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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-17

Ice Cream and Sherbets,
Venable's Place, corner LIST
avenue and goth.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-17

Fresh Cut Flowers at Par
ker's Drug Store.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-17
D. B. LUSTER

The practical shoe man, has
Just received the finest up-tO-
date Ladies' and Gents shoes
in the city.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-17

The Druid City Literary club met with
Mrs ]. j. Harris in the parlor of the
Washington hotel on Monday night. There
was large attendance and an interesting
programme was rendered, the subject being
wit and Humor."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
SOME EXQUISITE
NEW UNDERWEAR.
Miss Goodwin Describes the Latest
Paris Creations in Lingerie.
WORN WITH HOLIDAY GOWNS.
Dressed i'm Ciinging skirts the Fash
ionabie Grown-Up Girls Very sty-
Iish-The Use orLace in Under
wenr-Corset Covers.

PARIS Dec. 81 had the pleasure the
other day, the very unique pleasure OF
Witnessing the farewell reyclry at a
young ladies' boarding school in Paris.
In Paris, where girls so TO school until
they are grown up. there are great
many OF these fashionable seminaries.
At the age of twelve u girl - placed
IN such an institution 10 remain until
she is eighteen. During that time she
makes brief calls home during the holi-
days. living the rest cf her life In Nhe
convent
when shc energies she is ready 10 take
her place IN society as debutaute.
meanwhile she lives the life OF little
girl. and enjoys childs sports.
Notwithstanding the fact tnat the
young woman are taught the demure
ways OF young ladyhood. their girlsh
spirits break forth in wild reyelry. and
during the evening in the hour given
them before bedtime they have the great
est Of good times They dance, sing.
and accompany each other to the man
doln and violin.
These musical reveries are outwardly
condemned by tie nuns who have
charge Of the girls. bat the good women
smile and turn away their heads, for
they are sightless and earless when good
times are concerned. They are the
sweetest and most tender hearted women
I'm the world, and 70 be consigned 10
their tender mercics Is better yes. a far
better fate than to be subjected 10 the
uncertain tempers of fashionable NAM
mas who are swayed by the fluctuations
OF society
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25

, and becominCnoss without more than a
passing regard for the up-t0-date fash
ions. When a. fashion is uubecomng
S. IS freely discarded on these occasions,
for the women dress for the masculine
eye and not for the critical feminine one.
great many handsome corsage hou-
Quets VIII Doe Worn. for al holiday time
ID woman receives many floral offerings
and she cannot do better than wear
them. There is something refreshing IN
wearing q gilt OF flowers as every |o-
man knows. and when these are nu-
merous she can frcshen her h0ral decO-
ratious several times day,
Those who are not fortunate enough
% have many gifts Of flowers can wear
The artificial ones which are very pre
~ this year. They come highly scented
and so Well made that 1T is Impossible 10
tell the real from the artificial.
Many people prefer the wearing Of ar
tiGcial flowers because they DO not Soil
the bodice. They can De arranged more
becomineIy than the natural flowers and
they ncithr drOop nor Nithcr. Rather
a pretty mode OF wearing them is at
the Side Of the waist just at the arm-
hole. They are sewcd upon the bodice
before it is put ON and afterwards few
natural green leaves are added 10 make
them seem more natural
The hair is very deliberately dressed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25

imitation now by the yard to be used
for insertion Corset covers arc n1ade
from 81. and even whole skirts. These
entire Valenciennes skirts are worn over
silk petticoats. giving very r1us
trimmed lacey effect. as you can mag
Inc. They are worn only In mo house
as they are too delicate for winter wear
I'm the streets. They are no more expeh-
sIve than silk skirts. for In these days
of fancy silk skirts, very great sx@
pense Is incurred tn their manufacture.
noticed several sets OF underwear
that were severely plain, though most
exquisitely wrought In convent fashion.
one young woman wore corset cover
that had not even an edge OF trimming.
IL was hemstftched around the neck ana
armholcs and around the waist. the
waist was cut decidedly short. The en-
tire skirt was perfectly plain finished
with hemstitcbed tucks above the hem.
Another which was also perfectly plain
was hard embroidered and was doubt
less made under the judicious eyes or
the careful nuns Nothing can exceed
the fanciness OF this hand~work which Is
so delicate. that Il looks and feels like
lace. The girls take great pride In doing
this sort Of work. and any convent bred
woman will tell you how faithfully she
tried 70 measure her stitches and cut
each thread with the mecanicat pre-
cision taught by the nuns.
C-ROWN-UP UNDERWEAR
Women who 60 IN society and wear
the ciinging dresses Of the season arc
inventing a sort OF tight fitting UNDER
wear which does not add 20 the figure.
The idea OF tights exhibited In the form
Of a conventional garment 10 be wcrn
without skirts IS so obnoxious 70 many
women that they will rot cherish 81. u
seems unfomnine to wear a set OF tShts
and nothing else: and the soul Of a wo-
man revolts against putting on dress
over a set OF tights.
decidedly new material for skirt
was A cllncing one. made OF white China
silk which gives no fulness at all 20
the figure. The skirt was fitted 10 the
hips very closely and was set upon a
very narrow band also OF silk. which
buttoned around the lower edge OF the
corset. thus taking away all tulness
from the waist The skirt fitted tight
70 the knees then widened out very
fuu As II was 10 be worn with an even
ing dress II was a demi-train and lay
upon the floor several inches in train.
The combining Of silk and India lawn
IS very common and you see them used
together all the time. Both wash with
equal beauty; and. In the hands OF the
proper laundress. are brought up from
the laundry as fresh as though from tho
hands 81 tho seamstrcss.
These articles Of underesr are simple
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25

NEW YORK. Dec. 2S-New YORK
society has divided Itself into three
factions
FIRST. those who DO not keep open
house Oh Sew Years oay
Second those WHO keep house au Gay
,oug and are at home io every one ""1
pushes the electric button.
Third. those VINO observe New year 5
dav in tho very up-.o-1ate style when
means the giving ol big dinner go D
O'Clock followed Oy a dinner dance AL DID,.
Not more than twenty people are lh-
~ited TO the dinner. cor at most thirty.
These are Tor the most part elderly peo-
ple-s0cicty leaders and all the people
OF note who can De gathered together.
Then come the ycuns folk in the dinner
dance. They arrive at lY are received
by the hostess. ana the gay dance Dee
gins. TO break up only at daylight jan
uary 2.
By FAR the largest number Of New
Workers will beI0us 10 the second loc-
ton, namely those who Will uang out
the latch STRING ali day and Will have
cordial greeting for SD ia as may care
T. cali
This IS a little old fashioned. 81 VIII
be admitted. but IL IS SD cordial. so pretty
and so Inexpensive, that 10 VIII become
"a fay0rite again.
NEW YEAR GOWNS.
Such pretty dresses have been de-
signed 90 Doe worn al these home occa-
sions. II IS considered rather bad form
90 dress I'm evening dress for New Year
calls, especially when callers come all
day. Therefore there Us nothing pfettier
than the wearing Of a handsome bodice
with a trimmed skirt and plenty OF
small decorations. such ass Jewels and
lace. This IS the timo Of times when
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25

Just before coming home for the WIN
ter the young women receive Consign-
meniS OF goods, or az IL may be other
wise expressed. they get boxes OF Christ
mas things, mainly clothing. which they
are TO wear during the holiday vacations
Very few Of them come home for more
than day or two. the remainder Of the
holiday being spent at the home OF some
fashionable girl friend who lives in Lon
don perhaps, or in Liverpool or even in
Berlin. for they come from all over Eu-
rope TO the Paris schools.
1t would DO 10 the lasting disgrace OF
a fashionable woman OF any of these
cities 10 allow her daughter, a girl OF
eighteen on the verge of a society de-
but. TO go visiting without d suitable
outfit; and therefore the boxes that ar
rive at the convent holiday week are
heavy. Often girls future status In
society Is determined by the school
friends she makes
The scene | witnessed az the Young la
dies boarding school was one OF hides
cribable grace. IL was the eight O'Clock
revelry and the girls were decke6 out
gaiiy In Christmas underwear with hair
atoss. dancing and singing the hour
away.
AS a fashion writer, though a guest.
hPNNN NlltlE pA~ANJ underwear. ana,
knowing it 10 be the very Iates ansParis
creations. / sketched 1t for tho benefit
Of my readers.
one or the young women. who was A
very pretty Russian girl from st. Peters
burg, had slipped Off her gown and was
dancing right merriiy She wore a pei
ncoat or white nains0ok trimmed with
notch lace a finger. wide. This is the
easily frayed lace Which has been con-
demned OF late years on account Of the
diffculty In laundering it. But, with
care, II can be done very nicely. The
unique feature OF the petticoat the one
which attracted me most. was that (,
seemed 10 be worn under the shorter.
skirt 1t looked as though the order had
been reversed and the short skirt put on
the outside. 1t was trimmed like the
other. although 1t had no rufle around
the hem
CORSET COVER.
The corset cover was very pretty
piece OF notch lace shirred upon the
shoulder and under the arms II was
brought down TO the belt where Il was
fastened with pearl buttons and was hut
toned 10 belt which was also OF notch
lace. This was the flmiest kind of a
corset cover and was decidedly one CT
beauty. II could be worn with an even
ing gown; for. even should II show at
the neck. Il would have . very lace-like
effect
vsisnoiennss lace 10 worn . great deal
= ths same wsy.1hAs iAss ssoss n the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
Her Guide " a. Blind.

Even when blessed with steady nerves
n woman is apt 10 fear the trip across
State street at the intersection OF a
busy horoughfare To timid woman
the journey. when unescorted by "A male
protector, is simply terror. Almost
any masculine will do. even boy being
regarded as some protection one day
last week a woman past middle life came
10 the crossing al State and Madison
and paused tn fear OF the street cars,
cabs and heavy wagons that crowded the
broad thOrOughfare As she hes.fated
man came along and paused beside her.
He was a well-dressed man and carried
a heavy cane. which he used constantly
as II he might be a little lame
Sir" said the lady 70 him. may 7
ask you 10 offer me the protection OF
your arm In crossing the street,"
She said this tn a very sweet and LADY,
like way and tho man with the cane
touched his hat.
Certainly. madam" heareplied. and Of
fered her his arm. As they crossed tho
street the man with the cane WAS very
careful He halted several times but
they reached the lother side without
mishap As the lady ret go OF his arm
she said
Thank you, sir, for your courtesy and
protection"
You are quite welcome. madam" no
replied. But I fear you overvalue my
observation-disclosures am blind"
And. touching his hat again ne turned
and picked his way along tho crowded
sidewalk.-Chcago Chronicle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
CYRAN0 0UTCLASSED.
Gamin Who Knew More Remarkable
"Beaks" Than His.

"Beaks Than Ills.
Punk" was the criticism Of one gamin
to another as they len the top gallery
OF a downtown theater one night last
week They had laid themselves out for
seats to see a performance Of "Cyrano
De Bergerlc"
ITS what | calls brace game. Never
saw show bills wat lied so thunderinly
as dem about dat fellow Beevback's nose.
Why, / knows beaks down on Clark
street dat can give dat nose OF his cards
and spades. And deyro de real ting at
that. IIis'n amt got no color tot at all.
Some Of dem I'm 'quainte,f wild arc good
nun for de art galrry or for Christmas
gifts"
say" said his companion. "dey's cops
on dc beat over on Halsted street where
me bunk is wat have smellers dat can
give dat handle or Brickabracs a mile
aud den distance IT, And dc tdea OF the
bloke chewin' de poetry rag vile hes
hghtin'. After dis me dough is only
goin' to be- coughed Up for Murdered
be His Mudder," Dead. Yet Alive" or
some Of dem real dramas watts got De
hot stuff IN dem"
you bet" acquIesced the first critic.
"dey can't never con me no more with
pickchers OF a swell smeller. Chicago
Chronicle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
THE TIMES: RICHMOND VA. SUNDAY DECEMBER 25. 1898.

day as you would have your friends re-
celye you on other days"
NEW YEAR SOUVENIRS.
There Is a fad in Gotham for the CIV
ing of litle souvenirs to callers The
gentleman who calls 10 wish you hap
by New Year takes away with him a
tribe as a remembrance OF the day. 1t
may be tiny celluloid calendar. or the
smallest OF silver glove buttoners or the
very tinlest stamp case.
Some little article which is laid In the
hand with pretty word of greeting by
tho hostess as he wishes her a Happy
New Year. Through some touch or SEN
timent 1t Is tied with a blue ribbon and
the gentleman, IL he be prettily minded
may tie 1t as trimming to his watch
chain TO be worn-until he makes the
next call.
Many callers take with them n very
handsomely decorated Happy New Year
card with very pretty sentiment en-
graved upon II along with the name but
this is not obligatory and is by some OF
the very conservative men considered
too chappy-like to suit the very formal
ideas OF New York etiquette
HELEN WARD.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
AN INFORMAL DAY AT HOME.
Year When Expecting Few Family Friends for a
New Years Greeting.

, for New Years day and the largest, fan
chest designs in combs will be worn.
There are many new designs in these
comas and doubtless they have been in-
Guided in holiday gifts IT you are think
ms of purchasing another git. By all
means let 10 be handsome comb or an
aigrette for nothing i'm the way OF a
femiutue treasure Is moCe hlghty accept
able
The New Year hostess who is at home
an day does not wear gloves. In fact
the only time that a New Year hostess
could possibly BIZ excused for wearing
gloves would be in the ball room for the
dinner dance after the dinner is over
The innovation Of gloves was started
last year by a New York hostess who
stood az the evening (R her drawing
room deliberately dressed I'm decollote
with gloves 10 the elbow But II was
not popular innovation and as a caller
expressed it. 1T made him chilly 10 be
received at arms length with unger
tips"
The New Year hostess may handle
fan and a vinagrette but not a lorg-
nette. There is something formal about
the latter which IS forbidden \ whole
book might DE written on the etiquette
of the New Year hostess, but II can 10
summed up in a revised Golden Rule,
Receive your friends on New Years
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25

shaped Sci caught fin Grccian form.
ont of ruby velvet lined with scasheA
pink silk
i1,r alc.vcs VIII have rather fuI pufs
in these days or puaiess sleeves made Of
The seashcu material The puns wll be
caught up with bands al sili, beaded
With pearls. Around the neck there VIII
ha stock of rudy velvet with d deep
rudle of cream lace Studded with pearls.
aul Che belt win consist of broad rope
at velvet ribbon TIED az one side and iall-
iDe 20 tho noor. AS The matrou is sleu-
der she can wear waist OK this fuH de-
scripton very nicely.
a RECEPTION DRESS
Another young woman IN the same
family has chosen for her New Year
reception gown a. Princess of plaid silk
of brightest colors. The bodice is trim-
med with bands Of white satin ribbon
studded with medallions. There IS
handsome square neck ruAie Of very
finely embroidered chiffon. The neck is
finished with % ruchc of chiffon which
extends down the front Of tho waist
Another New Year hostess who will
receive I'm most informal fashion VIII
wear bodive Of artichoke green cropon
with a stock Of pale blue velvet with
immense embroidered ends finishing the
back Of the neck.
The whole struggle for prettness
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25

TO make and girl can easiy fashion
them herself. The silk Is not hard upon
her hands and the lawn falls into shape
so beautifully that Il is a pleasure to
rutlle and sew II
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
CAraRRH CANNOT BIZ CURED

CATARRH CANNOT BIZ CURED
With LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
canot reach the seat Of the disease ca
tarrh IS a blood or constitutional disease,
and In oder 20 cure II you must take in
ternal remedies Halls Catarrh Cure -
taken internally, and acts directly ON
the blood and mucous surfaces. Halls
Catarrh Cure Is not Quack medicine.
II was prescribed by one OF the best ply
slclans in this country foT years. and is .
regular prescription II Is composed 81
the best tonics known. combined with the
best blood purifiers. acting directly on tAe
mucous surfaces. The perfect comoina-
lion OF the two ingredients Is what pro-
duces such wonderful results In curing
Catarrh. Send fer testimonials. free.
FL. CHENEY & CO.. Props.
Toledo. q
SOLD BY druggists. price 10.
Hairs Family Pnis are The hAa
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-10-22
MILITIA IN PROSPECT.
Preliminary Meeting Held Last Night
to Feel the Pulse.

A preliminary meeting was held at
Attorney Darling's Office last night to
ascertain the prevailing opinion
among the young men regarding
starting a militia company here.
Grant VanSant was chosen chair
man and Will Darling. secaetary.
After some discussion, it was decided
to name committee of three to pro-
cure list of the young men who
would join the company, which COM
mittee should confer with Adjutant-
General Muelberg and afterwards call
a ratification meeting. DR.. Spur,
Will Darling and Fred Clark were
appointed as such committee.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-10-22
A nusical Treat.

The musical entertainment at the
Congregational church last evening
had much larger attendance than
was expected. considering the con-
dition of the sidewalks. The pro
gramme was variation of selections
by the best musical talent of the city
and. combined with Miss Purdy's
numbers, the whole made rare
musical treat. Miss Purdy combines
exceptional musical talent with per-
feet tecnique-two qualities which
make her so popular as an entertainer
or musical instructor. The complete
program of the enter tainment was as
follows:
l. Overture Orchestra.
e Golden Youth Sydney Smith.
MISSES STONE AND SHELLEY.
8. Fifth Air and Variation Dancla.
HENRY JONES.
4. Recitation
MISS CLARA CURTISS.
5. Spanish Cavalier
Boys VOICES.
g. Murmuring Zephyr Jensen.
MISS EDNA JOHNSON.
Z. ii Trovatore- Verdi.
MISS MAY PURDY.
8. Slumber Song Ober Hoffer
with Violin Ob1igato
MRS. JONES AND MISS PURDY.
PART II.
l. Organ Solo
PROF. SoBEY.
2 "Come With Me- Campana.
MISSES MORRISON AND MUNRO.
g. The Flatterer- Chaminade.
MISS LIZZIE SHELLEY.
4. Solo Selected,
Mr.. P. w. Ross.
s. Va1se Caprice Wieniawski.
MISS AIMEE WELLS.
6. Soldiers Sweetheart Dudly.
ETHEL FLYNN.
7. Tyrolean Sounds Kafl<a.
MISS MAY PURDY.
8. Estudiautina- Lacome.
Spanish Student Song
MRS. HANCOCK AND JONES,
MESSRS. Ross AND HANCOCK.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-10-22
Too Much Water.

The school house campaign, which
was planned for this week by the Re
publican committee, has been serious
ly interfered with by the weather.
On Monday, Hon. j. A. Peterson was
announced to speak at Chokio. Mr.
Pet rson was detained however, and
Hon. A. H. link. of Litchfield, sent to
take his place. However, because Of
the inclemency Of the weather, no
meetings we're held either Monday or
Tuesday.
It is expected that Mr.. link will
speak tonight in Frames, in the
schooIhouse of District No. 2.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-10-22
Affectionate Remembrances.

The boy at Manila, Joe Dushek
Hilfred Thomasson and Fred Burr
we're remembered handsomely with
the Christmas boxes which were sent
to Minneapolis on Monday. Never
theless, the tin boxes, heaped full,
were all too small to express the in
terest felt here for the strangers IN the
far away land.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-10-22
Communication.
October $, 1893.


Editor rIOrris Tribune:
Please say to your readers--One
and all--tFIat:
i. ann making loans on improved
Real Estate at most reasonable terms.
2. Also writing Insurance in re-
liable Companies at lowest rates, on
time payments if desired.
8. am also preparing accurate
Abstracts of Titles to lands In Stew
ems County; also Deeds, Mortgages,
ETC., and examining titles when de-
sired.
A. AS an experienced accountant
and auditor make examinations of
records and books of mercantile es=
tablishments and of officers, treas
urers and trustees of public institu=
tions and funds, schools, towns,
lodges, etc.
5. Since the failure Of the First
National Bank it has not been an easy
matter to get bondsmen for various
needfuI purposes, understand.
Therefore say also that am ready to
furnish, on reasonable terms, all sorts
of bonds Of the strongest Guaranty
Company. The b, nds of this Com-
pany are accepted by our government
and the courts of this State.
ANDREW ROWLAND
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-10-22
Born.

To Mr.. and Mrs. M. 0. Flatner, on
Saturday, October l6, a daughter.
To Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mullen at
Deer Creek, on Wednesday, Oct. 19,
a son.
To Mr.. and Mrs. James Kennedy
on Friday, Oct. q, a son. Hes
another Republican voter" says
"Jim," with pardonable pride.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-10-22
The Speech We Didn't Hear.

John Lind was billed to speak here
last Wednesday, but because of an
appointment at De Graf and because
of the prospect for a small turnout
here, he stopped here only between
trains. He was accompanied by c.
d. O'Brien, of St. Paul. The county
committee are now in hopes of having
Mr.. OBrien spend a week in this
county before election.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-10-22
Social Union.

A meeting Of the Ladies Social
Union of the NJ. E. church will be
held at Mrs. Eames next Wednesday
at s O'Clock. The ladies are request
ed to bring their thimbles and
needles, as the meeting is for work.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-10-22
MONDAY. OCT. "A.

The Date When Senator Nelson
Speaks in Morris.
Senator Knute Nelson will speak in
Morris next Monday. This will be
the campaign event of this year. Re-
member the day, next Monday.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-10-22

Fine Office Suite For Rent In the
spooner Block, also a moderate sized
dwelling.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-03-16

like a long ra49e sen talk Between deaf
hUtes' but we understand each ether
perfectly. We both know how many
cattle there are in tie Lanth and tie
lrloe at which they have been sold.
had we Eeen within Speaking distance
OF each otler the transaction would
probably have Leen a verbal one. just
Tor the sake of sociability, but not he
cause 1t would have MA tho bargain
better understood Or any more binding. :"
Chicago Post.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-03-16
Wadsworth Dispatch,
PUBLISHED sEMi-wEEKLY
$500 Per Annum.
SELLING BY SIGNAL.
HOW CATTLE ARE DEALT IN AT THe
CHICAGO sTocKYARDs.

sitting In Their Saddles, with the Lot
Between Them, Seller and Buyer Con-
clude a ~ansactio by Raising Their
Whips Over Their Heads.