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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-07
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The Fairfax Mutual Telegraph Co. has
declared dividend of ten per cent.
Confirmation services will be held at Christ
Church by Rt. Rev. F. NJ. Whittle tonight.
The regular monthly meeting of the Re-
lief Hook and Ladder Company will be held
tonight.
Some of the finest spring lamb and veal
which has been offered for sale in the mar
ket this season will be found at the stand of
Mr.. o. F. Baggett tomorrow.
q. s. Marshall Scott has arrested B. B.
Yates, of Stevensburg, Culpeper county, and
has taken him to Richmond on the charge
Of selling liquor without license.
George Thoms. the man who jumped from
train on the Virginia Midland railway,
near this city, yesterday, and who was
taken to the Infrmary, where his injuries
are being attended by DR.. Powell, is i'm
proving. He was considerably bruised, but
no bones were broken.
River men who arrived here last night
say that there was heavy hail storm some
distance below this city yesterday evening,
and that the 'stones" were of considerable
size. The deck of the schooner Tuscarora.
Capt. Whaen, when off Pohick creek, was
covered with hail over an inch deep.
The police report last night as being clear
and mild until about 2 o'clock, when it be.
came cloudy and foggy. There were three
dodgers and one prisoner at the station house.
The only case before the Mayor this morn
ing was that of a countryman charged with
committing a nuisance at the station house.
He was fined 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-07

10 M.-The SUPP enc Lodge IndcpeDd-
-. Or,ier Mechanics, which met in this city,
IN Tuesday night, yes, erday evening elect
81 the following officers for the ensuing
.ea,: II. f. Weaver, of Washington, S. S R.;
/. t.. Johnston, of Maryland, S. R.; +. 0.
smith, Of New Jersey, V. 5. r.; ". l..
,,ry, of Maryland. = S; James NJ. Will
s.n. IF Maryland, S. f.; L. Nj. Duvall, of
MARYLAND, ) c.; +. J Dykes, of Virginia,
:. +: Geo. Hinken, Of Virginia, S. |. 5; f.
y Woolves;on. of New jersey. :. 0. S.
Trr supreme Lodge. after trausacting some
r.uIinr business, adjourned to NEE: at Chill
irathc. Ohia, on the frs: Monday Of May,
I>>7. During The session good deal of
h3siness rf interest TO the oder was trans.
sccd. AZ 8 o'clock the supreme Lodge re-
m,r.d 10 the Opera House, where hand.
sor.r bAnqut was 'enderrd hy Lafayette
l,..... of .ui~ city, Messrs. Gee. BontZ, J.
u il 1T. +. kgu,, Geo. iliuken aud Z. Pad
cat acting as the committee of arrange
mrn!<. \ supper embracing AL the delica-
,i. o: the season was served, and de-
U.hlia, evening was spent. Supreme Ruler
/ |. Jo6nstom, Of Baltimore, presided, and
,o,>ls wc,c drunk and responded to as fol-
law: Our supreme IIotg-," Sup. Sec. W.
Lewis -.h"y: The Grand Lodge ofthc Dis
,ti.r If Co!un,hia." Grand Architect George
r wilson, ct Washington; 1.-The Grand
!,A.. Of Maryland" Sup. Rep. Lewis NJ.
r.yatI the Gland Lodge Of Pennsylva-
r,s Past Sup Ruler Samuel A. kensell;
"ra Grand I.,.l.r OF New Jersey" Sup.
Rep. Vim. II Aiken; Tho Grand Lodge of
,,A,,." Past G:.ui Architect J. b. Gilsen;
oar Distinguished Guests" John w.
THOMPSON, OF Washington; City of Alex
andria," Lrouurh M.rbury. The speeches
were nil happily delivered and we'll received,
nnd several of he speakers took occasion to
SAY that the order had nothing to do with
trades unions, but was simply benevolent
as-ociatina aud that the members deplore
the labor troubles now existing. The del
r.a,as left for their homes this morning
much pleased with the result Of their meet
in. and visit 10 this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-07

The NATIONAL THEATRICAL the Ma
tional Theatre, Washington, Mrs. John
Drew 10 Engaged" still continues to
please large audiences. To her, principally,
the remarkable success of the performance
can be attributed The part of Chevot Hill,
played by DIr. Sidney Drew, contains over
500 words, equal to any of Shakespeare's
parts, and requires the utmost tact and
artistic skill in its rendition, for which Mr..
Drew is highly competent. The other char
acters are eXcellentlY personated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-07

SUITS FOR DAMAGEs.-Mr. L. c. Leigh,
administrator of Frank Honesty, colored,
who was killed at Vienna some time ago,
has brought suit in Fairfax county, against
the W., o. & W. R. r.. for $4,000 damages.
Ella Nelson, administrative of George
Nelson, has also brought suit, in Fairfax,
against the V. NJ. Ry. Co. for $1,000 dam
ages Nelson was killed in the accident at
Pope's Head last October.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-07

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. May G.-Catte-
market strong and 10a15c higher; shipping
steers 81 25a5 50 stockers and feeders S3a1 10;
cows, bulls and mixed 81 23a4 IS; bulls at S3a
3 so; through Texas Cattle 50 5Oa4 IS. Hogs
market stronger and shade higher; rough and
mixed So TOAD 25 packing and shipping So goa
30; light So 75a4 30 skips 81 50a3 so. Sheep
market strong shearing natives So 25aS5 %.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-07

ures for selected extra city slaughtered Beef
Sheep dull at steady prices, with ssles of ordinary
to prime clipped Sheep at aa5a, per Id; clipped
yearlings at 51.sG, and of spring Lambs at 81 90
as rs per head, including numtcr OF spring
Lambs from Virginia at s. Is. Hogs nominal
and steady at So G5a4 IS per leo lbs for fair
corn fed We tern.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-07

DEATH OF MRS. ALFRED LEIGH.-Mrs.
Leigh, wife of Mr.. Alfred Leigh, former
member of the Legislature from Fairfax
county, died at her home near Dranesville,
on Monday night last, at II o'clock after an
illness of only few hours, of paralysis of
the brain
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-07

THE DEMOCRATIC TICKET.-The City
Democratic Committee met at the office of
X. kemper, esq., last night, and canvassed
the vote cast at the primary election on
Tuesday, which they found to be as hereto
fore published. They prepared the demo.
cratic ticket to be voted at the coming cleo
ton, which ticket is published elsewhere in
the GAZETTE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-07

ANOTHER ACCIDENT.-The little steamer
w. S. Moore, which was recently repaired
at this city, and which started for Cuba,
but was compelled to return here on account
another accident few days ago, while on
steamer has had an unfortunate experience.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-07

FIsH.-Since yesterdays report about 10000
herring and 1000 shad have been received hero
which sold at from $l.5O to $3.50 per thousand
for the former and from So to $12 per hundred
for the latter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-07
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

There is still very uneasy feeling throughout
the country in consequence of the troubles incl
dent TO the strikes and tho communistlc spirit
manifested in some of tho Western cities. Trade
in all branches is dull and business of all kinds is
more or less affected. Money matters are quiet,
there being very light demand. Loans in Bal
timore are quoted at 3s4 per cent, and discounts
at 4a5 per cent. U. S. bonds are quiet. small
selling of Virginia consol coupons January, 1883,
to January, 1885, yesterday, caused decline
from 46 to Ash. Tax bonds are dull and nomi-
nal. The 3s are firmly held at G51a, with 60 bid.
Railroad securities are very quiet, and we quote:
Va Midland LIST 1872; I'd Halls; Sd 107; 4th
81 5th 104lb inc 60
NEW York, May Tho stock market opened
irregular this morning generally at q to "a per
cent. from last nights figures. There was only
moderate business during the hour. There was
some heaviness in the market Liter, and at IL
o'clock it was quiet and steady.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-07

BALTIC. SUGAR AND COFFEE MARKET, May c.
Sugars-The market for raw is dull and nominal,
with no demand reported and moderate oher ne
Of stock.
We quote: Fair to good refining SIS molasses
Sugars 41ha47s; centrifugal go test, 54a5a Y
For refined Sugars the market is quiet and steady
at for cut loaf rs; cubes rs; powdered ia;
granuated 71s softs-moulds 71a; Dicks con-
PETITIONERS rs; confectioners' 11s; Columbia
AT.
Thursday, nearly all of which is to go to tho
West for city jobbers. The market for invoices is
very quiet, but the feeling is firm, and there is a
moderate Offering. The sales reported are 200
bags on private terms. The jobhing is fair and
orders are generally for smalls.
We quote Rio invoices as follows Ordinary at
SE; fair at g; good at 94., and prime at 9l1
per ID, 80 days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-07

The first sturgeon of the season made its ap
pcarance in market this morning, which is sait
to indicate the close of tho shad and herring
fishery
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-07
AleSa11lria Gazetts,
-
FRIDAY EVENING, MAY7.
LOCAL NEWS.

For Saturday clearing and fair weather is indi-
..,ei for this section.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-07

last. She was sister of Mr.. Albert G. New
ton formerly of this city.
Mr.. w. D. Ogden, while waiting on customer
in the store of Mr.. J. E. Tackett, was taken sud-
denly i'll this morning and had to he taken home
in 8 carriage He is better this evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-07

LyNcuBuRu MARKET, May 6.-The market
remains quiet and receipts of produce generally
light. Flour steady. Wheat S5a95, with fair
demand Corn firm at 45a4S. Rye and Oats
nominal Receipts of Tobacco lighter, and there
is q demand for good shipping.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-07
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

The Democratic Executive Committee of Alex
andria after canvass of the votes polled at the
primary election hold May 4th, 1886, announce
and commend to the democrats of this city the
following ticket nominated at said primary.
K. KEMPER, Chairman.
DEMOCRATIC TICKET. GENERAL ELECTION
MAY 9th, 1886.
For Commonwealth Attorney-Leonard Mar
bury.
For City Sergeant-William H. Smith.
LIST ward-For Justice of the Peace, Henry
Hammill; for Constable, II. w. Stanton.
I'd ward-For Justice of the Peace, -
Constable,
Sd ward-For Justice of the Peace Frank Love-
JOY: Constable, James T. Beach.
4th ward-For Justice of the Peace, Lewis A.
Nails; Constable, c. 0. Sipp,e. my to
CNRESH EGGS and BUTTER constantly re-
Il ceived by
my7 MILBURN.
A MOTHER SUPPLY OF ACME BLACKING
n received to-day by
my J. c. M1LBURN.
NAssARDs BEST REFINED LARD just re-
" ceived by
MY J. c. MILBURN.
CMALL UNCOVERED AR-CURED HAMS
~ received to-day by
myI J. c. MlLBURN.
NELLULoID COLLARS AND CUFFS just re.
" ccved by
my4 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER.
DAT. ROACH and BED BUG POIsoNs of sew
LII eral kinds for sale by
apo E $ LEADnEATER s BRO:
DEED CORN SEED CORN!
y For sale by
ape1 G. s. TAYLOR, Jr.
NEW STYLE BREAsTPINs, something very
IN handsome, Just out at
nov2s HENRY WILDTs, 10 N Royal st.
DURE NEW ORLEANS MoLAsSEs AND
i Bright Sugar Syrup, for sale by
ia12 ]. c. MILBURN.
A MOTHER SUPPLY OF THE sLAYMAKER
n CORSET just received by ~
milo AMOS B. SLAYMAkER.
DURBANK POTATOES, choice, for table use,
II received to-dsy-hy
mills J. c. M1LBURN.
HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF PLUSH and
ii Leather Hand Satchels and Pocket Books. at
dec17 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S.
DREsH EGGS and BUTTER constantly received
L and for sale low By
mills ). q. MlLbOkN.
OUTER, solid-packed and choice, just re.
~ 80 oet'0 y &c. MILBURN.
DAT NO. 3 MEDIUM. SIZED MAcKEREL at
| l. retail by
tjan22 W. A. JoHNsoN q ".
Jersey RIBBED HALF HOSE, white and col
! y ored at
ap12 AMOS b. Sl.AfMAhEhS.
HEAyY CANTON FLANNEL. PATENT
IL STAYED DRAWERS, only Soc. at
noy17 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S.
| NAR0LINA RICE, prime quality, Just received
~ by [ap13] J. C. M1LBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-07

FREpER1cKsBuRa MARKET. May G.-There il
no change in the market, with but light receipt!
Of grain or other produce. Stocks of Flour goot
and prices steady. Wheat SOa92. Corn 4oa4S
Other articles nominal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-07

RICHMOND MARKET, May 6.-The market for
grain is very quiet and the receipts small. Stocks
of Flour on hand good but demand light and
prices steady. Sales of good Fultz Wheat at SO.
No other transactions reported on Change.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-07
Cattle Markets.

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. May 6.-sheep.
Some 400 head have been received since Monday,
and all but about 100 of which have been sold at
the prices ruling on Monday, as to quality.
Hogs-The receipts exceed 500 head since Mon
dsy, all of which have been sold at the rates cur
rent then. viz: 5a55sc net, as to quality.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-07

NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET, May Sleeves
no trading in beef Cattle dressed Beef steady
and firm at 74ha9 c per lb for sides; outside fig
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-07

BALTIMORE, May Cotton firm middling
9ls. Flour dull; Howard street and Western
super 50 65a5 TO- do extra So 25a4 90. do fam
lily S4 25a4 IS; City Mills super 81 75a3 % !;
do extra SIS 5oa ST. Is; do Bio Brands 81 so
al 70; Patapsco family S. 4Oa5 70; do super
lative pa ent-. Wheat-Southern dull and easy
do Western firm and quiet; Southern red 91a94 l:
do amber 95a9S; No 1 Maryland 93Ns; No
Western winter red spot 90a90A; June 9O4a
90ls; August S944aS91a. Corn-southern quiet /;
do Western quiet and firm Southern white 44a
474 do yellow 45a47 Western mixed spot dull
and firm for spot at 461aa46% May 45Aa46
June 45a.al6; July 45laa45a4. Oats quiet
Southern 3sa42; Western white 39a42; do mix
cd 37a39; Penna 40a42. Rye firm at 72a73:
Hay easy and quiet prime to choice Western sl4
a16 Provisions nominally steady. Mess Pork
s10a11. Bulk meats-shouders and clear rib RI
sides packed 4haGki. Bacon-shoulders 51ha
GH, clear rib sides 6ai {; hams 101ha11. Lard
refined IA. Butter quiet; Western packed 14a
II creamery 22a27. Eggs steady at 11a1l =
Coffee steady Rio cargoes ordinary to fair S4aS.
Sugar steady A soft !. Whiskey firm at 81 10
al 20.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-07

TNHE TONTINE.
The subscriber having taken charge OF this well
known hotel and restaurant informs his friends
and the public generally that nothing will be
left undonc to maintain the high reputation
of the house. The larder will he supplied with
every delcacy, and the bar stocked with the best
of Liquors. Meals served at all honIs in the best
style and at reasonable rates. Arrangements can
be made for Receptions or Dinner Parties.
SAMUEL ORRISOE..
Also proprietor of JOHNS RESTAURANT, Cor.
7th and D Sts., Washington D. C. apo
Leesburg papers COPY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-07

Flour is quiet, with fair jobbing demand.
There are no new features to note i'll the grain
mark cts, only primo milling grades of Wheat be-
ing readily sold at good figures. Dealers show no
disposition to buy medium or common lots OK
cept at reduced prices while futures here, as esc-
where, are tame and lifeless on account of the
labor troubles. Corn, Rye and Oats are firm.
Provisions and produce are weak, with tie ndency
to decline.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-07

NEW YORK, May Stocks quiet and steady.
Money easy at 2a3. Cotton steady; uplands
8 5-16; Orleans 9s; futures quiet and steady.
Flour quiet and unchanged. Wheat better. Corn
unchanged. Pork steady at So 25a9 90. Mess
Pork steady at $40 25a1O SO. Lard dull at 81 20
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-07

DELICIOUS TABLE DRlNK-Phillips Di
"a ]. D. n. LUNT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-07

r INcrED NEAL LINSEED MEAL
IL Better than cattle Powders For SAFE Dy
feb27 u - LAY LUX, Ut.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-07

MIXED CHOP, CHoW-cHoW AND SWEET
Nl Mixed Pickle by measure, at
DO McBURNEY'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-07

Ted CROSS TOMATOES, purchased before
II the advance for sale low by
feb1 ,. y. DliAhohN'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-07

GARDEN TOOLS in great variety; cheap
u line for the little folks.
a,1T JAS F. CARLIN & SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-07
THRESHIuG , MACHINES !IGE!sE$,.

CCARLET, ALL-WOOL DOUBLE'BREASTED
y Shirts, best grade at
nov11 ANUS B. SLAf mAhEh ..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-07

The Democratic Executive Committee Of Alex
andria, after canvass of the votes polled at the
primary election hold May 4th, 1886, announce
and commend to the democrats of this city the
following ticket nominated at said primary.
z. KEMPER, Chairman.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-06-24
Good Fruit Pays.
Tribune and Farmer.

The value of a crop of fruit depends
more upon its quality than its quantity.
No matter how large the general fruit crop
may be, nor how heavily the market may
be glutted," good fruit will always sell
readily, and at fair prices. Nor can there
be surplus grown. If not sold immedi-
ately the crops may be dried, evaporated
or canned, for there will arrive a time
when such will be in demand. Too much
fruit has not yet been produced during
any season. When the blackberry was
made a cultivated crop it was predicted
that, as the fence corners and abandoned
locations had always afforded a supply,
the introduction Of large quantities of
the cultivated kinds would render prices
too low to realize profits; but as the crops
were increased The berries were improved
and demand was created that grew with
the supply, the consequence being that
although carloads are shipped to our
large cities during the fruit season, the
prices have been higher than at any pre-
vious time. The same rule applies to
other fruit crops. AS the supply increas-
es, fruit-growers endeavor to advance
prices by improving the size and quality
of the fruit. In venturing upon fruit
growing, the varieties selected should be
those best adapted to the climate in
which they are to be grown, the prolif-
cacy, hardness and quality being the
chief consideration. And it must not be
overlooked that some varieties require
special cultivation, while the character Of
the soil is an important factor also. In
marketing fruit something depends upon
the mode of shipment, while the manner
of harvesting, and the proper time for so
doing, largely affects the keeping quail
ties. Like every other pursuit, labor is
necessary. Preventing insect depreda-
tions and pruning at the right moment,
call for good judgement and careful atten-
ton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-06-24
FARM HOME. AND GARDEN,
Improve Your Lands.
Journal Of Agriculture.

Is your farm getting poor? Is your
acreage of wheat and of corn and of hay
less than it once was? If it is do not fail
to heed the warning. 1t is easier to keep
an animal fat than to fatten a poor one;
so it is easier to keep land rich than to
restore fertility to soil that has lost it.
DIR. Lawes, the most eminent living au-
thority, says he thinks it is doubtful if
the fertility once lost can be economical
ly restored to worn out lands.
We American people live so much in
the present and so little in the future;
| are willing to put up with snakeshifts for
temporary use instead of building on a
solid foundation, that the whole tendency
has been to skin the lands. To take off
everything and return nothing to them.
If this system goes on the country will
inevitably be shorn of its prosperity and
and lose its rank among the prosperous
nations.
How then shall we avert this? By a
more careful system of farming. Let US
take care in the first place to prevent any
waste of fertility by washing Let US
feed as far as possible on the farm the
products of the farm, and save the ma
nure as scrupulOusly as possible. In addi-
ton to that, let US use the green manures
more literally. 1t is probably the fact
that the bulk of the available plant food
in original soil is the result of gradual
growth and decomposition of vegetable
matter for ages and ages past. Doubt
less when plant life first began its exist
ence on the earth as at present geological
ly constructed, it was of but feeble
growth, but year by year, drawing some
elements from the atmosphere and others
from the subsoil it in time created large
deposit of humus.
1t is still possible to accomplish this by
artificial means. A number of crops
there are which draw large portion of
their sustenance from the subsoil and
much from the air. A liberal use of these
plowed under on impoverished soils will
more quickly and cheaply benefit them
than anything else.
Every one who has made trial of the
system admits its advantage. Every farm
er whose land is Closing its grip" should
adopt a regular system of green manur
ing and follow it up perseveringly. In
fact it must be done if we ever hope to es-
cape the cry of hard time now so univer-
sal.
Try it this year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-06-24
FOR THE HOUSEHOLD.
Good Housekeeping.

Egg shells will settle coffee as surely as
eggs, but they do not impart the richness
and flavor.
In warm weather, refrigerator closets
should be washed with soda and cold
water once or twice week
Pals and all vessels used in chambers
should be rinsed thoroughly in cold water,
never in hot or lukewarm.
Stale lard can be made sweet by bring
ing to boil, with slices of cold raw pota-
toes thrown in. The impurities will rise
at the top and can be skinned off.
If one quart of milk is set in a cool
place for twenty-four hours, it will yield
enough cream, well whipt with Dover
egg beater, to furnish ten cups strong
coffee.
Pulverized borax, sprinkled on shelves
and in corners of store-closets, is safe
guard from aunts. If pulverized borax is
mixed with Persian Powder, the powder
will be more effective.
Cold water and plenty of it, properly
applied, with a fair amount of soap or
pearline is the best thing to clean a kit
chen floor. The regulation ''boiler suds''
is apt to make floor greasy.
Feather beds and pillows would be very
much freshened and lightened if left out
IN drenchlng rain every spring; they
should then be exposed to the sun and air
on every side until perfectly dry.
Oilcloths should never be washed in
hot soap suds; they should first be wash
ed clean with cold water, then rubbed dry
with cloth wet in milk. The same treat
mont applies to stone or slate hearth.
To preserve goods from moths. do not
use camphor in any form. Pieces of tar
paper laid in fur boxes and in closets are
better protection. Five cents will buy
enough to equip all the packing boxes
and closets of large house for year.
Ginghams and prinns will keep their
color better if washed in water thickened
with flour starch. Flour is very cleansing
and will do the work of soap in one or two
washings in starch water. This, with the
rinsing, will be sufficient, and the goods
will look fresher than if washed and
starched in the old-fashioned way