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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-31

BOWS down the center The wearer was
air" divinely TAN and most divinely
fair'-and there was not cleaning about
her except her shining golden hair and her
flashing hazel eyes; the addition of a bit of
gold or a gem would have disturbed the per-
feet ensemble.
With the larkspur girl was one who might
have stood for gorgeous red rose or a
poppy, or tulip, Orwell, anything that Is
rich and rare and glowing. She was dark,
with an olive skin, sunkissed into roses on
her cheeks. Her dress was an odd con-
ception, just dancing length. The bodice
was red satin, and down the front, into a
point almost at her feet, extended a panel
OF red satin, which set plainly and smooth
ly over the hips. 1t was edged with jet.
The rest Of the red satin skirt was covered
with black Chantilly lace ruffies, twelve Of
them, each about three inches wide, and the
red satin sleeves were covered with blacl;
lace ruff1es. while a bertha of lace ran
down to the black satin crush belt, back
and front.
There were dozens of new gowns. pale
greens with silver trimmings, and one had
an exquisite garniture of old duchess lace.
White, in MORE, liberty silk and bengaline.
deliberately fashioned and lace-trimmed, was
fayorite gown; and, excepting for very
large women, white makes. next to black,
the handsOmest evening gowr that can be
devised. One young lady was IN white tulle,
and as she is no longer as young as she
used to be. and is short and fat, she looked
like a ballet dancer down on her knees.
Snort girls ought TO nave more taste than
to wear materials that stand out like that
Next to white. the lighter shades of pur-
pie seem to be great favorites. with pink
and blue coming next But, IL you were
to ask me which I thought was the very
prettiest of all. l would have to confess that
/ have no choice. Your favorite flower may
not be, even to yourself. the prettiest, but
you like IL for its perfume, its associa tions
its habits. or something of that kind. So It
is with beautiful gowns. They all please
your artistic sense. on the people who wear
them-that is, if they have chosen them
wisely; but if you were to put the larkspur
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-31

gowns as they are 1t is no wonder that
the owners want to display them. They
hint of summer and June nights; of sunset
skies. moonlight on the lake, and shady.
vine-enveloped verandas. In fact. they
make you think of all the pretty things
you ever heard Of 1t Is hard to
describe them, they are so dainty and so
artistically shaded. There Is the color
that you see in the blue bell that grows
IN the darkest part of the woods; the pink
that peeps from the clefts of the moss
rose; the yellow of the dafydowrdilly;
the rich. rare red of the jacqueminot; the
purple OF the larkspur. and the ''rale' emer-
aid green. These are the prime favorites.
but they each have a half dozen compile
ments in intermediate shades which find
ready admirers. Some are devoted to white.
One does not think often of shades of
white. but a woman will get the nervous
headache trying to match shades Of white.
which run from that in the heart of a bride
rose to the alabaster purity of the annun-
citation lily. And white. be II known, is
affected great deal now by matrons. as
well as maids.
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sleeves and some coJwebby cream lace fall
ing over them; a piece of the lace was laid
smoothly against the white neck and a wide
dounce OF IL edged the rather full skirt
which was caught at each side over pink
silk petticOat, with frill of the lace on It.
she wore long pale pink gloves and the only
ornament was one Of those queer bracelets
common thirty years ago. the springy kind.
covered with tiny pink coral beads and
tipped with gold. She wore a pink ribbon
"snOOd" around her dark hair and she was
altogether rOseate dream of beauty.
Then there was another girl She had the
cutest turned-up nose and bit of a rosebud
mouth. He- eyes were true Irish blue and
her hair hal just enough red in it to escape
being common black. ] fell as though she
could greet me with "Arrah now darlint 3"
II she wanted TO, but she didn't She just
went on being stately and tall and superb in
taffOdil yellow satin and cut Jet The PAN
niers made me think that she would give
the curtesy Of their lOng-aGo reign Hut
dear me, she didn't do that either She lust
said, "Ah, d-e-eliSht-e-d," and gave me
two fingers. without DISTURBING a fold in
those enormous sleeves. J wondered which
had the brightest sparkle, the let embroit-
cry set suuarely around her white neck. the
flashing diamonds under her chin or her
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-31
A Fortune.

From the Detroit Free Press.
Oldun-"As poor as you are and going t,
marry?'
Yungun-"That's what"
Oldun-"Has your wife anything?"
Yungun-'No: but she will have"
Olun-"What?'
Nungun proudly)-"Me."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-31
A Social TriumDh,

from the Chicago Record.
Mrs. Gossippe-"1 hear you attracted
much notice on your appearance in the
social world abroad"
Mrs. NumOney-'I should say so. 1 wore
on an average from 500, 900 to $35 900 of
diamonds every ball I went to-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-31

II w Ao a LII L LIE
Eastertide luncheon
only half a dozen
Afrlends that had been
invited to have a gos-
sip together after the
six Lenten weeks of
active and engross-
ing devotions. The
early spring weather
had a pouty look, but
the dining room was
glowing with warmth
and cheer. A fire
cracked merrily on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-31
The Lovely Spring Gowns That Rival
Nature.
AIDING W0MAN'S CHARMS
Beautiful Costumes Designed for
Individual Styles.
COMBINATIONS OF COLORs
Written Exclusively for The Evening Star.

OW THE FUN BE-
gins again. Six weeks
OF comparative rest
has freshened jaded
spirits and brought
the roses back to
wan cheeks, and rest
ed feet are longing to
tread the merry
measure" again. 1t
must be admitted,
too, that the would-be
dancers are wild TO
show their pretty new
gowns. Such lovely
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-31

merry eyes. I finally gave the palm to her
eyes.
There was a larkspur girl. all in lavender
MORE. She, too, had big pulled sleeves ind
her pretty shoulders were modestly revealed
by the wide bertha Of lace. 1t was the front
OF her dress that suggested larkspur-that
and the prim, straight figure. The front
panel Of lustrous white satin had lavender
ribbons, brought forward and tied In seven
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-31

IT o<AIhA " ASN i
just the best sister in
the world. / would
feel like saying that
she is mean to me
sometimes. 7 h a I
was the way Rose-in-
bloom took to say
that 1 had refused
to get her a n G w
dress to wear Easter.
The way she came to
say 1t was the re-
suit of a confab In
my room over the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-31

girl in the poppy dress, or the pink rose
girl in the daffodil gown, YOU would mix
those children up. till l would go off in dis
gust and wonder if the present generation
of girls was born color blind There is an
eternal fitness of things that governs gown
ing, just as ii governs everything else in
this world that turns out success.
I w
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-31
HORSFORD'S ACID PHOSPHATE,
A Brain and Nerve Food,

For lectures teachers, students, clergymen,
lawyers and brain workers generally.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-31
ABUSE OF CLOTHES
Sonora Sara's Girls Are Given Some
Wholesome Advice.
THE CARE OF DRESSES
How a Woman Should Buy and
Wear Shoes.
THE WELCOMED WOMAN
THE WELCOMED WOMAN

Written Exclusively for The Evening Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-31
WOMEN'S TABLE, TALK
The Proper Appointments ola Dining
Room.
qOEARN MONEY WHEN THE NEED ARISES
Entertaining Suggestions on This
Subject From Bright Women.
THE MISSION OF A WOMAN

Written Exclusively for The Evening Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-31

Parents have a fearful responsibility ths,
they cannot shirk. Remember that II chila
hood does not blossom, manhood viii bear
no fruit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-31

If you are not sure that the stuff sold Won
as butter is the genuine article. test IL YOUR
self. Put some OF IL on a hot pan and ~ 4,
bubbles and boils. buy does not sputter you
can be sure that IL is butter. II il is OLE.
margarine, IL Will sputter until melted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-31

What are your girls reading7 II, indeed
they read at all One Of the surest ways TO
poison the young mind is found in impure
ana in sentimental, wishawashy novels
Muscle and nerve and intellect do not de-
velop and grow strong when fed upon such
matter. 1t cannot be called literature II
is often found that the reason that young
girls grow morbid, sentimental and self
conscious is because OF the unhealthy mind
FOOD that neglected. mothers permit them 70
feed upon.
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1t must be admitted that Holmes Is a very
good student Of human nature. You can
almost hear this truism talk: when a
young female wears a fiat circular side curl
summed on each temple when she walks
with male, not arm in arm, but his arm
against the back OF hers, and when she
says 'yes% with the note of Interrogation.
you are generally safe in asking her what
wages she gets and who the Teller was
You saw her with"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-31

Hang up your brooms If you want them
70 last just as long again. A broom that
stands brush down on the floor will sradn-
ally warp the straws. Turned I'D on the
handle and leaned against the wall they
soil the paper. 1t is the cleanest ana most
ecohomlcal way to bore a hole through the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-08-16

Aim high--unless you are shootin.
at some fellow in your melon patch
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-08-16
SMALL Pox.

The subject of vaccination Will soon
claim more of our attention than it ever
did before. There are very few here
who have 70. complied with The law
The school board have declared that no
child shall be admitted into any scaool
without evidence Of vaccination They
cannot do otherwise Smal pox is epl-
demic in Milwaukee, and one or more
cases have been brought to Madison
from there, owing to tbe railroad cen
nection with Milwaukee, We are in dan.
ger every day al smallpox. yaccina.
ton does protect against smallpox end
what protection it affords. ought - be
embraced by Nh
Persons VINO haze had lie smallpox
and are willing Is do nursing Of such
eases VIII confer great favor bv leay-
ing their names with the Board of
Health We would suggest the neces.
sity of securing 4 suitable place and
bui ding To uSs as an isolation hospital
in case smallpox should be brought to
one of our hotels or some ether place
where home quarantine could not be
carried ont Smallpox is one of the
most fatal diseases we meet In our prac.
tice and only by great care can its spread
be stopped whom onee intro duced The
quarantine riots iii Milwaukee, has caus-
cd lis spread there The health au,hoYi-
ties have won their point there and viii
here. SO cheerful compliance with the
laws Of the Board Of Health will do
much towards lesSening the dsneers Of
its spread. II is worse than useless 10
fear the disease as that only prepare
us e esteh the CONNECTION Faith in
the ability II our people is meet the
disease su6 con,ra q. will be'n to pre-
ven, Us spread.
T. i. SEAMAN. Health Officer
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-08-16

"Mormonism. This we expect will
be the opening Of a public discussion
between Rev. Gardner and the L. d.
Saints.
A game Of base ball for the ehampi-
onship OF Grant Co., will take place
soon near the village Of Preston, be-
tween the Fennimore and Montfort
mines. The Mon'foyts hold the belt.
Tue purse IS for 500
Geo. Shmmin started for South Da
kota this week with horses and wagon
to winter with his brother Tom. who is
wealthy farmer
We hear q many families deserving
their western homes to avoid s,arva.
ton and they arc coming back 10 ole
Gran Go.
We are All Nichols over ia this neck
If be woods Nicto1s for sheriff.
Old settlers claim tae tornado that
passed through our vicinity Saturday
% be Tho most ,roaeterous since the
one 81 1869 Half Il the timber was
hlown down in It's path, which was a
halt mile wide. STENo
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-08-16
EVOLUTIONARY CONTEST.

The attention of students ana teach
ers is called to the Evolutionary Con-
test at the Fair of the Grant County
Agricultural Society, which will be
held ON the Society's grounds at Ian
caster, September 10, 20 and 21. The
schedule for the contest is as follows:
Evolutionary Contest 10 A. NJ, last
day of the Fair
CLASS A. FREE HIGH SCHOOL. =
Best Grafton or Essay, IS; Second
Best. Sc; Third Best, 81
CLASS b. COMMON SCHOOL. Best
Grafton or Defamation, IS; Second
Best, Sc; Third Best, 81.
Condition for entries for Glass A.
One representative from each High
school in Grant County. Under grad
yates and graduates Of Glass Of 1894,
only are eligible. The Principal and
school Board Of each High School
may constitute a committee to select
the representative.
For Entries in Glass B:-Only Il
Entries to be made One representa-
tive from each common school. First
come, first served; that is, when
twelve entries are made, Glass B viii
be full. Entries to be made by Teach
ers, CT members of School Boards, to
County Superintendent Of Schools
Time for each contestant limited to
twelve minutes. Entries close at noon
on the second day. Premiums win be
paid ia full and no entry fee charged
The judges will be selected with care
from different parts Of the county.
For further information address at
Lancaster,
CHAS. II. NYE.
County Supt. Schools
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-08-16
Bloomington.

The long drought is at last broken
and the thirsty earth and parched vege-
tation have been refreshed BY grateful
showers. All nature seems to smile
and few days will work a wonderfui
transformation in the appearance OF
crops and pastures
lhs farm buildings on James Ed
wards place, three miles southwest Of
town. came near Icing destroyed by
fire Monday AFTERNOONS. One of the
men attempted to burn Pile Of weeds
and being near the stubbie field. 8 spark
caught IN the subtle and the wind
carried the fire toward the barn. gran
ary anG stacks OF nay. One stack of
hay. corn crib, and some smaller build
lugs were burned. but by despela c
work the barn and house were SAVED.
T.. + Spencer aud family are VISIT
ipg in Piauevilie this week.
There were no services IN the Cen
gregational church SUNDAY morning
Rev. Jackman preached in North Al
dover, aud assisted in organizing q
Sunday School in that place Mrs.
SeaiOn viii act as superintendent
The children interested IN the Can
tata, The Enchanted Woo5," were
taken to Patch Grove lbs. Wednesday
evening and PRESCRIBED il to rather
small but highly appreoiative audience.
George Balientine, an old and es-
teemed resident of our village, died last
Monday morning st the advanced aga
of eighty-three years, after sn illness Of
several weeks. lie vas buried in the
Patch Grove cemstery, large con-
course of friends and relatives following
him to his last resting place He was
an honest man and good citizen, and
will be missed BY large circle OF
friends.
DR. Z. L Holfosd and wife and u.
S. Lewis and wife. Of Cassvile. made
brief visit to Bloomington trends
Sunday.
Miss LAME Nye passed through this
village on her return home from the
camping expedition ~ Clayton landing
She reports 9 very pleasant time not
wlthstanding the fact that she had
three fingers badly mashed 10 camp
chair
Rev. Gurnsey. of Penn. hes been
ctGDAlnA q lOAbAf VI WEEke with Ills
friend Lincoln Abrahams. Last Sun
day morning he delivered very utter.
esting sermon to large congregation
in the Baptist church.
DIR. j NJ. Lewis was in Chicago the
fore part of the week.
A number from this place attended
the celebration at Feunimore Monday
and Tuesday
Our school houses are being cleaned,
painted aud put in excellept condition
before the opening of school, Sept. 10
Miss Carrie Bert holet, who has been
tesching music here for the past year.
returned TO her home in Prairie du
Chen last week. She will spend the
coming year at Oberlin. Her many
friends wish her success.
MARY ANN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-08-16
Highest of all in Leavening FowerIatest U S Govt Report
@la.I!. B Bsk5s1.
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

A pleasant call from Marsh Brodt end
Glars Harvill. also from Elva Hoiford
and Rosa Critchlow. We greet msng
old-time friends, as they pass to and fro
from the Clayton landing. Nell. iii 5
an i'll wind thst blows blows nobody
good. This great rush 70 the river
this summer ought 70 be- the means Of
teaching many doubtful one bow to
paddle his own canoe IN this world.
Those tin spcu. men from Lancaster,
let their team run away twice while
here. Hope it wasn't the smell OF
powder that caused II; one of the boy
shot so many times at tame squirrel.
Query be hit the squirrel? Yes,
ne shot the mind leg off.
Wvalusing is building a fine, new,
Baptist church Several houses are &C.
ing mp.
Ed Borah has the largest steam
thresber ever used here. Hope II will
be a success.
Mr. Waltzer lost a little child, aged
seven months 1t was buried on the
9Th This makes three deaths around
here within twenty -four hours, Mrs
Viii. Derby Masking tae third one.
Church sociable at Hszeltrn next
Tuesday. and A biz basket social ~
Bagiev. Fridsy evening, the 18th. The
Band IS invited to plaf BIG
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-08-16
LANCASTER MARKET.

Corrected every Wednesday afternoon
BY Thos. Orion. G. H. Baxter, Schrei-
per & Sons. and Nathan & Sons.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-08-16
Bagley.

The whitening process o. the droath
was arrested yesterday By y good
shower. but To fairly soak the ear'b
such rain 0ught 70 fSll every day for
week
DR. Marrow, while camping on the
banks of the M.ssissippl, put III one day
pulling teeth ~ Bakley. The Doct ex.
1racted about slxtg teeth. and before
night complained OF tired ann Janie
Beer. Emma Dag and Mary Palmer
were the greatest sufferers
Died. Aug otb, 1891. st his homo in
Hazalton. VIM. A H4rviil, sged p
ears. His trouble WIS kidney disease,
and he was great sufferer for many
months. During bis illness some eigat
or ten physicians treated the case, but
medical science was unaVailing A
large concouvse Of sortowing friends
laid all that was left Of pour VIII. 10 the
Brodtviile Gem terry He leaves s. wife
and child o walen tn wait for one
who viii never return
The COrnet Band gave The new
couple. Chas. C8lkius and wife, pleas.
ant surprise. In the form Of a serenads.
Charley OF course lrestsd the boys 10
the test he had IN TIE shop. ana the
gathering was q vevy peasant ooe.
We might simply add that THIS pleasant
little episode 10 their early married lie
happened soon ait going TO house
keeping
Miss Ellie Roberts Uill open the Fall
term 0f school here MONDAY, Sspt. ST.
Fish don't bite well IN dog days. a.
they? Ask Eli aHllin IN | Ed Hargiil
They tried il;
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-08-16
Free, DR.. Shops Restorative
Nerve Pills.

Sent to any address 70 prove, by ae-
tual test The wonderful curative prop
critics these Pills have over Nervous
Diseases. CONSTIPATION, etc.
DR. SHooP, Racine Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-08-16
ST. THOMAS HOSPITAL,
ENGLAND,

Ably assisted by fnl corps If competent ply
slcsns and surgeons, treats with npeqnahed sue
cess an chronic diseases and diseases of the eye
and ear. upsn the attest ana most scientific prin-
HE PARTICULARLY invites all whose cases
have been neglected badly treated, or prououn-
ced incurable as the study Of his professional
life has been devoted to this class.
REMEMBER HE ASKS only those who have
failed to get relief from their own physicians, to
call upon him for advice free and be cured of
their diseases
He GIVES FREE consultation for he posi-
lively refuses q compensation for az incurable
THE ASTONISHING success and remarkable
cures performed by him are one TO u thorough
knowledge Of the structure and functions Of the
human system, and the cure OF disease by natur-
a remedies.
He MAKES No experiments, and employs
only reason. science ana proven facts making no
appeal TO superstition and prejudice
THE FOCT0R CURES among the other lorg
list OF ailments. Paralysis, Spinal Curvatures.
Contracted Tendons Deafness and Blindness.
following and dependent arop the eruptive and
HE CURES PARESIS OR BRAN FAY.
which il marSed by dall heavy pain on the
top and back 81 the head; pains radiating from
The spinal cord, not and cold flashes. irregular
ac ion OF he heart, indigestion. torpid liver,
cons, ipaton chest and kidney pains, frequent
uriualion. dark spots and giimmer before the
eyes. an nGescr4b1be misery atfeSs the center
Dir. CUNNINaHAM STAKES MS HONOR
aud professional reputation upon she stat meHt
that he has discovered speedy aud positive
esFs for organic weakness, involuntary vital
losses with oBg hel Of terrible penalties paid
bv nNture for crimes against her most sacred
and important laws PaNeed &c i consulted
before idiocy. insanity failing Hts or total i'm
potency results
DO NOT DELAY. week or g month may
Mace Won beyond hope The youth aaiddle-aced
caused by early errors or excuses az rnatprer
years, take on good q ee- for restoration and
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-08-16
aucKLlN's ARNlcA sALvE.

The best salve in the world Tor Cuts,
Beuises. Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, Tet.er, Cbapped Hands,
Chilblains, Cores. and all Skin Erup-
.ioas. md positively cures Piles. or 10
pty raqni ~. Ii j. guaranteed I'd give
perfect satisfaction, or mouev rel lnded.
PRICE = cents per box. For sale bv
JOSEPH I. BENNETT. 4Sly
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e9Wg9LTaTI0N hNN EN.I'INATI0N ERSE

l,,a2ls sTagE iasTiTgTE or PHYSICIANS Aaa SURGEON
&C Asa 9& 3Etas3 st., CHICAGO. Ill,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-08-16
To the Republican Voters Of Grant Co.

! hereby announce myself H. cam
dilate for the office Of sheriff oi Grant
County, subject 10 the action IF the
delegates assembled in Tile Republican
County Convention
Very respectfully.
\. f. BIgCHABn.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-08-16
Farm for Sale.

We offer for sale the farm known as
the Thos Webb farm. miles west Of
Cuba City aBd miles north east oi
East Dubuque. consisting If 100 acres
Of and. being the w of 5 W. OF Sec
ton - in Town , Range ] and W Of
Nv of Section 3. Town l. Range !.
Grant 60 Wis, on ,ghich is good )
room fratue dwelling. barn, grauary,
sheds. wen and Windmill Also .
coed vouar archori All improved
lapd terms 9uplv IL
PETER WILLIAMS,
2e,f Jamestown, Wis