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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-09

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payment of The United State
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-06

Ia Mexico tho sexes intermingle with
a freedom undreamed OF in our more
northern latitudes. Courtlng Is done In
the opan among the lower classes. You
notice men standing In the streets con-
versIng with their dulcineas by means
OF pocket telephones. the private wire
extending from a small battery on their
person 20 the window OF the second sto-
~ apartment occupied by the fair
maids Occasionally a lover. unable to
stand the expense OF a private hello"
apparatus. enacts Romeo by mounting
box. barrel or vehicle of some kind
and believing his affection a. the win
dow above. When you approach. he
walks away. up or down the street, to
return 10 his wooing as soon as you
have passed out OF hearing
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-06

SO much affected. noticed a very chic
woman among the unknown wearing
yellow chrysanthemums at the side OF a
skunk nun and some others TO corre-
spond on her skunk fur collarette. She
was very dark and rich compiexioned,
and they suited her extremely well.
Here, TOO. the soft velvet sailor hat
for travelling or morning wear made its
debut. l remember trying TO get a
sailor of this variety in the early au-
tumn, but without success. No one had
seen such a thing. 1 encountered a
half dozen of.these the other day One
in a black and white fancy panne, fin-
ished with just simple chou and n
quill. was the acme of good style. /
can imagine very chic demispring hats
In these soft. little sailors made OF
printed panne. miroir or ordinary silk
velvet or even In stitched black taffeta,
which. by the way. would be delight
fully light. The eaglet shapes. OF which
there are one or two varieties. are very
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-06
QUEEN D0WAGER
MARGHERiTk'S GIFTS.

The fact is not generally known re-
garding Queen Dowager Margherita Of
Italy that soon after the death OF King
Humbert she distslbuted all her per-
sonal effects. such as dresses and the
greater part OF her jewels. among her
friends and relations before finally re-
firing from court life. Her majesty
gave away over 500 superb costumes.
and her famous collection of pearls has
also been divided up among those who
have been intimately associated with
her during the past. Museums and art
galleries of Italy have also been made
the richer by many costly and unique
articles which had been sent to the
queen as gifts from all parts OF the
world. Immediately after King Hum
bert's funeral she sent 10 the museum
at Florence the exquisite embroideries
which made so fine a display at the
Chicago exhibition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-06

" LONG with Home. Sweet
~ Home Rocked In the Cradle
e. " OF the Deep "SuWannee ltiv.
er and Old Kentucky Home
Rock Me'to Sleep. Mother" VIII hold
pre-eminent piacs IN Che affections OF
the ballad singers OF Amerioa Amegi-
cans seem born 20 write the songs OF
the nations.
The poem Rock Me 70 sleep, Moth
err early recommended itself 90 the
composer and IL Immediately became
popular song IL was writer by Miss
Elizabeth Chase (now Mrs Elizabeth
Akers Allen). a young poetess Of great
promise The verses were originally
published by the Philadelphia Saturday
Evening Post. The poem was widely
copied and at once established for it's
author a permanent literary reputation.
Mrs. Elizabeth Akers Allen was born
at Strong. Franklin county. Me, Oct. o,
1892, and is now 6s years of age. Her
mother died when she was an infant.
and her father then removed 10 Farm
ington. Me. where her girlhood was
passed. Her first poems were published
In weekly newspaper under the pen
name OF Florence Percy. Some OF her
verses. written when she was only II.
were without her knowledge published
in Vermont paper, and in iSi7 she be
gan 10 sign her own name TO them. In
1855 she accepted an editorship on the
Portland (Me.) Transcript. Her first
volume OF poems. Forest Buds From
the Woods OF Maine" was published in
1856, and the profits from IT enabled her
10 travel extensively in Europe.
At the age of % she was married to
Paul Akers. "A young sculptor OF Maine,
who died about Ia months later in
Philadelphia. leaving his wife with one
child. a daughter. who died soon after.
Paul Akers was a genius. Though lack
ing in artistic training and instruction
he determined to become a great sculp-
tor. and so well did he succeed that.
while he died young. he achieved a
national reputation and made busts
and statues OF many men prominent In
public life. He spent several years
abroad and I'm 1S59-60 had a studio in
Rome. where work amid the wet clay
undermined his health. He associated
with the statesmen and litterateurs OF
his day and was himself a writer OF
ability. contributing to The Atlantic
Monthly noteworthy articles on sub
jects relating to art.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-06

n HAVE had a merry week at New
port, which. though strange. is
true. IL being possible To enjoy one
SELF IA the deserted village at this time
of year only because many OF us re-
mained after ''the wedding for series
OF cottage froiics. Everybody prattled
before Elsie French became Mrs. Al
fred Gwynne Vanderbilt OF the nagnifi-
cencc and extravaganza OF the nuptisl
preparations. hut none really conceived
the magnitude OF Il all. Think of char
tering two special trains for 4S hours
and the expense OF opening half dozen
summer houses for a few days only, to
say nothing of the floral display, Del
breakfast and the incidentalsl Such
regal splendor was naturally attended
by much ponp and ceremony. and we
found quite as much food for gossip
and much less speculative In character
after az before the wedding.
Hereafter brides will probably choose
three attendants, not including the
maid OF honor. They must never omit
The dove luncheon" which, function
was revived by the celebrated bride.
Costumes for the attendants go with
teweled favors and are planned by the
decorator, who demands that. unmind-
fui OF beconingness, they conform 10
his wondrous color scheme, whatever Il
os. Every woman friend. whether she
IS deft needlewoman or otherwise.
must contribute a corset cover OF her
own making TO the trousseau. Such
tribute will hereafter be exacted as the
oracle has said they be potent factors
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-06

player She makes a face behind her
hand and whispers:
II could throw papa and that poor
little wretch Both down the front steps
together. But il pleases papa to think
he's the only person in the house, so we
fool him and let him think So
The maid. Susan, was not so philo-
sophicaE One Sunday afternoon Mr..
Herman went toward the kitchen, sniff
flng at every step and saying:
Il smell musk and pomatum. I want
10 know where IL comes from" burst
ing the doo- open suddenly 10 find sit
ting beside Susan a likely young milk
man. with a broad, red face and his hair
sicked TO kill. Susan was not plea sed
The elimination came few days la !
ter. Susan returned hastily from her
afternoon out TO find Mr.. Herman
reading a letter OF hers from the milk
man. He had apologized to himself
thus for doing IT.
Its rather an out OF the way thing
10 do, reading Sussns letter. but Su-
san is very young. and IL anything
goes wrong with her In my house I'll be
blamed for It."
But Susan did not see II in that light.
She snatched the letter from him and
ran TO her mistress.
MA am, | give notice this minute. /
won't live In no house where there is an
old hen OF man who pokes into my
business and reads my letters. There's
men who stays out nights and has late
breakfast. there's men you have TO run
around after and pick up things for as
IL they was baby in long clothes. and
there's men who row you everlastin
about things that goes on the table to
eat All these / can stand n have 10.
because men II az the Lord made 'em.
and we must make allowance. But the
hen man. a'am. him that is always
in the house picI<in round, him i won't
put pp with noways."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-06

cast admiring glances and wondered
until / was headschy how she man
aged IL. My tailor one OF the best. and
my modiste. an artist, have studied
the petticoat problem until they have
reduced II To a science. yet the proper
emphasis somehow was lacking. and
not until this week did Learn how one
Woman in q hundred looks the fashion
plate sifL AZ this moment 4 am due
TO Try or ,ns firs1 pair. Madame Sc
cured the serriees Of a poor swea tshop,
creature who has made pants for ten
years. and Win tutoring win doubtless
become an expert ladies breeches max.
err AZ madame insists on calling the
new helper. I'm told they are the most
comfortable garments woman ever wore.
They have not the surplus cloth OF
bloomers 10 hang full about the knees.
yet perfect freedom Of limb Is obtained
by buttons and elastic loops. one OF
the chief requirements OF the STYLES Of
the moment is a certain cllnging pro-
pensity not only about the hips. but
about the knees as we'll which object is
destroyed by either petticoats or any
species of divided skirt. The outline OF
the figure must be clearly and carefully
preserved il you would be au fait This
cannot be accomplished except by wear
Ing trousers. Drop skirts are under the
ban. therefore. and ffocks are mounted
on lining stitched In place. SO that the
two fabrics fall together
Many oddities attracted my attention.
and we viii have no better opportunity
even at the dog show 20 review fash
ions than was afforded ME al this demi-
season Newport dress exhibition. There
were lots OF strangers who were rnbid-
den guests coming 90 see and he seen.
The ambitious ones. pretending TO be OF
the elect. followed the leaders along
the avenue and appeared at the Casino.
which was in sort q sartorial salon
A mum and pelerine set, both a bris-
tling mass Of pinked silk friils. is one
whim I met They were distinctly fas-
cinating, these, and each had a large
and wonderfully realistic pale pink rose
tucked attractively into the silky. bris-
tIing mass. This style OF neckwear Is
designed especially for willowy woman
kind. heard OF, though ] didn't see.
another such set edged with chenille
instead at pinking. These. you must
understand are made of small. stiY
friils closely set together and are not n
bit like the silk rufles and muns of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-06
|. A FAMOUS H 5!s','it Esis E't,s
!. p0ETE66 Il IS: So :!!!.ts!!s, \ & f
Aud Other CHARMING
Verses.

The double bereavement ia tho deatt
OF her husband and rliid Frustrated the
poetess. and long illness foilowrd.
When she recovered, she Weni back lp
Portland and resumed worN on The
Transcript she afterward resided in
Washington and was M Ford's theater
the night of President Lincoln's as
sassination. In 1866 her second volume
OF poetry, entitled Poems by Elizabeth
Akers," appeared. During the same year
she was married 10 MIR. NJ. Il. Allen ana
removed 10 Richmond. Va. About THE
time began a dispute as 10 the author
ship of Rock Me TO Sleep. Mother
Mrs. Allon had little dificulty in estao-
fishing her authorship Of the poem.
as none Of the other claimants could
show prior publication or had written
verses OF relative merit. and competent
critics agreed that while no poem or
hers attained The popularity of the
VERSES in question. Mrs. Alion was the
undisDuted author ~ several poems or
SURPRISING strength and beauty. In
1872. AIR. Aliens business interests be-
ing in New York city. hc removed with
his family 20 that city.
Her most famous poem has beer
translated into every language. as It
touches q chord in every human heart
Although ~ was composed when Mrs.
Allen WAS young woman. d appeals
10 persons OF all ages. 1t is impossible-
for many tc read the exquisite second
verse without tear;
Backword flow backward. o tide of the yesrs'
! am 50 weary q toll and OF tears
+ Toll without reoompense- tears all in vain
Take them and give me my childhood agasn,
! ! have grown weary ~ dus. and decay.
Weary of hinging my soul wealth away.
Weary Of sowing for others 70 reap,
Rock me 10 sleep. mother. rock me TO Sleep
/ The closing lines have found an echo
\ in millions OF hearts: -
! Mother. dear mother, tho years have BEEN long
| Since last listened your lullaby song
! Sing. then. and unto my soul IL shall seem !,
M Nomanhood's years have been only dram.
4 Clasped 20 your hesrt IN loving embracc.
/ With your light lashcs Just sweeping my fgge
! Never .crcsftu 90 wake Or TO weep.
/ Rock me % sleep. mother, rock ne to sieep'
Mrs. Allen now resides in the pictur-
esque Bronx district. Westchester coun-
~. n. Y, and her latest poem. 'NThe
Ballad OF the Bronx treats of tAar
beautiful section, ETHEL KNOX
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-06
n r. BARNABAs HERMAN is

" n bAi'NAbAS TEN ''sNN 10
y ing a family man. he was
drawn instinctively and ire
sistibly to domestic life when ne with
drew from active affairs in the bosom
of his family he looks well TO the ways
OF his household, as the Bible says OF
the virtuous woman. He believes with
Paul that the man IL the head OF the
woman, but Mr. Herman goes at least
five better than Paul, for he is the head
of half a dozen women-at least he
thinks he is
When he took charge. he tackled up
about the house rules for observance
by his women folk. These related chief
ly to the expenditure of cash. In the
rooms OF his wife and daughters was
pasted across the mirror the rule that
no money slloqfd ,be paid out in that
liouseh6id without his knowledge and
consent. In. the Kitchen another notice
warned how much butter and sugar
should be used each week
MIR. Herman usually answers the
front door bell himself. III perchance u
rings when ne is not there 10 see, be
hears II invariably and hurries thither-
ward asking. breathless:
w no tnerCs w nat ulu ne want ~
Thus is he able TO exercise a wise.
eternal vigilance over every man, wo-
man and child. every parcel--yea. to
make dead sure even OF every dictionary
peddler that touches his threshold. in
like manner win the outgoings. II his
daughter Maud Mary raises the front
window TO sec whose funeral it Is when
the German band on the next block be-
gins dolefully 90 unwind Il Dreamt
That 4 Dwult In Marble Halls" her
papa hears and calls up tho stairs:
Whats the matter up there q"
If one leaves the house by the front
door. she is met In tho hall by Mr., Hen
man with the question:
Where are YOU going now? What
arc you going Go dor
Thus Is this estimahlc gentleman
able TO watch both ways and "cotch
him a-comin and cotch him a-goin." a.
II were Now and then n deadbeat or
begear calls 60 solicit aims. With "A
brave. big front Mr. Herman dlsmisses
him. then turns TO his women folk and
says
That fellow was n little surprised to
see me open the door ciiess he
thought there wouldn't be anybcdy but
women around the house this time OF
day. But J showed him. IL always
wants a man 10 talk up 10 people"
MIR Herman is feet 6 and weighs
100 pounds Hts daughter Maud Mary
IN 5 feet and weighs 40. Besides. she
has gone In for athletics and cross
country runs and Is a champion golf
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-06

becoming nodded in black velvet.
was called upon to admire one OF
these too They resemble the marquise
or tricorne shapes and are possessed OF
Jaunty prettiness. The Aiglon cravat,
with little ends each side OF the chin, is
likewise affected. These signs OF the
times. together with the long popular
ity OF Mime. Bernhardts Bonapartist
play and other evidences of restless
ness. a scholar suggests. point unnis-
takabiy TO certain political possibilities
in France. whence these fashions ema-
nate. that only the utmost tact and d.
piomacy on the part of the republican
government can defeat or perhaps one
had better say delay. But trust he is
mistaken as war influences upon FASH
ion are growing wearisome indeed.
| must be off now to madame's and
view myself In trousers. the while won
dering If the desired Transformation
will be Forthcoming. So au revoir.
New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-06


new clsret colored liveries which were
worn almost without exception by the
auto attendants which term. I'm
told. is used in speaking of the men on
The, box. For the most part. / consid-
cred the regalia too showy. as the bod
les of the vehicles We're I'm the came
color, banded by stripes OF green and
gold paint. but this is an age of bril-
liancy, and we are TO expect nothing
else until the century Is well begun.
AS n matter OF course, when we had
exhausted the wedding subject, the
new arbiter of the Four Hundred. Har-
~ Lehr came In for share Of atten-
tion. Opinion is somewhat divided As
to his fitness for filling the place. but
since II Is no less parsonage than Mrs
Astor who has proclaimed him Ward
McAllister's successor criticism is sotto
voce. He is a nice amiable chap who
has a faculty for making friends and
deyoting himself TO passe grandes
danes. al.
Lend me your ears while ten you
state secret. 1t is startling Prepare
yourself for surprise: Women are
wearing trousers. ! discovered this
while at Newport. They are the real
things. too7-nof knickerbockers. nor
yet are they akin In the slightest TO
the bloomer family. but snug. well 1T
ting bifurcates. They are OF cheviot or
woolen stuffs for ordinary wear and
silk Jersey cloth for dress have of-
ten looked with envy. and so no doubt
have others, upon the dead swell girl
whose perfectly fitting skirt caused ev-
cry good booking fellow within range TO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-06

a valued and much sought after tall
isman is the pen that has signed the re-
prieve for a murderer. IT is a strange
but true fact that many great singers
have a weakness for obtaining posses
sion of these pens. which are believed
10 bring the owner good fortune, and IL
is said that Queen Victoria kept
small collection OF these reprieye pens
10 bestow on famous singers whose per-
formances she had witnessed al Wind
sor. Mime. Patti or, rather. Baroness
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-06

Cederstroni, and Mime Albani both pos
sess one OF these pens, which We're
presented Ia Them the queen-T The
latter prima donna has had her peculiar
gift or charm mounted in the form OF a
brooch. and. il not wearing i always
carries IL on her person. Nine. Patti,
too. believes in the power of her tails
man, for when travelling she always
carries ii with her.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-06

adJuncts of dress which are this winter
in extensive demand. The belt shown Is
an excellent design. with repousse me-
dallions linked by smah chains, and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-06

the shopkeepers are showing many 9TH
ers equally satisfactory. embossed.
pierced or i'm new art silver. Just as
varied is the assortment of silver but
tons from sets IN lacelike openwork 70
others with effectively raised or chased
ornamentation. a set OF half a dozen
choice buttons in a case with buckle
60 match is a possession TO be coveted
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-06

win be spread over period of le years
because there ere 80 few skilled work
men equal 90 IL. The government owns
In all 635 tapestries which were made
before the revolution
Miss Estciio Reel, superintendent ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-06

IL soon 10 be undertaken in France
The task Of fliling in the worm eaten
parts OF 23s tapestries, OF which 30 can
hardly hold together. win be done at
the Bobcin establishment The cost
uf tle JOB vin D. Sife.oon Tho work
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-06

Indian schools. In her third annual re-
port gives vome Interesting details OF
ths WORK among the Indians. The Car
Isle school now has over 1000 pupils
~ against 10 in 1873. Miss Reel holds
Tho teachiug or he4n.pisklug ~ the in
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-06

display OF weeks ago. Everybody
brought his or her vehicle. seemingly
intent upon having the AFFAIR strictly
up to date even to the smallest partic-
ular. was much Impressed by the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-06

IN promoting good luck. or course.
the proposition is most absurd, but 20
are all superstitions. and II is forgiva-
bic TO indulge In vagaries on these mo-
mentous occasions.
The aggregation of automobiles was
'ttle less Interesting than the Garden
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-06
WOMEN THE WORLD OVER.
Miss Thomas,

Miss Thomas. president Of Bryn
Mawr college, has announced n new
schoiarship. The sum OF 5000 has been
'sised b. go subscriptions among the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-06

dian girls az important as teaching
farming 20 the BOYS. She has visited
the Indians in their camps aud sdobes
and has travelled st.iss miles since her
BppWntnlrnt
Mis- sh,leh Coinwallis West viii be
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-06

Chenille - stil used and is frequent
~ utilized as an embroidery. decorated
with all kinds OF precious stones ana
!.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-06

married 20 tine Duke Of Westminste,
before Easter. and the wedding Is con
sidered BY London society as the event
nf 1901 Miss Wesf is bcsutiful young
woman. clever and devoted to AL kinds
of outdoor sports
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-06

graduates of the college. and the schol-
arship win be awarded for collegiate
work without respect 10 financial need.
k1sfcat meaning OF s,ste tapestries
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-06

Mrs. Allen now resides in the pictur-
esque Bronx district. Westchester coun-
~. n. Y, and her latest poem, The
Ballad of the Bronx" treats of fAar
beautiful section. ETHEL KNOX
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-06

X LONG with Home. Sweet
~ Home. "Ro Rcd In the Cradle
e. " OF the Deep "suWannee Itiv.
er and Old Kentucky Home I"
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-10-16

THE Walk-Oyer is the greatest shoe
of the age, none is its equal.
THE ssAUXILIARY Savings Banks
being issued by the Farmers & Mer-
chants Bank make it possible to save
money when the saving impulse is
upon you and prevent you from spend
ing your money when you weaken.
OLD clothes made to look as good
as rew hv George Weibel, the dyer and
cleaner. 424 Front Street.
THE young men of this town and
community will do well to consider
the sBostonian shoe" found at J. e.
Kellar g. Co. s before buying elsewhere
HIRscHMANs sell the University
shoe for men. 1t is their own make
and every pair carries with them a
guarantee for good wear.
THE first meeting of the dancing
classes will be held next Friday eve
ming at o'clock at Municipal Hall.
Glasses will be instructed regularly
every Tuesday and Friday evenings.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-10-16
w. u. Mcclure
DEALER IN
Foreign and Domestic Fruits, Fine
Groceries. Soft Drinks. Candies.
Etc, etc.
400 n. Front St. Bell phone fy3
MoRGANTowN, W. VA.
FIRST quality Gas mantle l0e
Second 81. Cash Mercantile Co.

FIRST quality Gas mantle l0e
Second 81 Cash Mercantile Co.
GAS Burner, mantle. chimney,
shade canopy all for SOC. Cash
Mercantile Co
f. j. ST CLAIR is putting opt a
Fall ann Winter line of Tailor made
over coats can't be excelled in work
manship, style or fit, SIS to $50.
Gabe Holland wishes to call the at
tention of the public TO the fact that
he is in his new shop and is ready to
receive them. Hair cuts for fifteen
cents and shaves for ten can't be
beaten in the town. There are two
first class BARRIERS in this shop.
WALK Over is the best So 80 and
$500 shoe on earth at 4. j. St.
Clair's.
ANY goods manufactured at the
wooden mills can be found at Pos
tens Cash Store at lowest prices.
THE famous Walk-Ov shoe for
men and women at #. j. StClair's.