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The herald., 1898-12-04
N7ost 2Vomen N7<ssApen

The latest count in the indictment of tight
corsets and sleeves comes from physician,
who declares that indulgence in the two
fashionable folles named is responsible Tor
many misshapen female forms. Indeed, h.
declares that few women are well formed,
adding that practically all OF them have
either crooked arms or crooked legs-some-
times both. Inquiry among teachers Of
physical culture elicits pretty much the same
opinion, and all lay the deformity to causes
specified above. The physician referred to
has this to say:
women are knock kneed, bow legged, too
lean, too tat or only partially developed, and
straight arm is very rare Tight sleeves,
tight waists and tight corsets are to bs
blamed. A man rarely has deformed arms,
because his clothing is made to allow him an
opportunity to reach anywhere, and fashion
does not forbid him to swing his arms when
he takes his daily walk. Besides being tight,
d Woman's sleeves are put into a waist in
such a manner as to prevent her from lifting
her arms to any height. The fashionable
sleeve of the past twenty years has been
crooked, and womens arms have been
crooked, and women's arms have grown az
crooked as the sleeve. Bow legs and knock
KuCcS OlUen DeEln Ill cUlluHOOu, DuI tlley are
finished by the high heels and narrow pointed
toes which distinguish the everyday foot
wear of womanLind.
"Thcse deiorlnities may be remedied by .
thorough course of physical exercises with
dumb bells and Indian clubs, or any one Of
the excellent exercises now on the market,
and children can be saved from deformity
by care and attention. The American mother
is careless-often allows her baby to stand
upon tender little legs( whose cartilages are
too soft to bear the weight of the body, and
SO bend one way or the other If outward,
the baby will have bow legs, and if in the
other direction knock knees will be the re-
suit. The legs should be allowed to gain
strength to bear the weight of the body.
Massage OF both arms and legs of baby
should accompany the daily bath, and if
there is a slight indication toward deformi-
ty the limbs should be bandaged." ."-Philadel-
phia Inquirer.
The herald., 1898-12-04

voted to pleasure earlier and fewer and by
various devices to give the people who in
habit the world Of fashion chance to get
some beauty sleep. Although the movement
III Washington has as yet no organization,
several ladies of prominence are deeply in
terested in its success and will endeavor to
promote its creed as soon as the social sea
son opens.
The important point is to obtain the prom
ise OF the most noted hostesses to begin all
entertainments at a saesonable hour and to
end them before midnight. A propaganda
of learned lectures on hygiene by specialists
OF this interesting subject, talks from emf
nent physicians ON the urgent necessity of
sleep and rest as preservers of beauty and
intellectual brilliancy, pious exhortations
from physicians of the soul on the folly Of
wasting precious time in frivolity, will be
among the ingenious methods employed to
make converts to the Early to Bed club.
Among those who are earnestly in favor
of this particular kind of reform may be
mentioned Mrs. Lyman Gage, wife of the
secretary of the treasury, who is one OF
the most delightful hostesses in official life.
Mrs. Gage said 10 Chicago Times-Herald
cOrrespondent:
The herald., 1898-12-04
Queer Donation by Maine Women to
Their Pastors Wife

MANY queer gifts come to the minister of
a New England country church at the an
nual donation visit of his parishioners, but
the oldest and creepiest thing OF the kind
that | ever knew of ! encountered once in
Northern Maine said A. +. Stetson, a
member of New York publishing firm. 81
was a book canvasser then, selling religious
works, and | stayed one night at the house
OF Baptist preacher in the little back coun-
try town of Monson, since become somewhat
prominent through the development of It's
slate quarries. The preacher was man OF
deep erudition, known far and wide for his
unworldliness and apostolic piety, and his
wife was notable housekeeper. There
was a good supper, and at 0 O'Clock in the
evening prayers. These over. went to bed
in the best room, and, after the day S
hustling, slept soundly.
waking in the bright morning sunlight,
The herald., 1898-12-04
WHEN PAPA'S SICK

When papa's sick. my goodness sakes!
Such awful, awful times it makes;
He speaks in oh, such lonesome tones,
And gives such ghasly kind of groans,
And rolls his eyes and holds his head,
And makes ma help him UP to bed;
While Sis and Bridget run TO heat
Hot water bags to warm his feet;
And l must get the doctor quick
We have to jump when papa's sick.
When papas sick ma has to stand
Right side the bed and hold his hand,
While Sis she has to fan an fan,
For he says he's "a dyin' man.
And wants the children round him to
Be there when "sufferin pa gets through"
He says he wants to say good-by
And kiss us ALL and then he'll die
Then means and says his "brea thin s
Thick
It's awful sad when papa's sick.
When papa's sick he acts that way
Until he hears the doctor say:
you've only got cod, you know;
You'll be all sight'n day or So"
And then-well, say you ought to see,
He's different as he can be,
And growls and swears from noon TO night
just cause his dinner amt cooked right
And all he does is fuss and kick
We're all used up when papa's sick.
Joe Lincoln in L. A. W. Bulletin.
The herald., 1898-12-04

'T feel that I am not so entitled to give
weighty opinion on this important subject
as those who have young daughters and
naturally desire to protect their health from
the serious strain which socieyt in its pres
ent state makes upon them. Yet | think all
are interested in seeing hat while the young
people-and incidentally the older ones
have a pleasant time, they may not be com
PEELED to injure their health. AS society ar
ranges her program now, one of these condi-
tions is the inevitable consequence of the
other. Now, am sure that a reform which
looks to curtailing the demands Of even
ing amusements will certainly prove of in
estimable value.
Il must say word also for the masculine
contingent in society. While the young girls
are naturally more delicate and more prone
to show the effects of late hours, they if they
so desire, can sleep long into the day, and
thus compensate themselves. But the gem
tlemen, with very few exceptions, are not
masters of their time. They are employed
during the day, many of them in arduous
pursuits, which require not only physical
strength but clear head and calm judg-
ment. They certainly do themselves or their
employers an injustice if they spend the
The herald., 1898-12-04
clad in little Empire frock only fit for I

clad in little Empire frock only fit for 4
damsel Of 49, Now, the only people who
look really well in Empire modes are those
who, no matter what their age is, lack hips.
1t is quite possible for matron of 40 to
appear at her best in a gown of this sort if
she be of the right build.
AT one of the most noted houses the other
day | was shown two models, designed for
mother and daughter, which were about to
be sent homewards, both in this most fos-
cinating of styles. The first was of the rich
est black satin duchesse, lined throughout
with cashmere of deep orange hue-this
to insure the requisite soft 'hang" of the
skirt. 1t was bordered by deep flounce,
the points cut la Nandyke, lined with or
ange silk of which one could get glmpses
as the wearer moved; but instead Of having
the fullness eased into the banded bodice
this skirt was carefully gored in front-it
fastened at the bacls-and ox-pleated in
the back breadths. The decolletage was
quite round and rather deep, such as one
sees in the old prints of Madame de Tai
lien, for example, and bore deep revers of
orange silk, cut somewhat after the fashion
OF a collar, covered with fine old lace. The
The herald., 1898-12-04

sleeves were just infnitessimal puffs of the
IDLY, save at the waist where a square dia-
mond buckle was delightfully."- en- evidence.
So much for the matronly model.
That for the daughter was even prettier.
OF pale, pinky mauve velvet, it bore round
the hem deep applique of mingled lace
entredeux aad silver braid, in the old yet
ever new and beautiful key pattern. In
this instance the shirt was gored both back
and 'front.' being set into the band without
the least suspicion Of fulness anywhere,
and almost rivaling the now fashionable
eelskin skirt in its qualities 1t was lined
throughout with very thin cashmere of its
own hue. There is nothing about the cut
of an empire body which calls for remark,
since these are so similar. In the instance
under consideration a little variety was in
troduced by an almost pouched front over
the velvet. The bands of the short putfed
sleeves were adorned with an application of
lace and silver braid to match the skirt,
the decolletage being draped by tichu OF
mauve tulle, made beautiful by innumerabe
little frills, whereon the application of en-
tredeux and silver braid repeated itself,
but necessarily in much narrower widths
and in smaller pattern This fichu had
long, hanging ends and was kept in place
at the back by buckle of amethysts and
diamonds, two smaller buckles serving the
same purpose on either side of the bust in
front.
Another model-not an empire, for smart
indoor wear this-was composed of fine
black cashmere with particularly silky
luster. Upon this model paillettes played
a prominent part indeed for it was embroi-
dered from hem to waist with design of
lilly buds and their leaves in steel. The eff
feet obtained was undoubtedly smart, and it
was rather relief to come across plain
skirt after SO many founced ones. OF
course, hounces in conjunction with the
embroidery were out of the question, else
rest assured they would have figured upon
the cashmere gown, as they did upon almost
every other model encountered. The bod.
ice was of cashmere also, the sleeves, plain
and tight-ftting and gored, instead of
pleated at the shoulders, were embroidered
to match the skirt, and at the neck deep
grille of white chiffon was embroidered with
cerise velvet ribbon of an incredibly narrow
width, in design of true lovers knots;
rather narrow revers, turning back on either
side, being pailletted to match the skirt and
sleeves.
There was high collar band of cerise
velvet, and frlll of the tulle fell over it.
q new note being struck by the introduction
of double garnet buckle, which served
in place of the ordinary hook and eye to
'fasten the collar band. will give YOU an
illustration of one of these next week. As
regards the fastening of the bodice, this
was accomplished invisibly under the left
arm-the most awkward method wot of
when one does not own maid, but then, ap-
parently, fashion takes no cognizance Of
those who don't own maids!
The herald., 1898-12-04
AN OBITUARY GUILT

IIUbV OI UtHtTo WI dClIVUIy Pd1IICIPdIt
propagation.
The herald., 1898-12-04

him, ner me either, even if l wanted to,
which | don't. Jim's plenty suitable fer
me-"
"Does your mother approve of your mar
rying him. l asked, hoping somebody
might be found who would come to the res.
cue
NO" she responded easily, ''maw amt
takin' one way ner t'other. She's been mar
ried four times and has made such drafted
muss NV it every time that she says she
amt fttin person to give advice on the
marryin' question: nohow, even if wuzn't
old enough to do my own pickin' and choos-
in" which seemed to be such an unanswer-
able argument that retired from the field.
Washington Star.
The herald., 1898-12-04

description Of those l saw at one or two of
the great dressmaking houses, must re-
serve my rapture over these for future ar
ticle. Tea jackets, too, are well to the fore,
and one or two of the models a la Louis
Quinze or a pEmpire were very pretty and
not SO elaborate as to virtually prohibit
copying. Appropos of Empire modes, these,
too, are coming into favor again-perhaps
renewed favor would be better word,
since they have really been never. QUIZ of
grace with those women whom this particu-
lar, and, truth to tell, rather trying style.
suits. Not every woman, though, is wise
enough to know when this is the case, and
hence one sees such laughable sights as the
ovcradipose dame of 50, exuberantly hipped,
The herald., 1898-12-04

The achievement of Strasburg lady who
has just accomplished considerable noun
tain ascent at the age of rs recalls the fact
that the first of all the lady mountaineers
(NIlle. d'Augevlle) continued climbing al
most equally late in life. Her first ascent,
that of Mont Blanc, was accomplished at
the age OF "A; her twenty-hrst and last, that
of the Odenhorn, at the age of SO. Then,
and not till then, she concluded that 'it is
time to abandon the apenstock before it
abondons me-" Other records are those of
Miss Brevort, who made first ascent OF
the Fushorn at 81, and Of Miss Lucy Walker,
who climbed the Petit Mont Blanc ia little
thing Of L, $50 feetl at 40.
The herald., 1898-12-04
Early to Bed Club for Society Women

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-The leading
society ladies of Washington are about to
emulate the example set by the social leaders
OF Philadelphia in inaugurating league to be
known as the Ear!y TO Bed Cub. This league
aims to reform the present system of even
ing entertainment, 10 make the hours de-
The herald., 1898-12-04
A CONsIDERATE MOTHER
Realized She Was in No Position to
Give Matrimonial Advice

l had taken very toothsome but not
highly finished dinner at the mountain farm
house, and when l started on my way at I
o'clock in the afternoon the daughter, who
had looked after my wants at the table, in
formed me that if L had no objections she
would "ride piece" with me. As she was
a good-looking, ruddy mountain maid, un-
like the majority of her kind, gave an
immediate and unanimous consent, and we
were presently jogging along toward tho
Cumberland river, which we could see lying
like silver thread across the green valley
far below us.
81 presume" said, bowling with as much
gallantry as the circumstances would per.
init, ''that if any of your beaus should see
us riding together my life would scarcely
be safe from their jealous rage"
"Oh, reckon 'tain't SO bad as that, all to
once" she laughed in response.
"Pm sure they are not so Indifferent az
you would lead me to think. Pretty girls
are not so plenty in the mountains" I
smiled and she blushed.
well, [ 'spose eff Jim wuz here" she
hesitated, "it mightn't be sich a picnic as
it looks, for Jim's mighty bad about me.
That's why he amt here now"
why dsheu WltH coHSiueraDly more
interest and not nearly SO much bow and
palaver.
''He shot hole through the last feller
l rid with and had to take to the woods
till he gets WELL"
This was not altogether as pleasing as It
might have been, but couldn't run away
from the lady, so l remained
"Well," l said in a tone of strong disap.
proval, "do you intend to marry man like
that?"
"'Tain't safe to marry any other-notsfss
The herald., 1898-12-04

my attention was attracted by the odd pat
tern of the quilt which served as counter
pane on my bed. 1t was patchwork quilt,
made in large squares, and on every square
was lettering worked in black worsted.
In the square Immediately before my eyes
! spelled out the words Sacred to the mem
ory of Solomon Tubbs Died October s, 1867
In the next square was inscribed: In men,
ory of Martha Phillips. Born June IL, 1883.
Died January II, 1864 On every square
was an obituary notice couched in style
similar to the first one that | read, and they
covered time running from 1851 to 1867.
The quilt, which l learned afterward was
presented to the pastors wife by the women
of her husbands congregation, combined
the utilities of counterpane with the rec
ord of deaths in the parish for term OF SIX
teen years. That it was spread in the best
chamber showed that it was reserved for
guests as mark of high consideration.
cat first sight the memento mort charac-
ter of the inscriptions was a trifle appalling
to man just awakened. But being guest
at the same house for some subsequent nights
! got used to the obituary quilt, and even de-
rived a certain enjoyment from studying out
the inscriptions of mornings before got up
from bed. So familiar did they become TO
me that could have repeated them all in
order by the time quilted my canvassing
field in Maine to take up my present business
in the metropolis. New York Sun.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-08-25
A Gard to the Public.

We respectfully request every fam
lily In the county to examine the Star
Flour or Meal Chest when. the sales.
N call. This is our means OF ad,
vertising our goods, and the company
pays its men good salaries for this ex-
press purpose, and requires them to
show the chest at every house If pos
slble, whether the parties buy or not.
Our statesmen are sometimes met at
the door with the salutation" We don Z
want to buy and consequently wont
take up your time unnecessarily to
show Us your chest"
IF our men showed the chest only
to those wanting to buy before bav-
ing seeh it, their work would soon be
over, and they would fall short of do.
ing the duty their company employs
them to do. Our main object is to
lay foundation for future trade on
the chest and we are not depending
wholly on the Immediate orders We
take, consequently We want every body
to at least examine the chest. Some
people have such a narrow .idea of
business that they see only the pres.
ent and never consider the future
of a business. Our company has gone
to a heavy outlay of money in equip.
ing our factory and getting its bust
ness on a solid basis, and our main
interest is conferred in the future of
the business, and it is the ambition
of the company to make The Star
Flour Chest as staple household ar
ticle as the cook stove, sewing ma
chine or any other piece of furniture.
There are many irresponsible agents
on the road of questionable character
and wholly INSCRIPTIONS as to their
manner of doing business, selling var
ious kinda of goods who if admitted
into house to display their samples
will bore the people to death for their
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-08-25

The term ''round robin" used to des
lgnats the request of the generals al
Santiago to General Shafter to move
their troops back to the United States
means petition signed in such a way
that no name heads the list, the sigma.
lures being placed in a circle. 1t was
ct first adopted by French officers in
signining statements of grievances to
their superiOrs.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-08-25

tuesday afternoon, during the show
er. lightning struck the home of D.
Matthewson, out this side of the col
lege. The bolt struck at one corner
and went into the room, soaring up the
walls considerably. Miss Nellie was sit
ting at desk, and after the stroke
found herself PROSTATE in the middle
of the floor. without realizing how she
got there. No one was injured.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-08-25

My fall s. winter line of woolens for
suits overcoats & trousers have arrived
and can make you a better suit for
less money than anyone. My work
manship is the best because l only
employ first class workmen. Call and
examine and let me lay the goods away
fol you even if you do not want it
made until later in the season. Salts
faction guaranteed or money refunded
H. M. DIFFENBACHER.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-08-25
F. II. MILLER.

patronage and if they fail to get it
will feel offended and show their dis
satisfaction very plainly by their
words and action. We take this ops
portunity of assuring the public that
such will not be the case with any Of
our men and if you are kind enough
to look at the samples you will not be
bored for an order but will be kindly
thanked for your time and attenl lion !,
and in every way treated courteous
by, as we will expect courteous treat
ment from the public.
Our company makes it rule to en-
ploy none but upright business men,
who conduct themselves as gentlemen
whether at home or abroad, and their
continuance with the company de-
ponds more on their proper conduct
than On the immediate business they
do, and if anyone finds these facts to
the contrary they will be well thanked
for reporting same to the manager.
AS to the responsibility of the COM
pany we refer to the National Bank of
Commerce, Kansas City, Mo or any
desired information on this point can
be secured from the banks in your city.
We will make Great Bend our head
quarters for this portion of the coun-
ty where we will be located for sever,
al months. We intend renting an of.
flee where we will keep the chest with
all the apartments filed in working
order and would like every body in
this section of the county to see Just
how it works.
Thanking our many patrons and
public generily for encouragement
given our business therefor.
Very respectfully
TIE STAR FLOUR CHEST Co.
nj. F. Brown, General Mana ger.
FoR SALE-A good farm. Inquire
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-08-25

One of the Smith Center boys writes
to his home paper that when the news
came to the Chickamauga hospital of
the destruction of Cervera's fleet one of
the nurses commenced to read il out
loud. He had got as far as the state
men1 that the Brooklyn had been hit
forty five times when a fever patient,
little out of his head, shouted: "Great
God! Who pitched for Brooklyn?'
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-08-25

Sunday evening, Mrs. Eppstein and
son, Earnest, returned from Camp
Thomas, Chickamauga. Earnest is
away on 30 day furlough, and hopes
to improve his health by his home
visit. He said he was glad to get
home, but is just as anxious to GET
back into the ranks. His appearance
would indicate that he has had a
severe sick SPELL
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-08-25

The Eureka correspondent of the
Hoisington Dispatch says he knows
why an engine is called She" His
argument is that the engine wears
jacket, an apron, shoes, hose, and
drags train. 1t has lap needs q
guider, rides wheels, will not turn out
for pedestrians, sometimes foams and
refuse to work. 1t attracts men. is
very contrary and it always takes a
man TO manage it.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-08-25

Capt. d. j. Newton, of the 2Ist Kan
sas Volunteers, came home SUNDAY
evening last n sick furlough. He
looks like he had been having rather a
rough time of it, being quite thin in
flesh and rather shaky of limb. He
hopes soon to regain his former vigor
and resume his martial duties.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-08-25

There are seventeen different kinds
of takers in town every day and each
does good business. Word is abroad
that we have good wheat crop and We
are set of durn fools. easily worked,
both facts are being demonstrated and
proven every day. Lacrosse Republic
can.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-08-25

j. W. Sherman and wife, of Sloan
Springs. Ark, are in the city visiting
with @. r. Brokers', Mrs. Sherman
being sister of Mr.. Brooker. Mr..
Sherman is newspaper man of Iowa,
and they are here principally for Mrs.
Sherman's health.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-08-25

Henry G.. Unruh. aged about 4e
years died at his home in Liberty town
ship Tuesday morning of this week, OF
dropsy. His funeral occurred Wednes.
day forenoon, at 10 o'clock, aud the re-
mains were inferred in the Pawnee
Rock cemetery.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-08-25

Sounds of wedding bells come float
ing up from Cleo, Ok, to herald the
marriage of Charley Walker, former
ly clerk in the postoffice here, and
Miss Edith Mccoy, of Cleo. Ok. The
DEMOCRAT carries back greetings and
good wishes.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-08-25

An Emporia man who took his coat
off in May and his vest off in June has
unbuttoned his shirt in threading
manner. He has ordered a buffalo tail
and intends to pin it on and run wild
in August.