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The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-30
The Mig Hat In Church.

Alderman Plotkes ordinance does
not apply to big hats worn In church.
presumably because church authori-
ties can regulate such matters them
selves more easily than Is possible
among theatrical managers. Perhaps
now that women have found Il possible
to attend the play without interfering
with the pleasure OF others IN this way.
they may conclude that similar con-
slderation Is advisable when going TO
church. This is what a man has TO say
on this subject: when an unfortu-
nate individual gets behind one OF these
preposterOus structures the preacher
disappears and nothing remains but
his voice. And with the hat standing
against the spot where the voice Ia.
and the modulated sentences breaking
against Il. how Is attention to be fixed
upon the sermon? The mind grows Lax,
the quiet and sweetness OF the sanct-
uary tend 10 distraction, The hst Oils
the whole visible universe and inyol-
AANAthN NAN = AANANAAa AfhhNl uHNu u
II Ia a wonderful construction. There
Is a yellow rose trembling on a long
stem with every movement OF the
wearer's head. and one begins to cal
culate the extent OF its arc. There are
lunches OF feathers. disposed. apparent.
ly, with a view 10 preventing anything
from being seen between them which.
ever way the hat II turned. And there
are stalactltes OF ribbon. upright and
immoyable. which still further OBJ
scure the horizon. Occasionally one
gets a momentary glimpse Of the hand
Of the preacher as II Is stretched out
IN gestieulation. but II seems a mere
detached fragment uselessly beating
the AZ. The preacher himself has dis.
appeared az n he had never been. The
only thing visible when the hat q
turned for a moment is another hat oi
the same kind further on"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-30

There Is probably not a woman llv-
Ing who does not feel a desire. as the
spring approaches. 10 alter and i'm
prove the appearance OF her house-to
add something new and attractive 10
lie decorations. and give an appearance
OF freshness TO all about her. II there
IL too much sombreness about the
draperies Of her rooms. she wants TO re-
lieve that effect by adding 90 or substl-
tutinE Tor them something more IN
keeping with the gladsome season.
Dealers generally IN Chicago have pro-
vided well for the ratification Of this
natural and praineworthy desire. There
are on display In the stores some en-
Quislte erctonnes. both OF foreign and
domestic weave. the French conceits
having strong rivals In the home prod
ucts that are creeping up little By IT.
tie 10 the distinction OF beauty pos
sessed by those that come from across
the water. The oolorlngs are artistic
and In accori with the latest decorative
demands. reds. yeIlows and greena be-
Ing the tone leaders Cotton stuns
over a yard wide. but with the color
and bcey OF reps. can be- had for half
dollar a yard. aud make the moe; artis-
tic porilers or other draperies mag.
Unable. Light Indian printlnga. bar.
barrie, yet absolutely artistic. are to be
had In INFINITE variety. the charming
COY corners IN the oriental room prov.
Ing to what exquisite service they can
b. put Some light. airy effects In
Swiss ane lace are founded on new
note, Il being the introduction Of en-.
broidery and lace Insertions. that adds
a Richness and grace 20 the sheer ma
terial that Is Undesirable and makes
the windows at which they are hung
assume a decorative aspect that is
two-thirds Of the furnishings OF sum
mer abode. Bed spreads and bolster
covers to match are also shown, the
deep English valance. that makes
brass beds,ead complete In tie equip
ment being among these essential
spring'ike offerings. Though red has
not been regarded as a definite summer
tone. It's appearance Of warmth being
agains; Il, decorators haze determined
TO force Il upon the beauty lovers. de-
spite this tradition. and a. re artistic
possibility Is exe.nphned In the all red
room shown IN this establishment. the
only wonder Il that Il has not before
been deemed arst favorite Toned
down with soft. creamy unts. or en-
HANGED with the CLINT Of sold or the
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-30
First floor

any other room In the house. II should
be comfortably furnished. never crowd
ed full Of odds and ends. 40 that an
important letter or receipt cannot be
found without a half hours rummag-
Ing. On the other hand. the room
must not be bare. or Il will have too
much suggestion OF the business ofllcc.
The central feature must. OF course.
be the desk Preferably. this article
OF utility should be a large and roomy
one. and not a little wall pocket with
a folding ia that has by courtesy title
OF desk A cabinet with plenty Of
drawers. a set Of bookshelyes. and a
small table, rounds out the list Of es-
sentials Here should be closet II
possible. for a man more than a woman
needs "tuck-hole" where some OF his
belongings can be hurriedly thrust out
q, sight The light should never Be n
high chandelier. but a shaded drop
light. or lamp that can be con-
veniently screened. The pictures
should be good engravings or prints
with character Of their own. not mere
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-30

neglect o, themselves. They do
not have a proper diet or hours and
they then hurt themselves with a
quantity OF patent medicine. Women
are too fond OF eating things that do
not nourish the sysiem-candy and
sweets. They like a great deal Of sugar
with a little tea or coffee. Too many
sweets taken into the stomach are
the cause OF degeneration and are an
element which produces much annoy
anee and lays the foundation for &C.
rious organic trouble. Il would be bet.
ter for the children 10 eat more fat
pork than candy. OF more fats than
sweets. though a little candy win do
no harm. believe the people would
be a. well a. In our grandfathers' days
n they would live more outdoors and
eat salt pork. People lived better In
those days They ate more substantial
food"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-30
TAKING LEAVE.
Interesting IRsidsnt ~ a Washington
%. o. Church.

Interesting Incident ~ a Washington
%. o. Church.
Al the conclusion OF the morning
service yesterday at the First Presby-
terrain church there was an unusual
and yery interesting incident. that will
not soon BE- forgotten by those who Wit
messed II. says the Washington Star.
Among those who remained for the
communion service was MIRA Cleve-
land. who had attended the church ever
since she FIRST came 10 Washington.
during the Presidents first admins
tration. She was married by Ia ven
cradle oo-paGtor. the Rev. Dr. Byron
Sunderland. and her children were
baptized by him. Dr. Sunderland
seemed TO realize that yesterday was
the last time Mra. Cleveland would
partAke OF communion under him. and
at the close Of the service he rose and
spoke feelingly Of that fact He re-
ferred 20 her connection with tho
church and suggested that they would
all appreciate Il n she would remain
moment and give them an opportuni-
~ 10 take q formal leave OF her. Il was
a surprise to her "a II was 20 every
one else. but she gracefully acceded 10
the request and stood by her pew while
all present hled by and were given q
cordial shake OF the hand For such
a. she knew personally she had pleas
ant word or two. and when all had
awaited themselves OF the opportunity
she quietly withdrew 10 her carriage
and returned to the white house.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-30

"To the stake with her." Numbered
the tyrant Mercy" implored the IN.
happy captive Some other death In
heavens name some other DEATH" She
cntroated deaf ears and a heart Of
stone. III he could know. she moaned
as she was dragged away. "how hate
TO cook" Even nov. ere yet the clouds
Of medieval superstition had begun
to purple with the dawn Of a better day
and more to that effect, the aspirations
Of woman were already looking beyond
the merely domestic horizon with
which convention sought TO environ
her.-Detroit Journal.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-30
BITS OF KNOWLEDGE.

The sea has no herhlyorous animal.
Il Il a great slaughter house where all
the inhabitants prey on each other.
The banks OF Newfoundland are
made by the sand. ice and stone
brought from the north by the ioebcrga.
Az the point where tho Mississippi
river flows out OF Lake ltasca Il Is only
ten feet wide and eighteen inches deep.
The Buddhist monastery OF Haine In
Tibet IL the Hottest inhabited point
In the world. Il Is 1900 feet above sea
level.
No bird can ny backward without
turning. The dragOa-fy. however. can
accomplish this feat and outstrip any
swallow.
In some OF the Hindoo temples Of
South India the collection IL taken up
by an elephant that goes around with
a basket. Everybody contributes
Two miles from Milan. Italy. n the
most remarkable echo In the world. Il
Is at the castle OF Slmohetta and ~
pcAts the shot OF a pistol sixty times.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-30
How to Crush a Washer.

- NHAHA = NAHANAa
A woman's first impulse on finding
that she Is being annoyed by a masher
Is to get beyond reach Of the miserable
creatures impertinence. Occasionally
this is impossible. or az least very din.
cult. This was the case not long ago
when certain young west side
matron was returning home one after
noon from a shopping expedition. Her
temper. In its normal condition. IL OF
the best but she Ia easily aroused. On
the occasion referred 10 she was tired
and slightly out Of sorts. a. a result
Of her tour o; the shops When about
half way home she became aware that
well-dressed BLACKBOARD Of the usual
sort had seated himself beside her
She WIS not aware Of his existence un-
til hls lnsolence aroused her from
reverie Il was the last straw. Quick
a. a fash. she struck him In the face
with a shopping bag. much TO the as
constituent and terror OF the mild
hammered man who sat opposite. The
masher lost no time In leaving the car.
and In few minutes the young wife
was a; home. where. the tension being
relieved. she INDUCED In that most
luxurious OF luxuries. "a good cry"
Not less effective. though not quite
30 vigorous. was the method adopted
by a cool-headed young woman who
was waiting for a Wabash avenue car,
She was accosied by a stranger. who.
with what he doubtless regarded a. an
irresistible smile. said All you
were waiting for me. we're you not1"
Though somewhat startled By the
unexpected address. the girl did no,
lose her presence Of mind Carefully
adjusting a pair Of eyeglasses on her
petite nose. she looked AZ him steadily.
and replied:
Are you the Wabash avenue carr"
The Washers face fell. and as the
girl continued 20 look him full In the
face he skunk away.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-30
Second Floor

pretty studies. Then with pipe racks,
boxing gloves. or fencing iolls and
masks. or trophies Of this order 10 al
IN odd corners. the room will be a con-
slant delight. and a popular nook In
the house.
The most important par, Of the en-
tire matter has been left for nnal dis.
cussion-the location OF the room.
With a new house competent archi'
tcct viii take into account the neces-
sary requirements The room should
have a good natural light. for Il Is to be
expected that the mistress Of the house
will make use Of Il during the daytime
But is principal occupancy will be In
the evening. and so Il should not be
exposed TO the prevailing winds, or Il
win be uncomfortable when the furnace
fires are piled high with the black coal
for the night oonsumption-nor again,
should Il be too Gar from the living
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-30

Friend-"How are you getting along
these days. old fellow1"
Author-"very poorly. Living be-
tween the hand and the mouth"
F.-"i thought 90 from your appear
anee. Why don't you give up writing
and 90 into some Kind Of business In
which you can earn a comfortable llv-
ingf"
A-"rvo often thought Of doing 20.
but the hope Of one day making a
strike. as you business men call u.
keeps me Al the pen. However. my
new book may bring me In somelh.l
handsome"
F-"You are writing a book. then.
A.-"Yea"
F-"Whats its tltle9"
Allow TO become Rich."-Bostoa
Courier
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-30
FOR MAIDS WHO DANCE.


Young girls In Paris are wearing 1T
tie black net frocks. with huge sashes
OF rose-color or the fayorite turquoise
blue.
An unusually simple frock OF baby
blue net over satin "a trimmed with
fuIy mlnk-talls. set In full plaitings OF
chiffon.
Vlolets and the new shade. known as
castillo. and the color OF old ivory. Is
new and unusual combination. well
worn by blondes OF a certain type.
A gown Of American beauty satin
has a band OF thickly embroidered
spangles round the skirt. the square
bodice trimmed with creamy lace and
bands OF dark fur.
A very handsome blue and green
ehangeable poplln is combined with
eorn-color silk. plated erosswise for
the bodice. the armholes finished with
three seanty RULES. edged with gold
braid.
Shaded velvet IL again seen for even
ing wear. A charming empire gown
has a belt Of velvet shading from pop
by red to rose pink Another Of cling
Ing green china Grape showed belt and
shoulder straps OF velvet In shaded Or
ange.
A high evening bodice IL made Of
stripes OF lace traced with silver So
gums. alternating with white chiffon
and insertions Of pale-yeilow net The
small V-shAped front is edged with
elaborated friils OF the yellow net and
the belt Is Of black velvet drawn
through a steel buckle. which ineloscs
a bunch Of pink roses tied with a blue
ribbon.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-30

Though many a bodice takes mil
tary finish from braiding or cord trim
ming. the fashion OF this sort OF orna-
mentation has gone far beyond "hus-
sar" effects. and skirts and bodices arc
seen trimmed In the most elaborate de-
signs with silk cord. The front and
back OF handsome gown OF this kind
are shown herewith. the material be-
ing a dark-green sulting. and the silk
cord vas black. Deeply plated at thu
back. the skirt had three rows OF gath.
ers In front and the Jackets edges and
collar we're banded with passemen-
terie. The plain sleeves were unusual.
for women's shoulders are almost in
variable covered with small puiis or
with something OF a similar outline.
and the severe coat sleeve Ia rarely
acceptable. II will be readily seen
from this picture. however, that the
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-30

center Of the house. 80 that me owner
win be shut out from all eompanion-
ship, n he sits down 70 smoke q piD6
over hls evening paper, or wrestie over
accumulated household bllla. Many a
den" has failed Of It's intention boz
cause attention was not paid 70 these
two considerations.
The design illustrating this article
eietiy defines the English idea OF the
Office room. The den ID shown con-
Meeting with library, the evening"
room Of the house. with outside en-
trance from rear porch. A brief de-
scription Of this design we give m fol-
lows: General dimensions: Extreme
width. including veranda, 30 H. Gins:
depth. including veranda. As A. Heights
OF stories: Cellar. 7 H.: FIRST story. 0
n. ms: second story 0 H.: attic. H.
Exterior materials: Foundation.
stone; first story. clapboards: second
story. gables and roof. shingles. Out
side blinds 20 all windows except those
OF the cellar and bays. Interior finish;
Hard white plaster; plaster eornioes
and centers in main hall FIRST and sec
ond story and parlor. library and din
ing room. Hard pine flooring in laun-
dry. pantry. china closet. water closet
and kitchen; remainder Of flooring.
soft wood. Ash trim In frst story. soft
wood trim in remainder. Ash stair
case. Panels under windows In library,
parlor and dining-room. Wainscot In
bathroom. laundry. pantry. china
closet and kitchen. Interior wood
work finished in hard oil. except attic.
which Is painted colors TO suit owner.
Cost; si.ss5. no, including manteis.
range or heater. The estimate IL
based on New York prices for materials
and labor. In many sections OF the
country the cost should be lesa
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-30

own home are here cared for At the
regular place OF business OF the head
Of the household. But still much re-
mains to be done at home, and the
various cares and troublements are
met and conquered In the library" or
n the householder Il blessed with such
room. In what we have designated
with very questionable taste. the mas
ter's den" In many cases the word
may be appropriate enough. but II has
too much suggestion OF the brute crea-
ton. once" In Infinitely better. being
more significant Of the uses OF the
room. as we'll as more euphonious.
When correct and creditable taste
rules the day. the den or ONCE will be
made a small and cosy room, dlgnihed
In spite Of its size. light and cheerful
In its atmosphere. and strongly mark
ed by the personality OF its owner-that
IL. his individual taste should ind ex-
preston here more strongly than In
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-30


The spring jacket Il TO be short. &
have very little fullness OF hip skirt
and to demurely cross smooth IL
front, while q follows the lines OF the
figure at sides and back. Some dainty
little garments for wear with early
spring dresses are being shown In N,
notifications Of a cape that crosse,
surpll,e fashion In front. one end die.
appearing. the other narrowing 20
point and fastening at the belt a it'll,
TO one side. These Affairs In velvet
lined brightly and possibly with
touch OF fur. will take the place Of
that cape you bought early this ialI
thinking II would do so nicely foi
spring" That Ia the way We get
fooled when we try TO carry over"
You can cut up the little cape. though
Make Il serve as caps az the sleeves
as collar and cuffs. and wear Il with
the new spring rig, Quite the ugllesi
device In fur comes AZ the winter neari
lta end. II Il a muf with the head Of
an animal dangling forlornly AZ one
opening, and with a bushy tail orna.
menting the other end. What IL the
effect Of carrying the hands IN a mui
20 adornedl Ugh! There may b.
piQuancy about the little beas,ie
which fas,ens 20 tina, liz saucy head
lies against the blooming cheek Of the
pretty girl who wears Il, but what
about the woman who buttons her coal
all down the from, with little heada
The irightfui question a. to the where.
abouts Of the rest OF those animals 10
enough to keep the attention OF her
most ardent admirer wandering. or
rather, unpleasantly fixed.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-30
MopERN ARcHIrEorunr.
Its Tendency 20 English Idsas,-I.s
utnitarianisms.

NEH AAoaN AANAH
There is one feature common 20 many
English private houses that 10 seldom
found In American residences. at least
under the same name. This is the of
nee" One frequently finds mention Of
this in descriptions OF English resi-
denees. even In tho stately country
houses, and the term often confounds
the initiated. The word Office" has n
large latitude In America. and is gen
orally applied unfortunately 10 any
place where business Is transacted.
doing duty equally for the English
chamber" and shop" But the one
use Il never has In this country Is that
corresponding to is use In the English
residence. There the office" Is the
private room OF the master or the mis-
tress OF the house, where business
letters are written and filed. where ser
wants are engaged or instructed. where
tenants are received, or where the hun
dred and one odds OF business. apper-
taining to every household, are tran
sacted. There are comparatively few
men OF leisure in this country, and
many details that the English gentle
man is compelled TO look after In his
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-30

The Nervousness OF Women.
Substitute salt pork and outdoor ex.
ercise for caramels and patent medi.
cinea Such In condensed form Ia the
advice given TO women by DR.. w. J.
Trip OF New York. who claims that
candy and drlgs are the chief causes
Of nervous trouble among the fair
sex. DIT. Trip will not allow his pa.
tients 10 natter themselves that their
nervous troubles are inherited. lie
holds that a nervous trouble is OF the
nerves. and not Of the blood. and can
not be transmitted.
I'VE End that nervousness among
American women Ia increasing" said
the doctor. II suppose a great deal
Of Il is due 10 their mode OF living and
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-30

The latest addition TO the paper In
dustry IL a sanitary note paper. which
Is claimed 70 BE- germ-proof Il has long
been known that letters frequently
spread infectious diseases by means Of
the germs that contaminate the paper
An English arm has produced a paper
which IL lmpregnated with an antisep-
&c substance which kills all germs that
may come IN contact with the paper.
II tails paper proves 10 be what the pro-
priotors claim Il Is certainly a merit
orious invention. and win become gen
orally used by hospitals and during the
rage Of future epldemics.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-30

why didn't Johnny shovel on the
walk" demanded Mr. simpkins. as he
brushed the snow OF his trousers and
dug some Jumps Of Il out Of his shoe
tops.
The poor boys back was 20 lame.
! hadn't the heart to make him do a."
explained Mrs. simpkins. apologetieal-
~.
Huh Where Il he now3" demand
ed her lord and master.
Il don't know. I'm sure guess
yes. that's him over there with the VIII
liams boy. rolling those big balls TO
make a fort."-Cincinnau Tribune.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-30

OF yellow. The waists were made pre-
clsely alike. The sleeves we're a full
bishop 70 the wrist The waist
was gathered front and back. and the
front had a double box plat. A rim
OF gold braid. with gold buckles. made
the belt. Though II sounds ineongru-
Gus. II Is a fact that linen collars and
cuffs are worn with these velvet
waists.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-30
Gold aud silver nes,i,..

The most remarkable gold beetles IN
the world are found In Central Amerl.
ca. The head and wing cases are 6ril.
nantly polished with a lustre as Of
gold itself To sight and touch they
have all the seeming Of metal. Odd.
~ enough. another species from the
same region has the appearance Of
being wrought In solid silver. freshly
Furnished. These gold and silver
beetles have a marke, value, They are
worth from t25 to $50 each.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-30

Have recalled each word, each look,
The meaning OF each varying tone,
And the last parting glance We tookl
Yes. sometimes even here are found
Those who can touch the chords OF
love.
And wake a glad and holy sound.
Like that which fills the courts above.
IL n as when n traveller hears,
In a strange land, his native tongue.
A voice he loved In happier years.
A song which once his mother sung.
We part: the sea may roll between,
While we through different climates
roam.
Sad days-a llfe-may intervene:
But we shall meet again at home.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-30

Pater-'Johnny. don't want to zee
this man. Run down and tell him I'm
not at home"
Johnny-"But. father-l thought you
never told lies"
Pater lsolemnlyl-"t don't. my boy.
It's you that's going 10 tell the lle"-
Punch.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-30

An ingenious Oregonian has devised
an open-top thlmble containing a small
sponge. TO be placed on the finger and
used a. a mois,ener In sealing envel-
opeA once moistened. the sponge may
b used on many envelopes
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-30

In the city OF Durango. Mexico. Is an
iron mountain ca feet high. and the
iron IL from GO TO 20 per cent pure.
The metallic mass spreads In all dlrec-
lions for a radius Of three or four
miles The entire deposit is sufficient
TO supply all the iron required In the
world for 1000 years.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-30

Energetic citizen-"You great, lazy
hulk; you ought to be In Jail"
Perry Patettie-''l know Il Is the cor
rect thing In our set to be in jail this
time OF year but the winter ls 90 mild
that amt felt In no hurry about A."
Cincinnati Enquirer