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The herald., 1898-05-08
THE WHEEL WoMANs SKIRT
Short Ones Permissible, But When Too
Short They Inspire Disgust

Addressing athletic women In the May
Ladies' Home Journal, Edward w. Box has
some sensible suggestions regarding their
costumes, and presents them very forcibly
I'VE need only look at some Of the Wheel
women who ride over our roads and
through our streets with skirts too short
for a well-grown child Of twelve years, to
see how far and to what a vulgar extent
this abuse has been carried" he says. For
a woman to be comfortable in her athletics
she must have a skirt shorter than that
which she wears on the street or in the
house. But this does not mean that she
should don a garment so scant as to leave
her limbs exposed 1t is sad enough when
we see a very young girl in these abbrevia-
ted athletic skirts, but at least we can
attribute it to youthful indiscretion. But
when married woman so far forgets her.
self, her years and her sex as to parade
before the eyes of men in the short skirts
which many Of them affect. the sight is
nothing short of disgusting.
Even more to De condemned is the GUS
tom which some women have adopted of
donning short skirts as regulation morn
ing or afternoon dress, when they really
have no thought of athletics. Too often is
1t the case that women in these abbre-
Waited skirts enter public dining rooms Or
loll around verandas in unwomanly atti-
tudes. There is no more excuse for O
woman to appear in a public dining room
in an athletic costume than there is for
her to appear at breakfast in a decollete
gown OF at the dinner table in a riding
habit"
The herald., 1898-05-08
IN HER BATHING SUIT
Times When Robes Are Appropriate
and When Thew Are Vulgar

Nothing in this world Is prettier than
woman in becoming bathing dress as she
plunges in the surf, and perverted must be
that man or woman who sees aught but
beauty therein" writes Edward w. Box in
the May Ladies' Home Journal. But with
the bath over, the picture presented is of
an entirely different character. Then for
woman to parade herself on the beach in
her dripping wet garments, or to spend
hours lying on the beach in unseemly at
titudes, certainly does not raise her in the
estimation of people, nor impress men that
she is woman meant to uplift mankind.
A womans bathing dress was never in
tended to be used as lounging robe on
public beach. 1t is a singular fact how
needlessly women unsex themselves in
these things. Then when men, in speech
or action, show familiarity with them,
they are quick to resent it. But woman
should never forget that man never Of
fends a woman who behaves herself as
woman should A woman who merits re-
spect never has to command it; Nor does
the necessity come to her to resent care
less speech or action. Men know the
women with whom they can be careless of
speech; they know, too, the women with
whom such freedom of speech is impossi-
BILE. An insult to a woman is generally in
Yited,"
The herald., 1898-05-08
The Only Way to Get Married

There is a virtue in the ipsissima verba
prescribed for ceremonials which some peo-
pie can never be got to understand, and at
Peterborough this denseness led to the
postponement of wedding. In the church
were duly assembled the guests, the Off
ciating clergyman, and the bride and
bridegroom. The service commenced and
all went smoothly till the priest asked the
question, "Wilt thou have this woman to
be thy welded wife?" EYES," said the pros
pective husband, who evidently did not go
in for archaisms. 1t was explained to him
that II will' was the regulation response.
Whereupon the bridegroom began to argue
about it, insisting that YES" was quite
sufficient for the purpose, and that as he
meant to do his duty by the girl, the exact
form of assent could not matter. At last
his attitude became SO aggressively posi-
tive that the parson shut his book and
refused to continue tho service, and the
couple had to leave the church unwed.-
London News.
The herald., 1898-05-08
A Lady Captures a Tarpon

Taking small rowboat, and only ac-
companied by the man who rowed 1t, Mrs.
H. B. Plant left the yacht, and as soon
az we'll away cast her line. The hook had
not been in the water to exceed eight min
utes when a big fellow grabbed it and
broke away. Then came the tug of war,
but Mrs. Plant proved an artist, playing
out her line from bass reel with fine
spirit. His majesty spun the boat about
for two miles before he yielded, but just
ffty-five minutes from the moment he
took the hook Mrs. Plant landed him and
made record that will not soon be brol
ken. The royal monster is beauty. He
measures feet and inch in length and
weighed Ill pounds. He is being mounted
and will make a fine companion for Mr..
Plants famous catch, and Mrs. Plant is
The herald., 1898-05-08

rosettes. And just let me give word OF
friendly greeting to those chiffon muffs
which form SO delightful a finish to a
spring costume. looking specially well
when worn with boa to match. But per-
haps of all the uses to which chiffon is put
the most effective is the wedding gown
Entirely made of chiffon was a wedding
gown saw recently. and it was quite de-
lightful. 1t was chiffon idealized by In
sertions of real lace; it was chiffon pleated
from the waist, gathered all about the
bodice and decorated with transparent lace
sleeves, and the Bride wore a chiffon veil
with much grace.
The fancy for the tortoise as plaything
has by no means abated in Paris, but
time has tempered the ardor of its patrons
who now condescend to wear a golden
counterfeit Of their pet, and cover it with a
shell encrusted with precious stones. Some
of the latest models in these have their
heads and legs on wires, SO that they move
as they are used to adorn neck chains and
bangles, and will no doubt in the imme-
date future be worked into the tops of
parasols And, by the way. the mcst beau
tiful Of the parasols are all made Of chif-
The herald., 1898-05-08

gray hairs. Anyone not familiar with the
fact would never believe that she is II
years Of age, for she handles the spheres
either large or small, as skillfully as many
women forty years younger.
Mrs. Felten rarely misses day at the
bowling alley. She comes early and stays
until the last ball has been rolled. 1t was
late in life when she first started to play
She had passed her 69th year when she
rolled the first ball and she enjoyed the
sport so much that she has continued
bowling ever since. with the exception Of
one year.
Mrs. Felten does not roll fast ball, but
she puts on speed enough to clear the alley
of the tenpins should the ball happen to
strike the right spot. She points with
pride to the success she attained in the
first women's tournament. held at Central
opera house alleys, where she won one of
the prizes. While visiting Staten Island
a few years ago Mrs. Felten scored 1888 in
an American game on a strange alley, and
on another occasion she brought down los
pins out of possible 12O In a tenpin head
pin game.-Chicago Chronicle.
The herald., 1898-05-08

NEW YORK, May 2.-(Special Cores
pondence to The Herald.) Among the be-
wildering variety of silk costume waists
new type is gaining ground. 1t is the
chsmisette type, and is seen at present only
IN high-priced creations.
The silk chemisette in the silk waist has
been In evidence since the early spring.
but the models we are referring to are of
silk, but worn over linen or batiste chemi-
settes. One of the two fancy waists we
illustrate this week Is an example, and
will be surprise to our readers. 1t is an
imported English model. and has not only
the batiste chemisette. but the UNDER
sleeves are short, slightly bell shaped and
cannot be worn without these under
sleeves. At the same house was shown
another charming waist in this vein. 1t
was OF red silk, and closed at the throat
and waistline. but opened between these
two points to show chemisette Of fine
embroidered linen lawn. There is some-
thing very attractive in this style for sum-
mer wear. The now absolutely indispen-
able taffeta waists are rendered lighter
and daintier by the introduction of cool
linen. There are cotton waists also cut
In variations OF this style. One of dotted
embroidered batiste was worn open over
. long chemisette Of plain white batiste
laid In deep folds and closed by two tur-
quoise shirt studs. Another waist was of
striped cheviot, made up bayadere, and
cut out In front over a shirt bosom Of plain
linen. The opening was framed by revers
and collar Of the cheviot.
Many of the new cloth costumes show
pronounced leaning to the large cape col
lar, and the cape, which is a part Of the
gown, yet SO managed as to look chic, and
not to disguise the figure. Now that
sleeves are so very much smaller, in some
cases with only sufficient fulness to set
comfortably over the shoulders and upper
arm, this large cape collar gives breadth
which is very becoming.
In hat ornamentation I give you this
week q decided novelty. 1t is tortoise
shell comb trimmed with rhine-stones and
worn. not in the hair, but on the hat. It's
apparent mission and raison d'etre Is to
catch and hold together folds Of net and to
hold in place three black wings. As this
hat Is shown by one of our best houses we
have presented it, and lovers Of the latest
fad will after this no doubt wear their
combs alternately in their hats and their
hair.
AS the season advances, It becomes more
and more evident that the keynote of the
elegant mode is-spangles, spangles,
spangles. The fashionable woman of the
present moment is so be-sequined or, as
heard a mere man" express 1t the other
day, SO "be-bugled," that she glitters as
though in armor. and this whim has, 1t
The herald., 1898-05-08
LARGE CAPE COLLARS THE WRINKLE IN TAILOR s1ADEs

The company will be drilled nightly for
the next two weeks. Bronchos to mount
the company will be furnished by the G. A.
R. post here, which subscribed the neces-
sary funds at its last meeting. Mary Sum-
mers who will be first lieutenant, is the
daughter of veteran of the late war. She
is now teaching school near here. Second
Lieutenant Miss Minnie williams has for
several years been engaged in the cattle
business, and owns one Of the largest herds
in the section. Each member Of the COM
pany will be furnished with lasso.
The herald., 1898-05-08
She Didn't Have Them Sent

A young lady came out of big depart
ment store this morning with her arms full
Of packages. She also carried a red silk
umbrella, which, with much difficulty, she
managed to raise. In doing so one of her
bundles dropped, and it was instantly
pounced upon by an urchin, who made
off with 1t. When she reached the street
corner another package fell, this time with
crash, for 1t had contained fancy piece
of chinaware which she had purchased.
Then a gust of wind came along and turned
her umbrella inside out. This sent the re-
mainder of her bundles in all directions,
and she began to cry. An express wagon
came along just then. The driver reined up,
Jumped off, and after fixing the umbrella,
gathered up her scattered bundles. She
proceeded on her way. but still tearfN.-
Hartford Comm Post.
The herald., 1898-05-08

must be confessed, many points in it's IA
vor. 1t is distinctly pretty whim, to be-
gin with, and certainly makes for smart
ness, and-greatest recommendation of all
to the ultra-fashionable dresser--it is so
expensive that it is absolutely impossible
to copy it in inferior materials, and Is,
therefore, not likely to become common.
7 have always had strong leaning to-
wards seQuins myself, and the other day,
noticing quite simple little blouse of
sequined material, I straightway entered
the store wherein 1t 'lived," as the chill
dren say, and inquired the price. ''Twenty
five dollars, madame" said the assistant,
blandly; "a Paris model, only just re-
ceived. Would you like to take 1t to the
Window" But fed precipitately. Twen-
ty-five dollars! I am afraid to say how
many smart waists I should require for
that sum. I leave it to the imagination of
the economical reader, who may be, like
myself Of frugal turn of mind. But to
return to the subject of sequins. One very
smart mode of using these, If your means
will not permit of a whole bodice in this
fascinating style, is to have the front
thereof draped in sequined net, and the
thicker that fiimsy material is sewn with
the sequins the more fashionable an ap-
pearance you will present.
Today we have the apotheosis Of chiffon,
as well as that of sequins. One implies the
other, as 1t were. 1t is chiffon-chiffon all
the way; evening dresses, hats, vests for
day wear, ruffles, muffs, all alike made of
chiffon. This is not state of affairs at
which any amiable woman can possibly
grumble; chiffon making Enthusiastically
for grace and extravaganza the while, what
better idol can we want to set on high, We
the pioneers of the prodigal? The most at
tractive evening dresses which are made
Of chiffon are white, decorated with pat
terms Of black lace, alternating with lib
eral dotting Of silver sequins, the decollet-
age of such gowns usually showing many
frillings Of the white chiffon. fastened
with a bunch of roses at the side.
have just been interviewing the ideal
hair ornament to accompany such chiffon
gowns in the evening, and this-always
supposing that you do not possess beau
tiful diamond combs and ornaments, Is
formed of a tulfe diamante, whence
emerges a single flower. By the way. the
Incompatible chiffon in which you must
be arrayed may easily be used for hair
ornament, just twist around the knot,
tied into little bow in the front, with
the stem of the flower thrust through this
and pinned with diamond ornament, the
blossom standing erect, and you arrive at
pretty headdress. The newest chiffon
fronts have dozens of tucks forming a
round yoke, and the latest boas show
pleatings of chiffon fastened with velvet
The herald., 1898-05-08
CLOTH MADE FROM WOOD
Oak, Hickory, Locust and Bamboo FL
hers Converted Into Fabrics

The making of wood into wood pulp and
thence into paper set inventors to think
ing, and a result is the discovery Of the
transformation of wood fiber into strong
and handsome cloth. The wood is boiled.
crushed ana the fipers separated In par
allel lines, dried and spun, the same as cot
ton or wool. Oak, hickory and locust make
very handsome cloth, while bamboo pro-
duces one that is almost iron like in its
strength and elasticity. The cost Of the
new process is not large. but is still little
above that Of converting cotton or linen
into substantial tissues.-New York Mail
and Express.
The herald., 1898-05-08
Rules for Cold Baths

II after the first plunge you do not en-
Joy cold bath, If it makes you CULVER and
shake, and II in two seconds after you rub
the flesh is not agiow and singing, then
learn that you are not strong enough for
a cold bath and put in hot water enough
to take away the unpleasantness. After
the bath rub a cold sponge over the body,
and the result will be much better than
the cold plunge.
The herald., 1898-05-08
CaulihoWer Salad

Choose a perfect cauliflower that has not
been frost-bitten and boil 1t in salted water
till tender, but not too soft. When cold
divide the white part into little sprigs. Rub
a salad bowl over with butter and lay in
this the caulifiower; sprinkle over it equal
quantities Of chopped chevril. parsley and
tarragon; make sauce of one tablespoon
full Of tarragon vinegar. three of salad oil
and seasoning of salt and pepper; pour
this over the salad and serve.
The herald., 1898-05-08
Women Want to Fight

Chadron, Neb.,-In the event of war the
Spanish soldiers who have been slaughter
ing the women of Cuba may face their
avengers in company of women fighters
which is being organized in this city. The
company will be led by Miss Grille Adams,
sturdy frontier woman who has spent
most of the paso ten years in the saddle
and Is one of the best shots In the country.
The herald., 1898-05-08
Street Devoid of Skins

This one was covered with diamonds.
mo use talking" she was saying, 1--WE
simply can't stand 1t up in that locality
When Mike and me moved from Bridgeport
to the north side we thought we were in it,
but, say style-they don't know what it
means. They haven't a bit Of refinement.
You know what cold day 1t was last Mon
day? Well, went the whole length of the
avenue with my new $3.50 sealskin on, and
what do you think-there wasn't another
The herald., 1898-05-08
Cultivation Of Tea Roses

Tea roses should not be put out in the
open ground before the middle or latter
part of May at the north. They should
be given a very rich soil. The best fertilizer
to use is very old cow manure. Tea roses
do much better in a soil of loan and clay
than in a soil which Is inclined to be sandy.
May Ladies' Home Journal.
The herald., 1898-05-08

close-fltting In the back, with loose boz
fronts. or open with revers turning back,
which are Of satin, covered with braid in
straight rows. There are strapped seams
and plain seams and coats with belts, and
the prettiest Innings are Of liberty satin.
The herald., 1898-05-08
Woman as a Halter

Men are good at Tevense-they nave so
many ways Of prompt action-but, while
she must wait long perhaps, woman ID
the best hater If once wronged, and II be-
fore death her day comes she strikes.
The herald., 1898-05-08
Lucky That Tastes Vary

A lucky thing that tastes vary; that lem.
ons as well as oranges are in demand; that
the curves Of youth or the more pensive
lines of fruition in women's faces both find
their special admirers.
The herald., 1898-05-08
Black a Bad Color

Black is the worst color for the eyes and
some tailors charge more for making black
than colored clothes. This fact has induced
American schoolmasters to abandon the
time-honored blackboard" The best
board is creamy white, but any soft, mel
The herald., 1898-05-08
The Maiden's Prayer

Gus Borem-My father made great
point Of teaching us to leave the room
gracefully.
His victim-Oh, wish you'd do It nowl
I should so like to see you.-Harper's ba-
Ear.
The herald., 1898-05-08
being showered with enthusiastic congrat

being showered with enthusiastic congrat-
ulations over her wonderful skill. Those
who witnessed the sport say it was tho
finest measuring Of superb strength
against matchless diplomacy ever wit
messed, and for a time the end Of the
match could not definitely be foreseen, but
when a fair woman wills" what can even
royal highness" do?-Tampa (Fla-)
Times
The herald., 1898-05-08
Too Much Staring

Did ever any woman noting an unusual
amount Of staring at her sweet self in the
street fail to find by look in some shop
window that her skirt braid or dust ruffle
was waving in the breeze?
The herald., 1898-05-08
About Women

Waiting for a man to propose Is even
more tiresome than waiting for street
car.
When a woman truly loves her husband
she likes to hear him snore.-Chicago Rec
The herald., 1898-05-08

low white will do, according to the light
available. The chalk should be a clear,
sky blue, with canary-orange, and clear,
dark green for extra colors.
The herald., 1898-05-08
Brief Peace of Mind

"Clara, love to be with you"
"Why, Edith"
''When I'm with you know you are nos
gossiping about me."-Chicago Record.
The herald., 1898-05-08
New Light Coats

The new coats are very jaunty and va
ried enough to suit every figure. They are
The herald., 1898-05-08

On an average every woman carries forty
to sixty miles Of hair upon her head.
The herald., 1898-05-08
WOMAN BOWLER AGED "
Mrs. Felten Plays an Expert Game Of
Tenpins

One Of the competitors in the last wom-
ems bowling tournament in New York was
Mrs. Felten, who is described as tall and
erect, an expert bowler and with nothing
in her appearance to indicate age save
The herald., 1898-05-08

skin on the street. Now wouldn't that toast
you? Move! Sure ething!'-Chicago Chron-
icle
The herald., 1898-05-08

fon. Was not right in saying 1t was chif-
fon, chiffon all the way?
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-21
NOTICE TO HEIRS-AT-LAW OF

SAMPSON REA, DECEASED.
United States Circuit Court Fourth CIR
cult, Eastern District Of North
Carolina.
r, r. Barham ct al. VS.. Tyrone Splers,
J. III. Matthews, Sampson Rea and
VIM. j. Doyle.
To Victor Rea, Fannie G. McGarry
and VIM. III. McGarry, her husband
Free Rea, Mabel Norton and Alexander
A. Norton, her husband, Caroline Mott
and Theodore r. Molt, her husband,
Fred Molt and Margaret Molt, heirs-at'
law Of Sampson Rea, deceased:
You and each of you are hereby noti-
fed that at the May term, 1898, OF sald
court the death of Sampson Rea, de-
PENDANT in the above-entitled action, was
duly suggested and you and each of you
were duly made parties defendant to SAID
action and you and each of you are here
by commanded to be and appear before
the Undersigned, clerk of said court, on
or before the first Monday in September,
1898, being the 9th day of September.
1898, and answer or demur to the COM
plant filed in said action.
The purpose of the action Is to recover
a tract of land situate in HEREFORD
county and State of North Carolina ad
joining the lands Of ]. w. Barnes, II. Il.
PEBBLES, r. b. Gatling and others and
containing about 700 acres.
N. J. RIDDICK,
Clerk United States Circuit Court.
Raleigh, June StL. 1898.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-21
STOCKS AND BONDS.

New York, July 2O.-1'he slight in
crease in the volume of dealings in stocks
today would by no means wlthstahu tiie
termination, but it conveyed an lntiiha-
ton that business in Wall street IS not
entirely dead. ANY striking development
in the situation would lead TO an out
break of activity in speculation. Inc
morning advance was occasloned by nom
ing more than covering Of short contracts
put out by the small traders yesterday,
The assertion that the Madrid cabiiel
had determined upon negotiations FOR
peace was used to advance prices ana IL
was rather significant that they held
firm in spite of the demonstrated unre-
liability of the report and the decline III
Spanish tours IN London and Paris. Re
assuring official utterances from Wash
ington regarding the yellow fever situa-
ton and from the Metropolitan Street
Railway authorities regarding the effect
OF the temporary suspension Of a part OF
their lines pending reconstruction renov-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-21

ed the principal elements of yesterdays
The foreign crop prospects
are scanned with the utmost attention
as the price for our surplus breadstuffs
if felt TO be the pivot Of the situation.
The ruling price of cash wheat is almost
on n parity with that of Il year ago. But
ut that tine exporters were doing Il hand
TO- mouth business because of what they
regarded the prohibitive price of wheat.
Today the farmers are holding back the
new crop through feeling of dissatis-
faction at the price offered. The foreign
exchange market is also showing the eff
fects of grain bills coming forward and
is heavy in tone and dropping towards
the gold import point after net imports
of gold for the year of about SlOO.OOO,-
600. New York banks continue to lose
to the sub-treasury and New York eX-
change at Chicago today fell to zoe dis
count. But money continues easy and
rates for time money are quotably lower.
The demand for Denver and Guilt
frsts on reorganization prospects con
tinued today and there was distinct
awakening of activity in some of the
other speculative bonds which moved 50
conspiculously last week. Prices III Il
number of other cases are notably higher.
Total sales $2.600,000.
The new government 3's when issued
were in strong demand today and 1033s
was bid for them in Wall street. A
transaction was made at 113M: United
States new As and the 2's advanced |
per cent; the old As coupon and the SIS
registered H. and the is coupon Il per
cent. in the bid price.