The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1893-11-11

cement OF OthcrS-l. G., men.
They do not hate men, but they wish t.
do away with the last remnants of the
ridiculous idea that women, as q sex, an
in all ways weak, while men, as q sex. an
always strong. Hearth and Home
Bed Linen.
In the item OF bed linen there are less de-
drable qualities now obtainable than for
merly wers to be had. Dealers say that
there 10 very little call for the heavier
grades Of goods. which thsrefore are not
imported. Modern linen il much less dura,
BILE than that which was made half cen
fury ago, for the reaxon that the constant
call seems to be for something cheaper;
therefore. to meet this unwise clamor man.
ufacturers have made much lighter grades,
and have In many cares introduced cotton
with the linen. which 10 then carded and
spun together in such a way that only an
expert can detect it, and even these are
often deceived. There is no economy in
buying cheap linen. 1t has not half of the
wearing qualities Of that which costs pos
sibly third more. It has not soft, sat
my feeling 30 grateful to u fastidious
taste, nor has it the appearance which is
most pleasing to connoisseurA
There are many persons who do not care
for linen bedding the year around. For those
there is \ satin finished cotton which In
very much liked, although it in very ex-
pensive, costing even more than q good
grade Of linen. Full sized sheets are usu-
ally made two and half yards long when
finished. Linen varies in width from two
to two and half yards: occasionally piece
is found which is wider than this, but two
and half yards is the standard. Many
stores furnish bedding made ready for use
Sheets are either plainly hemmed or hem
stitched, the latter being considered much
more desirable, especially in linen and fine
grades Of cotton. Pillow cases are SINH
larly finished; many Of them, however, have
half to three quarter inch bands Of drawn
work above the hens. The plain hem
stitched IL of course more durable and
makes a very pretty fnish.-New York
Ledger.
Proud and Economical French Women.
The exiles who took refuge in London at
the time of the French revolution met the
poverty and the hardships Of their lot
with much courage. They never begged,
and it was often difficult to induce them
to accept the funds subscribed for their
assistance
The women did not accept the partially
worn and soiled clothing Of wealthy and
inclined ladies, as most women
In their condition would have been glad to
do, but managed with the cheapest mate.
rails to dress neatly and tastefully.
Their necessities developed an inventive
spirit. The records Of the London patent
office at the beginning of the Eighteenth
century have on every page such names as
Dupin, Cardonel, Gastineau.
l4eblond and Courant. How ingenious
they were in utilizing the most unpromis-
lion Of n now famous dish.
When the London butchers slaughtered
their beef they were accustomed to throw
away the tails with the refuse. The French
women had the bright idea Of buying
Them, since they could get them for next
10 nothing. and making soup of them. And
oxtail soup. which loyal Englishmen now
an essentially national DISH
Youths Companion.
The Magic Power Of . woman's Voice.
II remember" said we'll known writer,
the first queen Of society that met. She
was Scotchwoman who married an
American while be was in Europe. Ru.
mors came before her to his home Of her
brilliant success in London society and in
The Austrian court, where her brother held
} diplomatic position. and when she ar
rived with her husband the society Of the
little city where he lived was soon ut her
leet.
II was child Of twelve, visiting in 4
country house near the town.
Zone morning some one said. There
comes Madam L. | ran to the window to
'ee coming through the trees . stout.
red haired woman without sin.
gle agreeable feature in her face.
II was amazed and disgusted But whom
lhe came in and talked to me sat breath
ess under charm never felt in my life
before. WAS her slave from that mo-
nent. Her fascination was wholly in her
'oice. 1t was low. clear. musical. The
voman's nature was expressed in it-un-
keenly sympathetic, but,
lbove all, genuine 1t was her one power,
mt it was irresistible.
Women May Travel Alone.
II woman thinks it in possible for her
o travel alone she can do 90 in perfect
afety. With care and discretion she may