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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-19

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The evening times., 1896-04-18
DIED.

MURPHY-Mary. widow of the late John
Murphy, died at p. m. April Il, ss6. IN
her ei ghty-first year. Born 10 Castle. County
Kerry, Ireland.
Funeral from her late reside nee, No. $50
Pennsylvania avenue northwest. Monday
April 20, at 8 80 a IN. Relatives and
friends invited. Requiem mass at St.
FRANKLIN-on April 1Z.1ss6. at 1 10
O . M. at his residence, 472 street south.
west, James Steward Franklin.
Funeral d. m, Monday. April 90, 1896,
with Masonic ceremonies.
.Pittsburg, Chicago, and st. Louis papers
please copy.
MOORE-On Wednesday, April / 3. $50.
al O'Clock, Martin Moore, in his fifty
fifth year. at his home. 81 street north.
west; Porn in Loudoun county, Va. June
10, 1S41.
Funeral from his late reside nee. No. 81
o street northwest, on Saturday, at
p. m. Friends and relatives are invited TO
attend.
HALL-Departcd this life. on Monday.
April 3. 1896, in New York City. Mary
Funeral from Asbury NJ. E. Church. corner
Eleventh and X stS. NV, next Sunday. April
10, 1896. at 2 O'Clock p- IN. Friends and
relatives invited TO attend. Item
TCRNER-On Friday, April II. 1886,
Mamie Turner, aged twenty-siN years.
FHneral from her late residence, 524
First street northwest. Sunday, ut p. III
A preciousnone from us has gone.
A voice VIC loved is still,
A place is vacant in her home,
Which never can be filled.
RY HER FRIENDS MAMIE and Ida.
DAwSON-On Saturday, April Is, 1896,
cighty-eighth year, at her late residence.
AS Seventh street southwest
Funeral from her late residence, No.
AIS SEVENTH street southwest, on Tuc,-
1t. pominick's at 9. Friends and relatives
INVITED.
The evening times., 1896-04-18
SUMNER GIRL CHAT.

N yesterdays sunshine the sailor hat
blossomed forth, and now the reign OF
the summer girl of '96 may be said
l to be fairly begun.
THE bell-shape skirt will be much trim
med with rows of lace Insertion or narrow
weight and body 10 the diaphanous summer
fabrics.
THE newest grass-cloths come in narrow
stripes OF lace insertion, or satin hair
stripes Of delicate greens, blues or yel
lows.
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NEW figures come in deep shades of rel
blue and greeSS, Or Ia pale yellows and
pinks: The former when relieved with
much white embroidery OF lace; have a dis
..:::.:cc..iivs style all their own.
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THE latest shirt waists have wide, white
turn-back linen cuffs and deep collar, and
are finished with a narrow strip of stiff.
ened white linen AS a buttonhoie piece.
which gives an added touch of freshness
The pretty Durnt straw or Panama sailor
is prettiest when trimmed only with band
Of black velvet and worn with a thin
white veil. edged with row OF narro W
lace.
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BELTS are very, very narrow, or very,
very wide; some of the latest, measuring
quite four inches in depth, are clasped with
buckles resembling old ash ioned door
plates, both i'll size and shape.
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THE one-color room is the very latest
fad among house-decorators; 1T may be
green, yellow, or delft-blue, but whatever
the motif chosen, it must be quite unre-
ieved by any other color: therefore such
rooms are not for the general public, as
they must needs be designed by a vcritabie
artist.
The evening times., 1896-04-18
MRS. YOUNGwIFE'S ECONOMY
Also Her Views About the Financial
knowledge OF Her Husband.

Ne,o York Sun.
The other day Mrs. Youngwife came in
10 borrow the mucilage. Mrs. Youngwife
had written "a letter, put her last stamp
on the envelope, and then addressed it
wrong.
Il was so provoked" she said, land /
made up my mind I'd save that stamp if
il took me all the afternoon. I've been
at il an hour, but / got il off. DOM t you
think I'm ecOnomical'"
Some one suggested that there was n
sa ying about a penny saved was as good
as two earned, but there was another
sa ying about penny wise, pound FOOLISH
'.Ahr' said Mrs. Youngwifc, that's my
husband He is always complaining about
the size OF our Iiils. He said to me this
morning, What do you do with all the ccal?
Do you cat it, l assured him I didn't:
but what do you think lie does? he comes
home Saturday night with two or three
dollars worth OF the most expensive fruit,
which spoils before we can eat it. They
make him pay a dollar a dozc nfor oranges
and tell him they are from Spain. They
are no more from Spain than l am. But
SO ii goes!
The other day be met an old acquain-
tance down town. They hadn't seen each
other since we have been married.
''.Well,'' said the man to my husband.
have you Il good BOARDING place now
Just fair said my husband.
Cheap asked his friend.
"'Umph,notexactly!s said.ny husband.
a. Where is it?' asked his friend.
up near Sixty-fifth street and Tenth
avenue said my husband.
- How much do you pay?' askedhis friend.
% We'll, II costs me about $3.50 month";
said my husband.
Great Scott. are you crazy said his
friend. Up near SiXty-fifth street and
near Tenth avenue! Andit costs you 81 so
month. Why. what in heavens name
makes you do it?'
I'm married. said my husband.
"'Ohv was all his friend said"
The evening times., 1896-04-18

progressive euChre party was held
Tuesday evening last at the Buena Vista
Clubrooms under the auspices or the
..Georgics," who are husbands OF the
ladies' connected with the Martha Wash
ington Leap Year Club. as return com
piiment for the reception rendered them by
the 'Marthas'' in February last.
The affair was entirely i'll the hands or
the men aud was very pleasant, indeed.
A fter play n luncheon was served and sing
ing and dancing enjoyed. The prizes were
useful and pretty. Ladies' first, Mrs.
Louis Schmidt. a Dresden clock; ladies'
second. Mrs Martin Hebner. an embro!de red
phot ograph holder, and ladies' third, Mrs.
c A. Sautter, an Empire fan. The BOBBY
prize japanese doll. was won by Mrs.
j Ed. Dennison. The gentleman's first.
Mr. j. +. Dennison, silk umbrella; sec
ond. Mr.. William Heimus. silver match
box The BOBBY. a savings bank, Mr.. George
C. Walker.
Among those present were Mr.. AMI Mrs
Henry Alschwee, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Buscher, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Dauterich,
Mr. and Mrs. J f. Dennison. Mr.. and Mrs.
LOUIS Faber, Mr.. and Mrs Martin Hebner.
Mr. and Mrs william Helmus, Mrs. Val.
HeilInuth, Mr.. and Mrs. JoEo Hockmeyer
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kraemer, Mrs. Louise
Mulheisen, Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Petersen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Ross, Mr.. and Mrs. c.
A. Sautter. Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Schmidt
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Schroeder, Mrs. George
Sickies, Mrs. John l.. Vogt, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Wagner, Mr.. and Mrs. George C.
Walker.
The evening times., 1896-04-18
BE SUNNY NATURED.

"HERE are two things in a woman that
wv the man OF refinement admires
equally rs much as, If not more
than, beauty, AMI those are pleas
ant voice anu cheerful dispo sition.
Thereisnot manin the worldbrave enough
% cope with woman who whines. He
will put himself 10 any amount OF trouble
20 avoid her Fortunately, though, whin-
ng is going out OF IA ashon. 1t is now con
sidercd. and rightly, more womanly TO
meet trials and troubles. both small and
great, cheerfully. II your trouble is Il
srcat one, however, you may risk telling
Il to your best man friend. be he lover or
The evening times., 1896-04-18
THE QUEENS MISTRESS.

I Is said that the one woman OF whom
Queen Victoria stands in respectful
awe is Mrs. Mussens. the houss- keeper
L OF RaimOral Castle. She has held her
position of power fnr many years,
and rules everybody who comes within her
domain with rod OF irou, even TO the
queen herself. Her majesty on one occasion
-ook fancy TO a certain housemaiG, and
requested that the care of her own apart
ments should be given TO the girl. Mrs
Mussens. however. thought differently, and
informed her ma iesty that such mark OF
preference would only turn the young wo
mans head and utterly spoil her. Thu
queen herself. Her majesty on one occasion
Empress OF India listened in silence and
neekly acquiesced in her hoUsegceper's
decision.
The evening times., 1896-04-18
MAKING 1T PAY.

"A Tot long ago a well-to-do New York
nj woman bought country place out
on Long Island in the midst of
= a farming district. She spent con-
siderable money on the house, had
a fine vegetable garden made. in which two
or three men were constantly at work, and
set up an imposing carriage with a pair
of horses and a coachman in livery. Hear
ng all her Beighbors talk about selling
their products Influenced her after G time.
and size became possessed Of a desire 10
make her farm pay. One day She gath
cred basketful of radshcs. which she tiei
up into six little punches. Seated in tho
The evening times., 1896-04-18
Who's Got the Ruttono

Buttons are visibly increasing in i'm
ror,ance, and there is no danger of their
heing used 10 excess, as was the case
when buttons were last popular as a
garnture, three and four dozen being
frequently used TO decorate one gown.
Tailors and dressmakcrs are employing
the new elegant buttons in graduated
sizes 10 trim bodice and coat, and also
skirts that have Tapped seams. A hand
some set OF buttons which have Il prac-
tical use are pretty addition 20 any
costume, but few garments are in worse
taste than an excess OF buttons OF
which no real use is made.
The evening times., 1896-04-18
Oven BrOlled.

When 1t is not convc nient TO broil fish
over an opcn fire. it may be nicely broile.i
IN very hot oven. Prepare as Tor the
usual way Of broiling. and lay with the
skin down over fish rack or ON a piece
OF oiled paper in roasting pan Cook
on the upper crate of the oven until
crowned, seasoning it at first with salt.
pepper. melted butter and dustiug with
flour. To be palata bic. broiled fish should
always be garnished with parsley and
crosses and sliced lemon or "a piquant
sauce
The evening times., 1896-04-18
DAINTY SCHOOL APRON.

n CHOOL aprons may be bought in the
shops at about the same Price tina!
it would cost to have them made at
home. The newest aprons are made
with breteles Of embroidery. which
start together at one point from the waist
line and have much the effect of ficlus
The empire aprons with their quaint little
short waists are mncb worn. and are ex
ceedinSiy pretty. They are made with low
cut. square necks, to show the yoke of the
gown. and frequently the apron is finished
with two or three rows of enbr oiderv bead
ing, through which narrow ribbon is run
None OF the aprons are made with sleeves.
but all have fuu frilI falling over the
sboulde:.
The evening times., 1896-04-18
THE NEW SLEEVE.

"HE dominant idea in the new sleeve Il
that 1t should be quite narrow to
well above the elbow, shaped to
the arm, api then the fabric eypa nds
into soft folds, forming a Euff, thr
one object being to give the appearance
of length; ineeed, sleeves can hardly look
too long. Round yokes OF silk find a
places in many of the bodies, but they are
now disguised with either drapery of
material or else with lace.
Pique is to be much the fashion and win
be used for the center piait on the mont OF
bodices. Many of the spring bodres are
simply swathcd around the figure with a
deep waist band.
Plain skirts are conspicuous everywhere,
at the theaters and at the leading estab'
lishments. and notwithstanding how much
dressnakers may wish to trim, skirts will
remain qut.'simple. and without doubt the
princess style is coming in and bids fair to
become general favorite in L1ndon's
fashionable circles, where it has always
been accorded hearty welcome.
The evening times., 1896-04-18
Do Not Gail Mo Gold


My words? pray thee heed them not,
For words are winter cold
At best. When all the hills and woods
Sweet memories and old
or thee recall. and will Until
Lfe's story is all told.
My tenderness thou questionest-
o, do not call me coldi
The days are long, the summer days,
Yet all the hours hold
some Thought or thee, some grace of thee;
And dreams OF night enfold
Thy face. My words to thee, would
They were as shining gold
Or fadeless flower But read my heart
And do not call me coldl
The years go by. the years goon,
The world is growing Old
For all of US. Though faces change.
The heart slarge to hold
The good and true aud beautiful.
No words have ever told
My thoughts OF thee. But read my heart
And do not Gail me cold!
-Harrte Veris.
The evening times., 1896-04-18
THESE THINGS GO.

IT ow shoes arc shown IN all the new
shades of leather.
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IA SHIRT waists have taken pos
session Of the streets.
LOVELY great red roses are now sell
ing at cents apiece.
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AND now the persistent morning fly
gets in his fine work.
SALES of ribbons, and flowers bring
the spring hat within the purse range OF
all women.
WOMEN who go in for too many gilt
tering raillcttes closely resemble cory
pbees in a burlesque.
PURPLE does not seem TO have take n
the strong hold on our women that it was
expected to do.
MANY evening gowns designed for
seashorc wear are of white crepon.
SOME mating covered couches and
chairs are being sold for pOrches.
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DON'T order all your clothes as though
Fourth OF July weather was certain to
continue There may be cool spell yet
AND now the naturally curly-haired
girl smiles joyously, while her less fortunate
sister tries to arrange her straight locks
becomngly.
THE checked skirt and plain bodice
seems Il. be very much in favor among
smartly gowned women.
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MODISTES and tailors hope this genuine
June weather will not con tinue. as 1t
will lessen their orders for spring gowns
and briug in extra summer work.
THE older some women are the greater
peacocks they make of themselves by
wearing a tremendous amalgamation OF
colors utterly unsuitcd to their years.
THE French poodle is undoubtedly the
favorite of fashion. His ugliness, the bull
pup, looks sulky over the preference; but.
perhaps, it is the weather that annOys him
and not envy gnawing at his vitals.
The evening times., 1896-04-18

you will find little Cupid confronting you
with wings outspread and a rogush winkle
in his sky-blue eyes. A founded crystal top
IS decorated with cnameicd lilies. A fiat
top, like mushroom. is of gold, With 4
-arge garnet in tue center and tiny garpets
around the rim, while another handle i,
Of tortoise shell. with a small portrait OF
Marie AntoiDette set in the center, framed
in gold.
The evening times., 1896-04-18
A DOMESTIC DUCHESS.

~ ALL members Of the royal fam
lily, the Duchess of Fife Is the one
who dislikes publicity the most,
and probably no other princess
goes into public SO often without
being recognized. The duchess is extremely
fond Of walking, and does most OF her
shopping on foot, anIas she generally wears
4 thick veil her identity is seldom revealed.
Her royal hiciness does not care abou.
great festivities, and particularly dislkes
The official ceremonies of the court. such
as drawing rooms and state concerts. The
duchess is never so happy as when she
S in the nursery with her two little
girls, and. indeed. it ma Y truly be said that
she inherits all the home Instincts OF her
mother. the Princess Of Wales.
The duchess, like her sisters, PriEcesses
Victoria and Maud, is good needle
woman and has a knowledge OF cooking
such as would aStonish a good many middle
class housekeepers.
The evening times., 1896-04-18
Wholesome breakfast Ennis.

What girls eat for breakfast has great
deal to do with the cica rness of the com
Dlexion and here again If wholesome
and savory breakfast is to be prepar I'd some
one must be up in good time to do it, A
little fruit at least once or twice a week
4 baked apple is the simplest in winter
varied by watercrcss, mustard and cress or
early lettuce, does an immense deal IF good
IN clearing a way impurities from the blood
The evening times., 1896-04-18
THE DAYS DISH.
KloppS Of Mutton.


oHOP cold cooked mutton very fine. To
each pint stir in the beaten whites OF
two eggs and n half teaspoOnful of
salt and dash of pepper. Form into
balls. Make your oyster sauce, as
they must be served as soon as cooked.
When ready for serving drop them care
fully into a kettle of boiling water draw
the kettle TO one side, where it cannot pos
sibly boil again. cook for five minutes. lift
carefully with skinner. Put on hot
dish, pour over the sauce and serve at once.
The evening times., 1896-04-18
THE NAILS.

Hf OMEN never cared more carefully
vAI for their nails than now, hut the
wv woman OF taste avoids extremes in
this as in all things. Pink aails
are admired because perfect nail
should be thin enough TO show the rosy
blood beneath. but nail glowing with the
red salve of the toilet table is no better
liked than lips and checks which owe their
brilliancy to the rouge pot. Nor is an arti-
ricial polish TO be recommended. Tie nat
ural gloss merely should be maintained
and heightened. Tie best authorities for
bid the use Of the Baiibrush. Any dust or
soil may be removed with bit Of cotton
wound around wooden toothpicIc or bit
1f orange wood. The small emery boards
which are sold everywhere for the pur
pose keep the under surface of the nail SO
smooth that little or nothing can adhere
New York Times.
The evening times., 1896-04-18
To ,TDln Lace

To Join lace lay one end over the other
80 that the pattern in one piece comes di.
rectiy over the same figures in the other
sew the two together around the edge OF
the pattern. using the finest cotton. When
it, is quite secure. trim it nicely. and If tho
work is neatly done the joining will be I'M,
perCeptible except on very close inspection.
The evening times., 1896-04-18

A dancing reception was venlast evening
by DR.. and Mrs. Robert Newton Harper OF
90 street northwest The affair was in
honor ofthe OGDEN wedding of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harper and host of friends were present to
extend their congratulations.
Mrs. Harper received. wearing hand
some costume OF white brocaded satin. and
assisted by Miss Paige. Mrs. Mills. Miss
Grundy, Miss Miller. Miss Carrie Wise,
Miss Dolan, oS Kentucky: Miss Brooks.
Mrs Turton, Mrs. Crawford and Miss Jes-
sic Matthew. of Leesburg. Va. The house
was handsomely decorated with palms and
flowers, and a delicious collation. served.
The evening times., 1896-04-18

imposing Carria ge behind the man in livery,
she dove up to the largest groeer's store
n the nearest town and offered the rad
shes for sale. The man knew that She
was a good customer so, laughing inwardly,
but preserving an outward appearance OF
solemnity. he took the six little lunches
and handed her 2 cents, which she nockete'l
with an air of satisfaction that it was
worth the amount to have called forth.
The evening times., 1896-04-18

brother, feeling sure that he will do his
best to aid you, but never venture meeting
him with bundle ofimag ginary woes. With
such you may be sure he will never trouble
you, and why should a woman feel il her
privilege TO ask more than she can return
simply because she is a woman?
The evening times., 1896-04-18
CLUB NONEN.

;" PROMINENT clubwoman says: a
IA woman's club suppose she
~ means some of those that take lit
erary studies too exclusively and
too seriously-"ought TO give up
thestudy OF Browning. and instead of that
take natural history. If Clubwomen would
get cut of their worries and their literary
studies into the open air and the sunshine
the nervous specialist would have less TO
To-" Another well-known clubwoman
already notices that purely literary work
no longer satisfies clubwomen as 1t once
did. Many clubs are introducing larger
and more practical work. such as the main
tenance Of kindergartens and the study OF
current events and social science.-New
York Post.
The evening times., 1896-04-18

What is Patriotism" is the question to
be discussed at the open meeting OF the
Legion OF Loyal Women on Monday even
ing uext at their hail, No. 4l9 Tenth street
northwest. Many of the ladies will follow
Mrs. E. NJ. s. Chisholm with their defini-
uon OF patriotism. its Obligations and bless
ings. A fine program of patriotic music,
recitations aud addresses has been pre-
pared, and a most Interesting evening Is
anticipated by the members aud their fami'
lies
The evening times., 1896-04-18

Continental Chapter, D.. A. R.. will meet
Monday next at 8 =. m, in the parior or
the Riggs House. Rev. Wallace Radcliffe
Of the New York Avenue Church. viii make
the address; sub jcct, THE RobcandSword.
A new and handsome flag will be dedi-
Gated; also a pennon adopted by the chapter
The evening times., 1896-04-18

Mrs Martin, wife of Senator Martin, has
as guest at her apartments at the Cairo
Miss Bagby.
The evening times., 1896-04-18
SOCIETY SEEKS The SHADE
Few Diversions Planned for the
Spring Hot Spell.
Mrs. Martins Guest-The Georges
ReceptiOn-Smail Events of the
Present and Future.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles NJ. Ffoulke will
give a dinuer April %.
The evening times., 1896-04-18
THE SEASONS SUNSHADES.

NARASoLS this season, writes he Co
quette in Town Topics. seem to be
built ofevery material under the sun.
\ There are parasols of cotton bro
cade, giDgham and batis,e, 10 wear
with shirt waists. Plaid, striped. checked.
figured, dotted and changeable silks are
used to make both simple and elaborate
sunshades. Pa rasols OF null la3e and
crepe. trimmed with flowers, are for Or
nate occasions. Some of the handles are
works OF art. A parasol OF PERSIAN fig
ured taffetas has a tube-shaped crystal top
at the end. ornamented With gold. Should
you chance to peep into the square-cut end
The evening times., 1896-04-18

IF an iron holder is attached with long
string to the band OF the apron while you
are cooking it will save many burnt fin
gers and scorched dish towels.
The evening times., 1896-04-18

A FEW drops OF uncturc of beIzoin in
a bowl OF water is an admira bic tonic for
the face. The benzoin whitens the skin
and prevents it from wrinkling.
The evening times., 1896-04-18
ABOUT WOMEN.

- CEEN VICTORIA is the heroine
OF an exciting drama now being
III acted in the leading Siameso thea
~ tcrs. In this she Is about to be
married in Ceylon, her capital.
10 the King OF Siam, when that out-spokeu
monarch breaks off the match, and in re-
venge the queen invades his country. She
is repnlsed with great loss. in spite OF 4
hand-to-ha combat between the Duke
of Cambridge armed with a battle-aX, and
three Siamase fairies, and after an eX-
planation of the misunderstanding, mar
ries the King of Siam.
o.
THE Empress OF Austria's s villa at Corfu.
which was built six years ago, anu which
cost upwards OF half million sterling.
is 10 be sold. The Empress Elizabeth has
not spent six months in Corfu since the
villa was finished, and she now declares
herself 10 be tired of the place.
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NEW EN- GLAND women celebrated May
flower Day in New York on Wednesday
afternoon. with the May DEMONSTRATING
arubtus-teft out. Large orders for this
fragrant 1owe were sent to England, but
unfortunately, the late sno ws have delayed
the blossoming. However, this was the
only disappointment OF u very delightful
day.
The evening times., 1896-04-18

YELLOW stains left on white cloth by
sewing machine oil can be removed by
rubbing the spots with a cloth wet with
ammonia before washing with soap.
The evening times., 1896-04-18
THE HOUSEWIFE SPEAKS.

- IFT a little flour over suet when 1t
is being chopped. and it Will pre-
vent the pieces from adherins to
gether.
The evening times., 1896-04-18
NOVEL DECORATIVE NOTION.

N HE Upb0lsterer describes sporty
room done in the folio wing manner
The walls above the dadO are dec
Grated in one Of the foreign papers
in which hunting scenes are repre-
sentcd and brought out in the attractive cot
DrinGs Characteristic of this life-rei coats
OF the huntsmen. the green folia ge. etc. etc,
and the dadO itself. which is abogt four
feet high. is hung with a paper representing
japanese mating. and So closely does u
resemble it that It is almost impossible to
detect the difference at u distance Of a few
:eet. To further carry out the scheme. smaR
plaques. also decorated with bunting Genes,
we're hung at intervals around the room
The decorator will find number of SU@ges-
lions contained in this idea. which is es.
pecialiy appropriate for country and club
Jouse decorations.
The evening times., 1896-04-18

DECANTERS and carafes that are stain
ed inside may be cleaned with mixture OF
vinegar and salt. rock salt being best for
5he purpose. To a handful of salt allow
4 gill of vinegar. Put both in the dtcanter
and shake well until the stains have dis
appeared. Rinse well.