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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-23
New Table. Decorations,

Table decorations contribute so great
" to the success of a dinner or lunch
con party that il is no wonder fashion is
always busy inv'enting new IDEAS The
latest style insists on hghtness of effect
and demands that the flowers shali pe
of one color and accompanied by their
own Leaves or some feathery ferns For
dinners. suppers, luncheons and break
fasts alike. one large center bowl and
tall spiral vases are the correct Things
Fill the bowl and vases with daffodils.
leaving the stalks as long as possible,
and use plenty of their own green
and silver candlesticks with yellow
shades should be placed at intervals be-
tween the vases
Another novelty is the placing OF scar
let satin ribbon of three inches wide
across the table from end TO end. and
from side to side, to form six squares.
In the center of each place a fiat dish of
scarlet tulips, geraniums. or carnations
mixed with rich, deep ivy leaves. Silver
dishes, filed with red bon-dons. a large
center basket of the scarlet flowers. can
menu cards complete the fine effect. The
same design, carried out in white and
purple lilacs. with lilac satin ribbon and
the leaves of the flower. with lilac lamp
shades, is also recommended.
The newest decorations for a wedding
breakfast is white and green. The cloth
should be solid white and the. center
should be occupied by the brides cake.
wreathed IN white roses, lilies of the
valley or whatever flowers are selected.
and smilax or light ferns. A scarf of
white flowers thrown loosely over one
end of the table. composed of white
flowers and having the double mono
gram of the bride and bridegroom
picked out in green is q charming nov
city. For those who like to carry the
idea still farther the cloth may be of
pale green silk, satin or linen.
Among the novelties in menu cards
tiny pictures, initiating the scenes on
Delft ware. are highly fashionable.
These. of course. are painted in blue on
a white card. ard include quaint villages
nesting among trees, windmills, wind
ing canals. MEADOW pictures, curious
Dutch fishing boats and peasants of
Holland in various attitudes. Other
cards contain spray. bunch an in
dividual blossom of the flower chosen for
the table decora lion.
Among the latest designs for the china
menu holders the flower is paramount
Two pink roses resting on their leaves,
the Dansv, an Individual orchid in nat
ural colors. and water lilies are the ia
vorite ornaments Small boats are also
used. Among the pretty new silver
for the menu card are tiny
bicycles, and a newer design has just
been brought in for golf luncheons. This
consists of two sticks crossed and hav-
ing a golden ball in their center
ESTHER SINGLETON.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-23

pig buttons. carved in the form OF
snels, rom mother of pearl. Where
tnls device is not used, nor a. sash aToo
ployed as waist finish, a belt OF wash
Isalner, with carved pearl buckles
axes everything snug and conn1e+r.
about the middle.
BELTS ANDCAPS.
The leather belts share the honorz,
with embroidered ones OF wool and
canvas that are not so pretty but far
more durable, and women there are
who will undoubtedly wear into the
water certain amount of jewelry IN.
the form of chatelaines and handker-
chief pins, while among the oddities
SHOWN at the counters where toilet ar
t1cleS are for sale are masks to use
when swimming. This appeals par.
tcularly to the mermaid who wishes
her share of salt water fun without any
damage to her complexion. She wears
OF course, a long-sleeved, hfgh-necked'
suit. and then mask of dark blue.
waterproof silk, opening only at the
eyes and nose, and adjusts to the face
by means Of silver hoops passing be-
hind the ears.
Happy is the miss of 10. with her
younger sisters, and those only a trif1e
older, who goes in for her bath arrayed
in full knickerbockers and a man-o'-
wars-man's blouse. UD to her knees
her legs are innocent Of all covering,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-23

ing better than to fit our creations over
a figure which has attained such nat
ural projections, and we consider that
our gowns are never displayed to bet
ter advantage than on a woman who
takes sufficient interest in a graceful
poise and artistic motions to overcome
inherent Incidence and put vivacity
and life into her poses. Madame Bern
hardt is the greatest living demon
strator of these principles of aesthetic
expression through a perfectly trained
body. 1t is said she never lifts an eye
lid without some artistic reason.
Few women can dispense with cor
sets. for with a close fitting bodice, a
corset is a necessity, but it should be of
firm yet pliable materials. The time
is fortunately over when the body Of
the elegante was pressed into iron
vises. as she stood with arms uplifted
high above her head. to narrow the
muscles, while she was laced up by her
maid. Was it astonishing under such
circumstances that our great-grandams
tainted at the slightest eXertion and
that following generations have had to-
suffer in consequence. But at last the
curse has been redeemed and the wom-
an of today is healthy and wholesome
and breathes easily in low corsets,
which give full expanse TO the lungs
and diaphragm.
All underwear also is made with
view to comfort, as well as beauty, and
the dainty lingerie of today compares
favorably with the heavy clumsy linen
garments which were formerly worn.
Fine woolens. silks and lace are the
materials employed.
Many women hesitate to buy or make
up silk underclothes. on account of the
expense involved, but if one considers
that a good silk or pongee set of under
wear will outlast two cotton ones, and
besides needs less trimming, and is
more easily laundried, it will be found
that the difference in cost is but small.
Pongee. once so popular for summer
gowns, is particularly adapted to make
UP cool and pretty summer lingerie,
lounging robes and neglige jackets. A
model for the last named is made in
Empire style of pongee, very finely
knife-pleated and falling loosely from
the throat to considerably below the
waist line. AS this does not necessi-
tate a lining, it will be found particu-
larly comfortable for warm weather
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-23
Copyright, 1897, by VIM. Du Bots.

Paris, May lO.-The Parisienne rarely
confines herself to the strictly tailor
made costume: it does not suit her
petite figure, which requires some
trimming something more to set off
her NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. the severe lines
of the English tailor-made gown Our
design above shows our conception of
modified tailor-made toilette. 1t is to
be made of silver grey cachemere. The
skirt shows a new departure in the
shape of a slightly draped front gore
each mere lending itself admirably TO
draperies-while the sides fit closely
and the back is gathered in deep folds
The cachemere, of course. is cut as a
drop skirt over foundation skirt Of
silver grey taffeta. The loose blouse
bodice is gathered in at the waist bv a
novel-pointed girdle of darker grew
silk, closing at one side, and opens in
front over a very narrow white silk
vest, draped by a fall of real lace which
issues from a large white silk ribbon
bow at the throat. The tight sleeve
is surmounted by full shoulder puff
and has a flounce of lace at the waist.
A graceful trimming consists of rows
Of narrow red. gold, silver and green
braid edging the skirt and sleeves and
forming a clover-leaf pattern on the
zouave jacket and big f1aring collar.
The return of the tailor-made suit
and the rage for the bicycle has ignited
new ambitions in the hearts of female
fashionables throughout the continent.
Delighted with the freedom and the
invigorating exercise which the wheel
has given her, she aims at further de-
velopment through studying physical
culture made popular by "Delsarte" as
the aesthetic division of complete edu-
cational gymnastics comprised in the
Swedish system. Francois Delsarte
created his famous philosophy of ex-
preston through the instrument of the
human body, while. Peter Lingg aimed
TO benefit and develop not merely the
muscles but even the vital organs
through his system of scientific kim
esiology.
We note with pleasure the changes
brought about by such exercises: they
expand the chest and diminish the
waist and give a graceful and erect
carriage to the body.
We costuners are often accused of
distorting the female figure In our
defense be it said that We enjoy moth
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-23
To Externinate Insects.

At this season of the year the careful
housekeeper Looks to her closets and
pantries. An ounce of prevention now is
worth many pounds of cure later on,
when the really hot weather has set in.
The care of the larger rooms, so open
and free of access. is comparatively
easy, but these pantries, with their closet
recesses. many shelves and numerous
acting and unrelenting of all house
keepers manifold duties. for where food
is kept or prepared the least oversight
or neglect will cause serious trouble.
Cleanliness IS the best safeguard
against insects, fresh air. soap and water
being all powerful, if no scrap of refuse
shelves should be wiped with a damp
cloth daily The outside of all jugs.
boxes. buckets and barrels kept free
from every drop or grain of the contents
within. The slightest carelessness in this
particular being sufficient to bring a
whole army of pests. and. let them once
appear. the nest vigorous measures are
necessary to expell them.
Covered utter sis not in daily use
should have their covers left slightly ajar
TO admit air and prevent mustiness, and
ofttimeS rust.
The refrigera tor should be kept near
a window, so That it may be frequently
flooded with air and light. Well may a
housekeeper pride herself on the manner
no. place is more apparent her thrift,
painstaking and untiring energy.
Camphor will prevent the ravages of
mice. For waterbugs, fill cracks and
crevices with paste made of two table
spoons of Dlas-er of paris, one teaspoon
of sugar and one tablespoon of green
tea 1n
A sponge wrung from cold water and
filled with fine white sugar, pressed well
into pores. placed where red ants fire.
quent will exterminate them. After a
few hours imnerse the sponge in boiling
water. When clean. refill and use as
before. When all are captured. scrub
the place well and sprinkle with red
pepper and borax.
To guard against buffalo bugs the
floors should be wiped with water in
which spirits of turDentine have been
mixed-to a large pailful of hot water
add a pint of turDentine. This is per-
feet preventive against this pest. so
much dreaded by the best housekeepers
and is well worth trying by those whose
closets and Dantries- have been infested
by these dreadful vermin.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-23

her sleeves are short, her blouse neck
cut low, and upon her curls is tied a.
wide straw hat, this last to keep the
sun out Of her ewes, but not from her
cheeks. After the 1O-year milepost is
passed girl gets into a skirt as wells
as full under breaches, and she wears
quite as gay a dress as her youthful
mother or debutante sister.
If there is any special distinction to-
be made this season in children's BATH
ing suits over those worn by growns
ups, it is the preponderating numbers
of white flannel and serge swimming
gowns, trimmed with white braid. The
most convenient childs dress is, how
ever, the one made like a union under
garment, woven all in one, striped
gaily, and for the girls, showing a short
tunic buttoning on around the waist
NINA FITCH.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-23

New York Nav. 1ss7.-There is a
rather picturesque saying that as soon
as the dandelions bloom the mermaids
begin to rise, which implies, in other
words, that by the first of May it is
time to have ones bathing gown ready,
against the near approaching season
for a preliminary dip. Dandelions have
been industriously blooming for a mat
ter of more than fortnight now. and
already some of the smartest bathing
costumes are on view, quite completed.
at the good. dressmakers and in the
leading shops.
To all appearances this is to be a
season of almost unprecedented SPLEEN
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the passers-by, meanwhile. who pass close
to their equipageS owing to the narrow
sidewalks and thoroughfares. Sometimes
ladies' prefer to have samples sent to their
residences, and do their shopping at home
with still greater ease. In the tropics la
Dor is simplified as much as possible, and
time IS not of much account. All social
as well as domestic duties are carried out
lelsurely, and the rush and hurry of the
metropolis are unknown.
me popular idea is that Cuban women
are INCIDENT. but such is not the case. al
though the torrid zone does impart a Ian
gu;d grace to every motion, while the
busting activity of northern women is
lacking They find plenty to do at home
in experimenting thir servants attend
ing to household duties. and eYnbroidering
or doing fine needle work, for Cuban won-
en- are skilled in the use of the needle.
and of late years in the brush also, Cuba
having produced many celebrated artists
Flores de Mayo, flowers of May. as the
May festival to the virgin is called brings
out many pretty maidens. Clad in white
wearing long white wells over their dark
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tresses, they repair to the evening service
to carry flowers, going up to the altar
two by two, and extending their floral of
ferings, which are received and placed on
the altar by the acolytes.
Cuban girls are carefully shielded from
the world, the prevailing customs in re-
gard to chaperonage being similar to
those of the French, as we'll os other
customs. But a closer intercourse with
the United States through education and
travel has modified many of their customs
especially since so many Cubans have
made our country their home by adop-
ton.
Fewer marriages of convenience are
made in Cuba than in France. Cuban
womer's hearts sway their heads They
are warm hearted, passionate and af-
fectionate. while their affections center
in their homes. AS rule they are true
and faithful in family relations, and are
devoted to their husbands and children
The only flaw perhaps is sometimes an
overwhelming fondness for their offspring
which tends to harmful indulgence
harmful because excessiye-for self-con-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-23
CUBAN WOMEN.

Harper's Bazaar: Cuban women are noted
Tor their beauty, somewhat resembling
the oriental type, with dark, languishing
eyes, colorless compilations, small mouths,
eracetui' rounded forms. and exquisitely
SNAPPED hands and feet. Their Cinderella
Ike feet are probably due to the fact that
Cupan women are not fond of exercise,
aIlnough IN the country they saunter
around the grounds or take a brisk can
ter on horseback before breakfast In
toWn they arise early, people usually
dc IN me tropics, before the dew is off
the grass. and take a turn in the garden
or walk through the park
When they go shopping they drive TO
tne stores, ols seldom alight from their
carriages. Obsequious clerks hasten to
bring out goods Cor their inspection, while
they make their selection, CHANGING IN
differently with their big black eyes at
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-23
(E. FELIX, Paris.)

wear. Five rows of valenciennes lace
edges the Jacket and is sewn on &c
simulate a zouave jacket. The close
insertion and has pleated f1ounce OF
pongee with lace insertions at the
wrist and two large fiounces to match
at the shouI.~f. The standing collar
decorated with insertion is added 10
by a full pongee ruff at the back.
The vogue at present is essential for
a great many trimmings and orna-
ments. Even the trimmings themselves
are trimmed. This is favorite fash
ion at present. For instance, the rib
bon of sashes is gordered with a tiny
ruffie of mousseline de sole with a very
soft and thin silk fringe, or by a small
ruching Of gauze of the same shade
as the ribbon. These trimmed sashes
form very pretty accessory to the
summer gown of wash fabrics.
Bias folds and rosettes are revived.
A handsome gown of ecru Henrietta
cloth has the front of the plain narrow
skirt, between the lower edge and the
knees, adorned with folds of green vel
vet running horizontally and finished
at both ends by choux of the same ma
terial. The close fitting bodice Of ecru
and green changeable taffeta is entirely
covered with handsome ecru lace of a
large coarse pattern and has three
rows of bias folds over the bust and
chest, each row likewise finished on the
left side by green velvet choux, .gradu-
ating in size, the largest almost reach
ing the shoulder The high flaring col
lar of taffeta covered with lace is filed
out by full plating of cream colored
mousseline de sole, and the sleeves,
which are close fitting from wrist to
elbow and quite full over the upper
arm, consist of crinkled cream colored
mousseline de sole over ecru taffeta,
and are finished off at the wrist by a
full pleated fiounce. The large hat
worn with this costume is of brown
fancy straw, trimmed with a number
of shaded ecru tips and an aigrette of
curled cream colored paradise feathers.
Below the brim and resting on the hair
is a bunch of pink roses and foliage.
Z
(E. FELIX, PARISH
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-23
FOR MERMAIDS.
COSTUMES IN WHICH TO TAKE
SALT WATER BATHS.

Dazzling Flashes of Color-The
Beach and Sea Clothes of Today
Are Very Snowy Creations-New
Marine Stuffs Are Gay as Well as
Serviceable-The Modish Colors
Are Poppy Red and orange-Leaf
Green-Navy Blue Is Utterly Out
of Style-Pretty Bathing Corsets
and Tights Are Indispensable
Parts of Suit.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-23

embroidered yoke but there are waists
with zouave jacket fronts and the en-
oroidered sailors vest and marine col
lar Oddities that may appeal TO some
women are the accordion and kilt plait-
ed swimming skirts and entire s,lits
made of serge, showing the bright roval
Stewart. or McDuff. plaid A very
pretty fancy is that of attaching the
skirt to waist by means of a row OF
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-23

some discipline maintained
The distinctive charms Of Cuban mai
dens are their soft, gentle and captivat-
ing ways and lstnguid grace. They are
rot as lively and independent as Ameri-
can girls. while their training and con-
ventional life tend to render them more
timid and depend ent.
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Explained.

Washington Star: so that young
man says he would lay his fortune at
your feet?" said Mabers father.
YES"
But he hasn't done So"
"N-no"
"And perhaps you can tell why?''
81 guess, father, that he hasn't had
it told yet"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-23
Tested.

Cincinnati Enquirer: Are you sure
these corsets are unbreakable? asked
the doubling customer.
Il have been wearing one myself for
a year." said the salesla6y. land it
amt broke yet And" she continued,
blushing, Il am engaged"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-23

DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
makes health, it makes pure, rich blood.
it forces out impurities and kills
germs 1t doesn't make any difference
what name you call your trouble by
yspepsia-kidney disease-rheumatism
- consumption = skin disease = the
Golden Medical Discovery viii cure
it absolutely. None of these diseases
can retain hold on the body when it is
full of rich, pure blood
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-23

Try Aromel, the breath perfume,
five cents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-06-10
WITHIN OUR WALLS.
MERE MENTION OF MICHIGAN
MATTERS.
jackson Prison Convict Slabs Keeper
-Four Counterfeiters Get Dose of
Justice at Grand Rapids-Uncie Sam
Lends n Cruiser to Michigan Navies
Convict CurIey Assaults Another Keeper

Convict Curley Assaults Another Keeper.
Convict VIM. Curley made a desper-
ate assault upon Keeper Gus South
wick at jackson prison. When the
keeper came to take away Curley's
breakfast dishes the convict leaped
against the door, knocking Southwick
down. Curley then leaped upon him
and began to stab HIM with big
needle used in sewing brooms. Not
withstanding score of wounds the
keeper regained his feet and fought
Curley back into his cell and locked
the door. He then summoned help and
was taken to the hospital where DIR.
Gibson dressed the wounds, some of
which are very serious
This is the third assault Curley has
made upon his keepers within three
years. His first victim was Foreman
McCleary in the stone shop whom he
nearly killed with chisel; next Dep
uty Warden Northrup and several
guards were badly injured in a riot in
the shirt factory, led by Curley, Hunt
ley and Boote, for which Curley had 10
years added to the sentence he was al
ready serving.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-06-10
Hawaii and Japan May Scrap.

Hawaii and Japan are having consid
cradle difficulty over the refusal of the
former to permit the landing of Japan
csc immigrants. Japan called Hawaii
down in strong terms, declaring that
while that government had the right
TO pass reasonable laws respecting i'm
migration, the recent action in return
ing the Japanese immigrants was a
gross violation of treaties, was arbi-
trary and capriciously enforced and
that the decision of the supreme court
in the habeas corpus cases was denial
of justice, and for that reason the Ha-
waiian government is expected to rec
ognize the principle of indemnity.
japan also demands assurance that a
like action would not be again taken
with japanese immigrants entering
Hawaii. The position taken by the
Hawaiian government is that the i'm
migration laws are a reasonable exer-
else of police power of the state and
that the administration has impartially
enforced them.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-06-10
The Loyal Legion Congress.

The Loyal Legion of the United
States met in the eighth quadriennial
congress at Detroit. Although the
number of delegates was small--7O-
it was a representative gathering, and
in more than one way. Nearly every
state was represented, as was the army
and navy and many branches of official
and civil life, the Loyal Legion being
composed of officers and ex-officers OF
the U. S. army and navy. There were
many touching meetings of wartime
comrades and stories which stirred the
hearts and brought both smiles and
tears were told by the score as the
older veterans greeted each other.
The business sessions of the congress
were presided over by Rear Admiral
Gherardi, the commandments OF
the Loyal Legion.