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The national leader., 1889-05-18

UNSK1LLED DSERVANTs.-Itjs is a fact
worthy OF consideration that house SER
wants, from whom hand training is
especially demaIded. are inst those a
ali the working classes who have lea
of it. We take servants into our hor
and mtrust them with our choit
things. and they are not only ignol
of their value, the delicacy and the
they require, but they have not
lightness OF touch imperatively ne,
sary in their handling. To watch
of these so called second girls" thro, ~
all hours work is revelation. ~ >
begins to wonder in the course of a few
minutes how anything is safe. and what
demon prompted her in the selection of
her field of labor. Why she did not
rather elect to shovel coal than to ham
die china becomes a curiosly interesting
query. One OF these maids was recently
seen to lift a five-gallon stone iug of
spring water without a quickening of
the breath or increase of color. From
this achievement she turned to empty a
handsome Chinese bowl of water and
brought it against piece of marble
with force that could have felled an
adversary had he been ''our great in
vincible'' himself. A little later on
other breakages of treasures followed.
all attributable to simple heayiness of
hands.
The girl herself was well meaning.
amiable, industrious and honest. but
she lacked the deft ways requisite for
her position. She stayed with her mis-
tress two weeks, and destroyed for her
more than she could be paid for, had
the girl been required to replace the
broken articles, with three months
wages. What can one say for such
servant? And who has the means and
the generosity to see her through her
forming period? If she does not have
the charge of fragile things, she will
never learn the moderation and care
their use exacts, and it is only by ex-
perience, hard to herself and costly to
her employer, that she will become care
full and gentle. She will go from one
house to another, despoiling here and
there, and literally breaking her way
through life.
The national leader., 1889-05-18

MEDICAL PROPERTIES OF EGGs.-
The white of an egg has proved OF late
the most efficacious remedy for Durns.
Seven or eight successive applications
of this substance sootheS pain ana e1-
fectually excludes the burned parts from
the air. This simple remedy seems
preferable to collodion or even cotCoh.
Extraordinary stories are told of the
healing properties of a new oil Whlch Is
easily made from yolks of hens Eggs.
The eggs are first boiled hard, anu Cne
yolks then removed, crushed ana plSceo
over the fire, where they are cateiully
stirred until the whole substance Is JUST
on the point of catching ire, Wnen Cae
oil separates and may be pouIeo on.
One yolk will yield nearly TWO teaSpoon- POOL
fuls of oil. 1t is in general use among
the colonists of southern huSSla as q
means of curing cuts, bruises anu
scratches.
The national leader., 1889-05-18

JAvELLE water which removes all
stains from white goods and bleaches
skeleton leaves is made this way: four
pounds of common washing soda is dis
solved in gallon Of water; boil for ten
minutes and add one pound of chloride
of lime. Cool, and keep it in a corked
jar.
The national leader., 1889-05-18

In a late article on the vexed ques-
tion of woman's work, Jennie June
says: lone of the great difficulties in
regard to the work of women is it's
isolation; no one knows where to find it
when it is wanted. Another is the
often extravagant value put upon it is
specialized. The average woman doc
tor charges more than the average man
doctor.
The national leader., 1889-05-18

FAMILIAR WITH HIsToRY.-'They
say, Pat, that it's only the ovid citizens
av Ameriky that find favor wild de Gin
eral Washington Cintenial Committee" :"
"And it's not wild de committee l
bothered myself at all. wrote to Gin
eral Washington himself, an if he's a
gintleman he'll be after favorin' citi-
zen pwhat landid in Ameriky six
months agy last Wednesday,"
The national leader., 1889-05-18

CHICKEN AND MACARON ---OuC up
a tender chicken in neat pee . al anu !ry
brown in fresh butter WIN . ~" o.ldPS
of bacon, keeping the pan oopeieu. pa!t
Season with pepper and saw Dbl; poll
for twenty mi rn;pntes ~ drain though a
coian6er ada large niece Of butter, a
cnn of ri.h 80 stronn gravy. and, il liked,
soIpe aratad 1p. porneesan cheese. Arrange
the chicken on very hov ni uI9ii "-T',nu %,u
the central pile of macalIJn; "niei ::n
must be thoroughly mols' anu =" "i'h
gravy and butter.
The national leader., 1889-05-18

AVOID MALARIA.-"An ounce of
prevention is worth a pound of cure.''
Malaria is due to microbes which reach
their action either from the air by in
halation or from drinking water which
has absorbed them. Boil the water,
avoid the night air, sleep in the highest
rooms of the house, and guard against
all eXceSSes.
The national leader., 1889-05-18

Copies in bronze have been made for
the subscribers to the fund to cover the
cost of the gold medal to be presented
to Prof. Hofmann in commemoration
of his visit to the United States. The
souvenir has on one side very good
bas-relief profile of Prof. Hermann, and
on the other the inscription, ''To A. W.
Hofmann, from his friends and admi-
rers in the United States of America.
October 1888"
The national leader., 1889-05-18

CITY neonle order dessert now as they
would note paper. a \ Goei croann po To- TO-
are small shops where i0o Sorts s' nf e., e.
charlotte russo, and fl sois0 Cd y. : s1oo aoel
iaIty is made Of ID !iverlng, e1a,, = them a, 70
houses and fats after g elooA .. nsne'
The national leader., 1889-05-18

AN austere-looking lady walked into
a furrier's recently, and said to the
shopman: II should like to purchase
muff.''
What fur?'' demanded the man.
ITO keep my hands warm, sirl'' ex-
claimed the lady.
The national leader., 1889-05-18

RECENTLY young Norwegian girl,
after two days. sojourn at the Garden,
secured situation in family in town.
In attempting to acquaint the girl with
the character of her new duties, the
head of the family was surprised at the
lump of unsophiSticated innocence she
encountered. Finally, in despair, she
asked her acquisition: "What, then, I
would like to know, can you do?'
Her face frightened up momentarily,
and the fiaxen-haired native of the land
of the midnight sun replied: 'T can
milk reindeer"
The national leader., 1889-05-18

THERE is nothing nicer TO serve with
the Sunday morning fshballs or baked
beans than green tomato sauce OF pical-
iii: Chop peck of green tomatoes, five
preen peppers and two onions; mix them
well in wooden or earthen bowl, and
sprinkle cup Of salt over them; put
them aside, and let them stand urtil
the next morning in "a cool place. In
the morning drain off all the liquor, put
the chopped fruit into preserving ket-
tie. and put in vinegar enough to cover;
add one cup of sugar, one tablespoonful
of powdered cloves, one tablespoonful
of cinnamon, one tablespoonful of nut
meg and one-half teaspOonful of mace;
set it over the fire and cook slowly until
the fruit is tender and well cooked, STIR
ring it quite often to prevent it burning
in the bottom of the kettle. If it seems
too sharp and not mellow enough to the
taste, add another half cup of sugar,
and this will soften the taste.
The national leader., 1889-05-18
HUMOROUS.

NOT OF THE LIsT.-Nora-"Av ye
plaze, min, Oi kim ter give ye warnin'
Ohm goin' to lave ye at tn ind o. the
munt.''
Mistress - why, what's amlss,
Nora?"
Eye air decavind liddy, mum. Oi
give ye distinctly ter understand Oi
nivir wurruked out save in the bist fam
lilies, an Oi don't see your name in the
FOOr-H -Hoondrid at all. mim.''
The national leader., 1889-05-18

MoTHER-"Johnny, Pm shocked to
hear you swear. Do you learn it at
school P''
Johnny-"Learn it at school Why.
it's me what teaches the other boysl'
The national leader., 1889-05-18

INDIAN GAME FowLs.-The game
fowls of various feather are mostly sup
posed to have descended from the wild
jungle fowls of southern Asia. The
so-called Sumatra are well known for
their indomitable pluck and other fight
ing qualities. The Indian Games, bear
some resemblance to them, but are not
identical. The cocks do not have the
long, snaky necks, and the wicked,
cruel look of the Sumatras, but are more
compactly built, heavier and have a
more stylish appearance, with all the
courage and pugnacity of their COM
peers. They are peculiarly valuable for
the gridiron, having a dencacy of tex
ture and fine gamy flavor. But it is for
the purpose of crossing with other
breeds that they are most valuable.
Crossed with any of the large breeds
the product is unsurpassed for flavor
and quality. Like all the games the
hens make excellent mothers.
The national leader., 1889-05-18

EARLY cabbage should be set out.
The hoe shows good effects on cabbage,
as the plant delights in frequent culti-
vation. For an early supply only rich
land should be used and the ground
made very fine before putting out the
plants
The national leader., 1889-05-18

OLD sod land may require frequent
pulverizing before it can be effectually
reduced, as portions of the sod may not
be perfectly turned under, and the grass
will sprout. 1t will not decompose in
such cases, and if necessary the land
may have to be cross plowed. The pull
verizer can do good work on it, how
ever, and should be used after each rain
until the field is in a fine condition.
Next spring the effects Of the labor be-
slowed will be shown on the corn grown
on the land.
The national leader., 1889-05-18

IT is suggested that the seed balls of
potatoes be cut off when the plants are
growing in order to divert the energies
in the direction of the tubers, as the
production of seed and tubers at the
same. time is a double task. It is an
experiment that every farmer can try,
even if only on one row.
The national leader., 1889-05-18

To REMOVE stains from machine
grease or oil, wash in cold rain water
and soap. This will not iniure colors.
The national leader., 1889-05-18

MAMMA-"Why did you tell me lie,
Johnnie?'
Because, mamma, you
didn't give me time to think of a truth
that would ft.''
The national leader., 1889-05-18

AT one of the great public schools a
small boy was called upon one morning
to explain why he was not in chapel.
Having failed to convey his meaning
viva uoce, he was told to put it in writ
ing-with this result:
"Dormitory was not wOken this
morning because the boy who wakes
was not woken because Mr.. x. cut
morning lesson. The butler usually calls
walkers, but it was not his fault since
he need not waken the boy unless told. "
The national leader., 1889-05-18

RUST stains in clothing-or ink stains
which are about the same thing-can
be removed as follows: Add two parts
of cream of tartar to one part of oxalic
acid, dry, and keep the mixture in a
bottle; wet the stained part and apply
a little of the powder; wash out soon
after in clear warm water. Repeat if
necessary.
The national leader., 1889-05-18

THAT" remarked the Gar face
tiouSly as he watched the explosion of
one of his royal residences, 'that re-
minds me of a statue of Minerva
And why, your Czarness?" defiantly
inquired the first groom of the buck
wheat cakes.
"Well, you see, it's bust of Pallas. :"
said the Gar, with wink.
The national leader., 1889-05-18

ANGEL CHILD. to distant relative
who is dining with the family-'I got
somethin' for Uncle Josiah. Here it
is."
Distant Relative-"My good little
man, why do you suppose want that
box of blacking?''
Child Mother knows
Mother-"No, l don't, my DEAR
Child-"Well, didn't you say Uncle
Josiah hadn't any polish?''
The national leader., 1889-05-18

HOW DID you enjoy your trip to the
country?1 asked Merr1t.
"Not vef fy well," replied Cobwigger.
"The MOSQUITOES used to sting US so at
night that had to put my head under
the bed clothes, and then the bugs used
to bite so that I had to uncover it
again." M
The national leader., 1889-05-18
HOUSEHOLD.

READERS OF an economical Turn Will
be glad to know that a very nice pickle
may be made from the watermelon rlnds
that are usually thrown away. 1t is
possible that you have already made
preserves from some of them, and now
you may pickle some more. In locall-
ties where this pickle is used, 1t is
great favorite, and, as it can be made
when other fruits are rare. it fills up
waiting space. It will, when well made
up, keep for years, so that it need not
be done every season. Pare the outer
rind of watermelons brought from the
dinner table, cut them simply into
Strips. or into boxes or starS-any shape
in short, that you may fancy; take ten
pounds of this rind and boil it in clear
water until it is tender; make a syrup
of two pounds of sugar, one quart OF
vinegar, half an ounce Of cloves and
half an ounce of cinnamon, the syrup
to be boiled and poured over the rlndS
Immediately; it must, indeed, be boil
ing hot when it is poured on to them;
drain the syrup off and let it come to
boil, and pour over the rlnds; do this
for three days in succession, and your
pickle is done; put it III stone or glass
jars. A more highly spiced pickle may
be made from the watermelon in the
following manner: Scrape off the outer
hard green rind of the melon and have
the other rind as thick as possible; cut
these rinds into pieces about two inches
square, and put in fresh cold water to
lay over night. In the morning pour
off the water and put them over the fire
in fresh cold water, and let them boil
until they are tender and clear; to each
ten pounds of the grated fruit put the
grated rind and the juice of two lemons
and two ounces of scraped white gin
ger, boil the ginger and lemon in one
quart of vinegar, and pour it hot over
the rinds; the next morning drain off,
heat it again and pour over the fruit:
do this for three successive mornings,
then put in jars and cover securely.
GOLDFISH BALLS. most perfect
Goldfish balls are made from mashed pO-
tato left from the dinner of the previ-
Gus day, the reason of course being that
business-has been beaten smooth and
richly seasoned with butter and milk or
cream. Potato Jumps in Goldfish balls
spoil them. and unseasoned cold boiled
potatoes should never be used in max
ing them. BonelesS Goldfish is nice and
convenient, or left over bits of boiled
Goldfish stripped from the bone and
soaked over night in bowl Of cold
water are still better. Pour off the
water in the morning, squeezing the
bits of fish in your hands till they are
as dry as possible. They will be quite
soft and may be easily rubbed and
pulled apart in the fingers until in the
smallest shreds. Take an equal guam
tity of the cold mashed potato and mix
it thoroughly with the fish with your
hands, and form into round cakes. If
the potato has been properly seasoned
when mashed the cakes will want no
seasoning whatever. Have some butter
or nice dripping sizzling hot in frying
pan and brown the cakes to rich
brown.
The national leader., 1889-05-18

SOws that farrow this month will not
require as much care as for winter.
Give the SOW having a litter plenty of
sloppy food, and do not omit clean
water, as slop is no substitute for water.
The pigs may be weaned when eight
weeks old, or sooner if they learn to
eat well. Push them in growth for next
fall.
The national leader., 1889-05-18

COUNTRYMAN, to small boy-'Can
you direct me to the nearest bank, boy?
Boy-"Certalnly, sir, if you give me
a quarter.''
But that is large sum to ask"
''Yes, sir, it may be: but it's like this
bank directors always get well paid in
New York"
The national leader., 1889-05-18

ED-"Why did you marry Miss FL
sie?''
Al-Because she's no fraud. l asked
her at the ball what l should get her
from the supper table"
''Well ?''
''And she said instead of cream and
ely, bring me some rare roast beef, a
little chicken salad and bottle of clar-
et."
The national leader., 1889-05-18

THE shorter the peach tree is cut back
hen planted the stronger and healthier
will be after it gets start. Keep the
s. around young peach trees clean and
loose.
The national leader., 1889-05-18

LITTLE ALICE--"And did Solomon
know more than anyone who was ever
in the world, papa?"
Papa. thoughtfully - swell. l guess
he knew more than anybody ever met,
except, perhaps, your 16-year-old bro
ther Jack''
The national leader., 1889-05-18

THE horses should be exercised daily.
If kept standing in the stable they be-
come changed in disposition. The
gentlest of horses become shy if confined
too long. Exercise hardens the mus
cles and keeps the horse in good condi-
ton for spring work.
The national leader., 1889-05-18

SWISS OMELETTE.-Break six eggs
in a bowl, add a gill of cream, quar-
ter pound Of grated cheese, some pepper
and salt. Pour into a buttered pan.
Stir the omelette well about for few
seconds, so that it will not set like a
sponge cake. Let it brown quickly.
Fold over on itself and serve. Parsley
and few fine bread crumbs added be-
fore cooking improve the dish for some
tastes.
The national leader., 1889-05-18

APPLE SAGO PUDDING.-Pare and
core a half dozen sour, juicy apples, and
arrange them in a buttered pudding
dish; fill up the hollow of each apple
with sugar and put bit of butter on
top. Cover the dish closely and set in
the oven to bake till the apples are
thoroughly done. Meanwhile boil in a
double kettle scant cup of sago with
two cups of water and little salt.
When done-which may be seen by the
transparent, jelly like look of the sago
and by the taste-beat in a lump of
butter, sugar to taste, and havoring if
desired. Pour the sago over the cooked
apples in the pudding dish and set back
in the oven to brown on the top.
The national leader., 1889-05-18

LITTLE PITCHER, to visitor-''Mrs,
Smith, are you almost blind?"
Blind? Why, what put that idea
into your head?'
Mamma said you couldn't read fig
ures.''
Couldn't read fgures?'
Eyes: she said you'd never see forty
again.
The national leader., 1889-05-18

Ducks will fatten readily if given
plenty of feed On the farm where
they can have good range they do not
require but little feed. If too fat they will
not lay eggs, and at this time the eggs
are the principal source of income. AS
soon, however, as the weather will per-
NIT, commence picking the ducks and
geese for feathers.
The national leader., 1889-05-18

"IT strikes me you have got the long
est miles in the world" said pedestrl-
an, as he wiped the perspiration from his
brow.
mo" answered the intelligent ma
tive, taking his pipe out of his mouth,
sit isn't the fault of the miles, but as
they were making the road they ran
short of milestones, SO they only put
one down for every two miles
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For Sa1eI

Three Thoroughbred Jersey Bulls one year old
entitled to registration, ready for service this spring
mated. Their Sire is Albert Stokes Pog1s, who's
service fee alone is sos. Their Dams are exception
ally rich, each giving more than four gallons OF mill
per day. Price, $50 each.
jastf ". g. UPCHURCH, Raleigh, N. 9.
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ChOVan Baptist Female Institute,
M"URFREESBORO, N. c.

Attention is called to the following facts:
FIRST. Only experienced teachers who have
had special preparation for their WORK, are
placed in charge Of the different departments,
consequently the high grade of scholarship
IN all the departments.
SFCoND. The location was selected in pref
erence to many others because of the reputa-
don of Murfreesboro for health, and the
beauty of the situation. A recent visitor pro-
nounces it the most beautiful spot he has seen
In North Carolina.
THrRD, The health record of the young
ladies is very gratifying. For years the aver
Age of doctor bills has been only twenty-five
cents per capita. During the last session,
there was no case of sickness SO serious as to
need the presence of a physician.
FOURTH. Before the opening of the fall term,
ten new rooms will be added and the dorm1-
tories will be refurnished and ctrpeted.
Only two young ladies Will occupy the same
room.
FIFTH. If a class of ten can be secured, ar
engagements have been made to have young
ladies instructed in telegraphy and type
writing at a moderate cost.
SIXTH. The charges are as moderate as they
can be made for the advantages offered. For
these charges please rec catalogue.
SEVENTH. MurfreesborO is sH-"l miles from
Conway, a station on the Roanoke and Tar
River Railroad, which is a branch OF the Sea
board and Roanoke Railroad. A line OF hacks
connects the two places. 1t Is fourteen miles
from the Norfolk and Carolina Railroad with
which 1t will be connected by steamers, so
soon as the road is completed to the Chowan
river, which will be about August 18th. This
route will open up all Eastern Carolina, max
ing the Institute most accessible to parties on
all lines of road connecting with the Norfolk
and Carolina Road.
The Fall Session begins on Wednesday,
fion, address,
jy161m j. B. BREWER, Prest.
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$500 Reward

We will pay the above reward for any coee of
liver complaint, dyspepsia, sick headache, indiges-
ton, constipation or coetiveneee we cannot cnra
with Vests Vegetable Liver Pills, when the direc-
tons are strictly complied with. They are purely
vegetable, and never fail to give satisfaction. Large
boxes containing 30 sugar coated pills, Csc. For
sale by all druggists. Beware Of commercials and
limitations. The genuine manufactured onIv bv
JOHN ;. WEST b CO., $50 W. Madison Street
Chicago, Ill. 1890
Worlds Best. Vests Liver Pills, a sure cure for
liver complaint, dyspepsia, sick headache, and ipdi.
gestion. 80 pills 25c. Sold bycJae. McKimmon a
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Seeds, Seeds, Seeds!
SECURE A HOME!
Building Lots Only $50 Each

The undersigned takes this method of informing
he public that he is prepared to sell building lots at
Asbury, N. c., only six miles from the city of Raj
eigh, on the North Carolina and the Raleigh & Au-
gusta Railroads. Persons who take advantage Of
The benefits and advantages of the city without any
Of its expenses. The trains on both roads, going
East and West, make regular %stoppages, morning
and evening, and it is only a matter Of ten or fifteen
minutes ride between the two stations. The lots,
which are 80 feet front by 20 feet deep, are sold at
the small price of $4,000 a lot. The lots are going
rapidly and those who wish to purchase should
make application at once to
SAMUEL j. IRELAND.
Or j. s. HAMPTON, Raleigh, N. c..
Where 1t is not convenient to pay whole amount
cash, payments may be made by instAllments; title
reserved until full payments are made.
Lots donated for schools and manufacturing puf-
doses.
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EsFsashNiag and Steel Working a Specially
CHEAP SOAP

Send 10 cent silver and prepaid self
addressed envelope for recipe for making
soap for less than one cent per pound.
Requires no grease, and can be made in %
minutes. Send at once for recipe and
premium list. Address,
Miss s. E. MOODY.
ap16 Attention, Robson Co., N. G.
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SCHOOL,
Oxford. N. Q.

The Fall Term of 1889 will begin the first
Monday in August.
new Infirmary IS now being built, and it
will be fitted up with special reference to
ments are being added, with the view of max
ing the equipment of the school as complete
as possible.
The location, the teachers, the textbooks,
the courses of study and other appliances of
the school, are all that parents seeking for
their sons the best educational advantages
need desire.
For catalogues, apply to Capt. J. II. Horner,
Oxford, N. c., or to Capt, T. j.. Drewey, Boy
kins, Oxford, N. c. jy94m
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POTATO

I will have sweet potato slips ready to
set out by April 25th. Prices are as fol-
Barbados, per 1000, $1.OO;
Early Norton Vans, per 1000, $3.50;
Sugar Yam, per 1000, $l.5O; Early Red
Peabody, per 1000, $3.50, Reduced
prices for large quantities. Address,
J. G. L. HARRIS, Raleigh, N. G.