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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-30

For earlier spring gowns, canvas which
has somewhat the texture of grenadine is the
material nar excellence. That it is already
in great demand is proved by the fact that
one Of our largest emporiums sold out its inn
portation of it within a few days afer putting
it on the counters. They are made up with
bright Innings that peep from the plaits of
skirts and basQues- And apropos of basques.
/ have already said that the rufied and cir
cular hip skirts are past their freshness.
Vow they are no less bunchy. but only behind.
any by reason of a double even triple
arrangement, of fiat plaits
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-30
GOTHAM cosslP.

Are we really so dIsobedient and head
etrong2 She said So and she has Just
come back from her annual trip across the
briny with roses on her cheeks. laughter in
her voice and diamonds in her eyes land
much lovalier are they there than If they
Those English and French physicians
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-30

In ironing lace lrils underwear OF lawn
dresses vou can make the lace look almost
like new after this fashion. Iron all the rest
of the garment then have clean. very wet
cloth at hand with which spat the lace till it
i pretty damn then rub it over with
moderately warm iron. Do the smoothing Of
the lace rapidly and leave it quite damp AS
soon as YOU have finished a ruffIe sleeve
sit down and gently pull the lace out to its
fullest Ml6th smooLllng a1o D2Ll-ng aEe1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-30

height. The length Of her hand should be
Just q tenth Of that. and her foot just a
seventh
The distance from the elbow to the mid
die finger should be the same as the dis
lance from the elbow to the middle Of the
chest From the JoD of the head to the
chin should be just the length Of the foot
and there should be the same distance be
tween the chin and the armpits A woman
OF this height should measure q inches
about the waist and "a inches about the
bust if measured from under the arms. and
42 If over them. The upper arm should
measure IS inches. and the wrist six The
calf of the leg should measure 14ls inches
and the thigh IS and the ankle inches
The necessity Of using some emoIlient for
the hair from time to time. is an estab-
lished fact Many people foolishly neglect
to do this because they object to have their
heads at all greasy. but nevertheless It is
better for the hair that some noUrishment
should be used. especially after it has been
washed If rubbed into the skin. and only
a small quantity used. there viii be really
no disagreeableuess; It is when it is put on
specifically. and the hair itself plastered
down. that the nastiness Of it arises. A
very pleasant rosemary pOmade may be
made by taking half a pound Of fresh lard
and two large handfuls of flowers Of rose
mary. These two things must be we'll boiled
down in saucepan until reduced to about
half the quantity then it must be strained
off carefully 50 as to remove any gritty
pieces that there might be left behind in
( the lard. and put away i'm small jar. Just
a very little Of this used to the roots every
week viii keep the hair in good condition
/ 1t is always an important thing to prevent
/ the hair from becoming too dry. as when
/ this arises there Is always a tendency for
I the premature appearance Of gray hairs
Fancy. masculine rosebuds! The most
/ complete and successful effort in behalf OF
leap year yet given is a debut tea in honor
Of number of masculine buds The young
men, +. is true. had glory thrust upon them
but they rose to the necessities of the oc-
casion nobiy. as true men are sure to do
The decorations Of the rooms We're fin pink
and each bud wore G La France bud. They
served tea and chocolate with astonlsh
ing aptness and altogether put the girls tc
the blush by their ability to perform these
immense tasks. It is further told that they
made such ideal hosts that not one CUES
V-as overlooked MISS UP-TO-DATE-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-30

Here is a lingerie caprice It comes from
Paris and is. of course piquant- Madame
or NademCiseIe Novelty must needs nave
her Christian name embroidered IN Iu-i
upon her pet piece Of underwear The en-
hrosderv is a coD.- of her own handwriting
and is done in wash linens 1t adorns the
upper left side of her lace-bound chem1se; the
broad collar flap OF her night robe the waist
band of mauy-tucked skirts and appears on
corset covers. hosiery and undervests- Mono
rrsr3s are voted '-old-fashioned. and this
modern *.stamp" is the vogue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-30

fAnd now" announced the lecturer. ''this
wonderful woman VIII close her thrilling
entertainment by entering a den Of mice
who haven't tasted food for week. feed
them with raw meat and make them do
tricks"
Not one Of the multitude could move. 20 /
not an eve was taken from the intrepid per
former until the heart-sickening spectacle
was at an end.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-30

fine stitch at the edge into shape When you
once get used to it you VIII not have to spend
much time and it improves the lace wonder
fully to treat it that way Il you Ike you can
iron on the wrong SIDE after pulling but IL
looks better without Il vou DO it properly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-30

"Oh. JOHN" she sobbed. I'm so
zrieved to hear that-that Rover bit a
sis 90 out Of your leg when you called the
other day.
Don't fret about It. darling he said
soothinglys ''I'm used to leaving a sample
you know
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-30

% menu lltHAas
Crease stains on cloth may often be re-
moved with magnesia- The stained place is
first darnpened. then the magnesia is moist
ened and vigorously rubbed on The stain. Tt
must be allowed to dry thoroughly Then
the powder can be easily SHAKEN off.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-30

Ere b from her sea trip, Yvette Guilbert
arrived in England the other day. She
said OF America. About my voyage2
Well. jesais-I was sick. and I have now
al nv inside new. I went to New York. TO
Boston Philadalnaia and Chicago. and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-30

And all the feverish unrest means prema-
ture old age 1t is now no unusual sight
to see a young face framed in gray hair or
dark hair thiclly streazed with gray. "A
great deal Of this premature grayness. is
due to overweight brains. Sometimes
however, it may be caused by keeping the
hair too dry. Upon the appearance Of the
first gray hair a little pomade should be
applied. perhaps once a week. After wash
ing the hair an emollient should always be
dryness Of the hair as well as to promote
its growth. The use of perfumed wash
viii give the hair faint. pleasant odor.
which is most soothing to the senses Swim
burne speaks Of hair smelling OF the
South
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-30

The conduct Of a woman on shipboard is
q subject impossible to predict. But it IS
easier to fOresee that she Will 90 abroad for
her annual trip to the London Mecca of the
fashionables with at least the determination
to be charming during every hour of the
voyage when she is visible Hence she trips
up the gangplank in all the glory Of pic
ture hat and duttering ribbons; but when
the plenk is drawn she goes below, to bob
up serenely in a long minute with her curls
tucked away under a jaunty cap. and a
plain. close skirt have seen some lovely
ones in mixed green's, varying from light
threads to almost black-and with trim
wasted jacket What agonies one mus,
suffer IN tight corset and tight high collar
on shipboard. those who've tried It know:
but "to be beautiful one must suffer" as
he French philosophers say, and there is
nothing to add.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-30

Lferre effects in lace are new
Bluets are superseding violets in popularity
Basket ban wiz be mneh played this
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-30

who have for patients royal danes
and wealthy mondaines in London and
Paris do wonderful things When an
American doctor says to a woman. Now
you rest, keep quiet, don't see anybody. be
calm she laughs and says, Why certainly.
doctor. I do that II the time am keep
ing very quiet
''Then the doctor COWS. Remain at home
to-day, drive in your carriage this after
noon. but by an unfrequented road.
Impossible exclaims my lady, i'm
possible Why. doctor. this afternoon 7
Join the coaching parade, and tonight we
dine at Larchmont and come home for
dance at ks Tomorrow viii rest
THAT means that she has not looked at
her social programme for the next day.
When she does glance at it she win see
that there is eomething that she abso-
lutely must do.
Let the London doctor advise the
Duchess Of Marlborough to 20 to Carls-
bad for perfect quiet and she viii go.
She will leave her presentation gown lying
on the floor and throw her corOnet across
the room. Her physician has said Carls-
bad The same with a Partisan OF German
woman. but the Americans are the ir
repressibles.''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-30
HEALrH HINTS

Good fruit is infinitely more productive q
health and beauty than sweetmeate ana
pastry. Ripe apples are especially healthy
and children may eat them without danger
Some doctors say that an apple at bedtime
produces sleep Pears are more savOry than
apples but not so healthy. unless cooked
Prunes have medical qualities which cannot
be denied. They are better cooked. how
ever Apricots are also more healthy
cooked than raw Peaches are very healthy
The most healthy of all fruit. however. are
grapes. Consumption has been cured ty
grapes when every other remedy has failed.
Cherries may also be eaten. as they FREE
Quently restore health and strength to the
weak Strawberries. though a cold fruit.
have the vireue OF healing rheumatism
COoseherries and curTants are best cooked
Figs are alec excellent They We're in
great favor with ancient Roman ladies.
who always ate them for Breakfast. Pine
apples are said to be the hest cure for
dyspepsia vet known. Nuts of all kinds arc
ind gestible. Oranges are also excellent rs
a cure for dyspepsia. Lemons produce
cheerfulness. and prolong life.
I Giving the height Of the Venetian Venus.
feet inches. as the accepted perfect
know whether you are a perfect specimen
OF your own sex by applying other rules
laid down by authorities:
For woman OF 5 feet 8 inches 13S
pounds is the proper weight. and if she be
well formed she can stand another ten
pounds without greatly showing it, When
her arms are extended she should measure
from tip Of middle finger to tip Of middle
finger just feet inches, exactly her own
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-30
READY FOR HER OUTING

thInk l Ike Boston best. In the train We
take for Chicago I ask my black man for e
bottle Of clares for lunch. and I had it.
But when I ask for a bottle of claret for
dinner he says, No; in the province Of
Ohio you can't have claret two times a
day. or I viii have to go to prison
said. Very well. then, go to prison. but
get me the claret first; and after much
cerem ony get it."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-30

Who shall ever again have the audacity
/ to say that gentle woman was made only
10 cook. wash, bring up the children and
sally forth to market there to buy things
for the amelioratiOn of the hungry con
ditiol of man2
Mrs Lucia Wilcox St Clair president
OF Christian College. Columbia. Mo, re
GENTLY requested all the members of the
class which will graduate this year to state
briefly IA writing their principal purpose
IN life number of interesting answers
resulted Ten of the girls replied that it
was their principal desire to obtain further
education. especially in art and music.
Three prefer quiet life at home. that they
may be a comfort TO their parents in their
declining years. One desires to be a mis-
sionary- One prefers career as a physi-
young lady is to be a hospital nurse.
Three girls stated that it was their wish
to ,ravel as much as possible. Only one
admitted that marriage was her principal
purpose IL life. Several Of the replies We're
written in poetry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-30

While we are groanfng in spirit over the
amount Of gorgeous nothing which our
friend the spring bride. thinks necessary to
her matrimonial felicity. it is conso1ing to
glance at this list Of Lady Littleton's we'd
ding outfit 200 years ago. IN those days
they appear to have had quite as great a
variety of materials as we. and they Ger
tainly used ve~y extraordinary selection OF
names The list runs:
A black paddysway gown and coat.
A pink unwatered pabby suite Of cloaths.
A gold stuff suite Of cloaths.
A white. worked with sneal. suite Of
cloaths.
A pink betstring quilted pettfcoate.
A velvet manteel primed-
A love hood and a sneal hood.
A paIareen and Turkey hancerchieR.
A suite Of knots
The watch and equepage.
/ A dormizeen mobb and tucker edged.
A pinner and quoin of face lace.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-30

The Aarchioness Of Ii Hung Chang is the
richest woman in the Fiowery Kingdom.
Among her other possessions she has the
exclusive rights Of fifty methods Of dress
ing he hair Twice a day this luxurious
little .ady bathes in oil of orange and
acacis blooms and one thousand attendants
are constantly at her service. In her ward
robe are 1000 coats and 1900 "troueer-
ettos, which seems a very ample supply
in view Of the fact that the Marchioness
can walk but a few feet at a time It is
interesting to note that she never fails to
Keep a detailed account Of the vast expendi-
lures Of her household.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-30

II you write down a resolution to never
say an unkind word again to anybody wri-e
1T with gold pencil The material Of which
pencil is made and the thought which
prompted the words form an electric Tor is
it magnetic? or hypnoticD current which
insures security from frivolous outside in
huencest That may sound curious. but it is
the basis Of the up-to-date girls new fad
fancy pencils.
The up-to-date girl these days never
thinks Of using a common, ordinary pencil.
Before she approves Of one it must be
slipped within a silver or gold holder
When the holders first appeared they were
made Of silver with a rubber at the end
Now they can be bought of gold. with a
jewel in place Of the rubber
However. the newest holders are IN silver,
decorated with an enameled flag in the
college colors-
The pencil holder designed for young
+ women devoted to Harvard has a crimson
enamel flag bearing the letter IT in white
as its decoration The Yale pencil holder
has its flag in the college colors, blue and
white. and for Princeton the blue and
orange flag is seen
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-23
COMING ATTRACTIONS.

"A Social Highwayman,' the highly
successful play in which the Holland
brothers will appear at the Frothing-
ham tonight. has everywhere scored an
instantaneous success, which has been
declared by more than one ordinarily
captious critic to rank with the finest
dramatic productions of the season.
1.-The Prisoner of Zenda" and "'Trilby."
For, while "A Social Highwayman" is
an extraordinarily close adaptation
from the novelette, of the same name.
published by the Lippincotts. it is said,
nevertheless, to be bunt upon entirely
original lines and possessed of extraor-
dinary strength. which is produced
by the simple. direct and terse evolu-
tion Of it's plot, throbbing with melo-
dramatic. emotional interest, draped by
the decorous folds of the quiet man.
ners and polite conversation of good
society. Such combination may scarce
ly appear creditable to the oftlme dis
appointed seeker Of dramatic novelties.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-23
HADLEY'S SUDDEN DEATH.
Fell Dead on the Sidewalk While Con.
versins with Friend About His

Charles Hadley. veteran. we'll
known throughout the city. dropped
dead yesterday afternoon at o'clock
in front of the Scranton Supply and
Hardware comDany's store on Wyom-
ing avenue.
Thomas Jenkins, of LuZerne street,
to whom he was talking at the time,
and Wade Finn. who happened to be
passing. bore him into the Supply COM
pany's store and DR.. Barnes was sent
for Soon after the doctor arrived
death set in.
Coroner LOngstreet. who was sum
mOned. decided that no inquest was
necessary, as heart disease was plain
ly the cause of death. The family was
notified and the remains conveye>. to
his home at l,44 Eynon street
Mr.. Hadley had been a sufferer for a
long time. and recently passed through
a siege of illness. which threatened to
carry him away. He recovered. how
ever. and yesterday felt able to take a
walk as far as the central city. He had
been talking but a few moments with
Mr.. jenkins. when the attack of heart
failure came upon him and he IeTl
backward to the sidewalk He was dis
cussing his recent illness when stricken.
The deceased was familiarly known
as Captain Hadley. He was 55 years
of age and served during the civil war.
He was member of Griffin post iS9,
Grand Army Of the Republic. and wnen
the old Thomas Zouaves were in exist
ence IN Hyde Park he was their first
lieutenant. His wife and son, Ruther-
ford. student at Bucknell, survive
him
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-23
M'TIGHE.O'BRIEN MARRIAGE.
Prominent YOnug South Side Couple
Welded Ut ST. IOhn's Church.

A prominent young couple, Edward
j. OBrien, of Stone avenue. and Miss
Bessie A. McTighe. of Cherry street,
were married at $50 yesterday morning
at st. Johns church, Fig street by the
pastor. Rev. Il. j. Melley. A nuptial
mass was solemnized after the cere-
mony and the choir of which the bride
has been a member for several years
sang the music of the mass. The church
was we'll filled with the numerous
friends Of the contracting parties.
Mendelssohns wedding march was
played by Miss Kate Reardon as the
bridal party marched down the aisle
to the sanctuary rail. Joseph Han
non, of Prospect avenue, was groOms-
man and Miss Mamie McTighe, sister
of the bride. was bridesmaid. John
Gavan was usher. The bride was
dressed in a travelling suit of navy blue
broadcloth, with gold and white trim
mings Her sister wore navy blue
serge. with pearl trimmings.
At the home of the brides parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard McTighe. 420
Cherry street, wedding breakfast
was served. attended by only the i'm
mediate relatives Mr. and Mrs. O'Brien
left on the noon train for New York
where they will spend their honey
moon: and after returning. their home
will be in well furnished residence
on Prospect avenue and Alder street.
To show the esteem In which they are
held many presents We're received by
them. Mr.. O'Brien Is bOokkeeper for
the Scranton Beef company and is an
exemplary young citizen. His wife Is
young lady of personal charms and
refinement and has host of friends.
She was for some time trimmer at
Haslacher's millinery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-23


sument for the defendant has been
made. The plaintiff must yet argue
and after than the charge of the court
is to be heard. There are two clergy
men among the twelve hearing the
case: they are Rev. III. II. Harris. pas
tor of the Calvary Baptist church, Tay-
lor. and Rev. ID. c. Phillips, of the West
Side.
In No. court room the suit of w. p.
Connell & Sons agairst Mary Zeidler.
for 5000, balance due on a building on
Franklin avenue, between Spruce and
Linden streets. has not got to the
plaintiffs end of the case. The evil
dence yesterday was to show that the
work was done according to the plans
and specifications. The plaintiff says
it was done faithfully according to the
plans and specifications.
In the main court room the Winton
Coal company's trespass suit against
the Pancoast Coal company. progressed
along without incident. The defend
ant was Offering in evidence most of
the day paper title to the land in dis
pute. The case promises to last out
the week.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-23
LIKE A BORDER DRAMA.
scene Was Laid in iiartmnn's Grocery
store, South Side.

store. South Side.
Hartman's store. on the corner or
Pittston avenue and Alder street. South
Side, was a scene of confusion and eX-
citement at 345 yesterday afternoon,
when Mark Cordner a liauor-crazed
man, 40 years old. broke in and brand
ished q 3S-calibre six-shooter at the
clerks and customers There were
about six persons present at the time
and the pell nell OccasiOned by their
hurried escape from the danger OF the
lunatic's weapon brought Patrolman
Victor SartOr and three citizens. Henry
Klein, Henry Kemmerer and Otto
Weisscup to the store.
The clerks and customers We're be-
leagured behind counters and piles of
merchandise. Cordner made no at
tempt 20 shoot, but struck the weapon
against the wall and bent the trigger
guard so that he could not shoot then,
even if he tried. While the firearm was
net disabled. he had not made any ef-
fort to exhibit his craftsmanship.
The officer and three citizens had a
difficult job to convey him to the po-
lice station, half block away He
kicked. rolled on the ground and re-
fused to be taken. Being an able
bodied fellow to deal with, the quar-
tette had their hands quite full. and II
required their utmost efforts to get
him locked uc. When he got In the
cell. the iron bars were yielding to his
attack. and he had to be chained down
over indulgence in liquor appears to
be the trouble with him. He worked
for Contractor Casmer Hartman as
teamster. He will be taken to the CEN
trail station this morning and given a
hearing.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-23
TOnieht's Epworth League Meeting.

An interesting meeting Of the Elm
Park Epworth league will be held to-
night, at which several attractive
musical selections will be rendered. The
literary portion of the programme will
consist of discussions on the following
topics: "The Young People of Elm
Park" G. +. Whittemore; THE Monroe
Doctrine" w. NJ. Curry. esq.,: Chris
tian Citizenship II. II. Beidleman;
american History" G. F. Reynolds;
Reserves, w. II. Peck; ''The United
States Navy" Mark Edgar; THE Re-
suits of War with England" F. A.
Beidleman;"Cubaa and the Cubans," s.
w. Edgar, esq.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-23
SUPERIOR COURT ADJOURNs.
Next Time II VIII Meet Here viii BE a
Year from Now.

No session Of the superior court was
held yesterday Judge Rice was the
only one of the judges who appeared.
He gave an order to the court crier to
adjourn until Monday. Feb. II. at Will
Transport. He approved the bill of the
Lackawanna county commissioners for
$463.l0 spent in remodeling the Federal
court room for the superior court.
The next session in this city will be
held the week beginning the first Mon
day of January, 1897.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-23
Scranton Firm Interested.

Following is copied from the New
York World of January 90:
GOES TO THE COUNTRY.
Messrs. l.. l.. Johnson & Co.. 800
Broadway, special agents for Burt
Shoe Co., yesterday sold their entire
stock to NOrmile Bros, syndicate Of
shoe dealers trading under the name
Five Brothers." with stores in New
York state and Pennsylvania. The
syndicate was represented by Arthur
Normile, one Of the brothers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-23
When Tired Out
Use IIorsford's Acid phOs ph tic.

DIR. NJ. II. Henry. New York. says:
when completely tired out by pro-
longed wakefulness and Overwork, 1t is
of the greatest value to me. As bever-
age II possesses charms beyond any
thing / know of in the form of medi-
nj,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-23

Buy your Carpets. Lace Curtains.
Draperies and Window Shades at Sic
becker & Watkins, 406 Lackawanna
avenue. next to Lackawanna Safe De-
posit Bank.) ."