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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1893-09-07

job nny. sld bis tesoher, II your faith
er can dos piece Of work 10 days and
your Uncle George can do II 10 Q days,
boa Ions so0ld 1t take both OF them TO do
~ They d never get i, done, said Johnny
They d cit dosn and tell fish stories.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1893-09-07

II Il hard matter 10 lose money grow
itg clover becGute il has 60 ma1y good
astA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-24
Points on Turkey Raising.

From the New Westminster Columbian.
A reporter recently visited the turkey ranch
of A. Ferguson, at Liverpool. The first object
that appeared strange was an old turkey COB
bier strutting about alone. There were no hen
turkeys in sight. and the visitor inquired about
them. Mr.. Ferguson replied that he had lots
of females. but they were away setting.
Let us go and see them" we suggested.
by all means" replied Mr.. Ferguson, IF
You will show me where they are."
do you mean to saw you don't know where
the turkeys are setting? asked the visitor, in
establishment.
II know they are somewhere in the back part
wouldn't be able to raise a bird if 1 visited their
the same localities as sand hill cranes / have
reared young turkeys that had to swim from
the place they were Matched at. The old hen
never moves after the chicks are Matched for
four days. and there Is not a particle of egg
shell left when the old one starts off. 1 have
made a study Of turkeys and their habits. and
what say IS correct. North America is the
natural home of the turkey. If left to them
selves the males and females separate during
the summer months. 1t is a peculiar fact that
after the beginning of July the gobbler can't
gobble any more until he has molted and got
a brand new suit Of clothes. The hens have
deserted the gobbler already, but will return to
him in the autumn, bringing back their Off
spring. Then will know how many turkeys
will have. The great mistake people make is in
trying to rear turkeys. They kill them by
feeding. Make note of this: Fed chicks die
Of indigestion. Leave them alone and they
will grow up strong"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-24
A Formal Tea in Japan.

From the CHICAGO lnter-Ocean.
Only the powdered article is served in Japan
at a formal tea" Directly on arrival of the
guests, who are expected TO appear on such oc-
casions in full dress, they are seated in the tea
house within the tea garden, and the beverage
served to each Of them separately. The fix
lures OF the room and surroundings generally
are always the same. There is a platform
which is called the 'tokonoma'' or "Dlace to
hang the picture" This platform is also dec
GRATED with flowers. The bamboo dipper in
which tea is served very properly is attached to
the lid OF the teapot. Above a large porcelain
vessel containing charcoal fire Is placed the
kettle. Cute little lacquered caddies are used
for holding powdered tea. and a crepe or silk
cloth called The "fukusa is held in the hostess
hand for the purpose of removing fecks Of
scattering tea dust When the water has
reached the proper degree OF heat the lady
deftlv pours the powdered tea from the caddv
and the water from the kettle simultaneously
into The bamboo dipper, and proceeds to SUR it
carefully with a ''chasen," a sort of feather
brush made OF bamboo. one end Of xA-sA -
chopped into fine shreds
Right here are the two operations upon which
depend the success of powdered tea making.
novice will spoil il by improperly mixing the
water and tea together or through inexperience
IN stirring. The latter operation requires deft-
ness and long practice. while the former 10
nothing more nor less than piece Of legerde-
main. When ready. the draught of tea in the
accompanied by an elaborate bow.
In serving the maid holds the vessel contain
ing the tea high up, even with the top of her
head, and after bowling and serving il in a sit
ting posture, she arises and returns to her
place, walking backward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-24

'Ho. no, no! When we'd the matches ye'd
no box; now we've the box, we've no matches.
You rub it, my pooty. and you'll rise the
sperits."
"Don't yer know. Like the bloke that had the
ole lamp. Rub hard; it's a magic box, tell
yerr
wheels
Lucy laughed heartily and went on rubbing.
sperits with it myself. Yo' help her to rub, he
said to Charles.
At that instant, as if in obedience to the
charm, there appeared in the doorway the
figure of Rookie, the well-known useful
porter of all work at the Grand Hotel He
Of all kinds
"What did I tell yer?" said the tramp.
''There's the sperits The magic box did it,
"Bless you. my lady," said Rookie, rushing
over to her. 81 out of the way when you
left. Why didn't you let me know; I'd not have
let you go in this cold. I've brought the bus;
and think, my lady, you'd better come back
again at once and set yourself down before
good warm fire.
.Hear, hear" cried the tramp. swarm fire;
that's the best thing for us xll."
Rookie looked disdainfully at the speaker
But Lady Partridge said sweetly:
"Yes, Rookie, you must take care Of Mr.. -
Mr. -"
''Mogg, num-"
"He can go outside. And do not let us lose a
moment, for my extremities are literally drop
ping off"
Accordingly. the whole party entered the
bus, and Mr.. Mogg was accommodated with
seat on the box.
Within three weeks time there were two
weddings at the Grand Hotel, at which Mr..
Mogg, in a new suit of clothes. assisted.
But he declares that no money will ever in
duce him to part with his magic box, as he
calls it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-24
VALUE OF A CHARACTER,
The Sailor Who Had None Disappear
Like a Thief.

The Sailor Who Had None Disappeared
Like Thief.
From the Chicago News-Record
The captain of q large steamer was once fill
ing up his crew for long voyage, when a sea
man came up and said
81 want to sail with you. SIR
''All right, my man." replied the captain.
"Where have you sailed betore?''
up. and O., sir, to Australia"
"What countryman?"
Gan Oirishman," was the ready response.
"Well, you must get a character"
The discharge was obtained and as the Irish.
man was presenting it another seaman came ur
and said he wanted to Join.
"What line were you on before?' asked the
captain.
"Cunard, SIR
''What countryman?''
English, your honor"
"All right. Go forward"
Shortly after, as the two were swillirg the
decks in a heavy sea, the Englishman was swept
overheard, bucket and all Unmoved. Paddy
finished his job and then went to the captain q
cabin.
Come in" responded the officer to his rap.
whats up now?'
''Do you remember Bill Smith. the English.
man and Cunarder?' queried Pat.
Certainly, my man."
You took him widout character?"
81 believe so. What of that?''
'He's gone overheard wild your bucket"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-24

There is just one way 10 wash the hair and
have 1t soft. as well as dry. You want it to be
ruffy, no matter what the fashion says about
glossy locks, and yet it must not be brashy and
rough Brashy and rough it is within a day
SO OF a wash with ammonia. borax. soda or any
OF the other things recommended to make il
dry and fluffy. To obviate this YOU must rub
vaseine well into the scalp. Rub the hair with
1t, too Have the hair really wet with the
petroleum oil Do this il possible half hour
before you are ready to wash the hair Roll
yOt- auolnted locks up out Of the way. You
VIII ind they do not look bad. The curl
-, not been interfered with, only the shade
and character of the hair is altered and a
b-own-haired girl has a good chance TO see how
she will look wheu her hair gets a lot darker as
time will make it. Wash the hair with water AZ
hot as you can stand and use borsx or
ammonia, or both. and a good strong soapsuds
besides Use a great many waters, and rinse in
two or three hot waters softened with borax.
Then use cold water. The rinsing must not be-
gin until the soap has made two or three gen.
erous lathers, and must not end till your neck
Is almost broken, and YOU are sure not parti-
Gle of the vaseline or soap can possibly remain
Rub the hair well with a soft bath towel till it is
dry, II possible, in the wind and sum- IL you
really do wash and rinse every bit of vaseline
out the result will be that the hair will feel to
the touch Ike that of a very young child ). 1t
Is also soft and fluffy, and seems to have the
trick Of keeping tine curl and staying clean.
Ion be discouraged if the first time your hair
DRIES stringy. This way of washing takes
little knsck- Stand greasy hair for a day or
Two, then wash again, emitting the vaseline-
me dsy or so OF grease will have done your
nalr no harm All this NAV be little bother.
put IL 10 worth while, and it does seem as If
IRONS, ammonia, dye or anything couldn't really
Iurt hair so treated. 1t will stay soft and
mick and 1t grows so fast that you can cut
I bur bangs In as many different styles as you
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-24

of the anniver..rx an N.,r yorl x ..-... 81,
vhich rs.ahs. n n A an accoun' Oh
,s,sr ~ T MI pur n paper ABOUT week
been orean;zsd Me- 10 $50 +, ;a. laa
for . ,st-;.,;. "a h.n.voi.. i seuueo
and :, Ps s sN a. .o'en, n1rsanl]Auon'
Tan,n nameo Ior 'ne s,es. peia%are cniel,
the nr;a,!, was yne w ~ snoS1 VINO slsnea
inc 20 h;s., 20 ~ Ia'us III Convey
within the boppd,r;es az pennsviyan;. Tha
racnIar ooe. e "a ieuHst -, i'" ,n ne
Tsmmany Soo;.,n no. ~. !, 1,,;.p,
tool tha III m"' 1nay =. pu' !" tu,oHiy
anniyersar;as "a a. -, ,-,o,a,aa.s %
the a., "Nu 'nv ste"' Io'ene"a oi
was cornran..5 % ~ 80
Joined bv ~ .e,; " ene Ia,na! societs:
country The sraa..s 's -, oi w e.y sno
the soc;etr 49, psr' "a ~Ion oeiongeo 70
formant the sac;a,,' . ~ i IN,
Hall at 9 o clo,l sna sS,a- a. Ill a.In;'
AIRY business moysd .,;sl VIC us ..n,'
PROCESSION" tbronab P.o ens o,.01 I'll so .
and Broad street to tbe ia s.ros'
in Wall street wbere !, ~. ;as i,a. ~,
eral Society of Necba,,.s II Tsn =. Wy .,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-24
BRUIN WENT THE PACE.
He Was Cross and Abusive When in Hb
Cups, but He Meant Well.

He Was Cross and Abusive when i'm Hb
Cups, but He Meant Well.
Prom the San Francisco Examiner.
Big jackson is dead. and as a result the heart
Of King McManus is bowed down beneath the
weight Of unutterable woe. jackson was only
big, shaggy black bear, but he was a hale fell
low in his way, and there was not man in all
the Potrero who could cope with him when il
came to drinking whisky. He could drink from
morning till night, go rolling TO his bed in the
corner of the yard and get up in the morning
fresh as ever. From his youth he was a rolIick-
ing blade, with a good dash Of the bohemian in
his makeup. and early in life he started to
travel the pace that kills. His friends had fore
seen for long time that there could be but one
end to il all. and when Jackson succumbed to
the grim destroyer Saturday they shook their
heads knowingly and said with one accord: Il
told you so."
sunstroke was the immediate cause OF his
death. but alcoholism reared its hideous head
behind it all. Dissipation had sapped the
strength of a once robust constitution and on
Saturday came the end. As usual. jackson
was IN his cups. During the forenoon he
poured whisky into his stomach IN liberal
Quantities and the Consequence was that by
the noon hour he was very drunk Then he
became ugly and boisterous, az was his wont
when drinking, and he thrust out in the
small back yard to sleep off the effects of his
potations. The day hot and Jackson's
blood was afre from whisky. He Law in the
sun for some time in drunken stupor and
whea evening came he was dead. Sunstroke.
the doctor said, and his life must have gone
out hours before they fornd him.
When II was found that Jackson was dead
King McManus was sent for. He had been the
latters favorite for years, and il was deemed
hitting that the Monarch of Potrero should be
given the opportunity to show the last honors
to his pet.
Give him the best send-off Won can. bows /"
was the kings admonition. land don't spare
any expense. jackson was a Thoroughbred
and nothing is too good for him. Send the bill
to me-"
And so McManus' followers gathered IN to
attend the rites. There was a wake such as only
the Potrero knows, and when il was all over
the body Of jackson was laid TO rest IN a grave
dug for him on the top OF Irish Hill, overlook
ing the scene Of many a Jolly carousal Nor
was there any lack OF mourners. Jackson had
made host OF friends in his dissipated career,
and they stood about his graveside to do him
such honor as they could.
I'VE planted him just like human being"
said one sympathizer. And why shouldn't We?
He wasn't the best bear in the world for he
drank like fish and was often cross and abu-
sive; but he meant well. and he never played il
low on a friend in need"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-24

nished with five bias folds OF velvet Of grad
1ated widths. The round waist has a yoke of
shot silk covered with lace and the remainder
of the bodice is adorned with four rows Of vel
vet and q velvet belt around the waist. The
sleeves have a large puff to the elbow, with a
gathered frill and long tight cuff covered
with lace; the tops are trimmed with velvet ep-
aulettes.
Surely, nothing that summer brings to view
could be prettier than a young girl CARRIED like
the one in the second drawing. Copy it in any
fashion you choose. In the gown from which
the sketch was made the stuff is terra Gotta with
tiny yellow dots. trimmed with white lace and
batiste- The bias seams of the skirt strength
ened by silk ribbon to prevent sagging. Tbs
blouse waist fastens at the side. but the lining
in the center; at the waist in front and back
the fullness is laid in pieats. Around the waist
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-24
A Queer Spot In Paris.

FROM the Cnica2O herald
At the entrance to the Avenue du Bots, on the
left. is what is called the Cercles des Panes
which, translated, means The Hardup
Peoples Club This gathering is held under
the magnificent verdant foliage Of four rows
of chestnuts. which were recently in all the
glory of full bloom 1t is supposed to be fire.
quented by persons who cannot afford a car
riage to drive to the wood and yet who want
to see and. above all. to be seen. The ac-
commodations consist of arm and other
chairs. which are paid for at the rate of two
and four cents a sitting, and the plebelan
bench, which costs nothing. Manageable
young ladies, fanked by superb chaperon-
generally the mamma or an aunt-muster there
in force on the keen lookout for a lord and
master. Men also frequent the spot. They
are of all ages, from the pert, downy-lpped
adolescent, fresh from college, to the made-up
roue. Every one there is well dressed and i'm
pecunious, and the one exerts all its efforts
to deceive the other. Men are looking out for
ladies, maids or widows with a dot, and ladies
are in search of husbands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-24
Again the Deadly Folding Bed.

From the Chicago Daily Tribune
Mrs. Mary Smith. who lived with her son NJ
59ls Indiana avenue, was crushed in q folding
bed Saturday night. Her son returned home
late aud in a bed room on the second floor found
her body crushed between the sides Of the bed
On the floor near by was pail Of water, and il
apparent Mrs. Smith had been cleaning the
bed. 1t is supposed that in leaning upon the
end nearest the headbosrd th. bed became
overbalanced and suddenly closed. The side
rails crushed the woman's chest and head. and
it is thought her death was caused not so much
from internal injury from suffocation, as her
head was buried in the becclothes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-24

better for it, fits closely at the waist ard hips,
and spreads at once from the hips smoothly
outward, being about five yards and half
around the lower edge. The mouotony of this
wide sweep at the foot unrelieved BY anything
like regular folds is broken by an old-fashioned
device OF running a narrow pleating Of the silk
about the foot, turning the direction Of the
ruffie up about every foot and ending it
with bow OF ribbon. The charm Of
this ia just in its quaint suggestion of old-time
style The bodice to this sort Of skirt is strictly
modern, made with surplice fronts and big
pulled sleeves with an epaulette Of velvet or
satin to match the bows used on the skirt.
Handsome pointed crochet lace may be added
over these epaulettes. You cannot have too
much elaboration about the shoulders. you
know, and if you have piece Of lace that you
hate to cut into two short lengths let one piece
be long enough to come down the side Of the
bodice, turning it so the points go inward when
it leaves the shoulder. This gown is pretty in
shot silk, the ground a delicate apple green and
the shot a dull red. the whole thing being
changeable besides. Use dull red or deep
green velvet The parasol has Dresden handle
with two balls attached. one Of dull red, the
other of green. The hat should be small,
light affair of twisted dull green straw.
The old, aimless, foolish-looking. wallpaper
and-dado style of ornamenting skirts is coming
back The looping and festooning that reminds
one of the ceiling border that used to go on
oid-time wall paper Is again on our dresses. 1t
is. apparently. the only change possible in the
trimming of the skirts. All we can hope is that
the skirts themselves may not be sacrificed to
craze for elaborate decoration, and the pretty
fullness of folds be taken from them to afford
the modiste smooth and funnel-like surface
upon which to do her festooning. The only
excuse for this sort of aimless trimming is the
display Of very fine lace, but at beat 1t makes
one look sadly like curtains and furniture, and
the lines Of the figure, which ought to have some
consideration in the administering Of drapery,
are more and more offended. Try to have a
mind Of your own. girls keep the fashion to its
present really charming moderation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-24

is worn a belt of folded suiting and the bottom
Of the skirt is also trimmed with a gathered
ruffle of the same. The neck Of the waist is
cut low in front only. The broad sailor collar
is Of white bstiste in this instance, but any
other shade OF crepe. batiste or silk may be
used: il Is edged with wide lace and the deep
cuff is made in the same manner. The sleeves
are leg-omutton.
The most distracting girl the summer let
loose is the girl whose hair curls. She is the
despair Of all the other girls. No matter how
young she is, she seems to have the degree
OF impishness that always goes with naturally
curly hair. 1t is enough to drive a girl who
has to curl her hair crazy to see a mere chit of
a school girl tripping about any sort Of
foggy day with kinks all over her head. look
ing as kinks can only make one look. She is
possessed to do ali sorts of things to aggravate
you For instance. she always vets her hair
when she goes in ba thing. II she were q little
nearer your own age you might get back at her.
but being not even out of school yet you have
to bear 1t and say nothing You have to hear
the men say, "JOve, what pretty head Of hair
that little Smith girl has, and not be sure that
that little Smith girl doesn't know perfectly
well that they are saying it. Goodness deliver
the belle OF four seasons from a little
Smith girl You cannot protect yourself against
her. She appears in the afternoon in a simple.
childish little dress, with bangle on her
wrist for ornament. a wide lace collar up about
her throat, her hair a wilderness Of sunny
kinkles, with no hat on, but holding her mas
parasoI over her head. and. so sure as Charlie
Is there with you, she sits down with her back
to YOU quite away of and thinks. As if a girl
of her age ever thinks, She looks so innocent
1t is useless to attempt to make Charlie see that
she Is doing 1t Just to make you move. Just
the same 1t ism safe to be there. These little
Smith girls never sit and think long without
thinking up some asgravation. Better give up.
take Charlie to a safe distance and leave her to
think. shine her hair in the sun and look young
and school Ciriv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-24
He Had Experience.

From Terss Siftings.
Merchaut-"You want a place in my store
you say?"
"Applicant-"Yes, sir.
Ever worked in a store before?"
"Yes, sir.
"Let me try Won. Suppose lady should
come with a piece of cloth and want to get .
number of yards to match it, what would you
dor
I'D send her to the next counterI
81 guess you We had experience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-24

UMNER HAS DE-
veloped a great deal Of
grace and prettiness in
dress, Notwithstanding
the threat Of crinoline.
The initial picture
shows a dainty toilet
for July and August.
The material used in
the original is green
W pollen suiti n g.
trimmed with red and
green changeable vel
vet and ecru guipure
lace. The circular bell
skirt is stiffened with
haircloth almost half
its length and is gar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-24

The fifth and final toilet in this set is wholly
suggestive of summer and is made of thin
white wooden suiting over a foundation dress of
light green silk. The bell skirt has an over
skirt which is drawn through a green velvet
belt and hangs down over it in the manner in
dicated In the illustration. The round waist is
tight-fitting and cut shape at the neck: the
opening is edged with folded strip of white
net and a bertha of figured net The sleeves
are leg mutton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-24
Economy.

From Truth
Brown-''Going to housekeeping, eh?''
Jones-"Yep."
Brown-"Awfully expensive"
Jones-"Wont be for Going to use my
wife's temper for a furnace and her feet for
refrigerator."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-24

After the many seasons that it has been de-
creed that silk must only be worn in house
gowns and for evening, we have all sorts Of
sllken fabrics on the street not differing in color
and texture from the evening gowns. The full
skirt isaccomplished beyond recall but there are
as many kinds Of full skirts as there are women
to choose them The one most resembling the
crinoline skirt of old. and which may, indeed.
be worn over a yeritable hoop skirt and set the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-24
CraInPed.

WOrIus T air TUCK.
''Yes," remarked the Chicagoan, we have, in
deed, had a wonderful growth, and are keeping
it up; but. unfortunately, at no distant day, it
must have an end"
"How SOP
1.-The state lines See?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-24
OW DOES THE

OW DO ES THE
celebration Of the an
niversary of American
independence now COM
pare with that OF a
hundred years ago?
There is a good deal
more picnic than patri-
otism more holiday
than anniversary about
it today. / had some
curiosity to know how
the fathers observed
it-what the patriots OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-24
MAJORS MATCHBOX
WRITTEN ESPECIALLY FOB THE EVENING
STAR BY PERCY FITZGERALD, MA.
GCopyright.l

WE ON n II MI,
there lived in one Of the
n ew Brobdignagian
mansions, rather high
up though, one Major
Blenkinsop. He was
rather portly, though
not "fat and scant Of
BREATH" but comfort
able looking. He was
comfortable, too, in
many ways. A rel
alive had left him
nigh q thousand a year;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-24
Equal to the Emergency.

From Puck.
Housewife isn't this milk adul5erated,
mister? Just see what blush appearance il
has.
Milkman-.Not at all. madam; that's its
natural appearance. / pasture my cows ON blue
grass"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-24
INDEPENDENCE DAY
How It Was Remembered One HIM.
dred Years Ago.
B BRIT HID AY OF LIBERTY

the Celebration Of Our Time - rammauy
Hall Led the Patriots i'm New York City
and the Society of the Cincinnati in Phila-
delphia.