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Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-04

muffs are not usually fur ones, but sort Of
baggy things Of Liberty silk, wearing broad
belts Of flowers about their fat mddles.
That Is to say. a grey chiffon muff. perhaps
edged with a narrow line Of chinchlla, will
wear wide girdle OF violets, while lilac
silk affair will be belted with pink velvet
roses set on quite fiat and close together.
Such muffs are made and sold by the mil
liners who have showed their customers the
trick Of wearing these muffs slung about
the neck by a chain OF small crystal beads.
For some reason or other women cling to
and wear chains Of gold, or gun metal, sill
YER or beads, and now that the novelty value
Of locket hearts, lorgnons, ETC., has been
exhausted, the willy jewellers have kept up
the traffie in neck chains by introducing
tiny smelling bottles of precious metals.
These bear no relation to the familiar vina-
grette. They are no larger and scarcely
thicker than 50-cent pieces; they are round
and have short necks with perforated silver
shoppers. Attached to ones chain, such a
smelling bottle can be thrust into the belt
or front Of a bodice or left to hang Free and
Its exterior can be as simple or as richly
ornate as ones taste and purse command.
Neither salts nor liquid perfume are used
inside, but deliciously perfumed little seeds
that come by way of Russia from the east
ny turning tue supper VI neT DOtLe
theater goer can either shut off or let flow
the delicate fragrance from the contents Of
her toy and only twice or thrice a season
does she need to have the bottle reflled.
Holiday Clothes.
With the near approach Of the holiday
season and all Its attendant gaieties, tie
midwinter crop OF ball gown garnitures has
suddenly blossomed out. As rule only
very youthful danes will wear the long,
exquisite wreaths Of fuchsas and coral
honeysuckle that the dressmakers are drap-
Ing on tulle net and liberty silk costumes.
Older women evince a great liking for the
most marvellous decoration done in climatic
ferns and leaves. grey satin gown done
in Paris for Mrs. Wilson had fringcs Of
maidenhair fern falling like fine lace in
bertha about the shoulders and edging the
nouaces on her Louis XIV skirt.
Another admirable toilette, but made In
New York for Mrs. Herman Oelrichs was
81 the richest dahlia velours antique and no
other drapery was used than grape leaves
some green ano many warm with autumnal
coloring, The texture Of the true grape leaf
was faultlessly initiated by the use OF the
thinnest kid. painted to catch the proper
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-04
BEETLE EMBROIDERED NETS.

Rich Wells from Harems to AdOrn
American Hall Gowns.
The briliancy Of dinners and dances this
winter will be greatly accentuated by the
introduction Of novel fabric which has
attracted the eye and succumbed to the
purse Of ultra-fashionable women that have
been travelling In Egypt. The material
will be used mostly for ball gowns. 1t is
white and similar in texture to soft Brus-
sells net. The feature about it, however,
is that 1t is covered with the hard lumi-
nous parts Of beetles backs that are sewed
upon it at regular intervals and strapped
across by threads Of gold They are OBJ
long in shape and range In color from the
softest blues all through the green and
yellow tones to deep sapphire blue. In
fact. they may be said to vie with the opal
In coloring and to sparkle like the dia-
mond.
OF course for the uses Of society no one
would have whole gown made Of this ma
terial: it would be too startling, as it is
SO brilliant that even jewels have to be
laid aside until a more somber background
Is chosen for them. But those who are
fortunate enough to have brought It from
Egypt intend using 1t in the front of gowns
when the sides and back are Of some
contrasting material. The one that is al
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-04

side. Any girl who is fond of pretty modish
tricks would like box holding four little
linen handkerchiefs colored in the gayest
Scotch plaids on white ground, or trav-
cling housewife in the form Of big per-
fumed apple. The apple itself is a cushion
to hold pins and needles. To ribbon from
the stem she ties a pair OF scissors and by
pulling the stem the apple opens to reveal
space for thimble and spool.
"One dollar buys box holding two hun
dred pins of assorted lengths, showing heads
of pearls of every tint, or leather covered
box for the toilet table cut up in sections
inside for holding every grade Of hair PIN
Tiny wreaths of golden mistletoe as veil
pins, big white or tinted tulle neck bows
and stocks, vinagrettes Of cut crystal to
slip under the palm Of the glove, and Others
in the form of big crystal thumb rings with
silver shoppers, are sold at dollar. big
flower for the hair made Of black tulle and
gold spangles, pair Of wee rhinestone bow
knots, to fasten on dancing slipper toes,
gun metal thimble with two cabochon COL
ored stones set in either side, and a single
silver tube bangle, or a small black painted
muslin Empire FAM all come within the dol
lar limit.
"Under rs cents I found strings Of imita-
tion seed pearls that look so pretty with
light theater waists. pairs of small silver
heart shaped slides, to run on narrow rib
hons when the watch is worn slung about
the neck, and by way Of Christmas cards
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-04


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Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-04

their parlors one trial bottle Of their Com.
plexion Tonic absolutely free; and In order
that those who cannot call or who live away
from New York may be benefited they will
send one bottle to any address, all charges
prepaid, on the receipt Of 25 cents (stamps
or silver) to cover cost OF packing and dc.
livering. The price Of this wonderful tonic
Is $1.0O per bottle and this liberal onss
should be embraced by all.
The Misses Bell have Just published ths's
new book, Secrets Of Beauty" This waltz
able work Is free to all desiring It, The
book treats exhaustively Of the Importance
Of q good complexion; tells how q woman
may acquire beauty and keep 1t. Special
chapters on the care Of the hair; how to
have luxuriant growth; harmless methods
Of making the hair preserve Its natural
beauty and color. even to advanced age.
Also instructions how to Danish superluous
hair from the face. neck and arms without
injury to the skin. This book will be mailed
to any address on request
FREE Trial Bottles Of Wonderful Com.
plexion Tonic free at parlors. or 26 cents
(cost Of packing and mailng) to those at Q
distance.
Correspondents cordially solicited. "A.
dress
5th Avenue, New York City.
pmpIexion Soap, Skin Food ana De
Inv nil drunuiuta.
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A SILVER CHRISTMAS,
Charming Novelties for the Desk, the |
Bathroom and for Smokers.

Charming Novelties for the Desk, the
bathroom and for Smokers.
New toilet sets in silver are suggestive
of Colonel Roosevclt's now famous kerchief
OF blue with white polka dots, which
wreathed his army felt. Ebony, ivory or
pearl polka dotted with silver prove it, The
silver polka dots of uniform size are let into
or inlaid. This same scheme is carried out in
cut glass-only the dots are bubbles blown
in at a regular distance. As for pantry
silver the list is new and interesting, from
a fernery made with bowl Of green cut
glass embossed In gilt to the lemonade
spoon. BY the way. have you slipped iced
drinks through the handle of a spoon? 1t
is one Of the new things offered and has a
long, spndley, hollow handle and serves as
a straw, while the stem either ENDS at the
bowl Of the spoon or the howl is double
and perforated. allowing the bowl opening
Of the straw handle to be invisible.
Beside a dainty sugar bowl lay a
queer affair, neither a nut-cracker nor
a pair OF scissors, yet evidently related
to both. 1t proved to be new device for
cutting sugar. The handles were loops, the
cutting tongs furnished with long, sharp
teeth and by closing them over piece of
sugar the cube was neatly cut without
crushing the sugar
Smuggling close to a stately chafing
dish was the dearest little French horn
in silver. From tip to flare 1t would
measure perhaps nine inches. 1t was not
merely ornamental, but supplied need. II
Is for the up date host who wishes to
extinguish his alcohol flame with due de-
corum and effect.
For the Writing Table.
Silver knick-knacks for the writing table
intended for mems use. apparently, so bust
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under side. The stitches OF those that
are bought in the bazaars come through and
show plainly on the right side. They are
worked by men and lack the delicate touch
and designing Of the harem work.
These boleros are worn with light silks
and cashmeres, and feature is made Of
having the two knee sashes hang down in
front that as much as possible the oriental
character may not be lost. There Is
hardly any style Of costume that lends such
grace and charm to an attractive woman
But among the languid beauties that
make these embroideries 1t is only the true
women who spend large amount Of time
at embroidery and resign their work to
be sent out to the great markets OF the
world without ever dreaming of the inter-
est that is dispersed by their nimble An-
gers.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-04
Frills of Fashion.

miniature sword Is used as a paper
cutter. 1t has a steel blade, and the ham
die Is ornamented with gems.
Match safes Of solid gold have an attach
ment which permits the side to be opened.
revealing miniature photograph frame.
At receptions. the theater. dinners aud
similar fashionable gatherings the hair Is
being dressed very high at the back, the
waved pompadour still being greatly at
fected.
Cut glass smelling bottles with gold COW
ers are attached to small gold chain with
ring which is worn on the finger This
Is regarded with favor, as II obviates the
necessity Of bending the neck to use 1t.
Some very pretty articles Of jewelry for
admirers Of horses are shown. Pins formed
to represent articles employed In riding
and driving are numerous. The greatest
demand Is for match safes enameed with
the heads Of thoroughbreds.
Formerly chenille fringes and other
trimmings were stiff looking, and In many
cases decidedly dowdy in effect. Now that
they have come back to favor, they are
found to be soft and velvety in appear
ance. forming an effective background for
shaded silks, Jet, pearl and cashmere beads
in oriental coIorings.
Elegant evening bodices fastened at the
back. with long, close mousquetaire sleeves
that fare at the wrists, are a feature Of
many Of the beautiful evening gowns OF
satin matelasse In tea rose pink dove gray.
mauve and orange yellow. These are in
contrast to the very decollete styles with a
more strap Of passementerie. a single long
ostrich plume, or a spray OF roses, In lieu
Of sleeve. -
Sleeves laid In inch and q half folds or
tucks are still extremely popular on hand
some dresses and fancy waists. and they
continue to be used in the heaviest ma
terials. These tucks encircle the arm at the
top. and at the wrists there are a number
which form a bell-shaped cuff. This Is not
an effective fashion in velvet. yet some
Of the smartest dress waists have tucked
fronts and sleeves OF this heavy texture.
The dressy and effective toilets regulated
on strict principles Of black and white or
black and gray are still to be commended
for matrons. These combinations never Of
'end. as brighter color mixtures often do,
and the addition OF black velvet trimmings,
black lace OF elegant quality and pattern.
or. for youthful women. OF black and white
or all white lace garnitures, affords a rich
and becoming finish to gowns Of this de-
scription.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-04
DELIGHTS OF wOMANKIND.
Swell styles in Hats, Gowns, Collars,
SleeXcs md SmellIng DOttlcs.

sleeves ana Smelling Hotties.
NEW YORK, Dec. EVERY woman Is
supposed, even by flinty-hearted Mrs. Fash
ion, to seek out and wear that shape Of
hat and color Of decoration that most nearly
harmonize with her individual complexion
and features Would that this were 80,
because only a select cotere would then
presume to wear the pretty but most exact
ing little marquise chapeau.
But millners propose and the ruck OF
womankind dispose. Just now they dispose
to make the marquse the reignng head
gear and it outclasses an other hats at the
rate OF fifteen to five. In itself the mar
quse Is a charming toque invariably show
ing a tier OF wings rising in front above
the hair, and women love to wear II in
very accentuated tone OF blue velvet. The
wings, whether white, gray or black are
always picked out in bright spangled dots
Of jet and in the rear there Is apt to show
a spattering OF flowers.
An adaptation Of the marquse shape for
evening use is the pompadour bonnet a
tangled web Of lace or tulle, rolled we'll
back from the face, bristling with spikes OF
jet and seemingly so airy that 1t might
float off Its owners head at any moment.
One great charm Of these little bonnets Is
the possibilities of almost exact imitation
by the amateur hand they suggest and they
can be worn to the theater with an easy
conscience.
Theater MuRs.
What a number of pretty triles women
do wear anyway at the theater. Their
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-04

Thousands have tried from time i'm
memorial to discover some efiicacious remedy
for wrinkles and other imperfections Of the
complexion, but none had yet succeeded until
the Misses Bell, the now famous Complexion
Specialists, Of IS Fifth avenue. New York
City, offered the public their wonderful Com
plexion Tonic. The reason so many failed
to make this discovery before 10 plain, be-
cause they have not followed the right prin-
cple. Balms. Creams, Lotions etc.. never
have tonic effect upon the skin. hence the
failures.
The Misses Bells Complexion Tonic has
most exhilarating effect upon the cuticle.
absorbing and carrying of all Impurities
which the blood by Its natural action Is
constantly forcing to the surface OF the
skin. 1t ie to the skin what vitalizing
tonic is to the blood and nerves. kind OF
new life that Immediately exhilarates and
strengthens wherever applied. Its tonic
effect is felt almost Immediately and II
speedily banishes forever from the skin
freckles, pimples, blackheads moth patches
wrinkles liver spots. roughness. oiliness.
eruptions and discolorations Of any KIND
In order that all may be benefited by their
Great Discovery the Misses Bell WILL during
the present month, give to all callers at
THE MISSES BELL, n
The Misses Bell Complexion Tonic. g
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WHAT TO GIVE Ar CuRvsTMAs.
Acceptable Gifts for nvalids, Young
Girls, Men and MntrOns.

Girls, Men and MatrOns.
One woman who has score or more OF
persons to remember at Christmas and
modest holiday sum to spend explained that
she always made out long list consisting
wholly Of gifts for 81 and under.
And don't include trashy little things
either" she insisted proudly. when got
list Of about fifty articles classify them
into gifts for girls, for young men, for
elderly ladies, for invalids and so on, and
then you see it Is not only easy for me to do
my buying, but very often send my list to
relatives in the country who make selections
from 1t also, or pass 1t around among my
friends, and so the anguish OF fighting to a
counter wavering over a choice and finally
taking the expensive things, because you
know of nothing better, is obviated. This is
the way my list runs 80 far:
Here are black velvet ribbon muff
straps, with either a tiny rhinestone or
ornamental silver buckle fastening the rib
bon ends together Muff chains are next
made Of cut jet beads with circles Of clear
cut glass between the beads. A watch fob
Is nice for 81. 1t is two-inch length Of
black gros grain ribbon with big imita-
ton sapphire heart in a gun metal setting
at one end, or Just as nice Is a nightdress
pin Of silver, in the form OF an oxydized sill
yer cherub's head with wings outspread.
Girls take kindly also to the slim necked,
silver topped perfume pitchers for their
dressing tables The pitcher Is large enough
to hold the contents OF one Of those small
bottles Of violet Or heliotrope essence that
girls love. and for 81 pair I have seen
charming red and green leatherette Turkish
slippers for bedroom wear. their toes en-
broidered in gold or silver.
What n Dollar VIII Do.
"For less than a dollar can get leather
covered golf scorer, with crossed silver clubs
on the outside nice pencil In the loops and
fifty ruled and prepared scoring pages in
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wings are clear automobile vermillion picked
out in black spots and spangles. A toque
in clear green velvet is the third study
and all OF its ornamentation is done in
white. The shelr-shaped side piece Of velvet
has its futed edges trimmed with narrow
bands OF white fox fur and a carefully
mounted dove rests partly against this and
partly against the wearer's hair.
MARY DEAN.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-04

porcelain about six inches in diameter, with
heavy minute marks and the hour numerals
plainly made In black or blue enamel. Tho
hands are silver, silver box, which in
closes the tiny works and from which ex-
tends the arm attachment for the gas burner.
or to be bent downward to form back sup
port. easel STYLE should the clock be set
on a mantel. The scheme OF the clock is to
place the dial In front Of the light--a tiny
flame being sufhcient to illumine the face.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-06
st. Swithln's Day.

July 18th has been observed as st.
Swithins day for over thousand
years. 1t commentaries the death of
the famous bishop of Winchester, who
was the tutor of Alfred the Great, and
about whose burial there was 80 much
dispute among the monks of the
cloister. Some of them wished to
bury the dead bishop in the minister
itself; others declared that his lord
ship had expressed wish to be laid
in the earth under the vault of heaven.
The new bishop wished to have the
interment made in the graveyard and
the funeral was appointed to take
place. But on the day set for it the
heavens were opened, and rain de-
scended in such torrents that the dig
nitaries of the church would not risk
the spelling of their gorgeous robes,
and postponed the obsequies How
ever, the rain continued to fall for
forty days, and at last, unable to
longer put off the burial, the dead
saint was entombed in the cathedral.
This was no sooner done than the
rain ceased. A superstition grew mp
in that part of Engla that if it rained
on st. Swithn's day it would rain for
forty continuous days. New York
Tribune
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-06
Curfew In Rhodesia.

Tourists in Rhodesia, South Africa,
are surprised TO find that the medieval
custom of ringing ont the curfew is an
established fact in the Chartered COM
pany's territory. Special laws have
been made since the Matabele war to
prevent the natives from meeting and
conspiring together. In every town
ship, therefore, at 9 p. m. the curfew
bell is rung from Jail or courthouse as
q signal for all natives to betake them
selves to their locations" as the
Katiir huts are called. If found MT
large after this hour they are charged
with breaking the laws and are forth
with punished. This regulation has
added considerably to the order and
safety of white people throughout
Rhodesia, though from domestic
point of view it occasionally proves
somewhat announcement, since the
house servant may not take note or
message abroad once the kaffir curfcw
has sounded. The law, however, over
looks the case of native drawing n
lady home from a late evening party
in her rickshaw-a vehicle which bids
fair to be a popular in Rhodesia as in
India. The custom of the curfcw will
probably be short-ived, since Masho-
mas and Matabele are already so I'M
bued with European ideas that many
of them this Tast Christmas went the
round of their white patrons demand
ing the conventional Christmas box.
The ringing of the curfew contrasts
strangely with such modern evidences.
-Pittsburg Post.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-06
A FEW NEWS ITEMS.
What the Wires OF Monday Brought
Forth.


Five persons attending the picnic of
the Chicago Cloakmakers' union were
drowned through a collision Of row.
boats.
Joseph Kaller OF Scranton, Pa. in
stantly killed Peter Meyers They had
auarreled about the shooting Of some
pigeons by Kaller.
All the Carlist newspapers in Spain
have been suspended since Friday. II
is asserted, however. on good authority
that all reports Of serious Carlist move
ments are quite unfounded.
Paul Whitcomb and Roswell Griswold
were drowned in the Housatonic river
two miles north Of Great HARRINGTON,
Mass. Saturday night. They were
bathing and went beyond their depth.
Rev. John Walsh. Roman Catholic
archbishop Of Toronto. died suddenly
Sunday night of heart failure. He was
apparently we'll. although he was con-
fined to his room with sprained ankle.
Frank X. Turcott. a socialist agitator,
was arrested at Crescent Beach. Mass,
Sunday afternoon while addressing a
narge crowd. He had been warned not
to violate the law by making an address
on a public thoroushfare without a per.
NIT.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-06
LAND OF THE SKY.
Special Excursion Rates to Mountain
Retreat.


Retreat.
For the second summer assembly Of the In
tcrnational Christian Workers, AssOcia tion
a, Mountain Retreat, August 18th TO %hh in
elusive ,Railroad Station Black Mountain.
North Carolina, Southern Railway will sell
rornd-tri tickets for one fare. Going.
August 18th tn .tth inclusive. and are good
returning until and including September I'd:
Mountain Retreat is located in the heart OF
the Appalachian Mountains. T. miles east Of
the great Vanderbilt estate of "Biltm"re,
and IL miles ca st OF .\Shcvllc.
Attitude varies from :.Jll to 800 feet. Cool.
mfortahle:rca-onahlc hnte rates; mountain
climbing second only tn switzerland and the
Rockies. Assembly is under the direction OF
the Mountain Retreat Association, OF which
Rcv. Floyd w. Tomk ms. u. D., Rector of
Grace Church, Providence. is President:
Music of the Assembly under the direction ct
the famous gospel singer, +. NJ. Lamb. Low
rates are open, by direction of the Assocla-
tim. Ia all who desire to attend.
Tents and camps can he set up ON the
grounds for nominal charge. For further
particulars address A. :. THwEATT f.. =. A.,
southern Railway. I'll Broadway, New York.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-06

Lynn, Mass, Aug. 1.-Patrick Joyce
was shot by Reserve Police Officer Barry
while the latter was attempting to serve
"a warrant on him for assault upon a
Hebrew. When Joyce saw Barry near
his home. just before midnight, he took
to his heels. Barry called to him to stop,
and fired two shots in the air to enforce
his demand. AS Joyce did not obey, a
third shot was fired which struck him in
the hip. Joyce was taken to the hospi-
tai, but his condition is not serious.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-06
Insurgent AguinaldO Checked.

Hong Kong, Aug. MATTERS with
reference to Aguinaldo. the leader of the
insurgents, are assuming a more def
mite and satisfactory shape, He had
instructed the Filipinos not to sell or to
furnish transportation facilities to the
Americans except at his order, aiming,
doubtless, to delay the Americans. in
order that he might be the one to capture
Manila.
Hearing this General A anderson served
notice upon him that he would make
requisition on the people direct. He had
the notice printed in the native Ian.
guage and published broadcast. There
upon Aguina lido promptly replied that he
would honor General Andersons requisi.
tions for military necessaries upon four
days notice.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-06

There is fight within a fight in the
contest for the bicycle championship of
this season. Arthur Gardiner still leads
in the championship race. but he has lost
three of the points by which he led
Cooper, through his failure to qualify
in the last championship