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Bismarck weekly tribune., 1888-02-03
New Conception of the chinese.

l had many agreeable conversations with
Mrs. Anson Burlingame in Bermuda last
winter and have since formed an entirely
new conception OF the Chinese character.
She says that the American people only see
the refuse of the Chinese nation Among all
the people she has met, and certainly Mrs.
Burllngame is sufficiently Travelled, she thinks
the Chinese most exquisitely hospitable. The
cultured classes are agreeable and courteous
IN the extreme, extending to travellers and
guests all the distinguished attention which
is often rarely to be found here When living
IN China it was, of course, necessary for
themselves to preserve some degree of state
and ceremony, and she depended almost alb
solutely upon her Chinese major domo, who.
although servant, was nevertheless inyalu.
able In assisting her to maintain the proper
etiquette and position required. DESTROYS of
living in the American style as much as DOS.
slble and of presenting the people with Amer
lcan dishes as well as customs, she often
found it very difficult in that strange climate
and country to procure the material for q
truly American dinner. But this priceless
head butler of hers was always capable of
ransacking the whole country to set forth the
banquet tables.
The care taken Of herself and children also
was sufficient to stir her heart with gratitude
even now. Many times Mr. Burlingame
would have occasion to make some journey
by land or trip on the rivers, while she would
follow with the children and servants at a
slower pace Then, when danger Of any
kind was threatened, when annoyances were
to be overcome and varied troubles to bs
avoided, all was done with strict references
to her best welfare and wishes with spon-
taneous good nature and solicitous painstak-
ing which gained her affectionate respect for
the polite and philosophical ration. 'sYou do
not, you cannot know the Chineser' she once
exclaimed, "any more than stranger can
know and judge Of Americans by hoodlums
and loafers, Bowery boys and tramps. I
know it is unreasonable in me to feel SO. for
I am aware Of the ignorance Of the best Chi
nese character prevailing; but when see in.
dignities put upon them, either on the streets
or in the newspapers, am at once touched
with just anger and q loyalty to the class ]
knew, which is actually painful. Cora
Linn Daniels in New York Graphic,
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1888-02-03
Dangers of Dust.

It is we'll known that dust is an absorbent
and collector of odors, and that it gives them
out under the influence of both heat and
moisture, and that, independent of these
qualities, it is injurious in itself to even the
most healthy lungs, being composed of mi
mute particles resulting from the wear and
tear of many fabrics, animal, vegetable and
mineral.
"Dust thus constituted" says the sans
writer, "eannot but be most dangerous COM
pany in room, as, if allowed to remain, il
becomes poisonous, and when it is disturbed
and enters the lungs has not only an irritat-
ing effect, but becoming moist, gives out its
noxious odors within the body" It can be
readily seen, then, how important are the
operations of sweeping and dusting, espe-
cially the latter.-The Household.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1888-02-03
Care OF the Baby.

Every baby, of course, needs to be washed
all over in warm water once day; but this
diurnal bath is positively hurtful unless it il
accompanied by good honest rubbing
Now rubbing Is a thing very few persons
understand, although it is such an indispens,
able part of the daily toilet. To rub an in.
FAINT properly requires great tenderness and
care. All such rubbing should be with cir
cular movement Of the palm Of the hand,
and should be rapid, but with very littla
pressure. Above all, the soles Of the feet
should be thoroughly rubbed in this way,
gently and quickly, for at least two minutes.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1888-02-03
To Guard Against Colds.

No person should run about sleeping rooms
or into halls from bed in bare feet. Air cur-
rents are constantly in motion near the floor.
and circulation is more easily retarded in
feet and legs than near the heart. Il a.
therefore, good plan to have warm pair
Of slippers always close to the bed that NAV
be slipped on quickly before ones feet touch
the floor; made loose enough to be kicked Of
when climbing into bed again. For one who
is liable to be called up frequently, as in cases
Of illness this slipper hint will prove valua-
bic il 1ollowed.-American Magazine.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1888-02-03
Lady Bellairs' Advice to Girls.
WHAT TO AVOID.

WHAT TO AVOID.
A loud, weak, affected, whining, harsh or
shrill tone Of voice.
Extravagances in conversation such
phrases as lawfully this" ''beastly that,''
''loads Of time," 'sdon't you know 'shate, !"
for ''dislike," etc.
Sudden exclamations of annoyance, surprise
and joy-often dangerously approaching to
female swearing"-as "bother!" "gracious!''
show jolly!"
Yawning when listening to any one
Talking on family matters, even to bosom
friends.
Attempting any vocal or instrumental
piece Of music that you cannot execute with
ease.
Crossing your letters.
Making short, sharp nod with the head,
intended to do duty as bow.
WHAT, TO CULTIVATE.
An unaffected, low, distinct, silver toned
voice.
The art of pleasing those around you and
seeming pleased with them and all they may
do for you.
The charm Of making little sacrifices quite
naturally, as if of no account to yourself.
The habit of making allowances for the
opinions, feelings or prejudices of others.
An erect carriage-that is, sound body.
A good memory for faces and facts con-
nected with them, thus avoiding giving Of.
fense through not recognizing or bowling ia
people, or saying to them what had best been
left unsaid.
The art of listening without impatience to
prosy takers, and smiling to the twice told
tale or Joke
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1888-02-03
Daughters of the Rich.

The daughters of wealthy, luxurious pa
rents enter into the competitive struggle of
;avishing thousands of dollars on balls and
dinner parties, because they are imbued with
the idea that their position dep nds on their
not showing themselves to be outdressed,
"outentertained' or ''outgayetied" by any of
their friends. To marry and live in a board
ing house or i'll a cottage, far removed from
the sacred precincts of fashion, is annihila-
ton. No matter it it were to be for only q
few years, while the husband should be MAX
ing his fortune, such descent could not be
contemplated. The society young lady wants
to begin her marriage life ON the same scale
that their parents are ending theirs. De-
clining to recognize any other possibility,
she has never taken steps to learn anything
about domestic duties and is entirely igno-
rant of the way to make dress or trim q
bonnet She employs the most expensive Of
trades people, probably spends double what
an English nobleman's daughter would, and
wastes more on ice cream, candy, and flow
ers than the entire income of working
woman. If she goes to the theatre or opera,
she must have a carriage, corsage bouquet,
new gloves, and supper. None of her
toilets must be seen too often, and she must
be registered in the summer at some expen-
sive resort, or go to Europe. Her parents pet
and indulge her in every way, her bachelor
friends adore her, and she receives almost as
much worship as did a goddess in the days of
Greece and Rome.
Very probably she is pretty, highly edu-
Gated, accomplished, bright, and attractive
delightful partner for dance or a flirta-
ton, and very likely an excellent wife for an
extremely rich man. But ask her to come
down from her pedestal, to be the helpmate
of man of moderate means, to cut herself
loose from the acquaintances that can only
t. kept up while she is wealthy, to share in
his struggles, or to rise or sink with him, and
she will most likely, politely but firmly re-
fuse. It is difficult to foresee what the rem
edy for this state Of affairs will be- It il
unprecedented, because in European coun
tries class prejudices have, as rule, KEEP,
people in sets. Mere wealth seldom suffices
to move family out of its original set, and
the girls are content to marry and remain in
the circles to which they have been accus.
toned, without trying to push themselves
into higher ones-Chicago Times.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1888-02-03
Best Washing Fluids.

Some housekeepers use washing fluids, and
if the ingredients are harmless they tighten
the labor, without destroying the fabric. The
following are among the best fluids:
To five quarts of water put one pound Of
salsoda, half pound of unslaked lime and a
small lump of borax. Boil; when cold pour
off and bottle Use one teacupful for every
boiler of clothes
Another-One-half a bar of hard soap, one
ounce each of saltpetre and borax dissolved
in four quarts of water; when cold add five
ounces of spirits of ammonia. Bottle and
use as soap.
Another-Equal parts of turpentine and
ammonia. Add to water.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1888-02-03
Old Fashioned Family Sentiment.

OId Fa8HtOneU T1m1ly SeVClm6nCs
Fathers are over indulgent. Up to Ger.
tain point that answers very well, for chill.
dren are pets and playthings, but later on
comes that state of affairs SO well put into the
mouth of old King Lear, who in the depths
Of his anguish could find no phrase so apt in
description Of his lamentable condition as:
"How sharper than serpent's tooth it is to
have thankless child"
AS the twig is bent the tree inclines.
The boys who were brought up to disre.
gard the interest and engagements of each
other, who care nothing for the convenience,
comfort, protection Of their sisters, grow in
time to be men, and these girls who have no
condolences in their mother, who keep their
secrets from each other, who take into the
bosom Of trust the casual acquaintance Of Q
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1888-02-03
p.scoNTaNi.,

Ye who long for work Of nobler mold,
Oh, learn how common things may aid,
Who ever digs for diamonds or gold
Must needs use first an iron spade.
From the German by F. r. Shipman
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1888-02-03

Dyspeptics who use coffee will do well 4
take it in small quantities, black and strong
without milk.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1888-02-03
Invention of a Charitable Woman.

Invention OF q Charitable Woman.
The wife of Mr. E. Prentiss Bailey, of The
Utica Observer, has inventive as well as
philanthropic genius. Long an earnest
worker in fields of charity, she found that in
the hospitals it was often necessary to en-
ploy extra nurses to move patients, and that
the task was always a strain both upon the
sick and those in charge of them. She saw
and contriyed a way in which to help the
sick to help themselves and it is very simple
and effective.
Two iron sockets are attached firmly to the
sides of q bedstead by screws, and into these
are fitted short poles, and between the poles
is suspended horizontal bar, also fitted into
clamps, and adjustable to any height above
the head of the patient lying on the bed.
From this bar hang pair of strong straps
with grips, and these can be moved from
right to LETT at will. By grasping these straps
the sick man can utilize the strength of the
arms to lift himself up, to change his posi-
tion, to turn over and to allow the bedding
to be changed.
There are variety of attachments to the
invention which extend it's usefulness indefi-
nitely. One is rest for the leg, in which
broken limb can be placed while it is being
dressed. It is only necessary to unscrew the
sockets attached to the bedstead and change
their location, to utilize this. Another is
small table for medicines book, anything
that patient wants within immediate reach.
Another is a curtain rod, likely to be espe-
cially serviceable in hospital wards, to avoid
draft, to shut out the light, or to afford
degree of privacy.
Mrs. Bailey's invention has been in use for
some time in Faxton Hospital at Utica,
where it is found to be the greatest comfort
and convenience in large n,imber of cases.
Rochester Union.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1888-02-03

Bottles may be easily cleaned with ho
water and tins cinders.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1888-02-03

Tack piece Of ticking inside your ward
robe door and keep your patterns there
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1888-02-03

Gourocss bay is to be the winter quartas,
ct the Thistle.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1888-02-03

4 pear like de meanes men has de mn.
9uence ober de bes' women.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1888-02-03

Apple sauce is much improved by the addi-
tion Of tablespoonful of butter, and re-
quires less sugar.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1888-02-03

Kerosene will soften boots and shoes thas
have been hardened BY water, and render
them pliable as new.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1888-02-03
Mistress and Helper.

ladmit that there are some empty headed,
unchristian women who prefer to have
menials about them, and to whom the words
tiny servants" have a very pleasant and aris-
tocratic sound; but am glad to say believe
they are in the minority.
l have in mind lady who had several
servants who were ignorant, and content to
be so; insolent, in many cases; fond of low
company, and who thought they had done a
smart thing when they had in any way over
reached their mistress These girls the lady
treated as servants pure and simple. They
ate and received their company in the
Kitchen and the words exchanged with them
were about their work, and nothing more.
But it happened that one fortunate day
this lady secured as a helper an intelligent,
well read, honest girl, who thought every
thing that was done should be well done; and
after that there was no servant-or what is
generally meant by that term-in that house.
Mistress and helper discussed the latest maga-
zine articles, or talked of Howells' or Mrs.
Whitney's latest book while the baking and
brewing won't on, and il the mistress some
times corrected the maid on a point of house
work, the maid returned the favor by cor
recting the mistress on quotation from
Shakespeare, or recalled to her mind some
name in a novel by Scott or Thackeray.
And when the kitchen work was done, the
two sat together in the parlor over books or
sewing, or rode or walked together. They
made calls and received callers together. In
brief they were companions; and when, after a
few years of this happy relationship, the
mistress died, the girl who had been en-
ployed by her incurred for her as for dear
friend.-Lida A. Churchill in Demorests
Monthly.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1888-02-03
For Tender Feet.

A remedy for tender feet is cold water,
about two quarts, two taplespoonfuls Of am
monia, one tablespoonful of bay rum. Sit
with the feet immersed for ten minutes,
gently throwing the water over the limbs
upward to the knee. Then rub dry with
crash towel, and all the tired feeling is gone.
This recipe is good for sponge bath also
Boston Budget
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1888-02-03

For cough, boil one ounce of flaxseel in a
pint of water, strain and add little honey,
one ounce of rock candy, and the juice Of
three lemons; mix and boil well. Drink as
hot as possible.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1888-02-03

Table linens should always be hemmed by
hand. Not only do they look more dainty,
but there is never streak of dirt under the
edge after being laundered, as with machine
sewing.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1888-02-03

Those who are troubled with sleeplessnes,.
should, II strong enough to do so, take q long
walk in the evening.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1888-02-03

For chilblains take ten pounds of oak bark,
put it in kettle and pour on it six quarts Of
water. Let it boil down to four quarts
Soak the feet in it and it will effect certain
cure.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1888-02-03

Fish is made more digestible and has its
flavor brought out by few drops of lemon
juice squeezed over 1t.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1888-02-03

A decided improvement in the eating bib
for children is made of towel. It is better
to have the towel white. Hollow out the
neck before binding, and bind with white
tape.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1888-02-03


This recipe is good for sponge bath also
Boston Budget
For cough, boil one ounce of flaxseel in a
pint of water, strain and add little honey,
one ounce of rock candy, and the juice Of
three lemons; mix and boil we'll Drink as
hot as possible.
Table linens should always be hemmed by
hand Not only do they look more dainty,
but there is never streak of dirt under the
edge after being laundered, as with machine
sewing.
For chilblains take ten pounds of oak bark,
put it in kettle and pour on it six quarts of
water. Let it boil down to four quarts
Soak the feet in it and it will effect a certain
cure.
A decided Improvement in the eating bib
for children is made of towel It is better
to have the towel white Hollow out the
neck before binding, and bind with white
tape
Charcoal is recommended as an absorber
Of gases in the milk room where foul gases
are present. 1t should be freshly powdered
and kept there continually.
Fish is made more digestible and has it's
flavor brought out by few drops of lemon
juice squeezed over it
Those who are troubled with sleeplessness,
should, IL strong enough to do so, take a long
walk in the evening.
Kerosene will soften boots and shoes that
have been hardened BY water, and render
them pliable as new.
Apple sauce is much improved by the addi-
tion Of q tablespoonful of butter, and re-
quires less sugar.
Dyspeptics who use coffee will do well q
take it in small quantities, black and strong
without milk
Tack piece Of ticking inside your ward
robe door and keep your patterns there
Bottles may be easily cleaned with hot
l n
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1888-02-03

Charcoal is recommended as an absorber
Of gases in the milk room where foul gases
are present 1t should be freshly powdered
and kept there continually.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1888-02-03

lU. T.. He
man determined that it should be the hand
soonest car in all respects that ever had been
made in the country. He came on to New
York and there happened to meet the artist
who had just decorated the house of Samuel
j. Tilden. He at once closed with this artist.
took him west and set him at work DECORATING
the car.
When the Pioneer was finished it had cost
the extraordinary sum of $4,000, a large
price even now for a sleeping car 1t was a
wonder to everybody. It was just as Mr.
Pullman had expected The beauty of the
finish and the marvellous innovation he had
made were advertised far and near by the
newspapers and by railroad men, and some
OF the latter began to believe that the ideas
OF the inventor after all were practicable
The Pioneer was in process of building for a
whole year. The assassination of Lincoln or
curing at this time, it was suggested that
the Pioneer be used in the funeral train. and
1t was run from Springfield to Chicago on
the Alton road. As had been predicted when
the car was built, it was too wide to run on
the roads as then constructed. It was neces
sary for the Alton road to send along it's lima
and cut off the platforms that projected. ana
to make numerous changes at stations SO that
the car, with its width of an additional foot
could pass.
Thus the railroads had to make way for tha
improvements that the convenience of ths
travelling public demanded. Everywhers
the beauty of the Pioneer was talked Of. and
It was not strange that soon after, when Gen.
Grant came home, the use of the car was
asked to convey the great hero from DetrIt
to Galena The Michigan Central railroed
was compelled to do precisely what the Altoa
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-06-26
COMMgRCIAL PAPER.

NOBLE WATERHoUsE has introduced q
very surprising bill against the use of
commercial paper as a circulating me-
dunn Laying aside the fact that the
wording of the bill is such as to make
the prohibition apply to paper with
which the honorable Noble probably
does not wish TO interfere, it may be
well to inquire into the working Of the
main principle involved. The tro-
Queer of the bill probably remembers
the crisis OF 1879, and the important
part played by paper in tiding the BUSH
ness interests OF the country over 3 dis
astrous period. No one was obliged to
receive Messrs. Hackfeld's paper, nor
that of Bishop & Co. Yet people did
generally accept il; and the country is
better off to-day because they did So
Has any one ever lost a cent by the
Iiackfeld. the Bishop or the Spreckels
currency? II the country and its bust
ness interests were again put on the
basis of 1879, what remedy does thstbill
propose in the place OF the one which it
prohibits? None whatever. it simply
prohibits an expedient which saved the
country and its interests from greater
disaster, in one OF its greatest crisis.
1t may be said, and very justly 50, that
paper currency as Il regular sourge OF in
come ought to belong to the Govern
ment. But in what way will the bill
now before the Legislature turn any
revenue into the public treasury? 1t
only destroys what might be i'm
proved, without putting anything into
its place. So
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-06-26

Then only the cook and me was left;
And the delicate question. Which
Of US two goes to the k1ttle?" arose;
And we argued it out as SIGH.
The above stanza from "The Yarn OF
the Nancy Bell" was suggested by the
discussion OF the Chinese question in the
Legislature Tuesday. Noble Widemann
remarked: % Let US be just, so far as
circumstances will permit. This indi-
Gated feeling which is by no means
confined to the Judge. Fairness is dear
to the heart OF an Anglo-Saxon. Our
feelings revolt at the idea OF taking adj
vantage OF our superior strength to i'm
pose unequal conditions upon our com
petitors. 1t is this love Of fairness which
has prompted many man to hazard his.
life in the cause OF the abolition Of slav-
cry. And difference Of race has never
deferred Anglo-Saxons from taking the
part OF the slave. Then there is a feel
ing OF pride in our ability to vanquish
all competitors in an open field. All
these feelings and sentiments make
special legislation against the Chinese
distasteful
On the other hand, it is a fact that
wherever the Chinese have gone in great
numbers it has been found necessary IN
a few years to resort to special legisla-
ton to regulate them. Moreover, Anglo
saxons, with all their love Of fairness
and all their pride in their own ability,
have joined in the feeling that fairness
and pride must be put aside in dealing
with the Chinese question. All that so
fair-minded and conservative a man as
the honorable Noble could say was:
: Let US be fair, so lar as circumstances
will permit" The feeling is that it is
question as to who must go to the wall.
Ana the question win probably be
argued out" In the game way that the
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-06-26

The importance OF passing during the
present Legislature the new election bill
and all bills, which, like that, contem-
plste thorough-gUing and important re-
forms, cannot be too strongly urged.
We may never have as good LegisIa-
ture as this again. 1t is very likely We
will never have just such another. The
House thus far has been, on the best
bills, almost unanimous The oppor-
tunity thus presented OF putting the cleo
tons, the administration, the policy Of
the country, on as sound, rational, and
honest a basis As is possible, is simply
too invaluable to be lost. Our Legisla
lures hitherto have been as 3 rule not
even intelligent. Their lack OF sense
hiss been even worse than their lack OF
honesty. Having succeeded at last in
electing body composed with few
exceptions of intelligent men, We are
squsndering golden moments ii We DO not
use them to make the laws and govern
ment OF the country the work Of inteli-
gence. Let US make this layer of golden
eggs lay good many before the moment
Of dissolution.