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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1902-12-13
soREEN pHoroaRApH HOLDER.

sketched on the strawboard before it
is cut On the inner side of each
panel is pasted sheet of white glazed
paper. The cover is of light material
on the inside and Of some darker shade
of the same color on the outside. Three
edges of the back and front Of each
panel are stitched together on the ma
chine. The lower part is left open
that the silk, when turned right side
out, may be slipped over the straw
board. When the cover is in place, the
lower edge is finished with narrow
hem, but is not sewed together. A
silk cord may be used as frame for
the openings cut for the photographs.
The pictures are slipped into place
from below.
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side of the bag is stamped on the duck.
A casing is run along the upper part
of the bag, and through this passes
an ornamental cord for drawstring'
The open top is neatly hemmed. Inc
most convenient dimensions for sucn
a bag are 81 by IS inches.
A shoe bag can be made of duck OF
of brown holland or blue drill, cut In a
strip % inches long by 8 wide. foiu
over to make the bag and leave hve
inches at one end to form the nap
Bind the edges with ribbon or turn
them In and finish with a border OF
buttonholing or Misunderstanding. WORE
the initials of the recipient on the tic
and make two buttonholes, when are
TO fasten to two buttons sewed IN Pc
sition to meet them on the bag. liner
work the word "Shoes" in large letters
across the bag. If the bag be piu'
drill embroider in white; if of holland
| embroider In blue or pink. If you DIM
the edges with ribbon, choose the I'll
hon to match the embroidery cotton
This size of bag holds only one PAIR
shoes. For larger size cut the sam
length, % inches, and make the widt
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1902-12-13

mas. 1t is better to prepare something
simple than to hurry. A tiny tie end
or the little two inch collars contain
many stitches. A large design as the
first attempt is more apt to be laid
away in disgust A bolero jacket II
properly made. takes two or three
months of infinite care. whereas such
a design as the collar pictured here
may be finished after a week or two
of work and is something dainty and
pretty.
Point lace collars are very handsome,
and there are many attractive designs
for this work. The skill of amateur
lacemakers is in many cases really re-
markable, and holiday gifts OF thus
kind are really in better taste than the
tawdry trifies which are usually gwen
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1902-12-13

the case you can put worked border
all around. A very pretty and effective
design is that of shamrocks embroid-
cred in different shades Of green. They
are not difficult and are very effective,
but the ordinary lily and rose do not
lend themselves to this form of work.
The case is now lined with thin silk
of some pretty shade, either TO match
or contrast with the embroidered de-
sign, and the whole envelope bound
round with narrow silk ribbon, neatly
sewed on. The back Of the case car
be either embroidered or left plain.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1902-12-13
BOOK SLIDES.

tween. This is a useful gift for those
who when travelling desire to take
few pet volumes with them, as the
slides are easily packed and brighten
up strange room with homelike
touch.
Magazines, music books or account
books may be conveniently disposed Of
in this way. Writers find the slides
convenience because they can use
them to hold those reference books
which are needed in the support Of the
special article on which they may be
at work
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1902-12-13
For the Housewife.

For the busy housewife any usefui
article will be welcome. If possible,
select something that will Tighten her
labors. Sink drainers are capitai
things to put in the sink when WASH
ing up. They are quite easy to make
at home. Measure the sink and cut
four pieces Of inch wide wood one inch
less than the exact length and four
pieces one inch less than the widtn.
Get a piece of fine wire netting nan
an inch smaller all round than the
sink.
Now lay four of the pieces OF WOOD
together SO that they form square, OF
whatever it may be, Of the same size
as the sink. Lay the wire netting Oh
the square and lay the other pieces OF
wood over so that the places where
the wood joins do not come one over
| the other.
Nail firmly together, and the drainel
is ready for presentation.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1902-12-13
BOOK SLIDES.
Convenient For Writers, Travellers
and Business Men and Women.

Convenient For Writers, Travellers
and Business Men and Women.
Book slides are always welcome
Christmas presents. They are espe-
cially useful for writing table where
reference books are in evidence.
The slides consist Of two pieces Of
cardboard about 61a inches high by
inches broad, the top rounded and the
bottom cut into three divisions Of one
and half inches, the two outside
pieces bent outward and the middle
piece bent inward.
The cardboard can be covered with
any material you like and decorated
with embroidery or applique, or it may
consist Of painted sheepskin, cut to
size and stuck on. The slides are
placed on the table apart, the two end
books resting on the inside flaps. Any
number of books can be placed be-
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christmnx suggestions.

An appropriate gift for man who
travels is a silver flask with a cup.
For the theater goer pair of very
small pocket opera glasses or strong
fieldglasses is a handsome holiday re-
membrance.
For q young man who is not already
thus equipped handsome dress sun
case or a strong travelling bag, holding
enough for two weeks holiday, Is a
useful Christmas gift.
Sleeve links are always acceptaple
70 men If small, strong and OF gooo
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1902-12-13

tons, and robes of crepe de chine in
crusted with renaissance lace will be
utilized for this purpose.
White in all materials promises to be
more popular than ever, and it is par
ticularly becoming to brunettes and
women with auburn hair.
The afternoon dress illustrated comes
from a well known French house. 1t
is of gray and white liberty silk trim
med with guipure mousseline and rib
bon velvet. The shirred skirt Is espe-
cially worthy Of notice, as it Illus
trates the latest style.
JUDO CHOLLET.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1902-12-13
A FINE LACE COLLAR.
A Handsome Piece of Fancy Work
Suitable For a Young Girl.

Handsome Piece of Fancy Work
Suitable For a Young Girl.
Irish lace is all the fashion, and for
tunately it can be readily initiated by
the amateur lacemaker. The hand
some collar here illustrated Is made
from very fine linen thread. The
leaves, flowers and scrolls are Gro
cheted separately with fine steel nee
die and are then fastened together with
chain stitch. A firm edge is then giver
to the collar with double crochet, and
afterward the small loops are added
The separate pieces may be pinned In
position over q paper collar cut In the
shape desired. They may then be the
more easily connected by chain stitch.
This collar will make handsome
present for young girl.
Begin lace gift early, so that 1t
may be ready in ample time for Christ
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1902-12-13
PlNGPONo PlNCuShlloN.

Up to Date Adaptation of q Very USE
full and Appropriate Gift.
The friend who is devoted to ping
pong will be amused to find among his
or her presents on Christmas morning
the funny little figure shown in the
sketch. The body Of the Chinaman is
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1902-12-13

mother, for the
instruction is so
simple that it
needs no expert
enced hand to cut
it out. stitch 1t
together or line
it with the linen
embroidery cot
ton. The lively
Ctl.t-.nao nm on IN q
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quality.

quality.
Men do not like women to give them
ties or cigars as Christmas gifts.
The dandy who wears a silk hat viii
Ike strong leather hatbox to keep
1t IN. This is suitable gift at any
season, but makes particularly good
one for Christmas
The man who Is fastidious In dress
will like small, neat tie pin, such as
a single pearl. Beware of large and
snowy ones.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1902-12-13

IL or "a inches. Make up with ulvi-
sions of Misunderstanding at intervals
OF eight inches SO that each pair Of
shoes is kept in separate compart-
ment. Fhe flap falls over the entire
width. with a buttonhole to fasten in
the center OF each compartment.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1902-12-13
TURNOVER COLLAR CASES.
Very Dainty Receptacles For Lace
Muslin and Linen CoIIars.

very Dainty Receptacles For Lace,
Muslin and Linen Collars.
A natty and useful contrivance for a
young lady's Christmas present is
sachet case for the reception of the
small linen and muslin collars now so
much in vogue. Two pieces OF card
board about Is inches long and 6
wide are covered with any fancy silk
or brocade, bands Of ribbon being ar
ranged on the inside to keep the collars
in place. The charming sachet of
pretty colored silk, with movable
square Of embroidered muslin, edged
with lace, is intended for handker-
chiefs.
Another collar case is composed OF
Berlin wool and canvas, white and
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1902-12-13

By using the Baking Powder named
Perfect you will show appreciation
Of pure food. Always use the "per-
feet" M. Z. Sommercamp q 70.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1902-12-13

nne. Gut this IN
to a large or
small square, &C
cording to the
size of the case
you wish tomake,
and then fold in
to the shape of
an envelope.
On the flaps
work in silk any
conventional de.
sign, such us
-
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1902-12-13
OF INTEREST TO LADIES.

such matters individuality must be
considered
A very useful gown is the one shown
in the cut. 1t is of dark red rough
goods trimmed with gold and white
braid. JUDO CHOLLET.
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SCREEN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS
An Excellent Gift For Those who
Have a Large Stock of Pictures.

Have a Large Stock of Pictures.
AS every one has on hand more pho
tographs than can be provided for, any
thing in the shape Of a frame is GER
tain to be a valued Christmas gift.
The screen photograph holder is made
Of strawboard covered with silk or
satin, which is embroidered with floss
or gold or silver thread. The panels
are cut large enough to accommodate
one cabinet photograph and one carte
| de visite The outline of each panel is
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1902-12-13

a sausagelike bag
stuffed with saw
dust or emery
powder. His robe
is of lowered silk
lined with plain
silk like that
which appears on
the bands. His
head is a celluloid
pin gpong ball,
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1902-12-13
TAILOR HINTS.
The Basque Cont Coming In-Pedes-
trian Skirts.

The Basque Cont Coming In-Peues-
trian Skirts.
The basque coat is coming in with
the shorter skirt much strapped and
stitched. Collars and reyers are once
again braided, and new braids will be
used as winter advances.
The lace cravat is pretty finish to
tailor made frock, while the old fash
ioned jabot must Of necessity be In
vogue with anything approaching the
swallowtail or cutaway jacket.
There is no doubt that on all prac-
teal costumes the skirts will be much
shorter, but the really short skirt TO
show the ankles should be kept exclu-
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1902-12-13
EFFECTS.
,vet and Lace Conts-Princess
Gowns.

velvet and Lace
Gowns.
the long three-quarter coat VIII be
,be style this winter for those whose
soioht will enable them to wear 1t.
These coats are made of velvet, ribbed
LII and even of brocades and are usu-
s,lv worn over waist or dress which
hos full fall Of lace. Sometimes the
effect of the long coat Is also carried
out ON the skirt In the shape of gored
sounces at even distances. These are
+r,mmed on the edges after the man
ner of the coat.
Loose coats Of lace are very smart
For theater wear and accompany skirts
~ male colored broadcloth or crepe de
chine
The princess dress will be seen a
great deal this winter at smart func-
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1902-12-13
DUCK LAUNDRY BAG.

Many Useful Souvenirs May BE FASH
toned of Duck, Drill or Holland.
A simple and inexpensive holiday
gift is laundry bag Of strong duck.
A little girl can make one for her
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1902-12-13

The business man Will appreciate a
good leather pocketbook. with several
compartments and place for stamps.
1t should be as thin and as strong as
possible.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1902-12-13
A USEFUL GOWN.

siVely for country wear. For town
wear the skirt is cut to escape the
ground barely all the way around.
There is no doubt that some women
never look well without wide collar;
subsequently, they must not be deluded
oy new fashions in this respect. Some
Vi the very latest coats are made with
out the sailor collar and with the little
outstanding military affair, but in all
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1902-12-13

! Of the
,e north
~ south
| ,ne-half
|ce west
r to the
to the
' arter Of
township
nee east
by desig-
| let No. 4
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-25
nUNICIPAL ADVERTISING MONOPOLY.

The committee printing has awarded the
verng for the ensuing corporation ignoring
the long established precedent which called publication in two
and distinct newspapers The Journal company
been given monopoly of the municipal Advertising publish
distinct newspapers The Bulletin edition of the
Journal under another The giving of what
simply different editions of the publication crafty
vsed scheme mulct advertisers prices when the
universal practice newspapers charge
single price for advertisements appearing all the editions
day Local merchants pay heavily for this imposition
and the city through the amazing obuseness
printing added the list pay unearned tribute
to the cunning Journal corporation
The time coming however when the city council will
clearer of its duty toward citizens taxpayers displays
the present time The chief the only purpose indeed munc
advertising the widest publicity afford the
people opportunity keep informed city affairs
never be accomplished by making the Journal corporation
pal advertising city council speedily abandon
its wastefu and policy taxpayers trusted
to gappe with the evil and apply remedy that will be and
permanent
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-25
DIED.

BLACKMAR-In this city. 22d inst, Mary
L.. wife OF Charles r. Blackmsr.
CARIIN-Gn Saylesyile the cath inst
William Carin.
HERsEY-In Cranston, Jan. "A, Don J
IIersey.
HECK-In this city. 22d inst, John b.
Heck, aged Il years.
HOLLEN-In this city. on the 24th inst
Anna Marguerite daughter of James IA.
and Catherine IIollen. aged 20 years.
LOVELY-In this city. on tho 24th inst.
Florence p. daughter OF Louis and the
late Alice Lovely. aged 10 years, 4
months and - days.
MACKEY-In this city. Jan. -. Daniel
Mackey, in his S5th year
MANCHEsTER-Gn this city Jan q.
James Bradford Manchester I'm the 64th
year OF his age.
M'QUTTTY-In this city. on the 2ith
inst Andrew j. McQuitty. aged ~
years months and " days.
sMiTH-In this city. on the 24th inst.
Jane, wife OF Leonard Smith, I'm her 3th
year
TILLINGHAST-ln Lakewood. Jan. 2lth,
Earl Raymond. on'v son OF Joseph L.
and Josephine O.. Tilnghast, aged
years, = months days.
WOOD-In Pawtucket. Jan. 2nh. Mary
X. daughter OF John r. and Sarah s.
kenyon. and widow ~ William r.
Wood
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-25
cEssIoN OF THE DANISH ISLANDS

possessions
h the
the uotIk
a ha al arou eopposIo -
Denmark heatei ISLANDS The gov
t>ot the
proposition defeat
them Ultimately
voeou influential
definite decision % dispose the islands 90 hc
become Aps,,,
tory Their situation and dHon
they viii
which
bsr
Panama avr.
IN but possible event Of war vim
European ,o
consideration 81
lance enough 10 warrant The speedy ratification q treaty.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-25

Within five wears Cascarefs have
reached tho largest sale of any liver or
cause they cure They have great merit
and we consider the sale 20 over ten
million boxes a year or best tsHauxDnlsl
40 matter what alls YOU. start usiIsc A., -
Carefs TO-DAY and lt Nou are not benefited
and lu every waY satisfied after YOU have
given them fair trial YOU can have
Nour money back Tor thH asking There
A. mo- waste Thev ere uut up in tablet
form and every tablet is slammed g e. -"
They don't cost much -t0C. &c and 5nc
h0X aud a soc box Vill furnish whole
months treatment for the worst case
Cascarfts are the hest sud chea nest liver
and bowel rssulstOT Ia thc world.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-25
A Talk on Tanestries,

Those French woven tapestries which
they call Gobeliu, and which are reasona-
bile In price and attractive In appearance.
are worth talking about says a New
York Times writer. one does not have to
be "A millionaire TO get "A bit OF tapestry
which will hll in a small wall space In
the corner OF a room with delightful sf-
feet. Some OF the smallest for instance,
l3 by ~ inches show Flemish scenes with
tuns OF wine and jovial drinkers. and cost
only 81 each. Just as they are with un-
finished edges. they give a good bit OF coll
oring 10 a dark spot In room.
Another attractive uesign in the tapes
try The Golden Wedding shows an old
man and woman sitting side by side. II
Is charming, measures a yard by three
quarters OF yard. and Will cost 81 80
Some people frame these small pieces
with an edge OF velour or plush. but II
h doubtful if this is an improvement
For wall finish the tapestries are most
effective, and there arc the large panels
which may show continuous scene and
may he used together or set into separate
panels. In libraries or dining rooms they
are rich and effective They are used az
a rule with high wpinscotlng. a rather
deep irieze. perhaps, and the tapestries
separated here and there hv windows ard
doors. and not vet too pronounced Then
with heavy furniture upholstered with
plain velour or leather an effective room
Is obtained
one room into which about $3.50 worth
of the tapestries were placed showed
German forest scene. Most OF the con-
tinuous scenes I'm the tapestries are In
similar designs
handsome all-over tapestries. which
coSt about s. yard and which are used
for furniture coverings and draperies.
come ln art norvoau designs and rich coll
orings
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was brought out that every nation has
It's own particular music.
n Miss Boyle gave a description of the
various musical instruments. saving that
the nute. NE and drum are the most an
cient and showing how they were made.
After dwelling upon various other primi-
tive musical Instruments illustra tlons Of
the drama snd pantomine music were
siven aud 10 was cited comic opera was
given in The Society islands the first act 81
which concluded With beating three ~ the
participants Thus. the development Of
mhsic was traced al through tho mediae-
val era and time. ana illustrations given
or the piano up 80 the Christian era
In Az the pre-Chr<tian civilization. f
she continued. music was regarded as an
elcvating exercise Of tho feeling. intel
lect and imagination. an important ele-
ment ~ eultUrc. Music, AZ one knew Il On
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WHAT THE LOCAL WOMENS
CLUBS ARE DOING.

The Embreaso club met on WEDNESDAY y
afternoon with Mrs. Dc witt &. Packard.
With the president, ,NJs Charles ~.
i3each. In the chair
The subject. Music which filled the
afternoon was in the hands Of Miss Ia
lIan Boyle the well known teacher Of the
Child Garden Theory of muslo.of this
city 90
Miss Boyle presenteHHn admirable pa
per ON the development Of music which
was well Illustrated hy herself on the
piano ln beginning her paper she defined
the meaning Of the term music. and us
several divisions Continuing the origin
al music OF Asia was traced and descrip-
iions given of the STYLE of music 81 the
Chinese Japdncsc. etc, etc. and the fact
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-25
The Sultan's Astrologer.

The sultan Of Turkeys imperial astrol-
oyer y Greek named <umbaris is a
worthy rspresentatlNc 90 the prevalent
blend of superstition and abNssmal ignor-
ance which charactcfszcs Abdul Hamld' =
court THIS worthy had on one occasion
the brilliant idea % erecting a modern
Astronomical observatory in the Yidlz
Kiosk When the work was finished and
the Instruments in place he found he
could neither work or understand them.
and consequently v professional astrono-
mer had 90 be summoned from Naples -
Washington Times
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-25

The pithy point Is made that there is
nothing resily remarkable about Carnegie
retiring from business at Co. Franklin
was .anly y years of age when he gave
up business and devoted the remaining
years OF his life TO promotins the welfare
OF his fellow men. Fortunate will Car
ncgie be II al the end of a century and a
half he is as well and worihily remember
ed as Franklin. Many great achieve
ments have been reserved for our time
but mo- time has been without lts splendid
and unseihsh laborers for Justice and hu-
mauity
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-25

There may have been bit OF sarcasm
IN The question Emperor Francis Joseph
put TO Mr. schwab. Does AN American
ma anything I'm Europe worth learning
Perhaps the Emperor has had experience
IN a friendly game and appreciates the iu.
significance of Monte carlo or perhaps his
efforts 10 form combine a few years ago
convinced him that this nation has no
need of European tutors
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-25

. Those who oppose the pensionlug of
Mrs. Harrison on the ground that she was
not married 60 MI Harrison until after
his term as president expired. are
certainly uarroW-mlnded and petty I'm
their view of the matter Mrs. Harrison
is the widow OF former president ard as
such is as much entitled to a pension as
others who have been hereft by death Of
distinguished husbands
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-25
roR OVER g, YEARS

MRS wiNsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over nifty years by
millions OF mothers for their children
while teethins. with perfect success It
soothes ;he child. softens the gums, al
lays an pain. cures wind collie. and q. the
best remedy for Diarrohes. ~ viii relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold
by druggists in every part of the world
twenty-five cents a bottle. BE sure ana
ssk for Mrs. winslow's Soothing syrup"
and AXE no other kind
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-25
Magic Hair Stain

For brown or black; prepared by
GEORGE ORMSBY. Wig Maker md
Hairworker. i69 fremont street, Boston.
II Is simple, safe and easily applied; con.
talns no lead posons; use IL once ana
you will never use any other. BLAND
ING e. BLANDING. 5t Weybosset street;
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-25

When the ticket transfer system is es-
tablished. as Is soon will be. Roger VIII
liams park will become what it was
originally intended TO be, beautiful
breathing spot and recreation ground for
the old and young Of the entire city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-25

That insinuatiou OF the Turkish min
ister az Washington that Miss Stone may
be willing captive In the hands Of the
Bulgarian brigands, leads to the suspi-
ciou that the sultans representative
would be tit subject for a commission
inquirendo de lunatico.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-25

All the losses I'm South Africa are not
on one side as Kitcheners bulletins from
the scat OF war would indicate. During
tho month OF December the British lost In
killed, wounded and prisoners, 70 officers
and $50 mon.