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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-15
The luxury of Cushions.

A room we'll cushioned snid the .c.-
Ghetto nutocraG, sis well furnished You
may have furniture of white and gold and
walls hung ia pink br0cadc,r went on tho
nsthetio autoorat "but until you HAYS
cushions you have nothing better than q
barren hotol waiting room. You may havo
Chippendnla and Sheraton mahogany, but
until you have cushions your room is not
more beautiful than TN ordinary antique
shop. But when you have cushions! All,
ehrn-tlien your 81 cot is AN oriental
dlyan; then your grocery boz window scat
is homelike resting place; then your
chairs are dreams OF comfort and your
room harmony OF color, and your very
houf Ia beautiful.
There is no excuse for the woman who
does not indn!ga in plenty of cushions
nowadays, sac said. "They arc wonder
suisy cheap II you buy them outright, and
5ou can lnaso them for n mere song. Tho
on1no SILK remnant counters nro full of
pieces just large enough 10 cover cushions,
nnd they are ridiculously cheap. Tho
shops that make @ speciality of oriental
goods show charming pieces of Japanese
crepe which seems especially adapted to
coSsr aaft down pillows. One can buy
DIG cotton covered down cushion for 81 so
OF ~, 7nd for another dollar enough silk
~ So'eI IL beautifully. Or ono may rip
up an ancient feather bod-for Of course
none Of ns use them for sleeping purposes
and transfer che feathers into covers OF
sunblenched cotton which will cost about
Ib cents Then we may put on our orna-
mental covers of printed silk, eatcen and
the Ike ara haye things OF beauty at
merely nominal cost.
Inc greatest mistake which tho cysh-
ION collector can make" went oh the uu-
tocrnt, is to soorn the small cushion and
70 forget; the floor cushion. The latter ia
,sarslx ahen Tou.want to sit e your moth.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-15
Blank aml Ny;,ite.

Although men, tho husbands, lovers,
broihcrs and fS!cna6, nra usually quici; in
aGNAlrln2 tho costumes OF the women
whose taste they influence, there is scarce
" lnan who, when closely questioned,
does not say that hH prefers black for WON.
an $ wear. He admits that cnc! woman
has color of coorS which decidedly bo-
Gomez hor, yet is he generally very So rc in
this leaning toward black. Tho reason is
easily seen, and is Consistent with what n
man considers appropriate foral occasluns
which tnl,c the wcarer ont nf doors. Ii Is
considered very had fern abroad for . lad,,
10 80 TO any public place Of amusement in
a light or SNOWY dress y Frcnchmnn will
insist on his fair companion exchanging
pretty gray dress for u black ore before
taking her 10 join dinner party ut n fash.
ionablo restaurant \ dark and incon-
spcuons dress is protection to women
travelling alone, or those forced to lie aiono
In ANY public place
From the artistic point of Wow nothing
Is So GattorinS TO tho l.guro as black, and
so successful in showing off the best points
of tho woman, tho clear complexion, the
bright eyes and tho color of tho hair. or
course this dues not mean that men would
always ike TO SEQ women dressed as IL in
mourning, for tho dainty light dresses
have their times Of suitability, and tho
pretty, chic morning and house gown, AFRO
got to bs snprlanted. On the subject of
wearing white, men have hardly two op;n-
ions, SO greatly does its simplicity com
mend II, painters and poets regarding it us
the ideal attire of women. The very sim
plicity of II dress commopds 1t TO the mas
cnliDn mind, for men, not Understanding
tho nlnnt!:s of tho toilet. and not aypre.
cinting the outlay of timo or money OH u
gown. judge fer ;aoro by tho effect Of tho
whole than do women, who aro distracted
Mt once by tho choice OF details md posi-
eillties Of tho 3osyn.-Philadolpha Leducr.
Mrs. Brrnott md ucr Children.
=. III h.,lia.a- ~
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-15
Tho Proper Treatment of Table Linen.

1no IrupCr 1rOntmcnL OF IaDlG Linen.
Tho wringor, whilo it saves labor, does
It at tho expense OF the beauty OF tho IL.
bculoth or napkin that passes through it,
Tho wrlnGing out OF tho very THU starch
or rinsing water should bo done by hand,
us it is not ut ali necessary that stnruhc:l
linen especially should hp w;rung worry dry
Shake tho articles thoroughly or fold them
Into manageable size. But little starch
should ho used in such nrticlcs-just
enough to give them u now fooing and
TO take tho polish Of tho iron. 1t will not
DO necessary to usa any starch ut all if tho
linen Is ironGd whilO 1t is still damp aud
patiently gono over until thoroughly dry
Always tako tablccl0ths from the line
whilo still slightly damp fold tho linen
evenly and roll up IN IL tight roll, wrap
ping largo piocns In damp towels 20 that
they will not dry on tho ontsito Nap
kins should be similarly treated and each
sizp and pattern rolled up in damp towels
in.packaacs by themselves until reatly To
iron. Tho irons should DO worry homyy and
us hot us possible without danger Of suorch-
Ing. Iron table linon in single fold, if you
wish to bring the pattern ont handsomely,
ind let there DO several thick ncsSes Of flnn-
mel upon the ironing board When tho on
trio surface has been irouch, fold IL length
wise and iron with tho selvage toward tho
operator. Go over the entire length of that
side, then fold with tho just completed
portion inside. and su continue until tho
cloth Is properly folded and done. If still
damp hang In the sun or ON tho clothes
rack until perfectly dry.
Napkins arn to be similarly treated und
should never have their first ironing when
folded together, iut should be gone over
SipSly, then folded as directed for tho Ia
hlccloth. Tho doilios, trayCloihs, serving
cloths AMI other extra pieces that are en-
brcldorcd or decorated should have careful
ironing, being careful ne; to haye the iron
too hot where colurcd silks AFRO used And
all embroidery SHOULD bo carefully press Cd
Oh tho wrong; side, with soft thick !lanucl
underneath To bring out tho lpautiys of
tho pattern. -Exchangc
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-15
l.. Your lIu.bsnd Cook ii He win.

Did YOU ever notice how conooitcd q man
Is about h!s knowledgeu f housekeeping IN
general and of cooking In particularly But
of courso YOU have, for that is tho ono spot
TINT you csn touch quickly. Hr may mHko
no prctcntiul,s apparently of such knowl-
edge. but ii Is there AMI will como out If
n; all encouraged. And do not know
that 1t Is entirely conceit of Ills makeup
either II would pr6haby lo a wiso plan,
cspccialiy for the young wife, to humor
this soft srnt. We are speaking nov, of
course. Of this inclination TO help in tho
cooking. foc wo can't seu from uur narrow
view wha: particular advantage II would
b. for any man 10 bother about ordinary
details Of housekeeping.
But this acknowledged link to happy
homo lifo-intercst in tho table and In
tho preparation Of things for tho tablo-is
IN reality within tho prospectus of mans
life about tho house. 1t will become al
most hobby of his after awhile to hnve
something to say about tho ingredients Of
the pudding or fixings for The salads, and
you, busy littlo housewife, don't know
how much pleasure you have robbed your
self Of or how much koon enjoyment you
lavo taken from your husband, IL you
have denied him this association. A good
man likes to be with his wife, and he'd
EHiHcF pe Will uCr III tnO Kitchen tlian
anywhere else, oven If he should got -four
OH his trousers or battor in his mustache
or how much service you can make Him
you don't know until you have tried This
plan Of encouraging this particular weak
ness. Why, he'll do most anything you
ask him, and although little awkward
about 1t, what do YOU caro- for that2 1t is
tho delight with which ho takes his part
that will please YOU
What is II Dian anyway but big ovor-
grown boy, and IL properly encouraged
he'll DO good boy too. And ii this man
should presume to give you instruction
about some unhcard of pho or strange dish,
just you do what you cun to follow his
recipe, and you will be surprised with what
SUCCESS it will sometimes "turn out
If u imam is Interested in anything, il
Is tho good things of life, and by close at
tcntlon you will find TINT no has lourncd
some things about cooking TINT do him
Observation-Disclosures Times.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-15
Tho nucnssa Of Albany.

One Of lilo most POPULAR unassuming
ana Kind hearted of all tho mCinhrrs Of tho
British royal family is Inc widowed Ouch
eSs Oh Albany. Though not beautiful, she
has "a ve"y attractive face and inaniior ana
Is EcH"sasiy believed To Have remained un-
married since tho death OF her husband
merely in Guicrcnco 10 tho snScop,ibili;ics
OIL her muiher-in'law Queen Victoria.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-15
Children and Health.

II had children, think would rather
have them ut III with vigorous health and
hEn riyEi4ucs, though comparatively ig-
noT"nt, than graduated al 20 with the
highest i.onogs aAd broken health, useless
To Tho world, sufferers themselves and IL
burden Ia their friends l do not tlrpro-
ci"to lHaInins;, but Go believe In health.
II. b. Cough.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-15

er's rGcr1ind. naso your bradntne rubbed
away. 1t is also convenient sfor your feet
when you happen 10 BIO sitting yptRself.
And no woman knows tho meaning Of
comfort who has mover ionnd cushion
small enough to TT the nape OF her neck
when sho lounges. Now York World.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-15

Mrs Margaret Dottomo, tho founder of
tho Kings Daughters, said, when usEed
about lie chapcron question, that moth
e's shout, rear their daughters that they
can be fully trusted to cliapcron Them
selves"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-15

iinciurc of iron is ono OF the most in
Gispaiiia'i!c household remedies and should
al""ys b. kept at laid. ltwi.l ,.rivcaway
rins"ogn, ard, used i'll nlu,icrat ion, will
curo ;'at most painful of all ailments, u
Soft corn
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-15
Tho enrnawer No, n Sun yyor,h,n.-.

Tho SGEiiDwrr takes Its name from It's
shapc and q general resemblance to tho
sun. IL is not u true hoioiropc. II docs
not tu.n toward the sun, in spite Of the
poetic assertion OF MOORE.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-15

Genuine whalcbone can DO used tho Sec
OK. time by soaking the bent pieces IN
boiling water for IA fou moments and iron
ing them straight while warm and plinble.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-15

Careful cooks remove the cores of eggs,
tho tough, milk white bit found in tho
whites. These become hard and indigesti-
bic when cooked.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-15

With nice, clear fire, ilvo minutes Is
sufficient time for bruilins IA bocfsieal; one
inch th!ck. 1t should 10 turned several
times during the process.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-15

Queen Victoria saves her dining room
carpet nj Balmoral By covering the space
around tho table with strips OF drugget
that Will wash.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-15

Mrs. BErnott md Her Children.
/" believe all children aro born much
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-02-28

locate his exact position and il will bring back
fresh and plainly to his mind the scenes of the
Cos. which he can plainly see rs they were.
To all my C. c. friends will send this pho
tograph at a sum suggesting the fact that NIL
can have one. 1t will be sent to any old vet
| eran or c. c. friend for % cents.
Hoping i may hear from some of my c. G..
| friends. am, your brother worker
Fred. C. Richards, Box lS5. Felicity, o.
EXIT, MONS DIES PLUMEs.
c. G.. FRIENDS: l wish to make few re-
marks in reference to mons des plumes. i'm
agiped that this relic, which stigmatised our
! days Of neutrality-suspicious. and knickerbockcrs
| had met an eternal death; but now comes our
| good and worthy Brother Emerson, square,
toed. in advocacy of again vesting it with royal
| prercgaiives.
lie does not know why the custom was
| not continned'i Had he intimated why il
was ever introduced and permitted in our club
| his question might have been more readily an
swered. j need only venture 10 saw however.
| that it was justly and wisely abolished by the
unanimous good sense of the c. C., together
! with the unqualified and hearty approval of
| our tried and competent editor.
Not knowing of a single valid reason why we
| should, in this stage of our 18th century, re-
sort to its Use, / can only confine myself to its
| dement's.
| What need is there of nom de plume IN the
weekly chats of our loyal family circle2
What C. G. harbors undue grudge against
another whom he would berate before the so
900 readers of our columns under shield OF q
weakened nom de plume, thus TO escape such
direct mental punishment as he or she richly
deserves?
1t would be the essence of absurdity to MAIN
tain that there were not some of such among
the many readers Of our columns, both within
and without our circle, but thanks TO the powers
that be that they are ANONYMOUSLY in the mi
nority.
How many c. C.'s arc there who have not
the fortitude to append their genuine names
and addresses in full to all of their contribu-
tions, be they vapid or pretcntious, original or
plagiariZedl
There are doubtless few but such few
have no right to invite a mystic embarrassment
upon n stupendous majority. What c. c., on
the other hand, is dull enough to pay himself
the rank injustice of spending awkward
or uncOuth nom de plume to snch of his articles
as Fercbance would call forth an unan imous
appreciation of the club?
Would it be American to do SO when the
world abroad likens US to the hearty son of
Erin who always doffs his hat when speaking
of himself?
Why shield the chronic growler who has not
enough personality about him to sqnarely face
his adversary?
l see no reason why we sheuld not continue
In the manly, womaniy, straightforward,
honest simple, natural, unaffected, time
h0nored way of courageously signing all of our
contributions in our genuine name.
Hail to the hearty regime which has ma
jestically ushered rs into the happy dawn Of
calm, ripping, gold-tinted haven of harmony,
generous mutual forbearsnce, good will, prog
ress and triumph Yours, Pro Patria--
Julius W.Gogsrn, Ann Arbor, Mich.
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A Big Firm for Chicago.

Sears. Roebucs & Co.. whose general Office has
for years been in Minneapolis. MIMI, with .
branch house IN Chicago. have recently removed
their entire Minneapolis plant to Chicago and con-
sO!dated their Whole business. they have erected
of the largest business blocks on the West Side
in Chicago at l7S and l75 West Adams St, where
they occupy the entire buildlng including six iu-
mense floors. so "a. By 80 II. With their wOndsr-
fully large facilities. including nearly 800 drilled
enpoyeS, large floor space. large stock of
chautii5e from the largest manufacturers In Europe
and AmcTict, they prepared TO serve their cus-
toners rs few Concerns can. They issue n magnifis
cent catalogue. book of 454 pages. bound in ltho-
graph covers and prinie ed in ten colOrs which they
mail free receipt Of cents TO help pay postage.
Every reader should have this big book OF bar
gains; il quotes the lowest prices for nearly JssGy-
thing the consumer uses
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-02-28
EDrroR's CHAT.
Esrlv Flowers and How f0 Start Them
fsreatest Novels Erer Mritten.

Early Flowers and How to Start Them
Greatest Novels Ever Written.
Although the early Spring flowers are in full
bloom in California aud the sunny South il
will be many cold day before the yards and
gardens of the great ice belt begin to put forth
bud and blossom. In the Northern chain oi
States il is far into May before the Summer
plants can be trusted to the open air.
In the meantime prepare the soil for your
Sower-seeds. Have il fine, rich and well sifted.
Mix well with q little wood mold or manure
water; and if yon have not access to these am
moniR water viii answer the purpose
Place the boxes in q sunny window, plant
vour seeds. but not hoo deep, sprinkle them
lightly every day and they will soon begin to
nut forth tiny sprouts, aud, If not too thick, 20
grow strong and green
When first planted you may lay some panes
of glass over the boxes 10 keep them from sud-
den chill snd conserve the moisture that rises
from the earth and which might otherwise be
dried off too quickly when the room is over
heated.
When the plants begin to start see that the
earth does not cake around them, and be very
careful never TO put on too much water at one
time and never unless the earth has begun to
dry of on ten.
just like litIie infants. They must be warm,
bot not toe warm; they must have water, but
NOT too much water. They aust have light
and air, hut neither too much sunlight directly
upon them, or too much air to give them q
chill.
How often we hear people say: al don't
know what is the matter with my flowers /
can't make them grow or bloom"
The reason is that they DO pot have uniform,
common-sense care. Often they allowed 10
no q dsy OF two without water, and then they
are delufed or, they are pushed into dark
corner and then thrust into the fierce sunlight.
This is no way to treat seeds and plants,
very human-like in their wants and needs.
Love your flowers; think about them caress
them, study them, and they viii sprout and
grow. bud and blossom and turn many dresry
waste and lonely window into exquisite bloom
and beauty.
Whoever loves flowers and knows how TO
make them grow into lovely perfection has
hesrt OF beauty within him. He has the gift
of God which works in obedience TO divine
rules and his reward is in the infinite excel
lence Of the results which are sure to follow.
GREATEST NOVELS WRITTEN.
The following are said to he the greatest
novels ever written, in their order Of merit:
VANITY Fair" Thackersy; lies Misera-
blsa." Victor Hugo: Tale Of Two Cities"
Dickens; MiddlemarcA." George Eliot;
Pilgrims Progress" John Bunyan; Don
Quixote" Oervantes: "Antiqnary." Walter
Scott; Thu Count of Monte Cristo," Dumas;
"Esmond." Thackeray; Westward. Ho,"
Kingsley
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-02-28

Prize Paper ON PRtriotism-The Billie o!
Mainc--C. G. Sentiments.

Prize Paper ON patriotIsrn-The Billie o!
Mainc--C. G. Sentiments.
PAPER AND POEM
Dream of The Ages" copy each, is here.
With awarded % the following:
To Frank u. Kemp. HaElctOn, Pa, for paper
on Patriotism"
To Ibs Lord NcDaviu, Vinelsnd, n. J.,
poem. THE Hills OF Maine"
patriotism
il has spfly been said that character copgti-
tutsa q man. and that man Is a bundle Of HABITS
of vtrines aud OF vices, which is his character.
IL there is one virtue which makes a face
Pheasant honest, open, and benign, il is pstri-
otism.
To tie intensely selfish person this virtue ia
Impossible. for true patriotism considers the
wesl OF many more to be sought than the
qualification OF few. sordid person is. there.
fore, unable 60 comprehend il, and considers IL
mere dream for the enthusiastic or fashy
subject for an aspirant Of political honors
True patriotism foTge;s all about itself, and
deToies its entire energy 20 the welfare OF the
State and Nation
scanning the history or the present en- taking
the press az d criterion. We find there seens 90
be general viEscity on the part Of all nations
Races that Rave heretofore been Indifferent.
that have only dreamed of fame, Of freedom
and Of power are striving for the realization
Under pure despotism and monarchies form
OF Governncnt there can i'e no Tatri0 tism among
the masses, because the ruling power OF such a
form Of Government is takeg from the psepie
and the absolute power Of the State is vested
In tho luling sovereign
tree Government has FAR greater need %
Tho patriotism OF SIS citizens. for unless assered
OF tins ITS perpeiniiy Is Gar from being certain,
1he United States, bsastiug the greatest lib.
erty, and making every citizen q uariicipant
"a the General Government. would bound one
IL her people ;si 70 have a full aad Just appre-
citation Of their obligations
10 Is true all cannot lie WashineiOng Lin.
coins, or Summers. Tie world must have its
village Hampdens =" Its mute my orious Nil.
tons, aud its Puiltiess Cromwcils," famous in
Their own circle but unknown beyond that
There must be some flower born 10 blush
unseen and waste its sweetness on the desert
ar" but as that flower pHrines and sWeoioHs
The very air Of its abode. SO eau we cast
about Us sucn hale of patriotism that all
who come IA contact with us mag iee The
better for our acquaintance, knowing that
thers is something better, nobler to live for
shsn personal gain.
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Here is an old and excellent cake, such az
II is some tronble TO make it, but it is worth it
all:
To one-and-s-ha1f pounds Of brown sugar add
three-quarters Of pound of butter; work 10
q cream. Break six eggs separately and beat
well Add to The sugar and butter one pint Of
sweet milk, and mix well; then the yolks OF
the eggs then acknowledgements pounds
of -four and the whites. Last of all. add three
quarters of pound of currants. washed and
dried; ope-cnsrter of pound of RAISING
stoned and chopped; one quarter Of pound
OF citron, cut fine; one grated nutmeg, and
one glass Of wine. The fruit should he we'll
sprinkle led with -four before being stirred into
che batter.
In these days of baking powder. st improves
the cake by adding two heaping teaspoonfulE
30 the -four.
LIZZIE MGUDE's CAKE.
Two-auG -Oue-hRif cups powdered sugar, three
quarters OF q cup OF butter. four egCs-yolks
and whites bcktcn seParsse3y-jnice and rtpd
Of one lemon, two hesping teaspooninss az
baking powder, and three cups of siftcd -four.
Bake in a square or oblong tin. and ice when
done. This is q good recipe and is well worth
trying.
Lizzie Maudc Hinisrd, manhasset, L. 4.
sTUFrED EoGs
very pretty table dish, Sarnished with
green, is stuffed eggs Boil dozen or more
until they hard. and when cold remove the
shells carefully. Take out the yoIks, mash
then on plate, work ia little pepper, gsif
butter and n little mustard and vinegar Put
them into the white cups, and place zach i'm o
nest OF lettuce, when in season.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-02-28
NO. INSTRUMENTATION,


Hand in hand we took our way,
In morning FIRST of youth
With bnoyant step from day to day,
Strong in our love and truth.
What cared we for wind or RAIN
We thought not of the weather;
Woe we dreaded not, nor pain,
For we two were together.
Storms must surely come anon,
And summer TWO grow cold,
Yet We so happy. wandered on,
With hopes and courage bold.
Love was singing in each heart
We thought not of the weather,
In the lane or busy mart,
For We two were together.
Hand In hand through many years,
Through sorrows. bitter, sweet;
Through joys-ahi yes, and sometimes tears
Mid foes and friendly greet"
Fear we not grim, CRUEL death,
If comes he soon, nor W neither
Comes he late, with icy breath,
II we may die togetheri
--G. RACE, Washington, d, O.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-02-28
no. 173l-cuRTA1LNENT.

The sunset glow has left the sky,
Lullaby, baby dearl
THE little stsrs are peepiBg shy,
Soft twilight shadows creeping nigh,
And slHmber Comes with TOTAL sigh,
Lullaby, baby dearl
Now nestle close to mothers breast,
Lullaby, baby denrl
Your golden head shall safely rest
On heart that e'er will love yoa best;
Your mother guards your coy nest,
Lullaby, baby dear!
Now, dolly sleeps-sleep. darling, toe,
Lullaby baby denri
Waite eyelids drOop Ger eyes Of blue,
ONE, baby mine. the long night through,
God keep you, sweet one, pure and true;
Lullaby, baby deari
&c. RACE. Washington, d. O.