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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-07

There arc a great many things which VIII make
prctty bedroom curtains. As u rule. such curtains
.honld be Of IL sheer. hight material which may DC
easily laundried. swiss muslin. either embroidered
or In tamboured figures, las for years been faVoItc
choice for bedroom drnperles curtain OF SWISS
mu sin should be finished with ric OF lace or pam
runic OF the muslin, which may be cifmped or hnted
though very little fuung il used to-day. one OF the
pretty materials now In for simple curtains j. the
Anatolia muslin q pretty, crnklci, seeISuchcr ma'o
rial which come, In plnin ecru and In ecrl sFipcN
with color either red, yellow or bluc. ana j hhlsheu
with "A krottcd fringe. simple sash curtain. whch
covers the casing merely long curtain which barely
clears the door may be- used in bedroom In cas"'he
sash curtain f. pnt on. II should be placed neNt hc WI"
dow ont side the window shade Where room Is gloomy
a curtain with color in n like The MaoraS u'i'"'
will often give "A cheerful appcarauec yellow aud
white Madras curtain or sheer curtan figured with
terra Gotta viii give brighter appearance than cold
white curtain.
The best way 70 hang al sheer curtains is to lay them
I'm utl boN.rl,,t, about an inch wide. separated b.
euocos ~ nh,t two or three inches according 20 uc
fnln.s, OF lhe curtain. Attach a ring OF wood or
metal nN, an inch and quarter IT, diameter to each
peit Tirse rings should then be run OIL M inch pole
on which they viii easily move. The Use OF certain
warm shade ~ yellow I'm the upholstery and hannng'
ln II north room + often very effective. STIMULATING
n, IL does. the warmth and glow OF sunshine wh"rc
there - no sun In such ease. curtain ~ lndia
silk or ~ .llk rauze gives CLINT and glow which Is
absent from n colder material like cotton for an
Inquirer
AZ a very smart wedding lately the last thing In
hornets was noticeable for its extreme innutenesS,
In many cases being merely couple Of velvet bands
with aggressive little bows aigrctcs In front Almost
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-07

sun should have a place in schools curriculum
nowadays, and household hygiene is entirely
looked said mother who believes in a utiliiaiian
education. Take plumbing and drainage. for in
stance a single example. What more important
part Of tie domestic machinery could there be- nvOlv
ing, it does. health and comfort And yet
not intelligent, welieduca,cd woman or man In
hundred understands the subject. | should think
such study would be good discipline of the
mind and far away more useful than many Of tie
.ooges with which children's heads are craIhmed
delighted TO see by te papers that both carpen
try and cooking being taught 10 girls in the
Normal College. In my opinion. womans educa
ton should be thoroughly practical to enable l.er
intelcently to govern and develop her home Kingdom
and for that purpose think more attention shonld
be given in schools u the useful arts and the prac
teal necessities OF everyday life
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-07

design given IA for sofa cushion and Is made OF very
lcb, blue cloth with Oddly shaped corners Of scarlet
cloth outlined with braid and with letters Of Arabian
text on the scarlet pieces. TO begin and end the
bra,ding OF the figure puncture hole through tho
clch pass the braid through and fasten securely on
the wrong side. spiral design On the bluc nhit;s
the pieces which are also outlined with the braid
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-07

rucb admired although Its chief merit. doubt was
that IL was ~ very pretty girl. The gown Itself
vas Of svcr-cav pop.in with the corsaee, shoulder
lrIls and lower part Of the sleeves OF ionlton lace
The bread sash and the bow between The shoulders AZ
the back were a pale pink ana the tniest OF PINK
bonnets consisting merely OF two bands and tuft OF
pink ostrich tips with narrow strings comp'c'co mo
toilette Indeed, II IL not for the strings which
,r, ,,u,vs worn with these microscopic affairs, tho
6ornets now In vogue would look like merely ball
head -dresse,
A. this season Of the year roll butter is sent the
downtown markets at prices considerably cheaper
than the best creamery butter II Is sold By the roll
in rolls varying from two three to SIX or seven
pounds and upward. at about 30 cents pound, when
the best creamery butter is sold in uptown groceries
Mt 81 cents. This roll butter Is especially nice when
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-07

under-curtain covered With Spanish moss. An
other arrangement which really gives brilliant effect
at a very small cost IS Of candle sconces put
together in the following manner: Cut six pieces Of
lath (Which should. by the way be first paned) each
foot in length and with auger bore holes In the
ends lust large enough to insert candle firmly.
These Hath ends are then screwed on n Cock which
has already been securely fastened 10 Il board cut
round and covered with turkey red or any other material
with the folds neatly drawn to the centre. Painting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-07

cheese ramekin Is very nice little Dish. especially
itcd for ladies' luncheon tables where may be served
I'm s dainty little individual dsics OF porcelain. all sci
in ,llverframc OF nlsrce. II IS dish easily made TAT
II somehow requires the def touch Of mistress hand
I'm order 10 arlve on The table IN pcsfcction MIX
thick slice OF bakers bread from medlum'ized oai
freed from the crust and trumbcd. with cup OF bohhB
milk Let Il .oah for alNnt hour. strain on the
milk DO not press the bread. however Add TWO
tablespoonfnls Of bntcr. quarter Of P0nnh oil eoH
cream cheese grated with one pooniul Oh Prou
p,rmesean checse a saspoOniul Of mustard Il pihoh
p, cayenne and salts poonul Of salt. Md alfo max
. t.aspoontui o. sugar. Beat all these ingredients
,orehsr and add thoy oks OF two eggs Lette mixture
,o at. and smooth Beat the whites oil three ce-> W
a .,in froh Fold them gently into the rainehh "iiA
,,,r IN as not 10 break down the white Have ie"us
u,le poreeain dishes and I'LL each one about nan laI'
o,d mt them into a hoe oven, where thry VIII ''h'
t,om six 70 ten minutes TO bake. They shoulu "o'' D
taken ont Of rc oven put into the little hhgree ran.
r, Of oliver which comes for the purpose ana 'o'''
9, ,nc.. as they will fall II they wait Inc nlsieo
frames of plated silver cost In tho shops aoou, 81
do7on TIE simple crmped baking dishes VI ",,'''
celain IN fiji into them NAV be purchaser Il. - "
ao,on More elaborate decorative ramchh oih''io
d.shes in prceden china SO Dozen though =
Leercr might hesitate TO put suoh V'uu".io a"'
cnna into m oven for whatever purpose II ca'"o
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-07

Among novelties In Oriental shops (thoueo we can
not understand the exact relation between tho two arc
palmetto table, which undoubtedly made OF the
wood OF Southern forests. They are made IN rough
rustic fashion, a solh slab Of the trunk furnishing
the top Of the cable while the three crossed leg.
branches. of the palmetto tree. They marked at
S. price somewhat ont Of keeping with the rough
character Of the table which renders II suitable only FOR
smOhng -ro)m country rOtacc use.
In contrast To this fiivoon, furniture. introduced 90
become popular fad, aud possessing little or 10 In
tlnsic value the beautiful teakwOod tables from
China which may be frequently picked up IN the shops
at &c or - and at most do not command moro than
$40 or ST.. They Substantially made. With slab
Of fancy notified marble sunk In the centre and the
ramew ) j. gracefully carved. % that they poses, an
artistic value OF their own. small lacquer table,
which no one need apologize for. whether uscd ms a
pedestal or hold book, or. for tea hets" NAV lie
purchased for ~ 30 either Il these thbc In contrast
with the palmetto tables. demonstrates sufficiently Inc
superlor1iy Of genuine Cgee and japanese furniture
over sham Orientallsm. Bat as the late i. T. afnnn
wac wont remark, Tho American people HE {" b'
humbugged and willing 10 pay FOR it,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-07

are screwed into the wood on Which are suspended
various objectSihe heterogeneous the collection
The better In the example given the board was COW
cred with peacockblue plush. six antique yellow
t.acups were Lung the hooks. with saucers UT
ranged plaque fashion. beneath Neinus -Mnt'i'i 'a"
slightly spread hung I'm tile centre some Beautifully SCI
vorr miniatures occupied corner and In the ottcI
WINS a silver attachment holding several photographs
spanish digger and some jewelled Dn'ch peasant
halrpins completed the list
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-07

The nests Of lacquer tables which are shown IN me
japanese stores include four tables in nest. In"
fir, table is about thirty inches in height second
table is made Of a size 10 slide immediately under this
tho third table Rts under the second and the fourth
under the third. These tables ARE sold separately Ne'
II frequently happens that whole nest OF them Is
purchased for afternoon tens, because they serve Their
purrose ,dmirrbly when In use, and when not in Use
they may De packed away where they take up no more
room than one tablen desirable thing In Cur crowded
modern drawing rooms. They range In price from -
10 - for q single table.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-07

very dainty little icwel-case or box Tor oon ponS
or knick knacks Of any kind may he made III le h"p'
Of a sedan chair. Tho prettiest OF THESE "'c
covered with striped Louis XVI brocad"' IN u' rose
olive gold or any old tapestry 'oioi'' incs arc
bordcred at the seams with trimming VI "''''''
either gold silver. when LOOKS mo'o Nv ''' r,"
h, :, h.con,.s oxIdyzcd ~ II will in time. slendcr
ldea mr. Ilycred Sticks serve for poes II you nave
any skin in making glaSstcp boxes you can insert
little glass front such was part OF those Eoie'
~orr,arcs in ,be ouont teacup days Of good Queen
Anne. when patches and powder were "oFn'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-07

expense. Floral manel scars arranged like the
sketch, and portiers particularly effective, and are
very easily made of chcesccoth, which the flowers
and gIcenery tackled with coarse linen thread II
flowers scarce eveTgreens very pretty by Hen-
selves In the example given Of por1iere the over
hanging end mt the top OF pink roses and the long
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-07

Any ordinary room can for any festive occasion be
converted into perfect bower of beauty by judi
cous arrangement OF flowers, foliage plants and lights
and-if the home decorators cever-at great
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-07

There arc various materials used for INNS o"' n,,o
srov.r, The simplest Is folded shec' VI 49,.
shelving paper; but Of late years IL mas .or
fashion 10 make inexpensive sache's, WHICH VII,
-. - tbc drawer- This may be maze Vi
nyer Of cotton batting. through which niue w.
orris povder has been scattered, ana coN'.." ,'.
chocsccloth In any dainty color tho "''''' ',1
fancy. These sachets are thch u"i'' Nv, drowcr
Knots anu embroidery silk. More eNpcl,'"o ,aI -
sache,s which do not become 50 easily s"''u
co,,on are made Of slaoc or OF india sllSS III ."9
blue lavender or any dainty color Ho'o' ,an,..
sacbets are very often perumcd with dHeu 'o.v r,u
~ ro.s sacbct powder and caught down WIN ~
W . . ca,or.d rlbl,on Lavender sachc's arc
ner,Imed with lavender flowers f"suu'o"' ,',aa.
le.,cr, sometimes make sachet slips Of wE''o
linen which are eyelctted ~ either c"" 80,
which No. ribbon IS rum for 'he'r o"'''" s,,,ro,
uu,nps perfumed pads of cotton batuhg ae '''rr 'o
. -. re-, cov,r, and may be taken OUT WIZ"
the covers becomc soilcd and ii Is necessary u
,1icnl.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-07

The pretty Trianon library tables Of inlad wood are
n relief from the much gilded. much curved furniture
Of tho day They are made OF dark woods decorated
in the daniiet style OF marqneterie and are substantial
enough in Size for II writing table.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-07

At this season when there IS scar@'y " .o son
supplies Of the markets, and We mus. w and on
vegetables on the canned and dried supply '
,ho few y,os and herbs which may he stored III 'ac
cnror it IS wise to Introduce maze dishes y" "
,oh,c in order TO give variety II Is uue VIC "i'
vegetables from the South and rom 'nc ,,,n M
,hes. are 90 expensive that they are moi WIN" .a'
reach Of the masses, and are but poor s"D,m,"',
r our naive garden products which have been 'poMeu
in tbe sun and rain. There arc var''", .,,.a
which may be served On in''cr' ANU ii, ,,,,,.r
" tr,,er Of oyster plant IS an excellent way 81
serving either Of these vegetables. /" WV" .'.
scrope the vegetable thoroughly Inc os''er p'"'
,'., he thrown into a bowl OF cold water III "H'cn
"'U9, y .,I ~, ,snerr has been mixed to prevent
a., ,mropo hack par,nps should be put in abundance
Of boiling water TO be cooked. oyster pn,"' ,' , pc
nut in cold water with two tabie'poo'"''
stirred in to bunch OF ys'er ,oc,s n ,o,,
o.n ' either Il sem when they done The pap'
are much more delicate In flavor Il '"' >""'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-07

Not every ore knows the difference between syio
crapbic ink and ordinary black ink The styoeraphlc
ink is strained so that all The minute particles wh'h
are found In ordinary Ink removed ana IL VIII now
freely through the point Of the pen III whloh u IS
used This process Of strainng also rhuers u 'ai
r,hlo I'm households where careless people are likely
+, ,plll ink. and where children 60 away to school
In white aprons too often returning from t0e Whiting
lessons ink bcgrlmed styographic ink will wash
ont without difficulty In clear cold water IT. Is
the minute PARTICLES Of matter In unstainci INK "hoh
become cloggea in the fibre OF cloth ana when render
a stain from il practically 'ndeDole'
There are A great many kinds Of syloSrapmc INK but
we believe they all possess this excellent qnaii'y OF
washing ont II taken care of at once Certainly the
first bleaching will bring out all remnants OF the stain
In white goods.
The value OF a light Cruel or other food taken Just
before rethng I, not generally apprec ned. People
who enjoy night supper are quite apt to DO 1t sur
rcpttously, ms IL they were doing something which
was not quite proper from hySlenic point
Of view As matter OF fct however,
when the powers OF the body have been taxed
beyond the usual hours 81 retiring food Is ncessnry
IL should not be heavy food, oil course such as VIII
induce qe,tlessness or caden sleep full OF unhappy
nightmares. but light. wholesome food taken Just be-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-07

Tho new bamboo furniture imported for SIMMER
cottages smoking rooms aud nesligee rooms is often
stained red this and cut in some conventions!
pattern 10 show the unstalned bamboo beneath
Dainty lttlo bookshelves. with irreguia" comparb
mcnts cost but 80 80. There are many piazza sets.
chairs tables and other pieces in brown and white
bamboo. Perhaps the most effective furniture OF
This kind is made Of the heavy shoots OF the bamboo,
which are not treated in any artificial wav, but left
I'm their rough. natural finish. There are Glars IN
this heavy bamboo. foottools tables and many other
pieces. Any OF this furniture is much more dui7i-
Bile than the gilded bamboo In use two years aSo.
II always like 10 see what has actually been worn,
said "a Young woman the other day. III Is easy
enough 10 pick mp IL fashionboo,i and look at What
micht be, but becoming dress that has been put Oh
and proven IL much more Interesting to look at THIS
little reception toilette therefore, viii answer this re-
osirement for IL was worn nj recent wedding and was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-07

little p gilsh froe! OF which we give sketch ~
light tan olorcd cashmere trimmed with lace, WIN
"A very dark brown velvet band marking the shape OF
The low corsage. Dark brown stockings ana @n-
colored chamos Oxforis give a finish t. this very
simDle Costume,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-07

4 pyrographic outfit for no. poker work costs about
rs 90 The work j. not done. a. its rame would
imply, by the use Of poker heated In the hre, pu'
by a platinum tubing and lamp. Full directions for
the work come with the sutht. This work has excited
a great deal OF interest in England. II is done on
leather and wood.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-07

Although II 4 disputed question as n whether the
English french of dressing Is the best, u 10
generally conceded that for chdrens fashions Enghne
has undoubtedly the greater prestige. This pretty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-07

/" ] do not know II one way II stopping leak in a
saucepan is generally nowD," says a young house
keeper. but IL struck original and II is certainly
very simple and ecaclous went into the kitchen the
other day and that my cook who IS French had
something Smmerlng the fire. As she was pouring 1t
out. saw a white rag 40 the bottom OF the saucepan
"What is that, Pauline ," said ooh did madame
that way Of mcndng hole - she explained
But see 1t Is very simple and she pulled out the
little piece Of linen and showed quite a large hole
In the agate PAN Il put the corner of bit Of linen
through so7 she went on and then pull ii until the
fitness is jammed very tight then with knife / cut
II of each side and ii holds perfectly But
should think 1t would burn said. 1T never does, -
said Pauline. but don't know why-perhaps because
II remains wet-voila!'
Il never allow a single inclosed space Of any kind
In my Kitchen said a very good housekecpcr. NV
cupb ard closes becomes rcceptice for rubbsh
upe;s most carefully watched and cook. however
tidy like 10 have tho mistress opening doors and
looking In though investigating the state Of affairs.
So | have found that by far the best way is b have
everything open. kitchen closet no Enclosed space
under the dresser above all, the sink: and in this
way pass all the pots and kettles and pans under a
daily review without hurting Biddys susceptible
feelings,
uisa comforting theory that Is advanced nowaday,
that the human Is becoming better looking, and
that there is more beauty generally dscd among
women than in the byg)nc times. Beauty grows as
the race Develop" says modern writer "and tho
Increased refnenen,s of existence undoubtedly
affecting the characteristics Of the species. II Mary
Queen Of scots any other beauty who has become
famous I'm history. were TO walk into modern ballroom
she probably would not attract attention in any way,
And no; only are the individual types higher but beauty
has become very much more general no one who keeps
his eyes open fail 10 be struck with tbs crcum
stance. Race admxture has also und oubtcdly had II
great deal 10 do with this fact II 1t is "A fact Ameri
women are generally conceded to be the BEST look
ing women OF the day and il Is possibly due In II erca
measure 10 their mixed ancestry that they have obtained
this distinction.
II often wonder why almost everything under ln'
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-29
Fair Direetors' Meeting.

The directors OF the fair association
met Tuesday afternoon, at the Office
OF the secretary, and Directors Thos.
Anderson, president; Samuel Csrlin,
T. III. Terry, Daniel McAuliff, ]. A.
Banker and VIM. Kouns were pre-
sent, aud Samuel Wilson, Daniel
Humbarger and &. Post were absent.
Total receipts were reported Is
$500 and expenditures 1880 leaving
q deficit OF 800. The directors are
trying to solve the problem Of rails
ing the deficiency, so rs to pay the
premiums in full.
The managers worked faithfully
and the citizens of the city OF Salina
have stood by them, but the farmers
Of the county were not represented
rs they should have been or the fair
would have been more than a sue
cess. The directors have no reason
to complain of the interest Sslipa
has shown in the fair, and no farmer
could have reason to censure the
fair directors IL they knew how hard
the directors have worked for no
pay. and paid all their own expenses
besides. II they pay all the
premiums in full they will have to
go down into their own pockets, I'M
less some Of the more than patriotic
citizens aid them. and help lift the
mortgage of the shoulders OF the
fair directors Of 1892.
Respectfully.
ANsoy MILLER.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-29

We note that Johnson Of the Sa-
lima Sun, calls attention to the large
"dog town" north OF SaliDs, and
thinks that's the only one in Saline
county; bless your SOUL there 10
dog towns" in this county as big
as Wichita; half dozen or more,
all prosperous aud densely populated.
Johnson! your no good historically.
Dick Titus says II you will come up,
he will take you over southwest Of
Bavaria and show you 9 dog torn
and guarantees that you shall have
the freedom OF the city.-Edrth.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-29
Free illuminated Lecture.

Next Sunday evening in Plymouth
Congregational church Mr.. Muck
low will give lecture on the i'm
mortal sllegory Of John Bunyau,
entitled, 1.-The Pilgrims Progress,
and will illustrate the same with
photographs ana pictures many Of
them life-models) expressly pre-
pared for this lecture. The stere-
opticon will also be used to flash on
the screen popular hymns for con-
gregational singing. All seats sre
free, and a special invitation is ex-
tended to those who are not In the
habit Of regular church attendance.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-29

Henry Gilman returned Saturday
morning from Lawrence, where he
attended the annual reunion Of his
regiment, the Sixth Kansas Cavalry,
on the 18th and 1Ith inst, chuck full
Of enthusiasm. About sixty members
were present, and every courtesy
was extended them by the citizens.
An excursion, by special invitation,
was made to the Soldiers Home at
Lesvenworth, but he was compelled
to return home, and so he did not
go. Fort Scott was selected for tn e
next reunion. Mr.. Gilman nomin-
ated and championed Sslina for the
location, and the tally showed II
votes for Fort Scott and IL for Sa-
lima. In view of the fact that many
membera of the Sixth reside i'm the
locality Of Fort Scott, Henry evident
ly did good work.-Sun.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-29

The Advocate informs us that the
G. c. Republican Club means the
Gypsum City Republican club, not
the Grover Cleveland Republican
club. The Adrocate also says that
while the G. c. Rep. club may not
be so large as Grover Cleveland, 1t is
much handsomer. There is no doubt
about this, for Mr.. Amos, who Is
much Of a professional beauty, Is the
nrasidanf
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-29

Four threshIng machines are
operating near Brookville, while
there are others not far away-they
will be kept busy until late in the
season. Many crops are yielding
beyond expectations. IL 10 an
ordinary occureuce for farmer to
fiji all his storage room and be COM
PEELED To have the threshers pull out
until he has an opportunity 10 haul
to market. Although the price 10
low farmers are making money
BrooEriHe Earth.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-29

On Sunday morning next the pas
tor Of Plymouth Congregational
church commences q special series
of sermons on the seven leading re-
ligious bodies ore tine country, the
Baptist, Methodists, Presbyterians
Episcopalisns, Lutherans, Christians,
and Congregstionalists. The object
is not to show or magnify differences,
bur to point out the essential unity
Of all these Protestant bodies. Next
Sunday morning the sermon will be
on the great Baptist denomination.