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Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-13
RUGS FOR THE BATH ROOM.
Very Useful Articles May b
Made by Little Ones.

These Very Useful Articles May He
Made by Little Ones.
Mothers very often sigh for something
wherewith to occupy the restless fingers
Of their little girls on rainy days when
play out Of doors cannot be thought Of and
In the evenings when the little ones crave
for something to do before bedtime comes.
Why not set them to rugmaking? Little
6-year-olds in the elementary schools love
this occupation, which is worthy of an intro
duction into the home circle, with its pleas
ant voluntary tolls.
The materials needed are knitting cotton
and two knitting needles. The cotton is to
be cut into uniform lengths of about three
inches. To cut it an excellent plan is to
wind the cotton upon a round ruler, then
with n sharp pair Of scissors to cut the
thread along the whole length Of the ruler.
To begin the knitting an uneven number
Of stitches is cast on and four or five rows
knitted plainly; then on the second stitch
Of the row to be fringed one Of the lengths
OF cut cotton Is knitted in. The length Is
simply doubled. and being placed end to end
the loop so formed in the center is taken
along with the stitch In knitting.
All the even stitches take a piece Of cot
ton fringe on this row. The next row is
knitted plainly; then comes another fringed
row. Thus the rows continue. one fringed.
one plain, until the strip is long enough.
II this strip is knitted in white cotton the
next strip may be in red cotton, the colors
alternating until the requisite number OF
strips are knitted, when they are sewed
together to make a very handsome striped
cotton mat. .
This method of knitting the fringe on
every alternate row makes a heavily frlnged.
pretty and durable rug, very warm and COM
Portable for the feet on stepping out Of the
bath. As it is absorbent, 1t becomes OF
great service, especially in a house where
there are many children to battle. II the rug
is desired lighter than this, so making it
easier to wash when soiled. the rows Of cot
ton fringe may be placed on every fourth row
instead Of upon every second one.
To vary the patterns in different rugs the
white strips may be knitted wide and the
red ones narrow and vice versa. Again
the alternate rows Of cotton lengths may
be knitted red and white, this plan making
an excellent mat, or perhaps a white rug
with a red border may be liked.
Little fingers grow expert at this work
and little heads get very interested in It.
The knitting not only gives finger practice
and profitable employment Of time but Gull
tivates the faculties Of patience and atten-
ton no less than 1t teaches the duty Of using
up all scraps Of time.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-13

white muslin touched with steel blue
spangles cascades over the bust and from it
turns back broad revers OF chinchllla fur:
fur appears on the sleeves and the hat is
all Of steel blue velvet with big punches Of
Persian violets at rear and front. The cape
worn with this is of velvet that matches
the skirt and lined with white satin.
There is certainly no lack of character
in the hats this season, as is shown by
those presented in the picture. What dis
tinguishes any one of these from their prede-
cessors of other seasons is chiefly the
daring combinations Of materials and colors
and the excellent results gained thereby.
MARY DEAN.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-13
WOMEN OF PORTO RICO,
Ride TO Church on Mules md Smoke
big Black Cigars.

Big Black Cigars.
Any man who may decide to try his for
tune In the newly acquired island OF Porto
Rico must make up his mind to be startled
and even shocked by the manners and GUS
toms Of that West Indian possession. A
correspondent now looking over the ground
there writes that hardly anybody ever thinks
Of walking. Men and women alike ride
mules, the weather. female using the Eng
lish side saddle, though some prefer the
safer, though clumsy, Spanish saddle. Poorer
women ride astraddle without exciting any
comment among the natives. The GORE.
spondent continues:
II noticed one rider near Juana DiaZ who
took my mind back to the old days OF
chivalry. She was a lovely girl OF about
10 or 16, with a face like a madonna and
a figure like an artists model. One little
foot crept out beneath her silk riding skirt,
and to my surprise 1t was devoid OF hosiery.
The skin was like polished velvet and was
Of a pinkish gold of an exquisite tint. It
was shod with a slipper of satin or silk, en-
broidered in color. and had an arched instep
which made the foot all the more charming
by its setting.
"The time to see the women at their
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-13

little mouchoir of white batiste will have It's
edges cut in points and the points button
holed with colored thread. II .nis is not
done then a small knot of violets in the ma
tural tints is worked In one corner and mere
unique still is the owners coat-of-arms
done in one corner In colors.
Wells for Winter Bellies.
Rather coarse black nets. with fiat
squares and circles woven in the mesh, seem
to be popular at the yelling counters where
women agree to prefer black. Wells with
lace edges are regarded still as the detail
Of a modish toilet, though on the whole a
Russian net, having a plain gauze band at
the bottom and a series Of tiny velvet balls
edging the band, is more Of a "haut nouv.-
auto than the first mentioned.
Unhappily this season women elect to
drag their wells very tight over the face
and pin them twice behind. All the fulness
of the ends 10 first gathered into a small
knot at the back Of the hat brim and then
lower down on the hair the curtain-like
folds are drawn together and held with an
ornamental brooch. This draws the net tight
over nose and chin and though 1t gives the
head an exceedingly neat appearance it is
very trying on the wearer's eyes and COM
plexion.
u IL WIN ySuthp oitSa iooy ShSChS
has Just discovered that one OF the methods
Of securing the desired healthy glow is to
avoid the round garter. In place OF the
circle Of elastic she now uses a smart ribbed
stocking that has not only an elastic top,
but gathers shusly about the leg Just above
the knee without injuriously COMPRISING
the flesh. Into the top Of the stocking two
ribbon ends are caught and these when tied
have all the ornamental effect of the colored
garter without any of its injurious results.
still another hygienic continuance for the
woman who Is fearful that constant use Of
the round garter will bestow on her a red
nose in later life is an attachment for maxi
Ing fast the top of the stocking to the bot
tom Of the drawe leg. Two buttons on the
drawers and two loops on the stockings
make a neat attachment and great comfort
is thereby ensured.
Over In Paris brown Is the color now
pushed most vigorously. 1t Is not, on the
whole, q shade that the average woman
looks her best In, but a bronze brown
camel's hair zibeline with an interviewer
line of plum color and called "toc-toc'. is
the handsome cloth that has been designed
to suit all compilations. Toe-toc or auto
mobile Is the name given, since in the gay
capital women have toilets especially de-
signed for riding in their motor carriages
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-13

in the Bots. A genuine toc-toc costume is
usually made with a smart, ~coatee, the front
of which closes very snugly and has short
fiat cutaway tails on the hip. American
women, who. go golfng and skating and
a-riding in the parks. have taken kindly to
the %coatee, just as they approve heartily of
facing the wide or narrow brinis OF their
dark felt hats with light yellow, pale blue
or white straw. - - Z" $50 a. 49,.
Illustrations of Fashions.
Opera hoods may be the undoing OF ones
fine couture. but they have been made in
such becoming shapes and colors this season
that women wear them wherever they go at
night. They are especially priced by those
theater, opera and concert-goers who have
not the privilege Of a carriage at night and
who deplore the indignity of having to wear
their best hat or bonnet in their laps all
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-13

white silk, and the velvet, an inch and a
half wide, is carried around the lower edge
and tied in a short bow in front.
A pretty theater waist OF pale yellow
silk opens in trent over a vest OF black
satin covered with cream lace. The edges
Of the silk dow either side are trimmed
with a braided pattern carried out in black
silk cord. and the collar band is OF satin
covered with lace. The belt and cuffs are OF
black satin.
Whole volumes might be written about
the variety in neck gear in Sight,
but the latest is a small edition of
the crinkled bow made Of black
velvet and pinned to the collar band
in front. Ribbon fo~ur-in-hands are worry
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-13

support Of the Georgia legislature and of
Georgia's people. The idea originated with
Mrs. Halle Alexander Roundsaville.
Mrs. Carter, the actress, has filed a petit
tion in bankruptcy, but 1t cannot be said
that she was not a success. Anyone-mnp
or woman-who can accumulate an indebted
ness Of $63 ,773 and then 90 into bankruptcy
with a total In the way of assets of mt Il
exceed $500, and even those not available If
she is to be left clothed, has certainly
a measure of success In one line
The ex-Queen Isabella is living in COM
seclusiOn, under the name of
of Toledo, at the Villa Duranty.
close to Fontainebleau. The victories Of the
United States have saddened the queen, who
had been looking forward to a visit early
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-13
FriIIs of Fashion.

Fringe in Jet, silk. beads, cords and che
nile has come into fashion, II not into gen
era. favor. In spite of their familiar draw
backs, fringes Of every make are used by
high class dressmakers.
On some of the rich dark costumes for the
winter are arranged yokes of silk applique,
with revers Of seal, mink, astrakhan. chin
chilla, otter or other dark fur beyond.
Dark, rich plum colors OF a reddish cast
are highly favored among winter tailor cos
tunes Of cloth. A hat. boz net or toque and
muff OF velvet Of a matching shade, with
small fur trimmings and q cluster OF short
full ostrich tips. make a striking addition
II you have any old cameo pins or brace
let's have them mounted In gold clasps o.
buttons for a finish ON your cloth gown
Fancy buttons are a great feature OF fast
ion, and some OF them are Of enamel.
beautifully painted; antique silver, set with
rhinestones, and large buttons OF velvet COW
cred with real lace.
White silk waists are the thing to wear
with your blue cloth skirt and coat, and a
very pretty touch is given with a narrow
belt and necktie Of blue or mauye velye.
ribbon. The collar band should be Of tucked
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-13

to the nerves as a cup Of tea; even though
II also has to be paid a high price for.
At all these sales, however. it Is claimed
that the prices are on the same basis as
those of the best furnishing houses.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-13
Philadelphia.
The Misses B.r,, No. Is Fifth Ave

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Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-13

next year from her grandson, King Alfonso.
The royal existence Is now humdrum, varied
by music in the evening and copious reading
or newspapers, read by her secretary.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-13
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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-09-29

The rays Of the setting sun we're toucl
ing the crest Of Round Top when the q
ing ceased, and Jim Wight made his wsy
back to the wagon 10 the hollow. There
the black man still lay, face downward
beside the dead m ule, and 9 iroth WAS on
bis lips.
Jim snatched from the wagon boz 9
csnteen In which relnsined q pint or more
OF precious water. knelt beside his driver,
raised bis head, and poused 9 little water
between bis lips. The drops revived the
wounded man; be opened bis eyes and g
smile came over bis face.
De cs'tidges done got yere 10 timer be
gssped.
Yes, Sam, they got here Iust 10 time.
answered jim.
Den. boss, it's oil right, me en- de mules
don't mok' no count. Tell de boys. be
whispered, painfully. dat ole Sam done
stay by the Linkum soldiers -ss long ss
he las, an nov, proudly. he's gwine to
die wild 'em.
A group Of powder stained soldiers bad
gathered around the wagon, and Jim
Wright was not sshsmed Of the tears that
they saw conrsing down bis ireckled lace
He was black and hero. He gave bis
life for bis country s truly 80 any soldier,
said Jim to grizzled sergeant
A wonderful light came into the eyes OF
the old sergeant. and be spoke come words
to the nesres, men. Then four Of them,
srimy from that long day Of fighting,
stopped sbout the form OF the bl,ck mao
and lifted it very csreially, and carried it
10 where long row OF white heroes bad
already been ranged. dead, under the ev
snns sky. There. gently. they laid Sam |
iosn 10 the place Of soldierly honor, on
he right OF the line.
FEEE s. BovLEr.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-09-29

An oil highland ehiei, fiudins bi.
youngest son, mere boy. sleeping on
Tue battlefield with y huge suow ball nm
Ger bis head, kicked II away. creIsimlns,
"hs' do ye want vi pillo~Y IN nae
suoh eieeminscy IN my ismilyl A sim,ls,
aversion TO eteeminsoy marked Charles
Wsierson, an Enslish squire, who in early
iife hsd wandered through many lands.
50 naturalist, intent on Masking eollee
tions OF birdr, reptiles. insects and wild
beasts.
ihe bedroom where the tquire slept aud
also prepared the specimens in bis ps,pr.l
history collection was In the roof and onsn
TO the rsfters. Across a stretched ,ope
was thrown striped blanket and his
WORKING clothes The furniture uss
rough. coarse and soanty-an ola d,al
table, three crazy chairs, = deal clothes
press ands ohett OF drawers. The 1opt.
deal boards were uncarpoted.
Mrs. Byrne; who narrated the incident
10 her volume. Social Hours With Celeb
rites, on surveying it remarked on the
anomaly OF the bedroom lacking bed.
I've long learned that bed iss useless
luxury, said the squire. DRAWN from a
corner 90 oblong block OF oak, two feet
long ~ inches vide. eight inches deep. bol
lowed and polished 10 the middle. Then
he pulled down the striped blanket
rolled II sround him and lay down on the
bare boards, resting his head on the block.
There. that's my bed LIS soon made.
md I'll answer for il that none OF You
leep more soundly than i.
For 30 years the block and blanket had
'een the squirs's bed. summer and win
or, 10 health and sickneas. When travel
lg. ~ he could not carry about bis tim
or pillow, he used the best substitute be-
ould devise. Once he WAS Mrs, Byrno's
nest 10 London, and. No usual. retired
rect st . o'clock. The German maid.
OF surprising be bad retired al so early
nom. *ert into tho bedroom to t~t-t.
10 csn of hot wa,sr. Sho gave q scfean
ID rsshed out The next morning her
istress asked for an explanation.
Aeh veil may you askl vent into do
om, and vat did l soe9 A long body
lied up In blanket on de noar. and
ay head on . portmanteau.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-09-29
VOLUME SS

'of nothing. OF The suso. which v.,sA.
IRON 900 TO coo pounds sud ia srs.llsn,
ealing, oass abundant exercise. M. !.
''", occurrence 10 acc schools Of Dab.
homeeflns from hundred. to many ,hoa.
and'' each ash Weighing iron oos 10 iont
pouads''wimmins around The bay. and h.r
oofs sai'ins ior bait Any American
~ho enjoys good nshine eau d nd Bis fond
est dreams more than atisfied 10 Cuba
Delicious shrimps. crabs and lobsle.
oysters aud elsms sbonnd. The lel ,,,,.
have 90 el.~s snd weigh from t.o 10
''sn' pounds They are canshi at nishi
% shsiios places along the sandy beach.
torch, harpoon aud nc, being The peccs
a'y ensht Some Of The rivers abound In
ilisators, but lew hunt them.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-09-29
Cuba md tho Sportsman.

While Cuba offers such haven to the
invalid. 1t is psradise for the sportsman,
Wild game and fish OF sll kinds being
abundant.
Parties OF gentlemen on horseback with
their pack OF hounds, hunt the feet footed
deer. IL is o common thing for small
party to kill eight or ten deer 10 day.
The wild boar is plentiful, and some
times, II cornered, dangerous, especially
the old master OF the herd, called "un soil
;srio," which will tear dog TO pieces or
mako green hunter climb q tree, but 9
Cuban easily kills him with Q m scbete
The Island boar sometimes weighs 200 or
300 pounds and has huge tusks. often FIVE
or slx inches 10 length. The meat OF the
female is much rslished by the natives
Wild dogs and cats, wild cattle. horses,
jsckasses abound. But the Iuts, peculiar
only 10 Cuba, which locks like cross be |
tween q squirrei With rats tall and q rab |
bit, and which lives in the tree and feeds
on nuts aud leaves. is the great delight Of
the Cuban.
Fowles are 10 great numbers. Wild
guinea hens and turkeys ere found 10
Aocks OF from rs to 100. The whistle OF
the quail snd fniter Of the pheasant and
perdiz are heard on oil sides 10 the rursl
sud mountain regions Ducks in sbun
dsnce come over from Florids in the win
ter snj return with the spring Wild pig
cons, with their white tops and bodies OF
blue, larger somewbst than the domestic
bird. offer, in hunting. the ersstest sport
|or gentlemen who will be restrained within
reason. In the early mornings the pigeons
ssnerslIi 20 TO feed on The msngle berries
' hen ripe. aud which grow by The sea or
iesr come s~smpy place. | have known
party Of three persons to kin 1900 OF
be pigeons within few hours. .obicbes,
aud guspsros sre found 10 the .
hick woods
Moctins aud blue bifds, orioles, tur
,isls. negritos, parrots. and . thousand q
IiDds OF sonpsles and birds OF brilliant
,lumsge fit from tree to tree. a
The nstnraiist Poey says there sre CAL
Iistihci species Of fish 10 The Cuban
rsters. Among tbose that delight the .
porismsn are the red snapper, lists. m.n
=, gsllego, eubers sursls, snd ssrhsh. '
he sierra. which weighs from forty TO
iriy pouads. is extremely game. ss 10 the
onco. 40 called becsase it snorss when O
rought out Of the wsteE For heavy
port, Fishing f0f shark, which are good
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-09-29

The magazine riffs. oslibre 30, i.miliarly
called tho Krag-J Jorgenson. ia the arm
equipment OF the infantry OF the Uoits d
States army. 1t has range OF abont three
miles and IN accuracy never before at
tanned in small arms; that is, when In the
haods OF man trained TO its use, for at
tbs same distance a properly instructed
soldier will pick of man and the IN
trained one miss barn.
When one OF these rifles are put in the
hands Of new man the theory OF It's
care and use is explained TO him by non
commissioned ohi,er. and before the lee
ture Is through bis feelings are something
like those Of Mark Twain after receiving
his first Lesson In plotting. He is ready
to say, Sergeant | can never get oil that
into my head, and II did II would be go
heavy tha. my legs wonld lot be able 10
support 1T. ] would have TO go on
crutches.
The sergesnts reply would be like that
OF Marks preceptor: My son, you have
got TO learn 1t or you never will be able 10
use your rida. You will get il by do
grees. Private Blank is In the peat bnbk;
go 10 him and let him overlook every
time you tilt latch or turn lever.
Little by little you will learn 1t sll. bnt
II you are not careful you will have piece
u unservicesble before you are aware Of IT,.
Then comes the training Ia the gallery
81 close range. the trip CT the piece. tho
poll on the trigger. the proper time and
iegree OF expansion OF the nngs, the
proper expiration, etc.
Aud after that comes estimsting dis
spces, the theory Of the course oi the
projecile through the air, the elevation
required for certain distances. The re
,ruit is taught that the expuIslon Of the
'uilet from the barrel gives II sn ecoen
rio movement called drift, snd thst the
ir gives 1t smother m0vemement called
Vindsge; thst stmospheric conditions
iten carry with them opiicsl iliusiols,
o tbst while the target sppesu to be iu
certain place it !, in reality eyrIl
set distsDi, aud in order 10 shoot selI
10 bss TO estimste these Influences sepat
,ely and 10 combustion iu every y.fi.
Ion OF light sud ~ind.
by continued application be masters
mint altar mint nb.il What h,st .n,a.r.
} be . tsnsled nsss pow proves 10 bs
pleasing stady. aud then Le thinks he
Bovs il slt, lat he dossn't
Thus it IL soea that very eI Igefisncsi
,ldier 10 the army IL al rIpffl. . o,ps
lie tsseher. whose services are iced Cd as
ieh.