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Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-03-11

A friend who has just come from the
house of Harriet Beecher Stowe tells me
that the authorcss still retains her ply.
sical strength. Each morning she leads
the deyotions at the breakfast table,
praying. reading the Scriptures and sing
ing hymn. The only time she takes
Rp her pen is 10 write to some member
of the family, but one day in each month
is set aside for letter TO the Duke Of
Argyll. the two writing to each other In
alternate months.
Mrs. Stoves letters to the duke are
said TO be vigorous. and from them her
correspondent gets no idea of her mental
health. The two discuss international
affairs of all kinds, and even Mrs.
Stoves daughters are ofttimes surprised
10 zee how thorough 10 their mothers
knowledge Of every day affairs 81 abe
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-03-11
The Iukewarm hath.

The newest fad" for the lengthening
Of days is the lukewarm bath. The I'M
man body absorbs a considerable quanti-
ty Of water in lukewarm bath, which
causes n softening Of the tissues. Falco-
net demonstrated by the scales that a
person remaining in the iukewarm bath
for an hour absorbs through the skin
more than three pounds of water. The
bath has a tendency to decrease the num-
Der Of pulsations and respirations, and
consequently arrest the rapidity of the
consumption of vitality. - Herald Of
Health
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-03-11

A taxidermist on Sixth avenue, who
also deals in birds and animals, states
that the taste for unique pets is steadily
growing in New York. He constantly
receives orders for such unconventional
members of the kingdom of comparative
anatomy us frogs, coons, possums, jack
DAVIS and crows, and one woman wrote
recently to request that he secure for her
ian asp like the one used by Fanny
Davenport. New York News.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-03-11

Mamma told yon not to play on
Sunday.
Little Boy-l haven't been playinl
was learnin my Sunday school lesson.
But you are all IN perspiration.
81 was turnin handsprings between
each verse SOS 10 get IL down into my
head. Good News.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-03-11

In the history OF railroads iE IL 70 be re-
corded that the Revere Beach and Lynn
railroad Is running train without a bell
cord, and that the means OF communica-
tion between conductor and engineer In
entirely arranged by a code Of signals pass
ing over an electric cable. The entire read
In equipped with this signal, which works
perfectly. and the code Of signals which
can be transmitted Is only limited by the
intelligence of the conductor and engineer.
Boston Transcript
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-03-11

The ladies Of Trinity African Method
list Episcopal Zion church, Long Branch,
gave Martha Washington tea party
Thursday night. The feature of the
party was the impersonation of Martha
Washington by Aunt Judy Cummins,
who is said to be Ill years old. Mrs.
Cummins is spry and enjoys good health.
She surprised the young folks by the ease
and grace with which she led the grand
march. Newark Advertiser.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-03-11

City Man-Whew. Seems to me it's
about as hot in the country as it Is in
the city.
Suburban Host-Y-e-s; but II you get
overcome by the heat here and fall in Il
faint you are in no danger Of being
dubbed by poll sman.--Esw York
Weekly.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-03-11
couIdn,t Resist tho bargains.

A woman was walking the streets OF
Boston a short time ago carrying a box OF
pencils. apd around her neck was a card.
on which, WAS printed, Help the Blind. .
As she walked along she seemed to take
much pleasure in looking 1t the pretty
things In this stnrs windows PA hiiAdsiphia
Ledger
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-03-11

Europe has II, 10000 soldiers, hundreds
Of forts aud warships, and the people are
taxed hundreds Of millions OF dollars for
armament, and yet no question OF right or
Justice has arisen IN Europe during the
last fifty years whieha Michigan justice Of
the peace could not have settled In ten
pinutAs at cost Of @-Dssroie Erse
PraAa-
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-03-11

The Hungarians. Russians and Spaniarsla
have characteristic dances, mos Of which
are performed By gipsies. The polka and
redowa of the Hungarians, and the Spanish
bolero, fandango and cachuca have become
famous all over the world. The populax.
quadrille is said 70 have 0EaHzna1ad sxanasa
che Bel9iAns.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-03-11

learns Of them through such newspapers
rs she cares to read. The author of
Uncle Toms Cabin" is now nearly
seventy mine years old. New York Let
ter
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-03-11

There Is an impression abroad, said
well known lyceum manager who has
directed this lecture tours Of some Of the
noss celebrated men and women of the
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-03-11

Steamed oysters are nice change and
are very appetizing served in their shell.
Buy the oysters unopened, wash thor
oughly, using a brush or coarse cloth;
place them separately in the steamer or
in a large sieve put on top large pot of
boiling water. The deep shell must be
underinost in order that no juice may be
wasted. AS soon as the oysters open
they are done, and should be served at
once. with pepper, salt, butter. etc., to
taste.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-03-11

The daughter of Rev. DIR. Henry VIII
son. the assistant rector Of st. Georges
Episcopal church. in New York city, q
cultured young woman who has shone
in fashionable society. has Joined the
Salvation Army, This is only the out
growth Of her interest in city mission
work, and in donning the simple uni
form of the army and subjecting herself
TO its severe discipline she feels that she
is enlarging her circle Of usefulness.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-03-11

People never tire Of talking over the
late Katherine Wolfes superb gift to the
Metropolitan Museum of Art. She did
more than any one man for the msuseum's 3
valuable collection. She has not only
bequeathed thousands Of dollars and no
table paintings by old and modern mas
tiers, but she has left a stated income to
be used every year for the purchase Of
more pictures
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-03-11

There Is lady in New York who at
present is earning a salary of 5000 a
year teaching fashion how to play a
scientific game of whist. Two or three
other teachers have all they can do in
structing classes in the Ladies New
York club.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-03-11

All the widows of distinguished men
seem to be engaged in writing about
them. Among tho number are Mrx
Custer, Mrs. Grant, Mrs. RsaaAar and
Mrs Jefferlon Davia-
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-03-11

Among the mnnifcent gifts illussrat-
i've Of the generosity Of American wom-
en- may be mentioned tho go, 200 dona-
tion of Mrs. Leland Stanford to the
Kindergarten Association Of San Fran
cisco. and the same amount given by
Mrs. w. II. Vanderbilt for the erection
of mission building in New York city.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-03-11

Many of the trained nurses in Belle
vue hospital, New York, belong to the
Bellevue Guild. society devoted to the
best interests of the profession. The
badge consists of silver cross with
AYE, ever ready" inscribed on one
side and Bellevue Guild" on the other.
Just now the company of null caps and
seersncker gowns is collecting funds for
q club house.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-03-11

Juvenile jewelry If worn at all, should
be extremely simple, and all ornaments
set with precious stones are in extreme
ly bad taste. The foolish mothers who
send their girls TO school loaded with
trinkets display. to say the least. very
Questionable taste. and this custom is
apt to foster vanity and longing for
meretricious display.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-03
The Weaker Sex.

She'd been q belle all winter long-the
queen In fact OF all,
She'd been TO all the coaching meets;
had dnrced at every ball
No function Of society had this fair maid
en- missed.
Her name vas certain 10 De iouhu vi
every social list.
When GUNNER came she went away 10
get a needed rest;
And 20 the hills she HE'D herself be-
cause they pleased her best,
And ~ Is is how she took her ease. this
lovely city belle,
and tbs Is how she rested" In mat 1T
tie mountain dell:
She walked ach day n dozen miles twixt
breakfast time and l;
She bowled FIVE games Of tenpins ere the
lunch hour was begun;
She played FIVE sets of tennis. and she
took a horseback ride.
And then a row upon the lake this worn
out maiden tried.
She dressed for dinner after and when
the meal was DER.
She proinenaded UP and down the hotel
cordOr.
Until nj 9 the orchestra began It's eve
ming task.
And then she danced the hours through
with any one who'd ask.
She danced the waltz with Billy Jones;
she danced the York with me-
She tripped the polka with a boy whose
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-03

not having brains enough to make H.
v,iU 20 TO work with cold dcllbe!alloh 10
marry H. The man who has one eye on "
woman and the other eye ilXed win al
avaricious gaze on her bank account
IS me basest OF hypocrites. The mistocies
said he would rather marry his daughter
TO q man without money than 10 money
without the man.
A good, true man likes his wife to be
dependent on lin, not dependent on her
her bounty. Independence is the prime
idea OF lnanhood, and let a man barter
this away by living on his wfe's
money. and he becomes simply her serf.
Have you rot net in your practical daily
life the poor creature who married his
wIfe's money! If ne is successful IN
business or speculation he gets no credit
business men say its his Wife's money
he is working with and woe betide him
II he IS not SUCCESSFULLY he loses her
mercy I'm among the shoals Of trade, he
undergCes a most terrible ordeal; be -
accused by some Of being a thitf and, al
least his married life IS anything hut q
paradise. A maa VINO mairies for money
is bound to be either a fawulng syC Cphant
or "a self-willed tyrant and he rende.s
both his wife and himself utterly miser-
allie lie did not SOW affection hence nc
does not reap IL, he sowed Scrdid SelrSh-
ness which produces an abundant crop OF
sorrow strife and regret.
One cannot watch the lingering steps
of "CcLrtlng couples" without beinC I'M
pressed most Of all 10y the vast number
Of instances in which mon and women
love or marry q fancy OF their own maxi
ing and do not marry the real man or
woman. Many man calls babyishncss.
artlesfness. or El-temper. sensitiveneso;
many woman before marriage calls
rudeness. frankness or callousness. indie
pendence; all these fanciful qualities
marriage quickly proves 70 be unreal
Dorothea Proxies perverted admiration
/ Of MI Casaubon in MiddlemarchD has
| It's counterpart everywhere The common
/ sense of DOrotheas sister. Celia. saw the
/ Darchrnent- hided prosy old dry as-dGst
fellow iust as he was. while Dorotheas
J Imagination deceived her NJ every turn.
/ Take that delightful little conversation
! between the sisters, "How very ugly Mr..
! most distinguished looking mea l ever
| sawi He IS remarkably Ike the PORTRAIT
Of Locke. He has the same deep eye
| sockets" Indeed. had Locke those two
! while, moles with hairs on them?' on
! dare say when people 81 a certain class
| looked at him; ] DO believe you look al
| human beings as II they were merely
| animals with toilette and never see
| the great soul in q mans face" Doro-
thea's fanciful Imagination was painting
| this ugly, selfish, dun. blinking soup
/ eobbling man as a great soul. How much
| better for all concerned n young folks
would not look at each other with the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-03

The bargains IN the shops are alarming.
Everything f. falling go rapidly that we
are afraid 10 think how n Will end. When
a dainty cambria wrapper IS sold FOR
dollar. q lovely silk waist for three or
four. hat trimmed tastofuny and FASH
ionably for five silks and crepes in album
dance. an cOlOrs and tints for fifty cents
q yard. neat stripes In dark blue ana
white for u,UCh less and numerous other
materials and articles go low that II
almost takes woman's breath away 10
read II is almost time 20 call halt. Ana
yet the reduction goes merrhy on.
one OF the sumner hops Showed the
prettlest ball gown have seen this sum-
mer The skirt was simply FUN, rich
molre. In white. painted with delicate
flower sprays OF maize color The ho-
dioe-a Louis clV-was the charming
mart of T. II was cut low. and round.
but the centre was drawn still lower
by o. gathering from the waist up that
drew the folds together From the Shout
ders two bands started. meeting lnder u
cameo at the belt. and edged there with
lace fl0uucng The sides OF the bodice
ZEN I'm broad. fun panlers Of plain MORE.
The short sleeves We're Of maize gauge,
edged with q deep point. and headed with
butterfly bows. painted like the MORE.
4 small feather ornament Of corn color
nestled among the gold puffs OF her hair.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-03

In one n gray ground Is lecked with
clusters of black dots. In another the
black and gray are SO combined in close
pattern that a creepy effect Us the result
Long silnen dashes OF black are thrown
aslant q gray ground IN another. Inese
are combined with fancy silk or SATIN
OF either gray or black, with sleeves
fronts and skirt trimming Of the latter
There is Tut little development I'm tho
skirt of the fall. All that Is positively
declared thus far is the elevation Of trim
ming. II has been slowly making It's way
10 the skirt this summer long ard now
It's only proper place is the hip some
extravagances In this direction have at
ready made their appearance In the shape
OF huge panlers: but as nothing has yet
been definitely decided regarding the pa
nier. no one need WORRY for q while.
A queer Partisan gown, just out, has
remarkable round oyerskirt. made ot
tiny. full ruffles that follow the line OF
the overskirt The effect IS wondertul
protuberance far from beautiful; ana the
fact that the huge sleeves are fashioned
I'm the same manner relieves In no wise
the fragrant faults Of the skirt.
A fall model fresh from Paris con-
tradicts the hopes a few Of US have M
dulged In. THE age OF recklessness
say some, lS surely passing away VINCE
with the condition our country IS In ana
the folies we have encouraged Ia the mat
ter OF dress, and the extravagances In CO.
loring and STYLES we have submitted 20
there must come q reaction. our garments
will unconsciously reflect the soberer
thoughts that must now possess u.s.
But alas! we reflect not our thoughts,
but the fancies and whims OF gay Parts.
And since Paris is worrying her lisht
brain but little over our financial trou-
bles. we may expect but little change from
that score. Not until the American dares
10 be independent Of the other side can
we hope for better things.
Therefore, as I began. this fall modei
blasts our hopes. There is no suggestion
OF more sobriety. IN color il IS beige
golden beige, combined with black feather
trimming and pale beige cloth. The golden
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-03

am deceived, pray I may never know II.
The man or woman who gruiables at
his or her partner In life after marriage
writes himself down as short-sighted
why did they not know all about fhat
caprlcious temper before? If they did
know Of II and made w their minds to
balance II against better mental and
moral qualities, then let them hold to the
bargain and give up grumbling. seek
confidence. exchange Of thoughts, restfui
cornpanionshlp. Identity Of tastes OF such
n difference as gives plquancy TO inter-
course II love and marriage is built upon
these foundations It will continue grow
ing while life lasts, for Shakespeare was
right when he said:
Loves not times fool. though rosy lips
and cheeks
Within his bending sIckle's compass
come
Love alters not with his brief hours and
weeks,
But bears II out even to the edge OF
JANE ELDRIDGE.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-03

ceaied bv n Marie Antoinette hchu OF
beige cloth. cut up In deep points all
around its edge. and headed with a col
larette OF feathers. The points are edged
with the black feathers also. Then long
narrow ends fall from the fchu, when
are carried around under the arms 10 the
back. where they fall 10 the feet finished
with deep friages.
a gorgeous carriage cloak that VIII
fash forth at LenoS this coming week
Will not be dimmed by the brightest toiiet
there. II IL a silvery pcau de sole, richly
trimmed with bands Of glace velvet, re-
soda and rose-color. The band runs down
the front, embroidered at the edge In sil-
yer silk. At the feet also II is seen. az
well as on the points that are cut Up
the sides. Huge sleeves are banded with
the velvet, and then fall in loose. velvet
lined cuffs \ small velvet collar, cut in
narrow tabs. falls beneath the turned
down collar Of the cloak.
Black and white viii also be very
noticeable this FIRST month Of the fall
Novelties IN these two coiors are con
stantly appearing, IN fall hats OF black,
brightly trimmed with white ribbon
algrettes and ornaments OF black: black
lace capes. edged with white ruches. and
tied with white ribbons, black boas.
tipped with feathery white; fans and
parasols 10 match.
Some fancy black and white stripes IN
SILK for bodices that are made very fun.
the deep shoulders have Insertions OF deli
cate black lace set IN. ana not on. them.
The colored felt hats are coming In
already-not In the SLOUGH or mountain
hat, but in the fancy shapes, TO be trim
med with velvet and tips galore. Many
a summer costume will be freshened by
a new felt. In place OF the straw that
begins to show signs OF wear.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-03
THE WOMAN OF FASHION
DAWN OF FAIL FASHIONS FLUSH
ING THE HORIZON.
What tho September Colors VIII Be-soms
Paris Models and What They Port.nd--
A Lenox Carriage Cloak.

The summer is dyii 6 slowly. After all.
we ore CORY TO see It go. Although It's
advent was fierce and blighting, II melted
beftre long, and softened when its VIC
TINS began TO fall. And IL has been grow
irg gentler ever since. until new we GINS
reluctantly to the end OK g. and would
fain delay its going For the Dying Of
summer is no pleasant thing TO behold'
IT means death not only TO the iight az
trio OF nature. but 10 our own gauzy robes
We lay aside our thin, deli ate garments
fine alnt st as a spiders web are many
Of them-to take UP heavier, more somber
II, bfs Even The dawn Of September VIII
see a considerable difference Of a;the.
The seashore will be almost deserted
and the mountains will hold a graver.
sedater company. Many Of the summer
fabrics Will be left behind, and the ward
robe viii contain more Of the serge, the
sacking, end the vigogne. Gray ana
black promise TO be the favorite com
bit alton for Lenox, these fall days, and
black and white will brayely nold us
own.
Some new imDortations Of mixed gray
and black, with the former largely pre-
dominating, are very quiet, and have
rich effect
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-03
"LL DONNA IT MOBILE.O
Tho American Wounn's Wonderful
Adsptabillty.


Wherever we meet the American wo
man-Gnd we meet her everywhere in
the ranks OF the English pecrage and OF
the European aristocracy, as well as In
more modern conditions-we are struck
with that marvellous adaptadillty I'm which
wise men see the sign Of Unexpectedly OF
a race or Of a species. IT is revealed nota-
bly, by that good humor with which she ac-
cepts the numerous petty annoyances that
every change Of medium implies, and
which put the best characters an trial.
She submits 10 them without effort. and
criticises them without bitterness, she is
further prpared FOR them by her educa-
tion. and does not expect TO find every
thing easy Then the necessity OF manual
labor does not seem 10 her Ike degrad-
ing condition at most only one or two gen
rations separate her from the time when
her grandmother kneaded the family
bread I'm the primitive settlements
These stories are familiar to her, and the
lessons deduced from them are not dis
couragng or humiliating. She is the
daughter Of a race Of emigrants who have
become n great people through work.
energy, and determination.
Sh has in this at her command n whole
treasury Of tredltioais from which she
draws not without pride. We might
say. IN listening to these stories, that we
were hearing one Of those grande danes
Of the past century, emigrants and poor,
telling with pride In their memoirs how
TO supply their wants they worked in
London OF In Germany, utilizing their
accomplishments and their correct taste,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-03

az in public, ne IT i5 who VII make
woman a good husband, caring for her
with a loving regard all his life. with
such people there may be sometimes gilt
tering eurroundngs; but beneath al tnat
there Is also the ring OF the true f1eial
which VIII sound more sweetiy musical
and more harmonious as life's shadows
grow longer. ibid she marry well?' Is ~
ten asked and It generally means did she
marry a Iorg, full purse. No mater no"
honest. industrious or respectable he may
be. the man IS usually regarded as Dad
part; If ne IS lacking IN money. There Is
no term strong enough to expresscontempt
for any human creature, male or female
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-03
VHOH SMALL I'VE MdRRF?
Most Desirable Qualities in Life
Partner.

our popular journals TEEN with In
cidents OF domestic troubles. Divorce is
getting 20 be about as much OF an In
stitution as marriage The causes of this
are found I'm the sickly sentimentalism OF
our so called story papers the repre-
sentation of unreal artificial life IA the
scenes OF the stage. and the want of
proper instruction as 20 the LIES duties
and responsibilities I'm the home. II
ever circumstances demanded a free, bold
uterance I'm respect 10 the Ills Of mar
Tiage, Il IS at the present time, and we
need expect no better state Of things IN
domestic life TN the pulpit the home,
the press and the stage unite In turning
the tide into q better and more wholesome
channel; II is a big mistake FOR young
people 70 marry simply for beauty, that
often serves only as a veneering to cover
O deformed heart and soul. Some OF the
most homely people are inwardly the
most beautiful Such was Annie Still,
the sweet poetess Of England Such
was Watts. the great poet Of whom q
Indy eaid that she admired the Jewel
but abhorred the casket." Seek FOR Il part
ner IA life who possesses the Inner beau
ties OF virtue, truth ana true affection.
Such soul WIN cause the countenance TO
be I'll radiant with that which VIII abide
amid the stern realities OF life. What Il
miserable, cold-blOoded business IL is 20
marry for position! 1t is now 4 recOg-
nizsd industry in England 10 mend
broken fortunes by marrying rich Amer
lean girls. The Spectator" says. IF the
losses In speculative investments are
heavy. ana business goes badly. ,he suf-
ferers must az once marry rich Amer
lean girls. that gets them out Of the scrape
in the easiest and most attractive way
they can find"
Light headed American heiresses whose
eilly pride Is hattered by the attentions Of
titled Englishmen, ought 10 make note
Of this. and ASK In advance how rnnch
they will be expected to pay to the Grip
pied spectators for their empty titles
This marrying OF surroundings rather tnan
q partner is the bane OF many a life
For rich girl 10 marry from such IA base
motive is to prove herself a consummate
fool, for cat-and-dog-life IL always
the result
young man who marries simply eX-
ternal surroundings deserves nothing bet
fer than a selfish, calculating, design
tng woman who will shoot mssils OF
anguish and sorrow into his soul all
through his life. Look at individuals and