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short enough in front to assure safety in loco
accept az or pothingT,,either wear the SIX irt I'M
comfortably long. all around. and be in the
fashion,. or wear a sensible short walking skirt,
and a dehantly, independent expression.
Ihere have been many ways Of holding up
ones skirts. and a crowd of women. on a rainy
day. has always been n pitiful sight. Not one
woman in Il thousand knew the art Of deity
raising the skirt just hiGh enough to clear the
ground; and yet allowing it to fall In graceful
folds. The sturdy. elderly woman firmly seized
her skirt at both sides and lifted II high and
dry. There was something imposing and
thorouGhgoing about that method. The aver
age woman grabbed at her skirt. somewhere
among the folds. and determinedly held up
pare OF IL, while the rest trailed Imply In the
dirt. Occasionally II girl adopted the Partisan
fashion and caught up her skirt toward the
front. on the right side, drawing the fuIness
around to that point, That is the method most
fetching. II cleverly managed. and the Parisians
make it a fine art, but itdemands skill of a high
order.
Now. no amount OF practice upon any one of
those systems is Of avail to the fashionably
gowned woman. Even the most skilful manip-
ulatlon fails to rescue the new skirt. and the
futile efforts made by Fifth avenue prone
1aders are tremendously entertaininRt to an on
locker: There's nothing for H. hut to allow the
skirt to. trail recklessly. and to resign ones
self to fate ana fashion. The woman who can
do that with absolute serenity wrings admira-
ton even from the critics who are loudest in
abuse OF fashions latest freak.
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tuIle shirred on fine cords a half inch apart
and forming an inch-wide double frlll on the
edge. This covers another collar OF plain
white. turning back from n cream lace vest In
the form OF a square revers. The bodice OF
cloth is crossed In diamond squares with an
open-work stitch in black silk mixed with n
little jet.
One very stunning costume worn in the
afternoon was of cloth In rather a light shade
of brown trimmed on tho skirt with bands Of
cloth covered with rows OF stitching and form
ing a deep point in front. The bodice was a
little coat fitting the figure closely and falling
only n little below the waist in waved lines.
Bands OF cloth finished the edge, the revers
were covered with sable fur, and the vest was
Venetian point over white satin.
A simple but wonderfully stylish costume
shown in the illustration. and one OF the most
striking gowns seen on the frstnight Is n black
cloth with a square collar effect OF white satin
below the cream lace yoke. and n white band
OF satin dow tho front. This is lined and
s%tiffened slightly and caught to the skirt here
and there to keep it in place. A gown In mauve
cloth. the lower part OF the skirt being velvet
In a darker shade, has q yoke collar also OF
velvet, the neck fitted in with cream lace over
satin. and bands of cloth on which are sewn
spots OF chenille matching the velvet are the
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THE ULTRA LONG SKIRT.
Its Management Is Bad Enough In the
House, but Hopeless in the Street.

ls management Is BRd Enough In the
House, but Hopeless in the Street.
One OF the most remarkable exhibitions OF
the present season is the vain effort Of a WE'LL
dressed woman to hold up her ultra long skirt.
or course. fashion DEGREES that the skirts shal II
not he lifted, that they shall flop and trail on
the sidewalks. and that the wearers shall as
sumo an air OF bland Indifference 10 their fate.
But 1t is a brave woman who carries out fash
slon's decree. No one who hasn't tried it can
understand the difficulty OF looking indifferent
when one is sweeping trailing ~flounces along
wet sidewalks and across dirty streets. Even
II ones bank account makes one Indifferent
to the fate Of the gown. the possibility Of walk
ing upon a front or side breadth OF ones W
gown and playing havoc generally lends a
shade of anxiety to a woman's expression.
The new skirts are bad enough in the house.
for they must be extravagantly long In front
and at the sides. as well as at the back, and
only n genius can manipulate them gracefully
and move in a manner more dignifed than n
scramble: but. on the street. they are an
abominatlon; Many women try to effect a
compromise by Trailing a germ collecting back
breadth behind them. but cutting the skirt
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BUREAU OF ADrICE FOR WOMEN.
Mr.. Benedick Thinks They Need Protection
Against Their Ideas of Dress.

Against Their Ideas of Dress.
Occasionally. through revelation. a mar has
a practical idea in regard to feminine affairs.
One OF these moments Of inspiration came to a
thoughtful Bcnedick as he waited, with his
wife. for a Fifth avenue stage and idly watched
a very fat woman, done up in bayadere stripes,
go rocking down the avenue.
Il should think" he said meditatiyely. that
it would be a good idea to start a consulting
agency. where women would go for advice
about dresses and be warned against making
guys Of themselves"
THE women wouldn't co." asserted Mrs.
Benedict promptly.
oh. yes they would. II it were properly ad-
vertised. don't mean any cheap place. Say
two women OF extraordinary good taste should
start ssn,to such H., a eu s,hesS; 1t wouldn't need any
NoY these two women would be ready to fur.
nish advice and Information on everything
keep up with every luirk OF style. and know
bust Just what was to bS found ia ths shops. and
Mrs, Benedick seemed interested, and a.;
lowed a !. Well. you're, not so stupid after all"
ut sounds 'T TeeasonaSie s%p she said. S% doubt.
FULLY, B Ben s6ick k, T "a GnthSsiastie; 49,.
yes woman comes into the ONCE Ssi and s says:
o A6T here ne Eye d So much t money for my winter
inc pest possible outfit to he had for the
money. suggests colors. goods. styles,
sketches rough designs. shows, samples. II
money isn't a consideration. she turns her
artistic, nature loose and plans marvels.
II the client is poor she tries 10 make a little
money go a long way. She knows where things
may he bought most adyantagcoasly. and has
lists OF ~dressmakers and milIiners and persona
Pms thst sort AZ OF whom SIC Knows TO BIO
and figure. and doesn'tdress a whale In baya-
dere stripes, She plans and suggests until the
BILE fee. proportioned 20 the amount OF time
spent upon the problem.
suppose zone women like to worry over
Clothes and wouldn't give the privilege for any
thing but / should think the Kind OF establish
ment I'm talking about would be a godsend to
lots Of women. II II we're trustworthy; and it's a
business that IL all profit and no Investment.
believe I'll give up real estate and 90 into
this scheme. You can be head LADY,"
Mrs. Benedick still looked surprised. II
didn't suppose you ever noticed a woman's
gowns" she said.
Men notice more things IN heaven and
earth than are dreamt OF in your philosophy"
said Benedick sententiously,
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Every expression OF taste and endless varia-
lions OF the latest modes were represented In
this decorated procession Of costumes. which.
viewed from the balconies in the evening,
presented a Kaleidoscope effect. with black
and white predominating. An occasional red
gown frightened the scene. and pale gray and
! pale fawn costumes were many. In the after
noon rich blue plum tints and varying
shades of mauve and blue were very much
worm. but black was the prime favorite with
out a doubt, Fine glossy smooth-faced cloth
10 the material most employed, and for any
thing except strictly evening dress it is the
most fashionable fabric. Velvet gowns were
worn by the few who could afford the extrava-
gance. and velvet coats with cloth skirts are
one OF the seasons ~prettiest combinations.
The most noticeable feature of difference be-
tween the fashions OF this season and those OF
last is In the skirts and sleeves. which have
both diminished In size and increased In length.
Bone OF the skirt models seen were worn last
year. but they are treated so differently In their
new guise that they are hardly recognizable.
There is no end OF new models. too, which
serve to make the sk r question a puzzle in
deed. Rows Of stitching are certainly the
favorite skirt trimming for cloth gowns. Some
times they are applied directly to the hem. and
again there are bands Of cloth covered with
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with bow knots in black applique. A plum
cloth. with more stitched bands for trimming
and a vest OF white chiffon with a cream lace
tie. IL simple and pretty. while still another is
the redingote costume fast coming into favor.
One costume made in this way. worn in the
evening at the Horse Show. had n black velvet
skirt and a light tan cloth redingote: but a
still more attractive combination is the skirt OF
black and white checked velvet and a black
cloth r~edinRote. The collar is cut In a series OF
shaped pieces edged with black satin bands.
and the chemisette neck Is Of dull pink taffeta
In shirred tucks finished with a bow Of the
same silk. A blue cloth gov trimmed with
blue velvet shows a cream lace vest and deep
collar covered with white velvet striped with
white satin cords and edged with appliqus
lace and velvet. Rhinestone buttons decorate
the velvet vest.
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vet in a lighter shade OF plum and edged with
chinchllla. The skirt is hemmed with two
narrow circular flounces. cut very scant, In q
waved line on the edge, and finished with rows
Of stitching. They are separated several
inches. and round narrowly up to the waist in
front.
Satin matching the cloth In color is one OF
the seasons combinations. tho lower part OF
the skirt being entirely Of the satin. One thing
which Is very evident in the detail OF trimming
and finish generally Is that nothing except
cream lace is so universally used rs the black
and white effects. This Is especially true OF
the red gowns. which almost invariably have
some touch OF this popular combination. A
piping of black satin with one of white set close
to II and a row OF black braid sewn close to one
Of white are both effective ways OF producing
the desired result. A wide collar OF white
satin. Of satin covered with lace. or OF white
cloth is very striking on the red gowns and
quite as stunning on the black costumes. Rows
OF stitching are the usual finish for the cloth
collars and the satin ones as well when no lace
Is used. In fact. stitching Is the latest and
most chic of all the modes Of trimming with
out regard for the elegance Of the material.
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MRS. cALLlpER,s LITTLE JOKES.
Ever Taken Seriously by Her Matter.oi
Fact Husband.

Ever Taken Seriously by Her Mntter-of.
Fact Husband.
Dear me. JASON" said Mrs. Calliper to her
husband as they strolled along the street
what a giant 1t must have been from whose
mouth that tooth was drawn!" and as she
spoke she indicated a mock tooth. a foot in
height. that was hanging in front OF a dental
establishment.
why. CYNTHIA" said the matter-of-fact Col.
Calliper, that isn't a real tooth that's just q
Why. / thought that came out OF some
giants head" said Mrs. Calliper.
No" said the Colonel: " it's Just made up"
Across the street there was a hat store with
an emblem sign on the roof In the form Of a
elk hat with a crown as big as a barrel. But
Mrs. Calliper made no joke on that. What was
the useP For the Colonel always. invariably,
took her little jokes seriously.
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THEIR NEW COSTUMES.
Parade of Winter Dress at
the Horse Show.
SKIRT QUESTION A PUZZLE.
Black and White Effects in the
Lead-Red Gowns Also in Favor.

Every Expression of Taste and Endless
Variations of the New Modes Represented
In the Procession of Costumes-The Most
Noticeable Difference from Last Year
Ion in the Sleeves and skirts-Rovs of
stitching the Fnvorite Skirt Trimming
Hardly Two Gowns Alike In Every De-
tail-Combinations OF Satin and Cloth
Stunning Costumes of Bright Red-New
Uses for the Popular Cream Lace-In-
dicntiona as to the styles Of wrnpa.
The opening parade OF winter dress. which
10 so dominating a feature OF the Horse Show.
has come and gone once again. The fashion,
able world In New York at least was tempo
rarily a stage on which the horses were
players. but the women In their new costumes
rather had the lead In the rooe for attention.
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The same old smile which she wore in the Fifth
avenue, windows. and the tailor-made girl
sadly. h%omeward. She says she's not going
Summing again. It's too depressing. And
whenever she sees a particularly self-satished
head prophetieally. She can see that lay fig
ure's finish.
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PEOPLE WHO WILL FYDGET.
A Woman's Plea for Increased instruction
In the Art of Repose.

If l had the power to confer one single A.
complishment upon all mankind" said a scpsI.
hle-looking woman at n recent tea, 81 BELIEVE
I'd choose the art of sitting still and keeping
absolutely quiet-the art of repose | SUPPOSE
one might call 1t. don't believe that anything
wears more upon a human being than the con.
slant hdgetipg Of other human beings. Isome.
times wonder whether / am more nervous than
most persons. PerhapsI am. and yet it doesn't
show in most OF the situations which call for
n display OF feminine nerves. But one thing
is sure. haven't gone to theatre or concert or
even church in years without having my pleas.
ure partly spoiled by some little annoying
habit on the part of persons near me. Not one
man or woman in a thousand can be quiet. At
the last Boston Symphony concert the man
next to me tapped an accompaniment to all tho
numbers on the arm of his seat. 1t was q little
thing. but it got upon my nerves and murred
the evening for me.
Il went to the theatre three evenings last
week. One night the man Just behind me
scraped the bottom of my seat with his feet all
evening long: me next night my escort, had
fs Gss e aon sh1e5; and md ne la evidently \ Triggled HI:
beside me cIasped and, unclasped her bon bon.
noise. AT. church. on Sunday. the woman q
I IIst1s n ar tS %6ls6 he h. sstSISs pr ~ cPe i s,s sR$
on satlrday. two girls Behind me- ibbiod some
sort Of brittle candy fr2m the time the curtain
.of course YOU think I am p crank; But
%irritates me to see how careless and incon.
s%I36etta "esu ara h asSitas @o @aP PERSONS 1s MoRm mSe Y, & fea
I see, any one sit still for Ave minutes at o time
/ teei HIS intr3ducinG myself and eo9gratu.
All the world wriggles nowadays, and when Il
isn't wriggling 1t has nervous prostration."
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Velvet satin and cloth are treated alike in this

Velvet satin and cloth are treated alike in this
one particular.
A dark heliotrope with a touch OF pale
blue In the trimming on the bodice is an
other fashionable combination. The use
Of pale blue. especially In miroir velvet.
seems to be very general. and every other
pale gray gown seen at the Horse Show had
some little touch Of blue. II only a velvet belt
and q little frill in the edge of the lace collar.
One very elaborate gray gown was embroidered
with white chenille and narrow appliques Of
white satin. and the only touch Of color was in
the blue collar and belt. Persian effects in
embroidery are used on cloth gowns and satin
waists alike. with charming effect In both
cases. very effective substitute is produced
by rows OF feather stitching outlining narrow
white satin bands and done in crewels of diff
ferent colors. The feather stitching is spread
out In a sprawling fashion. each vine being
outlined with q strong contrasting color. The
two threads following each other give a very
odd effect. and by using some taste In mixing
the eolors 1t looks at n little distance very much
like the expensive embroidery done In silk.
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cord cover the front Of another red gown. the
overdress being trimmed with narrow jet
bands. The vest is Of lace and white satin.
and the collar of dark red velvet embroidered
with Jet.
Long sacaue coats OF light 10th, lined with
bright satin and finished with stitching. were
one OF the new things seen in evening wraps,
while the new mufT which prevailed in the af-
ternoon promenade was large and trimmed
with sable tails, arranged to form n fringe
across one side.
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The Persian embroidery In a white silk waist
is charming.
Embroidery on colored velvets Is used for
reyers and waist trimmings Of various designs
and tho spotted velvets are very much em-
ployed for the same purpose. An occasional
gown OF this polka-dotted velvet Is seen, and
the waists OF miroir velvet spotted with white
are especially pretty. One Of bright red, spot
ted rather closely with white and finished In
front with cream lace and sable tails. was the
resplendent centre Of color one night at the
Horse Show, and this was worn witt a cloth
skirt In the same bright shade.
1t is almost useless repetition to mention the
use OF cream lace. for 1t has become a staple
article OF trimming; but one novel use Of IL
noticed among the new gowns is a scarf effect
falling down on either side OF the vest. Re-
Nuisance lace is especially pretty for this. the
insertion In medium width being best. It is
arranged nat across the back. lust below the
standing collar. and carried around TO the front
aud down through one and sometimes two. cross
straps. falling nearly to the waist In a soft, full
scarf end. The bands are very short. SO the
lace gathers underneath in a pretty fashion.
Any dainty cream net. with a little pattern
through. may be used for this by sewing on the
ends a lace edging. which may be beautihed by
white chenille or a frill OF baby ribbon ON the
edge.
Something quite novel in the decoration OF q
red cloth gown was a turnover collar OF white
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useless furniture, dilapldated stoves. Az tho
tailor-made girl passed. she looked In. and.
CLEAN OF a wan smile. There. among the de-
bris. stood the shattered wreck Of a lay figure.
beyond all salvation. Her hair was done in q
style that went out of fashion years ago aud
was mated Az ! Ii%nH %lth dirt; F e Gn b9ntcast, she
tumbledown wardrobe. Luckily the mirror
was gone from the door. 1t would have been
cruel for the Law figure to be confronted by the
sight Of her :woful self. She stood there in
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satin collar. revers and cuffs. covered with
cream lace. A pretty red cloth gown shows n
pointed overdress with stitched edges. and the
stylish feature of the bodice is the double coll
the upper one Of cream satin covered with
lace. Scant circular ufies edged with n satin
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vests. II any at all, are fancIful combinations Of
lace. velvet and embroidery in soft colorn In
white satin. One plain but very stylish little
coat in plum cloth. worn with skirt to match. is
trimmed with stitched bands Of cloth. The
revers and rolling collar are covered with vel
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stitching set on. Narrow bands OF fur are very
much used and all sorts and conditions oil APP
plique embroidery. Small scroll designs. cut
out OF the cloth and edged around with black
silk braid in two widths. are used very efrec-
lively where the upper part Of the skirt joins
the fiounce and on the coat bodice outlining
the edge and partly covering the front and
back.
Certainly II variety is one OF the charms OF
dress. then fashion has more than 1t usually
has to recommend it this season. There are
hardly two gowns alike in every detail. and
fancy seems to range anywhere between a long
,redingote and a short jacket or a quite round
waist. Bodices with plain backs are coming
into favor again, and some OF tho models have
the oid-fashioned number Of seams; but these
are the rare exception as yet. For dressy cloth
costumes the little short coat deliberately
trimmed with an applique OF velvet, chenille
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From the Chicago Record.
That ha widow scared me away"
she has been married only once, but she
always refers to the dear departed as her 6rst
husband"
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0. HAAS & BROS. Ladies TaiIOrs,

SSl 9TH Avy BET. 35TH AND 30TH SIS,
iallor-made suits OF imported cloth, silk hhea
urouRhout Latest styles coats and skirts can no.
De secured Tor SEQ. We have NO STRIkI;' We
pay uNlON PRICES In our Ladies Tailoring
Department 10 our ~tailors. and all our work Is 6ons
on the premises. Our nm name Is synonymous
lhropEhout tho country for elegance VI style Ano
reliability of woTkiaAnsh.p.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-22
THE CIRCUIT UNCHANGED,
z.ns.yllle did not Drop out OF tho Oh

Zanesyliio did not Drop out of tho Ohio
State League. II
Special Dispatch to the 1ntelllgeneer.
SALEM, O., April 1,-The schedule
meeting Of the Ohio state league Of base
ball clubs was held here this afternoon
and tonight. Representatives were
present from Wheeling, Salem, coshoc-
ton, Masslilon and Canton. Manager
Joseph A. Starr. OF the Nallers. repre-
sented Wheellng's interests. Although
GAINESVILLE was not personally repre-
sented here to-day, she Is sure, the
franchise being In the hands of q man
haillng from Salem, Mass, who will
give the Ohio city a good club.
The committee on schedule is working
on that important paper tonight. Starr
has secured the Canton club for the
opening series at Wheeling. The OPEN
ing game will be played at Wheeling
on May 16. y
All of the clubs reported affairs in
their respective cities in good shape.
and the prospects OF the league are con-
sidered very bright. With q remark
ably compact circuit and Sunday ball
at Salem, Canton and MassiIlon, sue
cess seems assured. ~ -
Akron applied for membership to-day,
and will be admitted If there Is a va
cancy, but none Is considered likely.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-22
WITHOUT PAIN,

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For many years physicians have ex-
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which would effectually cure piles
and other rectal troubles, without re-
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remedies were found to give temporary
relief, but none could be depended upon
10 make lasting, satisfactory cure,
Within recent period. however, a
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The first effect OF the Pyramid Pile
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The remedy seems to act directly on
tn neves and blood vessels of the parts
affected. az II comes Into direct con-
tact with them, and sets up healthy
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way, brings the parts to their normal
condition.
The remdy does It's work without any
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and Is justly considered one OF the most
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lcinc.; Il, ~ ~ "a. y
Piles Is one Of the most annoying and
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ed 10 frequently deylops into nstula or
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whereas by .the,t imely use Of this sim
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suffer n single day from any form OF
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Y The Pyramid Pile Cure Is perfectly
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. Il