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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-17

Buckley & Goodrich have a surprise in
store for people who want some neat pill
low slips for cottage. or other use. They
are 25x56 inches. The price is ridiculous,
only &C. each, the slips may slip away
unless YOU call in pretty good season.
only 10 dozen ana only six will be sold
TO a customer. So with the ladies'
bleachcd Jersey vests at SC. each They
are prepared for a slaughter sale today
Of all their ladies' suits, jackets and silk
waists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-17

The Cony High school baseball team
has received nearly $40, this year, in
fees and gate receipts. They finish the
season in good shape financially.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-17

If you want to make your summer cot
tages look bright and cheerful attend c
Beale & Co.'S special Saturday sale o.
wall papers today and select some of tn,
pretty patterns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-17

Some will go to Togus to the Decora-
ton day exercises, today. ana others
will go to Lake Maranacook to see the
Battle of Manila reproduced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-17

If You want an ice cream freezer with
all the cream dropped from the profits,
call at Malcolm & Dyer's. Same regard
ing screen doors and windows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-17

Fortunate are the ladies who can wear
narrow widths in shoes. Haskell Bros
offer today some tremendous bargains
both in ONfords and boots. 81 and 5:
grades. But they are in narrow widths
and broken sizes, running from u. to t.
VIII only cost you 81 per pair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-17

". S Soules neat store is where many
valuable bargains are being offered.
Large lot ladies' seamless fast black
hose, four pair for -oc.' one lot a little
heavier three pair for 25c. ana 100 dozen
two for 25c.' "A few more just in of
those children's muslin hats. which went
50 quick at . and soc. The sale Of ne.
organizes will continue as long as they
last but there will be no more Ut this
price"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-17

The ladies of the Board Of Foreign
Missions returned to their homes on
the Friday morning trains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-17

y nice carriage sponge will come very
handy now the mud season has set in.
only costs 25c. if bought today of John
Coughlin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-17

The florists had a good days trade
Friday. with the graduations that took
place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-17

The long summer vacation has begu
for the scholars of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-17

Very low prices at Fowler & Hamlen's
for ladies' suits ana jackets. Ladies can
make their selections and about name the
price TRY it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-17

Just take note Of those pretty silkalene
ruffled pillows in Russell & Weston's.
They just arrived; are very pretty and
downy, made especially FOR use in ham
mocks. Cost but trihe, only 25c Arc
lkcly to disappear with a rush
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-17

E. c. Leighton offers good quality
hamburg trimmed corset cover at 15c.
Also a gents white unlaundered shirt,
line bosom, for 25c These are both good
bargains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-17
NOTICE.

Committee on pensions win ho a.
nj aldermen's rooms on each wsdnasd ~ !,
80 CLOCK =. NJ, until otherwise nE,
reIe1 ior the purpose of receiving cIa,uns
'or state pensions. SieA-iAs
~.. L d. CARVER, Chairman
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-17

Swift & Turner will sell YOU pretty
little glass berry dish for only Sc. Better
buy some Of those brass extension curtain
rods today, &c. each. Nice for cottages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-17

Sherburnc x Daley are selling nice
line Of suspenders at only 12l2c per pair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-17

Brass burner oil stoves will be sold TO.
day at only SOC. a burner, by the Brook.
Hardware Go.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-17

Joseph S Smiley intends to make spo-
cial prices on his shirt waist stock today
ana it is known to be q nice display To ".
lect from.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-17

Stevens x Ballard have received 4 la
dies Oxford, russell ana black. YOU should
see, the price being 50 small, 9Sc. may
deter you. but all is look at them sizes
Pc TO {. widths d and +.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-17

Mothers Of Augusta ana vicinity are Of
course aware Of the extensive ana nobby
line Of children's suits Z. Z. Davis x
CO. carry. They have broken lots to the
number Of about 100 suits they will inau-
surate 4 clearance sale on today and
suits that We're from $50 To $500 viii
now be sold at from SIS TO $3.50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-17

Last chance for awhile to buy that fine
toilet paper F. G. Kinsman x Co. sell
four packages for 25c
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-02-05
arrLa OF ronro RICO
Their Habit of Smoking and an Accomplish.
mont That Goes with II,

mont Thne Goes Win ~.
BAN JUAN, Porto Rico. Jan. 25.-Americans
who come down hore are both amused and SUR
prised at tho vast amount Of smoking INDUCED
In by the native women. Those OF high stand
ing socially are not 20 addicted 10 the habit
but among the country women the practice is
universal. And the fair one do not con-
nne themselves exclusively to cigarettes either.
Big black cigars in the mouths Of really very
pretty young girls are q common sight In tho
country districts. Cigarettes are really more
OF q luxury because the paper in which they
are rolled has to be bought, but the all-tobacco
cigars can be raised and rolled by any one
willing to take the trouble.
Not long ago the writer. then but recently ar.
rived. rode into the country one fine day and
stopped at q native shack on the military rad.
Of, them was perhaps 80 years OF, age. and had
more than 10. although they had the physical
development 81 american girls much older.
ing straight black hair which Is so often seen
in the mulatto In whom is combined the Span
ish with the negro, blood;
invited the stranger into their home, and then
began the customary linguistic wrestling bout,
only after the most violent mental. facial and
digttal, effort. During the conyersation-so
became SO excited that she lit a cigar which Law
on the table and began puf1ng at 1t furiousiy
to calm her nerves. The visitor was also smok-
ing. and although somewhat surprised at his
hostess's action. he fclt 1t to be his duty to offer
cigars to the other members OF the party. The
three young girls accepted the offer with pretty
little waves OF the hand and Just as though il
was the most natural thing in tho world.
They reached for n box OF matches.
which. by the way. are the most plenti-
full things on the island. there being three
match factories In successful operation-and
lit up with n most nonchalant air. They
smoked with much gusto. inhalinR the smoke
Like the ordinary American cigarette smoker.
And how they did spit 1t may not be a thing
to boast OF, but the Porto Rican woman can
spit with all the power and precision Of the
most inyeterate male tobacco chewer that ever
their skill Is wasted. The spittoon is unknown.
and the genius which would enable them to hit
IT around corners and between, the rungs OF
fancy figures upon the hoor.
So with this Caguas quartet. They were,
OF. course. unconscious that their conduct
might provoke criticism. They had been do
ing this almost since they were. babies. and
there was nothing indecorous to them about IL.
When their visitor left them they gathered in
the doorway to see him. of, and the last he saw
OF them they were still smoking and splitting
and smiling.
Certainly. tobacco does not seem to hurt these
people. They are as healthy and as buxom a
lot of girls as a man would care to meet. Their
spirits are high, though their lot In this country
would be considered far from a happy one.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-02-05

America was supposed to wear some sort Of
cravat. There are neck bands OF white panne
and satin. corded and tucked. completed with
q chiffon or lace bow. and neck bands Of colored
panno and white satin combined. the panne
forming the upper balf Of tho collar. pointing
up behind the ears. and with no bows at all.
Lace ties Of point d'Alencon. frilled and
sailor knot 70 more popular than the large bow.
are very stylish. and still more dainty are the
feature Of all the transparent knots is to have
the edges made distinctive by some finish. like
lace. ! plain silk shirt. waist can be Quite
6ieS : 9 up 6y "a a collar FLA Of corded white satin,
Satt sG Attached eSh to oi the p front' Plain Gn'R wS STsst or
black satin stocks. with folded inch-wide ends
beginning at the upper edge in the back and
very useful for morning wear. using a pretty
round brooch for a fastening.
Crystal lockets incrusted with small dia-
monds. gold purses outlined with a fringe OF
pearls. enamelled pins and pendants in the
form o. weird dragons and serpents and button
hole watches OF gun metal are among the
novelties in Partisan Jewelry shops.
Tucks have held. their own as a means Of
decoration. and will be revived with q flourish
on our now summer gowns.
Material for blouses that will wash. put up in
proper lengths in a box like robe dresses, is
one OF the novelties. White and tinted musIins
tucked In groups alternated with lace insertion
all ready to make up are a very pretty variety.
Melted frlnRes have come around again with
the regularity of all things In fashion which
repeat themselves. They are used for sash
ends for mantles and gowns. and particularly
pretty arethe Melted insertions set In above the
hem OF a cashmere oyerdress, either one or
two rows. as you fancy. and fully two inches
uid q Ia n NynEU CHM ln m . = - Loo. N a.
net. so these fashionable trimmings can be-
easily made by amateurs In the fringe
business.
Brocaded gowns. pointed bodiees. powder,
rouge and three-cornered hats-ln fact all the
fashions Of the time Of Louis .XV.-are prophe-
already. and the close fitting pointed bodice is
promised for the coming summer.
Oriental designs and colors appear In some
wool.
Military cycling gowns are one OF the fancies
in Paris. The skirt and coat are OF dark blue
cloth. trimmed, with narrow gold braid. The
;MSSSooIfs is nS oso a p,6' bS a a Sas ihsG,nG Il Tsd; and and the
Some OF the latest bodice models are f1nIsbed
which looks as If the days Of The belt % w ,st;
numbered.
Chenille. bayadere stripes. dots and broken
lines are introduced on silk and thin wool
fabrics very. effectively. The stripes are in
plain, neutral ,%colors. or variegated with sew
eral bright colors IN a sort OF hit-or-miss de-
sign.
The difficulty In making an old gown Into a
fashionable one is chiefly in the length OF the
skirt. and one way to overcome this is TO add
a deep yoke OF velvet, silk or lace over silk.
whichever Is most suitable for the material.
4 dainty novelty in muffs is made OF whits
either md
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-02-05
TABLE
Made in n G~reRtsvariety of Designs and Coll
orings-Butts and Shelf OilcIoths.

Made in n Great'variety of Designs and Coll
o~rinEs-Butts and Shelf Oilcloths.
Table oilcloth for covering tables and coun-
ters has been made for many years. and even
q long time ago 1t was made in some variety {;
but nowadays. besides being made In various
qualities and widths. it Is made in hundreds Of
different designs and colorinGs, and new styles
are added yearly. Some OF these oilcloths are
sold very cheap. A cloth a yard and q quarter
wide can be. bought for 10 cents a running
yard :; from that the prices increase according
to width and quality,
OF standard widths there Is sometimes cut of
an edge Of surplus width. These cutoff strips
are called butts and are run through machines
that acalop one edge in an ornamental pattern
design. These butts, or scalloped strips OF OIL
cloth. four and a half to six inches wide, may
be found In a great variety Of designs. like the
cloths from which they were cut. They are
sold at one cent a yard, and used for edging
shelves In p~antries and closets. in place OF the
scalloped papers so often put to that use. There
are wider oilcloths. called shelf oilcloths, which
are specially designed and made for that use,
that are produced In widths of ten, twelve. and
fourteen inches. These are made in a great
variety OF colorings and patterns and scalloped
on the W edge, just above which there Is
also an ornamental border on the cloth form
at 5 or 9 cents a yard. These are often used for
Of more costly lam brequins OF silk or other
fabrics, and they are also used by many people
instead OF the narrow strips with which to edge
closet shelves.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-02-05

formal court junction.
Mrs. Leslie Carter is this winter demonstrat-
Ing to the world that nothing rewards a woman
go we'll as success in the career she has chosen.
Most persons familiar with artists know that
they are more gratihed by their trlumphs
than by all the attentions in the world.
Mrs. Carter Is playing a very exactlng role
eight times q week. The mere physical
exertion which the performance requires
would be under ordinary circumstances enough
to exhaust any woman unaccustomed to
It. Mrs. Carter has been forced to lay out for
herself a very ~exacting way Of life II she wishes
to continue her acting for the rest OF the
season. She receives nobody but her most
intimate friends and she attempts no diversions
ola kline that would fatigue her. That is to
say. she makes no to go to the theatres
when she does not act on Wednesday after
require the least ~f9rnaiity. She usually
noon. .Her breakfast consists OF a cup
Of coffee and a :, small piece Of rare
walk and goes to the theatre at Z. After the
performance she usually reaches her hotel at
about mSn1 ~ m9 t6a and nd then comes 90 ne the eS Sn,y hearty
which would ordinarily be eaten at 2. After
that she spends some time in playing the piano.
ready for bed at about 8 in the morning. This
is not q mode Of life suited TO a wos-
She is practically out Of from the society Of old
friends and, acquaintances, except those inti-
mate enough to prove no burden to her. But
there Is compensation for this exclusion from
most pleasures In the success that has come in
her career. That Is the feeling that most stage
people have afterthey have really accomplished
something to fix their place in the profession.
There is much ak Of their search for
social recognition and advancement; True as
are absorbed most in their work look
upon such enjoyment as Incidental and unim-
portant SO long as 1t interferes In the slightest
degree with the best pursuit OF their profess
sion. They are willing to give up everything
for that, so long as success comes to them.
When Mrs. Carter does vary her daily pro-
gramme It Is likely. TO be In the direction of
further artistic work. She Is constantly study
ing and rehearsinR some OF the roles in the
standard repertoire. in order that she may not
acquire mannerisms or grow stale through
acting one role too frequently.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-02-05
HoosIER LADIES IN ToWN.
An Experience That Came Very Near verG-
ing on the Embarrassing.

An Experience That Came Very Near verG-
ing on the Embarrassing.
From the Indianapolis Ssntinsl.
Two Indianapolis ladies had an exciting OK
perience last fall. and ono which has taught
them to look before they leap. They were In
New York on a shopping expedition, having
several hours to wait between trains. and they
SaIded It Ess time to and a good cafe and EFT.
women who read the woman's department. and
editorials and other e%IscitinG things, 'Nl' a' Vic
,. II have HsIfob he naI1, my husband ny b speak oi 2 place
that must be a good restaurant. for 1 frequently
read about soups and things prepared BY Del
Her friend had heard of 1t. too, and SO they
hunted up that famous cafe. They entered
gnsuspectinGly, and the head waiter showed
smiled with delight over the good things on
prices. They ordered q good dinner lavishly.
1t included soup. fish. a roast. a salad and sew
waiter bowed to the ground and disappeared,
Then one OF them took the card In her hand
Whats this ?" she said. Here are the
They began to add UP what they had ordered,
theilr purses. They had hardly ~ cents eG8s Be:
T T%h oth are i6 ySG ssG al ss to b do ID asked one.
:" am going to cut and run. as the boys say"
abe said; We can never pay for it and they
With that she got up. sneaksd her bundles
past the head waiter. who ii Srtuna deH d si,fn nos
qrs. %Rat. should she do? No one news Was III io OK
speaEed out also. Outside she was SO afraid
that she actually ran as fast as she dared up
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-02-05

lar and revers on a black cloth. both edged
with o band Of white cloth.
A black cloth tailor costume illustrated
shows a trimming OF silver and black braid
and small steel buttons. A purple Venetian
cloth. with q natty coat. has strapplngs Of
cloth on the skirt and coat and crystal buttons
for q finish. Fawn cloth. piped with brown
velvet and trimmed with bands OF cloth rising
from the side gore to the centre Of the back. Is
another stylish costume.
The rumor that gowns all Of one material are
to be the thing approved Of fashion in tho
spring has como around once more. but the
simple tucked silk shirt is a necessary part Of
the coat and skirt costume and not at all likely
to vanish before the end Of another season at
least. A jaunty little coat model for silk or
cloth. to wear with q checked wool or silk skirt.
Is shown in the next cut. 1t Is trimmed with
bands of black satin. black and white velvet
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-02-05
THE SLENDER FIGURE.
Effects in Dress Prescribed
by Present Fashions.
CuNGING SKIRTS IN VOGUE.
Padded Hips Required blythe Paris
Ideal Of Beauty in Figure.

The Princess Gown in Great Demand
TunIcs and Polonaisos Promise TO BE =
Feature OF Modes in Muslin Frocks for
the Coming ssason-DosiKns Among the
New MuslIns-wnsh Fabrics Daintior and
Prsttier Than Evcr-wool Materials for
Spring GownS-New Models for the In
di~spsnsable Coal and Skirt Costume
sim Moro Fancies in Waists.
Adead calm seems TO have settled down on
the sea Of fashion. interrupted by nothing save
stray rumors and vague speculations Of things
10 come. One distinguishing feature Of the
season which promises TO have an extended
stay In the eelskin skirt, fitting tho hips more
closely than ever before. This Is certainly an
era In dress when delicate tenderness Of figure
counts for much II you care to represent the
essential qualities OF fashion. Dressmakers
have been tried beyond precedent with exact
ing petitions from customers TO give an appear
ance Of slenderness where none existed. and
they eannot hope for any relief during the
coming season. They are requested not only
TO make the avoirdupols OF the customer dis
appear mysteriously at will. but also to round
out the figure in perfect proportion. Surely the
paths OF the modern dressmake r are not strewn
with roses.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-02-05

Floral designs adorn the nuns veilings and
bareges. which sometimes have GROSS lines OF
satin stripes forming checks as q foundation.
The new bareRes are extremely attractive. be-
ing dainty. sheer and silky in finish. The pat
terms are varied In coloring and design. but
ono which Is quito new and very effective is in
groups OF shaded rings filled In between groups
with scroll lines. This Ii brought out In q va
riety OF colors.
Wash fabrics OF all kinds show prettier and
daintIer designs than last season. and. while
the colors are bright and decided. with every
shade OF pink conspicuously in the foreground.
they are soft and pleasing to look upon. Black
and white combinations In all the thin goods as
yet displayed are a charming Improvement on
all the old designs. For those who make up
their muslin gowns In midwlnter II may be use-
full 70 know that tafeta silk In any chosen color
Is To be employed as q finish for belt. collar and
bows. Tho silk is cut bias. lnely tucked or
plated, and simply hemmed on the edges for
the collar and belt. while for the bows 1t Is
folded double. an inch in width. stitched twice
on each edge and formed into two or four
short loops. as you like. being finished with 4
rhinestone button or ornament in the centre.
Velvet may be used for these little bows. but IL
is not so cool In effect for the collar and belt, so
the silk is preferable.
In wool materials for spring gowns the plain
stufs have the preference. and there Is new
Venetian cloth, very light in weight. which re-
sembles the faced Cloths 20 much worn. Glossy
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-02-05

finished cashmeres will be in good style when
the warm weather comes. and lightweight
Henriettas are recommended for spring
There are the prettiest fawn shades among the
new cloths. the most tempting tones Of gray,
q bright Napoleon blue and some serViceable
shades OF brown which will DO popular for our
new gowns.
1t is the coat and skirt costume that is tho
one indispensable gown In our wardrobes. and
consequently the irst TO present itself at the
beginning Of each season. The coat tail. which
has been struggling for place all winter. seems
likely to disappear altogether. as the new
spring models show q very short jaunty coat.
A rounded tab effect In front is good style, and
at the back. which is q little shorter than tho
front, each division round down into . seal
lop. All the new coats at very CLOSELY around
the hips. and elaborate stitching Ia the prevail
ing finish. Strappings Of cloth are also used.
as well as pipings Of velvet around the edge
and inserted bands OF velvet on the revers.
Some new coats shown in the illustration are
decorated on the revers with braiding and APP
pliaue embroidery. Black and white mixed
braid is used on q black cloth smartly strapped.
and the vest is OF bright red cloth. A delicate
fawn color, so light that It Is almost white. is
the coat Of another costume made with O plain
skirt. and the revers have IN applique Of blue
velvet. Mauve cloth Is another oolorlng. with
an applique Of mauve velvet edged with gold
and mauve cord. Green velvet forms the col
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-02-05
Kindness VS.. Money.

Haven't I always been kind to you ?" said a
fond but penniless husband to his loving wife ?
You have" was the reply. but 1 am not 30
sure but what I would prefer. in place OF kind
ness and no money. unkindness and plenty Of
money"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-02-05
FRILLS OF FASHION.

Trines In neck decoration. ~cravats. and bows
Of all sorts and kinds have assumed an i'm
p~ortance In numbers. to say the least Judging
by the vast area of neckwear displayed In the
it would seem that every woman in