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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-04-28
New York Reappertionment.

ALBANY, April 1.-THE legislature has
passed the reapr,rtlonment bill and the
extra session is at at end. Befors the
bill passed tho senate it was amended SO
one member was taken from New York
county and given, TO eteuben and one mem
Der from Kings county aud given to
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-03
A French Method of washing Clothes.

A system Of washing clothes has been
introduced into some French towns which
is worthy of special mention. Its economy
is so great as to greatly reduce the cost OF
fuel. time and labor. The process IS as
follows.
Two pounds of soap are reduced with
little water TO pulp, which, having been
slightly heated, is cooled in ten gallons OF
water. TO which is added one half "A spoon
full Of turpentine oil and two OF ammonia;
the mixture is then agtated. The water
=, Aop. 40 II temperature which may DC
borne by the hand.
In this solution the white clothes are
nlaced and allowed to remain there Tor
two hours before washing them with soap,
taking care in the meantime 10 cover the
tub The solution may be warmed again
and used once more. but it will be neces-
sarv to add another half spoonful Of am
monia Once washed with soap the
-Iothes are put in hot water and the blue
is applied. ,ot
This process, it is obvious, saves much
labor time and fuel, while il gives the
clothes a whiteness much superior TO that
obtained by any other process, ana the
destructive use Of the dashboard Is not
necessary 10 clean the clothes from impuri-
ties.-Detroit Free Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-03

cuter atmosphere remains unchanged. But
If the atmospheric pressure increases, there
will be an inward pressure upon the outer
sides OF the vessel II. on the contrary,
the atmospheric pressure diminishes, the
pressure on the vessel is from within out
ward.
a simple way OF making these changes
of pressure visible is shown in acurious old
barometer which, with others noted here
after. was originally illustrated in La
Nature. It consists Of an ornamental glass
flask with single opening in the side, 10
which is attached glass tube bent up
ward at right angle The flask Is filed
with water 20 Il point above the opening,
thus making it air tight, and the varying
pressure between the outer and inner ar Is
indicated By the rise and fall Of the level
of the water in the tube.
Popular Science News also describes the
apparatus shown at the left hand or the
second illustration. 1t is made from an
ordinary bottle. provided with well 1T
ting stopper. preferably Of rubber, though
cork will answer if previously soaked IN
melted parafine The stopper is perior
ated, and a glass tube, about yard IN
length and open at both ends, is passed
through it 20 the bottom of the bottle.
Before putting the apparatus together the
bottle is filed about one-quarter full OF
water and the tube almost entirely full
If the upper end of the tube is kept closed
by the finger the water viii not run out,
even when it is inverted. and when ar
ranged az shown in the illustration, the
column Of water should stand few
inches below the top of the tube, and viii
rise and fall according as the pressure Of
the atmosphere diminishes or increases.
That is. when the ordinary mercurial ba-
rometer rises this water barometer Will
fall and vice versa.
An objection To these barometers is that
they are more sensitive TO changes of tenn
perature than of pressure, and on a warm
day the column Of water will rise in the
tube, Notwithstanding increased atmos-
pheric pressure.
At A and b IS represented an improved
form of air barometer. 1t consists Of
glass tube on one end Of which is blown
glass bulb, the other end being left open,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-03
Fancy Work Notes.

There IS quite rage At present for lace
tidies for the backs of chairs, or table cen
ters. wherein are placed lamps, or rose
bowls, and for the tops Of cushions.
A large bag may be made with waste
naper basket AZ foundation, the lining ris-
Inc into bag top; this capacious bag viii
hold all sorts Of necessary work which can
be conveniently stuffed into it on any
emergency.
Dainty o'clock teacloths, with broad
lace stitched around the edge, are orna
nented with large designs In flowers on
fruit in white floss silk. A pretty one has
. conventional design in gold floss silk and
tinseI. standing out in conspicuous con
trast 10 the whiteness OF the background.
Asa rule this kind Of work is done on fine,
wbite linen, but sometimes on coarse
cream colored canvas.
A novelty is bag for ladies' NANTES
made in very coarse serge embroidered 'n
a variety OF different colors, and trimmed
with cord. The bag is quite square, and
when filled out with a fur lined cloak it
makes q comfortable travelling pillow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-03
Danger in the Home.

In summer our dwellings ventilate them
selves. with little care on our part; but ID
winter we economic heat at the expense
Of ventilation. Few houses are provided
with artificial ventilators, while the drain.
age is generally far from perfect Even
houses supposed to be above suspicion 10
this respect are often found to be danger
ously defective.
Unnotced leaks are common. and bad
leak in neighbours house may long have
been discharging itself freely beneath the
wooden floor Of our own cellar. The main
sewer is seldom or never free from the mi
crobes of disease, and these may find en-.
trance into our rooms through untrapped
or imperfectly trapped connecting pipes
Youths Companion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-03

Begin at the two points marked n, a, ard
work with buttonhole stitch around to
b. b. Below this, work vine in feather
stitch. On the small piece work from
a TO with buttonhole stitch, and from b
TO b, about quarter of an inch from the
edge. work a vine in feather stitch. Join
the large and small pieces at a, a, and over
hand them together with the same colored
silks used IN the embroidery, fulling the
large onto the small piece, and bringing
most of the fullness over the toe Bring
the three points marked c, c, C together
and overland, then overland from tod
This forms the heel Run ribbon to tie
through the Sits, as indicated in the cut
Ooze leather is very pretty for this pur-
pose. 1t can be obtained in all soft shades.
As these little shoes cost from seventy
cents 10 a dollar and quarter, according
TO the elaborateness Of the embroidery and
the material, it is quite a matter OF econ
omy to make them at home.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-03
How One Young Woman Is Protected.

"Aren't you sometimes timid" asked
man Of a young lady whose work some
times takes her late at night into parts OF
the city where the tough" element
abounds.
"Oh, not atall, she replied, "Igo armed,
you know"
"Armed9 Do you mean you have SIX
shooter concealed about YOU"
81 never fired a revolver in my life"
"a dagger of the dainty tragedy pattern,
perhaps"
mo"
ut can't be you've borrowed your broth
er's razorW
"a razorl Oh, no; does my complexion
Justify the assumption that / could use
that for a weaponp
"Well, then, what doyou defend yourself
withp
"Why one Of these hat pins" she re
piled, as she drew from her jaunty toque
needelike article with a round, solid knob
at the end If man attempted to modest
me and jabbed that into his arm, don't
you believe he'd halt without much cere-
monyS That would give me time to Is
cape, perhaps, or at least raise an alarm.
These pins are Of the finest steel and would
never bend or break. boston Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-03
ccottfs Heroines.

Out Of thirty heroines IN ar wal
ter Scotts novels sixteen are distinctly
described "a under twenty. or the othei
fourteen six are undated This leaves
us eight, three of whom are set down Is
over twenty; two start ut one sue u 'Ae
H. and are carried over to the other; two
are by Implication rather than by the in
tention of the author taken out OF then
'steens. and one, Amy Robsart, IS a hero
inc "of an uncertain age" since she Is his
torically middle aged matron and ficti
tiously youthful bride. Ofthe six undated
the presurnp option is altogether In favor OF
the earlier age.
Nearly all Scott's heroines are mother
less. They are girls who have grown up
IN the companionship Of uncles or fathers
older men, and with an early responsibility
of thought and action. They have had to
plan their own wardrobes and decide upon
their Own conduct toward their lovers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-03
An Fpicure Prepares Eggs.

Let the lover Of a good egg-one who can
eat egg every morning al the year round
and who rejoices in the real egg
flavor-stand the beloved article on one
end in q small egg glass and then.
ever 80 cautiously, tap on the othei
end until a small hole is made. Let
him, still proceeding cautiously, take
off the broken she'll until there is bare
white surface exposed about the size Of a
five cent piece Now, with an egg spoon
or an after dinner coffee spoon, puncture
the surface Of the egg, and after dropping
in piece OF butter about as large as
white bean, let him chop up the entire egg
until il rests in its shell, all cut up and
ready to be eaten. 1t is still deliciously
hot and has parted with none Of its pristine
loveliness.
Just as soon as well prepared it should
be eaten, before it has time TO cool. Those
who eat eggs in this way will testify &c
their glory, and those who do not take
them thus would do well to give them a
trial-CLina.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-03

but slightly narrowed by heating in
flame. a small quantity Of mercury is in
troduced into the tube TO serve as an in
dex. When the barometer is in the posi-
ton 4. the pressure on the air in the bulb
equals the outside atmospheric pressure,
plus the weight Of the mercury; when 1t
is reversed rs in b. it equals the outside
pressure. minus the weight of the mer
curry BY suspending the instrument sue
cessyely In the two positions and reading
the different heights Of the mercury on the
scale, the atmospheric pressure may be
calculated by set Of tables which accom-
pany the instrument.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-03
Her Thanks.

She thanked them all for everything
From Christmas card to diamond ring;
And as her gifts she gayly Haunted
Shetold her friends, Just what wanted"
Bnt /, who had no cash 10 blow,
Inst kissed her meath the mistletoe.
She blushed a bit. yet never daunted,
Repeated low. Just what wanted"
Harvard Lampoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-03

Silt two teaspoonfuls Of baking powder
into one pint Of sifted buckwheat flour,
half teaspoonful Of salt. Take one pint
OF cold water, stir in the -four, gradually
letting it run through your fingers so there
will be no Jumps; if the batter is not thick
enough, add a little more -four; one spoon
full of molasses stirred into the batter
makes the cakes nice brown; bake as soon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-03
Reconciliation.

Al thro' the land at eve we went
And pluck'd the ripen'd ears.
We fell out. my wife and i,
Oh. we fell out. know not why,
And kiss'd again with tears. ~,
For when we came where Hes the chiia
Wo lost in other years
There above the little grave,
On, there above the little grave,
We kiss'd again with tears.
.-Tennyson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-03

Some NJ them have been Behind the scenes
of sthl1ng political events; nearly all have
been thrown into situations where they
bad to think for themselves, to act with
decision, and in general to fulfill the whole
duty Of beroines. The heroines of Scott
are, some of them, only lay figures, but at
least, 80 far ~ they have character, they
are women, and they justify tho deeds
which are done to win them.-Atlantic
Monthly
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-03
Velvet soonee Cake.

Two cupfuls Of sugar, the whites Of three
eggs and yolks OF six, one cupful Of boil
ing water, 2l1 cupfuls Of -four one table
spoonful Of baking powder. Beat the yolks
little, add the sugar and then beat fifteen
minutes. Add the three beaten whites and
the cupful of water just before the -four.
Flavor with extract Of lemon and bake IN
three LAYERS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-03
Soft Shoes for Little Feet.

A baby's first little soft shoes can be
made at home of chamois, cloth or from
the tops OF long evening gloves that are
past wear. Each shoe will require the TWO
pieces shown in theillustration, says cor.
respondent in The Country Gentleman, who
gives the following directions;
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-03
Like Her Daughters.

"Adaln," said Eve,
As they went out the gate
When ordered 10 leave,
lis my hat on straight"
Chicago Tribune.
The evening world., 1892-01-18
.lOT0s FAVORs THE PLAN.
Felloworaft Clubmen Practically
Invited to Join Forces.

AS indicated by THE EVENING WORLD OF
saturday last, the plan looking towards the
amalgamation OF the Lotos and Fellowcraft
clubs has at last taken more definite shape.
At the special meeting OF the Lotos club on
saturday evening resolution was proposed
by Mr.. Robert Glover, providing that any
member OF the Fellowcrait club IN good
standing might become a member OF the
Lotos, the initiation fee being remittcd, II the
candidate received the inuorsemcnt Of the
Governors OF the Fcllowcraft club
The members OF the Lotos were prepared
for the proposition, as several informal con-
fcrences between the leading men OF the Lotos
and Fellowcraft had already taken place with
a view to such action. In the discussion which
followed II was evident that the Lotos men
regarded the ~ lOposition with great favor
ana when q vote was nnnlly taken the rcsolu-
ti0n passed with practical unanimity.
The proposition, which comes from the
Lotos CLUB, has not yet been acted upon By
the members OF The Feiiowcraft, but atten-
tion Will be given to the matter at q meeting
to be held some time this week, as soon as the
formal notincation or the LOtOs clubs action
shall be received. IL Is said that between
nfty aud scventy-nve OF the FellOwcraft's IS
members are willing 10 accept the invitation,
and Will Join the Lotos Club under the condi-
tiOns imposed.
cided TO a6o' "on It's present quarters, at
Twenty FIRST rect and Fifth avenue, on May
!, when the lease OF the clubhouse expires,
and will move into a handsome new home at
bo6 and b5S fifth avenue, the cost OF which
VIII be about e?50.000.
The evening world., 1892-01-18
PASSENGER CARS SMASHED.
Wreck Near White Plains Blocks
the Harlem Road.
r,rrc,AL TO THE EVENING wonLr. ,

fFrFCIAL TO THE EVENING WoRLp.N
WHITE PLAINS, Jan. 1S.-An accident oc-
CURED on the Harlem Railroad at Pleasant
vile, a few miles above here, at 7.3O this
morning, In which several persons narrowly
escaped injury or death.
Train No. z, which left the Grand Central
Depot at $50 A. NJ. under the charge OF Con-
ductor John Cameron, was partially wrecked,
owing to II carclessly closed switch, and the
two rear cars OF the train were badly smashed
up after having been thrown from the track.
This train goes on the switch at Pleasant
VILE to allow the Pawling express, bound
south, to pass. The forward part OF the
north-bound train had passed safely upon the
siding when the switch worked backward
and opened, and the last two cars jumped
the rail.
The train was going rapidly, and the trucks
OF the two cars bumped over the sleepers
and Ties with tcrrinc noise. The rails and
supports OF the track were torn up, and the
trucks OF the two cars becoming loosened,
a hundred feet or more, smashing lamps,
windows and woodwork. and shaking up the
passengers In a most violent manner.
The heavy water-cooler was hurled half the
length OF the car and the seats were torn
from the loor
When the train came to standstill the
passengers in the rear cars were found to be
safe, although they had been badly shaken
aud bruised. They were all able TO take care
OF themselves.
The wreclage, however, blocked the road.
A wrecking train was sent up from the Grand
CeutrAl Depot, and men were put at work
clearing away the debris and mending the
north OF White Plains or south OF Pleasant
VILE.
The evening world., 1892-01-18
GENERAL SPORTING NEWS.
Fred Pfeffer Secured by Louis
ville's Baseball Team.

The Union Athletic Club will have I" " stag"
racket Jan. 30. The Club has firs-class
quartet, composed OF Billy Mccarthy, Dan
McLocKlein, James Robinson and George
Smith, who will enlivcn the occasion. There
will be a three-round go between JACK Col
lins of the Unions, and Andy Kelly, OF tho
Narunas.
The Clubs cross-country team is being
Caloon, who is very clever long distance
runner.
Fred Picfrcr has been secured by the Louis
vile club Manager Powers was anxious to
secure him to cover second base, but as he has
been permitted TO sign elsewhere 1t looks as
II the New York directorate expects to get
Danny Richardson back again.
Members Of the Nonparcil Boat Club are
working hard under Capt. Billy Cody's tute-
lage. Most Of the work Is being done by candi.
dates for the uJuOlc-ScullS and the interme-
diatc eight. capt. cody expects to have MS
club well represented IN these events In this
seasons rceattas.
The Titan Athletic Club Is pushing things
fOr another "stag." which Will be held at It's
rooms Jan. 80. several of the crack boxers
OF other prominent clubs have promised TO
appear.
The Raycnswood Boat Club of Long Island
city Will hold It's annual election OF OficerS
Tonight The event was postponed, owing TO
he nnais OF the Star Athletic clubs boxing
tournament.
Jack McAulifTc seems well satisfied with
arrangements for his match with Billy Myer,
to be fought at New orleans March 2. Nc
AuliIc has satd that he would wait and fight
he winner OF Tie GibDons-Myer mill. As
this battle Is not likely to be fought, Jack did
not hesitate to agree to meet his od
opponent. The olympic club has hung up o
large purse.
Johnny Griffin is very anxious to meet
Eddi" Avery. AS Avery Is out with chal-
iengr to meet any one in the world at lOo
pounds Griliin Will have little trouble In ar.
ranging contest
Peter jackson, the great ,olored fighter OF
Australia, Will spar at a playhouse In Brook-
lyn Tonight.
The evening world., 1892-01-18
EXCISE LAW AND RESPONSIBILITY.


The vastly improved Excise law which
New York must have before long will
not only be one easier to enforce. but one
which will eventually result In placing
the liquor trade of the city en-
tirely in the hands of the men
who prove themselves best fitted to
meet the responsibilities involved. The
distinct promise Of this outcome should
be most grateful to those citizens who are
disturbed over the condition of excise
affairs to. day
To this end the adoption of a moderate
Sunday license provision will give aid.
Those who violate SO Just law can be
promptly detected aud much more
easily punished than the men who
in these days go against a
statute the unjustness of which Is mani.
fest to the citizen who thinks of the ques.
tion fairly and broadly. Dealers who
will benefit by the new law and live up tc
It will lend their aid towards making iii
enforcement complete.
1t will come TO DO the best policy oi
every licenses to live up to his license
A law that shall bring this condition
about is certainly one much to 10 de
sired.
The evening world., 1892-01-18
FOREIGN NEWS OF THE DAY.
Brig Wellington Sunk in Collision
and Two Men Lost.
No Military Funeral for the Duke
OF Clarence.

LONDON, Jan. lS.-The British brig Yelling
ton, bound from Portsmouth, was caught in
the gale which prevailed yesterday and bore
up for the Tyne to make harbor OF refuge.
She reached the river safely. but as she was
passing In she was lifted up BY q heavy sea
and tossed broadside on against the stern OF
the British steamer Huntsman, which Is
stranded near the South Pier at Shields.
The Wellington struck the wrecked steamer
with such violence that her whole side
crushed In and she fillcd and sank.
Two OF the briggs crew went down with the
vessel. The other six men aboard OF her
were picked up by boats from other vessels.
The Huntsman, rs has been before an
nounced, was bound from Rotterdam via
Shields for New York. She met with some
accident to her machinery and was being
tOwed to Shields
she reached the Tyne during n heavy gale,
and as she was proceeding up the river the
towing hawser parted and she was driven
ashore.
capt. Wbyte, of the Huntsman, his wife
and children and the crew OF twenty-five
men were rescued with great diiflculty.
As the Huntsman lies her rudder Is gone,
her shaft broken and her stern post smashed.
Efforts to foat her Will be greatly ham,
pered by the wreck OF the wellington, which
lies directly astern OF her.
The evening world., 1892-01-18
The POINTS OF ATTACK.

In its warfare upon the dives of New
York, The EVENING WORLD does not in
tend even a glancing blow for the ordi.
nary and respectable concert halls of the
city. 1t has not word to say against the
orderly, well-kept resorts where q man
may take his family to hear the music and
to leisurely sip the soda. lemonade, or
boer, as family taste or custom may
direct.
1t is the low-down places where thieves
and shameless characters congresste,
where there Is no security to life or prop.
erty. where men are made drunk tina,
they may be robbed, against which Tn
EVENING WORLD shafts are turned. Into
these dens Of iniquity are the rays of the
search-light directed and OF their hitherto
defiant keepers is it said that - The out
laws m ust 60 and are going.
The evening world., 1892-01-18
FIRED THROUGH THE DOOR.
An Angry Husband Attempts Muir
der with Doub e. Barrelled Gun.

IsrFCrAL TO THE EVENING woRLD.l
RED BANK, y. D., Jan. 1S.-Onlcers are In
pursuit OF James DE Witt, who is accused OF
attempted murder at Eavesink Island.
Dc Witt, who is employed on the Govern
mcnt works at sandy Hook, was told on Sat-
urday night that his vile was In the house OF
william Ryan.
He went there armed with double-bar-
relied gun, but Ryan refused to admit him.
ThercuDOn De Witt fired through the door,
terribly wounding Ryan. The latter has been
taken TO jersey Ci.y hospital.
The evening world., 1892-01-18

On Thursday OF this week the Demo-
cratic National Committee will decide in
what city the National Convention shnll
be held. or nll places New York is the
best. Delegates will he best entertained
here. the greatest impetus will here be
given to the cnuse Of Democracy, this is
the most interesting OF towns to visitors.
there is here the best OF Spring and Sum
mer weather. and this city IL so accessible
from all directions as to lenve the other
advantages in full and undisturbed sway.
The evening world., 1892-01-18

II may be true. as mn acquaintance OF
the crafty prisoner believes. that the crank
arrested in front of Jay GorLp's house
would not have attempted violence. His
delusion was that he was to marry Mr..
GouLp's daughter. Experience has
shown abundantly, however, how uncer-
tain are the impulses of II diseased mind.
and nobody can tell exactly how fortu-
nate 1t may have been that this fellow
was put under restraint while still, as the
doctors say. harmless.