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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-13
FlRESiDE FRAGMENTS,

-Simmering at $50 degrees is pre-
serable. in cooking meats, to boiling at
i12 degrees. Much heat is wasted in
raising water to needlessly high tenn
peratures in cooking
In bottling catsup or pickles boil
the corks, ard while hot you can press
them into the bottles, and when cold
they are tightly sealed. Use the tin
Toll from compressed yeast to cover the
sorks.
"A good way to prepare sweet ten
Ter beef or mutton for invalids is to
slice thin, spread it on plate, salt it to
the taste, and let it stand several hours.
Coffee made of rice, nicely Drowned, is
IN excellent remedy for sickness of the
stomach, cholera morbus or diarrhea.
Old Homestead.
Sou. the morning one has
no Goals good for broiling over an open
hre. Take a sheet-iron saucepan and
heat very hot; lay the steak fiat on it,
and in half or three-quarters of minute
turn over. In four or five minutes it is
cooked done. Place the steak on a
heated platter, and sprinkle with salt
and pepper. Pour over it tablespoon
ful of melted (but not hot) butter
Country Gentleman.
Nodded Rice: Three cups cold water,
one-half cup sweet milk or cream, one
cup rice. Start the rice in cold water
and cook forty to fifty minutes or until
tender. When about done heat the milk
to almost boiling and stir it in gently,
breaking the grains as little as possible.
Cook few minutes longer, then turn
the rice into cups and set it away to
cool. Serve with cream and sugar
Western Rural
Rich Potatoe Cakes: Bake dozen
OF very fine potatoes, remove the peels
and cut away all the dark spots; weigh
off three-fourths pound. and pound into
1t one-fourth pound of butter; then add
one-fourth pound of pulverized sugar,
two ounces of dry and sifted flour, the
yelks OF two eggs and pinch of salt.
Form it into rather soft paste, then
hour the board, roll it out nice and sleek,
stamp or cut into any shape preferred,
place them on creased baking-sheet,
egg them over, and bake in moderate
oven. Bake rather crisp. These can
be favored with essence, if approved
Bread Sauce for Game: Roll pint
OF dry bread crumbs and pass half of
them through seive. Put small onion
into pint of milk and when it boils re-
move the onion and thicken the milk
with half pint of sifted crumbs. Take
1t from the fire, stir in heaping tea
spoonful of butter, grating of nutmeg,
pepper and salt. Put little butter in
frying pan and when hot throw in the
half pint OF coarse crumbs remaining in
she selve, put In pinch of cayenne pep
per and stir them over the fire until
they assume light brown color, taking
care that they do not burn. For serving
put plump roast quail on plate, pour
over it tablespoonful of the crumbs.
The sauceboat, plate Of crumbs and cur
rant jelly should be passed one after the
other.-Indianapolis Sentinel
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-13
lMPROMPTU MUSIC.
some OF the Reasons Which Lead All So,
of People to Sing or Whistle.

Some OF the Reasons Which Lead All Sorts
of People to Sing or Whistle.
People sing for different reasons. In
4sme the desire is too strong to be re-
| sisted, while in others it becomes a mat
ter OF business. Patti sings for untold
thousands season; the hapless father
sings to quiet troublesome baby, and
the honest man sings because his soul
Ia full of gladness
A couple of days ago a reporter
CHANGED to drop in at q brokers' Office
on Exchange place toward the close of
the market. As he entered the sound
OF male voices, some young and lusty
and others old and shrill, singing a rat
thing chorus from 1.-The Pirates of Pen
sance, came floating from the direction
OF the customers room. Stocks were
up that day. and they were singing be-
cause every body was in good humor.
a moment later song was sung de-
scrlptlve of the maneuvers of the armies
Oh certain king, which set forth with
great clearness the fact that when said
army was in the middle of hill it was
neither up nor down. This had dis
, tant bearing on the eccentr.cities of the
stock market.
The broker laughed at the reporters
look OF wonderment and explained that
the gentlemen were only indulging in
little music to Danish the cares of the
street from their minds before going
home.
1t is not an uncommon thing to hear
group of lawyers hum an air in court
before the arrival of the Judge. 1t
probably has the effect of soothing their
ruf1ied tempers. and letting off little
OF the superfuous energy which is soon
to shake the court and confound the in
telligent jury. Cab drivers, too, are
prone to indulge in such simple delights
while waiting for fare. In the early
morning. around the stands of the up-
town hotels, very melodious singing
may be heard, with a stalwart police
man or two for an audience. The cob
bier who does not sing occasionally at
his work will spoil an old pair of shoes
and the sailor who does not love music
can safely assert that he was not born
70 be hanged. He will surely be
t6rowned. Y. Mail and Express.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-13
FOUR FASHION. NOTES.

Dresses For Slender Women - Reception
Dresses-Summer Wraps, Etc.
For slim women, the full plated vest
or fronts gathered in at the waist with
ribbons of cordelieu, leg-of-mutton
sleeve, and skirt slightly draped,
trimmed with ribbons are most suitable
lsore in place for those with an inclina-
tion to enbonpoint are passementerie,
lace, braiding or woven border of the
material The more elegant house
dresses which figure at the Jour fixe"
are mostly in polonase style of dark
push and front of light crepe de chine, ,
or light Scotch plaids with velvet trim
ming, q vest of some delicately tinted
lAeps 3e surah or back OF other dark
velvet sleeves.
Silk, W tn dark background and all
over pattern in dark green and gray or
terra Gotta with black galoon border, is
largely used for the more informal re-
ception dresses. A handsome Marie
Stuart (house) reception costume has a
red ngote of black velvet with demi-
train and underdress of crepe de
chine, the front of which reaches
in a point at the waist, with long ends
falling on the cAspe skirt in front In
side the high collar of black velvet is
worn a thick ruche of creamy lace
sleeves pulled high on the shoulder and
pointed cap OF black velvet edged with
pearl beads or gold cord. This costume
can be made up n less expensive mate
rial, and will be exceedingly becoming
to tall, slender women.
The cloaks and wraps which must in
measure still protect us from discom-
forts Of the weather show many new
styles, and some are so very chic as TO
deserve pecial notice. AS very hand
some, snug-ftting fatigue CLOAK of
Scotch plaid in delicate hues W tn full
triple cOachman's cape, and wide COM
Portable sleeves; iaunty sailor jacket
of marine blue with yellow braid edg-
ing and gold embro dered anchors; 4
half tight-titting gray cloth coat with
applique embroidery underlaid with
cream silk. Dame Fashion, we'll aware
of the tastes of the little folks, has
given them such colors as apple-green,
plum-blue, strawberry-red and cream.
When clad in crepe. surah, India silk
and null, they VIII look like some of
the dainty little danes we see in the
pictures of long ago.
Small broken plaids checks and hair
striped, combined with plain goods,
make very pretty out-of-door dresses.
Jersey cloth is favorite with mothers,
as they know from experience that the
most energetic efforts of destruction
have but faint impression upon this
most durable of all fabrics. The minia-
ture c.oaks and wraps are Scotch tweed
cheviot or some soft wooden material,
making pretty, stylish street costume.
IN. Y. Cor. St Louis Republican.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-13
A MOHAMMEDAN WEDDING.
some of the Peculiarities of the Moslem
Marriage System.

Some of the Peculiarities of the Moslem
Marriage System.
An English marriage in high life"
without either bride, bridesmaids or other
palpitating ladies on view, would smack
strongly of Hamlet with the character
role omitted. What, too, could the as
sembled gentlemen do, deprived, as they
would be, of those pleasant feminine
criticisms of the guests and dresses
which obtain on such occasions? There
are some masculine cynics who consider
weddings rather melancholy affairs, even
under the best circumstances, but they
would be infinitely more so without the
presence of lovely woman. That is,
from the European standpoint. Moham-
medans of good position take precisely
the opposite view. The Calcutta native
papers lately gave long and graphic
account Of the marriages of two young
men, the sons of a local magnate.
Matches. Examinations, flags, furniture
and decorations are described in the
most minute details. But no mention is
made of the brides, nor does a single
feminine name appear in the lengthy
t1ob VI uOS1S WIZ dtJ0uuCU. f1IC00n
hundred turned up, including mahara-
iahs, nAwabs, mirzahs and syuds galore,
and the affair went off beautifully in
every way. But poor Nourmahal did
not even get peep at it, unless surrep-
htiously through some chink in the
senana. 1t is further stated that all the
guests made point of Offering felicita-
lions to the bridegrooms, but no good
wishes did they bring for the brides
Yet, odd to say, all seem to have en-
oyed themselves greatly, or the festivi-
ties would not have been prolonged un-
til far into the night. Unless, therefore,
we assume that Asiatic human nature is
altogether different from European,
some advantage might possibly accrue
to English society from experimenting
with the Moslem marriage system.
Ion Globe.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-13

windows and put more wood into the
stove.
The broad bands of sunshine disap-
peared suddenly from the floor, an | 1t
seemed darker than usual.
1t was about this time that Miss
Dodge came home with the last of her
runaway hogs, whose absence she had
not discovered until they had been gone
more. than an hour.
| sat close by window, and saw her
stop suddenly when she came to where
the dead gander lay. She stopped over,
picked it up by the feet and noted how
its long neck hung Imply down; ther.,
giving it toss, she went on into tn
house, shaking her fist wrathfully to-
ward the school-room as she walked
away.
Half an hour later boy sitting neal
me shrugged his shoulders. gave q
chucl1le, and said in a whisper behind
his slate:
SHES coming.'
"Who?" | asked.
"Old Miss Dodge. And won't some
body get it now.'
! glanced out of the window and saw
Miss Dodge coming swiftly toward the
school-house, and before she reached it.
nearly every pupil knew, by the looks
and signs and sly whispers of others,
that Miss Dodge's expected visit was
about TO be III ade. and we anticipated d
lively time.
Wiltred Long, the boy who had opened
the gate of the pig-pen, looked slightly
white and nervous. He was only four
teen years Old and not very brave boy,
after all.
We were all breath ess with excite
ment when Miss Dodge opened the
school-room door and marched in.
To our utter amazement, she said, in
a low, firm voice:
Miss Percy, you must dismiss school
at once and send the children home.
There's goin to be a big storm. I've
lived il this country fifteen years, and |
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-13
RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL

The American Bible Society report:
that Bible distribution was SO per cent
larger last year in South America thar
during any preceding year.
The Baptist year book, just issued
shows that the number of Baptists in
the United States is 3,07O,047. During
1889, 144,575 new members were bap
tized.
One hundred and eighty-five new
societies of Christian Endeavor were re-
Gently formed in one week. Of these A
were Presbyterian, 26 Methodist, q
Baptist Is Congregational, and Chris
tian.
This year the centennial of Method
ism in Canada is to be celebrated by the
publication of a memorial volume,
composed of papers contributed by vari-
Gus writer's, also by special collection
for stated objects.
A Brahmin is said to have written
to missionary: 1--WE are finding you
out. You are not as good as your Book.
If your people were only as good as your
Book, you would conquer India for
Christ in five years"
While the Dakota Indians were say.
ages it cost the Government ST. ,S4S, O0O
to take care of them seven years. The
cost after their conversion for the same
length of time was $3.50, 600. difference
of 81, 728. 900 in favor of Christianity
The Rocky Mountain Christian Advo-
cate.
in 1904 there were thirty-fve trans
lations of the Scriptures in existence.
Since the formation of the British and
Foreign Bible Society in that year, ten
millions of money have been expended
in the work of circulating the Bible,
and there are now, counting dialects as
well as languages, nearly three hundred
translations of tho Scriptures.
The revision of Luther's translation
of the Bible, which for twenty-five
years has occupied the time and receiv-
ed the labor of eminent German scholars,
is about completed. The first official
edition will be printed in Halle. It is
doubtful whether the new version will
become popular, unless the authorities
intervene and give it official sanction.
vi dGOoA VI
who recently returned from ten years of
missionary work on the Congo and in
the interior of Africa, spoke of the work
the missions are performing there. He
compared the Negroes of Africa with
those in this country, and said that
those along the Congo were far more in
telligent and independent than those OF
the United States.
In recent address to visiting dele
cation of the American Association for
the Education of the Colored Youth,
President Harrison said: Il have firm
belief that the rock of our safety as a
nation lies in the proper education OF
our population; that it is impossible for
a man to discharge his duties as citi-
zen without the knowledge that is to be
derived from the common schools"
MIR. Moody says he does not find as
much intidelity now in month, in ques-
tons which are asked by young men af-
ter a meeting, as he used to find five
years ago in one day. Then the young
men were full of Ingersollism, and
thought that Christianity was worn out;
but they have found that there is moth
ing in infidelity; it tears down, but does
not build up, it does not give any thing.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-13
Cannibalism AmoAg Alligators.

''Arkansaw," the alligator slayer OF
East Orange, Fla, recently killed one
of the warm nts' that had three OF its
legs bitten off, portion of its jaw had
been eaten by stronger kinsman and
holess were found in him where he had
paid the penalty of pound of flesh
simply because his opponent was the
stronger. ''Arkansaw'' states that ALI
gators feed upon each other to the ex-
tent that regulates the supply to the de-
mand, and that if they were to cease
from their cannibalistic habits they
would soon abound in sufficient nums
bers to pile alligators four feet deep All
over the St. Johns RIVER country.-St
Louis G.obe-Democrat
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-13
A Picture of Jefferson.

Mr.. Adams quotes a description Of
Jefferson made by Senator Maclay, of
Pennsylvania, in 1890: jefferson is a
slender man." wrote the Senator; has
rather the air of stiffness in his manner.
His clothes seem too small for him. He
sits in Longing manner, on one hip
commonly, and with one of his shout
ders elevated much above the other.
His face has sunny aspect. His whole
figure has loose, Stacking air. He
had rambling, vacant look, and moth
ing Of that firm, collected department
which / expected would dignity the
presence of secretary or minister
Boston Budget.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-13
How Lord MacauIey Read.

When boy began to read very earn.
estly, but at the foot of every page /
read, | stopped and obliged myself to
give an account of what had read on
that page. At first / had to read It
three or four times before !
got my mind firmly fixed.
But compelled myself to COM
ply with the plan, until now, after l
have read book through once, can al.
most recite it from beginning to end. II
is very simple habit to form in early
life, and is valuable as means of max.
ing our reading serve. the best purpose.
Lord Macauley.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-13

"A few days ago butcher at Spring.
field, purchased from well known
farmer of Clarke County, steer for beef.
When the animal was killed a silver
watch, in good condition, was found in
the stomach. Two years ago laborer
on the mans farm hung his vest on
rail fence A silver watch was in the
pocket, and both vest and watch dis.
appeared. 1t is believed the steer ate
the garment and contents. The watch
is now on exhibition in Springfield.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-13

DIR. Green, President OF the Western
Union Telegraph Company, appeared be-
tore the House Committee on Postothces
and Postroads, and was questioned re-
sp citing the proposed government tele-
graph bill advocate d by Postmaster-den-
eral Wanamaker.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-13
a fashion reported from p,

"A fashion reported from Paris is to
save cherry, plum, peach and other
stones of fruit dry them, and keep them
until frosty night makes an open fire
agreeable. Then bring a handful and
throw them among the glowing Goals.
They crack and splutter for a moment
send up brilliant fame and the whole
room is filled with delicious odor.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-13

The Board of Directors of the Sunset
irrigation district at Fresno has ordered
the issuance OF bonds to the amount OF
$4,000 for the construction of canal.
The canal will be 100 feet wide, Is feet
deep and about 20 miles long.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-13
MISS DODGE.
How the Children's Enemy Became
their Savior and Friend.

5 5 Il q b cca
Dodge was the
name of a tall,
lank and leath-
ry- l ookin e
w o N a n, who
lived a b o u t
forty rods from
t h @ CO II n try
S C h C oil / at
tended when I
was a boy of
about ten years.
T h e school
house stood out
on one of the
bleak and bar
r e n Western
prairies, a n d
was unprotected
by hill or tree.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-06-13

1t is hard for lazy many to b.
truthful. for he is happiest when lying.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-01-24
Sponge Trade Of Cuba.

Sponges are found both ON the northern
and southern coast of Cuba, but the chief
ports to which they are brought for sale
are Ratabano on the south coast and Cali
BARREN on the north.
Consul Little, of Havana, says that the
classes included are sheep, wool, velvet,
hard head, yellow, grass, and gloya. Very
little reef if any, is found in Cuba. On
the south coast, sheep wool and velvet are
more abundant than on the north coast.
Cuban sponges find market chiefly IN
England, France, and the United States.
The island itself consumes about
one tenth of all the sponges brought
in, and these are used especially
for the damping of tobacco and for
cleaning centrifugal machines on sugar
estates
The sponge fisheries employ about 900
hands, chosen exclusively from among the
| mat,icplddos. or seamen who have served
on Spanish men of war, and are still bound
to serve when called upon.
On the south coast are employed vessels
ranging from about five to twenty tons,
carving from four to eight men, and each
vessel is provided with from three to six
small boats. On the north coast, open
boats with one or two men are used. The
annual alue of the spOnges brought in by
these vessels is between f160,000 and
fls0,00
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-01-24
Bill Nye's Love Song.

Ihot tfot.
o my darling, o my darling,
Wilt you ever think Of met
For my darling, for my darling,
will ofttimes think of thee.
And my darling, oh my darling,
When | ofttimes think of thee
1t will be indeed pleasure
If you erstwhile think of me.
Thus my darling, oh my darling,
Should you crstwhile think of me,
Whilst my darling, oh my darling,
! shall ofttimes think Of thee,
We will think about each other
Till the bright eternity.
Second TerSc.
1t is fun to write poem
While l pause to think of thee,
For | know you'll not forget me
While you pause to think Of me.
Thus adown liie's sunburnt pathway
Loiter to think of thee,
For hope and trust that also
You may sometimes think of me.
THIRD DerSe.
1t is not so very wearing
On the thinker, | can see,
Just to think of you, my darling,
As you doubtless think fme.
So, my darling, as l stated,
Ifyour thoughts are true to me,
will do some heavy thinking,
oh my darling, just for thee;
And We'll think about each other
Till the bright eternity.
Yours truly,
Bill NYE.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-01-24
w. C.. FINDLEY.

Attorney at Law, ONCE ut No. II. East Jefler-
son ST., Butler. Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-01-24

"A one armed boy in Augusta saved
four persons from drowning; but DIR. Bulls
Cough Syrup has saved its thousands from
consumption
The use of highly seasoned animal food
and alcoholic drinks are the predisposing
cause of gout When aware of its pres
enee lose no time in procuring Salvation
Oil 1t kills pain - cents
1t is not good form To discuss the
weather, but Just now it is legitimate to
iistcuss it.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-01-24
JOHN M. RUSSELL,

Attorney at Law. Onice on South side Of Dia-
mond, Butler. Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-01-24
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
IRA McJUNKIN.

Office on second door OF New Anderson Block
Main St.-near Diamond.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-01-24

What's the use in worrying,
of hurrying
And scurrying.
Everybody flurrying
And breaking up their restf
And every one is teaching us,
Preaching and beseeching US
10 settle down and end the fuss;
For quiet ways are best.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-01-24

Attorney at Law and Real Estate Agent. OF
fee rear OF L. 2. Mitchells office on north side
OF Diamond. Butler, Ia.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-01-24
COBB.

j. Bailey returned on Tuesday, a.
m, from attending the funeral of his
father mention of which was made
in our items last week. We learn
from Mr.. b. that his father died from
injuries received from falling from
hay-lof in the barn, and died in four
hours after the fall. The sympathy of
the people is extended to Mr.. Bailey
and family
Mr.. Joseph Drury, of this place,
died lest sunday, at p. m. Deceased
was 81 years old. He had been in
poor health for long time, and about
"a week ago was taken with the
above disease. Services were held in
the NJ. +. church at Cobb, by Rev.
George Merrifeld; after which the
remains were taken to Linden and
there deposited in the cemetery,
number of relatives following to the
grave. The relatives have the SYM
pathy of the entire community.
W. J. Rapson had the misfortune to
lose one of his high-grade cows on
Tuesday of this week. John has the
misfortune to lose one or two good
animals each year.
\ number of the young people Were
at the home of George Billings on
Tuesday, and had a nice social time.
The band boys are going to have an
oyster supper and dance this Friday
evening, Jan. "A. The dance will be
held in the skating rink and the supper
Will be served in the building formerly
occupied by j. Bird.
James Kent will hold an auction
sale at his home, three miles north of
this place on Monday, the 9th inst.
He will sell horses, cattle, etc.
Quite large party, composed of
several school children, and others out
side of the school, were pleasantly
entertained at the home of Miss
Pellow Jour prineipal), near Bloomfield,
last FRIDAY evening. They arrived