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compass, but all the choice interior
notions are purely Of American inyen-
ton.
II IS an American bit OF extravaganza.
too, 10 have a trunk made Of engraved
pigskin Such a luxurious convenience
has just been made by a dealer in leather
goods for a young person whose fortune
IS beyond the dreams OF avarice, and
who IS going TO carry a part OF her
bridal trosseau in II. II is not very large
but nearly every inch OF the yellow
leather IS richly carved the most ella
borate patterns. on the lid is cut a
huge medallion monogram and coat-Of-
arms; the locks and buckles are Of sill
yer. and inside the leather box is lined
with heavy white silk.
Alons with this is provided an equally
spiendidly fitted bag. a square one which
the fertile-mlnded maker has filled with
just ffty-one toilet implements. The ave
rage woman does with less, and now it is
possible TO buy a very completely supplied
satchel at the modest price of $ii From
that price these bags range in cost to
$1,000 but the cheap ones are made Of
calf-skin or heavy canvas in green or
brown, and the fittings either fastened on
TO the outside, with heavy apron to
button over them, or are slipped into a
central leather shelf inside.
A thrifty-minded woman can now buy
a bag with slots provided for holding the
toilet articles from her bureau. or, TO slip
IN her old-style Gladstone bag, she can
buy a folding leather case, into which
combs and brushes will tit. and so eco
nomically bring her satchel up to date.
The very mOdish satchels have not only
a full complement of brushes. combs. bot
ties, soap cases, and manicure set, but
complete arrangement for writing that
folds out and fastens down 10 the side OF
the bag like a lap table; also a box with
the instruments for pedicure, sewing uten-
sis, a leather-mounted laundry list, curl
ing irons and tOngs, besides clock. Their
mometer, and a corner for a minute
camera. When all the interior of the bag
is thus given up to paraphernalia a catch
all addition Is set onto the outside and
holds the travellers night-dress, wrapper,
and slippers.
The transportation OF feminine belong
appropriate TO hats and a long. round af-
fair that might be a fishing-rod case. but
really contains parasos The new hat
boxes are now guaranteed to hold the
most delicate millinery and not crush it,
because, by new invention, the hats are
caught against the walls OF the box by
three fine steel hooks that spring out and
fasten in the crown. over every hat,
then. fastens a wire protector very much
resembling the protectors set over dishes
TO keep flies out. but the scheme seems
to work splendldly, and the new canvas
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-17

he turned and drew hfs gun cried 10
the people to drop, for I knew there
would be some lively shooting. l didnt
take time TO reach for my own gun. but
threw myself on the dead robber, catch
Ing this bullet as / went down.
II had tne gun Of the dead one up in
moment, and was able TO kill Pete be-
fore any of the passengers were hit.
have kicked myself hundred times
when | remember my absolute lack Of
self-possession. l would have been just
as easy for a man With presence Of
mind 10 have turned the trick with two
shots, using the left on tho close party.
and saved the wound. but 1 couldn't
think fast enough"
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great thing to take advantage OF the
chance.
Like q fash my arms had dropped.
and those little Ss-calibre pops were IN
my hands. With my right dropped the
guard. the bullet going through his head.
l shot the fellow al the box with my
left hand. never was as good shot
with my left as with my right. and. IN
addition. he was three times as far away.
so. instead OF hitting him in the head. as
l tried. ! only got him in the body. ~
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Some OF them turn up around the face. be-
ing narrow Ia front. but standing up in
high points just behind the ears.
There are grass-linen sets with collar
and cuffs to match, which can be worn
with any suit. The collars turn down,
have band OF narrow white insertion,
and a lace edge. The cuffs turn up, OF
course. and have wide lace.
Grass linen is like violets-it can be
worn with anything. Perhaps this IS Inc
reason why II is so ubiquitous. There are
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a little bit OF sobbing by a woman IN
the party. and a sniyelllng drummer
was bemoaning his fate. Pete was not
doing good business with the box, though.
for he was clubbing away with nam
mer, but not making any Roadway at
opening the little safe.
Suddenly the opening came. The
guard was getting impatient and curslng
Pete. when with a smash the hinges
broke. Pete gave an exclamation, ana
the guard turned his head-oniy for a
second, though. but that was enough, TOT
7 had hpen watching hirp and " was no
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c,al nook for wells, complete WORK
bastet and a writing blotter that hits
nm and out on hinges, so that, seated
by the trunk, one can write letters at
ease. $500.
one corner Of the tray Is snug
,,..1lctu.-case. and inside the slightly
rounded ia OF this box bag Of light
oiled cloth IS fitted i'm and drawn up with
a string. This will hold weeks al
Iowance OF soiled clothes rather more
conveniently than any invention shown
mn 10 date. Such a trunk as the one
described has quite ousted the famous
bureau-box from its hopeful position, Tor
no clever bureau invention was always
a boayv affair. very complicated az wei,
and usually demolished by the cynical
American baggage-smasher on Its frst
Nevf after the wood-nbre trunks those
~ hasswood are considered the very best
b,, women who know the science OF COM
Portable travelling, and all these boxes
are b1ilt fiat on top. and great deal
ionqor than broad, so that to-day the
saratofa is eyed with open curiosity.
These long. narrow trunks are an idea
caught from the French actresses, VINO
studied out the problem Of carrying the
greatest number of gowns in the smallest
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For Her Pretty Neck.

Neck fixings are almost as varied as
they were In midwinter. The stock is no
longer a plain bit OF ribbon or satin. II
must be trimmed at the upper edge. either
with a simple edging OF lace or with
points The newest points do not turn
down over the collar. but stand out and
ears like a Mary Queen OF Scots run
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A GIFTED WOMAN.
Mrs. Croslcr-French to He Chairman
of the Woman's Congress-.

Mrs L. Crozier French. chairman OF
the Womans Congress OF the Tennessee
Centennial Exposition 10 be held at Nash
vile In the fall Of 1897. is one of the most
influential and representative women OF
Tennessee She makes har bona In Knox
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them with nail-brush, and clean with
an orange-wood stick Press back the
skin at the sides and base with the stick,
with very sharp, curved manicure scis-
sors. Cut of all hang-nails or dry skin;
clip the nails into oval shape; file them
and smooth with sandpaper.
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SCATTERED WITH FLOWERS.
summer Frock So Fine II Resembles
n Fabric OF Moonbeams.

There are some new materials 90 be
found at present which almost eclipse
the petals OF the blossoms from which
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-17

they are copied. For instance. I saw
"a so-called gauze de printomps SO beau
tiful that IL seemed spun from moon
beams. The ground is Of an indescriba-
bic shade Of palest silyery gray. inter-
woven with the slightest suspicion OF
silver threads. and highly embroidered
with clusters OF spring flowers. done In
slender floss silk, which give no ssgn Of
having been touching by human fingers.
A gown made Of this gauze was draped
deftly over a slip Of shell-pink sole slacs
fringed out at the bottom in imitation
OF n monster carnation. and was finished
OFF at the neck. wrists and waist by
corresponding ruches OF extreme ilufiiness.
The hat built 20 so With this CO.'S
tune was OF drawn pink gatIze covered
with a shower OF white and pale lilac
violets, knots OF which were also at.
tached 20 the corsage. Another and near.
ly as pretty stun is the sole Casino,
a very brilliant and remarkably simmer.
ing silk, somewhat more consistent than
the ordinary taffeta glace. and adorned
with moirurcs In color contrasting with
the ground of the material"
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tb4, light suits and hats. and there are
,yasbabIe real lace wells especially TOT
bicyclists. -. -
In gloves there are those made OF
5eerskin and prepared so that there are
no seams to hurt the hand. Pretty, lgns
tan and white gloves have tan iea'her
palms. ventilated. and some gloves arc
ventilated on the back, as well as IN the
nalm. Russia leather gloves are recon-
mended for Cycling use, and are war
ranted to wear forever.
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eo,ss on either side OF the wheel "A
n,osd box-plait is useful addition IN
e'.ont Of a divided skirt. as II gives more
IN FOR the knee a bloomer sNiI''
lie The ''culotte." is much more SHAPE,
Iy man the regulation kind, as II Is Guy
~ -, closeiv around the hips like SKIRT
ana very fan around the knees; .ove,,
"' Twceds, cheviots. serses, and &C, co'f ID.
o,o,bs are the leading materials Tor Dl-
cvcle costumes. but eravenette Is cos
sidered very desirable. as wea'ner A"
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The Useful Fancy Collar.

Fancy collars grow IN favor daily. ans
are a boon 10 the young woman who hst
can always be well dgessed with IA manx
pretty collars. -.
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no effect on Il, and It does not hold the
dust. Costumes for very warm weather
are made OF linen canvas, which looks
very much like coarse towelling, and en-
broidered Holland sailor hats, trimmed
with white quilts and white MORE rib
bon. are worn.
Small hats are the best for cycling,
and pretty toques are made out OF light
weight tweed, with a crown like a jockey
cap and a turned-up brim caught at IN
tervals around the crown with rosette
Of ribbon loops and two quilts at one
side. White wells are very popular with
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Vile where she is leader in all public
spirited work. She possesses noted ability
as an organizer, being one OF the founders
OF the Ossoli Circle. as well as the
Women's Educational and Industrial
Union. She has a host Of friends who
speak enthusiastically Of her earnest work
and complete lack OF self-aggrandizement
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iometimes used on the rcvcrs and collar
Ihe ifgcprCsble shirt-Waist is worn
"ha1 the weather is warm one or the
tc.lns novelties is "A SIX sweater with
lNu"a sleeves. sometimes missed with two
..i'ie, tut TIC plain tan Is considered
moss desirable. Waists are a very simple
problem. anyway. 10 is the skirts which
,'nfe AN discussion. ana will doubtless
Monopolize the Held OF controversy until
u IDEAL dress is evolved
~.'3meis appear here and there In the
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back. but the front has yoke, cvus
pIaiis held by buttons or ordinary DO
plaits. RulIles or Medicis collars fms
the neck OF all Jackets. Sleeves are small
or on such garments.
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provided along It's inner walls with a
series OF canvas bags, or pockets. into
one of which stockings are stuffed. then
a long row Of them contain shoe apiece,
while other pockets hold additional
small articles. so hard to successfully
dispose Of In packing. The top tray OF
pressed paper is wonder. and quite as
cosey as ones top bureau drawer FOR
slowing things. IL is cut up In compart-
mcnts divided by wicker-work. One for
gloves, one for handkerchiefs, q spe-
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-01-03
when RaiIroads wore Young.

They tell a good story about the Chicago
and Alton at the time whom the company
was so poor that it could pay its men
only once in five or six months. The men
stuck to the road, however, because they
had nothing better in the way Of voca-
ton in sight. Governor Mathews was
then president of the road, and one day u
big, strapping fellow who had been lamp
ing ties for four months went down to
Bloomington, and, hunting up Mathews
showed him his shoes, which were com
pletely worn out, and addressed him as
follows;
Governor, must have some money, as
can't work without shoes. need other
things. but would try to get along if I had
a pair Of boots.
The governor looked at the mans half
naked feet, and then spoke grufly:
How long have you been working on
che road?"
Seven months altogether, and on the
section five months, - was the answer.
"Well sir, said the president, you
will have to give up your job. We have
no money, and ] am about to issue orders
that hereafter no man must be hired who
does not possess q new pair Of boots. y
Tho big fellow left in despair and went
back to work again, and after that 70 one
went TO the governor after money with the
excuse that he needed new boots. Pitts
burg Post.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-01-03
.,r9B
aO Use For Deadly Drugs
GENTLY ACTING REMEDIES MAKE Posi-
TIVE CURES WHERE DANGEROUS
DOSING FAILS

MI David ]. Buckley, 242 East Forty-hfth
street, New York city, says: Il have suf-
fered agonies with infiammatory rheumatism
Of the wrists, bands aud feet. The soreness
aud swelling were so great I was almost
helpless ThauKs to Munyon's greit dis
covery ain row free from this dread dis
ease. A few small bottles Of Munyon's
Rheumatism Cure banished. every trace Of
pain, swelling aud soreness"
FACTS ABOUT RHEUMATISM.
The usual treatment for rheumatism con-
sists Of poisonous doses of potash, salicyiic
acid, colchicum and morphine. which de
stroy the stomach, irritate the kidneys, pros
traie the nervous SYSTEM aud ruin the health.
Professor Munyon's Rheumatism Cure is
guaranteed TO be absolutely harmless aud a
strong touiciu building up the weak aud
debilitaied II cures acute and muscular
rheumatism in from one to Eve days Sharp
shooting naius in any part Of the body
stopped ny few Doses A prompt com
plete and perm spept cure lor ilameness, stiff
back, and al paius in the hips and loins
Chronic rheumatism, seialics, lumhagn or
pain in the back are speedily cured. The
Munyou Remedies act promptly and cure
The most obstinate diseases A Separate
cure for each disease. AT all druggist, IS
cents bottle.
Personal letters 10 Pfof, Munyon, 1905
Arch street, philadelphia, Pa answered
with free medical advice for any disease.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-01-03

Eve.s
with the Ces..
his horse No o.
ion. is quite as goo,-
trained for the ofttimes "a
which they are called npon top,-
This pride in their horses has led -,
friendly spirit Of rivalry between the
men which is undoubtedly the cause OF
the excellence Of the department. The
stopping Of a runaway in the drives on
bride paths is by no means an easy I'M
dertaking. The comparatively few serl-
ous accidents resulting from runaways,
which during the greater portion OF the
wear average more than 90 month,
sneak well for the skill and daring of
the mounted squad. Sergeant Egan,
who has command Of the squad, de-
clares that any one Of his men can give
"p's' and "q's" to any cowboy that
ever sraddled a horse.
eve have had COW punchers IN our
ranks, " said the sergeant, who could
pick up handkerchief from the ground
while riding at breakneck speed, OF
throw a lasso to perfection, but when
il came to taking their lives in their
hands in stopping a runaway they were
mot in it, with some Of pur New York
bows who never mounted q horse until
they Joined the squad. III warrant that
any Of my men viii catch any runaway
that ever started in the park Would
you like to see our system OF stopping
horses?''
Baldwin was called in and the ser
geant gave orders to have his horse sad
died. When all was in readiness, the
two men rode down the bride path to
rive an illustration Of the system which
an the men have pactieed and studied
until they now have 1t down to pertee-
ton. Sergeant Egan halted and Bald
win, on his horse Harry, went down the
path to get a good start. In moment
he came flying toward the sergeant on a
dead gallpp-f Egans horse pricked up
his ears. already scouting the work cut
e,,t sur It. As Baldwin came nearer
Egan S superb animal began to move
with gradually increasing speed until
the supposssh runaway was alongside
Andihen it ran neck aud neck with
Baldwins horse.
Reaching ont, the sergeant grasped
the bride Of Baldwin's horse, and his
own steed began to pull back, coming
to a complete standstill within ten
Yards. Several more trials were made,
the men taking turns at stopping each
other "You see, they cannot get away
from Us, said the sergeant, as our
horses understand their business as well
as the men. They never allow run
away to get past them. A stern chase
is often a long chase. Under the regu-
lationa riders aud drivers arc allowed to
move only at a certain speed within the
park. A runaway Of course always ex-
ceeds this pace and the policeman S
horse detect he rapid patter Of hoofs
as quickly rs he does himself New
York Herald
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-01-03

NJ. D. Hardin, one Of the Oldest Hi
nois lawyers, tells Of an instance where
Mr.. Lincoln was retained to assist two
other lawyers in the conduct Of case
Of the greatest Importance II will not
say now what the case was, said Mr.
Hardin, "but it was enc Of the greatest
moment to the state and Of Importance
to the nation The decision arrived at
grows more stupendous in its results
every day. Even at the time of its set
Element those connected with it knew it
meant a great deal, and the two men
who had been his colleagues consulted
together after the trial as to the amount
lof the fee to be charged. They decided
rat So, 600 was the least they could
u1e and concluded to send their bill
+ that amount But they waited for
IA lincoln and laid the case before
hin They asked him what he thought
ought to charge Hepondered over
latter for time and finally said he
-. ,ht his share ought to be about
$50. 1hat was, be thought, pretty good
pay, c&asidering that he had only given
a little lover a day to the case. Chi
cago Times-Herald.
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A PhOtographer's stony.

.asin the old days Of the wet plate
ID, F" said a photographer when an
sure Of 20 seconds was necessary, and
ittor had to DO absolutely quiet had
" subject as / wanted him, and took of
6he cap.
III left the room for a moment, and ON
returning found everything all right APP
parently. Apparently, say, but when |
went into the dark room and developed
the plate found it most terribly blurred.
1t looked as If the sitter had turned a
handspring or thrown some-sault. When
] went back, l was angry.
q What did you dol? l asked
{" Nothing, was the innocent answer.
fWhyP'
s'Look at that plate, l said, and then
I'll me you didn't move
"Here my sitter began to laugh at his
sure. We'll, ! declare, wouldn't "a
CHIT that just going over TO the win
minute would have done all that.
right down again. Pearson 6
alrlv
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-01-03

The mon conservative authorities place
the wealth. of Rockefeller, the Standard
Oil magImtie, at $500 600, 900 Did you
ever figure OBJ what this vast fortune would
look like if Neoined into standard silver
dollars? TheAlargest elevator in the coun-
try would burs9 under the weight Of such
an immense pild OF shining silver disks,
ana all the drayA and transfer wagons in
St. Louis COULDN'T transport it across the
Eads bridge in two days. The exact fig
ures are as follow The metal in 200, 00O,
600 silver dollars IN weigh upward Of
5000 tons To md this mass of metal
across the country would require 80
freight trains of ten cars EACH each carry
ing II tons Of silver If melted and
nodded into "a silver monument. the col
umn would be q foot square and 81 miles
IN height. 1t would take III 900 men 30
hours to carry such a Eortune over the
bridge to East st. Louis. If piled one
upon tho other, these dollars would make
4 column 33715 miles in hoight, or, if laid
side by side, they would coinpletely hide u
patch of Missouri soil so feet wide and IL
niles long. st Louis Republic
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-01-03
WHAT NoRDAu HAS [

Professor Lombroso has High ,se Fov
tho Author OF "Degenerat
IN Degeneration" he has L GREAT
merit of combating certain do;napt
Influences. particularly that Of ysti-
cism, which, recrudeseent IN the lat
ter days, thanks to certain erran qe.
muses., has led asuay vast throbof
talents. IN this book, too, he is YER
the man of our century who has nst
felt the pulse of his times, and he is
not only put his finger on our most opt
wound--on that egotism which is steril
izing our moral sense and rendering Il
cruel to enc another but lie also ha
succeeded in finding its explanation il
the special tendencies Of the degenerate
whether il DO the higher class degener
ates who inyonts the strangest freaks 4
catch the public eye-as weddings in
balloon or Cardinal Lavigerie's cru
sades-or the initiative degenerates whi
deem themselves original in simpll
wing.
lly be has had the supreme. 9rit f,
gpsychiatrie gfe9arHals5 liter
las carried this reform
most applicability, seeking,
at audacity, intrepid even to in
&c, which he exhibited in his Con
ltional Lies, - to demolish the repu-
ations most firmly established And |
hus he has been able to overthrow the
york of the French and German Sym
olists and Decadents, who proclaim
cience untrue because in 100 years Of |
oil she has not given them the key to
Il the mysteries. These pages of his
re among the most splendid written in
his century, such as could be wrestod
rom an artist thinker by the sight Of
our idlers, who insult the legion of
ireless workers busy in searching and
nature. even into her inmost
ecesses. And very just is his diagnosis
them-that they have for their char
cteristics nebulosity of mental repre-
a confused and motley idea
ion, too much eroticism, an abnormal
emotional fabric and an exaggerated |
gotism which causes them to observe !
hings only in relation to their own
elves. ~" Nordau's Degeneration Its
Talue and It's Errors, F" by Cesare LON
roso, in Century.
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