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The herald., 1896-10-18
ALPACA TO THE FORE,
THE 0LD-FAsHIONED MATERIAL
MAKES ADMIRABLE GOWNS.
BANGLES ON THEIR ANKLES.
French Women Mt TrOuviIle Have
Adopted the Fad and Moreover
Wear Be-Ribb0ncd PaJamns.

LONDON, yYqpt. Dame Fashion is &C.
centric. as every one knows, but with all OF
her Quips and fancies binding us one season
to rigid tailor-mades. and the next smoth-
ering us in chiffons.wi repress the un-
alterable utility and chic Of a well made
alpaca gown. To the twin enemies of all
out door fine feathers-namely, rain and
dust--alpaca in Its most gorifed or plain
est form is equally impervious. and it 10
this quality which makes it peculiarly
suitable for the autumn holiday jaunt.
when, notwithstanding the storm and stress
Of climate and travel, en- alpaca frcck will
bring its wearer in triumphant neatness
through the tousling ordeal Of steamer and
railway.
A walking dress, combining the two in
dispensable qualities Of smartness and dura-
bility, will appeal to many holiday makers
in eearch Of q new effect. For though the
seasons demands may be satisfied with
good appearance, however pershable. the
requirements of country visit or an ad-
jourment to spa or seaside, equally de-
mand that durability is feature Of the
autumn outdoor trousseau, and as this lit
tie French gown includes both conditions in
the latest model, it has seemed worth while
to accent its points.
The skirt is a figured alpaca, shot
The herald., 1896-10-18
POTTED PALMS.
Artificial Light and Dust Are Dia.
astrOus to Them.

Artificial Light ana Dust Are Dis.
astrOus to Them.
Indoor plants. especially palms, need verv
careful attention indeed. IL the housewife
desires them to appear In a healthy and
1ourishing condition. very important
thing to be observed in the culture Of
palms is that the leaves are kept as free
from dust as possible. The surface Of the
leaves are the lungs Of the plant, and il
the pores once become clogged the palm
suffers. Thus the housewife should see
that the leaves are washed down at least
once a week with a sponge, while the root
should be well syringed as required.
II you stand a palm in the window be
careful that you turn the pot round every
day, so that one side Of the plant does not
get the sole benefit of the suns rays And
as regarding the pot be sure that YOU
get one sufficiently large. as otherwise
your beautiful palm will soon show signs OF
falling. When the blinds are drawn and
tho gas is lighted, remove your plants
to the conservatory or other cool place, az
few things are so damaging as artificial
light.
One Of the greatest palm fanciers II
London is said to have discovered that the
leaves should be washed, not with pure
water. but milk and water, which has .
wonderful effect Of preserving them, ant
preventing the appearance Of the brown
| spots which are SO disfguring.
The herald., 1896-10-18

either, probably. Absurd as it seems. how
ever. fashionable women have committed
themselves to the custom, which is after
all not more ridiculous than that men
rhould wear chain bangles up their coat
sleeves. Smart shoes and silk stockin 30
will now perforce be smarter than ever that
we have taken this new Oriental way OF
Displaying ornamental manacles, though
| doub. If the novelty will get much foo;hold
speaking iiterally-over here.
| Also. low be it spoken, the knickerbocker
costume has so laid Frerchwomen by the
| heels that not content with cycling in
| divided-or rather, disappearing-sklrts.
thew have now gone the length of displaclns
the classic robe de soir for pyjamas-glori-
| fed Il is true, with laces and ribbons law
ishly laid on. but still pyiamas. After
which one may well continue the eternai
question Of the moment where women seem
TO be concerned What next?"
| That pertinent query may be here an
svered by the introduction OF a very charm
| ing design for an afternoon dress, in a
woo,len canvas which would make COM
Portable and picturesque appearance IN
| coming chilly autumn days. the material,
| either os canvas or fancy cloth, in a soft
tome Of old rose lined with silk in deeper
shade. A novelty is in the shape Of this
| embroidered bolero. which in CID rose vel
We. applique. with steel and jet paillettes,
as in the Felix model. looks exceedingly
elegant The sleeves are quite new shape
also. cut in one piece and forming a small
pous on the shoulders. 1t should be men
toned that this zouave Is in separate
straps. and not cut in one piece. These are
furthermore attached to the gath bodice,
but that is entirely to keep them in place.
In the model they are lined separately. with
moss green satin. Altogether, a very dainty
| dress,
The herald., 1896-10-18
BRITISH IDEAL OF A BICYCLING
COSTUME.

and boys have to do all the domestic affairs
Of the household even to scrubbing the
floors and making the beds. Women (even
the relatives of the servants) are strictly
forbidden the place, and any menial trans
crossing the rule by admitting person in
petticoats is instantly dismissed.
An opulent gentleman in the north OF Eng
land, who had for years shut himself out
from female society, died not long since,
leaving a will, the terms Of which displayed
in an unmistakable manner his hatred Of
womankind. Ignoring the females entirely,
all his male relatives were provided with
legacits, but on this condition. viz, that
The single ones were to forfeit their In
heritances the moment they married. and the
married ones were not to come into theirs
while their wives we're living.
AS a contrast to this. 1t is refreshing to
tell Of a man who, having been the greater
part Of his life bitter msogynist, re-
pented in his last hour Of his unnatural op!n-
ions, and endeavored to retrieve the wrong
he had done the sex by leaving the whole OF
a large fortune to some well-known women's
societies. ft'f
The herald., 1896-10-18

OF dish or to themselves prepare 1t. Tne
Princess de Soubse invented famous dish
that Is even now called after her. The
Princess Of Conte gave her name to Pc
culiar mode Of serving a breast of mutton !;
the Duchess of Mailly vying with her. to
special way Of dressing leg OF the same
Wand.
'.!he gentle Louise de la Valliere was a
great adept in all culinary lore, and Mime.
dc Maintenon would herself prepare dishes
for the delectatijn Of her royal master. In
fact, 90 alarmed was she when Louis NVI.
ehowed prediection for carre du mouton a
Ia Conte, that she called in Pere Lachaise,
who in his turn invoked the aid of another
priest. with the triumphant result that
Canard au Pere Douillet is known histori-
cally as having been the dish that weaned
the too susceptible monarch from the pit
falls Of the princess and fixed him in the
paths OF virtue by the side of the widow
Scarr0u.
The herald., 1896-10-18

furthermore in two pale shades of tan and
pink. The skirt. quite plain in front, Is
plated at the back and set out well at the
hem by means Of single row Of flexible
steel. An extremely well arranged model
of the blouse-bodice Is carried out in black
accordion plaited chiffon over pink silk, and
a quito bewitching bolero Of ivory lace is
made short ct the back and rounded of
daintily in front. The gigot sleeves. cut In
one piece, are further ornamented by rum
nings Of the same lace from wrist to
shoulder, and 1eweled belt displays itself
under the graceful and still extremely
modish pouch front. The neckband. of pink
silk under black lisse. and edged with
ivory lace, is cut in a stiffened point at one
side. A hat Of drawn ivory lace over black
s trimmed with black feathers and pink
osprey at the left side, with large rosettes
of pink lisse over white on the other
One Of the frocl,s taken by the Comtesse
de Casrellane to Trouville is as extravagant
in prettness as it doubtless was in price
a double recommendation to some women
know, though not to me. Meanwhile, 20
describe the fair Anne cans frock will eat
isfy me on at least one point OF the ques-
tion. 1t is pale mauve silk, covered with
palest blue accordion pleated tulle. The
skirt is trimmed down each side with rowo
OF narrow black lace Stimulating a tabier
The bodice, tight fitting, is similarly treated
and a circular yoke Of real lace is edged
by narrow pufings of ivory mousseline de
sole Narrow frils Of the black lace appear
on sleeves from elbow to wriet, which are
fniahed by fall Of the ivory lace to match
yoke aforesaid The effect Of these pale
tones of blue over mauve. with touches OF
black and ivory lace. was most skillful. and
should command admiration even at Trou-
Vile, where most of the frivolous fair oi
French society and fair naodicun Of Eng
lish are at the moment In a comedy o.
fashionable convocatio1.
1t Is there that this new and ra.hcr non
senscal idea Of wearing bangles on the left
| ankle has hssn originated by a. Ino,asine
with too much money and time on banda
and too little rational employment fcr
The herald., 1896-10-18
WAITING.

Golden summer and glowing wood
And shining leaves oerhead,
Mazes of verdure and blossom X
And fair green moss to tread. ~
Who. should be gayer than I?-But no. :
l wait and my heart Is sore.
Listen and wait for bird to sing
That sang in the wood before
What though the rich air quivers
The waters sparkle along,
What though the cushat IS coolns'
| am waiting for that one song.
Waiting. and listening. and longing.
Summer is shining In vain, X
Waiting, and listening. and longing y
For the song of that bird again.
But know that II. one bright presence
Adown the pathway drew near.
Thai bird on the instant were singing.
The whole of my world were here.
Chamber Journal
The herald., 1896-10-18
- cH,LDREN.s PHOTOGRAPHS.

Never take a child to the photographer 8
at a time which interferes with Its meals or
eleep.
tear-stained face often takes long time to
smile.
Dark dresses are best used on bright days:
dark velvets should be especially avoided at
such times.
Do not dress UP the child its everyday
clothes are more comfortable and are more
likely TO induce a pleasant expression.
AS the photographers aim is always to Sc
cure the best result leave the final posing
to him; he will usually be guided. however.
by your wishes.
Do not bring all your friends and relations
to watch the photographing operations the
fewer people to attract attention in the stu
dio the more likelihood is there Of the result
being perfect.
The herald., 1896-10-18
WOMEN AND EXERCISE.
Fresh Air, Walking and Bathing aS
BeautiAers.

A woman who has paid great attention
to this important subject says water and
air are the best beautifers. For bathing
purposes we recommend long mittens made
from Turkish toweliing. At night the nit
tens should be put in washbowl of water
in which a little fine salt has been dis
solved. On rising in the morning wiring
out the r1ittens, put them on and rub the
whole body briskly. Dry on a towel. not
too coarse, and dress quickly. Then go
out of doors, If only for five minutes.
Walking is the best exercise. If you can
not walk half mile at first, walk a quar-
ter; keep on walking the distance until
you can walk three or four miles without
fatigue. Fresh air will put q good color
in the face, and when the health is good
and the blood circulates freely the nerves
will be all right.
The herald., 1896-10-18
BLACK STILL REIGNs.
Result of a Popular Vote ON

Result of n Popular Vote ON the
Question of St0ckings.
Which will be the color of hosiery next
season?s This question was placed before
its readers by lie Figaro" who now an
nounces the result Of the popular vote.
Out of 5000 votes 1,14s were cast for black,
which came out victorious. The next in
popular favor were 821 for Scotch plaids,
TIA for white stockings and 500 for gray.
More than 1900 votes were scattered over
some fifty various shades. Black hosiery
seems to be most popular, but while not
in absolute majority. it will head the list
for some time to come, as this color Is the
most advantageous one to wear for the
great masses, .
The herald., 1896-10-18

the members find exceedingly interesting.
Embroidery, millinery and dressmakinS
are among the occupations provided for
the modern little girl. At one Of the lat
ter each child was required during 4 given
time to make a complete Bet Of garments
for a doll. Independent reading classes
are becoming more and more popular
among girls Of all ages. The members meet
in the autumn. when each one pays small
sum to the treasurer. and signs q paper
agreeing to devote one hour daily to solid
reading In the spring they meet again.
and each member hands In q list Of the
books she has read during the winter.
These are read aloud and voted upon, the
one that is most generally approved re-
ceiving a prize. which is bought with the
money paid IN for dues. -.-------.
The herald., 1896-10-18
PRESIDENT kRUGEE'S WIFE.

Mrs. Kruger. of South Africa. is one OF
the few remaining women in countries with
any pretense to civilization who consider
that they owe obedience and civility to their
husbands. She is no believer in the politi-
cal woman, and would be as much Mortified
at the mere suggestion that such thing
= equality between the sexes should exist
as she would be II it were proposed that
free love should be general in Pretoria
It s rumored that the famous President
wife ,s great power in her own household.
But she makes no pretense to interfere in
matters without it.. OF politics she knows
literally nothing. but she listens with ad-
miration to Dom Pauls statements, and the
opinion she has deduced from them is that
she has married the greatest man on earth.
which, however, has not in the least in
creased her personal Importance in her own
e5tircation. She has not started salon, or
even ordered new frock, but she will
shortly fer the first time have a really
handsome carriage Of her own.
The herald., 1896-10-18
FANCY COOKING IN HISTORY.

At one time, some 200 or 800 years ago.
Italy held the palm for cookery, and the
French Knocked at what Montaigne termed
le science de guelle. Then came other
days, when masters Of the art, such az
Bachameil, maitre dHotel Of Louis the Mag
nifcent, and Vatel, the famous steward
of the Prince de Conde, ruled over the aes-
thetics of the dinner table. and when great
ladies'. even princesses Of tho royal blood.
thought It 70 indignity to direct the course
The herald., 1896-10-18
KEEP THE CHILDREN BUSH
Fashionable Mothers Started . Glass
IN CarmenfrY for Their H0Ya.

in Carpentry for Their Boys.
The parents Of the presnt day appreci.
ate far more than did those Of previous
generations the desirability and import
ance of supplying occupations Of an 'sgree-
able and interesting sort for young minds
and fingers. If there is one thing that
makes a child more unhappy than another,
it is having nothing to do. Last winter q
number of fashionable mothers started .
class in carpentry for their small sons.
under the care Of a competent instructor,
and each boy had his own complete set of
tools, of which 1t did not take him long to
learn the use.
Another class of little boys 10 given a
weekly lesson in modelling IN clay. which
The herald., 1896-10-18

The bouquet which you have carried during
an evening will be sure to revive again II you
spray 1t we'll and put 1t under bell-glass. II
you are fond of flowers in your hair or cor
sage. they can be made to last an entire even
ing IL the ends are sealed by bit Of WAY
The herald., 1896-10-18

Tn a country house near town guests hn4
In their bedrooms night lamps. pitcher OF
ice water and jar of crackers. The heaoe
is supplied as preventive OF INSOMNIA
The herald., 1896-10-18

1t is a noticeable fact that the girl who
plays the piano in the worst possible fash
ion Is the one most ready to yield to persua-
sion when "some music" Is requested.
The herald., 1896-10-18
Three Hundred Specie. of Palms.

Three Hundred Species Of Palms.
\ The great Botanic Garden at Buitenzorg, in
T1vs. has the richest collection Of palms in
Ae world. There are three hundred de-
ffermined species and . hundred which appear
DISTINCT although they are yet unnamed. be-
sides varieties Of known species, SO that 1t
| may b. said that there are at least four
hundred different palms cultivated there.
The herald., 1896-10-18

The woman with really clean skin doesn't
secure 1t by little dabs that are in accord
VITA the average fe.nin!ne's idea Of face
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-09-04
HARRY soUTHeArE's SUIT.
Charges Arthur LehinRwell With Alien
ating His Wife's Affections.

Charges Arthur LehHnRwell With Alien
ating His Wife's Affections.
NEW York, Sept. 2.-Harry SouthRate,
a son Of the late Bishop Southgate of Ne
sopotamia and the east, obtained from
Judge Beach Of the supreme court, Brook
lyn, writ Of habeas corpus, commanding
his wife's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh v.
Roddy, to produce in court nsxt Saturday
his 4-year-old son Horatio, who is with
them at their country place In Hampstead,
N. Y.
mr.. Southgate later began suit In the
supreme court, Brooklyn, for 500, 900
damages against Arthur McG. Leffing-
we'll, on charge Of alternating the affeo-
tlons of his wife, Ella. In this suit he OBJ
tained an order for the arrest Of LeffinR-
well from Judge Van Wyok on his afida-
Wit that Leffingwell is about to leave the
state. Both proceedings were brought
through William f. Randsl, q lawyer, at
ia Nassau street, this city.
Harry Southgate is wealthy. He was
educated In Europe and has travelled ex-
tensively on the continent. He is a gem
tleman farmer on the outskirts Of Astoria,
n. Y, where he has a fine place.
He married about six years ago Ella
Roddy, the only daughter Of Hugh V. and
Constance Roddy. Mr. Roddy Is In the
cooperage business at 25 Old slip and Is
wealthy,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-09-04
Ii AT GRANTS TOMB.
Greatest Chinese Statesman Pays Tribu
70 the Generals Memory.

0roateot Chtneeo Statesman Pays IrtOubo
70 the Generals Memory.
NEW YORK. Aug. St.-The greatest
statesman OF China placed upon the grave
Of one OF the greatest OF American soldiers
yesterday wreath indicative OF respectful
memory.
The occasion was taken advantage Of b.
\ crowd which blocked the streets along
the Tonte whioh Ii Hung Chang and his
escort took and thronged the plateau upon
which the tomb OF General Grant stands.
The great Chinaman said, that II was TO
him the performance OF q solemn and re-
ligious duty, and be appeared 10 be pro
ioundly moved as he stood within the por-
tal Of the little briok building overlooking
the Hudson and bowed his head 10 respect
for the dead. The solemnlty Of bis pose
and actions seemed to inspire the great
crowd with the importance Of this trihute
by the. civilization Of Asia to the triumphs
OF the American soldier. 1t speeded III
Hung Chang on his way therefore with
Yery demonstratiOn Of respect
The ambassador also paid visit TO Mrs
Grant, which was In It's way profoundly
impressive, for Mrs. Grant Is not only the
widow Of his friend, bat shs was the friend
Of the vioeroy's we'll beloved aud dead
Wife. His greeting was warm, almost At.
teotionately gracious. and as a remeu-
brance OF other olimes and happier tlInes
he brought TO her gifts from his own land.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-09-04

SARATOGA, Sept. 2.-The state oonven-
tion Of the gold standard Democracy held
here elected ex-Seoretary Charles s. Fair
child as permanent chairman and named
the following delegates at large to the ma
tional convention at Indianapolis: Ros-
well p. Flower Of Watertown, General
Charles Tracey of Albany, Edward M.
shepard Of Brooklyn, General George Ma.
gee OF Watkins. Judge Robert Earl and
ex-Secretary Whitney were nominated foI
electors at large. The following platform
was adopted;
The Democrats of the state of New York as
sembled in convention at Syracuse adopt the
following platform:
The maintenance OF the constitution IN il
integrity; the preservation Of the national
credit unimpRired and the national honor un-
sullied; the freedom of the individual 10 en-
gage In all the pursuits Of life unhampered by
ehe interterence OF paternai government, and
the right OF every citizen to receive the re-
ward Of his labor undlminiHhed by debased
standard Of value are fundamental and essen
sial principles Of the Democratic party.
We repndiate the Chicago platform and its
supplement, the Popuiist platform adopted 81
st. Louis, because both violate and attack All
these Democratic principles.
We repudiate the nominations Of the ChIoa-
80 convention. It's candidate for president
stands as such upon the Populist platform.
with It's demands for unlimited paper money
distributed direct 10 the people, and It's social
isttc and anti American demands for the ex-
tension Of paternal government as he does up-
on the platform adopted at Chicago. He active
~ sought the Populist nomination. Having OBJ
tained Il. he has never rejected e. and he has
never repudiatad the declarations OF the Pop
uiist platform.
More than all. we deplore the outburst OF
sectional hate which attended the adoption Of
tho Chicago platform and the detestabie a.
tanpt 10 divide democratic people. all stand
ing with equal rights and opportunities before
the law, into rich and poor. and under the
stimulus OF the class prejudice thus aroused
TO treat with rookleas contempt the views OF
tho large and-earnest minority In the oonysn-
tion who sought 70 oonhne It's utteranoe 10 q
declaration Of Democratic principles.
This platform is accepted BY the presidential
D0minee Of the convention In She spirit n
which u was adopted Every speech he deiiv
ere is fred with inhammatory appeals TO N,
poor against the rich, IN a base, un.Amerioai
and antisocial onort 70 obtain votes By oreai
ms and Stimulating passionate class hatrst
among our people. We appeal 20 our Dem
ooTatc fellow citizens seriously 10 oonsids.
fhis, which Is the RrsTest feature OF ths pend
ing elections. How long can our Democrat,
institutions endure II this assault upon theu
fuoceedsf
The Chicago platform attacks the eonstitu
sion both In lts letter and spirit. u thTeafan
20 overcome decisions Of the supreme oour.
displeaeing 70 she party eauous BY paokinl
The oourt lhrough an increase Of the number
q judges, thus striking deadly blow a. th,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-09-04

NEW YORK, Sept. l.-FLOUR-Btate and
western quiet and lower 10 sell; city mills
patents. Slgl.29 winter patents, S3S008. 90;
city mills clears, $3.50 winter straiRhts, sS.s0
$3.50
WHEAT-No. 2 red opened steady ON light
deliveries, but later sold on under foreign sell
Ing and heavy spring wheat receipts; septem-
Der. o31e,g03l1c.; December. 600oo1kc.
c0RN-September 255[02e5sc.; October, e5g6
D255sc.
oArs-Track, white, state, 1792s1fc.; track.
white, western. l7(g28Ifc.
0io.
LARD-Dull; prime western steam. sa.TsJf:
nominal.
BUTTER Steady; state dairy, l0Glsc.;
state creamery, liIf1l0Jfc
CHEESE Quieti state, large, 5Gsci small.
e0sc.
EGes-steadyi state and Pennsglyania, lte
l6c.; western. ll0lbc.
sUGAR-RaR quiet; fair refining, &c.; oen-
trifugal. % test. b-ioc.; refined Quist crushed,
b56c.; powdered. Sc.
TURPENriNE-Qu 2t02i3fc.
MOLAssEs-steady New OFIeaus. eo08gc.
hicE-ktrmi domestic, 9Sleoc.; Japan, -
&c.
FALLow-sssAdE city. ssto.; country. exc.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-09-04

LONDON, Sept. IA dispatch 70 The
Chronicle from Vienna says that Mouth.
mar Won MaFkow, the millionaire brewer.
committed suicide by shooting himseli
with a revolver. He left q letter attribut
ing bis self murder TO the attacks OF the
anti Semitic newspapers, which have 40.
cuscd him Of defraudlnR the authorities
In the matter Of payments Of ootrol taxes.
There Is no doubt but what the charge.
were untrue, for Herr Won Markow, Al.
though Possessed Of great riches, was of an
estimable character and occupied a high
social position in Vienna.