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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-13
APRONS.
Some Pretty Ideas About These Very
Useful Articles,

From the New York Times.
1T is such a pretty apron" said the
young housakeeper, land so easy to make
You don't know how matronIy I feel In 1t.
l made two or three in an hour the other
DAY. 1t is made from print or gingham or
any inexpensive material that Is service
able. You tear off two lengths of the mate
rial, measuring from a little above your
shoulders to the edge of your dress skirt
allowing for a hem. Then tear one breadth
in two lengthwse and stitch the two halves
one on either side of your full breadth up
TO within about seven inches of the top.
The openings that are left are for arm
holes and to finish the apron all that is
necessary is to measure a straight piece of
cloth around the shoulders and gather the
material into it and button it with one
button at the hack. You leave a space of
five inches where the opening comes at the
top to go over the shoulder and give room
for the arm
Isn't that easy? You have to hem it
around the lower endges, and unless you
nave left the selvage edges out at the back
1t must have hem there But as 1t is all
straight work it is so easy to slip over a
good gown to go into the kitchen, and it
doesn't make any difference how many
rufffes you have underneath"
That isn't the kind / make" said the
older housekeeper. Il make plain, straight
apron of gingham to cover the skirt OF nv
dress, and then there is one special thing
l always do in making it, put on a ruifie
at The bottom. People always ask me why
L take that trouble for a kitchen apron. but
it is worth while. If there is one place in
which one is sure to spot gown IN going
into the kitchen it is on the lower edge BY
putting on the ruffie l have something that
stands out and prevents anything that
drops from reaching the dress beneath.
Little things like that an old housekeeper
learns by experience.
But even better than that is the skirt of
an old Bingham gown. 1t covers the dress
skirt entirely and is just the right length
1t is really the best kind of an apron for
service. l don't think / should like your
apron on account of the fulness. 1 like TO
have everything beltad in at the waist"
ITO tell you the truth, they are better
belted,' said the young housekeeper,
| Though it does not sound as simple in tall
ing how they are made, and they are not
intended to be belted. I put piece of the
Bingham at the waist line of mine. under
meath, in front, and then sewed strings on
either side that tied at the back and 1t
really makes prettier apron, and more
useful. That is very nice idea about the
skirts, and have just torn up two or three
| old skirts that 1 might have used as well
as not"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-13
Something About Bodices,


The skirt should rot unduIy usurp all a
woman's attention when she is porting over
her summer gowns. Bc6ices are still Won
derfully elaborate. and indeed they have
need 10 be with the much-trimmed skirts
of the moment
One of the most popular skirts is carried
cut in pale lavender silk with white dots
upon it, The vest is of pale lavender blue
reau de sole tucked crosswise and the
double revers are of the plain silk as well
'Piald SiIks are always pretty made in this
way. Machine stitching trims some Of the
latest skirts, and with gown. the skirt Of
winch Is trimmed with founces machine
STITCHED at the edges the idea is sDlendid
Narrow white braid trims a walking cos
tune of royal blue cloth
Tne vest is of white satin. and the cuffs
and collar Of darker blue velvet are pinned
with white. Jabot reyers of white s5,I,
complete new coat bodice braided with
white in the form of a zouaVe A little
blouse bodice of green silk is trimmed lat
lice fashion with black velvet ribbon cross
ed with black lace insertion Velvet bo1rs
with an antique button in the center trim
the side where II OPENS. Another bodice IS
hreiy tucked across the front and back ana
finished with bretelle pieces of lace over
the shoulders.
Some of the new capes that go with elab-
crate bodices on chilly DAYS are made with
ruehe trimmed ruffies of black chiffon over
colored silks and satins. A tailor-nade
cape in light cloth is piped with white
satin cord. A very charming little bodice
Tor girls evening wear is of white nous
sellne De Sole draped in folds round the
inquire and caught up on the left shoulder
by a bow of pink satin with two long ends.
The beck is the same as the front Let
into the folds are three garIands of mink
roses. The Waistband is Of pink satin COW
cred With pearls. Over the shoulders are
single straps Of pearls. while the apology
Tor a sleeve is formed by broad bands OF
pink ribbon tied i'm large bow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-13

is all white, save for ribbon sash or a
bunch OF sweet peas or OF great purple as
tiers pinned at belt or shoulder. 1t is worn
without hat with a broad I.eghorn
wreathed with flowers. 1t (oftenO has
elbow sleeves.
The afternoon muslin is embroidered or
flower printed. 1t IS fiounCed to the waist
or it has three or four skirts, or 1t is Gu
rlously embossed with Chanttlly patterns
in black, or 1T is miracle of insertions and
MEETINGS. 1t is worn with a riotous hat
all feathers and chiffon above, all flowers
beioW-and with a parasol that matches it
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-13

gled Banner" Its streets are bordered
with enormous wooden hotels, whose We
randas are filed with rocking chairs. Tilt,
tilt creak. creak, go the rockers all day
and well into the night, to the deIectation
OF the American matron, who adores Sar-
atOga because here she can keep her hair
in curl. Mountains or seashore may suit
the young aud adventurous, but she who is
tOld enough TO care for her friZZes and
crave creature comforts never loses affec-
ton for Saratoga Here is no ocean wind
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-13

1t is a London custom when an impor-
tant dinner is given for the women to sit
in the gallery and look on. But then En-
glish women are supposed to possess an
infinite amount of patience.
According to an eminent professor, some
persons see mentally in print every word
they hear uttered.
Suits and separate skirts of blue, white
or ecru pique are in great demand
The farcy pearl button is the correct
trimming for the taiIor-made wash gown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-13

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
SARATOGA, n. y, August r. 1898
Two Sarltogss, said a man at the
Grand Central STATEN, proffering express
checks, in -eturI for which he wished rail-
way checks to jaratCga. The checks were
plainly marked bicycles but the bag
saseman sought in this direction and that
ard reported the consignment mot arriv-
cd" because the moi infamous trunks the
word Saratoga" had suggested to him
were not discoveIable.
No resort is so American; Saratoga greets
you with beefstoak. potato chips and ice
team, to the strains of the Star Span
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-13

to dishevel or mist from the hills to be-
draggle; but spick and span, hatless, under
a blllowy sunshade, all in a foam Of white.
through shaded streets strolls the summer
woman, content with herself and her ap-
rearance. She may bike IL she likes, but
is not necessary; she may drive if she
chooses, and she usually does choose: but
vhen she has arrayed herself In her finest
ard made herself beautiful she has per-
formed the whole duty Of the Saratoga
woman.
A Muslin Paradise.
Saratoga is the paradise of muslins. Be
fore breakfast at the springs, on the lake
drive in the afternoon, in the ball room in
the evening, the muslin dress is supreme.
The morning muslin is crisp and fresh; it
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-13

The report that the young Prince of
Turin fell in love with poor young lady
at Newport Is in the nature of a palpabIe
two-pronged lie. In the first place. Princes
never fall in love with poor young ladies:
in the second place. poor young ladies don't
flourish in the fashionab;s circles of New
port, where the Prince OF Turin YVES
te aided to.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-13

A baby girl born at the hour that a re-
cent French vessel sank is to be named for
the one surviving woman-and the name
is the propitious one of Victoire.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-12-03
Two Pointed Questions answered

What is the use of making better
article than your competitor if you car
not get better price for it?
Ans.-As there is no difference in
the price the public will buy only the
better, SO that while our profits may be
smaller on single sale they will be
much greater in the aggregate.
How can you get the public to know
your make is the best?
II both articles are brought promi-
nently before the public both are GER
tain to be tried and the public will
very quickly pass Judgment on them
and use only the better one.
This explains the large sale on Cham
berlain $ Cough Remedy. The people
have been using it for years and haye
found that it can always be depended
upon. They may occasionally take up
with some fashionable novelty put forth
with exaggerated claims, but are GER
tain to return to the one remedy that
they know to be reliable. and for
coughs. colds and Group there is moth
ing equal to. Chamberlain's Cough
For sale by j. S. Gnenard
druggist.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-12-03

We learn there is house in the
back part of town where couple o.
white women stay, that needs looking
after. They must he made to move
on.
Mrs. j. S. Gueuard and her two
cons, after taking in the big circus at
Greenvillc. went 10 Carey, Miss, 10
visit Mrs. Byeriie, sister Of Mrs. Cue
nard.
1.-THE whiskey license is increased 90
as to make more revenue for the town,
why not pay some attention. to the
very small license that other kinds Of
business now pay.
Whether our young friend Dan
O'Sullivau will remain in Provideuce
or not during the entire winter we are
afraid TO say, until we consult Walter
Pittman about. ii.
Sugar has gone away up. but Hill
Bros, bought plenty when il was
town, consequently their customers
are getting the benefit in price the
same as before the rise.
Ministers OF Churches are requested
TO call at the Office Of the Y. u NJ. v.
Ryy 81 Crawford street, VIcksburg.
and arrange for permits during 1899.
See notice in local column.
The many friends of Rev. F. S. Par
ker are glad to learn that he continues
to improve from the serious accident
that befeil him, aud that he will be
able to hold services tomorrow.
Our Board of Aldermen will soon
receive new patent street lamp and
give ii trial. II it proves satisfac-
tory the Board may discard the old
ones and get the improved lamps.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-12-03


Il Levee street dopf give tie appear
ance just about now Of a town Of pros
! periiy aud plenty.
! Everybody looks blur, feels blue anf
acts blue over short crops and the fall
ing off iu business.
j We shall feel under obligations "a
our subscribers for the small amount
of their subscription.
Col. w. II. Benjamin and Mr. Henry
Krouenger of the second ward, were
up 10 town on Tuesday.
Miss Carrie Fousse, who has been
sick for several days, we arc glad TO
report is now much better.
Mr.. Robert Kennedy left on tie
steamer Leathers Wednesday for tue
Louisiana State University.
Ladies drop in at Mcguire Sc
Schneider's and see what they have in
the way Of Christmas things.
Hon. Phil Mcclure went down IA
yicksbnrg on Tuesday morning. lie
stayed to take In the fair.
The Ouachi!ais bringing big freighss
to Providence. Memphis merchants
are doing big businessin this section.
The steamer Providence is fine lit
tie boat and 10 always on time. Capt
Morgan is already building up good
trade.
Those living in the country who
want everything 10 make fruit cake,
should not fail to see Burney q Ash
bridge.
"Judge" Mcclure returned from
Hot Springs, Ark, where he has been
for several months 10 business. lie
looks we'll
The butchers Of town. should get.a
few of Frank Constants stall fed cattle
aud give their customers treat during
the holldays.
II the colored people who come TO
our town are not projected, they
should stay away aud do their trading
somewhere else.
Mr.. Phil Mcclure is having the in-
terror of bis bar room painted white.
Il will make it much more attractive
with this light color.
Hill Bros, big grocery store is now
chuck full of everything for the holi-
days. They are carrying big stock
and want you TO call.
Tie Buckeye State, out from ST.
Louis. laid up ut Bcll's Providence
landing CA Saturday evening last fer
several bonrs discbarging freight.
We viii call on all of our Subscribers
them 20 have the amount of their sub-
ready aud not put as off.
The vicksburg & Grcenyille Packet +
Company bad boat each way every
day this week. Capt. Powers has
Team of boats tina. are hard to beat.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-12-03

Mr.. Frank Constant of the second
ward, who has thorough knowledge
of all kinds of stock, started few
years ago On email scale with few
head Of horses and cows, until now be
| has a nice herd of both horses and
cattle. lie Informed us the other day
that he is fateniug between fifty and
sixty beeves for the market, and
has already had several fine offers
from the Vicksburg butchers for the
drove, II takes about sixty days 10
fatten a beef and he will have them
ready about ten days before Christ
mas. This sixty head of cattle are be.
ing fed on cotton seed meal, cotton
seed hails and corn, which Is given
them iu large quantities; they are care
fully looked after and are now rolling
il, fat, and wha.delicious meat il will
be.
This is a chance for our town butch
ers TO give the people of Providence
aud surrounding country real treat,
which they are surely deserving of,
for they have been eating "steaks from
behind the horns" for many a day.
Mr.. Constant will dispose of a few
head TO our butchers, and we would
like TO see them secure half dozen of
the stall fead cattle for the holidays and
give their customers real treat.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-12-03
We keep an up-to-date
Dry Goods and Grocery
Store, and ask for your
trade.
BURkEY & ASHDRIDGE.

Pains in the chest when a person has
cold indicate tendency toward
pneumonia. A piece of flannel damp
ened with Chamberlain Pam Balm
and bound on to the chest over the seat
OF pain will promptly relieve the PAIN
and prevent the threatened attack of
pneumonia. This same treatmeu. will
cure lame back in few hours For
sale at Guenaid's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-12-03

The Hon. Police Jury will meet in
regular session on the second Tuesday,
the 18th lust, when large amount of
business will be transacted. The
liquor license for the year 1899 will be
adopted at this meeting. We have not
heard what the intention of the Police
Jury is in this matter. but we under
stand that the license will be raised.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-12-03
Local and Parish News.

Vote right on the waterworks ques
ton
Politics should soon commence to
buzz.
Pittman's store is admired very
much.
The river is now rising pretty fast al
this point.
Oysters and celery at Gardham's
restaurant.
Max Levy has big and little dolls
Call aud see.
The public gins have not had much
10 do this fall.
j. w. Pittman is getting in big line
of Xmas goods.
From now on we can expect to have
good size river
A honse is being erected back of the
A. NJ. e. Church
Fields OF cotton in East Carroll that
will not be picked.
1t rained on Sunday night aud dur
ing all day Monday.
For fruit cake ingredients 60 to
Burney& Ashbridge.
Last Saturdays business after two
O'Clock, was rushing.
The show windows at Whites are
artistically arranged.
There will be very little cotton
picked from now on.
Everything looks pretty aud clean at
the Pittman big store.
There are now eight prisoners con-
fined in tho parish Jail.
Hou. Clifton F. Davis left for New
Orleans on Monday last.
The latest fad now among women is
the dispensing with gloves.
The drug store is displaying big
line of Christmas novelties.
Mcguire & Schneider are going to
have big Christmas display.
The gin whistles are only heard now
about two mornings IN week.
w. N. White has fine line of gents
underwear that is hard TO beat
Rev. C. Maize returned from Madi- |
son parish on Tuesday morning.
Judge F. F. Montgomery left for
Tallulah on Thursday morning.
The Town Council met on Thursday
evening. Proceedings next week.
Business is at complete stand still.
The weather is to be blamed for it.
The drummers we're plentiful this
week. They are crying hard times.
The heavy frost on Wednesday
morning was equal to Young snow.
The advertiser has a claim upon a
community that should not be ignored.
Services at the Catholic, Episcopal
aud Methodist Churches tomorrow. ,
See the fine display ofshiris and un- /
derwear in Whites big show window. q
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-12-03

Pistol shots were heard ON Friday
evening in the back part of town. We
understand the marshal is about to
fasien it on the right persons, and
when he has done this, be will make
arrests. The Mayor must do his duty
when they are brought before him.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-12-03

We call the attention Of the public
TO the change in the time card of the
Yazoo Sc Mississippi Valley Railroad
published in another column. 1t il
very important to keep posted when
trains arrive and leave Vicksburg
See the card in another column. Mr.
A. Q Pearce, the popular ticket agent
of this road will give all The informa-
ton desired by calling or addressing
him.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-12-03

The Town Council at their meeting
on Thursday evening raised the liquor
lizens to $500 for 1899. Ii the license
was raised simply for the purpose of
more revenue and not getting rid of
this traffic, it should have been put at
$1,000. There would be just as many
selling whisky at $1,000 as $500.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-12-03

We regret 10 learn that Mr.. Leonard
Miller's brother died at his home near
Shiloh, Miss, on Sunday last. Mr..
Miller died suddenly of heart disease.
The mother of Mrs. Miller, living in
Shreveport died last week. They
have the sincere sympathy ofour CON-
muEity in their bereavement.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-12-03

Shields. Morris and Kilbourn went
oui on duck hunt the other day, aud
after wading IN water and crawling
about for an hour or so down on the
sand bar, they returned disguised with
duck hunting. They are pretty good
Oh quail hunting aud several times a
week they bring in large numbers.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-12-03

The intense itching aud smarting
incident to these diseases, is instantly
ailayed by applying Chamberlaiu's
Eye and Skin Ointment. Many very
bad cases have been permanently
cured by 1t. Ii is equally efficient for
itching piles and favoriie remedy
for sore nipples, chapped hands, chill
blains, frost bites and chronic core
eyes. 25cts per box. For sale al g ue-
nard's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-12-03

We do not know Of such a terrible
season for picking cotton as the pres
ent one. II the planters could gather
what they made no doubt they would
pay what they owe and get OUT about
even, but with She large amount
remaining in the field and little or no
prospects Of gathering it, there are
very few OF them who viii be on the
right side of the ledger.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-12-03

Uncle Hiram Hatchet, the old
colored man. who was wood sawyer
for many years, died last Friday. We
are told that his ghost is stalking
about the shanty he lived in, and that
he returns now to pay his family back
for the treatment be received while
sick.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-12-03

We call the attention to the adyer
tisement of E. Rosenburger e Co., 202
204 E. 102d st., New York City, pub
lished in another column. This is 9
first class house, responsible and relia.
Bile IN it's dealings, and one of the larg.
est clothing houses in the United
States. All orders sent them will
receive prompt attention.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-12-03

Several persons went down 10 the
Vicksburg Fair. There would have
been great many more who would
have Went down, but they have been
fooled with so many fakis in Vicks.
burg in the past that they were afraid
1t would turn out in about the same
way.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-12-03
Our Superb Showing

Of Mems, Youths and Boys fiue
CLOTHING is interesting. Very
stylish garments, made for us by ROC
Frs, PEET &'CO., for swell dressers.
Novelties in UNDERWEAR, NECK
WEAR. GLOVES and HATS at
right prices.
Money back ifnot suited.
Mail orders receive prompt atien-
ton.
WARNER & SEARLES CO.,
Vicksburg, Miss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-12-03

Mrs John Root and two sons left
via Greenville on Sunday last for
Atlanta, Ga, where they will reside in
the future. Miss Mabel Goldeuburg
returned with them, where she will
spend the winter. We wish her a
pleasant visit.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-12-03

The holiday trade is now on aud il
is caution the way the boys at Ma
guire & Scbneider's are handling this
big trade. Their two first class clerks,
Messrs. Williamson and Guenard, are
popular statesmen and they know how
TO treat their customers.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-12-03

Burney 81 Ashbridge are now
located in their handsome new store.
where they will be pleased TO see their
friends and customers. This firm is
getting in a big stock of Christmas
goods.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-12-03

There is some talk that great
many will vote against the waterworks
question on account of the very high
license they will be compelled to pay
next year. We hope this is misiake
and that our friends will not be quite
so narrow minded as this.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-12-03

Mrs. Phil Long returned last week
from Tuskegee, Ala, where she has
been for several months visiting rela-
lives. We are glad to know that the
health of Mrs. Long has greatly i'm
proved.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-12-03

Mrs. f. E Artaud and son returned
OIL Wednesday from Savannah, Ga,
after spending week with The Doctor
before his departure for Cuba. DIR.
Artaud is now connected with the
regular army, aud as soon as he is To-
Gated Mrs. .Artaud will join him.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-12-03

Hill Bros, are now showing hand.
some line of extra fine underwear for
gentlemen. They don't care whether
you buy or not--all they want you to
do is call ard take look for Yourself.
Their 50cts socks can't be beat either.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-12-03

The swift steamer Providence backs
out from our landing pnnclualIy every
morning at 6 O'Clock, reaching Vicks-
burg at IL O'Clock and leaving at 4,
getting back to Providence at half past
two in the morning. The Providence
makes schedule time.