The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, August 19, 1900, Image 11
PAKT TWO.
LIFE OF THE SHIP'S BOY.
HOW HE E \TS. SLEW'S AM) LEARNS
TO BE A SAILOR.
iru Marnli Ar. gnppo.ed to lie Con
nerved by Exclusion From the
Forecastle —How He Is Guyed ami
Bullied nod Sometime* Beaten— No
Matter Hon Tired He May Be,
There Is Alwnys Work In Plenty
for Him to Do—lt Take* Him About
n Year to Learn t Hand and Reef,
and Steer Navigation Is Not
Tnoght to Him on the Ordlnnry
Ship, hut He May Stndy It If He
Likes—Many Bojs Still Go to Sen.
lint Most of Them Quit the Life Be
cause of Tlieir Treatment.
By Morgan Robertson.
Author of "Spun Yarn,” "Where Angels
Fear to Tread,” Ete.
Copyright. 1900, by Morgan Robertson.
Now York, Aug. 17.—Every deep-water
American ship is supposed to carry two
or three boys before the mast—usually as
many as there ere officers aft. These boys
eat and sleep in the “boys’ room," a small
apartment in the forward house, and are
not permitted to enter the forecastle in
the watch below, for reasons connected
with their moral welfare and future value
The boy at tha wheel.
bs officers; far they are the material from
which the Yankee mate is constructed,
and as such must not be handicapped by
too strong- a sympathy with men who
muFt spend (heir whole lives forward.
The protection of fheir morals afforded
hv their seclusion from the men, though
Btrotigiy insisted upon by skippers and
owners, is not obvious; sailors are a very
ordinary class of working men. being
neither exceptionally good nor bad, and
their influence over boys in their com
pany is about tbe same as would be that
of Qth-or men living on shore, and will
certainly compare favorably with that of
the officers, who were once protected
boys, and whose duties and ethics now
require that they be a little more brutal,
cynical and profane than ere the men
in the forecastle. Another, and a very
excellent and honest reason for giving the
ho-ye a room by themselves, is that a tra
dition of seafaring, dating from antiquity,
and similar to the fag system of English
school®, makes it incumbent on the weak
ling* in the forecastle to do the menial
work in the watch below. This is cus
tomary in the ships of all nations, where
e boy or ordinary seaman is in the fore
castle; he cleans up. fills the lamp, brings
the meals from galley, and often
washes clothes for others when he ought
♦o be asleep. It does him no good, and
English ship owners were tbe first ‘to rec
ognize i-t—American owners following suit
In the construction of the crews’ quar
ters, but without adopting the excellent
apprentice system which makes it possi
ble for an English “gentleman’s son” to
become a ship's officer and remain a gen
tleman.
The Ship’s Boy I* Kept Bony.
But. though a boy in an American ship
Is Immune from ill-irratment in the
watch-below—except from the inevitable
bully of the boys’ room—he receives his
full share on deck while at work. He is
usually of an adventurous disposition or he
would not be on board ship—and has ob
tained the berth through the influence of
family friends or relatives. He is very of
ten a close student of the cheap nautical
literature which tells of “The Roy rap
tain,” “The Boy Mutineer,” “The Boy
Private,” and such heroes, and goes on
board with a great many things lo un
learn before his mind will be in condition
to receive and assimilate fa t*. He may
know in a general way the. names of the
masts, some of the sails and ropes, and a
few of the ship's appurtenances; but lie
finds his knowledge of little avail against
bis colossal ignorance of what is required
©f him, and until he learns, through curs
ings and bitter objurgations, how to keep
out of his own and the officers’ way, hi**
life on deck is miserable. He is not even
available for running errands, for he does
not recognize the names of things he is
*ent for, even when properly enunciated.
Hr*w can he, when no nautical dictionary
contains a half of the noun® and phrases
In common use at sea? What can he make
of this, roared at him nt six feet distance;
"Hare, you. bo-o-y. Owan down to the
later-hat ’n* over ’n’ the wing ye’ll find
an earing. Bring it up.” The order is in
telligible only to a sailor—who knows that
the lazerette is down aft abaft the cabin
trunk; that “over 'n the wing” la over to
ward the ship’s side, and that an “earing”
is a fathom of two of strong rope with an
eye spliced in one end, ueed for reefing
and for “gill-guy*.”
But the boy start* off for some Indefi
nite place, with a* hazy idea of earrings,
birds’ wings and hota suggested by the
officer's pronunc a'ion an! must com® fa k
tremblingly for instruction. And what
fnuat he bring, when sent for "bump
atone.” to aMlet in scouring paint work,
until he has learned that pumice atone
Is wanted.
Thing* He Has In Learn.
While he Is learning names and noun*,
ha la aleo learning to work—properly to
place bit band* on a rope In pulling; bow
Sutnmnali jUotning iXrtns.
to hold slack when the men do all the
pulling; how* to scrub and sweep decks
to advantage; to scour brass-work: to
strike the bell without risk of being called
Q sexton, and—this of the first and las\
importance—to answer quickly when spo
ken to. Unless the officers are unus'ually
considerate of his bewilderment he is sent
aloft with the men when sail is shorten
ed—not to he!p, for he Is useless—to learn
the feel of a swaying foot-rope, and the
method of furling an-d reefing. Later,
about the time the “trades” are reached,
he is earnestly and forcefully Instructed
in advance and sent up to loose and furl
the mizzen royal; and this becomes his
special task.
Since much of the repair and con
structive work aboard ship can only bt
done in fine weather, all hands are kept
at work in the afternoon while the ship
is in trade-wind waters, setting up,
rattling down and tarring rigging,
scraping and painting masts and blocks,
and doing other work at which a boy is
nearly useless; so he is now taught to
steer. An intelligent hoy, intelligently
tutored, tnay learn the compass in a few
lessons; but steering a big ship with u
wheel higher than his head is hard work
for him. and many a dressing-down does
he receive before he can keep the lubbers*
point on the compass-bowl within a half
point of the course, even in the steady
w’ind and sea-pressure of the trades.
But when he can do this, he may be
permitted to steer the whole of the four
hour watch w’hile the tw*o rightful incum
the rigging. And on alternate days, when
bents of the tricks are kept at work in
his watch is the one that loses the after
noon’s sleep, he may be permitted to eat
his dinner and go bock to the wheel to
steer until supper time. This is a long
time to keep a growing boy standing *n
one spot, forbidden to lean back against
the wheel-box or forward against the
wheel, with body nnd legs aching from in
action, and arm* aching from fatigue;
and when he he® eaten his supper and
turned into His# bunk, he knows the full
meaning of the word “rest,” and ap
preciates to the utmost the heavenly con
tent of o horizontal attitude. It would
be a severe punishment for a strong man
—this nine-hour trick at the wheel; it is
torture to a half-developed boy. But.
should he complain and ask for a shorter
trick he will receive little sympathy; for
the officer who listens and sneers is, or
The boy must come back—trembling for instruction.
was, the exceptionally strong, hardy,
muscular boy who bore the experience
cosily when forced to undergo it himself,
ami. Instead of quitting the life after one
vcyage—aa most boys will—remained ot
sea to become an officer.
One Venr’s falueatlon.
At the end of a voyage— usally finished
within a year— an average boy can ’hand
(furl), reef and steer,'’ the last named ac
complishment, however, only applying to
fine weather; in heavy ga>, with the ship
scudding before It. an able seaman with
years of experience Is needed to keep the
craft from broacWn-to. No boy may be
come a compeient helmsman In less lhan
four ve-ars of sea-going But, “We *°
• hand, reef and steer.” ho may sign as an
"ordinary" teutian. If he ship# again, at
a slight raise In pay. He la oompetent
SAVANNAH, GA., SUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 1900.
to assist at any work aboard ship, but
has still much o learn before he can call
himself an "able** seaman. If he ships
again with his first skipper he remains in
the boys’ room; and if he is satisfied with
the life, he is usually promoted af.er three
or four voyages without ever having lived
in the forecastle. But, if he quits his
captain and signs out of a boarding house
ho goes into the forecastle and takes his
chance of rising by merit alone. He will
be longer about it. but he will be a better
seaman and a better officer.
A boy w*ho shows a desire to learn nav
igation will be given facilities for study
ing—in his wratch below—and. provided
he owns a quadrant or sextant will be
instructed by the captain or officers in
taking observations; for these fellows are
not continuous performers; they are sim
ply survivors and graduates in a school
of brutality which eliminates the lesser
brutes, and are subject to occasional re
lapses into good humor and generosity
during which they may be kind to a weak
er fellow creature whom -they have re
cently maltreated; but it might prove nn
unwise procedure for a boy, ordinary or
able seaman, living in the forecastle to
appear on deck w*ith a quadrant to take
the sun at mid-day. A skipper does not
deem his position more stable and tenable,
or discipline more perfect, with naviga
tors in his crew*.
A boy’s pay ranges from $5 to $lO a
month, and with this, as extra wage, he
is given board and lodging, lodging
means an empty bunk, for be must fur
nish his own bedding, and he finds the
Item of board nn unsatisfactory remuner
ation until he learns to assimilate it. A
boy reared on plain meat and potatoes at
first finds some difficulty in getting his
food down his throat; but, once down
if he is healthy—he can digest it. for,
though apparently served in the most un
palatable manner which a sea cook can
devise, it is still organic matter, plus n
good deal of salt, and is amenable to the
chemical action and reaction of the* gastric
juice. So, until he gets? the scurvy from
a preponderance of suit and a lack of veg
etable matter in his food, he will retain
a semblance of good health. And he will
have no trouble in keeping his teeth white
and clean; cold salt beef and hardtack,
though not hard enough to destroy the
enamel, are sufficiently so to prevent the
accumulation of tartar, and to wear off
any which has formed.
Clothes About Ship.
Asa boy Is not favored in bad weather
more than others of the crew, he needs
an outfit of clothing equal to any aboard—
the most important articles being oilskins,
sou’wester and rubber boots. Mittens are
not allowed, except at the wheel and look
out, and ore not wanted when pulling
ropes or climbing. But a dozen suits of
underclothing and shirts and as many
pairs of socks and trousers, all of woolen
material, a warm sweater or monkey jack
et. and a few light suits of dungaree, with
slipper and straw hats, is none too large
an outfit for a long voyage. And even
with this stock, a sailor will be lucky if
he can get through a bod gale without
sleeping in wet clothes, or through a voy
age without drawing on the captain’s slop
chest.
It is contended by those interested in
seamen that American boys do not go
to sea on account of the treatment of
sailors in American, ships. This is only
partly true. They go to sea in large
numbers, shipping and stowing away in
sloops, schooners, brigs, harks and ships;
and there Is a cadet-system in force in
the mail steamers somewhat similar to
the English apprentice system which at
tracts a great ninny. As long as healthy
and adventurous temperaments are
evolved in our home and school life, boye
enough to man every ehlp afloat will be
found ready to adopt this strenuous life.
But, fully two-thirds of those whose fate
takes them abroad deep-waters ships quit
the sea after a voyage—not on account
ot the danger, discomfort and neceseary
hard work—because of the kicks, blows
and curses given them, the epithets ap
plied to thorn, and the “driving”—the un
necessary work for which they are kept
up In their watch-below. The remaining
third are the thick-fkinned, insensate bul
lies of the boys’ room; and from this
class are drawn the officers and captains
of our deep water ships.
How Worth Are Coined.
Within the last fifty years over 60,000
words nnd phrases have crept into the
English language, some of them but for
an ephemeral existence, while others,
which only a short time ago
were classed as slang or vulgarisms, are
to-day permanent pane of the language.
Unless the origin of a siting word Is
known It Is almost Impossible to tell how
long it has been In use.
Slang wolds which originate In different
part* of the country naturally have their
own peculiar significance, but after they
have traveled a few hundred milea th
meanlng changes.
Tho word "bogus.” meaning counter
feit or false, was once looked upon as a
slang word, Its origin Is somewhat pe
culiar. .
Over half a century ago a man named
Borgheee made himself notorious by
drawing bill- on fictitious hanks. His
name was commonly called Bogus, and
his bllla, as well ns others of a similar
character, wert universally styled bogus
currency.
A Cool Sensation
Is a pleasant feeling this hot weather. And that should be your experience, both
physically and mentally, upon reading these below zero prices. We have selected
for your inspection a few of the low, cool, pleasant figures to contemplate. No
high and irritating prices. Nothing that will tax either purse or patience.
SEE THOSE FOULARD SILKSAf39MI
Laces and Embroideries.
One lot of embroideries, wide and nar
row, dainty designs, regular price sc; re
duced to 3c yard.
Fine lot of nainsook and cambric edging
und Insertions, 15c and 19c values, 9c.
Face veiling In all colors, 10c yard.
500 pieces fine Valenciennes lace, wide &
narrow pattrns; regular price 85c, 48c doz.
Children’s parasols, only a few left, 25c
values, 12c.
Fine silk allovers and fine tuckings, val
ues at {2.50 and {2.00; your choice 9Sc.
40-inch colored glace and lawn lining;
regular price 12c, 5c only.
H Those {2O LADIES’ SUITS lor $8.48
Clothing.
Men’s Wash Suils, Blue Checks and
stripes.brown ami crash,that sold for $3.50;
now {1.98 a suit.
Men’s Straw Hats, all shapes and styles,
rough or plain. Prices range up to {2.50, at
$11)0 for choice.
Men’s White Duck Pants, all sizes,
worth SI.OO, at 39c a pair.
Children's Shirt Waists, assorted colors,
in French Percale, at 23c.
Children’s white duck knee pants at 19c
a pair.'
Children's Blouse Wash Suits. What
were sold at the beginning of the season
at 75c to SI.OO a suit; now at 49c a suit.
Men's Bicycle Pants, White Duck and
Linen Crash. Big lot to close out at 35c a
pair.
LEADER dd W c
' ' & BULL STS* > RICtS.
A TRAVELER I* CAIRO.
Her Impressions of the Plotureaqae
Egyptian City.
From the Baltimore American.
A traveler recently returned from Egypt
says: “When you make your tour of the
world take the Suez canal in the winter.
In summer it is simply hades, but from
November to April Egypt Is a heaven as
far as climate is concerned. In February
and March there are day* of sandstorms
and shadow during the prevalence of the
Khamsin,’ or fifty days’ wind, but aside
from those, all days are radiant sunlight.
Cairo is the most picturesque of cities.
As one saunters along the native quarter
about midday groups of Arabs eating
the midday meal are passed at frequent
Intervals. They sit leaning against some
garden wall, their feet drawn up till the
knees are level with the chin, and brown
earthen basins on the ground beside them
hold the food. They delight In color.
Children of the tropics always do—and
the basins have linings of brilliant green,
purple or yellow enamel, in which the in
evitable tomato gleams a vivid contrast.
A favorite dish seems to be a kind of ooup
with finely chopped green vegetables. Into
this eli dip pieces of coarse bread. If the
fingers go in ot the same lime, that is a
trifle that escapes notice.
“The Fellah uses his homo hut little. He
eats and frequently sleeps outdoors. lie
is independent of bed and c overing, and
sometimes, would almost think, of
sleepy. The furniture is of the simplest
description, the most conspicuous feature
usually being a wooden box decorated with
crude designs in red and yellow. In this
are his copy of the Koran and other simple
treasures. A large copper basin called
a tisht server a variety of purposes, lx>li
lavatory and culinary. Borne of the
houses, however, are heartbreakingly Eu
ropean. with cheap woolen carpets, gaudy
cretonne* and occasionally a stroke of
genius In the way of tawdry vases with
artificial flowers.
“A Cairene wedding among the lower
classes is a frequent and always Interest
ing sight. It takes place at night. Ones
attention is attracted by sounds of dash
ing brass and the beat of drums. The wad
ding profession moves rapidly, a leaping,
traggllng ■ rowd, with In th midst of the
( arts that contain the household goods of
the pair about to be wedded. From the
number of carts a pretty accurate gues*
may be made regarding the worldly es
tate of the bridegroom. Swinging lamps
and torches held aloft throw a dull glare
on the faces of the throng, and Jests and
songs that are considered appropriate to
the occasion are heard at frequent inter
vals.
“The native music is decidedly queer.
The key is generally minor, and the tunes
appear to have neither beginning nor end.
The Zummara and Kemengch are shrill
Instruments, the Nal. U’d and Darabukah
are roft. but generally the tabourlne and
drum drown pretty nearly everything else.
One hears it often, as it !• a large part
of all festivities, and the Cairene* rejoice
In two Christmas days, three News Years
and an Indefinite number of feast days
and holidays. Th< band* are In evidence
on all ihee occasions, and remind one of
the Halvatlon Army In the distance.
“An animated sight wall worth the trou
ble ot going out at an unuaual houx la
New Art Goods.
All colors crepe papers, full length, 5c
roll.
COMMENCED WORK, MATERIAL
COMBINED.
Pieces of Linen Bulgarian, sold regular
{1.50 and {2.50; reduced to 98c.
Laundry Bags, a basket full; your
choice 10c only.
Battenburg patterns, large ones, lflc only
Shetland floss and zephyrs, 9c full hank.
Men's Furnishings.
Men’s fine black and tan half hose,
seamless and stainless, worth 15e; for this
week, 9c.
Men’s solid linen four-ply collars, In all
the latest s4yles; formerly sold at 15c; for
this week, 9c.
Men's fine cool, fancy trimmed night
shirts, full length and wide bodies; worth
60c, at 39c.
Men's colored Madras negligee shirts,
made with collars and cuffs attached, or
without collars, one pair extra link cuffs
to match; formerly sold a* $1.00; for this
week, 49c.
Men’s fine balbriggan shirts and draw
ers, full regular made, In all sizes; worth
60c, at 23c.
the opening of the Kas -el Nil drawbridge
at 1:30 p. m. Driving up to the bridge,
one finds a df ns-* crow and of Arabs, Be
douins, Nubians and Soudaree, men, wo
men and children, on donkeys. Every
class of m n and animals is represented,
camels turn their long necks to look at
the large loads that bump against their
sdes; sherbet sellers, water carriers,
sweetmeat venders cry their wares loud
ly. One se s a good mat y Turkish women,
all sitting astride on their donkeys, their
white stockinged ankles liberally display
ed. Tneir faces, of course, are covered,
except the eyes. They chatter ceaselessly
with their slaves and form a picturesque
part of the motley throng.
“But prominent beyond all other sights
and sounds are the I eggars of Cairo. All
orts of deformity offer themselves as
claims on your pity, and the more repel
lant tho affliction th“ more pride, appar
ently. they take in displaying It. It Is all
unutterably sad. and one wonders when
the system will be abolished, the old tak
en care of and the young compelled to
work.
“But, In spite of everything, noises,
smells and sights. Cairo 1a still the most
fascinating of cities, as If the mysterious
rites that once prevailed still have power
to sway the souls of men.”
Rhine nnd Moselle Wines.
The fine French wines in bottles are Im
ported direct from the well known houae
of Everest, Dupont & Cos., Bordeaux,
France, by Lippmen Bros, of this city.
Llppman Bros, desire to call attention to
the Bt. Julien brand of claret wine, which
Is very fine, but quite low-priced.
-heir Chauteau Leo v ille is known as one
of the finest claret wines imported to the
United Btates.
Lippman Bros.’ Importations of Rhine
wines are certainly worth the attention
of connoisseurs. They are* from the cele
brated wine grower Martin Deutz of
Frank fort-on-the-Mam, Germany.
His Bodenhelm Rhine wine Is very nice
and delicious, but low price.
His Marcobrunner Cabinet, from select
ed grapes, is well worth the attention of
the finest judges of Rhine wine iri the city.
His Yohannisburger Cabinet Is very deli
cate an<J rare, nnd Is perfection of wine
and the finest of all.—ad.
A Delicious Smoke.
The Herbert Spencer is an elegant cigar
and Is truly a delightful enjoyment to
Inhale the fumes of this fine tobacco; It
is evhilarating and delicious.
Bee that the name of Herbert Spencer
Is on every wrapper of every cigar, with
out which none are genuine.
The Herbert Spencer cigars nre only
sold by the box of 60. Conchas at $3.50, and
Ferfectos. $4.50 at Llppman Bros., whole
sale druggists, Barnard and Congress
streets, of this city.—ad.
|>. P F , a wonderful medicine; It give*
an appetite; it invigorates and strength
ens. P. P. P- cures rheumatism and all
pains in Ihe sld**, back and shoulders,
knees, hip*, wrists and Joints. P. P p.
cur** syphiils in all its various stages,
oid ulcers, sores and kidney complaint i*.
p. p. cures <tarrah, eczema, erysipelas,
all skin and mercurial poisoning,
p p. P. cures dyspepsia, chronic female
complaints and brokfru-down constitution
and loss of manhood. P. P P.. the be t
blood purifier of th *e, ha* made mor#
f**rman*n| cures than all other blood retn*
| #*de*. Lippman Bros., sol* proprietors,
gavannftbf (ia.-ad
Bargain Ribbons.
RIBBONS—AII silk taffeta, heavy qual
ity ribbon, all new* colorings:
Nos. 6 and 7 5c yard
Same goods in Nos. 9, 12, 16 10c yard
Velvet ribbons In nil widths and quali
ties, 19c piece mid up.
All silk, satin, gros grain ribbon, new
colorings and metallic taffetas. Noe. 30,
40 and 50. best widths, only 15c.
Narrow width ribbons for trimmings:
Nos. 2 and 3; all colorings; regular price
8c; your choice 2c yard.
All silk, satin, gros grain baby ribbon,
oil colorings, 50 yards to a spool, lc yard,
47c spool.
Odds and ends in colored velvet ribbons,
a basket full all colorings, lo yard.
Shopping bags, all black, good leather,
48c.
Skirts and Suits,
One lot Ladles’ slightly soiled gowns,
skirts, drawers, chemise and corset cov
ers, were SI.OO, 50c.
Our entire line Ladies' lawn dressing
sacques regardless of former price, 98c.
One line Ladles’ black and colored silk
waists, odds and ends of sizes, $1.98.
Come early for Ladies’ lawn and per
cale wrappers: were $2.00, 98c.
PRINTING
THE Lithograph and Printing Department of the
.Morning News is one of the largest in the South.
It is equipped to do tile best work in all brand),
cs of printing. Its plant is modern and is operated
by skilled people ...
BANK BOOKS—
Bank Books of all kinds Is our specially.
Checks, Deposit Slips and general bank
stationery the Morning News does in a
superior style. And no bank, it matters
not how small, should be without our
lithograph checks and books.
MANUFACTURING PLANTS-
We make a •peclalty of doing cut work
as well as lithograph work for all manu
facturing plants, not only In Georgia, but
in Alabama, Florida and the Carollnas.
Under this head Is embraced Guano Fac
tories. Plow Work®, Turpentine Plants,
Saw Mills, Foundries, Breweries, Machine
Shops, in fact all kinds of enterprises of
this character.
COMMERCIAL WORK-
A business man, no matter where he does
business, pan t afford lo be without neat
stationery. Tf he does nothing- but sell
eggs he ought to have It. The Morning
News makes a specialty of doing neat lobs
for country merchants. And it takes
pleasure in sending samples with prices
from which selections may be made.
COUNTY RECORDS-
Iteeord Hooks for counties, Tax Books,
Official Stationery for towns and cities,
1-egal Blanks and forms of every descrip
tor! we are equipped to do Quickly and
cheap and well.
LITHOGRAPHING—
I.lthographtng is a branch of the business
to which especial attention Is devoted It
Is the largest establishment in the atate
and Is operated by the best artists In the
country. We cheerfully furnish estimates
arid submit samples of lithograph work.
When writing to us address the Morning News
Job Department. Do not think that you arc consum
ing our time by asking us questions and writing for
estimates. Whether we get your order or not. vve
shall be glad to offer the best we have.
Morning News Job Department,
SAVANNAH, CA.
—Charlotte Bronte’s widower, the Rev.
Arthur B. Nlcols, la now over SO years
of age and spends much of his time In
attending to his land business at Hana
gher, Ireland. Though married again Its
always otmerves the anniversaries of his
first wife’s birth and death.
PAGES 11 TO 20.
Domestics.
Fruit of Room shirting, real value
10c 7%0
10-4 unbleached sheeting, real value
15c 12^c
10-4 bleached sheeting, real value
20c 15 c
Yard w ide Berkeley cambric, real val
ue 100 7%a
WHITE GOODS.
30-inch white India lawn, real vain*
5c 3%0
Corded dimity, checked nainsook, In
dia lawn, real value 6*4 5 o
40-inch Victoria lawn, real value 127H0
Sheer white India Unon, real value 15c, 10c
SPECIAL.
Best brands 36-inch percale®, real val
ue \2%c 8%0
38-inch French printed cambrics, real
value 20c 8%0
Scotch ginghams, real value 1 7sio
Rainy-Day Skirts.
Ladles’ white duck skirts, fancy trim
med crash skirts, 50c.
Children’s cambric bishop slips, trimmed
at neck and sleeves with neat edge; 600
price—29c.
New ralny-day skirts In Oxford, blue,
and brown, heavy double faced suiting,
$8.60.
S2O 00 Tailored suits in cheviots, Vene
tians, serges, etc., some silk lined, sß.4*.
-Queen Victoria haa Juat porchaaed nn
old manuacrlpt relating to Ihe early rec
orda of Wlndaor. It la nearly 300 yeara
old, and $1215 la eald to have been the prloo
paid Ihe dtuler. The gueen haa a valua
ble collection of auch manuacrlpia, and
takea much Intereat In taem.