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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-04
THO sERvANT-GIRL PROBLEM

When the conversation was wen I'M
der way on the subject Of hired girls"
a sweet-mannered Connecticut woman
preferred her testimony
Il needed a cook at our home in the
country not long ago" she said, land
thinking I might do better in New York
than IN my own neighborhood I came
down here to visit the intelligence Off
ces after very hopeful letter | had
received from the proprietor of one Of
them. | thought there wouldn't be the
least trouble to get just what | wanted
ono called at the office of my hopeful
ana encouraging correspondent at 10
O'Clock one morning, thinking I would
get my cook and be off on the ] o'clock
train with her. But disappointment met
me at the threshold, for | was there too
The cooks to appear. 1 made little
shopping tour and came back to find
a haIf dozen or more ready to be inter-
4 gated Selecting one who seemed TO
be rather more intelligent than her com
l8nlcns, took her one side to talk
TO % into the country?'
i couldn't go for less than $35 a month
ma am, she responded, with an air of
one VINO was putting her services down
to the lowest possible point of value
1t was considerably more than l had
expected to pay, but I was willing 90
give that much, if I could get what |
wanted.
p" You can do all kinds OF cooking?
sal with some doubt in my mind as
10 ny rights to ask her.
% oh, yes mann
SOUPS?
'oh, no. MAIN she answered prompt
~, New York ladies always buy their
soups in cans at the stores
Bat I don't like canned soups I
protested. I want them made at home
" ell mann, I'm sorry, but the New
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-04

or en- princesse Linen is such relief
after alpaca, which never seems stylish
These linens are made with an enormous
cape collar of embroidery or lace and,
moderate in price as these wraps are,
they form ideal race coats when cut by a
good tailor.
A white chiffon frock always looks it's
best with a rope Of pearls, be it for day
or evening wear. There is no doubt that
these exquisite gems SAVIOR Of simplicity,
and are generally much more Individual
than diamonds. Again a fashionable
woman will wear a particular stone to
match her dress. OF course, for half
mourning pearls and diamonds are de
rigueur. Many people are taking to
wearing opals once more. So apparently
the old superstition is dying out
A smart Partisan race coat was recently
seen made of plated glace silk elabo-
rately trimmed with insertions of appli-
que ecru lace and a high medici collar
lined with accordion plated chiffon and
lace. There is certainly no abatement
in the craze for lace and embroidery, and
the new limitations of old designs are
wonderfully good and very cheap, so that
the most economical of us can afford to
purchase some lengths.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-04

But was not so easily discouraged.
For several minutes I had been revoly-
ing a plan Of my own, and when [ saw
how disconsoIate Jim appeared, / braced
right up and prepared to put it into exc
cution.
4 viii auction off the rest of the
things myself, said l.
And 1 did, too. Jim demonstrated
feebly, and the crowd was limp with sur
prise when they saw me mount the plat
form. l felt a little squeamish myself,
but I soon pulled myself together and
put UP a fight for prices that fairly
scared my customers silly. 1 never work
ed so hard in my life as 1 did that day.
probably because / never had 80 much
to work for, and 1 cleared enough on
my share of the auction almost to mako
up for what we lost on the criminally
careless sales Of the professional auc-
tioneer.
Reports Of my achievement Travelled
about, and before long ! had an offer
from a venturesome auctioneer to conduct
a sale for him in the following week
We needed money badly, and L snapped
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-04

at the bait ] managed to run up prices
to pretty stiff figure, and the boss was
tickled half TO death. He labeled me his
find, and laid plans to do some big
stunts in the auctioneering line with me
for a drawing card. But l had ideas OF
my own about the business, and felt
that couldn't afford to tie myself down
by contract to any one man, no matter
how 1attering his terms. I have con
graduated myself a thousand times that
1 did chose an independent course. I
may not be any better off financially for
it, but 1 have had more interesting exper-
iences.'
What are some Of them?" asked the
caller. What kind Of sales have You
managed?"
'All kinds Naturally an auction that
appeals especially to women was eonsid-
cred more appropriate for me. and after
uoneer l conducted sales OF women's
clothes and geegaws without number. I
never really liked those distinctiyely fem
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-04
A VENETIAN GARDEN.

Oh. G.. Dwight In August Century,
Between the palace and the water-Wall
sway country tree-tops-green sea-farers
And country flowers blow
AS If against the stones they could not
The passing of the tides; and one might
That Spring could never know
mat lone, far-drifted garden-plOt 70 find
Among dark palaces and windings blind
Where only sea-things go.
Tall-polnted windows overlook a court
Where statues pose, with grave heroic
Thence opens, arrow-straight,
A green sun-spiashed perspective, framed
in vine,
And at the end-where dancing waters
The Gothic water-gate.
And close against the wall the dusky
OF ancient ivy hangs its Furnished screen.
And oleanders wait.
And one side, Iavender-fringed alleys
run
With sudden, winding pauses-in the sun
From spang'ed bed TO bed;
And royal roses Of antique descent
Magni1cently haunt their splendor blent
Of shell-glooms, white and red;
And midway, hung with scented moons
there stands
great magnolia, planted once by hands
That centuries are dead.
And one side wander unsupported ways
Past expresses and through a tangled
maze
Where sea- ce the sunlight creeps;
And marble benches lcitcr under trees
That murmur world-Old secrets to a
breeze
Some hidden jasmine sleeps:
And happy Cupid, reckless Of Times doom
An armless Psyche in that gentle gloom
Heart-elose forever keeps
But best I love the little belyedere-
Wall-set among the locust blooms that
peer
Above the waterway
Whence one might listen 10 the music low
On sea-changed marbles OF the tides be-
low
An endless summer day.
Or watch the sunken stars dawn sWayng
deep
Between the shadow-palaces asleep
In haunting twilights gray.
Oh, centuries Of suns IN that green close
From deWy bud to fragrance-wasted rose
Have kissed light petals free
And centuries Of moons have woven pale
Their weird enchantment In the dreamy
veil
OF pergola and treel
And centuries Of passions deep have writ
With sense OF meanings t:agic-exquisite
That garden by the seal
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-04
FASHION NOTES.

One of the most striking changes in the
seasons fashions is conferred in head
gear Flat shapes are much in vogue,
but should only be worn by those who
can dress their hair wen.
There seems no doubt that we shall
in time see exaggeration in the matter
of sleeves, and the natural result of so
much puffiness below the elbow will be
q good deal of fullness above. But for
this season we are not likely to suffer
from anything very outre. The keynote
of all fashion is simplicity, and the
grace and individuality of the wearer
are carefully studied.
The demi-toilet Is a sort of compromise
between the tea gown and the picture
empire frock, though an attractive
blouse with a long, sweeping, light skirt
will serve the purpose.
The dust cloaks this year are charming
and quite inexpensive. there being a
strong feeling for linen made full or
three-quarter length and cut Iempire
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-04


Are Already Interested-What the
Knowing Ones at the Worlds Fur
Centers Have to Say as to Styles
and Prices.
f. AIbrecht & Son, 20 E. 7th, st. Paul,
''the leading fur house of the fur center
of America" are in receipt of advices
from their continental representatives In
Europe. These letters, written from the
recognized fur centers of the world, are
interesting as outlining the styles which
will be in vogue during the coming sea-
son, which styles are already incorporate
ed in the sample garments now on ex-
hibit by the Albrecht Establishment.
Furs on the continent, say these cor
respondents, are now recognized as part
OF every well-dressed womans toilet.
They are more than ever with the best
dressed members of the fair sex not only
for general wear in Jackets and neck
wear but also for dress trimmings, re-
vers for gowns, etc. Stables, chinchillas
fox lynx, broadtail and others of the
finer furs are enjoying an eyer-increas-
ing vogue.
The price tendency in furs the world
over is upward. but customers of the
Albrecht Establishment are assured of
Immunity from an extreme advance at
this time, for the reason thai their pres
ent stock of pelts. which is one of the
largest in America, was bought in an
ticipation Of an advance at primary mar
kets by agents who made early plans in
accordance with their knowledge of fu-
ture conditions in the market The re-
suit is a gratifying one to people who are
looking for the best and the cheapest. .
Out-of-town people wishing a copy of
the Albrecht's Annual Fur Book can get
one by sending name and address on
postal. The publication will be issued
early in the fall, and those whose names
and addresses are received now will re-
eeiye one Immediately on pubIica ton
The fur book" as an authority on furs.
is recognized the country over. IT t.
fully illustrated, and will be this year.
more complete and comprehensive than
ever.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-04

collar of embroidered linen so soft ana
dainty that only those lost to all sense of
beauty could fail to appreciate its value.
This collar crossed the shoulders and
descended in deep points TO the waist line.
Another pointed collars was of fine tuck
ed muslin bordered with deep bands of
glipure. A collar and cravat of spotted
liberty satin hemmed with plain satin
and other collars of lace and silk finished
with more or less elaborate cravats We're
included in the collection.
1t is to be surmised that in season
or two adjustable trimmings will OBJ
viate the necessity OF milliners. AS it is
new we have adjustable bows. choux of
tulle and chiffon, with which even an
amateur can convert a plain hat into a
CONNECTION that would not be a discredit
to a milliner. Wreaths of flowers SPRAYS
and clusters of wings and feathers with
a twist of tulie, ribbon or velvet used on
one of the prepared straw or chiffon hats,
are devices adopted by many women who
wish to vary their chapeaux at Slight ex-
pense Catherine Talbot.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-04

position OF the ultra smart jacket, for
the fact is that most of the more elabo-
rate ones are composite affairs in whose
making lace, embroideries. silk, tulle,
mousseline, chiffon, braids and galioons
are probable elements. Even on the sim
pier outdoor frocks there Is an appar-
ent tendency to needless intricacy. For
instance. a goldng gown of dark blue
a bolero cut into deep indentations, but
held drmly in place by buttoned tabs
crossing the open spaces. The star
shaped double collar was achieved by
the use Of an upper and lower section
tie over one sailor and the under one
star shaped affair. These were prettiiy
bound with white, and over the blouse of
striped pique the effectiveness of the
queerly cut jacket could not be denied
One of the most popular materials this
Summer is ecru-embroidered linen. It-is
made up into delightful robes over slips
of taIfeta in some delicate color. Salad
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-04
Novelties in VoiIe ana Loce

Pale blue is once again a favored
shade for hats, sunshades, sashes and
little ct ceteras, but there is novel
shade Of pink very attractice, soft and
pastel in tone, which is to be seen in
cloth and canvas and in wolfe, wolfe be
ing the idol of the moment while It's
Immediate successor will be lace There
are charming frocks in pale gray voile
bearing trimmings of lace to match, and
this tinted lace is a novelty. 1t is mostly
OF Maltese character and is to be seen
only in nondescript tones
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-04

and I thought would try something that
L did not think New York ladies bought.
Can you make salads? l asked.
1T isn't my place. ma'am, said the
lady, The dininG-rcom girl always does
the Salads
BY this time I was thoroughly pro-
voked. and thinking of the $35 l was ex-
pected to pay every month for services
rendered l came very near losing my
temper.
bell water, couldn't you, if somebody
fixed the fire and put the kettle on?'
Then her face flushed and she told me
she hadn't come there to be insulted and
our conference ended before / had an op-
portunity to discover what she could do
TO earn the wages she asked After her
l talked to several others in that office
and in one or two other offices, and the
only ones 1 found who could do anything
expected somebody else to do it. ( @as so
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-04

provoked with all that at last just gave
up and came home without any cook
from the city. But l found one in our
only pay her $40 month, and she is per
fectly satisfied. Why there are not more
like her. 1 am sure, / do not know; but
I do know that if there were they would
never want for good homes at good
wages. New York Sun
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-04
GARTER sUPERsTITIoNs.

An old garter is regarded by some peo-
pie as quite a valuable present. for it
brings it's new wearer luck, or, at any
rate, is supposed to do so.
A bride should always wear blue silk
garter at her wedding, and as for luck
she must wear
Something old and something new.
Something gold and something blue.
Her garter is often given her by a
friend who has taken away its newness
by wearing it a few times, says Home
Notes. The wearing of the garter does
the wedding ceremony it is either cut
into pieces or hidden. When it is hid
den the bridesmaids hunt for it, and the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-04

the use of lace accessories to dress. The
it sets off frock. Therefore many
women have had their handsomest laces
converted into adjustable collars and
revers. Among the odds and ends of that
sort displayed for my benefit in a modish
shop / particularly liked the Marie An
toinette collar, with scarf ends caught
just below the shoulders by bows of black
velvet ribbon. Next to that 1 favored a
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-04

finder is assured of being happily mar
ried before the year is out. When it is
cut it is divided among the bridesmaids
to give each good luck and a devoted
husband Sometimes the bride bestows
her garters ON the first bridesmaid, and
in Germany each bridesmaid receives
pair of silk carriers from the bride.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-04

green is one of the most favored shades
for this purpose Gowns of fouIard and
OF louisne silk are frequently incrusted
with medallions and squares of linen
tucked and edged with some pretty lace
Although the shirt waist costume has
achieved such a success, it does not an
pear to have disturbed the satisfactory
business which designers Of blouses and
shirt waists have been doing for several
seasons. Blouses of zephyr, pique, linen,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-04

comprehensiveness. A bewitching cha
Peau a recent apparition. is a regular
plateau of natural-tinted tuscan, the
edge of the brim wreathed with dead
white roses resting on a bed of delicate
gre en- leaves, while across the crown
there spreads great wide bow of broad
black ribbon velvet, or in lieu Of the
white roses, red velvet petaled geranl-
ums look especially well and carry erui-
nent conviction of the best style So far
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-04

tulles of yore. Many women complain
of the price of crepe de chine, but 1t is
really a good investment, for no fabric
cleans so beautifully, and when the pow
ers of the cleaner have been exhausted
the dyer's art can be resorted to- Thus
it is seen that crepe de chine is a most
serviceable fabric, which can do duty
equally well for day or evening wear
Another fashionable fabric of the same
silky texture is poplinette, which like
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-04

inine affairs, however, and always wei
coined something with more ginger I'm il.
| used TO enjoy the clearing out or a
pawnbroker's shop about as much as
anything else, unless It was a regular
JeWelry sale, and l seldom got chance
TO preside at one Of them."-NeW York
Sun.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-04
SUMMER ROOD FOR CHILDREN.

Children should have meat only once
a day in summer. milk and eggs being
substituted. Any of the cereals with milk,
or. If these are not liked. milk toast, or
bread and milk, or plain toast with eggs,
soft boiled, baked, shirred, scrambled,
celIent breakfast. Fresh fish is a welcome
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-04
saddest story Ever ToId

Puck.
The Tramp between mouthfuls)-I wuz
wunst a wealt'y married man, mum, but
/ am penniless now.
Kind Lady-YOu poor unfortunate mail
Why didn't YOU put your fortune ia your
Wife's name7
The Tramp did-an she learned ter
play bridge whist.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-04
Batiste Innings

Batiste is now largely used for slips
and Innings to cotton and muslin gowns;
but, although extremely cool, it is not
smart under a transparent texture. It Is
an ideal lining for cotton foulard and
zephyr and boon to the lawn tennis girl
who requires a cool and airy gown.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-04

given a pronounced tilt to the left by
wide black velvet band and rosette. The
trimming consists of a changeable silk
scarf in pink and yellow and large mar
guerites, one black and the other a pink
ish yellow. These flowers have gauze
petals, and the centers are made of che
mile.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-04

wise can be worn on various occasions.
These poplinettes vary in quality. Some
are entirely of silk, and others are OF
silk and wool. resembling a very fine
canvas, akin to wolfe, but Of softer fin
ish.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-04

as personal observation goes-and can
one judge by fairer means There is 70
authority for declaring the presence Of
the small toque, appraised at the LETT side
yotched fer by one or two ehroniciers Of
fashion; Wide, fiat-more or less=-and
enVeloplng, the latter day toque pursuSs
the even tenor of its way.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-04
Ne,v str1e In MiIIinerr.

Low, fiat effects with draped trim
mings, are all the style in Millinery In
many cases the crown reaches out to the
width Of the brim. The hat in the illus
tration shows this popularity 1t is made
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-04

addition to the meal Salt Goldfish warm.
ed with milk and a lntie butter or r1s ~,
INTO balls with potato Is a very dlgesfi-
Die dish. Well cooked fresh meat. one
vegetable besides potatoes, a simple pud-
glnB or Ice cream are enough for dinner.
Soup may be added, and the fruit that
IS in season. With the latter use sugar.
Dut no cream. Baked potatoes. sliced raw
potatoes baked In milk. creamed rice or
macaroni may form the substantial dish
at supper. Fruit may be given in mod
eration.-Ladies' Home Journal.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-04
Grapes and PopIinettes.

stance in the soft, clinging crepe de
chine and satins of today than in the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-04

New York ana Return $3.50
Via Wisconsin Central Railway.
City Ticket Office. 373 Robert 81,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-04

New Hats
Millinery grows apace in enchanting
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-04
FALL FUR STYLES.

St Paul and Northwestern Ladies
Are Already Interested-What the
knowing Ones at the Worlds Fur
Centers Have to Say as to Styles
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-08
G. W. VERNON'S WILL FILED,

Notice Given by william s. HilIes of a
Caveat on the Part of Some of the Sons.
In Register of Wills Crossan's office
Friday the will of the late George
W. Vernon was filed for probate by
Howell s. England, and also during
the morning William s. Hilles, rerre.
senting some of the SONS of the de-
ceased, gave notice of oaveat. The
estate is valued at about $4,000.
The will names Mrs. George w.
Vernon and Mrs. Charles W. Goodinp.
the latter being a daughter of the dc.
ceased, as executors, The caveators
sre Howard. Fillmore, Abner and W.
Scott Vernon.
Those who are satisfied with the FRO
visions OF the will, in addition to the
widow, are Mrs. Gooding and Walter,
Wesley, Frank, Clarence, Mabel and
Ne lie Vernon. Among other things,
the will provides that the Republican
Building, at the southeast corner Of
Third and King streets, goes to the
sons, provided they nay the widow
$40 a week during her lifetime. The
chief objection is said to be to this
provision.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-08
DELAWARE BREAKWATER.

Philadelphia Inquirer
Few persons outside of those dj
rectly interested in shipping realize the
vast and rapidly growing Importance in
the commerce of the entire world of
the Delaware Breakwater. {"
So declared q prominent PHILADELPHIA
shipping AGENT Then he went on to
point out few facts relating to the
Breakwater.
AS port Of call for vessels coming
to the United States to wait for final
orders it is visited by freight carriers,
both steam and sailing, in the propor.
tion OF 100 to l over Hampton Roads,
the other Important port OF eall.b he
continued, land the number of ships
putting in there is increasing almost
daily.
These vessels include sugar. laden
ships from Japan, Java, the Hawaiian
Islands and Germany; bone vessels
from South America: vessels from
Stain and Greece laden with iron ore !:
vessels from the west coast of South
America laden with nitrates and vessels
from all over the world sent 10 this
country to be loaded with wheat for
foreign countries When the majority
OF them sail the owners or the firms
which have chartered them have nnt
made up their minds where they will
nave the ships cargoes unlcaded or the
ships TINT arrive light loaded.
Much depends on the condition of
the market at the time Of vessels
arrival in port rs TO its profitable sale
or upon the condition of the elevators
and the market price Of grain as to the
loading of wheat for export Willis
Snip Is ON the way to this country-a
voyage which may require anywhere
from two weeks to three months-the
owners or the char tering firms watch the
markets closely. just before vessel ia
due orders are telegraphed to the can.
tain at the Delaware Breakwater.
Pilots carry the orders out TO the vessels
ana off sails the captain to the desti-
nation disclosed In them.
When the vessels sail fIom the ports
OF departure they ore under inetruc-
lions In almost SO cases out of a hun
dred to go to the Breakwater and wait
Tor the final orders. Consequently, il
IS true, as | have saiu, that the Della.
ware Breakwater has become one of the
most important ports of call in the
WORD. Lately the port has been taxed
TO- Its utmost capacity, but fortunately
with the completion OF the new national
narhor Of refuge five miles further
inside, there will he room for all the
dripping OF the world IL it should come
there. y
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-08
FELL FOUR STORIES.

Pittsbure, Pa, Aug. 2.-william
Filson of Green Point. L. L., and
Jesse Filson Of Pittsburg, employed
on the Frick Building, IN course of
erection, were instantly killed today.
The accident was caused by the
cheering OF a brace, whils hosting a
six-ton eye beam. This caused the
derrick to give way, and the men were
rrecipitated from the sixth to the
second floors. A large number of work.
mon below narrowly escaped with their