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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-10-16

Every good housewife as matter OF course takes
nh in her table linen. not only must II be OF fine,
lusrous quality and Of tasteful pattern, but the mp
kn, lablccloths and doilcS all the different pieces,
mnst all De- Of the same design. There has been "A
tendency OF late years to simplify The patterns and to
table linen in which there Is great deal OF plain
suriare di played The pattern Of n table damnsk rs
well rs its quality regulates Is price When table
damask ~, been displayed for time II counter
without sale. the Intelligent merchant reduces
fl. price When a very fine table damask has
been chosen II will do % display much plain sur
face: bat modcrate-puced linen should be- well
covered by the pattern. II is not every houskecpcr
who knows that the term double damask." applied
ia All the finest quality Of table linen. Is somewhat
of = misnomer-a fascinating term Of the trade TO
assist sales but really meaning little. IL have
many salesmen In my siOrc.7 said experienced
linen merchant recently "who seem 80 learn
the difference between fine single damask ana
douMc damash7 When the table cloth Is Of line
ouolitv II really makes little difference. II Is also
mistake 10 believe that all table linen is made by the
Jacquard LOOM The dainty snow drop pattern ante
date, fine famous Frcnchmans brocadlng machine
and The pretty simple patterns OF blocks and cheeks
are SIN made on the older machines.
The average size Of a breakfast napkin is half yard
square of a dinner napkin. three-quarters OF yard
A naphn seven cighths Of yard square Is sometimes
sold but these are rather too large TO BE- conveniently
handled simple patterns Of small flowers. like the
flax flower the primrose, the jasmine or wheatheads
are nrefercd 10 set des gns Ma!dcnshar fern strewn
thckly over the groundwork makes delightful pat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-10-16

tern. So does the lotos leaf The Irish makers OF
linen have n charming pattern OF heather. The rose
shamrock and thistle pattern IS another design when
comes from the linen looms OF Great Britain. irish
linen retains its precedence where the very best quail
ity OF table linen Is desired though the French man-
factrers make lustrous looking quality when 1t
Is but II Is lighter In weight and not a often
bleached Irish linen. and therefore does not
wear as well. The Scotch. Dutch and German linens
are not equal TO the Irish French linens.
81 consider singing part OF chd's education SAYS
a celebrated physician. "SinCng expands the walls
Of the chest strengthens and invigorates the lungs
gives sweetness TO the voice. Improves the pronun-
citation. and Is a great pleasure and amusement to a
child"
II Is great pity that little attention Is paid to
eiocution schools nowadays. Children
allowed to reclte poems and fine prose In "A rapid.
Cabling. shufling OF way that would have horri
fled the old-time masters who taught delivery enun-
citation and expression matter OF course. To
learn certain number Of lines" and to recite them
rapidly seems TO be the only essential required in the
schools Of to-day.
An economical way Of making up handsome SILK
is to fashion the waist like the sketch, so that 1t
may be used either reception gown with =
high body, full evening dress with low neck
and short sleeves. The woke ard lower sleeves
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-10-16

beautiful art square might be made In this way. work
ing the butterflies I'm solid cOors. and laying on the
spirals in Japancs. job twist. This design would be
very pretty also on white linen embroidered In wash
silks; or on blue denim with white cotton. ANY
number of pretty designs may bc made BY taking
some foundation patterns and connecting the parts
with sprals, which are always graceful and effective
There few things more picturesque than n color
group OF Oriental bottles of different shades. The long
neeked bottles OF mustard yellow. turquoise blue.
calfs liver red or blood red are not expensive and
where they can be found at all would probably be sold
at a low price their time for fashion has gone by.
Unless these bottles OF color they can
generally be bought in good size in Oriental pottery
80 cents apiece group Of such bottles arranged bv
person with true eye for color top of the mantle,
over cabinet, Is exceedingly brilliant and altogether
delightful 1t the custom. few years ago. to
tie bows OF ribbons around these bottles but such
millinery drapcry has happily passed ou Of use, though
like the tidy. such foolish 10 die hnrd
and repeatedly revived in the most sen-clr>s and
absurd ways. There Is no use for ribbons about a
room, unless they tie on something. or some
practical or for draperies unless they drapc some
thing which II is desirable TO drapc well give
brilliant piece OF color There Is light Ia b.
cnded from the top Of the nanelecc. Therefore # f.
useless to put a loose drnpery around 1t which will
but to eaten the dust from the fire and cover up
the mantelpiece which should be one the pic
turesque objects In the
Hesdrests are often used for the backs Of chairs
instead OF the somewhat obsolete tidy or The
later fashion Of draped scarf or BIT of embroidery
These rests are two very Hat, thin cushions. held
together by cords or ribbons. and placed IN"
back OF a chair that "A cushOn hangs on cltlcr
side. The best way make them IS to cut two
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-10-16

may be made Of the material or of contrasting
color. 4 good way hold the high neck arrange
mcnt In place is 10 arrange II exactly like dickoy
IN n childs sailor suit-thit Is. in chcmsee shape,
with loop either end in front and two strings
al The back which pass under the arms aud Tie In
front.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-10-16

4 novelty this for holding photographs Is
p standing rack to set on the table The sides are
made of slin pastcboird, with a layer OF cotton
vadding on which suchctpowdcr NAV BE- sprnklod
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-10-16
The incest mixed pickle that VIC know Of Is made a

The incest mixed pickle that VIC know Of Is made a.
follows
Take quart Of large green cucumbcrs cut In slices
a quart Of small green cucumbcrs. about the size
OF a little finger. quart Of white button onions
as small rs Won get, and quart OF green
Tomatoes sliced and cut In quarters. Measure
the sliced vegetables after cutting them Take
good sized white caulnOwer and break
It into small howerets; also four green bull!
nosed pickles. cut In coarse bits. Put all these
Ingredients into a large wooden tub. and cover them
with brine made OF pint Of salt and two gallons OF
cold water When the pickles have sOskcd I'm the brine
for twcty four hour put them with the brine Into
large kettle over the fire and let them boil up once
20 that they may be thoroughly scalfed. While the
pickles are coming to the boiling point In the BRINE
mix sin Tablespoonful OF ground mustard. one table
spoonful OF tumerc and cup Of -four, ami
wet them to Il paste with little vinegar. Stir
this mixture into two quarts Of vinegar, add cup
Of sugar and pour the whole into large porcelain
lined kettle stir II almost continually I'LL IT boiS,
a. It Is quite linbe to burn. When II boilS up
we'll add the pickles which have been drained from
the brine. Let the whole boil up once again, put 1t
IN pots and II will be ready for tn, day after 1t Is
made. though it will he better in month.
The power OF ashes 10 absorb heat is not generally
appreciated or 50 many hOusekcepcrs would not -
uniformly allow their servants t. neglect 10 empty
the ashes. stove that IS kept free from ashes
aud SCOT not only burns better, but gives cat more
heat for the amount Of fire. \ Of ashes under
CRATE absorbs large amoupt II heat. aud for this
reason II not for the sake Of neatne-s. the ashes
should be removed Systematically every day. \
bright SENDS ont far more heat than dull one
80 II * not only matter Of appearance, but matter
of use to keep the kitchen stove shining and polished
a. well ~ free from ashes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-10-16

pretty way OF making conventional design 10 fill
any space is TO draw butterflies AT stated distances
and then throw off spirals from wings tails antcnnae
etc, until all the intervening space IS filled.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-10-16
HOME AND SOCIETY.
CHAT OF THE SEASON.

TRIDGE-LINEN-HEAD. REsTs.

TRIDGE-LINEN-HE REFTS.
The entrances to houses are very sueseSuNe' "'"
there is even an impress OF the character OF 'he III
mates Of dwelling I'm the treatment OF 'he niue
stibpIe and closed front doors which show through
the LARGE panes the curtains within Even the door
mat bears evidence for against the social poSiioh Oh
us owner while the door knobs and oth"r metal "orN
give silent testimony in regard TO tho taste ana gooo
breeding OF the proprietors of the house Iheh' ~
erv one knows there professional locking door
A. hoord;rg bouse entrance the cOmmercl4loOking
Mortal the big pretentious looking vestbue OF inc
eenteel fat. and many Others too numerous 10
mention: but when. on looking up number we 20
nm looking steps and see before us well pohshea
brass. aestheucally wrought iron, Or shining hlcRe
nlatcd knols-a tremendously painted vestibule WIN
handsome doors, and pretty inside curtains we reel
nj once that mice people live there ana that our
friends have creditable surroundings
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-10-16

Way u 1t that while it Is deemed absolutely neces-
sary that a babys whole body should be daily washed
older children should often be given but bath
week. This may seem impossible TO fhe many In
whose houses daily Tubing Is the order OF the day
for each member OF the family but II Is nevertheless
that in nearly every boarding school the weekly
bath is all that is deemed essential. Thorough ablu
ton OF the entire body every morning IS for most
persons absolutely essential to health. In the absence
of perfect cleanliness pehcle forms in the skin which
engenders disease moreover IL Is well-knOwn fact
that a person who does not keep his skin clean Is
more susceptible TO contagious diseases, such as
cholera diphthera. scarlet fever etc. and. last but
not least, scrupulOusly clean skin is one Of the
grand distinctive characteristics both OF lady and Of
a gentleman. II Is especially desirable to begin a
complete system OF washing early in life. as II then
becomes second nature and cannot afterwsrd be dis
pensed with. Any. accustomed TO thorough matu-
dinal abluton would feel most uncomfortable any
thing prevented him from taking VI. 1t is not
sary, either 10 have a tub TO take thorough bath.
although that adds greatly TO ones comfort. we'll
known physician and most competent authority all
subjects appertaning TO nursery hygiene gives the
following method Of aocustoming boy to take his
bath wherever he may be- FIJI the basin three parts
full OF water dip the hands in the water. soap them, dip
yoYr heed and face into the water. then with the
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-18
This is Meant for You.

It has been truly said that half the world does not know how the other half lives.
 Comparatively few of us have perfect health, owing to the impure condition of our blood. Bnt we rub along from lay to day, with scarcely a thought. un- less forced to our attention, of the thousands all about ns who are suffer- ing from scrofula, salt rheum and other serious blood disorders. and whose az ,nies can only be imagined. The mark d success of Hoo .'s Sarsaparilla for these troubles, as shown in our adver- tising columns frequently. certainly seems to justify urging the use of this -xcellent medicine by all who know that their blood is disordered. Every olaim in behalf of Hoods Sarsaparllla is fully backed mp by what the medicine mas done and Is still doing. and when it's proprietors urge it's merits and it's use upon all who suffer from impure blood. n great or small degrees, they certainly mean to include you.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-18
A Distinxuished LitcAaelA Man.

Last Thursday the remains of William Guy Peck, who died recently at Green wich, and who was professor of higher mathematics and astronomy at Colum- bic college. were inferred in the East cemetery at Litch6eld. Professor Peck was the youngest son of Alfred Peck and was born near Litchfield village Tn 1920. He entered the Military Academy ct West Point in 1840, and on his grad uation was assigned to the U. s. corps of typographical engineers and served in explorations in the Rocky mountain. under Fremont until the Mexican war broke out. During that war he served in the army of the West under Gen Stephen w. Kearney. Then for eight years he was assistant instructor at the Military Academy. Later he held a position at the University of Michigan. Since 1857 he has occupied the chairs oi various branches at Columbia college. He was the author of twenty three text books of mathemstics and physics. He was formerly very often in Litchfeld. He was twice married, his first wife be- ing : daughter of Prof Charles Davies the mathematician.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-18
A1ways serre Good Food.

The human body requires just so many particles each day to keep up strength and health and replace waste.
 If the number of these particles is 1000, and 600 of them are furnished at home, the other 400 must come from somewhere or there will be a collapse. ....
 When one has plenty of rich, wholesome food one does not crave stimulants. You cannot deceive the stomach. and while custard without eggs may be triumph of culinary skill and yellow coloring, the stomach will take off it's coat and wrestle in it's shirt sleeves with the man who so basely deceives it.
 Coffee is powerful stimulant. and while all stimulants are more or less hurtful, coffee is the least so of any And by coffee I mean a strong infu- sion of the best Mocha and Java. and by cream, the top part of cows milk that has stood all night in wide dish on the pantry shelf. II Detroit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-18
"BRICE" POYEROY'S GOLDEN THOUGHTS.

It is better for man to know him. self than to be satisfied with what others say of him.
 It does not require high degree of intellect to acquire only material wealth.
 Many worker who goes forth in good nature iu the morning is feverish at night from overwork. Bear with him.
 Beware of the business end of hornet and of & man who sends out words to sting and raise swellings in the heart.
 One little beer can will drag family farther and faster toward poor house than a span of mules can draw away from it.
 Every person is entitled to far more recreation and relaxation from cares of labor than he usually takes.
 Pity the woman who considers day lost on which she cannot hear or gay something i'll of her neighbors.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-18

About one hundred new books have just been added to the Douglas Library.
 The amount of the grand list oi this town for 1891 is $698, l02 againsr $695, 183 for 1890.
 -Rhoades and Stanton have hAav, contract with Calvin Barnes to saw out lumber near Clayton; this will be th, new firms first job.
 Rev. Patrick Fox of Newtown. for merly of Lakeville, arrived at Queens town. Ireland, after terribly storm. passage of seven days in the Etruria.
 The great Canaan COW case is deri ded, at least for the present. Jus ice Bennett has given judgment for plal.. tiff for $l5 and costs, The costs will be $20.
 We are happy to learn that Jenson Emmons. of Canaan Valley, is recove ing from his shock of paralysis; we are informed that he is dressed and gu,. about the place.
 Miss s. w. Adam and Miss A. O'B. Cunning went to Brooklyn last Satul day to spend about two weeks witt Miss Brown, who has lately spent ID, oh of her time in this village.
 A western editor offers his pape, free to any person too poor to pay fo, it provided they neither drink, smok chew or keep dog" His circulatio will not increase much on that offer.- Pawling Journal.
 -Abont ten couples from this village attended the May Banjo quartet con cert and dance at Norfolk last Frida! night. and about the same number we, the same night to Falls Village to the musical festival where W. H. Camp led the orchestra.
 Maitland Osborne, ,Jr., left here las, Monday for Peterboro, N. H., to enter the office of the Transcript of that place. Mir Osborne, it will be remem bered, was for some years Tn the NEWS office, and has recently had charge oi the printing of the Woodbury Report or.
 In speaking of the concert las, week we forgot to say that, although ii was not safe to be on the street befor, uine a. m. or after four pm. unless one had ticket to tue concert, great credit was due to the school children for then active canvass of the sale of seats.
 Fishing on the lower lake, so call ed, of the Twin Lakes is prohibited b, law yet some people seem to think the law doesn't refer to them, but only to the rest of humanity. There has beer some fishing through the ice there this winter and few weeks ago qnite string of pickerel etc. were secured by parties from Q neighboring state (not New York; Now this is not right ol fair, and If there is to be no fishing there until certain time, let there be no fishing.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-18
Two Birth days.

There are two Brooklyn women. warm friends. whose ages are the same. their birthdays even falling upon the same day. They had passed thirty and were not yet forty. and one of them had made up her mind that she never would be forty. At last came the fortieth birth day. Mrs. Brown called up her friend Mrs. Bennett, and said over the tele- phone wire, This is my birthday"
 l"l know it" was the reply. "l con- gratulate you with all my heart. By the way, it's my birthday too"
 "Yes. of course. Say. Lizzie. how old are your
 Thirty And youy"
 Well. last year. Lizzie. we were of the same age; but it seems that this year I'm two years older than you I'm forty."-New York Times.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-18
THE MODERN DRAMA
.cT I--s,INE |

.CT I-S6ENE l. Marguerite Daisy, alone in the grand sa- lon of her fathers palatial mansion. En- ter man servant with & card on q gold ,alver Marguerite treading the car,l)-Show him up, Alphonse. Alphonse fapologeticallyl-T can't do 1t, miss. Pm no editor, and Mr. Algernon
 Ain't a candidate on the opposition ticket. Marguerite Depressing her emotion)- Bhow the gentleman in, l tell ycn. Alphonse e(bowingl-Certainly, miss Enter Algernon, who rushes toward her two steps at a time. Algernon-Arey you alo9e, Marguerite, or
 are you by yourselff Marguerite Chesitatingl-Neither, Alger- non.
 Algernon (suspiciouslyl-Then another Is heret Marguerite (tremblingl-Yes, Algernon. Algernon (starting back and repulsing her as she steps toward himl-Hold, per 6dious onei Do not touch mel Who Is ! the wretchs Who is he that is heret Marguerite Gin whisper)-You dnrlingi have not been alone since you came in. Algernon (extending his arms)-Mar-
 Rueritei
 Marguerite (springing forward)-Alger- | noni a. -.. They fall upon each others necks, when Alphonse opens door c, begs pardon has tily and disappears, while they attempt to dissemble; but it is too late, for Alphonse l Is on and goes of to inform the maid. They sit down on a fauteuil. Algernon dntensely)-Do you love me, Margueritef
 Marguerite (kissing him impulsively)- Oh, Algernonl | A nd ao lox for my fortune, darlingf Marguerite (tenderly-No, Algernon; but for your salary alone. Both rise and come to front of stage. Algernon tpassionately)-Darl dar- ling Then you consent to be my widows Marguerite (throwing herself impetuous- l ly into his arms and hiding her face on his l manly bosom)EGladly, Algernon. Enter Alphonse thurriedly and without rappingl. They dissemble again. Alphonse-I beg your pardon, miss. but there is man at the front door with a gun. Algernon (excitedly)-Is 1t loaded, AL phonse, Alphonse-The man is sir. Algernon (bravely stepping in front of | MargueriterThen fire him, Alphonse. | Alphonse bows and disappears. Marguerite (clasping her hands)-Oh, Al gernon, what a hero you are ... Algernon twith cruel elindifferenceSIha have to be, Marguerite, to be so heroic. - Marguerite tanxiously)-But have you no l fear. Algernonf Algernon (stiIl calm)-Never, when Pm not afraid, darling. Marguerite (rapturously)-You are so beautiful, Algie. Al9ernon-That is because Pm SO hand | some, darling. But must go away, love, or leave the house. Which shall it bcf Marguerite (thoughtfully)-Leave the house. darling, because papa don't like to l live in tent. Algernon ltaking her hand in his)-And do you love your papa sol Marguerite (gentIy)-He is my father, Algernon. Algernon Gin deep abstraction)- True; had not thought of that. Enter Father. End of act 1. scene 1.-Detroit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-18
February 24.

i50o-Charies V, famous emperor of Spain, the Netherlands. etc., born; died f558- l728-Robert Lord Give, conqueror of Bengal and founder s.. .ic present British empire in India, born; he became an opium eater and killed himself in London in lT7+. A i742-Samuel Provost, first Protestant Epis- copal bishop in the United States, born in New York city; died there 1915; was made bishop in l7S8
 l815-Robert Fulton, inventor of the steam boat, died in New York; born l765. l824-George William Curtis, author, editor of Harper's Weekly, "Mugwump," etc., borr in Providence. -.# ls85-John Y. Beall, officer in the Confederate army, convicted as pirate and spy on Lake Erie; hanged on Governors island, New York harbor.
 l868-Tbe house of representatives ordered the impeachment of President Andrew John son. lS72-Chief Justice Sprague, of the supreme court of California, died at San Francisco. Vicar General H. B. Coskery died at Balti. more, aged 6
 lS78- -Ex-President Roberts of Liberia died at Monrovia.
 lsss-w. w. Corcoran, banker, died at Wash ington: born l798.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-18
Flour Making by Electricity.

A revolution in flour making as great as tue introduction of the roller process some years ago is announced to occur at St. Paul soon. It is no less than the substitution of electric, ity for water or steam for the run. ming of an immense mill to be erected on West Third street, on the site of the St. Paul roller mill burned two years ago. The plan is that of Kings land Smith, who introduced the roller process of wheat crushing twelve years ago and who is practical miller of thirty years experience. New York Telegram.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-18
DIartlRted.

A tough looking fellow went into an of- fee and. in a voice of trained supplication, thus addressed man who sat at a desk:
 Wont you, please, give me enough money to get bite to eatS 1 am nearly starved and have been tramping around lookin for work, but wouldn't be able to strike lick now even if should get any work to do."
 The man slowly turned about, looked at the fellow and then asked, Why don't you take 8 bathf"
 A shade of disgust spread over the fel- lows face. Great Csesarr' he replied, ''is 1t possible there is no consistency in this woridf I have been in here dozen times just after takin bath and you never spoke a word in praise of it. But now, just be- cause have failed, you twit me. I Twill accept nothing from you. l am disgusted with your lack of ."-Arkan- saw Traveller.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-18
Mauslaughter.

Albert B. Herricx. the brakeman wlo was sent back to flag up" at the time of the railroad disaster at Hastings on the New York Central road, on Dec 24th, and who failed to do so, has been indicted for manslaughter by the Vest chester grand jury at White Plains. The railroad company are censured "for careless management and running of their road Dec 24 7" The station mas- ter is also censured for allowing the figman to stay in the station instead of being outside discharging his duty.