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ARTISTIC FURNISHING.


I'm sure I don't know why people
should say 1 have good TASTE" said
the owner of a hospitable suburban
home that had longvbeen a mecca for
those of city and country alike who
were SO fortunate as to enjoy it's priv
ileges. I've never bothered my head
about it. Things just seem to settle
down into the rooms along with the
family and their wants and wishes.
1t looks just any simple, plain. home
ly old place to me-" In this remark
the author of the tastefulness in ques-
ton unconsciously touched its secret.
She was a woman of refinement. and
red and yellow chintzes. wax flowers
and crocheted tides naturally did not
come within her horizon. Also. she
did not bother her head about what
they were using now or what ''they"
said was artistic" or "the thing" 1t
did not occur to her to purchase a
Russian sled, Bengal tiger skin and a
Tuscan urn as adjuncts Of an artificial
"eozy corner All the corners in her
many-roomed home seemed coy be-
cause they had been let alone. and
easy chairs and divans and rugs and
pictures had gathered and grouped
themselves together as comfort die
tated. The eternal fitness of things"
is a much better guide to house fur
nishing than the special department
in the last fashion magazine. One OF
the crying abuses Of modern houses is
the use Of so-called ornaments. A
peasant cottage in Brittany possesses
more real beauty and exhibits more
true taste than many mansion" Of
the wealthy. Few OF the poor have the
courage of their poverty. but must
perforce Overcrewd aiaantel and shelf
and stand with fiimsyzknick -knacks of
no earthly use, ana which even the
most perverted taste cannot pronounce
beautiful. The supreme test of the
perfection of a roorniS: Is it comfort
able. homelike. Hvable? No bric-a-
brac shop can be that. Even an ig
norant and tasteless nature feels the
subtle influence -of-harmonizing col
ors and really beautiful and simple
lines and accessories. There is no
more potent leaven TITAN truly home
like home. where ALI things. inanimate
and however small. express the per-
sonality of the entle)presiding genius.
Lighting with cahdiffss is most diff
cult in summer. s-sWhen the breezes
make flames fiekeraSnd wax drip. but
there are ways off overcoming this
difficulty. For a straight glass or sill
yer candlestick there can be had a
tall, narrow glass shade. perhaps eight
inches high and spreading a little to-.
ward the top. This really improves
the appearance of the candlestick and
SO thoroughly protects theS flame that
candle light may be used with comfort
on the lawn or piazza on summer
evenings. 1 - ~
Gray is more or less neglected col
or in house furnishing. but is really a
most satisfactory tone for light
drawing room or large sleeping room.
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teenth street. New York. she gives
some splendid parties. In Demands
vile her villa. which is the style or
an Italian palace. was furnished to
resemble nursery, and her guests
were supposed to come in baby's
clothes 1t was a Juvenile party" with
a vengeance. and Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Larocque. who excel in originality.
drove UP in a childs billy goat carl" :
Mrs. Blair carried out the effect OF
a nursery, and the lower floor of her
villa was Uttered with toys and pic
ture books. There were high chairs
to sit upon and hobby horses for the
boy babies" The walls were covered
with Mother Goose pictures, and there
was blackboard for the children"
to use for absorbing 'tic-tac-tow"
games. Farina and milk-mush was
served as an illusion, but more mature
salads and timbales followed.
Mrs. Blair was formerly Miss Flor
ence Jennings and her husband is of
the famous Providence family. They
too. wore children's clothes. and Mrs.
leaders. looked the image of a blond
child of ten. Her curls were tied with
pink ribbons, and her Dolly Warden
hat was nightly becoming. Miss
Katherine Schley. the belle of Ber-
nardsville. was little girl in blue, and
Mrs. Robert Dun Douglas. wife OF the
polo man, came in sWaddling clothes
and clutching rattle. Mr.. and Mrs.
George B. Post were ideal children.
and Percy Pyne wore a Russian blouse
of white serge. with one of those loose
BELTS Mrs. William S. Post, who was
Miss Lillian Hood. was picturesque in
black velvet. She suggested Mile
James in 'The Little Princess" and,
of course. carried gigantic wax doll.
A EaI1t s<r1.4
the early hours of the morning they
voted Mrs. Blair's party an eXtraor-
binary success. The Blair villa is near
Far Hills.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-03
DRESS TRIES NERVES
BROOKLYN PASTOR HAS CURE
FOR NERVOUS PRoSTRATioN
Advises His Women Hearers to Burn
Nine Out of Ten of Their Costumes
Divorce criticised-Men Charac-
terized as Sabbath Breakers.

! Rev. DR.. Newell Dwight Hills, pas
tor of the Plymouth Congregational
church, Brooklyn, made stirring adj
dress upon the existing social condi-
tions of the four hundred the other
day before the annual conference Of
the Orthodox Friends. With every one
else he abuses women and their silli-
ness. 1t seems as if the whole world
were against women, yet, strange as it
may seem, woman retains her popular
ity and still lives and there is no i'm
mediate prospect of her annihilation
eff the women of my congregation"
says this noted minister, who are suf-
fering from nervous prostration had
the will power to to take nine out of
every ten of their frocks into the back
yard and burn them I do not think
they would longer be troubled with
their nervous prostration. They would
get WE'LL
He also went for the people who
patronize the divorce courts. In regard
to this subject he said:
II cannot pick up paper but that 1
see the four hundred, of this city, en-
gagged in divorce suits. Even the old
est families of Boston are in the d.
Vorce courts, and last week L read or
three old families of Philadelphia at
one time engaged in divorce litiga
ton.
81 tremble for my country when all
the work the preacher does at one end
in marrying the judge undoes at the
other end in the divorce court"
But women and divorce were not the
only subject which he went into. Men
got their share and upon them was
placed the blame of Sabbath breaking.
He said: Sunday has to a great ex-
tent ceased to be a day of worship.
Men rise at 10 o'clock, drive until II.
eat a dinner of twelve courses, and in
the evening hold reception for their
friends. The women and children fol-
low much the same plan. And on Mon
day morning the men go to business
and try to get ahead of their neigh
bors before their neighbors get ahead
of them"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-03
Miss Astor's Torn Gloves.

Miss Pauline Astor's greatest pleas
ure is snubbing aspiring Americans
when they drift Londonward. She is
quite aware of her prestige as the
daughter of a man whose fortune is
$200.000.000, and although not pretty
she is much feted in England. A host
ess, now matter how high and mighty,
deems herself in luck If she captures
the Aston heiress. This is the story
they tell of woman who met Miss
Aston at a London entertainment. The
two women were in the dressing room
and the elder woman tried her best
to engage the girl in conversation.
Miss Aston answered in monosyllables.
and at last the woman dared to call
Miss Astor's attention to her glove.
you have a tiny rip in your glove.
my dear" Miss Astor glanced at her
glove and replied. Il like it that way"
The other woman felt the sting. and
retorted with sarcastic sweetness.
well. then. / hope the other tears"
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ent nameless. No doubt both he and
Mrs. Haines will go down to posterity
as noted for this inspiring revelation,
with which they have enriched the
world.
A club woman living In Massachu-
sets has conceived and put into execu-
ton pretty application of "Pansies,
that's for thoughts and Rosemary,
that's for remembrance" In her city
yard she has made what she calls a
CLUB garden" and she says it is quite
as interesting as a collection of photo
graphs or autographs, and much pref
tier. From the Woman's Charity Club
of Boston have come ivies and other
vines: the New England Woman's
Press association is represented by
spirea and golden glow; the Daughters
of Vermont have sent lilacs. Local
chapters of Daughters of the Revolu-
ton and Daughters of the American
Revolution are represented by blue
bells, johnny jumps-up roses and peo-
MES. From the club of ex-presidents
there are violets and lilies of the val
ley while the Boston Woman's Press
club is represented by dahlias, the Bos-
ton Business league by fleurs-de-lis
and sun1owers, and still other clubs
by asters, tall daisies and coreopsis.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-03
WHEREIN is THE DIFFERENCE.
Automobile Young Man and Prett,
Girl Disagree as to Shirtwaists.

''Who do you suppose this writer has
reference to?" asked the automobile
young man as he drove up to the walk
to speak to the pretty lady.
Il haven't the slightest idea until
hear the reference" was the reply.
We'll, here it is. She says: They
had on shirtwaists, but no collars or
ties, and the bands of their shirtwaists
tucked in round their beautiful necks.
Their sleeves were rolled up above the
elbow. On their heads were white
SLOUGH hats, and on their feet soiled
canvas shoes
why, some girls of the athletic set,
of course Some girls who play lawn
tennis or golf, particularly at the lake.
dress that way myself on warm days.
1t is so comfortable, you know and it
is so fetching. too"
you have another guess coming"
chuckled the automobile young man,
and you wouldn't guess in a dozen
tries The society editor of T h e
Glob is giving the young men of ST.
Paul a raking down for the shocking
state of undress' they appear in, and
she adds: 1t is inconceivable that a
man will approach a lady in this sort
of costume, or lack of costume, al
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-03
SOCIAL.

Mr.. and Mrs. H. Druck gave a recep-
ton yesterday afternoon for Miss Rae
Behrman, of Chicago, whose engage
ment to Ben Druck was announced
this week. A second reception will be
given for Miss Behrman July Z.
Mrs. Rowley entertained number
of st. Paul women yesterday at her
summer home at Lake Minnetonka in
honor of her guest, Mrs. Pool, of st.
Louis.
Miss Humbird, of Dayton avenue,
and her guests, the Misses Humbird,
of Philadelphia. and Miss Severance,
of Chicago, were guests of honor at a
luncheon given by Miss Lusk, of Day
ton avenue, at the Town and Country
club.
The Misses Barfuse of Goodrich av-
enue. will give a dancing party tomor-
row evening for j. A. Rohlerder.
Mrs. Frank Upham, of Aurora ave-
nue., gave a dinner Tuesday evening
in honor Of Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Fulton,
Prof and Mrs. Thomas Shaw and Miss
Florence Shaw.
Mrs. Edward Holmes Payte will give
a reception this afternoon, from 3 until
5 o'clock, in honor Of her sister, Miss
Gavin, of Spokane.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-03
LITTLE HINTS.

White china silk is used for a smart
long coat.
Many of the new linens are as heavy
as cloth.
Dotted and embroidered Swiss is
among the dressiest fabrics.
Ties of white liberty satin with big
colored polka dots are new.
The round bertha and the square
shoulder ruffie are both in high favor.
The smart miss whose color is red
wears girdle, shoes and stockings Of
that hue.
The dressy hat par excellence is a
fiat of pink or blue chiffon with one
long white plume.
Gray and brown is a modish COM
bination for the girl who has enough
color to wear it.
A drop skirt of white lace covered
with colored chiffon Is the thing for the
black lace gown.
A new fad is to wear for an amulet
the key to jewel box or writing desk,
made of gold and very small.
Fashion is finding out that the but
terfy bow of ribbon is more becoming
to most coiffures than the jeweled
aigret.
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shapeiess Coats to the Fore.

Three quarter coats were in favor
during the recent damp weather. and.
judging from the fashionable women
who wore these ungraceful loose gar
ments, the same style may be eX-
pected in the autumn. The more shape
less and unbecoming the better, and
corresponding skirts have an awkard
length being neither short nor trail
ing. Mrs. Charles E. Alexander. who
is an authority in New York on the
proper thing to wear. confines herself
exclusively to these loose coats. In
travelling to Europe she wore tan
linen suit with moderately short
skirt and loose coat. Cut along iden-
teal lines in the black and white
shepherd plaid that she wears for shop
ping. Mrs. Moses Taylor Campbell.
the handsome widow who will be Mrs.
Moncure Robinson, according to cur
rent rumor, has shepherd plaid in a
large and somewhat snowy black and
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-03
GLEANINGS.

The world does not hear much about
Countess Tolstoy, but If 1t were not for
her 1t is hard to say what would have
become of her brilliant and cratic
husband. Fortunately for him she
does not share his ideas, and has In
sisted on protecting his health, his
property and his financial interests. If
it were not for the countess, say the
friends of the family. the count would
have been dead and the family penni-
less long ago. The counts handwriting,
moreover, is absolutely unintelligible
to every one but his wife, and If it
were not for her unwearied patience in
copying his manuscripts they would,
perhaps, never have been published.
AS he frequently corrects and revises
after the first copy, her task is not a
light one. One of his books she copied
six times before it went to the pub
Usher, and another she transcribed no
fewer than sixteen times. Although
their ideas differ radically, Count and
Countess Tolstoy get on excellently to-
gether, better, perhaps, than If they did
agree and, while the count dresses
like laborer and eats off pewter, the
countess dresses and lives as becomes
her station.
An American girl who is much
sought after in English society, says
The Gentlewoman, never wears any
thing but white. Morning, noon and
night she rings the changes in white
serge. cambria, tulle, chiffon and satin.
DO as l say and you will be beauti-
full said the great man milliner in
Paris. But love pale blue and I love
fawn," sighed the girl. Wear either
and you will be ugly" was the stern
response. So the artist had his way.
Few women realize it, but no beauty
can rise superior to clothes and hair
dressing, and the greatest beauty may
be absolutely disfigured by the things
she wears. IF did not know how to
present myself I should be hideous,"
declares the great Sarah.
A little country maid, very plain and
patched of garb, and evidently on her
first visit to a big city, was following
her escort into one of the city's public
buildings, when the words, Ladies'
Entrance" above the door, caught her
eye. Instantly she drew back, looked
at herself and her companion, and then
at the other pedestrians going in and
out. Are youse sure" she queried
timidly, ARE youse sure ives ladies ?"
been considered all these centuries, it
now develops, through Mrs. Ida Evans
Haines, of the committee on dress OF
the national council of women, that
"she did not know how to carry her
self. She lacked the erectness and
poise that stamp the American girl as
the most finished and graceful type of
womanhood" Those who have used
the Milo's waist measure to point NOR
ais and adorn tales of the evils of cor
sets and SETTLING clothes. also have
a severe setback in Mrs. Haines' dis
covery that if Milo had only stood
properly, had not permitted her figure
to droop and SLOUGH, her waist meas
ure would have been reduced by at
least one and one-half inches. Mrs.
Haines modestly disclaims sole owner
ship of this idea, it having been sug-
gested to her some time ago by a ia
nous DOCTOR" who. however. is at pres
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-03
LITTLE HINTS.

Every woman's standby is the all
white stock.
Soft vests are again a feature Of
our summer frockS.
The elaboration of sash ribbons Is
simply surprising.
Pongee collars with lace en- applique
are tremendously smart.
Madeira wheels are applied to white
muslin with dainty effect.
Some who don't know are reviving
brightly contrasting wells.
Some sorts of medallions string on
to dainty trappings very effectively.
New blouses come collarless. and
are cut in the old -fashioned all-around
style.
A lace bolero is charming finish for
an empire tea gown in crepe de chine.
Bones are an absent quantity in the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-03

the mountains of North Carolina and
Tennessee are used for door curtains,
and 1t occurred to- this cottaeer to ex-
pertinent with ordinary counterpanes.
since the others .eWere beyond her
reach. I ssr
Broken bits Of icorice sprinkled
about pantry shelves will. 1t Is said.
Danish red ants. Borax Is also useful,
the crystal and not sthe powder being
preferred. enc
Now is the proper time to make
strawberry fruit juice for winter use.
Red raspberries, cherries, peaches and
other fruit may be treated in a similar
manner. Extract, the juice of the fruit
as in making jelly. Add a cup of sugar
to each cup of juice and boil together
for few minutes. A little lemon juice
is recommended, but may be omitted.
Bottle in small jars, as it does not keep
long after opening.
Gooseberry food is an old time ia
vorite, and it is prepared in several
ways, all good. Here is one: Stew a
quart of berries in a very little water.
If they are juicy enough they will re-
quire no more than clings to them
when the rinsing water is poured off.
When soft rub through sieve, sugar
to taste, and to every cupful of the
pulp add very slowly cup of richest
milk or cream. Place on the ice until
time to serve. White cake goes with
this dessert.
Gooseberry marmalade Is a delicious
dessert eaten with cream cheese like
Barbecue jelly, which it resembles.
Allow three-fourths of a pound of
sugar to a pound of gooseberries. Heat
very slowly in a preserving kettle and
crush the fruit slightly to allow all the
juice to, escape. Simmer gently, STIR
ring often until the fuit is thick,
jam-like mass. Seal in small jelly
glasses.
If the hands are well powdered with
talcum before putting on kid gloves in
summer there will be little danger of
the gloves being ruined by perspira-
ton.
Choice figs are sold in little round
baskets of coiled straw. the cotton COW
er being stitched lon. The figs are
worth buying, and, the basket Is worth
saving Lined with silk and with a
loose silk bag attached they make work
or embroidery baskets quite out of the
common. o. c5F
Bamboo furniture,,ras well as willow
and rattan, should be cleaned by scrub
bling with salt and water. Use a small
brush for the purpose.
Wallpaper comes now with cotton
hangings to match. and bedrooms are
charmingly fitted with the two. The
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-03
Paynes En- Route to catskiIls.

WASHINGTON, D. c., July 2. =
Postmaster General Payne, accom-
panied by Mrs. Payne, left this after
noon en- route to the Catslkills, where
they will remain over the Fourth of
July. They will spend the night in
New York city and proceed tomorrow.
with ex-President Miller, of the St.
Paul road, to his summer home. They
will return here Tuesday night. Mr..
Payne said he felt much better than he
has of late. despite the severe heat.
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though it is the fault of the girl who
tolerates a man in a state of undress
The girls have it in their own hands,
and it is to be hoped that they will
properly snub young men who do not
know any better than to appear before
them thus undressed.'"
"Oh; that is different" snapped the
pretty girl and she walked away, not
deigning to enlighten the automobile
young man as to wherein the difference
Iox
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-03

Marshall avenue. will leave soon to
spend the remainder of the summer in
Elkhart Lake.
Mrs. J. S. Barron and Miss Barron,
of North Exchange street. are visiting
in Montana.
Mrs. John M. L. Macdonald and fam
lily, of Holly avenue. have gone to
Lake Chisago
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-03

For SO are to be purchased exquis-
lite linen robes braided. appliqued or
lace trimmed. either In pink. blue OF
white.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-03
HBabiesp at Mrs. glair,s,

All Bernardville assembled at the
large party of Mrs. c. Ledyard Blair
last week. Mrs. Blair has pretty
knack of entertaining. and when in
her town house, In No. Is East Six
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-03

Mrs. Harvey Hall entertained the
members of the Ladies' Aid society of
Central Park M. E. church yesterday
afternoon.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-03
CLUBS AND CHARITIES.

The board of managers of the Wom-
ans Christian home will meet today
at the summer home of Mrs. Donald
son at Tenth street station, White
Bear lake.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-03

Mrs. P. H. Peterson, of Fuller street,
entertained the members of the La
dies Aid society of ST. James English
Evangelical church yesterday after
noon at tea.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-03

Heavy twisted mercerized cotton cord
that is used for finishing sofa pillows
Is offered in nearly all the stores for
only 5 cents yard.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-03

Mrs. j. B. Metcalfe, of the Kittson,
entertained the members of the Hamil-
ton Whist club yesterday afternoon.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-03

An odd bonbon box brought out to
commemorate Independence day Is in
the shape of the hat worn by Uncle
Sam in his famous portraits.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-03

A new kind of portiere for summer
use comes in fine silk cords and is
very dainty and pretty besides al
lowing light and air to penetrate it.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-03

Flags are everywhere in anticipa-
tIon of the Fourth, and can be pur-
chased up to many dollars each.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-03

white check. The coat is more be-
coming to Mrs. Campbell than to most
women, and she wears a picturesque
black hat that is made of toughest
straw. Mrs. Charles Dana Gibsons
slender loneliness was encased in
similar plaid made with black velvet
collars and cuffs, and as usual Mrs.
Gibson's hat was severely plain. How
ever. Mrs. Gibson is rather thin just
now and will forego a European trip
this year. This time last summer she
was cruising with the James Henry
Smith Watching party.
Diamond Wedding of Royal Couple.
The oldest woman of the British
royal family is celebrating her dia-
mond wedding today. She is the Grand
Duchess of Mecklenburg- Strelitz, and
was formerly the Princess Augusta of
Cambridge. The late Duchess of Teck,
mother of the Princess of Wales, was
her sister, and Queen Victoria was her
full cousin. Like her late august rela-
tive, the duchess possesses vigorous
constitution, and in spite of her ad-
vanced age-eighty-one years-she Is a
prominent as well as picturesque
figure in English society, and a guest
at nearly all the large social functions
in London. The years have been less
kind to the grand duke, who has been
blind for some years, but they have not
dampened his spirits, for which he has
always been noted. The Princess Au-
gusta of Cambridge, whose father was
a son of George Ill. was married to the
Grand Duke of Mecklenburg Strelitz
in the chapel at Buckingham palace in
the presence of Queen Victoria and
her mother, the Duchess of Kent, with
the Queen Dowager Adelaide and the
late prince consort. She was then
twenty-one years of age, and a letter
written by her sister, the future Ouch
ess of Teck, who was then a girl of ten,
records that she looked most lovely
and was the admiration Of everybody"
The couple have always spent much Of
their time in London, and are now
living in small house near Bucking-
ham palace. They have one son, the
Grand Duke George Adolph.