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The Winslow mail., 1898-04-02
Wanted q Life Term.

A young man in the treasury depart.
ment who took an examination recent
ly for promotion ran up against curl
Gus question, but he was equal to the
occasion, and his ready reply will doubt
less stand him in good stead when his
average is made up. The question asked
was this:
How long do you expect to remain
in the civil service?'
Until death do US part, " was the
reply, unhesitatingly written down.
Hortens1us, the Roman orator, had a
memory so wonderful that, on wager,
he spent whole day at an auction and
at night repeated all the sales, the
prices and the names of the buyers
The Winslow mail., 1898-04-02

hiR with a tender force, which he
could not resist, to the mothers chair.
Papa and mamma" she said, as she
held the hand of each, Il want to live
with both of you. l must have you
BOTH"
The weeping mother looked up. The
eyes of the father met them, and he
threw his arms around her neck. Fold
ed in each others arms, the whole three
were in tears, which smiles of JOY soon
banished.
"There, there now," said the judge,
as he wiped his eyes; whom God has
Joined together, let no man put asun-
."-HouSehold.
The Winslow mail., 1898-04-02
A Problem PIav

81 believe you describe your new
piece as problem play?' said the
friend.
YES" replied the theatrical mana
ger, that's what the author said it was
going to be and for once he knew what
he was talking about. Making the re-
ceipts cover the railway and hotel bills
keeps me doing arithmetic twenty-four
hours day."-Washington Star.
The Winslow mail., 1898-04-02
How the Judge Divorced Them


The following incident, as told by
Eli Perkins, happily illustrates the
truth-"A little child shall lead them
They used to be loving couple.
They were really lovers yet in their
hearts, but Incompatible temperS had
frozen their affection. So they resolved
to separate. 1t was sad day, the day
they separated. There was little Eva,
five years old, and which parent was
to take her?
1t was decided by the court that little
Eva should choose whom she would
liv: with.
Eva" said the kind-hearted judge,
as he took the child from its weeping
mother, your papa and mamma are
not going to live together any more.
They are going to separate and go far
away from each other. They can't be
happy in the same house. Now, my
child, you must choose whom you will
live with. You must decide between
papa and mamma"
"Oh, l can't give up either one," said
Eva, her eyes filling with tears. Il
love papa and mamma just alike; l
want both of them," and then she
looked pleadingly at her father, who
sat with bowed head, while passionate
sobs came from her mother.
Papa, don't you love Eva any
more?' and then the child put her arms
around his neck.
Yes, baby" sobbed the father, clasp
ing her in his arms and kissing her
convulsively, land you will come with
me?'
Ine mother covered her face and
wept as If her heart would break
Then, with tears in her eyes, the lit
tie child took her fathers hand and led
The Winslow mail., 1898-04-02
THE CUBAN SCARE.

Although the diplomatic entangelment with
Spain over Cuba is to some extent influencing
the stock market, Wall street expects no
serious complications. Nevertheless serious
complications with other maladies may be ex-
pected to follow an attack of biliousness which
is not checked at Tho outset. The most effectual
means to this enc is ..0Stetter,s Stomach Bit
ters, an admirable -..:e'ly, moreover, for dys.
pePs1a, malaria, kline! trouble, constipation
and nervousness
The Winslow mail., 1898-04-02
How Browning Read Political Ma,


have read the newspapers only
through Roberts eyes He reads them
in room sacred from the foot of WON
an. And this is not always satisfactory,
as whenever Robert falls into state of
disgust with any political party he
throws the whole subject over Every
now and then he ignores France alto
gether, and |, who am more tolerant
and more curious find myself suspend
cd over hiatus | ask about Theirs
speech "Thiers is a rascal, - he says
II make POINT of not reading word
of Thiers " M, Prudhon, then? "Prud
hon is a mailman. Who cares for Prud-
hon?' The president? THE president
is an ass not worth thinking Of " And
SO we treat of politics. Letters of Eliz-
abeth Barrett Browning.
The Winslow mail., 1898-04-02
Pointed.

"Isn't your father of rather a retir-
ing disposition?" asked the young man
caller whose chief weakness is to stay
late.
Yes" " she answered demurely, "he
retires at 10 and insists that the house
be closed within half an hour of that
time. detroit Free Press
The Winslow mail., 1898-04-02
a FrgXxa.

Il don't quite catch the drift of your
remarks, said the gin %Ao willfully
misunderstood.
II think do of yours, said th'
young man who had been Try us to pro
pose. sit is something in the nature
a snowdrift. ''-t!incinnati En-: amer
The Winslow mail., 1898-04-02
IT'S NOT EXPENSIVE.

It's the quality that's high in TEA GARDEN
DRIPs, ToBOGGAN MAPLE SYRUP and PELICAN
LOUISIANA MoLASsEs. For said by frst-class
grocers in cans only. Money refunded If goods
are not satisfactory. Don't accept an imitation
See that the manufacturers name is ntho-
graphed Oh every can.
THE PACIFIC COAST SYRUP co.
The Winslow mail., 1898-04-02
Too Slow for Him

Passenger-Is this an accommodation
train?
Conductor-No, sir; it's the limited.
Passenger-Well, the company ought
to raise the limit.
The Winslow mail., 1898-04-02

A mother who will deliberately admit
that some other baby is as smart as
hers Is not to be trusted.
The Winslow mail., 1898-04-02

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stamp for particulars of King Solomon's Treas
ure, the ONLY renewer of manly strength,
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The Winslow mail., 1898-04-02

believe my prompt use of Piso's Cure
prevented quick consumption.-Mrs Lucy
Wallace, Marquette, Kan. Dec. II, '95.
The Winslow mail., 1898-04-02
YOUR LIVER e. e. !; { f I, MSsSs: $;s; $;s$t

Moore's Revealed Remedy will do it. Three
doses will make you feel better Get it from
your druggist or any wholesale drug house, or
from Stewart & Holmes Drug Co.. Seattle.
The Winslow mail., 1898-04-02

n0nN for tracing and locating Gold or Silver
RIIIIN Ore, lost or buried treasures. NJ. ID.
ltODD FOWLER, Box S37. .Souteington, Conn
The Winslow mail., 1898-04-02

1t is estimated that as many as so, 900
farmers and others in France make
their living by the manufacture Of
Roquefort cheese.
The Winslow mail., 1898-04-02
devoted to Ha-

perkins, your wife seems very de.
voted to her flowers"
Devoted. Well, sir, many an Octo
ber night that woman has dragged the
blankets off the bed to keep those weaz
ened little geraniums from getting
frost-bitten. Detroit Free Press.
The Winslow mail., 1898-04-02

A beer In the hand is worth two In
the keg.
The Winslow mail., 1898-04-02
Trolley Cars on a Fast schedule.

A new suburban electric road near
Cleveland, O., known as the Cleveland
and LOrain Electric Railroad, has a
seLslull Of tlnQ that llIL lop 1 lpllJ
of thfrty-ive miles hour and recent
ly during some trial trips one car aver
aged ffty-two miles and even covered
one portion of the road at a fifty-five
mile rate. These figures are particu-
larly interesting as an illustration of
the requirements met by the modern
trolley line, and also as showing how
street railways are gradually merging
into line of business that cannot be
distinguished from steam railroad SER
vice.
The Winslow mail., 1898-04-02

The following incident, as told by
Eli Perkins, happily illustrates the
truth-"A little child shall lead them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-25
FREE TR4DE-SCHOOLS FOR GIRLS.

The Society for Ethical Culture. the headquarters
OF which IL at No. $50 Madlson-ave. tals e.ty has
taken up the question OF free trads-schoos for
girls A member speaking about this new move.
said yesterday:
The women wage-earners' section OF the Society
for Ethical Culture consists. as its name implies
primarily OF self-supporting women. although IL
numbers among its members women who. tEo.sh
not wage-earners themselves. are Interested IN
lettering the condition OF those who Realizing
that of the greatest causes OF labor troublss
unskilled workmanship. these women have
banded themselves together 10 become more Ell
cent workers IN the various Industries In which
they engage. and IL II they who are agitating the
question Of trade-schools for girls They want
schools wherein a girl may gain moral AS well
as a good Industrial education. and by her oNr
proficiency aid In the uplifting OF her sisters That
such n school is OF the utmost importance 10 WORK.
ing women must be admitted by all Interested In
the betterment OF the condition OF the labortnx
class but whether II can be made In n measure
self-eupportng. must be maintained entirely by
private public contribution 10 st!lI an itied
,rah
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-25
WOMEN OF THE NEW JAPAN.
MISS ABBIE CHILD SAYS THEY ARE ADOPTING
WESTERN IDEAS

Cleveland. Feb. A--At the Students Volunteer
Convention yesterday Miss Abbie Child secretary
Of the Woman's Board OF Missions. OF Boston
speaking about japanese women. said
Japan is adopting Western ideas and ways so
rapidly that the opinion sometimes prevails that
missionary work is not much needed in other
countries. The traveller in Japan. however. can
not fail 10 be impressed with the strength OF
,dolatry In India and China the temples show
many signs OF age and decay. but in Japan many
OF the temples new. and all are comparatively
well-cared-for. In general. idol worship seems
strong and vgorous-a powerful element in the life
81 the people This is especially true among the
women as shown by many pathetic evidences OF
their faith in the gods of health and happiness. and
NJ their efforts appease their anger. Old Japan
required OF its women only knowledge Of house
md tho serving OF ceremonial tea but at It's awak-
ching ~ wanted its TO be like the foreigners.
tn Empress and her Court adopted foreign dress
ND modes OF living. and women OF other classes
followed their example.
Sro'rbt great prejudice against everything for
eign. This had much more erect uPo" the "o''e"
than upon the men - - , ....o- 49,,
'.W-hiie Iapanese women have much better posi-
,,or ,han in other Oriental countries, yet at the
-, ,pcv are looked upon as babies ana toys IL
80 only a few weeks ago mat an enlightened
~ - new Japan divorced his wife because she
.iItnd zoo much and she had no redress: IL
Iii he many years before there Will be found
a,no,g them n Frances Willard or Lady Henry
Snr,"rse who will have the power to create pup
~ sor,iment or even TO make the attempt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-25

Blouses fitted into the waist will replace. IN
measure. tho Eton jackets which have hitherto
been so popular. Tight-htting position jackets
are much liked in Paris. An example on re-
Gently imported French gown is double-breasted
green cloth position with revers, made with a
point in front and short tails behind, the skirt
being OF a green and brown plaid. brown velvet
toque with green pumes is worn with this cos
tune.
Another style has blouse waist and fitted
pcplum over the hips as shown in an imported
costume which has a skirt OF silver gray taheta.
trimmed with black satin bias stripes running
vertically in graduated lengths. the two longest
being in front each side Of the front breadth.
and then diminishing 10 short one about three
inches In length. The Jacket is OF gray mror
velvet, opened In front cream-colored vest
Of white moiree. The Jacket is slightly bloused.
and has fitted peplums over the hips. II is said
that these blouse basques will be In great vogue
this summer and they will be made in thin ma
teral. like tulle chiffon. covered with palettes.
Low-necked, belted basques also In vogue;
the latter always fitted smoothly over the
hips, which they barely cover, and are slightly
longer in the front ana the back In satin they
are particularly pretty when worn over a tulle
skirt. At a recent dance well-known belle wore
a lovely gown made in this way. The corsage OF
pale-p,nk satin was shaped with rounded petals
like a flower each petal being deliberately embroid-
cred with pearls. diamonds and silver
pailettes. Three Of the petals were In front and
three at the back. the points around the neck
being edged with o mousse of pink tulle; below
the belt the petals extended over the hips. and
were trimmed and edged in the same way. There
were no sleeves TO this bodice band Of small
pink rose. holding It over the shoulders. below
which, like a bracelet around the upper part OF
the arm, a pink satin embroidered band,
edged at the bottom with mousse OF pink tulle
Under this howerlike basque was worn a skirt OF
pink tulle spangled all over with silver pailettes.
Another ball dress has a low neckei cuirass
made OF silver pailettes. This is cut In the corset
shape under the arms, which seems to be the
copied cut Just for low bodices. II has bands
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-25
DAUGHTERS OF CINCINNATI MEET.
DIR. THOMAS EGLEsToN GIVES AN INTER
ESTING TALK.


The dual attractions OF an exceptionally me
afternoon and most interesting and original pro-
gramme combined yesterday TO MI the room a. inc
Berkeley Lyccum where the Daughters Oh 'he
Cincinnati held their monthly meeting tul 10
Overlooking with the members and their guests
The naper of the afternoon by DR.. Thomas Egies-
ton founder OF the Columbia School OF Mines, was
on THE Distractions in the Hudson During the
Revolution" This was made clear by means or a
series of charts illustrating the cheVaux-de-irise
AZ West Point and the other distractions at Fort
Montgomery and Pollopers Island.
The order OF the Daughters OF the Cincinnati
which is a National organization was ROUNDED IN
1s9, on purely altrustic grounds. Tired OF squao-
hIes and contentious explained one OF the men,
hors I'VE resolved TO have organization where
peace and harmony should prevail. and WHERE IN
stead OF sounding our trumpets. our works
should praise us In the gates" The members at
present are working with two objects In View-the
erection OF monument 10 General Schuyier ana
the establishment of a scholafsnlp az .he 49, -,
ers College whereby a daughter or either an ARMY
or Navy officer may be educated preference IN
This ase would be given to one eligible 10 me or
dor ~ tho Cincinnati Mrs. Walter Wood ADAMS
is the chairman Of the SCHOLARSHIP uni' s"' 20
already assuming proportions that lead the So
cietv 10 hope that ii may be in readiness by Sep
Among those present were noted the Rev. Alex,
Mrs Thomas Raney, Mrs. General Alexanders
Webb Isaac Townsend Smith, Mrs Dawson OF
Easton, Penn; Mr.. and Mrs; Eugene Van kens-
and Mrs St George: Miss Elliott. Of South Caro-
lima: Mrs schuyler Mrs. Livingston. Miss L;iv-
ngston Miss Hllhouse. Mrs Alfred Nelson Mss
Walter Wood Adams. Mrs. Vaudeville Mower and
Robert Boerum.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-25
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
THE NEW ENGLAND WOMEN DECIDE On
MRS SHEPARD FOR SECOND VICE
PRESIDENT

The annual meeting OF the NATIONAL Society OF
New-England Women held yesterday after
noon in the small ballroom Of the Waldorf A
large proportion of the active members were pres
emit Interested IN the prolonged exercises OF the
dav Reports were read by the chairmen OF tho
various committees. which showed the efficiency
in detail work of every department
Even formal report could not restrain the hu-
NOR OF Mrs Philip Carpenter, the legal adviser OF
the society. and the treasurer's report was hgrly
satisfactory showing the comfortable balance OF
O hout So 900 In bank Twenty-nine new rnemoers
were admitted, making 105 during the year just
ended. .s l., ..,. soo,.,v Az,
fers from that Of other organizations OF women.
only the second vice-president assistant secretary
and assistant treasurer. and four members OF me
Toard OF Managers voted for each year. Inc
higher Offices are filled I'm the regular order OF pro
rnotion An Informal ballot Is sent 10 every actNe
member and from the returns the FORMAL paIlot
is constructed the two persons having the largest
number o. votes being placed as candldatss TAT
urallv tho friends Of each asplrant Tor once oo a
little quiet electoneerng. but always IN gracious
and courteous manner ~, - o.,
The ballotlng resulted in the election OF me to,-
lowing officers: Second vice president MIS- D. ooI
sew Shepard: assistant secretary. MISS A. Mapei
Sutton. assistant treasurer. Mrs. John ! y an
Sickle. Board OF Managers. Mrs. Theodore r; sew
ard Mrs BENJAMIN r. Fort Mrs. Ruth NJ Hardy
and Mrs J. Oscroft Tansey.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-25
CANADIANS HONOR MISS WILLARD.

T, was a large concourse OF people that gathered
at Cooke Presbyterian Church. Toronto Canada on
tho afternoon OF the 22i TO do honor 10 Frances r.
willard The two noblest women OF our time were
Victoria. Queen o, England. and the uncro"ned
oueen Frances Willard" said one OF the speak
s,s hut TOO soon the latter woman has gained her
crown our pulpits press and people deplore her
loss with sincerity for last Octooers convention
deepened the knowledge OF her personality and
snread the power Of her inspiration In this vicinity
- 4, tho memorial service her picture was placed
o,er the organ desk and was drapei In black. The
,rus,cal numbers included Air from Chopin's Flu
neral March. Handel's Large. he Dead March from
saul Forever with the Lord" tcnor solo). "Oh,
Resi- in the Lord" (contralto solo. Angels Of
leans" "a hvmn In which the congregation joined.
"a Crossing the Bar hymn the words OF
which were written by Miss Willard
,rhe meeting was addressed by DR.. Potts, j J
NrIaren the Rev. William Patterson. the Rev. DR.
Thomas and Miss Lottle L Wiggens. Miss Booth
sent a letter OF sympathy. and a message was also
given from Mrs Rutherford president OF the Do
rinion Woman's Christian Temperance Union who
With Miss Wlggens. represented Canada at the .I-
neral in Evanston Massey Hail seems stu to be
ringing with the words OF the address, A White
Life for Two d" said woman present, land the
pavilion Is halowed with her memory. Frances
Willard has impressed indeliby upon mis- city the
meaning Of the words IT'S only noble 10 be
81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-25
Fr-vERAL OF MISS WILLARD.

Evanston. H. Feb. 24-The last r'tes 81 Wv
BODY 0. Frances Willard. president OF the oman
Chr,s,isn Temperance Union. were performed mere
TODAY The city was in mourning, schooIs anu
business. houses being closed. and haes al nan
mas, our o, respect for the dead leader private
services we're erst held at Res; Cottage, MISS VII
lsrts home AT which were present only inc reid-
ves and most Intimate friends and the oH.ceiS %
the " @ r L. prayer was offered by MIS- 49,
Y y stevens. acting president OF the '" = l. u.
and after the HYMN Jesus Lover OF My Soul haa
been sung by those present the CONN was convey
TO the FIRST Methodist Episcopal Church whlcn n
was filed 10 the doors, where the hhaI SCI WIS
were held led by the Rev. Or. Frank NJ n'ls'o1'
Miss WIZARDS former pastor. Addresses were
made by Henry Wade Rogers, Pr pr Charles
Northwestern University; the Key, IL 6niter
Little Nrs Louisa Rounds, Mrs. JONI JONI :" ard Mrs
of Iceland Mrs. Katherine l. Stevenson ailo o,,ered
Clara Hoffman. The CONN was ~. - S;ate heng
pith flowers almost every country anu 8'''e '
represented By some Noral peCe..-o oyer the i'm
Lffer ne church ceremonies Were oNcI - -
rnense crowe in and around the edInSv5 Va, dec
nitted 70 AXE a last look at Miss Nlllaau -,
Taeu borne on the shoulders OF tx I'm vas
cents OF Northwestern University 'He Pnse iii
convcveS ~ r. hearse and thence 10 hose 4h,Ii
Cerneterv where IL deposited III ste '
vault and viii remain there untH spring
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-25
POLITICAL PARTTSANSHIP.
BLIND FOLLOWING INSTEAD OF THINK
ING" MISS PACKARD CALLS IT

BLIND FOLLOWING INSTEAD OF THINK
ING" MISS PACKARD CALLS IT.
The Civitas Club. OF Brooklyn took up for dis
cussion at its meeting few evenings ago the sub
ject rs Partisanship In Politics Aid a Men
ace TO Good Government" The gathering was at
the home OF Miss Katherine l.. Maltby. No. 100
Joraemon-st. and much interest was taken In the
discussion by the members.
Miss Mildred W. Packard contended strongly that
partisanship is a menace 10 honest government.
because It Is blind following instead of thinking
The question for voters 10 answer" she said. rs
not how is my party voting. but is II right, and Is
its platform made up OF sound boards or rotten
pIanks?" Speaking of the last municipal election.
her remarks were There about as much
Independence in that march to the polls as In the
progress of slaves who went in chains behind
Caesars chariot" Washington quoted as be-
praised by the speaker for his patriotic uterances
and firm stand for the publication OF New-fork
politics. -
Mrs Martha y. Conine of the Colorado State
LEGISLATURE. was guest Of the club. and spoke on
the government reforms in which Colorado women
are specially Interested. AT the last municipal
election she said her following was dubbed the
Pink Tea Party" but all its candidates were
elected. and when they lined up afterward at a
large reception. each man wearing pink carna-
ton II was generally admitted that even pink
teas might be useful In bringing about fortunate
governmental reforms.
Mrs r Alfred Vernon asked to become
chairman Of the Education Committee In place or
Mrs Frederick b. Pratt. who has held the position
for two years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-25
"B. Z. KLATSCH COLLEGIUM."
EVERY COLLEGE WITHIN RADIUS OF TWO
HUNDRED MILES RFPRFSENTFn

HUNDRED MILES REPRESENTED
"Klatsch Collegium" comes of tonight ard ne
Gamma Delta Society OF Boston University, which
has enrolled the entire feminine student body Of the
College OF Liberal Arts is full OF pardonabls pride
in its role hostess
Harvard, Yale Columbia Trinity. Tufts. VIII.
iams. Bowdoin. Brown. Dartmouth. Amherst
Smith. Wellesley. Holyoke and. in fact. every COL
lese within radius Of two hundred miles Of the
Hub will be represented at the 'klatsch."
Last year nearly three thousand Invitations were
sent out to the friends OF the students and a. Q
result there was such a Jam IN tho Boston UNI
yersty building in Somerset-st.. that many visitors
went away without being able TO pay their
spects to the society issuing the invitation. This
year the entire college will be thrown open and
the invitation list will be regulated by the COM
mittee. so that each member Of the society will
have distribute Every young man at Bos-
ton University has been voted invitation by the
society.
The two most prominent Offices OF the society,"
those OF president OF the society and chairman OF
the General Committee Arrangements. are filled
by the popular girls in coege-Mss
Nellie Brooks HILL Of Maiden and Miss Winirred q.
Hill. OF Watertown. The other officers Miss
Ethelwyn Wallace. vice president; Miss Mary La
mont secretary: Miss Alice Bigelow treasurer.
The members OF the Executive Committee Miss
Wnifred Hi. %, P Beta Phi Fraternity: Mss
Helen NJ. Meredith. 80 Alpha PM. Eta Chapter:
Miss Bessie Moql,0n 90. Gamma . Phi Beta Delta
Alpha Chapter. and Miss Mabel White. 20. 'non-
frat"
The seniors will receive In Chapel Hall. class
colors and pottei plants will be much Ia .idence.
The tables will be presided over by Miss Nellie Hill,
'es. non-frat" and Miss Alice Cary AbJJ.t. IS. Of
Lynn, Alpha Phi Fraternity.
The freshmen and sophomores have planned
tensive decorations for Jacob Sleeper II AZ. where
they to welcome their friends. Sophomore AMI
freshman class coors 10 be Prom nsat In the
decorations. The sophomore tables vii 90 presided
by Miss Frances Jones % Kappa Kappa
Gamma Fraternity. and Miss MARY NcFan. %.
ri Beta Phi. and the freshman tables hy Mss Myra
Burrage Delta Delta Delta. and MIS- .ds Hood.
'0l "non-frat."
The juniors will have the whole % Convocation
Hall in which TO receive and Will We win he other
classes in the matter OF decorations The 'ables
Will. be presided over by Miss Bessie Nsvhai,
Gamma Phi Beta. and Miss Marion Clarke NON
frat"