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The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-09-12

the frogs sent forth their discordant
melody. In obedience to a summons,
George Van Spoke stole softly to his
uncle's room and seated himself on a
low stool by his bedside. He kept back
the tears with powerful effort, and
reached forth and gently grasped the
bunch of bandages that embodied the
injured mans hand.
"Cheer up, George" said the old
man, feebly. THE doctor says I'll pull
through all right, though l was pretty
nearly done for"
Van Spoke buried his head in the
covers and sobbed.
"Cheer up" continued the old man.
'T'm all right. 1t wouldn't have been
so bad if I'd won, though. Twas lead
ing. pulling right away from him, had
him all pulled out. Then l came to
| that COMPOUNDED ditch. I'd crossed it
many time before. My machine
seemed to disappear from beneath me.
That's all l remember. 1t was the
wheel did it. That Buster. I'D
have won on a Whizzer. He rode a
Whizzer. George, destroy your Buster.
And the girl? Where is she9 Ali
She is knowing one."
Then his mind began to wander. He
imagined that he was riding, and
preached out his hands " grasp the
| handle bar.
Van Spoke left him thus, s,ounted his
bicycle and few moments later had
reached the home of Ethel Wheeling.
He heard a low murmur of voices, and
for moment stood silently behind the
vines that covered the veranda, listen
ing. He recognized Sprockett's voice.
Miss Wheeling" he called, gently,
Ethel arose and came toward him.
What" she said, making vain eff
forts to conceal her pleasure. ''Mr
Van Spoke. Mr. Sprockett, here is Mr.
Van Spoke"
Sprockett from the darkness made ar
inaudible reply. Van Spoke whispered
softly:
"Ethel, can ride Whizzer."
And Sprockett heard repetition o.
soft chirps which caused him to stea
away unseen and unheard.-N. Y
Evening Sun.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-09-12
For Home Dressmakers,

1t is sometimes very difficult for the
home dressnaker to get the trimmings
on both fronts exactly alike, and wire
forms are expensive, but every woman
has pillow. Divert it of its covering.
and hook the whaleboned waist around
it. pull the feathers up and push them
down until the waist is completely
filled out, and now you can stand it on
low table before, or take it on your
lap. and adjust the trimmings without
mistakes. One woman has piece of
stove pipe, the size of her waist nailed
to an upright piece Of timber, forty.
three inches in height. This is made
to stand up. by slipping the other end
into an X-shaped support, made OF two
pieces of scantling. Around the stove
pine she fastens an old-fashioned hoop
skirt, and over this she puts the new
dress skirt, and adjusts the piaits to
suit her artistic eye.-Womankfns
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them In the pointed buttonhole stitch
for the edge and outline stitch for the
flowers and ribbon. If the natural
colors are preferred, work the edge and
ribbon with the white flo floss, the
flowers with blue, a French knot Of
yellow for the center.
The forgot-me-nots can also be
worked in satin stitch, which is an
over-and-ovcr stitch from one side Of
flower or petal to the other; or in long
and short buttonhole, which leaves the
edge heavier and is very good. The
ribbon after being outlined may be
further enriched by row of feather
stitch through the center. After work
ing the edge, cut out carefully with
sharp scissors, and go over 1t once more
with the filo floss, taking the stitches
just into tho edge Of tho preceding
ones. This gives smoother, more sub
stantial edge. D. Bennett, in Ohio
Farmer.
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THE BRIDAL CARRIERS.
Good Luck in Matrimony Follows the Girl
Who Makes Them.

Good Luck in Matrimony Follows the Girl
Who Makes Them.
At all times gartars have been consid-
cred very important details Of woman's
dress, and always associated in some
manner with matrimony. Down
through half dozen centuries comes
to us the custom practiced to-day OF
having the carriers as finishing touch
to brides toilet. The particular girl
friend who is permitted to slip them
into place is conceded to stand the best
possible chance of wedding happily be-
fore twelve months are out.
A prospect of near and blissful matri-
mony is also shared by the friend who
secures the privilege Of making brides
garters, the proper pattern for which is
now a circle Of white silk elastic COW
cred with embroidered white satin and
clasped by q small gold buckle enam.
eled in white bow knots. The carriers
of Marie Antoinette were pretty pink
silk bands deliberately embroidered on
the upper half in tiny jewels and gold
thread. In an American family are
preserved the bridal garters Of titled
English anccstress. These are Of white
silk, nearly two inches broad, and det
grated with round buttons made of seed
pearls, from which suspend pearl cords
and tassels two inches long.-Philadel'
phia Times.
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Invitation to Childrcn.s Parties.

Naturally birthday party made up
Of fifty little people, more or less. takes
ON certain gala-day phases. There are
invitations, either written or engraved,
to be sent, specifying the day, hour and
nature of the party, says the Ladies'
Homo Journal. If the stationery is to
be engraved some device which will
appeal specially to children should be
chosen, something in which animals or
birds are to servo as bearers Of the
much-thought-of invitation cards. Per,
haps the Brownies might be pictured
ns carrying huge envelopes, inscribed
with suitable nonograms.
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Care of Shoes When Wet.

A woman dislikes to get her nice new
shoes wet because it spoils them SO;
but with care, the wetting will not hurt
them much. AS soo2 rs the wet shoes
can be removed, rub them well with a
soft cloth to get some Of the dampness
out, and remove ail the mud, then rub
them with a cloth saturated with lsero-
sene or vaselinc. Get as much of the
oil into them rs possible, and stuff the
shoes into shape, setting them aside for
O few hours. Another application OF
oil and rubbing will remove all stiff.
ness, and the shoes will DO in order
when wanted. and Fireside.
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MOURNING DRESS.
Grape Il More In Use Now Than It was
Last Season.


Last Season.
Fashion governs the habiliment OF
woe as we'll as the butterfly raiment
of pleasure, and one is no less subject
to change than the other. To dres,
unobtrusively and in good taste is the
desire of all who wear mourning, and
in order to do this one must keep pace
with the changes of fashion.
The ceremonial of English mourning
is SO prescribed and SO thoroughly un
derstood that an order sent to one
of London's leading mourning
houses can be filed to the letter.
Mourning for grandmother,
brother-in-law, cousin, once, thrice
removed, have laws and agreements sc
fixed that only telegram, with meas
urements is needed to insure the order
being carried out in that strict spirit
of decorum that belongs to good form.
The laws governing mourning are
not so strict in America as in England,
nor is the custom SO general, but there
are with every season some especial
points that it is necessary to know liz
order to be dressed In good taste.
The most marked difference between
the mourning of this season and last is
the increased use of Grape. 1t would
seem that the prevailing fashion for
the black gown, for all purposes,
makes the use of Grape imperative as q
distinction for those in mourning.
More dissatisfaction comes from the
improper use of Grape than from the
material itself. Begin well By getting
good quality-an inferior one is not
worth making up. Grape sells from
seventy-five cents to fifteep dollars per
yard. but for the average wearer an
excellent quality may be had for five
| dollars.
Grape folds are handsomer when
double than If lined with crinollne
When Grape is used no other trimming
is required, though dull jet is permits
| sable.
The small Grape bonnet should be
low, close fitting, and above all-be
coming. 1t has been facetiously said
that widows bonnets have been re.
sponsible for more second marriage.
than any other article of feminine
dress. However true this may be, nc
woman wants to wear a homely, un
becoming one, no matter how recent
the bereavement.
The correct veil is long and drapeG
gracefully back. The strings may be
of grenadine or black faille ribbon
knotted soberly under the chin. Fol
an elderly widow a ruche and strings
of white Grape lisse are sometime.
added. - Chicago Saturday Evening
| Herald
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WOMAN AND HOME.
FORGET-ME.NOT DOLLY.
Unquestionably One Of tho Most Attrno-
two Patterns of the Hour.

Unquestionably One of the Most Attrno-
two Patterns of the Hour.
To work this dainty little dolly Won
will need piece Of linen about nine
lncnes square. The fine pillow case
linen-which comes ffty-four inches
wide and one dollar per yard--you will
and the most satisfactory for this; and
quarter Of yard will make you set
Of six doilies, eight inches in diameter,
the size for finger bowls and bread and
butter plates.
To transfer the design to the linen:
II the design Is the desired size, place
the linen over it, taking care to have
the center Of the design and the linen
exactly together; pin them SO they will
not slip, place on q pane Of glass which
can be leaned against the window,
when the design will show through the
linen and can DO drawn very quickly
and easily with sharp pencil.
Do not try to reproduce the design
with impression paper; 1t is almost sure
TO soil your work, is difficult to cover,
and false line will not rub out-and
In needle work, perfect ncatness is one
Of the first essentials of success.
Should it be necessary to enlarge the
pattern, the simplest way will be to
draw a circle on your linen about
eight inches in diameter. For this
purpose take q narrow strip of card
board and passing pin through the
end, pass it through the center of the
linen firmly into a table or lap-board.
Measure four inches along the card
board; pass the point and, holding the
pencil erect, describe circle on the
linen. In this way you will easily and
correctly draw circles Of any size for
any purpose.
Having gotten the outside dimen-
sions Of your dolly, cut from a bit of
cardboard scallop the size and shape
Of this; place this on the linen with the
point touching the circle. A little ex-
perimenting will teach you how far
apart to place them, and in this way
the design may be adapted to any size
of dolly, from the tiny butter plate to
q center piece.
For the forget-me-nots and ribbon
you will have to depend more on your
knowledge Of drawing, though their
form is so simple l am sure you will
have no trouble with them.
To embroider them use either pure
white or the natural colors, executing
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-09-12
Ice Used to euro Colds.

The latest idea of French physicians
is to cure colds by applying ice to the
spine. Just now, when the abrupt
changes in the weather have brought in.
fluenza, bronchitis or some kind red
trouble, on e is always glad to hear
of some new remedies for 1.-THE
cold"; but few, we imagine, will be
daring enough to apply this one. Yet
the intiammatory sore throat that few
years ago most people treated by poul,
tees and warmth, is now quickly cured
by sucking ice and keeping the victim
in low temperature, and in a really
feverish cold ice might be of genuine
use.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-09-12
A Way 10 Swceten Lard.

After frying doughnuts or fritters or
anything Of that kind shave off few
slices of potatoes when you are done
with the grease and drop them in the
sizzling fat; let them cook an instant
and then set on tho back of the stove
to cool very slowly. In the course of
half an hour remove to place to cool
more rapidly, and just before it gets
beyond the pouring stage strain
through cloth into a clean jar. You
will find that the lard is nearly as
sweet as ever, being only little darker,
which does not hurt it for frying cakes
in again.
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Practical ESQ of Royal Gifts.

Queen Victoria, as is well known,
frequently gives away as presents cash.
mere shawls. One of these was not
long ago bestowed on Sir Ellis Ash
mead Bartlett's friend, the Swazie
queen. We note in the Cape Argus that
her dusky majesty has turned the Gift
to practical use. The shawl was cut in
two and given to two Of the queens
handmaidens, who duly smeared the
pieces with fat and use them nightly
10 keen their bodies warm.
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Cleaning Shop-Worn Corsets.

A good way to rejuvenate shop
worn corset, or any other for that mat
ter, is to scrub it with brush dipped
in strong solution Of ammonia and
water. All the steels should be first
removed, and the corset then tackled to
q board, on which it should be both
scrubbed and dried. For washing
shirt waists in delicate cottons it is
best to use white castillo soap and dry
them away from the sun.-Philadel.
mia Inuuircr
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DAINTY SOFA PILLOW.
A New Design which Has the Further
Merit Of Bcing Inexpensive.

Merit of Bcing Inexpensive
The dainty sofa pillow given below
has the merit Of novelty as well as in.
expensiveness. The material Is India
linen; it has two ruffles, five inches
wide, all around it, the lower one be-
ing feather stitched at the hem with
pink wash silk. The upper rufiie il
gathered about one-fourth Of an inch
from the top, leaving a small rufiie for
heading. This ruffle is feather stitched
at the bottom hem with blue silk, and
the hem of the narrow ruffle is feather
stitched with pink silk, and where the
narrow ruffle is gathered on it is feath-
er stitched with yellow silk. The lower
ruffie is edged at the bottom with mar
row white lace, and the upper rufie
has narrow lace on both sides.
The design in the center OF pillow Is
worked in outline and satinstitch- The
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man. apparently about eighty years.
"A long white beard and hair that fell
'hick on his broad shoulders gave him
venerable appearance. which seemed
rather out of keeping with the brown
soii suit in which ne was attired. For
iorty years he had been widower and
cniidless, George Van Spoke, his only
sisters son, wps the comfort of his old
aSe' and to him he intended to leave
'ne vast fortune which he had made
T" on the stock market. The world knew
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Nutritlyc Value Of Corn heal

Goldfish, oysters, cows milk and pota.
toes stand very low as fuel foods. The
greatest nutritive value In any kind Of
food is found ir cornmeal. In ten
pounds Of cornmeal there ore a tri1e
more than eight pounds OF uourishmont
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flowers in two lower corners are worked
in pink, in the two upper corners in
yellow, and on each of the four sides
in blue; the leaves are worked in green.
The opening is made from the top to
the bottom, in the middle of the back,
anu closed with button and button
holes. By using wash silks this washes
very nicely.-L. Z. Martin, in Home
Queen
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California Diamonds.

California diamonds arc found in all
the colors, from brilliant white to a
clear black, together with rose, pink,
yellow, blue and green.
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To Stop tho Squeak.

To prevent boots from squeahinl.
place them In dish full Of linseed oil.
When tho soles are once saturated they
will never offond again.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-12
MET A CRUEL DEATH.
william Campbell. Respected Citizen or
CnrbOndnlo. Crushed by II Fly Wheel.

Instant and terrible death was the
sad fate that befel william Campbell,
Of Carbondale, yesterday afternoon at
3 o'clock. He was employed az fore
man at the Brooklyn Street pump house
IN Carbondale Of the Delaware ana
Hudson company. He and II fellow
employe, william Franey, were work
Ing about the machinery near large
swiftly-revolying iy wheel
Mr.. Campbell stepped unconsciously
against the wheel and was caught up
In. its yawnlng jaws. He was whirled
with terrible force around with the
wheel and the life crushed out Of him.
The machinery was hurrirdly stopped
and the body, broken and bruised,
taken out ana removed to its late home
not far away from the scene Of the
casualty.
The deceased was about 60 years of
age and had been faithful cmplOye Of
the Delaware and Hudson company for
long period of time His sad death
has caused throughout Carbondalc ana
in parts of this city where he was
known, large measure of regret. He
was u respected and esteemed citizen
and an indulgent parent. He Is sur
yived by his wife and five children:
James Arthur, William, Maggie, and
Mary.
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He HIT and RAN away
Therefore Craig May Live to Do Bat.
tie Another Day.
BLOW STRUCK FROM THE REAR
Colonel Fitzsimmons Was Standing at
Wyoming Avenue and Spruce Street
When the Revenue Man Landed ON
His Facc-Thcn Used His Legs.

For the second time within two days
William Craig, deputy collector OF in
ternal revenue, struck Colonel Frank
j. Fitzsimmons, one of the owners of
the Sunday News.
The first experiment was made Sun
day night In the Scranton House din
ing room, and resulted disastrously to
the government officer. Yesterday, af-
ter striking the colonel, Craig took
leg bail for safety and escaped possible
annhilation.
Colonel Fitzsimmons at noon stood
talking with Thomas Saltry, Of the
North End, near the stairway leading
to his Office over Phelps drug store.
Craig approached from Wyoming ave
nue. unseen and without warning dealt
the colonel a blow on the side Of the
face.
Before the latter could recover him
self the nimble deputy scurried down
the street toward Penn avenue. He
held his hand in his hip pocket while
running ana spectators inferred that
the pocket contained a revolver.
Whether the slender dcputy's blow
lacked force or the coloneps face is
editors countcnance later in the day
bore no evidence Of the smash.
A report was circulated that the
governments Beau Brunmel would
be arrested, but this was denied to q
Tribune reporter by Colonel Fitzsim-
mons.
The pugilistic state OF affairs now
existing is due TO a letter recently sent
Collector Herring by the colonel
charging Craig with corruption and
refusing to support Democratic candi-
dates dnless paid.
1t has evidently been determined 10
! have Mr.. Craig removed from his pres
ent position In the revenue office
Colonel Fit2simmons says that other
charges besides those already named
can and will be brought against him
Prominent Democrats said yesterday
that it was their opinion that Craig
would have to go.
OF the Sunday encounter in the
Scranton House, the deputy collector s
face yesterday bore undeniable evi-
dence. He denies separately and col
lectively the charges made against
| him
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CLOSE OF THE MISSION.
Father BuchoIz Thanks the Newspapers
for Their Assistance.

The closing sermon OF the mission,
which has been In progress at St Pc
ters cathedral for the past two weeks,
was given last night. Rev. Father
Buchoz was the speaker, and the
greater part of his discourse was in the
time of an argument to prove that the
Roman Catholic church Is the one true
church.
He said that the true church must
be one, holy. Catholic or universal, and
apostolic. and the speaker then pro-
ceeded to advance arguments to show
that the Catholic church, as II Is today
and as 1t has been for the last eighteen
hundred years Is one. holy, universal
and apostolic.
In closing his sermon Father Bucholz
had his large audience rise and renew
their baptsmal vows and again re-
nounce Satan. his wiles and pomps.
Rt Rev. Bishop O'llara impaired the
papnl blessing and the services closed
with benediction of the blessed sacra-
ment.
During his address Father Bucholz
thanked the daily press OF the city for
the space devoted TO the mission SER
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TRIBUTE TO HIS MEMORY.
Resolutions on Death of Rev \. J. Gordon
Passed by Baptist Pastors.

INsSSI DN IhEtlSb
A well-attended meeting of the Scran-
ton Baptist Pastors union was held
yesterday at Penn Avenue church.
when resolutions We're unanimously
passed relative TO the death Of Rev.
A. j. Gordon. u. D., who was pastor Of
the Clarendon Street Baptist church,
Boston. The resolutions placed on
record its appreciation Of the exalted
and sanity character of the departed
divine. his profound knowledge Of the
Scriptures. his evangelical earnestness
for the salvation Of souls. his example
of pastoral fidelity and eloquence his
enlightened zeal for the cause Of mis-
sions and for all the best interests of
humanity: his invaluable contributions
to Christian literature and for the traits
which won for him an admiring love
which went far beyond the immediate
circle Of those who knew him per-
sonally,
The resolutions conclude with the fol-
lowing eulogium upon his career:
Rarely in our generation have the
pearly gates been opened to receive so
radiant a soul. He rests from his
abundant labors and his works do
follow him. Humanity speaking, the
loss to the denomination. 10 the cause
of missions, to the Christian world is
irreparable. We mourn together with
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-12
A REM ARKABLE WOMAN.
She win BE Seen at the Academy Of Music
Friday tight.

The most remarkable woman now be-
fore the public on account of the gift
bestowed upon her by nature, without
doubt, is Mile. Electra, who appears
with the Lawrence company at the
Academy, Friday evening, March Is.
She has caused more comment than any
artist in the theatrical line, as she is
possessed of a most phenomenal power
which has mystiiied leading scientists
of Europe and this country.
Although of slight build strong men
are as infants in her hands. and she
bids fair to pass down in history as the
most remarkable woman of this cen
tury. Other features introduced during
the evening will be the spirit Seance, "
in which spiritualistic humbugs are
thoroughly exposed. md the methods
employed by the Baldwins 10 produce
their mystifying feats will be another
feature.
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CONCERT BY SOUSA'S BAND.
win lie Given at Academy of Music This
Evening.

The famous musical organization
known as Sousa's Concert band will
visit this city today and give one of
their famous concerts At the Academy
of Music. The leader. John Philip
Sousa is better known than any band
master in the United States, He made
the fame of the Marine band of Wash
ington, having been its conductor for
twelve years. and in this connection
made for himself a national reputa-
t!OE.
He is not only a great leader, hut a
great musician. He wins his audience
almost as much by his striking per-
sonal appearance as by his wonder
full magnetism, which is alike inspiring
10 his audiences and to his men, who
yield as one man to the wave OF his
baton.
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LENTEN ORGAN RECITAL.
Professor Haydn Evans VIII play at st
pDtricks Church.

Professor Haydn Evans, organlst Mt
st. Patricks church. on the West Side,
will give an organ recital on Wednes-
day evenings during the Lcnten season.
The weekly services will be held Mt 73O
o'clock, concluding about $50 o'clock,
after which the recital will begin.
Tomorrow evening the following
tastefully-selccted programme will be
rendered: Pastorale from Sonata in
ID major. by Gullmant; Schcrao and
Finale tallegro vivace) from Second
symphony. by Widor; Fragment Sym
ponlque. by Lamaigre and Tugere, In
- major, by Gulmant, Richard Thorn
as G.lew HerberD viii sing PRO Pecca-
It's" from Rosslni's mass.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-12
A Progressive shoe Firm.

We take great pleasure in reproducing
the following notice from the Boot and
Shoe Recorder OF March 6:
After April l Lewis, Reilly n Davies
the successful shoe dealers Of Scranton
Pa. will enlarge their quarters by occu'
pying the store now used by Welchel 4
Milar. in addition to their old place NeXi
door This enlargement has been ncCessi'
tated by their constantly increasing bust
ness. and Is an evidence that their pHo'
gressive and straightforward methods %
doing business are appreciated