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defect. white waist with a black or
dark skirt IS in such sharp contrast OF
color as TO entirely pTeClud" any thought
OF the two being originally intended one
for the other. and the day has in conse
quence gone BY when a woman feels she
Is Wei gownei when she appears In the
street in a dark skirt and wn.ts or light
waist without a coat of some sort.
The fashion inausurated last spring FOR
the separate waist of the bands or b-eteIlas
made of the material TO match the skirt
was first seen with what was known
the corselet sIspenler skirt, the one
made to look Ike a princess gown whan
worn with a short jacket. At first the
fashion did not meet with favor: it was
thought too youthful. only suitable for
very young girls. but there was 50 much
that was practicable about it that 1t found
many followers, and now a sort of moditi-
cation of the original idea has been ar
rived at between the suspender style and
the waist with deep yoke or CAMP with
sleeves to match. and the problem is
solved of how to wear skirt with a shirt
waist and yet look as il wearing thor
ough gown.
There is always a discussion on hand as
to whether more attention should be paid
TO the skirt or waist of gown, and surely
it must be admitted that it is as requisite
to happiness to have the skirt hang we'll
as it is to have the waist fit well, but a
well-hung plain skirt can look smart and
attractive while 1t is not all sufficient to
have the waist fit well. the trimming and
general effect being quite as necessary. II
not more so. There is this season an end
less variety. apparently, to choose from in
the different waist models that are ex
hibited and which can be worn with any
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~ HAT there is a charm and a mystery
about a veil and the way in which
it is worn few women will deny. IL
is held by many to be the finishing touch
to a modish costume. while at the SAM
time IT imparts the otherwise lacking air
of romance to its wearer. All women pos
sess wells; comparatively few, it would ap-
pear, are clever at arranging them ar
tistically
In parts of northern Africa, where the
Arab women are never seen on the streets
with their faces uncovered, they have
way of tying their thick black wells 50
tightly over their faces and in sucn
heightened wrnkled folds to make COM
plete frights of themselves. Truly this Is
a perversion of the Wells rightful use. In
other parts of Africa. Algiers for instance,
the women wear white wells over their
faces From the bridge Of the nose one
long piece hangs downward, while another
piece Of the same thick white material
covers the upper part of the face to the
eyebrows. The exposed part Of the face,
therefore. is simply the narrow slit show
ing the eyes. When these white wells are
well arranged and not too thick they are
capable of imparting great charm to
face fine. lustrous pair Of eyes, some
what blackened at the corners. and the
contour OF well-shaped chin, even
though mistily seen. Is enough to set the
Imagination agog. When. however, the
veil Is tied SO as to wrinkle in one place
and to sag in another there is little. IL
any, fascination. The clever Arab woman
is aware Of this and leaves the lower part
Of her veil hanging loosely to below her
chest.
In America about ninety-nine out OF
every hundred women wear wells over
their faces, not. Of course, as the Arab
women. for the purpose Of destroying
their identity. but to hide any little blem-
ishes which nature may have bestowed
The thin. gauzelike veil Of American pref
erence gives youth to the face and de-
cided air of tidiness to the wearera
Unhappily few women here are more
skilled In the art of tying on their wells
than the Arabs. They fuss and endeavor
to get them on properly, but are unsuc-
cessful more often than not. They cannot
seem to combine the comfort of the veil
with the artistic look it should have. AZ
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The silk and lace covering is neatly htted
over the base. the upright and the bowl OF
the lamp. The shade also is made or SILK
and Venetian lace. When 1t is preferred to
have only the shade of the lace 1t is best
to have the glass lamp, as this accords
most successfully with this dainty style of
decoration.
One of the smaller items of the dressing
table furniture is the hat stand. These
are In several styles. One is an upright,
having circular base and circular top
This is covered entirely with lace over
silk The base and the top are trimmed
with quilted ribbon. Another hat sup
porter has two uprights intersecting each
other. They slope out toward the bottom
in four feet and come together in point
at the top. This hat supporter is also COW
cred with lace over silk, the edges being
bound with a plain satin ribbon.
An attractive arrangement of the dress
ing table for bed room in a country house
shows the use Of very pale blue linen of a
thin enough quality to drape well. The
dressing table has a canopy of the linen.
which is trimmed with quilted satin. and
the lower part Of the table Is also draped
with the linen. The mirror, which Is an
oval one, has the frame covered with the
blue linen laid In folds. The furniture of
the dressing table was in white porcelain.
Wall papers for country bed rooms are
covered with enormous floral designs with
huge birds and baskets. Moire paper in
white, pale gray and pale green Is ex-
tremely fashionable and cool looking for
summer 1t is to be put on in panels with
stripes of flowers in garlands. Among the
bird papers the peacock Is the most fash
ionable. Enormous birds with huge, high
ly coIored tails disport themselves over the
entire paper or are used for a deep frieze.
The basket design. equally popular, figures
on papers which have also floral and bird
designs. Enormous baskets tumble care
lessly down the side wallis of fashionable
bed rooms, dlscharging their freight Of
huge pink, red or yellow blossoms In lavish
profusion over the rest of the wall. Papers
showing vines and ivy are also very popu-
lar In many instances the vines trail from
hanging baskets which are suspended from
the upper part of the wall. the paper being
further enlivened with small birds, butter
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ENETIAN lace, which last year ap-
" peared for the first time on the
fashionable lamp shades, is this
season to figure as the very newest item
In cottage bed room decoration. 1t has al
ready been seen extensively on bed hang
ings and coverlets. pillow shams, bed room
curtains and draperies for dressing tables;
but 1t is now being used for the actual up
holstery of the smaller pieces of bed room
furniture. The tiny chests of drawers
which used for collars, gloves, wells
and other small accessories of the femi
nine attire now covered with pale
colored chintz, which is covered with
Venetian lace. These little chests of draw
ers appeared few years ago and were
first covered with plain linen or denim. or
with Powered chintZ. Since then they have
been used for drawing rooms in brocade
and satin upholstery and. in fact. have be-
come almost a necessity for every room
of the up-to-date establishment. With
their new dress of white lace they are even
more dainty in appearance than ever. The
top Of the chest Of drawers, and In some
cases each of the drawers. is outlined with
little quillings of satin ribbon of the color
Of the chintz, which is under the lace. To
pull out the drawers there are little but
tons covered with the quilted satin.
Besides these small chests Of drawers,
which are in various sizes from those
small enough to set on the dressing table
to those large enough TO stand on the floor,
there are innumerable boxes of all sizes
and shapes lined with the colored chintz
or silk and covered with the Venetian lace
Qulllings of the ribbon are also used to
outline these boxes. There are long, mar
row boxes for gloves. circular deep boxes
for cuffs and collars. square boxes for
handkerchiefs and boxes in many shapes
for sewing materials. Mirrors to hang
over the dressing table have the frames
covered with the chintz and lace. Photo
graph frames to ST.. I'D on the bureau,
dressing table. etc. are covered in similar
fashion. Hair receivers made Of paste
board are round in shape. covered with
silk and lace and have q glass to At the
interior. There are even lamps covered
with the lace. not only the shade. but the
entire lamp being upholstered. These
lamps are Of porcelain metal or Of glass.
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THE CHARM OF THE VEIL.

a rule wells are tied too tightly, and
peated facial contortlons are the result in
endeavoring to loosen them. When, on the
contrary. they are tied too loosely women
fdget with them necessarily. pulling them
up toward the top Of the hat or tighten
ing them at the back. Sometimes WON
an Is seen pulling her veil out from the
nose. This is very ugly. When they are
tied so that a deep fold outlines the jaw
they add about ten years to the wearer's
age.
The spotted wells undoubtedly becom-
ing. They give fairness to the skin ana
the same piquancy of expression that is
associated with little pieces of black court
plaster. But among all sorts and cond'-
tons of wells there are none so unmerci-
fully abused in the tying on as those with
polka dots.
Before an attempt Is made to fasten
them to the hat they should be held up
before the face to see that the spots are
well placed. When two of them are al
lowed to outline the corners OF the mouti
they give that feature a distorted. bad
tempered look which may be quite out or
harmony with the rest of the face. When,
aon the contrary. the dots rest just above
the corners of the mouth they are apt to
produce, from a distance. silly, shipper
ing expression neither uot "
allowed to cover the end of the nose. for
1t then appears to lengthen that feature
Dots by the side of the nose have ten
dency to make 1t look broader than natural
and to cearsen the whole face.
1t is, however about the eyes that tho
dots of wells should be arranged most care
fully Apart from playing pranks with the
expression there is absolute danger IN
wearing the dots over the eyes and thus
causing them to dodge and strain for
natural focus. A we.l-knOwn New York
oculist tells his patients that every spot
on a woman's veil Is worth to him a
thousand dollars. There Is both truth aud
exaggeraton in the statement. Undoub.-
eddy the Doctors purpose in making 1t is to
induce women to lay aside dotted wells for
their eyes benefit. At present. however.
II would seem that despite his effort dots
are increasing in size on fashionable wells
instead of disappearing altogether.
The English women and the Americans
choose frequently tan and snuff-color wells.
regarding them as exceedingly smart.
French and Italian women. however, take
pains to avoid these coiors.
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lutely essential to begin with, and then on
this foundation the waist itself Is draper
and the trimmings disposed on the
most becoming lines 1t would seem "a
though all this attention to detail wers
unnecessary, but the results prove II -
not and well repay the trouble and TINS
taken.
Every week. and. in fact, every day
brings out new styles in M llinery, ana th'
selecting of hats for the summer ward
robe Is more bewlldering than ever. There
Is 10 hard rule this season as -
what shall or shall not be worn. although
there are one or two shapes that nave be
come immensely popular The mushroo
shape Is for the moment In great favor.
but its very popularity is likely to prove
its undolng. as It is worn by young an
old. However. there are mushrooms an
mushrooms, andi the smart hats on that
order bear little resemblance to those TIA
are anything but smart The shape. to-
is not becoming to every woman. by any
means, and besides has an unfortundti 8
tendency to make the wearer look Tar
older than a smaller and more "frlsky
shape. Much depends spon how the pan
deau is put in the mushroom hat, for II II
is not wide enough or Is too large the hat
goes down on the head too far and Is too
all-enveloping to be becoming. The Char-
lotte Corday shape Is suggested In tht
hats OF straw and lace combined. th'
crown of lace. with bows of satin ribboi
and roses arranged always in becoming
effect.
Hats that have the brim turned up
sharply at one side are a rule more be
coming than those that cover more OF thu
head. This seasons trimmings inside the
brim are again in style and the smartest
of bows and rosettes Of satin or velvet
ribbon are massed together, resting on tho
hair. Sometimes there are both rosettes
of velvet and flowers: so an extremely
smart black erin hat with upturned br!m
had only on the crown a stiff trimming or
rose velvet ribbon. while inside the briin
was a most elaborate bow Of rose velvet
ribbon, deep rose, and a charming spray
of two pink roses, with a few green leaves
Another hat all in black had success Oh
of satin ribbon rosettes with tiny buckles
under the brm, while at one side or ths
crown was more of the ribbon and som,
high aigrettes.
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PRACTICAL WEDDING GOWNS.

is never without a gown of this kind as
she considers IL the most sensible and ap-
propriate thing for the chateaine duties.
In looking over the vast assortment of
pretty cloaks, all made upon the loose-fit-
ting models. one comes to the conclusion
that one might as well be shapeless,
little do these cloaks define the figure. Yet.
upon closer study. is led to believe
that the figure is quite plainly outlined in
the wearing of such cloak. Indeed. there
are dressmakers who will not fit a long,
loose garment unless a woman is well cor
seted and well fitted with a snug, well-made
blouse or waist.
Such stunning ribbon accessories may be
made for wear with sheer linen and lin
gerie frocks that last years costumes can
be revived and will look like new models
when used with a dainty ribbon and lace
bolero wide. stylish girdle and with
jaunty mum and ruffie trimming for the
long or short sleeves. These decorations.
that completely change the character OF
any gown with which they are worn, may
be used separately together. in which
latter case a simple dress becomes quite
elaborate enough for an afternoon reception
or evening function.
These pretty trimmings will be particu
larry valuable for the business woman who
has to make one white suit or a last sum-
mers costume do duty during the coming
season, for ribbon effective enough to set
off a sheer dress can be purchased for from
90 cents upward. while laces-if 1t Is de-
sired TO use them between the pieces Of
ribbon-may be bought for any price above
IL cents.
The bolero may be short or long. and as
fancy as person wishes. Made OF pompa-
dour silk with Ealenciennes between the
stripes. which are most effective when
three or four inches wide. these small coats
are made on either long or short models
The girdles may be wide and also plain.
laid in folds or boned. with shirring at in
tervals. These may faster in either back
or front according to the style Of the frock.
The cuffs to be worn with short sleeves
are pretty when shirred or shocked and
trimmed with a narrow rufiie. to which may
be added an edging of lace that will be de-
cidedly effective. ruffie of ribbon three
or four inches wide that may be tied
around the wrist or at the elbow gives
a smart finish to any length sleeve.
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w The usual S large number Of wedding
ccremOci-s, ana the question just
IL that sr tue mind Of the brde-elect
is AeI wedding gown. Sentiment in the
matter OF bridal hnery. and even in the
tro,k Itself, has gone out of fashion.
The wedding gown is row built for use
and not TO be handed down an heirloom.
So TIN, practical girl OF the period has her
dgess designed with view of wearing 1t
out as a ball or dinner frock in the days
u come. Consequently it is made with an
adjustable yoke. When the sleeves
shortened no trace OF its the great
O., aston IS TO be seen. Mousseine satin
/, one of the new spring weaves Of which
wedding gowns are built. but very youthful
brides selecting fToCks of satin yelled
In chiffon or ninOn. When a court train
l. feature Of the costume satin or some
heavy material is used 70 insure the proper
Sc OF the train. Satin duchesse is the ia
yOrite fabric at the moment for this pur-
pos. Handsome laCes, silver embroidery
and orange blossoms are the modish- adorn
ments. and If expense Is no object the court
or long train is trimmed with designs in
white and silver charming idea is car
ried out in true lovers knots OF chiffon,
with orange flowers. or motifs of silver may
take the place Of the more conventional
blossoms. The spring brides will be gowued
FL empire and princess frocks, trimmed
with bands of flet lace. The long liked
bridal bouquet OF bride roses Is by no
means out" but arm bouquet of Easter
lilies is newer and smarter.
Nine-tenths OF the spring fashions are
distinctly feminine. and the mannish eff
fccts are manifested principally in waist
coats affecterd with severe tailor coat and
skirt costumes. An example might be cited
IN shopping gown of dark blue granite
cloth. made with close-fitting coat reaching
To the hips. The skirt Is laid in side plaits
all around the figure, and falls to within an
inch OF the ground Set in the front of the
coat is a waistcoat OF the most mannish
sJrt In white silk. barred by lines of pale
blue and buttoning with fancy waistcoat
buttons of initiation sapphire set In silver
The so-called masculine gowns are just
masculine enough to be novel, representing
only a very small proportion of the modes
OF spring set forth by the leaders OF
'ashipus. The truly smart Frenchwoman
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flies and feathery dragon flies. which fit
from vine to vine.
There are any number of new chntZeS
to match these wall papers. The peacock
with his respondent tail also appears
prominently on these materials: but it IS
safe to say that good taste Will not permit
the mingling peacock and chintz and pea
cock paper in the SANE apartment. Some
relief from all this elaboration of design
and vividness of color there must be either
in wall or window drapery or in the up
hoistery of the other articles of furniture
in the apartment
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demanded aud paid for these
two articles ot feminine attire seem Al
frs i.1riuG to he eEtort,onate. at all
events they show that they are costly.
Tu-laarrsore. with smart and becoming
waist and hat a woman can be confident
that she gives the appearance OF being
we'll @r11mcd. although she hersei may be
conscious tuat the skirt OF her gown is not
equal 10 the rest of her costume.
Lingerie waists. and. in truth. separate
linen and SILK waists Of all kinds. are at
this time Of year more fashionable than
ever. for they are a necessary part of the
Goa, and skirt costume that In spring and
sIImar is so ali-important in the thor
ouEh OUTFIT The lingerie waist still pro-
Nii-s an opportunity for the use of the
most exquisite embroidery and lace. AMI
these costly little garments are very dear
O., the heart OF the dainty, fastidious wom-
An who has a love for fine linens and
iaalwOrk. while the palmer. severe shirt
waists OF d!mity and linen to wear for ten
rs golf or any kind of outdoor sport are
cHarmtugly attractive from the fine quality
II material that is used in their construc-
I.Ir as well as from their good cut and fit.
However. the separate waist to be worn
with anything but the most practical coat
suj skirt costume IS no longer in favor
with the majority of women who have
passed their first youth. 1t is contended.
and wI.a reason. that the skirt of one
color and the waist OF another is as rule
uahecOming and if woman be at all In
,..u-d 20 be too stout the separate waist
certainly cxaggerates that or any other
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SILK

FAISTS and hats play an all-in-
por.ant part in the wardrobe
Of the fashionable woman of
today. and while the prices
d.manAel aud paid for these
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1907-02-15
W n"n RRths Were sYarc.

IN guide 20 etiquette Published ear.
y IN The last century the writer says
th0t soap does not i,gitate ,he cam.
PieTIon Some OF the finest compley!ops
We nave known have been regularly
washed With soap every day" The
sane authority remarks that 1.-The daily
bNth IL now the rule rather ,Lun IN.
exception, and COMMON sense hps trl.
uhphtd over the decision tLat washiu,
was Injurious" And then the wrItor
h"s dis AT her greal.grandmother
whose ohly ADDITIONS consisted In wet.
ing her cheeks with Il cambria hand.
Ser'hlcF dipped IN rosewater" in an
our directions with regard to the bath +"
"ods this early Victorian dictator .gt
nlus' De borne In mind that we only re.
Ter 10 those In sound state of health"
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1907-02-15
COUNTY DIVISION EPIDEMIC.

ne 'Namp'e S'' 'y me people OF 81
'"ele NJ Se'''hg up housekeeping Tor
themselves Is necoll'ms 'mdemIc IN
''''u" JUST present, Inc people IN
the eastern side OF NoInSia county are
preparing 70 separate themselves from
the western part OF the county, and
vS'lohSh new county TO be known rs
haIliaN' AtIantic or FiagIer county
10 l'reS'aI' any e'ort on the part "
lhe people oi Iceland y" oppose them
III 'h'.F Hr"irrS, me nave prepared
pet't'oh' when Is being generally
signed ASKING The county commission
'FS 20 ''N' an election 70 cnangc The
county seat from DeLGna 70 Daytona,
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1907-02-15
WHAT'S 1RUMps IN FLORIDA.

Florida has the lowest death rate Of
any state, in spite Of the tact mat
many ncurablc inyaidS are brought
here to die.
The finest grade Of tobacco Is raised
IN this state and sells for 70 cents per
pound. The city of Tampaalone makes
more Havana cigars than the island OF
Cuba, and one. third Of that brand made
in the world.
Florida grows the famous Sea Island
cotton that sells at 30 cents per pound.
Florida is the only State in the Union
where stock cattle do not die of star
walton unless fed in winter. Cattle die
of old age in this State If they escape
the butcher long enough.
On account of proximity to large city
northern markets Florida has no rival
as the winter garden of the United
States. The vegetable shipments
amount to millions yearly, but might
easily be greatly increased.
No other State in the Union pro-
duces Florida oranges. Others may
grow oranges but they cannot compete
with the Florida Seeding when proper
~ ripened and marketed.
Eighteen counties, out Of forty-slx
grow oranges and other citrus fruits
and the output for this year is given
approximately at 3, 1875, 800 boxes.
Florida phosphates are famous the
world over. Many millions are invest
ed in our phosphate lands and they are
making millions more for the owners.
Florida has the Oldest city in the
Union, ST. Augustine, and will, when
completed, have the only railroad into
the Gulf of Mexico which will connect
the island on which one of our largest
cities, Key West, is located, with the
mainland. This East Coast eXtention
will be completed early in 1908.
The climate of Florida is the most
equable of that Of any State. We have
no billiards, no cyclones, no earth
Quakes, and no violent changes of
temperature, No sunstrokes in sum
mer, no freezing in winter.