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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-16

IL does not seem that there can be any valid OBJ
lection to Mr.. Simmons's suggestion. The 10
sources Of the schoolship have never been more
than half employed, and IL o moderate income can
be derived from this source. why would 1t not
DO good thing to do?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-16

One Of the Civil Service Commissioners is 70
ported as saying that the Civil Service idea Is q
deluslcn and q snare That's Just what o good
many people have believed ever since the manage
mcnt of the Civil Service got into Democratic
hands
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-27

been for some time an idea among ladies
that green is unbecOming Vivid pri-
mary cOlOrs are always trying to the
eye. and there are greens. especially in
fabric dyes, which are crude and glar-
ing; but for the most part greens are
becoming to the face. And this is true
for a simple reason. Green is the COM
plimentary color of red.
In JuXtapositiOn red always intensifies
green, and vice versa; so that, though
very ford compilations cannot suffer
strong greens against them, the average
American skin, often lacking in color,
IS improved by the contrast of green, as
its nature is to intensity what red there
Is III the flesh color it approaches. For
which reason, by the way, red is posi-
lively unbecoming to any but highly
colOred countenanceS in which the rubi-
cund predOminates.
Gray, however, especially siIver-gray.
which became fashionable in London on
the Princess of Wales silver wedding,
is becoming to all, and, what is more, it
combines with all colors in harmonious
union, although some tints suit it bet
ter than others.
A si1ver-gray, trimmed with gold
braid, takes straw-yellow lining better
than blue, while a rose pink produces
an effect in combination which reds or
yiolets cannot hope to emulate. Silver
is gray except where high lights pro-
duce the brilliant white or yellow re-
Elected by polished metal. and silver is
softer with pinks and pale green's than
it is with blues and reds. So the advent
OF green and gray is pleasant and har-
moniouS to the eye, like the pearly skies
and wet willows in picture by COrot,
OF early morning in the meadows paint
ed by Aurora.
There have been periods when fash
ion went blindly wrong in coIors, as.
for instance, when she affected the
horrid Solferinos and the odious Ma
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-27

hats at the present season. that dealers
find it at times almost difficult to keep
them in stock.
The large Rembrandt hats are often
dubbed picture hats" and their wide
rims are bent into every conceivable
shape, turning up or down in every di-
rectiOn.
Among the most attractive of the sea-
sons bonnetS are those of straw lace,
which are nearly as delicate as some of
the silk and thread hand-Wrought
guipureS. III
Striped fabrics, when used for cor
Sages, are made more effective by being
made to taper sharply at the back forms,
and to slope diagonally to a point in
front.
An infinite variety of fancy wraps will
probably be seen at the summer resorts.
All, however. partake of the viSite
shape, with fronts turned in to form
sleeves.
The backs of many of the new basques
for summer wear are finished with
draperies of ribbon bows and loops, OF
points of the dress material, variousIy
decorated.
Many of the newly imported gray
costumes have long French pOlOnaiseS,
over gray MORE skirts, with simulated
vest and rolling reverS of dark moss
green velvet.
In the latest importatiOns of French
dresses and wraps, various handsome
shades of green, mahogany, terra Gotta
and golden brown are noticeable: also
the crushed strawberry and crushed
raspberry shades, and gray in the dainti-
est tones Imaginable.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-27
Watch for Him. Girls.

If every woman could be sure of a
husband like Joseph Cummings, of
East Oxford, Me-. it is probable that the
number of those who sign themselves
''old maid'' would materially lessen.
As reported by the Mechanics Falls
Ledger, Mr.. Cummings, who will be
eighty years old next month, has done
the homework and taken care of
his sick wife much of the time
for the past ten years, since Mrs.
Cummings had a paralytic shock. This
winter she has been afflicted with rheu-
matism so she cannot rise from her
chair without help. Mr.. Cummings has
done the cooking, washing and ironing
for four years, and this spring has been
cleaning house in the most approved
style. he lives on a large farm, keep
a horse and twelve head of cattle. If
this worthy man should ever be so I'M
fortunate as to become widoWer he
would be in very great danger.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-27

carefully in clear, cold water, into
which has been poured some strong
ammonia. The quantity must be regu-
lated according to the color of the goods.
Black, of course, will stand more than
any other color. After these have been
thoroughly dried and aired, it is surpris-
ing how like new garments they appear.
A fact not generally known is that
ordinary printed Observation-Disclosures
when securely wrapped abound wooden
goods, are q barrier to that dreaded
pest, the moth. Take, for instance. a
cloak. Line the sleeves with paper,
and in each fold use strips of the neees-
Sary length, and, if box is to be used,
line this well also. Lay the cloak in.
covering with paper and tucking in
nicely. Then put on the cover and tie
it up, and if extra precautiOn is needed
wrap the box in paper, sealing or tying
it, and If there were no moths in the
goods before they went into the box.
supposing they had been properly
cleaned and aired, one can rest assured
that they will be perfectly safe and free
from their ravages when taken out in
the fall
Nothing is more provoking than to
tear great ugly hole in a new dress,
and yet it is frequently done. Not one
in twenty is expert enough with the
needle to mend it so that it will escape
common observation, and nothing
looks worse than a badly darned
rent. A novel plan, but one which
has been successfully tried, is to care
fully smooth out the frayed portions,
then place piece of the material. wet
in thin muciiage, underneath. subject if
to heavy pressure until dry, when
nothing but the closest inspection will
reveal it. T
Now that black lace is so fashionable.
it is well to know how to clean it. as
every one, by looking over their laces,
will find one or more pieces Slightly
soiled which might do duty again if
properly cleaned. There are several
ways Of doing this. One is to dissolve
a teaspoonfuI Of powdered borax i'm a
quart of hot water. Take a soft brush
and go carefully over the soiled places.
after which sponge in tepid water. nick
out the lace nicely, place it while damp
between pieces of old black silk or soft
black cloth and press with warm iron
until dry. Do not use hot iron.
Another method is to throw them into
alcohol, churning them up and down
until 1t foams. Then squeeze them out.
pull them gently into shape and put
them between pieces OF brown paper
until dry. The paper should be
weighted,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-27
NOVELTIES IN JEWELRY.
Some Odd Designs in Rings,
Combs and Scarf Pins.

combs and Scarf Pins.
A victorious gamecock is a pattern in
scarf pins which will be received with
favor by sporting men.
a dainty brooch represents ''jaek in
the pulpit of cut moonstone rising
from jeweled calyx of Roman gold.
A pretty charm is small flask, the
body OF which is square knot of red
and yellow gold set with diamonds and
rubies.
An odd purse has cover composed of
silver dollar which tightly closes over
a frame from which hang the silver
meShes.
Parasol handles of twisted silver, from
twelve to eighteen inches in length, are
shown in plain and OXidized patterns i'll
great variety.
a pretty bib pin for infants has six
alternate diamonds and pearls set upon
a knife edge, while larger pearl graces
the hinged end.
A novel cigar clipper recently seen
was dainty pair of scissors in dull
gold, intending to be worn as a watch
charm by the smoker.
A Gala lily in pure white enamel.
with gold stamen, and having a brill
liant diamond deWdrop clinging to its
side, is much admired design In
brooches.
A handsome brooch consists of two
interlaced buckles, one of variegated
and one of corrugated Roman gold, hav-
ing between them a large and brilliant
diamond.
A large fiat locket of gold recently
seen is richly chased and ornamented
with gems. Instead of a space for a
portrait, the interior contains a power
full magnifying mirror.
A costly comb recently seen had an
intricate lacewOrk pattern in silver at
the top, in which the entire tracery was
closely set with small brilliants. Ten
matched pearls topped the whole.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-27

wears white indoors and is devoted to
white flowers. The jewels accordingly
were as follows: Largish spray of val
ley lilies in white silver for the hair;
spray of valley lilies of same size, but
l0Oser, less conventional design, to
fasten throat of gown; spray of lilies
with leaf in green gold to fasten ribbon
bows on shoulder: more lilies still in
white silver with more leaves in green
gold to fasten the ribbon girdle; three
other sprays to adjust as desired in the
folds OF the gown. The different pins
match and are deemed an essential feat
ure in all sorts of dress accompani-
ments nowadays. More modest outfits
in enamel or silver seen every day in
clude, perhaps, a morning glory OF
fOnr-leaved clover for the throat, and
half a dozen copies of it in miniature to
pin together the bonnet trimmings and
catch up fall of lace about the bodice.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-27

gentas after the Franeo-Italian war.
These were worse than the crushed
Strawberries and bilious terra cottas
which We're rife two years ago. But of
apple greens and silver grays, pearly
tlnts of the young tree shoots and the
pigeons bref st, we cannot have too
much, and such colors will never go out
OF fashion, for they are loved by nature
herself
If your own eyes cannot direct you to
the right Judgment in color harmonies
do not go to the dry goods clerk for adj
vice, but make your appeal direct to
nature. Study the Silver bark and grace
full leaf of the birch tree, the pearl-gray
and messy tones of the flowing willow,
the flash of the trout through the green,
transparent stream, or any other natural
greens and grays you may meet with.
Nature cannot make a mistake, while
the dry goods clerk or saleslady often
does.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-27

ueadiN to their physical charms. and
vaccination was therefore welcomed by
all. But the difficulty was that few of
the young ladies. with visions of recep-
lions next winter before them. when
lhey would appear in lOw-cut cOrSage
ana sleeveless bOdices, cared to have
the dlstiguring marks placed upon their
arms. In consequence there has been
great demand, especially at the fashion
ape boarding schools in the city, says
the Philadelphia Record. for elderly
physicians. to whose semi-paternal care
the young ladies could submit them
selves to an operation.
As they would not be vaccinated upon
the arm, and they did not care to have
the pimple on the end of their nose. if
mas generally been decided by the fash
lonable female to have the delicate
operation performed upon the calf of
the leg. This required the services of
the elderly practitioners, as the ladies
were loath to submit TO the gaze of the
youthful doctors.
y lady vino manages a fashionable
boarding school near Broad and Locust
streets last week determined TO have ali
the young ladies under her charge vac
cinated. Those who were boarders at
the school were to be vaccinated by
the physician, an elderly and we'll
known practitioner. who has usually
been called in to attend such ills as
SchCOI girls are heir to.
The young ladies all protested against
the marking OF their arms. and it was
determined. after a solemn conference.
that each should be vaccinated upon the
calf Of the leg. This was entirely salts
factory until the day appointed for the
operation.
Instead of coming himself the doctor
sent his assistant, a very young man
with blonde mustache, whom the girls
declared looked lust too sweet,
There was a hurried consultation of
the ladies. Never" ''Pll take the
smallpox tirst.' ''He shall not vaccinate
me-" Such were the EXPLANATIONS of
the girls.
The young doctor was compelled to
retire, and the kindly old gentleman who
is his preceptor was sent for. The girls
then submitted without a murmur.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-27
FEMININE FRIVOLITIEs.

MBER jewelry is
likely to have an
other run of popular
favor.
Bracelets of heavy
curb links. plain or
heavily chased, in
gold or silver, are
the fancy of the
hour.
Real silver hooks
and eyes are seen
upon the cOrsages
of some of the sum-
mer gowns. and are
ornamental as we'll
as useful.
1t is stated that
so great is the de-
demand for green
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-27

AN INFERENCE FROM THE FACTS.
Mr.. and Mrs. W., of Minneapolis, have
little boy of six years old noted for
his odd, bright sayings. One COM
munlon Sabbath not long ago, he at
tended church with his parents. The
service was new to him and he watched
the proceedings with great interest,
particularly when both parents partOek
OF the sacrament. Afterwards, when
the usual collection was made and Mr..
w. contributed, the little fellow whis-
pered: Say, papa. did you have to pay
for your lunch?"
IN PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE.
Little Alfred is a Brooklyn four-year-
old and remarkably inQuisitive. Re-
Gently gray-haired professor of natural
history from Western college was Wis
ltlng the family, and on one particular
evening large company of ladies
and gentlemen were invited to meet
him. Little Alfred was allowed to be
IN the room, and having been told that
the venerable guest knew all about ami
mails took advantage of a moments
pause in the general conversation to
stand up in his corner and eXclaim in
loud voice: 'FesSor (professor), how do
they make tats (cats)?" Shouts of laugh
ter followed this unexpected episode,
in the midst of which the youthful in
feStlSdGOT was hurried OH TO DeQ.
AN INGENIOUS SUBSTITUTION.
Little Charlie usually counts the
strokes of the clock to tell what time it
is. Not noticing the other day when it
commenced to strike, he said to his
mother: Mamma, what time did the
clock stike?" 'Shame," said mamma:
Charlie must talk plain-'say strike.'"
After moments silence he looked I'D
brightly and asked: Mamma, what
time was it when the clock hit?''
PAST PRAYING FOR.
Kitty is three years old, and her
brother. two years older, is not an angel
by several degrees. The other night,
after saying her prayers, she said to her
mother:
Now, mamma, isn't there something
else that | should pray for?''
Yes, Kitty; pray that the Lord will
make you better girl and George
better boy"
Kitty folded her hands and closed her
eyes.
''And, dear Lord" she whispered
make. Kitty good little girl, and
Amen"
"Why, Kitty expostulated her
mother, ''that isn't right. You should
pray for your brother, too"
II think not, mamma. I know that
boy too WE'LL"
SKELETON OF A THREE-ACT TRAGEDY.
Mr.. B. l.. Farjeon, the English novel
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-27
IN GREEN AND GRAY.
The Latest Fashionable Colors--
Nature the Best Guide.

HE fancieS of
fashion are not
confined toform.
She has her ca
prices in color
also. One year
we find Scarlets
all the rage; an
other S e a S o n
sees heliotrope
or bronze at the
top of the list;
and now every
thing turns to-
ward green's and
grayS.
For some I'M
accountablerea-
son there h a S
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-27

soon after their arrival from the states.
from timid, frightened and half-scared
creatures, they soon blossom out into
self-supporting landholders and farm
ers. and even go so far as to run for
political Offices. One girl, not far from
here, came TO Montana from Chicago
dry goods store, where she was getting
a miserable pittance as salesgirl for
sixteen hours work day andsworkn1g
six days out Of the seven. She first
went to Bozeman as school teacher.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-27

AIDENLY mod
esty and female
vanity have had
a sharp struggle
among the young
ladies in Phila-
delphia, and es-
pecially at the
f a 5 h i o II a Bile
schools, since the
smallpox scare
began.
The yOun Q
women dread the
disease, which,
even if not fatal,
might DrO We
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-27

Ii good housekeep-
ers at this season of
the year are care
fully folding up
winter garments
and packing them
away. These arti-
Giles should all be
carefully cleaned
and thoroughly air.
ed before the pack
ing process begins.
For all outer
boys wear,
heavy coats and
cloth cloaks it is
we'll to sponge them
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-27
THE PINK OF SIMPLICITY.
A Pretty Girl Who Wears White
Jewelry to Match White Gowns
and TiOVeS White Flowers
7 hIte Flowers.

"SET'' of Jew
elry exhibited
by a pretty
girl the other
d ay W as a
birthday pres
ent to accom-
pany a white
e III br Oidered
India muslin
gown. Said
p 7 e t Y girl
thinks she is
the pink of
sweet SIMPLE
ity, bee ause
S II e ALWAYS
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-27
HaHHETlHllITIA@

WHO are nor III dcJlVe DuSlHeSS tIe
becoming more numerous, and there is
an idle class. or at least class with
plenty OF leisure on their hands, grow
ing up. Naturally the situation of
affairs is developing the expert card
player, who is so familiar a figure in
the clubs OF London. In London there
are scores of them who make a living
out OF their proficiency with cards,
playing, of course an honest
and legitimate game, and such men
are becoming by no means uncommon
here. The advantage these expert play
erS have over d man who plays cards
simply as diversion, has been reduced
TO figures i'll England, where it is calcu-
lated that in long series Of games of
whist, 10 matter how fortune may go
with this OF that player, the man who
understands the game thoroughly has
an advantage i'll the long run of one
point in every seven. In New York
clubs another class of card players eX-
lists, who. instead of winning money
from ric! men, invariably lose it to
them. They do this with the idea, which
IS pretty correct one, that nothing
pleaSeS man more than to win a few
dollars at game of cards. no matter
how rich he may be and how little he
needs the money. sBy this simple de-
vice men OF ordinary circumstances have
been known to make lifelong friends
among men of wealth. and in the end
secure faVOrS much more valuable to
them than anything they might have
won at the card table.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-27
lew Orleans Times.

HE girls of the
northwest are pc
culiarly self-inde-
pendent and self-re-
liant. There may
or N y Lot be some
thin[ II the atmos-
phere }IIat produces
the change in them,
blt certain If Is that
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-27

lie practice Of card
laying is becoming more
general in clubs year by
ear. This is all very
english, of course, but
he reason is to be found
undoubtedly in the fact
hat New York men
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-27
MRS. vANDERBILT's GOWN.
A Novel Dress just Imported From
Paris--Latest Feminine Fash
ions,

HALLS is a favor
tie material for sum-
mer gowns, and is
made up with a pro-
fusion of lace and
ribbon trimmings,
and the Introduction
of a little soft silk,
such as Surah or
G hin a, on TIL e
basques and drap-
cry. The material
is soft and graceful,
and becoming alike
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-27

st, has five children. The eldest, a
little g11lof six or sewn years, was re-
Gently taken to the theater for the first
time, and the performance made great
impression upon her. The next day she
was seen busily writing, and was found
to have composed the following drama;
Persons represented:
King.
Queen.
Scene Queen discovered sitting
and says: ''Oh! | wish had little
girl with black eyes and golden hair"
The queen expires.
Scene 2. Enter King.
Klng-Oh! The Queen is dead. I
must go marry again.
Exit King and that's all.
ONE OF ToMMY's JOKES.
''HOw old are you, Tommy?"
mine when l am on my feet, and six
when | stand on my head"
That's funny-hoW do you make
''Why, if you stand a 9 on it's head
it's six, isn't it?i
PAPA's LINGUAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
You seem thoughtful this evening,
Bobby" said the minister, who was
making call. ''Mr. Goodman" in
4uAACo oOOOy, 1OuSiHS IlluSCl1, WIldG
is vocabulary" The minister kindly
told him. 81 heard it this morning.
Bobby explained, land l didn't know
what it meant. Ma said she had no
Idea what vocabulary pa had until she
heard him taking down the parlor
stove"
A FLOW OF LANGUAGE.
Children sometimes hit upon phrase
which conveys more than pages in
which their elders have striven to set
forth things clearly, and an instance
was afforded recently by girl of six.
She had been present while her mother
received call from a neighbor, one of
those UNNECESSARILY voluble women
who are the terror of their friends: and
after the caller had departed she SAID to
her mother with the utmost seriousness
Mamma, don't think l like Mrs.
Blank. She leaks words all the time"
AN ORPHAN ASYLUM.
Bobby and FlOSSie were playing
'boarding house," with Flossie in the
role of applicant.
Have you parents?" inquired Bobby,
with great stiffness of manner.
idly.
Sorry, ma'am, but we never take
children who have parents"
SYMPATHY.
Three little boys in down river town
attend the same school. They are
about four years old and are in the
same class. The other day they were
called out by the teacher and asked to
spell certain word. They all failed,
and one of the little fellows looked up
to the teacher and said: Now, Mr.. NJ,
you are IN terrible fix, amt yeu?"
A STRONG INSINUATION.
Our hero is small boy of three years
whose greatest pleasure is that of listen
ing to stories in which the characters
are bottles. Thus, if his una" tells
him story with a glycerine bottle for
heroine, his face beams with delight.
One night Johnny had been doing some
thing very naughty, and his grand
father, who is really a sanity old gen
tleman, took occasion to chide him,
Johnny used his favorite smile and
shocked the company by calling his
grandfather ian old alcohol bottie.''
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-27

other notional jewelry fancy. If YOU
are a girl of the period, too, you are
known by your flowers, and you always
wear the same sorts, though in different
devices for different gowns. Pansy
buttons are favorites, and are VERY
pretty with their rich dark colOrs over
the fabric of walking dresses or tea
gowns. Young girls wear daisy buttons
or buttercups, these last being done in
one instance that Broadway jeweler
tells of in pure gold. Sweet pea but
tons are delicately colOred in pale pink
and blue, and are exact copies of the
natural flower nodding from the but
tonholes up and down the gown. With
pretty summer dress of white challi
there were worn day or two since but
tons of tiny green leaves wrought in
green gold. These flower buttons are
very fashionable for the new summer
resort toilets, but they never can be
very common, for in the best sorts they
are made to order and are by no means
inc0nsiderable additions to the cost of
gown. Enameled flowers when not
used for buttons are turned into pins
and then used in dozen places, scat
tered over the front of the bodice. or.
much more effectively, to catch up the
draperies, the ribbons and Iaces on SKIRT
and bedice i'll bewilderinglo coquettish
ways.