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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-02
THE MARRIAGE SEASON

form ir weddings as 1t is for the giver
or gifts7
There is, for instance. the wedding
cake the bride cake, as the English call
IL, the brides only remembrance to her
friends on the auspicious day. Ill con-
ditioned folk imagine the choics OF this
is left entirely to the caterer who serves
the wedding feast. This is a mistake
Even the very richest bride likes to feel
that she has done something in infiu-
encing the structure of that important
pastry. OF course for pretentious we'd
dirgs the bride cake is always ordered
% a skilled confcctioner. Where sew
eral hundred people are each to have a
piece of IL the problem of dividing the
single cake into the necessary inflnites-
imal slices will be rather a puzzls. The
maker OF the cake, who is almost al
ways the man who furnishes the we'd
dins breakfast, dinner, supper or re-
freshmcnts for the large reception, usu-
ally bakes two supplies.
He is given list of those friends who.
owing to distance, i'll health or other
causes, win not be present at the we'd
ding. To each Of these the caterer sends
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-02

the real commencement day exercises
there are new zephyr wash silks like
brocades. figured organdies, lawns and
other wash fabrics. while .or more Sc
date and quiet occasions there Is an
endless stock OF heavier cloths from
which TO choose.
How shall the graduation dress he
made? There should be little worrying
over that. The dictate OF fashion.
which reads that old and young must
array themselves in these same cling
ing. ethereal draperies. has solved that
question. Never before have there been
SO many pretty designs shown for sum-
mer gowns. Rufiics and laces and laces
and rufiles are about the only varia-
tions in trimmings. The four prettiest
gowns which ! have so far seen here
may be taken as pretty fair models OF
all that are shown.
The first yas OF white silk null made
over a petticoat and bodice OF the deep
est ivory satin. shirred yoke of the
null was iiounced with yalenciennes
lace and had stock of creamy silk
about the neck The null was shirred
upon the sleeve In mousquetaire fashion
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-02
All Useful Salt.

salt is a capital remedy for rheuma~
tism IL taken regularly in glass Of
cold water before breakfast. A nightly
gargle OF salt and water strengthens .
weak throat and keeps on bronchitIA
when eaten with nuts. II aids Digestion
and IL will relieve heartburn II taken n
cold water.
1t is also q good thing for burns ana
for stings Of bees. wasps, etc. II .
thick plaster Of wet salt II tied on the
wound. IL will take the pain out.
II the chimney gets on 1re. throw sa1e
on the fire. II there has been anything
burned IN the oven. throw salt IN. ana
IL will take eli the smell away. When
scot drops on the carpet. throw SALT on
It ana then sweep it up II SALT q
thrown ON q carpet before owoeDlnE
the coIors will be brighter.
r; IL IL rubbed on eslver china g
earthenware. II will take stains g 60,
ETC.. OF. T. ApplIed af once it v1u eako
out ink stains. In washing oo)oro1
clothes if 3 handful n put IN the WotoF
the color viii neither run nor fa1A n
used In Cyusty weather on d00rgoGD4
bricks. stcA b.takes the place ce osno4
and II much cleaner. Ameox{U n41X
uses ss viii kiu weeds % G2avo) >5@H a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-02

ties. The American collage cir, gradu-
ate needs as fine and varied a wardrobe
as the winter debutante. and she is
likely to feel the lack OF one more keen
ly in the former case than in the latter.
Now as TO fabrics available for the
present season. The commencement
gown is almost invariably white and Is
much prettier so. 1t rs fortunate that
white Is one of the fashionable shades
this season, so that in my rambles
about the shops experienced little diff
Guilty in finding a wide range of such
fabrics from which to choose. White cot
ton mutt. in spite OF many new materials
to rival II, still may be said 10 reign ru-
preme. This Is because os its service
ableness for future occasions. for after
having passed. 10. these many times
through the laundress hands Ii az
ways comes home again fresh and clean
and In it's newness scarcely distinguish
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-02

the special pride OF one or two Of the
great French commercial houses.
White batiste also makes up prettily,
anJ IL Is soft and has more body than
sorne OF the other fabrics mentioned
Then, too, batistc Is within reach OF al
most all purses, "A very good quality
being sold for about 3 or 3h francs.
equivalent 10 go or 10 cents I'm America
With batiste there is no necessity for
the expensive silk underslip, although
the dress will hang better and be more
in the mode II IL has a white silk. satcen
or muslin one. White batiste looks bet
ter combined with white lace and satin
ribbons or the chiffon garnishings now
so much used. Very often waists OF es-
pecially manufactured tucked batiste
arc noticed I'm the new summer gowns.
but as the tucked batiste costs from
10 20 francs yard, according to the lace
made up with IL. 1t is a needless ex-
penditure, as the dressmaker Is quite
able To put on this little touch of extra
work II II is desired.
silk null I'm the deeper shades OF
cream is charming for the brunette
girl who finds the glare OF the pro-
nounccd whites too trying for her COM
plexion. IL has the advantage OF being
available for the dark girl when no 9TH
er color Is used with IL. For my own
part. have liked best those silk mulls
which i have seen made up over the
cream or white underdresses.
Persian lawns. cambrics, crepe cot
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-02
Trimming For Everything.

After q very careful and prolonged
study OF all the latest modes the sor''
rewfui conclusion ~ reached that We
have said goodby to sweet simplicity
forever and q day. Nothing Is left un-
trimmed any longer. Skirts and bodiceo
seem to vie with each other in the
quantity and elaboration Of their chit.
fon bouillonnees and ribbon friIls. while
in many instances one kind Of trimming
is recklessly placed over another. Frillk
of plaid ribbon. for instance. which ara
used to outline revers Of white Tuoire.
upon which an applique of cream
guipure has been laid, will be trimmed
again in their turn with narrow lines Of
black velvet baby ribbon. while the
cream lace fiounces, even upon the pet
ticoats, are outlined more often than
not just at the extreme edge with close
ly gathered frills Of ribbon In some bril-
liant but contrasting shade.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-02
Stylish Walking Dress.

A stylish walking gow- and smart
coat are made of box cloth in a bea uti-
full shade of silver gray. Both garments
are ornamented with the fashionable
corded pipings, arranged in novel and
becoming manner. The cuffs. pocket
flaps, waistcoat fronts and the edge Of
the rundown collar are of corded
green velvet, with rows of narrow silver
tinsel braid between the ridges. and
loops of the same braid simulate but
tonholes down the front, where they
are caught with fancy enameled but
tons set in cut steel. A jabot Of creamy
lace completes this elegant costume.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-02

chased bread plates and antique silver
bordered walters and silver candlesticks
and candelabrums, with the inevitable
chests OF silver, naturally suggest them
selves as gifts for the rich old bachelor
uncle or maiden aunt.
One OF the really new and useful sill
yer things is an asparagus tray with a
silver server and eater" 1t is likely
to become popular, for almost every
one would like asparagus were IL
possible to serve 1t better, and this
new way may be said TO solve the
perplexing problem. The stalks are
brought upon the table laid upon the
silver bars. the moisture from the escu-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-02

and encircled at the wrist with valen-
ciennes lace. Under the wide double
epaulets OF lace and null at the shoul-
ders began a wide scarf brought round
to the front of the waist and arranged
TO fall in folds to the bottom of the
skirt, where il was finished in wide
band OF lace. With this costume a
pretty lace fan and bouquet of steph-
anotis, gardenias. white geraniums or
violets, and what could be more sweet
ly pretty?
The next gown had wide fichu, such
as we fancy Priscilla may have worn
when John Alden did his counting. but
in this case the fichu was not OF simple
muslin, such as Priscilla would have
selected, but was OF the daintiest lace
net edged with rufiles of valenciennes.
The drapery is officially known as the
Marie Antoinette fichu. The body of the
gown was of white batiste. and the
skirt, or petticoat. as the French call IL,
had narrow diagonal band of the ma
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-02

mounted. Select something which the
bride will be proud TO show others as
representing the taste of her friends.
III the gift is TO be doubly priced. IL
ought TO DE something which will he OF
use i'm the new household and add to
beauty the recommendation OF utility.
Silver and fine linen never come amiss
in any household. The girl whose
schoolday chum is about TO be married
may send her one of those gorgeous silk
embroidered lunch cloths. together with
a complete set of doilies and an en-
broidered table center. III the giver is
an expert needlewoman, and In these
days most girls OF leisure are, the en-
broidery may quite excel anything
shown I'm the shops. BY induiring OF
the dealers the best method OF packing
embroideries may be learned, and then.
snugly tucked away in box, they are
ready for the messenger boy or the ex-
prossman.
For those who can afford moderate
outlay nothing makes 80 good pres
ent as silver. IL should be real silver
too. no make believe. Hand engraved
salvers having beaded borders or those
OF openwork are now shown In the
shops and are acceptable gtfts. The
latest tea trays have an opsnwerk fsils
cd border 70 keep the contents well In
place. Trays OF silver are. however.
rather costly presents. Cevered entrce
dishes. tea and csfss ssrvicez. richly
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-02
Cleaning White Wool Rugs.

An excellent method of cleaning white
wool rugs Is to tack them around a
small empty cask and rub them with
pearline and stiff scrubbing brush.
Have plenty OF clean warm water ready.
Sprinkle the pearline over the wool. dip
the brush in the water and scrub the
wool vigorously until the dirt has been
thoroughly joosened.
Pour on several pailfuls OF water,
scrubbing at the same time. until all
the wool Is rinsed. Then use clean
currycomb while the rug is drying. and
when quite dry 1t will look snow white
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-02

but IL is scarcely a generous parent
who would do such thing. AS rule.
parents are only too ready to give OF
their best, and in such case Joy at
the thought of their daughter being
happily and advantageously settled is
more than enough to make them even
overlavish.
Having disposed of the bride, a word
or two for prospective guests may not
be amiss Whatever you give. let IL be
of the best If II is only a book. 1t
should be handsomely bound volume.
a rare edition of one OF the brides
favorite authors, or fine collection
or engravings richly ,nough plainly
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-02

ton cloths and muslins are each In their
way charming. One muslin fabric Is
quite ornate, having an interviewer
valenciennes lace pattern which. when
the muslin Is made up. extends in
horizontal stripes up and down the
skirt and waist Striped wooden cloth,
white mohair, either plain or figured.
crepe de chine, mousseline de sole and
albatross cloth all offer varied assort-
ment for those who find the season in
their region SO tardy as to make wash
fabrics undesirable.
For any of the functions other than
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-02

marke. this year which will be seen to
have many advantages I'm the making
of the graduation gown. 1t resembles
gauzs. yet has a silklike luster Com
bined with the softest and faintest
shaded silks and lavishly garnished
with lace and lace trimmed ruffies,
while not an expensiv. gown. surely
none could be more lovely.
Neyy grenadines cannot but be liked.
They come in soft white, with all man
ner OF pretty patterns. Not the least
striking Of these ars the exquisitely
woven grenadines with chenille dots.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-02
Timefu Suggestions For
Prospective Brides and
Their IPreSent-0iv-
inQ Friends.

This 10 the time OF ypar when those
who have friends, relatives or ac1uaint-
snces interested in hat momcutous
qjc>'icn ITO marry or not to marry?"
are secretly hoping they will take
Punch's advice. Don't" The mere put
tins off or the evil day will bring little
promise OF relief, fol the solving of the
qGes.icn OF appropriate bridal gifts is
qcI.e 0s easy this season as II ever was
o. ever VIII be. Resides, Is II not as diff
fieu't for the Interested one, the bride.
10 follow the changing fashion os coed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-02

asparagus dishes are silver hash dish
es supplied with spirit lamps. which
may make the young husband resigned
to this much DETAINED dish.
ANGELINA THOMPSON.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-02

lent draining upon the tray beneath in
stead Of soaking into the asparagus. as
Is the case when IL lies upon fiat dish.
Two sauceboats 10 contain the dress
ing stand at each end OF the tray. These
are very useful. II the asparagus has
become trifie cold. IL Is the easiest
thing I'm the world TO have the sauce
warmed up In the kitchen or over the
spirit lamp. SO promising II this idea
that the English frm OF silversmitbs
who control IL have especially register.
cd the designs.
or course there are other asparagus
dishes. some OF silver. like platters.
slightly inclined In order 20 al'ew 80
water 70 drain off. These alo 49,
clumsy things at bssts an liae With the
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-07-16
More Brilliant Achievements.

Merritt's next brilliant achievement
was at Cedarville, on the Shenandoah
This was followed by his glorious vic
tory at the battle of Cedar Greek,
where, without Infantry support, he
made incessant cavalry charges-tre-
mendous, overwhelming. The enemy
could not survive his assaults of tor
nado impetuosity. With Sheridan
Merritt displayed distinguished part
in forcing the surrender of Lee. On
that memorable occasion, so graphic
ally described by Grant and Sheridan,
General Merritt was appointed one OF
the three commissioners to carry out
the terms of the treaty. And now in a
new and globe encircling war this
brave, sagacious and competent man OF
the people, who in. his turn was farm
er's boy, typesetter, publisher, editor,
lawyer, cadet, soldier and then a vic
torious and always conquering officer
in the great armies Of the war, is again
wanted at the front. Those who know
him best agree that he has judicial
temperament and is eminently fitted
for action in civil or military affairs
requiring wisdom and justice. He will
be heard from again.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-07-16
Mixed.

A rural justice, with a morning war
extra and the code of Georgia before
him, delivered the following remark
able decision" recently. 'It appear
ing to the court that the prison
er at the bar has won remarkable,
battle in the Philippines, and that, in.
stealing the hog, he was only acting in.
q spirit OF self-preservation, in coun-
try where food is so scarce that the in
surgents are eating horsefesh, it is.
therefore, the opinion Of the court that.
in comforting the title of rear admiral
upon him the government acted well,
and wisely, and that, il he be reinforced,
in time, he will yet take full posses
sion; and It is ordered that he be re-
leased on parole and prove by the daily
dispatches that the Spanish officials ara
the biggest liars in the world. Chicago
Dispatch.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-07-16
YOU ARE WOUNDED"

Aoo 1AA142 w FSoo4N1IGD.
horse was fleet and strong and I got
away, but carried with me one of their
rifeballs. tore off parts of my sleeve
and pushed them in the wound, but it
still bled.. I'm better now; I'm rested;
I'll go on and again he tried to get
on his feet. y !
Rafael, my boy, it is Impossible,
you are weak. You cannot ride; the
motion of the horse will cause you to
bleed to death. Guido must go. Emf
liza, tell him to saddle a fresh horse
and get ready to ride to Santa Lucia %
Emilia started toward the door, but
+ her brother raised his hand in protest.
Guido is only a ha1f-wit. He might
start for Santa Lucia, but he would
never find his way in the dark. Even
! il he reached the place he would forget
whom he wanted to see.''
But there is no other man in Ro-
salia," pleaded the mother.
True! Therefore must 60. wound
or no wound. Emilia, tell Guido to
saddle a horse and bring tito the gate
quickly. We are losing time. !"
Brother. we can't let you 60. TIL
never see you again." and the poor
child buried her head on her brot hers
neck. Then, suddenly rising, she ex-
claimed !: Oh, why was I not man?
Cuba so needs men! Yes, I'll tell him
ITO get Linda ready at once. Colonel
Pena must 80 to help Gomez. 2 Turn
ing, she kissed her brothers forehead
and hurried out to the stables Soon
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-07-16
GOVERNOR GENERAL MERRITT
Military Ruler Of the Philippines Type Of
the Best Americanisnl- He Was at
One Time a Farm Hand.

> General Merritt, who goes to the
Philippines as military governor Of
that island empire of the Pacific, is the
second in command of our national ar
my. He won fame and honor as Sher-#
idan's chief officer in the great battles
of the war. He was an unrelenting
warrior, once fighting nine battles in
ten successive days. His military ca
reer is more or less on record, but of
his private life little has been given to
the public.
Gen. Wesley Merritt's father, John
Willis Merritt, was New York lawyer,
having an Office at No. 1874 Nassau
street when the boy was born, Dec. 1,
1886, at No. 67 North Moore street. He
was one of eight brothers. Twenty
months later the law office was at No.
Spruce street, the family having re-
moved to Brooklyn. -. -
When Wesley was four years old his
father having large and increasing
family, abandoned law for agriculture
and bought farm at Looking Glass
Prairie,' near Bellville, Ill, not far.
from st. Louis. Young Merritt attend
ed the school of the Christian Brothers,
Catholic institution, at Belleville. La
ter he worked on the farm for three
years, helping his brothers raise corn
and pork, for which that section has
always been famous. :
Merritt Farmer.
Young Merritt often drove the farm
team seventeen miles to town, getting
only fifteen cents bushel for his corn.
Every thing that a farmer produced in
those days was cheap as dirt, and there
| was little money in circulation. Paste
board checks circulated between mer-
chants and farmers in some localities,
| and their merchandise seemed high be-
cause it took SO much corn and pork to
pay for it. Being a lawyer and man
Of q literary turn Of mind, the boys
/ father aspired to do something besides
| raising corn He started a local even
ing newspaper at Belleville, called the
| Advocate, and later weekly of the
same name at Lebanon. Both were
Democratic organs, and, like most of
! the Democratic journals of that day,
| were for territorial extension, the an
| nexation of Texas, and the settlement
| Of the vexed and formidable "Oregon
question" by taking possession of the
/ country clear to the Pacific ocean.
/ Young Merritt helped his father and
! brothers publish this Democratic news
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paper. He mastered the business Of
running country newspaper taking
his turn in looking after petty details,
besides learning to set type and becom-
ing an expert printer while but q boy.
AT the age Of sixteen he Went to read
law in the Office Of Judge Haynie in Sa-
lem. lem. He was making rapid progress.
when Gov. Bissell, then member Of.
congress, secured him cadetship for
West Point.
Gen. Merritt has no family. His
faVorite nephew, Eaton Merritt, he is.
educating at a Conn ecticut school with.
g view Of sending him to West Point.
Gen. Merritt was married IN 1871, IN.
Europe, to Miss Caroline Warren, OF
Cincinnati She died in 1853. at ST..
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-07-16

tory. It was for this bravery that
General Buford complimented him, fol-
lowing it by recommending his promo
ton. Later, General Merritt succeed
ed General Buford in command Of cav
airy, operating in central Virginia. He
was in the Richmond campaign in 1864
fighting with Sheridan at the head
with his columns in his historic raids
through the valleys, always closing in
on the armies of the dying confederacy..
His division (the First), composed OF
seventeen regiments Of cavalry, em-.
tbracing General Clusters command,
won him honor for the mastery celer-.
sity in which he drove Early and his,
trceps through Winchester.
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the quick gallop of horse was heard
approaching the house. But it did not
stop at the gate. On it sped in the di-
rcction Of Santa Lucia. s5'@'
A moment later Guido, the half-wit-
ted black boy wandered aimlessly into
the> room. ~. s2..... :.-..
Where is the horse, where is Emi-
lia?" inquired her brother.
"Gone!" replied the boy. 9
"Gone? Where?'' came from all
present.
81 dun know. She said somethin'
bout St.. Lucia, Jumped on Linda's
back, and looks to me as how she's
gone"