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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-10-24
MAKING UP MUSLIN SKIRTS.
Two Convenient wsrs of Putting In the
Lining or Foundation

Two Convenient wsrs Of Putting In the
Lining or Foundation.
There are two ways of making up
the skirt of a muslin gown, and each
Is equally correct. Either the muslin
may be made up as a separate over
skirt, and this is probably the more sat-
isfactory fashion, or it may be tackled to
the silken underskirt and laid with it
into each of the seams. This plan, how
ever. it will readily be seen, Is not quite
so convenient for a washing muslin,
but if batiste or some biscuit-colored
grass lawn be chosen then it may be
made up with the foundation, a con-
dition of affairs which naturally leaves
no risk of the muslin stretching.
If the two skirts are made up sepa-
rately the underskirt must be stiffened
about ten inches up al the foot IN front,
and at the back the stiffening must be
carried right into the waist. 1t is I'M
desirable to add greatly to the weight
for summer wear, and in this case the
underskirt need not necessarily be lined
all the way up. The stiff lining-andf
it is not to be covered, tailors' canvas
in white is the best fabric to use-could
be stitched to the silk upon the front
and sides, while it would be let into
the seams of the back widths, which are
well gored to remove all s~uperfuous
fullness at the waist and to allow OF
the whole of the three back widths be-
ing arranged into two small box plaits
at the waist. The underskirt must be
mounted upon its belt, and the muslin
skirt can be gathered and tackled on
to it. a ribbon band concealing the head
of the gathers; this band can be re-
moved in a few moments when the skirt
requires to be cleaned.
Another plan for mounting the mus
lin skirt in n permanent band is to make
it up in a binding of inch-wide ribbon,
which can be tackled upon the under
skirt belt to keep it in place. In any
case both skirts must reach the band
stage before they are turned up at the
foot, as to do this perfectly it is most
essential hat the thin skirt should be
hung over its properly finished under
skirt, for the purpose of turning it up
correctly. and everyone knows how i'm
portant it is to turn up the ordinary
skirt on the figure, or a well-hung skirt
will never be achieved.
Before wearing this dress, after the
muslin frills are arranged, a slight tack
ing under the top n viii prevent their
weight. from drawing such a light fabric
out of condition. An insertion of val
enciennes lace surmounts the frills, and
a frill of it is placed at the edge of each
muslin flounce. The muslin frills are
cut upon the cross and hemmed at the
lower edge before the lace is added,
while they are whipped at the top and
drawn up with very slight f~ullness.
Black and lemon valenciennes lace are
used impartially upon muslin; perhaps
the former is a little smarter, and with
book muslin the effect of it is really
eXcellent.-San Francisco Chronicle.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-10-24
HUMOROUS.

Indignant Butcher-"That dog Of
yours has been getting into my saus-
ages" Pointer-"Well, he seems to
know his place."-Yonkers Statesman.
Papa, why do they call language
the mother tongue?'" Because the
father so seldom gets a chance to use
it."-Chicago Record.
An Effective Disguise.-"They say
Bassy's girl did no recognize him when
he called the other night" no. He
wore his bicycle face."-Detroit Free
Press.
Nearing the Goal.-"Your husband
seems to be making money" Yes; he
says that by next summer he will be
rich enough for somebody in the family
to have hay fever."-Chieagr Record.
-Gentleman-"My lad, can you d.
rect M to the Bank of England?" Shoe
black with whitening scurn)-'Ga on;
do yer fink 1 should be doing this if I
was a bank director?"-World's Comic.
Mr.. Point Breeze-"Young Home
wood is always relating anecdotes, and
they are invariably poor ones" Mr..
Frankstown-"Yes; Homewood has a
good many poor relations."-Pitts-
burgh Chronicle.
I'm reply to your inquiry as to
hominy words there are in Natures
Cereal Story" wrote the country editor
to his correspondent, I'VE confess, with
b rye face, that we are fairly corn-ered."
N. Y. Tribune.
-Wiggles-"Well, did yor make him
take his words back as you said yon
were going to do?" Waggles-'Yes,
he look them back, but he used them
over again more iemphatically than he
did Understandable Journal.
Powerful Competition. Young
man." said her father. 81 think you are
n straightforward, energetic person,
and l should not object to you in the
slightest as a son-in-law. However, my
daughters wishes in such a matter
must be consulted" do you not think
that she will eventually return my de-
votion?" Every likely. But you must
give her time. She has just bought a
rev bicycle, you know."-Washington
Star.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-10-24
RAISING LARGE TREES.
A Simple Practice Successfully Used 1
Philadelphia.

Philadelphia.
In the vicinity of Philadelphia they
have a fashion of lifting large trees
where the grade has beer raised that
does not seem to be in practice else
where. Two ropes are attached to the
top of the tree so that each can he
drawn in different directions. A trench
is dug around the base of the tree, the
circle being as wide IS may seem Judi
cious. When dug to the depth desired
the earth is forked away from the ball
on one side, and a block set under the
roots as a sort of fulcrum. The rope en-
hat side is drawn over the block, and
the result is the lifting up of the mass
of roots on the opposite side. A little
earth is then placed under these ele-
waited roots, and the opposite rope
drawn to that side. This lifts the roots
over the block and more earth is placed
there. The tree by the aid of the OPP
posite ropes is then drawn backward
and forward, more earth being placed
at each turn. In n very short time the
tree may be elevated as many feet as
may be desired, standing on the summit
of a firm mound of earth. Trees 25 to
so feet high, with trunks IL to IS inches
in thickness. have been lifted in this way
with very little check to future growth.
-Meehan's Monthly.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-10-24
Flies on Shipboard.

Among the things that furnish occu-
patton for the eyes and minds of trans
Atlantic voyagers are the house flies
which accompany the great steamships
from one side of the ocean to the other.
In fine, snnshiny weather the flies buzz
cheerfully about sheltered places on the
decks, and when the wind blows high
they take refuge in the cabins and sa-
looms. The flies often remain with
the ship while in port and return with
her on her next trip, thus crossing the
ocean several times in succession, and
perhaps spending the entire season at
sea.-N. Y. Sun.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-10-24
THE EVERYDAY o E

] amt very much of a poet:
/ can't soar so awfuIly high:
I'm kind O. ~low-geared and 1 know II,
And hev to keep out O. the sky.
And so while my star-gazin' brother
Kin tickle the gods with his pen,
i Josh along somehow or other
And jes' keep a-writin' fer men.
j know at he 8 blissfully dwellin'
With gods and emperian springs,
While I'm down here simply a-tellin'
O. plain human PENIS and things.
Yft while he's up yender inditin'
His loftier songs, 1 e found
] do what 1 call my best writin'
With both of my feet on the ground.
I never hev tackled a sonnet;
I couldn't write one eff 1 tried,
And put all the folderols on it
Without gittin' somepin' inside.
Fer 1 understand eff you fix it
To sell to a big magazine,
You We got to SO fuzzle and mix It
AT no one kin tell what you mean.
My min amt forever a-strayin'
Through sorrowful caverns O. fog;
I've got a good place and I'm stayin'
Right there like a bump on a log.
! know I'm too cheerful to strike it,
/ amt got no study" ner den"
7 live with my folks and l like it,
ID jes' keep a-writin' fer men.
Nixon Waterman, in L. A. w. Bulletin.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-10-24

Once at his desk, he tore down from
her stills his wooden heroine. while the
fever was hot within him, while the fire
burned.
but what the dickens did she mean
by so much blushing?" he continually
asked himself. and she was afraid
afraid I'd never notice her. Poor little
thing,"
He smiled until his mouth ached.
He never wrote with such enthusiasm
before. He even let in a verse of the
song he had sung.
"She says 1 sang it beautifully" he
murmured. and hummed softly the re-
frain, 81 love thee"
Day after day Dexter found sweet
Daisy with the thimble and rufle,
stitching away. and equally ready to
talk or to listen-the incarnation of
youth and wOmanliness. She always
greeted him with hat smiling, rosy
blush.
But what the deuce does she blush
about?" he asked himself over and
over, and was always on the watch and
~ II ~ SANl
"Mr. Dexter" she once told him, 81
don't believe I forget a word you ever
tell me. Oh, I am going to astonish
you some day-see if | don't"-and she
spread her pretty hands over her burn
ing face.
Dexter stepped about" as lively as
a young boy. He took Daisy driving,
and his friend, meeting him. a sly look
passed between them.
But 4 letter came for Daisy; she was
called home-all the way to Texas
and she showed openly that it grieved
her to the core.
"Just when I am doing so WELL" she
pouted, land so happy and content"
Dexter really blushed himself-the
first time in Is years.
There is something 1 will have to
hurry up, Mr.. Dexter; l have made up
my mind to ask you to- mean 1 want
you to tell me-show me-exactly how
I have a secret reason-I-"
When Dexter's tanned c~ountenance
showed color, Daisy's famed scarlet.
"Oh, have ] said what 1 should not?
I am sure I don't know. Please excuse
my ignorance"
But Dexter, declaring there was moth
ing to excuse, cantered off like 4 young
colt into the fields of romance, and ut
tered all manner of sweet and foolish
sentiments.
"Ah:" she sighed, you are so good!
1 believe 1 am really learning. What a
help you are 10 me! Sister Hetty said
1 might talk to you exactly like-as if
you were my gr"
Lover" Dexter interposed; really
1 am not far off; Daisy, you have taken
me by storm"
She looked at him with dreamy eyes,
and said, almost Whispering:
81 lave a secret to confess to you, Mr..
Dexter"
Dexter was SO frightened that he lit
orally trembled.
81 can't muster courage yet; but you
shall know tomorrow. 1t is-about-
about yourself" and she ran out of the
room
WELL, I'll be shot" he circulated.
He grew hot and cold; he seized q pen,
but couldn't frame "a word. What Sc
cret was this lovely, unsophisticated
darling going to tell to him, with he-
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-10-24
BUREAU UNDER THE GAMBREL.
How One Jonah Solved the Problem OF
an Ugly Space.

ah SHAJ pAtc
4 practical young matron recently
found herself confronted in the evolu-
ton of her country home by the ugly
slant in the bedroom walls made by, n
gambrel roof. The bedroom had no lath
or plaster on the walls-simply rafters
and clapboards-and to place a bureau,
or, indeed, any piece of furniture
against this inclined plane of ugliness
was TO make an awkward effect at once
Calling upon a carpenter, she ordered
him to put in bureau drawers across the
whole side of the room under the gam
brel, carrying them up to about half
the distance between floor and ceiling.
The lowest drawers were, of course very
deep, extending far in under the caves;
they were delightful depths. in which
you could lay the skirt of a dress, folded
once. Each drawer above decreased
gradually in size until the last were
small receptacles for handkerchiefs and
gloves-the little things which make a
"glory hole" of the most top drawers.
A ten-inch shelf. neatly beveled along
the edge and made prettily neat with
1Tlileu muSllH CONeTS dIlOTutu HlOTo
space than is usual for the necessary
toilet, silver, cut glass bottles and pow
der box. The one broad window on that
side of the room, with a Grecian lat
ticed easement, looking out upon the
water, Immediately became a ~fascinat-
ing window recess by reason of the
building out of these deep bureau
drawers. With an upholstered platform
seat and pillows it is a haven not only of
rest, but a thing of picturesque effect.
To cover the floor with n white mat
ting and a couple of blue and white
japanese rugs; to give the whole room
Including the high-post single bed,
turned out for seven dollars at the PLAN
ing milD a coat of blue paint; to hang
blue and white japanese drapery at the
windows and as v~alances round the bed
and washstand; to cover the bedroom
screen and frill the little chair pillows
with this same cool, washable material,
which retails for a song-all this was to
give the freshest, most summer-like as
pect to a room whose decorative posi-
bilities at one time seemed well-nigh
hopeless.-N. Y. Tribune.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-10-24

his willy face with a tender, thoughtful
light in her limpid eyes.
Il am dying to know about this thing
they call love-" she said. "We are Sc
ignorant in convent. We know only
the name. There was a book called
'Trilby,' we hid under our beds, that
they say would have taught US a great
deal. But Sister Angelo found it, and
they said she burnt it with fire that
flashed from her eyes. Mr.. Dexter, will
you tell me what love is?"
presently; 1 want to hear you talk
now"
Daisy flushed rosy red, and Dexter
hooked the scissors over his thumbs.
1t was enhancing TO see this beautiful
bud unfolding before his very eyes.
She told him about the convent; how
they said their prayers and asked
Heaven to protect them; how the dear
sisters ignore such world-minded things
as gladden. the heart of women; but her
own soul was filled with yearning for
domestic tenderness, and she longed to
be like real, everyday people and learn
everything and help to DO her part in
the world; she was very fond of chill
dren; she clasped her hands in her ear
nestness and tears filled the blue depths
of her eyes.
And Dexter, like an ancient war horse,
hearing the sound of the trumpet,
warmed up to the occasion.
He gave the rein to all the sentiment
hat surged in his mind. Was not sucn
a chapter needed to soften his steel-cut
story?
He narrowed his mind and raked his
brain for tender, fanciful language to
paint Dan Cupid. He got Romeo and
Juliet" and ranted as much as he could
without peeping in the book.
"HOw beautiful" cried Daisy.
He got Tennyson and read until his
voice grew hoarse, and Daisy still muir
INJURED: "Beautiful-oh, how beauti-
full"
She wanted to hear more aboutlove.
Dexter made a bold resolve. He knew
a little song that his sister had taught
him ages ago-one only-and he had
worked himself up to so wild and reck-
less a pitch that he wen to the piano
and thumped out some sor of accom-
paniment to:
81 love thee, I love theei
swear by the stars above theer"
and sang six verses of it with a chorus
each time.
Daisy sat in a trance and murmured:
"Beautiful-oh. but you do make such
beautiful music!"
Suddenly he looked AT his.watch and
found that hours had been consumed in
this pathos. He sprang up to go.
"Oh, thank you" cried Daisy. twill
think over all the beautiful words you
have said. 1 could never have dreamed
it all"
You dear little dimpled darling"
thought Dexter, and ne could scarcely
refrain from saying it aloud.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-10-24
A MURDERER'S LAST MEAL.
The Condemned Is Allowed to Order Spe-
ciaI Dishes.

Ciai Dlsnes.
1t is a pretty generally accepted be-
lief that q condemned murderer ears a
hearty breakfast just before he sits
down in the death chair. Officials of
the state prison at Sing Sing say mat
while it has been so claimed by those
who were with the doomed persons in
their last hours, the fact is thai it is sell
dom a man awaiting death asks for Ii
particular food for his last meal and
that. as a rule, the meal is but sparingIy
eaten.
Condemned murderers are accorded
many privileges which are denied to
those convicted of other crimes. But
burglars, highwaymen, incendidries and
defaulters consider the end of the n'ur-
derer and never envy the short com-
forts granted the latter.
Murderers, on their arrival at a state
prison, are placed in what are known
as the condemned cells" These are
strong iron cages. The occupants are
not required to perform any labor.
They are allowed to exercise in a narrow
corridor for n hour daily and must
pass the remainder of the time in their
cells. They are put on special rations
for the time of sentence and can order
what they want.
Their meals are prepared in the los
pital. and the bill includes fruit in
abundance, roast beef, ham and eggs,
mutton stew, lamb, eggs in all styles,
fish, pudding, good coffee and tea. After
an appeal has been decided and sentence
reimposed the doomed persons are fed
from the warden's table.-N. y. World.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-10-24
Qualifications Needed for ConsuIship.

QUALIFICATIONS Neeueu TOT SOnsulsn1p.
Anybody at all familiar witc the du-
ties of an American consul, anybody
who knows what is expected of him
by the department of state and what he
is called upon to do by the public, will
agree that he should neither be the
product nor the victim of capr;cious po-
litical partisanship. He should be up
pointed upon his merits after careful
examination and retained upon the
same basis. There should be a career
for the consul. There should be reward
of merit and he should suffer for in
competency. Primarily the consul
should be a gentleman, meaning there
by an honorable and educated man, ia
miliar with the amenities and graces OF
good society. The next and absolutely
necessary requirement should be an
intelligent knowledge of the language
of the post to which he is assigned. He
need not be a professor of German oil
French or Spanish or Italian, but he
should be able to speak and write intel
ligently the language of the country to
which he is commissioned.-Scribner's
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-10-24

Well, Charlie" said his aunt, IS she
met him on his return from the sum
mer hotel, what did you do with your.
self all summer"
"Oh, l was losin' my hat about hall
the time" said Charlie.
Indeed! And what did you do the
other half?"
"Oh, 1 spent that lookin' for my hat"
.-Harper's Round Table.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-10-24

Bildus-Now that you have achieven
fame and fortune by years of labor,
Mr.. Bondley, why don't you marry and
take some comfort in your declining
years?
BoDdley-WeIl. to tell the truth, I
don'tlike old women.
Bildus-Why not marry a young
woman, then?
Bondley-Ah-but they don't like old
men.-Eay City Chat.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-10-24

In washing anything made of
channels skins use warm water with q
little ammonia in it. Wash by rubbing
between the fingers, but do not wiring
the channels. Pressit between the palms
OF the hands and take out the water and
hang before the fire or in the hot sun
to dry quickly, rubbing AM pulling the
article into proper shape every few mo-
ments to prevent the skin driving hard
and stiff.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-10-24

Deacon, there certainly was water in
hat milk you sold us this morning"
Muster been from that big yallcr
COW that fell inter tn creek. Forgot
all about that."-Detroit Free Press.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-10-24
Novel Diet

The following, by Rev. R. C. Barr, a
reputable writer, is from the North
British Monthly Register for March,
1860: Early this year Q76O) there was
brought to Avignon a true lIthophagus,
one stone eater. He not only swal-
lowed fints ar inch long and a half an
inch thick, but such other stones as he
could reduce to powder with his teeth,
such as common pebbles, gravel, sand,
etc. The softer stones he cheved with
his teeth until they were reduced to a
sort of paste, which seemed very agree
able to this queer creatures digestive
apparatus. = + = His saliva was
very corrosive, so much so that scrub
bling compounds would not clean the
spots which were made by his splitting
on the iron foor.-Chicago Chronicle.
"A Vermont Joke.-One of our build
ers was asked the other day if that
empty house of his just erected on
Winooski avenue was his last. YES"
he said, "my last, but not leased
Burlington Sun.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-09

Atoka. l. T., December s.Hon. John II.
wilkins OF Atoka is heading the list for
appointment 10 the Judgeship OF the Central
district of the Indian Territory under the
incoming administration. This gentleman
came to the Indian Territory few years
ago from Paris. Ark. where he was engaged
In the practice Of law with Major Arch
McKennon. who is now serving on the Dawei
commission. having been apponteG TO that
position by President Cleveland about three
years ago. When Major McKennon came u
the Territory IN discharge OF his duties on
the commission. Mr.. wilkins soon followed
him, but for the purpose OF engaging in
the practice of his profession. The firm Of
wilkins g. McKcnnou was well known In
the courts OF Arkansas. While these gem
tlemen differed In politics they became de-
voted to each other. and whenever poii;i-
cal questions would arise between them
they would discuss SAME In the hest spirit.
and consequently the kiDdlscst c. feelings
always existed between them. Mr.. wilkins
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-09

Durham. Buckley & Co. VS.. Brown Hros.
Thursday, January IS
Fannie Williams VS.. John Yates.
Thos. ]. Hill VS.. Mary +. poyce.
Iona Bcrlcth VS.. City of Houston.
S. Il. S. Andres VS.. Frank Colin ct nj.
American National bank OF Omaha vs.. L.
w Reynolds.
lu,cher Moore Lumber company vs. l.,
W. Reynolds
Bancroft Lumber company VS.. l.. w. Rey-
nods
Criser & Buck VS.. J. f. Yoho.
j. w. Johnson vs.. J. ID. Dewbcrry OF al.
A, Hampe VS.. W. y. benson ct al.
Hannibal Mobiles VS., City OF Houston.
Charles McPeak VS.. George II, Hermann
ct al
w. G. Tabb VS.. l.. II. Secyle ct al.
pilwyn Parish VS., Galveston, Harrisburg
and San Antonio Railway company.
Friday. January 2a---
e. II. Rempe vs. Mrs Ella Love ct al.
Phoebe Riley VS.. W. II. Lloyd.
Jennie II. Miller VS.. James purcn ct al.
Rebccca a. Mills w. James Mills.
A. G. Redwood vs.. Cora Bacon Foster.
ct al
Ritter \ Conley vs.. Houston OIL Refining
end Manufacturing company
Albert Shackelford VS.. Eliza Shackeltorl,
Dlcey Mills VS.. Chas. Mills.
Saturday January ?O.~
Conrad Schwara VS.. X. J. Thackcf.
]. II. Cook VS.. Hail d pudor.
Jas. a, Cushman, ST., and VIE vs.. lioas
ton Land and Trust company,
s. Il. Thompson, receiver, VS.. y. NJ. Car.
ter ct al.
James Wilson vs. Harris county.
American National bank Of Omaha VS.. l.
2. York.