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The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-12-02
Great Ice Fields on the Hudson.

With the exception of Rockland Lake,
in Rockland County, and Lake Meaghah,
in Westchester County (which is the
Indian name for Sweet water") the bulk
of the natural ice consumed in New
York City comes from the Hudson River,
from which 100000 to 2,225, 900 tons
of ice are taken annually. This ice is
taken from the midChannel of the Hud-
son, in that section running northward
to Marlboro and stretching eighty miles
northward to Coeymans. This section
has been increased northward from time
TO time, to meet the constantly increasing
demand for ice, and it is possible before
long that the harvest field will extend
close to Albany. The ice in this part OF
the river is free from impurities, as the
process of freezing projects all impuri-
ties into the river below. The labor of
harvesting this immense quantity of ice
gives employment TO about ID, 900 labor
ers during the winter, and it is looked
forward to with much eagerness by work
ingmen, as many trades in the cities are
at a standstll during the cold season.
The price paid to skilled ice-harvesters
varies, but the average price to the
employe is about 81 day, so that from
$50, 900 to $4,000 is spent in wages
every day New York Tribune.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-12-02
He Swan with Dispatches to Bazaine.

Donzella, chief lighthouse keeper at
Bonfacio. in Corsica, who has just died,
was one of the heroes of the war of 1870.
While Marshal Bazaine was shut up in
Metz the Corsican swan down the
Moselle with sealed instructions for him
one night
Donzella had to run the gauntlet Of
the German outposts, and, notwithstand-
ing the darkness, he was pursued and
frequently fired upon. He managed,
however, to dodge the bullets by keep
ing his head as much as possible under
water, only coming 10 the surface every
now and then like porpoise to have a
"blow.' After having handed over the
dispatches to Bazaine, he returned to his
camp By the same dangerous river route.
The Corscan, who was native of Ajac-
cio was one of the principal witnesses
at the court-martial Of Bazaine. London
Telegraph.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-12-02
Paper Betting.

Paper betting for the purpose Of trans
mitting power is the next thing which
is going to astonish the manufacturing
fraternity. The inventor was five years
assistant to the superintendent of power
of one of the great factories in Lowell,
Mass.
1t was while in this position, in which
he had much to do with lacing and tight
ening belts, that he conceived the idea
that betting made of paper could be made
to DO better work than either leather,
rubber or cotton. He argued that as a
thick piece of pasteboard can be made
to take on firm, smooth and durable
surface by holding the same against an
other moving surface for several minutes,
a larger piece of paper made in the form
of belt and permitted to run upon the
surface of a pulley day after day would
soon create upon its surface firm, hard,
shining coating that would last long
time. i Chicago Herald.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-12-02
Rusk's Remedy.

Assistant Secretary Grant has a very
high admiration fer Gov. Rusk's char.
acter, which, he said, was marked with
sturdy honesty Of purpose in every
thing he undertook. "He was not so
particular as TO the manner OF doing a
thing" said Gen. Grant, provided,
always, however, it was done honorably." d"
Gen. Rusk was great deal Of a joker,
and is credited with many good stories.
One of these | heard soon after | first
arrived in Washington. 1t may De old,
but it is still good. II ran something
like this:
He was talking about the hotels and
eating houses with a young man who
claimed TO know all about them, and in
the course Of the conversation the young
man spoke Of his great fondness for
beefstcak smothered in onions. IL was
q source of regret with him, however,
that he could not indulge his taste in
that direction and maintain his standing
in society, because the dish made his
breath offensive Gen. Rusk seemed to
be very much impressed with the young
mans social troubles, but after minutes s
thought frightened up and said: Tll
tell you what TO do. You go to Cham
berlin's. They smother beefsteak in
onions in fine style. You eat one of
their steaks, and take my word for it
when you get the bill it will take your
breath away, so that society will have no
fault to find on that score. - Washing
ton Evening Star.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-12-02

New basque bodices are pointed as "A
rule. They have an umbrella back or
are slashed in tabs each of equal length
on some form, Others graduated and
made several inches shorter on the sides
A AcWalking gown in cedar brown di-
agonal soft cloth is made with plain
full skirt simply trimmed round the hem
with two bands Of green velvet.
The bodice, which is made with the
new short basqucs, has a vest, rcvcrs,
and shoulder pulls of green velvet, tho
cedar brown cloth Two bands of velvet
trim the cuffs Of this bodice.
A long pink velvet opera cloak is
finished with the corners embroidered in
red and gold, lined with apple green
silk 1t has u cape lined to show with
the same green and fastened with heavy
gold cord.
Short, thin, silk petticoats lined with
nuns yelling are worn as asubstitutc for
flannel petticoats
Chinchilla is being used to a great ex-
tent for muifs and capcs and for the
fashionable rulllc of fur which encircles
the neck.
The butterfly cape made of fur i, one
Of the novelties this season. Ii is fluted
over the shoulder aud has turned down
collar.
The fashion Of parting the hair straight
down the middle of the head has most
ageing effect upon most women who
follow this mode.
There is a new material for skirts
called silk carmelite. which is a mixture
in silk and wool in shot colorings, having
all the rustic of silk and twice the wear.
IL costs considerable less and wears
most excellently.
A great many of the silk skirts have
accordion pleatcd hounces, generally
headed by cording. Waved lace inser-
ton head many of the tlounces. 4 great
deal of surah is worn, having festooned
hounces covered with lace.
Oscille-a rich shade Of sorrcl green
is an effective and novel evening dress
shade.
The fancy for neck ruches still RACES.
Although they are called Elizabethan
they are made of soft aud light materials
which do not hold the head so stitily as
the original models did. Only ladies
with very long necks should indulge in
these ruches. .,s
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-12-02
vELvETs THAT ARE PART WOOL.

The handsome velvets called velours
miroir owe their depths and richness OF
texture to a by no means insignificant
amount Of woolen worked up into their
weft and warp. 1t would be almost i'm
possible to obtain u similar effect with
all silk and certainly not without double
the expenditure OF raw material.
Formerly it was necessary TO give So
and SO yard for really effective
velvet, and now $3 will purchase yard
of vclours miroir altogether superior in
appearance and hardly n whit more
heavy. For trimmings cotton backed
velvets are used largely, but their weight
prccludes their being chosen for dress
materials when the buyer can afford to
pay for something better Most Of the
figured velvets embossed and
chiselcd velvets- intended for the most
part for outer garments, are either inter
woven with wool or cotton, more often
the latter, and the striped and other
figured velvet dress materials are fire.
quently mixed with slight amount of
wool, the exceptions being the hand
some and costly watered velvet and tho
velvet brocades-stuils Of which elegant
dinner toilets, reception and evening
robes and gorgeous opera wraps are made.
II New York Commercial Advertiser.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-12-02
vIoLErs THE FAD THIS WINTER.

The violet is the flower Of the winter.
All the new things of every sort are
covered with violcts. The new en-
broidery patterns are in violcts. The
new candle-shades have paper violets
stu OK upon them. Even the candles are
of novel tint-purple.
The newest ribbons in the shops are
violet, the color running through sur
prising number of shades. The latest
fancy soaps are wrapped in violet
colored paper. Note epaper in pale violet
is to be fashionable fad, and my lady
will scent her dainty mouchoir with
violet perfume.
Some of the swellest Washington
women are going to give violet teas
during the season. On these occasions
of modish fcstivity many gowns will be
worn of white silk with vioets brocadcd
upon them. the corsage bouquets being
great punches of the same flowers One
dress already designed will have a low
cut bodice entirely surrounded by deep
wreath of violets. At tea tables violet
ribbons will be stretched from the
candles to the chandeliers above. form
ing sort of May-polc effect t-lWash-
ington Star.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-12-02
Making a Compass of "a Watch.

The points of the compass may be de-
termincd with the aid of an ordinary
watch. 1t is simply necessary to bring
the watch in such position that the
hour hand is directed toward the sun.
The south then lays midway between
whatever hour it may happen to be and
numeral MI on the dial. Suppose, for
instance. it is o'clock and the time
piece Is held in the position indicated.
The direction Of the numeral III will then
lie the exact south. II 5 o'clock, the
numeral Y will indicate the exact south.
erlv point.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-12-02
SHE DESIGNS WALLPAPER.

One OF the few successful women de-
signers Of wall paper in this country is
Miss Lula B. George, formerly Of Gales
burg, ILL.,, and now of New York. She
is attached TO one Of the best known
wallpaper firms as member of its corps
of designers, and is noted as having
drawn Chinese azalea wallpaper of
which there were sold nearly 300, 900
rolls. Miss George studied her profes-
sion at the Art Students League in this
city, and still continues her work there
in night classes, with the expectation of
fitting herself to do the highest forms of
wall decoration.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-12-02

which he was lying on a mat, surrounded
by his wives and slaves. When not SO
far overcome as 10 be unable 10 drink a.
all, his wives were kept busy supplying
his wants in this direction and singing
soothing songs TO him. This operation
would be continued till the old chief be.
came entirely unconscious. As soon a:
he would awake, the operation would
be repeated as long as the supply lasted.
Skowe was at one time very wealthy, as
Indian wealth Is reckoned, but, owing
to his habits, he died very poor.-,New
York Times.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-12-02
NOTCHED SKIRTS.

Notched skirts are one Of the latest OF
fashions whims, the apparent reason
for the slashes around the bottom being
the display of dainty shoes and stock
ings, which are inevitably seen when the
movement of walking and still more that
of stepping into a carriage or car sets all
the little flaps to waving to and fro.
oxford ties and stockings to match are
the correct things with notched skirts; /;
dark gray and tan, with gloves of ex-
actly the same shade, are much liked
| New York World.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-12-02
The Cost of Carelessness.

Familiarity with danger seems to breed,
if not a contempt for it, an utter care
lessness. We have seen the Mohawk
Dutchman," the celebrated expert with
a band scrOll-saw, rub the ball of his
thumb in dirty grease end then cut the
grease off with the rapidly running saw
as clean as could be done with soap and
water.
We have seen man put his finger
under a powerful trip hammer in mo-
ton lust to show how he could manage
the machine. Many other foolish things
are done just to "show off" But most
of the accidents happen through a care
lessness resulting from familiarity. AS
long as an operator is afraid OF his ma
chine he is not apt to get hurt. Many
human minds are so constituted that they
cannot bear a sustained effort in one di-
rection; that is, cannot be always equally
on the alert In regard to certain con-
tingency.
\ train dispatcher or switch tender
may hold place for years without ever
making a mistake, and at last make
terrible one, from some cause he could
not explain. The only way to lessen
the number of casualties-th they cannot
be avoided entirely-is TO take all pre-
cautions. This is required Of the owners
if they wish to escape costly damage
suits, but when all possible precautions
have been taken. one can then only trust
to luck. ck.-lChattanooga Tradesman.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-12-02

some scratches dug pretty we'll In, so
when she said, Il shall have to throw
this trash out, said, Give it to me,
and she did. Well, determined to
make something out Of them, so with
camphor and turpentine | went all over
the carved backs and sides and simply
worked day Then had a caster put
on, and found queer old piece of bro
cadc in one OF my trunks.
81 could not upholster them"-at this
I expressed surprise found man
who does this work very cheap, and
there you are
Hunt through your garret and see
what you can do with the old bits you
are sure to End there.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-12-02
THE WOMAN WHO DARED.

A story is going the rounds about a
little woman who the other night was
seated at the theatre behind gorgeously-
dressed beauty whose balloon. sleeves
completely hid the stage from the victim
in the rear, says the New York Journal
She sat first on one foot and then on the
other, but all in vain; not glimpse of
the play could she get. After whis-
pered conversation with her husband
came the tragedy. Without n word OF
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-12-02

warning that wee bit of woman quietly
rose, gently but firmly laid her hands
upon the winged shoulders Of her obtru-
sive neighbor, and pressed her green
and violet ruffles as far down as they
would go. People who saw the opera
tion gasped at the transformation. The
victim easily accepted the situation, an d
remained In subjugation until the end OF
the play.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-12-02

"Where did you get those beautiful,
dear old chairs?' l inquired Of my girl
bachelor friend. "Has art gone up that
you can afford such treasuresp
"No, indeed, You see a friend had
these chairs stored away in her garret,
moth eaten and with caster of, and
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-12-02

This screen is of the fascinating, irreg-
ular French style, with scroll tops to
the panels. There are five panels. The
touched up with gilt. The panels are
OF white satin, stretched smoothly on the
frames and painted exquisitely in deli
cate Watteau tints after Louis XVI de-
signs, with fine ladies in wonderful
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-12-02
Secret OF old Age.

The voluminous Frank c. Carpenter
has been interviewing a lot of octoge.
narians on the science of long life and
finds il TO consist in never worrying. Ii
is also necessary never to be poor, over.
worked or sick, and anybody who will
carefully avoid these four evils may be
assured of living until he dies. Chicago
Times.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-12-02

toilettcs, sedan chairs and pages, with
roses and cupids and love knots galore.
This description gives but vague
idea of the screens rare beauty, as it is
one of the loveliest things we have ever
seen-and yet it was simple thing to
make, after all.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-12-02

Mineral water syphons commonly in
use are subjected when full to a pres
sure OF about $50 pounds per square
inch. The best of them are made in
Germany and tested up to 200 pounds
per square inch. but the most careful
makers of mineral waters test their sy-
phon bottles up to 800 pounds per square
inch. The glass. after having been
placed in ice.cold water, is suddenly
plunged into boiling water. The loss
from breskage in the testing process is
very great. A syphcn tottle has been
known TO keep pure and sweet for seven
years a small quantity of mineral water
accidently left unused. This accidental
test Of water and bottle was though,
highly satisfactory.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-12-02
A SIGHTpREss CAsE.

The illustration will suggest an idea for
making the nightdress case. IL should
be made IN the form OF an envelope and
bound with ribbon or trimmed with em.
broidery.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-12-02

SEASONABLE HINTS AND MAT
TIERS OF MOMENT.
Seen at the Horse Show-FashIon Notes
"A Pretty Screen-NOtched Skirts
A Woman Who Dared.

FASHION NOTES.
Candied chrysanthemums are the fash
ionable floral sweets Of the moment.
A decided decrease in skirt widths is a
noticeable characteristic Of the seasons 8
fashions.
Opal earrings. surrounded by small
diamonds, are being more extensively
worn than ever.
Silk bodices in Paisley designs are
coming into favor and are very effective
with braces of lace over the shoulders.
Velvets and bengalines will be used
for coats and so will cloths, the newest
Of which are rough cheviots in plain
oolors and in mixed effects.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-12-02
MODISU GOWNS.

Though much has been said and
written about the brilliant cOlors of the
new fabrics, it is an incontrovertible
fact that the riotous carnival of color
regnant last winter and in the spring
has worn itself out and wrought its own
Punishment. Brilliant color is used, but
only in combination with dark or neutral
colors, in small quantities, lining ruilles,
etc, so that CLINT of it appears, here
and there, IA the wearer moves; and the
color effect observed in crowds and large
assemblies in the daytime is much more
subducd.
The prestige of black gowns quite
holds its own in spite of later applicants
for popular favor, and it is hard to say
whether these are more distinguished
when relieved with color or without. 4
very smart gown of black honey combed
hop.sacking has full plain skirt, walk
ing length, and the corsage-fulled over
fitted lining-is trimmed with many
vertical rows Of black bourbon insertion
underlaid with eminence silk; the full
sleeves are close below the elbows and
banded with insertion to match, and
softly folded girdie of the silk completes
the gown. A tiny toque, all black, was
worn with it. Yet another, a very be-
coming gown, is of black storm serge,
the skirt simply finished with rows of
stitching, and having a double breasted
coat Of medium length. with full sleeves
of black, hcavy-twilled surah.
Gowns suited to every use and all
possible functions have been designed in
black and white; those of cloth, serge,
or hop-sacking, are trimmed with rows
of plain or fancy white mohair braid, or
with black insertion underlaid with
white A skirt of black-and. white
striped MORE is worn with coat of
black moire having vest of accordion
pleatcd white chiffon, and much garni-
ture on lappels and cuffs of wide white
lace. i Demorest.
Tea gowns of China silk are trimmed
with velvet ribbon aud ecru lace. the
ribbon partly covered with jetted Per
sian or beaded gimps.
A charming novelty for evening wear
is n long deep cape, reaching below the
waist. of white fur intermixed with tufts
of swansdown all over it, giving it a
soft but most curious APPEARANCE as
though il were flecked with snow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29
Practical Application Of rlectrIcI,v

While walking down Main street yes
terday afternoon / was attracted bv
quite gathering in front OF the electric
construction works OF l. Bluford. al No
10 south Fifteenth street. a most in
teresung operation was in progress I'm
the street a horse being sheared bv
electric power Sitting inside the door
was a small electric motor or one-quarter
morse power driving the shearing ma
chine' consisting OF a flexible revolving
SHAFT hike that used by a dentist for
driving his little instruments. the gear
Ing being suited in size for its special
purpose. At the end the shearing blade.
operating like modern hay mower. was
being run over the body Of a large horse
whose long grey hair. faded and mud
stained, was flying like cotton from a
gin. and In an incredibly short time a
white and notified steed had taken the
place Of "homely Dobbin."
This work, which has been done labori-
ously by hand, taking several hours 10
shear single animal. has by Mr.. Blu
ford's Ingenious application Of electric
power been made 50 easy that the opera
ton can be performed in one third the
time
Mr.. Bluford constructed the motor es-
pecially for this machine, and its APP
plieaaon IS perfect.
turning from the interesting operation
on the outside / entered his shop. and
found II fun OF mechanical wonders. Mr..
Biuford has turned mis- KNOWLEDGE Of
mechanics and electricity TO practical ac-
count. and combining the two has made
number OF inventions which are worthy
OF Edison. His latest Is an attachment
OF small. specially constructed dynamo
20 any ordinary electric motor. or other
siaah power, for lighting DWELLINGS or
otner buildings where only a small num-
Der o. lncandescent lights are needed.
Although the model at work IA the
snop seems to be perfect machine. he
has not placed Il on the market, pre-
terring 70 give Il severer tests. and
making II machine so practical and
simple as 10 compete with other methods
OF lighting. at very much smaller cost
Mr. Bsuford makes all his own an
paratus, employing home Industry
altogether and the work he turns out Is
superior IN finish and handsomer 10 the
eye. He has made many practical ap-
piications OF electric power IA this city
where Il has not been used before. and
ne has done much 70 popularize this
p'etaoo " saving labor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29
Professor OTIS Mason Coming.

This distinguished scientist from the
Smithsonian Institute, Washington, -. G.,
win deliver the annual address on Monday
night before the Historical and Geographic
cal Society OF Richmond College. HIS
theme will be Of deep interest 20 all
teachers in our schools, and those or
their pupils in geographical studies. The
college chapel will be open TO the public,
and the lecture VIII be delightfully."- IL
Illustrated. DR.. Mason is a bright viva
cious and popular speaker, impartlng a
charm TO every subject he touches. He Is
also a man Of research. Years ago he
spoke before crowded Sundey-schooi
convention in this city to the delight OF
everybody, and last year he made an adj
dress before the Social Union Of the city.
Those who attend this anniversary OF
the prosperous society, and hear the dis
tinguished speaker viii be sure to remem-
Der their evening with sincere pleasure.
The puzzle generally are invited.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29
Pleasant Winter Evenings.

Last winter the ST Johns Chapter OF
the brotherhood Of ST. Andrew inau.
gurated and carried through a series OF
pleasant and instructive entertainments
on each Friday night during the fan ana
winter. Encouraged BY tie success maae'
the Chapter has decided to resume me
series. A lecture Bible lesson or other
Instructive entertainment will be given
IN the school-room in ST. johns church
yard every week, commencing on Friday
the 81 OF November, at o'clock IN the
evening, with a lecture by Mr.. j. +. Jack
son, the editor of the Southern Planter,
on "Our Ways and How to Mend Them
Admission free. All are invited. The
Chapter has also decided 30 hold
Bible class In the school room every sun
day afternoon at o'clock for young men,
who are cordially invited 10 attend. This
class will commence Sunday, the 18th Of
November.