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New Creations Show Uniformity of Shades

test of revers the richest and few choice
buttons The cutaway coat has just been In long
enough to tempt Innovations instead OF the rounded
corners angles pointed tails. etc The
seamless shoulder and kinnono sleeve
in the tailor The fashion is novelty. but
with neat Mt II Is difficult
to use the arms with any freedom Of movement.
Metallic boudoir are the latest fancy OF the
artistic woman These gorgeous robes cor
respond with the decoration Of boudor One OF the
most up to date schemes In the furnishing OF wor,-
ans sanctum out the scheme OF decoration
In one metal. with draperies in boudoir pan
eled In oak has fittings for the electric
n,shings. The upholstery and are IN dull
gown made of tissue is to correspond
either trimmed with dull copper tasses or embroidered
with design OF imitation yellow topaz " has
become quite usual subject discussion between
the dressmaker and her whether the nav
frock will harmonize with the colors Of the room
constant attempts to introducs .ce,+rsr
nartistc and ugly styles the guss OF novelty
Even women OF little taste will have no trouble In
avoiding this idea Despite prevalence of such nov
elties It is easy to conform that is considered
good taste In dress
The latest corset exactly to the shane of
the corset being held by ribbon straps These
corset covers may be made OF silk lace
heavy olack wells are in preference to the
nner kinds They are becoming to dark haired and
darK eyed women. or such have bright golden hair
ana impeccabls pink and white compilations.
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kinds is of richness complexity. and minuteness
of finish which could hardly be surpassed. Skirts in
nearly all of the unduating design. in
many instances quite plain in others prevailing
decoration being used either in panels bands. All
the combined ingenuity of the artist and needle
woman is called into play for the waists bouses
One example of this green vole
with embroidery in chenille tracery of leaves.
little glintings of silver showing and there
the chenille and silver being sewed on by hand.
One in brown looked at first glance IL made OF
rich raised brocade, but instead the flowers and
besques in ribbon embroidery. Another black
had for It's distinctive feature and
GUNS. Tho design of the lace outlined with
gathered pink and blue ribbon which required end
less patience and labor.
The price Of these things is beyond conjecture to
take into the designing Workmanship
was only possible to 1t would convince any
however laboring that this il
not season of simplicity. The keynote dstin
gushing latest creation is uniformity OF col
orng Some white or little embroidery
IL the only variation permissible
The rule OF uniform coloring holds good in tailor
made gowns the ubiquitous embroidered vest onns
In with tho color of the cloth instead of presenting the
striking contrast which popular during the winter
In other respects the of the last few months Is
the with the tight fitting long coat with the nat
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blue large tablespoonful twelve quarts of water
Sugar Of lead. using to twelve quarts OF
water good for all colors blue Saltperer IN
the proportion the OF lead VIII set Ole
One tablespoonful Of black pepper to twelve quarts
of water has been successfully used 70 set decas
colors. such grays buffs. and the like
Probably the best thing to use which is good
for color, is oxgall The proportion uSed Is one
tablespoonful gallon OF soft water TINS Is not
always easy get IL it Is used and there
white material must be taken not 10
use too much else it is apt the white yellow
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finish in points. and each point held place by
button The collar is of the lace also and the right
finish Is given to the entire thing by the charmlngy
arranged abot in the front
While among the more expensive wash goods the
colors are supposed to be fast Is not bad
to set the colors oneself before a
washed In nearly all the preparations used, IL the
goods are put in when the is allowed
remain until cool enough wiring easily work
will be satisfactorily done
Salt is supposed 20 be good for all colors except
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rety Shown Nearly all the materials and designs
shown are 1t feel like ordering
q patterns sent home instead of the
comparatively few really needed.
Ginghams have lease life this year and
shown in great variety Of designs-plads and
stripes both favorites. Then there percales
linens pongees Indian head IN white. which is far
expensive than linen does not easily. and
looks like linen the often it is washed
PQue being revived lighter weight and prettier than
ever. and attractive color. Chambrays
season and this year will to be no
exception
For trimmings there bordered materials
which in large variety then checked and striped
materials often trimmed with bands Of a solid
color. while embroidery and braiding of all kinds
extensively used conceit where It Is desired to
give the effect OF fine tucng Is coronation braid
This Stimulates tuckng ceveriy and is much less work
Many the linen dresses made elaborately IL
they silk; but this is hardly to recommended
where the study OF economy is necessary.
Coats play an important part Of many Of the tub
frocks they made in all ways plain
elaborate, long. The picturesque is sought
after and devices thought to nnd new
and original ideas with many Of the white
others quite pretty be made of the suit
with only little lace used IN and cuffs.
at all
one piece prime favortes. and with good
reason: one always well dressed
dents waist and skirt separating getting OF
becoming and the OF any superfuous material
around and Immediately below the waist point
probably every appreciates.
The delicate blue or PINK and white checked stng-
hams make delightfully."- pretty morning dresses and
these may without any thinning with straps
OF plain blue pink
How frequent washing and ironing will AFFECT the
always should be considered in the planning and
for that reason circular skirt. reason
the train, should be chosen. seven
nine gored skirt with plais let In at all the seams
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ASH dresses. or as they sometimes are
called, tub frocks. are occupying good
share OF attention these days. Many OF
these materials have been on exhibition
since the first of the year. but new designs
are being added and the difficulty for most
Of Us lies in trying to choose what really
IS needed out Of the almost endless va
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UGH Is said nowadays of simplicity in the
world of fashion, yet 1t is doubtful If the
simple" tendency 10 not more apparent
than real In the newest frocks for morn
ing and afternoon wear there certainly is
studied simplicity of line long. flowing
skirts and waists without exaggeration OF
either cut or design Put trfrpp,}no of ALL
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-10-09
Chinese Athletics.

The Chinese have always had ath-
ietic exercises Of a sort, in which they
have rather prided themselves,
though none ever seem to have taken
such a hold on the nation as ours
have on us during the last century or
so. They have plenty Of stories OF
strong men capable Of welding ex'
traordinary weapons, Of bending won
drous bows, or of lifting heavy weights
ETC.
Even within the last few years
feats of archery were done before an
officer could get his commission in
the army and in almost any village
there is a bamboo with a pierced
stone at either end to test the strength
of the rising generation in lifting. But
there was nothing OF regular athletic
training except for few wrestlers,
perhaps. before foreigners came
Shanghai Mercury.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-10-09
PELT OF THE RARE BLACK FOX.
Only About Five Are Brought Down
Each Year From the Far North.

In the estimation OF trappers OF
the Canadian Northland. as well as
I'm the eyes OF the nobility OF Russia,
there is only one king OF beasts
the highly priced black fox. On an
average Ave perfect pelts OF this rare
fur-bearer are brought down from
the Northland each year and In rare
years as many as ten or twelve,
though each year ,.ousands OF meE
make living trapping and the
yearly catch OF fox skins amounts
TO over 100000 from Canada alone
In no way except I'm color does the
black fox differ from the red fox,
whose pelt sells for about So, or
from the grey fox, whose winter coat
ig valued at from $50 TO $500; but
whenever "A hunter can secure black
fox and remove its skin without mar.
ring the fur he Is sure OF receiving
from $500 10 $500 for his trophy.
Not only Is every black fox peli
bought as soon as taken, but a dozeL
Russian noblemen nave paid agents
travelling In North America all
through the winter seeking out re-
mote hillside farms and abandoned
logging camps where IL is possible
that a shy and elusive black fox may
have been seen.
Within the last twenty years a
number OF wealthy men who have
owned fenced game preserves have
spent vast sums OF money I'm buying
young foxes alive and turning them
loose within private enclosures. BJ
and by IL may be that some skilled Oh
fortunate breeder will Iroduee .
black pup or perhaps a pair OF black
foxes may be captured alive and from
these "A new breed OF black foxes will
arise and cause a great panic among
the men who hunt for black foxes
He who can wrest the secret OF breed.
ing black foxes from nature is as.
sured Of riches past counting and can
command the worshipful homage oil
the Russian nobility and aristOcrscy
who seem willing 20 sacrifice uhtolc
wealth for the pleasure OF wearing
overcoats made from the pelts OF
American black foxes. .-EdmoutgE
Correspondence Toronto Globe.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-10-09
Nine Gorcd Skirt.

Fresh variations of the gored skirt
are constantly appearing. and IL is
such a pronounced favorite that IL Is
likely To continue its popularity in
definitely. This one Is cut after the
later method To give slender effect
TO the figure and il absolutely with
out fulness at the upper portion. II
can be maGe I'm walking length or
round, and consequently IL suits both
the street and the house and In either
style IL is exceedingly charming and
graceful. AS illustrated. serge is
trimmed with stitched bands of
broadcloth held by buttons, but for
immediate wear the model will be
found admirable made OF foulard
linen and materials of the sort. as
well as OF wool fabrics. In fact. II
suits all suiting and all skirting ma
terials, and is adapted both 10 the
present and the future. The trimming
is novel and effective. and the bands
can be OF the same or contrasting ma.
terial or OF braid, as liked.
The skirt is made in nine cores
The front and side cores are laid IN
underlying pleats TO the depth of the
bands, and those at the sides and
back are plain. The fulness at the
back is laid In inverted pleats and the
trimming straps are arranged on in
dicated lines. The pleats at the front
and side seams provide graceful fare
without undue fulness.
The quantity OF material required
for the medium size is eleven and
three-fourth yards twenty-seven, siS
yards forty-four. or four and three.
fourth yards fifty-two inches wide
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-10-09

omitted IL palmer waist Is wanted.
All the linen and cotton waistings,
the washable flannels and the silks
are appropriate, so that the waist can
be made available for all seasons and
in a great many different ways. As
illustrated, however, Il is made from
the linen that is fashionable at all
seasons Of the year, and the box
pleats at the front and the cuffs are
hand embroidered and finished with
frills eS linen lawn.
The waist is made with fronts and
back. There are tucks laid over the
shoulders, which give both breadS.
and tapering lines, and there are also
tucks in the front, which proyiae
becoming fulness The closing Is
made invisibly beneath the wide box
pleat. The sleeves are of the simple
shirt waist sort. and can be finished
with the straight cuffs, or with roll
over ones, as liked.
The quantity Of material required
for the sixteen year size Is three and
one-half yards twenty-one or twenty
four, three yards thirty-two, or two
Yards forty-four inches wide.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-10-09
The cup Is empty,
10 our sorrow;
But hope n will
BE filled tomorrow.


a new ice-makirg machine has
lately been placed on the market. It
works on The principle that water viii
freeze when evaporated rapidly by
means OF a vacuum pump and a pow
erful absoibent. such as sulphuriG
acid. u is said that the machine can
be worked by hand and will turn out
carafes Oh iced water at the rate Oi
one in three minutes. and blocks ot
ice weighing about one pound in
twenty minutes. The apparatus. con-
sisting OF the absorber and the carafe,
or the Ice mold. are rocked by means
Of a handwheel and crank, which
serves also 20 create the vacuum. This
apparatus is made at Reading. Eng
land Harper Weekly.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-10-09
Deafness Cannot BE Cured

by local applications as they cannot reachthe
diseased portion ofthe ear. There is only one
way 10 cure deafness, and that is by consti-
tutional remedies. Deafness is caused byan
infiamed condition Of the mucous lining OF
the Eustachian Tube. When this tube isin-
famed you have a rumbling sound orimper-
feet hearing, and when II is entirely closed
Deafness is the result, and unless theinfiam-
nation can be taken out and this tube re-
stored to ifs normal condition, hearing will
be destroyed forever. Nine cases out OF ten
are caused by catarrh which is nothing butan
tnflaIned condition OF the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred L oil ,rs for any
case of Deafness Caused by catarrh) )that can
notbe cured by Halls Catarrh Cure Send for
circulars free. +. j. CHENEY 4 Co. Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-10-09
Fear o. the Law.

I'm Switzerland this summer =
said a Phlladelphian. Il heard Chsre.
mango Tower describe the stringent
police regulations Of Berlin.
"Mr. Tower. by way OF illustra.
ton, concluded wi. little story.
Schmidt and Krauss met one
morning I'm the park.
"'Haye you heard says Schmidt
the sad news about Muller?'
NO, says Krauss. What Is it2'
"well, poor Muller went boating
on the river yesterday. The boat cap.
sized and he was drowned. The wat.
er was ten feet deep
"'But couldn't he swim?'
Swim2 Don't you know that all
persons are strictly forbidden by the
police 70 swim IN the riyerl' -
Washington star,
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-10-09

finally and desperately. sHere goes.
He arose with determination and
began the work of preparation fol
the departure. Lamps were lit, sweat
ers were doffed and the razors were
applied. Then came the packing. II
was busy hour or more unbroken by
words. Buckles clicked. straps
creaksd and the kettle sang. In.
wardly the merchant and the editor
groaned.
Morning came only TO emphasize
the regret. Stiff collars chased necks
stiff hats pinched heads. stiff shoes
crowded feet and stiff shirts held un
willing bodies as in a wise. The sun
was shining in the sky, but there
were clouds over the hearts of the
two men. That world there in the
wilderness was beautiful. but the
other world-that was different. The
| wilderness world was made by God
the city world was made by man
Who would not feel a pang on being
| compelled 10 leave the grandeur and
freedom of the one TO mingle with the
pinched soul of the other?
1t was almost time for the wagon
that was TO carry them over the
! mountain road TO the man-made rail.
road. They listened for the chug OF
the wheels and hoped that noise
would not offend their ears. They
| hoped the wagon-man had forgotten
his orders.
They grabbed their grips and great
coats out of the cabin and listened
again. Chug-chug! There II is.
The wagon is lurching through the
woods.
Side by side, the merchant and the
editor turned and looked far off on
the mountains across the river, a-glit.
ter in the early morning sun. They
must soak their souls full OF the
scene. for they would not see 1t again
for year-perhaps they would never
see IL again.
"You sports better git spry. IL we
want TO catch that train!"
| The drivers words fell upon the
merchant and the editor as a
bludgeon. They tumbled into the
wagon and the rough journey from
paradise back to the world was be-
gun.-Forest and Stream.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-10-09
THE RECOslPENsE.

In Tunis, once, rambled down
A winding Arab street.
When suddenly broke upon the wind
strain of music sweet.
If Pan had tuned his tabled pipes.
And blown them in my ear,
They had not made a song so sweet,
And fine and true and clear.
What hand has touched so rare a chord
What lip has charmed the air
To music so divine" | said,
SO wistful and so fair:"
'They must have looked into the flowers
And twined each fragant faS-
Into the melodies they play,
To give them such a grace
sand every bud that has a birth,
And every rose that dies.
Has breathed her first and last sweet
breath
Into their soulful eyes,
"They must have stood at Dido's tomb,
Above the lonely plain
Where Carthage lies in tears of dust,
Thrice risen-and thrice slain.
"How must they con the songs of old.
OF Sappho, Schiller, Poe,
To sing so we'll the canticles
OF freedom, love and wo!"
j found them PLAYING on the curb
a humble Arab band
With want on every magic viol,
And age in every hand!
] dropt coin upon the plate;
For thanks of heart and mind,
Eight grateful eyes were turned to me,
And all of them were blind
-Aloysius Coll. in Youths Companion.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-10-09
OLDEST LONDON POLICE CELL.
Supposed to BE More Than 200 Years
Old-Underground Passage.

Beneath a building known as the
Old Court House. Wellclose square.
Stepney, stand what are said to be
the oldest police cells in London, and
under these is the entrance to a sub
way believed to have once led to the
Tower, nearly mile distant
This subterranean passage is now
blocked up, and at the entrance there
stands a skeleton.
The building was formerly known
as the High Court of Liberty and is
supposed TO be over 800 years old.
The court house is now the home OF
the German Oak Club. and the fine
apartment in which trials took place
is used for dancing, while tie adjoin.
ing rooms provide accommodation
for billiards.
A winding stone staircase leads to
the two cells at the rear of the court
house. At the top Of the stairs is a
with a peephole in 1t. This leads to
the first Of the apartments. The only
light which penetrates these dirty
dens comes through gratings high up
against the ceiling. and each is fitted
with a shutter, by means of which
the cells cam be plunged into dark.
ness
Nearly half the floor space IN each
room is filled by a wooden bed, and
attached to the walls are the rusty
chains with which the prisoners were
manacled. Another object to be seen
is a straitjacket made Of stiff canvas.
with iron rings which can be fastened
TO the chains.
Many names. inscriptions and pic.
lures are carved on the wooden walls
One can still read the name Of Edward
Burk, who is said TO have been
hanged for murder. Close by is
carved Edward Ray. December 27,
1855" and another inscription runs
Francis Britain, June 27, 1853.
Pray remember the poor debtors"
On the floor of the first cell can be
distinguished the squares of a chess
board. cut in the solid oak. over the
door between the two cells can be
traced the words, THE rule of the
house is a gallon Of beer" and Just
below, in neater character, are the
words. John Burn came in April II,
1851"
One prisoner broke into verse thus:
The cup is empty,
~ our sorrow;
But hope n will
BE filled tomorrow.
Another prisoner signed t'usalt
James Carr. smusgler. 1881" The
pictorial efforts include churches. a
crude representation of the Tower
Of London. an armchair and the
triple en- mblem OF the rose. shamrock
and thistle.
Running under the roadway 90
Wellclose square is a dungeon lined
with brickwork n foot thick.-Londo1
EveniUg Standard.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-10-09
A Woman's Mind.

There is nothing under heaven that
the average woman dislikes so much
as having TO make up her mind. She
knows it is not the sort of thing that
one can be expected to do alone; II is
one Of those pieces OF hard labor
which immemorial custom DEGREES
that the nearest male thing has to do
for her.-Woman.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-10-09
Broken to IL Gradually.

II was very sorry TO hear Of your
wife's death, Tom. Being taken so
suddenly as she was, you must miss
her terribly"
BLESS you, no, miss-not so much
as you'd think, seem as she was away
for a fortnights 'oliday just afore!"
-Tit-Bits.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-10-09
Latest Partisan Parasoi.

Cretonne parasOls. lined with
white silk, are the fad at the smart
French watering places. They are
lowered protectors from the sun and
give brilliant touches Of color 10 the
Landscape.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-10-09
HninfY ChnlIies.

Every woman loves dainty neg
llges. and the newest In dainty chal-
lies are extremely pretty and Just the
right warmth. These printed fabrics
require little trimming. and simple
models are preferred.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-10-09


so severely that at
last / had to give up.
/ took TO my bed and
stayed there four
months, suffering in
tense pain, dizziness.
headache and inflam-
nation of the blad-
der. Though with
out hope, l began
using Doan's Kidney
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-10-09

Green is n mixture OF blue and vel.
low. In this green light of shallow
water all seaweeds grow. and. fos
want OF the red rays. they have gold.
EN- and tawney leaves. Green and
red seaweeds are the exception, and
blue seaweeds are as rare as blue tree
leaves. At this rate. land plants
grown under green glass ought to
turn golden brown, like seaweed.
They do. Experiment has shown that
under green glass plants grow near.
ly as well as under clear sunlight
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-10-09
Ega9RgEKEIk1A2

The smallest electric motor IN the
world was made by a Texan electri-
sian and matchmaker. who uses il as
a scarfpin and drives it with a tiny
chloride of silver battery.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-10-09

Pills, and In three months was COM
pletely cured. The trouble has never
returned"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. Y.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-10-09

A petrified forest covering an area
oi one hundred square miles has ex'
listed for centuries In Arizona. Thou
sands and thousands of petrihed logs
strew the ground. and represent beau
tiful shades of pink. purple. red,
gray, blue and yellow. One OF the
stone trees spans gully of forty feet
wide.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-10-09
Crowns Of Flowers,

Some OF the new hats have straw
crowns with brims made entirely OF
flowers. Geraniums and hydrangsas
are both used.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-10-09

Professor Louis Agassiz. many
years ago, first announced that the
Ice sheet, or glacial flow. at the north
west of Maine could not have been
less than mile deep; while later
geologists have confirmed his state
ment, adding the more recent conclu'
sion that the ice was of that thick.
ness at least over the larger part OF
New England.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-10-09
Ne, and snnfache .

Braided net. which has been used
for several seasons, is still one OF the
most popular trimmings for hand
some gowns.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-10-09

For either house or street wear
frock and shoes match In correct cos
tunes.