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Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-17

with few lines of stitching that pinched
up the goods in fine ridges that are some
times called tucks," complied the visitor
from New York. II took care to OBJ
serve that the box pleats at the back of the
skirt were stitched down fiat and firm to
the skirt itself, so that all the fullness they
made did not appear as high as the hip
region to thereby create a heavy bungling
expression. The waist was the dearest
simplest and most becoming little affair
imaginable; tucked like a skirt on the
fronts but opening over the bust to reveal
n small buttoned vest of cream white French
flannel. White silk covered ball buttons
held these fronts together and then up
near the throat there turned back from
yoke of white, series of shallow crescent
shaped revers OF plaid silk, and Iapping
one over another. Dark blue was the back
ground of this Highland plaid on which
stripes of. lighter blue, cream white and
pale yellow criss crossed
Enclosing the base of the small yoke
these revers then let run a line of cocr
down between the blue and while of the
vest, and on the cuff touch of plaid gave
piquant effect to the sleeve. Take 1t all
in all l have not seen a more satisfactory
little home grown than this. The gentian
blue that some of us call bluette and some
Is by all odds the most fashionable color
Tor house dresses this eaon. II have met
one I've met ten women holding committee
meetings, giving luncheons, or having
morning lectures intheir drawing roc ms and
every one in some shade OF bue--now and
then my eyes have been refreshed by the
sight of a blue gown trimmed with that new
soutache brad that has an edging thread
woven in 1t of gilt or silver or white, and
i liked the consequence of its application
very muoh- -.---. ..,...--.......
Smart, simple Tea Gown.
We'll, do you know" confessed the
hostess with a delicately regretful sigh, that
my heart really and truly goes out to a tea
gown, genuine tea gown, a thing all trail
Ing clouds OF tinted. spangle-b bedewed glory.
but my husband hates a tea gown"
IAN men do, my dear" solemnly averred
Mrs. Van Knickerbocker "They dent un-
derstand them, They never have and they
never will. The charm, the grace, the
fragile elusive poetry of the tea gown is one
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-17
TnIk Abnut woncn.

Miss Florence King OF Chicago is said 10
bc the FIRST woman to hold "A government
Office in the territory OF Alaska. She has
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-26
A Unattached Horse.

A coal yard at Thirteenth and Chest
nut streets is the proud possessor of n
big bay horse, whose chief claim to
distinction lies in his possession of a
remarkably well-trained blond mus
tache. After a hard days work this
hirsute appendage assumes the needle
like points of the French facial decora-
ton, but in the morning it stands out
dry and fluffy, n good four inches on
each side of his nose. "Fritler," as he
is called, seems to feel that he is at
tracing attention, for he holds up his
head with all the pride virility of six
teen years can summon up. Filter has
easily won for himself the friendship
of all his coworkers, and lie is treated
with many distinctions. 1t is said that
the animal whinnies in terror at the
sight of n pig. for fear it may
prove a raZor-back, but while Filter
remains with the coal yard people he
need never fear the ignominy of a
shave.-Philadelphia Times.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-26

turned inshore and the last of the enemy
signaled submission and defeat Then up
went the signal of Schley that the battle
was over and the victory won. All that
remained was to see to the rescue and
comfort of the survivors. Three of the
American ships had made fights without
parallel in naval history. Seven had con-
centrated their fire at once on the extend
ed line of the enemy. One cruiser had
engaged at close quarters four armed
with heavier ordnance and reputed to be
more powerful, swifter and better able
to withstand hard contest.
One huge battleship. with speed great
ly inferior to any of the enemy, had out
sailed them all, overhauling her own flag
ship, with a registered nominal speed of
five knots better. A mere toy boat had
engaged in deadly embrace two torpedo
boats with heavier ordnance, better pro-
lection and as high speed if not much
higher. Like a wasp she had tuttered
about them and with sharp drives had
stung them to death. A grim, white
faced man in an undress naval uniform
stood on her bridge and directed her
movements like personifcation of fate.
An hour afterward, tender as a woman,
to the decks of his little vessel.
No commanding officer ever issued a
general order which was so literally obey
ed. Few and simple as the words were,
each syllable counted in the result. "It
the enemy attempts to escape close in,
engage and cndeavor to destroy him or
drive him ashore" These were the words
Sampson wrote on June =. On the morn
INN Of T,1, vi
important as on June 9. No revocation.
no change no addition had been made to
them: they stood for the order of battle
should one come. Then on July he sail
ed away to meet Shafter. While he was
gone and despite his utmost efforts to
catch up with the running fight his orders
were carried out to the last word of the
full sentence. Destroy or drive ashore"
he said. In order that there might in the
future be no reason TO say that part had
been done and part omitted the gallant
sailors destroyed the enemy and also
drove his entire fleet ashore.
But one of the vessels engaged that
morning evaded the latter portion of that
stern order. But for the perncious ac-
tivity OF Dick" Wainwright the Pluton
doubtless would have completed the duty
thus assigned to her. But the Gloucester
was SO active that this dreaded ship blew
up and sank when not far from the shore,
so that if any question should arise it
must be answered by the captain of the
converted yacht. 1t is not generally be,
lieved he will be asked to explain, as the
blowing up and sinking will be held to be
practical execution of orders.
The unfortunate controversy which has
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-26
over the Way.

Over the way of your dreams. my boy,
Are wondrous things for your eyes to
see,
And wonderful paths to n world of joy
And the marvellous land of the Ought
to-Be.
There is gold in the dust that your feet
will tread,
And diamonds CLEAN on the wayside
grass,
Aid wrcatlis Of laurel to grace your
heat
Hang waiting to crown you as you
pass.
There are marble castles and broad es-
tates,
And servants to every wish fulfill,
And armored hosts at the castle gates
Stand ready and eager to do your
will.
There are living springs to renew your
youth;
And dreamful shades for your least
fepose,
And breezes to fan you with love and
truth,
And gardens that blossom like the
rose.
There are wildwoods ringing with
songs of birds;
There are sumptuous feasts where
friends are men
To greet you with tender and honest
words,
And never theme that you might
regret.
All! over the way of your dream it
lies
This land of the Ought-to-Be, so fair;
This paradise of the countless skies,
Where the Best and Right are every
where.
Your childhood lives in this happy
land,
And the loved ones lost in the years
ago
In the glow of its glorious sunlight
stand
Anu tehderly Deckon you there, l
know.
What care If your present path is
bleak
And the shadows clutch at your gar
ment's hem?
It's over the way that your soul must
seek
For the light that will ever Danish
them.
Just over the way of your dreams, my
boy,
Are wondrous things for your eyes
to see,
And wonderful paths to world of JOY
And the marvellous land of the Ought
to-Be.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-26
FRUIT TINS LOOK LIKE GLASS.
Solid Packages Are Made to Appear
TrnnsDarent md Sell Refer

Solid Packages Are Made to Appear
Transparent and Sell Better.
What appears to be Il mild form of
deception seems to have received the
Endorsement of the Patent Office in the
granting of Il patent for shipping can
or package to Henry w. Rowland
Crosby and William II. Harrison, OF
Aughton, England. This consists of
method of putting up preserves in tin
cans, and yet TO have the appearance
of glass jars. the latter for several rea.
sons being preferred by purchasers.
The ordinary type of tin can is used,
but 1t is covered with a paper on which
is printed an excellent reproduction in
color of the fruit contained in the can.
This label is devoid of all lettering, and
the lower part is shaded to represent
glass, while the upper part is made to
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-26
The Beginning Of Quarantine.

In the fourteenth century one-fourth
Of the population of Europe are COM
puted to have died of the bubonic
plague, introduced from the East. The
first measures 70 check its spread were
adopted by the city of Venice, which
appointed in 134S three guardians of
the public health. In 14O3 Venice es-
tablished n lazaret, or contagious dis
sase hospital, on small island ad-
joining the city. This was the begin
ming of quarantine. The word itself
means forty" and implies forty days,
the period of detention imposed on ves-
sells at this first Venetian quarantine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-26

w. Q. Clark recovered 1856 from Ed
ward Dicks in the District Court at Des
MONIES. because of blood disease con-
tracted by using milk furnished by Dicks.
me milk was taken from COW which,
1t was alleged, had tuberculosis. Clark
sued for $4,000 Oh the representation Of
his physicians that the disease was in
durable. 1t was shown that Dicks knew
the COW was diseased.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-26

Great interest has been manifested at
Marshalltown in the preachers strike for
raise Of salary from g to s. Il day for
preaching Sunday afternoons at the sol
diers home. Father Lenihan of St.
Marys Catholic Church is preaching now.
and he has been requested to supply the
pulpit hereafter until the strike of the
Protestant preachers has been settled.
The ministers say there will be no settle
ment except at their terms.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-26
An Asonlzine snicide

Mrs. Lew Farmer, widow, committed
suicide at her home in Grinnell. She took
concentrated I've, which burned her throat
and stomach terribly, and she died in
great agony. She had attempted suicide
before and strict watch was kept on
her, but she eluded the vigilance of her
friends with the result noted above.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-26

Charles Mcdonald, employed as the
driver for one of the Des Moines street
sweepers, while going home after his
DAY work. seized a live electric wire that
caught him about the legs and with an ex-
clamation of agony fell to the pavement
and expired without, perhaps, ever realiz-
ing the cause responsible for his death.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-26
Doors of Bank of ENGLAND.

The public entrance doors of the
great building of the Bank of England
are so finely balanced that clerk, by
pressing knob under his desk, can
close them Instantly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-26

A Kansas paper denies the report
that a trust is being formed in that
State for the purpose of cornering
grasshoppers and selling the hops to
breweries.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-26

counterfeit paper or parchment cover
tied with string. 1t is designed that
these packages shall have every APP
pearance of glass jars as they repose
on the grocers' shelves.-Chicago Inter
Ocean.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-26

Philadelphia collected 100000 as
taxes on trolley company dividends
last year.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-26

Some people can't even tell the truth
without exaggeratlng.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-26

But it was too late. Even as the neet
flagship drew near to the chase the Colon
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-28
More False Calculations.

NJ. Bernard, an inspector or mines.
who took high honors at the polytech-
mic school. who followed NJ. Paray-Ja-
val at the witness bar, said he appeared
To refute a portion OF Nj. Bertillon' $
evidence which was based on false cal
culatlons. AS a matter of fact, he ad-
ded. IL was on such a basis that the
whole system rested.
Witness said he was greatly surpris-
ed that NJ. Ber.illon thought fit TO have
recourse to psychological arguments to
prove: First-That the bordereau was
fabricated. Second-That the methods
which might have been employed In
writing certain words were such as 10
constitute proof against Dreyfus.
NJ. bernard also said he was aston
ished at the fact that NJ. Bertillon had
undertaken TO account for the shape OF
letters and tie space between words.
There was not 125 mllimetres as alleg-
ea by NJ. Bertillon. but 1.56. Moreover
the writing OF the bordereau was nat
ural and rhythmic. while its character
and size showed IL was not written by
either a short sighted or a long-sight-
ed person. The witness then proceeded
TO illustrate photographically his con-
tentIon that the bordereau was not a
fabricated document and pointed out
important differences between NJ. Ber-
tillons photographs and tle original.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-28
Had no Existence.

Continuing NJ. Paray laval proceed
ed to show that the geometric regulari-
ties alleged by NJ. Bertillon did not In
reality exist.
He pointed out a number or lrregu-
larities in the handwriting or the Dor
dereau and said the same irregularities
were particularly noticeable In Ester
hazy's .caligraphy. lie also contended
that the alleged regularity OF the Key
word interest" was only approximate
and proceeded to illustrate his srgu-
ments on the blackboard. showing that
all NJ. Bertillon's proofs applied equally
to Esterhazy as 10 Dreyfus. Finally,
NJ. Paray-Javal declared that NJ. Ber-
tillon's measurement of the word IN
terest' which served as che basis Tor
the whole system, was entirely raise
and therefore M. bertillon's entire sys-
TEN falls to the grund and no longer
exists" (Great scnsation.)
This witness. who had awakened the
interest of his hearers, maintained that
the bordereau could NOT have been
traced. adding that IL was an utter i'm
possibility He then proceeded 20 Illus
trate why this was the case and to
prove the falseness Of M. Bertillons
deductions.
In conclusion NJ. Paray-Javal said.
amid laughter. that he thought M. Ber-
tillon was a very intelligent man, but
that his system was false and he, the
witness. was convinced that only self
esteem prevented M. Bertillon from ad-
WHITING hfa arrOrg
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-28
OLD HOME WEEK.
Sons and Daughters Of the Granite
State Returning.
Unique Festival That Is Nov Being Held ID
New Hampshire.

Concord. n. H. Aug. 2s.-The tide OF
returning sons and daughters OF the old
granite state called up by Governor
Rollins summons 10 return for 'Old
Home Week" Is flooding New Hamp-
shire's valleys and is fast rising to the
hn tops. The successful inauguration
OF the unique festival Saturday night
when the beacons flashed their welcome
from the granite peaks has been con-
tinuei today with preliminary reunions
and formal celebrations I'm many OF the
towns.
At Mount Vernon three days pro-
gram is being concluded with a mon
ster basket picnic, a program OF ath-
letic sports and social visiting.
The stir OF preparation rs going ON in
a score of towns which will celebrate
tomorrow and Wednesday. and tho
promise OF favorable weather gives the
anticipation OF a most successful OBJ
servance of "Old Home Week" every
where. .
South Hampton and Mount Vernon
are the only towns celebrating today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-28

Rennes. Aug. 2s.-when the fourth
week of thesecond trial by court martial
of Captain Alfred Dreyfus of the artil-
lery. charged with treason opened in
the Lycee building this morning Cen
eral MERCER. who was minister OF war
when Dreyfus was first tried In 1894,
was present as usual. in the front row
OF the witness seats. thus definitely set
ting at rest the reports as to his having
fled to the island OF Jersey, and as to
his arrest.
NJ. Paray-Javal. the draug'htHman
called by the defense. Saturday. to re-
flute the testimony OF NJ. Bertillon, the
famous anthrompodist, resumed his
testimony, and with the assistance of a
proceeded 90 show the fall
lacy of the calculations of NJ. Bertillon,
and the latters unfairness in not sub
mNting the handwriting OF Dsterhazy
to the same tests as the prisoners.
He declared, however, that even if
NJ. Bertillon had done so the results
would not have proven anything. The
witness, however. insisted that Nj. Ser
tillon had adopted a vicious method N
only making partial experiment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-28
BRANCH CLAIMS HE
Is THE MESSIAH.
Asserts That He Has Healed His
Dying Sister and Has Cast
Out Devil.

Waterville, Me-, Aug. 2S.-The Rev. +.
w. Sandford of the Holy Ghost and
Us" church, has rival i'm John b.
Branch of this city. who claims 70 have
received a revelation two weeks ago.
when he opened his Bible and saw the
PASSAGE: "Out of the stem OF Jesse
there shall come forth branch" Ha
now asserts that he is the Messiah. and
is to evangelize the world in ten years.
A second lot of his converts were
baptized yesterday, but secretly and
before the announced time, because OF
threats of riding him on a rail. He now
has twenty five alleged followers. In an
interview he said:
Every church observes some part OF
church that observes them all. / am
sent here by God. and alone am sent
TO found the Church Of the Living God.
The members, my disciples. shall fol-
low-eut all the points. The Rev. Mr..
Sanford comes nearer perfection as 1t
has been revealed to me than any ona
else, but he is far short of the glory OF
God"
The particular matter in which Mr..
Branch claims TO excel Sandford is i'm
the closer observance OF the smaller
things of daily life. Simplicity of dress
is one point that Ia strongly urged. He
abhOrs ornaments, and the women OF
his faith are going without corsets, let
their hair hasg down their backs and
have turned their jewelry into a COM
mon fund. The men are letting their
boards grow since Mr.. Branch saws
that If God had not intended the hair
should grow Ii would never be on mems
faces.
1t has been the subject of much
prayer and thought with him whether
or not ne shall have gold tooth re-
moved. as he is fearful that Il may be
obnoxious in Gods sight. He claims
90 have had special light on the matter,
and the tooth remains. He mentioned.
incidentally. however. that the possib1-
fty OF pain had some influence with
him.
When he and all his disciples have
entered into the full knowledge OF God.
Mr. Branch says. he will be able 90
heal invalids. cast out devils. open the
eyes OF the blind ard raise the dead.
He SAYS he healed his sister when she
was dying. and rid another woman 90
n tumor. BY laying on OF hands. he
declares he has cast out doubling
devil. The man. he says. could not be-
lieve anything. but when baptized q
week ago he came 10 believe thoroughly
I'm Mr.. Branch as the Messiah. He as
serts that he will be able % raise the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-28
WERE RECALLED.
Empress 0owager's Commissioners
Summoned From Japan.
They Made Public Show Of a Letter Intended
Only for the Mikado.

Victoria, B. c., Aug. 2S.-According
coma word was received ait Pekin from
Japan, complaining that the empress
dowager's secret commissioners, Liu
and Chang, were openly showing an
autograph letter from the empress
meant alone for the eyes OF the Mi
kado, in order TO impress the Japanese
with the Importance of their mission.
The Japanese government refused TO
treat with such men on matters involv-
ing sFa We u questIeRs- state and the
empress dowager was extremely indig-
nant ct their conduct and ordered their
recall. 1t is believed that the fiasco or
this secret mission is the cause OF the
complications.
The Italian minister at Pekin has re-
sumed negotiations with the Chinese
government, and though no demands
have yet been made, IL is supposed they
VIII consist OF opening the San Mum
bay railway and mining concessions,
though II is believed Italy would ac-
cept much less.
The Inauguration Of the treaty re-
vision was celebrated by an elaborate
banquet at Yokohama, which was at
tended by the British consul, III. A.
Bolar; American vice-consul, j. Nc
Lean, and all the prominent Europeans
and ambassadors.
The United States transport Sherman
arrived at Yokohama on the night OF
August with the First California vol
unteers and some artillery. They were
welcomed by the ladies' committee.
Among the passengers on board the
Tacoma was a Mr.. Parker who has
been i'm Sumatra for seven years. He
is manager OF a large oil firm COM
posed of English capitalists who have
put in refineries and commenced ship
ping oil to India and China in oppo-
sition to the Dutch agents OF the Stand
ard oil company.
j. ;. Day of Ohio. another passenger.
has been Installing machinery for an
American firm at Yokohama Shortly
before returning Mr.. Day VISITED the is
land of Eco. north of Japan which was
found To be timbered with the finest
oak and soft woods. The best oak could
be bought for $40 a thousand He hao
secured an option on SO 600 acres and
already has quantity of Il worked up.
He Will try and interest capitalists in
the United States in the scheme of de-
veloping these timber lands.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-28
A Natural Document.

While pointing out a fault In the np-
plfcatton OF the system, NJ. Bernard
aroused merriment by remarking that
NJ. BertillOns system could, neverthe-
lees. be useful. seeing that Il enabled
the witness 90 show the bordereau was
"A natural and not "A Fabricated docu-
ment
In conclusion. NJ. Bernard exhibited
10 the Judges n plate representing a
page Of current handwriting. and said:
"If examined by NJ. Bertlllon's sys-
TEN. IL will show certain peculiarities
which would not be found upon the ex-
animation Of nifty million other docu-
meuts.
M. Bartillon. therefore. was satisfied
the document was fabricated. But he
would be wrong. for I borrowed the
page from a report written by NJ Ber-
tiIton himself
VI. Bertillon demanded permission to
reply TO the witness. and Col Jouaust
replied.
II cannot grant your request. and
will not grant such permission to any