The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-06-04

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qualified native practitioners. The same
VIII be true Of the women half a GEN.
fury hence.
Woman's rights! Why the very first
right we expect is to be treated better
than anybody else-better than men treat
each other as a body, and better by the
individual maj than he treats all other
women, says Lillian Bell in the Ladies'
Home Journal" l abominate the idea of
equality and to be mentally slapped on
the shoulder and told 1 am a good fell
low. l shrink from the idea of indepen-
dence and cold. proud isolation with my
emancipated sister women, who struggle
into their own coats unassisted, and get
red in the face putting on their own
skates, and hang on to a strap in the
street car in the proud consciousness that
they are independent and the equal Of
men. / never worry myself when a man
IS on his knees in front of me putting
on my overshoes, as to whether he con-
slders me his equal politically or not.
1t is sufficient satisfaction for me to see
him there. If he hadn't wanted to save
me the trouble / suppose he wouldn't
lie utdy 6NeU I0lnK ann
not strong enough for such an arduous
duty. That wouldn't hurt my feelings
either. L have an idea that he likes it
better TO think that 1 cannot do anything
troublesome for myself Athan to believe
that l could get along perfectly without
nim. In fact-here's heresy for you. oh.
We emancipated-I do not in the Ieast
mlnd being dependent on men-provided
uhe men are nice enough. Let them give
US all the so-ealled rights they want to.
1 snail never get over wanting to get
behind some man If 1 see a COW. LET
them give US a vote if they will. shall
want at least three men to go with me
70 the polls-one to hold my purse. one
70 hoid my gloves, and the third to show
me how to cast my vote.
On the occasion of the grand dinnar 10
the Emperor and Empress of Germany
at venice by the King and Queen of Italy.
the queen wore her wonderful pearl mack.
lace which has no equal in the world
Wnen she was first engaged to King
Humbert, who was then Prince of Nanles.
ne presented her with a single string of
these precious stones, each as big as a
hedge sparrow's egg. and of the most
perfect form and color imaginable. Mar
garita being the Greek for pearl. the Of
ferlng had a special significance. AT
every birthday since the King has pre-
scented his beloved consort with an
other string, each one being a little long
er than the last, so that the latter ones
now reach far below her Majesty's waist.
Whlie on the subject of pearls a few
other ornaments comnasad of tboeo
quisite Jewels are worth mention.
Inc Empress Frederick of Germany has
q me collar ckia composed of thirty
enormous pearls of exquisite shape and
color, and it is said she wears them both
day and night, as the lustre of these al
most living treasures is immensely en-
HANGED by contract with the human form,
QueeH Victoria possesses what is sup
posed to be the '.pinkest" of all pearl
necklaces, and it is reported to have been
part OF the dowry of Queen Catharine of
Arragon. The marvellous black pearl
necklace of the Empress of Austria is
well known. and she has worn it inces-
sanity ever since the sad death of the
Arcnduke Rudolph; attached to 1t is a
curious black diamond having a quaint
effect quite unique. Lady Leicester has
a very fine string of the same black pearls,
which is often seen in London drawing
rooms. OF single pearls of immense size
the present Pope Leo XIII is the pos
SCISSOR of the, most famous, a superb
jewel, given by one of the Doges of Venice
to a former holder of the Papal throne;
1t is arranged as a reliquary, and has a
spike of the crown of thorns placed be-
hind it in a gold case.
Fresh lard will remove tar.
Fresh lettuce, eaten at night, will cure
Tooth powder IS an excellent cleaner
OF hligree Jeweiry.
Strawberries not only Whiten the teeth,
but their juice helps to remove the tartar.
Oranges and lemons will keep well II
hung in a wire net in a cool and airy
place.
Stains OF eggs may be removed from
silver spoons by rubbing them with a lit
tie finely powdered salt.
Yellow soap and whitening mixed to a
paste with a little water will stop a leak
as quickly as solder.
Mix a teaspoonful of pulverized alum
with stove polish; it will give the stove
a good and permanent luster.
Do not wash the windows with soap
suds. A little alcohol rubbed on quickly
will leave the panes bright and shining
If nina1 1ru tNt