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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-04-16

House and Lot facing on
Green street. Grounds ele-
gantly laid out with lawns
and terraces; fruit and or
namental trees. The house
is handsomely finished, con-
tains S rooms and spacious
verandas. Unsurpassed view
OF the ocean. A fernery,
barn, stable and servants
quarters comprise the out
buildings. The area is 3-4
acres.
Zgoda = Unity. [volume] (Milwaukee, Wis.) 1881-1901, 1894-09-12

(Ciag dalszy nastapi).
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-10-06
CoIFFURE.

nall has been thoroughly cleansed, SO that
no loose skin or hard particles adhere to
the sides or base, in order that no hang
nail can be formed to work or tear down
the quick flesh. Every woman who wishes
this done can do it for herself.
A simple and often etfectual remedy for
cold feet consists in substituting fine wool.
ell hosiery for that made of cotton and
Isle thread. Many women have preju-
dice against woolen stockings, but the
smooth cashmere weaves have very little
Of the irritating quality common to coarse
worsted and are quite as pretty as thread
hosiery, besides holding the color better.
They arc particularly recommended to per-
sons who go out in rainy weather, as the
danger Of catching cold from wet shoes is
less when wool Is worn next the feet.
Fashion is unusually sensible in the
matter Of footwear just now Low heels
and medium width toes are the rule for
street boots, with vamp long enough to
give slenderness to the foot. The Blucher
style still holds its own, but should be
worn only by woman having narrow
feet, as it emphasizes breadth.
Tortoise shell articles are to be obtained
ut wonderfully reduced cost. Large and
small combs and ornamental pins, both
carved and plain, as well as the ordinary
hairpins that many women prefer to those
made of wirc, may now be bought at al.
most as low price as was once charged
for the imitation goods. The catogan roll
of the coiffure in the sketch is held in
place by n shell pin like slender, curved
triangle-one of the prettiest, because the
most natural seeming Of the many styles
Of ornament. JUDO CHoLLET.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-10-06

woven goods has appeared, also dark, with
q boucle effect in bright threads on the
surface. There are indications that curly
astrakhan cloth will be used as trimming
this winter. Its popularity usually coin
cides with that Of boucle goods.
Tailor made gowns have plain skirt
with silk lining, stitching being, of
course, the accepted style of decoration.
White linen collars and cuffs are again in
vogue as the accompaniments of these
severe costumes.
An attempt is being made to revive the
loose sack form in outer garments, but
1t will probably fail, for the style is an ugly
and disfguring one. A much moro desir-
able fashion is that of the long tight red
ingote, which shows signs of coming to the
front again. This is one of the few gar
ments becoming to both largo and slender
women. AS for capes, they are too conven-
lent to be abandoned SO long as large
sleeves predominatc, and their popularity
is therefore likely to be prolonged indef-
nitely
Plain skirts are still seen in the major.
ity of gowns although recognition Of the
claims of the draped skirt is sometimes
shown by means of plated panels at the
sides or lace covered tablier. These dc.
vices give variety, while they do not add
greatly to the weight.
An illustration is given of costume Of
brown cloth. The plain skirt has plaits
at the side and back and Is finished around
the foot with five rows of stitching. A
stitched strap trims either side of the front
at the bottom. The plain round bodice
opens over a crossed vest of white benga
line and that again over a cloth plastron
The bodice has pointed ripple basque
and cloth belt, from which depend two
stitched straps. Straps also form the cuff
of the gigot sleeves
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-10-06
Did His Duty.

An old gentleman on the Rochester and
Pittsburg railroad anXiously inquired Of
the conductor whether the train stopped at
a little crossroad town on the line. 1t did
not, and the old man seemed very much dis
turbed in consequence.
"What am l goin to do?" he asked
mournfully.
"Did you want to get off there2" sym
pathetic passenger inquired.
"No; but you see I've got a box of clothes
pins that | wanted to leave off there for my
darter"
"Why, you can drop them off the rear
PLATFORM" said some one; and as they ap-
preached the little town four or five people
followed the old man out on the rear plat
form Of the train, where he descended to
the lower step, and as the train sped past
a shanty he leaned forward until the
alarmed conductor grabbed his coat tails.
The box struck the end of log, and q
couple of gross of clothes pins shot into
the air as though fired out of a gun, and
scattered like shot from the muzzle of q
bell pointed blunderbuss.
For moment the old man was picture
of perplexity, but when he looked back up
the track and saw his ''darter" and grand
children had witnessed the mishap and
were hurrying out with the evident inten
tion Of picking up the scattered merchan
disc he turned and entered the car, and
glancing with an amused expression at the
laughing passengers he said as he took hi:
seat, well, Pm glad them pins are deliv
cred. d."-Harper's Young People.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-10-06
MYRTLE GREEN GOWN.

In the search for which he turns over bales
upon bales of goods on the counter, to be
finally told that the fair purchaser cannot
at all see what she wants The French
calicot would not stand that, so madame
enters, shows small pattern asks for
exactly what she wants, gets { and re.
turns home with the result thai persuasive
powers on the part of the shopman, cheap
ness Of price as an inducement to purchase
and SO forth are not needed, and, al
though keenly alive to the advantages Of
seizing upon bonne occasion, or "bar-
gain," she does not give trouble for moth
ing in shop.
Perhaps it Is because the Parisienne has
the dry goods instinct developed to such
perfection that she is SO ideal customer.
However simple her mode Of selections
may be, she has q keen eye to the true
money value of what she buys, and II
would be difficult to overreach her. But
the chief charm Of her gowns is their Pa
risian quality and not their cost. Only
Paris could produce such costume as that
shown In the sketch, for instance. It Is
Of myrtle green glace silk, tho plain skirt
being covered half way up with an appli.
cation Of heavy cream lace. The round
waist is shirred lengthwise and has yoke
of the same lace bordered with frill Of
cream mousscline do sole. The balloon
elbow sleeves are finished with similar
frill. The choux and the putting that
borders the lace on the skirt are of silk
like the gown.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-10-06
VELVET ToQUE.

80, 900 skins Of different aquatic birds and
800, 900 pairs of wings of different small
and brilliantly colored birds, while SIM
liar Partisan dealer advertises for a con-
tract to supply 10000 for one special
season.
The early importations Of fall millinery
are now on exhibition and are, most Of
them, exceedingly pretty. A great deal Of
velvet is used on them and much lace,
both light and heavy in white, tinted and
black. Moire Is beginning to fall into the
background, satin taking its place. There
was a time when flowers, even Of silk and
velvet were considered out Of place on q
winter hat, but fashion finally abolished
that notion, and flowers may now be
worn at all seasons, as Is freshly evidenced
BY these new articles of headwear.
The new felts are as brilliant and di-
verse in tints as are the gowns with which
they may be worn. Besides various shades
of rose, red, green, brown and purple there
are shown bluet and petunia shades Of the
brightest quality. In some Of the shapes
these colors are combined with black in a
way that tones them down somewhat, a
hat with bluet crown having a black
brim with bluet border, or vice versa.
These two toned shapes will be apt to be
more effective when properly trimmed
than those of solid color.
The illustration shows toque of ruby
velvet. 1t has q narrow, upright brim
covered with guipure. A chou of pearl
velvet, with lace, trims the front, while at
the back are several velvet choux, from
the midst of which spring two black os
frinh feathers
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-10-06
A Seals Skin,

II we look at lady's sealskin jacket, we
at once observe its rich brown color, and
the velvety softness and denseness of the
fine hairs composing it.
If this be compa ed with the coarse. hard
or dry salted skin al imported, or, still bet
ter, with the coat e the living fur seals,
one is struck with the vast difference be-
tween them, and wonders how the coarse,
oily looking, close pressed hair of the live
animal can ever be transformed into the
rich and costly garment above spoken of.
Passing our fingers among the hairs Of
the cat or dog, we may notice fine short
hairs at the roots Of the longer, coarser,
general covering of the animal. This is so
called under fur. But in the greater num-
Der of animals the short hairs are so few
and often so fine as to be, comparatively
speaking, lost sight of among what to our
eyes constitute the coat.
The remarkable feature then in the fur
seals is its abundancy and density. The
operation which the skin undergoes to
bring out, so to say, the fur, may be briefly
described as follows:
The skin, after being washed free of
grease, etc, is laid fiat on the stretch, flesh
side up A fiat knife is then passed across
the flesh substance, thinning it to very
considerable extent. In doing this the
blade sewers the roots of the long strong
hairs, which penetrate the skin deeper than
does the soft, delicate ones under the fur.
The rough hairs are then got rid of while
the fur retains its hold.
A variety of subsidiary manipulations in
which the pelt is softened and preserved
are next gone MISUNDERSTANDING.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-10-06

A young woman of this city with some
literary taste, prompted by a commendable
desire to become self supporting, set out to
find congenial employment upon some one
Of the Chicago dailies Resolutely she
knocked at the door of each, but in vain.
All the places were filled and no prospect
of vacancy. Nothing daunted, she made
list from the directory of all the publish
ing houses and trade papers, determined to
persevere until success crowned her efforts
One by one these places were visited, until
finally, when she had nearly come to the
end Of her rounds, she found most agree
able gentleman, who in bland voice, in
quired the object Of her call.
81 desire editorial employment upon your
paper sir" she said,
II should be glad to engage your serv-
ices," replied the gentleman pleasantly,
"but l fear you could not possibly meet
the requirements of an editor upon my
paper. We are specialists, and ladies do
not usually inform themselves upon our
business"
81 don't know about that, sir Indeed l
feel that can write upon almost any sub
ject. Although young, l have had con-
siderable experience"
Doubtless, miss, but, you see, ours is
is-a-a hog paper"
"Well, sir" she spoke up bravely, '1t's
quite true that l haven't read very much
about those very interesting animals, but
l have an uncle who has reared quite a
number of them, and guess he could post
me for the position"
She got IA place, and good one. Such
perseverance always wns.-Chicago Mail.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-10-06
WOOL AND yFLvET COSTUME.

jority. Besides those already mentioned
there is an endless show Of checks and
plaids, both large and small, mixed goods,
boucle goods, and goods with q pattern Of
one color laid on u ground Of another.
These last materials are better for COM
bining with plain stuff than for making
up into entire gowns.
Velvet and satin re-employed for trim
ming, moire having begun to decline in
favor. 1t has already outlived its useful
ness, being of transient beauty and quick
ly rendered shabby by dampness and wear.
A good quality of satin or peau de solo Is
the most scrviceable of silk goods. Span
gled passementerie has fallen greatly in
price, which may be taken as an indica-
tion that 1t is no longer esteemed by fash
ion authorities 1t would naturally de-
cline with MORE, as it belongs to the same
era Of glitter.
A sketch is given of apretty wool gown
OF bluet and beige goods. The skirt has
two large plaits at the back and opens
over panel Of bluet velvet. The round
bodice is crossed In front and confined by
velvet bolt fastened with gold buckle
The back has two velvet bretelles termi-
mating In two long ends falling over the
skirt The vest and revers are of velvet
the latter being trimmed with gold and
black spanglcd lace. The gigot sleeves are
plain. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-10-06
The Horse Is Useful Even if Dead,

The whale can be put to great number
Of uses when dead, as can also the horse, the
various parts of which are utilized as fol-
lows Hair of name and tail for haircloth,
stufling mattresses and making bags for
crushing seed in oil mills, etc.; hide and
skin tanned for leather for covering tables,
ETC.; tendons used for glue and gelatin;
flesh for food for dogs, poultry and man;
fat used for lamps, etc.; intestines used
for covering sausages, making gut strings,
etc.; heart and tongue for food; boots for
gelatin, prussiate, fancy snuff boxes, ETC.;
bones for knife handles, phosphorous, su.
perphosphate of lime andHhanure; blood
for manure and shoes for reuse or for old
iron.-Spare Moments.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-10-06
Giving Aims.

On recent morning, while number Of
men were seated near the front door in a
Broadway wholesale dry goods store, an
old but neatly dressed German woman en-
tered. She carried an open basket contain
ing boxes of wax matches. She looked de-
serving and honest, and one of the men
bought box from her. While she was
making change the door opened and one
armed beggar entered. He looked dirty
and dissipated. He appealed to each man
separately, but in vain. AS he turned to
go out the woman stopped him, took cent
out of her basket and handed it to him.
He took it readily enough and passed on.
She calmly picked up her basket and fol-
lowed, leaving the men to regard each
other in wonder.
as that a put up job" asked one.
He jumped up and looked out of the
door. He could see the beggar coming out
of store few doors above. The woman
was going down Broadway.-New York
Sun.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-10-06
TEA CoZY.

ranged In knot either high or low, as
best suits the shape Of the head. The elab-
crate arrangements seen in hairdressers
models are seldom adopted by women Of
the best taste.
Crocheted thread lace is still the popu-
lar fancy work of the moment. A number
OF pretty patterns arc shown for detached
squares, or inches In diameter, These
squares are often crocheted OF tinted cot
ton and are used in curtains and for other
decorative purposes.
Pockets are coming into fashion again.
Some of the new capes have them placed
conspicuously on the outside, and they
have even made themselves evident in the
basque.
Now that the time Of afternoon teas ap-
proaches tho tea oozy becomes Of interest.
The sketch shows one made Of smooth
cloth, wadded and edged with silk cord.
The decoration consists Of design EN-.
broidered In chenille and iuted ribbons.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-10-06
Tho Dog Felt Hurt.

Speaking Of the brain power Of AMI
mails" said II. L. Martin, reminds me of
an incident l witnessed while living at st.
Joseph. A neighbor of mine had a large
Newfoundland dog, which did the market
ing for the family. His mistress would
give him basket, put in il note and send
him to the grocer or butcher. On the day
in question he was carrying home fine
roast, and half dozen ours were trotting
at his side trying to get their noses into
basket. He turned his head, first to one
side then to the other, growing fiercely,
but they were not to be thus intimidated
Finally his patience gave way; he put the
basket down and sailed into the hungry
horde.
But while he gave battle to some the
others made of with the coveted prize.
When he realized that he had been de-
spoiled he looked the very picture of de-
spair. He sat down by the empty basket
and howled like a schoolboy that had lost
his circus ticket. He took up the basket
and walked home at a snail's pace, put it
down on the porch and fled under the
house, where he remained all day, despite
attempts to coax him out."-St. Louis
Globe-Democrat.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-10-06
Drowning Sensations.

AS there is considerable discussion in
regard to death by drowning, offer my
experience. l used to go swimming with
the other boys, but could never learn to
swim well. Hence, one day, when playing
on some logs that were quite II distance
from shore, fell off and came near drown
ing. struggled desperately of course and
tried to swim, but could not, and was sink
ing for the third time when was rescued.
Just before l had given myself up for lost
everything ever thought or did seemed
to pass with lightning speed before me.
and it was as though could separate the
evil things from the good ones of my past
life. The sensation was torturing rather
than pleasant, l can assure you. My
brother, who witnessed my struggling,
could never forget the utterly despairing
expression of my face.-Alexander Ma
cauley in New York Sun.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-10-06
One of Moore's "BuIls."

Sitting after dinner one evening at Slop-
erton cottage, the conversation turned on
the Irish aptitude to "bulls."
''By the way, Mr.. Moore" said young
Englishman, "1've found you out in an
Irish bull"
"Indeed," said the guilty poet, "pray,
what is itS"
"Oh," said young Literal, "in that song
of The Waterman you say in the last
verse:
"And see the sky-'tis morning
So now indeed good night.
Now of course good night in the morning
Is blunder."
Upon my word" said an old gentleman
II never observed that bull before"
"Nor either" said Moore gravely.
Todo justice to both parties we shall give
the verse of the song in question:
Again that fearful warningl
Had ever time such fight2
And see the sky-'tis morning
So now indeed good night.
The watchman having himself bawled out
"Past 12," Past l." "Past @" at length
calls, past 8" and the startled lover sings
the above Good night. ."-Westminster Re
view.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-10-06

G. S. Whitslar, general agent of the
Graham a. Morton line, tells of a class Of
lake travellers which he frequently en-
counters.
"rhere are people," he said, "who come
to the Office and ask if think there is
going to be q storm. II l tell them such
are the indications they buy tickets Now
most people want to avoid the lake when
it is rough. have asked these peoplewhy
they always wanted to travel in rough
weather and they have told me that 1t
agreed with them. That is, they believe
that night on the lake, on rough sea-
relieves them of biliousness. They watch
the wind, and as surely rs it is nor'easter
they buy tickets. That is their medicine
1t would astonish you to know the number
Of such people in Chicago. l used to think
1t was a kind of fad with them, but they
come so often that | have concluded that
they believe in it,"-Chicago Tribune.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-10-06
The New York Girl.

There are no women in the country who
can touch the New Yorker on the question
of dress With her, dressing is an art, the
toilet sacred rite. Her conversational
powers are not of the highest order, but they
are fine, nevertheless. A real New York
girl of society, who has been brought up in
the atmosphere of society, who loves it and
lives for it, is generally remarkably good
talker.
She is keen, supple, ready to lead the con.
versation or to follow when the lead is
given by another. She can be amusing, at
times almost witty. The way she covers
up her ignorance and makes the most of
the meager smattering Of knowledge she
possesses is little short of miraculous. The
third attribute for praise-her self posses
sion, her extraordinary savoir faire-is ad-
mirable. Francisco Argonaut.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-10-06
A Singular blackboard.

When Mr.. Whymper was in Quito he re-
ceived apolite message from his sexcellency
the president Of the republic, expressing q
wish to see him. Accompanied by MI.
Hamilton, the British minister, Mr..
Whymper obeyed the summons. The presi-
dent received him without formality and
with much cordiality, dismissing visitor
"a colonel in the Ecuadorian army-to the
farther end of the apartment.
The president became interested in Chin
borazo-"I should have thought it was 80,
600 feet high at the least" he said, and
asked for description of the ascent. This
Mr.. Hamilton proceeded to give him. Mr..
Whymper continues:
Finding himself in want of blackboa
and seeing nothing more like one than a
black chimneypot hat which was on the
table, Mr.. Hamilton used it to illustrate
the spiral ascent, and excited my admira-
tion by the vigor and accuracy with which
he traced our route as he drew deep fur
row through the shining nap to show how
we sank in the snow.
While this tete-a-tete was progressing,
the president leaning forward on his ell
bows, intently following Mr.. Hamilton's
discourse, noticed movement at the
other end of the room, and glancing
around found that the colonel was writh-
ing in agony.
1t was his hat, and hew -.nr
of exploding with supp .age at see
ing his Sunday headgear used as black
board for shat wretched gringo." He
glared and scowled, and seemed ready to
spring forward and assassinate all three
of us.
Mr.. Hamilton was quite unconscious
that he was raising q storm, but the presi.
dent noticed my glance, and turning his
head perceived the state of affairs. His
smile caused our minister to look up, and
he dropped the hat.
With grim humor-which l fear made
the colonel go over to the revolutionary
party-the president requested Mr.. Hamil
ton to continue, as he was much inter
ested, and then by a few slight touches
which fortunately went in the direction Of
the nap, the ascent was completed
Youths Companion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-10-06
VARIOUS ITEMS.
If You Are Thin, Eat Peanuts, and II wrin-
kled Don't Worry.

Peanuts, long despised as vulgar and in
digestiblc, are now stated to be q health
full and valuable article Of food and are
recommended to thin women as Tn easily
obtained and inexpensive fattening diet.
If you would avoid wrinkles, caro- not
only for your skin, but your nerves. Con-
troll your temper and do not try to havo u
too expressive and vivaclous countenance
Sleep nine hours night and an hour a
day. Decline to worry. Wear smoked
glasses, instead Of scowling flercely at tho
sunlight and the water. Refuse to try to
distinguish thingSS afar off. Wash your
face in warm watef\with pure soap once q
day and rub it softly with flannel after
washing.
Silk petticoats arc to be the only fash
ionable ones this winter, the necessary
warmth being secured by lining of silk
or light flannel. The faint rustic of silk,
like the tinkling Of ornaments, is oonsid-
cred by many persons to be one Of the
greatest charms of feminine costume.
The fayorito coiffures continue to be
simple ones, tho hair being waved and ar