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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-21
3 Materials of the Season..

is usual with these gowns, and it doubt
less will find admirers in plenty. The
dress was of the lightest biscuit cloth
The skirt was cut with three cores
There was an effective trimming on
the skirt Of brown silk cord and but
tons placed just back of each front
seam. the bodice was of butternut
brown velvet and pointed sharply in
front. Two rows of small square gilt
buttons were sewed down the fronts
Of the velvet bodice, and between them
were seWed two rows of fine black mo-
hair braid. There was a short bOlero
or the cloth bound with brown and
gold braid. Double revers of brown
velvet were also edged with that. There
was rundown collar of the cloth
and full tie of cream colored silk
null at the throat. The sleeves were
plain glgots, with upturned cuffs of
the velvet, bordered with the gilt braid
Naturally this gown is suitable only for
the young.
For middle aged and elderly ladies there
are very sumptuous goods The older the
iady the richer the material should be in
ner gown according to the ethics Of fash
ION in this year of grace. very handsome
gown for lady or, say, go or thereabout
was of very heavy satin duchesse with a
deep and well defined twill. 1t was of a
deep prune, almost black in some lights
me skirt was plain, but very simple, espe-
oLe'iiJ d4ODS llo SUES anu IN Inc Dack.
me corsage opened in the bottom of the
'front.' to show vest of Japanese Grape of a
delicate purplish blue. shaded ribbon
belt drawn across the bottom. The
upper part of the cOrsage was richly orna-
mented with a light scroll pattern wrought
by hand directly the silk There were
sscalloped caps to the puffed sleeves, worked
IN the same way. The whole waist was
bound in every possible place with fine
black fur. The same design was developed
in black grosgrain with a pattern worked
IN jet and emerald heads. There was, how
ever, belt made of the beading and the
collar was slashed into tabs. The vest was
Of the palest blue taffeta It is difficult to
say which OF the two gowns was the more
beautiful.
Black grosgrain satins and grenadines
are all among the fashionable silks, and
the large designs in exaggerated flowers
are seen still for rich reception and visit
ing gowns, but there are fewer of these
sold than of the lighter silks. Only the
ladies Of middle age and over care for these
sumptuous gowns, and they are most often
worn only to furnish a fitting background
for the display of jewels. Many jewels
cannot be worn with proprety with a silk
Of the cheaper qualities, and therefore
those ladies who have fine display Of dia-
monds are obliged to upholster themselves
Diamonds are the most common of the
precious stones, simply because their pop
ularity always lasts, while that of emeralds
rubies, sapphires and pearls huctuates
One season the colored stone of preference
will be the ruby, the next the emerald and
so on. They change places, though always
fancy for opals and the rich golden topaz
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-21
HOMEMADE CANDIES.
Simple Receipts for the Most Tooth
some Sweeties.

To make chocolate almonds: Blanch the
almond meats by pouring boiling water over
them and let them stand few moments:
then turn the hot water off and throw cold
water over them. The skin may then be
easily rubbed off. Break some sweet chloe
oiate into small pieces, put them in a small
dish, and stand this dish over the fire in a
pan OF boiling water. When the chocolate
Is melted put a banched nut meat on the
point of hat pin and dip it into the melted
chocolate; then lay it oiled pager to cool
when the chocolate becomes set the meats
may be again taken up with pin; such a
second coating of the chocolate will please
many that are very fond of chocolate
TO make maple sugar candy, break one
pound OF maple sugar into small pieces and
put into granite pan with two cups of
milk. Place over the fire and cook until the
milk Is boiling and the sugar entirely dis
solved. Then stir the mixture with a wooden
spoon and keep it boiling until, when 1t is
tested In cold water. it is crisp and cracks
when hit. Add a piece of butter of the size
OF walnut. and turn the mixture into but
tered pans. When it is partly cool take a
sharp knife and mark the candy into
squares.
An excellent sweet is called maple cream
1t is made without maple sugar. Put two
cups OF dark brown sugar and half a cup OF
rich milk or cream into a saucepan and place
over the fire. When the mixture comes to
boiling cook five minutes, then add a piece
OF butter the size of a walnut, teaspoonful
OF vanilla, and a cup of chopped walnuts
Beat the mixture until it is thick and creamy
Turn this into buttered tins. and when partly
cool mark off into squares
To make cream candy place over the fire a
vessel containing two large cupfuls of granu-
lated sugar and half a dozen tablespoonfus
of water. Let the mixture boil until, when
little of the syrup is dropped into a cup Of
cold water, it will harden. The gnnInent it
will do this add two teastslontuls of cream
OF tartar. Then turn into a buttered dish,
and when cool enough to handle with the.
hands pull it until it is white cut into short
lengths and set away to get cold.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-21
}Euster Flower FASHIONS
Ribbon Trimmed Baskets of Growing Flowers the Thing

Florists, no less than persons in more
prosaic lines of business, have to look
ahead Already they are preparing
for the Easter trade, and, notwith
standing the cry Of hard times. they
are looking forward to large sales
The young man who wishes to please
the girl he loves the best of all will
not send her this year a bunch OF
American Beauties or a growing East
er lily on Easter morning, as he did
last year, but will substitute a hand
some gilded wicker basket full of
growing roses, lilacs jOnquils, tulips.
or some other spring flower. If he
wishes to be particularly up to date in
his selection he will choose a basket Of
gardenias, or cape jasmines they are
called in the Sunny South, where they
grow wild in great profusion. With
the gardenias he will select a sprig of
acacia, growing in one corner and
trailing over the handle of the basket.
A huge bow of fancy white grenadine
ribbon embroidered in yellow will lend
the furnishing touch to this exquisite
floral gift
When asked as to the outlook for
Easter flowers, one of the leading flor
lists in New York said: ''It is all that
could be desired. American people love
flowers, and every year they give more
attention to them and use them more
and more in their houses and as re-
membranes. OF course this increase
1n the demand keeps dealers up to the
mark in growing flowers and in invent
Ing new ways Of arranging them. This
year, instead Of sending out flowers
and the regulation Easter lily, growing
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-21

In a jardiniere, the proper thing will
be flowers growing in baskets. This
lnsures their lasting throughout the
Easter season.
The rose is the flower of flowers. and
the American Beauty the rose of all
roses. 1t will always be in great d.
mand. because it is so perfect in color
and fragrance, but pink roses are very
1ashlonable just now. The Baroness
Rothschild, shell pink rose, with very
dark rich green and full foliage is
much used and is being grown in East
er baskets. 1t looks almost like wax.
and sells from SO to $40 a dozen. The
Ulr1ch Drummer, a brilliant red rose.
close kin to the new shade used so
much in millinery, is running the BOr-
oness close race for popularity. It's
dellclOuSly pungent fra GRANGE reminds
enc OF the old velvet roses our grand
mothers used to grow in their gardens.
This rose combines eXQuiSitely with the
large mignonette. Another pink rose.
exceedingly delicate in color and fra
GRANGE, is the Caroline Testout. 1t is
prime faVOrite with the women. for
1t gives to either golden or a dark
couture a dainty touch.
Fancy carnations are much in vogue
just at present, as it is their first wear
out. They are as expensive as the
Faulardau rose buds, which are the
rage. selling at 81 a dozen. These car
nations are very large and spicy, the
Helen Keller being one of the prettiest.
1t is red and white striped, while the
Lille Dean is pink and white Other
combinations are pale yellow ana
bright pink, and deep yellow and bright
red
Lilies, azaleas and palms will b.
more generally used in church decora-
lions than anything else; the lily be-
cause it is essentially the flower of tina
glad season and the other two because
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-21

the most uD-to-date ideas that can
possibly be obtained. These four pref
ty shirts are destined for effective cam
paigns at Newport and LenoX, and one
cannot doubt that the innocent ambi-
lions of their owner will be accom-
plished. Apart from their artistic value
they are absolutely correct in every de-
tall and the young woman who hest
tates as to the form her new shirt
waists shall take need only study these
pictures to reassure herself completely.
To the frugal maidens who are try
ing to make some last years stock do
duty during 1897, it is pleasant to know
that the changes in style are but slight
With the exception of an expected de
crease in the size Of sleeves and one
or two new styles in collors and a
Slight addition to the amount of per-
mlssible fr1volity, the models are much
the same. One of the new shirts is
made of green and white plaid cheviot
and is most carefully and eXuuisitely
fitted, while made in the very newest
fashion. Tiny white turnover collar
and cuffs serve emphaticaIly to mark
1t as an 1897 brand. To be quite cor
rect, black or white four-in-hand tie
should be worn with it.
Another dainty model presents a de-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-21

The opal is generally supplemented by dia-
monds, while the topaz looks best when sur
rounded by pearls.
When one has evening gown of some
heaFy material, either velvet, satin, or bro
cade, a very effective way Of ornamenting
1t Is to have deep lace bertha looped up
with JeWeled ornaments or a stomacher front
OF crepe lisse, or lace studded with single
stones, or crossed like lacings with strings
OF these imitation jewels. Not so many of
them are worn on millinery, as there were.
yet on evening bonnets we miss their sparkle
if it is not there.
Bunting is the newest of the summer woods.
This is exactly of the same coarse rough
wiry quality that of which our fage are
made This comes in black. blue red and
white, tan, several shades Of brown and dull
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-21
HARNESS PRAIRIE WINDS.
western Farmers Have n UNIQUE and
Cheap Method.

Special to the Globe
ABILENE, Kan. March 2O.-Necessity has
made of the farmers Of the plains Of Kansas
and Nebraska inventors in a direction that
has not been expected of them with the
lack OF water staring them in the face and
preventing them from getting crops, It was
essehtlaI mat they should in some way Sc
cure the needed moisture. The majority of
the farmers had not the money to buy wind
mills, ana for a long time there was a dis
position 10 look upon the case as hopeless
Inc farmers realized that irrigation was the
only way out of the difficulty, but how should
they secure the lifting power to bring the
water that lay under the surface to the crops
that they had sown? The problem has haaT,
solved by the erection of the uueerest ami
most hideous contrivances that could well
pc imagined, but which seem to serve tho
purpose, and are making the settlers happier
than they have been in a long TINA These
are the Jumbo windmills. They are CONSTRUCTS
ed by the settlers themselves and are at once
tne cheapest and most satisfactory machines
Tor handling the ceaseless prairie winds that
have been invented The settler takes a
lot OF heavy lumber, a saw and hammer and
goes to work on his mill Two posts are
erected about ten feet apart.
boxlike structure without top or bottom
is then built around them. On the posts ia
s sald the axle of fan with four wide sur
races 70 present to the wind. The lower half
IS protected from the wind by the box, but
the upper receives the breezes that are for
ever blowing. The winds from two directions
can only, OF course, be utilized but It is en-
tirely safe to consider that the winds of the
plains will come from the north or south.
very seldom do they come from any other di-
rect!on The farmer waits the gale" and
sees the water lifted to his farm and the gar
den, and perhaps the crops are made to grow
as they could not have been induced to by
any other means at his command. The Jumbo
has proved one of the saviors of the plains
and Is worthy Of being commemorated. In
the latest report Of the state authorities Kan
sas mas shown to have about 800 irrigation
plants Each Of these is supporting fam
n.y. which means that there are Is 600 people
VINO are Independent of the rainfall in this
state alone. The same proportion may be
found in Nebraska, and it means a new era
Tor the plains. The big bitches that were to
water miles of plain are not the success that
the other hand enough small plants with
Ihelr Jumbo mills to make up the detection
thousands of claims in Western Kansas and
Nepraska nave been deserted. 1T is estimated
that in one month $4,000 wagons went east
over the Missouri river bridge. leaving Ne
ordsha' &C. NJ. Harger.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-21
Points Oh the 1897 Shirt Waist
VIII Be Especially Becoming Very Girl

Probably the pleasantest duty which
the summer girl has set herself for &C
cOmplishment during the present month
Is the laying in a stock Of the shirt
waists which form so effective a fea-
lure in her equipment for the summer
campaign. Unlike most exceedingly
useful and altogether Indispensable ar
ticles Of ones attire shirt waists can
not be disposed of with a single
thought or word. They demand de-
tailed and usually very agreeable re-
Election on the part of the young wom-
en who order them, and the selection
Of a satisfactory assortment is one of
the things which make the heart of the
wise maiden exceeding glad.
SOM provident young women, how
ever, have not waited for March winds
to blow before choosing their summer
waists, and among the pretty trophies
of those who can boast such commend
able foresight are the four dainty spec
linens which are pictured here. They
were all made to order during the last
week by one of the best known shirt
makers in New York and represent
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-21
DELICIOUS BAKED HAM.

Nothing is more delicate and delicious for
luncheons and high teas than a cured ham
baked. Take a ham weighing from seven to
nine pounds and soak it over night. In the
morning scrape the outside and rinse well
roll around 1t a bunch of sweet hay; place it
in a good-siZed kettle and cover it with cold
water. Put the kettle over the fire and when
the water reaches the boiling point place 1t
over the cooler part of the fire where the
take 1t from the fire and let the meat remain
in the kettle until the liquid Is just luke
warm. Then take out the ham and peel off
the skin. Place the meat in a baking pan
and bake in a moderate oven two hours, US
ing a cupful of wine. hard cider or vinegar
sweetened with brown sugar to haste it with
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-21
Hats of Flowers.

For outside wear there are many pretty
IacKets-short ones-in covert cloth or in
Diue' sage green or red, made with small
sleeves and no flare at the back CT the coat.
me mats are flower gardens with stiff velvet
ribDon bows. and in every conceivable STYLE
OF the so-called picturesque shapes
Tiny boys and girls are attired for out-of
doors in bewitchingly picturesque cloaks and
bonnets. Twice the size Of the head seems
10 De the only limit for some of the shirred
Donnets made of corded silk or Sicilienne
and for later on of pique. The little tots
90 not seem to mind the quantity Of material
they carry on their heads and backs and
look proud in their loose clGaks and coats
with the inch full capes. Psque heavily
trimmed with embroidery Is to be the ma
terial most used this summer for their
cloaks, and pale pink. blue and yellow will
be as fashionable as white.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-21

they are ornamental and effective. Foo
house decorations there is every indi
cation that lilacs, acacias and the gin
estra will hold sway.
Already fashionable people are dis
cuSsing table decorations for after
Lenten luncheons, and, indeed, for
Lenten luncheOns, for it is now the
proper thing to give small parties dur
ing Lent. During the winter one flower
prevailed in dinner decorations. Green
orchids and farleyence fern were used
more extensively than anything else.
but many preferred all red roses or all
pink noes. Things have changed, and
combinations are the latest fad. For
instance, at a very swell luncheon on
Fifth avenue the table was decorated
with jonQuils and violets Great, loose
sprays of them were apparent
ly carelessly held together with
embroidered violets scattered over
. it. The effect was eXquisitel5-
dainty. Lilacs and Baroness ROths-
child roses make another good
combination. Any other less expensiv.
pink rose might be substituted Red
roses and mignonette go we'll together,
and two shades Of pink that blend most
tremendously are those of the pink
moss rosebud and the pink sweet pea
Some persons contend that ribbon
should not be used in punching flowers
but that they should be fastened loose
ly together with invisible wire This is
a mistaken idea. Handsome ribbon
makes it possible for man to send Il
single handsome rose to his sweetheart.
and besides a knot of ribbon always
adds to the appearance Of a box or
basket of blossoms. The ribbons spe-
cially designed for floral use this spring
are prettier than ever before. Grena
dine ribbon, in white and dainty shades,
deliberately embroidered in dainty col
ors and finished with very fancy edge.
will gladden. many a girls heart long
after the Easter flowers are dead"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-21

greens. This is very strong material and
will stand all sorts of hard usage, even to
getting rained on.
very novel stuff is called canvas taffeta
This is almost as open as canvas, and yet it
has design of brocaded satin flowers over
1t, and the silk has all the crisp rustic of
taneta. The ground is generally two-toned
like white figure frosting over gold with
drab and green are very pleasing combina-
lions in this two-toned silk. This has pale
pink or blue floral figures over It. Instead
Of being f1ashy or crude, it is really very re-
fined, so well the shades and colors are
blended. d.
Some very choice pieces of satin brocades
are exhibited this week. III, Silver gray over
deep. velvety black form the background
Over this are splashes of green or red, pur-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-21

novelty is a linen iron frame grenadine. Some
Of the linen CLEANLINESS are tinseled, and there
are also few linen batises showing metal
threads. These are bright and pretty but
very expensive-up to 81 per yard. This for
a wash dress is rather dear, 1 think. 1 could
not tell all the different devices wrought out
on these new. thin linen goods.
The flower and feather dealers will have
nothing to complain of this season. and
paterfamlias may console himself that his
women folks will get the worth of their money
at least in size. for the amount of flowers
feathers. ribbons an other impediments to
go on the spring hats is astounding. Some
OF them will have whole basketfuls of things
piled on-all that can be crowded-and the
hats and bonnets will be called ducks dar-
hngs and all the other pet names so dear
10 women. The shapes, as a general rule
have high crowns and wide brlms, but 1t
Is a matter OF personal taste and their be-
comlngness that decide whether the brims are
10 De curled up or down or what trimming
is to be put on.
Mate Leroy.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-21

masculine or tailor-made about this
one Of the new shirt waists
Still another pretty model is made Of
horizontally striped bingham, with an
entire front of white pique let in by
way Of contrast. And very new pat
tern which shows a radical departure
from the starched patterns of last year
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-21

til the amount Is used then haste frequently
with the drippings from the pan. When the
ham Is baked. before it is removed from the
oven, take cup Of finely rolled stale bread
crumbs and two teaspoonfuls Of brown sugar
and one level teaspoonful of dry mustard
and moisten with little cider or wine to
return 1t to the oven long enough to bsva
it nice brown.
sauce to serve with baked ham is made
tnus: Put into saucepan over the fire a
amount OF -four; stir them together until they
are Drowned. then gradually add a cup Of
hlghly seasoned stock and cook ten minutes !:
add one cup Of wine or cider; stir until IT Ia
not, and then strain and servo
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-21

is dark blue organdie, as pretty as it
is delicate and comfortable. The back
Of this stylish blouse is tight fitting,
the front is a bit loose, the two sides
meeting and crossing over a neat little
chemisette of white linen. This style
promises to be one Of the most popular
of the season.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-21

cided concession to feminine prefer
ences. 1t is made of light organdie
and is relieved by bands of pique of
some contrasting color, which pass
vertically down the front The effect
is as new as it is striking. With it
may be worn a collar resembling last
seasons styles. for there is nothing
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-21

then let the wearer take into consideration
how we'll that ruffie serves her When she
steps into the kitchen to prepare a dainty
tidbit for supper, and spills some milk and
bouillon, instead Of driz2ling down over the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-21

gown-for who ever finds an apron that quite
covers the front of a dress ?-the ruffle proves
its right to exist for utility's sake by catch
ing the offending drops and holding them in
the narrow frill that heads it. Greasy crumbs
are caught in the same way.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-21
a HnpDN Thought.

Assistant Editor-There's nothing to fill the
seventh column. sir.
Editor-Tell the foreman to set a lot of
type at random. and we'll call it a Scotch
dialect stOry.-New York Tribune.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-21

The kitchen apron cannot be passed by
They should not only be made for service
but also ornamental. and one which com
oines both qualities is very simple Simply
rave ruf1e on the bottom Of the apron and
see how much it adds to the appearance ana
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-21

zoe Underwear for. lac
35c Underwear for. .19c
75c Underwear for ,45c
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HandkerChiefs.

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15c Handkerchiefs for. &c
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