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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-04

The inspectress in the port Of New York
holds an important Office. Nine women
are employed In that capacity at thecustom
house. They have an Office in the build
ing. and they are in constant service. The
inspectresses have the responsibility inn
posed on them Of seeing that no woman en-.
tiers the port with smuggled articles They
search through the mysterious recesses Of
a woman's wardrobe and the clothing she
wears as no man could or would be allowed
to do, and the finding Of loads Of smuggled
goods on the persons Of women makes
large percentage in the yearly records.
The women inspectors are paid at the
rate Of e. per day all the year round. They
are headed by superintendent who details
the work. As each steamer arrives from
foreign ports two of the inspectors are de
tailed 20 duty ON IL. They repair to the
pier where the steamer lands and await de
velopments. II "A woman passenger creates
any suspicion. the inspectors take her and
submit her clothing to "A minute search.
They fluid silks, satins and valuable lace
nicely iulaid N the woman's skirt, or dia-
monds and jeweiry nestled away In the
most unapproachablep place, Then the wom-
en- inspectors search through the wearing
apparel stored away in women passenger
trunks aud do work which the male in
spectors could not do creditably.-
lyn Eaglc.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-04

/ overheard the following conversation
the other day la a popular refectory;
do your children mind yonf"
81 guess not. They never pay any more
attention TO me than If l was "A dummy. 1t
takes their father 20 bring them 70 terms
every time"
II am glad 20 hear It. ] like 20 know
chat somebody else besides me has hard
time with their children. / declare, the
only way ! can get baby TO mind already is
to jab him with "a hatpln."
| waited 10 hear no more. With sad pre-
cpitation ! gathered mp my check and
fed. Had waited another minute / should
have said 10 that mother: Madam, l will
give you problem TO solve. II, at the age
Of 3. a child needs the impetus Of one hat
pin TO make him obey how many meataxes
will 1t require 10 keep him ia order at the
age Of l0i And II you are such "A poor, mis-
cradle failure as mother and woman
now, just at the commencement Of an i'm.
mortal destiny, what have the eternities in
store for your Why, oh, why are chill
dren sent TO people who have no more idea
about bringing them up than trout has
about training hOpvines2 II Is question
that has given and does give me much I'M
easiness.-Martha Evarts Holden.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-04

Choose the middle Of the day for your
call. Toward night the patient is weary.
BY no means go TO see a sick person in the
evening unless you have been sent for. Do
not make long calls. even though your
presence seems much appreciated. BE
cheerful and quiet this you owe to those
in attendance as much as TO the patient.
Enter into no lengthy discussions or argu-
ments and avoid all subjects upon which
the patient may be sensitive or excitable.
Do not discuss or find fault with the doc
tor ia attendance. The family must have
faith in him, else they would not employ
him No matter how intimate you may be
with the family, do not press your favorite
doctor upon them.
Do not insist upon certain remedies which
you know TO be "surc cure" as the at
tending physician no doubt has used them
long before. a kind suggestion is frequent
ly appropriate, but be very careful about
forcing advice upon nurses Those who arc
confined TO the house with their loved ones
for long time, with no prospect of recov-
cry, often have sorer hearts than we imag-
Inc, and a word or look of tender sympathy
and heartfelt cheerfulness is more of "A help
than we can think. If you cannot do that,
stay away.-Good Housekeeping.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-04

1t isn't because stitch in time saves nine
or saves money that it should be taken as
soon as the need for it occurs, but because
womankind in general is so much daintier
and attractive when put together taut and
trim, without any rawlings or pinned up
ends Of lace or ribbon about her
Artistic dishevelment is all right to talk
about. but very few men fall in love with a
slovenly woman. The masculine eye may
be slow 60 recognize certain details of "A
woman's toilet, but it never fails to de-
tect a loose skirt braid, rip in the body Of
a gown or buttons missing from where they
ought to be.
Look carefully to these details, for they
count against perfection In so great proper
ton that an entire ensemble is utterly
ruined by one of these defects Pins are all
right in their place. but that place IS not TO
keep shoe buttons on. A rip sometimes
cannot be avoided, but it can be prevented
from growing until it becomes an insight
ly gaping hole Keep the needle and thread
over ready, for even though milliners argue
that no hat is stylish that is not pinned to-
gether this rule does not apply to the other
portions Of a woman's wardrobe. New
York Mail and Express.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-04
FeminInc ErtrnHnrance.

One hears a great deal about feminine ex-
travagance in dress and its deterrent effect
upon the marriageable yonng mon. who
shrink back in terror from the altar when
they consider what Il costs TO dress girl
according to the dictates Of modern fash
ion. Therefore il is interesting TO read Of q
certain Miss Phrasers new gown. made in
the year 1876, which cost ft.6s6. aud 81
which IL is recorded. 1t frights Sir Carr
Scroope, who is much in love with her.
from marrying her. saying his estate will
scarce maintain her ia Clothes
Verify there is nothing new under the
sun. Not In centuries has there been made
gown 50 Respondent as that worn by the
Medici's queen, whereon were embroidered
1910 pearls and 5000 diamonds. Aud what
belle Ia the last cycle has been arrayed 80
resEssuleus.s @i that Nine de Montespan,
who wore 80 a CREST court festival "a gown
OF gold on gold, hroidcred In gold, hordered
with gold ard over that gold frieze stitched
with a gold mixed with certain gold
which makes the most divine stuff that has
ever been imagined. Exchange.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-04

1t is foolish TO talk about fashions in
house furnishing The best bred people, the
most artistic and the most real are those
who never consent TO adopt a thing on its
merit Of fashion. They put into their
homes what they love and desire. They
buy nothing because their neighbors have
done so and nothing for its price or vogue
Those ladies who buy white and gold chairs
because they are all the fashion, who arc
crazy this year for sixteenth century fur
niture and the next year for Sheareton-
why, such ladies are hardly worth consid-
ering, and their home rooms have no char
acter at all. A woman also Is in an unhap-
by fix WHO'S constantly comparing her pos
sessions with those of her neighbors to the
disparagemeut OF her own belongings aud
who desires 10 cast them aside for new
things A real housewife grows to love her
chairs and sofas and her carpets. They are
the dear, familiar face Of her home, and she
should not any more desire its fiippant
change than she should desire 20 give up
the tranquil monotoay of her life for the
adventure and constant change Of a Roma
ay Rye.-Boston Herald.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-04
WOMAN AND HER HOME.
A Word TO Wives and Mothers
They viii Do Well to
Heed
A Mistaken Notion TO Duty tbs
Woman Down 70 Petty
Details.
The Love Of Mother Tempered with =
Critical consciousness OF ths Lack
of RonnomenL

Keep IN advance of your boys and girls.
BE prepared to lead them, and do not, as
you value your husbands love, allow him
TO develop and improve while you lose your
hold upon those things which contribute so
largely 10 a woman's attractiveness
/ SEQ about me every day sisters who
when they married were, haven Z a doubt,
intellectually equal, II not SUPERIOR TO the
men with whom they cast their lot In
some occult fashion they drift apart
a man In daily contact with bright minds,
in his travelling, thinking, planning, read
ing, unconsciously grows away from the
toman OF his choice. unless she Is in turn
keen witted enough 10 make up her mind
that this shall not be the case
A man likes at night when he puts on
his slippers and settles down for smoke,
TO discuss the TOPICS OF the moment and
not babies and the delinquencies Of the
cook. Where one woman can do this, a
dozen would be utterl at sea il an attempt
were made TO lure them away from the. 10
them, always fascinating themes, kitchen
and nursery.
BE wary lest in your devotion TO sewinL
machine, bread board ana broom you allow
blessed opportunities for self culture to slip
by. until you find yourself "A target for some
hpu1 NOuliiietiAAions
A mistaken notion Of duty ties woman
down TO petty details, when many precious
moments might be given to something that
would elevate and refine.
To come right down to practical truths
Too much time is given to rufiies and puns,
TO scrubbing and sweeping, to toiling, and,
in fact, that the young people Of the house
hold may enjoy themselves little by little
the frofl glonldora Of the mot bar oro ,,ra,.
weighted. and after a time you will hear
her say;
"Oh, am getting too old to do this OF
wear tbati leave all the fol de rolls 20 the
young folks"
The soft, pretty complexion grows hard
looking; veins stand out on the hands that
were once so fair and dainty One by one
her charms Of person disappear. until from
a sweet and lovely woman with "a mind ca
pable Of housing the cleverest thoughts she
degenerates into "A household drudge.
The boys and girls may love their moth
er, but this love is tempered with a critical
consciousness Of lack of refinement. Her
girlish admirer may still be true 70 her, but
even his loyalty cannot shirk the palpable
fact that lines and sallowness, ugly gowns
and a dull mind have obliterated the many
charms Of persons which but few years
ago were so captivating.
10 won't do. You owe a duty 70 husband
and children to care for soul. body, manners
and mind. Accept this truism before il is
too late, and whatever your duties make
them subservient 10 higher ideals. Do this,
and old age as it creeps on apace bringing
silver threaded locks aud softly etched
lines, will but give an added gtaciousness
TO your individuality DAYS.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-04

walking without amy attendants near ner,
when abe came 90 q cottage Tho only per-
son visible WA an old woman bueily iron
ing ono ~ her husbands ahirta The prin-
cess was Thirsty after her walk, aud stop
ping az tho cottage door asked the old
woman u she would kindly get her "a glass
OF water. The busy old woman somewhat
shortly REFUSED 90 do sO. The spring VIVA
% little distance, ahe said. 'aud she wna busy
ironing her ODD mans shirt, for he was go
ing with her 20 aee the queens child on tho
morrow
'''fhe princess, no doubt with a secret
thrill OF amusement, said that she would
iron the shirt " the old lady would fetch
her the water. The compromise was quick
~ agreed upon. The old woman went 70
the spring, and the princess did the Ironing.
When the old woman returned, the shirt
was handed over 20 her Needless 10 say, IL
was nicely ironed.
I'm exchange for the glass Of water the
recent laundry woman Informed the aston
ished old woman that she was the queens
child The startled old woman took the
nhirt, declaring that her old man should
never wear H., but that she would keep 10
forever as "A memento OF the queens
child"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-04
Dancing SchnoI Training.

1t Is the exceptional boy who is fond Of
dancing school; yet it is the boy, not the
girl, who specially needs its teachings
Grace, self possession and a knowledge Of
what TO do with ones hands and fetal
these come naturally far oftener TO the av-
erage girl than to the average boy, but it is
the boy who, not having them, has TO be
prOdded to 90 where he may acquire them.
OF several women discussing this trait in
their sons at a luncheon, three Of them
agreed that the battle was not only getting
the boy to the class, but as well making
him dothe proper thing after he gets there.
Said one mother, II have 70 bride my boy
TO dance with the girls" and it at once
came out that the others did the same, and,
moreover, the practice was a common ma
ternal ruse.
And" related a second mother, "the or
binary rate of penny n dance, the second
cent to be forfeited If he danced twise in
succession with the same girl, did not an
swer at all with my young man. He de-
manded cents partner, and / had TO
comply. But it did not last long. After
one term / noticed that he took his dose OF
girl with increasing enthusiasm, and sus-
pected that this was not due alone 10 her
market price. / finally asked him IL he did
not find that girls were rather less objec-
tionable than he had fancied, and he
thought perhaps they were And you real
ly enjoy dancing with them nowP per-
sisted. Well, yes he did. Whereupon
promptly pointed out that il was hardly
honorable to force me TO pay him for what
was pleasure. He agreed with me, and
since then my pocketbook has not suffered,
nor has his dancing zeal abated"
IL may be weapon in the hands Of
mothers with sons disinclined TO take
dancing advantages offered them that SO
stern man and so fine a soldier as the en-
peror of Germany severely criticises the
dancing Of his officers and insists that they
shall be proficient in the art.-Her Point OF
View in New York Times.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-04

The most inhuman outrAees. outrages
which would disgrace the savage. mon per-
petrates upon his own system by swallow
ing drastic purgutives which eonvulse his
stomach. sgon - his intsstines and weaken
hi1 system. Many people constantly do
ibis On a the impression that modica-
monts only which are violent in their SC
tion. and p riioularly oAthartic. are of any
avail lrrepsrsble Injury 20 health IL
wrought under this mistaken idea. The
laxative which most nearly approaches the
ienencant action OF nature IL Hostetter's
stomach Bitters. which IL painless but thor
ourh, aud invigorates the intestinal canal
instead Of weakening snd Irritating 10. The
ver ard the stomach q. IN the tonien
discipline instituted Av this cong rehenaivs
medicine whose hcalthful influence IL fsit
throughout she system. Malarious. rheu-
matte kidney and nervous com PLANTS sue
cumb 90 a.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-04

A physician who H. specialist ia nervous
diseases snys that women should sleep at
least nine hours nt night aud one hour in
the daytime. A woman will plead that she
hasn't time to lie down few minutes in
the daytime, and she will infringe upon the
hours 81 tho night which should be given
10 sound, healthy. needed sleep in order to
finish some pieces Of work which could as
well Doe completed on the morrow. She will
rush and hurry all day long, and then,
when the household is hushed in slumber
she viii sit up 10 read the daily paper,
thinking she will not have 10 pay for the
time she Is stealing from the health giving
sleep that comes before midnight.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-04

An old tome credits Queen Elizabeth
with being the first woman % wear silk
Etockiugs Here is the story.
In Che second year n Queen Elizabeth,
1870, hor silk woman, Mistress Montague,
presented her majesty a. "a New Years gift
with pair Of black silk stockings, the
which, after few days wearing pleased
her highuess 20 well that she sent for Mis-
treas Montague and asked her where shs
could help her 10 any more. Mistress Mon
taguc answered, II made them worry care
fully on purpose only for your majesty, and
seeing theae please you 40 well ! will pres
emily bet more in hand" do so,n quoth
the queen, for indeed like silk stockings
10 well. because they are pleasant, fine and
delicate, that henceforth 1 will wear no
more cloth stockings"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-04

In The Woman az Home Miss Katherine
Ice gives a gossiping sketch OF Princess
Louise a. daughter aud bride, sculptor aud
painter, as well as royal parsonage. She
tells an incident Of the princess soiourn In
Canada, for which she Is unable 10 cite the
authority. out which she thinks lis worth
aence Of fne ladyism" which Is. In Its best
sense. 10 notlceahiy absent among our royal
ladies.
at seems that one day tbs princess was
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-04

Before deciding az 20 the color Of your
next new dress bear In mind the following
rules, which have been given by a well
known artist: Choose always such tints az
may actually be found in the hair, eyes or
complexion For instance, a woman with
blue gray eyes should wear blues and grays;
brunette, creams, browns and yellows.
Women with ford compilations look their
best in plum and heliotrope. also in those
grays which contain a tinRe Of pink and in
red browns. Fair women should wear dead
blacks, wooden stuffs or velvet Brunettes
always look best in satins or silks, the gloss
Of which sets of their skins-New York
Advertiser.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-04

A physician advises mothers 70 discard
bangs even Tor their smallest daughters
these very little girls being the only ones
whom fashion. az the moment, permits 90
wear them There are &c seems, sensitive
nerves about the eyebrows which are weak
ened when the hair IL long enough TO rcst
upon them. These nerves directly concern
the sight. and that important function Is
more or less tampered with by this con
slant though slight welght OF hair
Aad another physician inyeighs against
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-04

Mrs. s. A. williams Of Colorado has
voted in Wyoming, Washington, Utah and
Colorado aud has voted for candidates for
every elective Office in the state and nation
Many years ago Mrs. Williams. with her
husband endured the hardships and dis
couragements incident TO mining life, but
finally. when they had exhausted their food
supply, their last charge Of blasting powder
brought up good silver ore, and their for
tunes turned. Mrs. Williams is a widow
and attends personally 20 her many bust
ness and mining interests.-Denver Letter
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-04

The fungus Of ringworm is very similar
in character TO the mold fungus that forms
on bread The different families Of vege-
table fungi prefer different soils upon which
to grow, and the fungus of ringworm forms
no exception, as it grows only on so called
epidermal structures-that is, upon the sea-
ly portion Of the skin aud hair. This fun
gus will not grow on every person, but chill
dren are peculiarly susceptible to it. and
when 10 attacks one child in a family or in
stitution il is apt TO spread widely and rap
idly. The disease is therefore contagious
BabvhoOd
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-04

Miss Mathilde Blind, daughter Of Karl
Blind, while in Scotland was prompted TO
write one Of her most important poems,
The Heather on Fire, a dramatic story Of
the woes Of the crofters. Miss Blind wrote
10 after a stay in the island Of Arran, where
an old peasant woman aroused her indigna-
ton by her account of an eviction there
Woman.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-04
Rev. Anna shaw on Marriage.

In her speech before the Pilgrim Mothers
the Rev. Anna Shaw said;
81 never use the word obey in the mar
riage ceremony / wouldn't marry wom-
an that was such "a fool as TO promise TO
obey man in everything and mean il.
wouldn't marry a woman that was such a
liar as to promise to obey and not mean it.
There is nobody that knows so much
about the duty Of a wife and mother or is
80 ready to tell what they know as a very
young man who has never tried being either
one"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-04

In an English book entitled Footprints
OF Statesmen" by Reginald Brett, occurs
this passage: George II had not the abili-
ties of his father. Fortunately for him, by
his side stood the queen, Caroline of An
spach, who showed through her life that
capacity for government which England
has been lucky enough 20 find in female
sovereigns."
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-04

another practice. which has never been re-
ganlcd ns having any specially serious n.
iccts-that ~ having night lights IN chill
dreu'a bedrooms. This be prou0unces very
Injurious. Instead Of allowing the optic
nerves The perfect rest afforded by dark
neas, the light keeps them ia perpetual
stimulation, with the result ~ causing the
brain and the rest of the nervous system 70
fufIrr
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-04

when suffering from throat or lunR
ttoablca taks only suoh medicine 40 has
been owed worthy Of oouhdsnes. such 4
remedy IL Ayers Cherry Pootoral. a spseiic
to- sudden COLES and iuvaiuabls IN all
form Of pulmonary consumDtion. sold By
i, usgists. Pios a..
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-04

To clean ivory wash in warm water ana
soap with brush and place the article
under glass in the full sunlight. Repeat
the process for two or thrro days. Ivory
may Dee bleachcd hy immcrsing In water
containing little sulphurous acid, chic
ride of lime or chlorine.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-04

A domestic hint worth noting comes
from Germany, where laundresses find
their labor is reduced and whiteness in.
sured by immersing the linen in liquid
made by dissolving two pounds Of soap in
three gallons Of hot water. TO which has
been added three tablespoonfuls of liquid
ammonia and one of turpeutine.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-04

Make your dwelling tasteful and attract
i've. both within aud without. The asso-
Citations of the home Of our early days have
a strong influence on the future iife.-C.
Philips.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-04

Mrs Ormiston Chant has this fine thing
10 say OF the American woman: Her good
humor under difficulties is surpassed by
nothing have seen"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-04

Don't shut the lids Of pots, boilers and
faucepans when putting them away. They
retain the odor,s If cookery.