Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 19, Number 42, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 13 April 1889 — Page 6

WOMAN AND HOME.

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ENCOURAGING PROGRESS MADE BY WOMAN WITH THE BRUSH.

Oar Sinter* fn the Old World—Laiilef Who Hare Killed at the White House—What Took the Doji Hone—Something About

Drotn unl Ilouse Decoration.

At present interest in England is aroused by the preponderance of women artist* in tfse lists of successful candidates for admission to the Royal Academy schools. According to the official reports for tlio first quarter of 1888, ten of the twelve new probations were women. This year, ten out of sixteen was the proportion in favor of the gentler sex. At the some time, official records show that the vast majority of successful female students are utterly swampod beforo arriving at the gold medal stage, and that, of those who pass successfully through the schools, few over ever aehicvo anything above "damning mediocrity." What is true in the mother country is destined to hold good in the United States. Yet tho number of women artists here, who do attain oxeelleiico and recognition of their abilities, is most gratifyingly on the increase.

Since Rosa lionhcur placed herself in the front rank of living painters, the number of her sex who have attained fame with the brush has grown steadily and surely, until no exhibit of canvases in the Old World or the New World can bo held that does not show among tho best iHuntings displayed the work of

woman artist. In oil, in water

colors, in black and white, tho fair workers in tho ateliers of America aro conquering all beforo them, and not a few have won fame mid wealth. That the number of these successful ones dooa not increase in proportion to tho growth in the number of art pupils passing through tho schools of tho land is a result based upon natural causes. Tho male artist is such for life. Tho woman artist is such—in nine cases out of ten—until she marries. Rosa Bonheur was content to wed art only, but her example is followed by very few of bur sex. The majority infinitely prefer to wxl a home, to ally themselves to rest, to wed ti man able to lift tho burden of life's rares from their slander shoulders. Then como family cares, pnd she must bo an exceptional woman indeed who does not put aside the paletto for the cradle and sketch box for tbo accessories of tho nursery.

And still, duspito tho barriers raised by her own nature, tho number of eminent, successful, even famous, women artists grows steadfastly. Tbo multiplication of art schools for women tho widened tleld for women artists opened by tho makers of Christmas, New Year's and Easter cards—those and other causos aro c6nstantly at work developing feminine talent that, undor favorable conditions In after lifo, bringB its possessor from comparative obscurity Into tho full light of public recognition and public patronage. Tho women students hi the schools of Europe's art coutors aro among the most zealous and painstaking. They possess noueof their male eollaboratcur's fondness for detrimental hilarity and students' frolics, nor havo they tho means, as a usual thing, for such indulgence, even did they desire it They are abroad to study, and thoy do it then como home and devote themsolvos to thoir profession. Tho number of these worthy young women is constantly increasing, and though the ranks of the devoted little army are decimated—as to art—by the artful little god with tho bow and arrow, yet the catalogues of the Salon and tho galleries and colloctions of American cities show that women in art aro a growing qiftmtity, wielding a power and occupying a position not dreamed of a decade ago.—Pittsburg Bulletin.

Women of Modem Greece.

The Greek damsel understands tho art of making herself attractive fur better than the Bulgarian maiden does. She is, in fact, a more deslrablocommodity of tho matrimonial market than tho latter, from various standpoints for, in addition to her other churms, her father, instead of requiring purchase money a£ hor lover's hands, gives a dowry. Sho is tho object of a good deal of chivalrous attention from hor malo rolatives, which surrounds her with an additional halo of romance, and suggests to some extent tho devotion and chivalry of ancient Greeco. If her father bo a man of limited fortune, her brothers consider it a point of honor to contribute their own little savings towards making her marrlago portion up to a respectable sum. Although tho Greek peasant woman works less in tho Holds, this docs not mean that sho is wanting in Industriousncss. If her hands aro less employed with tho hoe or reaping hook, thoy aro deft enough hi weaving and spinning tho rude native textures for clothing tho family. She also acquires great exportneas in trimming and training the grapo vines, making wino, butter, cheese and all tho lighter work about the farm.

Tho holiday costume of tho Greek peasant woman is picturesque enough, but in one feature, at least, it soumod to mo rathor wanting in gracefulness. On her hood is worn either a gaudily colored silk kerchief or a •mall cap, elaborately 'embroidered or strung with coins. A short, rakish looking jacket of grwn or blue cloth is profusely trimmed with gold braid. Down tho back, and often falling withiu a Toot of tho ground, are long, luxuriant black tresses, usually in two braids. Prom tho waist down her costume is highly suggestive of an inverted balloon. Whether to call tho garment skirt or pantaloons was always a question with me. Prom tho waist downward it gets fuller and fuller until it terminates in tho "bulgfi of tho balloon," with a hole in either sido at the bottom, through which the feet appear. When walking, tho "bagginosa" of this garment waggles about like tho tail of a duck, which few, I believe, have over thought to be the poetry of motion. Tho Greek feaiale, charming though Rho and, moreover, a devoted wife and mother, has her weaknesses.—Thomas Stereo*—"Woman."

Cooking Vegetables.

The cooking of vegetables is too little studied by American housekeepers in gvneraL Willi the exception of localities high upon the mountain divide of the continent, where the altitude affects tlie boiling of water, too long time is usually nUotted to tho boiling of the common varieties of roots and garden produce. The recollection of one simple fact would po far to obviate fault of treatment, the fact that all .stable substances are properly prepared for food as soon as tbey are tender enough to be eatecu Were this remembered we would havo no more of watery potatoes or ill odored cabbage and all the strong scented all ous nily could be mado ready for tide wiu._at impregnating tbe bouse *rith their characteristic flavor. Turnips, on tons and cabbage are the it. popular of winter vegetables, and we to call attention to the usefulness ot carrots as a dinner dish. Mo* hoetowives thwn cmly at oq« of tlw usual soap •..tablet, Let titan test our recipes far st»iring and frying them, and then thank for enlar ig the dlaxwr list.

As winter or hlirdy vagetablessre kept long in os&air* or storsi oosna, tbey are grmtlf

improved by being kid In cold water

frranbouror teB«r«n«r they are waafasd •ad prepared for IwlUng All varieties

tain mure or less water, which they lose by evaporation, tbcB decreasing in weight and size unless this natural proportion of moisture is restored by immersion in cold water beforo cooking, the cooked vegetable will be «malW ami dryer than when in normal condition there will be a perceptive loss in substance and mitriment. Whether the natural moisture of food substances is nutritious or not, the moisture certainly is a vehicle for nutriment and tho fact is conclusively proven that a dish containing a fair average of water is both more digestible and more satisfactory to hunger than one dry or concentrated.—Boston Budget. ••-J ./:• .-..v-tl

Children's Clotliinjf- &

Much is said in tieso days concerning the rights of c' lii Iren, but there is certainly no right to whicu every child is more rarely entitled than that of good, sound, physical health. One of the first requirements of healthful clothing is that it allows unrestrained action of every organ of the body. This is absolutely essential for perfect development so long R3 tho body is undergoing the process of growth. According to Dress, mothers often unwittingly violate this principle in the dressing of their children by compelling thorn to wear clothing which they have partially outgrown, but which is not sufficiently worn to be discarded. Tight sleeves, tight bands, tight waists, etc., which have become such from tho child's increased size, are certainly quite as harmful as those purpnsaly so constructed and added to this is the fact that tho bonss and muscles of the tender little ones are far more susceptiblo to the constriction of tight clothing than aro those of persons of older growth.

The clothing of children should always b-3 so mado that it can readily be enlarged to accommodate the growing form, and should never fit so raiugly as not to allow parfecfc freedom of movement to every organ. Whatever garments are worn about the chest and waist should always permit of an unrestrained, full inspiration, and it would bo an excellent plan if mothers would frequently test the child's breathing capacity by placing a tape measure around its waist when in its night clothing, and allowing it to take a full inspiration, noting the number of inches' expansion, and then adjusting its clothing to correspond with the measure of tho full inspiration, allowing one inch or two for growth. —Detroit Free Pross.

Handling Fire.

A governess residing at Leo, England, died from burns resulting from an explosion caused by blowing down the chimney of an oil lamp for the purpose of extinguishing tho light. The occurrence is such a common one that it would not be worth noticing except for tho purpose of impressing upon persons who use tho ordinary petroleum lamps the extreme danger of this habit. It &

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and apparently an easy a way to extinguish a light that nine persons out of ten resort to it, although it is fraught with danger. When the reser\^ir is full there is comparatively little risk of an explosion but when tho oil, is nearly exhausted tho reservoir becomes filled with gas, and as tho fiamo is blown downward an explosion at once results. The carelessness with which petroleum is used is absolutely astounding.

People who would be filled with alarm did tlioy know that a canister of gunpowder was in tho room, will place a petroleum lamp upon a table that tho slightest touch will overturn, or in a position where it can be upset by children, although tho consequences of a fall are nearly as disastrous as those of tho explosion of gunpowder. Careless housewives will oven go the length of pouring petroleum upon an expiring fire, regardless of tho fact that that they are endangering thoir own livos and risking the conflagration of the houso. It is difficult to see how such reckless conduct as this can bo made penal but something might be done at least were the teachers iu board schools to instruct children as to the dangerous properties of petroleum and tho risks incurred by the reckless handling of it, or by tho habit of extinguishing tho light by blowing down tho chimney of a. lamp.—London Standard.

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Color iu Furnishing.

In furnishing, tho matter of coloring is a point that should bo carofully studied. A confusion of colors will spoil any room, and this holds good even to the smallest appointment and docoration. A chair covering or oven a cushion can provo almost as complete a disfigurement as a carpet which docs not accord with tho paper, curtains or wood work.

Colon* possess character, and that of tho most (livers sorts. Some hues suggest warmth and chccr, while others breathe of coolness and reposo. Blue, gray, drab and fawn are tho proper colore for sunny chambers, while red, pink and buff belong to north rooms or any Into which tho light comes in a stinted way. Even gloomy places can be mado cheerful by employing right colors, especially when thero can be added an open fire with a bright brass fender.

There is one rule Lu furnishing which poople of moderate means ought always to obey, yet thoy are usually tho least Inclined to carry it into practioe. This rule is, not to bo hampered by tho fashion of tho moment or afraid of making one's rooms look unlike those of one's friends.

Tho fact that several ladies in one's narrow visiting circle possess a certain style of carpets, chairs, tables, etc., ought to prove a good reason for buying articles entirely different in shape or color. Furniture not so pretty is far preferable to having one's house so like that of tho right and left hand neighbor that a now acquaintance can eoarcaly tell which of the three domicilos he has enteral. —Peterson's Magazine.

Chlvalrio Maxima.

The sacrod books of India contain the following maxims: "Ho who despises women despises his mother."

Who is cursed by a woman is cursed by God." "Hie tears of a woman call down to firs of heaven on those who raako thorn flow." "Evil to him who laughs at woman's sufferings God shall laugh at his prayers." •»It was at tho prayer of a woman that tbe Creator pardoned man. Cursed bo bo who forgets it" "Who &all forget tho sufferings of his mother at his birth shall be reborn in tho body of an owl during three successive transmigrations." "There is nocrizne mors odious than to per secute a woman.* "When women are honored tbe divinities aro content but when tbey are not honored all undertakings fail." "Tb® households cursed by women to whom tbey havo not rendered the homage doe them find themselves weighed down with ruin and destroyed as if tbey had been struck by some secret power." "H is time to appredate *ll things at tbeir true value."

Vtat Kef* tfc* Baps aft Bosw*

How do you keep your boys at boost asked a mother whose three half grown sons always hurried horns from school limit—i! of wandering off with some playmates, and whose evenings were usually spent somewhere beneath the home root "I don't keep Hn at horn* they ksep Ibuiilies. My only trouble is to |tt them to go snywtMps

TERRE HAUTE SATURDAY EYENING MAH,

else," answered the mother, who perhaps thought her boys were naturally a little different from some other boys. A friend of the family thought if tho mother couldn't explain their lovo of horn®, he could. Tho boys always were anxious to get home because they were interested in something there. One had his tools, another his ve^etnhin garden, which was all his own with all raised therein. One had a small menagerie of squirrels, rabbits and so forth in a shed chamber, and another whose tastes were more quiet had a study of his own, a small chamber, where his own writing table, bookcase, paint box, etc., were always waiting for him. Tbe individual tastes of each boy were respected, and oach was ready to give from his own particular stores to another or to his parents. Moreover, each was always treated at homo as a gentleman, and gentlemanly manners bad always bean expected from him. Does not tho feeling of being of more consequence elsewhere, tho greater deference apparently paid to his tastes, draw many a boy from home?—Lewiston Journal. o,||

Keep Warm and Be Happy. "If you want to be happy keep warm," says Rose Terry Cooka "Women are oaten up with neuralgia, say the doctors. No wonder. They sit all the morning by a hot register, then tie the fivo or six inch bonnet over their back hair, a bit of lace film over their bangs, put on kid boots, with silk or thread stockings underneath, and dawdle along the pave with bitter winds of winter smiting tlaeirtemples, their delicate tars, their throats and the bases of what should be their brain. Their outward nervesshrink and quiver under this barbarous exposure. But no matter their chests aro well covered with fur cloaks mid sacques, but cold feet, tho numb ears, tho reddened temples, tho exposed neck, will have their own story to telL Then you won't wear flannel next tho skin. Why? Because your waists will look too large, and it is the the stylo to bo as near in shapeliness to that delightful and lovely insect, the wasp, as humanity can bo forced. Do you roally like to acho and groan and to bo laid aside every few days with agonizing headaches, or panting, laboring hearts? Strange, if truel" y* "A Uravo Woman/

Rait) presence of mind and courage under trying circumstances aro frequently displayed by women. An Akron, O., correspondent of Tho Cincinnati Enquirer relates an incident which well illustrates this. Miss Lucy Beighle, a pretty dressmaker, with her sister and Mrs. S. Hard, wero returning from a funeral, riding in a close carriage. Tho driver dismounted, whereupon the horses mado a dash and ran away at a furious rate of speed. Two men jumped into a buggy mid tried to overtake tho team as it dashed on through tho streets. Tho cries of tho women in the carriage brought out crowds of people, and all cxpected to soo tho ladies dashed to death in collisions that appeared to bo unavoidable. When the hcrses were iu the fcnaddestof their (light Miss Beighle opened tho carriage iloor, and, stepping on a splasher over tho front wheel cf tho carriage, swung herself onto tho driver's seat, where she secured tho Tines and guided tho horses safely along tho stroot until they wero tired out and overtaken by tho men in pursuit.

Lady Teachers of Painting.

In recent years tho, question of what sort of work is woman best fitted to perform has been an interesting themo for general discussion. And yet I have never seen in public print a fact that is potent to all artists who have had opportunities for personal observation in that line, and that is that a woman with talent and ability as an artist excels as a teacher of art. Especially is this true in tho lighter work, such as crayon portraits, eta Whero strength is needed it is probablo that a man will lead, but where delicacy is called into requisition the gentler eox have tho call. There are very few lady teachers of portrait painting, and the demand for their services is great. Many St. Louis artists can vouch for the statement that dozens of pupils seeking a lady teacher aro turned away disappointed every week in the year. Horc is a broad and profitable field for ambitious women.—St. Louis Globe-Domocrat.

Women Here and in Europe.*"-'1 .America is tho paradise of women. Nowhere elso are they mado so much of and so deferred to. In Holland, not long ago, was a woman, and with her a mule dragging a canal boat, on the dock of which stood a man busily engaged in holding a chair down and smoking a long clay pipo. Would a canal conducted on that plan pay in tho United States? Ask your mother or your wi e—and then dodge behind tho door.

The women abroad monopolize the brawn. In Germany and Italy they till tho ground. In Switzerland they fasten tho lako steamers to tbe wharf, and lug tho baggago on and off the boats. In Prance they ait) tho shopkeepers. Tho men aro tho army and play the role of Capt. Jinks. "By jingo" is a masculino phraso with a masculino reference. Yonder Is good field for tbe woman suffragists. Tho missionary societies ought to send Susan B. Anthony to Europo.—Clergyman in St. Louis

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Poultice* for the Complexion. A young woman of Pittsburg, who has enough good looks, if she only know it, to make her way in the world, has been trying all sorts of queer and quack recipes for beauty. Beforo retiring for tho night, mademoisello applied to her face, neck and hands poultices of bread and milk. She slept all night through —how sho did it 1 don't know—with these sloppy embraoements upon her. In the morning she arose and ran to the glass tho first thing to see the wonders worked by the poultices. There wore wonders, indeed! But not what sho expected. Her skin had shriveled up it looked liko a piece of corrugated canvas, or sine roofing painted white. In fact die reminded herself of "Sho" after the final possago through the fountain of fire.—Pittsburg Dispatch.

Mrs. Ward McAllister was aMiss Gibbons, of Madison, N. J., and the Gibbons homestead is now the main building of Drew seminary. It is a venerable mansion, built in colonial style, with a wide hall tiled with marblo running through the center. All the doors aro of solid mahogany, black with age and polished as class.

Now tnat it is customary to have fruits, flowers, the vinegar cruots or salt and pepper bottles pfatood in tbe center of the table in lieu of a large caster, pretty devices are made of linen to lay upon tbo cloth Some of those aro elaborately embroidered.

ftuhkn is like tbo man In one of La Sage'* novels wbo was constantly servants, and yet had but one suit of livery, which every newcomer, whether be was tall or short, fat or thin, was obliged to wear.— Bnlwer. ii ii

To clean ornaments of alaboifer, dissolve borax in boiling water and apply with doth or soft brush rinse carefuQy^and dry in tbo son. _______

Cerosen* ts unexcelled in starch to give polish also to polish glass. It will mars yow windows shine like silver.

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WHAT SHALL WE WEAR?

SUBJECTS SURE TO INTEREST OUR LADY READERS.

Fashions in Spring Wraps awl Jackets. Breton and Pompadour Jackets—Long Wraps and Picturesque Wraps with Full

High Shouldered Sleeves.

The long cloth wraps introduced for spring wnar are, many of them, modifications of the close fitting red in go to and the Russian cloak so much worn during the past winter. Some of the new redingotes seen at the recent openings are in perfect princess breadths.

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POMPADOUR JACKET.

A picturesque wrap is a jacket of cloth, with full, high-shouldered sleeves of velvet. The Breton jacket has been revived, with its wido vest of white cloth or other contrasting colors. Then thero are short jackets of checked material, made with a turn over notched collar. In our cut is shown an imported model known as tho pompadour jacket. Tho ono illustrated is mado in fine Gobelin gray cloth, and trimmed with gold tinsel and gray cord. The waistcoat is of white satin, and this is trimmed with a lace jabot. Tho buttons are gray in color, and .show, on their surfaco gold fleur-de-lys.

Jfo^eities In FMU&

Tho varieties in fans havo rarely before been equaled. Quite original is a gauze fan, with scented and carved ribs, having at tho edgoaclose set row of butterflies, also in gauze, set wing to wing and standing up when tho fan is opened. These fold well, and are much to bo admired. One fan over the other would seem to bo the idea, and in another kind a complete upper gauzo fan is cut out in diamonds, so that the under part shows through. Another design has a hivo in tho center, with bees hovering over. Some are painted with largo iris in threo colore, rather bright, the edge of the fan following tho outlino of tho flower. Another has a series of rosettes in relief along tho edge, which, on inspection, also takes the form of butterflies. There is, again, another novelty—a gauze fan, with ivory sticks, much gilt, and painted on an indented design, which almost covers tho rib. The gauze attached to thi3 framework forms a series of horizontal stripes, sometimes filled in with laco or laco insertion, sometimes left entirely open. Others havo tho floral designs jierforated round. .. jr.r- Yl

Frcnoli Petticoat*.

The daintiest underclothing worn in this country is of French mako, and in tho accompanying sketch are illustrated two plonsitig styles in petticoats.

EVENING PETTICOAT. UNOEJl PETTICOAT. The evening petticoat is of white crapo or nun's veiling, relieved with vertical bands of flowered' or moire ribbon. These bands bogin at the waist and form a loop at the lower edga The second figure in tho same cut shows an under petticoat of shot silk, trimmed with pinked out flounces. The straight front is also pinked out to form deep scallops, on« side being turned back to show off tho darkest tint re*. X-"

.vu, Worth Gowns. ik.

Wortb retains his partiality for handsome black gowns, and for those of next summer has returned to the use of plain grenadine, the genuine old fashioned Heniani, which he combines with black sprigged not. nnd select" the patterns that come with colored borders. Thus black grenadine with border of bright green stripes woven in it to represent green silk braid is made up over black silk, except in the plastron and fnll sleeves, which are of bright green silk under Chantilly net with small figures. Tho bodic**, bluntly pointed in front and back, is made of finely tucked grenadine, coming from the shoulders and sides in bias rows of tucks over the fitted silk ining. The right side laps on the left of tbe bust, and a plaiting of the grenadine forming a flebn like collar crosses the hack nnd edges tbe lapped front. Black net shirred over green silk fills tip the space nt the throat, and green faille ribbon two inches wide posses around the high collar nnd is tied in bow on tbe left side. Tbe green silk lining of the sleeves is slightly loose, and over this black net is placed quite full at tbe top, and Is gathered to a wrist band or bracelet of the ribbon with bow like thai of tho collar.

Tbe skirt has the green border across the foot of the front breadth, which is in large loose plaits, and also extending up tbe sides to the belt Tbe back has very little draping, but a great deal of fulktessw Tbe green ribbon is twisted lightly around the edge of the waist, and falls in bands in different lengths down the sides of tbe skirt.

Ribbons ore much used on black net drosses to give to them their only touch of color. For entire Mack net dresses the very large meshed nets are used, and are sometimes striped lengthwise in the waist with faille ribbons that taper in and out with the waist and below it Other net dreams have glossy blade moire ribbon, set underneath tbe net to takeaway its too great luster, around tbe foot of tbo skirt, and also down the waist. Harper's Bazar. ________

Aecordloa Plaits.

Acodrdkm plait* are employed in the making of dress skirts. A pretty court petticoat worn by a young lady at a recent ball was wito with tuBe, having some three rows ot ribbon on it, all plaited in this style, with the tffect that it expiuoded at svery movement of the wear«r, and then -eturned to its original plage. The accordion plaits can be applied almost any material, and in t^fcker staffs to yofcas for bodkwa.

ALL AROUND THE HOUSE.

Tba "Marine" Curtain—A Sew and CharmIn Bit of Decorative Famishing A novel and very charming curtain is a "marine" of sea green satin with large fish appliqued on it These fish are made of gold and silver gauze over red and gray silk respectively. Some have velvet heads and beaded eyes, and all have scales worked in silk. Over the sea green foundation two nets of fine string are artistically draped, one dark brown, tho other of a reddish tone. These hang from a thick silk cord fastened to each end of the curtain rod, carried right across down each side, threaded through the nets and knotted at intervals. The nets are wide, and are caught up into graceful folds, leaving the foundation exposed in places.

Imprisoned in the meshes of various spoils of the deep, pink and gray plush starfish, ddicately tinted anemdnes fringed with silk, crabs and fish of several kinds bunches of many colored sea weeds, made of narrow ribbons aro caught here and there a quantity of glass drops are fastened on tho net to heighten the effect This idea could bo utilised in many ways for smaller pieces it would make a pretty and cool looking decoration for

fire grate in the hot woathcr.

i., Fish Baked with Wine. An excellent way to servo fish is to bako it with wine, and for this tho following is Mrs. Henderson's recipe: Soak sonio bread in water, squeoie it dry and add an egg well beaten. Season with pepper, salt and a little parsley or thyme. StuiT tho fish with this dressing. Grcaso tho baking pan (ono just right size for holding tho fish) with butter season tho fish on top and put it in the pan with about two cups of boiling water baste it well, adding more boiling water when uec essary. About tweuty minutes l»eforo serving pour over it a cup of sour wino and a small piece of butter put half a lemon sliced into tho gravy basto tho fish well again. When it is thoroughly baked remove it from tho pan garnish tho top with tho slices of lemon finish tho sauco in tho baking dish by adding a little butter rubbed to a paste in some flour strain, skim, and servo in a sauce boat

A Bedspread in White uttd Gold. Coarse linen sheeting makes an effective bedspread, with a bold desigu of large lilies and leavesapplied on it In gold colored sateen, worked with silk of two shados of gold deeper than the sateen. Tho design is traced on the sateen, tacked on tho shooting and chain stitched around tho outlines thou, when the edges aro cut away, tho design stands out on tho surface and is finished off with long,

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stitches. Tho veining of tho loaves,

etc., is dono in long stitch. Abroad l^and of gold colored sateen is added as a border all around. A heavy counterpane may bo of coarso brown blanketing or of serge, with very largo poppies and leaves or sunflowers or some largo design worked in worsteds. Tho work is easy and pleasant.

•,U: Russian Mode of Cleaning Furs. Fur garments should always be clean when packed away, and now that* tho season for storing them for tho summer is at hand, tho following description, by a foreign journal, of now furs nro cleaned and renovated in Russia—tho land of furs—is interesting: Some rye flour is put into a pot and heated upon a stove, with constant stirring as long as the hand can bear tho heat. Tho flour is then spread over tho fur and rubbed into it. After this tho fur is brushed with a very clean brush, or, better, is gently beaten until nil tbo flour is removed. Tho fur thus resumes its natural luster and appeal's absolutely us if now.*

1'i^L To Waterproof riatnniocks. Hammocks that aro allowed to hang out most of tho time aro soon rotted by tho action of tho weather. It is said that thoy may be mado "waterproof" by immersing in boiling linseed oil, and leaving them in it for a day or two. Then with a cloth rub off all tho oil possible, and when tho netting is dried it will last much longer than it otherwise! .would.,

To Clear a Waate Pipe.

A plumber's ndvico for clearing a clogged pipe is to pour in nt night enough liquid soda Iyo to fill the "trap" or bent part of tho pipe, and to prevent water running in it till next morning. During tbe night the lye will probably convert tho obstruction into soft soap and the flrst current of water will wash it away.

Broiled Oyster*.

Make as many nico slices of buttered toast as thero aro persons to servo allow hnlf a dozen oysters for each one dip the oysters In melted butter, lay thorn between the bars of a fino wiro gridiron, and broil them over hot firo until their edges curl dust then* with pepper, and serve them on the toast

Tln "Ingle Nook" Conch.

/in attractive article of decorative furniture is an "inglo nook" couch, simple in form, with woodwork consisting of flat bars in polished wood or wood enameled in any color liked. Tho seat is cushioned to nt/ li the general tone of the room.

Floral Novelties.

Exquisite taste and skill is shown la the professional arrangement of flowers, both natural and artificial. Especially is this noticeable in recent productions of flor ists, nnd Easter will doubtless be greeted with marvels in tbe way of artistic floral designs. The combinations of flowers, foliage, fruit, grasses and seeds^ in rich stands or baskets, are always seemingly careless, but in reality the perfection of art, giving most charming and graceful effects. Nnmberlese original ideas aro carried out by adopts in tbe art of designing and trimming graceful floral novelties. Satin, plush and ribbons aro largely used in their construction. A sketch of one of the simpler arrangements is hero given.

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for fruit as well as flowers, Is

modfced in silk brocade. Some beautiful baskets are merely flower trimmed, but filled with bonbons. Most of theas elegant baskets and stands can be converted into receptacles for needlework materials and utensils, wben tbe flowers ham faded or the tweets have been consumed, by removing the tin linings which protect the rich materials from being tniwI All then attractive novelties repre•nt most fitting and favored Easter gifts.

I Remember.

I remember, I remember, When'I was but a boy, How Castor Oil nnd £psom Salte Robbed life of half Its Joy. I remember, I remember, When for each trilling 111, The family Esculapius Prescribed the Big Bluo Pill. But happily, (let suffering humanity murmur a prayer of thanksgiving), th^t period of woe is past. Speeay ana painless releif from all the ills of a disordered stomach or impared liver, can be obtained by the use Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets. They do not gripe, weak en or nauseate. Small, sugar-coated, pleasant to take, and mild ana gentle in action. Neatly put up in glass vials. One a dose. Smallest, cheapest, easiest to take.

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The New Discovery.

You have heard your friends and neighbors talking about it. You may yourself be one of the many who know from personal experience just how good thing it is. If you have ever tried it, you are ono of its staunch friends, because the wonderful thing about it ia^ that when once given a trial, Dr. King's New discovery ever after holds a place in the house. If you have never used it and should bo atliicted with a cough, cold or any Tnroat, Lung or Chest trouble, secure a bottle at once ond give it a fair trial. It is guaranteed every time, or money ref nnded. Trial bottles free at Carl Krietenstein drugstore. 1

Loose's R*d Clover Pills Cure Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Constipation, 25c per Box, 5 Boxes for $1. For sale by J. it« Baur.

To Cow Kidney Troubles

Use "Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root Kiduoy, Liver and Bladder Cure." It relievos quickly and cures the most chronic and complicated cases. Price oOe and $1.00. Pamphlet Free. Binghampton, N. Y. Sold, recommended and guaranteed by J. ft C. Baur.

Persons wishing to improve their memories or strengthen their power of attention should send to Prof. Loisette, 237 Fifth Ave., N. Y., for his prospectus post free, as advertised in another column.

To Cure Heart Disease.

Use "Dr. Kilmer's Ocean-Weed Heart Remedy." It regulates, corrects and relieves the most distressing cases. Prioe f0c and $1.00. Pamphlet free. Binghamptou, N. Y. Sold,recommended and guaranteed by J. &. C. Baur.

Dr. Elder'*

telephene is No. 1.%.

The Homeliest Man iu Terre Haute As well as the handsomest, and others are invited to call on any druggist and got free a trial bottle of Kemp's Balsam for tho Throat and Lungs, a remody that is selling entirely upon its merits and is guaranteed to reliove and cure all Chronic and Acute Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis and Consumption. Large bottles 50 cents and ?1. alt-eow

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BLANKETS

ARE THE STRONGEST.

NONE GENUINE WITHOUT THE 6M LABEL Manufd by Wh. A vara & Sons. Phllada., who make the famous Horse Brand Baker Blanket*

rvli. GEO. MARBACH,

-L' DENTIST. REMOVED to Wubash Avenue, over Arnold's clothIiik store.

GILLETTE.,

DBITTI8T.

Gold Filling' a Speciality.

Ofllce—Corner Heventli and Main streets, In McKeen's new blook, opp. Terro Uaute House

"HR. C. O. LINCOLN,

DENTIST

310 north 13th street.

All work warranted as represented.

QHOLERA HOGS.

Cash paid for dead Hoes at my factory on the Island southwest of the city, also Tallow, Hones nnd Grease of nil kind. Dead Animals removed free of charge. Ofllce No. 13 2nd.

Telephone No. 78 ana 74. :HARRI80N SMITH.

T^B. R. W. VAN VALZAH,

JLs Successor to RICHARDSON A VAN VALZAH,. IDE3STTIST,

Office—Southwest corner Fifth and Main Streets, over National State Bank (entranoe on Fifth street.

JSAAO BALL,

FUNERAL DIRECTOR.

Cor. Third and Cherry St*., Terre Haute, Ind. Is prepared to execute all orders In liU line with neatness and dl^paUrb.

Kmhalmlaff a Specialty.

J.NUGENT. M.J. UROPUY*

JS^UGENT & CO., PLUMBING and GAS FITTING

A 4 dealer in

Gu Fixtures, Globes and Engineer's Supplies. 000 Ohio Street. Terr* Ha ite,

Established 1NL incorporated 1088,

QLIFT St WILLIAMS CO.,

Successors to Cllft, Williams A Co. J, EL Williams, President J. M. Cun, Sec'y and Trea*.

HAMtTrAcrunsB* or

Sash, Doors, Blinds, etc.

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