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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1893-12-01
THE WOMAN OF FASHION.
Fashions Cleaned from a Visit TO
the Windy City.
The Chicago Girl Lees Daring Than Her
Sister In Gotham - Some Driving and
Walking COstumes-A Magnificent
Five O'Clock Gown.
[coPYRrenT. 1893 !

lCOPNHIGHIs aSba
The glory has departed the curtain
has been rung down, and the world s
fair, officially speaking, is no more.
To DO sure, one may still enter the
gates, and look upon what remains Of
the wilderness and greatness; but there
Is little satisfaction In such viewing
Far too many traces are left of the
ravages, not OF time. but the great
sightseeing American public, and the
multitudes that swept tho grounds and
edifices this last week found much Of
the freshness, the brilliancy, the fas-
cinatlon gone. The once luxuriant
wooded island was a sorry-loolsing
spectacle Of withered shrubs; a great
deal of dust had crept slyly over some
of the exhibits, and lay there unmo-
Tested; the caravels always too big for
the tiny pond in which they lay, as
sumed a care-woIn and foot-wor1 APP
pearance; even the great buildings
were Clipped here and there, and were
too obviously limitations TO bo awe.in.
spring,
Yes thought 1, the committee was
wise In deciding that the closing date
should not be postponed. The strain
upon exhibitors would be too great
Even the people hadn't the freshness
that the earlier throngs displayed
There were very visible tokens OF
WEAKNESS in the listlcss way many Of
them looked at the exhibits. ] searched
there In vain for the beautiful In dress,
a strict simplicity among the well
dressed was preserved, and black was
the general color. So turned to Chi
cago for ideas TO find that western
brseziness and libeTality Of ideas had
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1893-12-01
FRESH FACTS FROM EUROPE

No LESS than 5000. oOO, 900 gallons Of
beer were imbibed In Europe last year.
CUTTING of the hands and feet as a
punishment was practiced In every
country In Europe but England two
centuries ago.
The paper money issued by the hrst
French republic fell 10 less than per
cent A pair OF boots cost 7 800 francsi
a pound OF butter, $50.
ALAw has been enacted In Germany
which requires that all drugs intended
for internal use shall be put up In
round bottles, while those for external
use shall be put up in hexagonal bot
ties.
In an out OF the way nook In the
British museum tho sightseer Is con-
fronted by a Undiscovered object which
at first sight would be taken for gi-
gantic milestone. But Il Ia not, II IL
one OF the most sacred oriental relies
In existence tomb OF Alexander
the Great.
Bloobumper-l suppose you will re'
pair TO your place Of worship on
Thanksgiving day, as the president
recommends In his proclamation.
spatts-Yes, expect 10 eat my din
ner on that day at my best girls house
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1893-12-01
Highest Of all in Leavenng Power.-Latcst u Govt Repor
Royal B Bsltjl,ss.!
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

embroidered In silver work. Bread
shoulder bands of the embroidery are
pointed at the waist, and then rs-wid-
enod below.
A brown coat has rich velvet yoke,
with sharply pointed teeth let iato IL,
OF gold passcmenteric, vi each ar6l
hole. From the yoke o triple elait IN
soft brown cloth falls, right IN the
ccnteri and each side OF IL Is shorter
fringe Of falling gold yelling the waise-
line. band of velvet at the edge OF
the coats skirt Is indented after tlre
manner OF the yoke ornamentation.
One rather brilliant costume recog.
nized Immediately as Paris produc.
ton II bore unmistaleable signs OF
the Partisan gown. The coloring was
In two Of the latest shadts-"abbesse,"
a red violet, aud "alsnce,H a darker
violet The skirts edge was q meas
ruche Of the alsace In satin The
gown proper was OF fine wool. In the
abbessC, and the fun skirt bod trim.
ming Of black braid, very open. ar.
ranged in long points all around The
bodice was gathered simply, Caugha
into a braided belt The chief fea ture
of the costume was rounded col
lar OF alsace velvet that came over
the shoulders from the back 10 fall In
a long rever, narrowing slightly just
at the weist. Follow the career OF the
rever. II was slit through the center
below the waist and the back portion
was fitted into the SKIRT 10 eorm u
panel at the back OF each side. The
front half fell loosely 70 the feet.
Each portion was edged with sable.
the fur also running around the col
lar. Unique sleeve puffs were bunohei
with y jewelcd pendant
A great favorite with Chicago ladies
is, | notice, n short, closely-tlt ting,
round jacket in fur, either mink, Per-
sian LAMB, or astrachan, and very pref
yand comfortable they look OF course
the slender figure here comes into play
once more, for no other can grace fully
don such jacket But when II Is Snug
and well fitting, and surIn Mnted with
a fur-trmmed capote and enhanced
with gay ehTysanthemum, nothing Is
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1893-12-01
neut His House to Help Trade.


The approaching completion OF Cor
nelius Vanderbilt new palace In New
York Is the occasion of dlstribes anent
this rich mans princely extravagance
and the luxury in which he lives. MIR.
Vanderbilt has not mentioned to any
one, and no one has mentioned yet in
his behalf, one reason why an archi-
tectural detail. beautiful IN itself and
involving a great amount of labor, was
decided upon by him. Pending ap-
prevail Of some plans, Mr., Vanderbilt
learned that little army Of worxmen
had been disappointed In their expeo-
tations OF employment on account OF
the abandonment of q project which
entailed great trouble In the prepare
ton of stone and brick The million
aire at once looked into all the plans
anew, and ordered the employment OF
the multitude of mechanics who there
tofou had been idle. Thus IL came
about that depression In the labor mar
ket was responsible for some architec-
tural features In a palace.
Cornelius VRnderbilts Oharacteris-
tics are made manifest throughout this
great structure. His servants will only
be a little less magnifcently housed
than himself. There are suites, ele-
gantly appointed and furnished, given
over 10 their exclusive use. They have
their own library and smoking room,
and dwell, in all respects, like persons
Of elegant leisure. They are managed
by o funotianary who, Dominslly the
steward, Is N reality high vhambeV.
lain of the household. Mr. Vanderbilt
himself is not acquainted with the
names or personal appearance Of half
his own servants.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1893-12-01

II surprised many, even among old
New Workers, TO find two highly edu-
Gated sisters quarreling over an estate
OF one hundred and tifty thousand doll
lars or more, earned by their parents,
who were Harlem squatters. The
wealth OF the people who dwell on the
cliffs OF New York city, In rough and
tumble shanties, Is In some cases ex-
traordinary. Numbers Of the squat
tiers have bank accounts and are land
lords. Their numerical strength has
much decreased with the rapid build
ing up OF the city during the past ten
years, but their Importance as a class
Is perhaps greater than ever.
There Is an aristocracy among
them, and their social affairs are
frequently elaborate and expensive.
Tho patriarch among squatteFs died o
few months AFRO. having passed sixty
years as sort OF Robinson Crusoe on
a dizzy height near Ninetieth street,
with only his goats and his thoughts
for company. His death was not dis
covered for some days after II had oo-
Cured, and then there was an up.
heaval OF the squatters Countless
relatives OF his seemed TO have been
scattered among the erags OF Gotham
without hls knowledge for long
time. His property was valued at
thirty-five thousand dollars.
One OF the aristoerats among squat
tiers pays taxes on a ave-story hat
house. lie lives with his family In =
erazy-loolsing cabin. plainly visible, al
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1893-12-01
Further Partiouiars Unneesssary.

Father-And he wants you 20 be hie
wife2
Daug
"Weil, suppose you know sOmstihag
about his character, his condition and
prospects Tell me what you know
about him"
We'll. in the first place he has plenty
OF money, and"
"Irml Plenty OF money! thlnk.
Jennie, 1t Is unnecessary 10 eater into
further particulars Arrange the mat
YER between yourselves liless you. my
child, bless you"--N. Y, Press.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1893-12-01

Why does Private Secretary, Thurber,
he who succeeded 70 the confidential
position toward Grover Cleveland once
held by Daniel s. Lamont, make such
mysterious visits 20 New York; He
comes here, but his presence is un-
heralded. He slips away without
registering at any hotel, but HIS Gotham
sojourns occasionally extend over
twenty-four hours Where does no
spend his timer Whom does he seeP
There is always a cold SILVER among
New York politicians when Mr.. Thurber
is reported 10 be In town. There Is
never any other way of confirming the
rumor than by telegram to Washing
ton, asking II the presidents private
secretary is at his post His New York
visits always presage a disagreeable
piece ofnews TO somebody.
The deduction Is that he Is getting
more and more into the presidents
confidence. Once 1t was Mr.. Lamont
who went upon the errands OF mystery.
Now that dubious eminence has been
earned by Mr.. Thurber, and In tho u
OF ghostly solemnity with which he ap-
pears in Gotham and then departs after
interviewing only few persons Ham
let's father would find much TO initiate.
DAVID WRCHsLER
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1893-12-01
Anxious 90 Know

Dr. Probe Never fear, sir. Two
years ago was just In your condition,
but recovered
On rnt eagerly What doctor did
SON |svrr Judge.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1893-12-01

not penneated tho dress OF the Chicago
woman 10 any great extent One would
need 10 look long before discovering a
girl that demonstrated Enthusiastically
by dress tokens that she could
have been an inhRbitant of Gotham.
Neither could one charge the girl from
the Windy city with that craze for in
discriminate wealth Of color that has
marked the Gothamite, The former
understands the art Of dressing wen,
and does II with less OF the stir and
hustle that mark tho extensive prep
Rrations Of the fair Gothamite.
One is Immediately and favorably
impressed with the quiet gowns OF
the driving portion OF society. Very
unassuming wraps and capes were the
rule, although / noticed few brill
liant ones Lincoln park was crowded
on the sunny day visited II, and two
or three bright garments caught my
eye, A rich dark green velvet cape was
embroidered in big black jet points all
around tho bottom. A small plated
oollaretto was similarly embroidered
and edged with narrow sable. A pur-
pie velvet wrap was trimmed with
mink, and had velvet capots accom-
panying it, with trimming Of golden
brown velvet and mink,
Another green was quadruple pele'
rine all Of velvet, that fell not even IA
the elbow, so short were the capes
The polerino did not pretend TO meet
In front but turned back instead IN
passementerled reVers, In front, al
the bottom OF pelerine and rever n
each side was velvet puff from which
long fronts fell, even 10 the feet. An
other feature that gladdens the heart
among all the blackness and griminesi
OF Chicago. Is the flower spray that Il
fastened 90 the bodice or cape of 81
many women. IL Is easy 10 see tina
flowers are popular here.
Some OF the street costumes, too ar'
very charming. A neat brown hgur'
delights the eye. The fine serge ha
narrow coTding Of brown at the bot
tom. The long Jackets with fashion
ably plated skirt, falls away from
silk blouse of softest old red A dul
copper gown, showing a scarcely dis
eernible check, has simple Skin
trimming OF triple bralds. The big RI
vers similarly trimmed, turn back fror
vest Of copper passementerie'
more gorgeous gown, OF brilliant re-
satin ground, is so hidden by the dul
velvet pile that covers II that only
scarlet CLEAN here and there Is PEI
eeptible One catches glimpse O
scarlet satin lining in tho cape how
ever, and secs scarlet trimming In Oh
otherwise sober hat. A rich wallnowc
red Is covered with Louis XIV JACKIE
IN velvet, OF the same shade, hcaWl
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1893-12-01
Not 20 Retire from the World.

Perhaps the known intimacy of the
Crimmins family with New York's arch
bishop may have led TO the report
that Miss Susie Crimmins, daughter OF
the powerful New York contractor.
meant 70 retire from the world in@ the
recesses of a cloister. A very close
friend OF the family says that the re-
port Is entirely due 70 n confusion of
names. The Miss Cummings who has
given up her worldly life Is not the
young lady whose father has become
known as the arohiepiscopal alter ego.
Miss Susie Crimmins has manifested
no intention Of becoming a nun.
She Is probably one of the few bellies
OF Tammany with a social prestige
outside her immediate circle. Indeed,
she Is far more popular among those.
who attend the affairs OF the Astors,
tho Whitneys, the VRnderbllts, Mrs
Paran Stevens and coteries of that
character than in the set one would
expect TO find her warm friends More
over, as the acknowledged heiress of
superb fortune, she attracts consid-
cradle attention. Hes beauty, ever
since she came out, has, of course,
proved n trump card In the game OF
social eucher, which she plays with
such perfection. Miss Crimmins Is an
accomplished linguist and musician,
and has decided literary tastes
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1893-12-01

The best way Of keeping secret of
course is not 20 tell Il, but Il Ia not MA.
common for this simple truth 20 bs for
gotten
The prince Of Orange was leading az
army ON y secret expedition, when one
OF his officers urged him 20 eongd 10
him his plans.
Scan you keep secretly aslsed the
prince.
eyes, general" replied the officer,
brislSly.
so can l." was the princes oOnciu'
slye reply Youths Companion.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1893-12-01

the summit OF rocky elevation, TO his
own tenants, not one Of whom would
recognize him as an equal.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1893-12-01
oveRzeALous ANTlouARIANs.
This Almost Disastrous Result of Too
Curious Investigation,

This Almost Disastrous Result of Too
Curious Investigation,
pretty little story comes from Kent
70 illustrate the danger of displaying
too much zeal in 80 harmless a pursuit
as archaeology. Some time ago q par
ty of antiquarisns visited the decayed
or decayiDR borough OF Fordwich and
Inspected the ancient duclxing- school,
which Is still preserved In the town
hall as a memorial OF the happy days
before women's rights were invented.
The curious investigators were anx-
ious TO ascertain how the apparatus
worked, but no scolding wives now ex-
list In Fordwich, or none at all events
came forward on the occasion. At last
boy was found who consented for q
consideration TO submit TO the ordeal,
aud as II was desired to preserve pho
tographic record of the experiment he
was induced TO array himself In fem
inine attire. These preliminaries be-
Ing arranged, the learned party ad-
journed to the banks of the Stour, and
the boy was duly strapped to the chair,
which was attached 70 the chain of
the corporation crane. That wicked
pieoe of mechanism appears 10 have
thoroughly entered into the spirit of
the thing II dropped the boy speed
fly enough into the muddy stream, but
when 1t was called upon to pull him
out again the crank and wheel obsti-
nately refused 10 perform the func-
tion. Things began to look serious,
and there seemed every prospect of the
services OF the local coroner being re-
quired when "a Mr.. Westall Of Rams
gate plunged into the tide. unfastened
the victim of sentence, and brought
him safely TO shore. "All's well that
ends we'll" but when next the ad-
vantages OF the ducking-stool are TO
be displayed boys will probably be as
scarce as scolds at Fordwich.-West-
minister Gazette.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1893-12-01

more bewitching on a snappy autumn
day.
The Auditorium the day | peepcd
into II showed me some rather richly
clad women. In faT-off ooTDer u
one OF the many dainty reception
rooms ] saw pretty figure that was
worth describing. II is tea gown
and a handsome one A rich sedin-
cote OF dark, somber green velvet falls
from neck TO feet perfectly plain SAVE
for the sable edge and the sable design
at each corner, The redingote falls
away In front from delicate rose-cOl-
ored mousseline-de-soie front. made
more delicate by It's proximity TO the
heavy green. The moussellhe Is
plated and embroidered In gold at the
bottom. Wonderful sleeves Of the
Tose.coloT are big, loose puffs wouna,
snalSe-lil5e, with a sable band.
saw other pretty negligess also. A
lovely white had pink satin stripe
running thropgh u pale gold had
Aounoings and sleeve rufiles OF gold
lace warmer golden brown was
touched with bright spots of oranges
the black and whites had Of course
made their way into the city, and q
black, pin-dotted with white, had q
snowy front, yelled with gauzy lace,
EVA A. SoHUBERT.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1893-12-01
Ons strong Poiut,

~ don't know what will ever become
OF you, Tommy" said his mother. "You
are careless and extravagant about
everything. You tear your clothes,
knock the soles off your shoes, punch
holes In your hats, lose your school
books, fool away your toys and play
things, and don't take care of any.
thing. You waste great deal by your
heedlessness. Tommy"
II don't waste nothin' In hand.
kchiefs, mamma" snuffied Tommy,
indignantly.--Chicago Tribune.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1893-12-01
No Doubt About the yerdIot,

"Yop are the defendant in this case
sFe you notP" asked the prosecuting
attorney.
"Yes, sir" replied the man in the
witness box.
MAY | ask your occupation2"
IL am a manufacturer Of ealliope
whistles"
That's ALL" rejoined the attorney
$50 far as we are concerned. your
honor, the case il ready 20 go TO the
iurv Chit.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1893-11-06

uoE. Taxes which are now double
what they are in most states viii Be
still further iDeEezssd- Uoless . halt
il called and . new deal declared and 3
new understanding had befOTehaDd
the burdens of g0vernmsnt in Oregon
will be s0eb 2s to parslyZe all in
dusiries, PROSTATE all business and de-
press all values
The people under the preseot system
have nothing 10 say ab0ut their govern
menf and nothing to do bat 70 pay.
Take the record Of the last legislature.
II is bligbiiDg in its Influence 10 the
extreme II is wEsieful and extraysgsnt-
Tbievery was open aud unblushiDg.
Responsibility to the people there Wa
none Besides levyIng more taxes it
created 3 pew railroad commission foT
the express purpose Of lsvying increased
freight rates on the people and serving
the corporations solely and exclusively.
Unless the people arise and smash and
annihilste the msebiDeEy that does all
these things they are Unworthy to be
considered as Americans capable Of self
gOvernmenE The present political
nacbiDery in Oregon Is an Oligsrchy OF
Oosses on the one hand and mass OF
impoverished people on the other. II
iisintsrested citizens who do nothing
nut pay taxes will agree that this state
4 thugs shall not longer exist they
an bring about reform that will save
| them hundreds Of thousands Of dollarE
fJr the next four years- If not they
must simply dig up the coin to pay
yver to legslized robbery 10 the name
4 government conducted by those who
fIlo1 that business for what there Il
in it.
The JOURNAL is not prepared to say
Just how this can b. done. 1t has nc
olan TO suggest. But it believes tbs
business instincts and common sense d
the people who pay the bills is equal tc
the occasion if wisely directed.
The JoUBSAL is heart and soul il
favor Of new order Of things through
Dut, ia favor Of a more economical state
government by one half at least, ir
favor Of cutting off :he sinecures and
reducing public officials somewhs
nearer the scale Of living the present
bard times.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1893-11-06

At the Chicago ehrysanthemum
show there are over 1000 different vaEi.
eties Of ehrysanthemums on exhibition.
Among the notable novelties Is a mag
nihcent new ype Of ,hr Mrs. Alpheus
Hardy variety. which was introduced
nlO this country four years ago from
Japan. This magnificent amethyst
piuk flower has been named the Nm.
ii. N. HiginbOtbsm. Another exquisite
aoYslty is cream white Seeding.
called the Marie Louise. which 10
eight Inches In diameter. Another is
he Richmond Beauty, bronze 10 color,
aud Is also eight inches In diameter,
Vet another Is The Challenge. That Il
4 bright yel ow and is said by eonnOls-
seun TO be the nnest blossom in this
'olOF that has been developed.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1893-11-06
THR PEOPLES OPPORTUNITY IN
OREGON.

Within the next four or six months
political action will have been taken
that will control the state government
Of Oregon for the next four years. A
state election will be held next June al
which a complete new board Of state
officers are to be chosen. 30 far AS
known an entire new set Of candidates
will be ia the field, with possibly one
or two exceptions. The state offices to
be gambled for 10 the lottery Of politics
are worth 10 the men who get them ac-
cording TO the present fee system over
one hundred thousand dollars. There
will be a terrible struggle to get these
Offices. The business OF state politics
pays better than a faro bank or aoy
other kind Of bank. The influence Of
churches, federal office holders, secret
societies will be brought to bear 10 Sc
cure these prizes. The constitution is
now the balwark Of a fee system that
makes state offices worth from ten to
twenty thOus nd dollars, that should
be managed for two or three Thousand
at the utm 81. The expenses Of govern
menL In Oregon are enormous compared
with other states. Unless a political
revolution can be started In Oregon that
will override the constitution by iIs
overwhelming sweep the people will
get no relief for the next four years.
The aspirants Of all parties will e. in
10 make all they eau "unier the cODsti-
tuition" But constitutions are for the
protection Of the people who make
them ana not for the protection Of tbose
who by virtue Of It's terms enrich them
selves. Constitutions are for economy
and good government, not for robbery
and treasury lo0ting. The constitution
ofOTegon never contemplated that from
three 10 i've hundred thousand dollars OF
taxes, collected this year, being
employed in the channels Of state en-
teFprlseS as the laws provide. This fact
Of our state finances aud Of the enor-
nous profits OF state offices Is not de
MED or explained. IL sLOu'd not be
tolerated.
What We wish TO say ls that unless
he people OF Oregon arouse themselves
md throw on these enormous burdens
nd outrages they will be inflicted
pom them again for another term OF
our years ffom July, 1894, ia the nam'
the constitution. The sclence of In
'easlng profits will enlarge the expense
state government double what it isI