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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01

TO hold her position, no longer loll back
leisurcly I'm her carriage, and look in,
in a patronizing way upon charitable
institutions whose list OF patronesses
is headed by her own name, no, nor
lean back In her easy chair and ailiX
her name TO the sum she gives for the
latest charitable benefit; she must
work, hand in glove. with women OF
less wealth and mySt keep, by deeds
as we'll as her money, her place in
society. In toto. the society woman
who would lead, must have a mind
points of everything she undertakes,
so that she may not be found OH
guard.
Pretty clothes are essentials, of
course. TO ones leadership. and the
knowing how 10 wear them. In the
sketch Is shown a chic street toilette
of French extraction, fetching enough
TO catch the fancy Of any refined
woman.
IL is built OF dark marine blue mel
ton. over scarlet taffeta, giving occa-
sional glimpses of brightness.
The skirt Is quite plain, and well
hung over it's silken foundation, which
keeps 1t well out from the feet in spite
Of it's clinging cut.
The jocquette has a tight-fitting back
with n loose. box-pleated front depend
ing from q pointed yoke OF velvet, over
which falls ropes OF knotted black silk
cord fastened 10 the yoke by large flat
braid ornaments.
AS the season advances, costumes of
all sorts are more and more heavily
trimmed with fur, although the wealth
er hardly warrants such "A display;
still. a fur-trimmed rig is always at
tractive, and always wonderfully be-
coming.
Certain furs should be chosen by GER
tain women; for instance. the dark
toned mink is very becoming TO bru-
nettes, while the lighter colored quail
tiles. showing considerable yellow. is
far more becoming TO the wearing of
blondes.
Gray Krimner Is becoming TO blonde
and bruno alike. especially in the light
toned sorts; while chinchilla has the
same characteristic -In-ehnnSing a
gray fur. one should always consider
the complexion II the face is color
less, gray reflects a livid hue, while on
the other hand, II the cheeks are rosy.
or the face fun Of the glow of health,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01

| afternoon functions where dressy ef-
| fects obtain / saw a lovely combina-
ton OF this sort at an afternoon musl-
Gale, worn by a golden haired matron
OF twenty-five or so. The narrow skirt
was built of melton In big plaid; bars
OF black crossing and recrossing a
groundwork of white. leaving large
spaces OF the latter W
The jacquette was built OF Lyons
black velvet. in bolero effect. with
trimmings of royal ermine. 1t comes
to the waist line in the back, finishing
in tiny points at the front, and cross
ing diagonally over the breast with
turned back revers edged with the
white fur.
The sleeves are In gigot shape, with
the puff at the shoulder arranged in
loop-like draperies: and the handfin-
ished with q fiaring cuff OF fur, with
soft frills of white gauZe.
A tall choker of velvet has ruche of
the same at the top. and a cravat bow
of the same gauze at the front. The
whole thing is lined throughout with
crispest white taffeta.
a Virot hat. with soft crown OF
white velvet and a shirred brim of
black. has full choux of White gauze
at the back of the upturned brim, and
n cluster OF tall black feathers at the
back of the brim.
This, with a dainty ermine muff,
completes a wonderfully natty toilette.
The short jacket is single breasted,
fastening down the front with invisible
hooks and eyes. from which twines
back a broad collar OF Russian sable.
Braided bands ornament the front and
back seams of the coat. also the wrists
OF the snug sleeves.
Quite as pretty was a costume of
cadet blue camers hair, made over the
same shade OF taffeta, and braided
with black.
The skirt had n finish OF three broad
tucks at the foot. and braided bands
at the hips terminating in clusters of
loops.
Lace and fur combinations are GER
tainly heterdoX, but the fancy is in
creasing instead of diminishing
House gowns are adorned with mar
row and wide bands of fur -edEed-A-lth
appliqued white lace in heavy effects.
though this is seldom used upon gowns
for the street unless the close varieties
OF fur are employed. such as seal, as
trachan. Persian, etc. A pretty and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01
CHEERFUL "REMINISCENCES.
Pieasant Experience of "a Young
Minister on Circuit.

"A nervous young minister, i'm visiting
remote village. had an unpleasant
experience. The Old lady at whose
house be stayed, in showing him to his
room, said
1T amt anybody I'd put in this
room This here room is fun OF sacred
associations to me-" she went on. MY
first husband died i'm that bed with his
head on those pillows, and poor Mr..
jerks died sitting in that corner.
Sometimes when / come into the room
In the dark l think / see him sitting
there still My own father died reclin-
ing on that lounge right under the
winder there. Poor pa, he was a spir-
itualist and he allus said he'd appear
In this room after he died, and some
times | am foolish enough To look for
him. If you should see anything of
him tonight, you'd better not tell me.
It'd be a sign 10 me that there was
something In spiritualsm. and I'd hate
TO think that. My son by my first man
fell dead OF heart disease where you
stand. He was a doctor. and there's
two whole skeletons in that closet that
belonged TO him, and half a dozen
skulls in that lower drawer. Ii you are
up early, and want something to amuse
yourself with before breakfast. Just
open that cupboard there. and you Will
find a lot Of dead mems bones My
poor boy thought a lot OF them. Well,
good night, and pleasant dreams"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01
Good Enough for Him.

A man, having a heavy overcoat on,
was walking one rather hot day into
the country, and having a good dis
tance 10 so thought of leaving his
coat at a cottage. Seeing no cottage
near, he conceived an idea, and pulling
of his heavy coat he pinned TO IL a
piece IF paper having the words writ
tor upon il: Don't touch this coat, it
has got the smallpox"
Then iie placed the coat under a
hedge and went on his way. After
having completed his Journey, he start
ed back. returning TO the spot where he
had left his coat. and to his astonsh-
ment the coat was gone and only the
piece of paper remained, with the in
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01

jaunty bolero. very short and per-
fectly round. OF sealskin, Is sleeveless,
and bordered along the edge with deep
points OF appliqued lace, set up on the
fur. This is worn over soft vest or
white mousseline de sole, brought into
a deep girdle of folded gray velvet,
which is fastened in the back under
a haunting knot.
A broad stock OF velvet. with wide
loops at the back. set off the neck. a
beautiful gown built I'm pansy purple
serge, the rough sort covered with
soft long hairs. is made up smartly
with fiat bands of black Persian, and
appliqued patterns OF grayish looking
lace overlapping IL on both edges.
To be entirely up 10 date, nowadays.
means 10 be indefatigable in the mat
ter OF all fashionable fads as well as
In items of dress.
This lis 4 busy age for the fashion
able woman, for she can, If she wishes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01

with a warm mot hoD iron. Vellum
covers, If only slightly soiled. may be
made TO look fresh by means OF soap
and water; If very dirty, wash with a
weak solution of salts of lemon, to
be had OF a chemist. For ink stains,
let the leaves lie in solution of oxalic
acid for two minutes, then put them
in clean cold water for a few hours,
after which they require bath of size
and water TO restore the consistency of
the paper. Novices will be wise to
make first experiment on some val
ueless book.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01

enough TO secure them from notice.
still adhere 20 their own individuality
In dress sufficiently 10 make the diff
ference between them and the ma
Jority of women, marked.
After all, IL is the unwise who for
get themselves and look just like
everybody else. Here are two odd
street costumes designed for the wear
OF medium tall girls who are able to
carry off an odd rig with a good air
The long, pointed panel I'm the one
gives an added height which is inten-
sified by the perpendicular bands of
fur on the Norfolk jacket.
The second rig is a long pellsse, with
yoke and Vatican pleat. back and
front, which In spite OF the broad gir-
die has a lengthening effect upon the
figure.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01
A Writer'S Callers.

After breakfast, Mrs. Humphry
Ward seeks her boudoir. closes the
door and gets out her writing pad II
caller drops in the maid enters ST.
lently, and stands still and looks at her
mistress. Should she be writing busily
Mrs. Ward does not look up. and the
maid goes back to say engaged" to
the visitor. Should ideas be fitful that
morning the mistress looks. mods and
the caller is shown in. Visitors know
this and are prepared for the worst.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01

In the fashionable world one must
have a full supply of clothes suitable
for all occasions, all OF which must be
more or less elaborate and thoroughly
up TO date I'm every respect. A liberal
purse Is a necessary article to encom-
pass all this, and that Is something
every woman does not have, more's the
pity.
A velvet gown counts for a great deal,
deal. when one goes lot; so also does
a jacquette of velvet. to be worn with
a handsome skirt at any of the swell
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01
-
He Didn't See IL Either.

A Snowman was making a great fuss
at the front of his exhibition OF the
wonders he had inside. A man stand
ing i'm the crowd with a little boy be-
side him, cried out:
I'll bet you five dollars you cannot
let me see q lion"
Done" said the Snowman, eagerly;
put down your money"
The man placed his money in the
hands of a bystander, and the show
man did the same.
Nov, walk this way" said the show
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01
Ink BlOts.

Ink may be taken out of paper in the
following way, If the stain is not too
old: Take a teaspoonful OF chlorinated
lime. and pour over II just enough
water to cover II. Take piece of old
linen and moisten 1t with this mixture,
and do not rub. but pat the stain. and
il will slowly disappear. II one appli-
cation does not remove the stain. let
the paper dry and then apply again.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01
The Cleaning of Books.

To take grease and ink stains from
books without injuring either the paper
or the printed matter requires some
care. Grease may generally be removed
by placing the paper between two
sheets OF blotting paper, and passing
a hot iron gently over IL. If the covers
OF books have been soiled by grease,
oil or tallow, scrape some pipeclay or
French chalk over the place, and iron
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,
CHOICE BILLS OF FARE.

Monday.
BREAKFAST.
Fruit.
cornmeal Mush. Milk.
Wafiles.
Soft Boiled Eggs. Broiled Liver
Fried Potatoes. Rye Bread.
Coffee.
DINNER.
Ok Tail Soup.
aoast Ham. Fringed Celery. Spinach.
Creamed Turnips. Mashed Potatoes.
Lettuce Salad. Pickles.
Suet Pudding. Coffee.
SUPPER.
Sardines.
Brown Bread and Butter
Cheese.
Sliced Oranges.
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Tuesday.
BREAKFAST.
Oranges
Fried Ham and Eggs.
Saratoga Potatoes.
Wafiles and Honey. White Bread
Coffee. Chocolate.
DINNER
Giblet Soup
Broiled Chicken. Celery Sauce
Mashed Potatoes. Steamed Squash.
Stewed Tomatoes.
Sailed Almonds olives.
Tapioca Pudding. Coffee.
SUPPER.
Chicken Croquettes. Cream Sauce.
Lettuce Salad.
Buttercup Jelly. Rolls.
White Cake.
Tea.
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Wednesday.
BREAKFAST.
Grapes.
Germea. Sugar and Cream.
Broiled Trout. Potato Puffs.
Parker House Rolls
Coffee.
DINNER.
Tomato Soup.
Roast Leg of Lamb
Horseradish Sauce.
Creamed Peas. Potatoes.
Mashed Turnips.
Sweetbread Salad.
Currant jelly. Mixed Pickles.
Apple Pudding. Coffee.
SUPPER.
Cold Sliced Lamb.
Lemon Jelly.
Thinly Sliced Bread and Butter.
Luncheon Cake. Pears. Tea.
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Thursday.
BREAKFAST.
Cerealine Sugar and Cream.
Stewed Kidneys.
Mullins. Brown Bread.
Fried Apples.
Coffee Cocoa.
DINNER.
Corn Soup
Chicken Pie. Potatoes.
Succotash. Turnips.
Cheese. Waters.
Lobster Salad.
Lemon and Apple Pie.
Coffee.
SUPPER.
Scalloped Salmon.
Lettuce Sandwiches.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01

rea Cakes Gems.
Preserved Citron. Tea
Friday.
BREAKFAST.
Fruit.
oatmeal Sugar and Cream
FriZZled Beef. Lettuce.
Rice Mullins. Graham Bread.
Coffee.
DINNER.
Noodle Soup.
Roast Lamb. Mint Sauce.
Potatoes. Caulilower.
Lima Beans.
Olives. Cheese Straws. Saltines.
Currant jelly.
bird's Nest Pudding. Coffee.
SUPPER.
Thinly Sliced Beef.
Vienna Rolls Crackers.
Cheese. Pickles.
Jelly Cake. Apple Float.
Tca and Cocoa.
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saturday.
BREAKFAST
bananas.
Cereallne. Sugar and Cream.
Fried Hominy. Fried oysters
Cream Biscuit. Brown Bread.
Coffee.
DINNER.
Turtle Soup.
Boiled Corn Beer.
Cabbage Turnips.
Potatoes. Baked Squash.
Celery Salad.
Currant Jam. Pickles
White Bread.
Tapioca Cream. Coffee.
SUPPER.
Deviled Ham.
Picked oysters. Brown Bread.
Preserves. Cake
Tea.
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sunday.
DINNER.
Clear Soup
Roast Goose Apple sauce.
Mashed Potatoes.
Baked onions Boiled Rice
Frlngcd Celery
Salmon Salad.
Cheese Fingers. Pickles
Waters.
Citron Pudding. Fruit.
Coffee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01

novel model is shown I'm a Donovan
etrcet COSTUME OF light gray, drape
d'etc, showing tiny diagonal GaghCs OF
n darker shade.
The plain skirt Is cut bias Of the
goods. and finished simply With sew
eral rows OF stitching at tho foot
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01

man, "and I'll soon convince YOU
There you are" said he. triumphantly;
look I'm the corner at that beautiful
Numidian lion"
II don't see any," responded the
other
whats the matter with your"
asked the Snowman.
I'm blind" was the grinning reply
and In a few minutes the blind man
pocketed the money and went away
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01

smelling vegetables have been boiled in
pans, TO prevent odors clinging to them.
place some salt on the stove and turn
the pans bottom up over the salt In
Few minutes the pans will smell
sweet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01

the soft gray OF tsc fur Is wonderfully
becoming
stone mgrton Is another fur 90 be
worn only BY rosy-checkcd women, or
its chief beauty is lost.
icrmrC makes pale face look
deofbly. but adds touch OF delicacy
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01
sticI.s TO One Thing.

"Hobson is the most vacillating man
I ever met. lie never sticks 10 one
thing a month at n time"
You never lent him nver. did
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01

Veal PIE.


Requlred-One pound OF veal outlet,
one-half pound OF ham, three eggs, one
dessert-spoonful OF parsley, one lemon
pepper. salt. stock and pastry.
Method-Cut the veal into neat
pieces, season well, and sprinkle them
with parsley and lemon juice. Cut the
ham into slices. Boil the eggs TIL hard,
which will be I'm ten minutes. Make the
pastry by rubbing one-fourth or
pound OF butter into a pound OF Hour,
mix IL with water and roll IL out thlriy.
put another quarter of pound of but
ter on the paste In little pieces, fold IL
In three, and then in three again, roll
IL out to the size required. Fill pie
dish with the meat and the hard boiled
eggs cut I'm quarters, pour In some
stock or water, cover with the pastry.
press the edges lightly together and
trim round with knife. Make hole
in the middle. Brush the crust over
with beaten egg. Bake for two hours
in a good, moderate oven. The stock
may be thickened with -four.
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Kidney Omeiets.
Required-Mutton kidneys or calfs
kidney, four eggs, fiavoring.
Method-Mince the kidney and fry
IL in a little butter: add a teaspoonful
of brown -four, two tablespoonfuls OF
good brown stock, teaspoonful or
mushroom ketchup, a few drops OF
Worcester sauce, a tiny piece OF but
ter. Beat the eggs with some finely
chopped parsley, pepper and salt and n
little butter Melt half an ounce OF
butter i'm the omelet pan. and pour In
the mixture. Stir till IL begins to thick
en-, and slacken the heat somewhat
Slide II on TO very hot dish, pour
the kidney mixture into the centre.
and double the omelet over Ii. Serve
with or without brown sauce.
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Cheese Straws.
Put two ounces OF flour into a basin
with a little cayenne and salt. Crate
finely two ounces of cheese. Mix the
cheese with the -four; then rub in finely
two ounces OF butter, and mix IL to a
stiff paste with the yolk of an egg and
a little drop of water If necessary. Roll
out the paste to an inch and half
thick, and cut IL into strips called
straws, about four inches long. and
an eighth OF an inch wide. Lay these
on a tin, which need not be creased,
as the pastry Is so rich, and bake In a
slow oven till a pale brown. Handle
these straws very carefully; they break
so easily. Serve hot.
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Pea SOup.
Required-One-half pint of peas. one
quart of water or liquor in which salt
meat has been boiled, one onion, pep
per. salt, one ounce OF dripping, one
carrot. one turnip. little mint.
Method-Soak the peas in cold water
over night. Cut the vegetables into
dice. and fry them for ten minutes in
the drippings; add the peas and stock,
and boil for about two and half
hours. Pass the soup through wire
sieve and serve.
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Brown Lemon sauce.
Required-One lemon, one ounce OF
butter, one tablespoonful OF flour, one
half pint of water, sugar and the yeiiss
of two eggs.
Method-Brown the -four In the but
ter, add the water. sugar, rind and
juice of the lemon, and boil for three
Minutes Take the sauceDan from Oft
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01

Core az many nice apples as will oil
the dish, boil them In light syrup.
prepare a quarter OF a pound or rice in
milk with sugar and salt; put some or
the rice i'm the dish: put In the apples
and fiu up the intervals with rice;
bake IL IN the oven till II r. a fine color.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01
naked Mushrooms.

Required Mushrooms. salad OIL on
ion and bread crumbs
Method-Wipe some large mushrooms.
break them into pieces and sprinkle
them with salt, pepper. chopped onion
and oil: leave them TO stand for an
hour Chop some onion and parsley
finely. fry them I'm little oil or but
ter: then put I'm the mushrooms i'm the
same pan. having first removed the
onion and parsley. When fried slightly
put the mushrooms I'm a dish; pour
little oil over them. and cover with a
little lemon Juice squeezed over them
at the last moment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01

Odor I'm Pans.
When cabbage, onions or strong
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01

the fire, and stir in the yolks of the
eggs. Heat the sauce again till the
eggs thicken, but do not let IL boil.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01

scription. Thanks for the coat, old
chappie. I have had the smallpox"
on the other side OF the paper.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01
Brown Lemon sauce.

Required-One lemon, one ounce OF
butter, one tablespoonful OF -four, one
half pint of water, sugar and the yeiiis
of two eggs.
Method-Brown the -four In the but
ter, add the water. sugar, rind and
Juice of the lemon, and boil for three
minutes. Take the saucepan from off
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01
u
Hot Crab.

Required-O crab. nutmeg, salt,
pepper. two ounces of butter, four
ounces OF bread crumbs, three table
spoonfuls of vinegar
Method-Boil the crab. pick out the
meat from the shell and mix IL with
the ingredients just mentioned. Put the
whole i'm the large shell and brown II.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01
TapiOca Soup.

Make some stock with the bones and
trimmings of the rib of beef and half
a pound of gravy beef, and some sliced
vegetables. Boil for five hours. Strain.
and add an ounce of tapioca to each
quart of stock. Simmer for about half
an hour till the tapioca is transparent,
stirring occasionally.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01
Mutton Outlets.

Trim the outlets neatly, egg and
crumb them. and fry them i'm a pan
With some butter or dripping. Make
the sauce i'm this way: Brown dessert
rpoonful OF -four i'm an ounce of butter,
Add half a pint of good stock. boil IL
up. Add n tablespoonful of tomato
sauce. a teaspoonful of anchovy sauce,
a tiny lump Of sugar, and squeeze
of lemon.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-10
MIDNIGHT Tram ROBBERY
Masked Men Hold Up the Louisville and
Nashville Fast MaH and Secure
About $40 OOO

BIRMINGHAM, ALA, March TO-
Louisville and Nashville northbound
fast mail 4 was held up by six masked
men three miles this side of Calera about
:15 o'clock.
The train had just left the tank and
was on time. The engineer was ordered
TO halt his train by two men on the plat
form OF the mail coach
Two ugly pistols added empha asis to the
order. He obeyed. He stopped the train
and was ordered down from the cab and
made to cut loose the air, which he did
promptly. He was then made to go with
the men to the express car. The only oc-
cupant was H. w. Gordon, who was made
to open the doors. One of the men went
inside and secured number of valuable
packages, the contents of which are not
known tonight.
The men then accom- panied the en-
gineer back to the engine, after he had
read iusted the air. He was then ordered
to pull out. which he did. The passengers
were aot disturbed. Sheriff O'Brien and
five deputies. with horses and dogs, left
on a special for the scene.
1t i. rumored that the robbers secured
about $4,000. The facts are so meager
and the railroad officials so reticent that
it is i'm possible to substantiate the report
at this hour.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-10
ONEILL IN Il NEW KOLE.
The Actor Sued by loMn0 Man WhO
Claims to Be Hts Son.

The Actor Sued' by loMng Man Wh0
Claims to Be HIS Son.
CHICAGO, ILL, March "a mysterious
suit which was filed against James O'Neill,
the actor, late Saturday, and suppressed
for service, was disclosed to-day.
Two suits were begun in the Circuit
Court by Alfred Hamilton O'Neill, who
claims to be the son of the defe fendant.
One of the bills is for the purpose of per-
petuating testimony in regard to the
divorce suit, which was tried some years
ago, and in connection with this suit
ONeill brings snit for $4,000 damages.
The complainants lawyers admitted
to-day that the damage suit was based on
the allegations set forth in the suppressed
bill, which alleges that the actor and the
mentioned by name. were married in
1871s when she was Is years old; that in
1873 James O'Neill deserted his wife, and
in 1877 she filed bill for divorce on the
ground Of desertion.
The defendant, it is alleged, by adroit
counsel and by false pretenses and prom.
ises and by threats of various sorts
worked most outrageous fraud on the
court. and that the defendant procured a
decree to be entered finding that no mar
rage ever existed and having her bill dis
missed.
Young O'Neill now asks that this decree
be set aside. that his parenta be estab-
lished, that the defendant be restrained
from leaving the jurisdiction OF the court,
and also for the appointment of re-
ceivar. The actor was served with process
before leaving the city.