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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-01
IMPROVED SCREENS.



| some Modest ana sinDIe Idems tUhat
Are Easily CarHied Ont.
Perhaps nathiug except the lamp
sflsdeThaA neutrality-suspicious.
| thabathsSuryen. Both 10 necessatyAd Ad
SO suggestive of warmth and cheer, II
is a pity that some device has not been
created for better results. We have seen
recently d fire sceen that seems a posi-.
| bio step toward bettcrment.
1t was simply a frame Of cheap wood.
about 2 inches wide by / thick, made
into q square Of some 21s by 5 feet,
| supported on two feet. or standards,
| raising the frame four or five inches off
the floor. This square was covered with
crimson or green linen, coarse, stout
| stuff and Of good color. Small brass
headed nails closely placed held the two
| edges together. On the outer side was
| fastened. near the top. a brass ornament
in French design-a wreath or knot of
ribbon or something after this fashion.
A great variety Of characterization
might be used with the brass, which
may be purchased in the larger and best
hardware shops, but Of course the very
severity Of the one described was it's
merit. Another screen was without the
wreath, but had two rows Of small
brass beading all around it. They were
extremely neat, and. made in richer
stuff, would be quite elegant. The feet
must be we'll painted, black or red or
green, according to the room they are
to be used in.
A better finished frame in the same
measurements. with a panel Of leather
paper on one side and Java printed
cloth on the other, would also be good.
The paper should be first pasted on
cheap cotton cloth and the Java print
lined with it. Some Of the wot rtapes-
tries, If carefully selected, look extreme
ly well. The folding screen, so desirable
for warding off drafts, covering up the
ugly heaters or giving privacy to a
needed corner, may be made of linen or
leather paper quite in the same way as
the screens described above and is in
fnitely better than the bizarre effects
and novelties offered to the seeker after
the. latest fashion in screens.
One or two of these conveniences are
necessary in every house, and with a
small amount Of exertion they may be
obtained with little cost. Beyond all
things. have them firmly made and SIM
ply decorated, remembering the screen
is made pre-eminently to hide and not
to attract House Beautiful.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-01
CROCHET SQUARES.
These Openwork Squares Look Well
Over a CoIored Lining.

These Openwork Squares Look Well
Over q CoIored Lining.
These squares are useful either for a
quilt or cushion and look well made up
over a lining of colored sateen.
Select a steel crochet needle of size to
suit the cotton and for the
center with 16 chain; join round and in
the circle work "a doubles, join round.
then = 6 chain, miss 2 of the doubles, l
double in the next, IA chain, l long
treble in the eighth from the needle, z
chain, l double in the same place, s
chain, 1 double long treble in the anne
place. Eight chain, l double in the
same place. Seven chain, / long treble
in the same place. Seven chain, 1 dou-
BILE in the same place. One double in
the next chain stitch, 4 chain, miss Q
doubles of the circle, / double in the
next. Repeat from = 8 times and fasten
off. This forms the center, and you
now work it into a square.
1. Beginning at the corner. 1 double
on the double long treble stitch, / dou-
BILE on the following chain stitch, ~
chain, 8 doubles on the top of the next
leaf, II chain, 8 doubles on the top Of
the next leaf. z chain, 8 doubles on the
top Of the corner leaf, and repeat
from :.
2. Three doubles on the center stitch
Of the 5 doubles at the corner, 33 dou-
bles along the side of the square and re-
peat.
8. Three trebles on the center stitch
Of the 8 doubles at the corner, / chain,
/ treble on the next stitch, / chain.
miss 1 / treble II times, / chain and
repeat.
4. Three trebles on the center stitch
of the 8 trebles at the corner, 2 trebles
on the next, l chain, miss /, l treble
on the next 16 times, 1 chain, l treble
on the next. / chain, / treble on the
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-01

dLTf1H rows OF DdGy thu
bon. 4 deep frill of lace may finish the
upper edge. Bend this piece very care
fully, to look like a half closed sun-
shade, as shown in the illustration. AT
the lower end sew the end of a penhold-
er for a ferrule, hiding the joining with
a bow of ribbon. The ferrule may DO
gilded or white enameled. Sew the bent
piece of cardboard to the plain piece
along the sides, making very neat,
small stitches and holding it SO that
while the back remains fiat the front
hoops out. making a place for the cush-
ion. Make this Of horsehair and cover
the top with a pulled bit Of china silk.
A rounded and shaped piece Of wood
painted or gilded to match the ferrule
forms the handle. 1t is best to have it
long enough to reach to the bottom Of
the holder, where it is firmly tackled.
It runs through the cushion top and
the horsehair and is glued along its
entire length. Two little brass rings are
sewed to the back of the triangular
piece near the top by which to hang the
holder up. A ribbon bow gives a pretty
finish to the handle.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-01
The m !

Young girls by day and. q very re
spectacle number of them by nigf
wear their hair in the towpTralaw
knot, which is nothing more tina
loose knob dropping well to the naposx =
the neck. The hair is con1bedlight-
back from the forehead, allowed tofa
a trife over the ear tipssand tslcoaxed
into large, loose waves. The effect Is
distinctly girlish and pretty, and this
arrangement is beneficial to the hair
Golf has laid a destroying hand upon
bangs, and, saving a tiny ringlet or
two, genuine bangs are seen no mores
says the New York Evening Sun.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-01
A COUNTESS NOW.
An American Beauty Who Was Won
by a German Diplomat.

An American Beauty Who Was Won
by n German Diplomat.
Mrs. Gordon Mckay, whose recent
marriage to Count Adolf Won Bruening
was one of the most brilliant social af-
fairs Washington has seen this season,
is a famous beauty and has been one of
the bellies Of the national capital for
several years. She was the wife Of Cor
don Mckay, from WON she secured g
divorce. Mr.. Mckay is a wealthy man
who spends most of his time at his
Newport villa. A delicate compliment
to the newly made countess was the
present of 800, 600, sent as a wedding
gift by her former husband.
Count Won Bruening was a member
of the German embassy at Washington
when he first met Mrs. Mckay. He fell
deeply in love with her and the court
ship was proceeding in fine shape when
the German ambassador interfered.
Knowing the kaiser's stern opposition
to the contraction Of foreign matri-
monial alliances by members of the dip
lomatic corps, he secured the transfer
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-01
Care of Pet Dogs.


Dogs, large and small, come in for
the greatest amount of attention, and
whether they be of high n low degree
deserve to be treated as friends. Some
of them have almost human intelli-
gence. Faithful and willing to obey,
they all are if they can but understand
our desires.
In caring for a dog do not be swayed
by temper. If he is severely punished
at one time for an ofense and again for
the same offense allowed to go unre-
buked, he will be puzzled. Be consistent
in your treatment; establish a means OF
communication between you and him,
and he will always obey. OF course
dogs will now and again commit I'M
ruly acts, or they may be disobedient;
then they should be punished, but a
gentle reprimand is quite as effective as
a harsh one.
Overlooking a dog is one means OF
killing it-with kindness. One good
meal a day is sufficient for any dog
unless he takes plenty of exercise and
is constantly in the open air; then a
little supper would do him no harm. A
bowl of fresh water should always be
left in a convenient place for him to
drink from when thirsty. All dogs need
exercise, and they should have It daily,
AS a parting word, the author OF this
advice, given in The American Queen,
adds, ssLer a sleeping dog lie. The
most amiabie and affectionate pets have
been known to lose their tempers and
bite when they have been teased and
worried into waking mp.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-01
MRS. LETTER,

writer Of short stories for children Mrs.
Letter has won not a little praise. Her
ssReal Life" stories for boys and girls
have been widely read and are account
ed interesting and refreshing tales.
Mrs. Letter has also penned a number
Of clever poems and is in demand by
magazines tc write special articles. She
IS but 26. Her dramatic education is
under the care Of Edward Dvorak Of
the Chicago Conservatory. The other
members CT the Letter family are much
opposed to her appearance on the stage,
so II is understood.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-01


every description, will probably find
sharp rival in the peplum point These
two modes are well cCntrasted in the
cut showing latest Partisan spring cos
TUNES. The.efect of the point is decid-
eddy chic and dashing, if less pleasing
artisticaliy than the rounded line
Both for day ana evening gowns there
can be small doubt that overskirts with
peplum points, as we'll as poionaises
and princess robes, viii be equally in
the swim.
The draperies of the day gowns in
cloth OF cashmere are bordered with
widestrappings Of their ewn materials,
very finely stitched, or with similar
strappings in silk er satin matching
the coler Of the cloth and cashmere.
The strappings that outline the over
skirts Of these gowns are generally re-.
peated upon the plain petticoat beneath.
Flat tucks. arranged in groups of
three to overlap each other slightly,
sometimes outline the ~pelonaise draper
les. The latter open in front from waist
to hem, just for livery narrow space, to
show some kind of underskirt beneath,
made IN striped or check glace silk and
visible only for a very narrow space
down the aentes Of the front and again
Just round the hem, where it takes the
form Of two or three little frills or
founces.
High favor is given to all those fab
RIGS which come under the head Of can
vas and vuiles, and which are seen fire.
quently in pale shades of biscuit color,
tan and gray These include grenadines
with satin stripes, and silken semitrans-
parent materials. embroidered with
spots or small sprays of flowers, all Of
which lend themselves to arrangement
over colored glace silk or satin. Silk in
checks and stripes viii be more worn
than ever.
The clinging tight fitting skirts will
necessitate the employment of soft fab
RIGS. such as cashmere, for walking
gowns while various kinds of fine cloth
will also beused, very light as to weight
and exceedingly sundued as to color,
incfnding those known as "pastel" col
orings.
Newest in the millinery world are the
stringed hats and bonnets. Certain it is
that fashion repeats itself, and women
will doubtless o be looking coquet-
fish or demure, according to their vari-
u styles, in black or white chip bon
nets trimmed with pink roses and pink
satin strings. The mode. looming up
again out of years past, brings also with
it the picture hat with strings. The
becomingness of a dropping brim cover
ed with lace, tulle or chiffon, and with
broad bands Of pale tinted chiffon tied
in a huge bow under the chin, is I'M
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-01
Summer Coverings For chairs.

When preparing for summer, 1t
should be remembered that there are a
large number of quite cheap %cretonnes
suitable for loose chair covers or bed
room hangings in fresh, pleasing color
ings, SO improving to u rooms during
the hot months. No sitting room should
be without its dainty covers during a
part Of the year, as not only do they
give a delightfully."- cool appearance,
but they protect the furniture from the
ruinous result Of exposure to the sun
and dust, and it emerges looking in
much better condition than if the pre-
caution had been neglected.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-01

ing very few bones-the corset waist is
especially suited to this purpose. The
stockings should be supported by side
e~lastics and may be of any variety a
transparent.
The shoes are no longer those which
reach to the knee, nor are leggings nor
CATERS worn at all. Tan or Russian
leather ties with heavy soles and box
toes are the correct style. Tan shoes
show the dust less than black ones, and
on this account are to be preferred.
The costume must of course consist
of coat, knickerbockers and skirt. There
are several bicycle skirts on the market,
each Boosting some special merit. In
selecting a skirt avoid any which re-
quires adjusting with strings or but
tons or which attempts to combine
skirt and knickerbockers in one. 1t is
easy to ride in any well cut short skirt
which measures from 2I to 3 yards
around the bottom. No bicycle skirt
that opens in the back looks well. It is
best to have the skirt unlined and de-
void Of all trimmings except rows of
machine stitching on the hem. Braids
are liable to catch in the pedal and are
often responsible for an awkward fall.
The knickerbockers should be Of al
paca, silk or satin Qined or unlined), to
allow the proper working up of the
skirt.
Most well dressed women ride in. an
ordinary single or double breasted coat
over a flannel shirt waist. A dark cos
tune looks best, and a bright touch
may be added by a tie.
The hat is the next consideration
and may be any shape that suits the
face. provided it is small and not over
trimmed.
Gloves are almost universally worn.
White chamois with heavy stitching
are very serviceable, as ay can be
washed again and again tAl always
look well.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-01
TRIES THE STAGE.


come nm Actress.
Mrs, Katheryn Letter. the beautiful
young Chicago society woman who has
turned actress h. order to support an
invalid husband. is the wife Of I, Ben
ton Letter and the niece Of Levi z.
Letter, the multimillionaire. She is a
western woman and met her present
husband while visiting at a country
house near Denver. After a short ac-
quaintance they one day went to Chey-
enne and were married, returning as
man and wife, greatly to the surprise
Of their friends.
At that time Mr.. Letter was employ
ed by his rich uncle, but close applica-
ton to work caused his health to fail,
and since then he has been an invalid.
His wife is planning to, send him to
Germany for a special treatment which
she hopes will result in a permanent
cure.
During Mrs. Letters residence in
Chicago she has become identified with
the literary circles of that city. As a
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-01

stitching may be seen again upon the
collar and cuffs of this pretty blouse.
It also serves to outline the biblike
drapery Of silk in front, while similar
lines Of velvet, with insertions of stitch
ing set quite close together, form the
yoke with which the bodice is complet-
ed. This yoke is fastened, by the way,
on one side with four small buttons in
green enamel.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-01
A coRNER CLOSET.

Gent closet room. The Household has
given some illustrated hints about im-l
provising closets and making the most
of space, from which the following Isl
reproduced:
In every closet there should be a shelf
placed Just above the hooks, and this
should extend on all sides OF the closet,
if it is a large one. The hooks SHOULD be
placed as low down as possible to allDw
for a second shelf above thesfAst, which
should be six inches wider than the
lower shelf. Upon this may be stored
the travelling bags, bonnet, hatand cths
er boxes which take up room, and yeti
one likes to have sucha things convene
iently at hand.
Usually in a closet there is buH
one shelf, and above that is SO much
waste room, but with the second sheM
a part of this is utilized, and If the
hooks are placed SO that the skirts s4
cape the floor by six inches the second
shelf need not be SO high that a step,
ladder is necessary. Both she|VeSshould
have a row of hooks en- the outer edge,l
and this will give three times the usual
amount of hanging space. It viii bs
found a convenience to hanglt the skirts
on the inner row. the waists outside OF:
that and the jackets and wraps outside
of the whole.
The same treatment maybe carried
out in a shallow closet, provided there
is depth enough for the two shelves
One shelf at least there could be, and it
this was provided with hooks it would
give double the amount Of hanging
room.
But what shall we do in a bedrooms
that is minusa closet-a hall bedroom
for instance, in which a yoaug woman.
who has hired the room for econauxys
mast stow away all hessSbelongings in
that little s by IL boxs int which n
full bedroom set and n easy chatrl
must be crowded?
Utilize every inch of -spacesagainst the
wall with wooden boxes Covered with;
c~retonne or bright chintz Then, ifTtherai
is a spare corner, fit two three cernsredl
shelves into it, one above the other
and drape it with an inner curtain of
cheesecloth or dotted muslin and an
outer curtain of figured chfntst6 match
your boxes. The space between fhetw0|
shelves will give a place for bourbon
nets or hats, and you ean placesa piece
of bric-a-brac in front. to gfvesaedeco~
rative effect.
There is often a door xleading FROM
one bedroom into anothezs< wf6ckaeaxt
as well be kept closed. OnthaEecesssdl
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-01

mated rows Of black velvet ribbon trim
ZONE of the new sunshades, and quite
The newest thing of all is the scalloped
edge finished with a ruche of the same
silk. The ruching is very narrow, and
three rows are the usual number, put
IN with spaces between.
MORE silk parasols in the light colors
are especially pretty and are made
quite plain. There are brocaded silk
parasols, too, and all sorts and condi-
tions Of handles. the natural wood stick
being the prevailing style.
Most of the dressy parasols have some
trimming of white or black or both.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-01

Designer fur
nishes the fol-
lowing direc-
tons: Cut a tri-
angular piece of
cardboard for the
back and cover
it with silk OF
satin. Cut an.
other triangular
piece of lighter
cardboard or
c~rinoline about
twice as wide,
but the same
length. Cover
this also with
silk or other ma
tarial and trim
around the top
with several
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-01
moR,CLosET-

side fit a shelf into the recess aboutl
two-thirds the distances from the topl
and hang a drapery beforeit The space
will be found very useful for hanging
nice silk waists. Make a shallow Cable
net of the bottom and inolose it with
two doors. Fit 1t with two or three
shelves. There viii only be about Ave
or six inches of space, but it may be-
utilized for boots and shoes, laid lengthy
wise, and the backing brushes land
polish may be kept there also
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-01
Polka Dots Flourish on Parnsols.

In parascls. as in every other depart
ment Of fashion, the polka do. fourishes
in all sizes, says the New York Sun in
illustrating and describing some of the
novelties. Silk parasols Of all tints are
spotted over with white, but the most
stunning thing of all ia the white silk
covered with black velvet moons. Grad
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-01

The camel is not the only living crea-
ture that can go a length of time with
out water. Many reptiles live without
drinking a long time in places where
droughts are perpetual. A parakeet In
the zoo in London was said to have
lived a half century without drinking
4 drop Of water.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-01

Not long age Il vote was taken in the
canton Of Soleure, Switzerland, on the
question of a parish church organist. One
man only took the trouble to go to the
polls. Finding himself there alone, he
remarked: "vox populi, vox Del. I am
the vox populi, and I elect myself to tho
place." And it was so.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-01
A stylish SIX WHIST.

The sketch illustrates a very charm
ing blouse in pale green glace silk, with
a short basque bound at the edge with
black velvet and trimmed very prettily
with a stitching in black silk cord.
This trimming of velvet and openwork
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-01
'rne Color.

"Why," asked the observant boarder,
.sare the special government reports Of
England, France and other countries CALI
ed blue books, red books, yellow books
and the lke?"
IT think, /" replied the cross eyed board
er, s'that the idea hi to give color to the
reports. "-Pittshu fC}aonicles
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-01

the household. At that time / used to try
and secrete them, but somehow they were
always turning up and getting me into
trouble"
They were only ordinary white mice.
were they nots:" I put in.
"Oh, yes. just the common onesl / do
not keep any of those now, but if you will
come up stairs l will show you all that l
have. They have quite a small home of
their own"
And up stairs we went into a large room
where no idle boy or savage pussy cat was
allowed TO enter. Along one side of the
wall upal neat shelves the small cages
were arranged, and every house rejoiced
in Il name, from the most aged of grand
fathers down to the youngest baby. There
were about 80 of them altogether.
Near by was II playground covered in
with glass. Here the mice ran up ladders,
took a turn in the revolving cage, n
performed I'LL kinds of g%y1nnastic feats,
tunlbling and frisking about in o
which showed that they were well pleased
with themselves and made the best OF their
short life; for q mouse, we learned for
the first time, is q remarkably short liver,
two years being an exceptionally great age
to attain.
And then we had the various kinds
pointed out to rs. There were white mice
with coal black eyes, white mice with
black markings, cream mice and white
with fawn markings, all of which had
made themselves conspicuous by taking
first and second prizes at various shows.
You are IL member of q club devoted
to the keeping of mice, are you not?" l
inquired.
The National Mouse club do you
mean?" said Miss Grimston. Eyes, I may
say that l was one of the promoters of it.
1t is now four years old, and today is in a
very flourishing state. You would be sur
prised what a number of letters | have
asking for advice on various subjects,
mostly from boys, of course; but many
ladies are now making the keeping of mice
q hobby. l am not the only one, J. assure
YOU"
Other mice were then shown to US
chocolate, ~tricolor, gray, blue and white,
looking more like so many diminutive
guinea pigs than anything else.-Home
Notes (London).
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-01
A Holder For Hatnins.

One of the latest devices in fancy
work is a holder for the always neces-
aary hatpin. For the making of the very
dainty and novel one illustrated The
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-01
USEFUL CLOSETS.
HOW sTo iMPRovisE NEW ONES on
IMPROVE THE OLD.

.Iinxs For Utilizing the srace-That1 -
Wasted In Many Closets-A<Cl evex
Arrangement of Hooks-A Shallow
Door Closet, Etc.
Plenty of closet room Is a feature
which probably every housewife prizes.
Things accumulate in an amazing man
ner in a large family, and to have them
Of my avail in emergencitS or for daily
use they must be classified and stored
in an orderly and convenient manner,
which is hardly possible with insufh~
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-01

6eniable. This soft frame for a fair face
is all that a woman's heart could de-
sire. ~
Shapes of hats are really not greatly
changed. and with the beautiful TRIM
mings of the season a last years shape
car, be transformed into an absolutely
nav CONNECTION. as far as effect is con-
cerned. The .sboat'' shape Is n OF the
popular styles. while the round hat
trimmed with velvet bands, bows OF
chiffon and spotted quilts remains a
general stand by. !.
Flower trimming under the Drim o.
hats is brought farther TO the ront
than last year and is consequently more
becoming than ever.