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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01

1rast, few compilations being perfect enough
70 withstand the damaging effects of bril-
liant eolors- A woman with hair of that
duilish brown seen on the underside of an
autumn Leaf, and with just suggestion of
warmer tone can produce glorious har-
mOny bv following out the scheme of color
10 the very miqutest detail
Snch L gown was worn by a Young girl
recently returned from London. The cos
tune was designed for her by a world-re-
nowned artist, and garbed in it she was a
veritable poem in brown. The clinging
ioTTeau skirt was of leaf-brown camel's hair
bordered with mink iur. above which was a
braidiHg pattern in silk soutache with a
@uggestion of dead gold. The Louis Quinze
coat was CT the same material, bound with
fur and worn over a long tapped waistcoat
Of superb brown faille, with a vermicelli
design of brown and gold; the Valois collar
was braided on the outside and lined with
brown fur. The high Vienna sleeves were
in an all-oyer design like the waistcoat, and
had deep cuffs of iur; the Innings of the coat
were of old rose moire. The Rubans hat
was Of long-haired felt with border of
brown ostrich feathers: three Prince of
Wales plumes nodded over the back. while
ia front were several short brown tins
among which nestled a single tiny one o.
faintest pink, over which hoyered d iewele,l
dragon fly.
Colored flower pots for the windows is the
latest fashionable craze in London. Manu-
facturers are making the pots SO they can be
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01

one is at loss for frame on which to max
the plateau hat a card basket would be
found to admirably suit the purpose, as that
is the shape as nearly US it can he described.
A pretty one OF turqoise blue'velvet covered
with silver spider webs was exceedingly
snowy and unique, and to carry out the
fable of the "spider and the fly" great jet
spider with ruby eyes and big blue-bottle
fly seemed to be enmeshed in flmy silver
web, which rested upon knot of blue vel
vet.
A very unique idea for the engaged young
lady is to wear on tiny gold chain round
her neck a pendant in the shape of heart,
the gem forming the latter being the lucky
stone of the month in which she was born.
A new idea for window furnishing is an
effect in white and silver. A house just fur
nished in New York has cash curtains of
some sheer white material with narrow
silver line running through it. These are
draped back by means of silver bands. The
window shades are pure white linen, and
the inside curtains are white lace, over
which hang heavy curtains of silyer-gray
brocade. The effect is novel and pretty, and
could easily be initiated in an inexpensive
way with good results.
The accompanying illustration, says the
st. Louis Globe Democrat, shows the latest
thing in designs for silver table service. 1t
is an abrupt departure from the reg
ular geometrical patterns, but commends
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01
THE popRs GOLDEN ROSE.
Something About the Pretty Symbol of the
Favor of the Holy See.

Something About the Pretty Symbol of the
Favor of the Holy See.
A great deal is being said in the papers Of
the Pope's Golden Rose 1t has not been
presented for two or three years. The last
person who received it was the Queen
Regent OF Spain. Three or four years ago
it was presented to Miss Caldwell, of Phila-
delphia (who has since married French
nobleman), in recognition of her having
founded a Roman Catholic University in
Washington. The Golden Rose is well
worth having, if only as work of art. 1t
is made by firm of jewellers in Rome, who
have had the privilege of making it for
many generations.
1t has several flowers, thorny branch
and leaves, the one principal flower at the
top being OF pure gold The practice of
presenting it seems to have arisen in the
thirteenth century, but it is not known
which Pope instituted it. Henry VIII. re-
ceived the rose from three Popes. 1t was
also sent to his daughter, Queen Mary, by
Julius III. The last English Sovereign to
receive it was Mary of Modena, wife OF
James IL, to whom it was presented when
she was in exile in France. Napoleon III.
and Queen Isabella II. of Spain also re-
ceived this recognition OF Papal favor
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01
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way lnterieres with the use of the hand. 1t
enables the wearer to get at her car fare or
ticket without clumsily fumbling for her
pocketbook, and as the pucketbook is usually
lodged in the woman's pocket, finding it is
usually formidable task.
The continual replacing of the skirt
braid is vexation and cross to women
bereft of handmaiden. A common-sense
woman ofmy acquaintance saws that she
has solved the problem by facing her skirt
up on the under side to a depth of three
inches with velvet or corduroy, allowing a
tiny row to appear on the right my econom-
zeal friend declares that this does not wear
out like skirt braid, and is great saving of
time and trouble
AT the present time. a popular presum ption
exists that all girls wish to marry, and fail
to do so only because they lack an eligible
opportunity, writes Edward Bellamy in
the Ladies Home Journal This presump-
ton exists on account of the obvious fact
that women, being able with difficulty to
support themselves, have in general a
greater material interest in marriage than
men have. Surely there can be few incl
dents of an unmarried woman's condition
more exasperating than her knowledge that
because this is the undeniable fact it is vain
for her to expect to be popularity credited
with the voluntary choice of her condition.
She must endure with smile, however she
may rage within, the coarse jest or innuendo
to which it would be worse than vain to
reply. Nationalism, by establishing the
economic independence of women, without
reference to their single or married state,
will destroy the presumption referred to by
m no M "
able to one sex than to another.
The gondolier and the plateau hat do not
seem to have palled upon womankind. in
spite of their unbecomingness. A stylish
hat of the gondolier shape was made of
pansy velvet faced with cloth of gold, and
with an aigrette upon which swayed jew
eled humming bird with eauzy wings. II
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01
THE FIGHTING PHAGOCYTES.

How the Guardians of the Blood Battle
With the Bacteria.
Pail Mall Budget
The illustrations show the phagocyte in
its great act of destroying the bacterium.
The diagram (a) shows photograph of a
phagocyte from the blood of frog which
has been infected with the anthrax bacte-
rum. The phagocyte is in the act of en-
gulfng the bacterium. The diagram (6)
shows photograph or the phagocyte
taken few minutes later; the shape
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01

Late Partisan models show rather an
alarming tendency toward the fare-skirt,
which is interlined with some stiff material
in order to make it stand out, thus offering
hideous suggestion of the crinoline in vogue
during the Second Empire.
An English physician who is a specialist
on dyspepsia and all affections of the
digestive organs has large clientele among
women. Aside from the skill which at
tracts he has doubtless much of the tact
which is also necessary, if one may Judge bv
remark attributed to him. A suggestion
that women were habItually untruthful
ELECTED this correction: 81 draw a distinc-
ton between 1naccuracy and untruth.
Women are often inaccurate because they
are emotional. They describe sensations
rather than relate facts, but this is consti-
tutional not moral fault
A tasteful theater hood, both dressv and
warm, can be made OF fine creme-colored
flannel, or the new eider-down flannel that
comes in such pretty shades this season, says
the St. Louis Post Dispatch Two strips of
goods three-eighths yard long and one
quarter wide are rounded off little pinked
at the edge, and sewej together in such
@ manner in the center of the hood
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01
A Political Necessity.

Chicago Times.1
Ex-Burglar = Now, gentlemen, you see
your folly in not elecsin9 me to the Legisla-
ture.
Bartender-And what could you do, Red
Pete?
Ex-Burglar-I'd show 'em how TO pick
that deadlock in a jify. See7
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01
Can You Do ANY Better

The dolphin is said to be the fastest swim
mer in the seas; it has been observed to dart
through the waters at rate decidedly
greater than 20 miles an hour, and it is often
seen swimming rpund and round vessel
which is sailing at its highest speed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01

of the phagocvte is changed, and the bacte-
rum is completely engulfed. (n) marks the
nucleus or cenr7..l part of the phagocyte.
When an animal recovers from bacterial
disease it is because its phagocytes have
triumphed over the bacteria. but when the
animal dies it is. the bacteria which nave
got the best of the phagocytes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01

fastened together with china leaf. They
thus appear as one solid piece. OF course,
the pots can be detached at any time and
used singly for indoor decoration.
A boa of cocks feathers is dainty addi-
sion TO outdoor dress. 1t is lighter, softer
and more luxurious than fur, and fully as
warm.
Fashionable folks in London burn great
deal OF incense. There are two sorts--tbe
Algerian, in cones, at pence the dozen, and
the Chinese. in sticks at pence the packet.
The Algerian is the same as that used in
churches. The other is the incest for draw
ing rooms. Incense burners are made in
the oldest shapes conceivable.
A dinner dance is an idea imported from
England and improved on here, says the
New York Times. 1t ranks with many of
the good things that are amusing and fasci-
mating because they are bad. Ii is directly
opposed to ali accepted hygienic rules.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01

that the scallops form a small head
ing. The lower part of the hood is gathered
to fit the throat and garnished with broad
rutfie of the same material pinked at the
bottom and top. A facing of velvet of
heavy gros-graiu silk of some light shade to
match the color of the hood, sets off the
whole very charmingly, and the soft velvet
makes beautiful frame for fresh young
face. The cord with which the hood is tied
must correspond in color with that OF the
facing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01

The greatest distance at which artificial
sounds are known to have been heard was
on December "a. 1882, when the cannon at
Antwerp were heard in the Erzebirge, $40
miles away.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01

Dresden china is the latest material that
is used for umbrella handles. It is stout
and thick when put to this use, and does not
break as easily as one would suppose from
merely hearing Of the fad. The color of the
Dresden varies according to the taste and
dress of her who carries it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01

Dresden varies according to the taste and
dress of her who carries it.
Pins for the hair are worn in all sizes,
makes and designs, and in as great guam
titv as one can boast. A pretty combination
of hair pins is set in tortoise shell and gold.
Three of the pins have gold heads, all differ
ent in design, with tortoise shell prongs, and
the others have twisted gold prongs, topped
with the most exquisite shades of tortoise
shell, varying In color from a lovely amber
to deep wine brown.
Handkerchief holders have been revived,
says a DISPATCH fashion correspondent.
This is sensible innovation, as where shall
woman carry her kerchief is almost as
vexed question asi Is marriage failure?"
Fashion absolutely forbids us to tuck it
away in our bosom or hang it to our belts.
The tailor utterly refuses us the pocket, and
there seems to be no place for it either in the
umbrella case skirt or in the bodice with its
mysterious fastenings. Our sleeves are not
like those of the japanese belle, adapted for
the purpose, and held in the hand it in-
variably finds its way to the floor in some
unaccountable manner. A dropped kercnief
affords an excuse for filtration, and we should
keep in mind these lines of Oliver Wendell
Holmes,
Mind your kerchief most OF all.
Fingers touch when kerchief tall.
OF all the fresh, clean covering that goes
on a floor wheat-colored mating is the fresh
est and cleanest
Miss Franks, an English woman, has i'm
proved upon the Jenness-Miller legelettes.
She advocates in her school Of hygiene that
the divided skirt take the form of knicker-
bockers. In her Judgment the best material
is homespuns, which will stand any amount
of wear and washing.
The rage for gathered and puffed sleeves
is so great that they have even invaded the
precincts of the decollette gown. This seems
almost impossible, yet it is managed and in
such cunning way as to defy detection il
really we'll done. A gown is made low
necked and sleeveless. Over the shoulders is
fastened tight-ftting silken strap, and on
this strap is gathered full, long sleeve
which extends TO the waist and is there
gathered in upon q band.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01

The purse glove is the latest novelty. 1t
is simply clasp purse fastened in the palm
of the glove. 1t is thin and neat and in no
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01

The sweetest thing to put in the scent
bottle is lavendar salts, whose fragrant odor
is very grateful in crowded theater or ball
room.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01

Colored flower pots for the windows is the
latest fashionable craze in London. Manu-
facturers are making the pots SO they can be
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01

OF all the fresh, clean covering that goes
on floor wheat-colored mating is the fresh
est and cleanest
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01

IA man can smile and smile and be vii
lain" and a woman will kiss a sister and
with the same lips defame her character an
hour later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-09

la their meeting at Waterville the
hotel men affected to believe that the
secret ballot would be of assistance to
them In a movement for high license
In this idea they are sadly mistaken.
The secret ballot Is In the lire of tenn
perance legislation and in the twenty
four states where ii has been adopt ed it
has received the cordial support of tent
perance people. 1t IS undoubtedly true
that in every state the liquor interest
controls considerable vote. 1t
possesses great wealth and the power
that comes from 1t 1t employs great
many men; 1t owns large number of
rents; 1t owns mortgages; in fact It is a
part OF its policy in large places to
secure grip upon all the voters that it
possibly can. Again the liquor dealers
have always been both aggressive and
vindictive. Many weak kneed people
through fear of losing their trade or
incurring their hostility have been in
the habit of acting with them
1t is a fact generally recognized
by temperance workers that
a very large part of the rum vote IS Sc
cured through bribery and Intimidation.
These are the weapons employed in
elections by the rum interest and both
Of them are rendered ineffective by the
secret ballot. This is the reason why
temperance workers have so cordially
supported that measure. The strength
of temperance is not in methods of
this kind. 1t stands opposed to them
1t derives its power from the honest
sentiment OF the people, and its greatest
aim hiss always been 10 secure the frsest
possible expression Of that sentiment
With secret ballot this can be
thoroughly accomplished. Bribery aud
intimidation. the political methods
always employed aud depended upon by
the rum power. are rendered Ineffective
Men will vote as they think and the
temperance interests will be largely a
gainer by such an untrammeled express
sion OF popular opinion. Had
the secret ballot been in operation at
our last election the license movement
would have been buried under a much
larger majority than it was. Temper
anee people know that the sentiment OF
this State is overwhelmingly in favor OF
prohibition and they favored the secret
ballot because they knew it would insure
them at all times the fullest and frees,
possible expression of that sentiment a,
the polls. Their belief in this has beer
shown to be well founded In other
states, and will not prove otherwise in
this. The passage Of the secret ballot
law vas one of the greatest blows evel
dealt the liquor interests in Maine, Al
viii be amply demonstrated in futur,
elections.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-09

The drst bulletin issued from the
Office Of tbs secretary Of the board Of
Iagriculture, was Published yesterday.
1t relates to the condition and prospects
OF the grass crop and the promise Of the
fruit blossom; area Ia grains as CON-
pared with last year; special inquiries
relating to corn. potatoes and the grain
crops; amount Of commercial fertilizers
purchased; amount Of western grain
purchased, and general remarks. The
rainfall for the month Of May was ? 81
inches; a. compared with May. 1880. TO-
81 inches; average for May for 10 years,
i-73 inches: average for q years, 1853
inches. A good hay crop il assured.
The dry. cold weather Of May was more
favorable than otherwise. Seasonsbie
rains the present month will give Us Il
fourth great hay crop in succession. and
farmers will again rejoice over we'll
filed barns.
The cold weather Of May was unfav-
ors5ie TO the early Ieafing and the early
development Of the blossoms. As 4
result the bloom was slightly late. The
difference in the date Of the opening Of
the buds in the different parts Of the
State was not as vide az in some years.
The full bloom Of the apple was from
June lst to Sd, according to variety and
locality, and some days later ia the
extreme eastern and northern parts of
the State. The blossom On tree fruits of
all kinds IL reported fairly good to
excellent all over the State where
fruits are grown as speciality,
with the single exception of the Bald
win. In the great Baldwin sections Of
the state. especially in kennebec and
Androscoggin counties many Of the cor
| respondents report this variety as having
a light blossom or none at all. Reports
from most sections OF the state are that
more have been set ont than last year.
Monmouth reports 1900 trees set in
town this spring Oats take the lead in
x aih1t Iht thituAF VI Whtat haFibs DeSh
almost totally abandoned in many
counties. Mixed grain, oats and bar
ley and sometimes wheat, for stock feed
is being grown to a large extent, and
peas are also coming In for larger
share Of attention az a grain for stock
That corn Is farm crop is coming to be
more appreciated throughout all the
corn growing sections OF the State there
is evidence on every hand. Nor is this
wholly spasmodic, occasioned by late
high prices Of grain. Rather, it Is a
confirmed opinion among the farmers
that this Is good crop for the Maine farm
er TO grow. The increase in the use Of
commercial fertilizers will reach full
twenty-five per cent in the State
at large over that of any former year.
Potatoes are universal crop. yet there
are large part of the farmers Of the
State who make no commercial account
of the crop, merely selling such surplus
as they may chance to have on their
hands after supplying home wants. In
the State at large the crop has great
commercial Importance and is the source
OF large cash revenue. The bulletin
will be issued monthly during the grow
ing season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-09
ANTS IN AFRICA.
The Trouble end IecoDvspisuos they
Cause tbs Inhabitants.

Lieut.. Stairs in the Nineteenth Century. I
Silently. deadly and irresis.ibly NOV.
these ba,tslions; out of the forest, down
into, across and up the ditch. through lht
BONA (wood stocksde), across the square
and into every nook ard Granny conceivable
they swarmed. The first Office (they gene
rally came at night would be a loud vel
from one of the men: Look Gu. Sisfu y
There would be no more sleep that night
After experience gained, we found il
the best plan to Gear Gu; Of our houses,
rush into the square ard build riag.
of fire around cur persons. To put OF
one'i clothes was to get bitten by doze,
all over ones body, unless they had beer
first thoroughly smoked ever Are. Every
now and then yells ard curses told how q
lsz5 ore hsd got caught iH his bunk. The
aides of the lu.s. the roofs and floor, wer.
simply one seethirg mas of strugelins
ants, They were after the cockroaches
mica and insects shat hsd taken up their
aood. in tbe roofs. Nov and then squesas
OF young mice told their story. As Iast $,
the ants fauad ther load generally cock.
roach) they would make off down the hill
ia loug lines Luckily. they never touched
our sIanaries; they seemed to prefer ami
NAL food. Toward morning ihtrs would
only be few thousand lost ones, aimlessly
tearing about, apparently looking for the
main body whioh had just decsnpA
Usually these rails on US eere made
sitter rainstorD; many of them came
into the fort alresdy staggering uudtr
losis; these sppeATtd to wander about ill
The others were ready.
Nsxt day not &C ckfosch could be found
in the place, so that the ants did Ii. a ser
vics in Kidding W Of these pests The rats
had decsmped as,, and did not return for
some DAYS
w. havs seen outside the fort armies OF
red ants two ard half days long, E,
they would take two AMI half days p4sa-
iog eiveo spnt. During III. day the
march would be iscesssnt, everyone march.
iug st bis very bsst; to~Art nigh. they
woa!d huidle up in a seethirg mass, and
If disturbed scatter 10 ali directions.
The width of Ibs -iresm Of ants would
be about two iHth-s generally. On the
TANKS Of this were the soldiers. fully twice
the length II the workers. On our approach
these big ehsps weuii run out j up our
legs like light i,g. No birds, bat Of one
sort. seemed 10 trouble fissH these we're
little fellows sb u as big al spsrio~s and
Of a dull srsg DIOR.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-09

Our dispatches Yesterday conveyed the
sad but not unexpected news Of the
death OF Sir John A. Macdonald, Gov
ernor-General Of Canada. accompanied
by full biographical sketch of his dis
tiuguished career. Sir John Macdonald
possessed all the traits OF personal mag
uetism that have made statesmen IA
nous. His loyalty to his country has
never been successfully impeach d. He
stood in Canadian politics for unswerv-
Ing allegiance to the British crown, and
among people largely governed by
sentiment his personal following was
large and influential. That there is no
conservative leader to take Sir Johns
place Is admitted by his party. Sir
Charles Topper, now Canadian commits
sioncr to England, is his political heir,
but Tupper's following is insignificant.
He has none OF the matehless winning
qualities of his great leader and mentor
As figure in modern political history
Sir John Macdonald will rank with such
statesmen as Lord Baconstield and Prince
Bismarck. lie was wanting the moral
force Of a Gladstone, but considering the
limitations Of his opportunities in a
feeble and struggling colony his name
will command the admiration OF polit-
zeal students. More than any
other individual he has nodded
Csnada's policy for two score years
and he goes to his final rest
beloved by Canadians of all ranks and
parties. His death will naturally bring
to rapid focus the problems of self
government with which Canada has for
some time been struggling, and is likely
to have great significance upon future
political events of the Dominion.