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Evening journal., 1894-03-19
AMUsEmENTs.
PROPOSALS.

OFFICE OF LIGHTHOUSES, INSPEC-
~ tnr Fourth district, Philadelphia,
Pa, March Is l~ai. ai.-Proposals VIII be re-
eived M this Office until IL o'clock m. on
Thursday, the fifth day of April 1894 for fur
nishing nd delivering fuel for vessels and
stations In this dist let, for tue fiscal year
nding June 81. 1895 Forms Of proposals and
pri ted specifications wing full particulars
as TO the kinus Of fuel required, the qugnti y
and quality, and The terms of delivery and
p yment, ctn be obtained at this office. The
right is reserved TO r. iect any and il bids, and
10 waive any def cts. The United states also
rese YES the right tsi crease or dt minlsh mot
10 eX eed One-thirdl during the fiscal year,the
guam titles Of any item or article named I'm the
specifications, and "a clause 10 that effect will
be inser ed I'm the contract. GEORGE @.
fnsparfor
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NOTICES

MOTT f. ALL PERSONS ARE HEREBY
~ warned against giving credit 10 any
per on on my account, ~ / win pay no bills
except those co tracted by myself.
CLAYTON COURTNEY.
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pelaney's. TUESDAY, MARCH esra, 1894,
Between the hours Of 10 a. m. and D. m. for
the purpose OF fecelNlng AAel IN pursuance of
+ xtract from the Laws of Delaware, chapter
20. volume 10:
Section 2. That on all taxes psid before the
first day Of October there shall be an abate-
men of per cent; on all taxes paid before
the first day of December, there shall be an
abatement of per cent on all taxes unpaid
on the first day Of January next ensuing
D cent. thereof shall be added thereto; on
all taxes unpa d on the first day OF February
per cent shall be added thereto; on all taxes
unpaid on the first day of March per cent.
thereof shall be added thereto; on all taxes
unpaid on T. e first day of Aprii per cent.
thereof shall be added thereto, ana on all
taxes unpaid on the first day of May 5per
cent. thereof shall be added there o.
hlCH ARD G. BROCKSON.
Collector of delinquent Taxes for Blackbird
TIu oil
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WILLIAM n. PORTER. Trustee.
WilmingLon. Del liarch lnIh lSal

NTOTI'E TO THE DELINQUENT TAX
~ payers of Blackbird hundred: The tax
able residents Il Bl ckbird hundred and All
o. her persons liable TO pay tax In said hum
dr., d are hereby notified that the understand
delinquent tax collector for said hundred will
be at Mrs. Perry's Store,
TT ECnNV MARCH 20ru Avn TTrUcn. y
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THE DkLINOUFNT

NOrlCE-TO THE DELINQUENT
~ payers ot Wilmington hundred;
taxable residents of "a ilmngton hund ed
All persons liable TO pay tax w said hund
are hereby notified that the undersigned
iuQuent tax collector for s I'd hundred v
be at the Court House, Wilmington,
MARCH 70, 20, q, q. % s6, q. 2s. % 30. 1894.
between the hours Of 10 and i2 a m. and
and M, for the purpose Of receiving taxes
in pursuance OF an act OF the General Assem-
bly, of this state.
Extract from the Laws Of Delaware, chap
ter 20. volume II:
Section 2 That on all taxes paid before
the nrst day Of Octob IN, re shall be an
abatement OF per cent; on all taxes paid be-
fore first day of December. there shall be
an abatement ut per cent? on all taxes un-
per cent. thereof ehOll be added thereto; on all
taxes unpaid on the first day OF February two
per cent. shall be added thereto; on all taxes
unpaid on the fast day Of March 3 per
cent. thereof shall be added thereto; on all
tao es unpaid on the first day OF April per
cent. thereof shall be added Their to; and on
AL taxes unpaid on tn fret day Of May per
cent thereof shall be added thereto.
JOHN A MITCHELL,
Collector Of Delinquent Taxes Of Whining
NOTlCE-TO The DELINQUENT TAX
~ payers Of Brandywine hundred The
taxable residents of Brandywine hundred ard
bmndred b 9rllSr are berebv 'i notified tRsi tbe
signed delinquent tax collector Tor "a
dred viii b at Sharpley's school
| northern NlrDltts
SATURDAY. MARCH nth.
ahellpot school House, Southern
SATURDAY. MARCH 24rT
Practical Farmer, Eastern dist
WEI NESDAY. MARCHf
| Between the hours of 10 Ia. IN a. m. for
| tho pm pose of re eivlr taxes Ia pursuance Of
| an act Of the General Assembly Of this state.
Extract from the Laws Of Delaware, chapter
/ %. volume 10:
Section 2. That on all taxes paid before the
| first day of October there shall be an abate-
| ment Of per cent; on all taxes paid before
| the first day of december, there shall be an
abatement OF 3 per cent; on all taxes unpaid
| on the nrst day # January next ems ing l
per cent. thereof shall be added thereto; on
| all taxes unpaid on the first day of February
| per cent. shall be added thereto; on all Ia xes
unpaid on the fir { da OF March per cent.
| thereof shall be added thereto; on all taxes
| unpaid o the his day of April 4 pr cent.
thereof shall be added thereto; aud on all
taxes unpaid on the first day of May per
cent. thereof all be added hereto.
WILLIAM n. HUSBANDS.
Collector Of Delinquent Taxes for Brandy
| wiz HUI dred
n OTlCr-TU tlsHERMEN FISHING FOR
| ~ market, notice is hereby CIV. n that per-
| sons intending TO carry on the business Of
| fishing for market curing the year 1894 are
/ required to take out the rtiicatee pre-
| scribed by law before any justice Of the
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In Chancery.

In he matter OF the In Chancery.
real estate of Joshua New Castl.. Oounty, IS.
simmons. deceased. Cause of Partition
In pursuance of an order of the c ancellor
in the above cause, made at the September
term, A. j. 1898. all persons having any lien
or liens affecting the Interest or estate Of the
Equitable Guarantee and Trust COMPANY
trustee under the will of Henry simmons. de-
ceased, " lillian A. LaMotte and William T.
mons. deceased for Sophia Porter, George
simmons and Mary A. Nornet. or either Of
the IN. In the lands and y emises to which the
said cause relates, aie hereby notified 10 file
"a etitlon setting forth the nature and
amount OF the same In the office OF the Regis
Z r IL Chancery for New Castle county, ten
da, before the fourth Monday In M-rch. a.
%. 1894, and TO appear and prove the said lien
or ems at the ensuing term of the court be-
fore the rising Of the court on the third day
'''N WILLIAM II. PORTER. Trnstss
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ApRII 2Rn

UEsDAY, MAROH 2OTH AND TUESDAY,
APRIL gpp
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collector Of delinquent Taxes for Blackbiri
IIu d'ed
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-11-11

ribbon, ali oyerfawn with baby roSebuds In
chenille ana edged With miniature apangles,
A A grly-and-pnk shot-silk gown 10 very
Now In effect. With broad box plAta at the
sack. and the tullncsa OF the sides Of the
skirt gathered beneath two roseues knoe
high The bodice Ia heightened With ahapod
bhsluas. which. although ret Into the waist
quite plainly yet stand away In sharp angles
from the hps. Some nne pearl trimming
Stimulates hanging grdls dawn the front
OF the skirt. Toe gown Is very handsome,
but a lltllo cold In effect. despite the touches
Of tender pink which here and there wake II
u fuller life. Some women would look in-
enSbiy stately In such n tollettoi but tho
greater number would be faircr far In eltn-
pie irnek OF faint peaeh-plnk-and-w white
atrlpsd Hilk, with basques and floating aaah
ends OF deep cream lace aud the most raw
ishlng bow Of dead-black Allk Ia the curve
OF tho whist
A psttlcoat fcstoonsd With finest point De
gaze was Of a low tons OF green velvet. which
formed a hitting foundation for pcarl-tntei
Powered brocade train aud punched panlefa.
The bodice wns cut rather a Ia Vatican. and
Strapped across the front with b0wa OF
clear. h4rply-eontrAtIng colors. The hnlHh'
Ing touch TO a falry-fresh white-tulle BALI
skirt vas found In saiily puifed bodice Of
the Fame Ideally youthful material. a fold
cd sash would sunice TO hold the blllowy
tulle to the woarer's walst, and complete
3 toilette conceived With a p0eileal appreca-
tl0n Of the slender charms OF aweei II.
The wide box plsats, In few weeks viii
have completely onated the very dat and
"cut-away" effect Of last seasons hklrts.
Bur II skirts are threatening 10 be arbi-
trAry, sleeves may follow the dictates Of
their wearers They may balloon Budac-
iously or droop With n limp dependency;
they may perk car-hish or spread borl-
z0ntnily. III thelr owner ~ twice her normal
width; they may h dc a womao'E hands
as far Az her knuokles, and wrinkle IN
tiny atnor0us folds about her dlmpled
wrist or they may boldly assume a shmpy
curgaiied air. and expose elbow and fore
arm 70 the bltink breezos Of winter day
For evening wear hey may be dlfe0rdsni
even. the right being q very bouquet Of
blossoms. the lefi a aut,sring bow or wisp
OF cobvehby ace. An absolute revolt
OF sleeves 10 taking place. and they may
assume whatever asnect pleares them.
The overdone satin OF last year Is routed
from the field by q new make OF mirolr
velvet 20 close o. pile az to be almost
Of a ratin-smnoth spriace. every fold re-
fecis a thousand l,h.s from the lheeny
surface 10 blue pfie green. or rouo pink.
the effect Is hat o. hundred shades Of the
same color mingled 10 an cypr-chaDging
but neYer-confusSd nsSs Of tlnts.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-11-11
RETURN o. BED DRAPERY.
'usd Muslin aud sink Portieres for I'll
Modern Woman.

<s,ed Muslin aud sink Portieres for tho
Modern Woman.
iihs revival Of old fashions keeps on one
y 'oor expect to be sleeping in a four
AZ bsdStesd, since already the oanopies
swn IT, cur grardmothers are quite the
ae Nothing can be pretticr in coun-
4 house thin room in which all the
anories are Of sheer muslin. finished
y With a rul1e. While Heavy bed cur
ia may be unhealthy, there can be no
s'lale objection to the airy canopy OF
ued muslin that may be freshened up as
re as tho owner wishes and which I'M
w such an inviting air to pretty bed.
any che who eau use hammer or screw
F''u can make the frame for a canopy.
va or pole Of wood, such as is sold
hanging portieres, is braeed to the wall
1 W pieces Of wood. a brass ball I'm
the end A long ruined piece Of dotted
ssnn Is thrown over the rod and is drawn
Xxx N each side. where IT is held In
" ribbon bows fastened to a hook
h. " tht wall.
"s'tuef simple way Of suspendlng n cano-
V 2 nickel chain suspended from a
w. 10 The ceiling, at the end of which is
r. tng The canopy was made OF blue
,,r sai,s hechima crepe. which is drawn
|sh tne ring, then back over the head
~. ~ u me bed, falling down at the sides
y Is fastened to the headboard by
,suts Of blue ribbon.
NH nN lovely canopy was Of pale green
Ifes neu With white. caught up by .
|nss .oseue The bed was an ol1-frsh-
Ir,,n S.s, which had been given a coat Of
q, snamsi and touched up with god.
Nh, makes pretty drapsry. az Il
Lanv soli folds and can be found IL
- aekifable llrht tlnts
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-11-11
NEW RAILROAD SPRINKLER


a rotnnso Inventor Dcylsrs Sprinkler
Which Nets Ten Mules Of liniiruad.
:. custless street Is blessing both TO
properly holders and travellers. and Il
would DO hard 10 and a device which con-
tributes uorc real comfort to the popula-
ton u ci,y than the stree, railway
sprinkler. one Of tho earliest adopters OF
tao sprinkler In this country was the Chi
oaRo CITY Railwa~ which has Tor number
o. years rprink'ed parts Of It's cable tines
tho regular cable trains They sprinkle
SDiy Ahou, six inches outside OF the rails
Of s.ngle track. oHe man constitutes tho
crew. his principal duty being 20 shut OF
the water when be train stops Tor pas
srngers.
An improved sprinkler has Just been
made for the Toronto Railway Company. 1,
was tank holding about 5000 gallnns OF
water aud WIN sprinkle ten miles OF single
track without reh'ing. Al FIRST II was
arranged 10 sprinkle both tracks a, onca.
but II was found tha, In the downtown sec
lions, where the Roadway Of the cara IL
In some instances nieen seconds or less. It
was necessary to shut OF when passing
motors or the opposite track. which left
dry spots every few feet
The olan Of sprlnkllng one track at a
time Il found TO answer well, the work Ia
done better aud Il costs but llttlc more. for
although The mileage 10 doubled, the In
creased npped which can be maintained
almost makes up the difference The tank
~ nllcd IN about Ave minutes. the water
helng given by the CITY. SiSty.nve cents
mile per day Il received from the property
owners along eighty miles OF track for the
service Of four apruklipgs day.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-11-11

the chandelier n no wishes 70. or 70 have
a scnrlot curtain on the book shelves "
he prefers Il 10 your dainty sholcc OF pink
and blue. Guide his taste. but let him
exercise his own and individually
dado " cigarette pictures. picture
mustang hanging over the foot of
his he'd. whore he can sec y the
frst thing IN the morning. would be 70
some boys far more beautiful than Tour
feet high Of Linciuaia Walton or bour-
Ruerean's Holy Family In a hne mexlo-
a boys room. which represents uncx-
ampled splendor and elegance. waH re-
Gently furnished by q professional deco
rator. OF course, It Hag Tor an extfaci-
binary boy. not a achooi-roing. noisy, tany-
eating. jlg-danclng boy. whose one aim ~
lust going 70 college. His tutor has
suite Of apartments near his. and bis own
urlyate rooms consist OF bedroom. bath
room. q dressing room and study. How
any one car study In that Peraian room u
more than most boys could tell.
IL ia divided from the bedroom BY an
arch above which are few feet Of fret
work. forming inches. 10 which are vases
aud bits OF bric-a-brar. The prevailing
lone II dark, and ths furniture and APP
pointmcnts are Of the richest character.
Along the walls arc inlaid plaques, most
n them representing Acenes from wars
in ths time OF chmbyses the conqueros.
These plaques ara brought slowly over
desert forty days on the backs Of csmels
from the central parts Of Persia especially
Tor A. A. vauline 4 CO,
Rare enbroieerlos. tapestries and rrorzen
worthy 10 decorate palaces ALDO adorn tha
wall Queei implements Of warf2re ~
usea a. bric-a-brac. willie. streNn about m
plcturcsquc disorder are score or two pf
down-niled cushions and silk iltsnA IA1
furniture In the roon hzs been TIDE
modcrnised 10 meet tbs dsnanea Of NstS-
am IN Qte " .1|I'' 49, r. ~
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-11-11

nothing that the most ardent figure wor-
shipper could cAyil at. It goes without say
ing that the backs are plain, while the ful-
ness In fropt has It's exuhorance ourbed by
judlclously arranged atraps and bretolles OF
silk or Jet passementeriei favorlte method
consists OF three irregular banda lnlahing
In drops which start from The neck and
terminate Just about the bend Of tho figure.
| saw one recently arranged after this
fashion, m Ivy green silk velvet. the slight
fitness in front disappearing beneath a
narrow green satin waisthand. which fast
ened on either side With two large cut steel
buttons. two long ends failing down the
skirt. This blouse was being made e1-
pregsly for wearing with a dark blue hop.
sack skirt. Velvet IN tho now shade Of
goranlum pink fashions into tho most Of
fective vests for wearing with dark cloth
boleros and is particularly good with GER
tain toneA OF green. the line between the
two being broken by narrow band Of
aEtrschan
some dressy gowns arc Of exquisite and
curious shades and fur, velvet. cloth and
silk are ali put together IN most hewilder-
ing and becoming manner.
very charming gown Is OF ruby velvet.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-11-11
USEFUL HINTS.
Soda Is a Good Household Heip-Bread
Crumbs for Clearing.

Soda Is a Good Household Heip-breah
Crumbs for Clearing.
% you know that you can drive nails into
hard wood without bending them Il you dip
them first into lardg
That corls warmed In oil make excellent
substitutes for glass shoppers?
That lump OF camphor In your clothes
press will keep steel ornaments from tarniah-
Ing?
That stale bread will clean KID glovest
That bread crumbs cleanse silk goWnsV
That milk. applied once a weak Win SOFT
cloth. freshsns and preserves boots ana
shossf H..
That gloves can be cleaned at nome W
rubbing with yssoline2
Thai weak spots 10 black sir wais, may
be strenstnened by sticking court plaster
mai tooth powder is an excellent cleanser
for hue flesree jevelryg o. .
That a lltiie yssellne. rubbed ~ JIG
day. will keep the hands from enApplus. f.
Tint gum arabic and gum tIes4u .l,.. -, \.
equal parts dissolved in hot "ater nlA ~, ~
best and most convenient mueiiAs' wv
keep In the nousef 4. aiming a
damp cloth IL COMMON soda and ruopins q
we'll - .,n,tsa With a
soft nanusl. will remove paint splasns'' -
SODA in the water to clean pAinl An' $50
rs s1rsng tcpld soda water will make ga,
vary brilliant, shsn rinse IN cold HatSf' VIZ
arv Sith Linen cloth. d. h,
CEILINGS that have become 'u'As~
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-11-11
THE GLASS OF FASHION.
What the Smart Woman viii Wear
This Winter.
BEAUTIFUL FUR GARMENTS
Street Dresses for Liitie People Lite
Their unmmas'-rhe Newest shadcs
Rose. Turquoise aud French Blue.

As the season advances the gowns grow
more einrtllrg and handsome. The wraps
and cNis for the street. which are all very
long or three-quarter length. even 70 pale
rines. are particularly handsome
One very beautiful cape Is OF curly, lefty
Persian lamb l, reaches. In tull pleats 10
the waist. but is so full II stands out from
the body. From tno shoulders fare wide
berthe Of the fur, which terminates 10 two
great rosettes Of fur In front. \ boa effect
is gained by ,wo pieces OF Persian lamb
dropping from these rosettes to almos, tho
knees. and finished wlth a ball ulmmlng Of
black silk. A deep yoke and high Eliza
bethan collar. which extends down the front
between the strips OF black fur. forming a
vest. are Of ermlne.
The little people are not wearing as many
fur garments as their elders, but their toll
lettes are exceedingly handsome, as very
heavy cloths and velyets are being used FOR
their coats. and silk dotted cloths for ihoir
gowns. a lovely gown for a girl Of 10 or y
Is OF golden brown cloth. with short. tight
jacket. vest OF white chiffon is drawn IN
al the bust line by wide crossed glrdlc OF
brown or black velvet, The graceful folded
revers are trimmed with black velvet. as ia
also the rkirt.
The lltne sister OF or 8 can have a
blouse and skirt Of green cloth, The blouse
can have three bands Of green velvet, and a
soft folded sash and long ends Of velvet
The skirt can be trimmed with rows q
gulpure lace-black--lald on. An Empr
bonnet OF green felt. with bows Of black Vel
vet, would be plquant finishing Touch Il
ths pretty costume.
! The day Is not long past whom the ver,
name Of a velvet blouse would have best
sufficient TO make us lit up both hands nul
voice In protest. but now that we have
learnt wisdom. and also realized the powers
| OF clever manipulation, we are the more
/ prepared to accept whatever the goddess Of
fashion sees 1T to lay upon our long suffer
/ ing shoulders. Not that We shall expe-
rlonee anything In the smallest degree ro-
sembling pain with these velvet hlouses and
vests-for the latter are equally 10 the fore
In the models | have inspected there Il
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-11-11
THE DOCTORS HOME TALKS.
Make the nursery the brightest. Airiesi
Eonm la the II use.

Make the nursery the Brightast. Airiest
Room In the II use.
The nursery should be the brightest. sun
NEST and auletsst room In the house Il
possible. No hangngs. which will collect
dust or glarlng colors which destroy young
eyes. but have light chntz which will wash
for the furniture. mating and a rug for
the floor and tinted or sanitary pipared
walls. The colored walls are hesithlest and
unless very dainty paper is chosen. pref
test, but sanitary paper has the advantage
Of being smooth and glazed and can be wiped
OF with cloth and warm water. so re-
moving the possibility of any germs OF
dust.
fireplace In the nursery Is always dealr-
able as 1t insures not only a temperate.
pleasant warmth. but acts as a ventlator.
Que, Is indispensable for a child's welfare
and the room should. II necessary. be at the
top OF the house where his aleep can be un-
disturbed. Cleanliness. fresh air and SUM
shine are very good medicines for baby, and
the nursery should be first OF all remark
able for these three qualities; then furnish.
The baby should have a regular hour for
being put to sleep and the hour Il the boy
or girl Of 4 or 8 should be 8 In the evening
at latest. Pillows are bad for baby. A
trfied mattress and a very fat hair pillow
should be soft enough for any child And
a word may be added about lamps. Oh
lamps like gas absorb the oxygen and II y
lust as well to put out the light as soon as
me babv Is asleep ANY light Is bad for the
ewes when closed. especially the very tender
ones Of a young baby. Never leave pieces
which have been washed TO dry In the nurs-
ary
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-11-11

Oriental In its stilehery and spangles clasps
the bust and NAist and. In 4 dlstrAc,lariy
indescrlhShia fashion. gicams from the cun-
ning folds o. The sleeves
Another badicc. plain in cut aincs. 70
PurltAnisfr, is 20, 50 smart that she had
need be In no SANITY fear Of outspQken adj
mira,lon VINO dcns A.. II IA OF rather deep
shade OF -ose velvet. cu, hlga upon the
shoulders. ard severely square across the
bust and back. Short on the hips AMI
slightly pointed In fronl, every curve OF the
figure Is aecentuatsd by carefuliy-shaptd
motifs Of cream sulnure, which also serya TO
rendor the fastening o. The bodice quite lu-
visible, The olou OF the confoetlon Is found
In the sleeves. whleo. being mere pun q
rose velvet. are completely hidden by
deep and full epAnle,s Of black span.
gles, 80 closely sewn as to resemble
gliltorins scale armor. Half a dozen tiny
choux Of black saun sudice to break tho
simple line Of the square and to complete
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-11-11
: PREPARED FOR THE WORST.

H.
You Go Travelling. aud when an
arnt Occurs. BE Presentabie.
usn who was recently in an express
N IS "n.oh ran OF the track in the middle
u'sht VS. evidently not too much
|,,, ,s y the danger aud discomfort usually
~. on an accident to keep his eyes
|tea,. ana this Is the result of his obssrya.
|,ot !, made a. me wonder ebhy women were
|t.,,s,.p particular about their personal ap-
|aA,sr N private as In public" he said.
In ~ .se,as what ! saw In the confusion
roulS eseloent that night, many Of them
,r,s ~ more Particular and better pre-
H. s,t w EMERGENCIES. Many rushed from
inbece,rp,inn g-ear In the untldlest and most
SEEMING q flannel drsssng-gowns.
bohsf ahu sHpperless. while wise women
~ quite smar, In their nnst pelrnoirs.
slrA N'ais and dainty worsted slip
nrsso,ss.nI lnded me, iorclbiy Of the great
kutli,s ~ " the Riviera, where saw
,ourv,. ifftneessea rushing about the hotel
lfures minus their wigs teeth and
4 I'm, r"oSing terribly washed-out; also
an A., Ihsiish dowager duchess IN a soli-
y hsr hh iva. Which concealed oniy a portion
v / al laTer limbs on thar occasion,
Ne Aws-, 2 me credit OF the United States,
IL IN. llesn women seemed best prepared
s-e snerFency I"