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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20

Berlin, Dee. 17.-Before the .eichstac
voted on the application of tie public
| prosecutor for permission to unish TIT.
socialist members, who, on Thursday,
a week ago, upon the opening of the
relchStag refused to rise Id cheer
for the emperor, the universal opinion
was that the government ma lie a seri-
Gus mistake in demanding the reich
stag TO fOregO its constitutional pre-
negatives and authorize iud cial pun
lShment of Liebknecht and other So
clallStS on the charge of les majestic.
1t was known on every side that the
adverse decision of the reichStag COM
mtttee to which the matter was re-
TERED had a tremendous influence
upon the members, and therefore. no.
body was surprised when the reichStag
adopted by vote Of l6S to So. the re-
port of the committee recommending
permission be not granted to the pub
lie prosecutor to take action against
the socialists. The significance of
this decision can haldly be over rated,
as it is not merely a defeat of the gov
eminent proposal, but a distinct re-
bun for the emperor himself. as it is
an open secret that he is the author OF
this attempt to make the reichStag sur
rel der Que of its privileges. What the
emperor will do, in view of this moral
slap III the face, is the question which
the people are asking themselves. His
we'll known obstinacy gives promise
that he will net-sH quietly under the
reverse, and the-remark which he
made in the course of an animated
after-dinner conversation at the of
ticers mess of the kings regiment at
INLAND, during his stay at Hanover
in the middle of the week, attracted
attention. His majesty said: Ozark
days are at hand, and | hope that all
my officers will meet them Ilnfiinch-
ingly." =:
The fact that the demand for the
prosecution of socialists enunated
from the emperor has greatly weak
ened the pOular confidence both in the
wisdom and in the independence of
the new chancellor, whose first APP
pearance in the reichStag in his new
role is quite a disappointment. The
impression now prevails that the HO-
henlOhe regime will be ShOrtlived I'M
less the chancellor quickly develops a
more mastery grasp of the situation
than this big mistake evidences. The
debate was disappointing to those nX-
pecting a sensation of any kind. At
ter Herr Raeren had spoken in defense
of the committees reports Prince Ho-
henlOhe followed with Il brief and in
effective speech. His declaration that
the only means of publishing the So
cialists was to call in the aid of the
courts was greeted with hooking
laughter. After some further debate
the reichstag adopted the committees
report against the prosecution of the
socialists by 116 to So. The resolution
to increase the disciplinary powers OF
the president of the reichstag was then
put and carried; only radicals and so
cialists voting against lit. The reich
stag then adjourned.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20
CHICAGO POLICE.
10 BE INVESTIGATED AS NEW
YORK'S.
The Plan of Campaign Used by the
LeXOW Committee to Be
Followed.

Chicago, Dec. Chicago'S police
force is to be investigated in much the
same manner as the New York de-
partment has been hauled over the
Goals by the famous LexOw committee.
Alderman William 4. Kerr, the chair
man of the subcommittee of the c0un-
Gil committee on police, which is to
turn the searchlight on ChicagO's
force, has returned from Gotham en-
thusiastic over the working OF the
methods pursued by Senator LeNoW
and Recorder-elect Golf and intends
to follow the same plan as closely as
possible AS soon as funds are guar
anteed to carry on the work the in
quiry will begin. All charges Of bru-
tality, matchmaking and other evil
practices made against policemen OF
whatever rank, will be probed to the
bottom, and if the testimony indicates
guilt the evidence will be sent to the
grand jury and the offender indicted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20
ANOTHER KNOCK OUT,
ANDY BOWEN KILLED AT NEW
ORLEANS.
I1avigne's Final Blow Finishes His
Man Eorevcr-The COnqueror
in Jail.

New Orleans, Dec. 17.-Andy Bowen,
WHO was defeated in the arena of the
Auditorium club Friday by Kid
Lavigne, of Saginaw, Mich, never re-
covered consciousness after the knock
out blow, and died shortly after Z
o'clock in the morning. The blow
seemed not of extraordinary force,
delivered at very short range, but
Bowen was SO weak as to be able to
make no resistance, and falling direct
ly backward the back Of his head
struck the unpadded floor with such
force that it sounded as if it had been
struck with the poll of an axe. The
doctors claim that not the blow but
the striking the floor caused concus-
sion Of the brain and death. Until a
short time before his death, though
unconscious Bowen continued to
breathe regularly and the pulse was
about normal.
Lavigre was admitted to bail in the
sum of $4,000: others $4,000. In de-
fault Of bail the party, consisting of
f.avigne. Billy Mccarthy, Sam lFitZ-
patrick. James Hall, Martin Murphy
ard George ConSidine were sent to
| Jail
The corOner's jury declared the
cause of death to be conclusion of the
brain but failed to determine whether
it was produced by Lavigne's blow
or by Bowen's head striking the fiool
! of the ring. Legal proceedings in con
nection with the fatal fight have hard
ly terminated yet. The grand jury
| it is thought, will take the matter III
! on Monday and the states attorney
will press to a conclusion against the
Olympic club, in which the Legitimacy
Of these glove contests is involved.
Dallas, Tex, Dee. 16.-James ]
/ Corbptt, being asked: "Nhat do yol
think of Lavigne killing Andy Bow
en?" said:
us Bowen dead? Truly? I am sor
~ to hear it. l was hoping the wors
fears were uEfounded. AS to the
blow. | do not know what kind Of {
one Iavigne used. But it must have
been a terrible one. 1t will hurt pu
giliSm. ana makes me more eager thar
ever to get out of the business
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20

New York, Dec. 14.-Before the
Lexow committee Michael Moran, who
is in the towing business for the city
was asked:
What commissioner put you to
work?''
Commissioner Coleman
did he make any agreement with
you when you were appOinted?"
Yes; he told me to do the work as
cheap as l could, and not to give up
the money to anyone. He said thar
| if I did he would put me out"
''Well, did you ever give up any
money!"
"Only for political purposes"
"Well, who did you give it to"
ITO Mr.. Croker, l suppose"
Richard Croker?'
Yes
The witness then identified & mum
Der of checks calling for sums vary
ing from $50 to $3.50 made payable to
Croker and endorsed by him (WitneSs).
Taking up the case of Captain Cree
don the evidence adduced tended to
show that the officer paid $4,000 for
his position.
John w. Golf called for Charles A.
Grant, who for a long time was eX-
Police Commissioner McClave's secre
tary. ''Of course I know" said Mr.
Golf, chat he will not appear, be-
cause he is in Ashbury park, beyond
the reach OF the committee, but
! would like to take this opportunity of
stating that while in his office he be-
came possessed of $4,000 worth of
real estate, and now we are prepared
to prove that he accepted innumerable
brides, which accounts for his wealth. .
Police Commissioner Martin at this
point was told that he was excused
| for the day, and went away smiling.
Ettiene Boyer, eX-detective and ward
man under Capt. Murphy, and who
had been retired after being disabled
while on duty, was called. Il believe
you brought suit against Capt. Muir
ply after you left the force for $3.50,
did you nOt?" In answer to a ques-
ton as to how he, poor wardman,
came possessed of so much money, he
said he played poker and the races
sometimes He denied ever having ac-
copied presents from disorderly
houses. More testimony was given
showing that able-bodied policemen
had been retired on pensions to make
room for other men. Mr.. Golf said the
matter of police pensions required leg
islation.
Rev. DR.. John B. Wilson, pastor of
the Eighteenth Street Methodist EpiS-
copal church, read a long statement of
his efforts to the close policy shops and
disOrderly houses in his precinct, but
claimed the police gave him no sup
port. Senator O'Connor asked the
witness whether he thught it wise to
colonize the disreputable women Of the
city. He replied: "No, | do not think
so. The minute that you do so You
| take step towards the abolition of
/ marriage" He also expressed the
opinion that the social evil could be
| finally abolished by the proper en-
forcement of the laws.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20
TWO RARE SPEECHES
MADE ON BI-METALLISM AT
DENVER.
David Holmes, Of England, and
Wharf o. Barker, of the United
States Talk.

Denver, Colo, Dec. 12.-Two notable
speeches on bi-metallism were de-
livered at the banquet of the Denver
manufacturers. Mr.. David Holiness
of Burnley, England, chairman of the
parliamentary committee of the trades
union congress, Of the United King
dom, representing 1,25OOOO wage earn
ers, speaking on the toast "Bi-metal-
lism and Wage-earners' said: Think
ing men account for the present trade
depression by the appreciation of gold
consequent upon the characterization Of
silver in 1873, and since. If silver is
restored to its former position it will
revive trade and commerce the world
over. Public opinion in England has
recently grown rapidly on this sub
ject, and textile workers and others
are cooperating with the bi-metallic
league. The recent experiments of the
British government with financial and
currency questions in India were a
failure and the Indian government is
at its wits end to raise the necessary
revenue. Bi-metallism will be one i'm
eral election in 1885,
Mr. Wharf O. Barker, of Philadel-
phia, speaking on Bi-Metallism and
Manufacturers, said: "The professors
Of political science in Great Britain,
the men in the front rank in Europe
and America favor bi-metallism.
The opposition comes from money
lenders. The proposed plan of bank
currency set forth in President Cleve-
lands message should be opposed by
every citizen who has the welfare of
the people at heart. Bi-metallism
must be restored by the independent
action of Americans and can be when
ever the people are determined to have
a financial as we'll as an industrial
dependence. The road to American
prosperity" he said, ''is bi-metallism
and protection"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20
LUBIN'S THEORY,
EXPORT BOUNTY NEEDED ON
FARM PRODUCTS.
This Would Increase the Receipts fol-
Agricultural Products From Home
and Abroad.

Washington. Dec. 1.-THE commit
tee OH agriculture gave hearing to
David Lubin. of Sacramento, CalifOr-
uia in connection with the inVestiga-
ton now being made by the committee
of the cause of the present depressed
condition of agriculture. Mr.. Lubin
explained that his plan; which he said
would stimulate agriculture by in
creasing the price Of exported farm
products and Oy Il reaction of the
price of such products sold in this
country. Last year about 100000, 900
worth of agricultural products Were
exported. This year about One-third
of the tctai product. If the export
bounty of ten per cent were levied
for the benefit Of the farmer the lat
ter wonld have received SSO,OOO,OU
more for his products exported and
| the effect of this bounty on the home
price would have been, in his opinion
to increase the value of the product
sold in this country S16O.OOO,O0O.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20

committee, in view of the splendid
service you rendered your country and
community, that public interest will
not be subserved by disturbing you in
your position as police captain
Then there was burst of applause
such as no man could have stood.
Captain Creedon arose He looked
straight ahead. Tears filled his eyes,
and his face twitched with emotion
Then each member of the committee
and counsel Golf. Jerome and Moss
shook his hand warmly. There was
another burst of applause, and Cap
tain CreedOn walked from the court
room crying. Men trembling with
peDt-up feelings grasped his hand in
sympathetic pity.
Police Justice Voorhis, who is one of
the most talked of men in New York
denied in toto the allegations made
against him before the senators. Rich
ard Croker was asked if he would ac-I
cept Mr.. Goff'S invitation to appear be-
fore the LeXow committee and vindi-
cate himself on the constructive charge
of eXtortion implied by the testimony
of Witness Moran yesterday.
Il did not known there were any
charges made against me- said Croker,
''or that there was anyrnlng to vindi-
cate. The only thing Moran testified
was that he contributed to the Tam
many hall. If the committee wants to
find out about the contributions TO 20
litical parties l am sure that they can.
Why don't they ask the union league
club, republican and county democracy
about political contributions? These
get them as well as Tam |
many hall"
Croker said that he would not appear
before the committee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20
ANOTHER SHOCK .
WITHDRAWAL OF $2,15O,OOO FROM
THE SUB-TREASURY.
The Full Tide of Gold Expectation
Seems to Have Set in-The Treas
ury Balance.

Washington, Dec. 13.-The net gold
balance in the treasury received an
other heavy shock by the withdrawal
of S. 100000 from the sub-treasury i'll
New York, which leaves true balance
of S1O3, 37S, 40. OF this amount with
drawn only $1,3OOOOO is thought to b
for export. The full tide Of the gold
expectation seems to have set in, and
when it will cease is the problem
which the treasury officials do not
care to discuss. The cash balance in
the treasury was $155,571,7S2. So far
this month the expenditures Of the
treasury department exceed the re-
ceipts by $4,2O4, $50, making total de-
felt, since July, 1894, the beginning of
the fiscal year, of $26, 499,645.
The comptroller of currency has ap-
pointed J. Leslie Thompson, of Sioux
Falls, receiver of the Citizens National
bank, Of Madison, S. D., which closed
it's doors December 3.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20
NEW COMPANIES.
Articles of Association Filed in the
Capitol

Articles of association were filed
with the secretary Of state Thursday
by the following new companies:
Rena Mining company, Superior;
capital $4,000; incorporators, Geo. NJ.
Smith. VI. F. Greasy, F. L. COwen.
Seine River Mining company, Supe-
rior; capital, $1,OOO,OO0; incorporators,
J. K. Hile, J. B. Finch, L. |. Tippton.
Buena Vista Land company, Milwau-
kee; capital, $1,000; incorporators, H.
G. Cary, J. ]. Laponiere, FL. 2. Clau-
sen.
Northern Wood Working company,
Superior; capital, $1,000; incorpora tors,
Leonard Johnson, \. 2. Olson, ]. Oh
son.
Green Valley Butter and Cheese as
ISOLATION. town of IXonia, Jefferson
county; capital, SI,431.50; incorpora-
tors, Ernest Ganeske. Ed. Winger
Paul Groth and twenty-four others.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20
KILLED TWO WOMEN,
UNKNOWN PERSONS COMMIT .
FEARFUL MURDER.
Wife and Daughter of Winslow Sher
man Found Lying Dead at
Home

jamestown, \. Y, Dec. 17.-Mrs.
Winslow Sherman and daughter. Mrs.
Clinton Davis, who lived on a farm
near here were murdered by unknown
persons. Mrs. Sherman'S husband had
gone to attend the funeral of his son
and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs.
Myron C. S. Sherman, who were killed
by a train day or two since. He re
turned home about four o'clock and
was Mortified to find his wife and
daughter dying dead in the house
There is no clue to the perpetrator of
the crime, although the apparent mo-
tive was robbery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20
WEEKLY BANK STATEMENT.

New York, Dec. 1.-THE weekly
bank statement shows the following
changes: Reserve, increase, SAB, 600;
loans, decrease, SS02,OOO; specie. in
crease, S6,3760OO: legal tenders de-
crease, S6,244,OOO; deposits, decrease
S1,246.OOO The banks now hold S33..
346. 900 in excess of legal requirements
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20
DULUTH WATER POWER.
Resolution Passed Unanimously by
the House.

Washington, Dec. 12.-In the house
Mr. Bingham moved the passage of
resolution giving the AltamOnt Water
company authority to build dams
across the ST. Louis and Cloquet
rivers, in Minnesota. The resolution
was adopted-241 to 0. The project
is for a great water power at Duluth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20
FUNERAL OF DE LESSEPS.

Paris, Dec 1.-THE fure rtL Of the
late Count Ferdinand de Lesseps, who
died on Dec. Z. took place at noon yes
terday in the church Of st. Pierre de
Chaillot. outside of Paris. The church
was crowded The casket was sur
rounded by many floral offerings.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20
POSTMASTERS CONFIRMED.

Washington, Dec. 12.-The following
combinations We're made by the SEN
ate: Postmasters, Wisconsin, VIM. H
Fl. Carr. at New Lisbon; Joseph Wha-
len at South Milwaukee: Job Mills. al
Lodi; VIM Huntley. at Neillsville
John Karel, of Kewaunee to be consul
at St Petersburg
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20

expected that report will be ordered
on the bill before the meeting ad-
| journs The committee Oh rules has
promised a rule covering everything
the banking and currency committee
may require and giving the bill the
right of way over everything else
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20

Dr. Frank Talmage, of the Second
Presbyterian church, Pittsburg, is
home from his trip to the Holy Land.
DR.. Talmage landed in New York Sun
day with his father, Rev. 7. De Witt
Talmage.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20
TO COLLECT THE lAA
TIE. ENFORCEMENT REG ULA-
TIUN APPROX ED.
BY THE SECRETARY OF THE
TREASURY.

TO Go Into Effect to Cover the Year
of 1S9tPayable Before the First
Of July-Residents, Non-Residents
and Foreigners InclTded-What
the Tax Includes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20
PEN ION FRAUD
DISCUSSED IN THE LOWER
HOUSE OF CONGRESS.
MI Sickles Disguised with Imputa-
tons of Officials as to the Rolls
and Says SO.

Washington, Dec. 15.-The remarks
on the pension appropriation bill in
the house grew interesting in the
course of the days debate. Mr.. SickleS
expressed disgust with the frequent
recurrence in the presidents message
and in the report of the secretary of
the interior and commissioner Of pen
sionS, of charges Of fraud in the pen
sion roll. For the last time probably
before his retirement from congress
he said that he desired to defend his
old comrades from this SANDER. With
almost million names on the roll
and $50 100000 diSburSed in pensions
annually, he declared the fraud dis
covered is utterly insignificant and
should be subject of self cOngratu-
lation to every soldier in the land. Il
want to reply once for all to the
charges from the other side said
Picker, that the pension roll is roll
of dishonor."
who on this side ever made such &
statement?" asked Mr.. Dunn
A great many"
who? name one" came in chorus
from the democratic side. Il DOM
care to drag names in here" respond
ed Mr.. Picker. But what does the
president of the UT:s,d States say
He is always talking Of purging thf
rolls of fraud. Do you want anything
strongeC than that?' Mr.. Picker Wen
on to detail the results of the pension
Offices purging, which he declared re
suited in but 80 convictions. The gen
eral debate proceeded without marked
| incident and the bill was then takeI
up for amendment under the five min
ute rule. Mr.. Lacey moved to reduce
the appropriation for examining sur
geons from 100000 to 100000. Lost
The bill was then passed without di
vision. On motion of Mr.. McCrear.
the Hit resolution calling on the sec
rotary of state for all correspondence
and reports relating to the paymen
of S425,OOO to Great Britain grOwin
out Of the controversy over Alaskan
seals was adopted. A motion to ad
journ until Monday was carried.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20
SOCIALISTS EXCUSED
THEY WILL NOT BE PROSE-
CUTED IN GERMANY.
THE DECISION A SLAP AT THE
EMPEROR

He was the Author of the Plan to
Humble Liebknecht and His Fol
loWers-But Opposition is Antici-
pated-A Significant Statement to
the Kings Regiment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20
.AEPAIDlI TOCROKER
LEXOW COURT.
A CITY EMPLOYE BLEED FOR Pc
LITICAL PURPOSES.

Bride Takers and misunderstanding
Revelations About New York's
Police CroOkS-Rev. Wilson on
Closing Policy straightforward
of Laws Needed for Social Evils.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20
TO SHIP SATURDAY.
LaZard Brothers and Barring. Ma
goun & Co. Take S2,0O0,OO

New York. Dec. 14.-LaZard FrerPs
will ship S1,5OOOOO in gold by Satur-
days steamer. Barring, MagOun & Co.
will ship 100000 in gold to France
Saturday. The total thus far engaged
for shipment is 100000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20

Apparently the new congress will
have great many youngest mem
bers." The latest claimant is Norman
A. Monkey, of Missouri, who was born
in 1866
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20

Jimmy Mcneil Whistler. the &C.
centric London artist. was born in
Lowell, Mass, and was educated at
West Point
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20
THE POLICE BRIBERY
SHOWN UP IN THE LENOW IN
NESTIGATION.
CAPTAIN CREEDON BOUGHT HIS
PLACE.

After Fully Considering the Case the
Keep Him Where Good Service Is
SO Rare and Where so Badly
Needed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20

George Du Maurier, the novelist,
and Alma Tadema, the artist were
students together at Antwerp, and re-
Sembled each other so closely that
they were hardly distingushable
apart until Dr. Maurier lost the sight
of an eye and began to wear blue
spectacles.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20

Washington. Dec. 15.-The demo-
cratic members of the banking and
currency committee held an executive
meeting Immediately after the ad-
after an hours discussion decided to
report the Carlisle bill without amend
ment. The full committee will hold
an executive session tonight, and it is
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20
NOTES ABOUT NOTABLES.

Mrs. L. s. Grant has arranged tC
spend the winter in Washington.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20

The earl of Aberdeen reports a
Scotchman who dined with the Bishop
of Guffin who was told of the idea of
having to use a surgical instrument
on a Scotchman to make him see Il
Joke. II am not quite sure" he said,
chow an instrument could help him
to see a joke"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-12-20

Mr.. and Mrs. George Gould have de-
cided on giving a large ball which
will be one of the most brilliant affairs
of the season. The date has not yet
been decided upon, and it is not yet de-
cided whether DelmonicO's or the
Gould residence, on Fifth avenue, will
be the scene Of the festivity. This en-
tertainment will be practically the
first given by the GOulds in New York
society, and will naturally be a very
handsome affair as far as the appoint
ments and details are concerned. Mrs.
Gould, who has exceptionally fine
taste, has appeared in her opera box
since the beginning of the season in
some exquisite toilets and splendid
jewels.