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The times., 1899-05-28
Women and windows.

Never let woman plan house for you
Take her kindly by the hand and say: My
dear girl. l am going to build house. and
you shall have full swing as regards ar
ranging the closest in it. You women al
ways love to have convenient places in
which to store things. and you shall there
fore have closets to burn, but after this
hands off"
A mansion builded after the suggestions
of a bloomer is a fearful and wonderful
thing 1t generally looks well on the cut
side but the interior gives you the head
ache.
What woman built this house," said
tseornful friend, as he went over newly
purchased residence with the owner.
What woman said the latter. None
that know Oft was built ten years ago
and / bought it from the last tenant
"All the same" reiterated the friend, 81
can swear a woman planned it, for l never
saw such a lot of useless windows and
doors. If that woman ever dies, and her
heirs want to break the will, alleging in
sanity they would only have to bring the
Jury to this house TO get verdict in their
favor" 1t afterward developed that
woman did plan the residence. and was
quite proud of the iob.-Louisyille Times.
The times., 1899-05-28
As TO Chapcrons.

AS the question of chaperonage in Amer
lea is becoming more and more regulated
by the English customs it may be inter-
esting to know just what British ideas on
the subject are, says an exchange. Two
kinds of chapercnage are recogniZed-that
afforded by the companionship of unmar-
ried sisters or ones younger brothers. and
that of mother. father, or near relative of
corresponding age. For outdoor exercise,
very little chaperonage is considered neceS-
sary for young people beyond that of COM
panionship of their friends. but when it
comes to large gatherings ii is necessary
TO have some one to come with and leave
with and whose company is counted on.
The nature of the function decides the
chaperonage Two sisters can chaperon
each other to an afternoon tea, to small
dinner to which their mothers are not in
vited or to a dance where chaperons are
not included in the invitations, but at big
at homes formal dinners, and crush balls
chaperon is necessity.
Formerly all invitations, socially speak
!Ig were issued in the name OF girl S
mother but now a girl issues invitations
in her own name when party is given
distinctly for her own friends apart from
those of her mother; girls and young men
she asks them to luncheon, to dinner,
all when given under these conditions.
Every household, however. does not allow
its daughters this free hand in entertain
ing. and the guests are invited by the
mother and not by the daughter, girls and
young men equally so.
Now that so many cIuks allow their
members to invite ladies to luncheon, din
ner. or tea, and so many ladies' clubs ad-
nit of invitations being given to men. it
follows that good sign of hospitality is
offered ~ both sides. but it is thoroughly
understood that on these occasions mar
ried lady acts as chaperon to the girls,
whether they are guests or hostesses. and
| that two young sisters, or two girl
| friends, would not be considered chaperon
sufficient for each other at mems clubs or
| at bachelors chambers or flats At these
! latter ladies are frequently entertained at
| afternoon tea by bachelors whose artistic
surroundings are well known, and whose
art treasures it is privilege to inspect.
The times., 1899-05-28
Graduating Gowns.

If I could have any sort of graduating
gown wanted regardless of what it cost,
says the "Gentlewoman," it would very
likely be white mousseline de sole (which
is merely the French name for silk mus
linz. made up over lining of white satin.
the sheen and glimmer of satin being pret-
tier though plain. transparent stuffs than
silk is.
But if l had to count the cost, and hav-
ing counted it found that the utmost |
could possibly pay was a very small sum
indeed ! should buy white muslin dot
ted or spotted, or corded or striped with
open work designs as suited my fancy. This
should be made up unlined and worn over
q dainty white muslin petticoat Just as
long as the dress skirt, and an underwaist
to match made low-necked and sleeveless.
There is a very pretty design in the
"GentlewOman'' this month for graduating
dress, showing perpendicular rows Of tucks
quite the most fashionable trimming OF
the season, and bands of fine white Swiss
embroidery. In place of the latter if
could not have fine quality I would have
more tucks or else tucked ruffles.
| Dainty fine muslin daintily made is ele-
CANT. but cheap grades of more expensive
materials never deceive anyone, and stamp
| the wearer at once as vulgar. The fash
/ ions Of the day include a great deal OF
! handwork: that is what makes dresses cost
so much If. therefore, you can buy good
material of its kind. though it be an mex
| pensive kind. and do nice handwork upon
| it at home you have really nice dress for
the price of a cheap, communicating silk.
Graduating frocks should be girlish and
not copy the complicated designs made for
women three or four times their age. The
daughters of wealthy families lin society
wear fine clothes, but their fneness con-
| sists in the grade of the materials and the
| perfection of the taste that goes for their
making. They are very simply made. get
ting their effect from artistic. graceful out
| lines. not from loud trimmings or crazy
work designs.
| II / could have just what 1 wanted to
wear TO Brother Bill's College commence
ment l suppose it would be one of the silk
embroidered mousselines. very likely car
nations of crimson trailing over a silvery
| gray mousseline background; and to make
| it the more truly recherche. it should be
made up over a pale gray or else white
| taffeta in one of the new, soft not gela-
| tine-like weaves. and notch, mercy, no
not over a crimson liningi But If l couldn't
have this / should not grieve greatly, for
there are deliciously pretty sprigged mus
| Inns that are not of silk which need no
Innings and which are sweetly dainty.
The times., 1899-05-28
THE TOP NOTCH IN VESTS.
Think of Having to Pay Bills Like
This,


The well-dressed American man does
not object to paying a good price for
good thing, and the top notch in mascu-
line extravaganza in clothes was reached
last week when $50 was paid by gilded
youth for one waistcoat. 1t was not i'm
ported, but made up by the tailor who
sways the sartorial destinies of the smart
young millionaires of the empire city.
This particular waistcoat looked every
stitch its value. Its material was a rich
red goods. picked out in white silk spots
and closed with fiat buttons OF French gilt
that wears like gold.
The small but costly garment was worn
with a silver gray cashmere suit. and If
any man wishes to know what sort of tie
goes with this type of vest let him try a
black bow or knot picked out in small
white figures.
To invest a thousand dollars in spring
toggery, on a shopping expedition that
consulted one morning. was the record OF
another leader in the New York set that
gives some time and brains to the ques-
tion OF modern haberdashery. Though a
thousand dollars looks big sum to the
man whose clothes are necessity and not
d luAulS VI HiS ilIS' II sSd4SSly Ohe4StOChS
wardrobe wien the purchasing is done
at any of the leading tailoring establish
ments. Since the spring fashions crystal
lized two or three important facts have
been made evident concerning the dress of
American men. The first is that the pad
ded coat is no longer a strange and in
teresting object. London tailors nearly
always pad frock and evening coats, and
artfully build a mans shoulders to the
form they should have. and not on the
shapes they may naturally display. Every
man, says the English tailor. has right
to squared shoulders, and if nature has
denied him his birthright it's the tai or S
duty to make good the loss.
The times., 1899-05-28
THE SILENT ROOM.
Up-tO-Dnte Science Commends II


Up-to-Dnte Science Commends 1t for
Nerves"
The silent room is one of he new fea-
lures of an up-to-date establishment. Its
presence is not so much an indication of
added luxury as it is that some place has
at last been set aside in answer to a long
felt need of the nervous American woman.
1t is to afford a retreat TO those who lead
busy lives, when they find themselves al
most overcome by the rush of things about
them. Then they seek its seclusion, and
for perhaps fifteen or twenty minutes every
day, go into stiffness that cannot but
prove both mentally and physically re-
freshing. In fact, the idea of going into a
silent room is to throw off the things about
US that are unreal. and to let those things
within us that are real find expression.
Although fashionable women have been
the first to appreciate the desirability of
and 10 introduce the silent room into their
homes, it can be safely prophesied that
they will soon be found in all houses
where the family income and space make
them possible.
The first requisite of the new apartment
is that it be situated at the top. or in some
from all noise. Unless the room is natural
ly dark one, it should be heavily cur
tained, as much light is distracting TO con-
tinuous thought, and ii is not desirable to
have the decorations conspicuous Green,
uncovered by any conventional design, or
some equally restful color, is a good choice
for the side walls.
Few pieces of furniture seem best to
suit a silent room, and they are generally
in accordance with the taste of the in
dividual by whom it is to be used. A
comfortable chair and a footstool, couch,
perhaps a table and a few books ara
enough to dispel any sensation of loneli-
ness, and if simple in character they will
not attract the eye or attention. When one
has any distinct talent il is well to haye II
suggested; a piano would appeal strong
| ly to a musician and desk to one that. is
literary. Again, several have been heard
| TO say that they had the room absolutely
| dark, and sat in ii for certain length OF
| time every day with a slate and pencil on
their laps. If not of other value, the habit
| of concentration which is formed is good
| and strengthens the mind.
How much the teachings Of mental sci
! ence have had to do with the advent Of the
I silent room in fashionable houses is moi
| certain. From whatever source, however
they have come. II is evident that they are
bent on a long stay, and will no doubt be ;
I blessing to their overstrained visitors
Those who number them among thei
apartments are already noticed to possess
poise and calmness of bearing that i!
| most pleasing.
The times., 1899-05-28
A Fern Ball.

1t is my belief that every woman likes
TO have some flower or plant growing with
In the room where she spends the most
of her time, but that the bother of taking
care of the plant balances the pleasure.
SAYS a writer in Truth" Nature Is a
cunning force and the japanese q cunning
people They have combined TO produce
a delight of greenery TO meet the need of
the woman who wants growing plant that
is content to live on smiles and glances.
II is ball of ferns which swings pendant
from the chandelier, the portiere pole or
any other high place. 1t is a running fern
vine twined round and round ball of
moss with delicate fronds growing out of
every inch or two. 1t swings, lovely
mass of feathery green, without soil, an
unending delight. All it asks is to be i'm
mersed night in the water of bathtub
once week. And moreover, it is the fash
The times., 1899-05-28
4 Musical Test.

Here is what Philistine has to say in
an English weekly concerning The Music
She Plays" 1t is given for what it is
worth:
There are worse ways of choosing a
wife than by the music she plays, and the
wav she plays it, If girl manifests pre-
dilection for Strauss. she is frivolous; for
Beethoven, she is impractical; for Lizt,
She is too ambitious; for Verdi she is SEN
timental: for Ofenbach, she is giddy; for
Gounod. she is lackadaisical; for Colts
chalk. she is superficial; for Mozart, she
is prudish; for Flotow, she. is common
place: for Wagner. she is idiotic.
''The girl who hammers away at Maid
ems Prayer Anvil Chorus and 'Silvery
waves may be depended upon as a good
cook and healthful; and If she includes
Battle of Prague and the White Cock
ade' in her repertory you ought to know
that she has been religiously and strictly
nurtured.
But last of all, pin thou thy faith upon
the calico dress OF the girl who can play
Home, Sweet Home.
The times., 1899-05-28
POOR LITTLE BUSY BEE.
Belongs to Fashion Instead of Na-
turc These Days

turc These Days.
Honey, and it must be OF the newest
and most delectable flavor, is claiming
just now an unusual amount of attention
at the fashionable breakfast table In
fact, its place there is becoming quite as
undisputed as that of wines at dinner par
ties. Men of wealth and leisure are assid-
uously testing and experimenting with the
different brands of honey, and wrinkling
their brows over the problem of prodlc-
ing what seems to them the most desira-
BILE flavor during the coming summer.
For the bee is no longer allowed to pur-
sue his own sweet peregrinations and sip
of the nectar of flowers wherever he
chooses. Honey made in this promiscuous
way is much too ordinary and bohemian
His actions are restricted and guided by
these men of cultivation who quite enjoy
thinking out the busy bees little difficult
ties for him. AS a result, such honey as
never was tasted before is tickling the
palates of many.
II it is the white sweet clover flavor
that has gained favor with the epicure, he
goes Systematically to work to produce it;
and plants. at his country place, a large
plot of ground, perhaps half an acre, with
this particular kind of clover, He has it
carefully kept from weeds. or any other
variety OF clover that might endeavor to
find footing there. The whole bed is en-
closed and rooted with fine wire net
ting, and the beehives are then placsd
within the enclosure. From the bees Ii e,
therefore, the spice of variety is plucked
and try as he will, poor fellow, he can pro-
duce none other than white sweet clover
honey. In flavor it is very delicate and
almost white in color.
Yellow sweet clover honey is preferred
by others. The favor is slightly stronger
than that made from the white variety,
and its color is a deep yellow.
Then there is the honey that is made
The times., 1899-05-28
Can Ynn "poise.v

Mrs. Frederick Pierson, handsome,
graceful social light of New York. has un-
dertaken to help her womenkind to regain
their lost grace and symmetry, ana to This
end she has engaged the services of
French premiere danseuse. who is now too
old to dance herself, but who is wonder
full scientist in poising the body. Poise is
the corrective for all the faults in car
riage and FORM she says, and though this
able old lady will take but three in class,
of classes she has scores, and in them all
poise is studied with an astonishing en-
thusiasm by the very cream of femininity.
Now as the old lady is Spanish by birth,
and as at her advanced age sire trips about
like a girl, the classes listen. with faith
and envy, to her explanations of why the
Spanish woman, who wears the worst
shoes in the world and who grows fat with
age never has thick ankles, never loses
the wonderful arch of her instep, and car
carry about II hundISi and ninety pounds
of solid flesh with the football Of child.
The times., 1899-05-28
TO Dnrn without Needles.

A young woman who goes TO the Chica-
go University has invented new means
of mending silk. says an exchange. The
taffetas which have been in vogue for so
long are so woven that they cannot be
mended neatly with thread, while at the
same time the silk is constantly breaking
out in little splits This young woman
keeps her waists in order and wears them
long past their allotted time by repairing
the Sits with court plaster. For dark silks
she takes black and for light colors she has
white or delicate pink.
She cuts the plaster in long. thin pieces,
moistens IL scantily and applies it on the
wrong side of the silk after drawing the
laps OF the silk closely together. Then she
runs a hot iron over it. II the tear is
wnere she cannot get at 1t well with an
iron she presses the plaster down we'll with
her fingers. She then lays the silk back
in its fold. and no one would yer suspect
OF its being mended.
The times., 1899-05-28

from such flowers as thistles ard milk
weeds; it is most amusing to hear pro-
ducers of such fiavors tell of their tribu-
lations in making these wayward plants
grow within their restriction. Some of the
wild flower honey is almost black in color,
and the flavor is certainly very different
from what it was in the days when honey
was honey and that fact settled the ques-
tion. II is almost verging on the indis-
Greet to mention buckwheat honey nova
days, although it is still acknowledged to
have wonderful A'staying powers
The times., 1899-05-28
The Domestic Woman.

The women who live on farms and who
work from 5 in the morning till at night
at milking. cooking, cleaning, sewing and
butter making are never described as be-
ing thoroughly domestic" and dearly
loving their homes 1t is the woman who
sees very little OF her home and who lets
servant run things who is SO described.
The poor farmers wife probably doesn't
love her home any more than prisoner
loves his cell.-Atcbison Globe.
The times., 1899-05-28
FASHIONABLE DOGS.
Society Women Prefer Freaks to
BeautysOr Pedigree.

BenutysOF feutEree.
For the ladies' trade exclusively. breed
ers now turn out remarkable dog deformi-
ties, or search the world over for natural
freaks, since it is for rarity and popularity
not beauty or intelligence in these pet an
imaIs that the highest prices are paid. The
pet bull dogs. for example, are now bred
with legs as handy as those OF dachs-
hunds, for it's the fashion to own bull
puppies that have abnormally wide shoul-
ders and exaggerated lowness in front. To
gain this result the unfortunate animal is
confined, during the period of his most
rapid growth, in such a small space that
his body is actually forced down and out
and the tender bones of the forelegs bent.
The fancy dachshunds undergo similar Sc
we're training in many instances and thus
the modern love of curiosities is satisfied.
The two most interesting and expen-
The times., 1899-05-28
CELESTIAL ETIQUETTE.
This Chinese Parent Suggests Mr.
Uriah Heap.

When Chinaman takes his little boy to
school to introduce him to mis- teacher it
is done as follows, according to mission
airy writer:
When the Chinaman arrives at the school
he is escorted to the reception room, and
both he and the teacher shake their hands
and bow profoundly. Then the teacher
asks, What is your honorable name %
My mean. insignificant name is Wong" :"
Tea and pipe are sent for, and the teach
er saws. PLEASE use tea" The Chinaman
The times., 1899-05-28
THE WOMEN OF FINLAND.
Some of Their Public Interests and
Occupations.

Occupations
Women who have the enfranchisement
of their sex at heart will be glad to know
that the women of Finland have absolutely
equal rights with men in the field of
learning, says the Chicago Tribune" :"
More than this. education for the masses
is free, and for others merely normal, the
State bearing the brunt of the expense,
helped by taxes according to individual
wealth in various towns. After six years
of age education is compulsory. and the
police sometimes enforce the laws. For
seven yearS a child must attend school,
passing through four standards. After
The times., 1899-05-28

wool as rough as the germantown. and the
lace is finished by full frings, or some
times the lace effect is given by merely
knotting the fringe for depth of two to
twenty inches
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-24
BEN W GOD.
The Happenings of Yesterday in the
Industrial City.

Mrs. George Hayes, of Central Ben
wood, is the guest of friends at Con-
nellSville, Pa.
An infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Michael Reuben, of Boggs' run, died on
Wednesday afternoon. The funeral
took place yesterday afternoon at two
o'clock from the late residence. The
remains were buried at Mt. Calvary
cemetery.
John w. Leach and J. w. Davis, OF
this city, members of the board of di-
rectorS of the Wheeling District Camp
Meeting Association, were at Mounds
vile yesterday afternoon attending a
meeting of the board.
Miss Mary Dixon, of Main street, who
is taking a course of. study at the Mus
kingum College, in Ohio, has arrived
home to spend brief vacation.
The Benwood Mandolin and Guitar
Club will take part in the entertain
ment to be given next Monday evening
at McMechen for the benefit of the pro-
posed new Catholic Church. Quite a
number of people of this city intend to
be present at the affair.
L y
terday morning.
Mrs. M. Foultz has returned to hel
home at Indianapolis, Ind, after hav-
ing spent a few weeks in the city as
guest at the home of her sister, Mrs.
Louis Hartong, of Main street.
Fred Bisset, of Benwood Junction, an
employee of the Riverside tubs works,
had the little finger of his right hand
badly mashed while at work at the
mill Wednesday. The injury was at
tended by DR.. Leonard Eskey.
MessrS. Thompson & Hawkins have
bought out Vance Bros. department
store and will take charge of the bust
ness on the first Monday in April.
Henry Bahra, of Bellaire, has taken
charge of his new duties as an employee
of the converting" department of the
Wheeling iron and steel works.
1t has been said that the residents OF
Upper Benwood are very much dissat-
isfied with the decision of the city Of
Benwood to pave alleys A and B, rum
ming through the central part of the
city, and if reports are true, are now
taking steps which will certainly lead
to a wrangle between them and the
residents of the central part Of the city.
They are of the opinion that the thor
oughfares in their part of the town
need paving just as badly as the two
alleys in question. The matter may be
taken to court.
AS has been stated, the Wheeling
Street Railway Company intend to
avoid the dangerous B. & o. crossing at
Boggs run by having tunnel made I'M
der the B. & o. tracks in the vicinity OF
the run through which the cars can be
run No difficulty will be encountered
in the tunneling at this point, but it
will not be an easy thing to make a
change in the line. as to avoid Schad's
crossing. The company at first thought
of constructor a bridge over Schads
crossing, but after finding that the
structure would have to be too high for
a convenient approach west of the
crossing, gave up the idea. 1t is not
likely that any change will be made at
Schad's crossing.
The funeral of John Lowe, the victim
of Wednesday mornings fatal accident
at the Junction, will take place this
morning from his late residence at
Benwood Junction. The remains will
be taken to a point near Loudensville,
w. Va, for burial.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-24
HE MIGHT DO WORSE.

Take wheeling X Lake Erie for scio.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-24

to win the suit. The contract was
signed by order of the board, Nicholas
Schlee, president, and Jared p. Bliss.
secretary. The So items in the suit
placed on file at the office of the clerk
of the United States Court Tuesday
cover the entire ground and are very
comprehensive
In regard to the individual suits /
intend to file through my attorneys, /
will say that they are for conspiracy.
collision, fraud and libel, and that they
will be sensational
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-24
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED.

The following marriage licenses were
issued by Clerk Robertson, yesterday:
Frederick c. Bartels, a native OF
Wheeling. aged %. and Annie Brown,
native of Pennington, w. Va, aged
%
John Myers. native OF Marshall
county, aged ~. and Sadie c. Shrodes,
a native Of Marshall county, aged SO.
Frank Greer. a native of Pomeroy,
Ohio, aged 81, and Kate Momber, ma
tive of Germany. aged -.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-24
Take Wheeling & Lake Erie for scio.
CAN'T GET ENOUGH MEN.

Newcomerstown, O.. March 23.-An
unusual condition prevails here in that
sufficient men cannot be secured by the
local manufacturers. The James b.
Glow & Sons pipe works, the Novelty
brick and tile works and the Bucl1han-
non Coal Company are hiring every
body in the town who will accept work
and still they are unable TO meet their
demands The business boom is most
pronounced.