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Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-01
II IL Blooming This Spring on the
MoJish Tlont,rf.
FLoRA's GARDEN.

MoJish Bonnrt.
NEW YORK, Feb. 27--Although the
weather has seemed at times unfriendly to
such airy frlvolities. almost all OF the big
millinery shops have had their spring open
ings. Last week Twenty-third street and
the two avenues presented windows summer
like with bloom, flowers by the peck, flowers
by the bushel, and everywhere a touch o'
black or white tulle. like the cobweb of
Flora's garden.
Tulle, indeed, Is the distinguishing fea-
ture Of the new headgear and the large hat
is rare that does not show somewhere a
glimpse OF 1t.
Black and white is favorlte combna-
tion. and with this black prince of Wales
feathers, in smart waving panaches, are trim
mings much seen. Then there are slender
black wings, and plain and novelty aigrettes
that stand nine inches high, and every va
riety Of flower that could be imagined; prim
roses jonqus, violets, thstles, wall flowers,
snow balls and roses being some OF the
choicest The new vioets are in two shades,
the regulation Parma tint and a strange deep
purple that Is fine Russian red.
These last are cut with four loose petals
that have little of the look of violets. but
in the hg clumps in which they are used
they are very effective.
NOVELTY SHAPES.
Many Of the large hats are turned sharply
up at the back and have there wide bows
with ends Of taffeta ribbon.
These in some cases are so large as to al
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burb Of Chicago, Is a candidate for justice of
the peace, having for her opponent Mr.
Charles Weldon, the ex-postmastcr In her
brief legal career Miss King has won several
criminal cases in the Chicago police courts
Miss Jane Eyre, who has just graduated
from the Pennsylvania Normal school, is a
full booded Pawnee Indian She has as
srmed the name OF Charlotte Bronte's hero
Inc. whom she greatly admires, and has
gone west to labor for the advancement Of
her people,
Mrs. E. NJ. Henrotin, president Of the
General Federation OF Women's clubs. has
issued letter 20 all club presidents asking
them to bring forward the consideration cf
peace movement in Europe and in this
country, with view to aiding the convention
OF the powers in 1900.
The crown princess of Denmark Is the tall
est and richest royal lady in Europe. She
Inherited S25 900 900 from her grandfather,
Prince Frederick OF the Netherlands, beside
a large fortune from her father, Charles XIV
of Norway and Sweden. She Is six feet two
inches in height.
Mrs. Alex Tweedle, the authoress is Just
now creating furore in London Her book
entitled "a Winter Jaunt Through Norway
containing personal accounts OF Nansen. Ib
sen, Bjornsen, Brandes and Grieg. has gone
through more editions and has been mole
favorably criticised than almost any other
book of the present
Jean Ingelow delights in giving dinners to
the convaescent poor of the hospitals she
visits. Miss lngelow has an absolute enthu-
siasm for flowers, and almost as technical a
knowledge of them as the late Helen Hunt
Jackson. The English poet is like our Mrs.
Whitney in her fondness for joke, and her
reputation for sustaining her part in witty
encounter
Two Of washington's most popular debu-
tantes this season are Miss Ethel Blanchard,
daughter of Senator Blanchard of Louisiana.
and Miss Josephine Cobb, daughter of the
Missouri representative. Miss Blanchard is
tall. handsome brunette, inherts her
fathers scholarly traits and is an accom-
plished musician. Miss Cobb is bright,
vivacous and attractive.
In the opinion Of a distinguished member
of the diplomatic corps, Miss Rachel Cam
eron, the daughter Of Pennsylvania senator,
is the most beautiful young woman in Wash
ington society today; Miss Camercns beauty
is not of face or figure alone, but her person
ality is imbued with an inimitable grace and
charm that render her irresstibly beautiful
and charming.
The other evening Nine. Sarah Bernhardt
was engaged in the distracting task Of pick
ing out light and wholesome dinner from
the bewildering dishes of the menu of the
Hoffman house. cablegram was brought
to her. Her delicate and finely chiseled face
flushed slightly and then paled. "Ah, Mon
Dieu!" in tones that made the waiter stare
and her companions solicitous as to what
had happened. After a while the divine
Sarah calmed down sufficiently to tell those
about her that she was a grandmother two
times" She had hoped for a grandson this
time, but M. Maurice Bernhardt's telegram
is positive to the Of the infant, and
Sarah has two gran01auplterS.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-01
THE LATEST FAD.
Exploration of the Dark Contine
Ii WnlInI

Exploration of the Dark Continent
by Women.
Miss Kingsley, the African explorer, 1t is
said, will be setting out before many months
to explore West Africa. She is enthusiastic
over her travels in Africa, and boasts. in
addition to climbing the Cameroons, Of hav-
ing led a party through the country of the
cannibal Fangwes. The picture which she
gives Of the Fangwes and their manner of
living shows them to be a completely bar
barous tribe, and she also tells of race
Of savage dwarfs who live in the recesses
of these African forests. The case of the
Fangwes-since they have pressed down
from the center of the continent-suggests
that world of strange things and beings
may yet be hidden away in Darkest AT
RIGA" Miss Kingsley knew that the sur
roundings amid which she found herself
here and there meant danger, but she never
nervous at any time she would say: "Oh,
dear, no; why should 1? / knew before
started that / was running certain risks
and had just made up my mind to them"
African expeditions threaten to become fads
for rich women. Two young women are now
travelling up to Buluwayo South Africa, by
wagon, with all the comforts of the road
including a valet and attendants. Mail
coach travellers who have passed them re-
port that they are dressed in the most ap-
proved style-tight- fitting shooting Jackets,
short, plated skirts, top boots. rifles at
back with cartridge belt etc.-altogether a
charming outfit
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four children. all Of whom are living The
eldest daughter Miss Lucy Uhl, is a charm
ing young woman. beautifully ntted to adorn
the brilliant society in which she moves.
The eldest son is probably too deeply i'm
mersed in hts successful business ventures
in Grand Rapids to leave II even for the
court Of Berlin.
Miss Edwina, named from her father, is
hardly yet a debutante. From infancy she
developed a taste for music closely allied to
genius. She is already a brilliant pianist,
and Germany means first to her a deep
plunge into the best music the world has to
offer
The younger child is still a schoolboy.
to whom courts, society and even natonh
are of little account.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-01
HOME OFFERED KATE SHELLEY.
Kindly Offer to the Heroine of the
Honey Creek Flood.

Kindly Offer to the Heroine of the
Honey Creek Flood.
From reports published in the Iowa papers
1t appears that Miss Kate Shelley, the noted
heroine Of the Honey creek flood of 1881,
has not been favored with that prosperity
which her bravery merits. Though she has
vainly endeavored to avoid publicity regard
ing her affairs, kind friends would not have
IL SO, and helping hands were promptly ex-
tended. The Sisters of Mercy of Davenport
have rendered Miss Shelley a comfortable
permanent home, accompanied with express
sions of hearty interest and good will. 1t
is not yet known whether the tender has
been accepted ,.e.
The act which made Miss Shelley de-
servedly famous was described by herself in
these words:
1T was II o'clock on the night OF July
8. 1884," said Miss Shelley, when asked to
recall the story. Our little home stood
near the Honey creek bridge. and this was
half a mile east of Moingona, la. That
night there had been an awful storm, a
cloudburst. in fact. The bridge across Honey
creek was washed out. The Northwestern
passenger train from the west sent a push
engine ahead to see IL the track was clear
This engine and the crew went into the
creek, which was swollen to a freshet. /
looked out OF the window and saw 1t go
down. My father. who was dead, had worked
on the road and knew all about the trains
knew the passenger train was coming and
that some one must stop it,
II found an old miners lamp, put in a
piece OF felt for wick, lighted 1t and put
1t inside common lantern. With this light
went out into the storm. l had to go
through the woods by roundabout way To
reach the track, as most OF the ground
was under water. fell down several times
and my light went out / reached the tracks
but had no light. 1t was nearly time for
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-01
MnryelOus Results.

From a letter written by Rev. ]. Gunder-
man of Dimondale, Mich, we are permitted
to make this extract: II have no hesitation
in recommending DR.. Kings New Discovery
case Of my wife. While l was pastor of the
Baptist church at Rives Junction she was
brought down with pneumonia, succeeding la
grippe. Terrible paroXysms of coughing would
last hours with little interruption and it
seemed as If she could not survive them.
A friend recommended DR.. Kings New Dis
covery; it was quick in its work and highly
satisfactory in results" Trial bottles free
at Kuhn & Co.'S drug store. Regular size
SOC and $l.00.
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but they were so widened with great knots
or flowers or wing trimmings at the sides
that little" seemed misnomer.
A few trimmed sailors We're stylish but
We're not novel enough to attract more than
passing attention.
The big and medium-sized flats were the
ones that brought forth tribute, and the
tryer-on was plain indeed whose charms were
not enhanced by one OF these. vast
"Boulevardienne" OF black chip faced with
white, was rayishlng on a red-halred girl
Tho round straight brim OF this was locped
sharply up at the back and covered with a
big bow OF apple-green taffeta ribbon. The
other trimmings were two dancing panaches
OF black feathers at the sides, and between
which spread across the front a monster
tulle bow, one half white. one black An
other arrangement of black and white is
shown here In the smart hat With the strings
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-01
ADMITTED TO THE BAR.
A California woman Prncticing Lnw
I'm New York;


I'm New York;
Mrs. Clara Shortridge Foltz. the woman
lawyer who went from San Francisco to
practice law in New York, took the initial
steps last Thursday toward admission to the
bar She was presented before the bar Of
the appellate division of the supreme court
by General Benjamin f. Tracy, who moved
that she be admitted to practice.
The presence Of Mrs. Foltz created a small
sensation among the lawyers who were pres
ent at the opening of court in the after
noon, says the New York Times She en-
tered the court room a few minutes before 1
o'clock and took a seat in the back part OF
the place reserved for the bar. She wore an
unobtrusive gown, fashionably made, with a
small black bonnet, which she removed at
the opening of court.
General Tracy, who is an cid friend Of
Mrs. Folz came in while the judges were
calling off the cases. AS soon as this was
finished, he ebowed his way through the
lawyers, who were about to leave. followed
by Mrs. Foltz. General Tracy held in his
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they had undertaken had been brought to a
successful ISSUE Early in Mrs. Uhl's admin
istration she conceived the idea of the clubs
buying lot and erecting upon it their own
club house; and after several years of the
most indefatigable effort and unwearied
patience, the society was able to boast of
one OF the largest and most beautifully
equipped woman's club houses in the world;
in fact the only one built by women ex-
cusively for music. Through all the diff
such an undertaking, the club never lost
confidence in Mrs. Uhl's power to carry
them safely through.
Mrs. Uhl inherits this executive ability d.
rectly from her father, Benjamin Follett,
born leader, and in his day one Of the
most prominent men in Michigan. In fact,
the prosperity of Ypsilanti, the town in
which he lived. was so identified with his
own, that 1t seemed to never quite recover
from the shock Of his death. He had already
attained wealth and distinction, when. at
the age of 45. he died. Always an important
man in the democratic party. it was while
hurrahing for Mcclellan at the convention
that nominated him for president that Mr.
Follett w.s taken with hemorrhage OF the
lungs, which resulted in his death. Nor is
Mrs. Uhl less fortunate from the mothers
side of the house. No history Of the early
days in Michigan would be complete that
failed to record the educational and philan-
thropical work done by Mr.. and Mrs Mark
MOTIFS ana the Lite Lyman ID. Norris, one
Of the most distinguished lawyers Of the
west, was Mrs. Uhs uncle.
Notwithstanding Mrs Uhls broad interest
In general anairs, she has never allowed her
time to be absorbed by social or other public
functions. She was most devoted daughter
and sister, and as wife and mother her dear
est interests have always centered In that
sweet family life which constitutes the very
bulwark Of civilization while for their old
friends, both Mr.. and Mrs. Uhl retain that
answering loyalty which only goes with
choice organizations. Mrs. Uhl is also an
earnest worker In the Episcopal church, OF
which she has been a communicant since
childhood.
Mr.. and Mrs Uhl have been blessed with
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-01
WOMEN AS WALTERS.
In Can and Apron They Now ATTEND
the Fashionable Table.

the Fashionable Table.
And now even the time-honored waiter
man must tremble in his shoes, for the
waiterwoman is at hand. Already progress
sive caterers in Philadelphia are sending an
nouncements that they will supply neat, ca
pabe mattresses for all social functions ana
women's teas, feminine luncheons and
strictly female card parties revel in the COM
forting consciousness that there isn't man
around anywhere" The newcomers are clau
in black alpaca gowns, covered with DAINTY
white aprons, and on their heads they wear
the conventional cap. Their hands nave 80
far been innocent of gloves, for which long
suffering society may breathe a sign OF re-
lief; did any one, by the way, ever come
across man waiter whose gloves htted MN
If so let the day be marked with a whlte
stone.
Tho mattresses, OF course, are more or
less comely; they are exceedingly deft ana
nmble and it is whispered that even the
woman with the newest of gowns can dine
in serene placidity without even an uh-
canny dream o: possible upsets.
Most of the new mattresses are colored,
but a word to the wise is sufficient, ana
the first hints of the innovation set VIDE,
awake people to recalling the good ora
times when pretty waiter girls maze NE
a merry thing to chance travellers at Eng
lish inns. Visions Of "She Stoops to Con
auer'' fit seductively through the mind,
and in the presence of the possible reVlVai
of so good a custom the Waterman (alasD
in his ill-htting somberness and his awful
pomposity makes us wonder why we never
thought of waiter girls before. 1t Is an
experiment as yet, but it has its attractions.
1t remains to be seen whether IL shall pe
success One thing, however, may comfort
the supplanted hero of the dining table; 1t
is scarcely probable that one woman IN
thousand can ever learn to balance on an
outspread palm tray containing enough
dishes to supply a small store.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-01
Feminine Notes.

The czarna of Russia will wear a crown
valued at $7500,000 at her coronation in
May.
Nine. Faure is a great novel reader. She
prefers French fiction to English, and Eng
lish to German.
ton of diamonds, though she rarely wears
them upon the stage.
Miss Emma Little, who is register of deeds
in Wabaunsee county, Kansas, receives 1900
per year in fees.
Victoria ini-Schilling, who started
the fashion Of elopng with coachmen, is now
in st. Josephs convent, in Rutland, VT.
Among the directors of the First National
bank of Huntington, Ind, are two women,
and one of them, Mrs. Sarah F. Dick, is
the banks cashier.
Queen Liiuokalani will sail for England in
few days, to remain year. She will have
castle erected in Italy, on the coast of
the Mediterranean.
Mrs. DaCosta of South Broad street owns
an English greyhound whose delicate skin
she protects from wintry winds by means
of a sealskin blanket.
Mrs. Joy of Missouri is noted among the
representatives wives in Washington for
her exquisite taste in dress and her charm
ing social accomplishments.
Miss Mae Melbourne is the name of
yoLng woman who has the doubtful dis
tinction Of being "the only lady bull fighter
in America" She is a native OF California.
Viscomtesse Houssaye whose salon is one
of the most highly esteemed in Paris by men
of intellectual distinction. was formerly an
American girl Miss Ritter Of California.
Nine. Carnot, the mother OF the late pres
ident who was assassnated, Is most cul-
tured and intellectual lady, who keeps
abreast of the times, even though she is at
an advanced age.
Mayor Lyman OF Waltham, Mass, has
named Miss A. ID. Adams as trustee Of the
important Leonard fund. Mrs. John l.. Har-
vey as director of the public library, and
Mrs. C. II. Daniels as overseer of the poor.
The Princess TToubetzkoy, nee Amelie
Rives, will the first OF the month embark
for Europe with the prince. and after an
extended tour they will reside in London.
1t is stated that her mother-in-law was once
an American girl.
Miss Grace Kimball, an English missionary
in Van, has distributed over $4,000 sent
from America through the Christian Herald
to the suffering Armenans. She is also In
charge OF hospital. and has opened an en-
ployment agency for those who are able to
work.
Miss Florence King Of Edison Park. . hu-
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the train. started to run for the station.
Then thought OF the long bridge ahead.
The night was pitch dark. the rain fell
In sheet and the wind blew hurricane.
When l came to the open ties OF the bridge
| had to lie down and crawl 500 feet TO get
across
When | reached the station I fell through
the doorway and said: stop the passenger
train; the Honey creek bridge has fallen
The agent did not know me at first, | was so
wet and dirty. said: Quick. the engine has
gone down He said Why, it's Kate Shelley.
He jumped to the telegraph instrument and
sent message to the next stop west: Hold
the passenger train; the Honey creek bridge
is out After | reached the station l gave
way and for three months l was sick from
the shock and exposure
Then | found myself heroine. That
night / did not think of heroism or any
thing else except the fate of the people in
the passenger train. Fortunately the train
was late that night and had time to reach
the telegraph office after the lantern went
out. In the moment that I was left In total
darkness | thought the train was doomed.
knew that | was the only one who could
save II. The tranmen had gone down with
the engine. With this thought burning in
my mind. l fought my way toward the sta
tion and reached 1t in time"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-01
WOMEN SIT ON THE RIGHT sIDI
An Observnnt PhiInde1phinn DiscOy
ers n New Feminine Paradox.

An Obserynnt Phtladelphfan DfscOV-
ers n New Feminine Paradox.
"Have you ever noticed" said man
about-town to the Philadelphia Record that
nine women out Of ten when they enter a
street car invariably take the seat on the
right-hand side of the car? l have frequently
wondered at 1t, and solution of the mys-
terry did not occur to me until few nights
ago. / boarded a Girard avenue car, which
was entirely empty, and sat down in the
forward left-hand corner. At the next cross
ing woman got aboard and sat down
opposite me. At the next street two more
got in and took seats alongside the first
After a time there were seven women in the
car, all sitting in a row, leaving me to
enjoy alone the comforts of the left-hand
seats Then three men jumped aboard and
sat down on my side. Finally another woman
Joined u.s. and instead Of taking a vacant
seat near the door on the ladies side she
walked the entire length Of the car and sat
down alongside me. This eccentricity on her
part impelled me to watch her more closely
than good manners possibly warranted but
solved the mystery to my satisfaction.
She paid the conductor with her left hand!
She was left handed see? And all the
women on the other side were right-handed,
of course. Fact!"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-01
ONE wOMAN's UNDERTAKING.
To Establish n Bakery in Circle city
Just Inside the Arctic Rim.

To Establish n Bakery in Circle CITY,
Just Inside the Arctic Rim.
Mrs Willis of Tacoma, the first white
woman to attempt journey through the
widest and most dangerous part of Alaska,
left on the steamer Willapa for Circle CITY,
situated on the Yukon river, just inside the
Arctic rim. She made the journey last
wear and found an admirable opening for
bakery, and returned here for the necessary
supplies She takes two sleds heavily
loaded, which will be hauled over the snow
1000 miles by dogs. With her own hands
she will fell trees and build canoes in which
to cross Lake Lnderman and go down two
rivers to Circle City. River navigation Is
exceedingly dangerous and in several places
it is necessary to carry the canoe around high
waterfalls. Speaking Of the venture, she
said:
Eyes, 1t is quite an undertaking, but
there is no real danger. Hundreds OF weak
men successfully accomplished the journey.
All it requires is pluck, energy and plenty
Of nerve. Dogs afford me ample protection
from wild animals. l see no reason why
woman should not brave perils of short
Journey like this to make stake
my husband is an invalid, and the op-
portunity for the establishment of bakery
at Circle City is good. Any honest, per-
severing woman can engage in a profitable
and respectable business there, and return
in a few years with thousands OF dollars
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-06-05

Otto Birgfeld Is now re tady to supply
families with the celebrated Gambrinus
keg or bottle beer, delivered free of
charge to any part of the city. Tele-
phone "a.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-06-05

In the fall of 1898 son of Mr.. T. A.
Mcfarland, a prominent merchant of
Live Oak, Sutter county, Calf, was
taken with very heavy cold. The
pains in his chest were SO severe that he
had spasms and was threatened with
pneumonia. His father gave him sew
eral large doses of amberlain's Cough
Remedy, which broke up the cough and
cured him. Mr.. Mcfarland says when
ever his children have Group he invari-
ably gives them Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy and it always cures them. He
considers 1t the best cough remedy in
the market. For sale by Blakeley &
Houghton's Drug store.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-06-05
LET uS cELEBRATE.

Now that politics are for time
past, the attention of our citizens
can be turned to other things.
Every time The Dalles has decided
to hold a Fourth of July celebration
the result has been a great success.
There is every reason to believe such
would be the case this year should
our citizens take up the matter Of an
Independence day celebration. The
considerations in favor of such a
movement from o patriotic stand
point are many, but these can be left
to the orator of the occasion. Just
now we are going 10 be more mate
rial and speak of the need of cele-
bration with a view to the city s
good.
Should The Dalles not hold cele-
bration, it is probable many of our
citizens would betake themselves to
Portland, where arrangements for q
grand event to occur July 4th are
well under way. Our citizens had
better stay at home on such a day,
and one of the means to keep them
here will be n proper observance of
the national birthday.
Civic pride is a necessary element
in municipal life, Let us be deeply
concerned in the fame of our town,
and make it known to the rest of the
state that The Dalles is well to the
front in patriotic observances.
Nothing is lost financially or other
wise by Fourth of July celebration.
On the contrary the advantages are
m9ny and obvious. Let The Dalles
decide to honor the Dation's birth
day with fitting ceremonies. The
Commercial Club is a good place
for such a movement to originate.