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The Winslow mail., 1899-05-27

got.
Hil.-1'm so sorry, and l heard you
danced so well, too.
Flor.-Why weren't you there?
Hil.-Recause l don't care for dane
ing now. Mr. Romer dances well,
doesn't he?
FIcr.-Pretty well.
Mrs. C.-Now that's not fair, Florrie.
You never dance a second time with
bad dancer, and with Mr.. Romer you
Flcr.-Mother, there's spider IN
your hair.
Mrs. ca spider! o!
Hill don't see it.
Flor.-It"s off now.
Hil.-Nrs. Crushington, I want you
to do me favor.
Mrs. Cit is granted.
Hil.-It may seem a great liberty to
take On Sc shcrt an acquaintance.
Mrs. s'.-Had not Florence better
leave the room?
Hil.-Why should she? Ny favor
concerns her as much as yourself.
Flor. (aside)-I said so!
Mrs. C. (as1le)-I knew it!
Hil.-Do you love this kitten very
much?
Mrs. Gas if one would be so foolish
as to love kitten!
Flor.-Of course not. It's a pretty
plaything, that's all.
Tit.-Mew, new!
Hill know some one who is dying
10 possess such a kitten as this.
Mrs. Gle may have this one with
pleasure.
Hil.-Then you would really no: mind
PARTING with it?
Mrs. c. (aside)-What has this to do
with it? (Aloud) Not. in the least.
Anything to oblige you, dear Mr.. Hill
I ton.
Iil.-How delightful of you! Then 1
will send Tittums out to Australia, if l
Eay, by the very next boat. l hope you
won't mind the voyage, Tittums!
Tit New, new
Mrs. C.-Send her wherever YOU like
And now, what is your favor? 1 am
lying to grant it.
IIil.--You have granted it.
Flor.-What, Tittums?
Hil.-Yes, Tittums! Don't you think
that's quite enough to ask for one after
noon, you generous beings?
Mrs. Csc that's all?
Hil.-Quite.
y strained and desultory conversa-
ion follows for about five minutes
Hilton rises TO go.
Mrs. Good day, Mr.. Hilton.
Flor-WolIld it be too inquisitive to
,sk who is your Australian friend?
Hil.--Not at all. l hope to introduce
Ter to you both some day.
Mrs C.-Hcr!
Hil.-Yes, Miss Calthorpe-my fan
zee.
Mrs. C.-Your fancee!
Hil.-Didn't you know I was en-
ragged? Well, it is rather secret.
But l don't mind telling you. She's
,he sweetest girl in the world, and I'm
he luckiest man!
Mrs c. (icily)-How charming! Good
afternoon.
Flor.-Really, Mr.. Hilton. it seems
;erribly ungracious, but l don't think
could Part with Tittums. She is my
own little kitten, and has wound her
self round my heart, Haven't you,
iarling?
Tit-Mew, NEW!
Hil-As you please, Miss Crushing
on; but l wish you hadn't raised my
lopes 10 dash them. Good afternoon.
tExit.)
Flor.--Raised his hopes to dash them,
indeed!
Mrs. C.-My dear, the mans beast!
Tit.-Mew, mew!-Black and White
The Winslow mail., 1899-05-27
Pierced His Watch

One Of the many spear thrusts that
resulted in the death of Lieut.. Robert
Grenfell, at Omdurman. penetrated his
watch. The timepiece was returned
to his family. who have placed.it in q
jewelers. hands to mount as memorial
of their relatives heroism and fate.
The spear thrust had penetrated
through both the outer and inner cases
and driven some of the works right
through the face of the dial. stopping
the hands at $3.50, indicating the time
at which the charge took place and
the precise moment CT the wearer' 3
death.-N. y. Sun.
The Winslow mail., 1899-05-27
Eight Thousand New Orchids Found.

Details concerning the successful
prosecution Of the search Of Sir George
King and Mr.. Robert Painting. of ALI
wick. for orchids in prolific district OF
the Himalayas have just reached Eng
land The enthusiastic savants VIII"
have been engaged in the search Tor
several years. have discovered and
classified almost 5000 new specles.
They have been particularly fortunate
in their search in the tropical valleys
in the Sikkim Himalaya. one OF The
most weird and roma ntic parts OF IL
dia. There they found the beautifni
exotic plants growing everywhere IN
extraordinary profusion and bewiider-
ing variety. The supply of these ex-
quisiteIy fascinating plants will soon
be increased. and the botanical follow
ers of the right honorable member Tor
West Birmingham will find their grow
ing demands more easily attended to-
London Mail.
s..uo. Of women in Ensihh"
+b;rd statue of woman pun up III
rna,and within a short time IS apou'
n"s sn 20 ~ auected in London. The first TIVE
10 - NOSE of George Eliot aud MIS-
,:le - and this. the last, is bronze
statue of Queen Boadlcea.--N' ! ~
The Winslow mail., 1899-05-27
HI. Tornt Tells the story.

A good many of us owe more than
we are grateful for to man who dled
in 1913, so many hundred years ago that
one is afraid to count. The man is Sal
vino Arnota, who is stated to be the
inventor of spectacles On his tomb
there is this epitaph: Here lies Sal
vino Arnota de Arniti, of Florence, the
inventor of spectacles. May God par
don his sins"
The Winslow mail., 1899-05-27
Leaves Fifty Feet by Twelve.

The largest leaves in the world are
said to be those of the Inaj palm, which
grows on the banks of the Amazon.
They reach Il length of from 80 to 50
feet and are 10 to l2 feet in breadth
The Winslow mail., 1899-05-27
warships to De Well Furnished.

The furniture of the battleships
Kearsarge and Kentucky. orders for
the making of which have been re-
ceiyed al the Portsmouth navy yard,
is TO cost nearly 100000.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-08-10
Tanneries and Tanners in Japan.

There are but twc tanneries of any
magnitude il operation throughout
Japan-one located in Osaka and the
other in Tokio--and they are chiefly
occupied in supplying the leather
wants of the army and navy. A large
tanning establishment is locate near
Kobe. 1t was formerly under Euro
pean management, but, after several
unsuccessful attempts to operate it, it
has been closed. There are, however,
many small ''home tanneries" in the
country, and they are operated exclu-
sively by the "Etas," class of per-
sens whose occupation is looked upon
as unclean. The beggars "Kojiki CON
stitute the lowest class in Japan, and
next above them are the Eta" who
monopolize the occupation of killing
animals for food, the tanning and
dressing of leather, grave digging and
similar work. The ''Etas" are popu-
larly supposed to be in possession of
secret method of tanning. Tanning
being looked upon in Japan as de-
graded calling, it is not probable that
the industry will materially improve
in the near future; and it is for that
reason, together with the additional
ones that cattle are scarce. and that
there is growing demand in japan
for leather of all kinds, that the United
States has field in which it may
largely increase its expectation Of this
article year by year.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-08-10

under-arm cores are smoothly covered
and the fronts have graceful fulness
caused by single backward turning
plaits at the edge of each shoulder and
two plaits at the waist line where they
blouse very slightly.
Above the invisible closing the
fronts are cut away to disclose the
chemisette, the edges being finished
by prettily shaped revers.
The drapery is in circular form and
falls in soft ripples all around. II
may be arranged over any style o!
skirt in circular shape as here shown,
or in five, six, seven or three piece
style.
The mode is suitable for foulard,
India or other softly finished silks,
crepe-de-chine, ,crepeline- de- sole, wool,
yelling, canvas, cashmere, cameps-
hair or cloth.
The waist may be made separately
and worn with any style of skirt,
charming combinations being pos
sible.
To make this waist for lady of
medium size will require one and
three-quarter yards of material forty
four inches wide. To make the over
skirt drapery will require two and
one-quarter yards of same width ma
terial.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-08-10

style. White pique or duck is usually
chosen, although stylish revers are
shown in polka dotted, plaid and fancy
pique. "Allover" embroidery is also
used for handsome revers, insertion or
edging, or both together, affording ef-
fective garniture. The shawl and
notched revers are shaped with a
short seam in centre back The
"sailor" is cut without seam. The
revers are usually made double, the
edges being turned in and stitched to
gether in tailor style. AS here illus
trated, No. (iu shawl shape) is of
white linen duck, with facing of 'all
over" embr oidery. AS shown with
notched collar. it is made of plain
white pique. No. . has sailor collar
of white faced with black and white
cross barred pique, bias fold of white
piped with black chambray decorating
the edges. Worn with smart tailor
gowns, these revers are stylish and eff
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-08-10
A Favored Fashion.

Yoke waists are charmingly youth
full in style and the favored fashion
for misses waists. The large illus
tration shows design at once girlish
and smart, and suitable to many
stuffs. The model, which is pale blue.
is of soft India silk with trimmings of
black velvet ribbon, but the pattern
is equally we'll suited to thin summer
materials and to the light weight
woods in light colors demanded by the
coming fall. If preferred, the yoke
can be of contrasting material or color
or both, but as given it matches the
body of the gown. contrast being
made by the narrow tucks in which it
is laid.
The foundation is the usual fitted
lining which closes with the waist
proper, at the centre back. On it are
arranged the full portion and the yoke
and the frills. The sleeves are slight
~ fulled the entire length. style
which is admirable for young girls
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-08-10
HUMOROUS.

''Some men have the best luck!"
'How so?" 'There's Mcintosh, for
instance; ice cream gives his girl neu-
ralgia."
Att is when a man is in trouble
that he knows the value of wife.
B-Yes; he can put all his property
in her name.
Clerk-I am only waiting for you 20
raise my salary, sir, to get married.
Employer-Then don't expect it.
think too much of you.
doctors say mental depression
usually arises from stomach troubles. F."
"That's true; nothing makes man so
low-spirited as not having anything to
eat"
"Were there no servants in the in
telligence otfice?" asked the wife. 81
was full of EN-" replied the lonely
husband, 'but they bad all worked
for us BEFORE
Passenger ION ocean liner) Think
We'll break the record, captain? Cap
tain (witheringly y)-Well, do you sup
pose we are only running this ship to
carry passengers and freight?
The window has its pane, we know,
But that's for giving light,
And not to furce some one to walk
The floor with it all night.
Papa--I hear you were a bad girl
today and had to be spanked. Small
Daughter Mamma is awful strict. If
I'd "a known she used to be school
teacher, I'd a told you not to marry
her.
Hicks-The .e's Grillity. What
pity so fine 0. looking fellow should
be deaf and dumb Wicks--The dunk
is all right; but if he wasn't deaf what
an agreeable person he would be to
converse with!
Young Wife Il got a beautiful
parchment diploma from the Cooking
College today = aud I've cooked this
for you. Now, guess what it is. Hus-
band with slab of omelet between
his teeth)-The diploma.
''The weather." said the Oldest in.
habitant, els not what it used to be
when I was boy" ''For that mat.
ter" commented the smart young
man. "the weather is not what it was
seven months ago." And the oldest
inhabitant could not be persuaded te
talk for more than hour.
Wheelman I believe L give up
bicycling. I am as careful as can be,
but every now and then some acci.
dent happens. This is the second
time I've been arrested and fined for
running into people. Businessman
I'll tell you how to manage Just get
a job as bill collector. Everybody
wi dodge you tn d.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-08-10
The First Bomb and Mortar.

The Koreans invented the first bomh
and mortar. The lust for revenge had
taken such grip upon them that
nothing suiliced to hold them in check
when once they had the enemy on the
run. Before the first year of the war
had expired the Koreans had initiated
the firearms OF their enemies, though
pebbles were at first the only missiles
used. They even surpassed the in|
vaders in the use of gunpowder, for
the records tell us that certain gene
eral invented piece of ordnance
which, when discharged, would throw
itself bodily over the walls OF the be-
sieged fortress, and when it exploded,
the Japanese who had crowded around
to examine it were torn to pieces by
the flying debris or choked by the sui.
phurous fumes of the burning powe
der. The startling statement that the
mortar threw itself over the wall is
merely the work of an excited imagi,
nation, whereby the proiectile became
confused with the machine used in its
projection. We are told that the Sc.
cret of the invention perished with its
inventor, but that the mortar then
used still lies in one of the govern,
ment storehouses in the fortress Of
Nan-ham, which guards the southern
approach to the capital. .-Harper's
Magazine.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-08-10

jet sequin spangled net is stylishly
trimmed with bands of sequin and
worn over skirt of moire antique.
The same silk is used for the revers,
chemisette, collar with flare portions,
epaulettes and faring cuffs. bands of
the same in narrower widths supply
ing the decoration. A fancy belt with
jeweled clasp encircles the waist. The
skirt may be black or of any becoming
color, so long as the lining of waist
and sleeves and the accessories match.
The waist may be made without the
lining and with the drapery worn over
different slips.
The stock collar has added flare
portions that stand up behind the
ears.
The back fits smoothly across the
shoulders, slight fulness being drawn
to the centre at the waist line. The
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-08-10
THE HERO.

There was man who CHANGED, one day,
To hold certain place
When Fate and Fortune passed that way
And looked him in the face!
When 1t was time to strike he struck
Nor stopped to weigh the cause!
He wrought marvel, by good luck,
And heard the worlds applause.
Then straightway he that had been there
To strike when it was time
Assumed a high and mighty air
And thought himself sublime!
He made brave speeches unto men,
He boasted of his act,
And 1t became apparent then
How small he was, in fact.
Another CHANGED. one day. to be
Where Fate and Fortune met,
He seized the opportunity,
His fame is spreading yet!
When it was time to strike he struck
Without moments pause,
And, full of wonder at his luck
He heard the worlds applause.
"The mighty thing that have wrought
many another could
Have done as well as L. he thought,
Had he stood where stood.
l merely CHANGED to be ON hand
To strike when it was time;''
But still he kept his counsel and
Is, therefore, deemed sublime.
IS. Z. Kiser.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-08-10
How He Won Her.

''Do You think" asked the beauti-
full, stately girl, ''that the world is
degenerating ?"
The young man who had for months
loved her in secret saw his chance.
Every time he had ever attempted to
say anything sentimental to her she
had switched him off into politics or
the social problem, but at last the mo.
ment for which he had longed had
come. Drawing in full breath he
replied.
'Nol How could the world degen-
crate with women doing so much to
run it? How could the world be
otherwise than better since you have
interested yourself in it p
That evening her mother said it
would be all right, no matter what
papa might think. Chicago News.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-08-10
Pretty White Shirt Waists.

Some of the daintiest white shirt
waists to be found in the shops have
little stripe in the material, dimity
fashion, that is very pretty in effect.
These waists are among the most ex-
pensive and are made perfectly plain
without Hamburg or lace which in
many waists, where it is not fine, is a
Disagreement.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-08-10
Handsome Silk Para soils.

Among the latest French novelties
to be chronicled are silk paraso.s
trimmed with fiat, very deep vandykes
of cream -colored silk embroidery, and
edged with silk fringe to match, and
"dress" umbrellas with a border of
embroidery or Irish guipure inser.
tion
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-08-10
THE REALM
OF FASHION.

New YORK CRY Especially Elegance
of material and simplicity of design
enhance the attractiveness of this
charming toilette, which is one of
May Macton's latest designs. The
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-08-10
Dainty Collars and Cuffs.

Linen collars and cuffs are still
worn with silk waists, but those of
sheer lawn and Valenciennes lace are
more dainty and more universally be-
coming.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-08-10
rhe Faxorite chemisettes.

All sorts of chemisettes are worn,
but the ones of fine lawn in dainty
tucks and sheer lace Insertion are by
far the most popular
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-08-10
t|BUNGLEWlTS.
By S1DFoRD HAMP.

s.Look out of the window here, "
said the surveyor, as the train ratified
across a short ,trestle on its way from
Excelsior down to San Rafael. ''Do
you see that wagon bridge spanning
the washout up there? Well, that is
the bridge my friend Bunglewits kept
in the brave days of Old"
"Your friend who?"
"Well, Bunglewits was the name he
went by. What his real name was 1
don't know. He was South G erman,
1 think, although he may have been a
Pole or a Hungarian. At any rate, he
had an uppronounceable name, some
thing like Bunglewits, and rs he
seemed to be very stupid, slow sort
of fellow, Bunglewits he was called.
He was not so dull, though, but that
he recognized the ridicule in the nick
name, and so, in order that his Amer
lean neighbors might have no excuse
for miscalling him, he assumed the
simple name of Smith. But he couldn't
get anybody to call him Smith until
his exploit of holding the bridge up
there relieved him from the nickname.
1 eau tell you the story before we get
down to San Rafael" And this is the
story he told.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-08-10
A Late Accessory of Dress.

A trim, dainty look is associated
with these latest accessories, which are
worn over coats and jackets in every
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-08-10

fective. They are simply constructed.
easily made and readily adjusted.
To make No. will require five-
eighths of yard of material twenty
seven inches wide. To make Nc. 2
will require three-quarters of yard
of same width material.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-08-10
Black and White Fishnets in Vogue.

Black and white fishnets will be
used extensively this season. Many
beautiful effects can be brought out
with these nets. Cream white over
buttercup satin or surah silk, with a
wide flounce at the bottom of the fish
net skirt, gives decidedly pretty ef-
feet. Wear either a gold belt or a
crush belt of cream white silk with a
tiny gold buckle. Topaz or an amber
string of beads will give perfect
touch to such costume. A large
black hat unrelieyed by colors should
be worn with such a gown.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-08-10

whose arms are not usually sufficient
ly plump to look their best in the
tight, plain sort which at present pre-
walls. At the wrists are narrow frills
of lace, headed by velvet bands, but if
desired the sleeves can be cut elbow
length, and finished with somewhat
deeper fall.
To make this waist for miss of four
teen years, three yards of material
thirty inches wide will be required.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-31
tell me about the coronation.

tell me about the coronation.
Lallie is crowned" said he. in dialect
that seemed to be peculiarly his own, land
she will succeed Snake Mary her grand
mother, upon the death of the latter. 'Lal-
lie has been raised by Snake Mary and
she has been taught all the knowledge of
the gipsies. She was crowned at O'Clock
this morning in tent. Snake Mary and
Enan Harrison, brother of 'Lallie, crown
ed her."
Were you there?" was asked.
mo. l was exhibiting some horses for
sale. But 'Lallie' was crowned. She had
more votes than her cousin 'Posey.' Lal-
lies a bright girl. She'll be able to tell
all fortunes"
"Lallie' did tell many fortunes during the
day. She sat in a tent in the southern part
of the camp with crown of artificial blue
and red flowers upon her head. She wore
dress of many haring colors, of which yell
low was the predominant one, and her fing-
erS were covered with rings, which were
remarkable neither for their beauty nor
cleanliness.
There was a stream of visitors from early
forenoon until sunset. They saw a half
dozen tents, most of which were nearly
empty. A few pieces of carpet were on the
ground inside of them. There were half
dozen fantastic wagons, furnished as tiny
homes. One of the wagons had curtains
at the windows and inside was a boudoir
of striking colors. That was the wagon In
which the dowager queen, Snake Mary"
and the new queen, Laurel, travel
Snake Mary and Laurel piled their art
of fortune telling in the same tent The
former, who II weakened little old woman
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-31
DIED FROM NEGLECT.
Patient of "Divine Healing" Denied
Even n Bowl of Broth

A special to the New York Tribune from
Chicago says: Mrs. Annetta Flanders died
at st. Luke's Hospital Thursday night as
the result of acute blood poisoning induced
by neglect and lack of medical attendance
For over a week prior to her removal to
the hospital she had been attended by Mrs
Henrikka BratZ, follower of John Alexon-
der Dowie. who excluded physicians and
friends from the room. Finally, when
death was near at hand, she was taken to
the hospital 1t was then too late for med
ical skill to have any effect, however, and
Mrs. Flanders died.
Mrs. Flanders became interested in the
doctrines of Dowie, whose hotel and various
printing and business houses are conducted
under the name Zion" and who is known
as the general overseer of the Christian
Catholic Church"
Two weeks ago she became i'll, and when
a physician was suggested she insisted that
relief should be brought from ''Zion," and
Mrs. BratZ appeared. Throughout the three
days that Mrs. Flanders suffered Mrs. BratZ
prayed long and ferventiy. A little girl
was born to Mrs. Flanders, but despite the
prayers Mrs. Flanders began to fail, and
then the woman whose home she shared
appeared at the door, and, with tears in
her eyes. begged that she might be allowed
to administer bowl of broth or other
nutriment to the patient TO this Mrs
Bratz only shook her head, and Mrs. Fra
ger and her granddaughter We're both turn
ed away. The days passed, but Mrs. Flan-
ders only grew worse, and when she could
no longer hear the cries of her babe and
draw it to her, the husband, who had re-
manned silent through it all, gave way to
his doubts and summoned Goctor.
Mrs. Flanders was then removed to st.
Luke's Hospital and died soon after. Mrs.
Bratz insists the patient would have lived
had her husband been a believer. Attorney
John A. Barnes of the state board of health
| is investigating, and will prosecute.