The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-09-12

10 support the burden OF life, II IS no
chagrin at the loss of their husbands
which drives them to commit suicide, bn'
rather anxiety as to how they shall sup
port themselves and their children. And
1t is very probable hat the reason why
they remain widows is not because they
desire to remain true to their husbands
but because they cannot find men who
are willing to burden themselves with tbs
support of them and their children.
In an article in the English ILLUSTRATED
Magazine Mr.. Herbert Ward claims
for Lady Baker, wife of the explorer, Sir
Samuel Baker, the honor Of being the
most famous heroine of travel. sAs the
companion and helpmate of her dis
\ tinguished husband during his explora-
ions of the Nile sources, and during his
expedition to Contra Africa for the sup
preston of the slave trade, Lady Bakers
name will always be cherished and hon
| ored., Lady Baker is the only survivor
of that gallant band OF contemporaries.
who worked in different parts of Africa
for the purpose of opening up the contin-
emit. 1.-THE trials borne by Lady Baker
in traversing unknown regions which
| bristled with dangers OF every description
will ever remain as a brilliant example
to future generations of what can be en-
| dured by a brave woman"
1t was in 1860 that Sir Samuel married
the daughter of a Hungarian gentleman,
NJ. Finnian Won Sass, and in the follow
ing year the couple embarked on their
memorable expedition to discover the
sources OF the Nile.
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Too many mothers think that after a
child can stand and run about it has no
more to learn of the art of walking-na-
ture will teach it what to do, and the re-
suit is that every day we meet men and
women slouching along with their feet
dragging the. ground at every step, or
totterfng forward on tiptoe. with Shout
ders bent, or propelling themselves with
a series of jerks and hops, which, hardly
noticed in a child cannot but arouse de-
rision In the middle aged man or woman.
1t is very easy for a boy or girl to fall
into these habits, and it is only by con-
slant watchfulness that mothers can pre-
vent them from doing so. This is high
~ to be recommended, both for boys and
girls, and dancing, too, and, in fact, any
athletic exercise, under skilled supervis-
ion, where the fast growing body learns
how to carry itself. All mothers should
insist on these things being taught to
their children, even at the expense of
missing some other lesson. Football, ten
mis- and the like are all very well as a
form of exercise for developing the body,
but they do not teach our boys and girls
to hold themselves properly to stand,
walk and sit with perfect grace.
The dressing of a mantel rs often a DIFF
hcult feat, and when not done we'll is GER
tain to mai the harmony of the entire
room. A pretty way to arrange a mantel
for a delft blue bedroom has a drspery
of duh blu denim, with a wide hem
turned up on the outside, and closed with
heavy white linen floss. Over this is
draped a soft scarf of white dotted mus
lin, caught up at each corner in soft
punches, through which the blue shows
delicately. Back of the mantel is a plate
glass mirror framed in white enamel and
gold. In the center of the mantel stands
a tail delft jug in lark blue and white
At one end is a plaque of WedgeWood
china, and at the other a tall blue vase.
A dainty card receptacle is in the form
Of a huge water lily. made from white
china, with a handle of green glass, mi
tating a thick stem.
The most popular mode of fastening the
feminine watch to the person is at pres
ent by means of a long black ribbon,
which goes abou the neck. 1t is of the
narrowest description, and usually passes
through a couple CT clasps in its down
ward course to the waiSt-belt, where the
watch is tucked away in a style prevail
ent many years ago. These little clasps
may be taken from one of the old-style
watch chains which were madA with such
appendages, or the same slender chain in
the pretty hin gold may be worn. IN
stead of the ribbon, and in precisely the
same way. Either is quaint and stylish
and has a graceful sort of air.
The severely plain arrangement of the
hair is going out and a growing tend
ency to have soft curls and waves is no.
ticed. Pompadour effects are new, and
above all don't AVE one of those hard
protuberances known as Diana's knot;
they are away out of date; the figure
eight or an elaboration of this is the
thing now worn, either high or low.
The very latest blouse for a schoolgirl
and a most sensible one-is of Scotch
tweed or rough serge. made with scant
f~ullness, fastened with round pearl but
tons and finished with turn back cuffs OF
the material, and the high linen collar.
1t is in every way a correct garment for
the purpose designed.
Emerald green, say the modistes, will
be the reigning color during the coming
season. This becoming shade. particularly
effective in velvet, is seen in the smart
est millinery and is frequently used as
the motif in the chic little shoulder cape,
which the same authorities say will be
the correct early autumn wrap.
IF you are going to get one of the new
soft belts considered so smart now, get
one made of a Tartan. The varied color
ing makes it go with any gown and Its
| bright shades give the necessary fall dash
to your costume.
Cycling In Crowded London.
Cyclists who ride among traffic should
bear in mind the following points-Nevei
IL close behind any vehicle and Stacker
speed suddenly. A hanson can turn in III
own length, and naturally, turns to the
right. therefore,, when overtaking a han.
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