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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-02-24
questions:

Consul Macrum has broken his
long silence to state that he left Pre-
toria rather than longer put up with
British exactions. His mail and tele-
grams were stopped by the censor APP
parently with the consent of the SUBJ
servient administration, and in every
way it was borne in upon him that
there was practically an alliance be-
tween the United States and Great
Britain. This statement derives adj
ditional force from the fact that Ma
crum is an Ohio man, personal
friend of the President and strong
Republican. Even the most partisan
enemy of the administration did not
think that it had SO far truckled to
England.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-02-24

OF course, if we have navy that il
strong enough, we can protect the
passage of our ships through the Nj
caraguan canal. But this the very
point. Are we willing to attempt to
maintain a navy as strong as that Of
Great Britain, or France, or Ger
many, to do something which could
be better done by a fort which would
cost less than single battleship
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-02-24

The Senate should wake mp. When
important resolutions like the Allen
pro-Boer resolutions can be rushed
through without anyone noticing
them, something is wrong. The first
thing re know, Mr.. Quay will be
seated by a similar trick.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-02-24

Teddy Roosevelt has refused to .be
candidate for vice president next
fall. Of course he has! Teddy
doesn't propose to carried down BY
the landslide that will overwhelm the
Mckinley administration, the British
alliance, and the Porto Rican infamy
this fall. He would rather wait until
1904 and take his chances at the
head of the ticket.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-02-24

Will some one please inform us
whether General Butler is coming OF
going across the Tugela? We hav1
lost our schedule.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-02-24

The expenditure of American money
for the Nicaraguan canal will be with
out justification, unless it gives the
United States some advantage either
in peace or war. Expenditures for q
canal which will aid other nations
equally in peace, and which will be a
positive disadvantage in war, will be
fittingly rebuked by the people.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-02-24

The candidacy of Captain G. T.
Cade, for Governor is not meeting
with much enthusiasm in this parish,
in fact we have not heard more than
about half dozen persons speak
fayorably Of his candidacy. Our
people seem to look upon that combi-
nation as a farce.-St. Martinville
Messenger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-09

Again is heard the rumor OF short
waists and short bodices-either Il Is a
Josephine bodice ending beneath the
armpits. accompanied by "A large poke
bonnet, or very short hcket. The
weston is heavier than the bOlero. Sc
Verely simple and not unlike the Span
ish favorite. II is short at the waist
which It grips and fits with commend
able smartness. The pretty. bright col
ored silk coats in deep Rose du Barry
PINK or red peach will be quite a livery
FOR the coming horse show festivities,
accompanied, as they are. with antique
paste or enameled buttons and lace ties
fastened with jeweled pins. Many Of
them turn back with only one revor.
covered with priceless lace or piece Of
dainty embroidery.
The Langtry nape knot Is not the
newest mode OF hairdresSing. vice
Paris fashion journals. though it
may be the most becoming. The fol-
lowing briefly indicates the changes I'm
this directions "A sausage curl made
very light appears In the center rest
ing on the forehead and the hair Is
huifed out on either side, a large pun
at the top OF the head wider than we
have hitherto been accustomed 10, re-
calling the styles of 1880"
We are no longer TO introduce fancy
pins from caprice; on the contrary.
each must have raison d'etre and
perform some office I'm the scheme OF the
couture, but back combs behind this
center pun are a necessity, as they fig
ure In the twists. Even the airy. scin-
tillating butterfly. hitherto favorite
style. is introduced with fear and eau
tion as a finish To a carefully planned
cdiiice, but tullc bows I'm white and
colors are correct. Some have lace ap-
pliques. the bow being a foreground
TO "A gossamcr background Of the same
Fashions In mourning vary little. For
deep mourning among the well to do
Grape ~ still universally worn. Wild
ows' gowns which are not entirely made
of II have a. front breadth OF ~. with
"A deep band all around appliqued TO
tunic piece OF some mourning fabric.
Capes have been the prevailing outdoor
garment for some time. and these are
very elaborately trimmed with Grape
for deep grief. either with nouncings
or pipings or high collars
DAISY MAY.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-09

reign supreme during the coming win
Ter Some few examples recall the util-
ity ulster OF ten years ago--slim tight
hitting and constructed with tailor like
simplicity but for the most part ele-
Sance is the keynote
But long coats viii he omnipresent:
they are intended for both street and
carriage wear, and IL is further stated
on high authority that they will top
of the conventional reception gown At
afternoon affairs. Picturesqueness has
lost none OF it's hold on the hearts OF
women, and there be many who will
bow themselves into praiseworthy com
ment enveloped i'm gorgeous coats of
cloth. satin and fur, opened down the
front To reveal in striking contrast the
dantincss of chiffon or liberty silk
The up TO date coat is clIt i'm three
pieces-back and two front breadths.
VI IL fails TO fall In absolutely straight
lines from the shoulder. IT curves only
slightly at the waist, hut preserves the
boNlikc tendencies, fitting close around
the sklFt 60 its very edge. a five inch
glt at either side seam provides the
necessary freedom FOR walking
Coats fashioned on this principle are
OF covert or venetian cloth. fastening
with two rows of big pearl buttons
and are facsimiles of mems oVercoats
even unto The small revers, and az times
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-09
HOW TO SELECT A TOOTHBRUSH.

"a S TIE proper selection Of a tooth
~ brush is most important for the
preservation OF the teeth, the
task Of buying one should bc a mat
ter OF no little consideration.
Whatever may be said OF the quality
Of bristles in a brush holds good in
regard TO a toothbrush. IT anything.
u is more important that the best
quality should be used In the latter
than in the case of hairbruslf
The bristlos in toothbrush should
be stiff yet not too stiff, for in that
case they will irritate the gums un-
GU they inflame. one should use "A
GOOD make OF brush, for. unless IL
has been well put together. the bris-
ties will fall out or split. one who
understands the process OF brushmak-
ing and the dclicacy OF the operation
required TO put together the small.
flexible bristlcs and ft them into the
back docs no, wonder that q GOOD
brush costs so much.
Sometimes holes arc bored through
tho brush from the back and the bris-
ties ntted In through that: then the
opening ia cemented up and ornn-
mental lines enameled on the back OF
The brush. In cheap brushes the coll
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-09

stocks of black on poppy culored silk
ARE creating somewhat OF "a sensation
because they are So sineularly smn,t
looking.
Enckles- buckles everywhere. rs the
common cry Lei tho buckles b. ever
- luigc on ever So small. they would
seem to be- meyer pui OF place. TINY
ones inttrthreaded with biack veIve. AK.
introduccd on bodiccs. on sleeves ana
half way up tho skirts indeed. who ~
er ornament is needed. Prodicious buc.
kles are still introduced at tho back Of
the waist.
ON low bodices a paste buckle OF SOM.
KIND would seem 10 be a necessary ac-
compartment. and with every blouse
there Is buckled belt.
TUNES. fiounces and plain skirts ara
each novering on the brink OF modistic
indecision. The latter. | predict. will
recover and retain first place before
fuletide. The reason for this IL thai
in Paris there r. said to be "A stronp
inclination 10 return 10 plain skirts am
pie In proportion. The English dress
makers, on the other hand. have got up
three or four long tuncs and nounces
overlapping each other. and the tunics
are sometimes cut up i'm most curious
fashion which appeals strongly 60 the
novelty seeking class.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-09

| they have the advantage OF novelty and
are therefore sought after. Pockets play
an important part in every coats make
up, sometimes as many as half dozen
I disfiguring the strictly tailored gar
ment which. unless closely scrutinized.
may be mistaken for Cholly's top coat
i'm dimly lighted room. So much for
the coat practical. which will be most
frequently seen mornings I'm the park
or on Broadway.
As Ito colors, gray I'm pearly 10 duh
slate or brown, from biscuit TO coffee
VIII predominate. For pretentious oc-
casions the red coat i'm claret shades Is
pre-eminently TO the fore. one partic-
ularly fine example OF the long coat i'm
"winey red face" cloth is trimmed
in pressed plush. which dressmakers
call MORE panne, and will be used ex-
tensively for both coat and dress garniA-
ture. I'm this instance the moire panne
is black. The yoke. sleeve caps and
draped revers falling jabot like down
the front are made OF il, while deep
border circles the lower edge. impart-
ing charm quite beyond compare.
Sapphire velvet shawl revers edged
I'm chinchilla with high collar of same
provide the note of distinction to a
gray garment lined with white and gray
corded taffetas. a decided preference
for self colored Innings in shot or striped
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-09

SiiA ~ quito apparent. though Dresden
patterns furnish pleasing background
Tor dark wool frocks when the coat Is
permitted to liy open. Thc one excelt
uon' which AZ usual proves tho rule. ~
on hand n the form nl a close nttine
ulster scanned 60 ht the figure snugly.
liut one word dcscribcs th's-~bcauti.
lhi However II takes. perfect hg
lre to preserve ana exploit Us faultlsss
lines inlaid velvet revers are partially
concealed by bands OF mode cscuriaI
lace which in ike manner trails down
the sleeves and completely covers the
back ending IN q point at the waist
line hgh mink collar blends well
with the golden brown Of tho cloth AMI
lighter tints Of lace and velvet
Tossed aside as il In high disfhvor.
discovered the short coat. which a
length. Ii is a medley Of
scalloDs. series OF fitted scalloos
forms double cape collar. the lower
edge Is scalloped 10 head a scall- ped
edged flounce. while two scallops make
the cuff and six the outstanding collar.
Opera wraps are to be circular I'm
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-09

There are brushes made with a single
bunch Of bristles, this TO better get
at single tooth. There are also
brushes made longer at the end to do
special work on the back teeth.
The greater proportion of tooth
brushes-that is, OF the finer grades
are either English or French. In
France In the small provinces. small
producers OF toothbrushes may be
seen carrying them in baskets To mer-
chants I'm the towns, where they dis
pose OF them. In this country Il Is
the custom of many dealers. partic-
ularly druggists. to give what is
termed an Importation order" and.
by taking a stipulated quantity. their
names and addresses are put on each
brush. Whether this s wise is
doubtful. ! should think that n the
brushes are manufactured by well
known firms II would be OF benefit
10 a dealer here not to ignore the
name OF the maker. With many who
wish their names and addresses on
the brushes Il would be good idea
60 have that OF the manufacturers
also on It..
MARY SCOTT ROWLAND.
New York
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-09

shape and long or short, as fancy may
dictate. Zibbeline cloth. a wide vale
soft woolen fabric closely resembling
heavy serge is more popular than silk
or velvet. Crushed strawberry, petunia,
brick red and army blue are among the
new shades White fox will be gener-
ously used for collars and pipings, and
on most wraps viii be seen decorative
hood and tassel akin TO the loop adjust
ed by -teMeled- niHs A4 thA-tfd fashioned
Arab shawl or scarf belonging 10 the
period OF hoopskirts and chignons.
In the current fashion notes from
abroad l observe, among other things,
two new uses for lace handkerchiefs.
They may form a double collar 20 a
blouse with a little skillful manipua-
ton. or gathered at the opening i'm
front, represent a frill like those i'm our
grandfather's shirts
Sheer lawn shirt waists mounted on
yellow satin Innings with lace yol1es and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-09

ey. Yet that, too. IS getting 10 be mora
ana more the cGstom, as any one who
knows the slums of New York and its
charities can tell. one may dlmost any
morning OF the winter notice quietly
goWned women OF refined appearance
climbing the stairs of tenements. a raid
IN attendance TO carry the daintles
which perhaps daughter of the house
OF Vanderbilt is carrying to some sick
proteee.
Miss Helen Gould by her generous work
and her liberal gifts during the Spanish
American war called special attention
10 the women OF her class. Miss Gould
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-09
| AMERICAN WOMEN
OF MILLIONS
AS PHILANTHROPISTS.
,oo0oooooooooooooooeeoe eooooooooooo

isEAT wealth and philanthropy sell
II dom go together. but America has
more reason to be proud OF its
rich women than any other country in
the world, not excepting England.
where II Is the fashion 10 play my lady
bouniiful because the queen and her
daughters do SO. American women
have given more millions FOR charity
than those OF any other country. The
difference between the philanthropy OF
America and that OF other countries is
that the Americans DO not give their
personal service and time with the ron.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-09

r2~Hit coat problem Is for the moment
OF paramount Importance, and wo-
men are struggling with il while
they fall In and out OF the many oddities
m this line which the patient saleswo-
man profers for fitting. Failing IN
and out" Is used advisedly. for the
fash.onable wrap whatever bc its vary
ins icpgth, Is without exception free
and Honins Box coat effects have
been taken Tor standard around
which art grouped innumerable specl-
meao OF the design. Long coats will
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-09

the ''gusset sleeve" which Is inserted
at the collar: These sliced or gusset
sleeves first appeared In London two
years ago on paddock or rain coats.
They have since been adapted TO all
outside wraps. and. though unattractiye.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-09

tion OF that city was treated during The
recent war.
Directly after the christening OF the
third daughter of the Emperor Mich
oias, which took place at Poterhof re-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-09
PHILANTHRoPIC MILLIoNAIREssEs.

pan The bride lights o torch. which
she hands to tho bridegroom who with
10 lights a hre in which tho toys arr
DESTROYED.
More than 50 p,r cent of thc p,opl,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-09

oring matter sometimes comes out,
and / have heard OF cases OF poison
ing and sore mouths from the use OF
such brushes.
, The best brushes have long bristles
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-09

however. receive a small sum merely
For opening ana shutting gates where
roads cross the track
shc burning OF tho brides piaythiugs
ls part of the wedding ceremony ih ia.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-09

Gently with the usual ceremonial. the
empress Invested the infant grand
duchess with the order of 81. Catharlnc.
The railways IN France employ over
1900 women, tho majority Of whom,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-09

iic use. They were sent. as "a mark Of
the queens appreciation of the kindly
manner ini which the spanish popula
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-09

OF Great Britain could not write their
names when queen Victoria tscended
the throne. Al ihe present time pnly
pot cent of the population are in that
condition
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-09
Women Ip Many Lands.

The queen regent ~ Spain has pre-
sentcd 10 the Spanish Casino at Tampa.
F.a.. 500 books fot SIS library for pub.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-23
FINANCE BILL PASSED.

Final Vote Preceded by Lively Debate.
Teller's Amendment.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-Debate on the
finance bill continued lively up to the
time voting began. In the course Of his
remarks Mr.. Cockrell declared that 'tthe
crime Of '7S' was a"crime against man.
against God, against humanity. and
against Christianity" As vote was
about to be taken on the committee
amendment, Mr.. Teller offered the fol-
lowing substitute for it: "'..
1.-THE people Of the United States are
In favor Of bimetalism and DESTROYS Of
an international agreement with the
great commercial nations Of the world
that will admit Of the use Of both gold
and silver at such an established ratio
% will maintain the. parity between
gold and silver coins, and the efforts of
the government are hereby pledged te
endeavor to secure such an international
agreement as speedily as possible"
The Teller substitute for the commit.
tee amendm emit was defeated ~ to 45.
The committee amendment was adopt.
ed As to 80. The bill was passed by sub
stantially the same vote.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-23
TO HELP THE B0ERS.

Company Of stalwsrt Irishmen Leave
Now York - . Hospital Corps.
NEW YORK, Feb. 16.-Ffty-seven
men, nearly all young and stalwart.
have sailed on the French line steam
ship La, Gascogne on thir way to the
Boer lines in South Africa. Most Of
the men are Irish-Americans. The
corps was recruited in Chicago by tho
United Irish societies there. They
marched to the French line pier, led by
Major Edward T. McCrystal of the
Sixty-ninth regiment, and Patrick
Egan, ex-minister to Chill.
They presented fine appearance and
were frequently cheered as they
marched through the street. They car
ried the American and Red Cross flags.
The corps is in charge Of Dr.. John P.
McNamara, chief surgeon. His asso-
ciates are Doctors Herbert H. McAuley,
James ). Slattery, r. D. Long, A. F.
Conroy and A. D. Alderholt. -. ,
DR.. Mcnamara said that they were
going to aid the sick and wounded Of
the Boer army. They will go from
here to some Southern European port
whence they will sail for South Africa.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-23
IGNORANCE OF OVERTUREs.

state Department Not Approached on the
~ Question Of An Alliance.
/. WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.-Lord Rose
bery's statement in parliament to the
effect that last December the British
government. made unsuccessful over
lures to the United States and Germany
for an alliance has caused the greatest
surprise among the state department
officials, and while they are not in q
position to make an official denial, they
do not hesitate privately to assert their
absolute igno Of any overtnres Of
the kind described. Officials here init
mate that from his position as an op
ponent of the present English govern
ment, Lord Rosebery is not in a position
to speak by the card as to what tool
place in matters as important as this.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-23
STATED BY ROSEBERY.

England Made Overtures for an Alliance
2.F With the United States.
ne ats LONDON, Feb. 17.-In the course Of a
speech in the house Of lords Lord Rose
berry said: -. l.
.'There is crisis in South Africa,
but we must not keep our eyes on South
Africa alone. Last December the gov.
eminent made urgent overtures to two
great powers, Germany and the United
States, for an alliance, but these over.
lures were not received with q cordial.
ity to give encouragement. r. As to Rus.
MA, events have been recently accom-.
plished in Persia about which England
should have had something to say, but
which she passed unnoticed. It is neo.
essary for the government to grasp thu
situation and make large preparations.
II the present situation be not q life and
death crisis I do not know what is.''
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-23
N0CIVIL SER I: VICE
Annual Motion TO Strike Out
Appropriation for, the
Commission. ..s u.
Recommended to Pass BY the.
House in Committee Of " n
the Whole. :....:
Senate Takes Up the Hawaiian
Bill--.The Senate Pro
gramme. :, Z" {.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.--Mr. Mudd's
motion in the house to strike Ont the ap.
preparation for the civil service commits
sion was carried, IS to 81. ,{5 '.2 .+.;lss
WASHINGTON Feb. l7.-At tho open.
ing Of the session of the house, Mr..
Bennett, the secretary Of the senate. an.
nounced to the house the passage Of tho
currency bill Of the senate. Mr.. Over
street (Ind.), who has charge Of the
house bill, asked unanimous consent
that the senate amendment bedisagreed
to, and chat the house agree to q con-
ference, There was no objection and il
was 80 ordered. VEL. i
The house then went into committee
Of the whole and resumed the conaider-
alton of the legislative appropriation
bill. ~E<.>'28 ~
When the provision relating to the
civil service commission was reached,
Mr.. Pierre (Rep., Md announced his
unequivocal opposition to the law and
reiterated the charge made several days
ago that the departments were full of
incompetents. A lively tilt followed
between Mr.. Pierre and Mr.. Fitzgerald
(Dem., Mass the latter defending the
law. ~ -
Mr.. Fitzgerald said he knew the law
was not lived up to here in Washington
and other sections Of the country. It
had been grossly violated during the
last campaign in Ohio. he said, when
federal Office holders all over the coun-
try were appealed to for funds for that
compaign.
"Does the gentleman say that was not
done under the Cleveland administers
toni" asked some one on the Repubi-
can side. .,=.
"Never, " replied Mr.. Fitzgerald.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-23
Facts About Two Gases
Of Falling Of the Ufos1us
Recovered by Lydga e.
Pxnkhan,1s Vegetable
0oI,loOalnek. 900

"I suffered for fifteen years without
finding any relief. tried doctors, but
nothing seemed to do me any good. I
had falling of the womb, leucorrhna,
pain in the back and head, and those
bearing down pains. One bottle of
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound did me SO much good that sent
for four more, also two boxes of Liver
Pills and one package, of Sanative
Wash. After using these felt like a
new woman. "-MRs. G. A. WINTER,
Glidden, Ia, Box 22O. ~
II was suffering with falling of the
womb, painful menstruation, head
ache, backache, pain in groins, ex-
tending into the limbs; also a terrib BILE
pain at left of womb. The pain in my
back was dreadful during menstrual
ton, and my head would ache until I
would be nearly crazy. Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has
given me great relief. / suffer no
pain now. and give your medicine
all the praise. "-MRs. J, p. McSPADDEN,
ROSen harp Tex -. $3.50 .t'.- e :
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-23
CALL ENGLAND TO ACCOUNT.

Radical Comment Of Governor Lee ON the
Macrum Statement.
CHICAGO, heb. 16.-'War with Eng
land should be the policy of this gov
eminent" said Governor Andrew e.
Lee Of South Dakota, If the statements
set forth in Consul Macrum's letter are
found to be correct"
1.-THE action of British authorities in
Durham in tampering with mail matter
addressed to Mr.. Macrum is da1nnable,"
the governor continued, land an out
rage against the rights Of neutral
powers. II the facts as stated in the
letter; are trns the American govern
ment instantly should call Great Brit
ain to severe account. That may mean
another war on our hands, know, but
war is preferable to national dishonor."