Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-14


noted in these columns If sent to Mrs.
George c. Ball, Nineteenth street, between
Tenth and Eleventh avenues. South High
lands. Telephone $685.
1t appears that little Ruth and Esther
Cleveland are having the measles after
all SO the kilograms tell us. 1t was gen
orally supposed that when Secretary Her.
bert was not allowed within the sacred
precincts of the White House mot even
to discuss national affairs of moment ana
talk about regulating southern elections
to suit northern principles" because his
little grandson, after the manner of Ala
bama boys would insist upon holding to
old fashioned democratic doctrines and
have the measles if he so desired) that
there would be no further trouble. But
alas for human calculation and admins
trative manipulation, the measles came,
and like other little American children
no better and no worse-these tiny
daughters of our president are going
through all the stages of this trying dis
ease. Thus far the nation will be glad to
learn there are no serious complications.
There are of course the same symptoms,
the same cough, same Jumps, same Grim
son eyes that come to other children, ana
1t is to be hoped there will also come the
same speedy and permanent recovery.
with this attack of the measles in the
Cleveland household, the amusing side of
the epidemic appeals to American humor
when one recalls what part 1t played IN
national affairs and how like other chill
dren these little Clevelands seem to be,
Notwithstanding the contrary doctrine Is
held by so many folks. Quarantine or
statesmen, abbreviated cabinet meetings
long distance telephones, were all to 10
purpose; the measles have developed in
spite of every precaution. And there
seems to be other matters that the ma
tional administration has failed to regu-
late. Old-fashioned measles and old
fashioned democratic principles evidently
have some points in common, inasmuch
as both disease and doctrine cannot be
limited and controlled by official dicta-
ton. There are times and seasons when
no power is so great, no force SO ire
mendous, no strength SO uncomfortable
as the untrammeled will of American
citizens. May little Ruth and Esther live
long, live well and prosper; the same to
Alabama democracy:
Referring to Washington matters, and
Alabama affairs also, 1T may interest
some persons to learn how the women in
official station at the capital regard bt-
cycling. 1t is evidently as popular fad
there as here, judging from what this
correspondent says:
"He says that the question which has
been agitatng the town for weeks Is
whether it is best to ride wheel or not
to ride, but those in favor of riding seem
to have gained the day. The report sent
out few days ago that Mr.. Cleveland
disapproved of the ladies of his cabinet
using a wheel is entirely false, for he has
never expressed to them his ideas on the
subject. And while Mrs. Cleveland does
not bike herself the president is heartily
in favor of all that tends to make women
Mpc 90 ,.li cla wi a nj "a
tary of the treasury, is the only one of
the ladies' of the presidents official family
who rides, and when the rumor or the
disapproval of Mr.. Cleveland was first
started 1t was thought that it would de-
ter that lady from her pleasure The
truth of the matter Is that the entire cab
met favors the Wheel and so expressed
themselves to a representative of the
Times.
az most heartily approve of wheel
Ing remarked Mrs. Olney, when ques-
toned on the subject, though neither J.
nor any of my family indulge in the
sport think it is healthy and that 1T
cannot fail to be of great benefit IL In
dulged in with moderation.
Mrs. Shiras, wife of the justice of the
supreme court, also favors the pike. Al
first l objected she said, but that was
when wheeling first came in, and 1t them
made a girl so conspicuous. Now that 1t
is so common, | see no reason for With
holding my appreciation, so am in favor
of women and the bicycle
Miss Morton would not express any
opinion on the subject, but remarked
that as long as there were good horses
to ride she would much prefer them to
the bike. Miss Morton, being western
woman and a fine equestrian, is not ike
ly to abandon the steed for the wheel.
Mrs Hoke Smith does not ride, but
her son, little Marion has given up his
pony and adopted the bicycle instead.
She approves of the wheel for ladies. and,
although she has no desire to ride her.
self, intends to allow her daughters to
learn as soon as they are large enough.
Mrs Secretary Carlisle is outspoken in
her views on the subject: L think there
is nothing more beautiful and pleasant
than wheeling she remarked, but l do
not approve of it in excess, nor think
thai ladies. should ride on pubic business
streets, nor in unbecoming costumes
There is no necessity for the bloomer; 1t
is unladylfke, and / most heartily dis
agree with those who countenance them.
A short skirt is all that is necessary,
and in such a dress, reaching TO the
ankle, lady may very properly enjoy
her ride on q quiet street or In country
lanes Mrs. Carlisle has beautiful
wheel which was presented to her some
time ago, but 1t is five months since she
has ridden 1T all, in spite of the many IA
bles told about her falls. When riding
she does so in the seclusion of the school,
Her costume is a dark blue skirt and
neat, tight-fitting waist.
Mrs. morrill,, wife of the senator from
Vermont, and a lady who has been in
public life at the capital for thirty or
more years. Is also N favor of the Wheel
In fact, the sentiment seems to be uni
versal. Among those who ride are Mrs.
Stanley Matthews, the family of the
British ambassado the Brice girls, the
daughters of Attorney-General Harmon,
the daughter of Ex-Secretary Rusk, Mrs.
Senator Stewart, the Spanish minister.
and his wife is soon to learn; the minis
ter from Japan, the members of
the Chinese legation, the minis
ter from Turkey, the son of the
italian ambassador, the minister from
Chilli Miss Reed, daughter of the czar;
Miss Talmage, Congressman Cannon,
Justice White of the supreme court Gen.
Nelson A. Miles and his son, young Sher-
man, and hosts of other notables in
town."
Mrs. William Leedy has returned home
after visit of several weeks to relatives
at Memphis.
The preparations being made for the
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