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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-17

OF beaver goes across the chest. The turn
down collar is Of white cloth, faced with
red velvet
A combination affair and one Of the pref
test to be seen on the road or in the stores
Is one which has skirt. plain in front
and with box plat up the center OF the
back. Knickerbockers are introduced in
side this skirt. which really is a combina-
ton garment. The pats are kept in place
by cords inside the skirt. and they do no:
ny out at the side when cycling
me coat is piped with cloth of con-
trastng color. and the collar Is also Of
cloth The coat is convertible. for 1t can
De worn either 5utoned over in the double
breasted style. or hanging open, with the
tevers buttoned back on themselves. This
charming costume can be made In any
WOODEN material also in alpaca for wa le-
weather.
An exceptionally good model lie divided
SKIRT. but it is so ingeniolisly arranged that
although when riding it gives all the free
aoin OF rational garment. it looks exactly
IKE an ordinary afternoon walking costume
when walking. The front width is but
toned over with tabs. and this folds back
on itself, and discloSes an underskirt d.
vided from about the knee. The full pla!ts
az the back hang evenly on either side OF
the machine. and fall in graceful folds
straight from the waist. This is an I'M
mense Improvement on the ordinary cy-
cling skirt.
The horsey gill who rides a bike has
dress Of her own. 1t resembles habit
genious arrangement OF plaits at the ba *
which fall IN each side OF the saddle when
the wearer is mounted. entirely conceaiing
It. and having very graceful effect
The Knockers are attached TO the inside
Of the skirt. forming part Of it. in fact-au
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-17
FRENCH FOLLIES.

The new colors are truly beautiful and the
combinations. although somewhat daring
are never hideous. Old and very pale
blue. corn color and parma violet, silver
gray and geranium red and pink and amber
are some of the latest.
The new shades of blue are very lovely.
ranging from bluette to navy blue, and from
palesc turquoise to deep marine blue. In fact,
more blue is seen than any other color. but
in so many varied shades that one might
have dozen blue gowns In ones wardrobe
and still have no two anything alike.
In all the new gowns sent out BY the
great man milliners finds a very small
hustle for the back must now set out smart
" to be truly fashionable. This does not
mean anything startling for this small Inn
proven will probably never grow any larger,
but will be worn for some time just it now
appears.
Tho new hod'ces almost all show basque
or peplum effects. and have the blouse front.
The contrasting front. or blouse vest, Is
more in vogue than ever. and the Paris shops
are selling beautiful stuffs for these French
fronts by the yard. to be set into bodices
in the form of Jokes. plastrons and BLOUSE
effects. Among them are laces and silks
and spangled, pissed gauzes. grass linen,
chiffon, net, and mousseline de sole.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-17
WHAT SHE BIKES IN,
NEW IDEAS IN "IRRATIoNAL" CY-
CLING COSTUMES.
MANNISH DRESS IGNORED.
fully Clothed Woman Who Goes
a-WhecliHS.

NEW YORK, April 24.-The we'll dressed
hiking woman who likes the healthy fun
OF wheeling through the park and on the
Doule'drd6 DUE who cares nothing for
rational dress. in other words boomers,
knlckerbockerS, etc, is showing some very
pretty costumes these days. They are
graceful and comfortable, and no matter
what the dress reformers may say, they are
much more effective than the mannish
dress assumed by more daring souls
There is one with The bodice partaking
somewhat of the style of a Norfolk jacket
made Of fancy Melton with shot silk The
skirt is partly divided al the back, but in
front It as quite plain and it has all the
appearance of al ordinary walking skirt,
but on the machine the plais at the back
fall straight from the waist on either side
Of the saddle
Another gown has an ordinary skirt with
plats let IN to give spring at the knees.
When walking these plats are held to-
gether by small tabs, which are easily un-
done or removed for cycling. The coat has
q broad velvec collar. vandyked at he
back. which Is very becoming Either of
these charming fashions can be worn in
different cloths and tWeeds. and in various
colorii gs.
Az excellent cycle cape in rough cloth IS
In gray navy tan. or black. This model
is exceedingly light, and it will fold up
into 1. very small space for strapping under
the saddle when not in use 1t is full
three-quarter length, and opens only at the
neck, so that ii effectualiy protects the
whole of the figure to below the knees
without adding any perceptble weight to
the cos ume. 4
brand new costume with a fancy yoke
is made of scarlet faced cloth. and the
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-17
ALL ABOUT WOMEN.

Made-up bows compel women TO buy ribbon
who would not think Of purchasing II by the
yard
How many needle pricks DO your fingers
show as evidences OF your Lenten zeal for the
poor?
The younger element with one voice wishes
that THE Prisoner Of Zenda" ended differ
emily.
square emerald surrounded by diamonds
ent time
How many OF us take the medicine after
going to all the trouble and expense of having
a physician prescribe 1t for usf
Don't be worried over the woman who de-
clares life not worth living Y she evinces the
slightest interest In her spring frock.
An Easter gift for a popular girl IL . belt
buckle In gold Joined by heavy chain, from
which two jeweled balls are suspended
Lovely banquet lamps with shades can now
be bought for five dollars. What is the trou-
ble-is 1t because this Is tho light that failsf
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-17

with it, Some essential part must he broken.
A little fancy enamel dock given a Christ
mas present two years ago, and which had
never run over six hours at time when sub
tected TO this treatment a few weeks since,
has taken to behaving itself like we'll
conducted timepiece. A French clock which
had not gone for years suddenly took TO keep
Ing time after its kerosene bath and COM
mon little nickel plated alarm clock that had
apparently served lis allotted term, That had
lost its glass and become generally battered,
started into renewed life and usefulness. The
theory is very simple. Of course. The kero-
sene cleans the works and removes any clog
OF oil and dust that may be interfering with
the ma hinery. II you have any doubts about
the efficiency of this treatment try 1t on an old
and Inexpensive clock frst. 1t cannot posi-
bly, do any harm.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-17
THE SPRING GARDEN.
How to Prepare YOur Winter House
PInnts for Outdoor Life.


Tho pots OF cyclamer that have been SO
beautiful in the house during the winter
VIII requii attention now, or as soon az
the blooming period is over. Like other
dubious plants they must be developed aud
ripened after the blooming and then pro-
pared for period Of rest for several months
before they are repotted and started into
new growth for fresh blooming. Keep them
we'll watered for some time after they have
finished blooming. and a little later. when
the weather becomes settled. plunge the
pots out doors in partially shaded place,
where they will not suffer from too much
moisture and where they will not dry out.
The bulbs that have been resting during
the winter may now be repotted for their
summer blooming. Repot them in we'll
drained loamy SOIL allowing the bulb 10
protrude at least half its thickness above
the surface. The roots do not die down
every year like those OF the hyacinths.
tulips. ETC.. and st is not necessary to set
the pots in a dark place after reporting.
though II is well to keep them shaded for
a few days.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-17

age family, there is no accommodation at
all for the nurse. She must sleep any
where She can and be comfortable with
blanket On the -toor. Great concession,
If she has a couch. But the nurse is equal
to emergencies.
In the training school for nurses bed
making upon four chairs is taught The
chairs are placed facing each other. The
blankets are spread over the chairs, pill
lows placed at head and back and the
nurse gets a very comfortable sleep. II
she has nursed considerable time she
has bought herself q tiny alarm watch
for the bosom Of her dress, and this she
sets to waken her at the proper minute.
The plac, for her bed" is right across the
door CT the room, and when she has diff
cult cases to deal with she often attaches
a string 10 the window and to her own
arm, so she will know II a sudden deliriuu
has taken her patient to the window.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-17

idea that Will Re appreciated by the fair
cyciist. a long strap OF elastic connects
the inside of the skirt to the band OF the
kaickers, preventing the former from be-
coming disarranged, catching in the vince,
or blowing up ia a strong wind. A stiff
breeze lbs, as rule. the bane OF wheeling
women, but IN this skirt it may be faced
with impunity. The neat little coat has
fun basques. AMI the new, moderate sized.
even Matted sleeves
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-17
The Worm VIII Turn.

The Oklahoma courts have seen the novel
sight of an Indian woman suing for divorce.
she claims that her husband does not support
the family. and. in short. that he is an al
together unworthy husband. Civilization has
taught the Osages that II man is "shiftless.
idle. pro1gate dissipated and adulterous -
there is redress. and that woman is not
bound - support such a man in such prac-
tees
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-17

wood. china or marble-place it in a bowl and
pour about'a pint of oil into the back Place
II face downward and let it sand over night.
Even II the face be of paper and gets com
pletely soaked with the oil 1t will do no harm
days and leave it perfectly clean. IT, after
this treatment, the clock will not 60 il is
because there is something radically wrong
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-17

Old-fashioned black taffeta silk Is made up
into plain waists. and these may be made
dressy by accessories of white or color. Many
Of the colored waists have wrinkled collars
OF the predominating hue In velvet. and the
wrinkled belt has the ends velvet lined.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-17

for a beginning But nearly all don the
cap and apron at 10. and at 80 are mothers
OF families, wives of husbands. husbands
Of wives and the closest of family friends.
Tor they have in fifteen years filled every
post OF responsibility in hundreds OF house
holds.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-17

Miss Bessie Potter is making q statuetts
OF Miss Susan p. Anthony. and Miss Frances
NJ. Goodwin has received a commission from
the Government to make a marble bust Of
Schuyler Colfax. to be placed in the gallery
of the Senate at Washington.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-17

Old Soldier-Would you mind fSdng .
sight at the top OF this street door key7
Gunsmith-What for?
Old Soldier-So that can hit the keyhols
when / go home at nights.-Der Floh.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-17

Furniture cretonnes are riotously lovely In
cc Tor and design, and we'll deserve the name.
art chintzes.' given them by our aesthetic
English cousins.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-17

Creases may be removed from silk by spong-
ing and rolling tightly over round stick. Do
not use hot iron upon any silken fabris.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-17

Walking is art that deserves to be cul-
tlVated i'll these athletic days. Few of the
gentle sex walk we'll.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-17

There is great demand for black and
white silk Of all kinds. especially brocades
white on black or black on white.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-17

A standing collar with Piccadilly points or
high rundown military collar Is the correct
neck finish for a shirt waist.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-17

Ready-m made stocks great accommoda.
non to women who like pretty neck iiXngs
but do not know how TO make them.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-17

In colors and designs In fabrics there is a
return to the fashions Of the earlier part OF
the century
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-17

The curriculum for a trained nurse Is
like that OF a physician, a dentist or a
chemist for the first year. She attends
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-17

when 1t Behaves Badly Give 1t a
Dose of Oil.
Did you ever try doctorng a clock that
wouldn't go with kerosene? II not, try it the
next dime your timepiece ceases to tick. The
effect Is admirable the method simple. II it
Is clock that the oil will not injure-of metal,
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02
ATOMS OF ELECTRICITY.
Calculation That Seems Incomprehensi
 to the Average Intelligence

Calculation That Seems Incomprehensibis
 to the Average Intelligence.
 Have you any idea what Ian atom of electricity" would look, feel, taste or smell likef In short, have you mind that Is capable of imagining what such an inffnitesimal division of the incom. prehensible fluid" would be? We think not The writer has spent his life "delv- ing in the realms of the wonderful, yet he is free to confess that he has no more of an idea what an atom of elec- tricity would be than he has of what is to be understood by the words "soul" and "eternity" But there are those who have been spending hours, days and weeks exploring and Investigating in the kottomless ocean of electrical mysteries. and who have arrived at some startling conclusions That such thing as ''an atom of electricity" exists has been be- heved in by a number of eminent cleo tricians and philosophers, among them the honored Helmholtx and our own Thomas A. Edison.
 Working on the theories advanced by the former, Professor Richarz, a well known European investigator, has made some experiments in that line that have startled even the electricians-men who come in daily contact with things of the most wonderful nature According to . recent determination of Professor Rioh- arg, the smallest possible quantity of electricity-that which may properly be termed Ian atom'-is such that 430 multiplied by l, 1000, 900 three times that is to say, by the cube of 1000, 900 will give the number of atoms in . ooulomb of electricity.-St Louis Re- public
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02
CLAYTON.

The Childrens day exercises in the chapel called out more than the usual number of people at the ordinary ser- vices, and think all were edified, as the children reflected credit on them selves and their teachers; espec- islly the organist, Miss Emma Rood, who worked faithfully, and prepared we'll selected program which was we'll carried out. The music by the choir was also good and Rev A. N. Benedict was present and announced tie pieces and talked to the children in a way that interested them, as they showed by their close attention.
 Frank Rood, of South Manchester, is visiting his parents and recupersting.
 Mrs Ida Partridge and children, of Thompsonville, Conn, are at her fathers for few days.
 School closed last Friday and the teacher returned to her home in Rich mond, Mass.
 Charles Beaujon closed his school in the Sodom district June 20th, with flag raising and a picnic on the school grounds, which WAS much enjoyed by the children as we'll as the older ones Mir Beaujon made six gallons of ice cream, so all were satiated and still there WAS more. Mir B. seems to be in favor with his pupils and their parents,
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02
SHARON.

Wm. O. Bostwick is in town for a week or two.
 Mrs A. NJ. Card made trip to Po'- keepsie this week.
 Mrs Mary Corbit. of Canaan, was in town one day this week.
 The wedding of Rev E D. Kelsey to Miss Marion Wellmsn took place We'd nesday. July l, at the Baptist church, Dover Plains, N, '. Congratulations
 Miss Doughty leaves this week for her summer vacation.
 Mrs Kennedy was in town Monday.
 Del Middlebrook left town Saturday and Dame Rumor tells us that when he returns he will bring a bride with him.
 Miss Neensh Ryan visited her grand mother at Canaan Camp Ground over Sunday.
 Mrs Caroline Veil is visiting friends at Lime Rock.
 James Richardson was in town Mon- day.
 Messrs Clayton NJ. Card, Ralph and Gus Deming, Henry Hoag and Otis Sewall attended the races at Po'keepsie last Friday, making the grip on their wheels.
 Miss Blanche Bartram rides a very handsome new bicycle.
 Miss Elizabeth Peck, of New Haven, is visiting Miss May Prindle.
 Mrs Wm. O, Reed is in town again.
 Miss Showry left town Monday for the summer.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02
LAX RvILLR.

Our Masonic lodge went to Great Harrington last week to attend the cen tenisl of the lodge there. They were accompanied by our fife and drum corps, and report a splendid reception at the hands of their brethren, and s large procession. ..-
 Chas. Turner, of Bridgeport. is here visiting his parents.
 Irwin Sanford, of Yale College, called on his friends here Saturday.
 Mrs Benson Turner is quite sick with heart and liver trouble.
 The renowned JulianC Comedy Co.,, who have so many times delighted our peo- pie here, will do so again three even- ings commencing July 6
 The home trot on Wells Hill last Saturday was good one. A large num- ter of spectators were present and en- ioyed themselves hugely.
 Read Edward Peabody's special no- tice and his display advertisement.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02
The Bridge Decision.

The decision of the Supreme court of errors in the case of the State ex rela- tione M. G. Bulkeley vs. Williams was handed down last Thursday. The case was an application to the Superior court for . writ of mandamus directing the treasurer of the town of .Glaston- bury to pay an order drawn on him by the board of bridge commissioners (es- tablished under the act of 1S95) for cer- tain expenses incurred by the board Tn the maintenance of the bridge and causway leading from Hartford to East Hartford. A peremptory mandamus vas issued by the Superior court, from which judgment the defendant appealed. The Supreme court has now affirmed the decision of the Superior court. This sustains the validity of the act of 1895. which imposes the obligation and ex- pense of building and maintaining the bridge from Hartford to East Hartford on the towns of Hartford, East Hart ford. Glastonbury, Manchester and South Windsor.
 Tho opinion is written by Judge Baldwin and concurred in by Judges Torrance and Fenn; Chief Justice An drews and Judge Hamersley dissented, The case will be taken to the U. s. Su- preme court.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02
KENT.

Nelson Watson arrived home Satur- day.
 Miss Atala Bielby. of Middletown, is the guest of Misses Flora and Grace Ingersoll.
 E. W. Bull, who has been ill for sev- eral days, is out again.
 Perry Hufcut is very ill and at last report failing rapidly.
 A number of boarders from New York are at Mrs NJ. St J. Fuller's for the summer, and more are expected.
 The Young Ladies Mission Circle gave a conundrum social at Congrega- tional church parlors Wednesday eve ming. June 24th. The evening was stormy and the attendance small.
 Rev MT Mudie, from the West, prached at Cong1 church last Sunday morning and evening. and is expected to preach here again on Sunday next.
 The village school. Rev O. NJ. Pres ton teacher, closed Friday afternoon with picnic, which was much enjoyed by the scholars and invited guests.
 Ohas Watson, of Washington, D. O., Is at Mrs Susan Watson's.
 Mrs W. A. Parsons and Miss l.. At. kinson, who have been spending some time at Kent Inn, returned to New Britain Monday,
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02

Tired people are tired because they have exhausted their strength. The on- ly way for them to get strong is to eat proper food.
 But eating is not all. Strength comes from food after digestion. Digestion is made easy with Shaker Digestive Cor dial.
 People who get too tired, die. Life is strength. Food Is the maker of strength. Food IS not food until it is digested.
 Tired, pale. thin, exhausted, sick suf- ferers from indigestion, can be cured by the use of Shaker Digestive Cordial.
 It will revive their spent energies. re- fresh and invigorate them, create new courage, endurance and strength, all by helping their stomachs to digest their food.
 It aids nature, and this is the best of it. It gives immediate relief and, with perseverance, permanently cures.
 Sold by druggists. Trial bottle 10 cents.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02
THE IDEAL, PANACEA.

James l. Francis, alderman, Chicago, says: II regard Dr Kings New Discov- cry as an ideal panacea for coughs, colds, and lung complaints, having used it in my family for the last five years, to the exclusion of physioian's prescrip- tions or other preparations,
 Rev John Burgus, Keokuk, Iowa. writes: "I have been a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church for 50 years or more, and have never found any thing SO beneficial, or that gave me such speedy relief as Dr Kings New Discovery" Try this ideal cough rem edy now. Trial bottles free at ". H. Camps drug store, Canaan, Ct.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02
The Sudan Ruler.

The present ruler of the Sudan wss sometimes spoken of as the Mahdi Mo- hammed Ahmed, the Mahdi. died in June, 1885, victim of his dissoluts mode of life. He nominated as ths Khalifat el Mahdi Cor Mahdi's succes- sor) the Caliph Abdullah, the horrors of whose rule have been so vividly DOT trayed by Slatin Pasha The caliph is Baggara of dark chocolate colored com plexion, with a long and prominent nose. He wears . short beard, cut &C., cording to the Moslem custom Owing to his sensuous mode of life he is now extremely stout He is unable to read
 His palace at Obdurman is crowded with slaves, eunuchs and young boyx. who wait upon him, and his wives mum. Der some hundreds New York Timea
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02
SALISBUR Y.

The primary school closed Friday, Miss Bum returning to her home in Homer, N. r.. on Monday.
 Mrs Geo. Clark and Miss Mary Conk lin went to Poughkeepsie, N. Y Fri day to see the boat race.
 At the school meeting held on Sstur. day evening, Geo. A. Selleck was elected committeeman.
 Fred Sanford and friend, MT Hutch. inson, of Danbury, spent Sunday at the rectory.
 Miss Nellie Chapman. of Winsted, is visiting friends here this week.
 Miss Gertrude Suydam returned from her school in Somersvllle Monday. A friend came with her.
 Miss Jennie Clark is in Milford at tending the wedding of a friend this week.
 John Barton and son, Harry, of Hart ford, are visiting friends.
 Read Edward Peabody's special nc- tice and his display advertisement.