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New-York tribune., 1900-05-13

excellent dinners, but tonight | mortified
death
- Why, thought everything good" exclaimed
Mrs. Blarney who is one of those soft hattering
little things who always make nice speeches to
every
. L afraid you only say 10 make feel
comfort able said Mrs. A.. looking. however. some
what relieved Perhaps. however. magnified mat
ters and il noticeable after all What
did YOU think, she asked, turning suddenly to me;
was it very bad?
have answered if you had been i'll my place? Re
Heyed the womans mind. you say? Well /
do not agree with you. A poor dinner that is cooked
by high priced chef is too serious thing to come
under the head OF ordinary courtesy To criticise
the work of well known Gordon beu is like giving
an opinion the merits of any other artistic per-
formanCe. Besides could not afford to jeopardize
my reputa ton, so felt Obliged to say that con-
CURED with my hostess, and that the dinner was
certainly poor Now, will you believe me- Mrs. A.
awfully angry with me! She tried to hide it.
but could that she much veXed. and |
know 1t will be the last dinner that ! shall be in
vited to in that house, all because told the truth
when asked for an honest opinion!"
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AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A CAT.

I am a cat living in comfortable old farm
house, but l not born here, 1 was born in
little town house When | two months
old my master took to a lonely country lane
and left did not know what to do.
could not go after him because he his
horse, so l began to cry. Soon 1 thought it was
crying; had better find home for myself.
So went the opposite way from which had
come. On on 1 went, till felt awfuy hungry, so
/ hid myself in bush. Soon l a bird pick
ing up worms in a field. l waited till 1t
little nearer then 1 pounced out on 1t and played
with it till was tired. Then dragged it to my
bush and ate ii. When l had done l started on
my travels again. AS evening 1
light in the distance, which gave me hope that
might ird a home for myself. l would not mind
if l had even 20 sleep in the stable. Soon l saw
the gate of the house which the light came from a
few yards off; to the gate and crept
under it, and dragged myself up to the house.
looked round for place to get in at. / did not
any, went to a window and began to NEW.
Soon the window opened and woman put her
head out of it. Poor pussy, she said. Come,
Molly, here is a pussy, and she lifted me into the
little girl. who supposed was Molly "Go and
said and the little girl off and soon came back
with them Th9y od sd me 6en tS9 Tss sy st n
some milk and cured myself up in the womans
Der was Rearing the woman say. Molly, take
pussy. and come and help me find basket to put put
all went out of the room. When we had gone up
three flights of stairs we vent INTO little e. room
Molly picked up one of the baskets and said This This;
with us till we came to a room, which we went in.
couo see at once it was bedroom w We put put the
the room where hrst saw Molly and the woman, an
stayed there for little while Then Molly said,
There's ring at M the bell m ang W wE9t S9 ana do yo see
think Thak Came bounding into the before Molly
could oe of Re widow m the og after @
me / scrambled up the ivy that grew all over
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MISS PHILLIPS

combination of black and white lace rose
coored foundation is most attractive
Every one is ordering fOuard gown. not prac-
tica! gowns, but the most dressy toilets made OF
this beautiful silk. turquoise blue silk sprigged
with white is oddly trimmed with incrUsta tons of
black lace. The lace makes series of figures about
the bottom of the skirt and up side. The
blouse opens a chemiSette OF pleated white
mOUSseline de sole. There is large collar OF white
satin covered with figures of black lace This is
crossed and held on the bust by large bow of
black tulle.
Applications of lace trim many of the fouiard
gowns. Another example is old silk with
small cream colered figures IN it. On the sides OF
the skirt. top and bottom. appiqued lace fig
ures The bodice is Jacket with the sides trimmed
in the same way. The vest is of cream cOlored
panne embroidered with lace and the tight
undeTsleeves. The silk sleeves are decidedly full
old fashioned gigOt in shape
Some form OF a light dressy wrap seems almost
a necessary part of the summer wardrobe a little
garment designed for this purpose is of black
Chantilly a white foundation. The sleeves
consist of two ruffeS that reach half way 10 the
elbows The garment itself cngs 10 the figure
Ike round waist. the fUlnesS being gathered into
velvet belt. a handsome buckle faStenS il at the
side and long lace ends fall down the skirt
The garment in mind is made with revers of white
silk brocaded with silver.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-13
THE AESTHETIC CLIMAX IN COSMETICS

Every morning the attendants of the Empress
Josephine brought her a silver bowl contain
ing fresh violets crushed in boiling milk. This
preserved the Queens exquisite complexion ana
has become d byword in hygienc lore To-day
the Goth century elegantes using the Cele-
brated cosmetics of DR.. Dys delicious they
pure. They are made from flowers, and the
woman who includes them in her grooming
is constantly fresh and dainty. Dark beauties
wash their faces in preparation of roses and
blondes buy English hawthorn blossoms. An
unguent looks and smells like magnolia, lip salve
is made from violets and soap from fresh
cream. For wrinkles there are magical erasers
derived from the pollen of exotic plants. These
are all worth the price, for they cleanse and
beautify as the cheap and dangerous cosmetics
of mineral origin never do. V. Darsy, ~ Fau-
bourg st. Honor6. Paris. the only preparer of
Dr. Dys' preparations has a branch house in
New York No 129 f. 26th Street
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so, in ALL there is considerable stimulus the
ergy and nventiveness of the employees of the big
shops The private places-the dressmakers, milli-
nerS, corset makers and glove makerS-alSo have
efforts have notable exhibits ready IL is the
fact OF their efforts in this direction which explains
the lukewarm interest the couturieres show in the
spring fashions.
TROUSSEAU OF \ PRINCESS.
Yet with Paris gay there can be no lack OF
pretty clothes. The clothes for the coming royal
varia and Prince Philip of Saxe-Coburg- Gotha are
already being designed in Paris aJeier. In the
trousseau be some especially pretty negligses
and house dresses. One dainty effort this direc-
tlOn is of pink panne and white mousselne de sole
The front OF the gown, including nigh belt of the
panne and from the top the belt falls the over
makes three hounces, all OF which embroidered
and edged with tiny ruche of yellow lace and pink
mousselne de sole. The upper part of the waist IS
OF shirred pink mousseline de sole. and II Is
caps over the sleeves, which are elbow length and
of the shirred muslin. The bottom OF the gown is
finished by line OF silver fox.
a beautiful gray gown is OF meteore crepe. plain
underskirt Is of the plain trimmed with three rows
OF gray velvet over this falls a tunic of the en-
broidered stuff. The bodice the plain stuff ac-
Gordon pieated over this Is drawn little cape
trimmed with an embroidered tounce This hchu
fastens with a bow of the stun. All ichu effects
of this sort are extremely fashionable
IhiS outnt ihrludes long. loose coat OF art
garment that Il shows no seams. Ii is to be
mounted over hlIe silk ana trimmed by bands OF
sable, Another interior gown is of Cluny lace on
which are embroidered figures OF Chantiliy. This
New-York tribune., 1900-05-13
FEWER WOES FOR .sUMmER WHOEVER"

The annual clearing sale of jellies. jams pre-
serves and pickles is going this week at the
New-York Exchange for Women's Work Prices are
much reduced. Nowadays the making of such
things these at home has become almost obso-
lete: yet they are Indispensable adjuncts a well
stored larder One bought $50 worth yesrer-
day at the Exchange.
Il wonder" said the superintendent, whether
people know about newest experimentation
mending for men? Any forlorn bachelor or summer
widower' can come TO with his woes. and
will engage TO keep all his buttons in place clean
his collars. darr. his stockings. and mend the
torn buttonhOles of his shirts In fact.
safely promise make life in town far more pleas
ant for the summer widower' than IL has been
before, If he will only give the chance"
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for summer is bad season in which to try radical
changes.
The Paris dressmaker to-day has not a bed of
roses He formerly served Queen or better still,
a beautiful Empress. Now in place Gs one critic
and possible appreciator he has a thousand, and
the Sceptre of authority that belonged
single Worth is now disputed over by fully score
of aspirants. While France is republic there
can never be a leading dressmaker.
On the Exposition grounds are several buildings
devoted to a display of textile specialtes The silk
manufacturers from Lyons have sent trained
workman. who are TO set up their looms and weave
New-York tribune., 1900-05-13
AMERICAS HAPPY HOMES.

why do you walk in these of the way
streets|' asked friend of the late Chief Justice
Chase. who frequently the companion of the
latter in his daily walks TO the Capitol.
Because | like 10 see the way people live
the 1T always gives the greatest pleas
ure TO see how much simple comfort and happiness
to be found in every direction Look at this
house. for instance, he continued pointing to
tiny frame building within a small nclosure. Yes
terday the woman who lives there healthy, fresh
looking creature. was planting flower seeds. and
q little child helping her-both busy
and happy possible. To know that there are
thousands of such pretty, comfortable and happy
homes all over the country is a very pleasant
thought -
1t is often the simplest speeches that remain
longest in memories" continued the narrator,
"and many time have l recalled this little in
cident when happened 10 notice the homely
fort of some humble house. and ] feel proud to
think there is more of that sort of prosperity in
America than in any other country In the world
New-York tribune., 1900-05-13
MRS. JEILLTARD'S GIFT.

The gift of $4,000 made 70 ST. Johns Guild bv
Mrs. 4. D. Jullliard 10 found a permanent fund
10 be known as the Helen {. Ju:lliard fund. The
principa! OF this is 10 remain intact forever and
the interest only. $3.50 per annum can be used
toward the operating expenses of the floating
hospital that bears Mrs. JuiIliard's name tn
Guild is IN urgent need Of funds TO meet its oner-
sf-ns expenses this summer. which are estimated
TO be Soteo over and above the income from The
above mentioned gift ' 'A9
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their stuffs before the eyes of the visitor. The
is true of the big lace and wooen centres
and of firms that are devoted to the manufacture
of trimmings embroideries feathers. artificial flow
ers and goods of this sort. The big Paris dry
goods shops have reserved space and the
qui vve to fill il to the best advantage. The ri
valry between the big shops is particularly strong
such departments those devoted TO designing
embrOiderieS gowns the best and most artistic
employees have been encouraged by prizes offered
for the handiwork they produce. Aside from this
New-York tribune., 1900-05-13
THREE PET DELUSIONS.

There is trio OF innocent little delusons which
most of fondy cherish about particular
selves. reveing naTvely in the distinction which
we unconsciously share with the rest Of mankind" E"
says THE GentlewOman''
In no pharasaicaI mood whatsoever nine out Of
ten people will say, among their stock speeches.
Well. I'm peculiar; I'm unlike the rest OF the
world when their very belief in the statement Is
its contradiction
We complacently aver. i have such a keen
sense OF the Ridiculous when a true sense Of hu-
NOR would have prohibited the boast
But what most plume ourselves upOn-if
the average woman man-is our power to
read character i may not he particularly clever
We'll observe with that guilelesS braggadOcto
which masquerades humility. but of one thing
I'm certain and that is. I'm a good Judge Of hu-
man nature I'm never deceived in person
When. II such perspicacity really possessed,
we'd say nothing about il before those capable OF
scenting our limitations
New-York tribune., 1900-05-13
UP-T0-D4TE STYLES N COTFFrPEs

At the hairdressine. maniCuring and chiropodv
pariors OF Flanders, recently opened az No %
East Forty-second-st. opposite the Hotel Man
haitian. patrons may be sure of securing salts
factory attention A. up-to-date styles in coiffures
VIII be maoe 70 suit the taste of Isfnnner
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PHOTOGRAPH JEAN vosE BOSTON, MASS

the house. The dog barked and barked at me,
but Molly dragged him away: but l stayed
up in the ivy till Molly coaxed me down In few
weeks the dog and became great friends When
/ grew big l a great beauty and won the first
prize at @ cat show.-(Sheelah McCleland.
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player to to the next town or city, and the
first to reach the end OF the journey gets the re-
ward.
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SPRINGTIME GAMES.

For the many damp rainy days when play
has to be carried indoors lively and jolly
game is THE Bogie Man" Either boy or girl
may be bl!ndfolded. and must stand in the middle
OF the room while the others change places as
one does in "Puss-n- e-Corner' or dance about
IL, ni.c 10 a,GcE cEntat
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The time draws near for Glover parties and a
lot OF sport may be gotten out Of them When the
clover is a its height the boys and girls assemble
after the heat of the day IS and at given
hour the signal is sounded either from whistle
or bell and the hunt for four leaf cloVers begins
in lane, field lawn. WheG the time is up the
signal again Is given and the hunters return to the
house where prizes are distributed to those who
have the most, while the who has the least
must wear Ounce can" for the rest of the day.
A prize may pc given to the finder of covers of
than four leaves.
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IN PHIL4NTHROPIC WORK.

Mrs. Quincy a. Shaw, of Cambridge. Mass. has
been spending 5000 annually the last five year,
in carrying kindergarten and day nursery
In the poorer section OF that city.
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BIRD PUZZLE.

l. To steal: not out.
, of q boat; of an oar.
g. A letter OF the alphabet; what you need TO
guess this puzzle.
T. Emblem of peace.
) To punish opposite Of rich; boys nickname.
g. Absence of color winged pet
T. What roOsters do.
g. A chicken when Just hatched; an article; a let
of the alphabet.
g. A primary color a songSter
10. What hear when top spins; feathered
pet.
Oswego Y MARGARET L. DOWD.
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Whist, Whist, Whist,
There comes the Bogie Man.
Hurry up. YOU youngsters,
He'll catch you Il he can.
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FASHIONS "TRIFLES. d"

woman who gowns herself smartly, and whose
friends in Paris keep her informed of fashions
latest edcts. says that the colored silk pettcoat
no longer worn by the "elegantes." In fact, it is
considered vulgar, and the dainty white cam
brio skirt. with its tuckngs and fine needework
fresh from the washtub and ironing board has
again taken the place it never should have lost
Another hint from Paris Is that the dotted wells
which are still worn over here, altogether
tabooed and plain tue is alone considered in good
style.
Her correspondent also tells her that only suede
gloves should he worn, and that she should have
her thin summer gowns made with elbow sleeves
and long gloves TO meet them 1t IS by trf1es
such these that the leaders of fashion always
keep a little in advance of their followers
WHEN ASKED FOR AN HONEST OPINION
What would you have done under these circum-
stances?' asked a who has the reputation
OF being authority in matters gastronomic of a
clubman with similar tastes. Il dined the other
evening the AS she continued ''and the din
certainly very poor. When went into
wing room our hostess began make ex-
cannot imagine what got into the cook this
evening she said paintively he generally gives
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oiues and Towns" is game of a quiet
nature On IA strip OF paper write the names OF
several citles or towns in spaces marked off and
NUMBERED In the last space is a pile of cakes
sweets Tor the one who gets there first Each
9,,aser mas a coin. checker large button In
uichte .he moves, and dice thrown for each
play "hen double six turns up II entities the
New-York tribune., 1900-05-13
CLEVER PET CROWS.

Dear Chidren's Corner: / have read and enjoyed
your column for time but have put off writing
until Last spring my brother and took four
little crows from their nest in our woods and raised
them as pets They got so tame that they would
follow all through the woods or wherever We
When too young TO fly gave them exer-
else py setting them up branches that could
be reached from the ground. They would fight and
snatch pieces OF meat out Of each others mouths
much did they crave IL, and hopping and
cawing TO US whenever called. / soon got to
love them very much. They so faithful in
their affection for that when watered the
flowers short errands they would hop
alongside of us or light our arms. heads. shoul-
ders and hands.
At last they made a lot of trouble by flying up
to our windows and cawing for something to eat
at daylight. When il got hot and the windows
were open they would fly all through the house
and light on us or the dining table during meals
Finally, on account of this, we had send them O
the zoo In Washington d. c. remain inter
ested reader. WILLIAM FORCE STEAD
st. Denis p. o. Md
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FOR THE PRIZE DOLL COLLECTION

Dear Chdren's Corner: Last September when
had a parade rode my bicycle as a little horse
Sister cut two forms OF horse out of light brown
lnoleum and fastened them together over the
wheel. Then from untwisted rope she made a
bushy name and tail and. with black leather
saddle spread, | had quite fine steej. / was
dressed as jockey in red cap, blue shirt and
white trousers To my delight carried home the
second ptize-a large silver spoon. / hope my
Uncle Sam" will win for me another prize this
June. RAl4FL SlChEi-S;
Ten years old
Red Bank n j. May 8. 1900
New-York tribune., 1900-05-13

II the '.Bogie Man. can tell the name of the one
caught. then they change about until every one
has had a at being blindfolded
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-28
Mining Stocks.
PRODUCE.

CHICAGO, December 27.-Wheat was
quiet to-day but steady, May closing a
shade lower. May corn cosed 1ac high
er. Oats Be up and provisions 2hc
lower.
Indifference at Liverpool and a de-
cline at Paris equal to 11Ac caused lib
eral offerings of wheat at the start,
May opening &c under yesterday at
72Bc to 721ac. The market ~1uctuated
nerrowly for hours, sustained by a
small decrease in the words visible,
light northwest receipts and by the
strength of corn. Towards the end
shorts covered and as offerings were
light May rallied to 72%@72Bc, and
closed steady a shade lower at 72Ac.
The fact that the government report
was due after the close caused traders
to play even. Exporters reported four
teen loads taken. Seaboard clearanceS
in wheat and flour were equal to 1885,
000 bushels. Primary receipts aggre-
gated 729, coo bushels, compared with
451 goo bushels last year. Minneapolis
and Duluth reported 293 cars, against
324 last week and 279 a year ago. Local
receipts were $50 cars, one of contract
grade.
Corn was quiet but firm, helped by
the receipts, TO cars, against an esti-
mate of $40 cars, by smaller western
offerings and by a good shipping de-
mand. 1t was believed that the coun-
ter movement had reached it's maxi
and would Wane from now on.
May sold between 35%c and 36A@
368c, and closed Zee higher at 36Ac.
Oats were i'll the same lethargic state
which has characterized the market for
weeks past. May sold between 23h@
235sc and 23%c, closing bc higher at
23%c. Receipts were 1886 cars.
Provisions were dull but fairly
steady. January pork sold between
$12.02k and S12.10, and closed 21ac
lower at $12.10. January lard between
$6.72h @6.75 and s6.77A, closing 215c
down at S6.75, and January ribs be-
tween $500 and 1925, with the close
2hc ower at S6.22h.
Estimated receipts for tomorrow:
Wheat, los cars; corn, 425 cars; oats,
135 cars; hogs, %, 1000 head.
The leading FUTURES ranged as follows:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-28
METAL.

NEW YORK, December 27.-Though
the London market for tin advanced
about s pounds " last Friday. it was
still somewhat of a disappointment to
the local metal trade in view OF the
rise here yesterday. In fact the London
market closed weak and tending down
ward at 123 pounds IS cd. The local
market in consequence was easy and
nominally quoted at S27. so against
ST 00G25 90, yesterdays close. with
little business done at those figures.
Copper advanced l pound since Friday
on good buying orders at London, but
failed to influence the local situation,
prices remaining nominally unchanged
at S17 90 for Lake copper and 1875 for
casting and electrolytic. Lead ruled
dull and nominally quoted at 81 37A,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-28

fined, easier; continent $3.50; S a.
SIS 90; compound 5W@6c-
Petroleum, steady, refined New York
| $40; Philadelphia and Baltimore
$7.35; do. in bulk $3.50.
Coffee futures were barely steady at
unchanged prices to 8 points lower at
the opening, and after the call ruled
weak under large Brazilian receipts,
an absence Of energetic inveStmSnt
support, nerveless spot demand, selling
for both accounts, predictions for in
! creased Brazilian receipts, heavy ship
ness abroad. The market, however,
! ruled quiet most of the session, and
closed quiet with prices net unchanged
to 10 points decline. Total sales. L.
500 bags, including January at $1,000
5.45, February at S5.55; March $685.;
April $3.50; May $50; July $50; Sep
TENDER $3.50; October $4.S0@5.85; and
November $500.
Spot coffee. Rio, easy; No. Z invoice
SIC; mild market, dull; Cordova 9h@
13Ac.
Sugar, raw, steady; fair refining
3Ac; centrifugal SO test 43sc; mo-
lasses sugar 3Bc. Refined, quiet.
BALTIMORE. December 27.-Flour.
dull and unchanged; receipts 1910 bar
rels; exports 224 barrels.
Wheat dull; spot and December It's
@72Bc; January 72@72Ac; May 1850
1870; steamer No. 2 red $685. 69Bc;
receipts 25,254 bushels; southern wheat
by sample, 6SQ73c; do. on grade 71Q
73e.
Corn firm; spot old 42h@42%c; new
41Ac; December, new or old, 41A@
7Sc; January 41# @41hc; February
41$@41sc; March 41k@41Ac; steam
er mixed Ale; receipts 304,289 bushels;
/ exports 81, 429 bushels; southern white
corn 42@43c; do. yellow 41A@42Ac.
Oats quiet; No. 2 white 301a oslo;
No. 2 mixed 2S@2skc; receipts 5,7S6
bushels.
Rye dull; No. 2 nearby soc; No. 2
western sic.
Hay barely steady; No. / timothy
SIT 90.
Grain freights quiet and unchanged.
Sugar and cheese firm and %unchang-
ed.
Butter steady; fancy creamery ESQ
26c.
Eggs steady at 22@23c.
PHILADELPHIA, December 81
Wheat, steady but quiet; contract
grade December 72& q
Corn, firm and &c higher; No. 2
mixed December 41%@42c.
Oats, firm; No. 2 white clipped 30&
oslo.
Butter, steady; fancy western cream
cry 25hc; do. prints &c. "a
Eggs, firm, good demand; fresh near
by Csc; do. western 25c; do. southwest
ern 24c; do. southern 23c.
Cheese, dull; New York full creams
lie; do. fair to choice 10k@11hc.
CINCINNATI, December 27.-Flour,
quiet.
Wheat, steady; No. 2 red 7Sc.
Corn, easy; No. 2 mixed 37Ac.
Oats, quiet; No. 2 mixed 24Ac.
Rye, quiet; No. 2, 53c.
Lard, easy at $3.50.
Bulk Meats, quiet at $6.S7h.
Bacon, easier at $3.50.
Whisky, active at $1.27.
Sugar, steady.
TOLEDO, December 27.-Wheat, dull
and steady; cash and December 76c;
May 79c.
Corn, dull; cash 36kc; December
36c; May SIC.
Oats. quiet but steady; cash and De-
cember 231ac; May 25c.
Rye at sligo.
Cloverseed, 1899 prime, $6.40; De-
cember $685.; March $6.92k.
Oil, North Lima SIC; South Lima ard
Indiana TIC.