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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-03-08
Election at Alfalfa

Alfalfa, March 7.-(Special. 1.-The election
in Alfalfa today was one of the hottest
ever witnessed in this city. C. M. Frost
was elected mayor over D. D. Hughes, the
present incumbent. The entire Frost ticket
was elected as follows: Joe Williams, Fred
Showers, DR.. P. L. Walker, ]. w. Penn
and Jim Fem.
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Made Assistant Secretary

Coffeyville. Kas., March 7.-Captain
Longley, of this city, prominent in Grand
Army circles in Kansas and Iowa has re-
ceived official notice from Washington of
his appointment as assistant secretary of
the Vieksburg National Military Park COM
mission.
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CONTROL of New railroad

Coffeyville. Kas., March 1.-The Atchison,
Topeka and San Francisco Railway COM
pany has secured control Of the new Kan
sas, Oklahoma, Central and Southwestern
railroad, projected from Coffeyville to Ver-
non, Tex. The company has been reorgan-
lied with directory Of nine members.
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Fitchburg, Mass, March 1.-THE Park Hill
Manufacturing company, employing 1,200
operatives, today announced an advance in
wages to take effect April /. The amount
Of the increase Is not stated.
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Articles of incorporation FILED

Indianapolis, March 7-Artioles of incor-
poration for the indianapolis Street Rail-
way company were filed with the secretary
of state this afternoon. The capital stock
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Brought discharged Soldiers

New York, March The United States
transport Mississippi, which arrived today
from San Juan, Porto Rico, via Santiago,
March Q, brought forty-three discharged
soldiers
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Bryan at Fort worth

Fort Worth, Tex, March 7.-William Jen-
nings Bryan spoke to and was enthusiastic
ally received by 1000 people here tonight.
Tomorrow he will address the Texas legis-
lature.
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VIII make your nice Spring Suit for SIS.
L. ROGAN & co,
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THE WEATHER
FAIR: WARMER: FRESH NORTH TO
EAST WINDS.
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effective when simply made mp. and a corded
silk in shirred effect Is good style. Anew idea
for the White tucked silk blouse, which holds
its own. lie carried out In the first model de-
picted. The plain scalloped band outlining the
fastening Ia stitched In violet silk. giving 2 1t n
very novel appearance. Black, blue. green and
coral stitchings are all used on white waists.
A brand-now material for blouscs is called
satin floss: II ls soft and Is said to be durable.
A stunning blouse of light violet shows also q
scarcely discernible pale yellow tone. Rather
large tucks form n yoke. and the waist is
fastened Town tho front. like so many Of the
new blouses. with round crystal buttons, and
is finished at tho neck with n high collar and a
pale yellow accordion plated sailors knot,
edged with lace. Similer chiffon ties OF black,
edged with fringe. are much worn with white
waists. The last model is effectively carried
out In n new silk. which has stripes woven in
to simulate tucks In groups in one OF the new
coral shades. A soft double tie in black satin
or chiffon adds a stylish touch.
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formed jewish Church, which discards a great
number OF the Tnlmudic ordinances. said in
speaking Of the subject:
The Galicians form about 20 per cent. OF
the Hebrew population Of New York. and are
probably the only Jews here who conform lit
orally to all the Talmudic ordinances. They are
the poorest and least educated Of the Jews.
among he sf Polish ifss and and Russian Rus ano Jews she here S may
be found many students who have been eXiled
from Ire nu their na q, land rt thfirGaSh PeTssSuti9p or
sian or Polish Jews in New York at the ? present
their hair. On. the other hand It. would be
who does not observe 1t to the letter. no mat
ter how much it dctracts from her good looks.
the p par TIN I WIFI WitkS HN%en natural evea Pf tresse sY"' 81.
yes. certainly; l have known cases where girls
I hay sIl xsP Fst bitterly sreay a a. tsf th h ! fEEsir Of ion i; i SSw:
ing hair, which they consider one Of the prin-
eipal adjuncts to beauty, Any girl with or
known girls who. with the consent. Of, their
adopted the tenets Of the Reformed Jews
rather than par. with their hair; but these
thoroughly to the old faith. Generally when they
change their, faith they lenounce Judaism al
fSSSEdi" shaved is Horrible to tS' Young VI girls who !RnS
happen to be good-looking and are conscious
of 1t, but their mothers are obdurate. and the
result is that the young women have their
heads shaved two days after marriage. and
ever afterward they wear a disflEurinR ar
rangement Of artificial hair. Those who can
afford It buy wigs which resemble their natural
head covering, but the great majority, rs YOU
will see by going through the east side. wear
most unattractlve affairs. which are fatal to the
good looks of the wearers.
1T is not generally known" he continued.
that many Galician Jews will not allow thet
children to C, TO the public schools, Thei
teach their children at home, and their prin,
clpal text book is the Talmud. The children,
however. as they advance, in years often brcal;
away from parental influences and attend
night schools. as the browning ambition OF all
the Jewish boys and girls. especially the boys.
is to learn English"
Regarding the large number, of hairdressing
establishments on the east side, which appear
to be doing a flourishing business. no said:
The reason that so many OF these places can
do business is because every unmarried Jew
ish girl, whether orthodox or not. delights in
long tresses and pays particular attention to
her hair, Those who are not naturally pro-
vided with abundant, locks, Supplement their
hair with switches and braids. This gives the
hairdressers plenty to do. especially in tho
winter when there are plenty of dances and
weddings"
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WIGS OF HEBREW WOMEN.

A Badge of Marriage Among Those who
Conform Strictly to the Talmudic Rules.
The fact that many Hebrew women In the
east side tenement district wear wigs. and the
many signs OF wigmnkers and hairdressers to
be seen in that region. often attract the atten-
ton OF strangers who for the first time visit the
streets east Of the Bowery. Their first idea Is
likely to be that badness is more prevalent
among Hebrew women than among those OF
other races. But when the women are seen.
as 10 often the case. with their own hair cut
short below the wigs 1t becomes evident that
they have another reason for wearing wigs,
especially as. In most cases. the wigs are ugly,
Ill fitting and a positive Disagreement.
The fact Is that nearly all tho women
with wigs have their hair cut or shaved
on after marriage In accordance with
a Talmudic law. In order that they
NAV be rendered unattractive to other men
than their husbands. The wearing OF n wig
has therefore come to he a badge Of marriage
among the orthodox Hebrew women who con-
form strictly TO the rules OF the Tahnud. Al
most the only Hebrews In New York who adj
here strictly TO this custom come from GalicIu,
the Polish and Russian Hebrew having dis
oarded 1t from their observanees. A former
rabbi. who was brought up in the orthodox
faith OF the Jews. but since he cAme TO New
York has adort"d tho ideas Of the Re-
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dividuals complain that the styles are most
trying 10 them. or course. such women should
avoid the extremes OF cut. but tho modes OF
to-day are not 80 hopeless as they appear at
first glance. II TUNES and double skirts are
worn. the tendency to trim them must aim at
securing an effect OF length and not width
which ia fatal to any but very slight figures.
Cross bands. strappings. stitchings, lace
insertions and vertical tucks all serve to
give the much desired effect OF length. A very
recent design shows n skirt almost moulded
to the figure below the waist. and farlnR out
around the feet with several little shaped
hounces. The smart bodice falls npart. show
ing a little embroidered vest. which in turn
discloses a soft front OF dotted tulle. Black
velvet buttons and straps further embellish
the waist. The material Of this gown is wolfe
In one OF tho new reddish shades. Buttons nre
still much used as n means of decoration and
continue to be tiny. Those Of crystal. enamel
and silver are considered the best, except on
plain cloth tailor gowns. where cloth-covered
buttons are utilized.
II you want the very latest thing out, have q
black cloth gown stitched in white silk either
in s~callops. points or straight lines. after the
fashion OF the one shown. A creamy white lace
yoke OF unconventional shape. and lace sleeves
get on soft white satin. make n very handsome
model OF this.
The princess tunic has very gradually mado
It's way to the front, but Is so modified that II
10 barely recognizable in many cases. 1t fits
closely round the figure and usually fastens at
one side or under the arm. Tho one depicted
lie OF plain fawn cloth which Is cut out to show
the embroidered garland effect. Embroideries
are more beautiful and more elaborate than
ever. and are used even more profuselv on the
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Without Experience.


There is In this city young man who. though
he attained his majority some time since, has
never attained much height or width. In fact.
he is very squatty and very youthful looking.
just because the Almighty saw &c to make this
mar small OF stature and youthful Of appear
ance the, young man is sensitive and wishes it
known by all that he is a man, that he has
voted several votes. and that he can and does
e%nIoyall the rights and privileges OF an adult
male. A few evenings since the young man
was talking to a friend and to the friend'a
young wife. Finally the young woman said:
wish | were a man."
..Oh..l don't know" responded the small one;
lit isn't so nice. after all. TO be a man."
why. how do you know ?" asked the young
woman.
And when the small one saw the point he
went away and drank halfla dozen whiskeys, all
mems sizes.
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Boston Boy Entertaius His Sisters Young
Man.
From The Chicago Trftune.

From The Chicago TTibuHe.
Rants anthology, i'll mistake hot. he said.
is based on the postulate that object and sub
ject are. in the last analysis. identical. This
drives him. OF necessity. TO confound the phe-
nomenal with what he calls the nominal. Did
/ say Kant? meant. OF course. Hegel. The
refuge OF characterization. 1t seems to ne.
must be gross materialism. despite It's p~retence
Of a sound phllosophic basic. Until you grasp
the coneenti9n that thought ana being are
words. that to be and 10 exist are totally differ
ent manifestations Of creative power. and that
US seem the real are merely the shadowy APP
pearances. which ,avouch the real. we have no
adequate foundation for a cosmology that shall
satisfy the independent explorer who seeks to
penetrate the erhaustless domain Of truth"
In this manner the artleHs lIttle Boston boy
his sister was uTstniTs ir's' ing for the opera.
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or showing a silk stripe or spot, vies with silk
and wool grippe de chine. plain. striped or
figured, and spider-web silk and wool veilings
for first place. Imported silk and wool poplins
are almost equally popular. though not quite
SO effective. A decided novelty shows a
stripe OF silk opcnwork. that looks as II it
might be worked by hand. and one Of plain
goods. on which are fufry-looking silk dots as
large as a silver f~ve-cent pieca. Most Of the
now fabrics are one-toned, though a second
color is occasionally introduced in a dot or
stripe. The plain wolfe in all the new color
inRs. showing q black embroidered dot. looks
as II it might have been designed especially
for the Partisan, who never fails to introduce q
touch OF black. even lift is nothing more than
a line OF it at her waist and throat. on every
costume, for every occasion.
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rious innovation is the apron effect. which is
finding IL way to coats as we'll as dresses.
Mauve, pale blue. and pale yellow muslin.
with Insertions of ivory Maltese lace, make
dainty blouses.
A modish hat has as its foundation green
moss, with roses and rosebuds and green
leaves which appear to grow up naturally from
the crown. Tho idea is quaint. and the hat.
which is small. sits well OF from the face.
Sashes of lace. preferably some heirloom. are
worn with evening gowns.
The ribbon makers are showing what they
never been ~Iovelicr. Embroidered and painted
ribbons are the latest wrinkle. and tho shirred
ribbons make very stylish. trimmings for
gowns OF thin cotton material.
The very newest kind Of chiffon is plated in
many directions and has q curious MORO effect.
In dull blacl; il ls one OF the softest and pref
test OF mourning materials.
There nre indications that the plain or sim
ply rolled collar will reign in the immediate
future. and lace and chiffon ears and frills will
be abolished from the nape OF the neck.
Tulle is an important feature OF all spring mil
linery.
A new spiral skirt is rather long mt the back
and without seams; 1t falls in sinuols. clinging
folds over Il detached foundation.
Fine imported challies are more artistic in
design and coloring than ever before and PROM
Use to rival ioulard gowns. Like the new or
CANDIES. they show either very small or eX-
tremely large floral designs.
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embroidered pieces set on the bodice. and
skirts trimmed with exceedingly narrow ruches
OF chiffon Of the same shade. A holero is n be-
coming garment and a fashionable one into
the bargain, and Is introduced In many forms
over the lace bodice. which Is still considered a
very elegant accessory to a dressy costume.
Most OF the new materials are at their best
when mounted on soft satin, which is begin
ming to supersede r~ustling taffeta as IA lining.
Skirts continue very long.
Fashions may come and go. but the blouse
has become a fixture. 1t has endeared itself to
woman's affections partly from reasons OF utll-
ity and partly from reasons Of economy The
new silks designed especially for separate
spring waists. like all other materials, are
softer In texture than formerly. Parlslnns are
wearing waists made OF silks showing tiny
chenille spots or stripes. The groundwork is
often darker than the chenille pattern covering
II. and stripes and dots are combined. White
taifeta covered with n black sGuirming
design Is considered very smart. as are the
op"nwo-k silSs, which are very expensive.
i"'h Il ct p''in Oh son tics arc a,so
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ana petalS OF the raised mowers wrought IN Six
or muslin and outlined with colored silks.
II ia romised that the skirts OF afternoon
gowns shall be deliberately ruched or otherwise
trimmed in the form OF an overdress or tunic
OF one sort or another. scalloped or pointed mt
the bottom or well rounded UP ovcrdress fash
ion on one side or both. Ian Of the new
materials are soft and fluffy enough to trim
themselves %prettily. though great use is made
OF transparent stuns in combination with
them. The present styles necessitate n profu-
sion Of lace. and a woman should take advan-
tage Of it to adorn herself judiciously with
ruches. frills, furbelows and the like. for under
their softening influence she looks her best.
Charming hints for summe gowns come out
In these spring costumes. which are beginning
10 appear from time TO time ut fashionable func-
tions. Exquisite dresscs are made OF pale gray
woodland silk crepe de chine, which has II satin
like gloss, or plain or fancy wolfe. with shaped
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Fashions FOR LITTLE GIRLS.
Many Pretty Dresses Provided for Their
Use In Spring nnd Sumnier.

When it comes to fashions for little folks. tho
needs of the small girl are by no means neg
lccted. This Is rs it should be. for she is by
nature fond of pretty clothes and wishes them
to be correct in style as to cut and finish. Every
mother Of a small girl should teach her while
very young the Importance Of being neatly and
appropriately dressed at all times. Most child
less women have an idea that all small girls
must look alike in this matter Of dress. but the
wise mother has learned that there arc as
many fashions for her little girl as for herself
and that they follow her own rather closely.
While provident mothers are planning sum
mer outfits for their children. spring clothes
should be considered first. and already many
youngsters are happy in the possession Of
spring gowns Serge has for years played an
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coat of plain cloth Of the predominating color
in the skirt. Later on linen. pique and duck
skirts OF a similar design are promised.
A pretty model is made OF the new nuns
yelling In one OF the fashionable reddish tints.
and has q white, yoke collar and epaulettes out
lined with braid.
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SPRING TAILOR GOWNS.
Cloths Of Exquisite Softness
Used to Make Them.
SHORT AND SAUGY COATS.
The CIinging Skirt One Certain
Thing Among the New Fashions.

New Drsss Goods Fine in Texture, Light In
weight and Beautiful in C~oiorinG-AIso
High in Price-American Evolution of
the Goat and Skirt Costume-PIain skirts
of Rough Cheviots Winning n Place
Among tho styies-EHeots Aimed At in
the Decoration of tho New Dresses
Cbsrming Hints for summer Gowns.
Fashions are as uncertain as tho stock mar
ket. On one thing only will the drossmaker
stake her fame. and that Is the clinging skirt.
That promises TO see another new year in, and
may last even longer. Therefore no woman
need hesitate to order ono for herself. unless
she 10 too stout to wear such q skirt.
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The latest development in the coat line In
Paris is the motor-car coat. 1t is long and
straight, widening as it descends. and wraps
over the chest and knees. Each front Is ample
enough to overwrap the other. and the garment
10 excellent for driving purposes. Another Gu
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most part, they are inexpensive and do up we'll.
skirt, with an attached graduated Hounce. not
too wide. The waists are usually shirred or
over embroidery. which is outlined BY a cord
OF the material and a frill OF embroidery. Puffs
are noted on very few sleeves, which are quito
small.
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One might suppose that it was still too early
70 prophesy concerning the styles for next
season. but already the spring tailor-made
gown, that unmistakable forerunner Of sum-
mer. has made its appearance. But before
woman learns how her next seasons
gowns are to he made, she wants to
know what they are to be made OF.
A marked feature Of all this years materials
IL an exquisite %softness. The clinging styles
which began to take hold of woman's affections
q year ago set the manufacturers to expert
InentinR, and, as a result. they have turned out
plain cloths. all wool goods and wool and silk
mixtures, far finer in texture. lighter In weight
and more beautiful in coloring than any that
have ever been on the market before. 1t is
true that fashionable materials are high in
price. and the Eesent styles demand yards and
yards OF the goods. but they are so effective
when once made up that even a woman OF an
economical turn OF mind does not regret her
extravaganza In this direction.
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Plain and dressy gowns OF every sort are in
great demand now when Lenten entertain
ments are the order OF the day. Most Of the
costumes worn at the morning lecture, the
most favored form Of psnance affected by
fashionable folks. are OF the ~strictest tailor
made cut and are Of light colored cloths.
Many of the bodices show lace or some light
decoration at the neck, Except when 1t comes
TO the clinging. close-httlng quality. great va
riety is to be had in skirts. Anew model In
mauye cloth Of q style that would be generally
becoming to a tall. graceful figure Is shown In
the second sketch. An applique Of dark vio-
let cloth. outlined with the mauve machine
stitching In diamond pattern. gives n smart
finish. A piece OF cream lace Of q decidedly
heavy pattern Is introduced on the waist. and
the violet collar is rolled at the neck 80 as TO
show q cream satin lining.
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the skirts trimmed with chiffon ruchings, and
cream or white lace is Invariably introduced
on. the bodice. Childish figures need some
collars to give the gown the proper style.
Wash fabrics for children. such as bingham,
full in coloring and dainty in design. For the
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wool and silk veillngs are utilized in construct
ing dressy gowns. Cloths OF a light and a
dark shade are frequently combined effectively.
MS the nrst model proves.
Girls over 8 wear shirt waists and skirts. u
most sensible and economical fashion. The
best skirt for immediate use is made Of plaid
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Kid cloth Is tho namo OF a new fabric which
looks not unlike the surface Of a suede glove,
1t adapts itself admirably to tho limos of the
figure, an important requisite now. and Is
newer even than satin cloth.
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Cloth gowns OF plain tailor cut and OF the
dressy sort have the lead in fashion so far. and
they bid fair to retain their popularity until
supplanted by more dressy stuiYs on the cr6pon
and crepe de chine order. In point Of color
gray. light fawn shades. violet and pansy tints
and several new coral shades prevail In cloth.
White or a cream SO deep that it almost borders
on yellow is introduced in one form or another
on all cloth gowns except the regulation coat
and skirt costume. Some Of these even show
elaborate stitchings Of white. The coat and
skirt costume Ia, as seen here. n distinctivsly
American product. Stylish tailors say that
American women decline TO follow the dictates
Of European fashion authorities when II comes
10 the severe tailor gown, and, while regarding
their suggestions, evolve an original costume
far smarter than those modelled In England,
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ERILLs or

Jet ia again much in favor among spring
trimmings. When used on decollete waists it
IL framed In white tulle.
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There nre indications that the plain or sim
ply rolled collar will reign III the immediate
future, and lace and chiffon ears and frills will
be abolished from the nape OF the neck.
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fabrics OF cr6pe-like texture than on the dressy
cloth gowns. which is saying a great deal. The
metal sequin has given place 10 the diamond
or crystal palette which appears in the centre