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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-03-11

up the natural oil Of the skin. Securing
out the pores with a face scruboinE
brush will also serve 20 reduce the OIL
In the skin.
Another cause Of wrinkles Ia dieting
for obesity. Scowiing and frowning dur
ing sleep also serve to line the face. To
overcome acowllng black handaee
should be worn over the eyes. Inc
shrinking Of the muscles which nave
lost their natural vlgor IL q very large
source Of wrinkles. when that n tho
case. the muscles OF the face need nour-
fishing skin foods and tonics applied TO
them. They thus moro quickly absorb
the nutriment through the pores.
Faces on which there are premature
wrinkles may be freed from them IL
they are attended to In time and care
fully treated.
Hack heads are disorder OF the So
baccoua glands " the skin. character
lied by yellowlsh or biacklsh pin point
or pin head sized elevations and CORE.
spending In position to the orificcs OF
the gland. n there are many Of them
on the face. they make It look dirty.
Lateral pressure will force out the
aebaccous matter In thin threadllke
form. From the accumulation OF dust
and chemical changes caused by contact
with the air the acbaccous matter be.
comes dlscolored. hence the term black
heads. Black heads are most trouble
some between the aEcs Of Is and %.
Dlsordcrcd digcation, sluggish liver
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-03-11
The Model Hostess.

Even though guest or maid mad
veftently breaks Bit OF china which
can never be replaced she must smile
on M though the loss of the entire vel,
would but emphasize the pleasure of
the evening. Though In her heart she
may be dubious about certain impor-
innt details Of her dinner or dance. she
does not show her anxiety. A Hurried
hostess or nervous host. whose counte-
nance but badly. conocnla tho worry
felt. can do more toward making
guentu uncomfortable than II the soup
were served stone cold and the salad
dressing were ruined by a too bountlful
quantity Of vinegar. An imperturbablc
calm ana ready tact are the two I'M
poriant factors In the making OF u mod.
81 hostess
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-03-11

II m not an easy thing TO do the hair
wen IN the new fashion on the napc ~
the neck. The actual colling OF the mass
OF hair n simple enough. but the head
llArh must Doe carefully dressed. The
hair must be- loosely though slightly
punrd ana most carefully aud complete
~ ondulr in large natural wavcr right
round tha head. The Hight fringe must
not be fuzsri but very simply curled
To some in''a this style ls most hccom-
ms hul u must be cautiously attempt
~ Tor TOW heads can bear natnesa and
lhr lnohutlnuH woman IN too apt to
MINK waving and pulling unnecessary.
ana strain the hair smoothly on her
race To wear with this colnure In the
evening there Is diversity OF orna-
mrniH of different shapes.
II n correct 10 wear the deep curved
BACK comb Just above the coil. so that
those ~ ms who Invested In a costly
tortoise shell and paste specimen a year
ago may hug ourselves In the conscious
hrss " good investment. The wired
N'lFrt bow IL very much used for the
hhlf. ana ln black velvet II can be APP
plled 10 various dressings OF the hair.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-03-11
IN LENT.

The flesh she sierply mortified
Was that Of my eDapored beart
ror when ] hoped to call her bride
She said that she and mus. part.
But stiIl when stralDs rpeIodious raise
our sordd thoughts to higher things,
almost Join in songs Of praise,
SO s~eety my dear sweetheart slpes.
gaze epraptored on her face,
Where PeDlteptlai fervor CLOVIS,
md marvel at the practieed grace
That's shown IN her angelic pose.
1cr eyes are yelled lest they eDtce,
Her lips are grave with whispered prayer
And Of her LepteD sacrifice
one drearps as she is kpeellpe there.
Npa mat Is why ! draip my cup
Apd not too much my fate deplors,
ror Just because she gave me up
ny sweetheart tplpks Of me the more.
PETER rt'ARTHUR.
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buA Nay
y #
New York.

New York.

There are no more true photographs
IN these days" said fashionable pho
tographer the other day as ths talk
turned to posing before the camera.
why mott we asked.
Vanity FIRST. style second. vanity
third" was mis- rcnly.
Then a woman does not care for n
likeness7'
she docs-somotimes. but not often.
rot when she In going 10 give the pic
tute TO the young man from whom she
expects proposal or 20 any stylish re-
lauons or. Indeed. when she Ia intend
ing II for her drawing room mantci-
shelf. l make speciality Of womcn'a
work and assure you that you would
be thunderstruck N you could notice the
difference between the real physical
characteristics OF the customer who
goes In and the finished product as we
place II on the counter for her In few
days ready for some purpose Of soci.
ETY."
How about the mcn?" was then ask
ed.
u am glad YOU spoke u H." the pho-
tographcr answered. DO not think tho
women are alone They are vain, I'll
admit. but II II my impression that the
male customers are even more fastidl-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-03-11
NEW coNcEITs IN BoDIcEs AND HATS.

pink. ana the latest shade 20 pcrpctuats
fondncss for the progeny Of this much
favored family
For a general utility hat ran across
an all straw which viii strongly appeal
10 the tailor maid II was an ,Nngrer-
atcd crush toauo Ia wood brown shade,
rather round than oblonE. with crown
hlgh and indcntcd az Irregular inter-
walls. Two painted quilts above coil
Of velvet OF the same bf0wnirh hue
mansod on the lett side were ita sole
trimming.
one Of the oddities took on n conu-
mental Hwnggor, adding another 10 the
tflcornered models ~ yesterday The
Idea was undoubtedly borrowed from
the WaAhlngtonian period losing In it,
modcrnliy much Of oriRinal beauty.
-Four distinct corners slightly upturn.
The hat II decorated by iva Immense
and fiuny choux OF liberty silk support
ing the inevitable quilts, which. how
ever, aptly illustrates tho newest mil
linery wrinkle.
Ny pet In the picture hat. The one In
question IN u violet fancy which pro-
claims In no uncertain tones q continu-
alton of the purple craze. We Amer
leans are keeping unfufled the purple
flag aH our insignia Of closer relation
with royalty and thereby strengthening
Johnny nulfs announcement to DER
many Of his thrice friendly attitude.
should advise milliners In our new pos
sessions Co permanently adopt the color
aa menace 10 the would be- land grab
hers A violet brim, upon which the
stems ~ "a blg nodding bunch rested.
supplied novel effectiveness 10 this
particular class ~ chapeau. always
built on similar plans
summer hats for the most part viii
be- made " tulle and ahirrod silk nous
uollno a profusion NJ flowers In vel
vet or else substantial green leaves In
which they win be trimmed are In rtrlk-
INK contrast, Satin brnidH ana fancy
Htrawa an In one color. but brilliant. are
DE rlgueuf. Big rosettes and straw strips
stitched IN talfeta are the novelties Of
1899 millinery.
A hat ana shirt waist must match to
be fashionable I took look at the now
bodices shirt waists begin the season
In a blaze OF glory, Their evolution has
been marvellous. From the plobclan or
lain Of dowdy spencer waist ~ 1893 with
ordinary sleeves and unpretentlous col-
lars, springs the bodice OF pleasing pro.
portions which none other can supplnnt
There 10 no rule governing the quality of
cloth from which they may be fashion
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-03-11

perlenee the keen delight Of previous oc.
easlons. and hated myself for the
seeming Inconsistency The window
fascinated. though, and before evening
] had rcpassed It u number Of times
merely 10 stop and gaze. Now that
ain at home. the underlined n analysed.
ana know why my dear. Hwcetly sins
pie nowcfa failed 10 provoke the old
time EladHomeness. They are out of the
procession. The eye grown accustom,
ed TO riotoua color. demands even VI ma
ture her more brilliant huvH. aud To
quicken pulses. to thru. nccdn must
have them.
Adlcu, pretty crocus and modest perl
Wrinkle, with all your simple sweetnesai
Your reign h over. The pretender
uhurps your throne. and hereafter mere.
" m a harblnger o. spring anu monitor
for bonnet buying wen recognise the
blushnE carnntion. This year the Law
bon variety on stately atcm Do sufficient.
iy charming 60 control the voice ~ AN
diaaenterH who al her bidding forawear
allegiance Co other queens NJ spring.
time. with sigh l must chronicle the
tact that crocuHeH, periwinkl'H and old
maid uuntH are detained a. flourish In
remote corners Of the earth seldom seen
while pinkH and bachelor girls progress
The beautoous Jack rose increases In
splendor ana has put on another coat
OF velvet By reason OF q propagator'a
skill her petals are aaw double faced
In velvet softness.
What about that hat. To nlmos; lost
myself In admiration o. Jack rorri aud
that florist shop whore flowers grave
ana gay contend Tor supremacy. ON my
down town jaunta looking for my ia
milinr iloral friends searched tho bon
net shops, There were so many Lsauti-
fully butt chnpeauN | was unable to
decide which best liked. | listed the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-03-11

Gus \ man Is hard fellow TO suit
even nt best. Tie viii stand aud expect
apoul twice ~ much battery Az q wom-
an bless her dear soul. l would rather
,hk' woman than man az amy time
elNo mo the woman customer, with all
h'f Fnnlties ana foiblus. for she In much
easier 10 suit, provided always We iiat-
t'r her 'riile, hut tine men are not sat
lshcd even with wholesale rattery. Van
NY has thus killed our art"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-03-11

pretty tricks and charming piping give
her great pleasure. To insure the safety
OF her mnJesty's little foathered pets. IL
II forbidden 10 any one 10 have a cat I'm
the royal household least any one
whose apartment Is at all near the
queens.
Among the presents lately showered
upon a rural bride was one which was
,he sltt OF an old lady In the neigh
pofhood' with whom both bride and
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-03-11

patches u the great tragedienne, her
'oolhplek' snuffbos. with the snuff
sun IN ~ gold penholder u bouquet
ut arlliclal flowers. which formed one
oi n'r stage Possessions. and book OF
plays. with an autograph
INSIDE the cover. were among the most
interesting Of the personal effects OF
TINS eminent actress,
me qheen OF England IL great lover
OF bullhnohes and has q number whose
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-03-11
Cheese onri-t.

whlsk two eggs well. then add salt
nnd pepper and an ounce OF grated
cheese. Melt an ounce Of butter In a
small omelot pan. when II IN quite hot.
pour In The cgE mixture aud prick II
all over with fork until II sets: then
loosen u round the edge. give the pan a
shake, fold the omelel over and place IL
on a hot dish and serve az once with a
little grated cheese scattered over il.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-03-11

she takes them about with her de-
leellve u generally In attendance ~.
they are once more In the safe keeping
OF London bank. Another American
lady whose Jewels have made quito
sensation In London society 10 the beau
tiful Mrs. Arthur Paget.
Mrs, BENJAMIN Harrison Will accom.
pany her husband when the y.nrogI-
nen. goes abroad this spring In the lp-
eres' OF the Venezuelan commisalog.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-03-11

groom were prime favorites. sone y.o..
aso ,nv olh lady accumulated supply
vs. 'a'S"oaiu notices which she work.
Nv "nu nau framed AN occasion arose.
~ e"eeIiul reds ana blues. suspended
~ = eolu OF we same colors. over the
sap,u un which The other presents were
Fight Ever" "' '"'
Mrs. Bradley Martin IA the own.r q,
jewels worth king ransom and ,yhsn
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-03-11

ing obnoxious persons from her males
ty'a path. 10 western minds the mat
ter IN rather suggestive Of comic opera.
but that Il frequently the case In the
conduct OF affairH In the Celestial en-
pire,
Until recently Japanese women were
not allowed TO spend their lives IN aln-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-03-11

gle blessedness, and, II after certain
age. they were still unmarried the law
stepped In and provided them with hus-
bands, Now a decree has been made
by the mikndo, ana women may remain
spinsters TO the end OF their days II
that be- their pleasure.
The property uf the actress Sarah
Siddons was sold not long ago. II was
naturally full OF Significance To the fair
sex, An iSory box which had hald The
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-03-11

hlmy summer cloths. Plain ribbons are
no longer recognized. Delicate shades.
which are emphasized BY a variety OF
blossoms In darker hues. are perfnirsl-
Die. Pronounced patterns which leave
nothing to the Imagination have clearly
the preference. Chfysanthemums and
roses In gariands rival miniature beds
or blossoms In the sash ribbons and seem
80 WILDLY realistic thai one u loath to
make them into bows and ends and
loops or knots for fear Of crushing the
life ot,t ~ th....
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-03-11
WHAT WOMEN ARE DOING.

The dowager empress OF China Is re-.
ported TO have bestowed the famous
"shang Fand" sword on Tlai Chi. prince
OF Tuan. The peculiarly 81 this sword
Is that II confers the right 10 behead
any person without appealing 10 the
throne. The bestowal Of II Is under
stood TO imply the privilege OF remoy-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-17
COMMENTS ON the FESTIVAL.

Sinner Gazette: The Fruit. Flower and
Vegetable Festival at Houston is now T.
full blast and wil far exceed all previous
displays.
Calvert Courier; The Fruit, Flower and
vegetable Festival began at Houston or
Monday and is proving the biggest thing
on record
foaltum Times Houston's big Fruit.
Flower and Vegetable Festival was a sue
cess flom the start. But then the people
of Houston never fail.
San Antonio Light: Houston is soln.
to put her broadcast smiles on her coln-
tenance this week and whoop It up for
Texas.
foakum Herald: Houston is covering
herself with glory this week in the en-
tertainment of her visitors. The hospi al
ity OF the Bayou City has become a house
hold word throughout the State.
San Antonio Light; Houstons flower
and fruit show is wide open. The wealth
er is cool but the sun shines out of an
unclouded sky. May the old town double
up on her expectations OF pleasure and
profit
Bryan Pilot: This is certainly Hous-
toms week. The people are there by the
thousands, taking In the big fruit and
flower show, and the citizens are leaving
nothing undone TO entertain the strangers
within her gates,
Schulenburg Sucker; Houston Is the
center of attraction this week, and The
Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Festival this
year is the best ever held. II is a splendid
advertisement OF the resources OF South
Texas and also a drawing card for Hous.
ton.
Hamilton Home Rustler: The Housto-
mans have swept their front yards and
hXed up to entertain the great throng that
mas already began TO come in 10 be in
attendance at the midwinter festival, which
opened the 18th instant. Houston knows
how to entertain aud will do justice to
the cause.
Fort Worth Telegram; Thousands
OF people are visiting Houston this week
to attend the Fruit, Flower and Vegetable
show, Fruits, flowers and vegetables In
midwinter are novelty 10 tho visitors
from the North ard the displays at Hous-
ton will give them fair idea OF the beau
ties and possibilities OF the great State
of Texas.
her flower show yesterday with the cold
weather man treating them to rather a
sharp norther. Houston, however, Is the
lower OF the flock among Texas cities
md II the blighting frosts have no more
Effect on her flower show than chickering's
nave had on the progress OF the BAyon
city, the flower show will weather the
storm with flying colors.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-17
TH1RTY-TW0 PAGES
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-17
POINTS ABOUT PEOPLE.


General Yule's mother though so years old
reads all the leading London papers ever,
day so as to make herself thoroughly well
acquainted with her sons movements
Congressman De Almond OF Missouri has
peculiar way OF taking exercise He saws
wood and says that his best speeches have
been thought out while engaged in that way
The Bishop of London sent n thrill through
church circles there recently by SAYING In
substance that the works of the devil were
oaoiy mixed IN with the city administration.
Governor-olect Nash OF Ohio has appointed
as his secretary Frederick Links, the son of
a well known Columbus (ohio) banker, who
last summer married Miss Thurman, a grand
daughter Of the "old Roman"
Admiral Dewey has rented a new in tho
fashionable 81. Johns Episcopal church. Of
which the Rev Mnokay Smith is pastor He
has also been chosen a trustee OF tho Eps-
copal Temple on the Tennallytown road
Miss Belle Henderson daughter OF the new
speaker OF the house OF representatives, WIN
be very popular young woman In the ofh-
elal circles OF Washington. She is won known
to the intimate circle of her parents friends
She has spent much of her lie In Washing.
ton.
Marcel Provost. the French journalist and
wit was at Rcnnes during the Dreyfus trial.
When II was announced that Droyfus Ind
peen found guilty, with extenuatlng circum-
stances. some ono asked him what he sun.
posed these circumstances were. His In.
nocence. i suppose" said Provost.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-17
SOME PosTsCnIprs.

Pacing horses ara not looked upon with
favor in Continental Europe
A lS-year old English girl tried to drown
herself in Wimbledon pond because her
mother insisted on her wearing oorsets.
Tho government buildings at Caracas. Ven.
esuela. are planned after the structures nj
wsshlnston. They are of wood. with rough
stone steps.
Contracts for the delivery OF about so0 .
0oo,oeo feet OF pine logs to mills in the yicin.
lily OF Duluth by railroad have recently been
closed.
The junior class OF Wesleyan University
decided TO omit mention OF women students
In tho college annual as a part OF a campaign
against co-edueation.
II Is estimated that at least $4,000 900 Will
be raised In England for the benent OF the
families Of the soldiers in service In the
Transvaal before the war is over.
Muskrats caused \ break in the hank m
ths Delaware and Raritan canal, near Tren-
ton. n j.. which made necessary the emnty,
Ing OF the canal in order to repair the dam.
age. s
Tho constitution and laws Of vsaezuela
are based upon those OF the United states,
The twelve provinces are represented by san
ators end there Is representative for every
5000 people.
Harvard univsreity IL TO raise $1,000 for
Germanic museum. containing Views ana
reproductions Of ehAsacteristis works OF Ger.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-17
THE oorroy MARKET.

Tia cotton market has been without
life the pas, week, and prices have ruled
slightly lower. There have been no new
features OF interest. and tho weakness is
attributed wholly TO the financial and no
litical situation in Europe This has been
especially reflected In the New York stock
market. where a semi-panic was sen and
all values were demorallzed.
Wall street conditions always influence
| other markets. and the fact that cotton
has not been more seriously affected is
evidence of the strong statistical position
now held by the Souths staple In former
years the great losses suffered By hold
ers Of stocks on the New York exchange,
during such a forced liquidation as pre-
vailed this week, would have given the
bears an opportunity to force cotton down
half cent or more. This season, how
ever. the spot demand Is too great and
tho supply of the staple too small, for
such extrancous conditions to have any
material effect upon the market.
II is also~conrforting to know that II
there should be a decline in cotton values
the loss Will not be felt by the South to
any great extent The actual amount that
has como into sight at ports and counted
interior towns Is now 5,257 900 bales. which
means that at least 100000 bales have
been marketed by the farmer, or what is
generally estimated as two-thirds Of the
total crop, For these 100000 bales good
prices have been obtained and lower values
on what is yet to be marketed would not
cause any great hardship to the planter
In fact decline after the first OF the
year might be OF benefit, in that 1t would
likely prevent the great increase In cotton
acreage that tho foreign spinners and
bearish Spectators are counting upon
There is nothing In the present situa-
tion. however. to warrant the belief In
lower prices for the south's staple. On the
contrary, there Is everything In favor OF
even higher values, Tho daily receipts
are moderate. the supply the world over
is comparatively small, and the demand
is greater than ever before in the history
OF the cotton trade.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-17

Congressman Bailey's speech on the none
tary reform bin has won for him tha pro-
found admiration and respect OF friend and
foo elike. The Washington correspondent.
speaking OF MIR. Bailey's triumph. says: II
was at the leaders tMr. Rchar6son) request
that the Gainesville congre ssman took tho
position OF honor on the democratic side,
He never appeared to better advantage in
his life. Nearly all the members were in
their seats. and he had the undivided atten-
tion OF floor and gallery. something that has
not happened before 10 any member so far
this session. A number or senators were
also present. To say that the Texan com
manded the same attention in congress that
he is accustomed to at home involves a dis
tinceop that win be appreciated by all
Texas people who have ever witnessed a
session Of the congress- For at least this
one hour he commanded the admiration and
sympathy OF all the democratic mempers.
where year ago he was annoyed with dis
cord He was interrupted several times
by opponents, but was ready for them, and
they shot down into their chairs TO rc,nain.
He won applause at frequent intervals from
both Sides and when he closed members
Of both psrties joined in an ovation to him
that msmbar sAldom enjoys. The fact