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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-13
WOMEN AND WIT.

The woman entirely dead to the
amusing side of life may be very good
and happy woman. but she loses good,
wholesome slice OF pleasure. A hearty
laugh Is the best OF tonics. 1t sharpens
the brain and warns the heart
A mans ideal woman is she who has
Just sufficient brains in the comic de-
partment of her Uranium 10 see the
point of his own sallies. He likes her to
laugh at his jokes, but never, never.
never at him, whatever absurdity he
may commit. She may cut her own lit
tie jokes, too. but he appreciates them
best when they are couched in his own
familiar phrases. Ii is not safe for her
to start line of her own with a new or
quaint point OF view, for therein lies a
deadly danger. He may one day awake
10 realize that she is making fun OF
him. A monstrous notion, indeed!
There are plenty OF women who can
bear to be laughed at Sometimes they
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-13
The NEWEST CHAINS.

The Venetian bead chain has lost its
novelty, and even the more beautiful
ones are being vulgarized by miserable
limitations. and yet the neck chain adds
just that graceful finish TO an after
noon toilet that cannot be dispensed
with. Quite the newest effects are pro-
duced by rough cut stones strung on
the slenderest OF gold chains A charm.
ing specimen consisted of rough tur-
ouoises oval In shape and OF approxi-
mately the same size finished of with
tiny gold tassels.
Another pretty chain was form I'd OF
big amber beads strung on a gold cord
at intervals OF an inch A more daring
combination consisted OF highly polish.
ed Jumps Of agate connected by a small
link bronze chain.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-13
A DISTINGUISHED cENTENARIAN.

Since the death OF the venerable Lady
Carew the distinction of being the old
est gentlewoman in England is borne
by the centenarian Lady Glentworth.
This active but aged lady keeps Christ
mas as a high festival for her tenantry
at Marham. near Sandringham, the
country home of King Edward and
Queen AlexandraS The tenantry indeed
includes all the villagers, as the place
belongs entirely TO her. This rival in
age of the late Lady Carew was a very
well known society dame fifty years
ago, but IL is many a day since she
quilted Marham House. the picturesque
place which came into her possession on
the demise Of her brother, Mr.. Vile.
bois
Viscountess Glentworth has been
married twice and celebrated her gold
en- wedding with Colonel Baillie. her
second husband. three or four years
ago. Marham is quite near King Ed
wards Norfolk home and Lady Client
worth's predecessors, Mr.. and Mrs.
| Villebois, frequently had the honor of
entertaining their illustrious neighbors.
both at Marham and in London. Lady
| Glentworth is much crippled by rheu-
matism and is now more or less OF q
/ social recluse.
! The present Lady Carew, whose hus-
/ band is a grandson of the late centena-
rian dowager Lady Carew, is a beauti-
ful Irish woman, with a thoughtful.
rather serious face and great grace and
dignity OF bearing. She is a much trav-
eled lady and when quite a child was
taken by her parents TO Persia to visit
a relative who was British minister at
the court OF the shah. This eastern po-
tentate was considerably fascinated by
the young Irish girl and presented her
with an enormous uncut ruby. This
jewel is one of Lady Carew's most priz.
| ed possessions.
The chatelaine Of Castle Boro--one of
the most lovely of Erins many pic
turesque country seats-is very fond OF
the land of her birth and is only occa-
sionally seen in London. Both Lady
Carew and her sister, Mrs, Clifford
Cory. are prominent in Dublin society.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-13
A WOnlan'S Work In the
BOer Concentration CAMPS

government as well. She found the
sufferings OF the wretched Boer women
and children greater than one woman
or a thousand women could alleviate.
She called KitcheueTs attention 10 IL.
He would do nothing Then she gave
up and went home, resolved to find
those who would do something. She
had written home In private letters OF
the horrors she saw, Of the terrible
death rate. of the contagious diseases,
or the starving, perishing little ones:
OF the frightful lack Of sanitation and
common cleanliness She went home.
her imagination fun OF IL, her heart
aching. She laid IT all before the war
secretary. Well. he was only less cal
ious I'm the matter than Kitchener him
self had been. Nothing. nothing.
What next7 Miss Hobhouse had ap-
peaied in vain 10 the iron Kitchener in
South Africa and 10 the British home
government. She turned then and ap-
pealed TO the conscience and humanity
OF the British people. The private let
ters which she had written with no
thought OF making them public were
printed and scattered broadcast When
the Almighty's hour has struck, the
time has come Then away politics,
vanish selflshness as before a whirl-
wind. From Ireland, England and
Scotland alike. from Liberalist and
Imperialist, rose the demand, and the
demand rose to roar, that this dis
grace on their name as a civilized ma
tion be blotted out. The British people
themselves spoke. and then the gov
ernment understood. II dared not dis
obey.
W -
and General Kitchener had their re-
venge--a revenge one would scarcely
have thought them capable of-on the
woman who had aroused the humanity
in nearly every British breast 1t was
January. 1901, when Miss Hobhouse
first went 10 South Africa. After WIS.,
iting England In behalf OF the reconcen-
trados she started back TO Cape Town
last October with money and supplies
for her hapless protegees. She applied
TO the war secretary for a passport TO
enter the reconcentrado camps as be-
fore. He refused II. She went without
IL as a private citizen who has a right
TO travel anywhere. She expected this
time not to go to the camps, but TO
work among the refugees along the
coast, who needed succor as much as
any. Well, arrived In Table bay, an
officer met her and told her she
was not to be allowed TO land, but
was to go back to England on the next
ship, which was slow troop trans
port. Moreover. she was not TO hold
communication with any one on shore.
The district was under military law,
and Kitchener could do as he pleased,
even to praetieing cruelty on a fellow
countrywoman who had done nothing
but hurt his vanity. She said she was
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-13
Tiny Flower. the Rage.

There is no doubr of it, tiny flowers
are the rage. They appear on hats
also. to the exclusion of large blossoms.
/ suppose the Louis XIV. and the Louis
XVI and the Du Barry plays are respon'
sible for this. To the last by the way.
is chargeable a new evening coat which
promises 10 be all the rage. 1t Is made
of heavy black silk or brocade and lined
with white satin and chiffon. 1t Is coll
larless, contrary to the usual evening
style. and the neck is shaped out into a
slight v both back and front. Now
comes the peculiar part-the huge dou-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-13

by fall of chantilly. or course only a
tall girl can wear this; little woman
In II would look too dumpy for words.
But then II is time the tall girl had
something designed especially for her.
for the petite damsel has had things her
way for long time now
There is evidently a mania In this
town for naming articles of dress after
plays. Here is the latest-the Dolly
Warden rosette. II you are not a CO.
quette. don't wear II. for II is only
fetching on that style of girl-the girl
who can look out of the corner Of her
eye. / mean. The Dolly Warden rosette
then consists simply OF huge rosette
OF accordion plated changeable louisine
ribbon with center composed of a
rose of ribbon. Ii is intended TO be
worn right over the heart-or the
place where girls heart is supposed
to be.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-13
A TRAVELLING DAIRY.

The czarina never consents to be sep-
arated single day from her children.
Consequently each time she has visited
France she has been accompanied by
esses.
The Grand Duchess Olga, now six
years old. has made her second visit to
her fathers allies, while the wee Grand
Duchess Anastasie, who is only so
many months, made her first long jour-
ney outside Russia when she accom-
panied her mother on her recent tour.
Travelling with the imperial family
was a fine English milk COW from King
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-13

Personally, don't think girls have
any hearts nowadays. I don't say this
in reproach, for / am well aware that
the girls can't help II. They have to
dispense with their hearts in, order to
keep up with the times: IL they didn't.
they would be lost. II there Is any one
thing which is in a girls way in So
ciety. IL Is a heart. Wise mothers in
struct their daughters In the art OF
eliminating or concealing theirs as
early in life as possible. A girl very
soon finds out for herself that 1t is only
the idiots who have feelings. III they
don't realize that for themselves. the
married women will help them to- OF
course a married woman is a much
more desirable companion for young
girl than another girl. The young
matron can give jolly little dinners,
little theater parties and suppers. She
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-13

~ q you are engaged, and you
really are going To marry Tom
Gubbin?" said Mrs. Jiggins 10
- her friend. Miss Frilla FRAGILE.
Yes, l suppose am" re-
piled Miss Frilla. He's the dearest
fellow in the world and the handsomest.
But oh. dear, l wish ne didn't have
such a namei Now, If II was only For-
tescue or Montague or DE Sousa or
even just plain BillSins / wouldn't mind
so much. But Gubbin! It's horrid"
Never mind, Frilla. You'll soon get
used 10 that. and you won't care any
thing about his name" replied the lady
who was fond of signing her letters
Yours sincerely, Mrs. Joshua Jiggins."
"It don't matter the least what his
name is IL he's a good provider Have
you made sure Gubbin is a good provid-
er, Frilla?"
"Oh, lawsl don't know anything
about that. and j don't care. / never
thought Of that part at ALL" said Frilla.
"All know of him is that he's so lovely
and magnetic and soulful and wears
such nice clothes and takes me out so
much. He's just perfection, Mrs. Jig
gins"
"Ah. yes. know" answered Mrs.
Jlggins. II s'pose you are awfully in
love with him, like any girl Are you.
Frilla?"
YES. do love him with all my
heart" answered Frilla, fondly twirling
around her left hand third finger the
modest solitaire diamond ring which
was presently TO have behind IL a plain
gold one.
The experienced Mrs. Jiggins looked
at her pityingly. Yes. L just thought
So" she remarked. "Frilla, listen TO
me. I've been married twice. IL was a
comedown for me when l took for my
second tonsorial artkt named Jiggins
after having a Van Turtle for my first
nian-ons Of the real old Vans, too-and
a professional man at that"
WAS your first husband profession.
al man?" asked Miss FRAGILE.
"Yes-a sort OF one, that Is. He was
assistant stage carpenter In a theater,
and he saw all them big actors and
knew them and was acquainted with
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-13
kz Ma
New York.
New York.

Waists OF black gauze or mousseline
have squares of ecru lace set in edged
by fancy stitching OF gold or silver
threads. These are mounted on white
satin lining. which glistens through the
spaces In the lace. The same idea Is
carried out in white waists with inser-
tions of black chantilly lace.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-13

side out n score OF times SO that
IL has become most ieatneriike,
tough, seryiceable article. That girl
is safe 10 take around. 1 might as
well tell you am one of them, and TO
prove my story j will repeat what my
gay friend Mrs. Van Anstruther said TO
me the other day: my dear for heav-
ems sake, make the fourth at our little
theater party tomorrow night. The girl
i have been going around with IS such
an idiot that she actually thinks what
the men say TO her is true and falls in
love. Fancy how uninteresting!
Poor little girl or course falling in
love isn't interesting except to those
Who are In Il. But, then, well remem-
Der myself-oh. dear. what am begin
ming 10 say? Back to fashions!
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-13

became known Brodrick Joseph Cham-
berlain and the other officials in hot
haste gave orders for the breaking up
and scattering OF the Boer pest campo
and for the relief OF the prisoners.
So Emily Hobhouse triumphed in the
name OF humanity and triumphed most
OF all when she seemed utterly defeat-
ed. ALICE w. MORTIMER
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-13

an elbow sleeve. you simply unhook the
band. push your puff mp and fssten II
at the elbow with a couple of pins. II
gives the effect OF soft elbow frill
Elbow sleeves are going to be worn a
great deal this summer, and i think a
woman Is foolish not to have her dress
made so as TO allow for this.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-13

BILE rume which
takes the place
Of hood. sleeves
and cape. IL Is
meant TO droop
a little off the
shoulders and Is
trimmed with a
ri C n G q q q OF
heavy white lace
and a broad banc
of black saith
tucking. This
band also bor-
ders the V shap-
ed neck and the
fronts. where II
te partIu btlA.-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-13
Wool yelling Is Modish.

] don't suppose those Of you who have
crepe do chine gowns will thank me
when /. tell you that wool yelling Is
much more stylish. IL is. though. This
yelling comes In all the pale shades
pearl. rose, pale blue-and it Is so thin.
soft and transparent that IL reminds
one of cobwebs. Make II up in fluffy
fashion over highly lustrous silk. and
you have a gown which is a dream.
Have the sleeves so that you can wear
them either elbow or full length. IL Is
easier than II sounds. You have the
sleeve proper each n little below the ell
bow; then you add pun of sheer null
or net. which is gathered at the wrist
into a narrow band. When you want
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-13

tions and does
not wear II goes
about with a
bobtailed air tru-
ly pitiful. Speak
ing of hats the
millin ers say
they will be sim
ply ruined II the
dry goods stores
go on selling
r e a d y m a a Q
tri in gs as
they are now
doing. Formerly
the trimming OF
a hat was a
mysterious art
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-13

lace half an inch 20 three inches wide.
In se-le cases when the narrow lace Is
used two and three rows are placed on
each founce.
O.II.n.. "a IL Nu..- = - - -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-13

ments I'm this style are shown for chill
dren two and three years old Pale
blue. pink and white elder down are
bound with narrow satin ribbon In con-
frastinQ shade
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-13

always has a
crowd OF men
around her. she
is foxy" and
can give the un-
sophisticated girl
points. The only
trouble is she
doesn't want the
n phisticated
girl around. She
wants the veter-
an. the girl who
has had her
heart smashed.
trodden on In
general am d
turned wron &
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-13

tilly nets are not by any means neglect
ed by smart dressmakers.
Heretofore bathrobes OF flannel and
elder down have been made for grown
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-13

Roman punch was served with the
soup at a very fashionable dinner Civ
en- at a notable New York mansion re-
Gently. Grape fruit served as the first
course at a dinner was another innova-
ton,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-13

Edwards stables at Sandringham. The
animal occupied a special stable car at
tached to all imperial trains. and she
has a place made for her on the impe-
rial vaght
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-13

are threaded with narrow black velvet
ribbons. having tiny rOsottes OF the
same applied at intervals.
Point d'arabe effects are especially
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-13

idea become that laccs of all kinds are
made IN this fashionable ecru shade.
Flounce effects in skirts afford splen-
did opportunity for the use Of lace.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-13
The Dropping Bow.

The dropping bow at the back of the
hat has come TO stay, and the woman
who has the courage OF her convic-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-13
INTERESTING TO WOMEN.

Dinner invitations must always be
answered by return OF post.
puVe white laces ire usod m tan and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-13

q you are engaged, and you
really are going To marry Tom
Gubbin?" said Mrs. Jiggins 10
- her friend. Miss Frilla FRAGILE
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-07-08
Represented at Henley.

London, July s - The annual
Henley regatta opened today, No
college eight from the opposite
side of the water figures this year
in the English aquatic derby, but
the crew of the Argonaut Boat
club of Toronto will compete for
the coveted trophy, while in the
challenge diamond scull competi-
tion Titus and Sholes will uphold
the honors for America against the
crack oarsmen of England, Ger
many, Belgium, Switzerland and
other countries. 1t is expected
that some records will be broken
in this regatta.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-07-08
Missouri Democrats.

Springfield, Mo, July S-The
first of the two conventions to be
held by the Missouri Democrats
this year is in session here today
with 100 delegates and twice as
many visitors in attendance. The
convention will place in nomina-
ton three candidates for the su-
preme bench. 1t is expected that
the Kansas City platform will be
reaffirmed, the policy of the ma
tional administration with regard
to Cuba and the Philippines con-
demned, and Governor Dockery's
administration and the candidacy
of William j. Stone for senator
indorsed.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-07-08
BADLY BURNED
IN GAS EXPLOSION
Man Turns on Jet and Is
Asphyxiated.
Fellow-Roomer Smells Escaping
Gas and Starts Investigation
Receiving No Answer to
Rap Breaks in Door.

Chicago, July s A very peculiar
accident happened in a boarding
house here this morning. One
man committed suicide and another
III making an investigation of the
former case, almost lost his life.
John Guernderson, boarder,
suicided last night by leaving his
gas jet turned on. One of the
boarders in an adjoining room on
awaking early this morning smelled
the fumes of gas and started TO
investigate, He tapped or the
door but there was no response.
He then broke the lock and the
gas rushed out into the hall which
was ignited by the hall jet causing
a fearful explosion. The searcher
for suicides was fearfully burned
and had narrow escape from
death.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-07-08
Bill Posters Meet.

Milwaukee, July S-The annual
convention of the American asso-
citation of bill posters opened here
today. There was large attend
ance of delegates from the princi-
pal cities of the United States and
Canada. The sessions are to coz
tinue for several days, during
which time number of questions
of importance, affecting the theat-
rical and other people using bill
boards, are to be considered and
acted upon.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-07-08
THE CREATION.
Haydn's Masterpiece Beautifully
Rendered by the Choral Unien.

The rendition of Haydn's mas
terpiece, ''The Creation an oroto-
torio, last night in the M. f..
church by the Choral union under
the direction of Prof. H. G. Hitler
was witnessed by a large audience,
and Judging from the encores all
were delighted with the musical
treat. Every part was beautifully
sung.
The Choral union was organized
last spring for the purpose of
bringing together more closely the
musical talent OF the city and the
performance last evening shows
what may be accomplished by a
united effort under competent in
structions.
Mrs. Newton Large presided at
the piano througout the entire
evening and her work was of the
very highest order She received
many compliments.
Florence has some as good mus
ical talent as is to be found any
place and when they get together
and practice as they have for the
past two months on the "Creation'
it is bound to bring out many com
plimentary and appreciative re-
marks. About thirty voices were
included in the rendition last even
ing and most of them had been
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-07-08
faithful attendants at each rehear-

faithful attendants at each rehear-
sal.
The musical was given for the
benefit of the Florence band which
was in attendance and played a
couple of selections at the opening.
The band certainly made a good
appearance and they should re-
ceive every encouragement at the
hands of the citizens of Florence.
Mr.. Storm is doing good work
with the band.
The Tribune believes that the
Choral union should repeat Tho
Creation" at an early date.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-07-08
Shot His Own Sister.

Boston, July s Albert Hill shot
and killed his sister at their home
in Roxbury this morning. The
mother ran in to defend her daugh-
ter when Hill turned the gun on
her, seriously wounding the old
lady. Hill then made his escape.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-07-08
ENGINE BOILER EXPLODES.
Fireman McNabb Killed and En-
gineer Movers Injured.

Topeka, Kas., July S-The boil
er of Rock Island freight train
blew up near here at an early hour
this morning killing the fireman,
w. G. McNabb of Horton, and Sc
riously injuring Engineer Meyers
of Kansas City,
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-07-08
Bank Statement.

New York, July Following is
the weekly bank statement: Re
serve, dec. S2,S93,625 loans, INC
S17,011, 400; specie, dec. S517, 100;
legals, dec S1,671,40o; deposits,
inc. $S1S, 100; circulation, inc.
1927, 800.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-07-08
King Still Improving.

London, July S-A bulletin re-
porting the Kings condition WAS
posted at buckingham palace this
morning, stating that the kings
progress was all that could be de-
sired.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-07-08
Y. M. U. Meeting.

There will be a business meet
ing of the Young Mems Union
at 1870 this evening. All men,
bers are urged 70 be present.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-07-08

Some one turned the ditch water
in the yard of Newton Large
yesterday afternoon and before the
family knew it the basement was
well filed with water. Mr. Large
had to put in about two hours of
muscular exercise and bail the
water out.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-07-08

Barney Ginsburg, of the Install
ment company is arranging "a
mighty nice display of new goods
in his store, He is also adding a
line of jewelry, clocks, couches,
rocking chairs and plush goods.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-07-08

Rev, William John was over
from Rcckvale yesterday making
arrangements for the Florence
Choral Union to present Haydn's
Creation at that place Monday
night. 1t will be given for the
benefit of the church. About
fifty people will attend from here,
and it is more than likely that the
Florence band will also go,
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-07-08

Concordia, Kas., July S-The
Republican river here is one foot
higher than high water mark. The
river is four miles wide in many
places and a great deal of live
stock has been drowned. Farmers
are beiug compelled to leave their
places and seek shelter on higher
lands. Crops and vegetation along
the river bottoms is ruined. The
loss cannot be estimated at this
time.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-07-08

w. j. Daniels and family, and
Mrs. Long left this morning for a
two days outing up the Hardscrab-
bic. They took along a good lot
of supplies.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-07-08
A New Heiress.

, New York, July S-A daughter
was born to Mr.. and Mrs. John
Jacob Astor at their home on
Sixty fifth street at an early hour
this morning.