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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-13
How to Choose Beef.

lecturer on marketing gives these points
concerning beef, to her class. If the flesh a
OK beef Is young it will have a fine smooth.
open grain, be of good red, and feel tender.
The fat should look white rather than yellow
for when that is of deep color the meat IL
seldom good. The grain Of cow beef ID
closer and the fat whittier than that of OK
beef; but the lean is not of so bright a red.
The grain Of bull beef is closer still the
fat hard and skinny, the lean of a deep red
and stronger scent. Ok beef is the richest
and largest; in old meat there is a streak Of
horn In the ribs of beef; the harder this IS
the older, and the flesh is not finely favored.
Choose mutton, says the same authority,
by the f1rmness of its grain, color, and firm
white fat. 1t is not the better for being
young; If of good breed ana well fed, 1t "a
better for age this holding however only
with winter wether mutton. The flesh OF
the eve is paler and frmer than that of the
ram; the latter is very strong favored, thd
flesh Of deep red and the fat spongy.
In lamb the neck should be closely ex-
amined; If the vein Is blush 1t is fresh; If Ii
has green of yellow cast 1t Is stale. ThiS
for the fore-quarter test. In the hind quar-
ter, If there is a faint smell under the kid
ney and the knuckle Is limp the meat Is
stale. Grass lamb is in season in April or
May, and continues till August. House lamb
may be had all the year, but is In highest
perfection in December and January.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-13

small dimensions Riding home, tired and
S Sairy' ne stopped at farmhouse to beg a
drink The old farmers wife babe him VEL
come and enter. AS she was at the mo-
n e111d pancake an making she asked him if he
- r1ied ~ IKE some Very much, indeed'' re-
plleo the prince and soon he was confortahiv
seated seated. ENJOYING his humble fare at the
having finished his meal, he asked the old
oame now much he owed her. Nothing az
an was the answer. On his persisting that
ne would prefer paying, she patted his shoul-
ger aHeotionately, saying: "You are SOL
u1er' my son, and soldiers are always hard
suggested he was not quite SO 'hard -1 up, al
the generality of them. ooh! know better,5
ana with a knowing wink and nod she
turned to her pancake making ut is quite
true good mother" said the prince, laugh
ing heartily, "for you see my grandfather
happens to be the king" What" cried the
astonished hostess, dropping her whisk and
nearly upsetting the frying pan in her fright.
A second or two she gazed at him speech
iiessiy, then remarked, naively: 81 Should
nave asked you into the parlor, shouldn't I7''
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-13
Novel Umbrella Handles.

Umbrellas are displaying quite many de-
partures in style as articles of attire sup
posed to be more distinctly modish. The lat
est edict is that the umbrella must always
match the gown, and tailor made women are
having umbrellas made up in just the shade
of their various street gowns. A costly
fancy, but surely pretty one, and one to be
commended for those who can afford 1t. A
purple tailor gown requires an umbrella of
purple silk lined with silk of a pale canary
color, for the lining of the new umbrellas
is always of a different shade. green gown
demands an umbrella of sapphire, lined with
turquoise, and on.
In the matter of handles there is still
greater novelties. The jeweled ones are more
elaborate than ever, but newer than these is
the handle made to represent the head of an
animal. Faddsh New York women are great
ly taken with the heads, which represent the
heads of dogs or cats, and which are always
made after strikingly realistic fashion.
Daintier perhaps are the handles made in
the form of small bonbonnieres, which the
younger women are particularly pleased with.
1t Is said 10 be particularly diverting when
one is left alone with ones umbrella to be
able to open the handle and extract a sweet
meat.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-13
Dog Earns His Mistress Living.

Among the great many almost decrepit old
women who earn rather precarious lveli-
hood by picking up and re-selling the waste
cotton that falls from the bales about the
streets and warehouses is one we'll known
among the brokers and who goes by the
whimsical cognomon of Nom Katrine.
Nom Katrine is a little bit of wizened
negress, almost too old to walk and quite
too blind to see but she owns an unfailing
source of revenue in the shape of a little
black and tan TERROR, Voudoo by name. that
is as expert a cotton picker would wish
to see. Every morning, by the time the sun
has warmed the edge Of the day, Nom Katrine
and Voudoo appear on the street. the old
woman usually to take her seat on the curb
ing, while the dog begins his daily task of
cotton gathering. Voudoos energy in this
unwonted occupation is somewhat marvellous,
so the warehousemen say, and it is certainly
amusing to see the little fellow lodging in
and out among the bales and under the feet of
the porters, snatching a wad of cotton and
darting with it to Nom Katrine, who stores it
away snugly in her big sack, which she takes
home full every evening.
Some OF the porters think Voudoo is a
nuisance, he is such persistent picker; but
as they believe Nom Katrine to be a witch
and the dog a participant in her black art
they are afraid to drive him away; and so the
two have become regular institutions of the
trade.-New Orleans Correspondence to Phila-
delphia Times,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-13

Now, one advancing such a query is
easily let off if answered by a shrug or
even by the mild sarcasm Of a recently
interviewed dressmaker, who referred
to certain fashion writer's for any infor-
nation on the subject. Why try to
make fashions sensational?
There are marked changes to be sure,
but if one follows up a series Of good
fashion plates the easy manner in
which one mode suggests the following
one is really the most conspicuous
thing about the turn of the wheel
During the last three years there have
been two hustle scares, with absolute
ly no reason. at the present moment
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-13
Cleanliness and God1iness.

Two devoted mothers, one a Frenchwoman
and the other an Englishwoman, were dis
cussng the various methods of educating
and disadvantages of the English and French
systems respectively. dignitary of the
Roman church was listening to their prattle
with amusement, and at last he burst out
laughing and said: cit seems to me, mes
DANES that when a pious French mother
wishes to send her son away from home for
education she inquiries anxiously how many
times a week he can attend mass; but when
an English mother sends her boy to school
the principal inquiry she makes is, how often
during the week can her son have a bath?
and Elton is evidently considered the school
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-13

Of double ruffie of sealsEin, edged by
owl plumage. Two owlheads appar-
emily close it under the chin. The muff
is of seal, with very deep ruff1ed sides,
edged with the white feathers, and
these ruffies are caught up on the top
of the muff by the two owlheads. The
wearer had added a bunch of fresh
violets to the muff and tucked another
bunch among the fur ruffies about the
throat The effect was unique and
dainty. s@w
With such pretty accessories enc
hardly notices the gown. except that
1t is plain and well hitting, but these
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-13
Cecil Rhodes n Woman Halter.

Often mentioned Is Cecil Rhodes dislike to
women, and the fact that he will not allow
female to serve him in any way. He had
secretary to whom he was much attached.
One day he announced the fact that he was
going to be married. The chief was thunder
struck, and after glazing at him for a sec
ond, growled out: Where the devil am l
out of the room and banged the door His
innate goodness Of heart, however, prevailed
after a bit, for he presented the bride with
some lovely diamonds; and when, soon after,
he left for England, he lent the young cou,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-13

seen outside Of the dressmaking places
this season. The skirt of the fancy
wool is edged with black fox and
drawn up high on the side to- show
panel, or, rather, second skirt of
plain green cloth. This skirt is worn
over the bodice, and is simply finished,
with a cord that does away with the
need Of a belt-giving the effect Of the
unbroken waist line that is so fashion
able this season. Over the shoulders
was worn collar Of black fur, cut WITH
square tabs and short square wings
over the top of the sleeves. The hat
worn with this costume was Of black
felt, with soft crushed crown, shirred
to the brim of green velvet, and trim
med with black, curling plumes and
made velvet roses Of dull pink
A BACK CLOFHyTAILOR-M MADE.
A tailor-made suit of black cloth is
noticed had the skirt trimmed apron
fashion, by having many rows of wide
black braid, edged each by trecory Of
fine paSSementerfe. hThis trimming. ar
ranged in points, almost covered the
front breadth. The fitted bodice had
loose jacket sleeves, suggesting the
blouse, and a soft vest of rose chiffon
trimmed with jeweled studs gave
pretty touch and color.
~-Oh01>O IL L4N14N0 L NUN.
Youthful evening frocks shown by the
dressmakers suggest many pretty ways
of using ribbon as a garniture Fancy
ribbons are not so popular as they were
a year ago, and a plain satin ribbon,
contrasting In color or matching the
foundation-if the frock be Of null or
some tint fabric mounted over a
colored Silks preferred. Some ribbon
trimmings give a quaint Vatican eff
OTTn ~
one strip Of ribbon starts in a point
from the waist line, is carried under
arms, high on to the shoulders, thence
TO the back, where 1t makes a square
bow; the ends of the bow are twisted
and brought down tightly to the waist
line, where they meet the ribbon ends
that form the waistband, and there
all four streamers are knotted together
ana tall down over the back of the
skirt
FOR A DEBUTANTE.
A charming debutante's frock Is of
s1lk-embroidered white null, mounted
over white satin. the embroidery con-
sisting of tiny rosebuds. The skirt is
fashioned of three deep volants, quite
In the 1880 style. and the only trim
ming on the pretty freck Is effected
by lavish use of green satin ribbon.
A broad sash ribbon is crushed about
the waist and tied in a prim bow be-
hind, with long ends hanging down on
the skirt. The corsage is covered.
blouse fashion, by the null. and cut
with pretty, rounded decolletage and
short pulled sleeves. On the left side,
high on the shoulder, are placed three
ribbon loops, and from under this
bunch of loops Mali two steamers Of
ribbons that are carried around in
circle to the right side of the bust,
where they end under another ribbon
cluster. Another streamer Of ribbon
starts from the SboW: on the bust and
ends under the belt on the left side,
following the line of the two upper
strips.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-13
why He Made Music.

Bobby is attending to his piano lessons
very faithfully Of Late said the youths
uncle.
YES" replied his mother. at don't have
any trouble with him about that now
''How did you manage it7'
"Some Of the neighbors complained Of
the noise his exercises made, and told him
about It, Now he thinks it's fun to practice"
Musical Record
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-13
A Marriage TRUST.

Justices of the peace in this county met here
yesterday and formed an organization for
the purpose of putting end to dead beat
marriages and also cutting of rates. During
the last six months they have seldom re-
ceived over 81 for marriages, and in most
One squire's book showed thirteen who had
'stood him off, and another eleven, none of
whom had paid. Hereafter 1t will be 81
Correspondence of the st. Louis Globe-Den
ocrat.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-13


PARIS, Dec. Fashionable folk
are returning to Paris and some pretty
dresses are seen outside of the dress
makers and undoubtedly would be seen
more if the weather was not so utter
ly impossible. However, if skirts must
be held up, the skirts of the present
are small thing to handle compared
with those heavy and voluminous folds
of last season. The Partisan lifts her
skirts now daintily behind, and only
one hand is required; rather prettier
than the manner of last season, when
a small woman, holding up a mass of
drapery on each side, with arms in
cased in balloon sleeves, rather sug-
gested-as a nautical youth expressed
it-a small craft under too much SAIL
THE CRYSANTHEMUM EXHIBI-
TON
The chrysanthemum exhibition opened
this week, and on the first day society
attended in goodly numbers. There was
an attempt to make it a costume dis
play as well, and surely banks of ferns
and bright flowers would appear to
form a fitting background for daintily
gowned femininity; but, unfortunately,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-13
PoMPADouR EVENING GOWN.

A pompadour evening gown of blue
brocaded silk Is eddy trimmed by
ruehings of blue velvet ribbon. The
corsage is cut in a wide square about
the shoulders and finished by ruch-
ing of the velvet. 1t is shaped in the
form of a short pointed bodice and
row of ribbon bows, graduated in size,
trims the front in pompadour style.
The sleeves make a slight narrow puff
at the shoulders and are then shirred
tightly to the elbows, where thick lace
ruff1es make a nice finish. The skirt
opens over an apron panel and is
trimmed down the sides by velvet
ruchings that extend in three rows
about the sides and around the slight
train. A bunch Of rosebuds is placed
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-13

A pretty evening waist Of chiffon in pale
blue, rose lemon, cream, lilac or Nile green,
has the neck cut square and edged with fur.
1t seems an incongruous comhination-the
dainty, mistlike material trimmed with win
ter's richest fur-but the effect is very charm
ing Chinchilla sable, ernine and seal are
the best furs for trimming chiffon, being the
softest and richest looking.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-13

Odd bits Of ribbon may be utilized in the
making of little button bags, bags for en-
broidery silk and spool cases. Embroider on
each bag, in outline stitch, what especial
kind of button reDoses within it, and finish
off the ends of the drawstring with pretty
little tassals made OF the odds and ends OF
silk thread or floss. OF course. the draw
string should be small silk cord: 1t is bet
ter and stronger than baby ribbon. Bits Of
cardboard, accurately cut and neatly covered
with ribbon or a scrap Of silk, can be made
into pretty and useful needle and pin hold
ers.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-13

Evening gowns with square-cut necks are
more becoming to sloping shoulders than the
round neck, and lace and chiffon rufies can
be used to give the edges soft and dainty
finish.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-13
sNUGGERY SMALL TALK.

Diamonds should be worn by the brilliant
woman, but the quiet one should choose
pearls. The beauty of a brunette is en-
HANGED by rubies and topazes, and of fair
skinned woman by emeralds.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-13

The gloves that enjoy the highest favor
have only one button apiece in these days,
and even this makes them almost too long
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-13

Silk waists of shot silk, fine velveteen,
velvet and corduroy, with the broad, turn
of morning dress at present as the cotton
variety in summer.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-13

pie his horses and carriages, so that the Of
Tending bride was ENABLED to return her
wedding calls at his expense! It never oc-
Cured to him. however, to keep his favorite
secretary on. The mere fact of his marrying
put that quite out Of the pale of possibility!
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-13

Huge buckles of steel, Jet, or imitation
Jewels pronounced feature Of large hats
this season, and immense oval buckles appear
on some Of the French gowns directly in
the back of a velvet belt.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-13

1t is a singular fact that In almost all
countries the superstition about peocock
plumes is the same. 1t is universally con-
ceded to be the cause of ill-luck and though
the shading and coloring of the feathers are
unusually brilliant and beautiful any woman
with a love for prosperity and happiness will
invariably avoid decorating any of her apart
ments possessions with the ill-omened
plumes.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-13

Plaid velvets in light bright colors are used
for vest collars, revers and belts In wool
costumes. and again for the entire bodice
with cloth sleeves and bolero.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-13

there is another,an founded on a rath-
er better basis But there is no reason
to take 1t seriously. In the first place.
there is a strong chance that 1t will
never be anything but talk, and If
they-the bustles-do arrive, no one
need wear them who does not wish
to. There are no slaves of fashion now
among well dressed women. At the
same time, If any woman concludes to
wear hustle, she will do so, and that
will be the end of the argument.
When one model gown arranged over
hustle is seen at a reliable dress
makers a careful note will be made
of 1t, and when twenty appear in pub
lie in Paris 1t will be time enough to
say that the hustle has arrived. AT
the present moment neither occurrence
seems probable.
GOLD NECK CHAINS.
The fashion of wearing long chains
of gold about the neck is attractive.
The chain should be strong enough to
hold the watch tucked into the belt,
and often a tiny gold purse and bunch
of goldplated keyes that are better
carried by the mistress than by the
maid. These chains are supposed to
be for use and are seen with tailor
made shopping costumes.
Parisians are carrying, while shop
ping, dainty bags of brocaded silk with
gold clasps and ornaments or bags of
fancy leather bound with gold or sill
yer. This Is coquettish revival of an
cid fashion and does not necessarily
suggest g. shopping trip by a subur
bante. The small bags of white leath-
er, with clasp, chain and monogram
of gold, are particularly attractive. and
the extreme Is bag, ten times larger
than d purse, of fine gold mesh. It's
price is not one of its attractions, but
in Paris there are always patrons Of
the expensive fads introduced by the
jewellers.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-13

par excellence, for there the boys can have
baths three times day If they wish. 1t is
amusing to see how the same instinct is i'm
planted in the mothers OF all nationalities.
You all wish to wash your sons; only the
Catholic French mother wishes to purify her
sons soul that he may be clean for all eter-
nifty: but the English mother, apparently, is
contented with washing the outside of her
child. and soaping and combing his earthly
envelope
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-13
THE FAVORITE GOWN.

The costume that appeared to be
most in favor consists of a rather Sc
we're cloth or wool gown, cut with jack
ct or basque bodice, and made dressy
by the most elaborate neck ruches For
instance, q large neck ruche consists
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-13

Ceramic" muffs-as those Of the large,
round shape are called-are considered the
smartest styles by English women: but the
pretty made-up muffs with the farIng ends,
and finish Of tails in the center are much
more attractive.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-13

Christian and the Cakes.
Prince Christian Of Denmark, had he only
been a king instead of a prince, would GER
tainly outrival the story of Alfred Of old and
the cakes. The other day he had to review
Some troops 81 Bierre, country town Of
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-13

the Palais de PIndustrie is the coolest
barn of a place in the world, except
when the salon opens, and then it is
the hottest, and most of the pretty
gowns were Of necessity well covered
by wraps and "cols''
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-13

Mrs. William Mckinley has, with her own
hands, dressed a doll, which is to be one of
the principal attractions at a fair to be given
this month by the commercial travellers of
New York and vicinity to raise funds to aid
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-13
STEELS AND WIRES.

AS for steels and wires and that hid
eous think known as the bustle while
they may be seen contingent on the
success Of drapery in the mist Of the
future. they are the widest kind of red
flag to wave before Paris dressmaker.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-03
NESBITT Is GUILTY.
BOHEMIAN POSTMASTER CONVICT
ED OF EMBEzZLEMENT.
Jury Remains Out for Five Hours
Nesbitf, Who Was n Church Menu
her. Pleaded Ignorance--Wiil
Spare No Effort TO Escape n Term
I'm Prison.

Helena, Mont. Dec. 2.-Special.--At 1920
tonight the Jury In the case of the United
States VS.. f. J. SeSbitt. postmaster at
Bozeman under Harrison. who was ac-
cused of em5ezzling Sc. SIS, brought In a
verdict of guilty, after being out five
hours.
The case has attracted widespread at
tention from the prominence of the de-
PENDANT and his previous good character.
Some of the leading citizens Of Bohemian.
including the cashier of the bank. who
was on Nesbitt's bond. came forward and
testified TO defendants good reputation
The defendant was a leader in the church.
and one Of the foremost citizens OF the
town He pleaded ignorance or what be-
came OF the money, and how sucn q sum
disappeared is mystery 10 many OF the
citizens OF the town. who were willing TO
come into court and testify IN his behalf.
The jury did not fix the sentence. leav-
ing the same 10 the court
AS Nesbitt has plenty of backing, II Is
probable that no effort win be spared TO
save him from the penitentiary.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-03
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.
Trans-Mississfppi Exposition Casts
$1,000 Out of 10000 Shnfes.

Omaha Dec. 2.--Tshe election OF direc-
ors of the Trans Mississippi exposition re-
shifted in the choice of the following: @.
w. wattIes. j. r. Markell, Dan Farrell.
ir Dudley Smith. w. X. Bennett, i. w.
Carpenter. @. ". Paine. Fl. A. Thompson.
Charles Metz John II. Evans {. :. Mont
gomery, G. w Hoidredge. j.. III. Cordi.
Thomas Fitzpatrick. Herman kountze.
George F. Bidweu. Frank Murphy, c. f.
Yost. r. T. Lindsey. John A. Johnson. Il.
Rosewater. @. NJ Hitchcock. Z. r. Bruce.
r. s. Wilcox, Edward Dickinson. A. l..
Reed W n. Babcock. +. p. kirkendall.
Walter Jardine. G. r. Henderson. John
A. Creighton. J. j. Brown. J. Nj. Willard.
c. w. Lyman. A. II. Moves Il. G. Price.
q N Wilhelm !. III. Russie. j. n. Wake
field. C. +. Weller. F. r. Hibbard. Lucien
Wells. Arthur C. Smith, ]. l.. Webster.
T. l.. Brandeis. Alvin Saunders. W. A.
Paxton. sr.. Or. e. w. Lee, Thomas kim
bali ]. c. Wharton
The polls closed al midnight after over
q 900 shares had been voted of the 1000
shares on which assessments had been
paid.