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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-10
ROYAL CHILDREN.
THE GERMAN EMPEROR'S IDEAS OF DIS
CIPLINE-THE FUTURE EMPRESS
A RUSSIAN BABY

How the German Emperor will bring up his only
daughter is no subject OF wonderment to the Ber-
liners. They know that Princess she is. she will
be taught to be good housewife. to sew, to cook
perhaps. and to order the dinner certainly. For the
soverelgns ideal woman Is a strictly domestic per-
son. as his ideal man is stout soldier His little
boys haven't much fun in their daily lives. Con-
corning these lives THE Sketch says:
the @ Of hs Mhsm the
Deutschen Kaserhaus the lie Of the royal chill.
tivity In their years of Infancy the Kaiserln minis
tiers to almost all their wants. spends good part OF
the day with them. and enters into all their amuse
things are changed and IT is all work They are
waking hours to hemseves all the rest Of their day
sPen IN study ,S and physical training Even In
intend their studies.
the Crown Prince and his two brothers. In summer
the happy dreams Of childhood are disturbed at
one cup Of tea and roll. is served at haf-past I.
From I'LL $3.50 they are hard at work at lessons. to
second Frthsttick Of bread, with water nged with
red wine Immediately afterward they start their
Which 'Rf"i 5 ThereSpon t hey
ernors Of the Castle, and. following this they have
brief breathng-tme to themselves. But the happy
at their eSerclses-this time science and music til
Ss a ,n Tsen is served and by o'clock they
In sport and other manly exercises they are pro-
hcient. and can ride as well without a saddle
most people can with. Their military education Is
also pushed to the utmost. and. that they should
understand the principles Of war thoroughly minla-
ture fortress has been built for them OF solid ma
sonry; the walls are nine feet high and in the
vovng towers the bcleaguered have the opportunity
Of repellng hostlites by means OF miniature Krupp
guns and all the latest implements OF modern war
fare.
A part OF their education Is also devoted TO the
gentler arts of peace. In the royal gardens each
child has plot OF ground. and each is his gar
dener and is responsible to headquarters for the
maintenance Of the said plot. After rlding-ess
too. they not allowed throw the relns OF the
ponies to groom and then walk off. Every prince
has TO take his pony 10 its STALL unsadde It. and
put everything In lie proper place before leaving.
For the young Crown Prince bride, II is said
has lately been selected in the little person OF
Princess Beatrice OF Saxe-Coburg- Gotha. VINO used
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-10
NERTES IN CHILDREN.

nice old English lady. hearing an American
child spoken Of as nervous said: Nervous? Is
there anything the matter with its mind?'
She was one Of the class OF comfort able phleg-
matte English women who accept the world as the
Bible explains creation. and religion established
by the English Church. and who live and move and
have their Being with a pacidty simply maddenng
to most Americans. Her babies roly- poly kit
tenlike little creatures tucked away through baby
hood in quiet corners 10 share at nothing doze
and breathe and squrm and grow. Nerves in a
child would only mean 10 her grave arrangement,
probably mental and in a certain she is right
Childhood should be a period Of healthy animal
ism. To simply observe and absorb is enough In
this electrical American atmosphere of until
a child Is seven years old To teach him anything
previously IL a mistake. He has enough to do II he
simply takes In his surroundings and that is what
every child does. and that is why cowlikc un-du-
Gated mot illiterate vulgar nurse is better for
the first years OF chd's life than its highly or
ganized. nervous mother. Such a nurse has the
same effect upon the child the com partnership OF
dumb animals, than which there Is nothing better.
II is influence which soothes and amuses. does
not disturb, and is wholesome. After seven. how
ever. when 1t is safe to develop the little mind. a
nursery governess should be substituted for the
want perhaps 1t may be wise earlier.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-10
THE MODERN WOMAN.

mo one denies said clever Miss b., that the nine
tenth century woman is a most agreeable creature
Dead languages and higher mathematics have dis
ciplined her mind. general culture embelllshed II.
She is versatile. brilliant. witty and charming.
stimulus and a recreation 10 man; but he must at
times / think sigh for the old type OF gentle. re-
poseful fem.ninity. she who worshipped without
criticism adorsd with blind loyalty. and"-"Was
the happier for her deuson." interrupted Mrs. X.
my dear you needn't tell me that my grandmother.
with her fourteen children few social advantages
and burden of Homework, hadn't an easier time
in one than We restless modern women.
though we have generally but chick two apiece.
a minimum OF domestic care and no end Of amuse-
ment Women naturally maternal and domes-
tic I'd love to dawdle in my nursery and cuddle
nv babies half the day. but whenever | do feel
hanging a weary round or social duties.
Then there are the new books and reviews and
ones charity organizations and college settlements,
and It's all not exactly frivolous, and one doesn't
know where to stop.
There is a hubbub II ones accomplishments
are dropped after marriage. and with the standard
so high ones voice and fingers must have profess
sionai training and constant practice. Then men
talk on subjects which require time and thought;
one has TO know something about the R0ntgen the
Dry and Tasmania. and Itay's status In the Triple
Alliance and for dress. 1t is fine art and takes
no end OF time and thought. Ny husband may
sigh for the od-fashoned. wifely type OF placid
nose: assure you could weep for the conditions
which would make her possible"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-10
HE MADE HER TAKE 1T OFF.
From The Florida Citizen

From The Florida CItizen.
A man found himself seated behind hat OF such
large proportions that he could scarcely see the
stage at al After vainy endeavorlng 10 catch
a glimpse Of the performers. he determined that the
only thing to do was to get the woman to remove
her hat MADAM he said. In the politest tones,
would you be so kind to take off your hat? 1t
prayents me from seeing the performance NO.
will not" was the retort from the woman with
The high hat The man accepted the rebuff very
caIm.y and ne made a vain effort to see the stage
Sor q while longer Finally he determined 10 try II
again. Madam" he said. II have paid for this
seat but by reason of your high hat am unable to
sec The stage Will YOU obge me by taking II OF
II have paid for my seat. and intend to wear what
please" the answer received. hapPyy
hat and put it on his head Immediately there was
cry OF several voices from behind MIN: rake on
hat off, but the woman. not knowing what he had
done OF course thought that the remarks were IN,
tended for her She was mad. thoroughly mad. and
gathering herself together she left her seat and
the theatre. and smile OF satisfaction swept over
the mans face; revenge was sweet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-10
THE TRAVELLERS COMFORTS.
NEW TRUNKS AND BAGS-MARVELS OF
LIGHTNESS AND STRENGTH

May June and July are harvest months for the
trunk dealers. Goods that have been reegated to
the background during the winter polished up.
and get a conspicuous place. Steamer rugs and
trunks are put temptingly in evidence, and roll
ups" packs carry-alls and cabin bags are in much
demand
When a man goes Off with his family for the sum-
mer nowadays, or sends them of TO the country, he
has not only the packing of their personal apparel
to provide for but must purchase trunks for John
and Hates and Marys bicycle. In New-York State
these indspensables be checked but for further
expeditions for passage on ocean steamers the
bicycle trunk that be locked securely and guar
anteed with the other baggage. Is boom The
bicycle trunk is made OF wood. canvas-covered.
barred and riveted like its fellows 1t costs s25 In
packing the wheel, the handle bars, saddle and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-10
A. SIMONSON,
o33 BROADWAY,
21st and 22d sts.. New-fork'
A COIFFURE

mar excellence ia beyond all couture .ne
MARIE ANTOINETTE. have designed An. neW ~ s anv
~ fonsniece which makes impossiblity LOT any
On. 10 detect the artificial construction look al ms en-
tireIy new design be convinced that STANDS "''h
q rival. The . <,o,,
paten,ed arrangement back headdress stenless
and made OF ali long soft, silky. natural wavy hnr
fastened lsh. flexible ring produces wonnerts
and no easy TO adjust: avoid clumsy limitations
NATURAL GRAY HAIR.
I never Ind the pleasure spread before worthy
such an beautiful fine svery shades
~ gray hair goods soft silky straight natural wavy
mention In detail
WIGS AND TOUPEEs
Of nv make are the standard OF perfection. invite
close inspection Of which VIII convince you that
wigs Of my manufacture without rival.
MatcbIess in quality unique in designs and reliable In
every instance 10 my unsurpassed stock OF Human Hair
Goods.
A. gIMONsON,
o33 Broadway xlst and I'D sfA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-10
CORSETS AND ELECTRICITY.

From The Atlanta Constitution.
new reason why the new woman must discard
one OF the most characterstically FEMININE srtcies
turned I'D at the Girls High School at Oakland.
Cal She must either abandon corsets or one OF the
most promising OF the professions. that embracing
electricity In all its branches Five hundred oak
land coeds are seriously disturbed over the situa-
ton but the issue Is severely plain. One or the
other must be abandoned the governors OF the
school say
An elect rical department was added TO the school
some time ago and n In electricity estab-
lished The poor professor In charge has had a
dreadful time. During the lessons the delicate
Instruments have played him all sorts OF tricks,
and all his experiments have been OF doubtful sue
cess. Every once In while girl would step up to
tell what she had learned about volts. ohms and
amperes and Immediately the gavanometers would
gyrate wildly and the needles on the various dials
and Faraday would go to smash. and the findings OF
Edison and Tesla would become strangely lost
Then the professor knew the student beside him
had on a high grade corset with ribs OF finest steel.
The Instruments were not affected by the presence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-10

pedals have to be removed. When put IN its narrow
case. the precious steed slips into grooves contrved
in series OF blocks fitted that by no possible
chance it be injured by Earring The outlines OF
the trunk follow somewhat the shape OF wheel
It is unique piece OF luggage. with its straps and
bolts 1t first made for the convenience or
bicycle dealers but other people quickly recognized
the merit and need Of bicycle trunks. and they at
tanned popularity.
THE average trunk for personal belongings now
weighs from fifteen to twenty pounds less than for
merly," said the salesman in long-established
Broadway shop. Each the sample
trunk brought nearer and nearer perfection. Less
and less attention is paid ornament, either inside
or out and more and more thought and energy
given 10 the matter OF durability convenience and
lghtness OF weight. This trunk (and he opened
one for Inspection lis what we consider paragon
II is made of the finest selected Eastwood. covered
with superior quality of French canvas. The
Is striped in the weaving. the threads being
dyed first. BY using II the weight OF the painting
Is saved. Even the trays have all linen buttons.
the wood belrg omitted to save weight The light
est brass clamps used. Not a single nall is
driven In the whole trunk The outer edges are all
bound with leather. and every care has been taken
to strengthen such portions as are most liable TO
injury.
"Another kind OF these French dress trunks which
favortes for European travel is made OF
lightweight wood. covered with tarboard before the
exterior is put on The tarboard, which Is
In reality a preparation resembling pasteboard. Is
durable and gives the trunk elasticity which in
good wear. The sides the top and bottom Of
this trunk are strapped with white hickory fastened
on with arge-headed. 'countersunk rivets White
hickory Is particularly valuable wood. seldom used
for ordinary purposes. The rivets being counter
sunk are prevented from coming of when other
baggage hits against them. To further strengthen
the back and front OF the Id. which is usually the
first part OF a trunk to break brentwood frame Is
fitted In In the inside. The clasps Of malleable
iron, the edges leather-bound. and there
projecting points and edges anywhere to make holes
in walls roughen furniture. catch on to skirts. and
the like. forty-inch-length trunk Of this descrip-
ton sells for $40. Compare 1t with an old-time
Saratoga and what advantages II has!'
What has become OF all the Saratoga trunks?'
It was asked. do you ever sell any now2"
Look In the storage warehouse and you will
them; some OF them perfectly new. Of very fine
make. We have TO almost beg people to buy them
at any price and so they glad to use them for
storing things Valises. too OF the old-time. sti.
heavy make keeping them company.
How about the bureau trunks?"
They have not been the success tina; was pre-
dcted. For people who live In small hotel rooms
for a while, and don't want to unpack, they
convenient and attractve-looking we'll; but
don't recommend them for travelling. The many
drawers and compartments take eway from the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-10

MADE casually and thought no more about q,
until my son came to me yesterday in a great state
OF nina Inc son-in-law Of my old friend had
gwen inc option OF these very mines to man who
was ac"hs ior Mr.. b., the millionaire. who par
tcularly did not want his name n he mentioned
SO 1t all came out through my casual remark. and
cnn poor young man lost his position Mr. b.
intimate friend. to be breach of trust Now 7
could not nave fanced any two people more remote
man ma ne Weii,known muti-monaire and my hum
OF o. my cronies. would ever. by any possibility.
reach MS august ears; and yet how quickly the
cnan was formed! There would almost seem to be
a law winch governs such chances. a mind-cu
as II were which carries ideas through direct chan
mes to those most interested"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-10
WOMAN'S CLOTHES.
GLIMPsES OF SPRING LOvELINEss-rHE
BEwITCHING MODES OF PARIS.

Paris April Is.
The leading dressmakers very busy these days
There are gowns for the Salon opening toiettes for
the important spring races under way. and elaborate
court costumes to be dispatched TO Russia for the
week of gayety attending the coronation OF the
young Car. There many trousseaus to be pre-
pared as WELL for after Easter the weddings crowd
upon us. 1t has been such early Easter that we
shall enjoy an unusually long spring season. always
such charming part Of the Paris social year
At Felix's I a bouquet Of lovely evening
gowns. some OF which were the original models Of
gowns that had been sent to Russia. A dainty
costume Of pink brocade and pink mousseline de
sole has the front OF the skirt somewhat draped
with the thin stuff. and the back breadths which
form slight train Of the brocade The cor
sage Is OF pink moussel!ne de sole mounted over
pink six and has soft front OF lace lightly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-10

Of some students because they wore health waists
OF some sort and were braced with whaebone or
substitute for steel
The professor made poor progress with his class.
1t impossible to make accurate experiments be-
fore some girls, and among these were the most
promising girls In the class. Something had to be
done. but the professor. being man. felt natural
decacy about doing anything. Two OF the women
teachers tackled the girls on hygiene and physical
development and warned them Of the evils Of cor
sets But the real motive of the crusade leaked
out and at present there is much perturbation
among the ambitious co-eds who are anxious for
scientific attanments. but yet have all the hundred
reasons a woman can advance for not discarding
the corset.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-10

be Beatrice OF Edinburgh. She Is plump and
yet not particularly pretty young lady OF twelve
years an axe which makes her suitable match
enough for the Crown Prince.
Another little princess IL mentioned by loyal hus-
SLAMS as the most beautiful imperial baby In Eu-
rope. This Is Olga OF Russia. whose tiny pretti-
ness Is but I'll represented In the accompanying
sketch She is n bright and merry little creature.
with large clear. Intelligent eyes and quantity OF
soft curls on her wel-shaped head. AS she sits In
the Empress's arms she wears an expression quite
as alert and Interested that OF her mother
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-10

v.ous how he intends TO infer that American
women compare with English women In inteni-
II Is to be feared that the novelist has faen
Into the familiar temptation OF those who having
been charmed by the hospitality OF strange pe0-
pie are betrayed by gratitude into dsparagng tner
own country and its institutions for the sake OF nat
tering their hosts. AS for the comparisons OF per-
sonal appearance into which Hall Game also
enters they are. OF course. absolutely worthless
save as the expression OF a single individual taste
His opinion happens to be by no means unfavoraoie
to our countrywomen: but whatever II is. II Is
worth Just as much any other single personal
opinion on subject upon which tastes differ" and
No
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-10
ENGLISH AND AMERICAN WOMEN.
From Lady's Pretoria

From Lady's Pictorial
tTou Caine has made some comparisons be-
tween English and American women: which. IN az
d,on to being as invidious as sucn compsrlson as
ynust ALWAYS be- are based on grounds whch must
necessarily be Inadequate. Cancellations OF tnis
kind are much too freely made by visitors to strange
thew are literary people-that they can read tne
character Of a nation or OF any OF us const.uem'
classes by means OF series OF flying OBSERVATIONS
American women Hall Cane assures US aiS
Intellectually superior to American men, wnetess
their husbands and brothers. This being 30. AZ oo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-10
A RARE SALAD.
THE DELICIOUS DANDELION.

Few housekeepers realize what a wholesome and
delicious salad beached dandelion leaves make. 1t
Is not an especially inexpensive one however unless
the wild plants In the dooryard are utilized White
salad dandelion seldom cost less than 25 cents a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-10

nave often noticed" said a suburban woman.
mat II 90 into town for the day am more apt
"encounter my country neighbors than any OF my
-merous friends who live In the city. and who by
law Of chances I would seem most likely TO
across. l have quantities OF acquaintance
IA have never met or even seen by chance
mop or street during all the years have lived
the country-acquaintances Who nevertheless.
Ike their purchases in the same shops. and would
- altogether likely to 60 to the same places. But
II. smith. whom met on the train and who has
pace near ours, but whom hardly know. run
Ssanst constantly"
yearly every one has remarked these odd little
soncidences OF life. which 80 frequently happen.
10 " would seem as II there was some law OF at
.-euon or propinquity that causes certain people
- come N touch with one another. without any
.ypsfent feeling of mutual liking. Another odd
Ing which seems inexplcable is the chSin of cir
Instances which will sometimes connect people Of
ss...entv the most remote and impossible as
..suon together. who would have dreamed"
IT, quiet little old lady. living In a country
~., mat random speech made by obscure me
~. nave gone direct to enc Of the most promI-
49,. men In New-York. and would have very i'm
s....a influences! / happened to mention to
~ ~ modest parsonage the other day that my
a Az se'd that classmate Of his was to 20 out
70, ~ 20 look up some diamond mine interests
- the famous capitalist, The remark was
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-24
SAI.ISBUR Y.

Miss Bertha George is home for the Holidays from St MsrRsret's, Water bury. Miss Gertrude Suydam Is also home from New Hartford
 The Chriatmas exercises. including 6 tree are to be held in each church on Christmas eve.
 About 14 tickets were sold at the station here for the excursion to Hart ford, Saturday.
 Mrs E B Sanford is at the rectory for the Holidays.
 The body of Andrew Winters was brought here for burial lsst Saturday from Dover.
 Mrs Geo. Clark returned Monday from a visit with friends in Hartford and Boston.
 According to the grand list just com pleted by the assessors the assessments foot up S70. 900 less than one year ago. The two comedies "The Mouse Trap" and "A Chafiug Dish Party" were we'll presented by home talent at the Library Tuesday evening. A fine con- cert program was also rendered by local artists.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-24
LAK RvILLR,

Mrs Della O Merwin, widow of the late John L. Merwin, died last week Wednesday afternoon quite suddenly. aged 72 years. Mrs Mer~in had been .n invalid for several years. The fu- neral services were held at the house Thursday afternoon Rev J O Goddard officisted. The youngest brother of Mrs Merwin and her adopted daughter. Mrs Buchann, of Pittsfield, Mass, and e number of friends attended. The re- mains rested in handsome casket, on which lay a shesf of wheat. On Friday morning the body was taken to Milford for interment alongside of her late hus- band. The pail bearers were Messrs Thos l. Norton, Wm. B. Rudd, A. F. Roberts and Myron Holley.
 Miss Bessie Wilson. who has played the piano gratuitinusly the past year al the Mems Sunday afternoon meetings, was presented last Sunday afternoon with an Xmas gift consisting of a first class macintosh. gift from the mem. bers of the association. T. l.. Norton, on behalf of the donors. presented the article in his usual happy manner. Among the many young people who have come home to spend the hoidsys with their parents are Fred. Abrams, oi Albany; Miss May Bissell, of St. Mar. earet's School, Waterbury. The reception given by Hiram Eddy Camp No. 8, s of V, to the ladies oi the w. R. O. at their headquarters 1T the Holly block was well attended and much enjoyed. Dancing was kept uI | till the wee sms hours" of the morning | A delicious collation. was served. Mus\s was furnished by the Lakeville bspji | club, Wm Stone, leader.
 The Xmas tree exercises at the NJ. E church will be held ou Xmas day in the evening.
 The Taconic ladies' boarding schoo closed lsst Friday with appropriate ex ercises and will have Q three weeks Xmas vacation.
 The funeral of Mrs Freeland Pulver whose death was reported last week took place last Thursday. Funeral ser vices were held at the NJ E. church Rev David Phillips, of Red Hook, N ' assisted hy the pastor of the church officiated. Interment was made in Sal isbnry cemetery.
 Nathan Daniels is quite i'll with se we're cold and is under a doctors care Fears are entertained that he has pneu muria
 Presiding Elder Mickle occupied th, pulpit at the M E. church last Sunda, evening. and preached an eloquent ser mon to large congregation.