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The Portland daily press., 1894-06-20

PORTLAND, June 20, 1884
w e s,s s sas tho ,ss
line of Cheney
Bros. printed Dress
Silks at 45c a yard
that's 24c less than
they've ever been before
and far below their ac-
tual value.
There are not many
left. The colors are
black, brown and navy
blue, with white dots,
spots and figures, they
are "a inches wide and
of the very best quality.
1t is an opportunity to get
a summer dress for less
than such goods have
ever been sold for before.
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-20
Horsford's
The
Powder
is a Wonderful Inventio

A teaspoonful contains 40 per cent. more
raising power than the. best of other kinds,
and it excels in nurity and healthfulness.
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-20

Ever tried Atwood's
Cologne ?
Made by a man who
has won a worldwide
reputation for this one
article. Better than Fa-
rina, better than any 9TH
er that we know Of
$500 for a large bottle.
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-20
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

The s0edthe, today
is likelv to De
shoacerg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-04

girls Of years, and was shown some eX-
Qusitc little frocks Of soft satinsilk. with
numerous shoulder frills Of lace. and a
lace bertha hanging down in front. ii
was low-necked and shOrt-sleeved, and 10
be worn over the finest OF batste or silk
muslin puimpes or yOkes. The price Of
this frock was $27. and | could readily
have made Ii more costly by addition OF
different lace. I'VE can duplicate this in
fine cashmere for about N5.' the young
lady attendant told me. and children
wear thin India silks a great deal also.
Many ladies will not put silk frocks on
their little girls, but prefer white batiste
trimmed with narrow lace. worn over
colored silk slips with wide sashes.''
y pretty dancing frock for "A child is Of
crcam-white Shanghai silk, trimmed with
rows Of Nalencienne insertion run with
eau da nil baby ribbon, The tiny bodice
is empire shape. fastened with rosettes OF
ribbon, and balloon sleeves are trimmed
with lace and ribbon.
Children's fashions have not changed
greatly since last autumn. The skirts fall
a few inches below the knee and their
bodices are elaborated in as close an imi-
tation OF their mothers as is possible on
such q small scale. Velvet revers and
falls of lace. broad yoke-like flounces Of
velvet or round capes decorated with
quilted ribbons adorn the shoulders, and
the sleeves consist of puffs and frills OF
all kinds
A decidedly pretty little frock Of a
shade OF silk and wool goods. called Fa-
yette is made with an accordi0n-pleated
skirt and short waist, The sleeves consist
of two accordion pleated frills 10 the ell
bows. A deep fall of tinted yellow lace
hangs from the low neck almost to the
bottom of the little waist There are
shoulder knots of satin ribbon. and under
the bodice Is the fine white guimpe with
full sleeves To the waist.
More elaborate dancing-frocks for little
maids Of and years are made of fine
ladies' cloth In delicate shades OF rose.
blue, or pale-green, with large puff sleeves
OF dark velvet and handsome trimming or
heavy Venetian lace.
Daintier dresses are made OF white Chi
ma silk covered with "A gown of white
point desprit. The skirt Is trimmed with
three rows OF white satin ribbon. and The
silk sleeves are caught In several puffs
with n wide bertha OF fine face which Il l's
from the low neck 10 the waist and over
the sleeves
a simple dancing frock is Of light-blue
taffeta spotted with little rose buds, made
with a full gathered skirt. on which are
several narrow rufiies edged with narrow
white lace The low neck has several
rows OF narrow lace edged ruiiies form
ing bertha. and continuing on the arms
as sleeves 10 the elbow.
An exquisite frock to be worn over
pink or blue-silk slip Is OF fine dotted swiss
ruffied In the same way as the preceding
dress.
slk stockings and satin slippers match
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-04
XIII TIInrSANns.

Tobacco and gluttony kin thousands an
nually. but what matters II % the ten
perance man His eye is liked on wills
key. and he can see nothing else. Christ
teaches this same law 10 the member of
IN. church when De- says. "lf brother
take thy cloak. give him thy cont, Aieo'
tina, is for love sake. on in order not Go
los. his brothers love. Would any man
be- fool enough thus 10 treat "a tramp; >N
such nonsense is taught i'm the Bible.
There arr reasonable limitations 90 an
these moral rrecepts Of charity, and Of
eating and drinking. as we'll. There is uo
book in the world -o broad and practical
bic a. the Bible. These teachings ODD
hrotherly love are beautiful IN the eN-
IRENE. but are sadly neglected by many
Christians.
II Mr. Bickcrs will contne himself 10 the
discussion of the "drunkarl. and what o.
do with him when drunk in tho street or
in public place" ! will bee glad to near
from him again. lie writes very well. lu-
deed: and in excellent spirit: h. only need
To be on the right side. I am very GER
tain he will continue TO be- courteous anc
kind. W. W. fAtthEK.
January 80, 1891
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-04

Henry Bull. Francis Otis, and Dwight
Taylor, all entered on socioty's blue block.
The cards OF invitation 10 the dancing
classes read: Mrs John Nickcrbocker =
Dancing-Class, at Mendclssohn Club"
Then follow about five dates OF meeting.
Tho sum OF sl2 Tor s25) for the course. as
tho case may be- is inscribed at the bot
tom OF the card. These cards are issued
from a list carefully scrutinized and re-
vlscd by the pa,ronesses, and the boys
and girls alike pay the subscription Zee.
All the etiquette and formality OF inc
ball IN preserved but all are independent
subscribers TO the expense.
Tho children meet always In the aiter-
noon the "Soungcr set" as the unper-
debutants are called. either in the after
noon or evening. depending on the ae'
OF the members. All the members are
good dancers. and no teacher is present.
4 little collation. IL usually served, nut that
IS according to the plan OF each cup
The dancing class at Shcrry's Is very hish-
priced and exclusive and a most exquislt"
supper is Included in the subscripuon-iee.
ALL ARE CORRECTLY DRESSED.
The girls wear the prettlcst Of dainty
frOcke. and the boys. no matter how
youthful. wear the most correct evening
or afternoon dress Many Tuxedo dress
suits. minus the "swallow-tail' ends, are
worn 10y young lads in knee brecches and
stockings. Patcnt-leather shoes and white
gloves are seen on the tinicst Of the beauX
also
White is much worn this winter. and
many 81 the debutants and still younger
girls look like youthful brides in their
W; ito raimcut Of satin and tulle. Miss
Tu1cnir stein wore for her contingent
occasion an exquisite costume of white
clnvcr-lcaf MORE. the COrsagc almost hid
den under fun aCcordion-pleated bertha
81 chiffon, and confined at the waist by
a cointur" Of pearls.
Miss Gertrude Vanderbilt. eldest daugh-
ter Of Nh Cornelius Vanderbilt, pretty
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-04

girl not yet out. but who promises to be a
great belle. wore on ON" occasion a dress
of plain white satin with rufiies and Der
tina Of satin-stripcd chiffon and no jew
cis.
Miss Sarah Hard wore a gown OF whte
satin. with great shoulder frills Of white
velvet. lined with rose-pink satin. ana a
touch of the same color appearing mere
and there in the skirt.
.a..t,. ,.ctN iro'H was Of yellow ahd
whitc-white silk point desprit crossed
and barred with inch-Wide yellow lace.
The shoulders ana belt were finished with
folds OF yellow velvet.
pebutants wear the necks or their
bodices cut low. but young girls have their
frocks made high in the neck or cut OUT
slightly round.
DANCING FROCKS FOR LITTLE
CHILDREN.
The little bellies OF and years have
their dancing STYLES also. and quite
swell and costly are these small BAH
costumes.
inquired 1T the Childrcn's outfitters in
Twenty-third street for bah dresses for
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-04
Oyster-Culture; McDonald's Plan.

RICHMOND, VA, January - lS9h
To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
II may interest your readers to know
that oyster culture in the enclosures 50
warmly recommended by that Nestor Of
fish culture. Colonel Marshall Mcdonald.
differs from ordinary planting as turning
cattle into pastures differs from feeding
them In stables.
Colonel McDonald's plan. II l under
stand it. is to stable 300 bushels Of oys-
ters in one acre, and bring the feed Of
ten acres 10 them. Ordinary planting *
TO scatter 5000 bushels over ten acres and
let each oyster get such a share Of food
as it may be able 10 secure.
Colonel McDonald's plan involves the
control OF food. He holds IL. and forces
Il TO the mouths of the oyster. There is
no escape for II.
II Virginia sees proper TO encourage
this system. many marshes and mud
flats now wastes may contribute more
to our treasury than well-cultivated farms
in the same localities.
Respectfully yours,
WILLIAM ELLINGER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-04
TO BE LIGHTHOUSE CUSTODIAN.
Numerous Applicants for the Posi,ion-May
Not BE Rebuilt Very Soon.

CONFORM. KING GEORGE COUNTY,
VA, February S-(Speclal) Since young
NJ. Ben. Grymcs was dismissed as GUS
todian of Cedar Point lighthouse. when
was burned some weeks ago. "A good many
applica tons have been made for the lucra-
tive. but arduous position. Among the
long list OF applicants who crave 10 sue
coed Mr.. Grymes as keeper of the gov
crnment beacon-hght at that important
point. are several Washingtonians. and
number of Marylanders. But as the huge
dangerous bar which necessitates the bea
cOn-light extends from the shore OF this
county and IL considered in Virginia
waters. several King GeorGians are con-
tending for the appointment. Several Of
Mr. Grymes's predecessors were Nir-
ginians-King Georgians at that In Re-
publican days the position was held several
terms by colored politicians Of this coun-
~.
MAY NOT BE REBUILT.
1t has leaked out on first-class authority
that this lighthouse will not be rebuilt
at any early day. Indeed. our Informal
ton. which has just come from the "foun-
tain-head." justifies the impression that a
year or so may pass away before another
lighthouse is built at Cedar Point bar. At
present the beacon-light is made fast"
10 one OF the great iron-posts which mark
the spot where the magnificent lighthouse
stood 80 many years and defel
50 many Potomac storms. and the
custodian OF this light has no easy job
for he has 10 live now on land-two miles
away on the King George shore-and must
make that distance In IA foot-boat, and
hang out the huge lanterns at sunset-and
this. too. when the angry pillows are roll
ing in iiercest fury. as well as when the
broad waters are as pellucid and smooth
as glass. IL Is said that when 1t becomes
generally known that the lighthouse will
not be replaced soon, and that the present
very difficult modus operandi must he
continued indefinitely. the number nj
applicants for the position will be a grea:
deal smaller than at present. and the APP
pointing power will be thus greatly re-
lieved Of embarrassment
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-04
JUVENILE DANCING.
Inc Class with Teacher and the Class
with ChaperOn.
hOW CnILDREN REALLY LEARN.
Little Tots OF j and ALARM ,he rvo.s,eu
ana Society Airs, But Fancy Dances
Are Not Taught.
(corrcspondence Of the nlsratchl


NEW YORK. February S-The juvenile
portion Of New Yorks Four Hundred are
only now settling down to the common
PAGES OF life. after the holiday festivities.
Inc Harvard. Princeton. and Yale boys
nave returned to their bachelor halls. and
columbia has called her roll and the
SRI" have some back 90 Wellesley and
Nassar. and the drudgcry ana "larks" Of
fashionable boarding school lifc have be-
gun again in earnest. bat there is still
a goodly number Of young folks left IN
the city 60 ~cfp Wy the young peoples
social life Little cnamelle1 badges Of
red. yellow or YAH blue peep out from
smart coats and tiny knots Il ribbon
betray the preferences of sweet 16."
who is carefully chapcroned along the ave
nucs by mad moisellc, the French COVER
ness.
Many have dccricd tho now fashion
mong mothers IN the "smart set who
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-04

"ATTENTiON, SOtNb LAbif%S'
afternoon AT sherrys numbering 200 chill
dren.
The children OF this class must be over
10 years OF age. and are usually De-
tween II and l6.
Mrs. Sands was one OF the orisihators
OF thB juvenile dancing CLUB. ana MIS-
fobo Hall was another active patroness.
Mrs .JoseDh Low Is now the title mem
her. as she has young and pretty daugh-
tsrs 10 initiate into the ways OF the older
fashionable set.
Mrs. Henri NJ. Braem Is The patroness
OF an cider dsncing-class which meets IN
the Waldorf Hotel ballroom. Among the
Youthful bellies are Misses Frances Ives,
Elizabeth Stokes, Alice Nicholas. and the
Misses Whitney. Schiefelin. ana Dns-
more. Among the bsaux OF the occasion
are Phenix lngraham. Alonzo Potter
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-04
SSEc At SHERRYS

FOR the last two or three winters there
has been q class-meeting every FRIDAY
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-04
INSANE

Many a drunkard is thoroughly insane.
VIII YOU Jet such man walk the street
lie may Kill the best man In the town. Tie
may. as he has done "a thousand times.
KIN his wife and innocent children. Whose
fault was il that this crime was commit
tede Was il the officers or the law We
must have better laws and better enforce
ment Of them.
MIR. Blckvrs quotes Paul about "Hiin-
"meat offered to IDOLS etc.. etc. Ana
what can that have TO DO with the ques.
ton. What Is best To- do with drunken
man? l am talking dn my bid about
law: Paul was speaking Of low" OF 'n"
member of the church towards anoth".
There can be- no connection between
these things Temperance advocates d'
their cause much harm by unwise and in-
temperate mAthods Paul warns th'm
against eating meat and they say mo-
thing dbout meat bat all about drink, whc'
the word "drink' is used incidentally in
the passage.
The Bossier banner., 1894-09-27

detest hateful, everyday chores. 1 do
sometimes make fuss when the girls
find extra errands for me to do. A boy
needs time for play. I'm not a shirk;
Julie calls me one sometimes. When
I'm older I'll work for all the family.
You'll see." Buzzy thrust his hands
in his pockets, held up his head and
looked defiant.
You'll improve by an by-by an
by"
Eyes, and I'm tired being called
careless, idle an thoughtless. Julie
need not call me Tad Hoober, Junior.
l shall not grow up like him. do want
fun and a good time now. I mean
to-
''Buzzy boy said Philip, you have
every help to grow into such man as
now, checkin' an holdin' in my faults.
Every good man will tell you he has
had to discipline himself. I'D take
special pains to learn good ways-the
ways OF pleasantness-the ways one
never desires to unlearn. Nobody is
ever too old to cease to do evil, learn
to do well, but old habits cling like
Spanish needles"
On the following day the league pic
mic in the McNair grove was happy
event.
Selim, in the phaeton shafts, stood
quietly beside a maple tree, Julie Nc
Nair holding the lines.
''Dr. Love is coming our way with
little Bess,' said Marie.
cadence" !" whispered Ruth Wheeler,
sit is our friend"
DIR. Love had not forgotten. A
twinkle CLEANED in his brown eyes.
''We-we did not expect to see you
again, SIR" stammered Cadence. 1--WE
are grateful to you"
The old fellow gave you no more
surprises?" said the doctor.
mo; but wasn't it dreadful-two
girls in a phaeton trying to keep up
with the hose carts?" laughed Ruth
Wheeler.
"Selim is a lovely horse for the coun-
try" Julie eagerly declared.
HE certainly doesn't forget A
horse is wonderful creature. One of
the worlds famous military men who
understood men and horses said: "A
horse Graves kind words-a little kind
ly expressed sympathy from men. "'z
Buzzy was quite proud that Selim at
tracted general notice. Compliments,
sweets and loving pats were lavished
upon the handsome, sleel-coated horse.
Selim yet makes frequent trips to
Lewisvale. The ladies do not drive
him, since he still responds to the fire
signals. Selim evidently is in spirit
one of the hook and ladder company,
disdaining to be retired from active
service
Buzzy is earnestly striving to learn
newer, better ways. Julie does not
now call him "Tad Hoober. Junior. ~
Edith Alger, in Prairie Farmer,
The Bossier banner., 1894-09-27

nor guide him. A gentleman attempt
ed to restrain him, but
did Selim run, Cadence?" inquired
Mr.. McNair.
Run? He galloped-galloped mad
ly."
did he spill you out?" timidly in
quired Marie
NO" replied Cadence, ''only it was
so ridiculols-two girls in phaeton
galloping to fire down on the level,
following the hose carts. | pulled on
the lines, but the faster the fremen
drove the faster Selim ran. A gentle
man assisted US in turning the infat-
uated old fellow toward home He
said our horse had certainly once been
in the fire service and we really must
not be too severe on the faithful, spir-
tied old fellow"
Julie laughed merrily The Wheeler
girls laughed. Mr.. McNair laughed,
too. Selim stood in his harness, do
Gle and gentle.
Il had forgotten that Selim was
once in the fire service. | had no
thought of this happening. Girls, it
is my fault. My good fellow, you are
faithful old horse, but you can't be
trusted in the future in the girls phae-
ton when they drive to town. Buzzy,
take selim to the barn." said Mr. Nc
Nair. 1T has happened just as you
said, Phillip Selim hasn't forgotten.
l think Ruth Wheeler will not trust
him again. Old fellow, you'll not get
future treats, Jumps of sugar an pet
ting from the girls. J."
"When the girls have thought bit
| think they'll not cherish grudge
against the horse. They'll understand
he did his best in his way. Buzzy,
s'pose you an me always fell into line
when duty calls"
whoa, Selin. You are impatient
for your dinner" said Buzzy, holding
out temptingly ripe June apple.
"You'n me aren't fond of work
There now, take the apple. Phillip, ]
The Bossier banner., 1894-09-27
The story of a Blind Lamb.

Dog stories are common enough;
stories concerning sheep are much
more rare. Many years ago it came
under the notice of the writer to OBJ
serve a mother with twin lambs, one of
which seemed quite different from the
other, wandering about aimlessly and
not as others of the kind. We were
not long in discoverin ing the caase-it
was blind The mother and brother
were quite alive to the fact, and
watched the little one with tender and
unwearied care, one or the other, as
they saw it getting into danger, rush
ing forward to the rescue, and with a
sharp but kindly ''butt" turning the
little blind one out of danger and into
a safer p1th. Wss not something more
than instinct developed here?-Nature
Notes
The Bossier banner., 1894-09-27

sh mind his own past trainin'. A
horse isn't supposed to know when to
gut obeyin' signals. Boys may learn
when to do or leave off doin things.
here
Inc noon lunch was eaten. Two
clock and the Wheeler girls were not
= SIGHT, Julie kept watch at the at
VIC window, looking far down the
II an accident has happened, Selim
= not to blame" stoutly declared Mr..
They're coming up the hill." cried
oalie' rushing down the stairs. "Selim
must have poked dreadfully."
Did you have a pleasant drive,
asaFs inquired Mrs McNair.
lwo girls hastily jumped from the
me hateful, mean old thingr' cried
eaIa Wheeler, two tears standing in
= nss syes Tile pig-headed creature.
- lase wonla go. could neither turn
The Bossier banner., 1894-09-27

New England maids wi'lint white
locks.
Cadence was so named by fond
mother, who detected music in the
frst-born baby mentations-music
appreciated by the mother alone.
A number of articles were needed in
the McNair household, which some
body.must get in Lewisvale.
Home duties claimed Julie and Marie
MeNair = not straw wberry- -hulling or
pea-sbelling practical, necessary
lamp-flling, some baking for next
days league picnic, and the churning
three gallo of sour cream must
speedily be churned.
a cannot drive to town." laughed
Julie THAT golden butter must be
churned. Horrid work!''
"Buzzy is so-well, Buzzy is only a
little boy, can't send him shopping"
sighed Mrs. McNair
Thoughtful Mr.. McNair said:
aWhy not Caddie Wheeler? Caddie
isn't timid. Selim is trusty animal,
works well in the girls phaeton."
''Oh, father, you dear!' cried Julie,
joyously. Three cheers Ruthy get
your bonnet; Caddie, FL show you
how to hold the lines and guide. ~
Laws, now," said the hired man. q
do wonder, Buzzy, if your pops goin'
to let them strange girls hey Selim
and drive to the city 'thout comp'ny?"
'Philip, Selim's gentle as a dog.
They've been to the city dozen times.
Selim likes to poke along slow
"Did you ever see him run to fire."
inquired Philip.
Fire? Umph, Selim hasn't been in
the fire service the last eight years.
He was only in the service two years,
said Buzzy, conclusively.
Il don't care. He was one III fire
team. He was disciplined every day.
lie was young and learned his lesson
by heart. He will never forget it
either. Neither folks nor horses can
quite unlearn things that's most sec
ond nature. Selim is a beauty, gentle
and obedient, but he can't be trusted
in the city. He's been tested. A gen
tleman in the city wanted him bad for
d iaully carriage HOFSe. IHeln uTS sig
nails start him agoin'. Selim had to
find home in the country, where the
fire gongs
"Hol ho! l see," laughed Buzzy
Wouldn't it be fun to see old Selim
clip it?"
1t wouldn't be fun for the girls.''
II don't want harm to come to them.
thought, Philip, you said discipline
was SO helpful.
"Idid," curtly replied Philip.
sBut it makes Selim unreliable?"
"Selim's a good horse = biddable,
too"
Il don't understand you, Philip. |
DO not believe even a fire gong viii
wake up that sleek, fat, lazy fellow.
The girls will drive home in safety"
said Buzzy.
vi really feared anything would
happen 'em, l should have warned
your pop. l say there's risk that
Selim II hear the fire alarm, catch
sight of the hose carts and fire teams,
The Bossier banner., 1894-09-27
In the Thieves Quarter.

Adams What's going on over at yom
house? hear music and dancing.
Brownies, we have got little
family celebration.
whats the occasion?"
"one of the boys has just got home
from the penitentiary. ."-T:xas sifs'
ings
The Bossier banner., 1894-09-27

Russian tea is made by pouring
clear hot tea on thin slice of lemon,
and one or two Jumps of sugar in atea--
cup. No cream is used with this. It's
sometimes Used in this way for gftey.
noon callers, OF at reaepsioa.
The Evening dispatch. [volume] (Provo, City, Utah) 1891-1895, 1894-08-27
The Early Astronomers.

The early astronomers were all astrol-
cgers and claimed to be able to predict
the future careers of various individuals
by casting horoscopes" showing the po-
sition of the planets at the time of their
birth. The position and movements of
the various celestial bodies were not only
supposed to control the destinies of men.
but were also thought to bring veal or
woe, tempest or sunshine, upon the earth
itself. A man born when the sun was in
the constellation of Scorpio was believed
to be naturally bent toward excessive in
diligence of the animal passions. One
born when the sun was in Pisces was
predestined to grovel or be servant,
while one whose earthly career was
opened when the great luminary was in
Aries would be a great scholar and a
man known to the world despite ali op-
posing infuences.-St Louis Republic.