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The Progress., 1893-06-10

Among the results brought to light.
through modern chemical invcStiRa
ton of the sources and causes of Spuu-
tancous combustion, attention has re
Gently been specially called to the
fact that SawduSt should never bc
used to collect drippings or lcal,agcS.
II is said that dry vegetable or animal
oil iS found To inevitably talk" fire
when saturating cotton waste at $50
degrees +. and spontaneous combus
tiou occurs more quickly when the
cotton is soaked with its own weight
Of oil Danger is involved in patent
"dricrs." from leakage into s1wdust,
etc, i'm oily waste, too of any kind. or
waste cloths of silk or cotton, Satur-
ated with oil. varnish or turpcutiuc:
also In linsccd oil drippings into n
sponge: glyccriuc or oil of any kind
lcaltiny into sawdust; bituniuous coal
~ large heaps of pit coal, hastcucd by
get. aud especially when pyritcs arc
orcscut in the coal the larger. the
greater the liability oil on flour, or
water on Hour. is productive of Sp"n-
tancous combustion. In fact. all or
ganic structures being largely com
posed of carbon and hydrogen. are
readily excited. because of affinity of
The hydrogen for oxygen
The Progress., 1893-06-10

Patrick aud Michael went ont hunt
ing one rainy day-it was the only day
that they could get oil. All went well
with them until. when they "crc scN-
cral mites from homc. they discovered
that neither one had brought "a cart
ridge. and that not SHOT could he
fired
"Bcgorrn." said Pat. rhccrfullv,
whats that odo wild the huutiu' Is
the want of cartridge amy raysou To
prevint a man from huutiu''
None at all. said Michael
So they continued go hunt. Ey and
by a rabbit started up close 20 Fat and
then came To- ~ stop. curj"us'y watch
ing the hunters. Pat instantly brought
his Gun To his shoulder.
The gos, Don that yc air. exclaimed
Mike. "Wud yc shoot him widout a
carthridgc'
The rabbit hoppcd away.
"Whishtl' said Pat augriiy. there
We go sphilin the sport with yer
blathcrin tongue
Patrick An yer gun was not
loaded
"Surc. We spalpccu hut the rabbit
would nivcr n lJuowcd it if we'd hild
yer blathcr,'
The Progress., 1893-06-10
Notes of Current Modes.

The latest fad in eolors is a delicate
shade of yellow called brurre frais, or
fresh butter.
Goods that are finely repped from
selvage TO selvage, both in wool and
mixed silk and wool fabrics, are very
popular.
Jewels of various sorts are favorite
ornaments for the hair. Not only are
they in the form of flowers but of
spiders, butterflies, bees and humming
birds.
The pretty French silks are now
rivaled by the English fabrics called
Bradford silks, which are especially
servicea BILE and desirable for summer
street costumes.
The favorite material for the natty
princess coats which are much the
vogue as street garments is of rough
cloths in very light shades or those
woven with loops of camel's hair in n
shade darker than the ground.
A simple and stylish travelling cos
tune is of Harris tweed made with a
Russian blouse, flaring empire skirt,
very full sleeve and belt embroidered
in mohair braid. The same braid or
naments the foot of the skirt.
The late st thing in the mutton-leg
sleeve Is larger, wider and fuller than
IL has been. 1t is not only plated at
the arm size but also at the elbow, on
the outside and inside of the arm, to
give IL the desired draped effect.
Black laces were never more in
vogue. They are used for bretelles,
collarettes, fichus, sleeves and the
parts of sleeves, jacket fronts and neck
and belt garnitures. Ecru lace enjoys
almost equal favor and latter in the
season will be even more the mode.
As serviceable as they are styli sh
are castor gloves. These gloves are
especially desirable for ordinary use.
The leather is soft and pliable and IL
sponged now and then in warm water
in which a bit of CASTLE soap has been
dissolved the gloves can be kept in
good wearing condition for a long
time.
Light summer fabrics which are
now being made up in quantities by
modistes have round French bodices
without darts or side ieSsns and are
draped in surplice fashion both back
and front Sometimes these waists are
very fpn and are draped from the
right shoulder 10 the Hft underarm
scam with q soft. wide corselet rDach-
ips well up under the axm al asoand
the hguraY
The Progress., 1893-06-10
Where .vanity Fair Was written.

In 1847 Thackeray went to live in
Young street. and once pointing out
the ow-windowed cottage TO an in
quiring friend, is said to have re-
marked: go down on your knees.
you rogue, for here Vanity Fair was
penned, and | will go down with you,
for / have a high opinion of that lit
tie production myself" Here he
also wrote "Esmond" and one OF his
houses close by, in Kensington
square, mas been chosen as the home
of Lady Castlewood and Beatrice. In
1862 Thackeray removed from Onslow
square, where The Newcomes' and
The Virginians" had been composed.
TO the home he had built himself in
Palace Green, still remaining in the
old court suburb with its lcafy trees
and gardens to which he was so much
attached. Here il was that the
completion of Denis Duval" was
cut short by his lamented death in
the following year. Chambers Jour
nal.
The Progress., 1893-06-10

Ioie Fuller refutes the argument OF
the dress reformers, that grace is in-
compatible with corsets, by announc-
ing. as the result of her own experi-
ence, that n well-made corset fits the
body exactly and supports instead of
confines il; is, in short, n help rather
than a hindrance to grace. 81 do not
think could dance without corset
or a boned waist" she says, land | am
quite sure that l could do all of my
dances in the snuggest street gown |
own. IL is nonsense TO suppose that
grace and well-fitting gowns cannot
go together. IL is easier for woman
to be graceful IL her dress fits her tina n
IL she is wearing n loose rag of a
dress" She says, too, that the day is
past when women could walk and
dance better without heels. The foot
has been trained for generations to
walk with heel, and without 1t is
badly strained across the instep. For
dancing purposes she' recommends
plain satin slipper, because 1t gives"
TO the foot, and, being without orna-
mentation. makes the foot look small.
The Partisan career of La Fuller, as the
French bill boards introduce her. is an
interesting study in comparative val
ues. While the literateurs and the
scholars receive an average salary of
81, 600, or at best $4,000, n year for
their intellectual service in the world
OF letters, the light-footed Loie is paid
rather more than 81, 500 month in the
Folies- Bergeres alone, and has a three
years contract for twelve months in
the year.
The Progress., 1893-06-10
A Pretty Lamp shade.

One of the prettiest lamp shades l
have seen recently is very easily made
at cost of about twenty cents Get
a yard of red gauzc yelling ut fifteen
cents; gather it with strong silk two
inches from the top, to n length that
will 6t The neck OF n white porcclai
shade. Inside of the gathering fit "a
piece of brass wire, fastening to the
gauzc by stuck stitches here and there.
Now fit IL to the shade and blind stitch
the ends of yelling, which will now
hang several inches below the shade.
Catch up the gauze at regular intervals
in six places; fasten with n few stitches
and cover the place with bow of mar
row red rIbbQp. This bow shoVld have
four loops ard two ends, each about
two inches long. The current Of air
drawn 10y the flame of the lamp will
keep these little streamers in constant
motion. This same shade, developed
I'm yellow null, with yellow ribbons, Is
even yet pretticr, to my thinking.
The Progress., 1893-06-10
and ssmi-oreek styles, enc latter

and semi-0reek stylcs, che latter
models showing long, graceful drap--
cries arranged over very closely gored
foundation skirts of silk or batiste.
The pompadour dresses are cut with
flowing skirts, the bodices in short
waisted style. and cut out square ia
the neck. front and back, with lace or
velvet bretelles beyond, that spread
above the tops of the full sleeves.
Among other pompadour dresses are
those of lowered muslin made up over
skirts of batistc, and of stamped
Persian gauze' over foundations OF
moire the color of the flower in tho
gauze If a rather flaring effect is de-
sired the gorcd underskirt is made OF
linen -bacl, MORE that is sold for the
DrlrpoSe
The Progress., 1893-06-10
A Patent Vegetation Extermin itpr.

A Memphis man has a patent for
an electrical Vegetation exterminGtOr
which is designed to kill the rank
Vegetation that grows along railroad
beds and highways in tropical coun-
tries. The apparatus, including
dynamo and engine or batteries. is
placed on a car and furnishes a cur
rent which il sent through all the
adjacent vegetation by means Of a
brush when the car is moved along
the track The same principle is ap-
piled. of course to The weeds and
grasses of cultivated field.
The Progress., 1893-06-10
LIN Lace and Caahmere.

To women who are given to the lux
urious French fashion of taking their
morning coffee in bed dainty lingerie Is
even more attractive than it Is to their
more energetic sisters. A fascinating
little bed Jacket made In an entirely
new design is among the recent i'm
portations of Chicago firm. IL is a
soft reversible rcashmere silk warp,
showing varied shades of blue. The
material is brought up in folds over
the bust and then hangs down In two
The Progress., 1893-06-10
Fashionable Afternoon Gowns,

Among the pretty toilets for after
noon wear next season are glace silks
and shot foulards and taffetas In pom
padour or old chintz patterns, made up
not upon crinoline Innings at all, but
over inexpensive silks or batastes.
The sash and ribbon trimmings on
these dainty toilets match the hue of
the chintz or brocade. The designs
and exquisite colorings of these ma
terials successfully rival the moro ex-
pensive silken tissues. The new shot
silks of the season make up very hand
somely with plain surahs, which show
one shade of the changeable silk, dot
ted with silk of the other tint For
instance, a violet and green shot taf-
feta is combined with rich lustrous
surah of mignonctte green thickly dot
ted with silk spots of lovely hello
trope shade, n triAe less rosy in tint
than the violet color In the taffeta.
The round wasted corsage has im-
menSe revers of green velvet lined
with violet surah.
The Progress., 1893-06-10
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
Ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
The needs Of physical being, will attest
the value TO health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
It's excellence is due to its presenting
IN the form most acceptable and pleas
ant TO the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; ehectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently caring constipation.
II has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
news. Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and IL is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale by all drug
eists in 5Oc and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
The Progress., 1893-06-10

bonnet or hat, as the case might be,
to suit the changing seasons, was sufb-
cient TO satisfy the fckle danes de-
mand, with perhaps the exception of
headRear of some sort expressly de-
signed for evening wear. Now IL "
necessary TO have ones headgear not
only coordinate with the occasion bnt
with the costume, in style, material
and colors, for although colors are
used in confusing complexity they yet
must he of n piece, so TO put 1t. with
the other color combinations used.
Lace is much used for bonnets and
hats designed to be worn with visiting
toilets. The stylish bonnet illustrated
is of cream lace. The bandeau roseste
and upright ends are of eau de Nile
ribbon. On the crown is mauve
orchid held in place by a brown velvet
bow. In the back is an upright chou
of lace, below which is n cluster of
clpmatis. The strings are of brown
velvet ribbon.
The Progress., 1893-06-10
racos Set by Dame Fashion.

With all previous ideas of the fitneils
of things as far as color is concerned
at SKIES and sevens, It is still fashions
behest that certain correspondence Dc
maintained between different parts Of
Nhe costume The time was when y
The Progress., 1893-06-10
Tho Alabnster CnyP.

The Alabaster cave is a wonderful
subterranean grotto. discovered Oft
Kidd's rayine, in California, about
thirty years ago Its vast outer
halls and huge inner chambers are
all bedecked with beautiful alabas-
ter hangings. blending every shade
of color from white to pink and red
in perfect harmony and beauty.
The Progress., 1893-06-10

Customs officers find silk handker-
chiefs concealed in a box Of macaroni
from Italy. Silks have often run the
customs in old times packed In cases
Of stationegy.
The Progress., 1893-06-10

No man ever discovers his powers OF To-
oomOtiOn until he starts o" the financial
Avn rrado
The Progress., 1893-06-10
women and Medicine.

Women object TO taking medicine he
.',se n Is medicine. Creole Female Tonic
;s As pleasant TO take ns sherry wine. No
lad taste Il cures all irregularities pecul-
lar 20 the sex.
The Progress., 1893-06-10

Light Fabrics and How to Make Them.
The new French and Venetian cbal-
lies are exceedingly fresh and tempt
ing to the eye after he .prrotracted ex-
hibit ofheavy wihter fabrics; and with
their dainty tinted grounds strewn
with iowtrs and foliage adorn the
shop windows as harbingers of balmy
summer. These sheer and eainty
woels sre made into exceedingly ~
lrActive toilets in empire. pompadooR
The Progress., 1893-06-10

Very rich men often become menn simply
~ ,bc oyergrowth Of the sense Of posses
sion.
The Progress., 1893-06-10
For Small Maidens.

An indoor gown and an outdoor coat
are given here. The little house frock
IS of white China silk, made with Q
The Progress., 1893-06-10
THE CURRENT MODES.
PICTURES FROM The REALM
~ VI ,ro OF FASHION.

Some et tho Latest Styles for Woman
and Home-Miss Loie Fuller AD
the Usefulness of the Corset-Fasbion
Notek
The Progress., 1893-06-10
nd Dyspepsia.

rn,s Consti patton and Dyspepsia.
,s,a.n,a Restorative Nerve Ptlls sent free
pr ..ooSSleal Book to prove merit, for &c stamp
withlsists ebc DIR. SHooP, Dor W.,haolne WIS
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-07-14
AGNosTIcIsM.
De quarest 'igion I ebber did hear

De quarest .igionI l ebber did hear
Is de 1igion OBJ de abnostick.
A-lookin fer somethin he neb5er can fin,
An a leabin out God an ole Nick.
He nebber has knocked at de Bibild do
Ner weep wild de sinners In need;
He dom blieye muffin in dc heaben or de yarth,
Exceptin wat his eyes had seedl
De quarest 1igion / ebber did hear
Is de Iigion OBJ de abnostick.
He hahn like de lamps dat de virgins hab.
'Caise he carn't show de littlest wickl
He nebber has sot on de mo'ners' bench
Ner listened ter der Spirits call,
An de onliest preachin he ebber has dun
I, II don't know muffin at alli''
De quarest 'ligion | ebber did hear
Is de Higion Of de abnostick,
Fer he gets no YARDS In searchin aroun
Ter holp out de souls dat is sick!
He's a studyin now; but, yo' min my word,
He'll drap gin de gospil wall;
Ell his heart don thump at the Judgment trump,
Den | dom know muffin at all!
William II. Hayne in Harper's Weekly.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-07-14
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THE McCOOK TRIBUNE.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-07-14
The English Maids Prerogatiye.

my English maid" says a housekeep-
er, sis amusingly tenacious of her rights
and her limitations alike. If a friend Of
hers rings at the front door, Bayle is
furious at the presumption. If he goes
to the kitchen door, she is equally vexed.
She regards the side door as her preroga-
tive and demands a summons from
thence."-Philadelphia Press.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-07-14

Allie-Iof often wish Iwere a man. Don't
you?
Winnie-Indeed I don't. Do you sup
pose I want to be at the beck and call Of
livery woman ! k~now?-Truth.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-13
Scenes prom Light of Asia"

Scenes from Sir Edwin Arnold's
"Light of Asia" were given in the par
lors Of the Park Congregational church
by the Young Peoples society last
evening. The Rev. Dan +. Bradley
delivered q ehort address on Budd hism
and the general condition OF the people
that have embraced it. lie explained
the depreciation from the religion If
Buddha to the present idol worship.
and discussed the moral effect OF the
present perverslon Of the tenets of true
Buddhism. At the close he exhibited
Idols and images now worehiped and
used in performing the religious rites.
MIR. Bradley was born in Siam and has
personal acquaintance with modern
Buddhism, and this fact added much
interest TO his talk. The following
scenes from the Light Of ASIA" were
given by the young people IN costumes:
"The Prince aud the Wounded Swan"
"The Paion With the Princess and Her
Maidens," "Buddha Leaving the Pal.
ace," "Buddha's Interview With the
FOreSt..r's Wife,
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-13
AMONG FURNITURE MEN.
Buyers Are Less CAUTIOUS on Longer
Acquaintance.

Buyers Are Less CAUTIOUS on Longer
Acquaintance.
The western furniture buyers are be-
ginning To arrive and by tho presen.
indications the sale Will be booming
merTily before the week Is over. Those
buyers already on tne market have
nearly completed their tours of inspec-
ton and are now placing their orders,
but usually for quite limited amounts,
although several Of the ''oOys" booked
orders for car load lots yesterday.
"They usually make two tripssround
among the Dealers" said +. I. Barnes
yesseFday. "Ihs ITst trip they look
around, set prices, styles and on the
second trip they usually place their
orders. Some Of them nave made their
hfst trip and now they are buying"
Rocco patterns predom.nate IN
heavy furniture as well as 10 the
lighter grades. Even tee square pat
tern tables nave gwen place to those
having delicate outlines
Beauty and utility" are becoming
the pass-w words OF furniture men, and
the new patterns OF furniture are de-
ligntful Combinations OF these features.
'-ttrand Rapids J. the accepted furnI-
tilFc teuttIs - Il r IL siAnulau VI TIE
Windsor Fol ting Bed company of Chi
caxO yesterday, land TO De IN II We
must show our goods here. Our beds"
waving ms hand at the line OF hand
some folding beds, ARE mostly sold IN
car load lots and 10 counts up fast, IN
tell you. Our trade has been good and
We have sold seversl tig bills of goods.
Nearly all the big buyers are here and
the outlook - splendid tor . big sea-
son's business"
Just set down over there by that
table" said O. r. StsrkSater OF the
Decatur Furniture company. THAT
line Is so hot that we don't need any
steam on IN this building. On, yes.
we're IN il. You see, Grand Rapids.
while Il IL undoubtedly the furniture
center OF the country. Is suffering from
q scarcity OF lumber necessary IN the
Manufacture of the cheaper grades Of
goods aud Grand Rapids manufacturers
are beng driven 10 manufacture high
grade goods almost entirely. Conse-
quently the firms msking cheaper
goods nave q very satisfactory business
here"
"Wsnt 10 know what - the newest in
chslrsT' asked W. y Van Nostrand.
representing the Binghsmpton Char
ocmpsnv Of Blnghsmpton, n. Y. "Well
here they are. Polished woods. solid
mahogany, plush ana sobbler seats are
proper things. There are only one or
svo irms besides the one I represent
making this iins OF chairs in the United
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-13
TALK OF NEW LINES
Council Committees and Man
ager Chapman Met.
NORTH AND SOUTH EXTENSION
Ara Asksd for BY the Street Railway Com
pany-ras Paving 5etsssa Rails
QUESTION Up Again.

The JOINT committee On streets and
ordinances held . long session last
night, discussing the ordinances Tor
street car laes presented by tss Con-
solid4ted company aud BY Percy l.
Cook. Manager Chapman OF the Con-
soildated company VAS prsseat with al
amendment 10 the preseat ordinance,
changing routes No 8 and No. l.
Route No. 8 10 asked to be changed
70 run ia the following Streets start
ing At the intersection OF stocking And
sesenth streets through stocking. West
Brlage, Canal, AonFoe, Dsvision streets.
Blaxely avenue, Lafayette street, Hall
street, Mad son avenue ~ Burton ave-
nue. Tue only change IN snis 10 the
extension on MADISON avenue soutn-
ward.
Route No. 4 a the ordinance recently
peIitloued for which has now been
changed TO run in the following streets:
Beginning AZ Quimby street Through
North College avenue, East Leonard
street, Canal street, Coldbrook street,
Ottawa street, Monroe street, DIVISION
street, Blaxely -. avenue, Lafayette
street, FIN avenhs To East street.
The hns on North College avenue
and Leonard street viii be built II the
ordinance "a granted within ninety
DAYS from the time the grade 10 COM
pleted on East leoaArd street. The
line IN Madison avenue IL TO be COM
pleted as tar as Dickinson avecue on
or before June /, 1893, and a. Tar As
Burton syedue on or before June /.
1894.
want the Claims Waived
The committee men seemed to think
II An excellent time 10 stick for = sur
reader Of the clause IN the present or
dlnancs Oy when the company 10 Al
lowed to pave as 10 chooses between
the rails. Alderman Bail, of the cum
nlittee on streets. SAID 10 Mr.. Chapman
that there Was feeling in ms commit
tee that no further extension should
be granted until the company surren-
dered that clause of the ordinance.
Mr.. Chapman replied that the city at
torney seemed To- have decided that
question. as ne had gwen an opin-
ION that the clause was I'M
constitutional. As far as the
new track asked for, he
was williug TO waive the clause, but
ne had uot the authority To waive IL
altogether. The ordinance was the
basis OF a large Investment and the
question OF paving Was OF serious con-
sequence TO the investors. He could
uol promise to waive the clause of the
ordinance until be mad consulted with
h.s snperiors.
Mr. Chapman said ne was authorized
20 say that the company would pave
between It's tracks on ali paved streets
with medina blocks. The question was
dropped 10 be taken up again Satur-
day afternoon at $50.
Percy I. Cook was given . shor!
hearing n ms ordnance and the CON-
mittees adlourned.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-13
Want Another Car or Two.

81 appreciate our splendid railway
system ss we'll asanvbody," said a we'll
known resident of the east end last
evening. But co think our Cherry
street line 10 unnecessarily dIscrimin.
ated against Aew I live fivedoors from
TIE Cherry street line and about TWEEN
ty-five doors from the Wealthy avenue
line, but II I'm IN hurry / invariably
90 T. the Wealthy avenue line to get
down town quickly. understand the
Cherry street. hne pays the least Of any.
but | believe that II the company
would put on another car or two ana
make little quicker time 10 would be
found 70 De much better patronized. |
know there - sdisadvsntsge q having
to cross those tracks on ShAwnut ave-
nue, but people on the east end of that
line generally feel that the company
N tight do better by them aud profit by