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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-03-30
THE MODERN NECKTiE.~
Its Evolution From the Ruff and the La
Neckcloth.

Its Evolution From the Ruff and the Lace
Neckcloth.
To trace the origin Of the necktie we must
go back to the times Of the English Stuarts
Down to the early part of the 18th century
the ruff, which had grown to an enormous
size, combined the Offices Of neckcloth a.
we'll as collar. 1t was not until the close OF
the reign Of Charles II that neckcloths, OF
cravats, were first worn In England and
were doubtless welcomed as change from
the stiff ruff. They were usually composed
Of rich brussels or flanders lace, tied in q
knot under the chin, and the ends allowed
to hang down square. Still later they were
worn much longer, the ends being passed
through the buttonholes Of the walttcoat
The lace neckcloth was succeeded BY The
small cambria geneva bands, not unlike
those used by clergymen, and. these were
very generally worn by gentlemen during
the reign Of William III. The lace neck
cloth again became fashionable in Queen
Anne's time, but was finally abandoned
about 17S5. This was followed by broad
silk ribbon, which fashion ordsined to be
worn round the neck and tied In large
bow in the front. A few years Later white
cambria stocks that buckled behind were
introduced, and these were succeeded about
1859 by the muslin cravat, which was moro
comfortable to the wearer "a we'll AZ grace
full in appearance The muslin orava$ was
passed twice round the neck, then tied IN Q
capacious bow In front, In which at that
time it was the fashion to bury the chin.
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smTCn very promptly and serslpIy accepted,
and Keene, Warde, James and Salvini are

,niIn very proihptly ana selislDIy accepJeu,
and Keene, Warde, James and Salvini are
now trembling.
Fortunately for Booth, he retired in time,
and It Is not probable that the elder Sal
vini will tempt fate by inviting compare
son with this new histrionic star with the
not uncommon name Of Smith, which has
30 gloriously and 80 suddenly burst upon
the dramatic armament. It IL also said
that Bob FitxEimmons has been offered
d 900 week as an inducement to transfer
his knocking out efforts from the ring to
the drama. And thus 1t goes. Verify, to
paraphrase Bulwer-Lytton, 1.-THE fist IL
mtghtier than the brain. 1
The latest aspirant for stellar honors is
Lawrence Hanley, who will begin his tour
early next month. Hanley has been at dif-
ferent times the leading man Of Booth,
Barrett and other well known actors. Hs
Il but % years Of age, but has had excellent
schooling for the work in hand. He Is
handsome and Of fine physique The play
which has been selected As the vehicle for
Hanley's debut Is practically David Gar
and is 30 arranged that the, best act from
Hamlet" ''Romeo and Juliet" "Otheilo,D p
Macbeth" and others Of Shakespeare's
plays may be given. This amounts sub
stantially to a nightly change Of BILL Han
ley is from the south and will begin bis
tour there. II is but fair to await develop
ments before criticising the wisdom Of the
venture, but II cannot be denied that the
masses are chary of giving their support to
anything that even savors Of tragedy. Still
young Hanley may prove q genuine sur
prise and thus upset all managerial pre-
dictions
It is said that Miss Nina Harrington, who
L. now on visit to this country, ID the most
photographed actress of the day. She has
been on the stage only about three years.
during which time she has appeared prin-
cipally In burlesque. She Is now under
engagement in London to appear in the
forthcoming production Of don Juan" at
the Gaiety, but it is whispered that she
may head an enormous burlesque company
which will be organized in this city to tour
the United States and Canada.
Miss Harrington is extremely pretty and
has superb figure. She set the dudes Of
New York raving about her when she ap-
peared as the king Of the chappies during
the run Of "Cipderella" at the Academy Of
Music Miss Harrington was member Of
Fred Leslie's company up to the time OF
that brilliant Comedians death. She is the
daughter Of Surgeon General Rose Of the
British navy. OcrAvUs COHEN.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-03-30
MEeMERlsM..

virst Announssd ~ . 0ubtls yluid DiRussA
By the Planets.
Mesmerism was first brought into notice
By Frederick Anton Mesmer, . German
physician, in 1893. when he Published .
thesis ON 1.-THE Influence Of the Planets ON
the Human Body" claiming that the
heavenly bodies diffused through the uni
verse q subtle fluid which acts on the nerv
Gus system of animated beings. and he
further stated that he regarded the new
force, which, he said, could be exerted by
one living organism upon another, a. a
means Of alleviating or curing disease In
1778 he left Vienna for Paris, where he
gained numerous proselytes and much
money. His discovery was fostered by Dn.
d'Elson, physician to the kings brother,
and in 1854 the French government ordered
the medical faculty Of Paris to investigate
Mesmer's theory. A COMMITTEES was ap-
pointed, who subsequently, reported that
1.-THE violent effects which are observed in
the public practice Of magnetism are due to
the manipulations, to the excitement of the
imagination which leads us to repeat any
thing which produces an impression upon
thSsenses." One year later-1785- Mesmer's
popularity had so far declined that he left
Paris and retired to Switzerland, where he
spent the balance of his life. Mesmerism
excited some attention again in 1848 when
Miss Harriet Martineau and others an
nounced their belief in it.
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An Early Cremationist.

In st. Georges burial ground in the Tx
bridge road. England, Is monument, bear
ing date 1769, erected to the memory Of
Honoretta Pratt, who ordered that her body
should be burned. It stands near the back
Of the chapel On it are four columns sup
porting a canopy, under which is an urn
with snakes twined around it. The inscrip-
ton on one side of it reads thus: "This
worthy woman, believing that the vapours
populous Citys must prove hurtful to the
inhabitants, and resolving to extend to fu-
ture times as far as she was able that char
ity and benevolence which distinguished
her thro life, ordered that her body should
be burnt in hope that others would follow
the examples thing too hastily censured
by those who did not inquire the motive"
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ing to me. For instance, regard him as
being entirely inadequate in that --LATEST"
of we'll known heavy parts, Cardinal Richie
lieu. But, take him all in all, Thomas w.
Keene is entitled to be designated "a great
actor"
This is the last week of ION Probation"
at the Star theater. This farce has demon.
strated how the people will follow an actor
after he has once secured firm hold upon
their affections. ION Probation" is about
as much Of a farce as play can we'll be,
while Crane Is a first class comedian, and
yet understand that the business has been
80 large that nothing but q contract with
Miss Martha Morton, the author of Broth
er john" which will be produced next
Monday night, has prevented ION Proba-
ton" from running clear through to the
end of Mr.. Cranes engagement. This is
wonderful tribute to the genial comedians
ability and popularity.
By the way, 1t is reported that while Mr..
Crane has declined the offer Of the syndi
cate Of wealthy men who were anxious to
build a theater for him in this city he has
promised to again consider the matter next
year, so that if he should decide in the az
firmative the house can be got ready before
New Years day, 1895. There has been some
may join forces next season, but this Is
mere Rialto rumor which is not entitled to
the slightest credence. Those who are far
the two men never expect to see them to-
gether again on the same stage.
Upon the fate of Brother John" will de-
pend in great measure the career of Miss
Martha Morton as a playwright. II the
piece should succeed, her services will be In
great demand at a high rate of royalty, but
II, on the other hand, it should fail, 1t will
very naturally be argued that person who
writes play so poor that William Fl.
Crane Is unable to make 1t ''go" cannot be
much of dramatic author. Miss Morton's
past work gives promise Of great things In
the future, and for the sake Of the Ameri-
can drama 1t is to be hoped that Brother
John" will make hit.
It is announced that Maggie Cline Is to
desert variety to become an exponent of the
tank drama, which is sort of offshoot
Of the variety stage, for without specialties
the average play with "a river of real
water" would not amount to much. "Mc
Closkey," whom the buxom Maggie has
thrown down so many times will now have
q chance to recuperate. It is also announced
that Miss Cline, in the melodrama of which
she Is to be the 'melo star" will do a
couple of turns and will then leap into the
tank, from which she will be hauled by the
leading man. This individual win have
to be endowed with considerable muscle
to accomplish his task with the necessary
snap, for Miss Cline's figure is not that OF
o Venus, and her avoirdupois is very much
In evidence But the lady is a good deal of
an artist in her way, and in the line of ro-
bustuous Irish female singing she stands
at the very tip top of the ladder She
ought to make a success of her new venture.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-03-30
peculiar Virtues Of Menthol.

There are peculiar virtues possessed by
menthol, and in fact the drug itself Is com
parativelya new discovery in America, but
the Chinese md Japanese have made use of
it for long tine. 1t is white crystalline
substance deposited from oil Of peppermint
and is obtained by freezing and thawing
the oil number of times, the crystals be-
ing deposited during the congealing process
These crystals melt at 81 degrees Fahren
heit, are slightly soluble in water and en-
tirely soluble in ether and the volatile oils.
In the manufacture Of menthol the Japac
nese oil is generally used, as it yields the
crystals more richly than the others. The
drug is used for external application and
often gives much relief in cases of head
ache. The effect produced is mainly sen
sation of intense cold, caused by the rapid
evaporation Of the thin coating of the sub
stance which Is left on the skin when the
menthol pencil has been rubbed over it.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-03-30
The Bifuroaeed Neither Garment,

A woman fashion writer asserts that by
patient archaeological research carried on
by one woman It has been proved, for the
qualification Of all women, that the bifur-
Gated neither garment supposed to be spe-
cially distinctive of the masculine toilet
rightly belongs to the feminine dress. The
women Of Judah, it seems, were the first
wearers Of the garment in bifurcated form,
and man, perceiving the convenience and
comfort of this article of dress, evolved by
the superior intelligence Of woman, appro-
priated the same for his own use and doom
ed his womankind to cucumber their limbs
with flowing robes, which render it impos-
Fble for them to cope with man in the use
full ayocatioua. "
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c<Sof as'n attention TO the most trIumg
details of his always elaborate productions
that has earned for him his present prom
tnent position in the dramatic world. Lv-
1pg's conception Of character Is almost
always correct. His execution of that con-
Ioeption Is seldom If indeed ever devoid Of
faults.
] do not wish to be regarded as an un-
qualified admirer of Mr.. Keena His work
III several characters Is excessively displeas-
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-03-30

Miss Bancker's next engagement was in
Sol Smith Russell's company, where she re-
manned one season, leaving to accept an Of
fer from the Hanlons for their Voyage En-
Suisse" During this tour she met Mr..
Ryley, to whom she was married during the
second season.
Miss Bancker's reputation had reached the
ears Of Miss Rosina Vokes, and that lady
secured her for leads in her company. She
remained with Miss Vokes two seasons,
when she Joined Charles Frohman's forces,
playing one Of the widows in the Bison
Carre-Gillette farce, "Mr. Wilkinson's
Widows" Later on Mr.. Frohman trans
ferred Miss Bancker to 1.-THE Junior Part
ner," and when "His Wedding Day" was
put on she took the only available part,
which, however, is entirely unworthy Of her
ability.
Unlike most actresses, Miss Bancker Is
not at all fond Of dress, and her apparel
off the stage Is always modest, though In
excellent taste. Neither is she stagestruck
-she was when sle adopted the profession,
but she has got brave1y over it and now
thinks Of the theater only when she is in it.
Her only fad Ia horseback riding, which she
considers both healthful and enjoyable.
Miss Bancker Is an only child, and her
mother travels with her great deal. At
present her husband Is a member Of the
same company a. herself She is the first
member Of her family to adopt the stage as
profession.
Miss Bancker Is slight, tall, graceful and
exceedingly pretty. Her manners are easy
and unaffected, md her smile is sufficient to
put visitor at ease within moment In
conversation she u agreeable and is never
aba loss Tor reply to asally. 49,.
Lillian Elma II an. English woman by
birth, but an American BY choice. She was
born In London Sept. IS, 1858, and appeared
on the stage for the first time at an, early
ego merely as part OF q picture in spec
tacle. She llved5in Manchester until 1881,
when shs came to America, where she re-
ceived} her educstion. When she was 10
years Of age, Miss Elma appeared in melo-
drama entitled "Only Farmers Daugh-
ter" which was written by her brother-in-
law, Elliott Barnes. Later on she was a
Joint star with Mr.. Barnes in q repertory
Of his dramas.
Miss Elma has done good deal of sou.
brette work. Among some Of the best
known companies with which she has ap
peared are those Of Barry and Fay, Hoyt
and Thomas, Vernona Jarbeau, Evans and
Hoey and Gus Williams. While she was a
member Of the last named company, Miss
Elms was, IN 1883, married to Francis j.
Chilly, a Philadelphia lawyer.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-03-30
ACTRESS and SINGER
Two Talented Women Who
Are Rising Rapidly.
EMILY BANCKER, LILLIAN ELMA.

Neither Of These Ladies' Was . Child Phe-
ncmenonr-soms Qetails Of Their Stage
Careers and Personal Characteristics.
Their Plans For the Future.
Emily Bapcker, the leading lady Of that
particular band Of Charles Frohman's
COMEDIANS which IL now performing "His
Wedding Day" is in private life Mrs.
Thomas w. Ryley, her husband being the
well known comedian. Miss Bancker was
born In New York city and made her debut
on the stage at the age Of Is in very lurid
melodrama called 1.-THE Pavements of
Paris" She was the ingenue Of the COM
pany, and most Of her work since then has
been In that line sFa
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-03-30

ana wouio leave it Ii she yJuIu anoru 20 tio
90. She Is great student and reads when
ever she Is not studying. She has high
soprano voice of great fexibilits and power.
Miss Elma pleads guilty to being what
she calls monograph crank" and she
which shs uses II the testing Of her voice
Eims &; ssgonS but s prsssy faos and Is
beautifully founded figure. She has no chill
dren, and this, she confesses, is the great
est REGRET Of her Life LUCY LAWN.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-03-30

The few real actors on the stage will soon
be crowded off If the pugilistic craze is to
continue. No sooner had Ed Smith dem
onstrated to Joseph Goddard, tie aesthetic
Australian champion who had no conf
dence in the theory of knocking out, !" that
bis ideas on.the subject were hopelessly in
correct than an s'enterprising" theatrical
manager telegraphed him an offer of $3.50 a
week to appear nightly with his show
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-03-30

The union was not happy one, and in
1890 Miss Elma secured divorce from her
husband She had at the time left the
stage temporarily and entered the National
Conservatory of Music for the purpose of
cultivating her voice for grand opera. She
bad intended to remain in the conservatory
for several years longer than she did, but
was unable, to withstand the temptation Of
Q very fattering offer held out to her by
Gus Williams to create the prima donna
role Of Annie Condor in his new play,
april Fool"
She is once more in New York assidu-
ously pursuing her musical studies and
during the coming summer will probably
accept an offer which has been made to her
by Z prominent manager to become the
prima donna Of large comic opera com.
psny which will be organized to give tho
old fHyor1ees on an elaborate scale. Strange
toAeN Miss Elma does not like the eta6e
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-03-30
To Use

Ayers Sarsaparilla, the valuable components
OF which are imported, wholesale, by the
j. G. Aver Co. from the regions where these
articles are richest in medicinal properties.
ut Is a wonder to me that any other
than Ayers Sarsaparilla has show in the
market If people consulted their own in.
terest, they would never use any other; for
1t Is not only the best, but, on account OF it,
concentrated strength and purity, it is tho
most economical" James F. Duffy, Drug
gist Washington st., Providence, R. I.
DR.. A. L. Almond, Druggist, Liberty, Va,
writes: "Leading physicians in this city
prescribe
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-03-30
Women In Chill.

A writer in Lippincott affirms that Chill
Il the woman's Utopia. It is the only coun-
try in the world in which women are pos
sessed of full political rights. Every wom-
an over 81 can vote on all questions. The
street cars are all conducted by women too
The native women have not good oppor-
tunities for education, but they are said to
be possessed of fair mental ability. In man
ner they are modest and dignifed, in per
son small and delicate.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-03-30
1T PAYS

To be cautions in the choice Of medi.
cines. Many are injured by trying ex-
periments with compounds purporting
to be blood purifiers, the principal
recommendation of which would seem
to be their "cheapness." Being made
up OF worthless, though not always
harmless, ingredients, they may we'll
be cheap" bat, in the end, they are
dear. The most reliable medicines are
costly, and can be retailed at mod
crate prices, only when the manufacture
ing chemist handles the raw materials
in large quantities. 1t is economy,
therefore,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-03-30
Liberty Bell at the Worlds Fair.

Tho famous old Liberty bell during the
Worlds fair Is located ON the right side Of
the main entrance in the Pennsylvania
stale building It Is suspended from the
ceiling Of the second story floor so that
persons on the main floor can stand under
and look up at the bell At point about
midway of the BELLS height there is bal
cony, and visitors can have close inspec-
ton Of the bell, though they will not be
able to touch it because Of the railing
around the balcony.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-03-30

Sevres ware was first produced in France
In 1903, and during the past two centuries
it has occupied the highest niche of honor
among the many wares of France. The
Sevres of today is not materially different
from the Sevres of a century ago, except as
to decorations which have during the past
few years acquired a greater degree of ex-
cellence, the result of higher artistic at
tainments among the designers and deco
rators
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-03-30

E w 70 r K ,
March 15.-Thom-
as w. Keene has
been attacked, rid
iculed, patronized
and damned with
faint praise" by
the New York crit
les, who are, taken
as a whole, an in
ompreh ensible
lot. A farce COM
edy with a popular
ana IaVOf currylng
star or manager Is
generally Civ en-
twice as much
space in the New
York dailies as
was devoted to
Keene's excellent
production of
"Richard IIIn at
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-03-30
Oriein of the Pawnbroker,s Sign.

1t is generally held that the three golden
balls used by pawnbrokers as sign were
adopted from the armorial bearings of the
Medici family of Italy by tho Lombard
merchants, among whom were several rep
resentatives of that family. This sign was
used in London in very early times by some
Of those merchants who had emigrated
from Italy and established the first money
lending establishments in England.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-03-30
Ayers

Sarsaparila have sold 1t for eighteen
years, and have the highest regard for it,.
healing qualities"
Although the formula Is known to the
trade, there can be no successful imitation
of Ayers Sarsaparilla. Without having the
enormous facilities of the j. G. Aver Co., 1t is
impossible for other parties to put together
such valuable ingredients, at the low cost
of Ayers
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No sample copies of these periodicals
are furnished. TIE HERALD and any
periodical in the United States not in the
above list at correspondingly low rates.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1893-03-30
Debut OF q London Prodigy.

A 5-year-old violiuist, Master Rhyl Bow
en-, made his debut In London ct Gatti's
Music hall, Charing Cross. The child
played two fantasias ON popular airs, such
as Home, Sweet Home" 1.-The Last Rose
Of Summer. and Loves Golden Dream, !"
together with several Scotch tunes He
Yves loudly Applatded Tor his efforfA.
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lATRlCAL REVIEW.
b w. Keene's Fine Pro.
Non of Orchard ILL.,"
EAT DECLINE OF TRAGEDY.

impaired With Other Actors Of His
aossip About Martha Morton's
BY For william H. Crane-NIaggie
Id the Tank-Lawrence Hanley to
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Pullman dining and sleeping cars.
Upholstered Reclining chair cars,
Pullman tourist sleeping cars,
are run through to all points east. Leave
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