Omaha daily bee., 1893-08-06


and exasperatipg failure, and especially
SO when one ren1taes the possibilities OF
the plan bad it been carried out by prac-
tical, reliable pcts6ns."
ti&~.
The causes OF t6njugal infelicity are
like the stars in nnthber but seldom have
they been so curious in character as
those enumerated. by witness in
divorce court. NJ
Witness considers he was the injured
party, as the petitioner was continually
ofabjecting to the shape of his feet
He further said that when he had his
hair cut 1t was never done to please the
petitioner. Laughter.)
She also used to say his upper lip did
not suit her. ,, 4
She was continually blaming him for
leaving out his his in speaking.
He was not so we'll up in theological
subjects as his wife.
And there was sometimes divergence
of opinion when they we're talking about
the sermon they had heard.
One is not surprised after this to hear
that one of the allegations against the
respondent is that he had struck the Pc
titioner with the Methodist Magazine
Westminster Gazette.
Dignity of demeanor marks the lady
everywhere and though very witty
speech may have to be strangled at its
birth it is better to do so than to indulge
in style of conversation that hurts
those who are made the subject of it and
also offends those who may not be per-
sonally Interested in it.
After a while the fippant young per-
son will be avoided by those who know
the quality of what she calls hor wit
and the friendship of those worth culti-
waiting will be given to the girl who in
every way show a Difference to those
older than herself and who in her COM
mumcation with those of her own age
does not try to be funny at the expense
OF others. Life is too short to stand any
such nonsense, and though she may
think herself something above the aver
age in mentality the great majority OF
people will dub her flippant and imper-
tinent and have no wish to continue her
acquaintance.
A traveller newly returned met in the
oldest way an old woman on the wind
swept moor of Caithness, who, though
not one of the 600. was the heroine of
Balaklava. Her name is Elizabeth
Coull. She is the wife of John Coull, a
sergeant of the Ninety-third Highland
ers. kinglake tells her story in his
history of the Crimean war. The
Ninety-third, that thin red line, was
drawn up to repel an attack of Russian
cavalry. 1t was supported by regi-
ment of Turkish artillery, which, as
they saw the Russians approaching. be-
came panic stricken and fled. AS they
ran between the .Highlanders and their
camp, says Kinglake, they met a new
and terrible foe. AElwoman came out of
one of the Scottish tents armed with
stick, and with tpitiloss. invective beat
every Turk within reach. The High
charge, but, although staring death in
the face, they were so amused they burst
into laughter. The Turks, confronted
by this new foe, rallied. The Russians
were repulsed. THE Highlapders COW
cred themselves, with glory and Mrs.
Coull was known Tar and wide as the
woman who thrashed an army.
Fashion Notes.
Date eating is, the latest fruit craze.
Among the new felt hats are sailors of
broad brim, and low GROWN, ...yg a,-..
Derby gloves of chamois havethe big
gest of red Buttons and are bound in red.
Some OF tho most effective cotton
braid. rs
Violet and orris make the best com
bination for bureau and chitfonier
| sachets. S'' 80
Paris is advocating flesh-colored suede
| gloves for evening wear in place of the
pure white so long worn.
A correspondent writing from Paris is
| enthusiastic over IL young girls bed
| draped with white lace over rose-colored
silk.
The raw silk couch covers now offered
very cheap in the shops make gay and
useful portieres, and wear extremely
| well.
| A sleeve which is stamped with the
| approval Of Felix is made of frills of
| three-inch lace from the shoulder to the
waist.
1t is a tenet of the dressing of Paris
ian woman to wear, first of all, becom-
ing gown, and, second, to make that a
stylish one.
1t is now quite the fashion to make up
the pretty semi-diaphanous muslins and
French lawns over light foundations of
batiste or sateen.
A new lamp shade, presumably in.
tended for bride, is OF white silk, gar
landed with orange blossoms arranged
in prodigal profusion.
Pretty clusters of horsechestnut bios.
SONS appear upon ecru colored round
hats of nutmeg" braid, trimmed with
russet brown velvet ribbon.
|. A pretty necklace for a young girl
consists of daisies, the petals in silver
the hearts in gold, forming a flexible
circle to fasten about the throat.
Worth, it is said, abhors tailor made
gowns, calling them "stable clothes,
and turning his artistic eye in another
direction when they are in view.
Hammock chairs have long filled al
acknowledged summer want, but il
their newest shape, with movable canop,
attached, they are moro desirable thar
| ever. 5r'
This season has brought large i'm
portation of Japanese and Chinese cot
ton and jute rugs, and they can now b,
bought at at least ppa-t third below thei
| value. "mslji
Spanish yellow velvet ribbon is :,
fashionable trimming for cream tinte,
nuns veilings, crep0ns, clairettes an,
similar sheer wool fabrics for youn,
ladies' wear. ipnii
A lovely summer ribbon is OF waves
gauze, in cream tint, plain and hal
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