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Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-10-17
FOR THE FEMININE MINDS.
A FEW INTERESTING POINTERS
FOR THE LADIES.
Sorsets ana Corset Waists--How
English Women Live I eaching
a Girl to Swim--Hint To
Mothers--But Vet a
Mother
corsets ana Corset walsss.


In spite OF the much-talked OF aband-
onment OF the corset, it Is abandoned
practically by very few women, and
these usually wear some substitute
for it, in cincture, such as the Greek
women wOre-and all the world knows
they were the most artistically dressed
women whom the world ever SAVIOR
they wear whalebone waist, which is
merely an improved corset. The art
OF corset making has been brought to
such perfection that a corset can be
found to fit almost any figure. One
OF the greatest mistakes which short
women make is to choose corsets
which are too long for them. A wom-
anfiye feet tall, with an average length
OF waist, should not wear a corset
over ten inches long. The longer cor
sets are for taller women. A corset
should be worn large enough to lace up
in the back, and fit easily and com
fortably. Nothing gives worse figure
than too close lacing, and refined
women do not at -empt any such sub
terfuge i'll these days. 1t Is u bit OF
poor economy to buy cheap corset.
Women who are true economists buy
a good corset which will cost from 81
to So. This will last a year for wear
on dressy occasions, and if a cover
has been worn, it will not need laun-
dering till the end of this time. 1t is
then washed and reboned and used for
second best, and gives fully year or
more OF service, and another corset is
purchased for best wear. Such women
are always well corseted and econom-
ically corseted. The most dainty, fas-
cinating shapes are to be found in
corset covers. The prevailing mode
is a closely fitting waist, cut low
or demi.low at the neck, without
sleeves. The best material for the
body OF the corset waist is fine linen
or strong cambria. This may be fin
ished with full putting OF sheer main
sock or linen lawn, inserted on the
body OF the garment by row OF the
narrowest possible insertion, or of fine
beading A border OF lace then finish
es a square neck, and a similar row
OF fulled lace trims the arm-hole. Still
other corset waists are finished in
solid square front OF needlework, while
the neck is brought to a sharp point
at the back. The Recamier style OF
corset waist which is demi-low at the
neck, gathered on the short shoulders
and brought down full over the front,
like the dress worn by Madame Recam-
Ter in David's famous picture, is ia
vorite style. 1t is usually held in by a
ribbon run in beading oflace around
the neck. As a rule, the soft, fine lace
like Nalenciennes or fine torchon is
preferred for trimming corset covers,
as it does not leave ridge when worn
under thin dress, like heavy en-
broidery.-Good Housekeeping.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-10-17

an most of the discussions between
opsimists the question falls upon the
balance of joy and sorrow in the
world, the optimist justly contending
that the universal love of life suffi-
GENTLY proves that its happiness great
ly exceeds its woe. There is however
still another reason why life is worth
living which is less frequently urged.
1t is that even it's sorrows themselves
are something which we cannot afford
to do without They are by no means
the unmixed evils which we imagine
them to be. Often they prove to be
the foundations Of future success and
happiness which never could have been
reared on any other base. Often they
give to the character strength which
could never otherwise have been de-
seloped, or virtues, which else would
have remained inert
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-10-17

here long an they amt enough AZ.
quainted TO be so intimate
mo, he hasn't been here lono ana
neither have We, but you are mis.
taken lyon think Jane is not as
quainted tolerably well with her own
brother" and Mrs. Martin looked ~
the lady witheyes that twinklea win
merriment and exultation, while fla
committee stared with open months
and felt smaller and smaller every
moment. At last Surilda got com
mand OF her tongue long enouth Ia
grasp out:
Her brother"
Yes, he is her brother"
"But his name is different, Partbe.
ma protested.
That's natural enough, isn't Il
when he is my son by n former mar.
riage?"
The committee waited for no more
words. but rose TO adjourn without
delay, and as they trudged home.
ward they were as quiet as lambs
and not II sound broke IRON their
lips; and though they said nothing.
each of them felt terribly like blam.
ing the whole business on the Others.
II there had been convenient anger
hole somewhere about, il Is probable
that they might have attempted
crawling into it.-lankee Blade.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-10-17
How EngIIeh Women Live.

Igreatly admire the Englishwoman
for her utter refusal to be worried,
and the consequence is that she looks
young at fifty, writes Edward W. Box
in The Ladies' Home Journal for
August. She undertakes no more
thsn she can acknowledgements, and
thoroughly believes inthe coming of
another day. By this l do not mean
that she procrastinates; she simply
will not let the domestic machinery
grind her down to ill-health and early
old age. She is frequent bather and
regards health as the prime factor of
life, to be looked after before every
thing else, though the breakfast might
be an hour late. She sleeps nine hours
and takes a nap during the day at
that. She arranges her days work
In the most systematic manner, and
her little memorandum slip always
shows two vacant hours; they are for
rest. She eats heartily, but the most
digestible food. In the most modest
home, no matter how little there may
be on the table, there is nothing but
the best. She would rather have
mouthful of good food and go partly
hungry, than eat whole meal of
cheaper things. She is true econo-
mist; regulates her expenses carefully,
and is true believer in the allowance
system. There are some things about
the English woman which her Ameri-
can sister dislikes, just as it is vice
versa; at the same time, there are
Others which would make our Ameri-
can woman happier and healthier If
they initiated.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-10-17
A Nice Question.

The Boston purists have broken
loose again and are protesting Wig
orously against tho term artificial
ice." They assert that the product
Of the ice-making machines is ice
neither artificial" nor ''immitation"
Ice. Guess they are about right; yet
how Is the stuff to be distinguished
by name from natural ice"P The
term machine ice" seem TO meet the
case, for manufacturer ice" would
apply equally to that produced by
human agency or bynatural process.
1t will be cold day when Boston
finds nothing to carp at.--Newark
News.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-10-17
monument.

WHEN any government owning the
force of international obligation under
takes to reduce several millions of its
subjects to a choice between starvation
and fight the countries likely to be-
come the asylum of multitudes of men
women and children reduced to the
condition of hunted beasts have not
only the right but the duty Of vigorous
protest. Owing rather to ignorance
Of the precise character OF Russian pol
icy in this matter than to indifference
to it, the people of the United States
have 50 far failed to express the senti-
ments which it naturally evokes.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-10-17
TeaehInR a olrI to swim.

In deep water, under the care OF an
experienced person, a young girl may
be taught to swim in n much shorter
time than by practicing in shallow
streams, says a good authority in the
August Ladies' Home journal. A
rope can be fastened around her
breast in such manner that it will
neither tighten nor unloose, and if
courageous enough, she can, thus
prepared, plunge in head first. The
teacher will show her the proper way
to use the arms, and, finding herself
protected by the rope, she will feel
more faith in the exertion made. The
aid of the hand is, however, far better
than this, as it can be relinquished
insensibly. The best method OF teach
ing on this plan is for agood swimmer
to carry the learner in the arms into
the water until breast high, laying her
nearly fiat upon it, and supporting
her by placing one hand under the
chest, at the same time giving instruct
ion as to the proper motion OF hands,
arms and feet. In few days the
hand may be gradually withdrawn,
a1d the girl-swimmer able to do with
out it. There are ever so many
'don'ts" about swimming. Unlike
Punch's, they begin after the act is
signed, sealed and delivered, and you
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-10-17
YOUTH.

The hoary years renew their youth
In tender flushes. roseate hues,
And winter weeps away her irost
In early rains aud fragrant dewa
We cannot, ifwe would forget
The early rapture OF lies spring
Those quick pulsutions stir again
When swallows are upon the wing.
And youth, with summer in her veins,
In sweet accord with earth and skies
A harp by yieWless fingers stirrcd-
Is one with natures harmonies.
The hunry years renew theiS youth,
Aud strains pronhetic fall as dew
Upon the fair awakened eurth-
"Rehold will make all things newt
Clara Thwaites in Gassells :.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-10-17
Queen Viotoria's Old Age.

Queen Victoria Mt the uge OF Al is
very plain old lady, and SHE was by
no means good looking some thirty
years ago, while she was still in the
prime Of life. She suffered ii great
deal from attacks of erysipelns, which
Redeemed and conrsened her skin. She
lost her teeth very early in life, own
ing to the use OF II camphorated dem
thrice to which she took n great fnncy
and which proved most pernicious.
But from her accession at the ngp ut
IL till she was - or 20 the queen
was n very pretty young woman,
fresh and fair, with soft blue eyes, "a
small rosy mouth and the lovoliest
arms aud shoulders imaginable. Her
lack of height was always a great
drawback, and was the cause of her
delighting in giving grand fancy cos
tune balls, ut which she was wont to
appear in u court toilet Of the Eight
zenith century, the high heeled shoes
which must perforce be worn with
such n dress lending n very becoming
addition to her stuture.-St. Louis
Post Dispatch.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-10-17

The reign of the country newspa-
pers stretches over a vast territory
which is inaccessible to the city dailies,
or even to the city weeklies. The city
papers shed their far-reaching light
upon the hilltops; but it is the rural
press which illuminates the valley and
the plain. Momentous duties thus rest
upon its representatives. The course
of state and national legislation, the
welfare of state and nation depend
largely upon the manner in which they
discharge those duties. As rule they
have discharged them intelligently,
conscientiously and periodically.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-10-17

YEAR by year it becomes more man
ifest that there is wisdom in the old
system of general instruction in gem
eral institutions up to certain point,
and special instruction in special in
situations after passing that point. 1t
is impracticable for any one university
TO teach in all their nicely the many
varied departments of learning. and
equally impractieable to concentrate
the requisite number of specialist col
leges under one general educational
guidance. The correct principle seems
70 be, first teach the student that
which all must know and then perfect
him in that which he particularly de-
sires to learn.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-10-17

IT has cost Spain great deal OF
money to retain her hold on Cuba, and
this, we presume, is her reason for
estimating the value of the islands at
such high figure. If the Spaniards
really want to know what the people
of the United States think about an
nexing Cuba, they should endeavor to
make us present of the island, and it
would surprise them to see what a
difficult job they would have in com
pelling us to accept it. Unless the
country can be put under water for a
few days previous to the purchase, it
will be a losing investment Cuba is
a country,
Where every prospect pleases,
And only man is VILE"
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-10-17

are a fair swimmer. The most
important piece of negative advise is,
Don't ever loseyour presence of mind.
With that you are mistress of the
situation, and, other things not over
whelmingly against you, can reach land
again.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-10-17

ENGLAND is an advance of most 9th.
er European countries in the matter OF
factory legislation, but in this partic-
ular branch of the subject the condi-
tions OF child labor she is distinctly
behind this country, especially Massa,
chusetts.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-10-17
But Yet a Mother.

There are no ties that bind so close
as those OF mother-love, and none
that cost so dear.
An example OF this was given few
days ago, in the case OF a mother in
this city, who lay on her death-bed.
She mad given up life and tie world,
and was sinking peacefully into that
sleep which knows no waking, when
her little daughter, vino had been
away on visit, returned home in
answer to a telegram.
The child was led into thereon and
stood sobbing at the bedside OF her
dying mother. She had been told
that she must control herself and she
tried bravely to smother her great
grief, but when she saw the beloved
face so white and still on the pillow,
her whole soul was wrought into one
great cry
"Oh, mamma, mamma, don't 90,
mamma! Wait for mel"
Back to earth and it's sorrows drift
ed the soul that was almost anchored
in heaven. The pale lips that had
been speechless for many hours part
ed in reply, as the words escaped like
ghosts OF sound
"-will-wait-for-you, darling-I
will wait till-you- come"
And to give this last recognition,
and say these few words OF comfort to
her child, the mother suffered the ag-
ony OF a second death.
But it is through these divine mys-
teries of pain that God prepares us for
his compensation detroit Free Press.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-10-17
Waists Of Noted Actresses.

1t has, at last, occurred to the mind Of
the irrepressible interyieweF to give the
world some exact particulars, gather
ed from the best source OF informa-
ton, with regard to the waists of emf
nent actresses. He says that Miss
Kate Vaughan has the smallest waist
on the stage. Miss Ellen Terry is nearly
at the head of the professioni in waists.
Her waist measures twenty-eight inch
es, which is just an inch more than the
circumference OF the Venus OF Milo.
Then comes Miss Mary Anderson with
twenty-six inches. Miss Eastlake ri
walls Miss Terry; Mrs Bernard Beere
measures twenty-seven inches; Miss
Dorothy Dene, measures twenty-four
inches; Miss Kase Rorke, twenty-three
inches; Miss Mary Moore and Miss
Norreys, twenty-five inches. Finally
comes Miss Kate Vaughan with a waist
21.5 inches in circumference.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-10-17

TAProcA JELLY.-One cupful of tapi-
oca, four cupfuls Of cold water, juice
of a lemon and part OF rind; sweeten
to suit the taste. Soak tapioca in the
water four hours. Set within q sauce
pan OF boiling water, and stir frequent
ly. If too thick after it begins TO clear,
add little boiling water. Add rind
and juice of lemon, when quite clear,
and pour into mould. TO be eaten
cold with cream. 1t is also very nice
favored with orange or wine.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-10-17

APPLE PUDDGNG.-one pint of flour,
one egg, one-half teaspoonful of salt,
three-quarters of a cupful OF milk,
water may be used instead, butter
tize of an egg. one teaspoonful OF bak-
ing powder, three large apples quar-
tered. Cut the butter up in the flour
and add salt and baking powder.
Beat the egg well and-stir into the
milk and add to -four. Spread the
mixture about half an inch thick in q
well-buttered pudding dish. Stick the
apples in and sprinkle well with sugar.
Bake three-quarters Of an hour in q
moderate oven. TO be eaten warm
with milk and sugar.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-10-17

ROAST APPLEs.-Take nice firm
apples, core and peel them, and place
in an earthen dish. Fill the centers
with sugar, and fill the dish one-third
full OF cold water, sprnkllng two
tablespoonful of sugar in it. Bake
in quick oven until they can be
easily stuck through with fork.
The result will be beautiful amber
balls with jellied syrup to pour over
them. A thin slice Of lemon could be
baked in each apple, or drop of
vanilla, or a Glove stuck in the middle
of each apple makes pleasing variety.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-07
GATHERED ABOUT THE TOWN.

Jacob EhrcOtt was before Justice GOeting in the
Lee Avenue Police Court yesterday, charged by his
wife with being blGamist The couple were married
I'm 1854 and went at To live with EhrgOts parents
at No 100 McKibbcn-st on January "a of this year
his wife alleges he took young girl, Hannah Mazen.
before the Rev. DR.. Wagner, Lutheran pastor in
Ieonari-st and married her in his own name Ehr-
cott was held for examination in default Of 81 900
bonds.
John p. Adams. Commissioner of City Works. act
ing under permission of the United States authorities.
has decided TO make two roadways leading from the
Wallabout Market lands, one at Westinghouse. and
the other at Walabout Place.
state Assessors J. ID. Ellis and n. S. Wood yester
day had a conference with President Wilson, of the
Board of Assessors, and later with Mayor Chaplin.
The Methodist Episcopal Hospital Yesterday put a
new ambulance In commission. The need Of an ad-
ditional ambulance for the district has been felt for
time.
The deaths in Brooklyn last week numbered 4S4.
being forty more than the previous week, and nine
more than in the corresponding week last year.
Much indignation has existed for long time among
the residents of the Fifteenth Ward the bad odOrs
which come from NewtOwn Creek. For several weeks
conferences have been held among some OF the most
prominent citizens relative to abating the nuisance
and Yesterday a circular was issued calling public
meeting which will be held Friday evening next
at Association Hall, No. 754 Grandst.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-07
RUTHERFORD.

The work of digging up Passaic re. ana layiis
water pipes came TO a sudden stop on "eulesu's
when an Injunction was served on tie ioFeh'Di "a
the gang Of laborers. The men did not go " "o'h
Yesterday and far only small part OF inc soeS.
has been disturbed On members of the HacNenSach
wator Companv WAS served yesterday order signed
nv Judge Dixon requiring them to show cause why
they should not be punished for contempt IN eoins
ahead with the work OF laying water-ppcs ana OPENING
streets while the writ of ccrtisrari was pending
Argument this writ was SGT down LOT gov yd he done
before that time The order to show o1e C - T,sT
made rcturnable in November Inc 1OrUuf ION 70 the
Rnheord Water Company to open streets , St ths
water mains and il is thought by some ultt Ilo
iahorers working on Passalc-avc. were employed ny
HAT company and not by the Hackensach corporauon'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-07
Tong ISLAND.

LONG ISLAND ClTY.-The valuation of property in
Long Island City has been increased $J,000,000 over
last year By tho Board of Assessors.
Observation-Disclosures stole property worth $500
from the house OF Henry Eldrldge Wednesday night
while the family absent.
COLLEGE POINT.-Daniel DOwney, private of
Company c, United States Engineers Battalion, was
detailed to do engineering duty on the Government
tugbOat Davis Bushnell yesterday. II is said that
DuNncy became drank early IN the day and fell over
board, when he was rescued by the deck hands. lie
was permitted to resume his work later In the day,
and when the captain Of the tug signalled the eng
ncer to 20 ahead there no response. DOwney had
disappeared and il I, believed that he f1 overheard
and was drowned lie fortyive years old.
CORONA.-The people Of this place hanged William
Q'Neill I'm cflgy "Wednesday night. HIS father
Keeps a liquor shop near the railway station. The
Younger O'Ne Is accused Of llltrealng his wife. with
whom he elOped nine months ago.
JAMAICA.-Frederok A. Nadlegh. who
cuscd Of setting fire TO the Daily house. which he
occupied In the early part Of hast month. was ar
rested at hi, home No. :I25 West Forty thiN-st, New
York Yesterday. Wadleigh Is employed as a cOnduc-
Tor on one of the New York street railroads flc was
locked up to await the examination by Coroner Ev-
erett tonight. MIS-. beil Virgins, thirty
i've years old yesterday caught her foot the head
Of the stairs and she preCipated to the hOUr be
low. Her neck was broken and death was lnstan-
famous. She leaves one son. Her husband com
mitted suicide year ago
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-07
MRS. ATHERTON UNABLE TO APPEAR.

In the case Of Mrs. Beatrice Atherton who charged
Herbert Charter, the dramatic agent with assault ut
her house, No. 26 West Twenty -thirdst.. Detective
Sergeant Heidelberg, OF the Central Office, yesterday
handed Justice Kelly the following medical certificate
This is 10 certify that Mrs. Atherton. who has been
my patient for the last four years and j. under nv
professional care at the present time, Is suffering from
an attack Of nervous prOsraOU, induced by physical
cxegtOn and intellectual excitement. she has been
invalid. and IS Of particularly nervous tempcra-
ment. she has been delirous at times since Moday
and any further excitement within the next few DAYS
womb. in my judgment. be extremely dangerous She
Is now confined To her bed. l. q. HERDWELL
Justice Kelly put the examination down for to-
morrow morning. Charter locked up In default Of
~ 900 bail. lie said he "a stranger and had no
friends. The charge. he said. was outrageous
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-07
HARRISON.
TRYING TO CLOSE TIE POOLRooMs.

TRYING TO CLOSE TIE POoLhoo"o'
The poolrooms In Harrison have contihueu op'n
and doing business without the least attempt d.
concealment, although County Prosecutor "innen' "a
Hudson has been daily importuned 10 close 'ncin
II Is notorious that certain county Officials Oh
son are In collision with the booksellers INC nlU'0
prominent BOOKSELLER being Frank Mclaughlin Inc
local authorities OF Harrison do not attemp, 70 ~
terfere with the pOolrooms. Ex-Assemoynan rI1n
NJ MoDermit who Is proprietor of The Sunday
standard" OF Newark. yesterday acoompahigga 10 %
three reporters witnesses appeared Dei0rc tr fhe
Collins In Harrison and procured warrants ior u y
arrest OF Frank Mclaughlin John Collins anu VIZ
lam Landge charges Of running smDIn nSo to
constable to serve and that official after prolonsn
disappearance returned and reported that trd snS
nv McDermit to Prosecutor Winfield In when tnte
oical was Informed that complaint would Do ma sae
each day that the poolroomS remaiheo upon io'