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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-30

the afr Is too dry. This can be remedied
by due attention with benefit to people
as well as to plants. Keep the plants
well watered-not by mere sprInkling on
the surface OF the soil-but by a good
sousng every few days, so that the water
drains through, only it ought not to be
allowed to stand around the bottom Of the
pot. Plants like a good bath, but they
do not like wet feet. Care should be
taken to keep palms and rubber plants
from being clogged by dust, and the best
way to do this is to go over the leaves
carefully at least once a week, wiping
them OF. Ferns revel In moisture. and
will not flourish Unless kept In a place
where there is a good deal of humidity.
The kitchen usually suits them better
than the living room. A good way to
keep fern dish IL to put IT under a
glass cover when 1t Is not in use for
table decoration.
IL regularly looked after, palms and rub
ber plants will flourish In the living room
and may, indeed, attain great size, but
even when well cared for they run risk
that is often fatal from carelessness In
exposing them to cold draughts When
room Is aired ip cold weather the plants,
ought to be removed before the windows
are opened. Many a palm has gotten its
death blow from being chilled while a
room ls being aired ana duSted.
A mistake the novice Is prone 10 make
Is 10 give an siling plant fertilizer. That
is about the worst thing that could be
done 10 Il. A fertilizer IL not tonic,
but a food, and ought not TO be given
save when a plant Is making growth and
is In n vigorous condition. As n general
thing n fertilizers are used mt all they
are used too much. Good plant foods
are sold by the florists, and II directions
are strictly followed they can be bene-
ncially employed, but the amount pre-
scribed in the accompanying directions
should never be exceeded Bulbs do not
need fertilizers. as nature has stored
them with a sufficient stock OF food 10
produce their blooms. II given water, air
and light. As foliage plants become big
for their pots bone meal stirred In the
soil will be beneficial, and toward spring
they should be shifted TO larger pots As
regards insect pests. they nre not apt 20
be troublesome II the plants are sprayed
frequently and the air is kept sufficiently
moist. But II any appear immediate ac-
tion Il necessary. The various substances
sold by the florists are effective when
the directions for use are strictly fol-
lowed. IL Is highly important that no
stronger solution shall be applied than
is prescribed.
The whole secret OF flower culture may
be summed up In a few words. he kind
10 them and they VIII be kind to you.
Neglect them and they will fail you. The
art lies In steady. regular attention 20
their needs. which while few are exact
lns
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-30

voiles and chiffon cloths, with velvet
stripes or borders, are also lovely, but
belong to the subject Of more elaborate
costumes.
For simple at-home gowns, wool barege,
fine allwool challIs, pcplin and cashmere
are excellent, and all OF these fabrics
have good wearing qualities.
A great many OF these fabrics are
made up over n fitted lining In princess
style, the bodices usually having vest
or guimpe OF lace. fine net or point
d'esprIt tucked or embroidered null,
and the long sleeve with some touch of
white about the wrist finish is now pre-
ferred to the elbow sleeve.
The outline Of the upper part OF the
arm Is now shown, although breadth OF
shoulder is given by having the upper
part of the sleeve or the bodice tri1.ming
extend beyond the curve OF the shoulder.
Ball fringe Is very effective as trim.
ming and Is often used about the edge OF
the oversleeves and about the lower part
Of the bodice.
Fichu bodice draperies are very much
liked for gowns for older women and are
always becoming
The drawing shows good idea Tor
little fchu cape, which may be worn over
blouse OF lace, chiffon or soft silk. the
skirt being of black silk, cloth, etc. Often
separate skirt In black can be worn in
this way with one of these cape nchus.
The model was OF soft black taffeta.
which was used as foundation for fine
black silk lace the rufiie OF the little
cape covered by a shaped ruffie Of the
lace, the collar being finished at the
edges by stitched bands OF silk. In the
back the cape had the middle part ex-
tending down below the waist In a sort
OF coat tail or square shaped tab, belt
Of the taffeta. which fastened under the
pointed ends In front holding this piece
snugly In to the figure. Black silk pas
sementerie tassels finished the ends In
front.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-30

n broad platform extended outward be
yond the main line OF house. There Is
handsome wide window, with ornamental
glass lighting the stairs and from the
platform the stairs lead up TO the second
story. Underneath Is an ample clothes
closet.
The three principal rooms open together
well, making convenient arrangement
for entertaining.
There Is one main chimney. with large
furnace hue. kitchen 1ue and wide. open
fireplace In the library The finish OF the
livingroom, library and dining-room ID Id
oak. The floors are red oak, stained.
Three large chambers In the second
story are each provided with ample
closets and a small sewing-room, dressing
room and bathroom. The finish OF the
second story Is In soft wood, painted OF
enameled with birch floors stained red.
There is a full basement under the
house with laundry furnace-room, etc.
The cost OF this house at the present ad.
vanced prices is estimated at $500, ex.
elusive OF heating and plumbing. A good
solid cement or stone floor In the piazza
would be very attractive. but would add
$500 10 the cost OF the house. This house
would also look extremely well IL II was
cemented on the outside on wire lath,
with rough cast cement stucco. The ce.
ment could be colored dark green or left
In its natural gray color. This would add
an additional $500 to the cost Of the
house, but It would be money well spent.
1t makes a very durable construction and
saves continual painting, and, with cor.
nices, castings. etc. painted white and the
roof dark green, the house would be very
handsome.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-30
The Growth and Care Of House Plants.

There Is nothing that gives such a
touch OF cheerfulness TO the liying-room
In winter as house plants, and IL there
are blooms as well as verdure IL seems
to become rdiant and sparkling In its
influence. Whoever has seen collection
OF thriving house plants without longing
for like treasures? And yet nothing Is
more common than for the attempt to
end In failure and disgust. A brave start
may be made with plants recommended
as suitable for house culture-palms.
ferns, rubber plants. ambitions, prim.
roses, geraniums, fuchsias-and for
while there is the greatest pleasure In
watching their growth and admring the
display they make. But soon the plants
are apt to look discouraged Leaves turn
rusty or yellow, blooms fall Off, stalks
become bare, and the collection becomes
unsightiy and depressing, so that the
next thing that happens Is an order 10
throw those old things out" Then the
discouraged amateur Is apt to think that
there are some false pretenses In this
talk about house plants, and that only
the professional florist. with the regular
equipment of his craft, can really cope
with the difficulties of growing plants in
doors.
And yet home culture of plants is per-
fectly feasible. and striking results may
be obtained with the most limited facili-
ties. remember seeing little cottage
In Northern New York simply jammed
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-30

hot for their comfort. At night espe-
cially they can hardly be kept too cool,
provided all frost Is excluded. The ex-
uberant growth which geraniums and
fuchsias attain on the Pacific Coast Is
due to the cool and humid lights. Ii Is
for the same reason that I'm our gardens
In the Eastern States the hybrid tea roses
begin to bloom most profusely when the
nights begin TO turn cool towards fall,
and are often doing their best Just before
frost hits them. temperature as low
as 30 degrees would be enjoyed by most
Towering plants designated as suitable
for house culture; but as that is too low
for human comfort, the rearing OF such
plants as abutilons, primroses and ge-
raniums is not really practicable unless
there is a cool room In which they can
be ordinarily kept. Begonias like 1t
warm and moist. Fuchsias are rather toll
Grant. but prefer coolness. I have seen
magnificent specimens OF fuchsia kept as
house plants, but the truth of the matter
is that Towering plants have require
ments that can rarely be satisfied In lIv-
ing apartments, and II is much safer
and far more satisfactory to depend on
bulbs for winter blooms. They are far
easier to handle and to bring to the
towering stage.
1t Is different with foliage plants.
Palms, ferns and rubber plants are we'll
suited by the temperature that suits us.
The usual difficulty In their case Is that
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-30
Farmer Has the Call.

The man Of the hour Just at present Is
the farmer. During the year 1907 farm
exports exceeded the imports by s444,-
100000, balance that has only been ex-
eeeded four times. In 1903, 1899, 1901
and 1902 these figures we're exceeded.
Our foreign credit Is sustained mainly
by our farmers. For IS years the farmers
have not failed to secure favorable Dai-
ance, the lowest being that of 1895, which
was $193,OO0,00O. The grand aggregate OF
the balances OF trade In farm products for
the Is years is $4,000, ,o00, 900. At the same
time our foreign trade I'm nonagriculturnl
products for the same period has shown
an aggregate adverse balance Of S456.OOO.-
600.
The exports OF farm products for the
year were valued at 81, ,055. .000. 900. or $7o,-
600. 900 above the high record for the year
1906. Plant products made up four-fifths
OF this totAl, cotton alone amounting TO
$4s2, 900 900. Animals and animal prod
ucts, mostly packing house products, were
exported to the value OF $255.Oo0.OOO.
The live animals exported were worth
s41.00o,000 and the dairy products
S6,600,O00.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-30
Handmade Articles for
the Baby.

The drawing shows several designs for
bibs, which, though they are a necessity,
may be quite an ornamental part Of
baby's wardrobe, and also a design for q
cap hood, made OF French Hannel. seal
loped by hand.
The little cap with cape attached is
very good for cold weather and Is not
difficult to make. Heavy white silk or
bengaline Is used for these hoods. but
fine French flannel Is more easily cleaned
and more practical, although not quite so
handsome. The cap should be attached
to a wadded hood and shirrs about the
neck by a ribbon run through a casing az
illustrated.
The bibs are In various shapes, and
are made OF fne linen lawn, with an inner
pad OF lawn interlined with absorbent
cotton and quilted. All Of these bibs
are hand-embroidered except the one
which shows three points edged with lace,
which was finished by a hemstitched edge.
The shield-shaped bib was scalloped
about the edge with the white wash cot
ton and embroidered In small flower
wreaths, while the oddly shaped bib with
two little tabs was finished by a tiny
overhanded hem edged with lace and
couched strand OF the embroidery cotton
at the very edge and with an ornamental
ton OF embroidery In a simple flower de-
sign.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-30
BY BEATRICE CAREY.

with thrifty house plants, reared by
woman who did her own housework; but
she managed to have geraniums, fuchsias
and other Towering plants In fine condi-
tion, as well as hyacinths, tulips and
other bulbs, and derived a comfortable
addition to her income from their sale.
remember giving away an Otaneite
orange plant that would not thrive for
me. and was surprised TO see II blossom
ing finely for the neighbor who got IL.
and she was n poor woman, with large
family, living In small house, so that
she had TO resort TO all sorts of odd
shifts to accommodate her plants. Tin
cans and old boxes served her instead
of flower pots, and yet plants not only
grew for her, but bloomed for her. IL
one is interested In fowers-one now
and then comes across people of whom
the saying goes that anything Will grow
for them. Indeed, the faculty Is some
times spoken OF as a mysterious charm
or gift, peculiar to the possessor, and
not to be acquired: but there Is nothing
more In Il than that such persons love
flowers, and hence study their ways and
patiently attend TO their needs. Plants
respond to such treatment from the hands
of anybody.
The first thing TO be remembered In
rearing house plants Is that more expire
from too much heat than too much cold.
Most winterf Towering plants find the or
binary temperature of living-rooms too
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-30
New Models for Chill
dren's Wear.

The children's costumes pictured are
selected from such models as would be
within the scope Of the home seamstress.
The little coat. which is suitable for a
child OF two or three years was made
OF blue cloth, with two little capes as
trimming. The coat was made with an
Inverted plait at the under arm seam.
and was lined with silk In light gray.
This model Is also most attractive with
the capes edged with fur, and a baud OF
fur as finish to the collar and sleeve
cuffs.
The little girls frock pictured was OF
light coiored cashmere. the model being
trimmed with bands finished with narrow
serpentine braid to mitch. The front Of
the bodice was laid In small box plaits
and the frock was made In one piece. the
bodice and skirt Joined by a straight belt.
The single cut shows another pretty
model fora very small child.
This little slip was OF washable poplin.
the edges OF the sleeves and upper part
outlining the yoke being scalloped and
button-holed In silk 20 match.
This frock r. made 20 wear with n
separate detachable euimpe or under
bodice OF lawn. batiste or sllover en-
poRnrHy DALE.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-30
THE MEMS CORNER.
BY A. RICHMOND PARKHURsT, JR.
Bonds for the Asking.

In another two or three days books will
have been balanced, states wiped clean.
aud fresh start made for the New Year
which will be ushered In. Few, II any.
men will turn nn altogether deaf ear to
investments call. aud whether he be
clerk, merchant, doctor, lawyer or chief,
he will be looking about him for a safe
place to plant that surplus over and
above his living expenses.
There are any number of such places.
and even the most conservative investor
will hnd this to be the case IL he care
fully scans the stock and bond lists. more
especially the latter.
Congress is mt last alive to the fact
that some step will have to be taken
towards revising our currency laws Just
how radical these reforms will be Is en-
tirely problematical, but II is safe 10
,rophesy that some scientific aud elastic
currency system. based upon banks
assets. will be evolved, and this before
Congress has taken up Its regular routine.
Opportunity to buy bonds was never
better than today. This form Of Invest
ment appeals strongly TO that class OF
men who are prejudced against dealing
In stocks. because OF their fiuctuating pro-
.livities. Gilt-edged bonds, railroad. II
preferred, are procurable today ut hg-
ures that will net the investor an even
per cent. dividend. and In many instances
the very bonds which, under normal con-
ditions, are eagerly snatched up by saw
lngs banks that are glad to find a place
for their money where IL can safely earn
s.s5 per cent.
This cheapness I'm the price OF bonds IS
due to the same conditions that brought
about the decline IN stocks. IL looking
Tor a good investment. consult your broker
and ask his advice concerning the follow
ing bonds where a dividend Of from to
pc cent is assured:
Pennsylvania Railroad Convertible Gold
Bhs, due In 1915.
Southern Pacific First Consolidated Re-
funding Mortgage As. due 1885
Louisville and Nashville Railroad "a. X.
4 C. Division) Mortgage AZ. due 1855
LAKE Shore and Michigan Southern Gold
Debenture As, due 1891.
Baltimore and Ohio General Mortgage
Is. due 194sA
ST. Louis and San Francisco Mortgage
Refunding Is. due 1861.
Atlantic Coast Line Consolidated 4s. due
1852.
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fc Con-
rertible IS. due 1917.
Northern Pacifc-Gre Northern Joint
Collateral Trust 4s, due 1921.
Chicago. Rock Island and Pacific Gen.
.ral Mortgage As, due 1888
Chicago and Northwestern tsioux City
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-30
Gowns for the Elderly Woman.
BY DOROTHY DALE.

The elderly woman IN usually rather
reelected by fashion writer's. and. as II
ule. the models described In the general
ashton article are most appropriate for
he young girls and matrons or corrse,
great many designs for gowns can be
eproduced In fabrics anI colorings to
mit older women, but some OF the most
Effective and becoming gowns are only
mitsble for matrons of advanced years,
md are well worth special description.
host older women ind 1t necessary 10
ret the best effect to have as long lines
Is possible given to their gowns, as gen.
rally II Is necessary to give as slender
Ines as possible TO the figure, which In
middle life is inclined TO overweight. The
modified princess gown Is generally very
lood for such figures, and panel trim
ming lines and other vertical trlmihlngs
ire to be preferred for the same reasoi.
In today's article 1 shall treat only Of
ne simpler gowns for housewenr and
Informal at-home use, as dinner. recep.
ION and evening gowns for the older
roman deserve a column or so alone.
A great many older women confne
themselves too closely to black or black
md white, but there are a great many
appropriate colorings that also make up
harmingly. Black and white, II must
e admitted, always has distinction. and
wen the simplest black house frock, with
heer white collar and cuffs, looks nttrnc-
I've; but this season n number OF de-
ixhtful models for older women are
hown in the new violet and mauve
hades, in-browns and In some Of the
lark greens and various tones Of gray.
In silk materials the ribbed effects are
nck In favor, bengalines and gros gtains
elng especially in vogue. Messalincs,
oft satin and surah are also used for
mndsome gowns.
Crepe de chine and volle and the new
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-30
A Top-heavy Water Wagon.

nae TO have them tell me that they have
topp!ed from the dizzy heights of the
water wagon. always save them the
embarrassment Of telling me that, for /
can see II In their eye. They come In,
take their accustomed seat, turn de-
spairIng gaze in my direction, and when
the waiter comes forward have his
favorite old drink prepared and waiting
for him.
"You would be surprised TO know how
much they appreciate my delicacy OF
feeling and dlscernment, for after sip
ping that first drink after fast OF sew
eral days. each and every one OF them
slide over to my side Of the house as
they take their departure and hand me a
nice. crisp new bill. Intuition Is rare
gift, especially aroundabout New Years
Dav.p
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-30
Some Seasonable Recipes.
SECOND FLOOR PLAN.
BY SARA CRAWFORD.

In the chafng dish. then add three level
tablespoonfuls OF -four. When melted and
bubbly, add half teaspoonful of salt and
a dash of paprika. Pour In gradually a
cup and a half of milk and stir until the
sauce thickens. Add one cup Of shrimps
broken In pieces and one cup Of French
peas. drained from their liquor and well
rinsed. AS soon as hot serve with brown
bread.
Egg sa1ad.-Chop hard-hoiled eggs
very fine. allowing one to each guest; add
II minced olives to each six eggs; add
dry mustard, salt and Just enough vinegar
to make moist. Arrange spoonfuls in
Boston lettuce cups and place three balls.
cut from boiled potatoes. on top.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-30
MEN AND THINGS.

"A German banker estimates the capital
invested In the construction OF the worlds
railroads at s43. 100000.
Fire a few days ago destroyed the house
In East Peoria, ILL.,. where Emma Abbot,
the prima donna, first sang.
Henry j. Duyedl. who very recently
paid 81, 100000 for the Rudolph Kahn art
collection. began life as blacksmith In
England.
Twice-a-week functions are arranged at
the court of Emperor Francis Joseph.
when his august majesty Is accessible to
the highest and lowliest Of his subjects.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-30

The letter "E" occurs on an average
of 1877 times In thousand words
Germany has nearly one-half the brew
cries OF the world, despite the boasts OF
the average resident OF Milwaukee.
John Bull figures out that his country
has been successoll In So per cent. of the
battles In which II engaged.
Paris has eight free eating houses for
poor mothers. New York has less by
one half.
Every sweek day there Is an average of
20,0O0,000 newspapers printed in the
United States. Sunday copies total 12.-
100000.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-30

and Pacific Division First Mortgage Is.
due In 1896.
Central Pacific First Refunding Is. due
1049
l940
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy ulli-
nois Division) As, due 1040.
hundred or more. just as good and
safe. are to be had for the asking. but
with so many good things going begging
1t is suicidal TO keep money lying Idle
when 1t could be earning more today,
with far less risk to the investor. than
at any time within the last decade.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-30
sausages snuted.

snusaGes Snuted.
Cut large. thick sausages or sausage
meat in thin slices. Put n little bacon
fat or butter I'm the blazer and brown the
sausage quickly In II. Add few spoon
fuls chopped celery and serve on toast.
Coffee Jelly. ~
Soak one-half box gelatin In half cup
cold water for half an hour. Pour over
II two cups strong boiling coffee and stir
until dissolved. Add three-quarters cup
sugar and scant cup boiling water.
Stir until the sugar is dissolved. then
strain and pour into molds, rinsed out
with cold water. When hard. turn out
and serve.
Shrimp WiGg1e.
Melt four level tablespoonfuls Of butter
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-30
NOTES FOR. THE NEW LEAF.

A stiff upper lip aud timber tongue
rarely go together.
Few can arise with the lark after keep
ing the lark up all night.
The greatest menace to our nerves Is
the nerve OF some of our friends.
Time may be money, but we generally
manage to have more OF the former than
the latter.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-04-23
THAT BIG ROBBERY.
Duyncs Burglary Still One OF Chief
Topics Around Town,

The big jewelry robbery al the
Daynes store on Saturday night is still
one OF the chief topics under discussion
about town There il but little hope
that the robbers win he apprehended
and that the yauables wiz be recovered
although the police department is at
work on the case and Officers are doing
all In their power to get a clue,
Nearly a thousand copies Of a list OF
the stolen property have been sent to
police officials all over the country. The
list sent out Is as follows,
Forty GoId-filled watch cases. "a ~
karat nled wa Ich cases. two solid gold
watch cases four large silver watches
sixty diamond rings, ranging In value
from {?b 10 fl1b sevslty-two ladies'
fancy set rings, ranging IN value from
$40 10 sa5i seYeniy-two ladies' fancy
set rings ranging In value rroIn 81 10
Sl2. 1A4 ladies' fancy Sci rings, rang Ing
In value from $3.50 to 800 100 god
filled lockets, ranging in price from 81
TO SO, "a solid gold loekets ranging In
value from SC To $50 wallet of loose
diamonds rs packages size OF stones,
from l-lG 10 2A carais. total value.
SIS OO0 about 81 repair Watches
brooches, stick pins, etc
In the Daynes window Was posted the
following. 'Wlll the burglars Who