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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-15

most OF them are trimmed. A hand
some one. which ! saw yesterday had
the muslin front OF the blouse set in
tucks, alternating with broad bands OF
lace or cream tinted guipure. yoke
OF oblque stripes was surmounted with
a high collar OF gupure. the lace. with a
butterfly OF the stiffened guipure. TAX
ing the place OF the silk bow on the
old fashioned collar.
or batiste in the natural color was
another waist rather more elaborate in
style. since IL was made over a founda-
tion OF orange silk, which shone through
the thin insertions Of coffee colored lace.
The new polonaise idea is used 10 ad-
vantage with the white and thin linen
lawn gowns and has been a feature Of
this seasons later fashions. Ore gown
OF pale blue linen had deep polonaise
suggested by fiounce OF vaIenclennes
lace. above which was scalloped pat
tern outlined in braid OF a darker
shade. on the bodice was set a rather
full vest OF white chiffon, with high
collar and broad eirdle OF the same ma
terial. This gown was made with the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-15
For Those Who Walk Much.

To those who do much walking a few
hints may be acceptable az to the care
OF their feet. To warrant the success of
the undertaking. the general health must
be good al the outset, but unless the
feet also are I'm a good condition no
amount OF walking can be done with
any pleasure.
Wholesome but plain food is desirable.
so that the digestive organs shall he in
perfect order to begin with. The next
thing requisite is 10 accustom the feet
20 sensible shoes. These must not be
too heavy and. while fitting snugly. be
yet loose enough Go give the toes perfect
play. on no account allow the least
pinch OF tightness or rub OF looseness.
and nothing but a broad. fiat heel is
suitable.
For some days before beginning the
walk and every day during its continu-
ancc use a footbath OF water, into
which couple OF handfuls Of common
salt have been thrown. every morning.
After the feet are wiped they should be
rubbed with alcohol. which will keep
them In a fine condition and insure
pleasant and successful journey, other
things being equal.
For the rest. good sleep and enough of
IL, good food and not too much OF IL, are
the chief things TO be secured, and then
one may expect TO return from the trip
with strength and tone sufficient TO meet
a great deal OF ordinary wear and tear.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-15

The plain and spotted muslins are far
prettier than the fiowered ones. pale
blue muslin trimmed with insertions OF
valenciennes lace. innumerable bouil-
tonnes and tucks. with belt and hat
of pale mauve chiffon. accompanied by
pale mauve parasol. is a delightful
costume to meet under the green trees
of the park.
Another no less charming Is made OF
plain bum colored muslin. trimmed with
insertions and tiny black velvet bebe
ribbons, crowned with a hat OF yellow
tuscan. tied up in the front with a black
velvet bow. and white ostrich feather.
shaded by pale blue parasol.
There are some very pretty lowered
muslins, though. In pale blue, with a
spotted ground and pink roses wander
ing over their surface, these achieve
the best effect. But perhaps OF all the
muslin dresses the ideal is in cream
color, embroidered in a fine satin stitch
and drawn thread work. This, with the
borders showing the finest of headings
and little frill Of valenciennes lace, Is
an edition de luke OF the muslin gown
and can only be arrived at BY the
wealthy. u.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-15

These are the days when anything
that adds to the beauty or comfort of
outdoor life is welcomed with more than
common JOY, for 1T is now that the av-
erage suburbanite is seen happily swing
ing in hammock on a carefully mos
quito netted piazza or digging about in
tho flower beds, with an anxious group
of feminine relatives directing his move
ments from upper windows or from the
front door.
In the evening. peacefully sitting un-
der his own wine and fig tree" smoking
a cigar, only a suburbanite can appre-
ciate the calm content of watching the
measured sweep of the lawn sprinkler
az IL distributes coolness over the sub
urban acre.
Very few suburbanites boast a foun-
tain--that is. suburbanites Of moderate
means--for there is the plumber to be
rsckoned with. and the plumber Is an
autocrat whom IL takes much gold to
secure as an ally.
Suburbanites who have patience and
q little skill. however, may learn to
cheat tho plumber OF his spoil and still
have the fountain.
In the much sung town OF Hacken-
sack, N. j.. lives man who has q SO
fountain on his lawn. He made the
fountain himself. and only as a great
favor will he tell how he constructed 1t.
The fountain Is a rustic one. the spray
of water rising from the midst of a pile
of rocks covered with a luxuriant
growth OF ferns and aquatic plants. On
the tiny lake In the center also grow
aquatic plants, while on the rough
stones about its border are vines, ferns.
several tall lilies and masses OF flower
ing plants which are especially adapted
to growth In moist soil.
IL Is a most picturesque little spot.
and neighbors who know that the own
er OF the fountain rents his house won
der at his extravaganza in putting 30
expensive a piece OF work upon another
mans land.
The truth Is the suburbanite's only
extravaganza was the purchase OF 25
feet OF rubber hose I'm one OF the great
department stores OF New York; also
the largest sized tin pan which he could
nnd. The rubber hose he screwed 10
the faucet on the outside Of his resi-
dcncc. which had been placed there TO
connect n hose with the water supply
OF the house. The suburbanite argued
that when the family wished TO use N
hose upon the lawn they could attach
II directly TO the hydrant in the kitchen,
bringing the rubber tubing out through
one Of he windows.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-15
New LuxurieS
For Travellers.

In no way perhaps Is the contrast
between the present day and the good
old tines more marked than in that of
steam and electric power 1t now
takes hours to accomplish journeys
which used to occupy days. II Is in the
conditions of travelling that the change
Is apparent.
Every one travels nowadays. and so
it has come about that the auxiliaries
are so carefully studied that they be-
come of the most luxurious description.
The up to date travelling and dressing
bag is thing of beauty and OF won
derful comprehensiveness, so that trav-
cling Is no longer a trouble and an In.
convenience, but a pleasure.
A nicely fitted little dressing and trav-
cling bag for lady can be bought for
about S.. On the other hand, there ar.
bags with solid gold fittings, so elabo-
rate and beautiful that they cost $4,000.
The lady's shallow crocodile skin
dressing and travelling bag Is much I'm
favor by reason of its compact arrange
ment and neat appearance. II is espe-
cially recommended as being very light
and easily carried. Only the most nec-
essary toilet and travelling requisites
are included in the fittings, the whole
being OF the best quality and finish
throughout The bag is lined with rich
moire silk and contains set OF dome
shaped solid silver mounted cut glass
toilet bottles and Jars, ivory brushes.
mirror ETC.. and a set of polished mo-
rocco leather fittings comprising all the
necessary soap, pomatum and brush
Jars. scent bottles with screw tons.
ivory hairbrushes. mirror. glove sticks.
paper knife. powder box. two tortoise
she'll combs. morocco leather blottinR
book, writing requisites. jewel case.
cardcase. housewife instrument board.
with set OF pearl handled Instruments.
A second bag offering equally good
value Is a lady's light solid leather
dressing and travelling case fitted with
solid silver utensils and ivory yet cost.
ing only $50. 1t contains comprehen-
sive set of high class toilet and travels
ing articles and Is lined throughout
with rich ottoman silk and fitted with
full complement OF leather lined silk
pockets TO match.
All the high grade bags are made In
the most beautiful shades of color, a
moss green. new this season. being
peculiarly charming. A very handsome
bag II lined throughout with rich moire
antique silk and furnished with = CONE
plete set Of pockets lined and bound
with leather. The contents comprise q
full set OF richly cut crystal glass toilet
bottles and Jars. with massive chased
repousse silver mounts. with siIvee
brushes. etc. embracing every requisite
for the toilet. for writing. for needles
work. as handsome. conveniently ars
ranged and admirably finished e -
most exiscsnte lady could desire, I'll
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-15
Copyright, 1851

t~oPyfiBHt, io5o.J
Paris. July 30.-Singularly becoming
xor elderly women have been the fash
ions OF the past six months. For both
OLD and young black and white has been
a favorite combination of colors. Gray
was worn both for afternoon and even
ins, while deep blues and violets appear
ed on almost every woman on the bou-
lcvards, to the exclusion Of those other
shades that once made the thorough
fares brilliantly variegated flower gar
dens.
Soft. cIinging fabrics of black and
white, used singly or in combination,
gave an air Of distinction to the most
hopelessly plain woman of middle age.
one OF the phenomena OF the spring sa-
Ions was the spectacle of snowy haired
danes. with train OF granddaughter
in tow. reigning as bellies of the season.
The elderly women have had the best
chance to look well for many reasons
other than the predominance OF soft
and lusterless robes OF neutral colors.
The fashion has called for lavish dis
plays OF laces. and rare and costly fab
RIGS handed down as heirlooms in the
family for many generations have been
hauled out and have given a regal fin-
ish to the toilets OF mothers of families.
Passementeries and jeweled embroid-
cries are most effective on a woman of
more than youthful years. and the most
beautiful and the largest collections of
jewels belong, as a rule. not to the
younger women, but to the heads OF
families.
Besides black and white. there were
velvets in royal blue and soft gray chif-
fons possible for those OF over twoscore
and ten, and these gave a picturesque
grace long absent from the evening Co.'S
tunes of elderly women.
The cut OF the gowns has been such
as TO favor those ladies whom age and
perhaps too high living have robbed OF
the sylphlike or gracefully rounded fig
ures of youth. Soft and well adjusted
draperies of gauzy material. while ap-
parently revealing, have concealed the
most trying outlines of too well or too
poorly cushioned skeletons. Sometimes
the fortunate elderly ladies were fool
fsh enough to array themselves in gar
ments that of right belonged to women
built upon less generous anatomical
plan. Then the result was often some- |
thing horrifying. as when stout. elder |
ly duchesse of the Faubourg appeared |
at a function clad in princesse gown of |
trailing tissues and soft, swaying silks. |
a la Sarah Bernhardt. 1t may be dis |
respectful, but madame looked as II
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-15

Women who study the fashions know
that aigrets should be placed I'm the
center OF the front OF the headgear.
They start mostly from a jewel and.
while pure white is much worn. black
and white is newer still--that is, white
fiecked with black circular disks. A
distinctive mode OF the season Is the
round, turbanlike toque OF white tuIle
or chiffon, having nat crown, as often
as not worked In silver or In black and
silver and all the necessary height inn
parted by the feathers in front.
Within the last few weeks another
style has come to the fore. which recalls
the chapeau bras. 1t is long across
and narrow In the width, for from the
front to the back it would hardly ex-
coed ~ inches. The shape is most
for 1t rises In point over the
face. stands well out at the sides and
generally forms the foundation for some
five or six ostrich plumes. the longest
turning in negligee style toward the
back, while the rest radiate In many
directions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-15

How pretty are some OF the sleeve
links which find such place in the attire
of today! So many blouses finish at the
wrists by narrow bands linked together
that ample opportunity for the display
OF jewel store is afforded us.
A good many people have earrings
which are too impossible for even the
conversion of them into safety brooches.
which is an idea that accounts for many
OF these useful little fasteners, but one
half of a link 1t is always permissible to
have Of eccentric shape provided the
other half is plain, such as the ''tor-
pedo," which is so convenient for slip
ping into the holes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-15

The essentially primitive country
plan OF tying up the sprigs in loose
punches and hanging them up to the
ceiling in the kitchen or even in the
living rooms may be excellent. as far
as freedom. from damp is concerned,
but obviously there is the disadvantage
that a good deal of dust and dirt must
accumulate upon the plants. The AK
iom of the old fashioned housewife that
the herbs will not keep longer than
their time" is a very true one-that is
to say, that each herb will keep it's
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-15

suggestion OF a train. which is appear
ing'on many OF the newest costumes.
The pretty cashmere gowns which
make such dainty costumes for cool
evenings are sometimes trimmed with
very effective passementerie made over
A design OF guipure.
Charming hats for the early fall are
beginning to be seen In the shop win
dows. They are more picturesque on
the wearer than pretty in themselves.
flaring as they do back from the face
and covered with feathers instead OF
the soft, fieecy chiffons that have been
the rule during the summer. Ostrich
feathers and osprey plumes figure prom
inently on these hats A very stunning
one was OF black silk braid turned back
from the face, with a broad fanlike ar
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-15
STYLISH SUMMER GOWNS.

parently buried quite deep in the earth
and rising considerably higher than the
edge or the pan. The interstices among
these stones were filled with earth and
planted with ferns, lilies. purple flags.
ivies and mosses
The soil OF the lawn was loose, sandy
loam, and whenever the water reached
the level OF the top of the pan II over
Moved among the rocks and then sank
beneath the ground without the neces-
sity OF any elaborate pipes for drainage
or course time worked havoc with
,ne ruooer tuoing, out II lasted perfect
ly for one summer, which. considering
Its cost, was a reasonable price for the
pleasure OF having for that period a
very pretty fountain.
ELLA MATTHIESSEN.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-15

sole over pink taffeta. On the waist are
seven bands of black chantilly radiating
from the center OF the bodice. Encircling
bands of the lace, alternating with the
mousseline form sleeves. The bottom
of the skirt has deep plated fiounce
of mousseline de sole, around the top OF
which runs broad band. of strawber-
ries glistening among deep cluster of
dark green leaves. The yoke of the bod
fee is made entirely OF gathered mousse
line. the high collar being a deep band
of artificial pearls.
One thing to be remarked Is the In
creasing neatness of appearance of the
fashionable coiffure, which has now
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-15
HOW TO MAKE
A FOUNTAIN FOR
THREE DOLLARS,

Directly beneath the faucet he dug a
hole about three feet deep and from
this narrow trench of equal depth,
along which he ran the hose to the
place where he wished to place the
fountain. The nozzle end OF the hose
was then run up to the surface through
the pan, the trench refilled with earth,
and the sod. which had been removed to
dig the ditch, was replaced
About the nozzle. which pointed to-
ward the sky. lot of loose cobblestones
were piled in picturesque confusion. In
the crevices OF the stones earth was
sprinkled, grass seed was scattered and
ferns planted until the stones were COW
cred with luxuriant growth OF green.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-15

something OF the shape OF the renowned
chignon or other years. The hair "
comped smoothly upward and ~. thus
arranged, very becoming 10 most clas-
sic types of face, especially when seer
with hat having wreaths Of flowers
beneath the brim.
or the blues now being worn there is
no doubt that the once popular per-
venche is almost at It's death gasp. II
has been worn with a persistency that
now inclines those who aim TO be elc.
CANT to lay II aside for shopwomen and
servants. Harebell is being more adopt. !.
ed than any other blue II one excerpts the
always becoming cerulean.
CATHERINE TALBOT.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-15

bell shaped OF trimming fabrics vel
vet stands first upon the list.
one or the model hats at a milliner's
on the Maison Neuve was a particularly
dainty example OF the three cornered
style. This one, made for wear In the
early fall. was OF silk braid, pointed in
front to set well over the face. The
turned up brim inclosed a fine fiounce
OF lace, within which clustered a spray
OF silk roses, with one OF the French
knots in dark blue velvet set i'm on the
front OF the hat. Lace and a few rose
buds clustered over the back OF the
brim, filling the dent In the back.
A gown that bids fair to attract con-
siderable attention when donned by the
fair actress for whom IL is designed has
the foundation Of white mousseline de
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-15
FLAvORING HERBS.

The plants most generally required in
the kitchen are balm, basil, burnet,
garlic, hyssop, parsley chives. chervil
borage, sage. marjoram. mint. TARA
gon, thyme, etc. These are all useful,
not only in actual cookery, but for all
manner of drinks and vinegars. The
leaves OF all these plants should be
stripped from the stalks and put away
in tin boxes. At all costs they should
be kept free from damp.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-15

waist was encircled by a narrow belt of
white suede.
Some OF the prettiest blouses of the
season are OF muslin. Much more de.
sirable are these than the silk waists
or a season ago. Many of these new
waists, however, have the drawback OF
being quite expensive on account of the
quantity of valuable lace with which
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-15

A person suffering from hay fever
should inhale the vapor Of a pint OF hot
water TO which ten drops OF creosote
have been added. Relief may also be
obtained by spraying the nostrils with a
solution of puinine. two grains to one
ounce OF water. ......
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-15

rangement OF black ostrich plumes over
the left OF the brim. The feathers were
fastened in place by true lovers knot
OF black velvet ribbon and an ornament
Of cut jet.
The crowns OF the hats. lower than
heretofore, are either round or oval.
Most OF them are of moderate height.
straight at the sides or very slightly
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-15

Don't make narrow doorway look
still narrower with heavy drapery.
Evening journal., 1898-06-06
Oniet nt Hnvnnn.

KEY WEST, June 6-The impending
invasion of Cuba and the Santiago sit
uation are the only topics Of interest
here. Intense anxiety is felt for more
and definite news from Commodore
Schley and Rear Admiral Sampson. and
the north coast blockade has become a
minor incident. The only arrival yes
terday from on Havana reports an un-
changed condition there. The ships are
stiil stationed in line and have relaxed
none Of their vigilance. but during the
past few days nothing has occurred 10
vary the tedium of the wait. There has
been no hostile demonstration from the
shore. and so far as the immediate vi
cinity Of Havana is concerned the only
sign Of life thereabouts is the incessant
work being done on the fortifcations.
The gunboat Marietta is changing hen
color here and will soon have laid aside
her somber black for the gray war com
plexion Of her sister fighters
Evening journal., 1898-06-06
PENINSULA NEWS PARAGRAPHS

Walter Sparklin, formerly principal
of the Seaford public school, has been
elected teller Of the Peoples National
Bank, at Denton.
Rev. w. r. Mowbray, Of Zion M. e.
Church, Elkton, Will have charge OF
WooGlawn camp this year, assisted by
Rev. H. A. G. Westertield and w. E.
Greenfield. -
Lee Wingate, aged years, son OF B.
Frank Wingate, of Dover, was badly
bitten by a dog near the eye yesterday.
Cecil commissioners will receive bids
for four new iron bridges on Tuesday,
July 3. These bridges are to replace
those destroyed last week by the
storm. Two Of the bridges span the
Little Northeast creek and two the
Little Blk creek.
At a meeting Of the stockholders of
the Queen Anne and Kent Railroad
Company the following directors were
elected: William "A. Patton NJ. Rieben-
ack, D. S. Newhall +. ID. Howeh, r. ID.
Barclay, John p. Green, Kane s. Green.
w. A. Patton was elected president.
Merchant Charles E. Richards, Of
GEORGETOWN, discovered that his store
has been repeatedly entered at night
and robbed during the past five or six
months. The thief, 1t appears, gained
entrance through the upper part OF the
building. Among the articles stolen
were large quantities Of groceries and
shoes.
Shad fry numbering 1,625,OOO have
been placed in the Susquehanna.
A dentist who has been doing IN,
towns Of Kent county, pulls teeth will
his fingers. He says he acquired th'
art by drawing nails with his fingers.
Trains are now running through t
RehObOth.
The Sussex Trust Company. whicl
was chartered some years ago by th'
Legislature, has decided to open banl
at Lewes.
The stewards Of the Dover distric
Of the Methodist Episcopal Conference
have fixed the salary Of Presiding Ell
der Baker at $1,000 for the cominl
year.
The attempt to secure a new Towr
Hall for Dover, will be abandoned, az
the necessary funds could not be raised
A farewell reception will be giveI
Rev. c. w. Thompson, a well-knowI
colored minister, of Dover, This even
ing. after which he will leave for hi
new charge, in Parkersburg, Pa. II
three years he has built one new
church, refitted two others and secure'
site for new church at Hartly il
addition to haying 10 conversions.
The new Methodist Protestan
Church, at Seaford, erected at a cost o
more than $4,000, was dedicated wid
imposing ceremonies yesterday, amOn
the clergy taking part being Revs. +
T. Tagg, d. w. Anstine and A. w. Ma
ther.
Evening journal., 1898-06-06
CONDENSED plsPAToHEs.

Florence. the 9-year-oid daughter Of
J. NJ Crotty Of MIddletown. N. Y. fell
The survivors Of the attack on mis-
sionary stations IN Sierra Leone have
arrived In New York.
from a carriage during an exciting run
away last night. Her head struck a
stone. producing a fatal fracture
The grand jury at Glenville W Va,
has brought in an indictment charging
forgery against Governor Atkinson's
wife
The race for the Grand Prix de Paris
was run at Longchamps yesterday and
was won by Baron de Rothschiid's lie
Roi Soleil.
A terrific explosion occurred at Cole
brook furnace No l. West Lebanon,
Pa. operated by the Lackawanna Iron
and steel company Of Scranton. The
explosion resulted from molten iron eat
Ing It's way through the furnace bot
torn into the canal Of water encircling
Il. Several men were injured, but no
lives were lost