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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25
II Cooper Street, Woodbury.,
REAL ESTATE

Popular avenue, beautiful residence, u
rooms, ? baths; fine lawn and grounds;
steam heat, all conyeniences; one of the best
properties in our city, fine location. The
price will surprise you for this beautiful
home. Call at Office for price.
Double house. Nos. 80 and 90 German
street, all canyeniences; lot 50x150 feet.
These are good investments as they are
always rented
Delaware ST. Residence, rooms and
bath, stable and wagon house, lot 36x150,
liberal mortgage, will exchange for farm.
So, 800 90
Store and dwelling, rooms, barn, wag-
on shed, nice lot, good location for business
Broad ST. Residence, 10 rooms and bath.
Lot 5sx264 fit. Office attached; fine prop
erty. Price given at Office.
Broad ST. Nice residence, rooms and
bath Lot 40x285 fl. Large garden and
chicken yard. Price 81, 10000 Good in
yestment.
Warner ST. Nice double house. Wei
rented. Easy terms. Can you beat this
for home and an Investment combined
Figure how low your rent would be.
Price 100000.
Centre ST. Fine residence for nice To-
Gated home Bath and all oonyenienees.
Lot 60x100 feet We will make terms to
suit you. Price 81 10000.
Centre ST. Nee double house. nicely
located for home and good investment;
handy to trains; bargain. Price 1000.
Don't miss this.
Hopkins ST. New up-to-date brick houses
All conveniences Have you seen them.
They are open for inspection. We can sell
you one or four at So, 10000 each; on easy
terms. Call at Office.
RIyERVIEW HEIGHTS
New residence and lot. 5 rooms and
bath. Price $4,000.
WENONAH
Mantua Ave, fine residence, 8 rooms and
bath; all convenience; lot 50xl50 fl.
Liberal mortgage can remain.
CLARKsBoRG. n. j.
Nice house, 8 rooms; barn and sheds;
acre land an Main ST. Price $4,000 90.
NARBETH, PA.
miles from Phila., on the main line Of the
Penna r. r. Beautiful residence, corner
of two fine avenues, LIST story stone, size of
lawn 100x200, Is rooms with bath, steam
heat, gas electric light, artesian water
directly on property besides city water,
slate roof, large porch front and side, fine
shade trees and shrubs, 3 minutes from
station Property was built by the present
owner, under his personal supervision, now
located in business in New York City. A
bargain for quick purchaser. Terms to suit.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

Centre St. Fine residence for a nice To-
Gated home. Bath and all conyenienees.
Lot 60xl00 feet We will make terms to
suit Won. Price 81. 600.0 90
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25
Fine Cider and DIstiIIery Plant

One Of the best in our state, everything
pertaining to same in elegant condition.
Both water aud steam power, 2 engines, 30
horse power boiler. Call at Office for all
particulars.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

Nice 8 room house with acre Of land,
nice chicken house and yard Trolley con-
neetions. Price $250000.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

Wallace ST., double house, mansard roof,
in good order. s rooms and shed each side.
Lot 75x20O. Well rented. So. 10000
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

High S., new house, 10 rooms and bath;
all conveniences. Price if sold by June
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

Broad St. Elegant brick property, large
lawn and garden, stable and sheds, fine
location
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

Curtis Avenue. few lots left on this
pretty street; convenient TO trains or any
part of our city; all city Improvements, ce-
ment walks and curhs. Cali for prices.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

Aberdeen Place Choice building lots,
cement curbs and sidewalks Price given
at office.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25
LOTS FOR SALE
NATIONAL PARK

Bargain. 2 building lots on Hessian Ave !,
size 100x400
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25
THE LINDEN

Delaware SIS. Fine residence. 9 rooms
and bath, all conveniences, lot 36xl05.
Everything in good order, nice cozy
home. 81, 200 90.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

Hopkins Street MICS lots; nice street,
where operations are fast taking up the
ground. Come see us before they are all
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

Davis. St. New up-to-date residence.
All eonyenieaces. Sold on liberal terms.
Call at office.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

High St Residence, 9 rooms and bath.
Lot 50xl50 it. Price 100000. Easy terms
Delaware street Fine residences pretty
little house Of rooms and bath, with all
conEenienoes good cellar with heater, lot
34x105, newly painted and in the best OF
order 81 900 cash will purchase same, bal
ance on mortgage.
Cherry St. House and lot, rooms and
bath, lot 36x150, all Improvements and
good repair. $4,000 90.
North Broad St., house and lot. rooms
and bath.
Cherry St house and lot rooms and
nice she'd. Price $4,000.
Red Bank Ave-, house, 8 rooms and shed
stables and sheds. Price 1000 90
Glover ST., 10 room house and lot. Price
81 10000. Will exchange for good farm.
Red Bank Ave, double house, rooms
each. Nice large barn, wagon housss.large
lot. Price $4,000 on easy terms.
Curtis Ave, fine brick residence, 8 rooms
and bath. Lot 40x120. Price $4,000 90.
Liberal mortgage.
Cherry ST., house aud lot in fine condi-
ton, rooms and shed. Price $4,000 90
Easy terms.
Red Bank Ave, nice residence, barn and
outbuildings; large lot Call at Office.
Delaware St, corner property. 9 rooms.
Bath and all convenienoes. Lot 65x150 it.
clear of streets Work shop in rear OF
house Nice lawn surrounded by hedge.
10 minutes from station. Price 81 10000.
$4,000. 90 can remain.
North Broad ST. 10 rooms and bath.
Lot 40x225 #. Price s. 800 co.
n ,,,l ,l,rl
acres. Large frontage on Mantua AVE.
Dare St. rooms aud bath 66xl25 it.
Price $4,000.
Wallace ST., house. s rooms; barn, large
lot
Tatum ST., nice barn and sheds, large lot,
200 f. frontage. Price Sl500.00
Broad ST. Brick residence and lot. Suit .
boarding house.
Maple St. Fine brick residence; 10
rooms and bath; all modern convenienees.
Price $500 CO.
DAVIS street. Fine building, lot 40xl32.
Call at office.
Nice new home on Chestnut street.
rooms and shed, los S0xl25. chicken and
pigeon house with fly, fruit trees, nice
hedge; we can name you low figure Call
at Office Fine building lot on Cherry
street with Improvements. size 41xl30.
Bargain.
AN IDEAL COUNTRY HOME
Fine place for summer boarders, beautiful
lake covering acres, good boating and
fishing large lawn, nice garden, or would
suit some gentlemen fond OF fishing, for
refined club
North END of twin house No. 237 North
Broad ST. rooms and bath, lot 3ox150
feet, city water gas aud sewer. Small cash
payment.
Nice home on OAK ST. In good order or
will exchange for small farm.
Beautiful Residence on Delaware street,
u rooms and BATH lot 45x3963 feet
NEAR yINELAND, n. ].
10 room house hot and cold water, good
barn and wagon shed, 5 chicken houses,
brooder, 20 acres under cultivation, 30
acres in timber.
Broad Street resideuce,o or boarding house,
Is rooms; furnished complete. Lot 100 feet
front All in readiness for summer board
ers. Price bargain on easy terms.
NFwBOLD
Summit Ave Nice residence, 10 rooms
aud bath. hot aud cold water. A bargain;
very little money down
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

Store Property and Business, rooms and
bath, all improvements, a good business
stand, Woodbury., N j.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

NEAR WOODBURY.
67 acre farm. Clear Of all membranes.
Good buildings and soil. On stone road.
A fine farm. Price given at Office.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

Green ST., double house, in good order,
well rented. a bargain. Lot 80x150 It.
Price 100000.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25
THE HODSKIN HOUSE

Canton, New York state, commercial
hotel 60 rooms, story brick, electric
Lights, steam heat, baths aud all modern
convenience. County seat, doing fine
business. Come see us for full particulars
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

INVEST MENTS

Twenty-one choice building lots at Edge
Hill, Pa, short distance from Philadelphia,
on the Reading Railroad.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

Cherry St. House and lot, rooms and
bath, lot 36xl50, all improvements and
good repair. $4,000 90.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25
ALMONEss0N.

ALMONESSON.
House, Barn and Buildings with any
acreage desired Few minutes from trolley.
Price reasonable. Easy terms.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

Centre ST., fine residence, Il rooms and
bash, nice stable, large lawn, $50 is. 'front.'
age. This property must be seen to be
appreciated. Room for TIVE additional
housaa 81 500 00
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

Euclid st. Fine residence, 10 rooms and
bath. all modern convenience, fine location.
Curtis Ave. story brick, all eonyen-
ienees.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

Blacksmith and Wheelright Shops, with
residence, barn and shed rooms; acre
ground; lodge room and amusement hall
on second and third floors. 20x40 fl. Rents
for $500 90 year, with additional rents for
shows and fairs. Price $4,000 on easy
5eTr1s
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

Red Bank Ave, house, s rooms and shed;
stables and sheds Price So, 900 90.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25
BUSINESS STAND AND PLEASURE
BELLAIATR. II. J.

First-class Hostelery, Il rooms, nice barn
and sheds, few minutes of station, auto
mobile and driving trade, | acre land, nice
garden. Is trains daily, little cash will
purchase.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

North Broad ST., house and lot, 6 rooms
and bath.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

T0ItF T001ns, 5leSPrns 1900
aud baths on each floor fine kitchen and
laundry; nice airy dining room, seat eighty
people. First story brick and stone, three
stories frame, colonial style; new furniture
throughout metal beds, excellent mat
tresses. Steam and electric car terminals
on above avenue. Write or see US for price.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

NATIONAL PARK
At a sacrifice if sold at once, two building
lots on corner Of Cedar and Lincoln AYES.
One half the cost price
Lot 40x12O f., Grove Ave Price
$1,000.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25
PENNSGROYE. n. ]

PENNotKOE e, N. ).
Saw Mill and 4 acres, 9 room residence,
lot 378x400 fl, with railroad siding on
property. Fine property for coal yard or
lumber. Cheap.
Corner Store Property, with nice resi-
dence combined, large lot, stable and shed,
everything in good order, location improv-
ing fast. Price 81, 500. Easy terms.
Nice Country Store doing nice business
Residence and store, stable, wagon house
and lot and stock. Price S420000. 100000
can remain.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

Cherry St, house and lot. rooms and
nice she'd. Price $4,000.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

Delaware ST. Residence, 8 rooms and
bath, stable and wagon house, lot 36xl50,
liberal mortgage, will exchange for farm.
S., 800 90
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

Glover ST., 10 room house and lot. Price
81, 10000. Will exchange for good farm.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

Centre Street. Fine lots and nicely To-
Gated; in touch with every part Of our city;
handy to trains; good investments for your
money.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25
INSURANCE
Houses and Lots for Sale
QUEEN ANN

QUEEN Ann
Elegant residence. lat Evergreen Ave.
10 rooms, bath and all conyeniences. Open
stairway finished in oak Interior plans for
beauty and comfort Lot 60x1S6.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

SWEDEsBOR0, N. J.
Very early truck farm, So acres; good
house, barn and oribhouse, large apple and
pear orchard, 100000 Easy terms.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

Store and dwelling, rooms barn, wag-
on shed, nice lot, good location for business
Broad ST. Residence, 10 rooms and bath
Lot 5sx264 it. Office attached fine prop
erty. Price given at office.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25
EVAN. n. ].

so acre farm Building, fences and land
in fine condibion. Stream water in every
field Price $4,000. $300000 can re-
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

60 acre farm. New 4 room house and
summer kitchen; barn, stalls and COW
barn poultry house; pig stalls; wagon sheds;
corn crib; 100 fruit trees; 40 acres good farm
land, Is acres in timber, 5 acres meadow,
good stream water. Turneryille, Gloucester
Co., N j. Price $500 90. $1,000 90 can
remain. Very cheap farm. Possession
with deed
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

each. Nice large barn, wagon housss.large
lot. Price s4S000 90 on easy terms.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

High st. Residence, 9rooms and bath.
Lot 50xl50 it, Price S., 100000 Easy terms
Delaware street. Fine residences pretty
little house Of rooms and bath, with all
conEeniences. good cellar with heater, lot
34x105, newly painted and in the best OF
order. 81 900 cash will purchase same, bal
ance on mortgage.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

Edith Ave. Nice residence and lot, s
rooms and bath. Front 66xl45. Back lot
SO feet. All conyeniences. Large enough
for two additional lots. Price $265000.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

Business stand doing business of
$4,000. 90 a year Good reasons for selling
Profits from 81, 600 90 to 100000 year.
Business stand where the income from
rents yield S1340.00 per year. Further
information at office
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

81 acres close to station, good farm or
bailding land on Broadway between Wood
buTy aud Wessville, at Victoria. Chance to
make money.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

Curtis Ave, fine brick residence, s rooms
and bath. Lot 40x120. Price $1,000 90.
Liberal mortgage.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

Warner ST. Nice double house. Wei
rented. Easy TERMS Can you beat this
for a home and an Investment combined
Figure how low your rent would be.
Price 80 0l0 0O
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

Broad ST. Nice residence, 6 rooms and
bath Lot 40x285 fl. Large garden and
chicken yard Price 50, 10000 Good in
yestment
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

Cherry ST., house aud lot in fine condi-
ton, rooms and shed. Price $4,000 90
Easy terms.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

Four acre farm on stone road. House,
barn and poultry house. Price Sl050 CO.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

Old stand doing good business; located in
a good thriving community; good aecommo-
datioDs for guests, % rooms furnished COM
plete;stable accommodates 20 head Of horses
about / acre land; electric lights and good
water. Call at Office for price and terms
which will be liberal.
WOODBURY., n. J.
Store and dwelling, 7 rooms and bath,
all convenienees,s stable and lot
Business stand--Money Maker
Large well equipped saw mill, all in
good order, good water power.
A good, well paying livery stable. estab-
lished 30 years.
Residence and Stable Warehouse and
Factory. All conyeniences. Further in
formation at office
BUSINESS STAND AND PLEASURE
RESORT.
One of the best river hotel and amuse-
meat resorts in New Jersey French's
Hotel, at Pennsgroye, n. j., 500 feet Of
land directly on the river. Hotel has 81
fine rooms. Restaurant and carousel in the
grove, directly on she river front for pionics
and excursions; large stable fine for sum
mer guests !; q acres of land. This beau
tiful property has business advantages well
worthy of your considerable. Elegant
steamboat advantages; good wharf. Price
and terms at Office.
BELLMAUR, n. ].
First-class Hostelery, II rooms, nice barn
and sheds, few minutes of station, auto
mobile and driving trade, acre land, nice
garden. Is trains daily, little cash will
purchase
Store Property and Business, 5 rooms and
bath, all Improvements, a good business
stand. Woodbury., n J.
Blacksmith and Wheelright Shops, with
residence, barn and shed rooms; / acre
ground; lodge room and amusement hall
on second and third floors, 20x40 fl. Rents
for $4,000 year, with additional rents for
shows and fairs. Price $4,000 on easy
terms.
Business stand doing business of
$42000.00 a year. Good reasons for selling.
Profits from 81, 10000 to 100000 year.
Business stand where the income from
rents yield $l34000 per year. Further
information at Office.
FARMS FOR SALE
Two acre farm Red Bank Ave. Nice
mouse, % EDUl0S, DHl Ii anu PVQ1ekf hVd1Cs
Price 81, 900 co: liberal terms.
Four acre farm on stone road House,
barn and poultry house. Price Slo50 CO.
Farm of 225 acres; 20 acres in grass, 20
acres IN timber so yrs. old, acres in beau
tiful lake, adapted for grain or truck, 3
good houses, one with fine lawn running
from house TO lake; would make beauti-
nj summer boarding house, with boating
and fishing, large barn and outbuildings in
good repair for raising and fattening cattle
for market. This fine farm can't be beat,
must be seen to be appreciated. Call at
our office for price and terms.
NEAR ALMoNEsS0N
tracts farm land. Good soil.
acres at $4,000 per acre.
IS" 5000 !"
u !" 1000 :
NEAR MANTUA
1911 Acre Farm, good room house,
good water, barn, wagon and wood shed,
large storage building, s acres meadow, 6
acres chestnut timber, about Y acres in
early truck, / acre in strawberries, 137
pear trees, 55 apple trees. Price 81, 100000.
Liberal mortgage.
so acres land between Woodbury. and
Westyilie A money maker. Apply at Office.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

Residence and Stable Warehouse and
Factory All conyeniences. Further in
formation at office
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25
FARMS FOR SALE

house, rooms; barn and poultry house.
Price s., 10000: liberal terms.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

THE OGONIZ-TENNESsEE AVE,
ATLANTIC CITY.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

bnilt All conyeniences. Very convenient
TO depot and trolley.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

A fine farm of IS acres, new house, ele-
CANT barn, large aud roomy, would make
fine Sock Farm, 80 acres now in grass,
near Swedesboro. No better farm in Glou-
cester county.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

WOODBURY., n. J.
Store and dwelling, rooms and bath,
all convenienees, stable and lot
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

PAULSBORO, n. J.
Residence, roops; acre land planted
with vegetable. Stable with wagon shed.
Will exchange for Woodbury. or Gloucester
property. Price $3.50 90.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

Business stand--Money Maker
Large well equipped saw mill, all in
good order, good water power.
A good, well paying livery stable, estab
lished 20 years.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

Double house. Nos. 80 and 90 German
street, all oonyeniences; lot 50x150 feet.
These are good investments as they are
always rented
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25

Hopkins street. Fine residence, 10 rooms
aud bath All modern cenyenences
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-06-25
GOOD HOSTILITY

Old stand doing good business; located in
a good thriving community; good accommo-
datioDs for guests, Is rooms furnished COM
plete; stable accommodates 20 head Of horses;
about acre land; electric lights and good
water. Call at Office for price and terms
which will be liberal.
Evening journal., 1908-02-18

Socialist. The Socialist peeress is busi-
" engaged in writing her memoirs,
which she hopes to see published with
in the next few months. Although
comparatively young cher age is forty
six. Lady Warwick during the last
twenty years has been acquainted with
nearly every person prominent In Eng
lish life. and no one could be better
equipped than she to throw interest
ing side lights on the Inner doings OF
society.
AS she has announced her intention
OF telling the truth without fear and
OF clearing up a number Of affairs
which have remained mysteries to or
binary people, many revelations are
expected to come from her pen. She
viii relate her experiences from the
time she was a young girl. beginning
some years before her marriage, which
took place when she was nineteen.
Asked her motive for writing such a
book. the countess replied that she
wished to realize her great ambition
Of owning and editing a newspaper
When she was approached with offers
Of large sums for her memoirs, she
saw an opportunity which she decided
to accept. The proceeds from the
book. together with the remuneration
she viii receive for a lecturing tour
in America which she is about to I'M
dertake. will be used toward the es-
adjustment Of her newspaper.
Evening journal., 1908-02-18
The Ribbon Bag.

As narrow ribbons are so generally
used for lingerie. a bag which viii
hold the different lengths OF ribbons
is necessary to keep them from being
soiled and creased.
It is made OF lawn or fine linen,
with a design Of buttercups embroid-
cred on It.
When the embroidery is finished a
narrow hem is made at each end OF
the material, featherstitched with vel
low silk, used for the buttercups, aft
er which two circles Of cardboard are
covered with lawn and overbanded to
gether for bottom Of the bag. Gather
an edge Of the straight embroidered
piece and fasten It to the cardboard
circle
A large brass ring is covered with
yellow silk in close buttonhole stitch,
and the other edge Of the embroidered
strip is gathered and attached to this.
Through the .ons--.rs In the side
Evening journal., 1908-02-18

trigue, eating sweetmeats. paying calls
upon one another and. on rare occa
Fions, upon highborn ladies' In the can
ital, when their progress is marked
with the greatest pomp.
In the shRh's harem Worth OF Paris
finds a market for out of date cos
tunes, and so vain and feminine are
these queens that they Will pay the
most exorbitant sums for an exclusive
model If they can thereby prevent a
rival queen" obtaining It. AS a gen
eral rule, however, these ladies', for
all the luxury Of their surroundings
are most childishly ignorant, and their
sole ambition in life is to be the moth
er OF the heir to the throne. The prin-
cipal queen" Of the late shah, however
was an exceptionally clever woman
She was no mean poet. and her verses
on the beauties Of nature are gems OF
their d.-Bystander.