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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-13

and all covered with heavy plumes OF
inky blacknesa Long-wristed suede
gloves OF paiest tan reached TO the
Many OF the oid-fashloned simpler
forms OF pleasure-seeking obtain very
generally this season. even In the face
OF SO many things .thut are new and
taking. Real. genuine picnics are very
much in order. and after all. succuss-
iully carried out picnic needs most skill
Iui managing. as many hostess has
found out to her sorrow.
There must be just the right sort
OF men and women, who are most apt
10 be perfectly congenial OF late.
women in general have objceted
strongly to all these forms ~ ou;-docr
amusements. simply because the garish
daylight was such a tnlltaie upcn the
complexion, One could not hide with
any degree OF success the ravages OF
time or ill-health. but since Il has be-
come good form tosbe perfectly healthy
the compilations have, OF course, very
considerably improved. and mllady can
brave even the sunshine, for she knows
she is faultless.
At recent outing To II noted spring,
when a gay crowd were conducted In
tally-hos and buckboards, there were
seen many smart frocks. which might
well find themselves noticed upon the
promenade. One is unique In decora-
tion and style. and was worn with inf
mite grace by the slender girl. who,
By the way, is rich Gotham belle.
The material was wash linen In the
softest smoke gray. with trimmings
OF Prussian blue velvet and gold
braid. The skirt had nine cores. and
was set out beautifully over stiffened
lining OF Prussian blue silk. An around
the foot, extending to the knees, were
rows OF rich wide ribbon velvet In
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.N.N.&.<.A.% SUMTER DAYS M sARATodA. .A.A.e.4.>.A

many a woman will sigh for the
wealth and leisure, In addition 10
style of form and grace of carriage
are supposed to be absolutely neceA-
sary to make a success of such a
toilet.
Chic and "nt" must the toilette be,
and, more than that. the wearer must
appear entirely unconscious OF her
clothes and look as II her We're de We're
repose was never disturbed by any
thing earthly. Perfect grooming Is
largely essential TO all this. as WOO
man, no matter how prettily gowned.
with unkempt locks and 4 frouzy COM
plexion is entirely out of the pale.
Take good care OF the skin and hair.
and, indeed, OF the health In general, as
good looks are but the outcome OF per.
feet health, and the minor points VIII
take care of themselves.
One of the most elegantly gotten up
women at Bar Harbor recently, wore
a simple frock OF neutral tinted linen,
as sheer and fine as muslin, not Mt all
like the common. cheap sort sold in
the shops. and floating over it's lining
of golden brown satin with recherche
effect as artistic as II Is rare In even
the best OF toilettes. The lines OF the
graceful figure were all outlined with
lace insertion. part of the Arabic eye
letted pattern being threaded with
narrowest black velvet ribbons-such n
bit of Frenchiness-wh the plain
part OF the gown was decidedly elegant
over its rich lining.
A creamy hat set atop the glossy
blue-black hair. with some slender.
snowy Cupid wings, poised for flight.
among a soft show Of white lace, and
nosegay. of blossoms tucked against
the hair.
Such costume. together with the
perfectly adjusted hair. from which
49, a fracu acnupgu hpyOnd the limit
OF plcturesqueness. was quite enough
to make its wearer the centre point OF
attraction TO both sexes, and yet there
was nothing about the entire. get-up
which was not In perfect keeping and
thoroughly good form.
To be sure, one must dress much
more deliberately for the swell func-
tons which occur daily. The large
Illustration shows a unique and rich
blouse decoration which appeared Mt
an open-air musicale given at one OF
Newport's millionaire homes Tor
charitable purpose, ana when event
brought out no end Of lovely things 10
wear.
In thai deI.ghtfully rich shade Of pale
''orchid," which is really soft pinkish
ma,ve. and the material was the soft
est sort OF taffeta.' Parallel bands OF
denplv yellowcd lace of Arabic pattern
SET ali around the cores, OF when there
ars a humber, making the skirt set
o,t tremendously and giving an air OF
eclat 10 the whole gown.
Rouffant puns OF sage green vel
al artlstically arranged, come to the
elbows, and over them. from the deep
yoke u rich Arabic lace, droops long
noints OF the lace. held IN place BY
large. soft choux Of orchid chinvn'
80, folds of the chiffon drape the
,,i,,,se from waist 10 throat whore the
sioek Is ornamented by large ohpux OF
ss,iSfon- or her glossy black hair
nerched fiaring hat Of yellow tuscan
stra,v, bent and perked TO suit the face,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-13

An old log house In the pasture stands,
Shattered. forsaken and brown.
It's windows gone, It's broken door
And iia doorstep tumbled down;
But spirit fingers near the spot
With sweet old-iine repose.
For In tangled masses round about
Blossoms the pink Wild rose,
] gather bunch Of The fragrant flowers,
And picture Seems 10 riar;
I stand in the past a hundred years
And see meath the sunset skies
The housewife stand by her spinning
wheel.
Tolling At twilight close:
An old brown jar on the window sill
Is filled with the pink wild rose.
Tie husband sits on the doorstep there,
With the children playing near
And then time marches with silent tread
TIL " passes year by year,
And the old log house deserted In
A prey 10 tho rains and SHOWS,
while the only voice Of the days gono by
IL tha voice or the pink Wild rose
FLORENCE JOsEPHINE BoYcE.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-13

The best authorities teach that
lemonade made with oolling water IL
much more delicious than an ordinary
cold water lemonade.
Wash and wipe a lemon carefully In
order to remove the numerous small
particles OF dust which are embedded
In It's rough surface, Cut slice or
two from the centre ~ the lemon and
squeeze the remainder with a power
full lemon-squeeaer. 10 as 10 extract a
little Of the essential oil OF the skin.
Add sugar enough tn pwceten and pour
half pint Of freshly boiling water
over 1t. when perfectly ico-rnid serve
1t with n little cragklcd ice IN the
bottom OF the glass and slice of
lemon floating on top. Whether made
az above or In the usual way. with cold
water. lemonade can be much Inn
proved by the addition Of orangca or
Strawberries, These combinations Of
fruit juices with oool water make Ideal
summer drinks. ~ the fruit acids are
both refreshing aud henlthful
A clever girl student labeled their
bowl Of fruit punch "Citrofragollmo-
nato." which was very descriptive OF
It's contents.
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A WOMAN WITH AN "AlR."
She Looks Like a Queenly Beauty in
a Simple Muslin Frock.
SHEDS BRIGHTNESS AROUND HER
Some stunning Costumes Worn ny a
ncvy of Fair Ones From Gotham,
mt Saratoga Springs.

The fashionable woman OF the pres
ent day wears her clothes with an in
describable air which makes her "a de-
eided point of attraction among SO
many OF even well dressed women who
shamble along somehow. with an air
as II life was one long enduring bore
ana even to promenade In ones pref
TEST and most fetching hnery was
misery imposed upon them. It's n
great pity such women should have
pretty clothes, for they only look the
more pitlable in their toggery, not
knowing how to set them on.
There are hundreds OF wealthy
women today who make a really poorer
appearance than their own servants.
provided these latter be of the semi
refined class. and who. having kept
their eyes open during their years
OF service, have acquired an air Of
nigh breeding, something many OF
their mistresses certainly lack.
a woman need not be dressed In
SILKS or satins to be stamped a lady;
Indeed, she will look exceedingly yul-
gar In such richness II she lacks the
possession, SO necessary, of graceful
bearing and good breeding. Moreover,
woman may be as plain as possible.
but let her gown herself modishly, not
expensively, assert her good taste in
her clothing. and then carry herself
with an air which bespeaks her own
perfect self-respect and her perfect con-
seriousness that she Is a lady: let her
step out In the gracefully athletic way
OF the fashionable woman of the day.
and hold her head proudly, and ten
TO one the result will be she Will be
called "a deuced fine-looking woman"
On the other hand, a woman may
dress herself In all the latest extraya-
CANT forgery and shamhle along with
no decided step and she will pass
utterly unnoticed. while the simple
gown of the woman with an air will
be looked after by the women, and
looked at by the men. and doubtless
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-13
WOMEN SHOULD KNOW

That little ammonia placed IN the
water will clear the paneh wonderfully.
That Bapolio Will remove the paint
patches: or. n rtill obstinate. silver
quarter placed hat on the glass and
rubbed firmly VIII remove every speck,
That half pint OF turpcntlne poured
inta the scrubbing water VIII effectu-
ally prevent an appearance Of the
dreaded carpet bugs.
That little powdered pipe clay.
dampened enough 20 make II stick.
viii remove grease stains from wall
paper.
That grated potato viii remove oil
stains from the carpet.
That equal parts Of ether and chic.
reform viii remove traces OF eoil from
SILK covered chains.
That closets and drawers thoroughly
scrubbed With luke warm water IN
which borax has been freely melted viii
never harhor reaches.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-13
THESESTOCKINGS COME HIGH
Woven With Single Thread and as
Fine as SPIDERS Web.
FIFTY DOLLARS WILL BUY ApAIR
some Useful Household Hints, Ti,ne-
fy Recipes and Items OF later
est for the Eye reminine.

The "maisons de nouvcautcs" have
effcctually driven many OF the larger
firms into obscurlty or even bankrupt
cy, for madame has found that she
can please her fastldlous taste In hos
,lery quito as satisfactorily at these
smaller shops and with far less trouble
or ceremony.
Nj. Lafont, on the rue st. Honore.
who supplies the Grand Opera. has
among his customers Mines. Mackay
Whitelaw. Goelet and Miss wilson
He Is an authority on the subject
and says that the fashion OF wearing
silk tights, or combination suits. Is
greatly extending. They are 50 very
comfortable, and no kindly to a form
blessed with too much flesh.
Black silk stockings are still the per-
Icotiy correct thing. either plain, open
work. or filled with lace work Fancy
colored stockings grow less In favor
every year. and. together with white,
are worn only with costumes OF like
color.
II is n very pretty FAD to cover the
limbs with hosiery to match the frock,
ana lad Effected by many OF the ele-
giant women, A novelty IL a black
SILK opera length, embroidered In tiny
bluettes, having stem OF gilt which
" warrented perfectly washable, and
Is immensely swagger. A love OF u
pair Tor evening wear are OF the finest
black silk and beautifully shaped
over the ankles If placed "a medallion
OF rich cobwebby white lace, the oifect
bel9g one OF especial lovellness. The
coA OF these tribes whom ornamented
In this way are startling not to say
extravngant, but lots OF fashionable
women count them among their be-
| longinRa.
Stockings as fine ns spiders web
are woven with a single thread and
cost mint OF money. and are really
no prcttier than those woven with two
threads and costing only half the price,
Some enormously expensive hosiery
| have the feet and part of the legs
composed OF open work or lace work
and cost as high as $50 por pair. The
/ clocked stockings, all the way up the
limb. ia extremely pretty AMI ~ al
ways much In favor cycling sin-k-
ings are new thing IN thn market,
that is, fer ladies' use. and some OF
them are wonderfully smart MS - ,he
matter OF color; the most brilliant OF
tartan plalds broad stripes or small
Invisible checks. IN s1ft scotch wool
are shown and lrc m importau: art
Of the cycling trosseau.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-13

Sir wnfrId Lawson, the English tenn
perance worker says that ne llevei - !,
celyed knock down til, espyihs u
laborer walking along with the o'u'
"a m,llar black bottle protrudlng from
bls pocket. he entered into eonver 81
t,o S with him. and pointed out me
misery which had resulted from the
hottie. and earnestly exhorted the man .,
to flee from its contents. ny, nnt
was so and emptied the liquor
i w M road. Sir Wilfrid's face
beamed with pleasure. and. ., han ,hs9 |.
II WI" 90 he disgust OF Sir Wilfrid. en-
, mai = hubble house and spent the SIX,
,'a,,ca IN beer. The liquor ne hau
,nrovyn' away was cold tea.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-13

The display OF miniatures or pho
tographs has become so universally
the fad tnet In every drawing room OF
any pretenslons stands small table
Of French gilt. upon which the pictures
are tastefully arranged. A novelty in
the form of miniature folding screens,
the back and front covered with dark
velvet, from which the miniatures arc
suspended by tiny gilt hooks, decorates
a corner prettily. and gives an oppor-
tunity 20 display the miniatures, which
have hitherto lain away for want OF a
way TO plnce them on Wow.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-13

Mt compartments. the lower one for
orss meets OF notepaper and the upper
M LOT The envelopes OF various sizes.
inv. nahd olotter, quite necessary adj
d,co os mas pretty cover and handle,
Ta.ed IN the prevailing way.
d6,h, seal is again in favor. though II
sSaauotIul u 1t has ever been entirely
tnrss1,ohed, even though few over
Of ,iSS,ehuous folk did 80 at the request
onlv Postal authorities. Fashion had
orc.,uw declare for II with littls extra
d nan' and. presto, the seal is with
6slnase more. and. in truth, the dainty
taVas "a ~re enough to tempt the earnest
II II, wax alone L. perfect delight.
iTla3n -se q the oid-fashloned stick Of
Inning sorts OF fruits and vegetables
nj, most realistic and artistic forms.
~ nstnre ear OF corn, surmounted
1'1k Of china. decorated with
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-13

ware for the desk, comprising the pen
tray inkstand. blotter, stamp-holder,
paper case. candlestick, paper cutter
and several lesser trifles among the
more elaborate sets. such as the ink
eraser with the small handle of dainty
china. quite the lovellest sets are
those decorated in the true Dresden
fashion, with tiny rosebuds on a white
surface, or small nosegays tossed
here and there artistically, and hay
edge
The girl who loves things harmoni-
ons chooses her china with reference
70 The color decorations Of the room,
one OF the prettlest sets seen this en-
Tie season was recently placed in a
young girls boudolr, the prevailing
tone OF which was pure white with
Just a CLEAN of green In the sofa pill
lows and carpet: Just enough of the
color In scrawling arabesque, to
eve cool summary tone to the
I The desk was OF the favorite Chip
pendale period, having gracefully
curved legs, and was of dead white
heaylly enameled, and enriched with
and gold.
4 The china paraphernalla followed the
zane tone and was beautifully decor
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-13

acter II woman who flnds twins"
one OF the best means Of taking In the
charitable. II frequently happens that
she hnH different babies every day,
but that matters little. as people rarely
stop TO critically examine the children
she carries. Another pore mother Ia
ard circumstances" who was bounced
upon by the MendicIty society. had a
cruel method Of making the child she
carried cry bitterly when an unusually
charitable old gentleman approached,
She invariably got elxpenee- and
when evening came, after paying "
cents for rental, She was generally 70
cents 20 u In pocket.
The police keep a wntchful eye upon
these mothers who beg In the streets.
and. fortunately. convictions are num-
erous enough 10 show that there Is
now no little danger Incurred In con
Quoting so hcartlcss q tfabic-
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nit Of his paying the debts already
contracted.
Tine goods were 10 be put on the
stage by the salesman, and there was
nothing further for the boys TO do but
decide on their manner OF travelling 70
the Run.
"After losln' fifteen dollars, reckon
there's only one thing for me 20 90,
Teddy Dald, as they left the store. I'm
aoin' TO walk; but you can do as you
please
"s'pbse'n we both ride? You're bound
TO make pile Of money before the falr
* over. an can Afford BY tinkHi
There's that faisir nowr
CTo be continued mex. week.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-13
.UP.TO.DATE WRITING DESKS
Dresden China Ornaments Have
Banished Silver Knicknacks.
SOME ATTRACTIVE CONCEPTS.
rhe seal Is the Vogue with the Hau,
Ton Once More and the Pencil La
Mightier Than the Pen.

The perfectly correct. up-to-date
writing table or desk changes its attire
almost as often as does the chic girl
sho poses gracefully before 1t, and,
abiding her pencil for inspiration,
,erawls dainty perfumed notes to her
,earest friends.
The designers of novelties seem to
have had It's needs much in mind. in
view OF the wealth of dainty things
that are yearly turned out upon the
public. Since silver has become so
cheap a commodity 1t has been BAN
ished from the fin-de-siecle desk, and
lie place Is very successfully Allied by
the numbers of dainty Dresden china
ornaments. Nor are these artistic ac-
cessorles so fragile as they appear at
the first glance. with ordinary usage
they stand the wear and tear even
better than silver, and are certainly
much easier to keep in good condition.
There are entire sets of this lovely
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-13

tiny clover leaves. is slngularly at
trartiVe. or course, the wax must
piled To the handle. A carrot a de-
iiectahle looking pod OF peas, black
perry, tempting enough to nc. are
aii shown among the novelties for seal
ing purposes. The seals most In vogue
are those of silver, with handles Of
Not the least charming article in
ms beautiful set is the oddly shaped
little candlestlck. and pretty fancy
candle used for sealing my lady's
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-13

Confidential Friend Ito young wife)-
Your husband must have the best OF
tempersi you have been more than an
hour dressing to 20 out with him, and
you are ready.
Young Wife-oh. always hide his
gloves, cigar case and spectanles be-
fore j commence dressing; then. when
! am dressed, ] find them for him, and
he apologies for having kept me wait
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-13

OF the writing table; in this especial
case the shade is composed or a
iot OF rrills OF the flimsiest white
tulie, having the edges splashed
with green and gold, making the
uny green candle look like a verl-
table ballet girl. The eyes are soothed
py me light shed from candle, and,
OF course. every girl knows of It's beau
tifying effects, Many of the shades are
made Of silk, chiffon, boiling cloth,
crepe paper over tiny cardboard
foundations.
Some wonderfully pretty ones are
made of great hand-painted flowers,
with the petals all cut out around the
lower edge and arranged in n very
full rufile. Another indispensable arti-
Gle for the desk is the calendar having
frames of decorated porcelain. These
are eNquisitely dainty, having the let
tering and numbering done in quaint
old English characters.
One very lovely design had tiny
band of Dresden at the top to hold the
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-13

She was n spinster from the country,
come to town TO see the sights. and
as she watched the hundreds OF the
opposite sex hurrying along the streets
she stood lost In wonderment. ''Well,
wen" she said at length, drawing a
deep breath, and gazing wlstfully
around. ito think there should be all
these men In the world. and yet /
can't get one of them for a husband"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-13

.rook here said lodger TO ms
landlady, your daughter mas oeen
using my comb and brush AGAIN.
81 beg your pardon" said me lahu M.
lady. Indignantly, 81 never alloW ny M
children 10 NEEDLE with my iougers oe-
longings In any way -. ,,s,,g
- aaid the lodger, for there are
NV, NV" MACK hairs on them. and she Is
, ,e oniy person with black hair IN the
y.oh now remember: she did have
,,,a,n 10 comb and brush our dear olu
nnoale." said the landlady, but l s ~!
ppyite sure she did not use them ior
hsrself-she's too honest to De su'''
~ mat sort OF thing.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-13

deal of the popularity of the new style
dio is due 10 its expenslveness, which
is more than double that of an ord,
nary die. The size OF TINS charme1
clrclet ranges from the top OF a deaa
pencil TO a silver dine, eho'os'"s :"
netite cipher or monogram. ,,,,
Stationery OF all sorts has a decided
,anSencv 10 smaller sizes than Tor
merry, The engraving on notes OF IN, IN.
vitation is smaller, consequently ,hs
sheets are reduced in size. Whlle tnls
sseson's cards for visiting are per
ceptIbiy trimmed. and much more ,' IAN
,ha little dies are Just right Tor
sbe billet and mignon note paper ior
acknowledgements or regrets
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-13

Oriental furnishings are In especial
favor just at present, aud go far to-
wurd making the corner or bow window
OF the room devoted to the tea table
one Of especial attrnctlvenesa. The
folding Cairo stands are used for sorv-
ing coffee. fruits and Ices, and when
used with a tray OF Bcnnres brass arc
especially elegant They can be- folded
into II small compass and are made of
oak. white maple or cherry,
The India seats In oak. cherry, ebony
or white enamel. filled with cughlonH of
oriental coloring. makes an ornamental
resting place Tor the h1ndsomest room.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-13

novel dinner table arrangement In
shown, having slender gold frame.
with glass flower holders, In smoked
chrysoprase. recalling In It's softnesa
and lucldity the Jewel OF that name, IN
the shape OF letters. with which the
PIRATE motto can be formed, or the
initials of the guest OF honor may be
spelled out In flowers. The most grace
full sort of compliment or pretty Henti-
ment may be conveyed by hostess in
this way.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-13

Rose bowls and loving cups. artistic
and graceful In form, are seen In the
new glass, called "Napoli," New
Bedford manufacture The mos, dell.
beautifully, the decoration being clcv.
erly done on the inside OF the glass,
suggesting the pure Venetian 10
strongly as TO be deceptive to a novice.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-13

The cucumber Is supposed 70 have
critics; instead Of throwing away the
peel. put Il In Jug OF woter on your
dressing table and wash with the In
fusion.
Slices OF the pulp may be used In
stead OF soap In very warm weather.
and will leave the skin dellciously
fresh aud soft.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-13

Bonbon boxes Of cut glass, having
exquisltely chased tops OF silver. are
useful long after the sweets are de-.
molished, and are often used as Jewel
trays, there being two In every set, one
round one for the email bits and one
oblong In shape for long candles.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-13

The favorite decoration for the draw
Ing room mantel are exquisite sets OF
Dresden china with gilt mountings;
the clock. candelabra. vases. lamps
and photo frames. in "A variety OF deli
cate coloring. The American Relieck
ware surpasses In beauty the produce
lions OF European manufacturers. and
are seen In an endless variety or
ahuuea
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-13

smart old lady being called into
as witness. grew impatient az
~. ~ Questions put TO her. and told me
IA, i,d mat she would stand down, ior
suu ,sss really one OF the most inquisi-
w. aid gentlemen she ever saw.