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Evening journal., 1902-03-17
Lace Waists Fashionable

Jackets of Irish lace come in chic
Eton form. A new Eton model N this
lovely and modish lace reaches just u
the waist line in the back, the fronts
blousing slightly and gracefully over
a marrow attached belt Of the lace
There is a straight, standing COLLAR
three inches high It is-of the military
order. The bell-shape sleeves reach
Just below the elbow.
A different type Of jacket is Of Irish
lace of exquisite pattern. This has a
loose back and straight-hanging
fronts 1t y worn slightly bloused over
a girdle, the waist extending below the
belt. There is a fOur-inch collar to
be worn in crush effect, and the sleeves
are null length and bell-shaped.
Lively little jackets are Of batiste
elegantly and elaborately appiQued.
One of the most graceful is an Eton
of White batiste exQuisitely embroider-
ed'in white with large flags with their
graceful foliage. One of the lovely
flowers appears on each side of the
front, and two are artistically embroid-
cred I'm the back. The waist is intTi-
cately inset with white filet net ap-
pli0ued with very narrow white braid
in an elabOrately ornamental design OF
graceful curves, these insettings form
ing q V-shaped yoke in the back and
in the front, edging the jacket at the
bottom and meandering up in grace
full evOlutiOns. The jacket is closely
fitting at the back and blOuses slightly
in the front. 1t is drawn in at the
wait with a two-inch wide belt OF the
filet net appliqued with the white
braid. There is a three-inch high at
tached collar to correspond. The
sleeves are of the white batiste en-
broidered on the top with a spray OF
the flag, and inset with the braid-em-
bellished flet net to harmonic with
the jacket.
Equally charming are the jackets oi
ecru batiste. Asoollarless Elton, close
ly-atting at the back and with long.
pointed fronts, is an exquisite creation
of medallions Of ecTu batiste embroid-
erred with graceful sprays OF ragged
robins with the foliage, intricately in
set with fllet net appliqueC
with renaissance braid, the whole
being most skilfully wrought into Z
jacket for graceful form and essential
ly Stylish aspect The sleeves of this
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
BIrthdav SnrnrIse Party

A surprise party was given TO Mrs.
G.. W. Bowman wife of the Rev. G. W.
Bowman. of Marshallton, on Thursday
evening 1t being her birthday. Mrs.
Bowman and daughter were out taking
tea and spending the evening with a
near neighbOr, and about o'clock a
boy was sent to the house, telling Mr.
and Mrs. Bowman that a visitor was at
their residence. They went home and
found the man patiently waiting on
the front porch, but they had hardly
gotten the lamps lighted before a rap
was heard at the back door Mr.. Bow
man opened st., and one can imagine
his surprise when it seemed that the
cease. They came and came until the
rooms looked as If THEY could hold no
more. And how jolly and pleased
everyone was, and, best OF all. how
they had surprised the inmates of the
parsonage But the surprise did not
end there During the evening Will
liam Mullin presented TO Mrs. Bowman
handsome large lamp and some fine
linen. in behalf of the friends. Mr. and
Mrs. Bowman both responded To This.
Games, conversation and laughter
made the time slip by, and then the
women served refreshments, which
were enjoyed. At a late hour the
friends departed for their homes, lcav-
ing many good things behind them
and all wishing that the pastor and
/ family be returned to this place for
another year.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
N0man's Commonwealth

The WOman's Commonwealth is a
novel and distinctiyely American com
munity for women only It was or
ganized i'm Bolton, Texas, more than a
quarter of a century ago, but is now
established and has its home in the
District of Columbia. Under the lead
ership OF Mrs. Martha McWhirter, who
is still their recognized head. a little
company of women began to meet to-
gether for prayer and Independent
.study Of the Bible Convinced that
only the spirit of truth could lead to
the knowledge of truth, and believing
it folly to look to the church for guild
ance, they quietly and peacefully pur-
sued their way ever making fresh adj
vances and acquiring new views. Con-
siderable friction in households arose
over the measure. This was increased
when these earnest women began to as
lsert their rights. as partners i'm the
matrimonial firm. to an equal share of
the income Finally they separated.
Mrs. McWhirter says the work of her
self and her followers has been a slow
land tOilsOme ascent, over pathways
that were only trails, leading from
iVilor ooba anu swamp ldhNn ~ tuc le
gal summit of the mighty mountain
range. from which the view on every
side presents only-love. She is glad
she has lived to see the day when, as
never before. there is a general recog-
milton OF the fundamental fact that
happiness must rest on justice and
that the upward progress of the world
/ depends on each man doing his share
of work and receiving what ne earns
and no man reaping what he has moi
lsOwn.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
A Pleasant Reception

There was a most enjoyable and
well-attended reception given by the
Sangster Club of the Peoples Settle
ment on last Saturday evening. The
following program was not only we'll
rendered. but a delight to all:
Music, mandolin harp by Miss Salllc
Savers.
Recitation. "The Puzzled Dutchman, %
by Miss Lucia Milano.
Singing. by The Sangster Club. double
trio.
Music, mandolin harp, by Miss Sallie
Savers.
Recitation "The Darkies' Prayer" by
Miss Elsie Mason
Duet Grandmother Baby" by the
Misses Tillie and Lulu Clark
After q good social time and games.
refreshments were served by the club
each member of which wore her club
colors.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
MUCH DEPENDS UPON
NEW JERSEY DECISION

Upon the decision OF the New Jer-
sey General Assembly. which IS now
considering a bin to allow trolley lines
TO carry freight and expressage. de-
Ponds In a large measure the building
OF numerous trolley lines down this
Peninsula. The one object Of the pro
mOters Of trolley lines i'm this State
Is 70 be able to reach New York with
freight and oxpressage. and without
that outlet it is little use to build lines
such as are now proposed in Delaware.
The State of Delaware allows a troll
ley line to carry freight the same as
any other road, but the laws Of Penn
sylvania and New jersey do not. and
until they do, there is no outlet It
would not pay to send freight over a
trolley line to Wilmington and thence
by some other railroad or boat line to
Philadelphia and New York, for there
could then be no competition with the
steam roads. The passage of the pro
posed New Jersey act. however. would
solve the problem Freight could be
sent to Wilmington. the cars placed
upon a steamboat and run across the
river and thence sped along their way
to Camden and New York without the
slightest trouble Il would be no trou-
Bile TO transfer from Camden to Phila-
delphia. and the problem of a COM
peting line Of railroad or trolley down
the Peninsula would be solved.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
Social and Personal Notes

Miss Ethel Walker will entertain q
number OF friends at q masquerade
party on April 8.
Miss Annie Kelly OF Cherry Hill.
Md, is spending o few days with Miss
Fannie Mulhern. of this city.
Miss Agnes Hollen. of Yorklyn. Is
visiting friends In this city
Miss Annie Kopf and mother spent
Friday in Philadelphia with friends.
Lee Hanley chemist for Joseph Ban
croft and Sons Company Sunday
I'm Elkton with relatives.
Mrs. William II. Hin Is spending
several days i'm Atlantic City.
A. w. Cummins spent Sunday i'm At
lantic City
Among the Wilmington people In
Atlantic City yesterday were Mr.. and
Mrs. William r. lyman Herbert ~
Fell. Mr. and Mrs. S. b. Cooling. Po-
lice Commissioner James b. Garrison
William NJ. Field Mrs. Walter J.. But
Ter Miss Nellie Gillespie, Renee Du-
Pont
Frank A. Mitchell. OF Washington
was i'm the city today.
T. e. Wilson, Of Georgetown. is Wis
iting In the city.
@. II. Cantwell, yardmaeter for IN.
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad Company. g.
confined TO hs home by an attack o
sickness, but he expects &,
be at his Office again i'm a few days.
Frank McMullen.who has hoenspend
ing few days With his family in Cam
den, n. j., has returned to this city.
Wilbur Bennett was in Washington
on Saturday.
/. ]. Smith, OF Georgetown. was ~
The city today
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
PLUCKN GIRL STUDENTS
FIGHT RAGING FLAMES
Rell-knOWn Denbigh Hall Of Bryn
MaWr Was Totally DESTROYED
BY Fire

Philadelphia. March 17.-One of the
dormitory buildings Of Brwn Mawr
College an institution for the higher
education Of young ladies. was burned
last night. The college is located at
Brwn Mawr, about ten miles from this
city. The fire was caused by the up
setting of a lamp in the room Of one
OF the students. It got beyond the
control of the local firemen, and fro
companies were sent from Philadel.
phia late last night. No one was hurt
The burned building was known as
Denbigh Hall. and had accommoda-
tions for 72 students. The fire start
ed on the second floor in the western
end Of the structure. When the fire
was discovered by the young woman
in whose apartment the lamp was over
turned, she Immediately rang the fire
alarm and started to fight the flames.
The alarm aroused all the young WON.
en- in the building, most of whom were
asleep, and when It was seen that the
flames We're getting beyond their con.
troll they safely made their exit. Those
who occupied the first and second
fioers managed to save some of their
effects. but those occupying the third
floor saved nothing.
Denbigh Hall was erected in 1890
at cost OF 100000. It was L-shaped.
three stories high, and was $50 feet
long and 40 feet wide.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
Surnrlsed Bnde and Groom

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert p. Hayden
passed through this city last evening
bound for Brooklyn. where they will
live. Mrs. Hayden was formerly Miss
Sue Iayman. Of this city. They were
returning from their wedding trip, and
were surprised by a party of friends at
the station. who accompanied them to
Brooklyn. Those in the party We're:
Miss Nellie Iayman. Miss Alice Wat
son. Mr. and Mrs. II. A. Hutchinson
Mr.. Pointset. Miss Ida Black and
George Fritz
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
Had Pleasant Sunrise Party

Friends of Robert Bruce gave him a
surprise party on Saturday night in
honor OF the 23d anniversary Of his
birth. The guests went TO his home.
No. GOO Adams street, and when he
was made aware of their presence the
surprise was complete. The evening
was spent in a pleasant manner and
after refreshments the guests depart
ed. wishing Mr. Bruce many more
happy anniversaries.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
sLoo

Chicago 20 St. Paul or Minneapolls
for double berth in Tourist sleeping
cars Of the Chicago. Milwaukee and ST
Paul Railway each Tuesday and Fri
day during March and April. 1902 ON
train No. / leaving Chicago. at G8O p.
m.
For further information apply to
the nearest coupon ticket agent. or ad-
dress +. A. Miller. General Passenger
Agent Chicago or Edmund Janeway.
Passenger Agent, SIS Chestnut street.
Philadelphia, Pa.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
Wedding Cards Out

The Rev Richard Hewlett Adams.
d. d.. pastor Of Union NJ. f. Church,
and Mrs. Adams. have issued invita-
tions for the wedding Of their daugh-
ter. Miss Mary Bratt Adams, end
James p. Colt. of Easton. Md.
The ceremony will take place in
Union NJ. r. Church on Wednesday
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
Gids Have Mock Wedding

At che home Of Miss Marion p.
Evans. No. 1120 West street. an en-
noyable mock wedding was given ON
saturday night for the benefit of the
Free kindergarten. The participants
were all girls, those taking the male
parts having ransacked their brothers
wardrobos for suitable clothing. After
uhe ceremony a reception was held.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17

and put on rather scant across the
back also make a good finish for the
low waists of the simple dinner gowns.
and for the moment fashion permits
that the skirts shall not require any
trimming save tucks and pleats. with
uffles or fiOunces around the foot.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
GIYen a BLrthdau SnLnrlse

Willis s. Holden was given a sur
prise party on Saturday evening by his
friends and fellow-workmon OF the
Harlan and lollingsworth Company
works. The occasion was his seventy
fourth birthday. He was presented
with a Norris chair and box of ci-
gars. The surprise was genuine. and
after cigars had been passed around
lunch was served.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
Take one Of DR.. Agnew's Liver

Take One Of Dr. Agnew's Liver
Pills after dinner. It will promote di-
.gestion and overcome any evil effects
.of too hearty eating. Safe. prompt.
active. painless and pleasant. This ef-
fective little pill is supplanting all the
old school nause0us purgatives 40
doses. 10 cents large size. 25 cents.-7.
Sold by Miller Drug Company and n.
b. DanfOrth.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
SImmons-MooLe WoddInn

Miss Daisy Moore, daughter of Colo
mel and Mrs. Enoch Moore. of Eighth
and Washington streets. and Robert
Simmons viii be married on April ..
The ceremony will take place in Grace
NJ II. Church. and q reception will fol-
low in the home OF Mr. and Mrs.
Moore, Eighth and Washington
streets
Evening journal., 1902-03-17

Hand embroidered polka dots and
hounces with scalloped edges are one
feature Of trimming. Most of the linen
gowns made by the tailors have a jack
let and skirt worn with a white shirt
waist. but the dressmaker's linen gown
has a blouse waist daintily embroid-
erred and finely tucked.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17


Miss Florence ID. Simmons daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Simmons, and
Lester Baylis. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jesse X. Baylis. We're married In the
home of the brides parents. on Wash
ington street below Third, at II o'clock
this morning.
The ceremony. which was witnessed
only by the members Of the two fami-
lies. and a few invited guests, was
performed bv the Rev. William NJ. JEFF
ferris, ID. d.. rector OF Calvary p. +.
Church. Immediately after Mr.. and
Mrs Bayls went on a wedding trip
South. Both the young people are
popular among n large circle of friends.
Mr. Baylis is assistant manager of the
Opera House his father being the
manager of that well-known theatre.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17

evening April % at o'clock. A re-
ception for the bridal party only will
be held in the parsonage.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17

particular model are very picturesque
They are of the design which our
grandmOthers designated falling"
Evening journal., 1902-03-17

Read The Evening Journal for all
The latest news.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
FAIR BRIDES
OF THE SEASON
Marriage Of Miss Simmons
and Mr.. BayliS
Cards Out for the Wedding Of Miss
Adams - Personal Notes OF
Interest

Communications OF social nature, re-
celved by the Evening journal. The So
cietv Reporter may be reached every
morning from to n o'clock by telephone,
No. 500 d. & A.. or PAS Delmarvia.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-02-12

Sponges grow IN odd. fantastic
shapes. Some OF them have an over
growth resembling huge warts. There
are some suggesting hands, hats and
figures os idols. These are ~curi0sltlcs
and not marketable for practical use.
In trimming them into shape many
small sponges are made which are
used for childrcn's states, for black
ing shoes and in making paper. The
uses vary according to size.
one of the largest spongcs known
IN In New York city. II is fan shape
and some three feet In diameter. For
practical use il Is worthless. but as an
exhibit It is valued Mt 500.
The best sponges are imported from
the Mediterranean. although Florida
produces very fine varieties. These
vary in price from a cent to $50
apiece, although occasionally fine
specimens bring SEQ n pound. The
best OF these are used In surgical op-
eratlons.
Other sponges are the mandruka
bait. the elephant ear. velvet, grass
and sleeps wool, which Is best for
washing. The cheap spongcs are used
in washing carriages and by painters.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-02-12
Sarcastic That FnIIcd.

A certain E%ngllshman by birth who
Is an American by force of circum-
stances has been In this country long
enough TO absorb the American idea
of humOr. Last summer he was in
London on a visit and happening to
have business with n man on an up
per floor OF a tall building took the
lift" TO reach his Office. The elevator
was one OF those excessively deliber-
ate British affairs, and its snail-like
progress annoyed the Americanized
Briton. The only other occupant Of
the car was a middle aged English
man, with a ann Of peculiarly
English seriousness. The man from
America ventured TO address him.
81 think | could make a great I'M
provement in this lift" he said.
The Englishman looked seriously In.
terested.
"Howi" he asked.
"Why," the other man went on, "Fd
make 1t 80 faster by a simple little ar
rangement. I'd stop the lift altogeth,
er and move the building up and
down"
The Engllshman looked slightly
more interested.
"HowT" he asked.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-02-12
FERGUS COUNTY ARGUS. FEB. ~, 1902.

state In that convention, ]. C. Mills
said the cattlemen east OF the Cas-
cade range were interested in beef
cattle and those west OF the noun.
tains in dairy cattle. The Oregon del
ogation in the convention was mostly
f.on Western Oregon.
J. ID. Holiday said the wool inter.
ests OF oregon were pledged to the
National Live Stock association on
the oleo bill.
The resolution was then adopted
with only n few dissenting votes and
Mr.. Martin moved that a telegram
stating its purport be sent by the sec
rotary TO Congressman Grosvenor.
Scott Bozorth moved an amendment
that the president send the telegram.
calling attention to the fact that Mr..
Bailey is food commissioner of Ore
gon.
III Mr.. Bailey is not heart and soul
with the sense of the association. he
should not be secretary" said Mr..
Flowerree.
This brought Mr.. Bailey to his feet
with a bound and he said with much
feeling:
Il have been secretary of this asso.
citation for five years and have put
out my own money to carry on its
afiairs. ! will not be secretary under
such ~insinuations. You have my res.
ignation at this moment"
A motion was made to pay Mr.. Bal.
ley. but he said: Il don't want any
salary" and left the sccretary's chair
for the body of the hall.
Sam Kenneth returned to the sub.
ject under discussion by speaking in
favor of the motion to have Mr.. Power
send the telegram and ii was then
adopted.
Then Mr.. Mills moved that Mr..
Bailey's resignation be not accepted
and the chair asked the secretary to
reconsider his decision, but he answer.
ed:
Il am opposed to oleomargarine and
cannot sign the resolution in favor of
it."
Nevertheless Mr.. Mills motion was
adopted unanimously and he and Mr.,
Scott escorted Mr.. Bailey back to the
secretary's chair. each leading him
with a show OF force by an arm, while
the whole convention cheered.
On motion OF s. b. Calderhead. II
was decided that the addresses OF
members be printed with the pro.
ceedings of the convention, as many
members had not had an opportunity
to hear them.
The financial report and the report
of the secretary were referred to the
committee on ways and means.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-02-12
Celt saxon.

One of Sheridnn's tales was OF m
Irishman who met a Briton. Of the true
John Bull pattern. standing with fold
ed arms In a contemplative mood, ap-
parently medltating OIL the greatness
OF his little island.
"Allow me to differ with yer ex.
claimed the Celt.
But l have said nothing. sir" re-
piled John Bull.
"And a man may think a lie as well
as publish IT," persisted the pugna-
cious Hlbernlan.
perhaps you are looking for fghtT'
queried the Briton.
"Allow me to compliment ye on the
quickness Of yer perception" said
Patrick. throwing down his coat, and
then they pitched In.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-02-12
Measuring the Heat of the Body,

by means Of an ingenious instrument
invented by DR.. Lombard Of New York
II Is ascertalned that n woman's body
Is warmer than that Of n man by about
three-fourths Of n degree and I'M
times as high as n degree, while In
no instance has the warmth Of n mans
body been found to be greater than
that Of a female. 1t Is also definitely
ascertained that children are decidedly
warmer than adults, the difference be-
ing about 1 degree f.. the younger the
child the greater the diversity. A DIFF.
ference In the heat Of the sides Of the
body Is discovered to he an invarlable
law. The left side OF the head and ex-
tending downward to the base Of the
neck Is much hotter than the right side.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-02-12
A CurIou. IpdIau Cu.tom.

In the original settlements In British
Columbia n peculiar institution occa-
stoned gala times for the red men now
and then. This was the "potlatch," a
thing to us so foreign. eve In the i'm.
pulse of which II Is begotten. that we
have 40 word or phrase to give It's
meaning. 1t Is a feast and mcrrymak-
Ing ut the expense Of some man who
has earned or saved what he deems
considerable wealth. and who desires
to distribute every iota of 1t at once
In edlbles and drinkables among the
people Of his tribe or village. lie does
this because he asplres to a chieftaln-
ship or merely for the credit OF a pot
latch" n high distinction. Indians
have been known TO throw away such
a sum Of money that their ''potlatch"
has been given In a huge shed built
for the feast, and blankets and orna-
ments have been distributed In addi-
ton to the feast.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-02-12
An object Lesson to Grant.

This story Is told Of the first time
Grant ever had charge Of a large body
Of men sent out to give battle. He was
colonel in the early part OF 1862, de.
tailed to go to the relief Of an Illinois
regiment, supposed to be surrounded
by Confederatcs at Palmyra. Mo, but
when he arrived the regiment had III.
lleved itself by retiring. Grant then
went out to Florida, in the same state,
and as the regiment tolled over the hill
beyond which the enemy was supposed
to be In waiting Grant says he would
have given anything to be back again
in Illinois"
At the top Of the hill, instead of
troops drawn up in battle array, Grant
saw n deserted camp. 1T occurred to
me at once that Harris had been as
much afraid Of me as / had been Of
him." said Grant. From that event TO
the close Of the war I never experience
cd trepidation upon confronting an en-
envy, though I always felt more or less
anxiety. l never forgot that he had as
much reason TO fear my forces as |
had his."-Syrncuse Post-Standard.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-02-12
Al second Hand.

A Highland laird who could not NJ.
ford to keep his own piper was accus-
toned TO employ the village piper when
he had company.
On one occasion. through some over
sight, Donald had not been given his
preliminary glass OF whisky before he
began his performance. Accordingly,
he found his bagpipe in a most refrac-
tory temper. The laird asked him what
was the matter with 1t. and Donald re-
piled that the leather vas so lard that
he could do nothing with II.
What viii soften III" asked the anx
ious laird.
"Och. just whuskyw said Donald.
A tumbler OF whisky was at once
brought, which Donald Immediately
drank.
you rascal" said the laird. "Did
you not say 1t vas for the bagplpesf'
"OclI. ycss. yess." said Donald, "but
she will he n ferry peculiar pipes this,
She aye likes II blawed in.'-Highland
Bagpipe.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-02-12
An Advanced Course.

ooh, Mr.. Johns" exclaimed Miss
Gush. II heard you talking to pa about
plants. and | do SO want to talk 10 you,
for, you know. ! am very Interested 10
botany. | like all kinds Of plants and
flowers, as. Of course you do, too. Mr..
Johns; but what varieties OF plants are
you particularly interested lnf"
''The plants which | am most inter.
ested in" replied Mr. Johns, 'are ma
chlncry plants"
Miss Gush looked mystlhed for n mo-
ment, but soon frightened up, remark
ing:
81 haven't got so far as that yet
London Tit-Bits.