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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-14

There is a widely prevalent idea that silk is
the best substance from which to make un-
derclothing, and | have known many poor
girls to stint themselves in the neceSSaries of
life in order to save enough money to pur-
chase silk undergarnents But silk is not
the best material with which 10 make under
clothes, SO far as concerns their health pre-
serving qualities, whatever may be its ad-
vantageS 50 far as beauty and immediate
comfort are concerned. The chief object of
underClo:hing is the retention of the natural
heat of the body i'll such a way that low tem-
peratureS and sudden changes will not effect
the surface. Several years ago | performed
some experiments which went to show le-
yond doubt that silk is below wool in its
power to prevent the loss of heat from the
body and very little superior to cotton. In
deed, nothing is in this respect preferable
to WOOL and Of this material all Undercloth-
ing meant for winter Use should be made
In summer a mixture of wool and cotton
called merino may I've worn, but even in very
hot weather silk is not desirable, for it is not
such ready absorber OF the perspiratIon as
is wool, and hence allows the body to be kept
in state not very remote from that known
as parboiled. Wool, however. taking up as
il doeS the moisture from the body, exposes IL
to the action of the atmosphere, it is evapo-
rated, and the process being a cooling one,
keeps the skin from becoming Overheated.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-14

Susan asks-If lady is chatting with a
gentleman at an evening party, and she is
joined by another gentleman, whom she pre-
fers to chat with. how can she signify it to
the one already with her. without giving just
offencei
The etiquette is for the gentleman with
the lady when the other joins them, to give
way to the new conner But if the two men
seem inclined to leave it 10 the lady to decide
she may make a slight inclination of the
head 10 the one she prefers to leave, as if to
say good evening, taking the others arm and
stalking off at the same time. All such
things, however, are so dependent upon the
circumstances relationship of the parties,
etc, that it is difficult to give rule to cover
any case.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-14

Not everybody is aware what delicious
lish can be made in simple manner from
heSe two constituents Maccaroni imported
pr home made. is sold done up in pound pack
Iges or boxes 1t Is very nutritious, contain.
ng egg and -four among its constituents
Our American housekeepers do not make half
he use of it they might
Now for the recipe: Take some long, thin
ticks Of macCaroni and break them into a
saucepan, in bits one 70 two inches long.
Ghey swell about half in size in process of
.ooking. Cover them amply with water,
and boil till they are quite sofs, twenty min
utes TO half an hour. Stir occasionally =, to
keep the broken bits from settling to the bot
tom and sticking.
While the maccarOni boils, scald half a
iozen ripe tomatoes, more or less. according
10 the quantity desired. and slice them. When
The maccaroni is soft enough TO run a fork
through easily, pour the water nearly all off
and slide the tomotoes in with the maccaroni
Cook gently for ten minutes more and season
with salt, pepper and butter. A little milk
or cream makes a pleasant addition. Serve
hot
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-14

A Christiana lawyer by the name Of
Nicholson, who recently died, wiIled all
his money for the purchase of bicycles
for the school children of that city. The
interest on portion Of the capital is to
pay the salary of an instructor in bicycling
The will of the testatOr closes as fol
lows: The bicycle has protected me in
my prOmenades against the excessively
troublesome annoyance of people who
make habit of stopping one in the street,
in the burning sun or driving wind,
and beginning n conversation. My wheel
has not SHE'D single time like a horse,
nor was / ever compelled to intrust in
riding my limbs TO a drunken driver"
In spite of this glowing eulogy Of BIZ
cycling, the children of Mr.. Nicholson
will contest the ewill.-Exchange.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-14

Curtains made Of alternate strips of turkey
red and cheese cloth are pretty trimmed with
antique lace. Beautiful curtains can be
made of the best cheese cloth 10y stsnCiling
them, or. if economy Is not "A consideration, a
oft nuns yelling, partly silk, is still better.
Ii the material is wide enough TO be in one
piece, it is better than to have a seam, but if
not. make the seam rs invisible as possible.
Iu the first place, measure the window,
allowing a little fulncSs, and allow three
,Ighths Of a yard extra in the length to turn
over for a beading. Next stretch it tightly
and smoothly on a table, and Iasten with
small taclss Select some simple design
which will look well in outline, such as a
daisy or sunflower or a star Draw the out
line neatly on piece of cardboard, then cut
out carefully with sharp penknife. Now
there are two ways Of managing. One way
Is to use the perfectly cut opening i'll the
cardboard that remains after the design l.
cut out as a stencil, lay il ON the cloth, and.
with fine camcls hair or sable brush, paint
over the open space withyyGld paint or th,
b,autiful metallic ''lustre' paints. Be care
full 10 fill out ali the points in the pattern
Repeat the design at intervals till within
three-oighthS of a yard of the top. Tuu
that piece over and paint the pattern on ttE
other side Turn the piece over and Sc
small brass rings on to hang 1t on "A bras
rod Finish both top ard bottom with gold
fringe, and make several rows of feather
stitching with gold floss above the fringe.
Another pretty way of making cheap cul.
tainS is t. take unbl, arhci muslin and witt
diamond dyes make spatter work design OF
ferns
Lovely veStibule cartains may he made by
taking white tarlitan and cutting enough
larger than the glass 10 admit of an inch
vide hem all around. Cut from large-fgured
satin-fiuished cretonne, flowers, leaves and
butterflies if possible. Make thin starch
paste and paste them on the tarlatan in
sprays or wrcathS. Turn ON the wrong sid'
and preSs until dry with a warm fatirOn.
The light shines through them and they have
he effect Of being painted. They will keep
lean a long time.-Mrs C. $. Fox in GooG
HsuSPkePDing
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-14
THE CROUPADE.

The first picture shows Patroclus, the
writer's favorite old saddle horse, @ambling
along at a five-mile gait A good fast
walk is the best gait for long ride. In the
picture You see the proper position Of both
horse and rider.
In the second illustration a horse is being
put through fancy step called "ths Group
ade, a sort of horse polka, perhaps. In the
crOupade the intelligent animal gives a
spring, at the same time drawing his feet up
in the manner shown. A horse, in his way,
has as much sense as a man, and can be
taught many wonderful things. Talk to
your horses as YOU would TO people and in
little while, with practice, they will under
stand you well. Always be kind and patient
with them, and you will be astonished to
find how much they know.
One thing more Don't cut off q horses
fine flowing tail in the hideous style shown
in the picture. 1t is an English fNshion, as
cruel as it is ugly. Nothing is more un-
pleasant to look at than that horrible stump
sticking out there.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-14
Cooperative Farming in England.

A successful attempt at cooperation in
farming is reported in England A company
Of city workingmen, tradesmen and mechanics
in London, who were out Of employment,
united in an association which rented a run
down farm of lSi acres near London. They
paid a comparatively high rental for such
land, thirty-five shillings per acre, but put SO
much labor on it that the enterprise was a
success. The land was enriched and voted
largely TO market gardening and dairying,
the latter increasing as the association secured
capital to purchase cows Formerly only
four men were employed on the farm. Now
it gives constant employment to forty, with
proportionate increase of profit. This is pos
sibly a suggestive experiment for unemployed
workmen in some American cities. Ii is
comparatively easy TO secure land on favor
able terms The difficulty would be that too
many unemployed workingmen would try to
shirk the severe or disagreeable labor INSOFAR
able from any farm operations. Still, if there
is no shrinkage, these combined attempts at
farming are more likely to be successful than
individual attempts often made by diScour-
aged men with small capital Cooperation
helps TO lessen the burden of lack Of money
when each of the partners is willing to do his
share of the work.-American CultiyatOr.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-14

SO long as he champs the bit and seems
comfortable, keep on at this drill for, say.
about half an hour a day. In a week or two
you will find that Don will arch his neck at
the slightest indication of the bit, and keeI
it arched for long time without fatigue
When he does this easily, try the same thing
for few days mounted and standing. And
later still go through the exercise for a week
or two while Don is walking. Never try to
force his mouth; coax him with hand and
voice, and never keep him at it so long as to
tire him that he will hang on the curb.
for this will surely spoil his mouth.
After some weeks you will find that Don
will keep his neck arChed, his mouth open.
and a light hold of the bits at any gait This
is what we call In hand" At first you
had better alternate between keeping him 'in
hand and letting him carry his head his
own way, so as not to weary him too much
And if your hands are light, and you dc no;
jerk or worry him. you will be surprised to
see what a soft mouth Don is acquiring The
same thing can now he accomplished with the
snafile-bit, but in lieu of a steady pull you
may have TO give little gentle jerks on the
rein till Don opens his mouth and arches his
neck
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-14

Small details rather than decided changes
distinguish new winter gowns.
Carriage costumes for afternoon visits are
made Of two or three fabrics combined.
Plush and velvet turbans, as well as those
Of cloth, are much worn by young ladies', to
go with tailor gowns
Felt hats and bonnets are not so fashion
able as they have been. They are stiff and
uncomfortable Plush, velvet and cloth have
taken the place of felt somewhat
The French modistes seem to have gone
crazy in their search for new combinations Of
color. Bright red, half covered with blue
braiding, is very fashionable for young ladies'
gowns, and dark green with brown for older
ones. Another favorite combination is sage
green and gray whits.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-14
YOUNG FOLKS COLUMN.
DIRECTIONS FOR TEACHING A HORSE
TO ARCH HIS NECK.

Ten Little Toes-A Mean Thing to Do.
How to Give a Horse q Soft Mouth
"PatrocIus "-Ths CrOupade-A Five
Mile Gate.
A writer in Harper's Young People has
been giving some clever lessons in horseback
riding. In late one he tells the BOYS how to
form" a horses mouth so that it will always
respond lightly and easily to the riders touch.
A girl can do it just as well as a boy. A
horse, he says should never be hard
mouthed. 1t is a vicious habit" But he
bids the young people remember, at the same
time, that unless your seat is 50 firm that
your hands are light you can never give a
horse a soft mouth
The writer takes an imaginary horse called
Don" and begins his directions by saying:
Suppose now you stand at DOns near
shoulder, and taking hold of the curb reins at
the withers, give a steady, gentle pull Don
may attempt 10 back, but you must check
this inclination with the voice. The pressure
of the curb chain will soon make him bring
down his head, open his mouth, and arch his
neck. As soon as he does this, pat and cares
him, and in a second or two release the rein
and let him have his head a moment to rest
Try the same thing again and again, very
gradually keeping the neck arched bit
longer each time, but never so long as to
tempt him to resist, which he will do by
pulling on the bit, or throwing up his head,
or backing.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-14

Geologic surveys indicate that the New
England coast is slowly rising.
In Berlin the health authorities propose to
establish two great city milk halls" Where
undoubted pure milk can be got by the poor.
This is in the hope of diminishing infant NOR
taity.
A chemist recently analysed a sample Of
a certain widely advertised NERVE food" and
found 1t to be sweetened water favored with
essences and one or two bitter substances.
That was all there was to it.
Is has been discovered that the addition OF
sugar or moIasses to mortar increases its pow
er Ct holding together 10 an extraordinary
degree. Ii is believed that this is the secret
of the wonderful old Roman cement and
mortar
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-14
Is the Time the Same

1t is said that a cannon ball shot from the
mouth of a gun pointed horizontally will
strike the earth at the same time as a ball
dropped from the mouth of the gun TO point
directly beneath it. Is this true' II so, please
explain why-PowDER MONKEY
Yes. The moving ball is dropping while it
moves from the gun with the same velocity
as if 1t moved only in one direction. Its curve
motion from the time it leaves the gun till it
strikes the ground does not affect its perpen-
dicular motion
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-14

A few years ago the farmers along strip
Of coast clubbed together TO provide hoIts
and a long fishing inc. \ cunstau; loci Ckout
was kept from an elevated place. A schOo,
of menhadcn may always bc detected out
at sea by the smooth, shining streak OF water
above them and in their wake Other fish
kill and eat them so constantly that the oil
rises from their wounded ami dying bodies in
quantity sufficient 10 be plainly visible, and
make the water smooth and shining. When
the school was discovered the farmers took
TO their boats, shot out through the breakers
drew long nets around the fish and s2uoped
them in literally by the million. A single
haul of net sometimes brought a million
When the first We're brought in they were
loaded into carts holding Loo apiece, and
hauled to the fields and scattered broadcast
upon them. A menhaden Is eight to fourteen
inches long, and one fish is considered equal
TO a shovelful of harnyard manure.
The steam tugs with their tows have bro
ken up largely this profitable fishing, hence
the quarrel. The farmers are undertaking t.
have the steamers required by law not to fish
within three miles of the shore After a
days fishing in the old way the nets were
stretched upon gigantic reels along the shore
TO dry. The reels made picturesque object
in the landscape. One of them is shown in
the illustration.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-14
4 Mean Thing to Do

About the meanest thing that boys and
girls can do is to make fUn OF their sisters
when they have company. don't want tc
see any of such work done. When
see boys and girls going about the house
siamming doors, shouting and saying things
that will make sister feel uncomfortable |
seem to lose my eyesight and see nothing but
lot of young bears who are doing their best
to worry and plague those who love them.
like brute bear far better than like a
human bear The brute knows no better
than to be selfish and cruel. 1t pays to be
ladylike and gentlemanly. We can't possibly
begin too early in life to make ladies and
gentlemen out of ourselves-Uncle Mark.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-14

The juice Of half lemon i'll a glass Of
water, without sugar, will frequently cure q
sick headache.
II the hands be stained there is nothing that
will remove the stain better than a lemon or
a lemon and salt.
After the juice has been squeezed from the
lemon, the refuse can bc used for the purpose.
Lemon juice is also a very good remedy
for rheumatism and the 50 called biliousness
II spring. In the latter case the juice should
be taken before breakfast. The pulp may
also be eaten, avoiding every particle of
skin
Lemon juice and sugar, mixed very thick,
is useful to relieve coughs and sore throats.
1t must be very acid as we'll as sweet
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-14
Order of the Cincinnati.

What is the order of the Cincinnstii For
what purpose was it organized and whence
come its nsmei Does it exist nowtMoN-
MOUTH.
The order of the Society of the Cincin-
pati was organized by surviving Ameri-
ian officers of the revolutionary war to
commemorate the services of all officers of
he army and navy during that struggle. It
was made hereditary though, according TO the
English law Of primOgeniture, and is now
composed of the descendants of revolutionary
officers who have inherited memberships
1t takes its name from Cincinnatus, the
Roman general who returned to agricultural
pursuits when peace came.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-14

"Thomas, of what fruit is cider nader
Don't know, sir "Why, what a stupid
boy. What did you get when you robbed
Farmer Jones orchardl1 Il got a thrashing,
sir"-Texas Siftings.
This has been a year of calamtles. Great
strikes have stagnated business. Anarchists
have tried to blow up the country, earth
guakes have shaken the life out of cities, and
night before last calf belonging to the
editor of this paper was killed by train
Wilkes County ARK MILESTONE
A friend visiting Dauber at his studio
asked that great artist: What does this
picture represent, DauberI" Don't ask me
Its 50 long since l painted i that | eau.
recousct what it it s-Texas Siftings
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-14
THE SECRET OF THE SEA.

What Is your woe, or who hath doEs you wrong,
SorTowful surgss wailing up the shOref
No hope ye cry, " Too late.-O, never.
moreN'-
chill despair tn, burden Of your song
To stars and fyiT clouds tho whole night long,
fe sob your IN .urntul story DER and DER:
It echoes through the sea-csve's weedy door,
And gains In anguish as the wind grows strong.
The great Sea mother rent with many woes
Pours out her heart in unavaIIDg tears
For all the evils that remOrseless Fate
Has wrought thro' her, these Thousand thousand
years
For those whose names IS perished-and for those
Whose house Is left unto them desolnta.
M C. ellington
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-14
THE GREAT PAN HANDLE ROUTE.

p, c. & st. L. Railway, l. NJ. Divisios-
Springfield Branch.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-14

Faded carpets, rugs or tapestries may be
much improved in appearance by the ap-
plication of liquid dyes. An old carpet
that is more faded than worn may be thor
oughly cleaned, beaten and busted until the
pile is free from lint or dust. 1t should then
be wiped over with a cloth wrung out of hot
soap suds. The pile should be fairly damp,
and before it is dry should be brushed with
a stiff broom TO raise any of the threads
that may have become packed down When
nearly dry so over it with the liquid colors
carefully, applying those colors us they orig
Inally appeared as nearly as possible.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-14

What is the next largest statue in existence
to BartholdIs Statue of LibertyHR. W.
The Bartholdi statue is the largest struc-
ture completed. The colossal statue Of Bs-
varia in Munich is about o. feet IN height;
that Of st. Charles of Borromeo on the
shores of Lake Maggiore in Italy is IS feet;
the Virgin of Puy is 70 feet. The Bar
tholdi statue measures ISL feet and l inch
from the bottom of the plinth to the top OF
the torch fame, and stands with its pedestal
sos feet II inches above low water mark
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-14
WOmen's Names.

Charles Dudley Warner riShtfully insists
that women shall call themselves by their
own names, instead of their husbands. For
instance if Mary Green marries Richard
Roe, she is not properly Mrs. Richard Roe,
but Mary Green Roe. The correct way
would be to give girl at baptism only one
name besides that of her family as simply
Mary Green. When she marries she has only
to add the name Of her husband-Mary Green
Roe. That is the correct thing N women's
names
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-14

Brooches in which appear miniature POI.
rraits and various small subjects, also pic
ares in fine Limoges enamels, are now TO be
cen in every store that boasts of a fine trade
The paintings are set, as a rule, in circle Of
mall brilliants or pearls Occasionally one
1ecs ear rings made in similar fashion, the
painted medallions in these being, of course,
much smaller in size 1t need hardly be told
that this class of jewelry is highly priced, not
only becaCse Of its intrinsic worth, but from
its artistic merit.-Jeweler's Circular.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-14
CleOpatra's Needle.

Is it true that Cleopatra's Needle, the ODE
lisk in Central park, after standing some
800 years in Egypt is giving way under the
climate of New York;
1t is disputed The mOnolith was found
not long since to be scaling of on one side. A
preparation of paratfine was put on it, and the
scales were removed for this purpose. 1t is
claimed that these scales are the result Of fire
burning against it many centuries ago.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-14

am an only daughter A gentleman OF
good character and against whom my parents
make no objection, wishes me to be his wife.
He lives in distant city, and my mother oh
jects to my marrying him simply on the
ground that she does not wish me to be sep
arated from her. Is my duty TO her or the
one who wishes NE TO be his wifeES.
There is no moral ohligation-as you state
the case-for you to remain with your mother
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-14
Girard and the MInisterr.

Can you inform me whether there Is any
truth in the oft-repeated statement that no
minister is permitted within the premises of
Girard college at Philadelphia
By the terms of the will by which Girard
college received its bequest, no minister or
ecclesiastic of any sect or church is allowed
to visit the premises on any pretext or to
have any connection with the college.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-14
Gen. Saigo, of Japan.

Gen Saigo, commander-in-chief of the
japanese navy, has been inspecting the navy
yards Of this country. We have eaten the
generals famous pudding, and while We de
sire to avoid precipitating the two nations
into war We must say that it has more sticki-
ness and fewer taste than any other table
atrocity invented by the hatred of man-
Brooklyn Eagle.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-11-14
Antiquity of Man.

What are the facts as arrived at by scien-
lists as to mans first appearance on the
earthl-R II.
There is no satisfactory evidence Of man
imbedded in stratiiied rock, as in the case of
fossilized animals. The bones Of human be
ngs have been found in caves along with the
bones of extinct animals. These are, per
haps, the best evidences Of mans antiquity
but, as scientists differ from 10000 to 20. .OOO
years in the matter, mans first appearance
on earth may be put down as unknown