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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20

The Clock ON the Tower Struck.
scarcely half dozen people in the
long, narrow Rue Mazarin back Of
the Institute de France. These few
even did not notice tall, old man,
who dragged himself painfully along,
and who stopped from time to time to
ehudder with the cold, stopped because
he seemed not to have strength enough
left to shudder and to move along at
the same time.
He leaned heavily on thick cane
and his left arm pressed q long object
wrapped in shawl tightly to his
body.
He was clothed in thin, shabby gar
ments summer trousers, an old coat
that was buttoned up to the neck,
perhaps to hide the absence Of a shirt.
This was all he had on to shelter him
from the icy dampness that moistened
his long white beard and hair.
The latter was partly covered with
soft felt hat, well drawn over his
eyes. This he seemed to have done
not to be recognized, although it would
have been much better for him If he
had made himself known.
AS the old man approached the bank
Of the Seine he stopped moment as
though In doubt whether to proceed
or not Perhaps the river was a temp
tation for him to make an end Of all
his misery. He resisted that tempta-
ton, however, and crossed the Pont
des Arts, the Place du Carrousal and
the labyrinth Off evil-smelling little
streets that divided the Tuilleries from
the Palais Royal at that time, and
came at Inst to the center of elegant
Paris, for fifty years ago the streets
TINT contained the residences Of the
Cardinals Richilieu and MaZarin were
considered elegant.
Dazzled by the many lights and half
stunned by the noise of the holiday
crowd, he walked around the garden
repeatedly with timid air. as though
undecided.
At last he took up his position ON a
crowded corner, leaned against the
wall and proceeded to unwrap the OBJ
ject he had carried under his arm so
long. This proved to be violin and
bow.
After examining the strings of the
instrument very carefully, he folded
up the shawl and threw it over his
left shoulder and started to tune the
violin The first sounds of the mel
ancholy and sentimental air drew the
attention of couple of street gamins,
who pitilessly sneered and laughed at
him. The poor old man stopped play
Ing. sank down upon doorstep and,
laying the violin on his knee, muir
INJURED: 20, God! l have forgotten
my art"
Thus he sat for some time, when
from the other end of the passage,
three jolly young men came singing
toward him. They We're singing a
couplet very popular at that time with
the students Of the Conservatoire Of
Paris.
Not seeing the old man, one STUN
bled over his outstretched leg, the 9th
er knocking his hat off, and the third
stopped frightened, as the old man
rose Indignantly.
1--WE are very sorry, sir; we did not
sec you. l hope you are not injured?'
said one Of the young men,
mo, you did not hurt me-" replied
the old musician, as he stopped to pick
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20
Latest Quotations.

Boarding house tariff rates this sea
son are about as follows: wish you
merry Christmas, sir!' from the cook,
one new calico dress and one hand
kerchief; smile and "a very merry
Christmas to you, Mr.. Griggs," from
the second girl, silk handkerchief and
a lace cap; especially sweet smile and
Hope you'll have a happy Christmas
and a merry New Year, sir, from the
table girl, pair of earrings and two
dollar gold piece; bill and merry
Christmas from the landlady, SIS.
No reduction given on account of the
weather.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20
Catarrh Can Not BE Cured

With local applications as they cam
not reach the seat Of the disease. Ca
tarrh Is a blood or constitutional dis
ease, and in order to cure it you must
take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally. and acts d.
rectly on the blood and mucous sur
faces Halls Catarrh Cure is not
quack medicine. 1t was prescribed by
one Of the best physicians in this coun-
try for years, and is q regular prescrip-
tion. 1t Is composed Of the best tonics
known, combined with the best blood
purifiers, acting directly on the mucous
surfaces. The perfect combination OF
the two ingredients Is what produces
such wonderful results in curing Ca
tarr}i. Send for testimonials, free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo, O.
Sold by druggists: price, 75c.
Halls Family Pills, Csc.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20
FREE FARE no TEXAS
Go With Linderholm's Personally Con.
Quoted Excursions to Chestervilla,
Texas, Over the Great Rock
Island Route.
You VIII See the Finest Trnit and Farm
ing Country In the WorId--Now Open


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for Settlement.
Especial advantages are that the land
lies higher than any other similar track, af-
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with rainfall in that district. Land will
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paying Rich and productive soil mo irri-
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LAND SELLS ON SIGHT Two towns and two
railroads on the tract; others near by.
Soil uncqualled for the production Of Corns
Cotton, Sugar Cane, Alfalfa, and every
kind OF fruit and vegetable. We have
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Teras, in this track to select from now
which will soon be taken up. This means
home and comfortable fortune to the
reader if he will investigate. Write TO W.
Send US the names Of your friends who
want a home of their own. Leave the biz
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Locate in the choicest district Of the Gull
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cess Of your more prosperous neighbors.
Send for our pamphlet, entitled Fer
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Write SOUTHERN TEXAS COLONIZATION CO.,
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20
"Amen,o answered. the Young me

Amen" answered the young men
as they led the old musician lovingly
to the street, and there they babe him
an affectionate farewell
Notwithstanding their efforts to dis
guise themselves they had been recog-
nized by one Of the audience, who
told of the episode.
The name of the young violinist was
Adolph Hermann, that of the tenor
Gounod.
The prophecy Of the old musician
came true Chicago Herald.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20
KcLlPsEs THEM ALL
81 La Hours, Chicago to Jacksonville,
Florida. @


The Monon Route, with it's CUSTOM
airy enterprise, has put Oh a new fast
train that makes the run between Chi
cago and Jacksonville in 1914 hours.
This train is composed Of elegant Pull
man Perfected Safety Vestibuled, Open
and Compartment Sleepers, including
Drawing Room and Buffet Sleepers, as
we'll as comfortable day coaches, with
Monon Celebrated High-back Seats.
This train leaves Chicago daily at
8:32 p. M, arriving at Cincinnati next
morning 7:30, Chattanooga $50 p. No.,
Atlanta 10:40 p. M, reaching Jackson
willie at 500 the second morning, in
ample time to make connection with all
lines for points in Central and Southern
Florida This is the fastest time ever
made by any line between Chicago and
Florida.
FRANK J. REED,
General Passenger Agent. Chicago.
City Ticket Office, 232 Clark ST., Chi
cage.
For time cards, pamphlets and all
ether Information, address l.. e. SEES
sIONS, N. w. Pass. ACT, Minneapolis,
MINI.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20
Disastrous Failure!

We can mention no fixture more disastrous
than that of ply steal energy. 1t involves the
rartial suspension of The digestive and assimi-
lative processes, and entails the retirement
through the good offices of Hostettcrs S,om-
ach Bitters can the restoration of its former
vigorous status be hoped for. When this aid
has been secured. q resumption of activity in
the stomach, liver and bowels may be relied
upon. The Bitters conquers malaria and kid
ney troubles.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20
Animals Killed by Pore Air.

That nature generally knows what
she is about better than some scientif-
ic experimenters, Professor Kijanizia
of Kew has found out to his sorrow.
He thought people would be better off
If the air was sterilized. Thereupon
he destroyed all the microbes in GER
tain quantity of air and fed it to a
number of small animals. But the
pure air did not seem to agree with the
little ,easts, it seemed, for they all
died
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20
Earning BY Irrigation

If you are interested in agriculture and
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location until you have visited the Grand
Valley in Western Colorado. 1t is one of
the most fertile in the world, and needs
only to be seen to verify the statement
The Grand River furnishes Il never-failing
supply of water and secures TO the farmer
immunity from drouth.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20

'I's sorry now mamma" sobbed
Bobby, that l stole those apples.
"Oh, yes said his mother, your con-
science hurts you, does it," mo-" re-
turned Bobby, its my stomach that
hurts'-New York Herald
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20
Tho Pilgrim.

Holiday Number.) Full of bright
sketches prose, poetry and illustra-
tons by bright writer's and artists.
Entirely original, new and entertaining.
Mailed free to any address on receipt
Of six Co. cents in postage stamps.
Write to Geo. H. Heafford, Publisher,
AS Old Colony building. Chicago. III.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20

prof. Strumberg. next door, causes
me constant annoyance by the way in
which he keeps on playing the piano
for hours at stretch" But you know
the professor is leading authority on
the theory of music Il don't object
to his theory in the least; it's his prac-
tice.''
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20
He Guessed 1t.

"say, Smike," said punster fiend.
what kind of log should ship use
ON Christmas day to measure its rate
OF speed?'
Why, Yule log, of course, Yula
loggerhead," quickly answered Smihe,
who was punster fiend bimself--J.
ri. Williams in Judge.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20
She Thought OF 1.

Maud-"You are frightfully extrava-
CANT. You never seem to think Of a
rainy day."
Marie-"Don't 1? / bought dozen
pairs Of silk stockings yesterday"
New York World.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20
One hundred and thirty-seyen !

One hundred and thirty-seven Wis
consin drunkards have been given
treatment" under a law passed by the
last legislature, at the cost to the public
of some $4,000. Cheaper to close the
gin mills, and stop making drunkards.
The Voice.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20

Bronson Towards new comedy is
still without title, although the play
was finished six months ago. 1t is
now known simply as a "A Play" that
title appearing on the manuscript.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20

Until January 1st, 1896, subscriptions
will be received for Des Moines Daily
News one year for one dollar Full legis-
latiye reports--accurate markets-all the
news. Address, The News, Des Moines,
Iowa
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20

creased and when the young singer
ceased the money was fairly showered
upon them, so that the manager OF
the concert had difficulty to gather 1t
up. But he was determined to In.
his efforts.
..One more piece, he whispered, and
we will have enough. You, Adolf.
chime in with your bass voice, but at
the same time play the violin. ! will
sing barytone, and YOU Gustave, my
brave tenor, you must give us one
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20
The Old Kind.

Let's go on a bust" said one man at
Key West to another.
What kind of bust?"
''Filibust. "-Pittsburg Chronicle-Te
egraph.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20
| SAVED THE MUSICIAN.
Christmas Eve In Gounod's Life.
It was Christmas eve, many many

years ago.
The cold had been intense all day.,
but now, toward night, thick, white
fog rose out Of the muddy, swollen
waters of the Seine and obscured the
buildings Of the neighboring streets.
The clock on the tower of the Church
Of Notre Dame struck 8. On the left
bank of the Seine every street was de-
serted except, perhaps, the principal
arteries of trade, and there were
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20
rhe stannnering Frinr.

"Why did you sign your name Juan
8. Il. 3. BustiilosT
Because / was chrlstened so by a
fr;ar who had an impeachment III his
speecb."--El Mosquito
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an A No.
i Asthma medicine.-W. r. WILLIAMS, An
tioch Ills Anril IL. 1894
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20

The cathedral of Antwerp has musi-
cal combination of thirty-four bells. The
largest is Z feet wide and s feet high.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20
Times Have Changed.

sYou don't bring me as much candy
as you used to before we were married, =
pouted Mrs. barley.
mo, l have to buy beefsteak now .
replied her husband. Oakland Times
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20

One thing may be said of Cain; he
did not try to escape the penalty OF his
crime by trying the insanity dodge.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20

An average Of twelve millions of post
age stamps are used by the people OF
the United States every day in the year.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20
A Daily Paper, s1.oo a Yea

Only one dollar year for the Des
Moines Daily News if you subscribe before
January 1st, 1895.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20

II the Baby is Cutting Teeth,
Be sure and that old and we'll tried REMEDY MRS
WtSsf,oyy,s soorHINs SYRUP for Children Teething.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20

TIE MosT SIMPLE AND SAFE REMEDY Tor
Cough or Throat Trouble is "Bronns
Bronchial Tr0chcs !" They possess real merit.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20

eira-All Fits stopped free by DIR. X lines Great
Nerve Resforer, No Fits after the first days use
Marvellous cures Treatise and 92trial freeto
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20

A shark recently caught near Anna
polls, Nd, had in its stomach one leg
Of pair of trousers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20

Mamma-Wby did you give the baby
that drum? Papa-Because he makes
less noise when he has the drum. Lille.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20

Far far away In distant cline,
, A Fairy small told mel ,ut
Oversize frosty SnoWn nd rime
Is a rich plum pudding tree;
A pudding tree so large and fin
7 That never day doth pass
That dozens OF buildings and pies diyin
Don't fall on the soft green grass.
And / told the Fairy that told that
TO that when Christmas
To take good care-that a juicy fat
Plum pudding bore my name;
For have three boys, with appetites
AS big as the Fairy wee,
Who long for series of great deep bites
In the fruit of that splendid tree.
And think that the nose of the merry
That jingle so loud in my
Is the longedfor sound that comes and tells
That the pudding is almost here.
And I'm sure hear. listen again,
On the roads SO white and hard,
The patterng hoofs of the reindeer twal
And the paws of the rabbit guard
So gather, my boys, come gather about
Our home mahogany tree;
Cease not your din your noisy rOut
But join in three times-three'
For the distant folk Of that lovely land
Who under the spice tree play,
Who bringing to that pudding gram
To gladden. Christmas Day.
John Kendrick Bangs in Harper's Young People
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20
pes Moines Daily News one year q.

Clean plaster Of paris ornaments with
vet starch. Brush OF when dry.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20

Only one-ffth of the boys of India
go to school, and only one-fiftieth 1t
the girls.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20

Take Parker's Ginger Tonic home with y0a
You nil find it to exceed your expectaf ms In
abating colds and many Ills aches and weaknesses.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20

In the United States there are fifty
seven frog farms.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20

Hegeman's Camphor Yce with Glycerin0.
Cures Chapped Hands and Face, Tender or Sore Feet
ChilblainS, Piles, &C. q. g. Clark Co.. New Haven, CT
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20

Pain IL not conducive to pleasure,
especially when occasioned by corns HindefcO
viii please you, for 1t removes them perfectly.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20

"Hanson's Magic Corn Ba1ve."
Warranted to cure or money refunded. Ask your
iruggist for It. Price Is cents. 81
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20

Business Chance--A Good Income.
We ray you to sell fruit trees. STARK
NURSERIES,, Louisiana, Mo-; Rockport, Ill.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20
ONE ENJOYS.

ONR ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sgs-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in 30
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Donot accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re syrup co!
-. ~. - IT,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20

Colorado boasts an eiGhty-six- pound
potato.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20

"A Cup of Parks Tea at night moves
the bowels in the morning.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20

Texas has so,ssO,772 acres of unim-
proved land.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-20

Every home is a school of some kind.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-11-21

change before q great while, and, at
h same time, prove that uncertainty
exists as to just what the change will
bring. Is the fact that the point at
which sleeves now show a difference,
one sort from the other, is often at the
wrist, rather h n at the shoulder or
just below. When one thinks OF the
vast variety of puffs and draperies
that have had their fashionable day
since dress sleeves were OF meal-bag
size, it seems at first rs If every posi-
be sort had been employed, but with
SO much material to be arranged the
variety OF forms in which It can be put
is practically endless. SO, shifting the
point of elaboration from puff TO cuff
indicates that d~ressmakers have woa-
ried of manipulating big puffs, which
means that they won't last many sea
sons longer. A much favored method
Of giving to the lower part OF tho sleeve
a lew character is employed In this
first picture, where the cuffs take Gcii
form, which IL kept in shape by stifTen-
ing. This sleeve necessitates stiffened
lining throughout the whole sleeve,
which Is not q comfortable thought,
but the proportion OF new fashion
wrinkles that do not set poor woman
a-worrying Is ever small. a dark
green cloth was used for this dress,
whose jacket bodice had a rippie
basque, revers and rundown collar.
ali edged with bias folds.
The fancy waist. having been before
the full bench OF fashions supreme
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-11-21
MRS. "EARMEY" BARNATO.
Wife Of the Worlds Richest Man and
Her Interesting Husband.

Much aS current interest now centerS
in Barney Barnato, the mulii-milli0n-
aire magnatr OF thc South African min.
ing region, a more tender sentiment
will be entertained toward his beauti-
ful wife and their two interesting clii.
drcn, Primrose and Back.
Mrs. BGrDatO was born in Africa, and
she il both beautiful ana charming. A
devoted wife ana mother, she nGvcrihc,
less iinis tine Tor such social Obliga.
lions rs her position in life demands,
and to those who come within her "a
vor. she H. Il most lOVablc Woman. The
Fabulous wealth Of her hubbard puts
Within her reach every luxury that eve
the feminine mind can conceive, ana
she wears the distinction which such
wealth cOnfers with an UsoSlcntatiOus
grace that makes her 4 queen among
W0mcn 1t is not surprising, there
fore, that her husband escapes from
the exciting turmoil Of moncy-makins
Whenever The opportunity presents it.
self, or that lie is happicst and appears
NJ his best when, having east aside the
cares of business, he enters upOn the
pleasant enjoyment Of home life which
he shares with bis wife and children.
These favored parents are As blessed
in their family surroundings as they
are opulcnt In material interests. They
have two lovely %childrcR, II 3-ycar-0ld
daughter named Leah Primrose" and
II baby boy aged 2 years, christaned
- .y.- f, l- - lA IN
Jack" Primrose is q pretty child,
and a great favoritc. The first gold
mine her fortunate father owned, ana
tho one from which was taken, partly
by his WI hands, the foundation Of
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-11-21

IN the next two sketches, and give q
slight suggestion of the range Of shape
that now exists in this sOr: of gown.
For the first, mluve rep silk Is employ
ed. Sides ana back are fitted, tie
Skin. Is moderately wide and at the
front 4 ta0lier OF pale lavender six
is arranged in side plcats ana fails
straight from q small yoke Of The same
silk. This yoke is covered with tulle
q c and has 4 stock collar TO match.
Mauve velvet forms 4 deep collar and
corresponding epanlettes, runs down
both sides Of the pleated tablier, widen
ing toward the bottom, and Is trimmed
with bows nj It's narrOwest point.
Sevres blue cashmere Is the fabric
Of the second princess model. which Is
made with a plain tablier front and
with side pleated sides and back. Its
lining first hooks in the ente and then
the front laps over. II is moderately
wide IN he skirt part and Is lined with
the same shade OF six. but Is not stiff
| ened. In the wide sleeves The cash
mere is accordion pleated and the plain
stock is covered by a lace collar, but
FOR this q silk null or lawn fichu may
be substituted for the collar, or any
other suitable neck trimming.
A house dress that in front view is
suggestive Of princess cut it presented
in the fourth Illustration. or brown
cloth. It's s,iffaned skirt shows 4 panel
or tablier of The same goods ornament
ed with rows of sOutache braid. This
tablier continues on to the bodice, be-