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The herald., 1896-02-01
THE SWEETHEART NEVER SAW.

o here's to the sweetheart never have seen
The one fairest woman-my idol, my queen
Who thralls me with mystery, calls me her
own.
And sweeps up the stairs of my heart to her
throne,
With pride of possession so charmingy
sweet
That l smile at the confident sound of her
feet,
As reach out my arms with yearning that
she
understands as she sinks on my welcoming
knee,
With a look so appealing, so fond and serene
The dear little sweetheart l never have seen.
Her eyes are the eyes of dove. and her
Is a hint of old Egypt-a dream of the South
AS IL lies like an Island of rubies ashine
In a sea OF warm liles-and all of them
mine.
No chisel of Athens-no graver of Rome
No master abroad and no painter at home,
Fer colored Venus or carved Faustine,
AS fair as my sweetheart never have seen.
Her voice is a Lutte and the coil of her arm
Girlish head on my breast while her lips
seek my own
With a rapture that's only an answering tone
l have gazed the beauty-have feasted my
eyes
On the fairest of earth, of all climates and
skies;
But Greece hath no Helen, and Egypt no queen
To match with my sweetheart / never have
james Newton Matthews. in the New
Bohemian"
The herald., 1896-02-01
O0CT0R|NG THE HAND
DIFFERENT TYPES REQUIRE MANY
KINDS OF TREATMENT.
SOME VALUABLE RECIPES.
to Secure Beautiful Hand by
Applying the Wrong Lotion.

One great secret of having a soft, kissable
hand is to find out what kind of pomade or
cream is suitable to it, and to make point
of using that and that only for the future.
1t may take a weary experimentalizing to
find out what is just suitable, but l assure
you time and thought are very well spent
on it.
Some women are entirely too apt to try
a thing just because their dearest friend
advises it, or because they hear that a
woman they cordially dislike but secretly
envy, uses it in the mysteries of her toilet.
Now, this is just about as foolish a thing
as they can do, and often an otherwise pass
able hand is ruined by the ill-advised use
of the worst possible pomade for that par
ticular kind Of skin.
No two skins are just alike. One is fine;
the other is coarse; while a third is mottled
and quaint looking. And every kind of
skin, be it commonplace or rather eccen-
tric requires different treatment. Would
that people would awaken to this fact and
not ruin an otherwise pleasant looking skin
by the variety of harmful things they see
fit to rub upon 1t!
hand is not like a kitchen cooking
range, that becomes more lovely to behold
the more it is polished, but requires as deli
cate handling as a priceless china cup, and
should have quite as much care bestowed
upon it.
The chief thing to strive after when you
want SOU, Wullt uduuS 10 ludL yUu suOulu
eat plenty of nourishing food and drink
plenty of liquid only not with your meals,
but between them. Lack of nourishment
produces that flabby, wrinkled kind of hand
which you have often to so reluctantly
shake. Now, a few words as to the kind
of ointments to use. For smooth, close
grained skin, that looks much the same
in summer heats or winter SHOWS, charm
ing pomade may be made as follows: Bitter
almond four ounces; honey and glycerine.
four teaspoonfuls yolks Of four eggs; aim
ond oil, one-half pint; eau de cologne and
lemon juice, two ounces.
An easier pomade, and obtainable any
where, can be made of the yolks of two
eggs; a tablespoonful of olive oil; glycerine,
one ounce and oil Of almonds. one-half
ounce. This must be we'll beaten together
and shaken before using.
For red, rough hands. on the contrary,
glycerine should never be used at all. 1t
increases the redness and clogs the pores
of the skin up very much. For hand OF
this description, which is never desirable
possession, a pomade can be used which is
made of cucumbers. Cut into tiny pieces
The herald., 1896-02-01
| WFlHT sHE BUYS ]
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Simplicity is the theme for most o. the
debutantes' frocks this season-simplicity
both to cut and material. White is pre-
eminertly in favor as to color, and in 1t
there is such large variety Of materials
that there is little danger of similarity. A
charming mode is hown for the bud with
velvety smooth, beautifully curved shoul-
ders and rounded arms. ats so many of our
pretty, fresh young girls have This frock
is to be worn at a large coming OUT party.
and for gracefulness, as well as girlishness.
cannot be eXcelled.
There is an underslip of glstening white
satin, as stiff and heavy as a board, and
cleaning its beautiful lights through the
flimsiness of the tulle over slip. About the
foot of the satin slip is series Of narrow
frills set on by big satin covered cord.
and put on close together, SO that the?
stand out in thick mass.
Yards upon yards of snowy tulle is mas
sed in the overgown, which is arranged
in full plaits across the bust, so as to fol-
low the outline of the figure, and is then
allowed to fall untrammeled to the foot OF
the skirt, where it is finished in wide hem
embroidered about with silver.
Tiny fleur de lis in sparkling silver is
scattered at intervals over the gauzy stuff.
The eleeves are huge puffs Of tulle covered
satin, merely covering the shoulders. and
The herald., 1896-02-01
BEYOND.

The cries and means of the fallen
From the stricken field l hear.
And my soul is stirred to answer,
To shout them a word of cheer;
For l see bow the Lord of Battle
Points on with guiding hand
To where beyond the failure
There Is still a happy land.
Look up look forth to the future.
Tho your eyes are dim and weak,
Tho the storms that beat about you
Hide the light of the hope you seek:
Arise meath the beat of the tempest.
To the hight of your manhood stand.
And you'll see that beyond the failure
There is still happy land.
Through the battle ye win to conquest
By the pain and the woe ye are blest;
For only the children of sorrow
Can win to the gates of rest.
Long since by the Lord of Battle
The strife was nobly planned
For the brave beyond the failure
There Is still a happy land.
p. Macarthur.
The herald., 1896-02-01

Along with your New Year resolutions
hope you registered disposition to stick
up for America, end everything IN II
worth letting the flag float over It, ANA
now many things there are! America for
Americans" said a Frenchman to me at
breakfast this morning; huh, 1t ees all re
world for Amee-ree-kan and he seems
to have gotten at the facts in the
case. | positively giggled yesterday gong
through Rue du Bac at the thought OF the
avidity with which American women at
nome have always strven to get mold OF
anything everything of any feminine import
whatever, so long as 1t had vestige OF
farslan stamp upon it. But do you know
that Nine. Male, in Rue du Bac, is making
fortune teaching and practicing IL Art
d Etre Belle; by what method do you sup
pose? Par II methods Americaine, IL
you please; ana she has lot Of followers,
both among her professional rivals and among
her patrons The American nc nod crops
out here in lots of ways. | was allowed yes
terday as a great favor to peep at some OF
the toilets just designed and in process of
development at perhaps the most exclusive
establishment in all Paris, for a future
maman,' whose name | am not permitted
even to whisper to you, but which you
would know very well if l had not sworn
to secrecy before | was allowed to gaze upon
the creations. Here was the American
method again. Just imagine Partisan de-
signers a few years ago giving as much
time and thought to getting up adorable
toilets for mammas to be as ever did an
apostle of reformed dress, but they are doing
it to-day.
A Charming Calling Gown.
"Toilettes de vile, de eoiree ct din
terieur," said Madame. and when she
said, Charming, is it not sou said "Yes"
very emphatically. The calling toilet was
of putty-colored cloth in princess shape
close fitting at the back and under the arms.
with, of course. fluted skirt. The front
was a wide box plat from neck to hem,
growing wider toward the bottom, with mar
row box plaits one on each side, which
ended at the knees. Between these and
the center wide plat were fans of plated
black silk muslin which began on the bust
and ended a little way above the bottom
OF the side plaits. The latter are apparently
buttoned upon the foundation with five but
tons from the shoulder to below the bust,
and on the lower end to the skirt. The
sleeves are covered with self-coored en-
There is collar of blue fox,
large muff to match and a black velvet
toque ornamented with quills and red roses
Simply an ideally becoming and chic toilet
for paying visits. There is another street
dress of beige cloth with flare skirt and
a soft blouse waist of some sort, over
which is to be worn futed cape of the
The herald., 1896-02-01
LONGING.

The hills slope down to the valley. the streams
run down to the sea,
And my heart, my heart, Oh, far one! sets
and strains toward thee.
But only the feet of the mountain are felt by
the rim of the plain,
And the source and soul of the hurryine
stream reach not the calling main.
The dawn is sick for the daylight, the MORN
ing yearns for the noon,
And the twilight sighs for the evening star and
the rising of the moon.
But the dawn and the daylight never were
seen in the self-same skies,
And the cleaning dies of its own desire when
the moon and the stars arise.
The springtime calls to the summer; ooh
mingle your life with mine;''
And summer to autumn 'planeth low; "Must
the harvest be only thine?"
But the nightingale goes when the swallow
comes, ere the leaf is the blossom fled
And when autumn sits on her golden sheaye.
then the reign Of the rose is dead.
And hunger and thirst and wall and want are
lost in the empty air
And the heavenly spirit vainly pines for the
touch of the earthly fair.
And the hills slone down TO the valley, the
streams run down to the sea-
And my heart, my heart, Oh, far one! sets and
strains toward thee.
ALFRED Austin.
The herald., 1896-02-01
A TULLE GOWN.
BOdices Completely Made of Flowers
Very Charming for Young Girls.

tulle gown of this order is of pale green
over white taffeta silk, with a green velvet
belt and bodice decorations of white musk
roses and sprays of small flowers. The
formation skirt is in five gores and over
this the tulle one is hung full and caught
to the underskirt at the hem by rose
quilting. The bodice has the round baby
neck now allowed very young ladies, and
the bottoms Of the short puffed sleeves are
finished with a twist-of velvet-to match
the belt.
For very slight figures the waist could
be entirely grdled with flowers, but in
this case the sash arrangement at the belt
is very pretty. A bandeau of the small
flowers. with a musk rose at the left, is
worn in the hair.
Pale rose tulle with garlands of pink
moss rosebuds would also be a charming
combination for this model. For a very
pale blonde, light blue with scarlet coral
flowers is modsh and becoming, and on
pink, blue, green or white tulle any deli
cate pink flower would be suitable.
The herald., 1896-02-01
WHEN CHILDHOOD SLEEPS.

When childhood sleeps, serenely fair.
The clashing world is seen to wear
cloak of silence and its tread
So gentle is when "husn!' is said.
its own surprise is sweet to know.
And for the time a strange, new glow
over the conscience softly creeps
With precious warmth. when childhood
sleeps.
When childhood sleeps no heart Of steel
Can safely view the mild appeal
OF helpless Innocence that waits
The mastery of soulless fates.
Men who have faced deaths solemn dread
With careless laugh kneel at the bed
OF infancy, while courage weeps
Unconscious tears when childhood sleeps.
When childhood sleeps no bitter thought
Before the blessed shrine Is brought.
The cruelty, the hate the pride
OF other realms are cast aside
As we approach the one retreat
Where lifes unequal forces meet
In hallowei confidence that keeps
Loves harmony when childhood sleeps
George E. Bowen.
The herald., 1896-02-01
SHOP NOW AND SAVE NJ,

The latter part of January and February
are the months in which bargains of wools
and silks may be found at all the large dry
goods houses. and the woman who knows
what she needs and wants for spring and
summer wear can save money by buying
now-and the best advices promises us mar
rover skirts and sleeves than those of the
present. Inconspicuous checks and very
small plaids in neutral colors always make
serviceable dresses; SO do gray and beige
serges; mohairs that will not cookie when
exposed to damp make the most serviceable
of dust repelling gowns.
The herald., 1896-02-01
Bcrnhardt at the Seaside.

Nine Bernhard spent her last holiday in
Brittany in quaint little fortress which she
has purchased. 1t stands alone on the top OF
a rock. surrounded by cliffs and the sea. The
walls are hung with mats. the loopholes are
enlarged and serve as windows. Bamboo fur
nture is everywhere. and it is entirely tur-
nished as a summer residence. Nine. Bern
hardt wore a fisher costume. and made the
acquaintance of the Breton fisherfolk with
her usual readiness. The guests of the great
actress took their bicycles with Them and once
a week all the party went to Paas to buy
their provisions. which they carried back
with them.
The herald., 1896-02-01
Odd R1fsiuH.

In Swiss and German farmhouses bread
making is done only once every three weeks,
and such a thing as stale bread is unknown.
which tends to preserve its freshness. Sprin-
kle -four freely into an empty flour sack. and
into this pack the loaves. taking care to have
the top crusts of two loaves touching. When
they have to lie bottom to bottom sprinkle flour
between them. Tie up the sack and hang
it up in dry airy place, where it can swing.
The day before the loaf is wanted take 1t as,
over night. Treated in this manner, bread
remains good several weeks.
The herald., 1896-02-01
Two Queens IncOg.

Two Queens ,ss succeeded in - maintaining their
crowded Swiss hotel. The Queen Regent Of
Holland and her daughter Queen Wilhelm
ina says the "Bund of Berne," thoroughly
enjoyed themselves at the Bar in Grindelwald,
not one of the guests suspecting for an in
slant of the high position of the two ladies.
The Queen Regent dined in her own room
but Queen Wilhelmina took her dinner regu-
larly at the table d'hote, chatting and laughing
merrily with the other guests. The secret did
not come to light until the two Queens left
Grindelwald and had arrived in Berne.
The herald., 1896-02-01
AIRY FITTINGS.

Dmities look shivery but dainty
Frozen mustaches are not objects of beauty
Delft embroidery is the most popular fancy
work
Russian samovars are seen on afternoon
tea tables.
Orange shortcake is almost as good as
strawberry.
Why is it water tastes so much better out of
thin glass?
Fish net draperies are much in vogue for
denS and libraries.
The herald., 1896-02-01
a Sweet Voice.

Voice culture, not for singing purposes how
ever. is the latest fad; the idea is the culti-
walton of the speaking voice. American women
are ridiculed the world over for their shrill,
high-keyed treble and the voice culturist is
greatly needed. Nothing adds more to
woman's charm than low, sympathetic
quality of voice. and if it is not a natural
attribute the next best thing is to cultivate
il into a musical rhythm.
The herald., 1896-02-01
Refused the Kinn.

Henry VIII. had six wives; the most ex-
traordinary ambition displayed by the fair
sex in general to obtain the dangerous dis
tinction of being his queen. One instance alone
is quoted of his meeting with a refusal and
that was on the part of witty duchess of
Milan who replied to his offer that she un-
fortunately. had but one head, and could not
afford to lose it,.
The herald., 1896-02-01
For the Laundress.

Nice hand'-erchiefs should not be ironed.
When rinsed pass them through wringer.
after they have been folded in fine towel.
Spread on sheet OF glass Ia clean marble
topped table, if that abomination is left in
he household. answers), and smooth till ev-
cry wrinkle is out. The linen or muslin will
cling to the marble or glass and dry with that
finish that is on the fine. unstarched kerchiefs
Just from the shops.
The herald., 1896-02-01
Smart Cloth Costume.

Cloth skating costumes, braided hussar fash
ion are not new, but are highly fashionable
The combinations of fawn,,colored. cloth pink
silk, and lines of narrow brown fur. forms a
bordered with fur. opens up either side of the
front, showing the pink silk facing. This
opening is braided bevond the fur in brown
and gold. The revers and cape collar of the
Jacket are braided and fur-edged to match and
sable boa and bunch of violets complete
the costume
The herald., 1896-02-01

with ivory silk? I'll answer my own ques-
tion-nothng, for 1 saw one such, and it
was charming.
Fichus on everything. The beautiful vel
vet cloaks of the children are protected for
the very young youngsters with fichus of
fine muslin, lace trimmed, which can be
laundered and kept fresh or replaced by
new ones.
The herald., 1896-02-01

Green, gray, blue in several shades, and
brown in many tones are the prevailing col
ors in cloth gowns, but they are handsomely
varied by deep rich shades in plum, dahlia
and Parma violet. Smooth finished cloths
rough silky sergas bourrettes, and silk-and-
wool mixtures have largely supplanted the
long popular crepons which. though still in
vogue both here and abroad, take second place
this year among the seasons most popular
dress fabrics.
The herald., 1896-02-01

The latest cardcases and pocketbooks are
made from leather that is called elephants
hide. 1t has rather tough surface, and is Of
light tan color. They mounted at the
corners in dull gold, or have plain gold
band around them. headed by narrow bead
ing,
The herald., 1896-02-01
All of Sugar.

confectionery department of an English exh-
bition they had made of colored sugars pic
ture of ship on the water. with a man fish
ing on the coast the clouds in the sky, and
flowers growing on the shores. The wide
frame was made Of chocolate
The herald., 1896-02-01
KNOWLEDGE IN APHORISMS.

Vanishing hides a crack.
Ideness always envies industry.
To see it rain is better than to be in it.
Ugly women finely dressed the uglier
for it.
Were it not for hope the heart would break.
Scotch.
Wealth is not his who gets it, but his who
enjoys it.
What the fool does in the end the wiso
man does in the beginning.-Sp
The herald., 1896-02-01

Silver pen extractors are a new accessory
for the writing desk this season. and al
though small, strong enough to extract the
most stubborn pen from its holder and ill q
long, want.
The herald., 1896-02-01

finished by a thick ruching of silver edged
tulle. An artistically draped bertha Of
frosty white lace decorates the decolets
corsage, and is held on the shoulders by
full knots of white satin ribbons.
Tiny white satin shoes. with jeweled heels
and great jeweled buckles, cover the feet.
and a graceful, loose bunch of pale tinted
bride roses are carried with this frock
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31
STATIONS AND STATE OF
WEATHER.
NEIGHBORs CAUSED HIS ARREST
ii. j. Baker Beats His Wife to the
Point of Death.

II. j. Baker Beats His Wife to the
Point of Death.
II. ]. Baker, Fifth and Pierce streets, was
arrested late last night on complaint OF
some Of his neighbors, who said that he had
that last Saturday he administered a beat
ing, from the effects of which his wife Is
In a precarious condition. Detectives Dunr
and Donahue visited the home of Baker, hui
found that Mrs. Baker had been removed tC
the residence Of Frank McKenna, at Sixth
and Pierce. a block distant. She was found
confined to her bed, and her face was dis
figured by the brutal assault Of her hus
band. A physician had been called. and
found that she had been internally injured
to such an extent that her condition was
serious. Mrs. Baker said TO her friends that
last Saturday evening her husband returned
home intoxicated, and that he abused heI
without cause. He struck her repeatedly In
the face, with his fists, and then with O
stick Of wood, beating her about the body
until she was forced over upon a hot cook
ing stove. He then left her in a half faint
ing condition.
Sunday and Monday she had a number
OF fainting spells. and at length applied to
the ~neighbo.s for assistance.
Mrs. Bakers statements were corroborated
by the condition of her face, bruises on her
body and a large burn on the left arm.
Baker was arrested by the detectives
shortly before ~ O'Clock last night, and
gave no excuse for his conduct, except that
he had been drunk and that his wife started
the trouble. He was arrested a year age
for beating one Of his children, and for the
offenss was sent by Judge Berka to the
county jail for sixty days.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31


Prof, Arno, an alleged spiritualist and
clairyoyant, who Is known somewhat in
Council Bluffs, is very badly wanted by
Sheriff Gunderson of Lacrosse, Wis. Arno,
or some person claiming to be Arno, has
given several seances In this city, and Is
quite well known in spiritualistic circles.
The sheriff Of the Wisconsin own sends a
long description Of Arno and his methods
of raising the spirits and the wind at the
same time, and offers a big reward for his
apprehension. The sheriff says in his cir
criar that Arno has one never-failing money
making scheme. When people consult him
he will tell them there is money buried on
their premises, and that he will find 1t for
one-quarter Of the amount, to be paid when
they find 1t, but that 1t Is necessary to work
the charm that they put some money in an en-
velope with the money enclosed for one con-
taining only paper to take It home and sleep
on 1t for a certain number Of days. then
bring 1t to him and he will locate the buried
money. Soon after he leaves for pastures
new. In Council Bluffs Arno found a num-
Der Of victims who stuffed their envelopes
with good sized wads. One of the victims is
a well known contractor, living In the north
eastern part Of the city. and another is
an engineer on the Wabash. The spirits that
Arno raised told both OF these gentlemen
that fabulous wealth was concealed in the
dirt of their respective premises, but they
let him sleep too long on their cash, and he
was compelled to leave before he located any
other money than the envelopes contained.
The victims claim, however, that this was
only the price Of a seance, 81, and they had
no kick coming.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31

Judge Thornell yesterday separated a pair
Of good men who have been under the care
Of the police for some time. John Williams
was arrested some time ago for stealing
chickens, twenty-one Of them, and as he
broke into a barn to get them the charge
was made OF larceny from a building. Soon
after he was jailed another fellow was
brought In and gave the name Of John Will
llams. and the police gave him an initial ii
70. distinguishing purposes. The Williams
men share the same bunk in the Jail. were
arraigned together and were given trials in
the district court. They were separated
yesterday, however. John Williams was SEN
fenced TO the penitentiary for one year and
John II. got OF with sixty days in the county
ian
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31

Rain or snow with Northeast Winds
for NcbrasISn.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30.-The forecast for
Friday:
For Nebraska and Kansas-Rain or snow;
northeast winds.
For Oklahoma and Indian Territory-Con-
tinued threatening, with rain; variable
winds, becoming west.
For Missouri-Cloudy and threatening,
with rain; northeast winds.
For South Dakota-Cloudy and threaten
ing, with snow %furries; light north winds.
For Colorado and Wyoming-Partly cloudy;
variable winds.
For Montana-Generally fair: warmer in
Local Record.
OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU,
OMAHA Jan. S0.-Omaha record of tenn
perature and rainfall, compared with the
corresponding day of the past four years:
Maximum temperature. 4S "a 2s Is
Minimum temperature E. 80 &c 10 =
Average temperature...... a "a 6
Precipitation ...... ......... + L W .OO
Condition Of temperature and precipitation
at Omaha for the day and since March l.,
1895:
Normal temperature 10
Excess for the day ................. %
Accumulated excess since March 1........ 66s
Normal precipitation ......."...... .02 inch
Total precipitation since March / 90. 80 inches
Deficiency since March l ........ LAG inches
Reports from Stations at 8 p. m.