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The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-04-14
.COlOrs for 81 Library.

An artistic color scheme for library
is seen in a room fit ed up by one Of
most favorably~ known decorators Of
the day. The shades of color used ex-
tend from pale yellow to the BLUSH
greens that are dark and rich, and
glass, wood, leather and metal are vari-
ously used to produce the effects de-
sired. The woodwork is Of oak, with Il
greenish cast. the ceiling being crossed
by beams of the wood. The hooded
mantel is supported by columns of
glass mosaic, and on each side of the
mantel there is a seat of green marble,
with leather cushions, also Of dark
green. Above these seats there is on
one side a richly jeweled glass window,
on the other mosaic panel. The ta-
ble-cover, Of dark green leather that
falls over the sides, but not the ends
Of a dark oak table, is ornamented by
a perforated panel; the pierced holes
are outlined with a gold thread. Work
of the same kind could be used to bor-
der a leather spread. A curious and
novel piece Of work is also seen in the
settle, which is made from thousands of
small squares Of different kinds of
wood, surrounded by a hair-line of
metal and laid to form a pattern. A
leather window-hanging of green is
frightened by a lacquer decoration in
colors Of different metals, and has Il
border of silk embroidery.-New York
Evening Post.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-04-14
OF INTEREST TO WOMEN.
GOSSIP ON SUBJECTS PERTAINING
TO WOMEN. - ~ e.. e.
Romance of an English Duchess
Who Was Married nt Seventeen
-Colors for a Library-Wnllling
Clubs for Girls-Notes.

1t is to be the deep-rooted, supersti-
ton with regard to the ominous char
~acter Of the number thirteen, on the
part of the Dowager Countess of Ross
lyn, that her daughter, Nlillicent, is in
debted for the strawberry-leaved coro-
net which she now wears as duchess of
Sutherland. Just ten years have
elapsed, says Vogue, since the duke,
who, at that time, still bore the title Of
marquis of Stafford, attended dinner
party given by Lady Rosslyn in honor
Of her eldest daughter, Lady Brooke
At the last nloment it was found that
owing to the absence of one of the
guests, there would only be thirteen at
table Horrified at the idea, the count
esS Immediately summoned her daugh-
ter, Lady Millicent, who was barely
sixteen years of age, from the school
room in order to take the vacant place.
Alone of all those present she was not
en- grande toilette. No time had even
been given her to brush her curly hair
before she was FASTENED down from the
schoolroom, where she was enjoying a
romp with her little sisters. Yet such
an attractive picture did she present
that her neighbor at table, Lord Staf-
ford, straightway fell in love with her
and asked her hand in marriage a few
weeks later. Her wedding took place
on the afternoon Of her seventeenth
birthday, and she may be said to have
gone direct from the schoolroom to the
altar. When the late duke of Suther
land married the second time he cut off
Lord Stafford's allowance and then
adv Io,. haIfciSto
family, until on the dukes death Lord
Stafford came into the family estates,
and the pretty little school girl as
duchess Of Sutherland now presides
over Dunrobin castle.
The young duchess spends much of
her time among the poor, and she
wears her prettiest clothes among the
slums. "They like pretty things" she
says, ''and think it natural you should
wear them" The Shaftesbury Ragged
schools in which the duchess is interest
ed, are in Whitechapel, and several
nights in the week the young duchess
may be found seated there in a hall,
furnished with grimy wooden benches,
among a crowd of young girls who
have passed the entire day cutting card
boxes, braiding, shirt making in sweat
ers' shops, or pasting pill boxes. Cen
orally she has basket of roses with
her, which she distributes among the
girls. She is not unknown in this coun-
try. which she has visited on several
occasions with the duke, having spent
one entire winter III the Rock mount
aims while her husband and q party of
congenial friends were endeavoring to
secure the skins of grizzly bears. She
has also taken part in hunting expedi-
tions in South Africa, and while in
Australia was in at the death Of sey-
eral kangaroo hunts.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-04-14
The Seed End of Potntoe..

The question whether the seed end of
potatoes should be removed before the
seed is planted has long been mooted
among potato growers. Most of them
have decided that the seed end should
be removed, or rather that the potato
should be so tut as to give each set
one to three good eyes or buds. If
whole potatoes are planted, many varie-
ties having multitude Of seed eyes will
send out far too many shoots. These
will crowd each other like SO many
weeds, and a great amount of very
small potatoes will be the result.
! Varieties Of potatoes that have but
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-04-14
Terrible Suffering,

It does not take a very large coin to
burn a hole in a small boys pocket. q
"Did you have a good time in the
country, Bil?'' nj
mo; mos died. We boarded at a
farm house,
Wasn't it nice ?'' FL.
.'Yes, nice 'nough; but on the train
i old woman give me. a cent, an when
we got to the farm / found out there
'fasn't q store within ten miles. - &c 6 ood
News.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-04-14

1.-: -eafA
Poultry Feed Trough.

is made twice the width named and 4
crack left on each side Of the hopper
below. Cover the top Of the hopper
with a board, which can be fastened
by hinges to one side Of it. This will
keep the food dry and clean, as it will
only be removed by the fowls as it is
wanted. 1t can be made any length
and capacity desired, though one six
to eight feet long will do for good,
sized flock
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-04-14
Comfort I'm the Nursery.

A bamboo screen with silk curtains,
or better still, those of some washable
material, is most useful adjunct,
writes Elizabeth Robinson Scoville i'll
a useful article on FURNISHING the
Nursery" in the November Ladies'
Home Journal. 1t can be used to shield
the crib from a draught, to screen
corner. or shut off the Washstand when
it is in use.
If the nursery is far from the kitch-
en- a small refrigerator will be found
a great convenience. Tin ones can
be purchased for about So that answer
the purpose admirably. There is room
for the supply Of milk for the day,
beside the ice, and they are easily
kept in perfect order.
If the baby is fed on artificial food,
some means sho:lld be provided for
heating it; IN alcohol lamp, contriv-
ance to fit on the gas burner, or a
covered saucepan slone, if there is an
open fire.
No nursery should be without a ther-
mometer, and when it varies much
from 6S deg the source Of heat must
be attended to.
A clock is always interesting and
cider is useful in teaching them to tell
time.
Beside a closet for the aythings
that are owned and used in common,
each child should have 4 receptacle
fol it's own peculiar treasures, which it
should be required to keep in order.
The top of the cfeffonier is a good
lodging place for the fragile belc'~ ingss
WECSe destruction by the Needless
younger ones is always so eart-break-
ing to the careful owner. A low cup
board, divided into compartments, is
the best if it can be had. A small book
case must not be forgotten, with room
for the toy books Of the babies, as
well as for the books of the other
members Of the nursery.
Walking Clubs for Girls.
Walking clubs are the popular fad
through September and October. One
very exclusive club which was formed
!. in st. Louis recently consists of eight
members. Athletic girls they are who
have been at the seasnore and noun
tains all the summer. They were rest
less when they reached town for out
door exercises, SO the club was i'm
n.ediately started. It meets OI.ce q
week, on Friday afternoons. The plan
is that each week a different WALK
shall be IL Ell. In describing tie walk
ing costumes, the PostDispatch says
they were very sensible gowns indeed
s One was brown cheyiot made witt
a full plain skirt, trimmed around the
bottom with fouc rows of black ane
gilt braid. With this was worn {
Waistcoat Of scarlet broadcloth, glis
tening gilt buttons, and over it a loose
three-quarter length jacket. This Wa
elaborsttely braided and made with rev
ers and epaule lettns over the shoulders
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-04-14

Among tho Paris Dressmnl1ers.
It may not be generally known, but it
is true, that the great Partisan dress
makers have a custom of charging a
married woman more for her gowns
than an unmarried woman is asked
An American lady in Paris recently
commented upon this difference, which
she had observed to the extent Of $50
in two dresses identically alike.
''Ah" exclaimed the great modiste,
''Why not? Madame has husband to
pay her bills, but mademoiselle's dot
must be looked out for, so that she may
get a husband" Which is not so iuog-
ical as it at first seems.
That great man milliner, Felix, uses
no crinoline in any of his dresses, nor
has used any. He abhors it. So far.
his skirts do not show either the bell
or the futed effect. The sleeves are
still very large. Contrary to prophecy,
they show no sign Of diminishment.
That is, perhaps, because they have
been found to be so becoming. They
fill out the figure and make the waist
small by contrast Black and white is
rather a played-out combination, but
black with bright, red is getting to be a
great favorite. Vests and waistcoats, Of
OK blood red bengaline are folded un-
der little coats, usually double le-breasted.
The suits are of black hOp-sacking or
boucle or some Of the novelty CLOTH
Chicago Post.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-04-14
Towels,

In buying towels the housewife will
remember that large towels are consid-
cred to be the most economical pur-
chase, although the question admits of
argument. A number Of good and ex-
perienced housekeepers. assert that Il
small towel performs the best service,
and, though the number is increased in
the weekly wash, any laundress pre-
fers to do up three small towels to a
single large and heavy one 1t is, of
course, an individual question. but the
advocates Of the lesser size will have to
make their towels from huckaback by
the yard to insure getting good quail
ity, as the better grades are not offered
in the very short towels. This, with
the single exception of the variety
known as babies towels, which can be
had made up at some Of the furnishing
stores. AS they are very soft and fine,
their purchase for general use cannot
be recommended.
AT the linen count ters nowadays are
. sold scrub cloths of sleasily-woven
hemp and cotton, which sell for about
81 a dozen. Another useful cotton
cloth that can be bought is the so-called
chamois dust-cloth, which is firm.
close-woven yellow cotton flannel, that
looks like its namesake. and excels it
as remover of dust-New York
Times.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-02-11
PRINCE COLONNA'S WRATH.
Thinks His Wife and Children Are
Coming to California.

PARIS. Feb. 10.-Lesbourdelles. the
Deputy Attorney General, smiled grimly
this morning when correspondent as ked
him if he had ascertained the Whereabouts
of Princess Colanna.
Really" he said. 81 cam OF discuss my
clients case out of court. l have a vague
idea that the Prince believes her on the
ocean, but that she will not land in New
York"
Prince Colonna is exceedingly wroth
over the sudden departure of his wife and
children. He blames Mrs. Mackay for all
his SORROWS. So far she has proved too
smart for him. Without directly commit
ting himself he hints that his wife and
little ones will soon be heard of In Calf
forniR. He thinks they have gone by way
of New Orleans. he says his wife's case
will be thrown out of court for want of
jurisdiction and that her departure will
be treated as a contempt of French justice,
rendering her future domicile in Paris ex-
tremely hazardous.
There is no sympathy for the Prince in
the American colony. 1t is said he will fol-
low his wife to her Pacific Coast home. if
necessary. though he has personally twice
denied any such intention.
NEW YORK, Feb. 10.-When the steam
ship Britannia reached her dock this after
noon there was q runor that Princess
Colonna was on board. This was denied
by the officers. Mackay denied tonight
emphatically hat his stspdaughter had ar
rived on the Britannia.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-02-11
NOT AT ALL AFRAID.
Nevertheless, Rockefeller Will
Crush Competition.
Signs of q Great War About to
Break Out on the
0obebiC.

NEW YORK. Feb. 10.-The Posts Duluth
special says: The signs of the beginning
of a conflict certain to occur between the
Rockefeller Consolidated Iron mines and
the Minnesota Iron Ore Company are
already visible. The Minnesota Company
embraces some of the most important
mines in the Mesaba, Marquette and
Gogebic region. and is capitalized at S12,-
100000. The Rockefeller Consolidated
mines have capital of nearly twice that
amount. The company is composed Of
nearly a score Of Minnesota men, who
have viewed Rockefeller's proceedings
without alarm. and ibsst that any effort
on his part to control the output of the
Lake Superior mines, either as to price or
wages paid to labor. will be futile.
The first action of the new consolidated
mines will be a radical reduction in the
clerical forces. while the salaries of those
remaining will be decreased. F. T. Bates,
Rockefeller's confidential man. will prob
ably be elected president of the new board
of trust, and it is intimated that the pay OF
the miners will be reduced as soon as work
is begun in the spring. The headquarters
of the mines will be moved to New York
May /.
1--WE do not fear the competition of the
Minnesota Iron Company" said Bates
this morning. "They pay royalties on
twice as many mines as we, and their
system of management is much more ex-
p6nsive than ours will be after Rockefel-
er's plans are perfected. However, l do
not think they will be long in the field as
active competitors"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-02-11

aside in order that the seigniorage bill
might first be acted on. As to the free sill
yer bill. Bla nd said to-day:
mo definite plans are yet made, but it
is evident that many members want the
opportunity TO again vote on the silver
question"
Quite number of members who voted
for the repeal of the purchase clause of
the Sherman law have said they would
like to have free silver brought to an issue
again Ia order to reverse their former
position. About twenty-five Republicans
are counted in favor of the seigniorage
bill. Some of them are outspoken in favor
of following up the measure with a free
coinage bill.
Tracy of New York, one of the anti
silver leaders. says bill for the un-
limited coinage of silver could not pass
the House. He points out that quite a
number Of anti-siiver Democrats favor the
seigniorage bill because they think 1t will
dispose of the silver question for the next
five years at least. He thinks the feeling
that Congress is getting rid of the free
silver question is one Of the main reasons
for the strength of the seigniorage bill.
Bland's free-silver bill repeats that por-
ton of the act of 1888 which prohibits the
coinage of standard dollars. Ii also re-
peals that portion of the law of 1887 that
provides "for the coinage and legal-tender
power of standard silver dollar of 412b
grains standard silver"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-02-11
The LOST RIVER.
President Cleveland Must Find II TO
Settle q Dispute.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 10.-The documents
in the boundary dispute between Brazil
and Argentina, which has been referred
to President Cleveland for arbitration,
were presented to the President this MORN
ing by the representa- ives OF each country.
No ceremony was observed. but the occa-
sion was made rather impressive.
The Argentine Minister, DR.. ZebalIer.
who is also head of the special mission
on this subject. appointed by his Govern
ment owing to his thorough knowledge of
the questions at issue. was the first to
call, at about IL o'clock, accompanied by
the secretary of the speca! mission
and servants carrying voluminous records.
Baron de Rio Branco, Brazilian Envoy on
this special mission, came about 12 o'clock,
accompanied by Senior de Msndonca and
an extensive suite.
The cause in dispute grows out of the
disappearance of river which at one
time marked part of the boundary line
between Brazil and Argentina. The prob
lem to solve is TO decide on the location of
this old river and so fix the boundary line.
The appearance of the papers indicate
that settlement of the question will re-
Quire many months.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-02-11
NOTHING TO CONCEAL.
The French Will Not Eyacuate
Timbuctoo.
1t Us Question Now Merely of
Relieving the Garrison Be-
leagured There.

PARIS, Feb. 10.-In the Chamber of
Deputies to-day Casimir Perier made a
long statement in regard to the disaster to
the column commanded by Colonel Bon
nier. near Timbuctoo. The Premier said
tie Government had nothing to conceal
and that IL did not desire to minimize the
gravity of the situation. but ihis was Tot
the moment to inquire whether there had
been any act of excessive courage or i'm
prudence. -.---...s-..ss-..
Learning that Timbuctoo had been occu-
pied by French troops the Government had
telegraphed Colonel BONNER to return to
France as soon as circumstances permitted.
Meanwhile they counseled BONNER not
to undertake any fresh act of aggression,
and suggested that all possible prudentia
measures be taken. After having read the
official dispatch from the Governor of the
Soudan he did not know whether the
French officers were dead or whether they
were only missing, but instructions had
been sent to the Governor of Soudan and
other governors, with the result that REIN
forcements we're on the way from Algeria
and from other places, and it was expected
that the French force at Timbuctoo would
soon be relieved. There could be oues-
ton of evacuatinR Timbucioo. [Cheers.1
The incident conveyed lesson to France.
that she would not soon forget, and neces-
sary measures would be taken to preven,
recurrence.
I'VE are convinced" the Premier re-
marked, "that the Chamber does not de-
sire to discuss the merits of the case at the
present moment" [Cbeers.l
The interpellators agreed to postpone
any further discussion Of the question.
The closure of the Labor Exchange was
then taken up, there having already been
two days heated discussion and socialist
protests. and tie Cham Der voted confidence
in the GOvernmen.-262 To I66.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-02-11
FOUND THE FIFTH MOON.
And So Found Also Fame and
Fortune.
THE GREATEST OF ASTRONOMERS
Has Been Called to Take Command
OF the Big New Yerkes
Telescope.

CHICAGO. Feb. 10.-The University of
Chicago announces an acquisition TO its
faculty in the person of Professor Barnard
of the Lick Observatory. Professor Bar
nard Will probably take up his residence
at Lake Geneva as soon as the Yerkes
telescope Is mounted there.
Professor Barnard graduated from Van
derbIlt University in 1886, having cbarge
OF the astronomical observatory of that
institution from 1883 to the time of hi.
graduation and for several years after
ward. He has been identified with the
Lick Observatory almost since the big
telescope was mounted and has there
gained the fame which will make his name
immortal. 1t was on the morning of Sep
tember 9. 1892. that Professor Barnard
turned his glass upon the giant planet and
detected faint point of light, which be
iden titled as the Dow-famous "tfth moon"
of Jupit er.
The discovery was al once heralded to
the astronomical world. aud was presently
confirmed by the observers in other land.
as we'll as in this The new satellite was
fixture, and Professor Barnard had dis
covered heavenly body whose existence
had been overlooked through all the pre-
ceding centuries of observation. 1t was
not the first discovery made at the Lick
Observatory, but it was by long odds the
most important and the most sensational.
Barnard. already we'll known in the astro-
nomical world as conscientious, pains
taking worker. suddenly became one Of
the first magnitude stare of that world,
and his services have been in demand in
various leading observatories of the world.
1t has been rumored before that Chicago
wanted him badly, and il it be DOW true
that be has made an engagement to become
the director of the great Yerkes telescope
he will go to a wider field. although not
more favorable one for the pursuit Of
his favnrite study. and the gain TO Chicago
will be the almost irreparable loss of Cali
tOrnia.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-02-11
MERRY MUSIC AHEAD.
The Atchison Quietly Getting Ready
to Chop Overland Rates.

CHICAGO, Feb. 10.-The passenger situ-
alton is still in a very critical shape. and
little Is needed to precipitate a disastrous
rate war. The Western Passenger Asso-
citation lines have decided that they will
not grant the Union Pacific's demands
relative to emigrant business com missions.
They say the Union Pacific is endeavoring
to dictate how they shall manage their
own business. The Atchison, which has
hitherto acted conservatively, is quietly
getting ready to fight, and once 1t begins
there will be music. A S5 rate from the
Missouri River to the Pacific Coast is pos
slble, and the prediction is openly made
that if war begins there will be receivers
for other lines than the Atchison before
peace comes again.
KANSAS CITY, Feb. 10.-The Union Pa
CHIC announced to-day a cut of S5 In
second-claSs fare TO the Northwest The
fare is reduced from $50 10 S25 and applies
from Kansas City. Omaha. Lesven worth.
Atchison and ST. Joseph to Helena and
Montana common points. The rate will
go into effect February H. The cut is a
continuation Of the policy of the Union
racine to continue cutting rates as long
as the present rate war TO the Northwest
is on.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-02-11
GONE TO THE RESCUE
The City of Para Sails for the
Cay of RonCador.
1t Is Admitted That the Crew of
the Kearsarge Were in
Serious Peril.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-The Navy De-
partmeDt is In correspondence with the
New York agents of the City of Para.
which has gone after the ships company
of the Kearsarge. The department be-
ieves that relief reached the shipwrecked
company to-day and that they will be back
in Colon tomorrow. The possible danger
to the men on Roncador Bank has been
greater than it was thought wise to admit.
and the fact of the ships fresh water sup
ply having been lost was also a serious
phase OF the situation. There is well on
Roncador Bank. but the water is very
brackish.
1t is supposed that the cruiser Marble
head will succeed the Kearsarge as flag.
ship of the North Atlantic squadron while
the presence of the New York is demanded
in southern waters.
New YORK, Feb. 10.-The Worlds Pan
anna special says: The departure of the
City of Para 10 the relief of the ship
wrecked crew of the Kearsarge thirty
hours later than she should have started
has not put an end to the Indignation here
over the affair. Those who know the Der
ilous condition In which the crew have
been for more than week dsnounce heart
lily the zeal for private interests and red
tape that caused this easily avoIdable de.
lay in the work of rescue.
The reasons for the delay are still uu-
known here. The telegraph and cable
offices in Jamaica, Cuba and Key West
were held open until midnight on Thurs.
day night awaiting the message from New
York which would release the vessel. 1t
did not come until thirty hours later than
need have been and the distressing and
dangerous conditions of the shipwrecked
men was that much prolonged.
If the City of Para makes her usual
speed she should be back at Colon with
the rescued men. providing there are any
men left to rescue when she reaches Rom
cador, by Sunday evening.