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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-15

had a similar garland about the decol-
letage which was also trimmed with
designs i'm pearls. a drapery OF nous
seline de sole embroidered I'm pearls out
lined the figure until below the bust,
where the loose flowing material united
with the skirt.
Rich and gorgeous are most Of the
new gowns. the evening dresses covered
with costly laces set in Transporter,
overdresses forming long coats or Ia
blers or entire overdresses. Tulles and
nets heavily outlined with jet beads and
chenilles outlining lace appliques. em-
broideries and knotted velVes ribbons
are some OF the auxiliaries to the sea-
sons richness of trimming. Fringe is
seen on some OF the gowns, but 1t is OF
a new and original sort, often OF single
or double rows of pearls mingled with
crystal beads divided by small buttons
at regular intervals.
Ii is not only indoors but on the bou
levards that one notices the original
touches which fashion is giving to the
latest creations. A gown OF gendarme
blue cloth, with an inset bodice OF buff
cloth embroidered with blue and gold
braid. was one OF the most charming
gowns seen on charming woman one
recent day. The bodice was pointed
down the center OF the back and on the
shoulders, with a high collar of the blue
going about the neck. The plain skirt
was gracefully cut and fell in folds up
on the ground.
Among all the fashionable frippery
exhibited ir the shops are many very
pretty frocks for the children A pale
tot for toddler of 2 to years was OF
white Scotch wincey, the lower part Of
the skirt trimmed with pale blue rib
bon gathered through the center. three
rows of the ribbon being applied to the
skirt and three rows bordering the
pointed collar. The collar itself was or
namental, falling well over the shoul-
ders, the deep point i'm front coming
well down TO the waist. The full sleeves
were each finished at the wrist with
double rows OF the ribbon trimming.
Another gown suitable for wear by
girl OF 10 To II was OF feuille morte
cashmere with coat effect of dark
green velveteen. A yoke was set upon
the bodice, consisting of alternate
stripes of dark green velvet and guipure
insertion. Stripes of the insertion, two
in number. were part of the velveteen
epaulets. A border OF the gupure trim
med the edge of the bolero jacket and
the panels Of veyeteen upon the skirt.
A hat of light felt. lined with velvet
matching the velveteen upon the gown,
was shown as suitable for wear with
this frock. II was trimmed with bows
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-15
Some Health Hints.

For colds. fevers, convulsions, etc,
use hot water footbaths, To which salt
and mustard have been added. a tea
spoonful OF mustard mixed with n small
cup of water makes a good emetic in a
case OF poisoning or indigestion.
II wish" said doctor the other day
as he watched a group of school chill
dren troop out of confectioner's, where
they had been spending their pennies,
that | could form a society among the
little folks in which each member would
take a pledge to spend all his pocket
money for fruit instead OF candy" He
wanted to do two things-to stop their
eating the unhealthy sweet and to coax
them To eat more fruit. An apple or n
banana or an orange can usually. one
or the other of them. be bought for the
price of little candy, and the fruit is
much better in every way than the
sweet
For a laxative diet make first OF all
an abundant use of fats. If bread is
used. II should be whole wheat bread.
with a goodly quantity Of butter. Mas
ticate IL thoroughly. At least once and
better twice a day take lettuce or cress
or tomatoes, with plenty Of oil and very
little acid, the acid used being lemon
Juice and not vinegar. Eat also n little
fat with meat. and masticate thorough
ly. Tea should not be used and just
before taking coffee drink at least half
"A glass of cold. not ice. water Take
half pint OF water the first thing i'm the
morning and the same quantity before
going to- bed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-15
FOR THE YOUNG
H0USEKEEPER

IT does not fall TO the lot of every
girl to obtain for her husband a man
with an unlimited income, so that she
may indulge i'm every whim and crafty
every fancy IL is the comparatively
few who can afford to keep up large
establishments and have armies OF
servants at their disposal
There are many girls (who. by the way.
are exceedingly happy whose married
life is one long study OF the science OF
economy, with its various branches OF
Ways and Means" and How to Make
Two Ends Meet" and THE Possibility
of one Dollar Doing the Duty Of Five"
There is not, however. the study OF
economy i'm money matters alone, but
there are also the economy of labor,
the economy Of time and the economy
Of health To be considered.
When we start housekeeping and be-
gin to buy the necessary furniture for
our future dwelling place, we women,
one and all. have the same intense de-
sire to make our homes as beautiful
and pleasant To look upon as it lies in
our power to do. Unless one can af-
ford to keep plenty OF domestics IL is
well to avoid furniture that has much
signs have a better bred" air about
them. and. what is more important, are
much easier to make clean and keep
so. Nothing looks nastier than little
gray heaps OF dust accumulated i'm diff
ficult corners of an elaborately 'orna-
mented piece of woodwork. especially
If it belongs to the cheap and common
order of things
hU hat
furniture must be costly to be beautiful,
but II is well when purchasing to re-
member that II Is not only the amount
OF money paid that constitutes saw
ing" Therefore one must exercise the
greatest discretion.
Crowding rooms with furniture is not
only sign of bad taste. but IT is posi-
lively unhealthy. All the space taken
up by chattes means SO much less air
for breathing purposes, and nowadays
when people are beginning to recognize
the value OF fresh air IL seems utter
idiocy to Danish from our homes that
chief life giving and health preserving
factor.
one part OF certain successful treat
ment for consumptives is to let them
live in rooms as devoid Of furniture as
possible and TO allow them plenty OF
fresh cool air.
Besides. many goods make much la
Dor. and numerous women simply spend
the greater part OF their lives dancing
attendance on their chairs and tables.
making themselves mere drudges TO the
duster and brush
When buying carpets. \curtains and
tablecioths, Il is well TO choose those
OF subdued shades and TO see that the
wall papers and paint are I'm harmony.
as glaring colors and discrepancies .of
tone are worse for the eyesght than
we often think, and they are an uncon-
scious source Of nerve worry and espe-
clally cause headaches.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-15
THE TREND
OF FASHION.

Among the new mantle models for
the winter is an opera cloak In green
velvet frappe embroidered with gold.
with long revers of white satin border
ed with zibeline and opening over a
jabot of lace. A high collar formed o,
white ostrich tips completes the cloak.
Another theater mantle is composed OF
blue velvet incrusted with yellow flow
ers, bordered with deep volant of
black chantilly, which rounds off In
the fronts at the bottom and passes up
the sides. narrowing off To the neck,
lined with mauve satin and capuchin
bordered with zibeline. The collar Is
OF Zibeine and the hood beautifully
embroidered with gold. OF course such
gorgeous mantles as these are not ac-
cessible TO all. but they give important
indications as TO the way fashions are
tending. Embroidery Is 20 be employed
more than ever. The most elegant
models are all adorned with embroid-
cry on gauZo or muslin. framed with
garlands Of material cut out 10 form
the mostdelicate flowers. Embroideries
are also found i'm every kind OF beads.
pearls. paillettes. cabochons. etc. all
artistically rendered, showing great
taste and refinement i'm the blending Ct
the shades.
The new shawl dresses. the tunique
forming pointed fringed out ends with
knotted headings. promise 10 be much
I'm favor. as they are SO very distipgue
looking. Both short and long fringes in
chenille will be employed for trimming
velvet dresses. lace applique being also
used The new pnafore style of dress
is quite the incest and most becoming
for everyday wear.
All these costumes must fasten up the
SIDE but gowns i'm the coming winter
will have their fastening at the back.
II is almost impossible to obtain a good
effect in princess form without this.
OF course there are princess dresses
that fasten up the front under an elab-
0rately embroidered plastron. but the
effect is never the same.
The new buttons are perfectly won-
derful. There are oval and square but
tons diamond shaped, and many fanci-
full designs i'm different sorts OF metal
and enamel. There are lovely canoes
and large stones. such as amethysts,
emeralds, etc, surrounded by paste.
The most taking are reproductions OF
old designs in a combination of silver
and diamonds.
The sleeves are all close fitting and
overhang the hands. and stole ends
droop from the front of the bodice 70
the hem OF the skirt on many OF the tea
gowns and evening dresses, but later in
the season we shall see most dresses
will appear in the form OF tuniques and
redingotes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-15
and more difficult they finally did give

and more difficult they finally did give
the plan a trial.
The attic was light and roomy, and
this was a distinct advantage, for SCI
ence has shown that to be well and
strong human being must have plenty
Of light and fresh air. The part for the
servant was partitioned off to shut out
the rubbish stored in other parts OF
the attic. The walls and ceiling were
papered with bright pretty paper. Very
often cheap papers are prettier than
the expensive qualities. The windows
were draped with madras muslin
shades gathered on wooden rod. The
curtains were also of madras muslin.
looped back from the windows with
bands of the muslin and coming just
below the sashes.
The floor, which happened to be a nice
smooth one. was painted brown, and a
bright drugget was laid over the GEN.
ter. The bedstead was a simple iron
one. with a wire mattress and a spare
feather bed. The covers were warm
and bright and there is no doubt that
the servant who occupied that bed en-
joyed a good nights rest.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-15

Blessed is the friend who is "only
you" and is on familiar enough foot
ing to be admitted to potluck. Mrs.
Bronson and the entire Bronson family
were gathered in the kitchen. prepar-
ing dinner, and the guest speedily join
ed them in gala spirits, rolling up her
sleeves to prepare the mayonnaise for
the salad dressing.
Il don't know why il is that we have
so much trouble with our servants"
complained Mrs. Bronson spasmodically
as she mixed the salt and the cream
and the butter with the mashed pota-
toes, at the same time keeping care
full eye on the bubblng gravy.
You know. Helen, you spoil them all
at first by being too easy with them"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-15

the remainder of the sleeve being of
brown cloth a brown cloth girdle. fas-
tened under the arm with knot OF the
cloth, came rather high up on the waist.
giving "A touch of quaintness TO the lit
tie figure. The tiny wax model in the
modiste's parlor wore on its faxen
locks a broad brimmed hat of felt lad
on with plumes of brown set between
knots OF pale blue ribbon.
For smaller maiden, one still in the
kindergarten period. was a combination
OF soft pink and white cloth, trimmed
with broad bands OF guipure. The white
cloth which composed the little jacket
and overskirt was bordered with rows
OF narrow velvet rihhon--The sleeves
were puffed below the shoulder the
cloth being gathered above the arm in a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-15
PRETTY COSTUMES FOR CHILDREN.

for some time, the plating being fas-
tened down about the knees by a line OF
stitching. In some Of the new gowns
one sees "A front breadth Of silk or some
contrasting material, striped silk very
often, with the stripes crossed. whHe
the bodice will have the stripes from
the underarm seams shaped, point
ing upward. When V shaped trim
mings are put on the skirt. these point
upward instead of down, giving touch
of novelty to the costume.
The fabrics most fashionable seem to
be velvet and the soft, clinging ma
terials. These are trimmed with che
nile and guipure and the new raised
silk embroidery. AS to the colors, black.
crimson, all the new sharp tones OF
blue, deep claret and mulberry with
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-15

for a splasher. A square OF madras
muslin edged with inexpensive lace
made neat toilet cover. Several
bright pictures in simple frames were
hung upon the walls. Two stout wood
en- chairs and a homemade ottoman
and small table about completed the
furnishing Of the room.
The Bronsons found that with the ex-
ira consideration shown the women
whom they hired not only were they
able TO secure q better class Of serv-
ants. but the work was done better
and the help staid longer. Indeed ii was
seldom that they had a girl leave them,
although they lived rather away from
town and their house was an old and
inconvenient one. disadvantages which
domestics are not slow to consider.
MADGE PORTER.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-15

"And we hope you will excuse US this
time and come to dinner Thursday in
stead OF Friday evening. Mary has
gone" And the voice at the other end
of the telephone had a doleful, self pity
ing accent, which ought to have arous-
ed sympathy i'm the breast of any one
who knew the difficulty the Bronsons
had experienced in getting a good serv-
ant
Mary had been the last domestic
experiment OF the Bronsons. When she
came, with her round. red face and her
little bundle of garments, just landed
from the other side, Mrs. Bronson felt
sure she had secured a treasure. Mary
was kind TO the children and was al
ways ready to look after them when
Mrs. Bronson wanted To go out. This
was pleasant until one evening the mis-
tress returned early from card party
and found the faithful Mary slumber-
ing on the front veranda in the ham
mock with the children I'm their cribs
up stairs and the house wide open. This
rather shook Mrs. Bronson's faith in the
perfection OF her treasure, but she still
hoped to train her in the way In which
she should go. Mary's excellent quail
ties were good nature and good will. IL
her ability had only been i'm proportion
20 these, she could have moved noun
tains.
One specimen OF her geniallty may be
instanced. Guests were enjoying the
Bronson hospitality one autumn even
ing at dinner. Grapes had been ordered
from the grocer. but they had no place
on the table when the dinner was serv-
ed. Mrs. Bronson rang the bell. and the
smiling handmaiden appeared.
Where are the grapes, Mary? Didn't
the grocer send them?" asked the lady
of the house.
Please, it's i'm the kitchen. they are"
replied Mary. bobbing courtesy.
Bring them in" commanded Mrs.
bronson
Mary returned. bearing a silver fruit
dish filled Co the rim with what looked
like small plums.
What are these?" asked Mrs Bron-
son. family eying the small black fruit
Please. ma'am. those are the grapes,
and an awtrl time / had picking the
stems or"
The guests face wore an expression
OF stony gravity as Mary left the din
ing room. but a shrek OF mirth as
cendcd as Mr. Bronson solemnly de-
monded. "Hows that FOR the latest
feet of ctr green giriY Y''
Mary. when Informed that she had
taken unnecessary trouble with the
grapes. cheerfully replied:
"Oh, BIT OF work will not hurt mel"
This same gifted servant could never
remember whether 10 string the beans
or the peas. and 20 make sure always |
sbslled both.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-15
How tn Cure Crnmp In the Leg.

With most people who suffer with
cramp i'm the leg It comes on very sud
denly and is most severe. IL usually
seizes its victim just after going to bed
or while undressing. II Is a most simple
matter. when you know how. 10 make
the spasm let go its hold. Provide your
self with a good strong cord. and when
the cramp comes on take the cord. wind
II round the leg over the place that is
cramped and. taking an end In each
hand. give IL little pull. one that viii
hurt n little. The cranp will instantly
vanish. and the sufferer can go To bed
assured that IL will not visit her again
that night.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-15

midst OF a steel framework. Lozenge
shapes are also in again. and the coll
orings are. many of them, new and
original. Some are in the rococo style,
made of filigree oxidized silver, with
red. blue and green stones. Silver and
turquoise are blended together having
several slides at intervals TO be slipped
on TO the velvet band.
Dark blue enamel with diamonds has
a beauty all its own, while in others
large plaques of emeralds are mingled
with diamonds and amethysts. CLff
studs are made of minute diamonds
surrounding emeralds. Diamonds and
rubies mingle in links, one OF which is
oblong, the other round, united by
chains. Others are in light or dark blue
enamel and diamonds. Ovals OF steel
are decorated with green and pink
stones.
Diamonds for similar purposes are
mingled with mother OF pearl The old
fashioned fastenings of paste are re-
placed with buttons sometimes, after
antique patterns, and united as links.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-15

You know, mamma, that Norah"
(Norah was the Bronsons' last but one)
got mad because you wanted her to
entertain her beaux i'm the kitchen" vol
unteered Margerie Bronson.
"Oh, / say" calculated the guest feel
ingly. it's a pretty poor beau that
doesn't deserve better than the kitch-
en-"
Yes and there was Mary Jane last
winter. She complained about the at
tic being too big and cold to sleep in"
Il think" said the guest. who had
theories on the servant girl problem,
that | sympathize with a girl who has
To entertain her beau in the kitchen
and sleep in "A bare. barnlike attic. Why
don't you try a new system with the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-15

of brownish ribbon and green ostrich
tips
A touch of last century daintiness has
a little girls gown of nut brown cash
mere with pointed overdress Of tur-
ouoise blue silk. The edge OF the point
ed piece upon the skirt was trimmed
with a narrow border Of brown velvet
ribbon. The collar. too was deep one
and much pointed, with double row
Of the narrow ribbon about the collar
The sleeves were not so modern that
they had altogether discarded the puff.
1t was n short one upon the shoulder.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-15

part in the modes of the season. III
may be interesting to know just how TO
classify them. Those that are rounded
in front are called zouave jackets
Eton jackets are longer, straighter ana
palmer. What are known as mess jack
cts have a point in the center I the
back and are sometimes cut long
enough to hide the belt. The square
fronted Russian cut is favored by some
modistes. and for a certain type of fig
ure IL is very becoming, with its un-
derset vest. shirt front and tie show
ing at the neck.
CATHERINE TALBOT.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-15

pui in Mr.. Bronson, who. with the old
est Bronson girl. was Hitting TO and fro
from the dining room, where they were
arranging the table. Then when they
want totake advantage you don't like H."
"Oh. pshaw!" said Mrs Bronson. THAT
has nothing AZ all 60 do with IL. It's
because We live so far out OF town that
there is no chance for them TO Rad
about with their friends"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-15

ner guest at the other end Of the line,
knowing the Bronsons difficulty in
keeping a good servant, refrained from
asking.
When Thursday night arrived and
with IL the guest, the house was I'm
statc of funereal darkness. The ring at
the bell brought flushed and harassed
face 10 the door. II was Mr.. Bronson.
"Oh. come right in" said he. Helen
rs In the kitchen. We don't mind you.
but you'l have 20 put up with potluck
tonight, for we haven't been able 90 re-
place our girl with anything satlsfsc-
tory yet"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-15

next -girl7 Give her a nice room TO
sleep I'm. let her entertain her friends
i'm the dining room Or at least give her
for the kitchen a bright rug. a rock
ing chair and an old screen TO hide the
range In the evening when she has fin
ished her work or has callers"
"Oh. fudge" said the Bronsons. but
as they found the task Of getting a
really good girl 20 stay with them more
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-15

A Persian lamb coat is trimmed with
black satin cords and has revers and
a narrow border of Russian sable.
Seaskin coats. with double breasted
fronts and one large revers, are trim
med with sable, mink or skunk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-15
TAKING CARG
OF ~ SERVANT.

Just what was Mary's achievement
par excellence and which resulted in
her final withdrawal from the house OF
Bronson the voice over the telephone
did not state, and the considerate din
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-15

The new buckles for Wristbands are
truly unique and charming, long and
narrow, with cameo heads set in the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-15

Lemon Juice Is said TO he helpful in
cleansing the nails and preventing rag
nails.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-15

An Autumn Costume.
Braid will be the chief trimming for
smart walking dresses this autumn,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-15

dices play a conspicuous
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-08-26
oranr.outanr vs.. Burglar.

Some two years ago retired officer
of the merchant service, living in the
Rue d'Alesia, Paris, M. Duchesne,
brought home an orang-outang from
Borneo. Since growing to its full
size the brute is a terror to the neigh
bors. It's master won't hear Of its
being chained up, contenting himself
with shutting the animal in his bed
room before going out. This was
done one day not very long since,
but unfortunately for him, Nicolas
Bargeve, alias "The Devourer," had
determined to make professional call
at NJ. Duchesne's apartment with in
tent to burgle. Now as this illus.
trious character had only been three
days at large after completing his
ninth term of Imprisonment, he was
naturally unaware that such a pet as
the orang.outang was tolerated in these
particular rooms. Consequently, when
the burglar was suddenly pounced
upon by two hairy paws, he was some
what surprised, and his screams soon
brought help, with the result that M.
Bargeve was drawn ont of the room
by his feet, in very ignominious
fashion. He was taken to the infirm.
airy, and went raving mad and now
imagines himself to have been changed
into an ape.-London Post.