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The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-19
Effective Ways to Preserve
Ones Floral Gifts.
FRESH FRAIL BLOSSOMS
Plenty Of Water Rightly Used
the Main Thing, But There's
Some Trick in Doing It.

The woman who wishes tu enjoy the
whole or the short life of her cut flowers
instead of only a shnr'. ;ortion OF IT will
not settle down upon any one undeviat
ing method for preserving them. but wLl
rather vary il according to the different
causes which Lead to their decay.
Take. for instance. the flowers of sue
culeat nature, like the Iris. The stefus.
wnen put into water. slough away, and
suou give forth an unpleasant odor. There
are two remedies which may be applied
in this case: either one should put mild
disinfeclant in the water and frequently
change IL or cut off tie ends IF the stalks
al short intervals.
a good point 20 remember in gathering
flowers of the Iris family. and, indeed.
all succulent plants. like the primrose, the
snowdrop. the lily and poppy, is 10 PICK
them while still in the bud. as they will
often suck up enough water to quite carry
out their natural life.
Another Hover whose stem most rapidly
deca VS. and corruptS the water is the mig
nonette. and 1t is often best, therefore. TO
sacrifice it while its head is still freshly
green. Heliotrope. like migronette. 81 I'D
AWAY vs. he put in water by itself for it not
only fades and turns brown rapidly. but il
will kill almost any flower put with II.
The cause OF decay in hard-wooded
plants like the azalel and camelia is that
they do not take up enough water. not
that they have any tendency to pollute IL,
so that to cut their stalks frequently would
be Of little avail The hard, brittle wood
has no power OF absorption; but II, when
putting such flowers in a vase or bowl,
you make sure that the lowest leaves at
tac,ied to the blossoms are under water,
the effect is magical. The tender green
of the fresh leaf absorbs the water and
acts as a conductor, in its turn nourish-
ing the blossom. Ferns. and especially
midenhair, are very short lived when they
have to LOOK to the stem alone for nour-
ishment, and the most effectuai way to
preserve them is to see that the lower part
OF every frond is well under water. Cut
flowers require as a rule a far larger
quantity OF water than is given them, though
the capacious bowls and vases now in
vogue come much nearer meeting their
wants than the slender, elegant forms that
continue to adorn our cabinets and man.
tells. We must be guided in our expecta-
lions OF the longevity of flower, how
ever. by its normal life, and not expect
the frail blossom of day to rival the
spIendid orchid in its three weeks dura-
ton.
Flowers should always be placed in
water as soon as possible after being
picked; when received by post in some
what wilted condition, an immediate plunge
into hot water with a little sal volatile will
accomplish wonders In the way of reviving
them.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-19
NOW HE WILL FLIRT NO MORE.
Good Lesson Taught "a "Masher" by a
Parisian Dame.

Good Lesson Taught "a "Masher" by a
Parisian Dame.
Like all hig cities, Paris has its Washers.
They annoy the ladies often enough. but
as a rule. they are harmless fools a fter all
Here Is the latest little story of "A masher
and beautiful lady. which the Paris papers
are printing and which the Sun transi1ies:
At the Quai aux Fleurs ON market day
beauty arrived on foot. So did a masher.
He fixed his loving eyes upon her She paid
no attention TO him. He persisted, and
vaiDly endeavored TO engage her in Con-
versatioB. Finally she purchased two big
geraniums.
DO You live far from here. MADAME
asked the dude. -
The lady made 10 answer at first Int
after an instant's reflection. prompted by
the size Of the geranium pots and plants
and necessity of employing a ccmmissaire.
she replied sweetly: Rue tlu Louvre, go
'Oh." exclaimed the masher, you can.
not carry such "a burden So far! Allow me
to help you
She smiled, but in the language of the
duelists. instead of abandoning to him the
choice" Of POTS. she pointed to both and
smiled again. The masher put pot under
each arm. and, equipped that way, went off
with the lady. When they came to the
Rue du Louvre. 80, she stopped, thaDlcd
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thin white lawn with hemstitched edge
is frequent accompanimen

thin white lawn with hemstitched edge
is frequent accompaniment.
In Paris these neat accessories are not
worn by widows alone, but are the priv
ilege of young and old alike. And with
the inconsistency of fashion they do ex-
actly what the cap has been abandoned
for-teII all the world that the chains Of
the pretty wearer are broken and that
She s-presunlably-onccm more in the mar
ket.
For first nou rniug, Henrietta cloth,
cashmere, nuns yelling and duh silks are
the textures always advised and long
used for gowns. Foulard silks and lus-
terIcss serges follow in the next stage,
and for dressy moments among the new
materials there are duh silk grenadines,
CLEANLINESS and canvases that may be wore
even for the heaviest mourning. These
are appropri ately trimmed with folds
of the same, or else others of English
crepe, and are very handsome over silk
Innings. -a
No iustrous texture or cut jet hat or
nanent is considered good TASTE For the
first stuffs. hat ribbons and jet orna-
inenls must have dull dead finish, Tor
extreme plainuess is thought the best
form. For light mourning, black quilts,
wings and simple silk flowers may trim
the hats, and for polite or second
black a combination OF black and white
for both gown and hat is an allowed ele
gance. Lavender and all the attendant
shades of violet, however, are no longer
mourning tints. Purple in all its tones
has become q fashionable color, and 50
has lost tie sad Significance it once had.
a few handsome models here shown will
give further ideas us TO mcdish mourning
wear.
All the toilets for first black are trimmed
with English crepe which handsome and
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-19
Etiquette of Widows Caps and
Wells in Summer.
BOTH BLACK AND WHITE
Tiny Bonnets Draped With
Thin Silk Stuffs and Worn
in Early Stages.

Mourning etiquette changes little from
season to season. but. though few. they
are all important to those who wear the
apparel or grief The last year marks
one important reform in the old abuses
of black wearing, which, however. Is much
less common now than even five years
ago. II is still a fashionable and emf
nently decent custom to put on black for
the dead. and il is one that Will doubtless
continue for many years to come. But
the amenities of life no longer exact it,
and there are those who consider the
custom paganish as well as unhealthy.
They claim, indeed, that in time II Will
be done away with entirely.
Meanwhile such reforms as can bc
forced upon the grief-stTicken are going
on, fashion and good sense doing all
they can toward making the Panoply of
woe agreeable 10 the eye and not too
burdensome to the flesh.
TIE MOURNING VEIL.
The chief change mentioned has been
a shortening of the deep wells worn in
the first stages of application.
These now reach no lower than the
waist line and very often but little be-
low the shoulders.
Widows bonnet draperies may be
little deeper than waist length, and even
come TO the knees and below If liked.
The shorter veil, however, is the one
most approved, and instead of the old
heavy crepes and nuns veilings the light.
est possible materials are used.
A thickish quality of black silk muslin
with q dull finish is one texture used by
widows.
Other wells are OF a soft silk canvas,
OF uncommon fineness and decacy, and
very little heavier in weight than the
mousselne
Both sorts will be finished around in
the same way, with hen stitched Dor
der an inch and a half deep or else with
a hem the same depth Of English crepe.
Wells Of nuns yelling, though not so fash
ionable those Of the other materials,
are les expensive and may still be had.
All bonnets which accompany long wells
are small and snugly fitting. Except
facing of crepe CT the veil material about
the brim no trimming is used, the veil con-
erinG the rest of the bonnet completely.
For elderly widows the adjustment Of
the veil is very simple and plain. One
square end is taken, divided equally in
the middle and drawn over the bonnet
crown in close, flat pleatS: these then are
pinned at the sides with stick pins or
plain slide brooches of dun jet
Younger women may have the veil drapcd
with more Coquettish effect on a trim
med bonnet, but it is only In the first
weeks of grief that it is now ever allowed
10 hang on the face.
After n year the long veil may he dis
carded and short face one OF Brussels
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-19

the dude. and stretched out her beautiful
little hands for the flower pots.
But the masher politely insisted upon
carrying them up to her apartment
The trouble is" said the lady, II live
on the top floor and there is no elevator"
Il would not be surprised II you told me
that You lived why up in heaven. Angels
live there" said the enthusiastic ma shrr.
Wei, come then said the lady, in the
golden tones in which the divine Sarah in
CLEOPATRA" addresses her Tony.
SO up they went until they came to the
abode Of the soreeress' She rang the bell
Heavy footsteps were heard inside. The
door was opened, ana IA fine-ioOking man
appeared: NJ Il sra'.
Allow me to introduce you to my hus-
band. SIR said the lady. my dear" she
added. addressing her inferior portion. this
gentleman has been kind enough to carry
these plants for me all the way from the
flower market and up the stairs. too, as
you see = ~ 49,
Good enough the big fellow:
Here. my man, here Is a 20 cent tiyce.
Go and get i drink
The dude started down the stairs At
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-19
plague of Mustard Seed.


{ The farmer who has been taught to fear
the mustard plant has just fear, as will be
confirmedb by view of the present condition
in southwestern Minnesota. The level
praries, where green fields were expected,
are covered so evenly and widely with vel
low blossoms that it scents impossible that
it can be wild mustard. This condition is
noticeable in northwest Iowa AMI in Mobiles
aud Rock Counties, Minnesota. The fields
of grain seem to be buried beneath over
towering growths of mustard. The rail-
way tracks, wagon roads, and barnyards
are alike covered by this weed. Indeed,
this part OF the country seems to have no
rest from the monotouy OF its mustard
growth. Mustard has long had a strong
hold in this part Of the State. but the wet
season is evidently the cause OF twice the
usual growth in all Fields OF small grain.
The plague threatens to virtually ruin the
crop. -Chicag go Times Herald.
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lively rate. wltfod- waiting' for his pour
boire. and as he was going, down he coufd
hear the ringing laugh Of the lady and the
hoarse ..ha. hat, II the happy husband
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-19

with her she can push her end of the tan.
dem. No heavy work for you. She knows
how to bring down a bird. too. Oh. my.
how used to adore the chum girl knew
one once SO jolly and chuminy that she'd sit
on the bank and read while rowed further
on to call on Some pretty girls i knew.
Don't hurry back she'd call out. We've
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-16
The SALE Is ON
From all Directions the People Stream
to Take Advantage Of it.

Over 500 Men, Boys and Children Fitted Ou Every Day since the
opening sale of Manufacturer Stocks Of
Fall Winter Clothing and Shoes Nothing surprising about this
either when the fact considered while this sale lasts
Suit, Overcoat and Shoes for less ONE THIRD value
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-16
BOYS SUITS.

BOYS LONG PANTS SUITS
in very pretty checks, dou bic
breasted styles aud very
heavy weight. worth sl1.50,
HoW..".. .............s...
BOYS VERY HANDSOME
Dress Suits In ell styles OF
Scotch Cheviots, fancy Mix
lures and stripes; worth S22. 30,
nOW...... s...........
MEMS EXTRA, HEAVY BLUE
Knotted Chincnilla Refers,
storm collars, sizes "a TO 46;
worth from.$10. 90 to 5000,
uOWs. s.....s........
THOUSANDS OF MEMS AND
Boys Heavy Winter listers,
ell stlyes and colors; wortbI
from $1,000 to $50. 90, now. ....'
MEMS JUMPERS AND OVER
alls, very heavy, all sizes, reg
ular 75c., and $1.00 kind, now
eacn. ................. ..........
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-16
Mrs. BuCCi and FaleCOni
Run Away Together.
Did So Last March But the
Husband FOrgave Them.
This Time Bucci Invoked Police Aid
and Will Prosecute.

There is q sensation among the Italians
at the North End for there has been an
elopement In high life. To make The mat
ter still more interesting In the way of
gossip, this is the second time the parties
concerned have skipped together. The
runaways are Josephine Bucci, wife OF
Pietro Bucci, and John Falceoni. Mrs.
Bucci is 80 years old and John 10 five
years older.
Last March Mrs. Bucci and Faleconi
eloped and went to Boston. There Mr..
Bucci found them and forgave bis wife
and Faiceoni. He brought them back to
the city, took them to his home, IL
Mariette street, where all lived In peace
and happiness until yesterday afternoon.
Just after dinner yesterday Mrs. Bucci
went to her husbands trunk and took $50
of his hard earned money, told her little
four-year oid daughter that she was go
ing down street to buy some clothes SO
that she could go to school LOOK
ing as we'll as any OF the
children in that neIghborhood. When
the little girl came home from school she
found the door of her home locked and
was unable to get In. She waited about
the house until her father returned from
work. lie soon learned that his wife was
gone, also Falceoni. MIR. Bucci discovered
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-16
StOningtOn S. S. Co. to 60
to Consolidated.
Announcement Made at the
Annual Meeting Today.
Financial Statement Ofthe Company.
Directors Elected.

The annual meedng of the Providence
and Stonington Steamship Company was
held this forenoon pursuant to call, at 2l2
Butler Exchange.
According to the report OF the directors
TO the stock holders the net increase in
the earnings over last year was $50, 900.
The report also stated that because of the
general business depression which has
materially affected the manufacturing
interests OF New England, the earnings
since June 1, show a decrease.
AS the result OF a serieus accident to
the machinery OF the steamer Connecti-
cut, an expense Of sl0o, 900 may be nec-
essary and this, coupled with small pres
ent earnings, may cause an interruption
in dividends
The stock holders unanimously re-eiect-
ed the same board OF directors with the
exception of II. r. Lippitt, who declined
to serve another year. He Is succeeded by
John M. Hall
Mr.. Z. p. Clark made q statement to
the stockholders to the effect that the ma
jority of the stock which he represents
would probably call meeting at an early
date TO consider the sale OF the property
of the Providence and Stonington
Steamship Company and the distribution
OF the funds among the stockh hclders.
He emphstically said that such a sale
would In no way interfere with the
commercial interests and shipping ia
cilities of Providence.
On the other hand, the New York, New
Haven q Hartford Railroad Company,
which owns a majority of the stock, secs
no reason why the large amount of cor
porate expenses, agregating S13, 900
year, should be continued when the line
could pe operated in connection with the
other steamship companies and now
controlled by the Consolidated at very
much less expense.
The directors met afterward and elect
ed the following officers: j. W. Miller,
president; 8. ID. Bebcock, vice-president,
and W. +. Her bert, treasurer.
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Ex IRA /!
$50 O'CLOCK.
THEIR TWENTY-FIFTH.
DR.. and Mrs. v. o. Taylor Celebrate
= Their Wedding Day.
The Silver Anniversary and the Hermeti-
cally Sealed Cake.

DR.. and Mrs. ". o. Taylor observed
the twenty-fifth anniversary OF their we'd
ding at their residence, 1853 whitmarsh
street, yesterday. They were married In
Athol, Mass, and have lived in this city
for a number of years. DR.. Taylor was a
colonel on Governor Davis staff. The
silver anniversary was celebrated unbe-
know TO a wide circle OF friends and ac-
quaintances, but there was evidence that
the day had been kept in mind in several
quarters. The only formal ceremony OF
the DAY was the releasing from an i'm
prisonment covering the last quarter of
a century OF wedding cake, which on
the wedding day mad been hermetically
sealed in a tin box. The cake was siz-
able, ornate and originally rich in fruiti-
ness. When the box was opened yester-
day the cake was found TO be somew hat
shrunken in proportion and its elaborate
"frosting', had crum bled. On the W hole,
however, It was in good state Of preser-
vation, although nobody has yet tasted
of 1t, and for good and sufficient reasons
1t is never likely to be eaten.
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ONLY TEMPORARY.
II Greene & Sons Mill Shut Down II
Will Be Only for Short Time.
The Six Hundred Employees Have En-.
tire Confidence In Firm.

Much excitement has peen cccasionei
in the Pawtuxet Valley by the difficulties
in which the firm OF 8. III. Greene g.
Sons, who operate the Clyde print
works, have become involved through
the failure OF their egents, Coffin, Alte-
mus O. Co., of Philadelphia and New
York, and the possible. shutting down OF
the works is causing much uneasiness
among the operatives and business men.
While the necessity OF q shut down Is
not expected, Mr.. +. W. Greene in
formed The NEWS reporter this morning
that he was as yet unable to predict the
outcome OF the trouble, but that the ap-
pointment OF Mr.. Reoch as receiver was
done TO secure the firm and prevent the
stopping Of the works. The Greenes
employ about six hundred hands and the
stopping OF the works would be greatly
felt throughout the valley. Many OF the
employees have worked for the firm for
years and in spite of.the present difficult
ties are not at all nervous in regard to
the future, as the credit of the firm has
always been sustained and they regard 1t
as good as that of any concern in tho
United States. The general opinion in
the valley today is that the firm will
have no difficulty in extricating itself
from its present difficulties and that even
IL a shut down is necessary 1t will only be
of temporary nature
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-16
SEPTEMBER WEDDING.
MIR. O'Neill and Miss Canavon Mar
ried at the Cathedral.

At the Cathedral at 5 O'Clock Tuesday
afternoon occurred the wedding OF a
highly esteemed young couple, MIR.
Eugene ii. O'Neill and Mios Margaret
Agnes Canavon of this city.
Miss Catherine Canavon, sister OF the
bride, acted as bridesmaid, and John J.
o'Neil, brother of the groom, was best
man. Rev. Father Lo~ney performed the
ceremony, after which reception was
held and wed ding break fast was served
from the home of the BRIDES parents, 81
James street. Mr.. and Mrs. O'Neill were
the recipients OF numerous valua bic
gifts. The newly welded couple will
spend week in New York ana Washing
ton, returning to tako up residence at so
Princeton street, Johnston, already turn
ished TO receive them.
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WILL BOOM WILLIAMS.
Peabody Prohibition Club to Work
for Congressional Nominee.
Open Air Meetings to Be Held In Bach Of
the City Wards.

The seventy-fve mem bers of the Pea
body Prohibition Club Of this city are
going to make an active campaign in the
interests of James A. Williams, Prohibi-
tion cand idate for Congress from Rhode
Islands Eastern district.
Arrangements have teen made for open
air meetings In each ward OF this city
and In every town In the district.
Candidate Williams, like Candidate
Bryan, will do the greater part of his
own stumping, and proposes to speak at
all the meetings.
The mem bers OF the Peabody Club are
going to attend each gathering in body
to form the nucleus Of the crowds.
The first meeting is TO be held next
Friday evening at the corner of North
Main street and Doyle avenue.
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that his wife and Falceoni had boarded
q Pawtu cket car immedi lately after the
noon hour. At Pawtucket they took the
afternoon train for Boston. This time
Mr.. Blu cci says that when the pair return
to Providence they will do SO under the
escort OF the police, and he called at police
headquarters this afternoon and made a
formal complaint against them.
He says that the pair will be brought..to
this city, for he knows where they can be
found in Boston. Mr.. Bucci Gains that
Fslceoni owes him about ESQ for board
and borrowed money. All connected
with the affair are we'll known In the
North End.
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CHILDREN'S SUITS.

CHILDREN'S SUITS, ALL
styles and ages, 10 Ia, worth
$3.50; very suitable for school 7hc
SUITS, now...... ...................' ~"
CHiLDREN'S Ell Il ANT
heavyweight School Suits In
four different shades, extra
well made Refer Coats; the
pants are all stayed, and made
with patent waist band; 4 1d
worth $3.50. now at.......... i'@T
CHILDREN'S SUITS IN VERY
heavy Scotch wool in over
rs different patterns, hand
somely made and trimmed, DO
worth $3.50, now................. i'To
CHILDREN's HAN DSoME
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end stripes, all the latest
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$3.50, all sizes, now............ t'oo
CHILDREN's STRICTLY ALL
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$500, all sizes, now........... WV
MEMS EXTRA HEAVY
well-made working pants in
two coiors, dark and light
stripes, with patent .rjveted
buttons and double twilled
seams, guaranteed net to rip, EQr
worth Sl.25, now.............. vov'
MEMS PANTS IN NEAT
grey stripes, extra heavy
weight, all sizes, worth $40, 7hn
now."...... ....................... "
MEMS EXTRA HEAVY
weight dress Pants In worsted
and all kinds of handsome no
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and stylish heavy weight blue
braided Chinchilia Refers; 20
worth s4.00, now......... i'ov
CHILDREN's KNEE PANTS oHn
in all styles and shades, Iv1'
strictly all-wool, Blue and to
Black Cheviots and Corduroy, 0o.
worth SI.O0 10 S1.75, now..... IJC.
ALL SIZES
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lyman HAS NOT APPLIED FOR PRoTEc-

lyman HAS NOT APPLIED FOR PRoTEc-
TIoN.
.pARIs, Sept. i6.- J. lyman, the al
legged Irish dynamiter, up to yesterday
evening had not applied for the protec-
tion OF the United states embassy at this
capital, and there is said 20 be consider
able doubt as to whether he has been
naturslized ss an American citizen.