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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-11-01
PENSION OFFICE NOMEN )
WORK.

The women employees Of the Pen
sion Office ut Washington have organ
lied a relief committee to do work for
the soldiers, and have Instituted 4
practical and much appreciated meas
ure. They have established lunch
con house in Potomac Hall, in Mary
land avenue. from which are daily dis
rensed quantities Of bread, meat. cof-
fee and milk TO the hundreds Of SOL
diers who are constantly arriving on
trains from the south. tired Of hard
tack and hungry for just such things
as the Pension Office women have
ready for them. Mrs. NJ. B. Saunders,
one of the best-known women in the
Pension Office, is chairman Of the
committee. The men clerks Of the
Office are contributing largely to the
fund which the women are collecting
for this relief work.-New York Tri-
bune.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-11-01

country village. devised it, and she
made herself piquant being. The
plan is to wear two wells. one over the
upper portion of the face. the other
ever the lower.
The girls call it 4 la Turkish. The
wells are gauzy in the extreme. and
the nose. eyes, cheek and chin are as
visible as usual.
One veil extends from the top Of
the girls forehead to the tip of her
nose. This veil is quite conventional.
though very short. 1t is the second
veil that is surprising. 1t goes from
her under lip to below her chin, and.
naturally, there is trick in pinnin-
it together SO that it will not fall off.
Thus. only the mouth. and but It por
ton of it at that, is left uncovered.
In these two wells the summer girl
Of 1898 cut a novel figure, especially
the pretty ones. There is a theory, Of
course. about this new veil wearing.
The girls say that they prevented
sanburn better than any other plan
ever devised.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-11-01

side pieced down, covering the join
with two rows of black braid. or if
pieces are unobtainable lengthep. with
two bias folds Of black taffets, silk.
Use a five or seven gore skirt not
over four yards wide. If the old
sleeves were large cut them down to
a moderate coat shape lnvingja small
puff at the top, and trim the wrists
with taffeta folds or braid. If the
quantity is too scant TO admit Of
the puff make plain ro'and or pointed
cap of silk, and edge with folds or
braid if for waist. The jacket will
need 4 moderate coat sleeve and
should fasten with fly on under
pieces on the edge conccaling the but
tonholes; the back should fit snugly,
the side seams be deeply curved and
the fronts loose and SHORT in effect.
Have narrow turnover collar and
small rcvers. Braid may be used to
trim the edges to correspond with
the skirt. Some of the handsomest
coat suits have but two rows of stitch
ing on the edges. The COLLAR and re-
verse may be Of taffeta or satin. Il
an entire silk lining is beyond the
purse, at least face the fronts to
width Of eight inches with tafeta
silk, For person of STOUT build
very becoming jacket has a longer
skirt piece, six inches below the waist
line, and single darts, with the front
pointed on the edge and loose from
the darts, showing 4 pointed vest Of
black satin, the jacket meeting over
the bust or at the throat only. Small
collar and revers like those on
mans coat are much liked. TO some
women it is very becoming to have
the vest cut out in a V at the top SO
that linen chemisette and colored
silk tie may be worn.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-11-01
NEW FADS IN VANITY FAIR.

The latest mode of wearing the
lorgnette is to have it suspended by i
long jeweled chain that is no longer
passed over the head, but depends
from 4 tiny brooch. jeweled to match
the chain. and fastened at the upper
right side of the bodice. Miniature
fans of spangled gauze are also carried
in this way.
Among the novel accessories to fem
inine comfort now in vogue is a small
silk bag, designed to carry the hand
kerchief. 1t must match in tone the
prevailing colors of the gown with
which it is worn.
Dog collars of pearls. turquoise or
coral are considered most desirable
for evening wear with se!Ii-decollette
gowns. The strings are kept in solid
ranges by cross-bands of brilliants, o.
contrasting stones. A single strand,
seeming to detach itself from the 9th
ers, is allowed to hang in q long loop.
falling below the waist line.
Cunning little jackets in all light
shades are made for wear with. light
dresses. They are double-breasted,
fastening at one side, and are supplied
with buttons and small rolling collars
that stand up across the back only:
the open space left by the reveres at
the throat is filed in with a full tie.
or shows a happy glimpse Of the dress
beneath. The jackets are made Of
pcau de sole and of taffeta in all COL
ors. They are tailor-made and almost
invariably terminate abruptly at the
waist. One of these jackets that are
misnamed boleroS is in iron gray
cloth striped in white--a new and CO.
quettish design. Two ranges Of little
gold buttons, grouped three by three
fasten and ornament in front. The
reveres are fiat and sharp and finished
with several rows Of white stitching.
An open directoirc collar is faced with
anemone velvet. A fold Of anemonee
velvet shows. 1T thss.szyssiisss,-llii anu
pipes the edges OF the small sleeves
that button at the wrist with gold but
tons. Tie black straw hat, like the
Jacket, recalls the style worn during
the French revolution. 1t has q
straight rim and a crown plainly Dand-
ed with a garter of anemone yelvet, IT'S
own width.-St. Louis Star.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-11-01

and apples, pears, strawberries, rasp-
berries, and currants in Tasmania
The supply is 50 ample that during
certain seasons Of the year pineapples
may be purchased for three cents
each. grapes for eight cents a pound.
mandarin oranges for one cent a doz-
Ell, and bananas for two cents a doz-
en-. The belief, once almost universal,
among ignorant people that fruit free
ly eaten was conducive to intestinal
disorders. is now thoroughly exploit
cd. In Australia, where its consump-
ton is universal and unrestricted, the
death rate is notably low. not outy
among native born. but among foreign
residents as we'll. In all the towns or
that continent are established spec!hl
shops where for twelve cents may be
had q large plate Of fruit with a cup
Of tea or coffee or milk. Moreover,
the consumer is allowed to have as
much fruit, without extra charge,
above the original portion. as he may
ucSlEe. ~ "EileI III ull lIISiIou lSNA
nical journal, in speaking of Austria
lian fruit lunches, says that those WHO
patronize them are mostly employees
in professional or mercantile estao-
lishments. In summer. fruit ices are
largely consumed. For women, there
are many tea rooms, in which the
tables are decorated with ferns and
palms The attendants are women,
who wear black dresses, white aprons
and caps. The charges are six cents
for q cup of tea or coffee, bread and
butter, and fruit. No tips are given,
for tips are unknown in Australia, eN-
cept in the large hotels. The Austria
lians are equally large consumers Of
meat. The mutton of the country IS
as fine as that of England. The Law
ish use of flesh and fruit has, proba-
bly,. much to do with the remarkable
physical development Of Australians,
both male and female.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-11-01
UONAN'S RULING PASSION.

The ruling passion Of womankind
crops out even amid wars alarms.
Miss Hamm. an earnest, patriotic wo-
man. went to Porto Rico as chief Of
The staff of nurses and inspector of
food aud medicines for the soldiers.
This is what she writes from Ponce II
O private letter: Il have been wasting
time in studying women's dress goods.
They are many and varied. but in the
main different from what we have al
home. Within doors. wrappers and
gowns Of calico, prints. chintz, and
Eastern cottonS are the common style.
For house frockS linens and lace gar
mentS. half lined as a rule. are the ia
vorites. In the evening, spite of the
climate, the old ladies and even the
Young ones wear velvet at times.
China SILKS. crepes, chiffon. Manila
Pinas cloth and grass cloth are not
uncommon. \ prevalent mode is to
wear lace or net waist so as to dis
close beneath the tissue the arms. neck
and shoulders of the wearer. The wo-
men as Il class have pretty figures, so
that the mode is very attractive.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-11-01
,o;,.;, -o +bo nrisona,.

- --rItSssg M 2 2,
pointing TO the prisoner. &
Yes; I think ne was once my
majordomo," he replied, with an anx
ious look.
You had him imprisoned, did you:'
said Tacon, not taking his eyes OF
him.
Yes I did"
And cause?" was quickly asked
because he insulted me, and 1 an
a gentleman, and must be protected,
replied the count, recovering his
courage.
THAT is not the true reason. You
owed this man six thousand dollars
for honest services and had him I'M
prisoned to avoid payment. This
debtknust be paid instantly; and with
his zen TacsSa; calculated the amount
of the debt y fth compound interest
This debt mu{ u be paid forthwith"
The count, evidently surprised and
again fearful, replied:
sYouE Excellency, I will return
home and settle with him"
NO. Sir" firmly responded General
Tacon. Here is 4 pen. Write 10
your secretary to bring the money
here; this matter must be disposed Of
before we seIa arate"
The count did as he was ordered.
and the secrei AIRY brought the money.
The majordoho was paid and re-
leased. and then the noble was per-
mitted to retdHs,ome, humbled, but
filled with the 3bierest enmity to Ia
con and his ju ste. This affair was
noised abroad, nd created 4 great
sensation among te nobility, who had
heretofore enid Ee perfect impunity
in their wrongs t$the humble classes.
Tacon was varied Of the danger lie
incurred in thus iareagonizing them.
as they had ofta procured the re.
moval of his predecessors for this very
reason. He thea announced that
supreme power 1ad been conferred
or him as the oily condition upon
which he would accept the Office of
captain-gencra of Cuba, and this an-
nounccment brousH astonishment and
CONSERVATION to tc upper classes.
The Count of -shilameno was not
content to acquiese in the just sen
tencc of Tacon. bit manifested his
hatred On differen. occasions. This
cnusel Tacon to issue an order that
The count must nothereafter pass the
threshold Of his oMi house. but must
exercise the duties If his office as ali
ditor of war in his residence" This
was rigidly enforced and he remained
close prisoner under this order until
his death. about two years later.
Tacon sought in every way to en-
courage the people to make their
wrongs known to him. and to this end
he removed all the restraints and cerc-
monies with which rulers are usually
surrounded, and nsrue ffEself acces-
siblc to all.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-11-01
Aluminium Tags for Fish.

Claude Rutter. assistant United
States fish commissioner, has arrived
in San Francisco after several months
of experimental work and scientific
investigation on the Sacramento river.
Ee has been studying the salmon.
their habits and their development.
Rutter has made two rowboat trips
down the river. the first from Red
Bluff to Sacramento and the second
from Reddins to the same destination.
He says that the river has beea
stocked with 100000 young salmon
during the past few months. But the
novel part of his labors is yet to come.
The adult salmon will be tagged with
three-quarter inch plates, either Of cop
per of aluminium fastened to the tlns
or gills. Their movements up stream
will then be noted and observations
made accordingly. The public are re-
quested to return all tagged fish to the
river in the event of successful an
Cling.
LII OIuSl W NClCllbihS eAiS
orc ;S:h sns s.imnn. Seyeral l--.AnndEs4s
-.s-:-..---:-----4S 81 young nsn Wit nave
1trieir adipose fins cut.
The adipose fin is on the back in
front Of the tail fin and is Of fatty
nature. The cutting will leave 4 scar,
which will be the means of identified
ton should any. of these abbreviated
fish return to the scenes Of their youth.
4 single specimen Of one Of these I'M
less fish found in the river will be she
best evidence that he was launched IN
1898. and his rate OF growth may be
accordingly judged. The general be-
lief is that the salmon gets out to sea
soon after Matching and does not re-
turn until it has reached the age which
places it in the class Of adults. The
tagging and cutting will be the means
by which the habits Of the salmon
may be ascertained by the fish eN'
perts.-San Francisco Chronicle.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-11-01

kOr q neat ana SIyllSH CtliOl7 uauS
gown the panel is universally liked.
Neutral tints are adopted for dresses.
..,,eshr,asfesEos Eoszsss.=.,-.ass7rsss.s uaLs
and sun shades. - ~ -
Now that bracelets are becoming
more slender. two. three or more can
Dc and are worn at once.
A black velvet band with buckle Of
brlliants is occasionally Worn as an
armlet by women who appreciate how
vastly it enhances the whiteness of I
fair smooth skin.
Neck dressing is ultra-elaborate,
Yards and yards Of lace are put into
some of these dressy accessories, and
ribbon, chiffon, silk muslin and other
materials are in great demand for
this purpose.
Tucking, milliners' folds and rows
of galloon or ribbon trim many of the
new light wool gowns for general
wear. These are all simple modes Of
earnishing a dress; none the less arc
they really desirable from 4 deccra
tive point of view, and to all appear
ances are likely to be as popular this
autumn as they have been for several
seasons past.
Ribbons as trimming materials are
employed in the greatest profusion.
They are gathered at one edge and
used as ruffles, or, widers ire made
into fiouncings Gauze ribbons and
those of the thickest, firmest texture
are gathered in the middle and made
into ruchings, and even the old-fash-
ioned. double and triple box plait has
returned to us.
The use Of yellow orange and the
peculiar tint known as burnt orange
seems to be increasing. Just how
some of the combinations made well
can be justified is matter Of specula-
ton. Certain it is that it is used with
cardinal, almost all shades of hello
trope, a great variety of greens and
blue, from the palest shade to the
darkest.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-11-01
A Tablet for an Invalid.

There are some invalids who are
compelled to occupy recumbent posi-
ton who find tablet fixed to writ
ing board Il great convenience. Take
Il board about eight inches wide anu
eighteen inches long and cover it with
soft cotton flannel. and attach the tab
let to it. The board can be proppcl
up ut any desired angle. so that it can
be used by person lying on his left
side. The lower part of the board
will serve as a partial rest for the
head and arm. 1t is 4 mistake for an
invalid or any one to make much use
of his eyes while in 4 recumbent posi-
ton. Reading or writing in recum-
bent position are always prohibited
by oculists. even where there is only
slight trouble with the eyes.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-11-01
MISSES BLOUSE WAIST.
Hints by Clara Lloyd.)

4 simple, stylish and dainty waist
adaptable to both wash and WOO
goods may be worn with or without
the slastron part of the waist. The
lining also may be rejected for aWarm
weather waist to be worn over a shirt
waist The outside of the body por'
ton is of four parts, the back. the
two fronts and the plastron. These
are arranged and adjusted over the
lining, which closes in the centre
front. The plastron hooks in a grace
fully careless manner held fast by the
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-11-01
NINE. MICHELETS RECORD.

AIme. Michelet, the widow Of the
great French historian, is the first wo-
man who has been able to celebrate
-her husbands centenary. Michelet
married her late in life and he was
thirty-eight years older. The cen
tenerary celebration, by the way, is a
product Of the age which is being over
produced. Every day there is COM
memoration of the kind, and if the
centenares are not available, bi-cen-
tenaries. tri-centenaries, and all the
rest. are brought into requisition. No
one is too distinguished or too obscur':
to escape being centenaried.-London
Lady.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-11-01
Fruit consumptbn in Australia.

There is no portpn Of the globe in
which fruit is mora abundant or more
extensively consured than in Aus.
trala. Pineapples grapes, and ba-
ranas are grow in Queensland;
grapes, oranges. aples, and peaches
in New South Walls and South Aus
tralia; grapes in Vest fern Australia,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-11-01
NEWS FOR TEE FAIR SEX
ITEMS OF INTEREST ON NUMEROUS FEMI
NINE TOPICS.
The Trimmed Skirt Preierred-A Queen S
Coronation MedaI-To Anchor the Shirt
WaiSt-Etc., Etc.
THE TRIMMED SKIRT PRE-
FERRED.

Efforts to popularize overskirts do
not seem to meet with any marked de-
gree of success. The trimmed skirt is
greatly preferred, and the general
opinion is that it will take a year or
two at least to bring the overskirt into
prominence. Some Of the most arts
tic models made up in this way have
fallen completely fl and can find no
buyers at any price. Especially is this
the case with those that have any
marked peculiarities.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-11-01
a QUEENS CORONATION NED
AL.

Queen Wilhelmina's coronation
medal, which is of silver, is three
inches in diameter and beautifully ex-
&ecuted. On the diverse it bears a bust
i of the handsome Queen, around which
/ is the Inscription -.1N;lhelnailna----- s98-ass
.u1Egen der Naderlanden." Across the
diameter is the legend: ''The crown of
Queen is the love Of her people" On
the reverse is a graceful figure Of
Peace, with the royal palace of Am
4 3sterdam in the background.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-11-01
CHILD'S YOKES AND SLEEVES.
Hints by Clara LLOYD.

This pattern provides for three styles
of yokes and sleeves and the shaping
of the upper edge of the body. The
first is a square yoke of all over main
sook embroidery trimmed about with
a rufSle of needle work edge. The
sleeves are two-seamed and surmount
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-11-01
70 ANCHOR THE SHIRT wAIs

.sTO ANCHOR THE SHIRT WAIST.
The average woman has no end OF
trouble anyway in keeping her shirt
waist down and her belt intact. One of
the best ways to anchor the shirt
waist so that it will not ride up over
the shoulderblades is to strap it, down
by means of a very narrow piece Of
betting and q small buckle. This can
be drawn about the waist very tightly
OF The outside of the shirt waist and
the slirt pinned to the belt with two
catch pins. By adopting this method
the devotee of the shirt waist saves
not only time and temper, but the shirt
waist itself, and no end of unfavora-
BILE comment on the lack Of aftilia-
ton between her bodice and skirt.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-11-01
An IDEA IN Wells.

Something unique and passing
strange is there in vcils. Nothing like
:t was ever seen. lie modern girl
yho summered on "2ashore. or in
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-11-01

cIos,nc at the bottom Of the waist.
The sleeves are onc-seamed and slight
ly full at the shoulder and under the
arm. The blouse form falling together
in a gracefully careless manner held
fast by the closing at the bottom OF
the waist. The sleeves are one seam
ed and slightly full at the shoulder.
while a neat cuff forms the finish at
the wris.. AZ the neck is 4 collar with
points turned oycr in the front and
with it may be worn necktie of rib
bon with bow before or behind. At
the bottom Of the waist Il sash of
black satin. tied in the back with long
graceful lops and ends. is worn.
Two yards of Al inch goods are re-
ouircd to make this waist for a miss
cf "A years.
No. 341 is cut in sizes for II to 16
years.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-11-01

FED by puff. The second style has a
round yoke developed in clusters Of
tucks and bishop sleeve. The third
style has a pointed yoke of fine tucks
and a one-seamed gigot sleeve. Fine
nainsook. lawn, linen or muslin with
decorations Of lace or needlewcrk arc
appropriate for these dresses as are
also cambrics, batiste organdies, cham
brays, ginghams and percales.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-11-01

Marigolds end camomiles in North
Africa reach a height Of four or FIVE
feet.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-11-01
4 CUBAN GOVERNOR,
GENERAL TACON WAS A BENEVOLENT
SORT OF TYRANT.
He Administered the Island Well, Fut Down
Oppression, Released the Unjustly lmprs'
oaed. ard Was Accessible TO All.

He Administered the Island Well, Fut Down
Oppression, Released the Unjustly lmprls'
oaed, ard Was Accessible 10 All.
In the Century there is an article Oh
"Life and Society in Old Cuba made
up of extracts from the journal OF
Jonathan S. jenkins, an American
painter Of miniatures, written in 1859.
Mr.. Jenkins says:
Prior to the administration Of Gen
eral Tacon in Cuba (who assumed
office as Captain-General in 1884, par
ticularly during the rule Of Fiyas. 50.
ciety had become so disorganized that
neither life, property, nor social rights
could be said to, have any protection.
Truly might was right and this was
the only law. The robber, the pirate,
and the assassin were recognized in
stitutions, and none dared oppose
them. 10 right such disjointed times
required unflinching courage, stern
justice, ard rule approaching oppres-
sion. All these virtues were found in
General Tacor, as the sequel will
show.
One Of Tacon's first public cares,
after his appointment, was TO visit
the state prisons. He interrogated
every prisoner as to the cause Of his
confinement and the length Of time lie
had been there He found that some
of them mad been imprisoned over
twenty years, their bodies wasted
with wretchedness and their minds
crushed with despair. Having no
friends to be Interested in their fate.
they had been forgotten by the world.
This was a favorite means with the
wealthy to rid themselves of a debtor
or a riyal.
One4f the prisoners stated that he
had i I'm majordomo Oh the estate Of
the Can't of Philameno, who was then
auditor of war under Tacon. The
count owned him six Thousand dollars
for services, and to avoid making the
payment had him imprisoned in the
castle. Tacon was mortified and sur
prised, and cautioned the man to be
sure and tell him the truth, fer he was
determined to Investigate the matter
thoroughly. The prisoner insisted that
what he said was true. Thereupon
Tacon had the Count Of Philameno
summoned TO meet the prisoner before
him the next day. AS the. captain
general had before this refused per-
sistently to receive the visits or the
presents of the nobility, the count was
fattered by the summons, and came
at the time appointed, very much
dressed up, as if on visit of cere-
mony. The prisoner was there when
he arrived, and he started at meeting
his victim face to face. Taeon, with
,ed the
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-11-01
A Trick of Erade
That there are tricks Ai

That there are tricks d
is shown by a peculiaI1
surrounding the inpott
hams, bacon and saItRG
which by law is prohibR RS6'
strictions upon the po&a
of any country for S.
BY simply making the
other countries hays
ting aside of this Hl
favor. But it is not saeS
that there is q lnethG ~
pensive one. of .Ievadl q
the regulation. II ahaM =
in 4 hermet;cally seHA g
he passed as preserTS9 %
the label frankly aea >
contained an entire dlans.
has been successf fug fesa
Herald. -.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-11-01

About 65,000.000 pounds of beet.
sugar were raised ln California las:
year.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-11-01

Bicycles haveala
she British Museums
having established q
the basement, for as
dred cycles a day bad
tected against ths fa