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The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1890-09-12

Bathing suits that have found many adj
vocates are made of jersey wool webbing.
The waist and drawers are in one piece,
and the sleeves are medium in length. The
skirt is three yards wide and is laid in
plaits The stockings and cap match the
suit in color. Black and dark blue are
favorite hues. Dark navy blue jersey suits
are trimmed with blue wool braid figured
with polka dots in white or red. This trim
ming appears upon the deep collar, the
belt cuffs and MS II border on the skirt
Other blue wool suits have a white Pompa
dour square in front q white collar and
rows Of white muhar braid on the skirt.
There is IN increased demand for the
bathing shoe and stocking combined this
season, and the new ones are made of the
finest stockinette. These ARE shaped like
very long Jersey stocking, and finished
with waterproof sole that wholly pro.
terts the foot The wearcr can adjust the
stocking exactly by means of the two
seams which extend the entire length of
it, front and LurE
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Raspberry Taptoca Pudding.


Miss Parloa gives the following recipe
In Good Housekeeping: For small pud-
ding use one quart of raspberries, half a
cupful of tapioca, half a cupful Of sugar,
half tenspoonful of salt. one tablespoon
full of lemon juice, and one cupful and a
half of cold water. Measure the tapioca
and turn it on the molding board. Crush
it as fine as possible with the rolling pin.
Now wash it and soak it in the cupful
and n half of cold water for three
hours or longer---better over night ii
there be time. Put the soaked tapioca
in double boiler and cook it until it Is
perfectly clear. IT 1t has been soaked over
night 1T will cook in half IN hour, but II
sSskkfa sS8eka oE oP nhlY hY hEss hhp haH5s HH It M res
the tapioca is clear add the sugar, salt and
lemon, then take the dish from the fire aid
stir in the raspberries. Rinse bowl with
cold water and pour the pudding into 1t,
Set away to cool. At serving time turn
out the pudding on fiat dish and sur
roind 1t with whipped cream, or 1t may be
served with plain cream,
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1890-09-12

The following is Il southern recipe for To-
mato jam:
Quarter some good ripe tomatoes like an
orange and remove the core; allow one
pound Of sugar to each pound of fruit and
boil it till it sets, when it is papered down
like any other jam. Another way is to
scald the tomatoes, peel them and press
tho pulp through 4 Sieve, finishing off MS
above. If the fruit is quartered and put
Oh over the fire the juice can then be run
out and finished of like ordinary Jelly.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1890-09-12

The following recipe is invaluable, ac-
cording to The Womhn's World. for 1t is
sure death to the carpet bug Or buffalo
moth: One ounce of alum, one ounce of
chloride zinc, three ounces of salt. Mix
with two quarts of water and let 1t stand
over night In a covered vessel. In the
morning pour it carefully into another
vessel so that ell sediments may be left be-
hind. Dilute this with two quarts of wa-
ter and apply by sprinkling the edges OF
the carpet for the distance of foot from
the wall This is all that is necessary
They will leave boxes, beds and any other
resort which has been sprinkled with the
solution on the shortest possible notice, and
nothing will be injured in texture or color.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1890-09-12

For rhubarb jelly soak an ounce of gela-
tine i'll half Il pint OF water, with one-fourth
pound of sugar. Wash and slice about
one and a half pounds Of rhubarb and put
to boil in a pint of water. Strain off the
juice before it becomes thick, and add Il
scant pint of it to the gelatine, with the
whites and shells of two eggs. Whisk it
all quickly on the fire, then pass through
jelly bng into n mold and leave it in II
cool place to set.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1890-09-12

tied down to the cnSe Of private life. NJ.
La Fort is a stalwart, well preserved man,
and docs not look his age by at least n
or strong liquor. Sometimes however, he
drinks beer or wine diluted with water.
In 1889 he was i'll for II week. With this
exception he knows nothing of sickness.
One of the dinners he has served, and Of
which he loves to speak. was given to n
party incluling four European monarchs.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1890-09-12

DRESS IN MUSLIN AND LACE. M."o
daintily at the side. Muslin dresses are
occasionally trimmed with velvet, in which
case the bodice hns a velvet collar and the
sleeves arc finished with velvet cuffs.
In the cut is shown a stylish dress, de-
signed for Il young lady and made Of mus
lin, with elaborate trimmings of Valen-
cionnes lace and insertion. The parasol
shown with this dress is finished to match
the gown with a cascade of pointed lace.
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clnred that his reserved manners would
ALLEVIATE the masses, but the majority of
the delegates nevertheless came to the
conclusion that he was the best man to
make the race against Markham, the Re
publican nominee
Mr.. Pond is a native of New York state,
but has been n resident of California .ince
1854, and of San Francisco since 1868 lie
is 81 years of age.
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HANGING PINCtSHION.

which the cobwcb embroidery is done i'll
gold and brown silks. In nentire contrast
to this design it may be noted that the
quaint old English style of embroidery,
substantial and massive, but not very ar
tistic is much fnncied for articles on which
ii is ut Ill suitable, and homespun linen
and bright colorrd crewcls are again com
ing into favor rs fancy work material.
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ALL AROUND THE HOUSE.
Decorative Notes-Colored Linen-Wash
uh1c Ff1oscI1~ rP-a -

aD1G E1lOsGlles
Colored linens are useful and very
durable for summer cushion covers and
pillow slips for hammock or open air ilse
A new material for decorative work is
washable fllosclle It is easy to work with,
and will be welcomed by those desiring
beautiful and fast colors.
The heavy linen floss, which comes in
every shade, or rope silk, is more effective
than flo floss silk or crewel upon Bolton
sheeting. A very pretty fringe can be
made by knotting lengths of the floss
around the edge OF the sheeting, the same
colors used in the decoration being prefer
able
White linen photograph frames with
decoration of embroidery in gold colored
SILK are an artistic and dainty novelty
originating with some tasteful amateur.
China silk and fine white linen are both
favorite materials for delicious rose or
violet sachets
A very handsome piece of drawn work
done on an ordinary piece of ten cloth linen
Is drawn in narrow even stripes, and both
open and thick portions are closely worked
in gold colored knitting silk. The effect Ia
beautiful, and one can hardly tell the ma
Inv nj ro1
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Lemon Ice.

Squeeze the juice from six lemons and
CRATE the peel of three of them; also take
the juice and rind Of a large sweet orange.
Let the orange aud lemon peel steep in the
juice one hour; then strain through a bag,
squeezing the bag dry; mix in one pint of
sugar and one pint of water. Stir until
dissolved and freeze in q freezer.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1890-09-12

One-half pound of butter beaten to II
cream, with onc-half pound of sugar, four
egga, one-half pound flour, In which one
teaspoonful of baking powder has been
mixed. Pour it on baking tin, so that it
will be ono inch thick; strew cinnamon
and granulatcd sugar plentifullF over it
and bake
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1890-09-12

Dress sleeves are getting smaller, and the
prepostcrously high shoulders are going
out. Parisinns have been wearing very
moderate sleeves ull along, but then they
never carry fashion to extremes as we are
apt TO do. Black and white is still n
favorite combination, though rather hack
ncyed now. One of the newest notions in
dress is sleeve of two colors. An example
was half of biscuit colorcd cloth and half
of green velvet.
III our cut are illustrated two styles OF
sleeves especially suited to summer gowns.
Fig, / shows Il full sleeve in washing ma
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1890-09-12

than two generations ago this army had
no existence. 1t is true that peddlers, on
foot or in wagons. disposed of their wares
by personal visitation, but what they sold
they sold outright, and not on orders for
future delivery. Indeed the commercial
traveller, as he exists today, is product OF
extremely modern conditions and the ex-
gencies Of the time. He is an outgrowth
of rapid transportation and rapid com
municationof the railway and the tele-
graph. So recent is the origin of the
travelling mdtllemen as a class that their
pioneer still lives, and still goes out" in
the interest of the best firms, b'gosh, that
ever offered samples. g. g4-aa-m..l !. .....
This old gentleman, TO whom, it is under
stood, il testimonial Will be given soon by
his fellow knights Of the road, I" is named
Charles r. Lindley. lie is - years OF age,
and bis present headquarters are at st.
Louis. Mr.. Lindley is Il native Of Saratoga
Springs, n. u, and began his lifelong ca
reer Us Il commercial traveller ut the age of
IS. He then represented factory at Meri-
den, Conn, and journcycd about with II
horse and wagon. His samples were pack
ed under the sea-, and he put up" wher-
ever night overlook Iim-sometimes find
ing shelter 1T II farm house and again at Il
village inn. In those days banking cX-
change and money orders We're yet to he
evolved from the brains Of inancicrs. and
Mr.. Lndlcy paid his current expenses by
selling ':N-unl<cr notions" II, 1897 he took
Il trip south, relying for transportation on
stage, rail and steamer Sometimes he WAS
compelled to 30 on horseback and on other
occasions he walked. lttuols him 22G days
to cover the territory between Montgom-
cry, Ala and Columbus, Miss. Here is
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1890-09-12
A Specific for Wheat Rust.

1t is said that an Australian has discov-
cred specific for rust in wheat. His con-
fdence in the process is SO great that no
will undertake series Of experiments at
his own expense under the supervision of
agents Of the Australian colonies II his
tests prove successful he is to get $4,000
for the secret.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1890-09-12
Voting In the House.

BY the electric methods of voting q ques-
tion could be put to the house, each member
In his seat would press tho whito or black
button on his desk, and on dial In front
Of the speakers chair would appear not
only the name of each member voting,
with the nature Of his vote, but the total
number of yeas and nays ascertained with
infallible accuracy by the machine itself.
Moreover. the machine would print tally
sheet which the clerk of the house could
withdraw and print in Tho Congressional
Record rs the enduring record of that bal
lot. One would naturally suppose that
the house would be delighted to avail itself
of one OF these labor and time saving In
veMtions, but it has during the last twenty
years repeatedly declined to do SO, and
there is no reason to suppose that 1t will
change Its decision now.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1890-09-12

A pretty dress for the street Of gray
alpaca had insertions Of black lace round
the edge of the skirt, through which you
got occasional CLEANS Of gold. The same
idea was carried out in the bodice. A gold
colored silk slip was wor, beneath the
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1890-09-12

ON THE ROAD FORTY YEARS AGO.
traveller, one who has outdone all his fell
lows as romancer, and in whose perfer-
vid brain have been Matched some of the
rnost gigantic hoaxes of the century. In
the list of members of Presbyterian
church ut Louisville, Ky, the name OF Jo-
seph Mulhattan occupies a prominent
place. but the world knows him less as
church member OF q drummer" than it
does as the concocter of colossal yarns. In
1878 he discovered" mammoth cave in
Kentucky four times as large as the orig
inal, and by his report induced many sci.
entists to visit the Bluegrass state. Then
he located a cave in which the James and
Younger brothers had stored vast collec-
ton of spoils. He also set afoat the story
Of a well where some unseen force at regu
lar intervals raised the bucket filled with
water; and the yarn regarding five skele-
tons found sitting upright in carriage
under lightning blasted tree on long
abandoned road is his.
In 1882 he interested newspaper readers
with the tale Of gentleman who became ac-
quainted with little girl at the seaside and
bought her bundle of toy balloons. She
wrapped the string around her waist and
was carried skyward by sudden gust of
wind. An old hunter shot ut the balloons,
exploded one or two and the maiden came
sailing easily to the ground, delighted with
her aerial trip. But Mulhattan's greatest
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1890-09-12
Fashionable Fabrics for Bali Dresses


There are many delightful materials for
dance dresses this season. 1'ullr has al
most entirely vanished. II has been ousted
out by other materials prettier and newer.
Crepe de chine, embroidered lisse and chit
fon are he faYori1e stnifs. They are draped
over silk or satin foundations to give them
the necessary substance, These dresses
are not so perishabe or paltry looking rs
tnlle They can he renovated NJ n small
cost with fresh drapcries Then there are
very pretty things III nets. The fishing
nets, With large velvet spots, scrolls or
crescents are very effective over silk slips.
But the pretticst novelty of all is the but.
terhy net. Ii has not yet had time to get
popular, and can only be met with at first
rate shops. Accordion plated dresses have
not quite disappeared from the ballroom,
They are very graceful aud comfortable tC
dance ill.,
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1890-09-12

A FLOAT IL THE JUBILEE PROCESSION, 1890
Der, William NJ. Gwinn and John C. Ere
mont presented themselves as the first sem
ators from California. Many yet living re-
member how the country was convulsed
during the 'long congress" President
Taylor died July Q, 1850 His successor
soon declared for the compromises" and
the long fight was ended Sept. 9, 1850, BY tile
signature OF President Fillmore to the act
admitting California j. H. BEADLE ADJ
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1890-09-12

The roster of officers of Deer Lodge county
is as follows:
State Senator-W. NJ. Thornton.
District Judged. NJ. Durfee.
Clerk Of District Contributing Napton.
Sheriff.. T. Quigley.
Assessor--A G. Station.
Clerk and Recorder F. Brazelton.
County AttOrney-W. S. Shaw.
Superintendent Of Public Sehools-Margaret l..
Wolfe
Treasurer. T. Kennon.
Suryeyor-Henry b. Davis.
LorOner-William Ray.
Public AdminlStrat0r-B +. Brown
County Commissioners. L. Hamilton, George
Cockrell, A. A. Mcdonald.
Representatives-John II. ToOle, Sllven Hughes,
G. NJ. Crutchheld. T. Hollywood, G. h. HardeNbrook,
r. G. Humber, j. w. Blair.
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time on, more than twenty-five years ago,
she has held an average of TS3 meetings
each year. During this time over 5000
men, women and children have professcd
religion as result of her preaching.
Mrs. Van Cott was born in New York
city in 1880, and is of Scotch and English
extraction. Her maiden name was New
ton, and she is descended from the English
house of that name.
STpIyETrL, JToceI,N
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1890-09-12
AN ACTIVE LIFE ENDED.

The Successful Career ofn Chicago phy-
sicnn Recently Deceased.
DR.. Jonathan Adams Allen, who died at
Chicago the other day, achieved high rank
rs a medical man, and at the time of his
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1890-09-12
California's Democratic Leader

Hon. f. B. Pond, recently nominated for
governor by the Democrats of California,
secured the honor after IN exciting con-
test, in which his chief contestants were
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1890-09-12
VOL. 22, NO. 12.
A GRAY GRIP CARRIER.
THE PIONEER COMMERCIAL TRAVEL
Err STILL HUSTLlNG FOR TRADE.

He Travelled by Ok Cart Once, but Now
He Pntronizes the Palace Cars-IIow
10 NIu1hnttan Gained His Nutoriety.
Unfounded Views of ''Drummcrs."
An accurate estimate recently made
shows that nearly 100000 people ill the
United States are commercial travellers
that is, they sell goods by sample on the
road, and represent. with more or less abil-
ity, the interests of innumerable manufac-
turers and wholesale dealers. Yet less
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1890-09-12

NOVELTIES IN SLEEVES.
terial, set full in the center Of the shoulder
to fall in ample folds OH the outside of the
arm, and finished off with deep wrist
band covered with slantwise bands Of
either embroidery Or washing gallon. Fig.
2 IL e coat sleeve in clover colored Bengaline
silk. trimmed with frilling and long point
cd epaulets in black lace; silver cord or
pipings outline the triangular slash and
run down the side seam; large enameled
button Is placed at the bottom Of the sleeve,
which is edged with wide frill of lace.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1890-09-12
A CALIFORNIA JUBILEE.
THE GOLDEN STATE CELEBRATES
HER FORTY YEARS OF LIFE.

~
Her Early History Is lsonance-Thrce
~, Hundred Years of Spanish Rule Leave
$ 70 Trace Save Names and IL Few Mis-
sions--Her Subsequent Growth.
s2E Copyright by American Press Association.l
j; California celebrates the fortieth ami
versary of her admission to the union of
ststes, and presents to the world a history
as fascinating MS any romance, and table
Of Statistics in wealth and general growth
almost ms dazzling us any vision in the
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1890-09-12
Djmiuutlye but Pretty.

Two attractive little women of Paris,
NO., are Nellie and Dulcie Branham, aged
respectively % and 90 years. Although
they are but three feet in height and weigh
only fifty pounds each, they arc perfectly
forn&d and might be termed beauties in
miniature. They are we'll educated, both
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an extract from his expense account while
returning from his southern trip:
From Wetumka, y. c., to Rome, Ga, l75
miles BY stage. clO "
From Rome to Greensborough, 10 miles by
stage. ..-.................... 20 co
From Greensborough to Augusta, 81 miles
by railroad Observation-Disclosures. %
From Augusta, Ga, to Charleston s. c., 1886
miles by railroad ........................ l2 o.
From Charleston to Wilmington, y. c., ll3
miles by steamboat. Observation-Disclosures. II 90
From Weldon to Petersburg, Va, 20 miles
by railroad ................-..-.....,.. co
From Petersburg to Richmond, % miles by
railroad. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. %
From Fredericksburg to Washington b. c.,
co miles by steamboat. Observation-Disclosures. 8 %
From Washington to Baltimore, 40 miles by
railroad. Observation-Disclosures. 90
From Baltimore to Philadelphia, 100 miles
From Philadelphia to New York. 100 miles
by railroad Observation-Disclosures. 5 %
From New York to Albany, 100 miles by
Leaving Meriden Mr.. Lindley entered
the service of Waterbury firm, and in
their interest travelled in 1850 from St. Joe
to Denver in an OK cart. Speaking Of his
experiences the other day the old gentle
man said "Now | go about in yestibule
cars and put up at palatial hotels instead
of tenting out or staying in a log hut. !
ascend the rivers in magnificent steamers,
whereas used to be glad to get keel boat
transportation. | send u telegram and get
an answer in an hour Formerly had to
wait two months for answers to my
letters. used to write with quill pens
and seal with wax waters. Since l have
been on the road have seen the invention
OF perfection Of the railroad, the telegraph,
the screw propeller, the submarine cable.
the telephone and the electric light"
Although he did not mention it, Mr..
l4indley also has witnessed the progress
toward national notoriety of brother
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NELLIE AND DuLCIE BRANHAM.
in literature and music; dress stylishly,
are good conyersationalists and are popu-
lar in local society. Miss Nellie has devel-
oped considerable talent MS an elocutionist
and amateur actress.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-10-18

Leaves Elko every morning at 7;3o
o'clock.
Arrives from Tuscarora every even
ing in time to connect with Express
trains going both East and West.
Office next door to the INDEPEND.
INT office.
O. +. HOLLAND, Agent.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1890-03-19
Lecturing on Hawaii.

In the Capac Journal published at
Capac, Michigan, is an advertisement
headed All Aboard for the Sandwich
Islands," 1t gives particulars of stere-
optican entertainment to be given at that
place February Goth by the Berk's Stere-
optican Company as follows:
Round trip ticket so cents, one fare
% cents, including hotel bills and all
inter-island travelling expenses. By our
original method of rapid transit, the trip
can be made with comfort in two even
ings. Among the hundreds of enchant-
ing scenes that cannot but delight the
senses, tourists will be conducted by an
experienced guide through the beautiful
valley of lao, to the historic Pail, the
awe-inspiring crater of Haleakala, to the
very brink of Halemaumau-the ever
active volcano of kilauea, Hawaii
molten lake Of red-hot lava three miles
in diameter. Our magnificent steamer,
Alameda, will leave the wharf at the
Brick Church, Capac, Thursday even
ing"
The Blue Valley, Nebraska, Blade says
OF these entertainments: Berk's Stere-
optican entertainment at Walkers Opera
House last night, illustrating the Sand
wich Islands drew large and apprecia-
tive audience. The exhibition was of a
class not often seen in Seward. The pic
lures were very fine, and the lecture by
j. F. Berk, who has personally visited
the places illustrated and described, was
delivered in a pleasing manner"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1890-03-19
Society Notes.

4 feature of recent lunch given by
Miss Spreckels, daughter of Col. Claus
Spreckels, to friends in Philadelphia, was
quantities Of rare, pale green orchids,
matching in tint the translucent hot
house grapes with which they were en-
twined. A single perfect specimen Of
this royal flower was laid at the plate CT
each guest, and creams and ices were
moulded in the same delicate tint and
form. Novelties in floral designs are
difficult to reach in eastern cities, where
thousands Of dollars are squandered
nightly to obtain startling results in per-
iahable blossoms, but the dash and ORR
ginality Of California girl has set all
the tongues in the Quaker City to wag-
ging over her entertainment, which
rivaIed a kings banquet in beauty and
costliness.
II ia rather early yet 70 form any idea,
says the San Francisco News Letter Of
March lst, az TO what point Of the com
pass society will turn its footsteps when
the spring fairly opens. Some incline
towards the Sandwich Islands, which
vas such fashionable place 10 visit a
few years ago that steamer accommoda-
ton could not be had for all who wished
to make pilgrimages in that direction.
Mrs. r.. y. Croker, her daughter and
husband, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gillig. and
their faithful companion and friend
Frank Cnger, have sailed for Honolulu,
and it is said that many others will fol-
low in their footsteps ere long.