New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-07-08

,,es Of rnauve ribbon which also cover the
..as NJ q couple Of mauve bretelles; these meet
.r,n, and back with butterfly boas on the shout
s.rs without rhyme or reason the collar is sky
% ,a h,uo beinr the only note OF that color. as
che full. fried "houncy" skirt is trimmed with
yellow lace AMI mauve ribbon.
W. orc too ant 70 consider money the one thlng
.oaaf,l IN this complex modern life of ours and TO
So, on nothing" is esteemed. if not crime, at
So, high rnlsdemeanor. which VIII entail It's
,,shrnent IN future misery and privation. Yet
Gov the benefit Of those young people VINO are o'u-
fashioned enough 10 believe that man ana woman
who truly love another. and VINO nave soou
.vorage abilities. can live happily on a minimum OF
This worlds goods. and have a reasonable security
for the future it is only fair TO state 'hat '"e
maturity Of people who in middle age ma them-
salyas in comfortable circumstances. commehcei
rfe with little or no prospect ahead save those OF
the dinner OF herbs and love wiihaL Ana II may
be added that many who made what the "orId
called "brilliart matches 5" are now living IN Cd
security and poverty.
.vhan I married" said the wife of a prominent
,,,ka- the other dav Eve had literally nothing.
was one Of large family, and beyond very
modest trousseau my people could DO nothing LOT
ne; while Mr. simply a clerk win nothing
but his salary Our only favorable start IN NE
was that in the building where he was employer
there several vacant IoNtlS N+4r4' N''
% us .ent free to 1--we IN OF course our life was
rrroeval in its simplicity. but never suffered in
any way: and as our cares increased our resources
grew greater and have never ceased 20 be thank
ful that we had the courage TO face the world TO-
eether in early youth"
From the far West comes another Confederation
q this old-fashioned theory. a few years ago the
writer visited charming woman In a charming
home near one Of the prominent Western towns.
The house was situated on little knoll surrounded
with beautiful forest trees. the popularity OF the
dwelling which was large and rambling. being
that II was built different levels the side or
the hill. and the trees themselves as founda-
tons. That is. the close-cut stumps formed piers
on which the floor beams were securely 0oltei'
making a most solid structure II was comment
on this singular structure that led the hostess 10
give her guests sketch OF her early life. when she
and her husband were pioneers in Wild unsettled
country.
II a school teacher" she said. land Henry
was a bookkeeper on a small salary. and rot over
strong; and when We became engaged 10 be mar
red there seemed nothing for Il but to wait long
years and even then there was small hope that We
would have enough TO 1--we on. So when one even
ing my sweetheart came to me with the PROPOSE
tion that should 90 West. pre-enpt some land.
and try our luck immigrants, l fell into the
idea at once. particularly as he had looked very
delicate for some time. and had a nasty cough that
would be too expensive 10 make two trips OF H. and
as We had both saved little money. we were mar
red and started at once for Minnesota, having
selected that region account Of the dry air and
the fertile soil. We gave ourselves a couple Of
weeks TO decide upon location. and then siaked
out our claim. and built our house (only one room
al nrsO on the very spot where now living
Our first cabin was blown over in a tornado; and
that is why have built the firmly bedded
sawed stumps OF sound trees the timber being 50
mick and convenient in this spot, although few
ZOOS back OF Us lie the open prairie lands that yield
US such good crops. II would be too long story
10 tell OF or various turns of good and bad for
tune; Of ny dreadful loneliness and fears at first
shen Harry was away at work; and all the other
aa'a triais Of a settlers wife. But l!tt.e by little
WIN tne hep Of good Providence. we conquered
fortune. and still young enough 70 enjoy
lie with our children. while bless the day when
We made Up our minds to marry on nothing.
Laundry work in summer is a complex question
an uhe hrst Place It's cost, when travelling or board
Hs Is very serious item; and in private
families the work is nearly doubled by the addition
VI cotton gowns. fannes and other summer gar
"en's' causing revolt the part Of the laundress
oar. perpiexity and worry for the mistress.
l overcome part Of the difficulty" sai1 the
"o'neF OF large family and excellent house
Aeeper by giving up tab,ecloths altogether in sum
"er; FOR 10 my mind a waxed and polished table.
''n pretty centre cloth, well-kept silver. ana
"iepece Of flowers. Always looks well In hot
,her. and IL saves end Of work. Another
~ nave found TO work very well in summer is
s'ne the wash taking the first part OF the
~ sA 'r the house linen and simpler garments.
ing The laundress help from of the other
.'dn's and thus reserving her skill for the ging-
I ,ns chambreys and nannels. which require IN
"'sent treatment. II is fata. mistake and poor
.Snomy 10 give clothes OF this sort into careless
Aano'' as they may easily be ruined In single
aSn' Where. however a skilled laundress Is not
-epe great deal may be done by proper super
VISION and little knowledge on the part OF the
".'uess herself In the first place. II is well 10
emeihDer That white flannel trousers may be easily
"a satisfactorily iaundered by putting two-able-
D.ohiuiS OF ammonia into gallon Of water-the
'aa spots should be washed out first, before the
ea'ment Is wet; then put the ammonia IN the bot
'0'n OF tub, lay the garment on 1t, and pour
"e'er over IT, The fumes OF the ammonia VIII
se"e"ate the flannel. and destroy both grease ann
US" III mere are any badly soled places rub them
'"eeh the hands and the stains will disappear;
A''e the flannel up and down In the water. flap
ping the fabric together and pressing 1t down. lift
u many times. Then rinse the garment In clear.
a'm water. OF exactly the same temperature
""iin' not hop. twice or thrice. When II is quite
sh' hang 1t out In the shade TO dry without wiring
- suspend the garment by the waistband and as
e water collects at the hens press out az moist
49,, n.e With towel; repeat this a number OF times.
"nie the trousers still quite damp press them
'nout turning until dry. Then turn them. and
vess seam down the front Of each leg. Flame.
soarts should be washed the same way
cotton goods Will hardly ever fade II they are
tor some hours in q bath prepared by dis
ssstAsn polling water to the proportion OF