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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-18
Curious Result of overtidine...

In the experience of a Pasadena (Cal1
woman who is confined to her bed with a
strange and serious malady there is a
warning for housewives who go to extremes
in the matter of keeping their homes in
order.
This woman, perhaps. is the most indus
| trious broomwielder in Pasadena From
early morning until late at night she has
made II her business well as pleasure to
fight dirt She is called "pizen clean" by
her neighbors who assert that she sweeps
her house before breakfast in the morning
and again after the dishes are washed.
Then she sweeps the walks around the
house and even the bare ground In the
back yard.
She has been known TO sweep carefully
the little grass plot that she calls her front
lawn, because, as she says, the straws and
dead leaves that are blown into 1t give IL
disorderly appearance.
After the outdoor sweeping is done she
goes back and sweeps the house again. Just
for luck. From the time she rises until she
goes YEARLY TO bed her broom keeps swing
ing almost constantly.
Several days ago. while she was sweeping
her front room, she tainted. Fortunately
there was someone close at hand to give
her attention. She was revived. but
promptly tainted again. and repeated the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-18
Her Moneys Worth.

The story is told in Harper's Weekly
of young married woman in Philadel-
phia whose husband is always impressing
upon her the Importance. especially in
written communications, of brevity and
conference. Always keep to the matter in
hand" the husband is fond of saying, with
reference to the propensity of his wife to
wander from the subject when she writes
Recently the young wife received from
her husband in Chicago, he being on the
first trip away from her. a telegram read
ing: Are you all right? Answer Blank
Hotel, Chicago"
The youthful spouse, realizing that the
situation called for an application of those
principles of economy and directness OF
expression so frequently expatiated upon
by her husband, was hard put to 1t for a
while. The husbands intended movements
were to be such that she could not write
him letter, so 1t must be a telegram that
should answer his question, After few
moments in agitated thought she evolved
the following, neither exceeding nor falling
below the ten words she could dispatch for
rs cents.
Eyes. yes. yes, 1 am very well. indeed,
thank you.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-18
New Breakfast Food.

1t was Tuesday morning. The clothes had
been washed, dried and folded and common
sense pointed to the fact that 1t was IRON
ing day, but cautious Scandinavian Title
the new maid was not going to make the
mistake of going ahead before being sure
that she was right Before committing
herself to the obvious task, according to
the Youths Companion, she poked her
head into the dining room to say, appeal
ingly, "Meesis. skuld like to speak some
thing" What is 1t, Tillle2" "Skal cook
some hatron?" asked Tillie, earnestly.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-18


uzeekz@ tributed to the lack OF color and
style in his clothes are not Enthusiastically
received by her masculine admirers at
home. Probably she drew conclusions
from the Philadelphia style, which comes
under her observation most frequently, and
her revelation Of a local condition at
distant city may explain the panied express
sions of the critics.
Miss Repplier," says the Philadelphia
Ledger in melancholy tones, has been
stating her opinion of the attire worn by
the other sex. The opinion is devoid of
tendency to fiatter. II is almost harsh. In
deed It suggests Corelli in one of her
morose moments. II only 1t were Marie!
Then defense would be easy, and even a
pleasure. But nobody with the gumption
to write on one side OF the paper only
could be goaded into making an attack
upon Miss Repplier. When she expresses
an opinion, why there II is, TO be acknowl-
edged and respected. II 80 be this opinion
gives mans selection OF raiment the worst
OF II, and batters the frame therein, there
is nothing for man to do but change his
style or acknowledge that he is a walking
affront TO the artistic vision and feels so
mean that he wants to crawl.
THAT ladies have an advantage in the
prettler, TO begin with. Sculptor and
painter express a preference for the mas
culine figure as a type OF beauty, but this
prejudice never has pervaded the minds
OF the laity. Women have keener eye
for color effects. Few men In purchasing
a tie stop to consider how 1t accords with
their complexion. They wouldn't know,
anyhow Such physical imperfections as
women possess they conceal under flowing
lines OF drapery. What recourse has the
bow-legged man or the one with knock
knees2 Absolutely none. In draperies he
never could catch a car
"A woman will put on her head a tower
Ing creation built up of the remains of
songsters, thing In itself hideous She
will wear a dress that squeezes her waist
until above and below there is a breadth
OF deformity that argues actual pain She
will put on shoes with heels about the
length and diameter of the human fingers.
and as she iimps along with studied grace
will, with the hem of her skirt, sweep from
The street papers, rags. cigarette stumps
and bacilli. All this time she will look
perfectly lovely and man, whose hat is
comfortable covering, and whose heels
are built for contact with the pave, feels
that she is superior. This is an intuition.
He looks at the bills for her forgery. and
his opinion is confirmed. This is a convic-
ton.
There seems to be no remedy. The
male habit of wearing such clothes as the
tailor and haberdasher supply is fixed. The
male regrets; he can do no more. He, too,
would like to be beautiful being, a COM
binetion of harmonies. an entity pleasing
to Miss Repplier and other critics less
talented He knows what he is, knew II
before the essayist had rubbed It in; knows
and grieves. but can't help It."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-18
Versatility of a New Woman.

A notable specimen Of the genus new
woman" has just struck Los Angeles. This
parsonage combines the occupations Of
an exhorter, fully licensed, to Zion Afri-
can Methodist Episcopal churches a nurse
with credentials, TO the afflicted; mission
airy to Liberia, sent out by the American
Missionary board, and with ten years ex-
perience in darkest Africa; a real estate
agent, and a first-class bootblack-that' s
where she shlnesl
woman" and she has opened a bootblack
stand at Front and San Pedro streets.
This is but a means to an end. says the
woman bootblack. She is bound to return
to Monrovia Liberia. where her mission
lies, she says, and the nickles and dimes
which come to her in shining shoes she de-
clares are TO be used TO pay her passage
back to the land Of her forbears.
My heart is in the African mission work
and must go back" says Miss Berkeley,
as she industriously shoves the bristle
brushes.
It's there anything to be ashamed OF in
my doing this work, II do it well?" she
asks.
fT am here because my physician says
It is best for me to remain In southern
California this winter and that 1 must live
out OF doors. or course. could do house
work and / can cook. I tell you, with the
best woman IN the south: might get work
In half dozen different lines OF employ
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-18

letter paper are the "cartes lettres" of the
French, which are finding favor for short
notes. They are shaped like an envelope,
the letter part being written on the inside,
with gum around the edges for sealing
purposes These come in all styles and
varieties. some Of them opening out long
and others containing extra sheets inside,
while still others hold only as much as a
postal card. At the less fashionable places
where utility stationery is found a tablet
can be found In cartes lettres form In cheap
paper, the whole costing at some stores as
little as 35 cents.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-18
New Things in JevveIry.

womankind has gone daffy over the
bangle, reports the New York Sun. Bangle
beauty is to be had in any number of va
riations as to size. shape and decoration,
While the bangle is usually round II may
be oval or square. These bangles take on
yet more finishes than shapes. The small
round bangle with the plain bright finish is
the most usual.
But there's the polished finish.
The faceted finish.
The antique.
The Roman.
The rose, the red and the green finish.
Then there are open-work effects, which
are mostly jeweled. The jeweled sorts are
not confined to these, however. IN some
bangles they are set in solidly. Square, oc-
tagonal and diamond shaped Jewels rival
the more usual round and oval forms.
There may be single stone or the bracelet
may be Jeweled all around.
Perhaps the most beautiful bangle is the
engraved one.
And the belle OF the engraved ones is an
exquisite affair. It took a skilled engraver
over day TO put on the design, which is
as delicate as Il Is distinct. 1t has all the
mellow look of an old brocade in the rare
gold tint and is veritable chef doeuvre.
This particular example could hardly be
improved by jewels. 1t is perfect.
other engraved examples are in green
gold, rose gold and the gold that shows
real red in its shadings
In the jewels diamonds, pearls and sap
phires are very prominent
handsome engraved bangle shows a
sapphire in the center. while small dia-
monds at intervals keep up the sparkling
adornment
Among the semi-precious stones the peri
dot and aqua-marine are first choice. The
delicate transparent green OF the peridot is
lovely. So is the clear blue sparkle of the
aqua-marine, marine water evidently being
a very different thing from the schuylkill
brand.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-18
For dndAbOut
The
Women Folks
Innrtistic MascuIinity.

HE reflections Of Miss Agnes Rep
plier Of Philadelphia before a
Chicago club Of women on the
downfall Of man." which she at
tributed to the lack Of color and
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-18

signs seen on silver toilet sets, being a
conventional arrangement in filling the
space assigned with the natural form of
flower and leaf.
For the debutante is an engagement book
of pompadour design, or hand painted with
rosebuds or forget me-nots, and finished
with gold clasps and pretty gold pencil
attached by a slender chain.
Leaves from Fashions Notebook.
Small our new hats are to be- whether
we wear derbies, plateaus, sailors or other
shapes. They are to be redeemed from in
Significance by trimmings, and especially
by bandeaus, covered with huge bows and
feathers.
There is return TO the finer straws.
Leghorn, Tuscan, erin, etc. There is also
tendency away from the one-color hat,
which we have been wearing. Color COM
binations are the rule. One sees for ex-
pie, a pale blue hat with trimmings of
violet, green. and perhaps a touch of pink.
Some of the arrangements are charming
For everyday wear no petticoat is better
than the pretty plaid mohars offered in all
good shops. They are very nicely made
and are quite as attractive as the more ex-
pensive taffetas. OF course, they wear twice
as long. Taffeta petticoats are the dress
Ter and will always be preferred 10 any
others but for service the lnohair are
highly recommended.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-18

$1,000 Bigelow and Hartford 80 IN
Administer Rug, size 9x12. .GGsVV
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-18

500 Remnants Tapestries and Silks-Just
the thing for pillow tops and chair cover
ings, each. ............ 10c, 25c and SOC
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-18
Whitens the
skin at once

Or your money back.
Is used In place OF
powder; has same ef-
Iact but does not
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-18
200 ROOM SIZED RUGS

Made from the dropped patterns and rem
nants of carpet and border in Administer,
Wilton Velvet and Brussels, all sizes, quail
tiles and color effects, every one Bargain.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-18
WINDOW SHADES

Best grades of Opaque and Holland Shades, some
with lace and insertion, with good spring roller
some worth &c and 81 each; to close, each, 25c
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-18
GREENFIELD HILL.
MISS DE WOLF-MR WHITTAKER.

MISS DE wOLF-MR wHITTAKER.
 Miss Frances DeWolf, daughter of MT and Mrs Harry DeWolf of Bridge port, and Martin Whitaker of this place were married at the home of the bride $ parents on Boston avenue, East Bridgeport, on Wednesday, May 9. A reception immediately followed the ceremony, after which the happy cou pie left on wedding trip which in- cluded New York and other places of interest. On their return they will begin housekeeping in their new house at Southport which is all in readiness for them. They received large num- Der of useful and handsome presents and have the best wishes ot a host of friends to take with them to their new home.
 MT and Mrs F. w. Reynolds of Greenwich was guest, Sunday, of Mrs Reynolds parents, MT and Mrs Rufus Jennings, on Congress street.
 Miss MolIie Warehouse has been spending a few days in Black Rock, thls week, with friends.
 s. Perry Beers now has a fine lot of tomato plants which he is offering for sale. He has several different varie- ties.
 Willis N. Bronson has sold his place to William J. Hall of Lindbrook, L. l., who has taken possession. MT BrOn. son has rented the Rolf place near Southport and will move his family there in a short time.
 Mrs Albert M. Bulkley, who has been i'll for two weeks land also suffering with felon on her left hand, is now slowly improving and able to sit up.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-18
EASTON.
AT CHRIST CHURCH.

The communicants of Christ church, Easton, are especially requested to be present at the service, next Sunday, at 2 30 o o'clock. There will be cele- bration of the Holy Communion.
 On account of the fire which de- stroyed the late Charles F. Silliman's house and caused his death and at the same time destroyed all the tax lists which had just been completed for 1905, the assessors found it necessary to make out a new list. They will be very grateful to all who own taxable property in the town of Easton if they will hand their list to the board of aS- sessors or leave them at F. G. Haeu- blin's store on or before the first of June. F. G. Haeublein and Wakeman Wheeler are the assessors.
 Mrs Ida Tarbell arrived, last Wed nesday, at her new home near G. B. Fuckers for the summer.
 Editor Floyd Tucker, of the Bridge port Farmer, with his family, has opened his place near c. B. Fuckers for the summer.
 MT and Mrs Wilson W. Ferris spent Sunday in Westport with friends.
 MT and Mrs Frank Edwards and MT and Mrs F. H. Lyford and son, Elmer. SOD, were Sunday guests of MT and Mrs G. B. Tucker.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-18
A GREAT FAVORlTE.
"VAL" LACES,

Dame Fashion has decreed that this is to be a white season and that "Val" faces are to be the leading trimming for the summer girls gown; already the demand is greater than the supply and there is great scarcity of these much wanted faces. Fortunately for New Haven there is one store in the city that saw far enough ahead for the wants of the people and provided a great quantity of "Val' edges and in- sertions. The great demand for these faces in Europe, together with the la- Dor troubles, which have interrupted the production, are the cause for the scarcity of laces in America, and the lace buyer who did not place his order six or seven months ago will have satisfy his trade. Many stores are try ing to force Mechlin and Cluny faces as a substitute, but they fall very far short of taking the place of "Vals. |" Mechlins are too delicate in the mesh and not serviceable. The Cluny faces are too clumsy and not serviceable for trimming. Valenciennes IS the 'Queen of Laces." The name is derived from the beautiful town of Valenciennes, France. It is the real leader among faces this year. It is light, airy, and effective, as we'll as low priced. It has advantages that it may be used in quantities upon low priced cotton ma terials, it may also be had in better grades for the adornment of fine cot ton and silk materials, for which they are ost,desirable. "Vals" will also be used almost extensively for the trim. ming of summer hats. The Charles
 Monson Co.,, foreseeing the great de mand there would be for these laces, accordingly placed large import orders showing good assortment of edges and insertions to match, in all widths
 from inch to q inches wide. Any
 woman contemplating using "Val' laces should not fail to see this beau tiful collection.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-18
hOWLAND'S STORE TO BE EN-
 LAR0ED.
WILL GIVE THEM ROOM FOR THEIR IN
 CREAsING BUSINESS.

WILL GIVE THEM ROOM FOR THEIR IN
 CREAsINa BUSINESS.
 By the purchase of the land imme- diately adjoining the new Whiting building at Bridgeport, Prof Sanford added to his holdings in Fairfield aV- enue. He now owns frontage there of about 60 feet, and strip which ex- tends directly through from Fairfield avenue to Cannon street. On this tract of land there will be built an ad- dition to the present Sanford and How land buildings, structure Of four or five stories in height and of modern fre-proOf construction from bottom to top. It is to be occupied entirely Dy the Rowland Dry Goods company, Of which Prof Sanford is director, and when completed will give this "get there" concern store which will be right up to the minute in every detail: Some time ago Prof Sanford decided to to erect new building for the use @ of the company and plans were drawn for one to occupy the property owned by him in Cannon street immediately west of the present structure. These plans have been in the hands of build
 CTS for estimate for some time but will now be recalled and new ones sub- stituted. Work upon the new plans has already been commenced and it is expected that they will be completed and actual work upon the new build ing begun within very short time. Prof Sanford has gone about this building project in his usual thorough and enthusiastic way and proposes to put up structure that will be suited to the purposes it is intended for; that will be of the best and safest modern construction; and that will be an Orna- ment to the center of the city. With frontage in Fairfield avenue practi- cally the same as that on Main street of the present Sanford building, this will be easy of accomplishment. On the Fairfield avenue side will be a spa ciouS entrance above which will rise the artistic front of a structure in which plate glass and fire-proof ma terials will be combined: From this front the building will run right through to Cannon street taking in the present annex of the Rowland store and throwing the entire space into one fine practically unbroken sweep of space for doing business. With the erection of the new building the Rowland company will enlarge its departments and will add every ap- proved device for the transaction of business speedily and with comfort to it's patrons. New passenger elevators will be installed, roomy freight eleva- tors will give service that will be hid den from the sight of shoppers and re. move any annoyance; it is even hinted that an escalatOr or moving stairway will possibly be installed.-[Farmer.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-18
NEWS TERsELY TOLD.

A. Clark is north visiting friends and on business for his firm in Fort Valley, Ga.
 J. s. Seeley writes from Georgia the fruit prospects in that section were never better. They are making ar rangements in Orchard No. 3 to ship l2O carloads of fruit, to say nothing of large quantities from Arkansas, Hi nois and Missouri. MT Seeley is super intendent for J. c. McNair, president of the United Orchard Co.
 The powder explosion at Bridgeport was felt by residents on the hill and on looking toward the city a heavy black pail hung over the city for an hour.
 Mrs E. Seeley has received gas stove for the country which she would be glad to show to any one who is in- terested in 8 quick fire and no ashes to take up.
 The country was never looking more beautiful. All the fruit trees are in full bloom.
 The Sunday school of the Methodist church. at Flat Rock are preparing for a very nice concert to be given on Chil- dren's day, Sunday evening, June 10, at the church. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-18
Dress Goods Dept.

Dress Goods in Farcy Mixtures and Cheeks in light, dum and grey eects also line of Crepe Cloth and Pop Cloth in street and evening shades at 25c yard Dresses, 25c yard. new line of Mohar Suitngs. 45 inches wide All th wanted coorngs including blue garnet black and Special at 374c yard.
 Plain and Fancy Mohars and Worseds plain and check ed effects also good line of Shepherds Cheeks in Black and White, Navy and White, etc soc yard. Chiffon Batiste, AZ inches wide light and dark effects very stylish fabric, soc and 75c yard.  tie, and black 75c
  rics light weight; beautiful line of shades Sl yard Tailored Plai Panams Crash Weave Checks Opd $2 yard Left Aisle, Center)
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-18
A MOUNTAIN OF GOLD

could not bring as much happiness to
 Mrs Lucia Wilke, of Caroline, Wis, as did one 25c box of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, when it completely cured run ming sore on her leg, which had tor tured her 23 long years. Greatest an- tiseptic healer of piles, wounds, sores 25c at R. H. Beers & Co.,, New town; Betts S Betts, Sandy Hook; P. J. Garvin, Bethel; w. N. Noble, New Milford; B. J. Buckingham, Hunt ing ton; Allen Joyce, Roxbury Station; c. w. Hurlburt & Co.,, Roxbury; c. N. Hatch, Bridgewater; Connery Bros., Honan & Soule, Gaylordsville; George D. Odell, Cornwall Bridge, Edwin H. Beardsley, New Preston, drug stores.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-18
THE DISASTER IN IN SAN FRANCIS
BY FANNIE IowNs, TRUMBULL.

BY FANNIE IOwNs, TRUMBULL. The people were soundly sleeping
 In their beds of snowy white, Never dreaming of the danger,
 Ere there came another night. But early came the disaster
 At morning; or scarce before, Which left thousands of people homeless And killed a thousand more. It burned that whole large city,
 Which only the day before; Had been as lovely as any
 On that wide Pacific Shore. Now the city lies in ashes,
 With the dead all streWn around, Many people now are weeping
 For the dead that can't be found. It was God who sent the earthquake, To the people in the West, And those people should remember,
 That Gods works are always best.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-18
PLATTSVILLE.
A WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.

WGDD1N0 ANNAN An>oAN1'
 On Saturday evening, May 5, about 65 friends of MT and Mrs Thomas As tie gathered at their home to assist them in celebrating the 10th anniver- sary of their wedding. Dancing and social chat filled out the very enjoyable evening. The dancing lasted until the small hours of the morning. At mid night a fine supper was served, to which all did ample justice. Guests were present from New Haven, Strat- ford, Southport, Fairfield and Easton. MT and Mrs Astle received a large number of useful and costly presents, including cut glass, silverware, table linen and tinware. The occasion was one long to be remember ed by all.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-18
GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES

Itching, blind, bleeding or protrud- ing piles. Druggists refund money if Pazo Ointment fails to cure any case, no matter of how long standing, in six to IA days. First application gives ease and d rest rest; z6 soc; If your druggist be forwarded, postpaid, by Paris Medicine Co.,, St Louis, Mo.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-18
OUR NEIdHBORS.
NICHOLS.
A FINE ENTERTAINMENT IN PROSPECT.

A FINE ENTERTAINMENT IN PROSPECT.
 An entertainment will be given in the Methodist church Friday evening at s.15. An interesting program has been arranged for the evening. Those who participate are Miss Lillian Leigh ton Lamson of Bridgeport and Howard Hall Bristol of Waterbury. Ice cream and cake will be sold after the enter tainment. Conveyances will meet the Beardsley Park car at 7.30 and LAS. If stormy on Friday 1t will be held on Tuesday the 22nd.
 MT and Mrs David Porter and daughter spent Sunday with her par ents, MT and Mrs Ingalls,.
 MT and Mrs Charles Wellington of Bridgeport spent Sunday with his brother, William Wellington.