of the
SELLER
The evening world., 1891-08-10
Different Kinds of Popularity.
lFTOUI Judged

Indignant Customer-Look here, you adver-
tisc popular prices, and yet you charge me
% cents for a cup OF coffee and a ham sand
wiCh.
Proprietor-Youn flnd those prices very
popular with caterers, sir.
The evening world., 1891-08-10

Tho friends of the eX-Wicked GIBBs
who have berths in the Custom Ii ouse are
said to be in fear and trembling, When
PLATT gets hold of the axe they think
their heads may fall.
The evening world., 1891-08-10
She Hated to Trouble Him.

MISS Breckenridge (of Virginia, 20 her best
young manl-John, I'm afraid you viii have
to drive me back home. I--I-Ive left my
ball dress there.
Her Best Young Man (who is driving her to
the county baln-The-The mischief you
havei My dear little girl Why didn't you
ind 1t out before we came tve miles through
the Virginia mud3
Miss Brecknridge-Oh ! did, Johnl knew
It two hours ago, but 1 hated 80 much to
trouble you.
The evening world., 1891-08-10
Different Views About II.

[FroH the JspsIlsrs Weskly.l
Farmer Closenst-Marlar, whatd yer like
ter hev fur yer birthday present2
Maria-A gold breast pin. What yer goin'
ter give me?
Farmer Closeist-l hainJ decided ytt 'twixt
pair o. stockins an the calf give John last
Christmas.
The evening world., 1891-08-10
Fair in Arlington.


At an entertainment which we got up, we
realized s5.32, which we now gladly turn over
to you. We intend having another next
week, so you will hear from us again.
ROwEEA TAYLOR, nge 12.
NIRGIB POWELL, age ~.
PEARLIE POWELL, age 10.
Arlington, N. j.
The evening world., 1891-08-10
Rosa's Dollar.


Inclosed please ind 81 for the Sick Baby
Fund. l hope It will do the children lots OF
good. Rosa RIBBONS.
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She Kept Her Word.

To ne Editor
am the llttlo girl who promised TO send
some moro money, ana here II is.
II Is only one dollar, but II had rs much
money as some or the rich people in New York
! would send Ns many thousands as | have
The evening world., 1891-08-10
More Likely.

ltTom Jud9o.l
Mrs. Snooper readinS)-The longest word
in the Winnebago language is shonkhater-
Observation-Disclosures. IL means al will
give you a horse"
Snooper-1t is more likely TO give one the
lOckjaw.
The evening world., 1891-08-10
Profits OF q Fair.


TO Wt EdffOT
A children's fair was held at 80 Brinkerhoff
street, Jersey City Heights, under the auspices
Of Katie Brown, Minnie Burbank and Mamie
Duncan. The proceeds, S17, are for the Sick
Baby Fund.
The evening world., 1891-08-10

Mr.. INGALLS, was great disappoint-
mont to the GoorgiRns. They expected
something more fiery. Where was your
udaptability, Senator?
The evening world., 1891-08-10
Presentation to Mise Eisenman.

Miss Lima Eisenman, the young lady who
got up the entertainment for the Sick Babies
Fund at Avon Beach Hotel, was on Wednes-
day presented with a hand some diamond
pendant by the ladies' Of the hotel. Mrs.
Henry Goldberg presided.
The evening world., 1891-08-10
A Good Ramon.

lfTpm brooklyn LVs.l
Why don't you come In ?" said his wife
mocSlngly from the second-story window, as
he fumbled In hi pocket Tor his latch-key.
81 haven't got openers" he replied sadly.
The evening world., 1891-08-10
Another Lie Nailed.

TFT0Ol LVe.I
+. Parmenter Pyne, '91-This talk about
college graduates not being able TO cope with
the stern realities OF life is all bosh. Why,
Two OF our men are street-car cOnductors
one Is waiter In restaurant and one Is q
letter-carrter, and could name lots OF other
cases, too.
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II WIN Help Them.

To he EdffOT
Please ind inclosed S2 for the Sick Baby
Fund, and may 1t help the little tots.
A. NJ L.
The evening world., 1891-08-10

Come. Mr.. GLRoY, you have authority
over New York's streets. Now, use it
aud make the railroad companies respect
the peoples comfort.
The evening world., 1891-08-10

False teeth may Lave other uses than
that of mastication. set found near
PoughkeepsIe may be the means of iden-
tifying woman and unravelling mys-
iprv
The evening world., 1891-08-10

There is q rising young newspaper
woman out West. he has gone up i'll a
balloon.
The evening world., 1891-08-10

DAN LAMONT is as good railroad man
as he was a Presidents secretary.
The evening world., 1891-08-10
A scientino Result.

tEFom LOs.l
she-They say Mrs. yeriplane can hypno-
tie; Do you suppose It's trueY
He-Shouldnt wonder she got Yeriplane.
The evening world., 1891-08-10
A Better Scheme.

TFToW NF FWoch,
Minister-Tommy, II bad boy should dare
you TO, would you knock the chip orIn his
shoulder2
Tommy-Nop; ia knock the head ofren his
shoulder.
The evening world., 1891-08-10

M'RY ANDERSON will not please her
enemies by writing book. She was al
ways thoughtful.
The evening world., 1891-08-10

Philadelphia is to have a Naval Reserve
also 1t viii be detailed to man the
Quaker guns.
The evening world., 1891-08-10

Two Ways of Viewing the Situation.
IFTom The JeioellerS' Weekly
Miss De Suell (angrily)-You told me this
horseshoe lace pin would bring me good luck,
and now Count De Moneyhunt has proposed
TO another girl and my poodle is dead.
Jeweller-MadaIne, what more could heart
desire
The evening world., 1891-08-10

Now they are discovering caves in Ohio
1t Is little early. After election the de-
ieAted men might hunt for holes in the
ground.
The evening world., 1891-08-10
Thanks for Money and Praise.

10 ms gdftor
tribution TO your Sick Babies Fund, which
consider one OF the finest charities OF the day.
ID, c.,
The evening world., 1891-08-10

JAMES q. BLAINE, sick or well, is a
mighty popular man with voting Re
publicans.
The evening world., 1891-08-10

She wants to know the score. Judge.
A Probable Solution.
Methinks some elfns masquerade
As Cupid during summers reign;
For Summer loves in Autumn fade,
And never leave bit Of pain.
Does Cupid in the CITY stay
To cheer the workers weary hearts,
And send his co interfeits away
To practise with their blunted darts?
-Fidrei Scott Mines in Judge.
How He Knows It's Summer.
Summer is heret Rose-garlands lay
Over the grave Of sprin gtime's muse.
My Angelice walked out to-day
Wearing pair Of russell shoes. Judge.
At Manitou.
they met
By chance.
A stroll,
A dance,
A sigh
Or two;
Twas quite enough
At tMAnitou
He's home
Dead broke,
Areg'lar
Bloke;
The maid
She blew
In all his stun
At MSnitou. Colorado Sun.
The evening world., 1891-08-10
A Good Wish.


TO The IdITOT.
1nclosed please ind e1 for the little babies.
wish had more to give. @.
The evening world., 1891-08-10

About thirty-five years ago black or dark
cotton stockings were worn by orphan-house
children, or by servants, and black silk stock
ings by ladies in mourning We can trace
this fashion as far back as the pictures OF
HOgarth. All the fine ladies and actresses in
those pictures wear white, rose, or pearl-gray
stockings, whereas only women OF the lowest
classes wear dark-colOred stockings. In
France, too, white stockings have been held
In high esteem. The Empress Josephine was
particularly fond OF snow-white English
stockings, and contrived, with the help OF
smugglers, TO procure them, even when war
was raging between tho two countries; and
when that great carnival of luxury and frivol-
ity, the Second Empire, began, white, or at
the most rose-colored stockings, were the
ideal OF the beauties at the Tullleries.