Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-17

| author. Some hours after Mr. Davis was waited
on by friend of Mr.. Benjamin bearing chal-
ienge. This fact, when it became known. was
| the exciting topic of the hour. Mutual friends
interposed and the duel was prevented.
JOHN F. CoILI.
| HOME MATTERS.
Reasonable Suggestions and Every cay Hint,
to Practical Housekeepers.
| HANDS MAY BE KEPT SMOOTH in cold weather
by avoiding the use Of warm water. Wash them
with cold water and soap.
SOAK CLOTHES THAT FADE overnight in water,
in which has been dissolved one ounce of sugar
OF lead to pailful Of rain water.
WHEN ANY ONE Runs a nail or wire in the
flesh hold the wound over burning sugar a.
soon as possible and it will prevent soreness.
PROCURE From YouR DRUGGIST a small bottle
Of tincture Of benzoin and apply to any flesh
wound. 1t will heal Immediately and not get
sore.
SOAK THE FEET and bind on baking soda
dampened. and in the morning you will be sur
priset to find the soreness all out of corns
To TAKE THE RUST Our OF STEEL, rub the
| steel with sweet oil; in day or two rub with
finely powdered unslacked lime until the rust
all disappears, then oil again, roll in WOODEN
and put in dry place, especially IL it be
table cutlery.
ScRUBBING BRUSHES should be kept with the
bristles down and they will last twice as long;
common sense will tell You if you stand them
the other way the water will run down and soak
into the back. loosening the bristles, whether
| they be glued or wired.
Tooth WAsH.-Take one and one-half fluid
ounces OF tincture of myrrh, one-half ounce of
| thick mucilage, eight ounces Of cold water and
one-fourth of an ounce Of powdered borax.
MIX this well before using. 1t is very good to
use when the teeth are decayed or for spongy
| or liberated gums.
STEAM HEAT IS SAID TO Be the worst for a
piano, and in time shrinks both case and action,
so that the former cracks and the latter rattles.
When one lives where that handy mode of heat
ing room obtains, dish of water should be
kept constantly upon the radiator: it increases
humidity and in measure prevents shrinking.
ALMOND TAFFY Is THE LATEST 'SwEEr."-Boil
together half pint Of water and pound Of
brown sugar for ten minutes. Blanch and slice
through the middle one and one-half ounces OF
ounces of butter. Let it boil hard for ten min
utes. Pour on a well-buttered dish to the
thickness OF half an inch.
MILK OF RosEs-The following formula for
an excellent preparation for the complexion is
credited to Schubarth. 1t makes the skin soft,
fair and clear and gives it q natural flush
which Is very attractive. Take three drachms
OF almond paste, one half-pint of rose water
and one half-fuid ounce Of hncture Of benzoin.
Make 1t in emulsion.
HANDSOME TABLE CLOTHS in damask linen
that by long wear are cut in the seams can be
made into carving napkins or serving cloths
by cutting them into squares for putting under
the meat platter to preserve the dinner cloth
from gravy splashes. They may be either
hemmed or fringed and they will also serve to
cover large luncheon tray.
VERY PRETTY SHADES FOR THE CANDLES on
the table are Of white lace over silk the color
of the flowers used in decorating and having
spray Of the flowers trailing over them. Some
are made of colored silk in shape of flower
petals, peoples looking especially well, while
others are OF lace, edged with garland of
flowers.
The FOLLOWING REMEDY FOR RHEuxAr1sM is
given in the English Mechanic: One quart of
milk, quite hot, into which stir one ounce Of
alum-this will make curds and whey Battle
part affected with the whey until too cold. In
| the meantime keep the curds hot. and after
bathing, put them on as poultice, wrap in
flannel, and go to sleep (you CAM Three ap-
plications should be perfect cure even in ag-
gravated cases.
WHEN THE FACE rs USUALLY PALE battle it
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| towel Then apply every day the following
preparation: Four ounces Of rose water two
| ounces Of glycerine and one ounce Of diluted
liquid ammonia. Rub it well into the skin for
about three minutes and then wipe off with
soft towel. If any irritation is felt add little
more glycerine to the preparation.
TURKEY DRESSING CRoQuETTEs.-There is so
much richness and lasting material left over in
the cold scraps from turkey dinners that it may
as well be utilized for croquettes. Stir beaten
egg into the dressing, mould into oval shapes
dust with bread crumbs and fry. Any morsel
OF the fowl left over can be minced finely and
added. taking some of the gravy or giblets to
complete the rich dish. The carcass of ali
fowls or game pounded in mortar helps to
make black gravy or a soup.
WINTER HINTS FOR SHOE LKArHKR.-Patent
leather is very delicate, more especially when
new; in cold weather, just slight pressure will
crack it, and for this reason the wearers Of it
should always put new patent leather boots or
shoes before the fre-only for a short time,
and not too close This makes the leather yery
plant and prevents it from cracking. When on
the foot for the first time patent leather boots
should be rubbed to the shape Of the foot with
the hand; this will block the leather, and it is
not SO likely to wrinkle and crack in wear.
When patent leather boots and shoes are get
ting dull, white Of egg will be found best for
them.
TIE SAND BAG is INvALuABLR in the sick
room. Get some clean, fine sand, dry it thor
oughly in kettle on the stove. Make bag
about eight inches square, of flannel, fill it with
dry sand, sew the opening carefully together
and cover the bag with cotton or linen. This
will prevent the sand from sitting out and will
also enable you to heat the bag quickly by
placing it in the oven or even on the top Of the
stove. After once using this Won will never
again attempt to warm the feet or hands Of a
sick person with a bottle of hot water or a
brick. The sand holds the heat q long time
and the bag can be tucked up to the back with
out hurting the invalid. It is good plan to
make two or three of the bags and keep them
on hand ready for use at any time when needed.
Rough on the Young Couple.
From the New York Times.
The desire Of young married people 10 pre-
vent the travelling public from ascertaining
that they are on their bridal tour was sadly
thwarted in the case Of q young couple
who recently came to this city to spend their
honeymoon. They were married in Q small
town in Connecticut and started on their
honeymoon on . special train that also carried