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The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-24

the body to assimilate food and to grow,
which had been retarded for almost two
decades, exerted itself with marvellous
force. For period the appetite of the
boy was ravenous. Day after day he ate
like q starved animal. For sseveral
weeks he gained flesh at the rate of 21h
pounds a day. His growth in height
was even more remarkable. In two
months he measured feet, an in-
crease Of half foot over his stature
when the operation was performed.
His growth continued, but more slowly,
until at present he is almost feet 2
inches tall.
A reaction from the first effects set in
after few months, and the boys
weight, which had gone up from 721a
to 1870 pounds, fell off until he weighed
only 108 pounds. A second operation
was determined upon and made. 1t was
most beneficial, and the boy was soon
almost as heavy as he had been former
ly. The young man is now i'll the best
of health and suffers only occasionally
from pains in the locality of the metal
pueeOh, WhiSu iiuS icO yNt DCSu itIiONcu.
A brief resume of the interesting fea-
lures of the history of the case may best
be given in the words of the young Ger
man.
Il am u matchmaker by profession
and can assure you / am badly in need
Of work these hard times" said Besch
lagengaul. Il am native of Bavaria,
where / lived with my family until /
was 81 years old. When was years
of age, was attacked by inflammation
of the stomach and then my trouble be-
gan. Three years later / was kicked in
the stomach by an OK and l remained
unconscious for two whole days, but so
far as knew this had no effect on my
stomach trouble. OF course it seems
that this accident might have aggravat-
ed my trouble, but detected no differ
ence. Almost Immediately after the in
fammation began it became impossible
for me to retain solid food in my stom-
ach. No matter how simple or digest
ible the food, il il was solid the stomach
at once rejected it. For 10 years, from
the time was until was 26 years of
age, practically lived Oh beer and moth
ing else.
"Of course in beer alone there is not
much for person 10 live ON, so was
little more than skin and bones for years
and years. "-Chicago Times Herald.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-24

Advertise your wants in the TRIBUNE.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-24

Advertise your wan, in the TarpvSr.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-24

The Gasoline
Making Stove shown Warranted do 2c per
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-20
WOMAN's HEARTLESSNESS.
Her Hats Are still Decorated With
Dead Birds.

From Article by Celia Thaxter.
When the Audubon Society was first or
ganized it seemed a comparatively simple
thing to awaken in the minds of all bird
wearing women a sense of what their
decoration involved. We fattered our
selves that the tender and compassionate
heart of woman would at once respond TO
the appeal for mercy, but after many months
of effort We are obliged to acknowledge
ourselves mistaken in our estimate of that
universal compassion, that tender heart in
which We believed. Not among the igno-
rant and unc ultured so much as the edu-
Gated and enlightened do We find the indif-
ference and hardness that battles and per-
pleNes us. Not always. heaven be praised!
but too often-I think 1 may say in two
thirds Of the cases to which We appeal.
One lady said to me, Il think there is a
great deal of sentiment wasted on the
never will be missed, any more than mos
quitoes! l shall put birds on my new bon
net" This was fond and devoted mother.
a cultivated and accomplished woman.
Another, mocking, says, why don't You
try to save the little fishes in the sea-" and
continues to walk the world with dozens of
warblers wings making her headgear
hideous. Not one in fifty Is found willing
to remove at once the birds from her head.
even If, languidly, she does acquiesce in the
assertion that 1t is cruel sin against ma
ture to destroy them. when these are
worn out am willing to promise not to buy
any more" is what We hear and we are
thankful. indeed. for even SO much grace;
but alas! birds never wear out" And as
their wearer does not carry a placard stat
ing their history, that they were bought
last year. or perhaps given to her, and She
does not intend to buy any more, her
economy goes on setting the bad example.
or It may be her Incidence is to blame-one
Is as fatal as the other. Occasionally. but
too rarely. we meet with a fine spirit, the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-20
(HIRscH G. CIE., Brussels.)
Amsterdam, Cologne,
Dresden, and Hamburg.

now many skirts can BE- disposed Of ar
ranged side by side. but sufficiently far
apart TO give each skirt plenty of room.
Above these TWO curtain poles are two
others, a yard higher up, for the waists.
over which are also put the wire or wooden
frames. But these are differently arrang-
eo, Tor 1t would. OF course be impossihlt.
70 reach SO high. All along the poles, ut
regular intervals, are put eyes through
which runs cord that is also fastened 10
the KNOB on the frame. and then in pulley
fashion. the frames can be lowered or
, ,raiat as desired. Keeping skirts and
waists mus spread out is a great help to-
Ward always having them fresh. A mad.
uihs OF some soft material can be put over
the frames, and small sachet put there
II, mar ~ give rant perfume, only 1t must be
veiy iaiht: Ilssue paper inserted in the
sleeves Will keep them in shape and n
tnere Is danger of dust, a covering of
cheese cloth can be put over the waists.
o, nVeIiins waists are best kept in boxes,
ana must be most carefully covered and
Kept In shape with white tissue paper. The
SKIRTS OF evening gowns should not be fold
ed, but are best laid il: long trunks or
the folds.
Each and every hat should he kent in q
nat box, and never put away dusty Care
iui brushing every time the hat is put on CT
taken on will keep il looking fresh a Cur
prising length of tine If feathers como
uncuried they should at once be rec,,-led :.
and when flowers look mussy and frevsd
the eoges must be trimmed with a sharn
PAIR or scissors. The ends Of ribbon Lows
require the same treatment.
BOGUS, SHOES and slippers must ALWAYS
be put on lasts or stuffed with amor when
not in use. pair Of boots put on lasts the
moment they are taken OF will retain their
shape and will wear twice as long as when
thrown into closet to curl I'D at the ends
as they dry. Rubbers should not be pur
away muddy. but after they have dried
should be polished like boots.
The small details Of 0ress-pInves ,,a;,s
ribbons, handkerchiefs, e.c.--are, of course.
10 be carefully looked after and kept in
their respective cases. but they REQUIRE an
occasional overhauling and sorting ont
Wells with holes in them and frayed edge
are an abomination to he cIassed With soil
ed ribbons and buttonless gloves. and II is
better to go without any than to have them
in that condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-20
chat is Most Popular in Europe at the
Present Time.
some new IDEAS In EMBROIDERY
A Gown Fashioned After an Eighth
Century Painting.
FINE EFFECTS IN CHENILLE
Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.

Bp 9clal Correspondence OF The Evening Star.
BRUSSELS, November 0. 1897
The present rage for rich handmade gar
nitures has evolved many new ideas in en-
broideries. Thus. chenille which has here
tofore come forcibly before the public as
principal constituent of the newest elegant
winter hats. is used for embroidery which
proves particularly effective on the trans
parent materials now made into evening
gowns.
Our model of a ball dress shows the use
of this new material The foundation of
the costume is of rose-coIored satin Ouch
esse. closely covered with rose-colored
gauze. The form of the skirt is plain and
tight at the top, but is trimmed with a
ruffie of gauze-covered satin, extending
around the skirt. quite high at the back,
forming the train. and diminishing in width
in front, where at the point ii is but twelve
inches in breadth.
This ruffie is headed by a band of Rus
sian sable. which forms a beautiful and
striking contrast. The devant of the skirt
is covered with floral design done in out
lined couched chenille of darker shade of
rose than the satin and gauze. and filled in
with silver threads and tiny silver spangles
The full Russian blouse, made of the
same materials as the skirt. is likewise en-
with IHt cneIllle ana SILVER, and
the fullneSs is confined at the waist by a
girdle Of emerald green velvet, covered
with silver embroidery, silver spangles and
simili. and closing in front with a buckle
of diamonds set in silver.
The Neck Trimming.
The neck trimming is also of silver-em-
broidered emerald velvet, and forms two
points at the back, as well as the 'front.'
The decollete is edged with a band of
sable to match the heading of the skirt
ruftie- The small shoulder covering is
formed by triple ruffies of gauze, edged
with rose-colored chenille
Two full-biown roses are worn on the
left shoulder Long, white kid gloves or
silver-embroidered rose-colored mitts may
be worn with the costume.
This gown is equally effective when made
up in other shades. particularly in black
and white. in which case black gauZe COW
ers white satin and is embroidered with
black chenille and gold or silver or Jet
The velvet points and belt are also black
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-20

shoulder with a garniture of ragged pink
chrysanthemums, an end of which hangs
nearly to the floor The low bodice Is
square-cut. loop of pink velvet for the
hair and pink ostrich feather fan are pro-
vided
One of the handsomest costumes designed
for the horse show was of gold brocade
with leaf green chiffon bodice drapings
and sash caught with a big steel buckle
Grayish-blua brocade arranged with ecru
lace draperies was another successful COM
bination.
Among the dresses worn by daylight vel
yet was popular to remarkable degree
Green, brown and blue seemed to be the
favorite colors. and ribbed velvet and plain
were equally desirable. Skirts were much
trimmed, incrustations of lace appearing
everywhere. ELLEN OSBORN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-20
Sick Room Hints,

FROM the American Queen.
Every woman is likely to find herself at
some time i'm charge of sick room. and.
IL IT be new charge, the knowledge of a
few simple rules will be almost indispens-
able. The first point to be considered in
selecting a room for the sick is that IL
should be. If possible, on the side of the
house receiving the morning or MONDAY
sun. This is rule that is unvarying-in
summer or winter the sun is conducive to
health. The proper temperature to MAIN
tain is from sixty-five to seventy-five de-
Rrees Fahrenheit One of the best appli-
ances for cooling the room is an electric
ran winch blows over tub or bowl of ice
simpler plan is to use an ice bag of rub
Der or oiled silk. Under ordinary circum-
stances the patients face and neck may be
sponged several times a day with cool wa
ter and the palms of the hands rubbed
with Ice There are large number of
drugs for lowering febrile temperatures
Out tney should only be used when pre-
scribed by physician The same caution
must be observed as to the use of ice packs
and poultices. Tepid sponge baths. TO
wi.ich bay rum, vinegar or alcohol solution
nave been added are cooling and grateful
to sufferer in the summer time. and NAV
usually be given a, least once a day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-20

fire of whose generous impulse consumes at
once all selfish considerations. And how
refreshing is the sight OF the birdisss bon
net! The face beneath. no matter how
plain IL may be, seems 10 Possess gentle
charm She might have had birds. IN wo-
man, Tor they are cheap and plentiful
enough. heaven knows, But she has them
not, therefore she must wear within things
inhnitey precious-namely. good sense,
good taste, good feeling. Heaven bless
every woman who dares turn her back on
ashton and go about thus beautifully
adorned,
Docs any woman imagine these withered
corpses tcured with arsenicD, which she
loves TO carry about. are beautiful? No.
so; the birds lost their beauty with their
lives. Today 1 saw a mat woven of war
blers' heads spiked all over its surface with
sharp beaks. set UP on a bonnet and borne
aloft by is possessor in pridei
fear we no longer deserve these golden
gifts of God. l would the birds could all
EN- crate TO some friendlier planet, peopled
py nobier race than ours. where they
might live their sweet lives unmoIosted
ana De treated with the respect. the con-
SHERATON. and the grateful love which are
their que FOR We have almost forfeited
our iisht TO the blessing of their presence.
but sun we venture to hope for a better
future. still the Audubon and other socie-
ces work with heart and soul to protect
ana save them, and we trust vet TO see the
uay Wnen women, one and ALL will look
upon the wearing of birds i'm its proper
Hent-hamely, as sign of heartlessness
ana mark or ignominy and reproach
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-20
THE CARE OF CLOTHES.
How Articles Of WOman's Toilet
Mny Be Kept in Order

noy ne Nept In Order.
From Harpers Bazaar.
so much attention is now paid to all the
small details of dress that no woman is
considered to look well dressed unless she
be. as the slang phrase terms it, well
turned out. and the plainest :ailor gown
that has the required look of finish will
rank higher than the most elaborate cos
tune badly pat on and lacking the appear
ance OF being absolutely in order.
When a woman is so situated that her
social duties are paramount to all others
and this implies a generous income--a
clever maid is a necessity. To work as
hard as a society woman musI--going from
lecture to luncheon, luncheon to reception
reception TO dinner, dinnsr to dance not to
speak OF the various forms of fashiona BILE
outdoor exercise-the change of costume
demanded Will keep d maid busy for there
Is no time to lose between the different en-
sasements. and the gown. with all its ac-
cessories of boots, stockings gloves e;c
must De IN waiting, ready to put on at
once.
There are hundreds and thousands of wo-
men VINO have neither time. strength nc-
money sufficient for them to enter on n
strictly society life. and yet who go about
in society and must always look yeII-gown-
ed THESE women, who have no mail will
hnG-lt Just as imperative TO have every Ge-
TAN OF their costume il perfect order. To
begin with. they have fewer clothes con-
seGuently less care. The street gown is
never worn in the house (ror are walking
boots). but Is taken off AT once shaken
out OF the window, and brushed If there
Is time then; tf not. later in the day The
waist Is hung over chair turned inside
out 10 air, and is inspected 10 see if collar
or ruche is mussed and soiled
Skirts are never ilowed TO lie arcund ep
chairs. but are hung on TWO hooks. SO that
there shall be 40 craasIpg. When the
waists are sufficiently aired they are folded
away in drawers or hung on i wire frame
The question of space is one that REQUIRES
considerable thought. of course when
there is plenty of space and p.onty of
money. there can be wardrooes galore, with
hooks. shelves and drawers where each ar
ticle can have place Tor itself Where
both economy of space and money have 10
be exercised the problem IS more oimcS,,;.
Within the last two o. three years some
clever devices have Come into use by
which the capacity of hanging closets can
be doubled.
II the depth of the wardrobe be great
enough TO allow OF them. two curtain poles
In sockets are fastened at a height which
will allow long skirt to clear the ground
On these poles are pu. the wire frames
used to hang coats on. and it is surprising
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-20

and embroidered to match the skirt and
bodice
Chinchilla, or ermine. would look well for
trimming while a large dark red rose at
the shoulder would enlighten the subdued
but exquisitely refined color harmony.
Since Nine. Duse, during her successful
starring venture in Paris. particularly af-
fected white toilets in her most taking
plays, susceptible Paris has gone white
mad. and Paris fashionables rush to white
gowns. hats and trimmings.
The influence is felt all over the world
of fashion, and before long evidences will
be telling, and the white note will rival
the stylish black touch. noticed in so many
toilets, and white accessories, as jacket
facings, vests and belts, will be universal.
Everything White.
Even jewelers. feel the demand for pearls
for fashion never does anything half
hearted. White kid gloves viii be more
popular for the evening than even last
year, and white toilets include white hose
and slippers.
Satin will be the material par excellence
for dinner, evening and wedding dresses
No material lends itself better to the COM
binations IN vogue-application Of laces.
embroideries and jet effects on houncings
and quillings of chiffon or mousseline de
sole.
One handsome model robe is made Of
white satin, entirely covered with ara
beSques of Jet. the half-mourn.ng appear
ance being avoided by the addition of a
scarf of turquoise-blue velvet.
Plain silk velvet will be greatly used for
trimming, for the facing of bodices, coats
and capes, and for making belts and sashes.
The perfection which velvetsen has at
tanned makes it difficult to distinguish it
from SILK velvet. particularly in shades of
gray, tan, light brown, green, violet white
and cream, and dressmakers, therefore
are taking 1t up more and more for street
gowns, as we'll for evening wear
Copied After "a Painting.
A picturesque evening gown for a very
young lady is an exact counterpart of an
old eighth century painting. 1t is made of
white velveteen, with long, plain, flow
ing skirt and slight train. The short tight
bodice ends about the waist in loops lined
with very light rose-colored satin, and is
made double-breasted, closing with buttons
studded with imitation pearls
The sleeves consist of large puffs of vel
Veteen, slashed to show the full lining of
rose-colored satin, and are finished in a
turned-back cuff of real lace large
hchu-1ke collar of the same lace covers
the back and shoulders, and the crossed
ends fill in the very slight square decol-
lete
The hair must be arranged in full curIs
10 preserve the character of the costume
A number of the stylish evening wraDs
and capes are made of white velveteen,
lined with white silk and trimmed with fur
or ostrich plumes.
A practical evening cloak. which is COM
parativeiy cheap, yet rich-looking, is made
up in circular shape, and is cut in circular
shape, of white veveteen, and lined
throughout with lambs wool cloth. With
1t is worn cCllarette of ermine or ostrich
1eatners, attached to the small standing
collar of the cloak by hooks and ewes TINS
making 1t detachable and easy to be clean
ed. merit Which Is sure to appeal to the
practical housewife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-20
The Trained Attendant.
rom Harper's Bazaar.


While the superiority of the trained nurse
In all serious illness is unquestioned, we
yet feel that there is a place, and an i'm
pcrtant one, which the attendant is well
qualified to fill. In many families in moder-
ate circumstances trained nurse. by her
requirements. adds to the complications
which illness necessarily entails. While the
patient is critically Ill. no Inconvenience
to the family weigh against the skilled care
OF such nurse, but there comes a time
during the weeks of convalescence when a
less expensive care-taker is welcome. as
well as one who fits more easily into the do
nestle economy of limited household
There is another and larger class of fami-
lies to whom the payment of S2l a week is
an lmpossibility. Heretofore I'm times of ILL
ness such families have been Obliged to de-
pend upon entirely unframed service. So
there the attendant, with her thorough
Knowledge of the care of the sick room and
her many resources i'm alleviating illness.
would be great comfort.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-20

L SEEMS 10 BE A
popular opinion that
If one cannot. be
married among the
roses of June, the
chrySanthemums of
November make the
best substitute, with
their dark green
backgrounds of pot-
ted palms. A fash
ion that has made
some of the autumn
weddings more strik-
ing than ,1S1al nc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-20

N"An old bachelor" said the sweet girl,
rs man who confesses that he does
not think he IS smart enough to take care
Of any one but himself"
ITO my mind,' said the mean man. che
shows that he is too smart to take care
of any enc but himself."-Cincinnati En-
Quirer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-20

How He Fools Folks.
From Life.
Does he ever tell the truth?'
"Oh. yes. When. he wants to deceive
people,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-20
November is Almost as Popular as
June.
GOWNS FOR FAIR YOUNG BRIDES
Color Effects Sought for in the
Bridal Parties.
SOME AUTH MN FASHION S

Special Correspond, nee CT The Ey> mig Star. o..
NEW YORK, November IS. 1S9
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-08-21
WORE WATER OFFICE SCANDAL.

Ii any additional warrant for civil
service were needed It would be found
In the ever.recurrlng scandals In the
water Office. Every new atlininist ration
finds that Its predecessor has been lay.
Ing up trouble for itself In the water
department. There are leaks" and re.
bates. and ensures: there are favOrltes
mt the end Of the mains. ana protectors
In the Office. Ugly charges are made
ana proved-and dropped. Whether
Commissioner McGann will carry his
inquiry to u more effective point r.
mains to be seen.
The water office for years has been
II dumping place for political pensioners
who were Incapable OF filling other sta
tiOns. Hence II II not strange TINT n
most Indifferent corps of public serv.
ants has been masscd In this import.
ant branch Of the municipality.
When men are appointed to the water
office on the basis Of their fitness and
relieved of the obligation to serve their
political bosses the scandal In the wa.
ter office will cease. ana not until then.
When that ideal day arrives 1t may Do
accounted II certainty that the depart.
mcnt will return more revenue to the
city and less to the hee!cr than ever Il
has IN the past.-POst.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-08-21
WESTERN UNiON IS SET Ri0HT

IN evening paper printed a stntemen,
Tuesday evening that Is u reflection on
the officials Of the Western Union Tcle.
graph Company.
The assertion was made In the report
Of the raid on the Consolidated Pro,lu,,
Exchange that before the case against
william Il. Henning Of the exchange
lis concluded 1t Is quite likely that the
name Of some prominent official Of the
Western Union Telegraph Company
Will bc mentioned ~ hnving an inter.
est In the exchange" The further state.
inent was made that ut has been com.
mon gossip TINT somebody connected
with the telegraph company II a silen,
partner In the exchange"
No person connected with the West.
ern Union Telegraph Company IN nm OF.
hcfnl or subordinate capacity has any
interest In the Consolidated Produce
Exchange or amy similar concern. The
telegr'lhi company leases wirc to the
exchange Just as It will To any patron
who wants II. There its connection
with the concern ends. The operators
who are In the Consolidated Produce
Exchange nre not even employees Of the
Western Union.