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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-04

around the larger.
Flowers or a jardiniere OF ferns should
occupy the center of the table. but when
neither OF these can be had, n dish of
fruit, tnstefully arranged with green
leaves, may be substituted.
When soup is served by the hostess.
large napkin should be laid Mt her place
for the tureen to stand on Place the
soup ladle across the front OF the tureen.
its handle toward the right. a cloth
should also cover the other end OF the
table, for the carver. the carving knife
and fork being placed before the carver.
the handle of the knife at the right. that
OF the fork the left.
Cover the side table with n white cloth
and there arrange the dessert service
Fingerbowls cne-thlrd full OF cold water
should rest upon dessert plates-a little
dolly being placed under the bowl A leaf
of rose geranium. or a few violets may be
placed In the water, but these are not
obligatory.
The coffee set should be on the sideboard
or side table, a small tray also with the
sugar bowl and cream pitcher, as all dc
not drink black coffee.
Chairs should be placed as soon as the
table is laid. Shortly before dinner ID
announced put the dinner rolls In the
napkins and Oil the glasses with fresh
water, with n little cracked Ice In each
before pouring I'm the water.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-04

New ideas In house building have done
1uch toward improving the kitchen of
the present day, but even IL ones house
IL not new one, great deal can be
done toward making kitchen attractive
rs well as hyglenic. at very slight cost.
Time was when IL was thought that only
the wealthy could afford kitchens that
show dazzling whiteness, In spotless
enamel and porcelain, but now modern
dwellings OF the bette class are fitted
with openwork plumbing. and the old gal
vanised sink Is replaced with one OF en-.
amelled iron with nickle pipes Ranges
are fitted with canopies for carrying away
the smoke and grease from cookery, and
instead OF unsightly wall paper. there
are plain patterns To be had in various
designs of tiling. Painted walls are even
preferable to the tile paper. and when
the expense does not have TO be consid-
cred the lower part of the wall can be
done In white tiles to the height Of the
ordinary wainscot, with the wall painted
or done in glazed washable paper above.
IL the kitchen is very, dark or is In an
apartment where the light Is from an mir
shaft,-as is often the case.--it will be
found that II white or yellow paint Is
used for the walls the room will look
much lighter. although where there is
plenty of light and sun. the blue and
white kitchen is hard TO improve upon.
There Is no reason why a kitchen should
be scullery. The maid will be happier
and more contented In nice surround
ings, or II you are your own maid, there
is an even greater incentive toward max
ing the environment attractive. One
very pretty kitchen recently seen In
suburban house was planned on the blue
and white color scheme. The woodwork
was white enamel. the walls being Gov
cred with washable white and blue tile
paper. There was broad plate rail.
also In white enamel on which were
placed various utensils In blue enamel,
done In windmill designs or In imitation
OF Delft ware. On a small shelf was
clock and candle stick with broad
saucer-like base. and few odd blue
plates stood on edge between the Dutch
utensils. on the plate rail.
Every house wife has probably expert
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-04
Gowns and Wraps of Cloth

Although broadcloth is always fashion
able, this season IL Is especially In vogue,
and there is more variety In the broad
cloth fabrics than ever before. In former
seasons, the plain. one tone weaves were
the general thing, but the manufacturers
have brought forward many. novelties, IN
two tone. and shadow striped and check
ed effects for the coming winter-<these
new cloths being In most instances very
beautiful In tone and color combination.
Such broadclotns are especially design
ed for street suits and gowns. the Llaln
cloths being still favored for the more
elaborate gowns and carriage and even
Ing wraps. Then there are the bordered
cloths, which are another OF the new
importations-these come In such a va
riety as to beggar description--whlch
may also be said OF the striped and
checked cloths. For dressy suits and
gowns, plain chiffon broadcloth with
border of velvet strips or fgurlngs In
the same tone are very handsome. an
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-04
Clothes and the Man.

what shall l wearT" Is usually a per-
picking question for the average man,
whether he has only two suits OF clothes
or dozen. woman may be depended
on to know what she should wear,
whether she has the clothes or not.
Though present day men show no desire
to return to the plumcs and laces OF cav
alier days, the fact is realized that a
well-dressed and, above all. n properly
dressed man, is n commercial asset not
only to himself. but TO his employers To
be we'll dressed does not mean to be
got up regardless" any more than 1t
does TO ape the fop. Herewith are a few
hints that may prove valuable:
Morning Dress A plain dark busl-
ness suit, sack coat derby or soft hat
20 match. Never wear a high hat or
frock coat unless for some special occa-
sion.
Afternoon Dress When calling, at
teas or receptions during fall and win
ter, the correct dress is double or
sjngle-breasted frock coat of black or
some dark material; trousers of gray;
broad folded tie of light silk; gray
gloves and patent leather shoes.
Evening Dressi Full dress is OBJ
ligatory for any large or formal occasion
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-04

This house has been built and has
proven TO be In it's completion a very
model for n modest home. IL is not large,
being 80 feet In width by 27 feet In depth,
exclusive OF the broad piazza across the
front which Is feet In width. 1t cost
to build. exclusive Of heating and plumb
Ing $500.
There are three chambers In the second
story with ample closets. large bath room
and very attractive stairway, broad and
liberal. well lighted with handsome win
dow on the platform, lighting the second
story hall and In full view from the hrst
story.
The reception room or living room is IL
feet In width by 20 feet in length. with
a den at the end the same width by 7
feet in depth, separated only by col
umned archway. The beauty and arrange
ment OF this room, taken In connection
with the stairway cannot be improved.
except only as II is enlarged and made
more expensive. The woodwork in this
room including the staircase and vestibule
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-04
The Model Kitchen.
BY BEATRICE CAREY.

enced the difficulty Of having her cook
ends, clipped and broken dishes. cooking
utensils that are out of repair, cracked
fruit jars and numerous articles are apt
TO be found tucked away, with the vague
idea that they may be Of some future
use. 1t is a great mistake to save such
useless stun. as a rule they are beyond
repair and a kitchen can never be neat
when there any useless articles are har-
bored.
An excellent idea Is a splash board for
the sink. The constant drip OF faucets
keeps the woodwork backing OF the sink
pretty well snoistened, and Is apt in time
to rot the wood. Get a piece of good
pine board about one foot wide and cut
II TO a length FIVE or six inches beyond
each faucet. Paint the board TO match
the woodwork surrounding the sink and
hang 1t by screw eyes that suspend from
hooks In the wall.
IL a piece Of marble can he found. It
makes an excellent pie board and both
for cleanliness and results, one that is
much superior to the wooden board
Sometimes the marble from an old wash
stand or mantel can be used. or a section
Of new marble can be bought at marble
yard for the price OF wooden board.
Glass and porcelain rolling pins are also
to be recommended, as every particle OF
dough and grease can be removed from
the surface In an instant and the pin
rinsed from warm water and dried with
a tea towel. For fine pastry doughs the
rolling pin of glass can be filed with cold
water or cracked Ice.
REATRICE CAREY
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-04

med with bands and some were plain,
while both plated and gored models
were shown. As the season advances
however one of the smartest styles is
proven to be the perfectly plain untrim-
med suit or broadcloth, herringbone. or
cheviot or such cloths, made with a coat
which reaches TO the very tips of the
fingers when the hand Il out stretched
and allowed TO fall straight at the side.
The At is compromise between the
tight fitting model and the semi-ftting,
as the back shows the curve OF the fig
ure while the front is fairly loose. There
Is usually a little breast pocket on the
left side, and n pocket with fiaps on the
sides Of the coat.
The double breasted coat Is more gen
orally favored, although the single breast-
ed is also good style, and the notched
collar is OF the same cloth. The buttons
may also be made Of the cloth or may be
OF crochet or bone. With such a coat the
most generally becoming and one of the
newest skirts is very closely plated. the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-04
BY DOROTHY DALE.

other OF these more expensive novelties
being the same cloth with a border Of
heavy satin or silk, In graduated bands
or large coin patterns. For the tailored
street suits the border of the cloth, the
pattern or bands being thrown into re-
lief by n difference In the weaving and
finish is to be had. but for every day and
morning wear the plain materials and
shadow stripes will lead in favor.
The correct lines for the plain tailored
suit are OF keen interest now TO the ma.
jorlty OF women-and seldom before has
there been so much differehce or opinion
on that subject. This was especially
true of the early models, and to the in
experienced, Il was rather puzzle TO
select among the various cuts and sty les.
There were long coats to the knee. made
tight fitting, with probably braided or
embroidered vest-then there were short
hip length coats, semi-fitting or coats OF
in-between length with fitted backs and
semi-ftted fronts. Some skirts were trim
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-04
Growth by Billions.

We say we are prosperous and gloat
lovingly over the fact, but even the
student of facts and figures may well be
staggered by the figures that Indicate
the immense interests under community
of control. For instance, II deposits In
the national banks OF the country have
swelIed from 81 $50. 00o. 900 in 1895 to s5,-
0oo. 100000 ten years later-the fact tells
a concrete story OF the country's progress.
The number OF national banks have near
ly doubled in this period. which is with
In the memory OF everyone.
Depositors In savings banks have In
creased over seventy per cent. In this
period and now number over 5000, 900
persons who have over $1,000 600. 900
drawing interest. The number OF tons
OF freight carried has doubled during
this period, and every ton Of freight
means labor. Think II overland the
widest screeds Of the financial alarmlst
will not disturb your confidence.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-04

plaits being stitched to below the curve
OF the hips, where they are laid In about
an inch apart. Do not have n band or
stitched fold. as that model was rather
overdone last summer, and Is apt to be
relegated to the cheaper. ready made
models.
Even the light colored broadcloths In
light blue, Wedgewood blue. mulberry,
pale gray, mauve and such tones are
made on this severe tailored style, and
the result is undeniably smart, an effect
OF elaborateness being given by the other
details OF the costume and especially by
the hat which Is worn.
Women who are especially remarked ms
being well gowned understand this Inn
portant point--in that n smarter effect
can be gained as rule In any daytime
gown, by selecting the palmer coat and
skirt models and having the suit made
by thoroughly reliable tailor who un-
derstands the art OF cutting" When a
modish hat, trimmed with plumes OF
feathers, white or chamois gloves, and n
lace stock or cravat are added TO the
costume. and the boots and other details
arc well looked after, the effect Is most
attractive and effective. Older women AZ
q rule prefer the more trimmed coats
and for them the long coats. with a vest
may be used. especially for afternoon
wear.
The skirts OF all street gowns are made
short. although they are cut little
longer than last season about two or
two and half inches from the ground
| II good length.
The illustration shows three good mod
| els In cloth--the figure TO the left being
| sketched after costume designed for
street wenr with little fur outer wrap
| Black broadcoth was used. the skirt be-
ing gored and trimmed with small but
| tons made OF the CLOTH and two stitched
straps about the lower part.
The bodice trimming was arranged 10
| give a sort Of Princess effect, when In
conjunction with the skirt, and consisted
OF rows Of the buttons. and inset pieces
white, braided I'm shaded coorings and
black The chemisette and undersleeves
were OF batstc and lace.
The middle figure shows n carriage or
evening wrap OF broadcloth. the high
rundown military collar Of black velvet
being very smart. Two little gold orna.
ments were used on either side OF the
collar and the long stitched ends OF the
cloth. which hung down the front were
finished by n large heavy gilt tassel.
The third figure shows n frock OF Old
pink cloth. the blouse stitched In paits
and with a taffeta yoke with soutache
and cord trimming. The piastron was Of
Irish lace
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-04

One of the trades that have obtained
the greatest importance within recent
years Is that OF the structural Iron
worker--a trade born OF the steel sky
sctaper, the steel bridge and all building
operations In which steel Is the funda-
mental material. 1t follows that. as steel
Is growing supreme IN all pretentious
building construction. the demand for men
In the structural iron trade, except In the
depth OF winter. continues great.
The ironworker, riding a steel beam
high in air or perched with his pneu-
matte hammer on the twentieth story of
a skeleton skyscraper. has quite naturally
come TO be regarded as being In one OF
the most dangerous OF trades and one that
he's the highest mortality. This Is not
borne out by statistics-and is probably
due TO the fact that all accidents In this
trade are spectacular 1t is, Of course.
tue that the workman who Is careless
will find death here quicker than any
where else from falls.
Two virtues OF the trade lie IN the fact
that apprenticeships are short and the
wages paid while learning are compara-
lively high. Men who feel that they are
too old or have too many family expenses
60 start as an apprentice and learn
trade, may find an opportunity here.
Apprentices usually range In age from
2l to % years Of age and are paid about
90 cents an hour for an eight hour day
under favorable conditions. In many
cases the hours are slightly lower and
tho wages smaller, yet the weeks en-
vciore OF the ironworker's apprentice Is
usually fatter than his fellows In other
trades.
He has also the privilege OF taking an
examination after serving only two
months-though usually apprentices wait
SIX months before undergoing this ordeal.
IT. the circles Of organized labor such
an examination Is conducted by union Of
"details and consists OF the tying OF the
various kinds OF knots peculiar TO the
trade, rigging up block and tackle, to-
gether with technical questions about the
various sorts Of steel structures he must
work on. He usually has the privilege
OF taking an examination every month
until he graduates az a journeyman iron
worker. Even before this time. at the
option OF the foreman. he may make the
same wages as full-hedged ironworker
The gage paid to an ironworker aver
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-04

after o'clock. Black claw-hammer coat.
trousers TO match; waistcoat prefer
ably white, cut low TO display a stifiy-
starched shirt front; white lawn tie with
white Collar; pearl buttons and studs;
white gloves.
TheT are two variations OF this. one
the Tuxedo. with black tie, for very In.
formal affairs; the other. short dinner
jacket for dining at home without guests.
Weddings, Practically the same. as
afternoon dress. whether the event Is In
the morning or afternoon. For a night
wedding, evening dress is obligatory.
The best man should dress as much
alike as possible 10 the groom.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-04
THE MEMS CORNER.
Trade Talks. The Structural honworker.
BY PETER PRY SEIEvLIN.

ages about s4.5o day In the large cities.
1t, however. scales down as low as ss a
day OF out-of-town contracts. One ap-
prentice is usually allowed TO every four
men. The sub-foreman or "pusher'' gets
20 per cent. more than his fellow work
men. and the foreman. who must have an
accurate knowledge OF plans and specin.
cstions. averages about $40 a day.
In the large centres. the housesmiths.
who handle ornamental as well as struc-
tural iron, are better paid branch Of
this trade
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-04
1ATRICE CAREY.

Glazed Chestnuts.-Blanch the chest.
nuts, letting them remain In the water
longer than usual. Dty the nuts. then
take them one by one on n skewer and
dip them into sugar and water that has
been cooked over a very hot fire without
stirring. Lay the nuts on an oiled paper
to cool. Remove the syrup from the fire
when 1t seems thick enough. II It be-
comes too cool let II stand In hot water.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-04
BUSINESS BELIEFS.

Would you save money! Watch the
little leaks.
Don't believe too much--work II out
for yourself.
Keep taking in new ideas-keep work
ing and thinking-and nobody will want
10 Oslerize you.
Learn TO read men and their actions
correctly. In business, II is worth money
TO know where your mans mind is every
minute OF the deal.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-04
Peter Pry's Philosophy.

Life is too short to ever have a long
day.
''Try again" is a poor motto compared
to "Do IL now"
Accept 25 cent gift and It will cost
you S. In the end.
Some men are angels In public and
hobnob with the devil In private.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-04

Bolts and bars will not help you to
keep wealth, II common sense Is lacking.
Many man who grieves because he
has been rejected by a gddy. foolish girl.
really does not appreciate his good luck.
No man can be leader OF men who is
ever, under any circumstances. satisfied
with second place In anything.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-04


bones, ivory. lead, iron. sheepskin aud
palm leaves.
England spends $4,000, 900 a year re-
pairing highways on that little island.
Yet France has the best roads OF any
country In the world.
In the British Museum is an atlas OF
the world made Ave hundred years ago
and which stands seven feet high. 1t Is
believed to be the largest book In the
world.
New Zealand. which has an Official
death rate Of trihe less than twelve
persons In the thousand OF population,
must rank as one OF the healthiest coun-
tries in the world.
England was first in the worlds trade
until 1898. In that year the United
States for the first time took the lead of
the entire world. beating Great Britain
by 800, 100000 on trade totals and we
have since always kept In the van OF
commercial rivalry.
As many as $4,000 people have been
crowded into Engiand's great church. st.
Paul's cathedral. This was when gal
leries OF wood were built In every niche
and corner OF the building. The ordinary
seating capacity OF the main radltorium
of st. Pauls Is only 1000 people.
The Royal Marines OF England are the
only sailors In the world who do not
take or their hats 20 their superior Of
hcers. The Royal Marines remove their
gold trimmed hats only when King Ed
ward himself passes them In review and
when attending church.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-04

Great indeed is the difference between
wishing" and winning" Many a brainy
man has failed because he has had his
wishbone where his backbone ought to
have been.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-04
Foreign Facts.

The British Museum contains books
written on oyster shells, bricks, tiles.
bones, ivory. lead, iron. sheepskin aud
palm leaves
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-04

England spends $4,000, 900 year re-
pairing highways on that little island.
Yet France has the best roads OF any
country In the world.
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catch the 8 o'clock on the New Haven
IN the morning"
hut. Notwithstanding tho attractive.
ness Of tho proposition aud tho urgency
Of my friend, was obdurntc. The cpse
OF PettIbone versus Allison was the
first lawsuit Of any rcal consequence
In which ! had bocn retained. There
was m important intcrlocutory motion
10 DO argued the ensuing week, and,
besides. knew that the gravity and
Intrlcncy OF the questions involved In
tho entire litigation called for persist
ent application to study on the part Of
so inexperienced practitioner as my
self.
Il toll you" said | finally, that II is
impossible for me TO gct away at pres.
ent. But" added. that N no reason
why you shouldn't 20 and whip tho
Berkshire brooks and play the chey-
alier 10 the Massachusetts mnidens II
you like. Perhaps may be able to
join you later II you ind this rural
paradise as much or Utopia az you
seem inclined 10 believe"
II required no little persuasion on
my part to induce my friend to set or
BY himself. Yet he finally yielded. and
q few days thereafter ! waved my