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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-28
AN iNTEREsrINo BOOKLET FOR
ToURI0To.

In accordancs with its usual custo,,
the passenger department. Of the F1orIds
East Coast Railway has issued q hand |.
somsly illustrated booklet descriptive Of
the Florida East Coast. which IL At once
. compendium and guide for the tours,
The booklet contains cne hundred n....
with the cover beautifully illustrated. tss
front page being Q representation Of ths
old city gntss OF 81 Augustine with ,hs
lsssnd: The E.:: Coast OF Florida Is
side Uf the earth ana the inside of ihs
cover contains distinct maps OF FTorids
and tho adjacent coast states.
II n especially valuable TO the tovr,.,
ss II gives a description Of each place a.
ths east coast the distances. rates of =. "a
and a complete list OF hotels ana board !.
,nr houses with the daily and weekly :. ..
Der week up. The idea that only wealthy
people can anorc to visit the east coast
Of Florida during tho winter tourist sea
son II q mistake.
Nassau. ". p. (Bahsma Isiands). II
illustrated and described: there IL much
70 Ss snd ss 1S Hssny snoS.a Ns'a Sr
tuurists II the Lake Of Fire"
Severn pages are also devoted 10 n A..
scriptiou Of Havana and It's attrs ction.
General information Is given concern.
ine ticket ofioes. redemption OF tickets
Damage. train stop-over priyilewe.
stnynping return tickets. lost tickets
trr transportation % bicycles, sleeping car
and chair car rates and other info-mation
a. value to the traveller. The attracfion.
soiI, climate. fishing and hunting sport.
s,c.. Of each separate locality IA entsr'
n iningiy set forth in words and pictorial.
IN described. The booklet, which "a an
ertistio production. was issued from the
press OF the Record company. st. Angus
tine. Copies can be obtained by address.
inr J. ID. Rahner. Assistant General Pas.
senaer Agent. Florida East Coast Rail.
way. at st. Augustine. and the booklet
viii be sent pos tpeid on application.
The New York once Of the Florida
East Coast Hotel Co is located at "a
Firth avenue-ths old Brunswick Hotel
ouildinS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-28

ProvIdence by John the shosman, sos -3o5
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We must reduce our stock Of all makes
machines taken In exchange for the
Underwood Visible. These machines Will
be sold cheap for cash.
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$4,000 TO CALIFORNIA AND RETURN
FROM CHICAGO, III,

Vis Chicago Great Western Railway.
Tickets on sale April 23d 10 May lst in
elusive. Good 10 return until June 3oth.
For further information apply to j. p
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$4,000 BUFFALO TO Los ANGELES
AND SAN FRANCISCO AND RETU RN
VIA The NICKEL PLATE ROAD.
Tickets on sale April AID to May lst
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FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS.

MRS. wINSLOw'S SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over sixty years by
millions Of mothers for their children
while teething with perfect success II
soothes the child. softens the gums all
lays all pain. cures wind collie. and is the
best remedy for Diarrhoea. II will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold
by druggists In every part Of the world.
Twenty -fve cents q bottle. Be sure and
ask for Mrs winslow's Soothing Syr1ip
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-28

"Ah. there. my japonicav' cried the
Russian picket 10 his rival across the
stream.
"Ah. there. my czsrdinev' cried the
picket on the outer side Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-06-16

An unusually chic calling gown Of
dark green taffeta showed the 1880
mode in its quaintest form; with puff
ings and insertions, long shoulder eff
feet and full sleeves. to say nothing
of the full skirt and small waist. the
ensemble was all one could desire. A
toque of the green showed tiny wing
and knots OF ribbon velvet OF paler
shade for contrast; the green para
sol was most fitting accompaniment
to this particular costume.
Any number of dainty matinees and
negligees must be considered in the
trousseau. from the lounging robe for
boudoir use to the pelgnoir Of regal
lines becoming the hostess of the
drawing room. so beautiful and arts
tic are they in design. Richly hand
embroidered crepes in delicate shades
make up handsomely. while accordion
silks with profuse lace insertions pos
sess particular attraction for the
majority OF women. their clinging full
ness. with flowing sleeves. being real
ly very fascinating and decidedly be-
coming.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-06-16
Told in Her
D oUdoir~

Tucks of all widths are noted on
new dresses.
Coarse iaees trim the canvas fab
RIGS to perfection.
Elaboration is the keynote OF the
season In dressdom.
Nets printed in cloudy Dresden
effects are very attractive.
Shoulder trimmings droop in pseudo
grandmama style.
Daisies and buttercups are reap
pearing as millinery blossoms.
A panel front makes round and
round trimmings possible for the stout
woman.
The newest skirt tucklngs turn
toward the front and taper TO a point
at the knee.
colors will be more of a feature
in womens handkerchief than they
have been in many seasons.
The red hat Is the correct thing to
wear with a black and white striped
or checked gown.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-06-16
Misses coilariess Jacket Of Tan-col-
ored cioth-carnIsures for the Neck
Calling Gowns and Nesligees-To
Clean Jewels.

them on a gown which should have
long lines Is puzzle to many dress
maker. The skirt should first be most
carefully fitted and made, and then
the fiounces should be put on in such
way az the. wearer of the gown be
talD as to make them encircle the
skirt at the same distance from one
another. II the wearer be short and
stout and wishes to be thought tall
and slender. then the fiounces must be
arranged so as to be higher either In
front or at the observation-disclosures is
more becoming. The fiounces may be
of the same material as the gown.
edged with lace and trimmed with
rows of tucks and lace Insertions. or
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-06-16

thread has been taken. Fasten one
rubber upon the spool by binding 1t
tightly with the other. The arrow is
any thin stick that will slide easily
through the spool. The best arrows
are made of bowels which are three
feet long and one-fourth inch thick.
These may be purchased at any hard
ware store at a cost of one cent each.
Sharpen one end of the arrow and
cut a niche in the other.
To use, place the arrow in the spool.
put the rubber in the niche and pull
both rubber and arrow out as far as
possible. If the spool is held in the
left hand and the rubber is strong
enough it will shoot the arrow fully
fifty feet away.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-06-16

piece can go on living Independently
OF the others. But the pieces always
do their best to find each other and
come together again.
A worms working year lasts only
about six months. because it cannot
burrow through the earth while the
ground is frozen.
In these six months the worms will
turn over an average of ten tons of
soil to an acre. Think OF thati
Stones. twigs. leaves and shells will
be thoroughly chewed up and mixed
with 1t.
Then the larger worms do still
more. They burrow down to a great
er depth than the smaller worms. and
dig canals for the rain and moisture
to flow through down to the roots of
the plants and trees.
So, altogether. you see. boys and
girls, the worms are our good friends,
helping to make the earth green and
beautiful and productive for our bene
, At.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-06-16
The MIIIIner's Blue Rose.

One of the astonishing millinery
fancies of the year is the blue rose.
Such a flower never sprouted on the
earth's surface. but built in shaded
velvet. crimpy silk or even cleverly
tinted muslin. 1t is bewitching on the
summer hat OF lace or maline.
The girl who likes to wear blue and
iR a-weary of ragged robins and for
get-me-nots greets the blue rose with
enthusiasm and uses 1t in profusion.
Another blue blossom which has
made its appearance is the hyacinth.
but it must be used with discretion.
An imported hat in a peculiar shade.
bordering on navy blue, Is trimmed
with these hyacinths and ribbon
which matches the bloom.
In a certain light, the entire confec-
tion shades to blue; turn II toward the
sun and it shows violet tints.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-06-16


Every boy or girl who has lost any
pigeons to the hawks should know
this little trick the Chinese play on
the raiders of their pigeon fiocks.
A missionary in China writes:
walking near Picking one day heard
a long-drawn whistling in the air.
Looking up. saw flock of pigeons
overhead. 'What!'JI exclaimed, do
Chinese pigeons whistle?
There was Chinaman passing.
andI asked him about it. He took
from his dress set of small bamboos.
Joined with fine wires-as in the ac-
companying sketch-and handed them
to me. 1t weighed only few penny
weights.
THAT is what makes the whist
ling said he. We tie these to the
backs of carrier pigeons. looping the
strings around the roots of the wings.
When the pigeon is flying the wind
PUSHES into the bamboos and makes
them whistle. This scares away the
hawks, SO that the pigeon can bring
its message safely. Sometimes there
is only one bamboo whistle; but IL
there are more they are assorted SO
as to make harsh sound when blown
all at one time"
The little bamboo whistles must be
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-06-16

Any boy can make rain gauge and
measure the amount OF a rainfall for
himself.
The simplest form of gauge con-
sists of a funnel with a definite area,
say, ~ inches. the neck of which fits
in a bottle. The rain that falls into
the funnel runs down into the bottle.
of course, and the quantity is meas
ured by means of a graduated glass.
Any boy can measure the rainfall
for himself. Having provided the fun
mel and the bottle--the metal cylin-
der outside is not essential-let him
fit them as described, and then put
them in a level. open place. away
from trees and buildings. with the
mouth of the funnel about foot from
the ground. The bottle should be
fastened in position. to avoid being
overturned by the wind, and should
rest perfectly level.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-06-16

Hand-embroidered towels are tho
latest vogue in towels for actual use
Where something specially nice is de-
sired. The embroidery is done on
plain. fine huckaback or other fine
towel fabric taking the place OF
damask or other decoration. A deep
hemstiched hem is the usual finish,
and one end only is embroidered.
Decorative towels, for decorative pur-
poses only, come with deep-knotted
fringes elaborate borders OF drawn
work. medallions of old Venetian or
other decorative laces. And Italian
macrame towels have deep fringes
very claborately and artistically
knotted.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-06-16

No one OF the many accessories of
the season is more attractive or adapt
able than the fancy collars which take
such variety of forms. The group
illustrated Includes several sorts, all
OF which are smart and any of which
can be reproduced in variety OF ma
terials. AS shown. however, the col
lar in the upper left-hand corner is
made OF all-over lace edged with band
ing. The round collar below Is made
OF net with heavy silk applique and is
finished with a silk ruche. The collar
to the right is of quite different
sort. including long stole ends. which
are eminently effective. and is shown,
In inserted tucking with a muslin frill
as finish. The fourth and last col
lar is made with deep points. each Of
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-06-16

Every little while all brooches.
rings and such things that are in con-
slant use should be brushed with n
toothbrush that has been dipped in
eau de cologne. II the setting is open
1t must be done from the back. and
care must be taken not to loosen the
stones. Then lay the things in box
OF jewelers. sawdust, which has been
slightly heated beforehand. and leave
for an hour. says the Ohio State Jour
nal Gold chains may be washed in
warm soapsuds. drying them on soft
towel by pulling back and forward.
They may also be dried in sawdust
and the particles blown or busted out
afterward. Be sure and get them dry.
as they will be apt to become worn
between the links II any dampness re-
mains.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-06-16

After you have read this little ac-
count about worms, go out and look
at some OF the little things. but treat
them kindly.
Worms are not precisely blind, but
they can only see well enough to tell
the difference between light and dark
ness.
They have, however, a wonderful
sense Of touch. They can hardly smell
at all, and are quite deaf. They
breathe through their skins, having
no lungs.
They can crawl backward and for
ward and curl up into any position.
II by accident a worm is cut into
several pieces it does not necessarily
die, because it is 80 made that each
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-06-16
Plant Was suffoea.ed.

A New Hampshire man had a very
choice fern which he kept in his store.
and fearing that 1t would be hurt by
frost during an excessive cold snap
last winter he placed 1t in a tight
showcase with a small lighted lamp
In one corner of the case. When he
came to the store in the morning he
found his fern ruined. not by the frost.
but by the burning out Of all the oxy-
gen In the air in the case. The plant
had simply suffocated.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-06-16


Many seamen will tell Of curious
clicking sounds heard on calm nights
at sea. and the origin of the noise
seems SO altogether unaccountable
that 1t has often created some alarm
among superstitious fishermen.
A distinguished naturalist made a
careful study OF the sounds on many
occasions and found that 1t was MT
a sustained note, but made up of a
multitude of tiny ones. each clear and
distinct in itself, and ranging from
a high treble to bass. When the
ear was applied TO the gunwale of the
boat the sound grew more intense,
and in some places, as the boat
moved on, it could not be heard at
all.
On other occasions the sounds re-
sembled the tolling OF bells, the boom
ing of guns and the noise of an
Aeolian harp.
For a long time he was unable to
trace the cause. but at length discov-
erred that the sounds were made by the
shellfish. hundreds of them opening
their shells and closing them with
sharp snaps. The noise. partly muf-
fed by the water, sounded indescrib-
ably weird. He was finally led to the
conclusion that, as the shellfish made
the sounds. they probably had some
meaning. and that the clicks might
possibly be a warning OF danger when
the shallow water was. disturbed by
the boat.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-06-16

Dear girls and boys, did you ever
think of the stories treasured in that
large mirror of which you have to be
SO careful? Would you ever suspect
from its shining appearance that the
great glass has grown old by looking
and rejecting?
All kinds of pictures have been set
within its frame; many Of your own;
some laughing and bright. others
pouting and sad. The peculiar thing
about mirror is that 1t always gives
you back exactly what you bring to it
There would be the boys and girls
sliding down the baluster and father
hurrying out to save the chandelier:
there you would all be around the pi-
ano singing MY Country, IT'S of
Thee" and there-ohl there is your
birthday party, oh, look at the chill
dren's gay clothes and see the pretty
decorationsi Can you see farther
back-there in the corner-where
mothers great-grandmamma looked
when she was little? And her cousin
Jack in his pink satin clothes bowling
before the pretty little lady. Their
games were stately in those days. No
romping for them.
Little Nellie, dancing up to examine
her new dresses. never guesses what
sad picture might have been there be-
fore hers, and how her fresh beauty
would brighten it. How the old mir
ror must feel like coming from the
wall and taking a turn with that
round-eyed little maid. 1t surely must
love the little folks even better than
the grown-up people, for they do not
take 1t SO many cares.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-06-16

warm water and into this squeeze
the sponge. Let II lie few minutes.
then rinse II in clear water.
silk ribbons may be washed in suds
made of lukewarm water and good
soap. but they must not be wrung or
they win be badly creased. Wash
in second lot of suds and rinse In
clear cold water. Then lay on table
or board and with rather stiff nall
brush brush sideways till all the crens-
es are removed. Leave till thorough.
ly dry.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-06-16

Boil about twenty-five heads OF as
paragus and cut the green ends when
tender into short pieces. Mix with
them four well-beaten eggs. adding q
little pepper and salt Melt an ounce
of butter Tor perhaps rather more) In
an omelet pan. pour in the mixture,
stir till II thickens over the fire. told
II nicely over. Clarified butter may
be served with II. into which a few
drops of vinegar have been poured.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-06-16

made with care in order not to put
too heavy weight on the pigeons;
But no American boy need be afraid
to try to do what Chinaman can do.
Besides keeping on the robber hawks
every owner of pigeons can have
sky-high orchestra.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-06-16
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Inflammation Of the throat and ton
sils is common complaint at this sea
son of the year. A soothing drink for
persons so affected is made by boiling
a teaspoonful OF isinglas in half pint
of milk with half dozen bruised al
monds and sweetened to taste.
This drink has a marvellous effect in
reducing the Inflammation. 1t is
widely used in England. but is not
commonly known in this country.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-06-16
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To keep parafIin lamps from smell
ing. as they sometimes will do even
when perfectly clean. put n table
spoonful of salt into the oil.
To clean sponges add tablespoon
full OF strong AMMONIA to a pint OF
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-06-16

This seems hard to do, but boys
who have done it say It is easy.
Place a penny in the bottom of a
wine or mousse glass, cover 1t with
dollar, and then, without touching
either coin, blow the penny out of
the glass. while the dollar remains
in 1t.
To do this, blow sharply on the
side of the dollar which is next to
you. Your breath will cause it TO
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-06-16
The Homemade Gauge.

When the measure is to be taken
the water should be poured into a
graduated glass, and the number OF
cubic inches calculated, which will
give the amount to the area of the
top of the funnel.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-06-16
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tilt over as though it were on an
axis.
Keep on blowing. and a current of
air will be produced which will sweep
up the penny and hurl it out of the
glass.
Try the trick and see what success
you have with IT.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-06-16

lace and applique dyed to match. yoke
and cuffs of cream point d'esprit held
by fancy stitches and frills of net top
lace. the yoke being transparent. The
plaits in both fronts and back extend
for full length and the waist can be
made to blouse all round or at the
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-06-16

Old whalebone which has become
bent and useless should be soaked in
hot water and then laid on table
tn dry. In this way It is straight
ened out and may have a new stage
of usefulness before It,
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-06-16

which is filed by medallion of en-
broidery. the foundation material be-
ling embroidered batiste, fine and
sheer To make any collar for a wom-
an Of medium size will be required
1is yards of material is or 81 inches
wide; for girl of IA years of age.
Ia yards is or 81 inches wide.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-06-16

Here is a gun that can be made in
few minutes. Get two rubber bands
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-06-16

Flounces and rufiies are becoming
more and more fashionable all the
time. and Just how to arrange for
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-06-16

smartest shown and will be much
worn the season through In all light
weight cloths. This one allows
choice between mandolin and plain
sleeves and includes seams at bot3
front and back that extend to the
shoulders, so giving tapering effect
to the figure. The model is made OF
tan-colored cloth with trimming OF mo.
hair braid and is closed by means OF
buttons and loops. but the finish can
be one OF many things and the clos
ing can be made invisibly by means Of
fly whenever preferred. To make
the Jacket for girl OF IA years OF age
will be required az yards OF material
"a. 2 yards "A or ~ yards so inches
wide.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-06-16

Jackets made with perfectly dAi
finish at the neck are the latest and
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-06-16

and paste to the under part Of the
top OF the range the parts A A A.
Close the front by pasting the flaps
B B to the sides. Then fold so that
the flaps C paste under the letters c
on the sides.
Paste the double sides together and
paste the flaps d d to the top.
Paste E E under the rim of the
range and the work Is done.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-06-16

This diagram represents kitchen
range. though you would not, perhaps.
suspect it. A very little cutting and a
little more folding will produce 1t IN
perfect condition, so that 1t can be put
into a dolls kitchen. If you follow the
instructions you will find that there
is not enough trouble to be worth
mentioning about making 1t.
Cut around outline. Then fold under
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-06-15
Improvement in the Cotton Belt.

The weather bureaus S weekly sum-
mary Of crop conditions says: AS
whole there has been quite decided
improvement in the condition OF cot
ton over nearly the whole of the cot
ton belt. The crop has, however,
suffered some damage in Oklahoma
and Indian territories from owe. flows
and from irsuficient mo sture in scat
tered localities in Louisiana. Rapid
growth and good state Of cultivation
are generally indicated. Boil weevils
are increasing rapidly and doing con-
siderable damage in number OF
southwestern and south central coun-
ties in Texas. The week has been
exceptionally favorable for Urasplant.
ing tobacco, and this work has ad-
vanced satisfactorily, having been
completed in Tennessee and North
Carolina and about three-fou!ths
finished in Kentucky and Virginia.
In the extreme northern States there
is an encouraging outlook for apples.
but in the central Mississippi and
Ohio valleys and middle Atlantic
States the prospects appear to be
somewhat impaired by extensive drop
ping. In the southern States a good
crop of peaches is indicated.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-06-15
Child Suspended in Well.

After having hung suspended By
her clothing for an hour sixty feet
down in well, ive-year-old Arnie
Thomas, OF Omaha, Neb., was Wed
nesday afternoon iShed from her dan
gerouS position with graphing hooks
and returned TO her mothers arms
without the least injury. Returning
from a neighbor'S. Mrs. Thomas was
just in time to see the little girl Stam-
BILE into the mouth OF the we'll. She
tainted, but not before ker screams
had attracted the atCen ion Of work
men on near by house. These quick
ly responded and found chat the child
was hanging from projecting hook
forty feet above the water. After an
hours work the hooks were securely
caught in her dress and tue child was
drawn to the surface.