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Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04

must change her gloves four or five times a day. There must be one kind for driving. one for bicycling, one for shopping, another for calling and still another for evening wear. Driving gloves for spring are made of light weight buckskiu suede, and gray is the preferred shade. The dealers try in vain to force bright colored ones upon the market. but to one person who is attracted by them there are 20 who wouldn't accept them as a gift. A glove should harmonize or contrast with a costume, but never clash. All gloves worn for driving, bicycling or in games or sports of any kind should be either tan or gray and be of two buttoned length. The newest bicycle glove is made of suede finished lisle, with a kid palm, which serves the double purpose of making the glove strong and protecting the hand. These have little holes between, the fingers for ven- tilation, and that is a,very happy idea, for. bicycling being such heating exer- else. the hands are very likely to per- spire. which is not only intensely un- comfortable. but ruinous to the glove.
 The proper glove for shopping is made of combination of silk and cas- tor. The very thought of silk gloves is enough to send chill down ones spine. but in these itaae1 silK1is not evil dent. Castor is material, glace in finish which is heavier than suede and not quite so heavy as buckskin. For calling and the theater the gloves are all in light shades-white, grays in shades varying from pearl to slate, and yellows from pale lemon to tans. The eho fa ha- come a favorite isLan old one revived ash of roses. Or emauve. Old styles. like bad pennies, are sure to come back, and this new shade, which has not been worn in anything for sohmany years, will be welcome -prodigal.
 The fever for color which character izes all the new conceits in spring nov elites has been caught by handkerchief manufacturers Some of the latest i'm portations are, such gaudy, showy af- fairs that no woman could flourish one for the first time withoutfa little fiut- ter of embarra ssment. The prettiest are the pink and white and blue and white plaids, If colors. have a signifi- canoe, as. they used to have-blue is true. and pink is loye-then these weap- ons of irritation swiH be more danger ous than eversT-n, @7s ,r
 Excepting for balls, gloves of great length are not worn so much as they used to be. Very few are over four but ton length The new, tight sleeve is probably responsible for this change.
 Most women sprefar4 white handker- chiefs, and of tiiese1 thereiis an infinite variety in both material and design. The simplest ones have very narrow hem and are edged with lace not more than a quarter-of an inch, wide. More elaborate ones.- some ef them round in stead of squares hayei several rows of insertion, a vine of embroidery and a deeper lace frill. +Nl
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04
FASHION HINTS FOR
 THE SPRING SEASON.

I ynsilhners' shop windows look like so many brilliant flower gardens. The new Monte Carlo hat is in corn colored straw. with green moire drawn round
 the crown and tied at the left side in a charming bow. The finishing touches
 to- the spring Monte Carlo hat are
 formed of clusters of feathery mimosa and few .pansies, one great flower ris- ing up against the background of a
 green feather osprey.
 Sailor hats will be in evidence all the E season. They are as much a part of
 the seasons fixings as the serge suit
 and the shirt waist, There will be
 slight deviation however, from their
 former simplicity. for a band of velvet will be used around the brim of sailors
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04
Indoor Morning Gowns.

!. It seems the sack backed jacket is a prominent fashion of the day, whether
 we like it or not. Perhaps it looks its
 best in velvet, when thick cream gui-
 pure, outlined with gold thread and dotted with small jet beads, is laid over the shoulders as a square yoke band of the same continuing down each s.de of the loose fronts. Deep pointed cuffs iof, the embroidery clasp the fullness Of the sleeves at the wrist. The dark jacket sets off a skirt of pale almond lint in felt. It has a loose crown of black velvet lined with almond silk, the bows and flowers being black. As 0 simple indoor gown one of smoke blue silk may be recommended. The only ornament is a bolero of black satin striped with broad iridescent passe- menteries in the same smoke blue shades as the dress. A single black band of the passementerie down the front of the bodice hints at the return of the flat plait so fashionable two sea- sons ago and Is finished at the waist by natty bow of silk
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04

There are some interesting novelties among the spring fashions for women, First of these novelties is a new tailor basque and a plain, hanging skirt of blue faced cloth with white cloth facing the Iapels- and gauntlet cuffs. these be- ing effectively trimmed with blue and gold cord braid, as is the waistcoat, with it's tiny buttons. a
 There is a new bodice, too. which com mends itself highly for afternoon wear or would even make a good dinner bod ice for informal occasions. The bodice itself is made shirt fashion and of sap phire blue silk the turnover collar and center plait being edged by a narrow valencienne5 lace. The folded band and sleeves are also of silk. The short bolero is of sapphire velvet. the revers and lining to the headings to sleeves being also of silk.
 Parisiennes this spring are sporting some particularly handsome specimens of the sack jacket, and an example re- gently from the gay city is described as follows: The coat is in piece with the skirt, both being of purple cloth. The coat is cut to allow of an underfront fastening invsibly on the left side. This is of white velvet. embroidered with purple braid the tabs and cuffs being of the same and the fur edging is nar- row black sable
 Bright and gay with 'the flowers that bloom in the spring. tra la.' the radi. ant new hats aud bonnets make the
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04

During the coming summer the society girl intends to be abreast of her broth CTS in all matters relating to sport
 Formerly she was content when she went out On the links. with her golf sticks or on the tennis court with her racket to play well enough for girl"
 But that is all changed. She wants to stand on her real merits and be on
 par with the other sex.
 The athletic girls determined months
 ago to do some training on their own account, so that when golfing, bicy- cling, tennis and rowing started in ear nest they would have the necessary muscle and strength and steady eye. There is no exercise which more thor oughly develops the muscles of the body than fencing. In Germany. where the women fence as much as they ride bi- cycles over here, feminine strength and health and grace are generally. enjoyed, although with us they are, not to be found as often as is desired, s, .-...,s ...= If young woman is not too far ad- vanced upon the list of socety's dew otees, she may enjoy the privilege of exercising with the foils in the public fencing academy. If she be a little
 more exclusive. she can hie herself to the private academy. To be real up to date society girl, however she must forswear the academy and take her les sons at home. This is the absolute de- cree of the supreme court, from which there is no appeal.
 Instead of arraying herself in fine linen and often uncomfortable purple and undergoing for two hours a sort of social martyrdom under the guise of an afternoon tea, the girl of the period who is quite correct receives a half dozen of her friends in her fencing room. and there manyDa a pie sant half hour is spent in discussing and dem onstrating the latest forms of fence, guard parry and attack. M
 The foil is the ideal weapon for ,.we- men. In their soft hands the light polygonal steel bar, with a soft button at the end. offers no dangers to. either of the combatants. To eXcelin fencing does not depend so much on mere phys icaI strength as on dexterity of move ment and quickness of the eye. Woman is naturally quick to discern charac-
 ter Iand intention. and when she has once controlled herself and engaged in a hand to hand conflict with the foils she is said to develop marvellous per ceptive powers. li%flnl -.o A. s1AS
 The most exclusive of all the. swell New York fencing clubs is the Berke- ley, whose membership comprises some of the, younger set of the very swellest social circle in the metropolis. s q
 The fencing costume "a tothee Berkeley club is uniform and consists of skirt reaching to the knees, blouse and trou- serets of pongee. The skirt has, a deep hem finished with a feather stitching of scarlet silk. The fencing girl girds her trim waist with smart belt of red
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04

which are intended for afternoon wear,
 these being a little more trimmed and
 usually made of Cuba canvas. Toques are in great. favor and are made from straw and chip. .s~,.
 A sort of Gainsborough hat is one that will doubtless meet with great fa- vor, as it is very becoming, especially
 to young faces This hat is what might be described as an enlarged English | walking hat, except that the brim is
 wider. and rolIs at the sides. It is the
 placing of a long feather on the under
 side of the brim which gives the hat it's peculiar chic. The end of the feather is
 fastened near the front and is allowed t9 rest upon the hair at the side and
 almost ecover 1t at the back
 At the recent model exhibitions in Paris most fascinating effectS,and crea-
 tions were shown; Among them was a beautiful hat with wide, round brim of rose colored straw turned AP.slightly at one side and ornamented by a bunch
 or wreath of Queen roses The crown was very full one of rose colored taf-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04

Unher the most favorable circum. standesot life of woman in a light house IS tnot to be envied, and house. keeping Isn't fun. '.r T,.,, , .t,,, z. ,o4'
 A great many of the keepers are mar ried. and whenever possible they, like to have their wives and families with them to keep them company in their lonely vigils and long night watches during calm and storm. '.'f i'. -7t'~-.-
 Woman long ago found a warm spot in the landsman's heart. because of her talents as light housekeeper. and she has won warm place in the, heart of the mariner because of her faithfulness and heroisnl, demonstrated. in more than one instanoesas aolighthouse keep er.' ad @f Nii' 3'}lTl
 Ida Lewis, whose heroism in Newport harbor many years agNsz,when she ,put off in a boat alone ins a. tempestuoIs storm from, the lightheuse'ef which her
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04
THIS WOMAN OWNS
 A MAMMOTH RANCH

It was, Il years ago that Mrs. Buck ingham, a, widow with one son, bought the Laguinita. rancho of. 400 acres. She thought she would sell 1t at an advance, but later concluded to plant it to fruit trees and make a future for her son theres,n Poufs years later she bought a tract of i,eOo acres nearer Vacaville and put into it the ef00Oo that remained aft CT buying her first ranch. To pay for the rest sine. contracted a debt that would have made many a man tremble.
 The first thing she did was to lose heart. Then she resolved to work her way; out, of a had bargain. Everything cleared away sbeautifully before her.
 In seven years she has sold half the land. the debt Is all gone, and she has
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04

ropean steamers. is a widower whose daughters come from Long Island and take turns keeping house for him for half the year. and the rest of the time he has to tend to the housekeeping him.' self. The two assistants have their wives with them and their youngest children.
 r The drawbacks to lighthouse keeping and life by women are many. Needles and pins rust away. Needles will lose their points in few days unless care- fully looked after. The edges of carv- ing knives rust away in less than 24 hours something's, and all tin and steel articles are affected. Everything molds and rusts. gl4 Y si t.s s- F. All lighthouses have a library. which is replenished noY and then. and many a Weary houri is beguiled by teadfpg books or magazines and lperiodicals,
 The lighthouse, at Santa Barbara,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04

Mrs IL. P. Buckingham of Vacaville. Cal, is the proprietor of the largest fruit raising ranch owned by woman in the world. It is farm of 1000 acres, nearly half of which is under cultivation in cherries, peaches. pears, figs and apples, all of which are shipped to the eastern markets. She originally bought the ground for division into smaller lots for sale. Then the ambition to be landed proprietor possessed her. and little by little she added to her or chards until attaining her present grand result. Her farm is called Laguinita rancho, from a little lake on the. place, and is one of the original Spanish grant titles under which land is held in Cali fornia.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04
WOMEN IN
 OUR LIGHTHOUSES,

If life in a lighthouse is so monoto- nous to men that it sometimes drives them mad what must it be to the hun dreds of wives and daughters who spend their years in the lighthouses along the ocean and lake coasts of this country?
 Not all the lighthouse keepers are able to have their wives with them. In light ships or in lighthouses not on shore the presence of wives and families is for bidden by the lighthouse board, regu-. latons. and in such 'cases-the married, men have home for their families at the nearest available point onethe- lnain-. land. e' r-.st tsn 'f1's--ft
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04

tfH..F -r..f s-s- ifftf HNie
 about her delightful-celony of young, enthusiastic fruit raisers.s They are all young men and women. T mostly from England and Hofand..s One New York city girl owns 42 aeTes of her own. planted to trees. and manages 80 acres in addition for Telatiyes as well as any man in the country -codld do it.
 Mrs. Buckingham says. she never has time to, be lonesome. She is too busy. From the first brown bud of promise on the trees to the close of the season it. is an unmfxedr delight to- the lady of the orchard. The yield-each year does honor to her mlappaagementt and and judg- ment. ..e.,..,- -. s
 once when q guest 'at a tea in Wash ington she. overheard the chitchat of two girls in their teens. That's Mrs. Buckingham of California, said one. land they say, she blows more land than any woman inathe worid' The other girl carefully surveyed Mrs. Buckingham.s handsome rustling gown before she replied. "she doesn't look it. does she?" e,,,nug ,s4,eaT S~~
 In fact, Mrs. Buckingham,-d does not blow her acres herself.i butt for nine years she was the overseertof her own ranch, never having, employed a man in that capacity. The last two years her son has managed her fruit inter ests, but the duty of overseeing almost a thousand acres is no fine lady's task. In the busy season git means! rising at daybreak, and for many years the sun never peeped into, Vaca valley that he did not see Mrs. Buckingham's horse and phaeton standing, at her door ready to take her out among the trees and grainfields. On her ranch Mrs Buck inrEam employs from 10 to- S0, people, varying withsthe senson. aand she all 'v-e -,i-S' '.-,ows 9herseif That they are Hs-; ;-.g full tine and, doinlg, tbeir tasks :it- a3 ;;,-,,s,,. 73eS. bf'Hrs. tsnts camp uader+:he, trees "a d .snjqy ths9lifesrl
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04

New York the game of basket ball is sure to be played. These New York girls are to be seen in the most graceful of attitudes, glow ing with excitement and health, their hair tunnbled over their shoulders in picturesque confusion.
 Badminton has also it's enthusiastic followers, principally those who do not care for the mad rush and scrimmages of basket ball, which requires much the same qualifications as are necessary for sknlful football playing, only in less degree.
 The general gymnasium work is usu- ally gone through the first thing to tone the system and get the eye in The wand drill' is regarded as one of
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04

father was the keeper will always be remembered, has a worldwide fame, but she is not the only female lighthouse keeper. In fact, she is only one of a score of good women and true who hold such places under the govern ment and whose fidelity to that Service ranks favorably with that of the, men. In addition to Ida Lewis. whose name now is Wilson, there are about 20 wom- en who take charge of the lights that warn and guide seamen all round Uncle Sams extensive coasts. -.....-,..
 The lighthouse keeper at Fire island, the first light sighted by incoming Flu.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04

feta covered with a mousseline de soie which had a simmer of silver over 1t. This same material was wound around the crown in a loose fold, and high on the side were two very full black os- trch tips,i With a -uery large and long dropping osprey. eF -
 The extrayagant use of gloves is prob ably at It's height just now. The glove has become. such an essential part of the costume that a woman of fashion
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04
SOCIETY, GIRLS WHO
ARE MAKING MUSCLE,

canvas, with buckle and straps of hind leather. Black silk stockings and ten his shoes of black suede, with scarlet leather uppers and jaunty gauntlets of buff doeskin, complete Miss Golddust's panoply. Armed cap-a-pie, she stands a picturesque and fetching warrior, who parries and thrusts. feints and lodges, takes raps and gives them, drives her foes to cover or gracefully succumbs to her own defeat.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04
Woman Officials In Kansas,

fragei Kansas, but they secured more public offices in the last election than did the women of Utah oc Colorado, 20 county superintendenciesi of public in struction and all the, offices from mayor to chief of police in two cities. sss
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04
Bread From Sawdust,

In times of famine bread has been baked from wood bran or sawdust. This wood bread is made b selecting the sawdust of the least resi .ous wood-the beech, for example-and adding little four. some yeast and some water. When baked, it resembles in ordinary appear of the bakers.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04

The fad for fencing at home has led her fathers residence a private gym nasium. or, as she prefers to duh it. an ''armory," where she practices with the aid of an instructor and in company with few of her intimate friends.
 The coming of ent and with it the end of the opera season and other dis fractions of q gay season and eonse- Quent late hours spurred on the fad with giant strides
 But fencing develops one side of the body more than the other. so Miss New York practices with dumbbells and In- dian clubs and gymnasium work gen. erally. ---.----
 Many girl can do her trick on the flying rings or the parallel bars in a manner that makes her college bred brother hustle for his laurels. And he'll have to hustle still more when the glorious May days come and she can show the result of her secret training on the golf links and the tennis court. r.. The Vassar girls and students at oth- CT of the famous women colleges and coeducational institutions have estab- lished gymnasium classes and are hard at work preparing for the coming sum- | tner. The Wellesley girls train with a special view to developing the muscles necessary to become expert at the oars, and their famous fours and eights are expected to beat all records this season.
 Wherever there is space enough in the numerous private gymnasiums in
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-04

the finest exercises for getting the mus cles into responsive condition.
 Bowling has its devotees, and many of the fair sex have proved themselves experts on the alleys
 The most usual place for practicing bowling is at some of the large athletic clubs, which generally have one day in the week, known as ladies day"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-27

Walter B. Patty's tasty clerks suc
ceeded admirably this week in decora
ting their show windows, and the dis.
play is the admiration of all beholders
The hats and shoes in one window will
please the gentlemen, but in the otbe,
n arrangement will certainly attract
the attention of all ladies Of good taste
The delicate and elegant drapery is ,
thlng OF beauty A selection of a pat.
tern can easily be made from these line,
OF Easter Dress fabrics, and there are
garnitures strictly In harmony witt
these fabrics in great variety. Dom
make your selections for Easter unit
You see these beautiful goods.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-27
Alumni Reunion.

DR.. &c. H. Jones is in Nashville,
Tenn, this week attending a meeting
OF the alumni of the University, which
was established in 1853. DR.. Jones is a
graduate Of 1S55. But few of the Oldest
alumni are living, and special invita-
lions were sent to them to attend. DR..
Lindsey, Professor Of chemistry, is the
only one OF the old Professors now liv-
ing. DR.. Jones had some difficulty in
reaching Nashville on account of the
high water, but the meeting with his
old friends and acquaintance will, no
doubt, give him great pleasure.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-27
Teachers Examinations.

Notice is hereby given to all persons,
who wish to be examined in this county,
during the spring examinations, that
they will be held as follows:
For white teachers on Fridays and
Saturdays, April ID and 3rd and 10th
and 18th, 1897. at Court House.
For colored teachers, on Friday and
Saturdays, April 9th and 10th and 23rd
and Gath, 1897, at colored school house,
Each examination will comprise two
days and will begin at $50 a. IN.
All applicants are requested to be on
hand promptly at the time and places
above mentioned.
s. NJ. THOMAS,
Co, Supt, Ed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-27
Electric lights.

Mr.. W. H. Harvey is making good
progress in compliance with his contract
with the town to furnish electric lights
He is erecting the power house on the
Ames property in rear of Mr.. Heinrich s
Ice Creem Parlor, next to the postofice
and will get his supply of water from
the .river. Mr.. Wiley Brown is fur
nishing the long poles for the arc lights
and several of them have been deliy,
cred,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-27
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Vitality?

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= this is lacking, there Is
~ flesh, lack Of resistive
ss', = tendency to catch d.
easily, especially a tend
,n @~Ionsumption. For low
nothing is better than
M Emulsion. It supplies
seyturnishing the nourish-
Mfsngthening elements Of
IS. nm an easily digested form;
ssass the blood, and builds
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OF no avail, Scott's
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4sushsvitale lementsof life.
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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-27
Mill and Gin Property for Sale.

The mill and gin property at F%airport,
this county known as the Short Mill and
Gin can be bought very cheap in the
next thirty days. A fine stand for the
business and also for a country store,
For price, terms and particulars call ON
or address either of the undersigned
c. B. AMEs,
T. W. BRAME,
3-27 At. Macon, MISS
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-27

+ contractors have concluded not
any longer Oh their contract
.thetown. They say the machinery
\ heavy enough to do the work.
people of Macon regret this not only
hS We will have to get along the
Ne can without the well, for some
at least, but also on account Of
|savy loss sustained by the contrac-
We suppose the next step to be
will be to call for more bids from
|nrers.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-27

bong the visitors to Aberdeen this
, was DR., Geo. p. Clement, OF
~, who was the guest of our fell
Fifteen, DR.. L. G.. Nisbet, DR..
|eht is President of the State Board
(ntal Examiners and one Of the most
|inent members Of the profession in
|ate. Examiner.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-27
Marc and Mule.

pave for sale a good size seven year
|aAfe' also a four year old mule of
[aae' Both in fine condition and
~0ke' Call early for IA bargain.
JNo. d. HODGES