Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-10-21
SATURDAY SALAD.
TOPICS FOB THE FAIR ONES.

TOPICS FOB THE FAIR ONES.
Washington, D. c., Oct. 49, My Dear
Janet: The reading circle, of which I am
most unworthy member, had meeting
last night. We are rather dubious as to
the particular line of knowledge We shall
pursue during the coming year. Last
session we had Charming club and an
Isabella society. Several Of our members
were in favor of continuing these estim-
able character studies, but the majority
was for change. One lady, who is a
recognized force in the literary world,
wants to study the history, sacred and
profane, of the Sandwich Islands. This
interesting subj ect has been showed I'M
der of late, and what more fitting than
that woman, whose mission is ever to en-
tighten and encourage, should once
more bring it to the front? So the
Sandwich Islands it will be until we are
walking encyclopedias of the climate
manners and customs of this notable coun.
try. If we are able to predict revolutions
and revolts, our knowledge will indeed be-
come useful, if his rotundity, Grover
decides to annex.
Unquestionable authority says that
among the novelties for winter wear, are
trifurcated pantalettes. They are actually
now the rage in so dignifed hamlet as
Boston. The maidens of Beacon Hill
promenade with the edge Of these I'M
mentionables quite apparent. They are
made of-nainsook and trimmed with ruff.
hes of real Valencienhe, three inches
deep. The swell stores of New York dis
play them in their windows; they bear
the trade mark of celebrated London
firm and cost two guineas each. The
same authority says that nothing short Of
decapitation can save womankind from
the chignon. If we put nets over the
discard corsets and adopt shortwaistet
stays, what more ignominy can Paris
heap on our bowed and grief stricken
heads? 1t is enough to drive one into
the Dunkaru's persuasion or the Saliva
ton army. .....
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No one will get nervous prostratior
from the gayeties of last week. In {
social way, Washington is as dead as the
much deceased Morley's door nail. Moth
ing is alive here but the silver debate
And if we can believe bright and witty
legislator, Mr.. Moses, of Georgia, one
side of the debate, is also defunct. "Tht
silver repeal men," he said in the house
last week, edo not yet realize that the,
have given their last gasp. They REMIND
one of an old negro down in Georgi,
who found terrapin, and having grea
hanKering for stew, Immediately gull
lotined it. But after having lost it.
head, the terrapin kept crawling around
and the old man remarked to his son
"Well, I'll be durnedl that ere fool tahr'
pin don't know he's dead yet. He JUS
keeps on crawling around"
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Senator Voorhees, is central figure ii
the upper house. Five or six senator.
are nearly always hobnobbing around hi
desk or with him in the lobby. Hi,
friends say he has made splendid fgh
considering the odds against him, that h,
is hampered by the traditions of the sen
ate, that he is willing to force vote
but willingness and ability to perform ar,
two entirely different propositions, ant
therefore, he is not to blame for the situa
ton. 1t all sounds very fine, but tn.
whole world knows that the "Tall Syca
more of the Wabash" has fallen with {
most resounding crash. Socially the
Voorhees, are we'll liked in Washington
Mrs. VOORHEES, has been dead some years
and the home on 25th street is presided
over by Miss Halle Voorhees,, a lady
whose amiabllity and tact have gained heI
national reputation. Miss Voorhees, il
very ardent Catholic, and last winter