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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-19
FRILLs AND FASHION.

The silk gown will not be such a coveted
article OF dress, because of the price, II the
new artificial silk made from wood proves
success. IL is now being developed in Swift
zerland, and is so nearly like the product Of
the siikworm that 1t is difficult to distinguish
the difference.
White muslin neckties tucked in no;nta
at the end and trimmed with valenciennes
lace are among the French novelties and
Dlack and plaid neckties are also worn by
the Parisians It is in all the little access
series Of dress that Frenchwomen especially
excei, and the balayeuse in their skirts, their
wells, gloves and neck frills. and how they
are put on, are ell Of special Importance to
them, which is more than half the secret
OF their success in dress.
lnch-wide white satin ribbon bordered on
either edge with narrow ecru guipure. is 3
pretty trimming for a grass gown. 1t is
set In rows around the skirt and stripes the
Waist Waist, from neck to belt, while the sleeves.
trimmed from shoulder to the wrist with
these bands, and shot puff draped I'D in the
middle finishes the top.
The coat and skirt gown of butchers blue
linen, faced on the edge with butter-colored
batiste caught with crosswise lines Of tiny
ing summer dress. The coat with an Eton
front and basque frill in the back il pret
ty for this, worn with a white tulle vest and
a gold belt.
Pink is the prevailing color in much of
tne summer millinery, and pink straw hats.
pink roses and pink tulle abound. Another
popular color is green, in all the divers
shades imaginable and pale lime green straw
trimmed with blue or purple is one of the
picturesque effects commonly seen this sea-
SON.
Tan, in all the varying shades, is still
popular color for canvas gowns, and made
over pale blue silk. with wide black satin
belt, and vest front made OF black Madras
silk handkerchief, covered with a cone pat
tern In blue, green and red, the gown is
stunning. Two ends OF the handkerchief.
trimmed with black lace, fall below the belt.
Colors and color combinations have grown
In importance since warm weather began.
Dress in the country is seen at distance
where other details are more or less fist
but where spot Of color against the hor.
lion tells for all it is worth. Evidence of
this has for weeks been coming out In the
shape of gray gowns, lace trimmed some
times on the bodice. but for the most part
simple enough with all their effect given by
colored ribbons, say big bow in front at
one side Of the belt and another at the
back Of the neck Of yellow or green or plum.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-19

has still enough of the divine in him
to mould his character symmetr1cally
and make him a joy and blessing to
all in the home. Where was ever
true home without it's master? We
could exist, we might drag YEARLY out
our remaining years. but could we live
our happy. hearty, toil-laden but bless
ed life 1n1thoutax our man Of the
horssS't A ~
This man has as few faults as we
ourselves are guilty of. in all probable
ity And it is really comforting to our
self-Iove to note that he is not quite
perfect It is worth the fun to see him
lose his temper on a COMPOUNDED
stovepipe" or balky horse; to have
him forget to replenish the fire in time
to save its life; to have him bring home
arnica instead of peppermint; to hear
him tell the same funny story dozens
of times; to have him lose his hat,
| gloves, newspapers and slippers about
| the house; to have him forget the
chiidren's ages, and conduct himself
generally In the usual human fashion.
And when the hired girls flare up
and leave, who comes nobly to the
rescue, and, handling the dish towels
deity, wipes ell the dishes, from china
and silver to pitchers and platters?
The man of the house. Who compli-
ments our cooking and testifies to his
| sincerity by his own plump and smil-
| ing appearance? Who confides in us
all his plans and hopes and fears, which
compliment we return by telling him
all about our little domestic trials and
| how we are going to trim the children's
clothes?
Who reads the lines on our careworn
/ faces and warns us to be careful and
not overwork? Who cracks jokes till the
whole house rings with laughter and
the children go to bed singing? Who
insists on rigid obedience to every
business law or order, and yet can
relax into the most delightful of social
companions? Who puts his feet on your
best rocker and tips back in his chair
so gracefully while reading his even
ing: pa while the weight of care
Hits, pefchance, from his weary brow.
and the fragrance Of the blue Havana
fills the air as he basks in the (gas)
light OF your presence? Why, the man
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-19
BUTTERFLIES AS ORNAMENTS.
Cultivated In Captivity tor Decora.
tive Purposes.


One of the new and curious fads is
the treatment of beautiful butterflies.
not as objects of scientific interest, but
as decorative articles. When a valu-
able collection of mounted butterflies
was sold recently handsome specimens
were brought by various persons, not
with the intention of making them
features Of a butterfly collection. but
solely for the sake OF the inherent
beauty of the butterflies
A comparatively recent invention for
mounting and exhibition insects has
made it easy to use butterflies in this
fashion. Handsome moths and butter
flies are now mounted upon plaster of
paris tiles, each tile having a depres-
sion for receiving the body of the In
sect The mounted insect is covered
with a glass plate of the same size and
shape as the plaster, and glass and
plaster are firmly held together by
strips of paper pasted on. In some in
stances, for better decorative effect, the
plaster is gifted. No lettering or num-
berfng appears upon the visible sur
face. On the pastebOard back of the
plaster tile is written the scientific
name of the butterfly. together with
whatever accounts of the insects and
habits may be desired
AS some of the tropical butterflies
are of rare beauty, the decorative eff
fects of the insects when thus mounted
for exhibition is very striking and
three or four disposed about a room
attract much attention and interest
The fad is less costly than many Others
Specimen butterflies Of rare beauty
may be had at from 81 toss, and the
mounting does not add materially to
their cost. Many are not only beauti-
f,I hut olcO va llIa h1a as i11uSfra tjntr
the effects of evolution. The non
scientific interest in butterflies is likely
to increase the demand for handsome
varieties Those from India and Brazil
are especially priced for their beauty
AS there is great danger that the per-
feet butterfly will be injured when
captured, butterflies are now cultivated
in captivity, especially to supply the
demand for interesting specimens.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-19
MAN OF THE HOUSE.
Various PecuItarities of This Indf-
viduaI Discussed.

The various peculiarities of that mas
culine individual who usually bears the
title of 'the man of the house" are fav-
orite subjects of the other sex. They
understand him perfectly. They have
summered him and wintered him, and
any extra proof Of his obtuseness only
calls forth the remark: That's just
like man.
With some unsympathetic wives man
is despot, and his will is the pivot
upon which the household affairs re-
volve. His convenience regulates the
hour for every meal; his preference
marks the choice of the food to be
served. Due Difference must be paid to
all his opinions, for he is plainly a
creature to be managed by feminine
cunning and to be led by apparent sub
missiveness. He is the monarch Of the
domestic, social and financial depart
ments, and women are supposed to be
mis- slaves, to carry out his wishes.
But if he has become all this, and
much more in rare instances, it is
woman, as wife, mother or sister, who
has made him So 1.-THE man of the
house" is not naturally depraved. He
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-19
The supply of Ice.

In arranging for the supply of ice 1t
Is better ito have. the box filed to It's ut
most twice or three times week rath-
er than a smaller piece every day.
When the box is thoroughly chilled il
keeps not only the meat and vegeta-
bles, but the ice itself Put in $50
pounds, If possible and on the morn
ing of the fourth day it will be found
that piece will still remain Another
caution is to open the part where the
Ice Is kept as rarely as possible. The
cold chamber Is the place to put every
thing, even. bottles of water and but
ter the gust of heated air that strikes
directly upon the ice when the refrig-
orator door is opened Is the deadly ef-
ficive agent to make it disappear.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-19
A LOVELY GOWN.
1T is for Garden Party, and Will be
Seen First at Newport.

Seen First at Newport.
A garden party gown which will
make it's first appearance in this coun-
try. at Newport this summer is an eff
fective creation Of silk, muslin and
lace. The muslin is a delicate pink in
color, made over pale cream taffeta.
The skirt is trimmed with entre-deux
of Russian lace. It is only fastened to
the silk foundation at the waist line.
Here there is an astonishing belt of
Jacqueminot silk muslin, laid in fine
plaits in front, but spreading out at
the sides like, fans. vi
This plated muslin which is also re-
peated at the throat, gives an exquisite
touch of deep color to the costume.
The silk muslin bodice is made with
a chemisette and corset of lace. The
muslin is finely plated and then
drawn down from the shoulders over
the bust, tucking in beneath the corse-
let. The sleeves are made after one
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-19
1vEAL cuREy FOR suNBuRN.
Damaged Compilations May be REM
edied by Prompt Application of
n Veal Outlet.

edied by Prompt Application of
Veal Outlet.
The cry which rises annually from
every seashore, country and mountain
resort in the land has this year met
with a new response. Pasty lotions of
more or less harmless properties are no
longer advocated as a cure for sun
burn. Compilations which have been
given a crimson tinge byItoo long ex-
posture to summer suns now find their
speediest cure in the veal. outlet. The
veal cure" as it is called, has leaped
into popularity which Indicates that
it is more than ordinarily potent.
Butchers at the summer watering
places have ceased to wonder at the
loud demand for veal They know that
when the summer girl returns from her
sea BATH walk or. drive, her first
thought is for the veal. outlet that
shall preserve the delicacy of her COM
plexion. The proper procedure is to
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-19

of the latest French models. They fit
the arm closely for some distance
above the elbow and then appear in
small puff. The lower part of the
sleeve Is of the Russian lace, the grace
full puff Is of the silk muslin. At the
wrist the sleeve falls well over the
hand.
With this costume a large dashing
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-19

Lingerie was never as fascinating, as ex-
pensive, as dainty and elaborate as it is this
season. Petticoats may be called the keynotes
of a woman's summer wardrobe Even II
the dress skirts are worn shorter they con-
tinue to be very full, and as they swing
about they reveal glimpses of lace, shadow
silk plaitings yards of embroidery, ribbon
and even fresh blossoms. We derive all
that is artistic and chic from the French
When a French woman sits down she al
ways manages to show at her side "be-
wilderment" of ruf1es and fiounces. The
sheerest and daintiest materials en-
ployed for petticoats; also the most elabor-
ate brocaded silks and satins. Petticoats
are very full and they are cut with much
care as dress skirt. They measure from
three and half to four yards at the bottom
and gored to fit the hip. Many women
eschew the gorgeous creations Of silk and re-
main faithful to the skirts made of fine MAIN
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-19

on with their modelling practice. As
clay cannot be conveniently kept on
hand for this work, they will use putty
work which they have thoroughly test
ed in a composition made after this
formula: One and one-fourth pounds
of Spanish whiting. one-fourth pound
of fake white, and the same quantity
of white lead. Five ounces Of 1inseed
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-19

Leghorn hat is to be worn The brim
is bound with a narrow cording of
Jacqueninot velvet and the crown is
completely covered with exquisite
shaded green leaves. Mingled with the
flowers and foliage are loops of cream
taffeta ribbon
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-19

have the outlets shaved into very thin
slices. These raw slices must then be
carefully laid all over the face, and
lightly kept in place by passing mar
row tape or ribbon over them. The re-
suit Is not becoming, but that Is I'M
important. The victim then retires to
a perfectly darkened. room and lies
down for at least half an hour. When
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-19

oil. five teaspoonfuls of Japan dryer
and five teaspoonfuls OF coach varnish.
The powders should all be mixed to-.
gether and sifted until free from Jumps,
then pour in gradually the varnish and
Japan dryer and stir we'll; and at the
last add the oil and work up the mix
ture until 1t Is of the Consistency OF
putty. and it will be ready for use.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-19

of the house, of course! And even ff
any of us should possess e man Of the
house" that does not come up to this
average Of perfectness and faultiness.
but rather inclines toward the faulty
side In the opinion OF the home keep
er, just try searching for the good
qualities underneath the faults, and
some traits of surprising worth will
surely be found in even the most nm
satisfactory man Of the house.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-19

the veal becomes warm by contact
with the face, it should be turned over
and again applied.
When the face has ceased to burn the
veal may be removed and the face
gently washed with elder flower water.
The face should not be again exposed
to the sun the same day, and no soap
should be used ON it for day or two.
When these precautions are observed
the veal cure is guaranteed to be eff
fectual.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-19
Cleaning Mirrors.

The really best method of cleaning
mirrors and windows Is to rub them
with paste of whiting and water,
When this dries, polish with dry
channels, and remove the powder. A
little alcohol in cold water also gives
a brilliant polish. Soap suds should
never be used
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-19
MIRA. winsrow,s soothanr syrup

is an OLD and WELL-TRIED REMEDY. ana
for over FIFTY YEARS has been used bV
millions Of mothers for their CHILDREN
while CUTTING TEETH with perfect success
1t socthez the child, softens the gums, reduces
tnfieInu& tspn. aiiays all pain. cures wind collie
Is 4exF PLEASANT to the taste, and is the best
remedy Tor diarrhoea Seld by druggists In
every spaEt Of the world. PRICE TWENTY.
FIVE CENTS "A BOTTLE. Be sure and ask
Tor MRS WINSL0W'S SOOTHING SYRUP
and take no other kind, - mothers will fnd
II the Best Medicine TO use during the teeth
ing period.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-19
Modelling I'm Putty Work.

A bevy of bright art school girls who
intend to spend the summer vacation
at the same resort have planned to go
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-19

jetted black tulle, and white guipure
forms the second collar around the
neck and trims the edge.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-19
Summer Sports
Call for
Cuticura Soap.
For Summer Rashes
Freckles
Tan Sunburn
Red Oily Skin
and
Undue Preparation
Undue Preparation

IL Ia Indispensable. Because Of Its delicate
medication, cUTIcURA SOAP Is the most
soothing. cooling, and Purifying application.
rs well a. purest and sweetest for toilet,
bath. and nursery
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-19

After cycling, golf, tennis, riding, or athletics,
q bath with OUTfcuRA SOAP is most refreshing.
preventing chahng, rednsss, and roughness Of
the skin, soothing Inflammation. and when fol-
lowed by gentle amounting with CUrIcuRA (oint-
ment), proves most beneficial IN relieving tired,
lame, innAmed, or strained muscles.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-19

Sold throughout the world. Price, currcvsA. nm,
9oAr, 25e-l R.soLyEET. toc. and 81. na-" How =
Obtain Brilliant Complexion" free. Britain dsnet
7. NEwsxRr Soss, London. POTTER DRus AZ
CEEA- CsRf., Sole rrvps., Boston. II. g. A.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-11-07
A Good Story,

Captain Harris Of Dunning, Neb., told
the writer a laughable story the other day,
and. as the name of the immortal Lincoln
is connected with it, it is worthy Of repeti-
ton. In 1849 or 1850 the captain was a
lad of 10 or 18, living at his parental home
somewhere in ulinois-Christian county,
if remember rightly. That old home was
often visited by Lincoln as he jounneyed to
and fro attending to legal business, and it
was also much frequented by the preachers.
One day Lincoln and preacher, having
left their horses hitched at short distance
from the door, were in the house at the
same time. The preacheSs horse was very
old and miserably poor. The other BOYS,
led on by the captain, who must have been
a miscellaneous youth, gathered dozen or
more stout sticks and propped up that old
horse. Wherever projecting bone gave
opportunity they set prop, and Dobbin
stood stock still, as if he thought some
thing OF the kind necessary Then the lads
retired and watched from covert. Pres
emily Lincoln and the preacher came down
the walk together, and when Lincoln saw
what the boys had done he was convulsed
with laughter. Pointing to the horse he
said, No one but preacher, supported as
preachers are in this part of the country,
would have thought of keeping up his
horse that way. "-Housekeeper.
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mercury, and the extreme delicaoy Of the
polishing pressure can be judged from
this. The plan most generally used is to
place the glass upon mum her of eutn
m atically adjusting points coated with
pitch.
Every little while during the polishing
process the disc had to be test, d for the
detection of the tiniest lump on the sur
face. How even the surface mu be can
be judged from the nature of the testing
instrument used. This is called sphere
ometer, a three-legged arrangement with
screw in the middle, the screw and
the three legs resting securely on the
glass when tho surface is absolutely
true. The delioacy of the adjustment
of this instrument can be imagined from
the fact that the heat of the human
hand. If it rests upon 1.-The glass. is
sufficient to raise bumps which will
cause the sensitive sphereometer to spin
around like top. To perfect the glass
to such degere that the sphereometer
will stand still is the,art for which Pro-
fessor Clark will receive close upon
$50, 900.
Tho Yerkes Observatory Is practically
completed. The dome is ITO feet high
and 90 feet In diameter and weighs 200
tons 1t revolves on twenty six, sets of
ball-bearing wheels, and will be ma
nipulated by electricity, although the
adjustments ia so delicate that hand
power could turn it. A unique feature
II the movable marble floor, which can
be raised or lowered twenty-five feet BY
the astronomer by simply pressing an
electric button. This will enable the
operator to direct the telescope with
great ease.
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After this the glass. went into the
grinding room. where sand and waite,
were first used to bring down the grose
irregularities on the surface. Later emery
was used. from the coarsest to the finest,
this in itself being labor Of years.
After the emery the finest jewellers
rouge was used for polishing.
1t is but brief matter to tell of this
polishing process, but 1t Is work OF
such delicacy that several years were re-
CURED to put the desired finish on this
forty-inoh disc. One of the great arts of
polishing is to get the figure" OF
uniformity of curve, absolutely perfect
The polishing machine is a peculiar
affair which rubs over the face of the
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-11-07

a great rough block of crown glass,
weighing geo pounds. This lump of glass
cost $40, 600 in the rough, and was pur-
chased of M. Mantois. Of Paris. the
owner Of the only concern in the world
which can produce big discs Of optical
glass. The method of manufacture pur.
sued by Mantois cannot be described for
the reason that it is tbs most carefully
guarded secret of the kind in existence.
The secret of the Benediotine monks,
who make their wonderful liqueur, il
not SO closely guarded as the secret OF
NJ. Mantois, and that is saying good
deal
One thing only is known, and that is
the workmsn of Mentois may spend a
lifetime over their crucibles and yet be
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-11-07

image of the moon within sixty miles Of
the eyes of the astronomer, and if there
is building as large as the Capitol at
Wash1n gton anywhere in the moon the
scientist will see It, He will not be able
to discern human beiugs, however, should
there be any on the moon, but he will
know OF their existence by the evidences
OF their handioraft. If the moon has
great mountains or large rivers OF lakes
this piece OF glass will show them for
the first time in the history OF the world.
Not only will it discover the wonders
OF the moon, but it will reveal thousands
of unknown things about the other heav-
emily bodies. 1t will mark one of the
GREATEST steps taken in astronomical eci-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-11-07
A 100000 GLASS.
Nine Years Of Labor on the Yerkes
Telescope Lens.
WILL SHORTLY BE SET UP AT CHI
CAGO UNIVERSITY.

The Many Processes Which Have Made
This the Most Valuable Piece of Glass
in the World.
In few days the most valuable piece
OF glass in the world will journey half
way across the country. This piece of
glass will have. a palace car for itself and
will be watched over night aDd day by
four men. 1t will be wrapped in soft
flannel and then bedded in curled hair.
Then it will be placed in fine box
mounted on delioately adjusted springs
susceptible to the slightest motion. This
box, with It's precious burden, will be
placed In larger box and packed with
excelsior. 1t will ride in the very center
of the parlor car, and the parlor car will
be coupled in the center of the train.
If the train should be caught in q col
lision the progress of science will be re-
tarded four years, and some one will
suffer a loss of $780, 600.
That is the value OF the bit of glass.
1t Is only forty inches in diameter, is
three inches Thick in the middle, and one
and a quarter inches thick at the edges.
Its weight is 205 pounds. From this
description it would seem to be very
ordinary piece of glass, but if its COM
plete history we're written it would re-
quire good sized volume to tell the
story.
This glass is the important piece In
what will be the biggest Iefracting tele-
scope in the world. 1t will bring the