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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-28

be supplied with a formidable street
sweeping attachment.
In the trimming OF gowns II Is the Gus
tom TO mix several varieties OF lace on
the same costume, guipure and old lace
being sometimes combined on a gown
OF several different tints with pleasing
effect. A Partisan beauty appeared in
public recently wearing an attractive
dress OF yellow mousseline over rose
silk underdress, the whole much trim
med with lace and pompadour en-
broidery. This embroidery was OF rose
mousseline de sole cut out and ap-
phqued on the yellow mousseline. With
the gown was worn a rough straw hat
almost covered with lace and roses. with
sunshade of rose pink silk and chif-
fon. The handle of the sunshade was of
white lacquer, ending in gold enameled
dragons claws.
The Rothschild family is I'm greater
popularity than ever in Paris owing -
the latest example OF princely generos-
ity on the part Of the present baron. The
baron's horse lie Roi SoleiI won the
Grand Prix race and about $4,000. This
money was sent to the municipal coun-
ell or Paris with a request that IL be
devoted to the use OF the poor Of the
city.
Nine. de Rothschild has since this
generous gift was made been more than
ever the admiration OF the Parisians
who can appreciate princely wealth
and, better still, a princely distribution
OF 1t. Whenever the great bankers wife
has appeared in public, she has been
pointed out and her gowns examined
with that attention which only the
gowns OF the great receive. At a recent
outdoor function she appeared in a sim
pie gown OF black gauze over white
silk and small black bonnet tied with
velvet strings. With this toilet she car
ried big bunch OF red roses.
Nine. Faure. wife OF the president. at
the same AFFAIR was attired in a silk
gown Of nlauve, the bodice embroidered
with silver, while the skirt was covered
with ruchings OF mauve chiffon. With
a capote OF a peculiar shade OF blue that
hinted OF lilac this made a most becom-
ing toilet for an elderly matron.
At this season the embassies are pay-
ing their social debts. AT the Russian
embassy Princesse ouroussoff has lust
given large reception at which all the
grandes danes or Paris appeared i'm
their most extravagant toilets. The
princesse herself was handsome In a
gown OF pearIy gray satin. over. which
was tulle embroidered I'm silver. The
folds OF the embroidered tulle were
brought crossways over the bodice. a
lire of mauve orchids i'm natural fiow-
ers coming down the folds from the
shoulder. where was placed a large
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-28
Observation-Disclosures
An ECONOMICAL -! ~
IS MUSIC ROOM -
Observation-Disclosures

Professor lie Clef fidgeted every time
ne came TO give lessons to the eldest
Miss Hicee. He did not like the Hicees'
drawing room. in which the grand piano
stood and where he Instructed the am
bilious eldest daughter how to run the
scale and manage trills and quavers.
The Hicees' drawing room was a very
nice apartment. and when they men,
toned to their friends that the pro-
fessor objected to the room their par
tisans were many. for no other drawing
room on the block had such a beautiful
pink and white moquette carpet or such
graceful pink and white and gold en-
pire furniture.
Miss Hicee explained to her friends
that il was the acoustic properties TO
which the professor objected, for, be
said. the lovely white lace curtains. the
soft portieres, the charming pictures in
white and gold frames the cabinets
loaded with china and bric-a-brac, in
jured Miss Hicee's beautiful upper notes
and melodious chest tones. AS Papa
Hicee was paying SO per half hour for
his daughters lessons, he was greatly
dissatisfied with the state of affairs.
When the very difficult sonata which
the second Miss Hicee played failed to
win the approval OF Mr.. Rambelout, the
critical friend Of the Hicees who wrote
musical notes sometimes for The Mu-
steal Scourer, the family said something
had to be done. The musical genius OF
the Hicees could not be crushed be-
meath even the very handsomest draw
ing room on the block.
After Professor lie Clef had INDUCED
I'm n rather more bitter arraignment of
the drapcries than usual Miss Hicee
said meekly:
But, my dear professor, we cannot
spoil our drawing room. you know. sim
ply on account OF my music lesson, and
we have no other room that will do"
''IIa." said the professor. turning up
his palms i'm artistic disgust. Zee at
tic. zee launderee ware bettair zan Eat
mndemoiselle should spoil re beautiful
voice.
Mrs Hiccc. who was present, looked
much gratiied. and Miss Hicee endeav-
cred to appear modest.
What would you advise, professor"
politely inquired Mrs. Hicee.
"Zat you should haf a muzic apart
maint for re young ladies'" as II IL were
tho most easy thing in the world TO
build an annex Co the house 10 foster
the budding talent OF the daughters.
But. professor. we have only the
Kitchen. the dining room and the draw
Ing room Uhe Hicecs preferred TO speak
of e thus rather than az the parlor).
There Is only the washhouse which is
not in use"
"2e laundcrce. II Is excellent. ma
dame. 1f ! shall sec ze launderec, may
gif you adviscment."
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Very pretty summer cloaks for the
tots are now seen in tho parks. With
the light summer dresses which the lit
tie ones wear they require some protec-
tion on chilly mornings. A very charm
ing cloak Is made OF embroidered cam
brio. lined with pale biue washing silk.
A loose collar, cut square back and
front. is trimmed around the neck with
twisted bands of pale blue ribbon, fn-
ished at each side OF the neck with tiny
bows OF wire stffened TO prevent their
collapse. Two bows on each side of the
embroidery edged collar fall In long
streamers TO the embroidered founce
around the bottom of the cloak. Two
rows OF embroidery also run up the
front of the garment, and full frills OF
embroidery ornament the wrists, the
sleeves being rather full bishop shaped
ones. Worn with this is a corn colored
straw hat trimmed with pale blue bows
knotted very full and set very high on
the front OF the hat.
White pique Is the material that COM
poses a second very much admired cloak
which has a very deep square collar of
embroidery I'm light and open design.
Still another cloak is modelled in en-
broidered muslin over silk slip. A
narrow fiounce of embroidery headed
with insertion trims the bottom of the
cloak. and a round collar OF shaped in
sertIon. surrounded by ruffie OF the
embroidery is the only trimming save
narrow satin ribbon brought around
the collar and knotted at the throat,
from which IL falls In long streamers.
Just finished for youthful lady OF
royal family who Is in mourning is a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-28

The latest fashion in Paris is to give
dinner parties en- tete. which, being in
terpreted. means that every one must
come with his face and head got up to
look like some well known person OF the
day. Thus you invite Smith, Jones and
Robinson to dinner. and vola, Felix
Faure and maybe CoQuelin arrive. This
is sometimes very funny and amusing,
but often the joke is carried beyond the
limits of good taste. AS long as the
models are chosen among living celeb
rites II is all very well. but some per-
sons are pleased to model themselves
on celebrities who are no longer among
us.
Think how pleasant for a relation or
friend OF Alfonso Daudet to find
himself eibewed by a caricature of the
dead writerl Not long ago well known
author was anxiously asked by his hair
dresser: I'm which eye did Aiphonse
Daudet wear his eyeglass? His tete 70
very much i'm demand this winter"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-28

as soon as the cupboard door is opened,
and a search can be more successfully
instigated than would have been the
case had the tools all been heterogene-
ously mixed upon the shelves of the
cupboard. Among useful and necessary
household tools may be mentioned
large and a small hammer an AK.
hatchet, saw. mallet. several gimlets of
different sizes, several bradawls, CHS
ell. plane, several jackknives. p large
pair OF sharp scissors, carpet stretch
er, a knife sharpener and an assortment
OF various sized nails and screws.
Make a preparation consisting OF copal
varnsh, thoroughly mixed with enough
olive oil to give IL a certain amount OF
greasiness, then mix in nearly as much
spirits OF turpentine as there was var
nish and lightly paint this over the
ironwork that needs to be preserved.
To clean brown leather boots and
shoes rub out any dirty spots by using
a rag dipped in methyiated spirits. then
wash the whole OF the leather with
white soap and water and when quite
dry polish briskly with brown leather
cream, sold by any bootmaker.
To preserve cut flowers add a little
carbonate of soda TO the water with
which the vases are filled, and the fiow-
ers imblbing this. will last fresh for a
much longer period than usual. When
plenty OF flowers are obtainable, II Is
an admirable plan 10 almost ill some
shallow bowls with garden earth. mois-
ten IL thoroughly. cover the surface
slightly with moss or other soft green
stuff and then arrange the flowers with
their stems In the damp mold. They will
thus be preserved beyond the usual linn
1t of time.
To the amateur in housekeeping must
be pointed out the relative economy of
the various joints into which meat is
subdivided. The round of beef is almost
free from bone and is therefore very
economical for use in large families, as
the weight purchased is almost solid
flesh, and thus eatable TO the last por-
ton. The ribs, one OF the best joints
sold. are made more economical IL the
bones are removed before the beef Is
roasted In which case they can be used
for soup. The meat should be rolled
and roasted In this shape, and the joint
is carved then in dainty slices. In which
fat and lean are almost equally distrib-
uted. The brisket is best for boiling,
and II simmered gently at the beginning
is tender and dlSestible.
The pearl handles of fruit knives and
forks can be efficiently cleaned by rub
bling them with a soft cloth dipped I'm
finely crushed salt and then polished
with chamois leather.
A capital way TO cleanse straw mat.
ting is by rubbing IL with n clean cloth
dipped In salt and water and then
wrung out fairly dry. The salt pre-
vents the mating turning yellow and
becoming discolored. -
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walnut stain and waxed. over IL were
th,)w several rugs. One was laid be-
fore the piano that occupied the place
OF honor near the large windows. An
old sofa, reupholstered at home with
dark blue rep and beautified with few
silken cushions, looked very picturesque
in the corner behind the piano.
Portraits Of composers and a number
OF the plaster casts of great musicians
had been waxed and stained TO look
like old ivory. A large bust OF Wagner
stood on high pedestal in the corner
back OF the sofa, and jardinieres con-
tanning plants were scattered about the
room.
The small windows in the room were
made to swing back on hinges and were
filled with Imitation stained glass. A
shelf above one window was lined with
some blue plates. while border of cups
and saucers was hung on the wooden
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copyright. 1881

ICOpyriBnt. io5o.l
Paris. July 9.--SlightIy anticipatory OF
the early fall modes are many OF the
fashions that are beginning to be seen
in the shops and on the boulevards.
Striking. but not becoming 10 the aver
age woman. are the new patterns for
wraps. The capes which have lately
appeared recall many OF the fashions OF
the early forties. Instead of being per-
fectly plain and depending for their
beauty on the cut and skill of the tailor
they are all very full and more or less
covered with fiounces and ruches and
look on the owners backs more as IL
they had emanated from a coopers shop
than the workrooms OF q great Dress
making establishment.
Most grotesque OF all are the shawl
shaped short capes that are to all ap-
pearance modelled after the bearskins
that adorned our prehistoric ancestors.
These pointed capes are generally trim
med with a narrow insertion OF guipure
lace over satin, the trimming being put
on in three or four parallel rows. A
high collar lined with lace or chiffon
completes these novel wraps. The gar
ments are worn on chilly evenings over
The thin summer gowns. One OF these
pointed shawl capes OF white taffeta
garnished with a very deep fiounce OF
lace d'Irlande, had a high collar. lace
lined, just below the fichulike bow OF lace
at the throat and was continued around
the collar in imitation OF Capuchin's
hood. Even more bizarre was the cape
Of white satin made in the form OF three
deep flounces. bordered with large fes-
toons of white mousseline de sole ruch-
Ing. Edging the very high collar and
lining IL was a quantity of chantilly
lace. A large bowpf ribbon filled In the
bare space in the back Of the collar.
The princess gown, which has not
been popular for a long time, now en-
Joys an increasing popularity. The
overdress of lace and guipure permits no
are so expensive as TO be impossible ex-
cept to women with liberal incomes, but
SOME OF the later fashions show the
princess idea carried out in cheaper ma
terials. which are much trimmed with
lace or chiffon &
Trains. the despised and rejected Of
mankind, are appearing on the scene
with the princess gowns. No princess
gown was ever considered aesthetic
without q length OF train stretching
out to the extent Of yard or tive bal
ancing by extravaganza OF material
used In the train any economy in the
body of the gown. The sensible walking
length to which dresses have so long
been restricted may well be mourned
FOR. as it is stated that street gowns will
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-28

and the professor and the pupil return
ed to their exercises, while the head Of
the family retired to plan a refitting of
the washhouse music room.
1t was brilliant success. thanks to
the good taste OF the Hicee ladies. The
change removed the sound OF practic-
Ing from tired and critical ears and af-
forded better acoustic properties than
the drawingsroom.
The walls and ceiling were covered
with dark blue cartridge paper. Miss
Hicee painted the border In white and
gold, with a suggestively musical pat
tern of harps and trumpets and floral
festoons.
A carpenter put in two large arched
windows, the upper parts of which were
oiled with imitation stained glass.
AT the time he cut the windows the
carpenter put beneath them a small
bench, which the Hicees painted and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-28
Complexion Hints
For Hot Weather,

There is no doubt that one of the best
methods Of treating the complexion
when disfigured by biackheads or acnes
OF any description is to steam 1t. In the
generality OF cases IL is strongly to be
advocated. especially when the acne
takes this form of small. hard pimplee.
Fill jug three parts full OF boiling
water, tie cloth round the upper part
in such a manner as to concentrate the
steam and hold the face over It,
All the time that the face is being
steamed the skin must he gently mas
saged. for as the steam softens the skin
and opens the pores this rubbing Will
bring the black specks out and assist in
softening the hard Jumps. The latter.
If not allowed to go too far before being
treated. will gradually die away under
proper care. especially II they are FREE
quently dabbed over with toilet vinegar
and water In the proportion OF one part
of vinegar tc three of water.
The reason that these spots are much
worse in hot weather is that the blood
often gets into an overhea;ed condition,
and there is carelessness about taking
cold drinks, a thing which should never
be done when feeling very hot. a good
dose of citrate of magnesia is very cool-
ing and quite one of the most beneficial
things that can be taken.
This form of acne very frequently ap-
pears on the back between the shoul-
ders. When II does. that part should be
washed night and morning in water
softened with toilet ammonia. A long
handled bath brush should be used For
IL Is quite impossible to otherwise reach
that part well enough to give Il that
amount OF rubbing which is required.
This brush must be we'll lathered with
antiseptic skin soap, and the friction BE-
continued for about five minutes. Then
an ointment, consisting OF one dram of
sulphur and one ounce OF benxoated
lard, should be applied. IL this ointment
is used before these spots have got very
large, their growth will often be arrest
ed at the beginning. and they Will grad
ually die away. Nt
There are 30 many things by whicu
the appearance of the complexion may
be spoiled, one. and that by no means
the least disaRreeable, being that tire
some flushing OF the face which 90 many
women find 50 very disagreeable. VITA
some it r. the result Of extreme nervs
BUSINESS, and the only way Of overcom-
ing Il lies In determination, well carried
out, not 70 give way TO the feeling.
Another cause is the evil habit %
tieht iaoins. An8nie girls also suffer
from it, and then again 70 may arise
from quite Z contrary -reason-vin. thao
OF too much blood But from whatever
cause Il may ariss it n quite certain
that nothing tight must Be used o. any
part OF the body Tight garters wlu
often DO az much harm - tight pau
-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-28

gown OF white gros de naples silk. with
an appliqued embroidery OF velvet and
chenille and Jet. Plaits OF lace placed
one above the other trim the bottom OF
the skirt The decollete corsage is drap-
ed a la Diana and embroidered with a
bunch OF roses similar TO those on the
skirt. Black tulle covers the waist and
skirt like dusky mist.
One OF the new colors much worn IL 4
very bright blue called havana blue. IL
is very popular here. where everything
Spanish for the present is highly popu-
lar. IL Is a very pretty color. initiating
i'm shade the brilliant blue OF the Cuban
skies. CATHERINE TALBOT.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-28

OF. rose pink, decollete and trimmed
with ruchIne. she having laid aside her
national costume for the occasion.
More interesting at this season than
tho display OF jewels and fine evening
toilets are the less elaborate street
dresses which afford some suggestions
for practical everyday use. For young
girls OF 10 very charming is the gown
seen on one OF the models az Paquin's.
II is an afternoon gown OF cornfiower
blue and white foulard. A square collar
is made entirely OF white satin ribbon
and insertion, with accordion plated
lisse around the border. The high coll
lar and vest are OF white satin crossed
with dark blue velvet ribbon The loose
bodice has two vertical rows OF half a
dozen plaits each and is further gar
nished with the long. loose folds OF the
white silk sailor tie that is knotted
about the collar. On the skirt is out
lined an overskirt with white satin rib
bon doubled 10 form a loose cord and
applied three deep. From this over
skirt the foulard OF the skirt hangs in
a deep founce. the lower edge OF which
is also corded with the white ribbon.
A frock for young girl. and suitable
for ordinary wear is OF red and white
striped cotton, with a sailor waist hav-
ing broad white revers OF embroidery,
making a square OF the round red coll
lar with it's border OF white braid A
white chemisette OF flannel is embroid-
cred with a red anchor. A broad band
of the red coming down the front OF the
waist is also braided in white. Worn
with this should be broad white sail
or hat, with band OF red.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-28
The Shaped FIounce.

The shaped fiounce is at the present
moment the height of fashion and as
long as light textiles can be worn will
remain so. For the heavier winter ma
terials IL will not be so convenient. in
creasing too much their weight. but for
dinner and ball dresses one may safely
predict for ii long run of favor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-28
The New Trimming.

Little bias fiounces laid on i'm rows.
either perpendicularly or horizontally,
and with their edges fringed, such is the
newest trimming. and inasmuch as IL Is
new and not wanting I'm smartness IL
will probably he seen frequently through
the Simmer. Taffeta silk has quite SUI
perseded the glace OF last season. which
Is a matter for congratulation, as II
wears better and is more becoming to
the face.
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cluster OF the flowers. Tho satin OF the
skirt. which was covered with embroid-
cred tulie except at one side, where the
thin material was laid In narrow plaits,
was appliqued with orchids embroider-
ed in velvet. The decolletage, too, was
bordered with silver fringe and clusters
OF diamonds. The Japanese minister's
wife. who was one OF the most noticed
women present, wore Partisan gown
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-28

A dust cloak at one time was q loose
garment which was easily donned and
served the purr~tse of protecting ones
clothes from the hateful dust. but now
adays the dust cloak is as smart as any
other coat, and its form closely resem-
bles both the race coat and the ulster.
a sort OF cross between the two. 1t is =
wrap or covering which people would
find il economy to indulge in far more
than they do.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-28
Psrsfijned Sosp.

Slice few pounds OF yellow soap ana
Allow the mass 20 cool. when q will
solidify and be ready Tor use. The
usual proportions are . tablespoonful
Of paraffin to every quarter Of a pound
OF soap.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-28

So Miss Hicee, apologizing in true fem
mime fashion for the appearance of the
washhouse, escorted the professor TO
1t. AS the Hicees' washerwoman took
their clothes home 1t was only used as
playroom by the little children.
"A most excellent apartmaint." de-
clared Professor lie Clef. "Ze roof is
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-28

Use soapy water for making StaFcl
The linen will then have . slossier e.
pesrance. ana the iron viii not - q
apt to stIck>.6C q \ - -
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HELPFUL HOME HINTS.

When the various tools and imple-
ments needed in a household are kept in
closet, they should be hung around
the walls Of the cupboard upon back
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-16
NEEDED FOR GARRISON DUTY
Not Likely Volunteers Will Be
Disbanded. Just Yet.
PORTION NAY BE FURLOUGHEI
Expsotsd l96. 900 Men WIZ BE etatioasd
In Cubs, Porte Rico and the
PhiliDpinss.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1s.-Thus far the
question of the disbandment Of thu
volunteer army has not been given Sc
rious consideration by the war officials.
A considerable force necessarily vii,
have to be maintained for several
months, perhaps a year: In the opin'
ION Of war department officials thia
force will be about $4,000 men. II
win be kept in Cuba, Porto Rico and
the Philippines, principally, although
. few troops will be stationed in Ha'
waii. y ~'~ -
4 How the army will be disbandeds ia.
not been determined. VI 1t is likely that
the volunteer troops now in Porto
Rico, or rather 90 many of them a
may not be needed there, will be
brought back to the United States, and
then iurloughed from the camps Of
mobilization pending their actual die
charge from the service Of the United
States. 1t Is proba bic that this method
Of disband ing tho army will be fol-
lowed in the case Of all tho volunteer
troops. Al Present it seems unlikely
chat the 'strength IT the United States
forces will b materially weakened
pending the result Of the labors of the
peace commission. -