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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-28

The pincushion is longer The piece de resistance
Of the toilet table, From belemoth size 1t has gradu-
ally dwindled down to q dainty accessory, SUI
fcient indeed for all practical purposes. but no
longer forcing itself the attention. Sometimes the
cushion is pendent and hangs on the wall beside the
toilet table, In this II Is in the shape Of sue
cesson Of small rolling pins in graded Sizes made Of
plush and separated by ribbons Then there are the
floral pncushions. sunfowers. waer-lilies,
Cabbnges beets and other vegetable designs are car
ried out in realistic spirit, but hardly in as good
taste Fanclfu cushions Of plush and satin are also
made in shape OF banoes. fddles flutes, which may
hang a vail or rest on a toilet table.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-28

The watch paperweight is a feature OF gentle
mems desks 1t is set in heavy piece OF polished
brass The most elaborate of these paper weights
show the changes in the calendar, and sometimes
the changes in the moon They range in price from
SlJ upward.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-28

The fans ana hanging screens of the fragrant Kus
Ku, root are found in Oriental stores. These are IN
tended to be dampened with water and hung IN the
piazza or window where they wave in the breeze ana
I'll the air with cooling fragrance. These fans are
frequently seen Oriental pictures slave being rep
resented az waving them before his mistress or master
The fans are semi circle of fine root hbres, united 10
soId committeeman piece OF wood the OF which
is decorated in gold and barbarc coiors Their
fragrance is developed by dampeuing them: this Is
natural fragrance in the root as permanent as that OF
Sandalwood.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-28

The most delightful mullins are made from the fine
-four ground from the whole wheat This is u darn
flour. It differs from Graham in that the bran mixed
through Graham gives coarse texture 10 any bread
dinde from Il. The fine part Of Graham Is coarse like
a meal Entire wheat flour, on the contrary IS fine
as any bocd GOur all parts Of the kernel being
powdered. The brown bread and mullins made from
1t have the sweet. nuty flavor OF the kernel TO make
those mullins a liberal cup and II half OF entire
wheat -four, cup md half OF milk, an egg, a tea
spoonful Of creamof tartar, and half teaspoon Of soda
half teaspoon Of salt and tablespoon Of sugar Beat
the egg thoroughly add Il 10 the milk, and pour IL
the -four and other dry ingredients. which should be
sfed thoroughly together. Beat the batter very thor
oughly Pour 1t into buttered mufn tins. or into hot
bnttercd gem irons This gives very delicate. tender
muffin. It can be made with two teaspoons of baking
powder instead OF the soda and tartar but the
mullins will be drier and not as delicate in flavor.
Among the mundes Of tea drinkers in this land
there are comparatively few who know anything
practically about the varieties Of tea English break
fast and mixed the beginning and end of their
list. There is less English breakfast tea
drank in this country than In England,
though great many people have learned to
know good TIA Of this kind, and there
probably much choice in English breakfast tea
in any tea brought 70 this market. fine English
breakfast tea has distinct flavor Of Its own, and none
kind II is to be regretted that green tea Is almost
passing ont Of There is nothing more delicious
refreshing than properly drawn cup Of this
fragrant tea. Made ~ the table from water boiled on
alcohol lamp in a china teapot by dame Of the old
regime, ii a thing 10 be remembered with graft
tude. a fine quality Of Yong HysDn, unhappily is
rarity to-day, the best quality Of nncoOrcd Japan tea
having largely taken lis place. A fine, delicious quality
OF FornOsa tea may be stlll found however at few
Of our best groceries. Properly made and properly
drawn 1t has an excellence all It's own, which is com
parable 70 nothing else II different from ordinary
OOlong wine from water. II must be made, like
aI tea from boiling water drawn five or six minutes
but never boiled. II is full Of favor that the
slightest boiling develops the fannie acid found in
quantities in all good teas; and IL becomes unfit 10
drink. cheap adulterated tea be boiled and
carclcssly made without becoming rank, but line
tea resents such vile treatment For this some
careless tea makers prefer inferior quality Of
There are many fancy cheeses of which one hears
great deal, but which not often an Amer
lean table. The best English cheeses the stlt0n
which when properly manufactured Is buried for two
years till It becomes moist and npened, and the Ched
dar cheese which is made Of new milk with full
cream. Among the favorte French cheescs which are
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-28

and when shading IS used the cO6rs should appear 10
melt together.
The Introducing Of book covers offers field for the
graceful display Of EeedlewOrk in useful manner.
Nothing distrcsses person who loves his books as
TO see the covers thumbed in an unsehtly way. Al
best the permanent covers may become scratched or
worn o. defaccd if they are not protected by tenn
porary cover The brown paper cover which so many
book lovers resort 10 /. far from ornamental
Temporary L0pi c,c. So. ., CO.. canvas. daintily
ornamental with needle brush, in some design in
flowers or sentence Of pleasant lore II Of a suitable
size NAV bc used different books Of the same Size
A similar Of suitable size for the Ordinary
magazine will help to keep it fresh-loolhng.
One of the greatest obstacles IN the way Of workers
in this country the fact that have not vet learned
as older countries have. how econOmlze labor and
vet do our work well and properly. There are thou
sands Of labor saving machines. and the majority Of
them are simple makeshfs. There is far too much
mil liDg and nutng In our laundncs, too many ehb
ornate machines $780, ,...nupii>h little more than 10
reflect their splcndOr against the kitchen walls ont Oh
tho multitude Of washing machines how many aner
few weeks trial pass into innOcuons dcSuetude and
remain differing reminder, Of the glowing promises
90 ,a AGENTS who sold them We have a genuine
,.hor sovinr machine Of the very best kind in the
Inrerp the work done by II being superior in every
,av ia hand work. We believe this rs purely an Amcr
can invention The American housewife, however finds
herself enrapped on every side by thc speclous pre-
fences Of so-callcd labor savcrs"-washing powders
and soaps tat do all the work without any labor
eat out the dirt we suppose for certainly they can
be warranted to eat out the clothes The great
tronbe with these contrivances is 10 avoid them. In
spite Of orders and commands, the maid OF all work
is quite likely TO them from the grocery, for
they save her considerable wear OF mnscle. IL Is
imnossble 20 explain % her that the materials used
in these articles, which wash clothes so easily are
deleterious She looks upon refusal 10 supply her
with such things as piece Of nggardlness. and IS
likely 10 leave iD search of mistress more ready
To supply her with such conveniences. strange to
sav. the mangle. useful instrument for finishing
clothes after washing. has never been introduced Ia
this country. Many undergaments and most bed
ding are much more wholesome and more easily aired
If put through the msneie than II simply spr1hkled
and iroDed Fine heavy table linen takes on high
polish when put through the mange two or three
times and then smoothed of with the iron.
The linen press Is especially useful for pressing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-28

There Is nothing more attractive for a shady spot
in the garden than fnchsias. A shady moist position
Is what gardeners recommend for this flower. They
are what gardeners can grass feeders and should be
furnished thoroughly with soil composed OF rotted
and leaf mold. Any rich woodland dirt
will be suitable. Fuchsas hardly be kept too
moist. 1t requires large plants TO blossom freely.
Hardly anything is effective. trained against
small trelns. used in in beds. The variety
in these plants is very large at present. md With the
light and dark and single and double kinds brilliant
show may be obtained.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-28

Many good housekeepers do not know that the most
delicious Jelly be made Of fruit skins ana cores,
such as are usually thrown away. There Is more
ccatinous matter around the core and skin OF all
fru,t than In any other part The skin of peaches
with a few pits added. boiled I'm as little water as
possible, strained and made up with sugar, pint
for pound Yields o most delicious red Jelly
delightful Jelly may be made of apple skins ana
cores though II improved In favor and Ielles more
easily Il small quantity Of the cores ahd SKINS OF
ounces are added to it. very excellent lelly IS
made of grape skins and ounce skins in about equal
quantities Pear skins contain less gelatinous matter
than any other fruits but if used in connection with
ounce skins will make a fair Jelly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-28

A simple method OF tOughenng any glassware is to
immerse II in a gallon pot Of cold water in which 4
halfcup OF salt has been dissolved. Let the water
boil thoroughly, then lit the kettle of the fire and
allow ii to become perfectly cold before You remove
the glass When the water is perfectly cold take ont
the glassware, wash it and wipe 1t dry Glass treated
ia this way is protected against changes OF tempera
and sudden drafts which. striking against super
heated lamp chimney. are liable to crack it.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-28

In nothing has ingenuity shown itself more sue
cessfu than in furniture for the invalid. There are
lounges and chairs Of various kinds now made with
adjustable backs. so that the sitter be raised 10
any angle which is most comfortable. The chair
lounge is probably the most comfortable Of these II
may be used either for chair a lounge. When 1t
chair IL has at the sde but at touch these
ny down and the chair is lowered into a com
Portable lounge For those who cannot ahoTr the
expensive bath chair, there are lounges with cane
seats which may be furnished with cushions made at
home The seat is capable of being extended and the
back is adjusted There also useful tables which
may be lowered the proper height to reach across the
lounge or bed on which the invalid rests when the
meals served. Foot rests. head rests, and many
other cOntrvances attest the comforts which are pro
yided
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-28

You are all right this summer If you have enough
rufHes ON your things" said young lady who always
dresses with not little taste and freshness and to
illustrate her meaning she held up q new gingham
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-28

going people 10 get along, and "good Intentions wcfe
often passport to trust and confidence though every
one knows how unstable foundation may orcn
prove In the present time. when competition u
rife in everything there is time TO look FOR mten-
tons-oniy for results. The farmers wife. whose
butter the best and TO market In the sweetess
condition, and who has wisdom enough to find good
markets for her wares. gains the prize ana pitter
punishment awaits the equally wellintcntoned neigh
Dor who remained at home wasting her time In good
intentions while her cream soured to bitterness ana
her churnlng became mockery.
White laces much more likely TO be soeA
than black that special directions frequently gwen
for washing them. bastng them a bottle. soaping
them well, boiling them in clear water. rinsng thcm
and finally hanging them up the bottle TO dry it's
rs common to find explicit directions for washing
black lace. correspondent sends the following;
Dissolve teaspoonful Of borax In half tcacup OF
soft water. Add teaspoonful OF spirits OF wine.
squeeze the lace three or four times through this
water. then rinse It. Have ready cup Of liquid.
the result Of boiling black kid glove in a pint OF
water tin ii is reduced TO cupfnl. This produces
soft starchike liquid Wiring the lace through this
as dry as You can. and spread ii out smoothly on
cloth laid over hard board. Spread second cloth
over 1t, then another board and add weights Keep
II In this press for two days and 1t will be fresh and
new"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-28

articles that cannot be ironed English houseKcepers
believe, press all their table linen and most Oh
their bed linen in such a press. In most Oh o''i
American lauDdrfes such a press is improvised by
two boards with irons and other weights on top but
It is much better TO have a regular press for the
purpose.
POtted beef and ham will be found very delicious
In summer 10 be sliced cold for tea Here are some
old recipes for both: Slice thInly four pounds Of
lean beef. Beat the slices with rolling pm.
Sprinkle over them about teaspoonful OF ponndeu
cloves. ssspoon OF maze Tor more II you are ionu
of this favor. Season the meat highly with salt
and pepper. add about pinch Of cayenne; leave te
meat in a cold place in this spice. turning 1t once
or twice. Put IL then in jar. Add water enough
TO cook IT, but not enough to cover IL. Tie piece
Of thick brown paper over 1t, cover WIFI
a plate and let Il stand In slow oven lot eght OF
ten hours, where II win cook slowly Let the meat
get cold in the Jar after cooking 10 shred, then
pound 1t 10 paste. uslng little OF the gravy
Pack the meat IN Jars, the little Scotch or EnShsh
marmalsde jars being very nice for this purpose.
Pour little melted butter over the Jar and set u
away to get cold 1t will keep for some time in
cold place. When served IL should be taken out oil
the far whole. and cut in thin slices with very
sharp knife
For potted ham take two pounds Of lean ham ana
half pound Of fat ham. Mince II and pound 1t to
paste Season II with teaspoon Of powdered mace'
a quarter Of a nutmeg and a saltspoon OF cayenne
pepper. Press this mixture closely into little jars
Tie brown paper over each. Set them in a pan
OF hot water and let them cook slowly for
three quarters Of an hour then take them ont and
press down the contents as tightly as you can and
cover each with clarified lard II you wish the potted
beef devilled, use little extra cayenne and add a
little good "devil- sauce to the gravy, says the
English recipe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-28

Some of the pretticst flower holders those Of
Venetian glass in Opalescent ints set IN frame Of
wrought iron The curving of wrought iron work is
fascinating employment to a person with artistic
love for There 10 be infinite number
Of exquisite forms into which the little bands may be
twisted and carried The mounting of rare porcelain
glass in frames Of wrought iron which to
protect them and at the same time give them an
nsmenta setting, is favOT1te pastme with English
women of taste In some cases where the vase is Of
suitable shape it IS have burner fitted to it.
and il is then utilized as a lamp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-28

Flowers should be gathered early in the morning,
Willie wet with dew, late in the evening after
sundown 1t is better for the plants and for the
flowers cut that they be removed by scissors or
sharp knife than wrenched of with the hand. 1t is
far better they kept for some time TO change
the water daily and clip off the tips Of the stems each
time Rare and valuable flowers should be
covered with paper and set in the ice box at night
few drops of ammonia a little salt in the water
is said TO materially assist in keeping flowers fresh.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-28

WHAT TO have for dessert these hot summer days IS
often an anxious question to the mistress OF nooe'"e
households They are wise II they give mp hot pun
dings and pies absolutely through the dog days ~
dish Of cool fruit cream cheese with crisp letuoe
would be more appetizing and more healthful. Ice
cream is not difficult to make. and there dozens OF
recines for cold custar1s and meringues or blanc
manages and jelies in every cookery book. The follow
ing preparaton of fruit called Russian fruit salad
has been approved of by several connoisseurs:
Take equal quantities Of peaches pared, stoned ana
sliced: pineapples pared, cored and SLICED; apcots
no,.d stoned and havcd Strawberries and raspberrfes
put all this fruit in china silver bowl and place
on ice Put into saucepan one pint Of common red
wine a pint OF lemonade. pint Of Orangeade pinch
Of powdered cinnamon w1neghssfm OF madeira ana
loaf SUGAR taste. Boil stirring constantly ior hVe
minutes: then pour into china jug and set away 10
cool. When cold pour over the fruit ana serve
NOW that the children are raining their pretty rocks
with fruit stains the following easy method OF TAXING
the nnsiChtly bl0tches out Of white material may NC
found useful. Mosten the spot and hold II under a
burning match and the sulphurous gas VIII cause Ihe
stain TO disappear This will not 90 however TOT
eolored goods, as it wiz take ont the color but H.
While the stain is fresh. you put 1t over cup ana
pour bolne water through IT, it will almost always
take out the spot IL il is done before was'hs sup
almost invariably fixes any stain IL IS "eh Voo' -
remember al THIS season of the year tlat yon can
prevent your pretty new gingnsns from f%ihg
YOU let them he for several hours in water III whon
has been dissolved goody quantity Of salt han
pint of salt 10 quart of boiling water IS the rue
Put the dress in IT while it is hot and after seVera
hours wiring II out dry and wash as usual
White saucer Is veritable blessing 10 all mousse
keepers but IL seems almost unknown In the mousse
holds where they have what is called "pfaln COOK
hg'-and yet by its use. any vegetable can DC Hsue
palatable what a great many people oeSplse 90
COW fodder" in the winter-snch as winter cAiro's
and turnips and beets-can be made into Delicious
healthf dishes If they are well boiled. cut ID very
small pieces. and served mixed with sood "ihte
sance and little parsley. French people use ths
sauce for nearly all vegetables
Put lump Of butter about tle size Of an egg ana |
tablespoonful Of -four INTO saucepan. While the |
butter Is melting stir the ingredients well together
saoanG salt and pepper " taste; teaspoonfM OF /
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-28

chopped parsley, too improves H. When the in
gradients well mixed add half a mint Of rich
nk and let 1t boil ten minutes stirring continually
rms sauce may be used for anything in the way Of
Vegetables or fish. When served with fresh Goldfish
add two hard-boiled eggs. chopped fine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-12

,A. With .75 live Cattle warzchd ~ sulz1ese
I'up MIrTCH COWS-Only head received to-day MeHN''
nomaaiy steady a fe6ssi5 Pc, head eon.st and 122
- Istsev City Trade don and slow. with price, sDU nS
200 head unsod at the close ButterI1us "a
r,eseis Sod at 2sc fed Calves at 3d4c; Ve"ls al "
s5leseHsenteck Hollis 70 Grs.sers and Butfe s3
t,3 Io4 m average at 2sc per n 10 fed calves To-
NJ at &C. ~ Veas 149 ~ At Sic Do LOO d. a. 10
j" pnienback Dewey: fed Calves 165 d. al &C. ~
Vea 1s fs wrIebt Co. veals, 1856 n. at &C. 80 do
1856 ID az Neon; 17s Western Calves, 200 H. at &c:
SttCEI AED IAMBS-Recepts "a carloads OF O. -
heIldine carloads direct siaugherers Trade duii
for sheep and shade easier Lambs in poor az
H,ined &c from yesterday Poorest 70 best sheep Soa
s4ss5 Ia Common T. fairly prime L,nS 49,, mTton
oro,aS ut SG1Oc and dressed lambs at Sd1O2e o. -
Sslss-D Mcpherson & Co. los Ohio sheep g. ~
AVERAGE at e. rs per 100 N 81 do, q ~ at = u !
9e Virginia Lambs, 81 N, at s6 rs SO Culs 20 H. ~
r Hpp. & Co.. 1873 Kentucky Lambs, Ga n, at 81 20
81 S I'D Bucsinsham 50 Ohio Sheep, 50 n, at ~ 70
iot ye oO Gett is Kentucky Bucks and Ewes. 1l2
N NJ Al IA Kentucky Lambs, ~ z. at 80 -. ,.
" HoGS-Receipts 81 carloads Of 1896 hesd-1I csrlooo
at Jersev City and II carloads at 40th-st cailgs
fresh to-day for SALE making With sTssS "a ar
loads on the ma5ket Trade very poor and no demand
state boss sold AZ IS SO0e6 20; one load q We,er9
Pigs i Ct W. Lamb date Yesterday: u state Hogs
* CO. o. do i7s n at SIS 10 State Pigs, 50 II, &C
g So s RoGehs 800 n. at - 90.
9, 5 5S 80 do i92 T. at s. co. is Roushs. 300 ~ at
- Reid Shea; is State Hogs 200 N, at e5 70; 17s
Western pigs, 122 ~ at 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-12

hoard r,c.,nts 71o72s bush cearances. 44SIo bush
wlsg i 4s. 4 sss s aSs' ?:' RH
C%ge s sSSSS 0q ss p DSssOe %'GH
Guiding 80 Northern GSsS s2Tns 'P bush
Sso"S, for shipment ss &ss took sssi
Tsf "a s S Ss o .S
S g a d. f ayv; SS 90 Ri
D?Y2s S terms Tasu TO- Il ssf 58es
81 sla so o2 az sOs Il S g. HS oS 40
or.sSs q O sSg Closing ing assi os DO
gOs S at 4 9Est on aad biss ,y%p.nzns w
Me- ysss s3Y'e sses $4,000 bush Ws.eT
f5o'as at ssss9 as' tsG SHsh
sae Se very St nervous u
and aesaa Use T. DSf' b aT sS@s T6
Eosste de ssS Of aG we're spesy
tine sh Sc.nS hGw ss 81 a e Heor he @
was sS 900 st o SS shsHsng
Yssday Government report was also regard" cs a
SH" SigAe In a sna the wesRs sp West
s su, Sc; s.ase showed eais s es
bush they On e spot ,nss
o s is r Goo P su!S 60 W3 se oete but
trade spaIngy. Cearenees were animpor,ainit
S .aaSa Sss sSa ISI ssd Witt
s MsG O. oct6S Ss' So %c &c
76sd72c closing at 72S DO Ssptem6er 6sse9ae e 6o
ee n oSTS-were very quiet IN the speculative
in wheat and corn Prices advanced about re and tse
Al the West liberal Inc
spot gained 1d1c ut tic advance served 70 chc
future 9s COO bush spot including No. Mixed az 45c e1e
vator: No White, ct 4ea47c elevator No Mixed 45d
dc elevator 4ia45c aAoat No. white 4sd492e Gle,
f %Sad I'd Ms WV Wtsrn 'ii @ White Do
2 august Soc closing at SEC; do September. 3sd1i2e
closing at 3iiac do October closing o. 35c NO "hlte
August closing at 3sec do September. closing at SIC
TEEp-Quotod: 10 NJ sods5c; spring and winter e mS
@Sl 35 rye feed. 81 10dsl Is; horaDy chop, VI loS
Hay AND sTRAw-Tho small quantiac. Of new hoEy
arriving are selling at 70 5c for choice od stock Is apr
supplies HAT~old fancy, 90 a9Sc choice SIC RrERce,
1880 fair 70 good snpPR 2 SS7Sc
s Eor yq .it 4s5o cS iood Wheat
HOPs-wlhle trade in al departments continues on
restricted scale the general feeling as prices Ia Gne O.,
stesdlness Crop eonhicng but r wthTH'
s5s i4Siss 1883 ESQ SS 5Gcs liSss "a
common to prime i4dI7c do 1899 sf12c. 49, $1,000
HEMP AND JuTE-A limited business with prices
sisSi quoted az 4i.a5c paper butts. 1.17lac .,o
HIbES-Tbe market shows symptoms Of strength under
tncrsa,ng demands for al grades Of e eSs sEs
In SE5is,.c: MstamoTss' 22a2S H. 13hc Central
America 2od22 h. 1lal1hc Buenos Ayres ps, selected
I0al3 H. lie; Cordova kps 1Odl3 10 lac Corriente Moi
2oa55 g. 10al2c Western, 10c southern as they run,
I26Is n Che Dry Sailed MatamoTas. selected 34S3S n
&c Southern. they run, 1890 n 20; vet Saiteo
tS+9 n 5s City, B. a s9s 7 &C. * fx ss% OK and
cow 5OdO0 n, 62a7hc; city slaughter OK 6OaSO 10, &C.
LEATHER-Ihere is steady trade Ia henoek so.s ~
s aH assured outlet and experience difficulty
in maintaining rates.