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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-13

by desire on the part of the company
TO assist In the great purpose of max
ing the female portion of the population
self sustaining, but rather to secure
cheaper labor than their competitors.
Miss Haycock of Birmingham, Eng
land, has patented a dress pocket for
women's dresses. The pocket has a con-
cealed place for a purse, which none but
the wearer can find. Miss Haycock has
received many offers for the patent OF
her previous invention of cycling
skirt. The latter Is made so that it
cannot flap about and looks like the
usual walking dress. The secret is in
the lining.
That women possess many novel ideas
for earning a livelihood is again demon
strated by n clever Chicago matron
whose yearly income depends chiefly
upon her own eXertions and whose ad-
vanced age makes a means OF livelihood
by more arduous methods an impossi-
bility. She conceived the happy idea OF
adding 10 her resources by loaning for
a moderate sum her entire house for
weddings clubs and other social func-
tons. While her plan has been in op-
Grafton only for a short time, il has
Deen the scene of several pretty gather
SIpnOEIaDnefS
ana other worthy young women who by
force or circumstances must make their
abode in boarding houses. having been
especially benefited by this novel ar
rangement. The daintily furnished
house is rented for one or any number
OF days as the eXigencies OF the casa
require and the lessee is at liberty To
make use of IL i'm that time i'm quite tn.
same manner as though il belonged to
her.
two years scholarship in the New
YORK School of Technical Design for
Women has been awarded to Miss Mae
Wallace McCastline of Syracuse. Lit
erary work. however upon which Miss
McCastline is now engaged will prevent
her entering the school at the opening
term. The conditions OF these scholar.
ships were published i'm the leading New
York papers and were therefore con-
tested for by a large number of art stu
dents. The judges comforting the awards
were well known art critics. The de-
signs submitted by Miss McCastline
We're several original book covers. two
of which have recently been accented
by leading New York publishing
house. and her designs for a Kings
Daughters badge pin and souvenir
spoon are without doubt the most SYM
bolic offered by the trade. Miss Nc
Castline has marked talent for design
ing, few students possessing in SO large
degree the qualifications so necessa-
ry for this line OF work. delicacy of ex-
preston and poetic composition of sub
ject. This is especially noticeable i'm her
finely executed pen and ink work.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-13
Recent Work Of
Progressive Women

branches of needlework and cookery are
taught, and daily classes are held in ell
ementary branches. u The khedive, who
is very fond of his sister aids her great
ly financially in all her philanthropic
schemes.
Tattooing among ladies is held In
higher esteem abroad than in this coun-
try. Queen Olga of Greece has an an
chor tattooed on her shoulder, as a
token of her affection for her father
the late Grand Duke Constantine of
Russia, and Princess Waldemar OF Den
mark, wife OF the sailor son Of King
Christian, is also marked in like fash
ion. with the addition of a crown Prin-
cess Chimay's tattoo mark is an initial
G below a crown. 1T Is said that Lad :
Randolph Churchill is the only living
woman in the English peerage who has
been tattooed. The ida occurred TO her
while travelling in India. She sent for
an artist. who submitted designs and
suggested the symbol OF Eternity-a
snake holding it's tail in its mouth. As
rule. a gold band covers it. and only
personal friends have seen the design.
Ever since women were granted the
elective franchise i'm Colorado. Mrs.
Louise lie Velle has taken an active in
terest in politics. She is now chief
matron at police headquarters i'm Den
yer. but aspires To a much higher place.
nothing less than chief of police. Ac-
cording to all accounts she actually
stands chance of reaching the goal OF
her ambition. Commissioner Speer is a
good deal Of an autocrat in the police
board, and has declared that as TO the
head of the police department he will
not vote for any one but Mrs. lie Nele.
Hitherto Commissioners Speer has gem
orally had his way in regard to the set
tlement of matters coming before the
| board. Several women's organizations
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-13

Lorig graduated from tho Laporte
schools at the age of Is aud, being ad-
mittcd TO the law college at Denver,
graduated two years later with high
honors. in addition 10 enjoying the dis
ticn OF being tho only woman i'm the
class
The Gcntlcwoman states that the
Princes Of BattCnberg and the Duchess
Of Connaught are not smokers, as has
been asserted. but that another charm
ing princess is addicted TO the use of the
fragrant weed. much TO the queens re-
grct.
When Miss Anita Haggerty appeared
before Justice Geigerich and a jury in
the supreme court in New York recent
". Il was the first time a case had been
tried i'm the supreme court before jury
I'm which a woman lawyer had appeared
Miss Haggcrty made favorable inn
pression. and IL rs probable that "A man
will recover $4,000 from a certain land
lord for injuries he received on his rick
ETY. stairs.
Khadiia Haucm Is the sister ~ the
present Khcdivc OF Egypt Her great
rst ambition is tu aid needy women W
her country and race ~ understand
their real wants she minglcs almost
daily mcoguito with the poorer classes
and is much beloved aud respected by
them. with tho encouragement ~
IadN winthrop stanley she hiss opened
y cirls' srhoct in "sirn Nhcr. al
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-13

many OF the business cares, and. In ad-
dition, there is economy in keeping
these clothes specially for wear away
from home
The woman who makes a profession
OF talking about dinners invariably tells
you that you must start with soup.
Sometimes this is possible; not always.
Therefore, | would advise as you have
only one maid, that you start either
with a fish or a savory. Your savory
is offered as an appetizer when a roast
is to follow and the eating of both a
rich fish and "A roast would be rather
too heavy. Therefore, tonight begin
your dinner with a savory, which in
this instance takes the form OF very
thin toast with anchovy paste spread
between it, These anchovy sandwiches
are enfolded in white napkin and
laid on plate in front of the host, who
serves them on cold. small plates. Aft
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-13

ty, ID is best for her TO wear her hair
perfectly plain while I'm the kitchen or
the dining room. Then she will not OBJ
iect TO the long, white apron and, once
she finds IL becoming. to the deep white
collar She learns-does the willing
maid-to care for her aprons and to
have under the white one the dark
gingham one that protects her flock
while she is away from the dining room
and dishing up her dinner. You look
at me with surprise when | Insist that
i'm household where there Is only one
maid dinner can be served in regu-
lar courses. and the lady of the house
need haze no necessity nor be Obliged to
give up her position as hostess for one
minute. OF coul SO IL is impossible TO
accomplish this with a large family, but
where there are three or perhaps four
in family IL can be done. The proof
of this pudding is its eating, and l will
cite to you the three meals in a house
hold that goes on as regular as does the
town clock, a household which consists
of three grown up people and in which
none but the maid and the mistress
has anything To do with the house
management. Breakfast. which is serv-
ed at s o'clock, consists usually OF eggs
in some form. OF oatmeal or some other
cereal. OF coffee made i'm the best man
ner and of toast or hot bread, always
prefaced by fruit. AS long as they are
i'm season cantaloupes are served. but
when they arc out grapes. pears.
oranges or apples can always be found
as an Introduction TO the breakfast
/ know your breakfast table. You
have "a heavy bcefsteak-perhaps that
abomination of desolation, pork. but
certainly a heavy meat-fried potatoes,
hot cakes and maybe something sweet
But. my friend, this il not a good
breakfast for workers or for those who
are idle. The man who eats such a
breakfast arrives at his office feeling
heavy. lacks ambition and is not ready
90 do good work until the effect OF toe
much and too rich and too heavy food
has worn away
Then. for luncheon. as no gentlemen
are at home. there Is usually dish
made from something served at the din
ner before. but II Is good hot dish
There may be potatoes or light salad
cup OF tea or cocoa. but whatever n
is. luncheon is essentially "A made over
meal. though none the less daintily
served or appetizing because Of that.
do not advocate having dinner ready
the very minute that the gentleman of
The house appears. Instead. there Is
wisdom I'm giving him a little time to
frsshon himself. aud " he ~ az wise az
his wife he win change bis costume. foI
thsn he viii feel absolutely another
pan. WITH the business dr'fs VIZ Se
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-13
To Wash FTanne|s:

With tho approach OF cold weather IL
Is well TO know that in washing wool
cns-wovcn undergarments, flannel pet
ticoats and cashmere capcs and dresses
it is not wise TO pour water upon the
dry materials nor 10 rub soap upon
them. Plunge the garments i'm a tub OF
hot water. i'm which soap has been dis
solved. The water should not be hotter
than the hands can bear comfortably
\ board should not he used for fan
nels. but they should he rubbed gently
between the hands until all soil Is re-
moved Have ready another tub Of wa
ter a little hotter than the first. and
drop them into IL. rlnsing thoroughly.
Wiring as tightly as possible from the
last water. pull into shape and hang in
n shady place TO dry.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-13

ChiIdren's S Corner.

\ prehistoric Mexican doll was un-
earthed by a French anthropologist.
Dr. Chipault. The inside Is hollow and
contains a rattle. which proves that
prehistoric children were not unlike the
little ones of today.
Master John Roy Horton. the chan.
pion lightweight bicycle rider of tho
world. lives In Lufkin. Tex. and does
many remarkable things on the wheel.
lie Is 6 years old and 30 inches high.
lie rides "A mile i'm l-3 minutes and
has wonderful powers Of endurance.
lie can push a wheel for - or 30 miles
without the slightest cNertiun.
\ pathetic little incident was Wit
messed some time ago on the occasion
or a London childrcn's excursion into
the country. \ small east -nd hoy. at
thr Gist sight OF daisies growing iu "a
"old kn"it Town sp' kissst then.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-13

are actively engaged urging the board
to appoint Mrs. lie Nelle. and while the
fair applicant only modestly announces
she would accept tho honor. she is maxi
ing woman's struggle for the place
As police matron Mrs. lie Nellc has
received many compliments FOR her
faithful work among the women pris-
oners. Not only has she aided the un-
fortunates by spiritual advice. but has
performed practical charity by securing
for her wards employment when re-
leased from Jail. She is thoroughly in
sympathy with the reform movement
which has captured the city and has
novel as well as original ideas of her
own as to what duties should be per
formed by the chief of police, Mrs lie
Vellc SAYS that IL appointed chief
she will advocate women policemen for
certain duties.
The daughter Of Don Carlos Donna
Flvina de Bourbon. who last year eloped
with the painter Falchi. has accepted
a situation i'm New York millinery cs-
adjustment
Women have displaced men In every
branch of the u1TUtTtrr sh0TS Ur Il rIr-
cycle manufacturing firm having q large
plant at Toledo. In this establishment
girls are uuw employed on milling ma
chimes drill presses aud other machines
used m The manufacture OF bicycle
paTra. The substitution ct gitls for
mo- has certainly Mt been prompted
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-13

Queen Victoria has conferred the Dla-
mond Jubilee Commemoration medal
upon Mime. Blanche Marchesi, who re-
Gently sang at Balmoral
Lady Breadalbane is perhaps the
most successful of women deer stalkers
i'm all England. She recently brought
down a stag of Is points.
IL seems there is distinguished lady
bagpper. Inverary Pipe band (the dis
tinguished combination of bagpipes
which recently created sensation by
promenadng Glencoe i'm charge of Lord
Archibald CampbelD walked abroad i'm
lnverary recently. headed by a young
lady who blew the piob mohr with all
the deXterity and success of prize
bagpiper at Oban Highland games. This
was Lady Elspeth Campbell Lord Arch
ibald's handsome daughter. She is an
expert player and has done a good deal
to make the instrument popular in fash
ionablc circles.
Lady Mordaunt. one of the most noted
beauties London has ever seen. is today
living a secluded life in Melbourne. Aus
tralia. having but the paltry sum of
81, 900 per year. and that is furnished by
the bounty Of her sister. the Countess Of
Dudley. All this is brought to mind by
the demise a leW udyS ago III EllBldEu
of Sir Charles Mordaunt. the nobleman
who was formerly her husband. The
two were parties in one OF the most
noted divorce suits the world has ever
known, IN that the Prince OF Wales was
one of the correspondents.
Laporte, Ind, claims the distinction
of having the youngest woman lawyer
IN the United States. Miss Mollie l..
Lorig, daughter of Theodore Lorig a
wealthy miller of Laporte, and but 20
years of age, is a member of the La
porte bar and is legally qualified to
practice in the courts Of Indiana. Miss
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-13
Help TO BEAUTY,

Those of us who have been much in
the open air through the summer lind
ourselves thoroughly tanned and free
kled. and although at first we may he
very proud of this acquisition it will
thicken up the complexion i'm way
that women, at least, find very unbe-
coming when trying to make themselves
presentable for the autumn. Something
more potent than lemon juice is re-
quired at this season. but as a supple
ment only, as the latter should he used
as much as a matter of course as soap.
This needed supplement- is close at.
hand and is nothing more nor less than
over ripe cucumbers and ripe tomatoes.
When the former are close and crisp
for table use. they are useless for the
toilet. When turning yellow, they are
soft and spongy. The face. neck and
hands. after thorough washing, should
be well rubbed alternately each day for
a week or more with slices of soft Gu
cumber and red tomatoes. then well
rinsed i'm warm soft water.
IL is taken for granted that the skin
is thoroughly massaged every night
with some simple emolient: this is as
much exercise for the complexion as call
isthenics for the muscles and will wake
it-ttf, and make the countenance lively
> nd expressive as nothing else win. After
this treatment overnight the cucumber
md tomato will work wonders and need
only be used for the first week or two
after indoor lie is resumed once more.
y cucumber cream for occasional win
ter use may he made by squeezing the
pulp of the cucumber through a coarse
sieve and mixing through teacup OF
this tcaspoonful OF glycerin and five
drops of salicylate OF soda the two
latter are preservativcs. but IL glycerin
does not agree with the skin it may be
omitted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-13
Bah on The Art
Of Good Living,

but her. for then she cannot cite to her
just how Mrs. Brown or Mrs Black
managed her affairs. The average
maid declines 10 wear "A cap, regarding
IL as badge Of servitude. OF course
this is folly. But in few households
where one maid is kept can she be in
dueed to assume the pretty white head
dress that is so becoming and so neat.
However, a good mistress has no trou-
bic in convincing her maid that for rea-
sons of cleanliness as well as suitabili-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-13
For Window Glass,

N your window glass Is lacking in
brilllancy. clean II with q liquid made
of ulLlhxlatcd sniIiLs-nf- -Mine-ana-
whitening. which removes specks and
gives the glass "a high lustcr.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-13

Two bottles should hc kept for
bottle led baby. The one not in use
should ha dlled WI" coi' water and
soda.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-13

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-14

:, radiant mothers If
women would but realize the importance of
keeping well in womanly wav. Women
cannot too soon understand that Il is little
less than crime to neglect the health
or the organs to which are intrusted the
perpetuation of a healthy, robust race
OF human beings. By neglect of these
etroys the happiness of her home, and fails
IN the performance of the most sublime
duty that she owes to the world
The best medicine for women who ne
weak where Nature demands the most
strength is DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton. 1t acts directly upon the organs that
make motherhood possible. It cures ali
weakness and disease that exists there and
stops all distressing, debiiitating drains. II
prepares woman for motherhood and in
sures healthy baby. It makes the coming
of baby easy and almost painless. Drug
gists who offer something Just as good"
are either ignorant or dishonest and in
either case are not to be trusted.
~ had been great sufferer for years with fe-
male weakness" writes Mrs. John Down.e, of
No. 243 Lexington Avenue, Eddystone Delaware
terrible suffering. I also had pain in my left
Golden Medical Discovery, 'Favorite Prescrip-
ton and Pleasant Pellets Ny pain has left
me altogether. Have had no symptoms of il at
all for two years. Can walk two or three miles at
2 time and it does not hurt me. cannot recon-
n.
daughter also has used your medicines with great
benefit She vas operated upon for appendicitis
Golden Medical Discovery Favorite Pre-
ecription,' Extract of Smart Weed and the
Pleasant Pellets and has not had any faint
ing spells for one year. When she commenced
to take it she weighed IS pounds now she
weighs 40 pounds"
Constipation ! 1t is the fountain-h of
ANY diseases. 1t causes impure blood
and all manner of disorders are the result
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure constipa-
ton. Promptly. Surely. Permanently.
They never grippe. Druggists sell them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-14
CITY CHAT,

Hynes sells fishing tackle.
Pay your personal tax now.
Drs. Silvis & Smith, dentists.
Nice large apples At Beecher's.
Dressed chickens at H. Tremsnn's
Sons.
You can save 10 cents on q sack of
Hour IL you buy it at Beecher's.
Sapolio only cents at Beecher's.
$1.ss ladies' shoes tomorrow At
Adams.
Mrs. Charles o. helms 10 visiting
at Alsdo.
Judge Thorp. Of Drury. was in
town today.
Crosby's No. -four only 81 . sack
at Beecher's.
See that line OF neckwear at Stew.
arts. the halter.
Hats. hats. hats; Stewart. the
halter, for hats.
Boys bicycle suits. sweaters and
hose at NJ. 4 KS.
Bargain day tomorrow ut Beecher's
cash grocery store.
Picnic hams, 6 cents per pound at
II. Tremann's Sons.
Strawberries. pinsapples, oranges
and bananas At Longs.
Mrs. A. L. Richards leaves tomor-
row for San Diego. Cal.
Boys elastic, double knee, school
Or bicycle hose. N. *.
Special sale Of Mothers Friend
lsundrisd waists. n. &K.
Free lunch at Bakers saloon, 2211
Third avenue, Saturday night.
Choice table butter only 10 and
l23 cents . pound at Beecher's.
Boys outgrow but never outwear
Mothers Choice suits. NJ. & K.
Bicycle suits, hose. belts. caps and
sweaters ~ Stewards, the halter.
Note the change Of tho Hamm Dry
Goods company's ad on psgs one.
Saloon licenses have been issued
to George Behrsns and Jshn Josrs.
You can buy four cans Of tomatoes
for rs cents tomorrow at Beecher's.
Mems black cheviot suits. worth
$3.50. for Saturday $3.50. The Lon
don.
DR.. G. +. Barth has returned from
the centennial exposition at Nash
Vile.
Mr.. and Mrs. z. H. Leins will
move to Monmouth for future resi-
dsncs.
The Economy calls your attention
to its special offerings on page two.
Read it,
Tomorrow ladies' regular s. ma
chino sewed shoes, new toes, at 81. 80
ut Adams.
J. L. Freeman has appointed a.
his assistants John H. Lloyd and J.
H. Clsland.
New lire white body, fancy bosom
shirts. worth IS cents. only 40 cents.
The London.
A new time card, with Sigh,
changes. goes into effect Sunday or
The Milwaukee.
Ladies' 81 shoe sale Friday and Sat
lrdsy; any Mckay sewed shoe in thu
house ut the Boston.
Buy H. Tremann's Sons sugar
cured smoked meats.
Aid. &. A. johnson has returned
from Peoria, where he attended the L
U. r. NJ. great council.
The publication OF the Rock Isl
andsr has been suspended by w. b
Ferguson. the assignee.
]. N. Hilton, Of Aurora. secretary
OF the Western Insurance COMPANY
was in the city yesterday.
Fancy shirts in all the lates
styles, colors and shapes at al
prices. Stewart, the halter.
Now for the boys. London cap
given away between $3.50 and 9 Q. m
saturday. For boys only. Tn
London.
s.. MaryI choir Of Moline gives
grand concert Ut the auditorium to
night. Some we'll known talent vii
participate.
An excursion will be run from Bur
lington on the c. B. & Q May 20, {
Rock Island. It will be under tn
Awarded
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-14

1t is asserted by typographical au-
thorities that the first Bible printed in
America was John Eliot's Indian BIZ
bic" in 1903. The language into which
this Bible was translated is extinct, and
1t is said only one or two persons are
able to read it
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-14
IAs Wsashss We Nay Havs.

Generally fair tonight and colder,
with frost; fair Saturday; northwest
erly winds, becoming light
Showers have been general over
. strip Of country extending from
northern New Mexico and southern
Colorado northeastward to the great
lakes. Light showers also fell In
northern Minnesota. The heaviest
rainfall reported was 81 irch at Du-
buque.
Today's temperature So.
+. j. WAIz, Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-14


The chair made
vacant by death Is
always : sad re-
hinder. It is eS
pecially sad when
1t is m others
chair. All over
this broad land
there are vacant
chairs that would
still be occupied
by healthy, happy,
=
Evening star., 1897-05-11
nyS-d&lis
DuNcANsoN BROS, AUcrIoNEERs.

TRUSTEES SALE OF LOTS N WHITE:
HAVEN CORNER FORTY NINTH AND w
STREETS, PALISADES OF THE POTOMAC.
BY virtue of deed of trus., recorded in Itber
1904 folio All ct seq., Of the land records Of the
District Of Columbia, and at the written request
of the holder the promissory note secured there
by, We win. on THURSDAY, THE TWENTIETH
DAY OF MAY. AID. 1891, AT -FOUR O'CLOCK
PM, in front of the premises, offer for sale, at
public auction, the following described pieces
parcels of land, in the county of Washington. in
the District Of Columbia, that is TO say Lots Il
and 13, In block six 90, In the subdivision made
by Jacob P. Clark and Edward .. Cottrell. trus
tees, of lot and part of lot 2 in ''Whitehaven,"
ard recorded in the Office Of the surveyor Of the
District Of Columbia, In County Book T. page 93
These lots will be offered for sale separately.
Terms of sale: One-tbird cash. balance in one
and two years, with interest at six per cent per
annum, payable semi-annuay, to be secured by The
purchaser promissory notes and deed OF trust on
the property sold or all cash at the option of the
purchaser. deposit OF 500 each lot required
at time Of sale. Terms Of sale to be complied
with in fifteen days from dly Of sale, otherwise
the trustees the right to resell the property
at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser,
after five days advertisement Of such resale in
newspaper printed and published in Wash
iDgton, D. {.
THOS. G. PEARSAIL,
SAM'L 7. q. MORSELI.,
myS-d&ds Trustees,