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Hints to Housekeepers.

Nothing will relieve the chafed lips and nos
trils. which usually accompany cold in the
head, like pure mutton tallow. 1t is at once
soothing and healing.
In putting away woolens for the season,
there should always be kept out an extra
blanket for each bed. and some flannel for
each person. in case of cold, rainy weather or
illness.
Fine lace. if it is torn. should be mended
before sending to be cleaned; if you do not
know the lace stitch. simply darn with very
fine thread in meshes about the same as those
in the lace.
Dark stains may be removed from silver by
rubbing them with soft linen cloth dipped
in sulphuric acid, then Frightening with some
good silver powder like the Queens or Elec-
tro Silicon.
The use of a brush should be avoided as
much as possible in cleaning silver, only soft
cloth and chamois skin being employed as
these do not wear the silver as brush does.
A simple way of cleaning an oil picture is to
wash it with a soft sponge in very weak
solution OF whisky and water, then dry it by
going over with a clean. soft silk handker-
chief. This will do if it is not much soiled;
otherwise 1t would be best to send it to per-
son who makes picture-cleaning a profession.
In joining pieces of fur they should lay the
two edges together and pass the needle and
thread back and forward on the wrong side,
in the way that carpet seams are sewed. so as
to unite the two edges evenly and fiat without
making ridge; then hide the seam by sew
ing 4 strong tape along it on the wrong side
Sand soap will clean the boys hands when
nothing else will after a day of out-of-door
play. Make it by shaving down and melting
some white soap, and then stirring into it
while warm an equal quantity of fine dry sea
sand. Put it while warm into square molds,
or roll portions of the mixture between your
hands to form balls. Set in dark place to
dry gradually.
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opinion after you see the article" Scarritt
replied, .sIt is strictly utilitarian-ought to
be in every household. In fact, it's one of
my new patents-a combination lock and
burglar alarm. I'm going to have it put in,
and it will be all in working order when you
RETURN
1 felt that a cloud had already appeared
upon our fair horizon, but the lest could
do was to express my thanks to Scarritt for
his gift
l saw that he had taken in earnest nv
friendly inquiry at the club regarding his
invention, and he was confident should be
pleased with one. l hoped that it would
turn out all right. but 1 had grave doubts
which followed me during two weeks of an
otherwise unalloyed honeymoon.
We returned a day or two sooner than we
expected, and repaired at once to the new
house. which Nanette was very anxious to
"get settled" 1 was glad to be early on the
scene, for l had feeling that the burglar
alarm would give me trouble of some kind.
And SO it proved.
Thoughtful friends had arranged things in
something like order at the cottage, and
soon discovered the centripetal point of
ing button in the hallway.
called Nanette to look at it.
'This is Scarritt's gift." said I.
"Where:''
"There-that button, and those wires run
ming from it"
'.Oh. and will it work? How nice OF Mr.,
Scarritt to think Of giving US such present!
shall feel just perfectly safe when you are
away, Fred, and you will know am secure
from harm when lock myself all in and scare
away all the tramps, won't you, dear?'
"Um-um," said I. twisting the button. 1t
refused to move. Then remembered that
Scarritt had told me it would not lock up the
house unless all the doors and windows were
closed. As it was awarm day we had opened
two or three windows. l closed these and
tried the button again. 1t turned.
On examination found everything as tight
as drum. was much pleased. Searritt's
gift was going to be genuine comfort after
all.
Having made careful survey, returned
to the centripetal point in the hallway, for
the purpose of unlocking the house. The
button turned, but the doors refused to open.
The windows proved equally obstinate. Again
and again turned the button. 1t worked
easily in either direction, but the connection
was apparently of.
"Won't it unlock?' said Nanette.
"Oh, guess there's something the matter
with it. /" Replied evaaively. hated to have
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asphyxiated unless there was a fire some
where but thought it likely that might be
suffocatel without much trouble. / wasted no
words in comment, but told Nan to watch for
someone going by.
She took up her station at the window, and
every little while would come to the fireplace
and inquire:
"Are you there?"
could not deny that was.
After awhile Nan shouted up the chimney:
"Oh, Fredl see someone coming-two
men,"
"Be sure and step them," replied.
Soon again she came and said:
They're coming right to the cottage. One
Of them is a workman, and think the other
Is Mr.. Scarritt."
oh. joy The very man I had started
heavenward to secure! listened intently,
However. it was not long ere Scarritt's
familiar voice came up to me from the fire.
place:
"Hello, Beasoni You up there?"
eyes"
1--WE well, can't you get DOWN."
care you tied fast to this rope?"
eyes"
"well, watch out, and I'll pull you down"
GAN right-pull awayT'
One strong pull, and then another, and
was at the bend. Stiff and sore as was, I
yet lost no time in reaching the floor.
At sight of me Scarritt took occasion to
roar with laughter.
"Well, what is so terribly funny about
this?" growled.
'why didn'tyou push the right button and
unlock the house?"
81 pushed the only button there was,"
said 1. mo, you didn't. There was another,
button Just across the hail.
"Well, how did 1 know that?''
"Why didn't you break out of Window
Then you could have unlocked the door"
'Yes, but that confounded burglar alarm
of yours is warranted to go of at the slightest
provocation. and didn't want to arouse the
neighborhood and be arrested for breaking
out OF my own house."
"Hal ha! ha, The burglar alarm isn't in
yet. 1 came up with carpenter this morn
ing to put it In. You said you weren't COM
ing home until day after tomorrow. so fig
ured we would have plenty of time to get
everything arranged Ha, ha. I wish the
boys at the club could see you nowl oh, my
eyes! How they would enjoy this storyr'
And to keep Scarritt quiet had to promise
that would recommend his new patent as
the safest, simplest, and most secure thing OF
the kind ever invented.
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SPECIAL NOTICE.
PROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES FOR THE P6

DRoPOsALs FOR SUPPLIES FOR THE POST
i Office Department and Postal Service-Post
ONCE Department, Washington, d. c., April 2,
1S94.-Sealed proposals will be received at this
department until MONDAY, May z, 1894, at 2
o'clock p. m, for furnishing Wrapping Paper,
Wrapping Paper for facing slips, Twine, Letter
Scales, ,Postmarking and Rating Stamps, Rubber
Stamps, Canceling Ink, Pads Paper, Envelopes,
Rubber Goods. Pens, Pen Holders, Pencils, Inks
Mucilage, Glass Goods, Rulers, Folders, Articles
OF Steel, Rubber Erasers, Books Typewriter Sup
plies, and Miscellaneous Stationery, in such
quantities OF the different articles respectively,
and at such times, and from time to time, as
they may be ordered, during the fiscal year be-
ginning July 1. 1894. and ending June 30, 1898,
for the use of any branch Of the departmental
or postal service. Blanks for proposals, with
specifications giving detailed statement Of the
requirements TO be met in respect TO each ar
ticle, and also the estimated quantities probably
20 be required OF each, and giving full instruc-
lions as TO the manner Of bidding and conditions
TO be observed by bidders, will be furnished on
application to the superintendent of the Divi-
sion OF Post Office Supplies, Post ONCE Depart
ment, Washington, d. c. The Postmaster Gen.
eral reserves the right to reject any or all bids,
TO waive technical defects, and to accept any
part of any bid and reject the other part WILL
son S. BISSELL, Postmaster General
ap4,11, e, ,25, ,&ma2.
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family. 1t was then decided by Nanette and
myself that we would be married in June of
the following Summer.
/ began at once the construction of a cot
tage in the suburbs 1t was TO be ready for
US when we returned from the honeymoon.
This modest home was not TOO far away from
my business. and at the same time it held all
the charms of the country 1 was careful to
provide it with all modern conveniences,
however. and that was, primarily, the cause
of Scarritt's wedding gift
l was dining at the club one day, when
Scarritt. looking especially radiant, joined me
at the table.
You look happy, Scarritt," remarked:
mot going to be married too, are you?''
"Oh, no, Beason; but I've just got patent
for my combination lock and burglar alarm,
and feel as good. or even better than bach
elor about to become u benedict"
''Ah, that is good luck-although can't say
l would trade places with YOU
well, every man to his taste, but my lock
is better than wedlock TO me. / have all ar
rangements made for its manufacture. too,
and inside Of thirty days l will have it on the
market"
.'What are its special features?''
simplicity of construction is one. You
push button and it locks all your doors and
windows. Then if any one tries to effect an
entrance it sounds an alarm and registers the
point OF attack, so you know just where to
look for the marauder, who is generally gone
when you look for him. Anyway. he can't
get in. and it's an elegant thing, especially
for suburban houses. where the constabulary
is either Inadequate or entirely wanting
'There is certainly large field for such an
invention. l said, encouragingly. Il may
want to put one into my new house in the
suburbs. What do they cost?'
Don't know exactly. but I'll make you
rock-bottom figures on one." replied Scarritt.
OF course, l never really intended to buy
one of the things, and from that time until
my wedding day banished the subject COM
pletely from my mind.
1t was at the wedding reception that Scar
ritt came TO us with his hearty congratuIa-
tions and good wishes, and went on to re-
mark:
II have little present for you, but
couldn't exactly deliver it here, so have
sent it to your new home, and it will be ready
to receive you when you return from your
wedding trip
"Oh. Mr.. Scarritt, I'm sure it's something
lovely." exclaimed the bride with enthu-
siasm.
Il don't know that yon will retain that
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Just here distant roll OF thunder stole in
through the air-tight easement.
There. am just certain we are going to
have tornado. and the whole village will be
away, and not sign of us will ever be dis
coveredI'' exclaimed my now agonized wife,
1t was clear that was about to have a case
of hysteria on my hands. 1 did not relish
the prospect, for my knowledge of materia
medica was very slight.
l did my best to comfort my fearful bride.
Happily, there was water in the house. and
the remnants of lunch from our gripsack
served us in good stead for our first supper
at home.
''There is one thing we need not fear,
Nanette." said l.
''What is that?''
Burglars"
"Oh, dearl think I'd be glad to see even
a burglar. Have you tried to set off the
alarm. Fred?"
mo; didn't know of any way except by
breaking lock-"
won't it go off kind of easy, so that the
neighbors won't be frightened, you know?"
Don't think so. If Scarritt had any alarm
at all. it would so hard"
"Oh, don't go near the thing, thenl What
if it should go off. and the police should come
and carry us off to jail?''
"Well, this seems to be pretty tight Jail
right here. with small chances of getting
bailed OUT l replied.
By this time it had grown dark and we
prepared to pass the night as best we could
The shower came and passed, leaving the
atmosphere more oppressive than before.
Sleep was manifestly impossible. famed
Nanette, who was restless AMI full of fears.
We should be rescued in the morning, as
sured her.
isn't it most morning?" she asked.
I struck match and looked at my watch.
1t was 1880.
Every minute seemed an hour, without re-
bate.
Finally, thought Of something.
''Nanette, I've an idea"
''What is it?''
''There's big. wide chimney to this cot
tage, isn't there?'
''Yes."
swell, I believe can get out of here through
that chimney
But. Fred, how can you get past the bend2
I'm sure you never can."
Nothing like trying, Nan-and I'm going
to try as soon as it's daylight
"But suppose somebody should see you?"
Let 'em see I'm for getting out of this
place before 1 have to be carried out"
But you'll be sure to fall, dear, and break
= las =
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He KNOWS HOW TO BLEND THEM.

"Well, I'll risk that part Of it. I'll take a
rope along with me. and let myself down easy
from the top. You'll see.'
ooh, do hope you can. Then you won't
have to make the alarm sound, will you?
But what are you going to do when you get
DOWN.
.'Going to send for Scarritt."
'.And leave me here all alone?'
"Oh, not for long"
'But don't want you to go away"
''Well. must for a little while-only little
while, Man.
"Oh, shall be scared to death, just know
shall.''
calmed her fears, and she finally fell
asleep.
At the first break of day repaired to the
and found that it was wide enough
to admit me.
prepared for the ascent by removing the
most of my clothing, and tying around my
waist a rope, which l intended to use in let
ting myself down from the chimney top.
While Nan slept 1 thought it good oppor-
tunity to make the ascent, hoping could get
out and return with the combination to Scar
ritt's lock before she awoke.
/ got in the chimney and worked up to the
bend without difficulty. The bend was
sharp one. After passing it paused for
rest and view Of the situation. From that
point the chimney narrowed to the top. 1t
was rough climbing, but started again, and
went on until found the opening was too
small to proceed further. worked hard, but
finally had to give up the idea Of further ad-
vancement in that direction.
On preparing to descend, however, found
could make no progress downward. In vain
pushed and strained and twisted. was
wedged fast was afraid to call aloud, for
fear of waking Nan, who would be frightened
If she could not see me anywhere.
For at least an hour remained in my tight
place. This gave me plenty Of time to reflect
on my past life and the warmth OF the
weather. Finally 1 heard Nanette calling
for me. shouted in response, and she came
to the fireplace. where had left my clothing.
Erred, where are you?" she screamed.
Here, up the chimney replied.
"Oh, ,are you hurt, or killed, or anything?"
mo. only stationary"
care you nearly out?"
'No, can't get out"
''Then come down.,
Cant"
"why can't you?"
'Stuck fast
"Oh, oh; how ever shall you get out2 You'll
be asphyIiated, know you will? What
shall do?''
could not well see how was going to be
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The Warren Shoe House,
GEO. w. RICH, elo Street.
Z dress trimmings. also for The bows on hats

for dress trimmings, also for the bows on hats
and for the immense bows around the neck
As far as the Spring fashions can be antici-
pated, there seems to be a wide field to choose
from. There is the plain, full skirt. which is
too pretty to abandon, and for those who do
not look well in anything untrimmed there
are draperies of various degrees Of length and
fullness, suggestive OF the arrival of panniers,
which are made modernized, and which will
not sacrifice the wearer's appearance. Tail
ors have the most reliable models of Spring
gowns, as they are sure to have the latest
cuts in coats, which are shorter than those
worn during the Winter, although the long
ones will hardly be discarded by the tall
women TO whom they are so becoming. Dark
gray suitings are used for these costumes,
with the coats lined with black satin and
worn over fancy vests.
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Y wife think was not master of the situa-

my Vile tnlnk was not master oil the sltua-
ton.
pulled the wires. pushed the button, pried
on the windows. and struggled with the doors
all to no purpose. We were apparently very
much ut home.
"Oh. Fred. Its so warm! Do open q win
dow, pleasel' came in an appealing voice
from the lady of the house.
'Well, I'm trying my level BEST replied.
mopping the perspiration from my red hot
features.
.'Oh, dear! am afraid we are imprisoned.
Won't anybody rescue us?'
II can break through a window, if nothing
else will do" said /, in tone that CORE
sponded favorably with the temperature
"But that would set off the alarm, wouldn't
it, said she.
"True. had not thought OF that
Hero was a predicamert-locked in our
own house in strange neighborhood and
no prospect of escape without creating
commotion of some sort.
The closed house was becoming almost un-
bearable by reason OF the heat; it was fast
approaching nightfail, and signs of storm
were evident in the west; none of our rela-
tives knew we were home: there was little or
no food in the house. no provision for light.
and no prospect for deliverance
Scarritt's gift was outdoing my utmost ex-
pectations.
l began to curse the day when he had in
vented the thing and the hour when he had
presented it to me.
Nanette, tired with her journey, was in no
condition to endure such state OF affairs.
Her imagination began at once to exercise
itself.
"What if nobody should find US for days.
Fred? Shouldn't we starve? oh. how Dire id-
full to have our bodies found here. in this new
house! And just think of having our names
in the papers for days and daysr'
"Oh, somebody will be here before long and
find u.s." said 1, sitting down disconsolateIy
on the staircase.
''And oh, Fred, what if the house should
take fire? l have read of children being
locked up in houses and burned to death
while their parents were away, and have al
ways thought what a horrible death it would
be!'
could not deny the horror Of holocaust,
SO held my peace.
Erred, dear, if either of US should be sick
in the night, what could we do? How could
get doctor if you were sick? Oh, dear! /
just know you will be! You look so tired and
pale now, poor boyr'
AS did not even know that the suburb nos
sessed doctor, maintained discreet ST.
lence
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Building Permits Granted.
Building permits were issued yesterday

Bullding permits We're issued yesterday as
follows:
c. \. Brandenberg, TO erect two-story brick
dwelling at 2l53 street northwest. TO cost 500;
II. Il Bird, 10 build twC-story brick dwelling at
Gl3 street northwest, TO cost 5000: II. l. Rust,
TO build two-story brick dwelling III 1914 and 1916
New Jersey avenue northwest, 10 cost 5000; d.
T. GroiI, TO build two-siory brick dwelling at 465
street northwest. to cost $1,000; Philip II. Pull
man, TO build two-story brick dwelling corner
Sixteenth and kraemcr streets, 10 cost $780, W.
E Quinter, 10 build two-story frame dwelling near
corner Seventh street and Whitney avenue, to
cost 81 800; d. p. Mccartney. 10 build addition TO
170i Nineteenth street northwest, to cost $500;
William Noight, to build two-story frame stable
on Tennalytown road, to cost 500: Eiseman Il
Brother, TO make general repairs TO Az L street
northwest, TO cost 500; ID. George Richardson, TO
build addition TO shed rear OF 800 Seventh street
northwest; n. E. Davis, TO make repairs ut 400
Seventh street northwest: Sarah Z Moore, to
make repairs at 1904 Seventh street northwest;
o. Dorsey, 10 make addition TO frame house on
Sumner avenue, Hillsdale.
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Presidential Nominations.
The President yesterday sent the follow

The President yesterday sent the following
nominations to the Senate:
PosTMAsTERs:-GeorgeR Roe, Vallejo, Cal; Felix
G. cockren, East St Louis Mo; F. K Threlkeld,
Higginsville, Mo-; James B. Rich, Slater, Mo;
William E Cole, La Plata, No: William II. Nc
Even, Albion, Ind; T. II. Armstrong Augusta,
Ky; Edward J. slattery, South FramingnaIn.
Mass; Simeon A. Jacobs, Chicopee, Mass; Thee
dore NJ. Helinski, Duluth, MINI; George d.
Wetherill, Burlington, y. j.; John s. kininer,
Newton, y. j.; Amanda L. Morris, Henderson,
vile, n C.; George p Cared Wahpeton, y.
Oak; Henry hollberg. Jackson. Ohio j. W.
Shipley, Piqua, Ohio; Thomas W Patton, Bris-
tol, Pa; Martin j. Ryan, Susluehanna. Pa;
Hugh II. Gouchenour, Greeneyille, Tenn: Mis-
souri, \. Cameron, Mckinney, Tex; Hugh K
Smith, Petersburg, Va; John 7. Laraway, Gem
tralia, Wash: W. II Van Lew, Dayton, Wash. !;
Ralston Cox, Vancouver, Wash.
1NTERIoR-To be receivers OF public moneys
William II. Turbett, of Iowa, at Des Moines,
Iowa; John f. Asbury, of Montana, at BozemaI,
Mont.
WAR-First Lieut. james G. Warren corps of
engineers, to be captain; Second Lieut. E T.
Winsow, corps of engineers, TO be first lieu
tenant
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An IMPORTANT Letter.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
RITEEIEI rs Na Anril 10 1901

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, !
BLUEFIELDS, Va, April 10, 1894 !
Mr. A. NJ MOORE, Washington, ID. c.:
DEAR SIR beg to inform you that the COM
missoners have accepted your offer of fifty cents
on the dollar for the Robinson & Walton's stock
of shoes ordered 10 be sold by decree of the Cir
cult Court of Mercer county for the benefit of
their creditors. The stock has been shipped you
this day, and we congratulate you upon securing
such an extraordinary bargain.
Very truly yours,
II. NJ. NASH, Special Commissioner.
Owing to the fact that we have been busy in
the past few days with our regular trade and i'll
opening, asserting, and marking this stock, We
are not able to give you hut half of the items to
be offered, and suggest that you come as early
as possible in order to pick from the full tables.
The above letter was received by Mr.. A. NJ
Moore, the wel-known shoe dealer, $40 Seventh
street northwest. last week Monday he put
these goods on the market, and his store has
been filled ever since. IS
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MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES.-POST OFFICE
4u Department, Washington, d. c., March 13.
lS9i-Sealed proposals will be received at this
Department until MONDAY, the seventh day of
May, 1884, at o'clock p m, at which time and
place they will be opened in the presence of bid
ders or their authorized agents or attorneys, for
doing the necessary painting in the Department.;
and for furnishing such coal, wood, ice, carpets,
chairs, cotton cloth for map-mountngl, soap,
closet paper, busters, corn brOoms, and forage,
as may be ordered during the fiscal year begin
ming July !, 1894. and ending June 30, 1895. Bids
are also invited for the purchase CT tho waste
paper from the Department and for washing
towels. Blanks for proposals. with specifications
giving detailed statement Of the requirements
to be met in respect to each article and also the
estimated quantities probably to be required of
each, and giving full instructions as to the man.
ner OF bidding and conditions to be observed by
bidders, will be furnished on application to the
Disoursing Clerk and Superintendent, Post Of
flee Department Washington, ID. C. The Post
master General reserves the right to eject any
or all bids, to waive technical defects, and TO ac-
cept any part OF any bid and reject the other
part W. S. BISSELL, Postmaster General
ap5,1l is - &ma2