Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 26, Number 46, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 9 May 1896 — Page 3

WOMAN'S WORLD,

THOUGH STILL IN HER TEENS, SHE RUNS A MONTANA BANK. S'

Enfliili Halrdraninc—A BemwkaMs JapIMM Womu—New England Women'* Society—To Be a Hu«am of Vaahlon.

Mrs. Beeeher on Fuhlone.

Though this town is unknown to fame. It feoasta one legitimate claim to classification among the progressive. It has A woman bank cashier. She is not only the cashier, but does the work of the president, board of -directors, teller and bookkeeper.

The Merchants' bank of Forsythe is private concern, with capital stock of $85,000, and its cashier is Miss Mabel Kennedy, an attractive young woman •still in her teens. She is not a relative of the owner rf the bank, either, bat won her position by demonstrating her ability to Lo the work satisfactorily and safely.

Forsythe is a town of 400 people, being in tie-center of a vast stock raising country. The bank which Miss Kennedy conflucts for an owner who is out of tins state most of the time is the only institution of its kind in the city to the place where all the raflmad

MISS MABEL KENNEDY.

men and neighboring stock growers transact their banking business. Deposits often run well up into the thousands, and loans are at times large. Miss Kennedy passes upon all securities offered, makes the loans, receives deposits, draws exchanges, keeps the books and in fact does all the work of the bank.

The bank is in a building of its own, and, though neighbors are within easy call, the busy little cashier never has occasion to invoke the assistance of any of them. She is an expert, rapid accountant, handles money carefully and expeditiously and knows good money from bad. She refuses loans on insufficient security so sweetly and with such tact that would be borrowers have been known to persist time and again, knowing they wouldn't get the money, but oounting tho chance to talk to the pretty cashier worth the refusal. But the cashier is strictly business during banking hours.

Though there aro cattle to the south of them and sheep to tho north of them, and cowboys and sheepherders on all sides of them, and a stretch of wild territory in every direction, there never has been any attempt at robbery in Fprsythe, and tho cashier pursues tho even tenor of her way, fearing no harm, knowing that, to a man, the town would rally to her defense should a raid be attempted.

Miss Kennedy is a native of Marshalltown, la., where she was born about 18 years ago. Her parents are engaged in business at Forsythe, whither they came several years ago. Tho bank is owned by a man with largo interests in Oregon, aiid ho makes his home there most of tho time, and during his absenoo his trusted cashier is sole manager of the bank in this city. She is a bright little woman, with many social graces, and a great favorite with all the good people of the town.—Forsythe (Mon.) Oor. Chicago Tribune.

Encllnh Hairdrataing.

Lady Helen Stewart, a fashion leader of England, has decreed that society— that, is, the feminine element—must part its hair on the side or expose the forehead guiltless of coquettish curls.

And fashion—that is, in England—is beginning to sway a bit in her direction.

While the American girl would look with horror on this unfeminine coiffeur for her adoption, yet it gives A sigh of relief when it thinks that maybe Lady Helen's example will take effect among the world of Britain's elect

That frightful curled, friraed bang that the Princess of Walts insists upon retaining has spoiled the faces of many women who might otherwise have been called pretty.

I shall never forget once seeing Mrs. Beerbohtn Tree make her toilet for a reception. She had invited me up to her room. She was oombing her mass of yellow hair down over her eye*w and I thought it was only a trick of tting her back hair out of tangles. Judge off my surprise when she friraed up this n*nHi with the comb as one does feather* with a knife and let it hang iu front

On went the ever present English toque over this heroic bang, and I did not wonder that the bellboys stared.

But Mr*. Tree was only arranging her hair all of her set do. Therefore let every lover uf beauty hope that eve® the formality of Lady Helen's plain forehead may make headway against the untidy, unbecoming coiffeurs of the women of the English nobility.

What a change the sleek, well groom, ed head of i:»» AIIVT'.-mi girl mart be to ihem. -*"*1 .« Pres^

A Remarkable

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Women.

All college woir-n of America must (Ml an espial in the career of the charming Steimata Rama Kana, one of the three yemng Japanese women educated at Vassar college 20 years ago by the Japan*"*® government

Private li tt wfirom the island empire oonttaue to bring interesting west! «t this remarkable woman, the wife now

of the Marquis Oyama, one of the heToes of the late war and beloved of his nation. Hie marquise seems to be fulfilling the prophecies of her classmates of two decades ago, who felt that her personality must make an imprint on her time. Intensely loyal to her country, she yet left here thoroughly imbued with American principles and determined to aid in the uplifting of her sex in Japan. Her last words to her friends here were to the effect that her ambition in life henceforth was to enlighten and raise her native sisters to the American standard of education and dignity. Of noble blood, her position, with her education. has afforded her unusual opportunity to promote this desire. Her home is the very essence of refinement, with a decidedly foreign style as to arrangement, though the gaxdens about are royally Japanese. Witi three charming children, Steimata—-for so her classmates affectionately speak: rf her—is dispensing a beautiful sud uplifting influence to all who come in contact with her. While the war lasted her practical work was constant -She sent out from her own hands, aided by women df all grades of society, enormous 'quantities of carbolized gauze, with greatpackages of other sanitary supplies, to the seat of battle She is promoting many philanthropic schemes, fast none of them baa she so much at heart as fihe education of her sisters. She is using the influence of herown:and her husband's position to bring abotft a change of native opinion concerning-Japanese women. Believing firmly in education as the chief factor in the elevation of women, in this direction she bends all her energies and arguments.—New York Times.

New England Women's Society.

The first year of -existence of the National Society of New England Women recently closed in a manner auguring well for its future. Organized a year ago last March, its membership has steadily increased, reaching now considerably over 200, with a large waiting list Success has attended all its endeavors socially and financially, and its prospects indicate even greater usefulness and prosperity another yeai A most interesting feature of its method of work is its historio day, held every month. At these meetings a programme made up of special colonial periods is presented. The ground has been carefully covered to the close of the seventeenth century, and many delightful papers have been included in the outline.

The last historic day of the season, held a short time ago, was one of the most brilliant It included a luncheon and reception at the Windsor hotel, besides tho literary programme. The occasion was called Mayflower day, and the papers treated of that historic ship. It was hoped to decorate the tables at luncheon with arbutus, the typical New England flower, but the late spring vetoed this plan, none of the blossoms being found. Mrs. E. A. Greeley presided as chairman of the literary portion of the day. Delightful papers and addresses were presented by Mrs. Theodore F. Seward, Mrs. J. F. Scudder and the Rev. Phebe Hanaford.

To Be a Mnaeom of Fashion.

Paris, long reputed to be the center of fashions in feminine attire, is now about to have an institution called the Salon National de la Mode. This will be a sort of museum, exhibiting within its precincts all the styles of dress worn by tho ever changing followers of the fashions during the close of the present century. Everything used for the adornment of the female form is to be visible in the new institution, and it is intended to make the collection of lace embroidery, linen, dresses, parasols, gloves, hats, jewels and perfumery comprehensive and unique. All exhibits will be accurately classified and dated, so that the visitors to the fashion show may bo able to wander from the hat which went out in 1895 to the ornamental head covering by which it was replaced in 1896, and so on with regard to tho other articles of attire.

There is also to be an exhibition of the dive© adjuncts of masculine dress, and the ties, hats, canes and coats favored by the male exquisites of the end of the century will find a prominent place in the new salon. The institution is to be a very-serious affair, for the Salon National de la Mode is to according to the determined design of its organizers and patrons, for art's sake alone, and no vulgar requirements are to be gratified inside its hallowed portals.—Paris Letter.

Mrs. Beeeher on Fashions.

Mrs. Henry Ward Beeeher thinks that many of the prevailing fashions are absurd. "What can be more disgusting over a small, delicate face than-the most absurd and troublesome headgear worn?" she said in a recent article. "We turn from this ridiculous structure to the dress, which surely should by simplicity uiodffy the absurdity of the other. *'But, alas, tie deformity of the headgear sinks into insignificance when one sees a dress flounced, puffed and sweeping the streets with a long train. But what ejaculations are strong enough to express the surprise and disgust who* one looks at the sleeves! Surely absurdity can go no farther. But fashion is a tyrant, and volumes written atorat the harm she does will be of little use until women defy her and make her subordinate. "The effort* and admonitions of age and long experience have but little if any influence toward checking the long established control that fashion for yean has held over her followers. The old look sadly on the vagaries of the young, but if they should look back to their own early days they might recall absurdities Perhaps even the dress and style to which for a long time they have pertinaciously adhered will be thought by the young liable to the same criticism." yt*

'g Clara Barton's V»*tory.

Those who believed that Miss Clan Barton was departing on a fool's errand

wtaa she started for Turkey with relief for the Armenians, in face of the sultan's order that she would not be permitted to distribute it, are now called upon to witness the success of this noble woman's efforts. With indomitable pluck she refused to take no for an answer from the sultan and went along calmly with her preparations, proceeded to Constantinople on her humane mission and there made a personal plea to be allowed to administer succor to the miserable Armenians. At first she was only partially successful, but then came the gratfying news that Tewfik Pasha, the Turkish foreign minister, gave his assent to the demand that all relief afforded to the Armenians by the agents of the American Bed Cross society should be distributed unconditionally, except that one member of the Turkish relief commission should be present Accordingly the work of relief under these •conditions is going forward, and the world will have additional reason to be grateful to Miss Barton for her untiring, wnaalflnh and altogether noble efforts in behalf of suffering humanity.— Philadelphia North American.

TEKKE HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING MAIL, MAY 9, 1896.

Vigorous Old lady, fi'

One of these aged Maine people, Mrs. Sally Pratt of Norway, who is 98 years old, is getting newspaper attention as an investor, managing her property without assistance, and, it is said, so as to make money by every venture. Mrs. Pratt, whose maiden name was Sally Gardener, was the daughter of John Gardener, a fisherman and small farmer at Poland, and when 23 years old she married Jacob Brown, the young couple settling on a small farm in Poland. By industry and! frugality they acquired considerable property, including real estate and two country stores. Mr. Brown died in 1850, and his widow managed the business for ten years, at the end of which time she married Zebedee Pratt, a pensioner of the war of 1812. Sjoon after she sold her stores and part of her real estate, investing the proceeds in bank stock, etc. As an instance of Mrs. Pratt's industry in her younger days, it is told that one winter, during her husband's absence in Aroostook, she took care of 20 cattle and horses, did the housework for six boarders and ran a country store that did business enough to employ two clerka—Lewiston Journal.

Packing Away Furs.

This is the time when furs are being relegated to a summer seclusion. It is well known that the hot sun is more disastrous to a seal sack or cape than a whole winter's wear, and it is the wise woman who does not expose her handsome fur garment to its ardent beams. An excellent plan to keep furs and woolens from the invasion of those destroying pests, moths, is to look them over in a strong light and beat them thoroughly till not an egg can remain. Then pack away in a clean, tight barrel, whose interior has been carefully pasted over with newspaper. When the barrel is full, paste over the top a double thickness of newspaper, taking care that no single aperture is left anywhere for the entrance of the insect Aboard or stiff pasteboard may be laid over the top, merely to protect the paper cover. If the barrel can stand where nothing will be likely to fall upon it, the extra cover is not needed.—New York Times.

Athletic Girls' Attire.

For athletic purposes, such as golfing, tennis and cycling, the jersey is quite the proper thing. They are of any conceivable color and combination, plaided, striped and woven in lozenge and other fancy patterns. These useful waists are worn with substantial leather belts and are becoming, comfortable and economical. Cyclers' suits are made in more fanciful manner than formerly, and in London are frequently seen of white serge or mohair. The shapes are various, one of the later' tying the empire, which is so cons' rted that either a man's or lady's wh el can be used. It consists of divided^ skirt, which is provided with a flap front, concealing the division and falling gracefully over the wheel.—Exchange.

Miss Lena Sannders.

Miss Lena Saunders, who recently died in New Orleans, went to that city 17 years ago from Connecticut and devoted herself to the work of Christianizing and civilizing the Chinamen of New Orleans. Her first intention was to work among the negroes, under the auspices of the Congregational Mission board of Norwich, Conn., but the needs of the Chinese appealed to her more strongly, and her self denying labors among them earned for her the admiration and respect of everybody in the city.

Dinner Table Lights.

The summer dinner table is to be lighted with a number of tiny lamps. The novelty last seen is a shade composed of seashells that show marvelously beautiful tints. The effect obtained is that of aglow and is supposed to be more desirable than a bright light

The last excuse for curling papers has passed away. Some aesthetic mind has devised ribbon wavrarsthat are so contrived as to present a fascinating array of tiny bows about the brow.

Moreen skirts, white and colored, are popular this season. They are inexpensive and seem to retain their valuable stiffening power longer than the lighter but more costly haircloth.

Through .the efforts of the Chicago Woman's club notices against spitting bearing the indorsement of the board of health have been posted in the street cars of that city.

Some floors which arfflo be bars during the rammer are pal xl a dull shade of green called "fc.re* green." It is cool looking and dark enough to be easily kept dean.

Mrs. Emma Walker Herr, who was recently elected enrolling clerk of the Kentucky state senate, Is a brilliant journalist

SHOULD WOMAN PROPOSET

Mrs. Oil moor's Witty and Timely Answer to the Question In the Mew York Herald.

The New York Herald has been having a letter contest on the subject, "How Far May a Woman Go to Encourage a Man to Propose?"

Mrs. James Qilmour of Brooklyn wrote the winning letter, and as the subject is one that will interest all women, and as her letter is especially Witty, here are Mrs. Gilmour's ideas as •he gave them to The Herald:

Solomon, the wisest man that ever lived, says of a good woman, "Her prioe is far above rubies." Certainly, from his extraordinary and extensive experience "with the sex, I should consider him competent to pass judgment

We will presume that you are a "good, womanly" woman, such as he describes, and that you are desirous of approaching a man on the subject of matrimony—that you are anxious to induce him to propose.

First—Select the man on whom you intend to bestow the privilege of your attention, note his behavior and general conduct, and then, if you deem him worth the winning, hold fast to him. We are strictly enjoined to "hold feat to that which is good."

Second.—In your after companionship with him bear in mind the fact that you area woman of great price, "far above rubies," and you will never compromise yourself by any indecorousnes8 of speech or manner.

Seek his society in such a manner that he is not cognizant of being sought after be bright and cheerful in his presence sympathize with him in his troubles stimulate him to best efforts in his business affairs cheer him when he is despondent and encourage him to confide in you.

Dress becomingly for him, but never gaudily. When he is absent from you write him a few interesting, chatty letters, wherein, if you are an adept in the art, you can weave a few insinuating expressions which may work wonders. "The pen is mightier than the sword."

Above all else, prove yourself a good listener. If he monopolizes three-thirds of the conversation, you will have the more chance to study his character, for "out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh." I guarantee that you will get in your thirds in the sweet by and by.

I should scarcely advise your treating him to specimens of your cookery. His mother might excel in the culinary art. Moreover, it was an unoooked apple with which Mother Eve beguiled Adam. Of the righteousness of that transaction I shall say nothing of the success everything, in that she molded Adam to her will. Time enough to "feed the brute" when you have to do so, then feed him to your heart's content and feed him well. .If you are making any progress with him, accord him trifling familiarities, which may be increased in proportion to his affability and his interest in you. Your womanly intuition should by this time enable you to judge whether or not you have found favor in his sight and to act accordingly. "Be ye wise as serpents, but harmless as doves."

Should there spring up between you a mutual regard, treat him to some of those dainty feminine touchos which are indescribable, not because they are womanly or wrong, but because their language is mute and sacred to the two persons most concerned.

Do not always agree with him. It is sometimes wiser to agree to disagree. f3f you have a spark of wit in your nature, you ought by this time to have made yourself so necessary to his existence that he will miss you sadly when absent and will begin to realize that

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is not good for man to be alone." Though all progresses well, draw the line at promiscuous osculation. Never permit him to kiss you. That is the privilege of the engaged. But since the apostle says, "Greet ye one another with an holy kiss," you might vouchsafe him just one—some night at parting, perhaps. But if he attempts to return it do not permit it Tell him, "It is more blessed to give than to receive."

Finally, you might inform him that you can put him in the way of finding a "good thing," and refer him to the nineteenth chapter of Proverbs, the twenty-second verse. If he be a manly sort of fellow, and cares anything for you, he will doubtless follow the exhortation of the prophet and thus find favor with you and the Lord.

Should your innate modesty rebel somewhat at this suggestion, you may console yourself by remembering that it is indeed your leap year privilege.

If you are the dear, womanly, nestling creature you ought to be, he must have proposed long ago. If he has not, discard him, for either he is not worthy of you or you are not "en rapport" with him.

In that case try again. *v ^*MD«rllni theBatr. When curled and waved hair must be had at any cost wet your hair thoroughly with good cologne or alcohol*and while it is wet curl over a smooth hot iron. When the hair is perfectly dry, comb out your curls and arrange as best pleases you. Then powder the hair slightly, and you need not worry over the result for some hours. This treatment is only for summer, and even then should not be tried every day, as it would in time dry and fade the hair.

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