Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 27, Number 30, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 23 January 1897 — Page 6

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WOMAN'S WORLD.

•DAISY DOUD AND HER SCHOOL ON A BARREN SEA ROCK.

The Progress of Womankind Fancy Waists—Women's Athletic Clubs—Three Arrangements For the Hair—Jewelry

Worn Profnseljr—Evolution of Women.

Miss Daisy Doud of this city will oc cnpy a unique position in the educational world. By appointment of the San Francisco school board she has been giv «n charge of the young idea on the Farallones, and as soon as the trip can be made in safety to those forlorn rocks she will proceed to teach that idea how to shoot.

The pupils await the coming of the first public school teacher. They are the Bons and daughters of the lightkeepers on the sentinel rocks, and they fairly hunger for education. They have had but little of it heretofore, and that obtained under the most harrowing diffl culties. Situated on the top of a submarine mountain, which just barely man ages to stick enough of its nose above water to support a lighthouse, the chil dren on the Farallones have had a hard enough time of it finding amusement, let alone schooling. Their only playmates have been the sea gulls, their only teachers stragglers here and there in duced by leanness of exchequer to cast their lot temporarily on the rocks for salary raised by the lightkeepers themselves.

Even these occasional pedagogues flitted almost as fitfully as the sea birds, Their salaries were not large, although to provide them taxed the resources of the exiled government employees. They encountered ouly banks of fog, gales of wind and damp. Even the passing in of ships became wearisome to them, for not a teacher on the islands had the hope of a ship among the lot.

For political purposes the Farallone islands wero long ago made apart of the First ward of San Francisco. The light-

MISS DAI8Y DOUD.

keepers were expected to sail in from their speck of rock at each election time to cast their votes at Bush and Market streets. They did so as faithfully as the d\fellers in the city, but, unliko the latter, no kind board of supervisors, no perspicacious school director, did a thing for them. Numerous efforts wero made to have tho city and county defray at least some part of the school expenses, Ttrat until Miss Doud entered the field no yesult was obtained. Now it will be different.

Two nonths ago Miss Doud, who is a handnonie, intellectual young woman, made up her mind that the Farallones were ju?:t the place for her. Thore was plenty of nir, on excellent opportunity to study aerial navigation as exemplified in the li ghts of the gull, and, above all for one who desired to study, no distinction in a social way. Napoleon at St. Helena is nowhere. Taking these considerate ns with another one—that sho really dt sired to teach—Miss Doud, who is a niece of Mrs. Nettie Wood of the Hearst (inunmar school, made an application for the position. The school board nn and considered the matter, and it appointed a committee to ascertain just where the Farallones came in 011 the school map, and decided that tho roe1:* wero in tho San Francisco school district, and, further, that there were ten children, sufficient to warrant the running of a school the educational year around. Having so decided, Miss Doud's application was favorably considered, and she was duly appointed.

The young lady, whose pleasing personality is certain to increase the attractions of the islands to those who are forced to stay there, wivs happy at her good fortune. She is ready to go the moment her appointment is made out and the boat comes to take her off. If the lightkeepers only know how lucky they are in securing such a pleasing young woman to toich their progeny, they would not delay the hour of her arrival —San Fr.uici.sco Clironiele.

Thr Progrcim of Womankind. To nothing does the now year open more propitiously than to the woman's cause. Her higher education is now one of the crowning glories of American civilization. Of the 400 colleges of the laud, 360 have opened to her their doors. In Great Britain a majority of the collegos receive her and grant her degrees, and it is now but a question of time before she will be permitted to participate the same as man in all the rights and privileges of Oxford and Cambridge. In Germany she is now a student in many universities, as she is in France- The game opportunity presents itself to her in Denmark, Norway. Finland and Sweden. Many of the Russian colleges receive her on equal terms with man, and in Switzerland the two sexes are upon scholastic equality. Even conservative Italy and faroff Hungary now recognise her desire for the highest education and at last allow her to take the great university degrees.

The learned doctors of Padua, the •wee* girl graduates of Bologna, the yrtm ladies of Palermo aud the philoso­

phers of Genoa, who were so romantic feature of the Italian middle age, have again made their appearance in that im mortal kingdom.

There are women's colleges in every province and colony in Australasia, in India, Egypt, Ceylon, Japan and even the white haired empire of China. In industrialism there has been even great er progress, and there are greater prospects. Every trade, industry and profession is now opened to the sex in the United States, and at least 5,000,000 women earn an honest livelihood by their own abilities. The woman lawyer, doctor, dentist and preacher is no longer rare and no more excites comment or criticism She has won the place she holds and Is using it as a stepping stone to loftier heights. Women doctors are recognized by law in every country of Europe, excepting Austria, and in every other civilized country of the earth. There are women lawyers in the United States, Great Britain, every British col ony, Switzerland, Scandinavia and Bus sia.

There are successful women in news paperdom and authorship in every land, and last year they added no less than 2,000 books to our stock of literature. This time a year M?o two states had granted women political equality. This year there are four, and at least three more on the verge of similar action.

Political equality marks the five provinces of Australia, the great islands of New Zealand, Tasmania and the Bahamas, while limited suffrage is found in the Bermudas, Cape of Good Hope, Great Britain and over 80 states of the American Union. In 20 American states, in Great Britain and in nearly all the British colonies women hold political positions and occupy elective and appointive offices. Women's societies, unions and associations, which were practically unknown at the time of the great rebellion, have grown until they have surpassed those of men. At least five organizations have passed the 500, 000 mark in membership and represent a greater number of human beings than the entire population of any one of half the civilized countries of the world. Margherita Arlina Hamm in New York Mail and Express.

Fancy Waists.

Immediately after the holidays all the large establishments offer for sale a number of costumes which were imported in the autumn, and among them are many very beautiful French gowns. Fancy waists of every description are also to be had, and, while there is no doubt that it is more in style to have skirt and waist of the same material, it will be a long time before separate waists are pronounced entirely out of fashion. There are so many occasions when an odd waist is just what is needed that women will not consent to give them up until the last moment. Chiffon, that wonderful material, still proves most alluring, and, made up in the solid colors, is smart and becoming. Different shades of red, blue and purple, made very simply, but with no eoonoiny as regards the quantity used, are greatly in favor. In pale blue a pretty style has the surplice effect. Where the folds cross is a graceful rosette, and the ruff at the back of the collar is held up by a band of gold passementerie studded with turquoises, while a narrow belt to match is a charming finish to the waist. A red waist, fashioned like the blue, has imitation rubies instead of the turquoises, and remarkably natural are the stones. In pale mauve is an exquisite v^aist, with collar and belt tf amethysts, whioh stones, by the way, have fairly jumped into fashion and are worn in brooches, collars, bolts and the inevitable chain about the neck.

On all the chiffon waists the sleeves are sliirred and puffed—and the material is particularly adapted to shirring —while full puffs on the tops of the sleeves add the desired breadth to the shoulders. Satin is preferred to silk for the lining, as the sheen it possesses seems to add more luster to the thin fabric. Black chiffon waists do not show any marked change of style and are trimmed with horse hair net, with many jeweled ornaments sewed on around the collar and in corselet style.—Harper's Bazaar.

Women's Athletic Clubs.

Already there is talk of the organization of women's athletic clubs in some of the large cities. This should cause no surprise. A higher physical development for women is required by the rapid advancement of the sex in those pastimes and business pursuits formerly monopolized by men. Public sentiment has undergoue a marked change in the past few years, making it possible for women to engage in athletics for the improvement of her physical well being*without exciting horrified comment from those who have a high regard for the proprieties of life. It is no longer contended by any considerable number of people that in doing this she necessarily sacrifices the dignity and refinement belonging to an ideal American womanhood.

All modern arguments seem to be in favor of stronger and more rugged physical development on the part of the weaker sex. It is the kind of development that brings the strength necessary to sustain the burdens and trials of maternity, the obligations of wifehood, the duties of homemaking. the responsibilities of official trust and the exactions of the various fields of usefulness that have been opened to women all over this country. There has been an evolution of tho popular conception of the ideal woman. She may represent the highest type of womanly gtace and refinement and still boast erf well trained muscles, steady nerves, a healthful digestion and a sound organization. The woman who has been taught to fill only the place of the "clinging vine" is unfitted fear the newer conditions of life. She is unprepared for any of the many emergencies that may burden her with responsibilities and duties requiring strength, self confidence and endurance:

Encouragement should be given to evtxy form of athletics, properly conduct­

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ed, that promises to increase the bodily strength and health of women.—Philadelphia Times.

Three Arrangements For the Hair.

To speak of fashion in dressing the hair of a schoolgirl of 12 or thereabout sounds a bit absurd, but nevertheless there are three distinct modes, and, aside from these, no manner of arrangement is-just now in good taste.

Simplicity, together with a bending to the type of child and a thought for her comfort, during the study time will decide for one.

Never use the iron or crimping pin tin the hair of growing girls. On no ac count must the hair be left loose about her face. If a nervous child, this will make her more so if not nervous, it will cause her to beoome so.

If the features are any way regular and the forehead good, then by all means have apart through the middle. This quaint touch always adds a charm to a face, and, if worn so as a child, the hair is sure to fashion a pretty outline for the face.

If the hair is short and inclined to curl, it may be tied up in a pretty bnnch at the nape of the neck. Should it he thin, then brush it most oarefully and let it hang in one plait down the back.

Long and heavy hair needs smooth brushing and to hang in two plaits down the back.

Never, no matter how trying the forehead, allow a bang to be worn. Arrange the hair loosely about the face instead, and with tasteful training it may be made to gracefully conceal the imperfection.

The hair should be carefully brushed for 20 minutes both night and morning, but never with a stiff brush. Shampoo with tar soap once a month.

The foundation for a coming crown of glory is laid in early girlhood, and any sign of poorly nourished hair should be carefully looked into. It is best cared for during sleeping hours by being loosely braided.—New York Journal

Jewelry Worn Profusely.

There are fashions in jewelry as in everything else. Just now the fashion is to pile Pelion upon Ossa. If you have four pearl necklets, you are expected to wear them all at the same time and to distribute your diamond brooches at random among the laces and chiffons of your evening corsage. No self respecting Parisian woman dreams of wearing her morning*gown without a string of pearls round her neck, and even English women come down to breakfast bepearled and bediamonded. The newest necklace is a string of gold wrought so finely as to be scarcely thicker than a stout thread of cotton. From this chain hangs a large pendant of precious or semiprecious stones, of which the setting should not be discernible. But for my part I prefer the chain first brought into fashion by Mrs. Patrick Campbell a few seasons ago, and designed, I believe, by her, of thin gold, studded at intervals of two or three inches with some precious stones, such as the amethyst, topaz, chrysophase, garnet, etc. A crystal heart hung from a long chain is also popular.

Now as to bracelets. I have seen none so charming as those just brought into fashion by the elegantes of New York— mere slight strand or plait of gold, fitting the wrist and hanging from the strand some lovely jewel, such as a diamond and ruby heart, a pearl or moonstone pear shaped drop, a carved gem or a big pink topaz, round as a pea. Or, again, a gold braid clasps the wrist with a diamond or turquoise at each end. The emperor of Russia not long since presented a bangle of this description to Mrs. Melville, wife of the head of tho secret police in London. The lady is an Irishwoman, and the czar very tactfully desired that the diamond ends to the bracelet should be in the design of a shamrock.—English Exchanged

Evolution of Women.

Mr. Gleeson White discusses in Cassell's Family Magazine the subject of tho evolution of women. Mr. White approaches the matter from an artistic standpoint There are, he remarks, several distinct aspects of beauty—beauty of form, beauty of color, beauty of wit and beauty of pathos. But the ideals embodying them have not been evolved in the above, nor in any order, nor has any one preserved its entire supremacy for long. The matchless head of Aphrodite still appears absolutely satisfying to cultured taste today, but when you see it translated to color, as Albert Moore often re-embodied it, then is something lost. At the best Mr. White considers the Greek and Roman types are unemotional and do not awaken more than aesthetic rapture, for in those days even portraiture aimed to elevate the individual to a type.

He would have us go back to Reynolds in order to find the highest type of the modern ideal. Sir Joshua's portrait of Lady William Gordon caught the pathos of the Madonna ideal with the intelligence that has become the woman's share. In the Botticelli virgins, or the Raphael, a sweet forgiveness is absolute. In the types of Reynolds and Gainsborough, to this charm is added a sense of justice and a distinct substratum of wit and vivacity. In short, "the lady" has been evolved, not the saint or the chatelaine, the ministering angel or the bluestocking, but the true woman who can be all these.

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Anew block of flats in the west einu of London displays the announcement, "To Let, For Lady Bachelors Only."

Neckpieces made entirely flowers, finished with lace ends, much warn with evening gowns.

Glace kid gloves axe superseding the suede ones, as they have been found to be more durable.

The most fashionable hat now is the one that does not resemble any other.

The Afternoon Nap.

The frequency with whioh medical men are asked whether it is harmful to indulge in the afternoon nap is not, perhaps, surprising for several reasons. Most persons have had experience in the seductive charms of the somnolence whioh has followed the comfortable in gestion of a midday or evening meal. The meal finished, the diner arranges himself comfortably in an armchair it may be he lights a pipe or cigar, takes up a newspaper and prepares to make the most of the restful conditions of his mind and body. But nature soon begins to assert her sway. In time the eyelids olose, the head begins to nod, the newspaper fails from the hands, the pipe, no longer supported in the mouth, falls to the floor, and the symptoms of a nap are oompleie. Whether the winks be 40 or 100 in number, the result is the same —a short, sound sleep.

Then comes the question, Is it harmful thus to fall asleep after a meal? By no means, for the very obvious reason that the process is merely a physiological one, and as such, when it occurs, is quite natural. When digestion is in progress, nature has arranged that all the available blood in the body shall be collected in and about the digestive organs. Consequently the blood supply to the brain falls to a low ebb, and thus sleep is easily induoed. On the other hand, of course, physiologically, it is wrong for brain work to be attempted immediately after a solid meal.—Med ioal Press.

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Parliamentary Amenities.

In Michigan some years ago a bill was before the legislature to restore the death penalty for the crime of murder. Three of the ablest members of the house made long speeches in favor of the bill—so long as to be found wearisome, especially by those who disagreed with the opiuions expressed. When the third man had finished, a young member on the other side of the chamber rose and said very sarcastically: "Mr. Speaker, I rise to a question of privilege." "The gentleman will state his question of privilege," said the Rpeaker. "Mr. Speaker, I wish to inquire of our friends of the other side of the bouse which ihey think is preferable—to be hanged cr to be talked to death?"

The question was greeted by applause. Then suddenly some one with a very loud voice said: "Oh, well, if you're going to talk we prefer to bo hanged."—Youth's Companion.

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Bismarck and Bonlangor.

A few years ago a statesman of European fame visited Bismarck at Friedrichsruh, and the two walked together through the latter's plantation of exotio pines and firs, of which both were collectors. The visitor improved a lapse in the conversation about conifers to bring up the than recent topio of Boulanger. "Did Germany at the time really take him seriously?" he asked. "And what did you yourself think of the man?" The ex-chancellor, apparently in all candor, replied that he knew very little of the subject. "It is true that I was in office at the time," he said. "But just then there was a kind of beetle which got in among these firs of mine and was eating out the central shoots, and really that worried me so that I scarcely paid any attention at all to what Boulanger was doing."

A Cheerful Giver.

A primary teacher in a Watervliet Sunday school took for a subjeot "The Lord loveth a cheerful giver." She inquired if any one knew what it meant, when a little 4-year-old boy said: 'Miss I know what that means.'' "Well, George Edwin, what is it?" "It means give a whole lot and don't cry over it. "—Troy Times.

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