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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-02-23
The Fault of Modern Fashions.

By no means can the sorrowful folly
of woman's thraldom to fashion be
brought home to one more forcibly than
by visit to the cases in the British
museum containing the little funebraI
figures from the tombs of Tanagra. The
exquisite grace of raiment, the delicate
hairdressing, varied to suit each differ
emit cast of features, the care with which
beauty of form is accumulated instead of
being wrapped up Or distorted-all con-
vince one of the cruelty of the modern
system which robs our eyes of legitimate
delight. How would it be with us were
it the custom to lay in the tombs of our
departed ones little statuettes represent
ing them in their best clothes? Should
we not shrink from the criticism of pos
terity?
1t must be confessed that women would
stand this ordeal better than men. Still.
a modern ball dress, with corsage cutting
horizontally across the bust, is terrible
violation of the natural lines of the figure,
especially when, by means of long stays,
the cincture is thrust away down where
no sculptor would dream of placing it'll
Herbert Maxwell in Popular Science
Monthly,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-02-23
Miss ii ellen Gould at Church.

So much has been said of the late Jay
Gould and his lovely daughter, Miss
Helen, that peep at the family pew in
dear old DR.. Paxton's Presbyterian
church will have an interest for those
curious about how the great millionaire's
family attends church. AS is often the
rule when the mother is taken from the
home, the eldest daughter exerts strong
influence over the father. This was par
ticularly the case in the Gould family.
When Mrs. Gould, who for years had
been an invalid, died, Miss Helen took up
the domestic reins and devoted her time
and attention to her father. They were
constant comrades. the affection being Of
such strong nature between them that
it became the subject of poetic comment
among their friends. Miss Gould from
her childhood has been a devout Chris
tan, and through her example her father
joined DR.. Paxt6n's church and became
a worthy member.
The pew, about which clings so many
happy memories for the grief stricken
daughter, is of plain mahogany wood,
upholstered in crimson plush and filled
with crimson cushions. The hymnals
are of Russia leather bindings and the
hassocks of deep brown tapestry. Mrs.
George Gould and her two young sons
are often seen in the family pew, and
Mrs. Gould. by her winsomeness and
generosity, has won warm welcome for
herself among the members of the
church.-New York Advertiser.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-02-23
Mrs. Hearst's Gift to San Francisco.

The statement that Mrs. Phoebe Hearst
has definitely decided to erect museum
in Golden Gate park, San Francisco, is
one of interest to her friends throughout
the United States, and especially in
Washington. The amount to be placed
to the credit of the park for the purpose
stated will be $1.O00,00O.
Much of the material for this museum
has been gathered by Mrs. Hearst during
extensive travels and is now stored in
her Washington and San Francisco resi-
dences and in warehouses in New York.
One Of the San Francisco papers is au-
thority for the statement that in her will
Mrs. Hearst has made bequest of an
other 81 600, COO for the museum, with ex-
pllcit directions concerning it's expendi-
ture. One-half will be used for the build
ing. while the remaining $500, 900 will be
reserved as fund for it's maintenance
and the purchase of such additions as
from time to time shall be deemed desir-
able
Among the valuable things now in her
Washington house Mrs. Hearst has nu-
merous pieces of tapestry, one covering
the west wall of the beautiful music
room. There is also an Ikon-a painting
of the Madonna and Child secured dur
ing Russian trip several summers ago.
Kate Fields Washington.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-02-23
Why Women Do Not Faint,

Mr.. Besant asks why women no longer
faint in fiction or in fact. Down to the
time of Miss Austen young ladies faint
ed much and often in novelist a spider
fell on them, if rude fellow stared too
hard at Ranelagh and on thousand lesser
occasions. Nowadays a novel with a
swooning heroine would be absurd, and
in daily life, too, women refrain from
going into faints. Mr.. Besant conjec-
lures that it may be because women's
lives are healthier in these days. They
eat and drink more sensibly and possess
more restraint over their emotions. This
may be the reason, but it may also be be-
cause it is no longer the fashion for wom-
en- to be pretty weaklings, to weep at a
tender word or to faint at frown.-
San Francisco Argonaut
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-02-23
Some Statistics For Husbands.

An energetic little woman, who was
Father tired of hearing her husband saw
that woman's work was nothing. made
up her mind to convince him by the in
disputable logic of figures
During the last year she took the trou-
ble OF calculating how she spent her time
and her husbands income, which was
by no means large. She had two children
and two servants and lived in pretty
but small suburban house. Yet during
the year she managed to order nearly
1000 meals, to dust 2,2OO rooms, to dress
her children nearly 800 times, to receive
nearly 300 visitors and to pay nearly 200
return calls, to read SO books and mere
than 500 papers, to attend church 1875
times. to play over 800 games with her
children and read them 23O stories. to
mend 200 and make 100 articles of cloth
ing, to write over 400 letters, to spend
200 hours in Sunday school work. besides
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-02-23
Guaranteed Cue

We authorize our advertised druggists 10
sell DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump.
ton, Coughs and Colds, upon this condition,
II you are afflicted with Cough, Cold or any
Lung, Throat or Chest trouble, and will use
THIS remedy as directed, giving it a fair trial,
ana experience no benefit, you may return
we could not make this offer did we not
Know that DR.. Kings New Discovery could
De relied on. 1t never disappoints. Trial
bottles free at j. f. Pierce's Drug Store.
Large size 80 cents and 81 90.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-02-23

not quite neglecting her piano and gar
den, and despite the fact that ON A days
she was ill.
A prodigious record, truly. wonder
If the husband had the patience to analyze
it. At all events warrant that his wife
has heard the last of the old parrot cry
that "A woman has nothing to DOR
Lady's Pictorial
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-02-23
A Leader.

Since its first introduction, Electric Ritters
has gained rapidly in popular favor, until
now 1t is clearly in the lead among pure me.
diclnal tones and alternatives, containing moth
ing which permits its use as beverage or
intoXicant, it is recognized as the best and
purest medicine for ailments of Stomach,
LIVER or Kidneys. IT will cure Sick-headache,
Indigestion, Constipation, and drive Malaria
IRON the system. Satisfaction guaranteed
with each bottle or the money will be refund
ca. Price only 80 cents per bottle. Sold by
j. #. Pierce. On
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-02-23
Pretty Women Will Not Wear Hoo,s

10Y VoAACh " HI NOC we ear HOODS.
Providence may have made some mis-
takes, or rather some results may be
very disappointing, but no natural out
line OF the human figure, however awk-
ward and ungraceful, can compare at all
In awkwardness and hideousness with
the effect produced by the crinoline or
hoopskirt. If it had been intended that
we wear anything of the kind, we would
have been formed on an entirely differ
'ent plan. But don't you worry about
these danger signals. Femininity has
not the courage to deprive herself of her
newly acquired beauty. She has not the
courage to stand the ridicule and abuse
that are sure to follow if she make such a
guy of herself. She has not the insanity
that would cause her to so lose her own
individuality that is what she does
when she adopts crinolines. Self is gone.
With the shoulder line heightened. the
arm shortened and skirts the shape of an
inverted funnel, she will look exactly
like every other woman And that is
Just what she does not want to do. She
knows now that she looks somewhat bet
ter than most of them, and that no one
can copy exactly or deprive her of her
sweet plcturesqueness. To take aWav
that overshadowing, broad brimmed hat
with its luxuriant plumes: to take away
the soft. clinging, perfectly fitted skirt;
to deprive her of that neat little Jacket
waist with its empire sleeves, and in
their places give her small bonnet tied
down over her ears, the long corseted
waist, the long, flowing sleeve and that
inflated skirt. How would she look?-
Chicago Inter Ocean.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-02-23
Taxation without Representation.

If the principle on which we founded
our government is true, that taxation
must not be without representation, and
if women hold property and are taxed, it
follows that women should be represent
ed IN the state by their votes. I think
the state can no more afford to dispense
with the votes of women in its affairs
than the family.-Harriet Beecher Stowe.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-02-23
Bucklen,s Arnioa Saliva

The best salve in the world for Cuts Sores
Bruises, Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fever Sores
letter, Chapped Hands, Chiblains, Corns
and all Skin Eruplions, and positively cures
Piles, or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money refund.
ed. Price 20 cents per box. For sale by j.
+. Pierce. div
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-02-23
Woman,s Ornaments.

"Ihree ornaments principally to 6
wife-a ring on her finger, a brooch on
her breast and garland on her head.
Four centuries have passed since the
above lines were inscribed, and yet they
have created little change in the love OF
adornment by the fair sex. However
there are many stones now used in Jew
elry that our grandmothers never heard
of. A tourmaline, also called magnolia,
is rich orange brown gem, and zircon
is an eastern stone of dull, deep red
tinge. Both of these are set with dia-
monds most successfully. A hyacinth is
delicate and brilliant stone of a pale
tint Emeralds, I'm told, are becoming
scarce. Really, don't grieve much, al
though my birth stone. for they always
seem so CLASSY to me.
The Marie Stuart pearl necklace is love-
ly. saw one the other day, and it is an
exact copy of the one given by Lord Darn
ley to the queen of Scots Washington
News.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-02-23
Women In . constitutional Convention.

women In . Constitutional Convention.
1t is with regret that l am forced to
chronicle the unexpected opposition that
has developed to the representation Of
women in the constitutional convention.
As all your readers know, Governor
Flower recommended in his message that
they should have representation, and the
bill was amended with clause providing
for the election of six minority delegates.
In this form it passed both houses of the
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-02-23
The Voice of Despair.

We all cry out against the monstrous
hoped skirt which is coming in vogue,
but there is no human power capable of
Tending off that fashion which even the
women folk profess to regard with dis
like. When Dame Fashion utters her
dlctum, the men are nowhere in it, and
the ladies, God bless 'em! have simply to
obey.-Chicago News-Record.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-02-23
Mrs. KendaIs Idea of American Women

Mrs. kendaIs Idea of American Women.
In America, according to Mrs. Ken
dals idea, it is the women who manage
everything-at least in regard to the
theaters. From the first moment that
you act before an American audience you
realize that your business is to please
the women. The women decide whether
they like you. and they decide at once,
and it is the women who decide whether
the men shall go to the play or not. They
60 to the matinees, and if they are salts
fed they propose going again with the
gentlemen of the family. l remember
once we acted to an audience of 700 wom-
en- and one man, and when that man
came in the women solemnly made way
for him to pass. Women govern the
world, as l have always maintained, but
nowhere do they govern SO obviously as
in America
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-02-23

Women do not as a rule attach the
slightest significance to their own partic-
ular type of beauty. Hair, eyes and COM
plexion are ali forgotten in the scramble
for an outfit
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-02-23

May jackson of New London, Conn. &
student at Smith college, is credited will
learning IN one year as much Greek a.
usually requires three years hard study
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-02-23

10 schoolteacher in England pen
sion has lately been voted of 2 shillinps a
week on account of old age and faithful
service
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-02-23

The most fashionable waists are either
round or slightly pointed, with corselets
or girdles. The short empires are much
worn. but are by no means in the major
ity.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-02-23

The women have fearless champion
In b. Burd Grub, our late minister to
Spain, who claims that the evil effects of
the constant tide of emigration from Eu-
rope can only be counteracted by wom-
ans suffrage.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-02-23
For the Woman's Exhibit at Chicago.

The director general of the Worlds
fair at Chicago, in response to the re-
quest of the national board of lady man.
ayers, has placed at their disposal a lib
eral amount of space in the department
of manufactures, and Mrs. Virginia Mer-
edith, vice chairman of the executive
committee of the national board of lady
managers, will give personal superin-
tendence to the distribution of the space
The distinguished members of the Brit
ish woman's committee have learned
with disappointment that it was impos-
slble to secure the loan of the original
MSS. of the most famous books by Eng
fish women from the British museum, a
special act of parliament having decreed
that no books or MSS should ever leave
England. But, under the direction of
the committee, facsimiles of character
so perfect that only an expert can detect
the difference are now being prepared Of
the first two pages of "Adam Bede,"
"Evelina," Jane Eyre" and others of
equal note. A page or two of the orig
inal MSS. of Elizabeth Barrett Brown
ing, Harriet Martineau, Mary Somerville,
Hannah More and Miss Yonge will be in
cluded in the collection.
1t is announced with regret that the
queen declines to contribute any original
MSS. Of her writings, as they form por-
tions of private diaries, from which they
are copied for the press. There will,
however, be original manuscripts from
the Princess Christian and Princess Bea-
trice, and the MS. of Robert Elsmere"
has been secured.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-02-23

Miss Ray Frank of Oakland, Cal, is
about to study for the Jewish pulpit.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-02-23

legislature and went to the governor for
signature. OF course it was now entirely
in accord with his views, but some of his
"advisers" are opposed to giving women
any chance of representation, and the
bill has been sent back for reconsidera-
ton on the ground that the clauses pro-
viding for minority representation are
unconstitutional.
This would seem to be only an excuse.
The powers of the legislature in the mat
ter are unlimited, contained as they are
in a single line to be found in article 13,
section 9, '"Ihe legislature shall provide
by law for the election of delegates to
such convention" Nothing can be more
ample than these powers, and it is to be
feared that the return of the bill simply
means renewed opposition on the part of
the enemies of woman suffrage. Now
that the measure is back in the legislative
calendar, there is no telling how long it
may be before it will be reached and
what further notifications may be made
in it.-New York Letter
The evening world., 1893-11-22
CONTRACT LABoRER PASSED,
Schmidt Was Sent Back Once, but
Immediately Returned.

OliCh Schmidt. a German lahorer.
came over to this country last month
under contract to work in Peoria, Ill.
He was detained at Ellis island by the
immigration authorities. Notwithstand
ing that his friends succeeded in get
ting two hearings for him he was sent
back to Europe.
When the immigrants were landed at
the island from the North German
Lloyd steamship Aller yesterday, Mr..
Schmidt stepped ashore. Instead OF en-
deavoring to avoid close scrutiny, he
walked boldly up to one of the officers
at the island and asked If he remem-
Lerel him. The officer did not. The
immigrant then said his name was
schmidt, and refreshed the officers
by relating his previous eNpc-
rirnce on the island He stated that as
soun as he reached tn" other side h
bought a return ticket and came back
directly.
Upon his own statement that he de-
sired to become an American citizen,
and his assurance hat he would not &c
to Peoria, he was allowed to land.
The matter has caused considerable
as this il not the first tim"
II is said that contract laborers have
been allowed to land.
The evening world., 1893-11-22
WASN'T SMALLPOX AFTER ALL,
Miss Doobins's Melady Proves to Be
ChIcken-Pox

Miss Charlotte Dobbins. the youn and
pretty student of the Van Norman
boarding-school. on West S~eventy-first
street. is in n private room in the River
side Hospital, North Brother Island. ar
nicted with chioken-pox, according to
DR.. Doty, the Chief of the Bureau OF
Contagious Diseases.
All day yesterday Miss Dobbins was
kept in n tent outside the Reception
Hospital. where she was accompanied
by her mother. The object of this iso-
lation, the health officials said, was to
permit observation of the case leading
to a correct diagnosis.
Last night 1t was decided that Miss
Dobbins was only suffering from chick
cn-pox. a comparatively harmless COM
plant. Nevertheless. she was sent to
North Brother Island. The girls mother
accompanied her there.
Or. Doty says she will Probably re-
main there a week or ten days. but Is
at liberty to leave at any time.
The arms Of the Manhattan IL toll
ers, including engineers, firemen. con-
ductors. guards, station-men, ltnemen
and traCkmen, besides the road inspect
ors and shop employees, are being barred
to-day to the vaccinators of the Health
Department.
The evening world., 1893-11-22
CLUBBED ON THE BRITANNIA.
Engineer Wilson DID Not Leave
When Ordered.

IT am an American citizen. and I think
that l was shamefully abused" said
william Wilson, of AS West Thirty
third street, in the Essex Market Police
Court to-day. His head and face We're
enveloped In banlages.
He was arrested yesterday. by Police
man Gardner, of the Union Market
Police Court Station. for refusing to get
on the steamboat Britannia, lying at
the foot OF East Ninth street. Wilson
said he was ar engineer employed In
Roach's ship-yard. lie had his tools on
board the Britannia. and as he Went
to get them. he was stopped by the
Waterman. who ordered him to get on
the steamer. He refused To so without
his tools. and II led to a row.
Policeman Gardner then appeared. He
said that Wilson wanted to brain him
with IA hammer, n to subdue him he
was compelled to use his club.
II guess you We're more frightened
than hurt" said Justice Noorhis to the
officer. There don't appear n mark un
YOU. while the prisoner is all band2Ted
UP. He did wrong in refusing 10 leave
the stenmer when ordered to do so, and
/ believe that he has suffered enough for
1t. He is discharged with n rcprimnnd
and IA warming"
Wilson will prefer a charge Of clubbing
against the officer.
The evening world., 1893-11-22
COURT CLOSED BY SMALLPOX !
November Term Ends Suddenly
in Elizabeth.
Public School No. 3 Also Closes Its
Doors.

ELIZABETH y. j., Nov. 22.-On nc-
count OF the prevalence OF smallpox in
this c.,y the November term Of the
Union Cou'ly Court was brought sum
marty to an end this morning by Judge
Mccormick. who. after "A consultation
with the other judges, ordered all cases
on the calendar to lay over until Dee. IL
with the exception of the one now being
triCl.
The Judge said that the crowds in
attendance N court furnished a fruitful
source OF danger. as many of the ico-
pie came from the infected section OF
the city.
Everybody not a witness in the pend
ing trial was ordered to leave the court
room. and the petit jurors were dis
charged until Dec. Il.
himself t, close public school No. 3
until the epidemic. abatys. Mayor
Rankin has approved. of Mr.. Flyers
prompt exercise of Judgment.
pest-house from the disease. the victim
being "a young Italian aged twenty
years. rhe body was privately buried
Iieaith Inspector Putnam was thrown
out of his carriage last night while re
turning frOr. the pest house, and his
hand was broken. He still pluckily
stiGka 10 his duty, howeNSr, a,,o,,,o,
Charles Hess was to-day appointed
Assistant Health inspector in place of
cN-pOlicr Captain Brant. who. through
f,nr. refused to- take the position. lLN-
Freehollor Joseph Nolt, who was strick-
on yesterday. was removed to the pest
huus" this morning. ,
Three suspicious cases are reported
to-day, one on jefferson avenue, one on
Sayre street and one on osborn place.
Eleven patients are now undergoing
treatment at the pest house, ana the
place is nearly iilled.
The evening world., 1893-11-22
BOOK MAKERS FORFEIT BONDS.
They Do Not Appear in Hackensack
-Bondsmen Also Missing.

HACKENsACK, y. j.. Nov. 22,-P.
T.. Madden. ]. Il. Phillips, William NJ.
Rice, Charles X. Kennedy, Charles
King, Samuel Smith, j. Il. Ludington.
Patrick Smith. Charles II. Wakely, John
Ray and Charles PenderGill, eleven of
the fifteen Fort Lee bookmakers Indicted
by the Bergen County Grand Jury. were
to have been arraigned before Judge
Van Nalen. at IIackensack. this morn
ing. Neither they nor their counsel put
in an appearance, and their bonds of $500
each were forfeited.
.Iohn II. MannlX. their bondsman, con-
Quoted the restaurant at the pool-rooms
during the Summer. 1t Is said he Is not
worth 5000. and he has been missing
for two or three weeks.
The hookmakers live in New York and
brooklyn. Had they appeared their
bonds would have been increased and
trials adjourned TIL the December term.
Their conviction seemed possible.
hence the fear of trial and heavy SEN
tenCC.
The evening world., 1893-11-22
MUST PAY HIS WIFE 81 A WEEK
Justice TiRhe Ends the Mcpherson
Family SQuabble.

Justice Tighr. In the Butler Street Po-
lice Court, Brooklyn, hit upon a plan for
bringing the long legal controversy be-
tween William +. Mcpherson and his
wife. Rose, to an end. lie decided that
Mcpherson should pay his wife 81 per
week for the support Of herself and her
two children.
During the last year Mcpherson has
spent most OF the time in jail OF his
wife's complaint. He was formerly a fur
niture dealer on Fulton street. Brooklyn,
and did a good business.
He married his wife eleven years ago.
They have had three children.
Mcpherson say his wife was very ex-
travagant. He got heavily in debt on her
account, lost his business and was finally
put in Jail by her.
Mrs. Mcpherson brought an action for
separation. Mcpherson retaliated with a
suit for absolute divorce. Both cases
We're dismissed.
The case was presented to Counsellor
j. l.. Devenney by friends. He inter-
ested himself in McPherson's behalf, and
to-day the latter was paroled in his coun-
sells custody.