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The Portland daily press., 1898-01-01

The Commissioner of Pensions has re-
duced the fees of pension attorneys from
$40 to 50 in certain cases. The Govern
ment and the pensioners arc both likely
TO bs gamers by this ruling for the fees
are paid out of the pensions allowed.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-01

1t appears that the fire which began in
the Chicago coliseum practically de-
stroyed the vast structure in just about
twenty. MINUTES. Another we'll heralded
fire proof building fails to stand a
caloric test. But never mind, Chicago is
TO have new exhibition building to cost
81. 800 900.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-01

1t is stated that less than forty miles of
track for steam railways have been laid in
New England the past year, 30 miles of
which have been located in Maine. Elec-
tricity as applied to cars has revolution
lied means of transportation and at pres
ent has decided call
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-01

Today Greater New York passes under
the complete domination of Tammany
Hall. 1t is bad outlook for happy
New year.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-01

The strike of the stationary engineers
n England has already entailed wage
oss of SIS, 400. 600 and the worst feature
f all is that. the END is not yet in sight.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-01

past year has on the whole dealt
ndly with our country. Peace and
have prevailed within its borders.
pugh the return of prosperous times
been so rapid as we could wish,
oeen steady and solid. Thanks to
dom and discretion of our rulers
I've avoided complications with
IN powers and have steadily pursued
Use policy of attending to our own
ess. Standing on the threshold of
Nv year we can look forward to the
with confidence and courage.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-01

1t is for the voters Of Portland and
Deering to finish the work SO suspicious
~ begun by the annexation commission.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-01
LEARNED TO READ HER BIBLE

(From the Louisville Evening Post.)
1.-THE Oldest pupil ever taught in an
experience covering over sixty years in
the schoolroom," said Uncle Rector Will
hanson. the well known mou- n peda
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-01
The Greatest Discoveries.

W. M. Repine, editor Iisiklwa, H.,
Chief, says: We WON'T keep house
without DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption Coughs and Colds. Ex-
perimented with many others, but never
got the true remedy until we used DIR.
Kings New Discovery. No other remedy
can take its place in our homo, as in it
We have certain and sure cure for
Coughs, Colds, Whooping Cough, etc. y
Il Ia idle to experiment with 9th +
remedies, even if they are urged on you
as just as good as DR.. Kings New Dis
covery. They are not as good, because
this remedy has a record of cures and
besides is guaranteed. 1t never fails to
satisfy. Trial bottles free at H. p. s.
Goods Drug Store.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-01

New York Sun copies from the
utawney News letter which
much light on the vexed question
struck Billy Patterson" 1t ap-
hat way back in the forties at q
of the commissioners of some
unty in Pennysvlania, of whom
was on& a joke was put up on
ian named Maffet. 1t Was pre-
at Patterson had been hit a
w and when the Irishman was
I'd he grabbed his shilleIah and
II the first time the remarks
have become bywords. tt is
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-01
UNITED GAS and
ELECTRIC co.
First Mortgage Five Per
Cent Gold Bonds.
DATED MARCH I, 1897. DUE MARCH !. 1917
Union Safe Deposit 81 Trssst Co.,
Portland, Trustee.
DATED MARCH I, 1897. DUE MARCH !. 1911

under charters granted by the Legislatures of
both Maine and New Hampshire and controls
the gas and electric plants which furnishes
municipal and domestic lighting in the cities of
Dover, Rochester and Somersworth in New
Hampshire, and in the towns of Berwick and
North Berwick, in Maine. The population OF
this territory aggregates about 81, 900.
ms Company not only furnishes the light for
the cities and towns named, but also supplies
me power used In operating the street railway
between Dover add Somersworth, and also
power used for manufacturing purposes.
This branch OF business has never been de-
veloped, and the next five years will show a
very large increase in the earning of this de-
partment.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
(From Official Statement of the Manager),
Capital Stock authorized and III
issued, $3.50 600 90
Total amount of First Mortgage
Bond, authorized and issued 250,0O0. 90
Earnings from April /, 1895, to
April l, 1897, the time of opera
tlon under present management,
Gross Receipts, SIS, 225.7T
Operating Expenses, 1913, 1873. 6S
Net Earnings, &c, O92. 90
Original cost of this property, 722.00. 90
1t is certified TO by two engineers
that the present value Of the
property is 504, 6S1 so
We ar informed by the treasurer of the
corporation that The net earnings for the
year ending III 1887, will exceed the interest
on the bonds by at least $4,000
BOND ISSUE.
THE total issue of bonds is $3.50, COO. 90
Secured by mortgage certified by attorneys
to be a first lien on the entire property and
franchise OF the company, now owned OF
hereafter acquired. The full amount of this
mortgage has b en- issued, therefore no adj
ditional first mortgage bonds can be issued.
EXAMINATION.
We have the favorable reports of two engi-
neers who made o careful examination of
this property.
LEGALITY
The legal papers have been drawn under
the combined direction of Charles H. Tyler,
ESQ.,. of Boston, Frank S. Streeter, Esq, of
Concord, New Hampshire, and Drummond
g. Drummond of Portland, and tn y have
passed their opinions favorably upon this
issue of bonus.
MANAGEMENT.
The management of the Company is as
follows:
Albert Wallace, President, Rochester, New
Hampshire.
Hon. H. L. Shepherd, Treasurer and Cen
eral Manager, RocRport, Maine.
Direct rs, Albert Wallace, Rochester, N
H., j hn G. Kiyel. George e. Wall ice,
Rochest +, N. H.; Fred E. Richards, Port
land, Me-. George q. Maeomber, Augusta,
Me- Fl. L. Shepherd, Rockport, Me-, and
Begney c. Parsons Boston, Mass
This corporation is controlled by we'll
known New England men and the directors
are men of local standing and position.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-01
BuckIen's Arnica salve.

IHE LEST sALVE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores Ulcers, Salt
Hands Chilblains, Corns and all Skin
Eruptions and positively cures Piles, or
no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refun led
Price rs cents per box. For sale by H. p.
>. Goold, ST. Congress St.. under Con-
grees Square Eatsl
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-01
THE PRESS.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 1.

Now is the time for good resolutions.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-01

| ol5 a. l=>..ou l-5<.aIe which shou
allowed to pass unsolved to com
erations.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-01
AMUsEMENYa-

FAY BROS. g. HOSFORH
Lessees and Managers.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-01

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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05
HOT OR COLD
WET OR DRY
OR Business Goes on
Just the Same.

The buying public have long since
found that we keep the best of every
thing and sell at reasonable prices.
Our "ROLLER CHAMPION"
FLOUR made from winter wheat is
whitest. sweetest and strongest.
Our BUTTER FROM THE "H0L~
LOWAY" DAIRY cannot be surpassed
for richness and deIicacy OF flavor.
We have a State reputation for fine
Coffee Our best roast is composed of
Private Growth, Fancy Padang, Java
and Finest Mocha.
The immense sale of "HE-NO-TEA"
attests its merit; as hot drink 1t Is I'M
surpassed, as an iced drink 1t has no
rival.
The most celebrated cures Of Hams,
including Smithfeld, Southampton, Fer
ris, Westphalia and other brands. We
have a few cases large and small Hams
we are retailing for Zoe a pound.
All kinds of foreign and domestic fruits
and vegetables in their season.
Special packing Of Bahama grated
Pineapple and Burnett's Extracts for
fIavoring ice cream.
Van Houten's, Bakers and Huyler's
Cocoa and Chocolate. These are the best
goods manufactured.
Our four-year-old pure Apple Vinegar
will keep pickles in any climate.
Best imported Olive Oil in half-gallon
tins, cost only half the price of that in
glass.
Salad Dressing, Sauces, Catsups and
Pure Spices.
Whole Ok Tongues, Lunch Tongues,
Salmon Steaks, Lobster Scouse, Deviled
Grabs, Baratazia Shrimp, French Sar-
dimes and all kinds OF canned and potted
meats; will compare favorably with
butcher prices for raw meats.
"Franco-American" Soups, Consomme,
Chicken Gumbo, Ok Tail, Mock Turtle,
Julienne, and half dozen others. So pre-
pared as to be most appetizing to an in
valid, and thoroughly harmless to a
dyspeptic.
We have only mentioned few things
we have for sale. We have hundreds of
other articles. Fish, Flesh and Fowl.
All goods promptly delivered, and war
ranted to give satisfaction.
w. g. STRONACH q SONS,
Wholesale and Retail Grocers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05
PERSONALS.

Mr. II. +. Taylor, of Oxford, is at the
Marlborough House.
Mrs. $. Nj. Inmann returned to New
York yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Robert G. Nixon, of New York, is
in the city visiting relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs James Ii. Pou and child
rem yesterday returned from visit to
Smithfield.
Mrs. Lamar, who has been here on q
visit to relatives, yesterday left for her
home in Florida.
Miss Susan Dee McPheeters left yes
terday afternoon to enter Mrs. Lafa-
bones school at Baltimore.
DIR. NJ. NJ Marshall and wife and
Misses Susie and Theodosia left yester-
day for two weeks's visit to Washing
ton, ID. G..
Mr.. A. p. Bryant, agent here for the
Southern Express Company, has gone to
New York and Boston for two weeks
vacation. He will make the trip from
Norfolk TO Boston by sea.
Mr.. A. l.. Brooks, the Democratic can
didate for solicitor in the Fifth district,
was here yesterday. He is enthusiastic
over the prospects for victory of the
white mans ticket in his section this
year.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Il. Cheek left yester-
day for Raleigh, in which city he will
reside in the future. Mr.. Cheek has
accepted a position with the firm oil
Thomas & Campbell Durham Herald.
Messrs. John p. Kerr, of Warrenton;
O. III. Guion, of Newbern; Jacob Battle,
of Rocky Mount; w. 4. Dunn, of Scot
land Neck and G. M. Bernard, of Green
yilles are among the attorneys here at
tending Supreme court this week.
Mr.. A. w. Haywood left yesterday for
Lakewood Cumberland county, to spend
week there hunting. He will be
Joined at Fayetteville by Messrs. Walter
Holt, Ed. Williamson and other friends.
They have country club at Lakewood.
Old fashions in dress may be revived,
but no old-fashioned medicine can re-
place Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by J. Hal
Bobbitt Henry L. Hicks and North
Side Drug Store.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05

Mode. sizes, 81 to ~ ....$f00
Clasp, self-stitchcd sizes, 81
Imperial, in Black only, 2-clasp, Shook,
4-button; sizes, 5M to Z ....... $l.o0
THE NEW JACKETS AND CAPEs.
Blue and Black Cloth, large covered
buttons, faced in front with satin
very plain and neat .......... .S0.OO
Tan Cloth, Medium Length, new sleeves
and velvet collar, trimmed with large
brown metal buttons and faced IN
front with Satin ............. SEoo
Tan Coat. medium length, lined with
Cerise Taffeta, Collar velvet, smoked
Pearl buttons, and corded around
bottom cuffs, top of sleeves and back
Black Cloth Coat, velvet collar. trim
med with Peal Buttons, small Gov
cred buttons and colored around cuffs
back and front, and lined with
Satin ..3Io.OO
Seal Plush Capes, trimmed with cloth
bands, beaded and braided fur, trim
med front and collar lined with coll
ored Silk, 81 inch sweep, Is inches
Seal Push Cane. trimmed with cloth
bands and braided in back soutache
braid, collar fur-trimmed, handsomely
lined ............. $500
WUAIEN'S TAILORED SUITS.
Ladies Black Cloth, trimmed with fancy
Buttons, coat lined with Satin and
skirt lined with good quality Per-
ealine OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. .Sl250
Brown mixed Coat Suit, trimmed with
smoked pearl buttons. and lined with
Satin, skirt lined with good quality
Percaline d0uble-breasted
price .... p LOU
Astrachan Collarettes, in Black, lined
with Red Satin and trimmed with
Marten Tails ................ $3.50
Electric Seal CoIarettes, lined with
Brown Satin, trimmed with Martea
Tails .......e. .Sl2.OO
Blue Thibet and Krimmer Collarettc.
lined with heliotrope Satin, very styl-
lsh 80. .... .9ZO.OJ
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05
coLoREp DRESS GOODS.

COLORED DRESS GOODS.
4O-inch Silk and Wool Mixtures in Black
and white .................., o0c.
40-inch An-Wool Covert in Browns,
Modes and New Blues ........ SOC.
Fancy Small checks in Red and Black,
Green and Brown, Blue and Brown
extra value ................... SOC.
Fancy Bayaderc Stripe i'll all the correct
colorings, for the season 5000. .69c.
Corded Velour in Green and Black and
Blue and Black .............6 9c.
Heavy Corded Mixtures, two-toned eff
fects, beautiful for tailor-made
suits ..)................ Toe.
French Covert in Browns, Modes, Blue
and Grays ................... ..loc.
French Suiting, the correct thing for
tailor-made suits in all the late
shades ................. .Sl.O0
Fancy Novelty Dress Goods, the lead.
ing weaves and shades .$1.59
NEW FALL BLACK GOODS.
All Wood 36-inch Surge ...... ,25c.
3S-inch French Mourning Goods. SOC.
44-inch Fine French Serge 5000. soc.
4S-inch Fancy Diagonal ....... .75c.
az-inch Fancy Armures $500. ..$1.00
Silk and Wool Crepons 1850. ..$1.50
Silk and Wool Crepons .........$2,00
AUTUMN SILKS.
All the new colorings in fancy weaves
Silks. strictly all silk ....... Soc
Full line French Taffetas in heavy
weight and soft finish .......... .75c
Full line Satins, every new shade, for
this season .....a ........,......l0 c
Full line Dress Silks in Blacks. Falle
Gros Grain, Amures, Peau dc Sole
at ............. Toe, $1.00 and SIPS
NEW KID GLOVES.
Misses kid Gloves, Horseshoe. MI
shades of Tan, self-stitched, sizes Al
to q ................... 15e.
Horseshoe, all shades Of Tan, Red
Brown and Black stitched in all the
new shades, 4-button, 3-clasp and
5-hools, sizes 5si to ~ .... zoe!
Marlborough, 3-cIasp in Black, Slate,
Red, Green and all shades Of Tan and
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05
A STORES REPUTATION

Is often made or mamed by the character of its goods.
Much of the success OF this business is directly attributable
to the honesty and up-to-daeness of its equipment.
Prices, of course, must be right they are right
These shoWngs we are justly proud of this week:
The Dress Goods, Modest and Elegant.
The Brght-Hued Silks.
The Goats and Capes for Women.
The Beautiful Taior-made Suits.
The Stylish Furs.
The Exquisite Silk Petcoats.
The new novelties in Ladies Neckwear, Shoes, Under
wear Hosiery Blankets and Lnensa are ready as never
before to- supply all needs for Fall Comfort and at the
liberal economies always expected and never falling in
Raleigh'S Leading Store.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05
A. B. StrOnaCh'S,
THE LADIES' DRY GOODS STORE

THAT TAILoR-MADE SUIT FOR
FAIR WEEK.
Don't you think you had better buy it
this week. We can give you Just what
you want in the material, color, &C., ana
the correct trimmings to go with it, all
at a price to fit the amount you wish
to spend.
National Blues,
Military Grey,
Autumn Browns. sc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05

Synopsis of the Weather.-The storm
central this morning near Atlanta has
been completely dissipated. No evidence
of il remains except that light showers
occurred over most of the Atlantic States
and in the east Lake region. The largest
rainfall was La inches at Buffalo. The
most noteworthy feature of the weather
Is fine continuance of unusually warm
weather throughout the Southern States.
Last night the sky was generally clear
everywhere south of Mason and Dixon
line. with some pretty high temperature
in Texas. The highest was 81 at Pales-
fine and 90 at Oklahoma: 80 also oc-
Cured as far north as Dodge City.
Further north the weather is slightly
cooler. but not enough ito give promise of
any immediate change in the South.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05
Plants & Flowers

Roses, Carnations and other choice cut
flowers. Floral designs arranged taste
fully at short notice. Wedding decora-
tiong, Palms, Ferns, etc., for house
culture. For ornamental gardening at
the lowest price. All kinds OF bedding
pIants. Geraniuma, Callas, Heliotropes,
olats, Geraniuma, 6oleus, HeliotropeS.
latest varieties. Vines for the veranda
Tomato plants, once transplanted, In
standard sorts. Cabbage, pepper, and
Dot grown Egg Plants. Celery at proper
season. All mail orders promptly attend.
ed to.
III. ETEINNETZ, Florist.
Phone lis. RALEIGH. NJ. =.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05

This year there are no State fairs at
Richmond, Danville or Lynchburg and
many Virginians will attend the North
Carolina State Fair at Raleigh, October
24-29.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05
THE WEATHER TO-DAY.

North Carolina: Partly cloudy wealth
err; fresh southeast to south winds.
Local forecast for Raleigh and vicinity
to 8 o'clock tonight: Occasional show
ers probably.
Local data for Raleigh yesterday:
Maximum teperature, sc; rlinimum tenn
perature, "a; mean, so; rainfall, .16
inches (for "a hours).
The following table gives data for Sc
lected stations at p. m. yesterday:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05

The State is having some trouble III
getting back the money it paid out in
cident to the mobilization of troops here
This is due to the fact that many Of
the accounts are irregularly made out or
they do not set forth the proper data.
The government is mighty particular
when it comes to paying out its cash.
No doubt, though. after much CORE
spondence the matter will be arranged.
Auditor Aver says he'll have the money
if he has to sue the United States.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05

Broadcloths, 75c to $1.0O.
Coverts, Coo to $1.0O. \.
Henriettas, SOC to T5c.
Serges, SOC to Toe.
Poplins, Coo to 75c.
Vigureaux, $1.O0 to $1.75.
Epinglnes, 75c TO $1.50.
Bieges, SOC to Soc.
Cheviots, soc to S1.00.
Whipcords, soc to Toe.
Venetian Cloths, $100 to $1.75.
Armures. soc to 75c.
Plain Corded Weaves, G0c to S1.OO.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05

Pope's candy made fresh daily.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05

at the home of Mrs. Hanna Whitaker,
near this city, this morning at 10
o'clock, there will be quiet home we'd
ding, in the presence of a few invited
friends. Mr.. John III. Gill and Mrs.
Whitaker will be united in marriage by
Rev. DIR. Eugene Daniel. pastor of the
First Presbyterian church. Immediate
~ after the ceremony the bride and
groom will leave for a trip north.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05

Mr.. Edgar A. Womble, clerk in the
revenue office here, went up to Green's
boro yesterday afternoon to attend Fed
eraI court there this week. He goes as a
witness in several cases to produce GER
tain books and records in his office. This
court will be held by Judge Ewart, be
ing his first court since his appointment
as Federal judge.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05

A private letter from Mr.. Carey I.
Rogers, who is now studying medicine a.
Johns Hopkins Hospital, says that the
medical class consists of 20 men, OIL
whom 20 are from Yale. The class is
limited to this number, and on this ac-
count many good men from Harvard
Yale, Princeton and other colleges were
rejected.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05

The young people of the Raleigh Bap-
fist Tabernacle will meet Thursday
night for the purpose of perfecting an
organization, young mems prayer meet
ing, which has been merged into a
Young Peoples Union, and ladies will
be admitted.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05

Health Officer Sale has received a
letter from Secretary Neal, of the Ma
tional Sanitary Association, notifying
him that the convention has been post
poned until the latter part Of October or
the first of November. Mr.. Sale is q
member of this association.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05

Clerk III. G. Brown. of the Railroad
Commission, is busy at work on the next
annual report of the Commission. Al
ready he has 100 pages of statistical
matter prepared and in press. The re-
port will be issued about January 1sf,
and will contain about 700 pages.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-09-15
NEWS IN A NUTSHELL.
Bits of Paragraphs that Give Con-
dcnSed Notes of the Day.

The Commissioners Of Education are
in session this afternoon.
There is nothing new in police cir
cles Today and no arrests.
The Moana carried 900 tons of on
ions through to the Colonies.
The Government band accompanied
the Chamber of Commerce excursion
today.
Honolulu Commandery meets again
tomorrow evening. Order of the
Temple.
The band will be present at the re-
afternoon.
The furniture of seven room house
is for sale. The house can be rented
if desired.
George Il. Carter administrator of
the estate Of f.. \. Jones, has Il no.
tice in this issue.
The public reception of the Y. VI.
c. \. to Assistant Secretary Brock oc-
ours this evening.
The Y. VI. G. \. orchestra will meet
for practice this evening at the resi-
derce of c. Hedemann.
Two prominent eNpresSmen were
arrested last night for obstructing
me sidewalk with baggage.
. The grocers have closing notice in
this issue They will remain closed
all day Saturday, Regatta Day.
Charles Dickerson was fined 500 and
$500 costs by Judge Wilcox this MORN
ing for furious and Needless driving.
Professor koebele sent consign-
ment of Mexican beetles to the de-
partment of agriculture oh the Mo-
ana.
An excellent group picture of Port
Surveyor George Stratemeyer and his
force of inspectors has just been made
by Williams.
l.. Ii. Kerr quotes prices upon bed
spreads. sheeting and pillow castings.
He is selling first, class goods at bed
rock prices.
Mrs. Anderson, wife of the master
Of the American schooner Charles \.
Falk, accompanied her husband on the
trip from Eureka.
r The boat boys Waha. Kala, Kanamu
| and Mahna have entered i'm the four
cared boat race for Saturday. i'm the
boat "Never You Mind
Miss Killean returned from a bust
ness trip by the Moana yesterday. She
secured some SURPRISES for the ladies
in millinery whila absent.
Captain Cook who took the Tahitian
| schooner Tetua back to Tahiti, shipp-
cd from there August 10th. on the
German bark la Platte. for Liverpool
Invitations TO tho recontion this ey-
nnir~ 70 Ny. md Nrrs Prncli at the
! Y. NJ. C. \. were ISSUED TO members
""d contributors. But general and
| "Nr6ial invitation is extended TO the
public.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-09-15
NOTICE.

I desire to inform the public that
have arranged accommodations for
them at Remond Grove.
j. w. CHAPMAN.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-09-15
NO GATHERS IN FALL SKIRTS.

In duck and serge skirts the pockets
are worn anywhere but on the hips
and inside the front widths Two
square catch-alls, with flaps that but
ton down, are frankly sewed on the
front part of the skirt, within handy
reach of the wearer's right and left
hands, and into these she puts her
belongings easily and comfortably.
The promise of the tailors is that
wool walking skirts for autumn and
winter shall be made with the same
regard to convenience and that none
of these skirts shall have a gather or
a pleat the whole waist band round