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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-05-21
Com mencemen, Exercises.

The second annual commencement ex-
ercises OF the North Yakima high school
will be held on Friday evening OF this
week, the graduating class consisting of
Miss May Agnes Masters, Edgar Joseph
Sinclair, John Howard Wright and Carlos
Cox. The following is the program ar
ranged for the occasion:
Music.
Invocation. .... Rev. B. f. Utz
Music.
Salutatory ... May Agnes Masters
''Day Breaks-and Where Are We?
Mnsic.
National Control of Railroads,
Edgar Joseph Sinclair
Present Man the Climax?
John Howard Wright
Music.
Valedictory ................,. Carlos Cox
"Stick to Your Aim"
Music.
Glass Address. .. -. Hon. r. B. Milroy
Awarding Diplomas VIM. III. Heiney
Music.
Benediction ......... Rev. G. A. Salyer
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-05-21

When Baby was sick. we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria-
When she became Miss, she chung TO Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Cssto.a.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-05-21
Too,hsome Potato For a Week.

On Sunday have them mashed-not
pounded into solid mass, but whisked
to creamy substance. To do this they
should be peeled, steamed, broken with
a potato whip, moistened with milk and
butter and seasoned with salt and pepper
and beaten like batter until very light.
On Monday bake them in their skins.
They should be washed clean, baked in a
good oven and served hot.
On Tuesday they may be peeled and
baked with roast. When the meat is
within half an hour Of being ready put
them in the gravy and bake them until
they are covered with a crisp, brown
skin.
On Wednesday serve them IN Kentucky
style, sliced thin as for trying, soaked in
cold water for ne-half hour; put in a
pudding dish, with salt, pepper and milk
and bake for an hour.
On Thursday serve them fried whole.
Peel and boil them. Roll in beaten egg,
then in cracker crumbs and fry in butter.
On Friday have potatoes la Parish
enne Wash and rub them with coarse
towel until they are skinned, dip into
boiling water and boil until tender. Have
ready in saucepan some hot cream and
butter. little green parsley, pepper and
salt. Pour the water off the boiled pota.
toes, cover with this and let it stand.
On Saturday boil them in their skins
and serve with butter.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-05-21

Lowell. Mass.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-02

stick pieces Of hanched and shredded ALMONDS
around the centre pieces. Dredge these cakes with
sugar and bake them In a quick oven for about
ten minutes, or until they nice golden brown
Arrange little strips OF red currant Jelly length
wise around the edge between the strips OF almond
These represent the petals Of the flower These
cakes arc troublesome to make. but are nice Tor
a chIld's party or other gala occasion.
king .Hcnry's Shocstrngs" are strips Of pastry
arranged in four loops In the shape or 81:
Andrews cross They are decorated with bits OF
sent rubies and emeralds. Where a cooky batter
used pieces Of candied cherry and green lime
or the prettier canded angelica could be used
Other cakes may be In the form Of small wreaths
made Of little caves of pastry when baked Bits
Of bright jelly set IN various holows OF the wreath
represent blossoms These a delight 10 chill
dren ALMOST every cake baker knows how to
make dominoes of sponge cake Bake sheet OF
sponge cake about inch thick when done Cut
II into obong pieces the shape Of dominoes 1T IL
not necessary to copy the size The cakes are usu.
ally made about two inches and a half by one and
half. Ice them thickly with glossy white icing
the top and sides. Melt some sweetened choco-
late by scraping up ounce and adding tab.e-
spoonful OF cold water. Stir the chocolate and
water with spoon in little pot get in water until
Il Is melted and glossy. Draw lines in chocolate
the dominoes and mark them with dots
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-02

a season Of simplicity, and sashes quite as
elaborate as the gowns they trim. The neat little
box in which Arabella packed her carefully FOLDED
ribbons would hardly hold one OF these elaborate
centuries carefully boned sewed and tied. In order
that the modern girl may adjust them In a twin
Killing Even II the mi.liner had not made sash as
important n branch OF her trade as bonnet. the
modern Arabella is far too busy TO make her own
bows TO say nothing Of carefully smoothing ont
the ribbon afterward for another time
white gown may De changed often by means
OF a collection Of Wristbands but these same waist
bands are elaborate affairs. AS rule. the part
that encircles the bodice is OF silk mot rbbon)
carefully fitted and arranged in folds. Ends and
bows however are better accomplished by ribbon
which matches not only the color but the texture
Of tho silk girdc. Among box OF these preuy
tribe. Is one OF turquoise blue velvet, which Is
really more a girdle than sash. IL opens In 'front.'
with two narrow shlrrcd puffs lined with a fril
of yellow lace. The opening is closed by SILK lac
ing and the eyelet holes are hidden beneath the
lace one OF soft silk Is passed through
a diamond buckle and pulled down almost to a
point In front. II is quite broad In the back where
q neatly closes with hooks and eyes scwed to
boned band over this some stin loops Of cream
ribbon and two long ends and trail Of roses fall
down the skirt
sur,rer wardrobe than tho dantiness and good
,..,. shown in the accessories and. alas! nothing
ia more expensive than this same dantiness and
good taste For one thing. the summer girl needs
on annoIlIng quantity Of nice petticoats TO accom-
many every thin frock. What II IL does boast or "A
sik foundation, When that Is lifted one looks for
AZ least a glimpse OF many ace-trimmed ruhies
Thc silk petticoat (which sounds like a luxury and
really 10 the cheapest thing . weli-drsssed woman
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-02

c'at'on OF lovely things in every one that only needs
a little fostering to develop. The farmers wife
satisfies this longing In the culture OF her flowers
which. under her tender care. often produce re-
suits that would do credit to a professional florist
but her husband. poor SOUL has his duller sensi-
biities seldom touched. and the sense of the beau
tful seems in him totally wanting. Nevertheless II
Is there and 1t Is quite touching to see how some
times 1t finds expression.
One of the carpenter-farmers 80 common on Long
Island was called In recently by summer resi-
dent to put up set of shelves In her dining room
which she deftly turned into most decorative bit
OF furniture by covering them with blue and white
canton cotton looping back curtains on either side
so that the pine wood completely concealed
arranging willow-patterned china the shelves
against the back. and hanging the cups In a row
hooks screwed under each shelf
by George! that's neat" said the carpenter an
provingly. 1--WE have some chany to hum that our
folks hcz had since before the Revolution and II
you don't mind I'll Jest put up some shelves like
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-02
PRETTY TINY KICKSHAWS.

LITTLE TARTs OF JELLY AND JAM-sPoNGE
CAKE DOMINOES.
II is not always easy matter to dispose Of all
the scraps Of pastry left after making pattes or
pies OF any kind. In olden times there
variety OF nice little cakes made OF small pieces of
fine pastry and garnished with Jelly. jams sweet
ened creams whipped TO stin froth and favored
The wel-known wells Of cupid" they were
known In those sentimental days, were nothing
more than tiny fiat cakes of pastry with raised
ring OF pastry laid them, the cavity In the
centre being filled with jelly or jam of
bright color These wells sometimes made
OF cold boiled plum pudding garnished with
little creamy hard brandy sauce. and they
then served at the holiday season and known as
''wells Of Noel" Almost any plain cooky dough
may be rolled out and cut up into circles and
rings OF equal size and have ring laid every
circle and the cakes baked. The cavity In tho
centre may he filled with bright red currant Jelly
Those dainty little cakes called "Marygods" may
be made OF pun paste or any pastry or cake batter
that can be rolled out They especially nice
made OF pun pastry. glazed with sugar and baked
a golden hue. Cut out twenty circles OF pastry
with a futed cutter about two inches In diameter;
then stamp out ar equal number OF rings about
three quarters OF inch In diameter. Put these
tiny rings In the centre Of the large circles and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-02

The appearance is novel. for the ruhies are appar-
emily strapped down by the insertions. On another
skirt Of pink dimity the same use OF the insertion
IS made. but the radatng lines end about a foot
above the hem in fanlile jabots OF deep lace edge
This makes a delightful soft fulncss about the
bottom OF the skirt and the lenEthwise lines above
produce effect not unbecoming TO even a short
figure.
A dainty frock OF white lawn has FIVE rows OF lace
trimmed insertions encrcng the jupe. beginning
few inches below the waist The lower one /.
placed a foot little more above the bottom OF
the skirt, and below ruines arranged In deep
scallops. The bodice Of this frock is laid in tiny
tucks almost covered by bertha of wide lace The
broad sash Is Of white satin. and the long ends
tina; fall down the back of the skirt heavily
ornamented with lace frs.
The sash forms an important item in the ward
robe of the summer belle quite important
in the days when lot of neatly folded ribbons
and muslin gown formed the accepted evening
array OF the Jeune file; but II this Is to be sum-
OF musns, lace and ribbon. 1t is by no means
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-02

second son, bolted a couple Of years ago 10 Ham,
burg with the intention of shipping as a sailor
before the mast the fact was brought to light
that although he more than nineteen years
of age and an officer of Of the crack regiments
Mt Munich he was restricted by his father ana
mother TO 90 n week pocket money.
Princess Louis has never yet given any sign Oh
acceptance of the allegiance Offered TO her by those
-Lcgitlmists Of Great Britain who style them
selves members of the order of the White Rose,
and who use a postage stamp with her portrait on
their letters Ohis stamp not being recognized by
the postal union has to be supplemented, OF course
by an ordinary stamp placed alongside she ~
probably content with the knowledge that she -
Bavaria a kingdom in which she already occupies
the position of first lady, for the present hlne ~
under restraint incurabe' lunatic; ana her
father-in-law. who rules the country as regent ~
an aged man. well toward the eighties her
husband. who has recently attracted mucl punLic
cred at Moscow declaring that the princes OF the
confederation known as the German Einpre WI
not vassals Of the Emperor but allies OF ,ne hius
of Prussia and his equal in rank - niiIules
heavv-featlred man. with long black beard ana
small stern eyes. He IL famous for his knowieuss
Of entomoogv and may be described as the leading
bug hunter In Germany. Deeply Vefsed IN tne nap,
its Of ants beetles. bees, waSps mes tarwi,S anu
oven of that diminutive game when Mark IVAN
90 graphically describes chamos. no insect tnat
is congenitaly addicted to flying crawling or wrie
cling Is unfamiliar to Bavara's future l\ing. re
is as bgoted Catholic as his wife. who shares his
horror OF Emperor Williams aggressive frotestan.-
ISM and the couple lose no opportunity OF pupticls
showing to what extent they regard the lionen-
zolern and the entire court OF Berhh as pai'eiu'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-02
A "CORDON BLEU."
From London Society.

Although the late Duo de Nemours had no no pre-,
Gordon bleu" In France We mean by this that he
was the last survivor Of the Chcvalicrs du Saint
Esprit He WAS also Of the last creation that OF
1893, when there were only two knights made the
Duke de Nemours and the Count de Iocce. The
order Of the Saint Esprit was created In 1881 was
suppressed by the Revolution, and was revived by
Louis XVIII IN 1914. To speak rightly Louis XVIII
considered that the order had never ceased TO
exist for he had given two collars during his exile.
I'm 1910 the one to Francis ]. King OF the two
Settles; and the other To his brother the PrinSe
OF Salerno the father Of his brothers. wife. the
Duchess dAumale " 49,,
The ribbon Of this order OF light blue
color: IL was worn around the neck IN the regns
Of Henry III and Henry ~. but was changed by
Louis XIV when II was worn across the chest
The Chevaliers OF the Saint Esprit were always
known under the name OF Les cordons beu," and
this was the supreme honor during the monarchy
OF France. II was from this that the title OF
''cordon bleu" was given to hrst-rate COOK. A
gentleman one day declared. after good meal
that he who had cooked the dinner had proved
himself Gordon bleu'' among cooks-n other
words the master of his art The title became
cutie the rage and now II is always used TO desg-
nate good cook. without the persons who use Y
knowing what It means or still less the origin OF
the title
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-02
PARIS GOWNS.
CHARMING BITS OF MIDSUMMER Fluff
NEss-HINTs OF AUTUMN FASHIONS.

Paris, July IL.
Midsummer frocks, whether intended for chateau
or seaside, are fluffy" possible Skirts are
much trimmed, bodices likewise. and even sleeves
are elaborate ut the shoulders and slightly larger
than on the spring gowns.
The greatest ingenuity is displayed In the garni-
ture of the skirt. although the model Is the same.
a full round skirt hung over gored silk founda-
ton. Voants used. but they no longer u
novelty, and the up-to-date couturiere looks for
something besides many rows OF ruifcs to make
her musns and dimties attractive. 1t Is often
effected by an up-and down trimming used alone
or combined with the circular.
One skirt has a line Of heavy lace insertion sepa-
rating every seam. with about the hem) several
rows OF lace trimmed vols nts between the lines
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-02
AN ANCIENT COSMETIC
THE COOL AND HEALING CUCUMBER


The cool cucumber now foursheth In the garden.
The GOODNESS OF the cucumber has been ascer-
tanned 10 be scientific fact II Is always consid-
erably cooler than the inding atmosphere. II
has also long possessed some reputation as a cos
metic In the old meaning of the word. healer"
OF the complexion. not "beautiher." The cream
OF cucumbers IL prepared from the pulp OF peeled
cucumber. with a mixture OF almond oil ana o'her
ingredients Purchase from n trustworthy dfus-
,ist four ounces OF almond oil. add quarter Oh
an ounce each of white WAX and OF spermace.''
Put these ingredients In jar. and set the ja. !"
a saucepan with warm water reaching up 10 VIM
4, two inches of the rim Let the water boil
,,,rmalade tar ts Just about the right size 10 use.
When the wax and spefmacsti are me!ten INTO s"o
oil add five tablespoonfuls OF the thlck Juice OF
large nearly ripened cucumber oman the lui'o
Nv nressing the pulp on a tine hair sieve Color
Tho cream with "a few drops OF spinach green. Use
enough 10 give a very delicate tint OF green Pour
n 10 harden into several small Jars II Is an ex.
celient cure for sunbuTn and Is very healing and
soothing 10 the skin. -,
Wash the skin at night thoroughly with warm
water before applying the cream Dry on all the
moisture a soft darask towel Will absorb. ana
rub the cream Of cucumhers gently into the skin.
in the morning wash II of with warm water and
tone the skin with u bath OF cold water TO MAKE
the tissues firm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-02
THE STUART QUEEN.


SOMETHING ABOUT PRINCESS LOUIS OF BAVARIA.
Princess Louis Of Bavaria who is regarded by
the English Jacobites the de jure Queen Of
Great Britain, being the last neal descendant OF
the Stuaits Is remarkable for the LONELINESS OF
her appearance the size of her family and the dis
agreeable nature of her character She has no less
than fourteen children. and her three eldest boys
have each of them distinguished themselves by
running away from home account Of the harsh
ness Of parental treatment and the ridiculous
smallness OF the monetary allowance accorded to
them Thus at the time when Prince Charles, the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-02

these for my wife and show her how to fix them
up"
"Who shall say" said the lady relating the oc-
currence a few days later 10 friend that my
shelves had not d mission. | should not wonder II
they reformed the whole establishment for the man
said that he had got lots of dees in nx'n' up my
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-02

of inch-wide black velvet ribbon ending In loops
passed under brilliant buckles on the sides The
null forms the .Ong mousQuetaire sleeves Over
the blouse Is bolerO OF the mohair with
short puffed sleeves The jacket turns away In
jabot like revers faced with the embroidery of black
lace The choker IL a mass Of null rufiies held
about the face by scarf OF black lace.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1896-01-25

In Toxic a confirmed tippler, having
occasion to send his servant, a country
girl to buy some sake, whichis native
drink, said, placing the empty bottle in
her hands: ''Now be very careful and
see that you don't fall in coming back.
IL you fall, you know, You will be sure,
enc way or another, to spill the wine.
of course, if you are obliged to fall, I
suppose you must; but in that case put
down the bottle carefully on the road
and then fall."-Jndoc.
The first alcoholic perfume was
Hungary water, made from rosemary
by Elizabeth Of Hungary, 1870, slr has
ing procured the recipe from n Hun
garian hermit This perfpFpe became
popular throughout all Europe IN that
and rhe succeeding century.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1896-01-25
Ilrelr aa q crlelsst.

Although in.the first instance IS slneeish
MS u tortoise. he kid ey- become rs lively
ts q cricket when beautiful impulse Is given
to them W til 1Iostetiei's stomach Bitters a
promoter OF activity in these org ms which
counteracis a tendency to their hargy snd
disease, lnacflon nf the kidneys. II should
be remem beied. Is he first singe ~ those
aneerons renal maladies against which The
resources Of medical science acc too often ex-
hgusted in vain. Peril is lorestslled by tbs
Bitters. which averts Brighrs piseass, la
betes, dropsy gravel and The troubles aris
ing from u ~eak hladder. Equally efiiea-
cous IS u in checking md eradicattng ma
larial. bilious and nervous ailments, dys-
pspsia. constipation and rheumatism. A p
petite and sleep are improved aud conva les
cence hAStened by It's henetlcent action.
Either when health II slightly or seriously
I'm paired, the value II this restorative and
preventative medicine is speedily made
manifest.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1896-01-25
ono yyay Of binding a scotsman.

1t is related Of u successful Glasgow
merchant that, sight seeing in Paris
once. he lost his'way. For considcra-
Die time lie wandered about trying TO
Get back to his hotel. The hours went
by. lie never could speak french, aud
his Glasgow English only brought
mile and q shake Of the head. "Oh for
4 body wi a gu;d Scotch tongue in his
hcad!" he sighed. Then came happy
thought. BY signs he bought basket,
measure and berries of trim French
woman. and, shouldering his stock,
went along the etrect shouting: Zine
grossets, bawbce the pine; fine gros-
sets, bawbec the pine" The crowd
laughed at the mad Briton, but the IA
miliar cry soon brought some Scotsmcn
on the scene, and the merchant was
able to retire from business and smoke
his pipe in the bosom of his family,
thankful that he had found real Scots
men in his hour Of need.-Tit-Bits.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1896-01-25
JIM FAIRS PRESENCE or MIND.
Remarkable Story Told by tho Son Of tho
California Mnlionalre.

Remarkable Story Told by tho Son OF tho
California millionaire.
Charles Fair, tho only male heir to the
lnte James G.. Fair, sat in the billiard
room of the Palace hotel talking to
SOHO pioneer friends of his fathcr.
do you know, Charley, that a book
Of "reminiscences Of your father would
sell like hot cakes? You ought to put
the data in the hands of some publisher
and let him issue the volume. What
do you think about it?"
The son smiled and looked up at the
taller, as he replied;
why don't you do it?"
"Aie do it!'' exclaimed the ran Will,
the publishing ideas. IT didn't l.1----..77
him"
Neither did l." answered Charles.
Nobody knew him. 1 don't think a
nnn ever lived who enjoyed his con-
fdcrcc. I can assure you that he was
the same strange man to nc that he
was to others, and his iron rule to keep
his own counsel was never broken.
whenever he did fall into COR
Gdcntial and chatty mood it yvcs to Jest
about something or to thcorizc. re-
call story he once told Alfred T.
Davis, his old partner. The story
have in mind was woven int serious
conversation, and he never cracked a
smile over it. Before proceeding, how
ever, l must tell you that in the Com
stock mines q ladder goes down tho
side of each shaft, and every twelfth
rnng is iron. SO as to give the whole
additional strength. We'll, father said
10 him;
Davis, do you know was almost
killed once in the Crow Point mine?'
How was that, JimT
"'This way. I was looking down
the shaft to sec if everything was all
right and lost my balance. EciEg I'M
able to recover lnysclf, toorle1 over
ard fcll--vcs, DAVIS, fell. I must have
roHe about hundred feet wien it
suddenly struck ire that if didn't be-
gin doing something pretty qlicl, I
would 80 clear through to hades. So
reached out and grabbed rrng Of
the ladder. 1t broke and grabbed tho
next. That broke, too, but reached
for the third, which also gave way, and
the next, and the next, and 50 Oh, but
it brolsc my fa,l, and in about five min
utea reached the bottom, little
Jared UP, but perfectly sound
Davis looked at him out of the cor
ncrs Of his eyes u few seconds and sad:
"'What did you do, Jim, when you
came TO the twelfth rung? Did you
grasp ut that, too?'
Why, l missed it. Do you think
wanted to smash everything that was
iii the mine?
When Charles finished his story lie
VAS laughing more heartily than any
ono else III the crowd, and could rot
be prevaincd upon to recall anything
more that had come from the lips Of (
his famous financial fathcr.-San Fran
cisco Call.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1896-01-25
NoTTcE OK FoRrErruRE.
]. t. HAYSEs.
JOHN PAULD1NG.

Carson Mn ng District, owyhee County,
State of idaho, Jannnry II. 1896
TO James II. Hawley, James Bennett and
Charles Moore;
You are hereby notified TINT have ex-
pended One Hundred Dollars, in labor and
improvements upon each of the following
mining clsJms, /" wit: The Reliefand he
American Flag. situate in Carson IN ming
district, Owyhee county, Idaho. as Will APP
pear ny ceriifrafes fl q In the Office Of the
ierordrr o. said county. in order 10 hold The
said premises under Tie provisions OF sec
fiou 1894, Of the Revised ST tutes OF the Unit
ted states for the year ending Deem err 81.
1895 And, If within ninety days fr m the
r. cept OF This notice or after its first pu blica-
tion yDu fail To contribute your propo'tion
of such exp ndifures. ~ co-owners, Your in
tere>ts in faid claims viii become The prop
eTt of tile subscriber under SAID serfIon 2324
JAMES DoHERTY.