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The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-29

Marriage intentions have been filed at
the office of the City Clerk by Albert Rus
sell of this city and Hattie Maud Sayball
of Lonsdale.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-29

Edward 8. Adams, who took the con-
tract to furnish the city with 800 tons of
bituminous coal, completed his agreement
yesterday and it is now all in the bins at
the No. pumping station.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-29

The Highway Department of the Board
of Public Works started work today on
the Power Road at Smithfield avenue
where there is considerable grading and
filling to be done.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-29

In the District Court this morning be-
fore Judge Blodgett two simple drunks
were fined $2 and costs and one person,
charged with the same offence, was dis
charged.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-29

Lizzie, the infant daughter Of John and
Mary Michael, died yesterday at her pa
rents residence, No. 80 Pleasant street.
The funeral will be held tomorrow and in
terment will be in Mountst. Mary'sNCem
terry.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-29

Miss Jennie Wallace entertained the Y.
p. d. Society at her home on Garden
street last evening. The affair was held in
honor of Miss Clara Jones of Summer
vile, Mass, who is spending weeks
vacation here.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-29

John Field, one of the popular conduc-
tors of the Pawtucket Street Railway Com
pany, left for Block Island2today, where
he will spend a week angling for blue fish.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-29

A meeting of the Sinking Fund Com
missioners will be held tomorrow fore
noon at 1O:30 o'clock at the Mayors office
for the purpose of re-investing some
money.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-29
Hired Boy-Kin I go fishin' this after
LOCAL LACONICS.
Short Stories of Minor Happenings and Events
Among Pawtucket People.

A regular meeting of Court City of Paw
tucket, No. 13, F. of A., was held last
evening and routine business was trans
acted.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-29
1.-The Centre Of the Shopping District"
Radikin, Cooney 4 McNuty
TRINITY s@uARM.
C|OyiDg 3 Out Our Summer Stock.
From now on. You'll profit
by it--We profit, tOO 1t makes
way for fall stocks; it makes
7 the stocks cleaner and newer.

Shoe Department.
Tan Shoes at Cut Prices
All Week.
Child's tan spring heel, 5 to
s, was 75c, at
49c pair
Child's tan spring heel, 9 to
IL, was SIC, at
58c pair 4
Misses 81 ones 69c, and
$1.25 kind at SIC.
Ladies $3.50 boots at CSC,
So kind at $1.25, So kind at
$1.9S.
Boys $3.50 kind at CSC, the
$1.25 ones at SIC.
Ladies dongola kid Oxford
Ties, worth 81; we have about
75c pairs left to sell at
98c pair
Boys bicycle balls, sizes ii
to 2, was $1.25, and sizes 3 to
5 IL, was $1.3S; your choice
at
98c pair
Mems Shirts.
Mems laundered Fancy
Shirts, sold at 75c and 50, we
will close out now at
CSC Each
Our SOC kind at
39c Each
| Soft Madras and Satine
Shirts, was 75c, now at
49c Each
Muslin Ties, Bows and
Band Bows,
6 for 26c
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-29

Domestics.
$500 yards Dress Ginghams,
splendid patterns, 10 to ~
yard lengths, the length you
want,
4 3.4c yard
1900 yards 30 inch Brown
Cotton,
Lac Yard
1900 yards 40 inch Brown
Cotton, heavy, worth SC yd,
sc Yard
SO White Bed Spreads, all
hemmed, ready to use, extra
large size, worth $1.25,
Summer Skirts.
The balance af our stock of
Summer Skirts to close.
Seersucker, plain stripes,
3oc
Linen, Stripes, with wide
umbrella ruffle
handkerchief.
so dozen mems all linen,
hemstitch Handkerchiefs,
q for 25c
rs dozen mems very fine
Muslin Handkerchiefs, worth
~ l-2c each, ,-rIsezs<
Mems wool Bicycle Hose
worth Soc, at =.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22
sSAa@8SSsS48SSS8na8SS'& Observation-Disclosures
T5l l@
81 IN I5t DOMAIN Of WOMAN. g.
ST.
Go 81
E%SS Qy S55 Mlt %S

the white stars. a little crown OF silver
starS is pretty unless the red liberty cap is
preferred Ia France is also red, white and
blue. This is pretty made In alternate
Wide stripes Of the three colors. with a
dainty bodice OF white and white tan-shaped
sleeves at the top OF the bare arms A
tiny red cap should complete the costume
ana to carry a French flag would add effect.
IN old witch is provided by making a red
skirt with gay pannier OF figured calico
or dimity, a folded ueckerchief. a pointed
black cap and large buckles on her shoes.
Her skirt might be decorated with a black
bat or two cut out OF Cambric and sewed
or pasted upon It, and she should carry a
broom. \ snake charmer could be attempted
by green tarlctan dress, a scarlet bodice
ornamented with gold paper trimmings, a
profusion of beads bangles and chains red
stockings slippers and paper snakes twisted
about her dress. Boys can be easily dressed
by trimming their suits with a bright color,
and adding cape or mantle Will make
them knights or kings. They can be turned
easily into soldiers or sailors, and Mother
Goose characters such as Little Boy Blue or
Cock Robin. Yellow stripes on ordinary
clothes and a pair of wings will produce a
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22

designs hove 6penwOrk borders. sometimes
OF floral design, Others OF plain OF plated
rope patterns Some OF them remind one
ot the old-fashloned china pl0cques, through
whose edges icolored ribbons were passed
Small waitets OF this style have heavily
corycd centers and are all perchcd on silver
balls or oruaplenta claws as feet. In the
handles Of SPOONS forks and ladies this
plated pattern is shown. but the manu-
facturers process to believe that they viii
only be popular as novelties and not as
staple goods.
The newest things in silyermounted glass
show stag horn handles. The effect aside
from being entirely new, Is both beautiful
and elegant. The majority NJ pieces so orna-
mentcd are Intended for The use OF men and
are particularly appropriate a large punch
bowl Of heavy glass In combination Of
prism and diamond cut is mounted on stand
OF solid silver. The rim OF the bowl Is
FURNISHED silver. the lower edge with a
narrow carving, and there are five handles
of staghorn mounted in silver Another large
piece of similar cut glass, with silver chasing,
is a loving cup. having two handles Of stag
horn. Then there is stand Tor Gu; tobacco,
holding possibly two quarts; the cut Of the
glass is a combination OF prism and old
English ponty II has two staghorn handles
and the plain frosted silver top Is orna-
mented by knot of the horn in the center
In this style there are every conceivable
article for a drinking or sporting man
Whisky and brandy TASKS, claret jugs loving
cups to be used as prizes, cigar stands
cigar lighters and numerous other elegant
pieces, combinations of cut glass. silver and
staghoTn. Next Christmas no woman need
puzzle over what she must give her man
friends. The manufacturers have seen to II
that the masculine persuasion shall be amply
provided for in the future.
The latest in toilet silver is hand engraved.
The finish Is either French gray or FURNISHED,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22

much handsomor than those OF last season
and another advantage lie that II opens
square and not In a point thereby holding
more coins.
To be stylish next season II would seem
that every woman must have a bag OF some
size, shape or material. The silyorsmiths
cater 20 this demand 10y making these bags
In silks. vclvcts, moirc, feathers and beaded
net In all sizes, ranging from an ordinary
size hand satchel to a medium size purse.
All OF them are silver mounted In the three
popular finishes, the handsomest are jcweled,
and may be had with slender chains for
wearing around the neck or with clasps to
catch on the belts. Among the leather ones
the moot popular seems to be OF elephant s
hide or a rough japanese leather.
Sidecombs for next season como in sets Of
three or four Sometimes all hinged to-
gether These little combs are no longer
worn only on the side OF the head, but on
top OF the head above the knot and just
beneath It, Those for next season are per-
haps more ornate than ever before, the edges
all showing considerable iligree work and
many jewels. The teeth are somewhat larger
and the combs themselves a trne longer.
For biCyclsts there is a new matchsafc,
which is strapped to the front Of the wheel
and guaranteed to force out match simply
by pushing a spring and cigarette case
worked much after the same manner. Both
of these little affairs are made in silver for
the first time and the most elegant ones
come in silver gilt with Jewels
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22

any more than Is the return Of the one.
button glove or the tabooed hoopeltirt. There
are still few things which even the ultra
fashionable new woman has ceased to toler-
ate.
Tho princess OF Wales" Is the name
given to brand new. exceedingly smart.
very close rolling silk umbrella OF various
elegant shades that Is almost too handsome.
from Its silk-tasseled handle to it's silver
stick tip to do the duty for which It was
designed We should certainly reserve a
Princess Of wales" umbrella for possible
light showers at fashionable garden parties.
English" plcuics aud water fetes at Now
port, aud keep TO commonplace practical
Brother Jonathan models for everyday uses.
The latest importation of summer gowns
contains some pretty satin foulards and soft
finished Liberty satins that can be worn
late into the autumn These show the un-
mistakable skilled handwork OF a noted
French designer Some of these are shot
twtlled foulards one handsome pattern In a
gown changing from dark rose color TO deep
green, with tiny stripe on the surface In
pale gold satin. For trimming is used a
very beautiful design In ecru guipure lace,
laid over curraut-red silk There Is a
pleated ruche at the hem, formed Of the
foulard. The scven-gorcd skirt is almost
sheatp-liko on the front and sides. but very
fun at the back, and is silk lined. with
plain dark red tafreta. with only a ive-inch
interlining at the hem to support the ruchc.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22

somely the brilliancy OF the plain silver
The tray designed to go with this set, Is
entirely new. In shape 1t is a broad oval,
with bottom Of polished Mexican
mahogany having an ornamented silver rim
two Inches deep, This combination of wood
aud silver rs new idea. and was designed
by the firm for which II was made. It has
a very pleasing effect and reduces materially
the price Of the set One can easily account
for this when recalling that the tray often
costs as much as all the other pieces put to-
gether. For persons whose taste calls for
more highly ornamentea sets this same firm
shows a new tea set enciTcled by heavy
garands Of roses hand carved. The handles
are not Of ebcny, nor is the bottom OF the
tray OF Mexican mahogany but OF solid
silver. This set, according 10 the designer,
Is 10 suit the less cultivated American taste
Such are people who don't care for wooden
handles, however costly or effective, and
who buy their slyerware for show Instead
OF use. and who do not mind having It dirty
to greater or less degree, These experts
In silver say II Is well-nigh impossible 10
keep this much-caryed and highly orna-
mented silver clean, whereas the palmer
patterns call for only an occasional rubbing.
PLATE PATTERNS.
In silver plates. dishes. ETC.. the newest
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22

The newest lnrbeltF, vinaigrettes purses and
bracelets are heavily jeweled. Indeed, any
and every article ipi silver gilt that can be
Is jeweled. The latest belts are Of flexible,
rose finished lallyey gilt, with large jewels
the size of the epd OF a mans thumb about
two inches apart. These Jewels are set in
figree silver gilt. and connected by two
braided ropes OF silver gilt, while loops Of
silver gilt chain suspend smaller jewels mid
way between the larger ones. Another belt
OF FURNISHED silver Is made OF three strings
Of silver beads, held in place at intervals OF
about four inches by solid silver pieces two
inches wide, and heavily engraved, Yet an
other belt Is a succession of silver shells,
enameled In the natural colors and held In
place by what appear to be genuine bits OF sea
weed. Cha:Hlaine will be more fashionable
than ever. On one new one the design is
heur- -de-lls In bright silver and blue. An
other shows full blown thistle with stem
and two leaves In their natural cOlors.
Chatelaines also show many jewels; after the
Jewel designs perhaps the most popular are
those with enameled miniatures or floral de-
signs. The shapes of the various chatelaine
accessories are about the same but there is
a new purse with what is styled bead
web net with bead ornaments. This purse,
which comes in either silver or silver gilt, is
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22
Ter. less expensive and more all-round

simpler. less expensive and more all-round
useful affair is a long cape in very light
weight silky mohair. good quality is indis-
penslble, and the most economical for wraps
OF this description are apt 10 be given hard
wear Black is a tritie funereal and there
is. no coGr so generally becoming or so en-
ttreiv satisfactory as the perennial navy
blue. which never seems to go out of fashion.
Something more jauuty and debonar for
young women who are so careful OF their
skirts and care more for style than service
is desirable. 1t is OF brown or blue or green
cloth, and is lined throughout with a rich,
warm, Scotch plaid in silk or wool. Down
the front and around the bottom is a sill
houette OF braid. a double row in scalloped
effect. On the sides and middle of the back
is a large scroll in wide braid. The capu-
chin hood is lined with the Scotch plaid
and outlined with three rows OF narrow
braid. The collar is a high square pointed
affair, also edged with narrow braid. There
are also three loops with buttons to fasten
1t in front at the wearers discretion.
Another cloth cape suitable for travelling
Is longer and more sedate, is also of cloth OF
very light weight, in color rich golden
brown. 1t is cut perfectly circular, OF ma
terial with deep tucks and is finished with
q raw edge of deep pink cloth. The cape is
lined throughout with the same color. \
wide point laps over in front, and is
fastened with handsome gilt or steel Orna-
ment. The collar is very high with deep
points falling over the sides; these are
heavily emDro!derel IN nns gut OF steel Dtaus
10 match the ornaments in front, and to
suit the fancy OF the wearer. For older
women black could be substituted for the
lining and narrow edge, and the collar sup
plenlented by an elaborate and intricate
pattern in very fine black braid. Little tots
OF tender years are not overlooked in the
provision made for summer travel and linens
and pongees, as well as more pretentious
stuffs. have been pressed into service to
protect their delicate muslins, dimites and
batistes. One distinctly frsnchy, breathing
simplicity in every line, is Of brown holland,
braided and trimmed with rufIles Of taffeta
ribbon There is a square sailor collar
with little tuCks and ivory buttons in front.
The sleeve is made with pun, finished with
4 braided band, a ruftie of taffeta falls over
the wrist. Steamer capes made of
heavy reversible cloth. in shawl patterns,
with fringe
With petticoats friIled around the knee
and bootee Of patent leather, the season
may be said TO be in full swing II is
fTills, frills. frills, and lace in prodigality
Thus are the elect. who have the real lace
and, hardly lesH those not so fortunate, who
put up with im!talious--such pretty imita-
tons. however, that sometimes women of
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22

the lace was piled on to her hearts content
and the laco-loyor fingered its mcshoS Low.
mEly The result was not by any means
satisfactory. Il was too heavy. too prodi-
gal. and. in short too everything. All
this however, made no impression on the
victim, neither did madams tight-lipped si-
lvnce She figuring In her own mind the
actual cos I'm dollars and cents. The envy
and rout Of the various ladies chose was
even scrcucly oblivious OF the fact that II
was not becoming and positively did her in
Justice She went and saw. but did not
conquer. The whispered comments OF a
frivolous few reached her ears dpsigucdly.
lent she a sight she looks like lace
importer who has just smugglel in her
whole stock and Is wearing 1t all on her
back" II Is needless to add that her even
ing was spoiled, and the peacock's plumcs
swept the dust
Scruples have vanished with the last turn
OF fashions wheel. The old Chnntilly
nouuces. mantillas, sacks, parsol covers.
etc OF our gradmothers. kept reverently
through all vcssitudes, a badge of gentility.
have at last gone the way OF their predeceS-
sors An enormous deal OF chantilly, white
and black. is worn. one s. cs 1t everywhere.
chiefly over pearl gray and whites. which
seem 70 give 1t added distinction, whereas
color rather detracts and takes from Its
dignity.
For early autumn very pretty finish and
general frsshening up for gowns that have
been pretty we'll put their PAGES during
long and active season, is deep collar OF
mousselne de sole over color This is made
OF mousseline, gathered very full and
trimmed with five rows OF narrow satin
ribbon and edged with triple ruChing
OF mousseline The same effect is carried
out on the collar. and finished in the back
with a large black satin bow. The lining
Is also accordion plated and allowed to
come an inch and half or two inches below
the mousseine. These collars are especially
effective over scarlet or green.
EMIlN coz YARD
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22

orchard where the author Of "TImothy's
Quest" and Tho Story OF Patsy" does much
OF her work Inside the house are TO be
found big couches piled with pillows an odd
mantel shelf with equally odd brlc.a brAc,
a music room well stocked with different h.
strumcnts dainty colonial furnishings and
many books.
The empress Of Austria weighs lces than
any other crowned royal lady In Europe.
her weight being only i02 pounds In spite
OF the tact that her majesty is extremely
tall The queen OF England, whcn last In
Nice, weighed 22i pounds, more than twice
as much as the Austrian empress, who Is SO
much taller. The queen OF Italy we CHS
lSb pounds the queen regent OF Spain, l51
pounds; the eN-Quccu Isabella Of spain, 25S
pounds, aud the queen regent OF the Neither
lands. 2l3 pounds.
The great German general. Moltke, married
Miss Burt an English girl and lived most
happily with her until her death which took
place ON Christmas eve 1865 Very touching
was his devotion to her memory. Upon his
estate at Krcisau he built mausolcum,
situated on an eminenCe, embowered In
foliage, I'm front OF the altar Of this little
chapel was placed the simple oak coffin,
always covered with leaves. In which tho
remains of his wife rep oscd Scuptured lu
the apse was finely carved figure OF our
Lord in an attitude OF blessing Above were
inscribed the words Love is the fulfill
ment OF the law"
Svettc Guilbert. or, as one should say.
Nine. schiller since her recent marriage with
a wealthy American chemist has earned
more than 1000 900 francs In her profess
sional career But over and above this suin.
she has made something like another million
on the stock exchange thanks to the late
Barney Barnato. During one OF his sojourns
In Paris the late millionaire presented Mile.
Guilbert with a handful OF shares in cer-
tain mine The gold fever had not then sex
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22

and the figures generally floral designs are
engraved, as are ones initials or monogram.
In some very handsome sets of this style
this silver is heavily plated with gold before
the engraving is done. This is the newest
style of silver gilt Aside from being hand
somer, it cannot be distinguished from solid
gold, it possesses one great virtue 1t is not
nearly SO easily ta:niShed as silver. The
style next in newness to hand-angravng is
the empire, which comes in silver. FURNISHED
or French gray. which, by the way. takes
the place of oXidiZed, and in silver gilt 1t
lis not so expensive as the hand engraved, but
a little more so than the old style which
showed heavy figures really nodded. though
they We're suppceed to have been hand
carved
For powder and bOnbOn boxes the favorite
designs show many jewels in their heavy
gold or silver tops. The handsomest of those
boxes resembles squatty sugar bowls of ele-
CANT cut glass and so large as to be used for
cracker jar. Indeed a girl VINO receives one
IF these elegant affairs may well be puZ-
2ed as to whether she must thank the giyer
for a powder box a bonbon box, sugar
bowl or a cracker jar. The dCaies themselves
acknowledge TO be puzzled.
SILVER JEWELRY.
Among the smaller silver articles and jew.
| elry there are new styles and designs galore
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22
FtLL STYLES ron TRAVELLERS.
The Newest Things In Dust CIonlss aud
travelling Cupcs.

NEW YORK. Aug l9.-For late summer
ard early autumn travellers the dust cloak
Is ON Indispensable adjunct 10 d complete
wardrobe The rlleous creations OF earlier
days have been releEated to oblivion. and
there are reminders today ui a long suffering
past, unless it be the long lean. masculine
linen dus,er Of the southern and western
tolrist or the sacred alpaca Of the priest
WHO Is enjoying the fruits Of his labor in a
vef-earucd summer outing We have
changed all that. and the dust cloak Of
today is a garment OF distinction. one seen
lately on a lady OF high degree in the
social world Is made cf chanceSble SILK ac-
Gordon plated. The back and front are
drawn In at the waist by a round ribbon
belt passing under Two groups Of plaitinEs
directly In front These are allowed 10
hang loose. The blouse sleeve Is trimmed
with epaulettCs and round reyers OF accord
ion plats at the wrist High plated Eliza
bethan collar encrcled with ribbons fast
ened in knot with long ends in front. n
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22
CLOSE TO NINETY.

John Howard Bryant.
Here now. / stand, upon lfe's outer verge:
Close a my feet, an ocean wide and Deep
Dark, sullen, silent, and without a surge,
Where earth's past myriads lie in dream
less sleep.
'Tis here I stand. without thrill of fear.
In loneliness allied to the sublime:
The broken links of love that bound me
here
Lie scattered on this treacherous shoal Of
time.
Still love the glorious scenes that round
me lie:
Striving to stay the waste of years in vain,
As swifter yet the winged moments fly
Idly | seek the future to explore,
l partly know what is, but naught that is
before.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22

vel known taste oven prefer them. n is a
we'll known fact that with some notable cx-
cfptions these are more suitable Tor trim
mipgs. Tor even real lace loses half iiE
oharm. heavy o. 10 l. apt 10 be. and
clumsy. An lllg"tratiOn might b. given
IN the case Of a woman Who vas the for
tuuato pazsegsor or 80 one would think Of
a quantity Of duchess lace. As an hGu0red
guest AZ a special function she vas desir-
Gus 81 doing fun justice 10 the occasion. am
her lace as we'll An ivory white saiin gown
was decided UPON as a sumpfuous ana NJ
ting background ana tho dressmakpr en-
Joined 70 put On as many yards as hguga-
thgsly speaking. Il would hold ana what.
tyef YOU Do don't cut o." The vehement
prosiesiation o. The French woman we're
no avaH ana she began he work with grea
disqualification on her part. The lBn0ccl
Victim n her Own obstiHlCY had a yOuthf.
pTettyish face, framed ln beautiful VIII
bfsl1s. 10 fact mis- Was her chief attrac'l..
Vel, the gown vas hnished. ahd certainly