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Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-03
To the Health of Their wives.

Have II cigar" said the melancholy man,
who had never been known to ''thaw'' he
fore: have two of them while you are
about it
His friend eyed him suspiciously. as he
took the proffercd weeds. What is the
occasion for all this: on the right side of
wheat, or is your conscience shifting youe"
Guess again. old man. You see. my wife
bought me u hundred of these for my
Christmas present, and | want the boys in
on my good luck.
Just so, just So" responded the other.
as he put the cigars in an outside pocket
where they might he stolen easily. Right
good of her. wasn't it? 1 will smoke these
after dinner"
You bet it was good of her. She always
gets sentimental along about Christmas.
BY the way. l suppose your wife remember
ed you handSomely?'
Il should say she did. I am safe in say
ing that l received the finest pair of en-
practical woman, my wife. but she always
gets me something nice for Christmas"
But pillow shams fora man"
Yes. it looks a trifie queer. When We
We're first married she insisted upon buying
my neckties, but as l did not attend dog
fights, the stock naturally accumulated.
She took a tumble one day and made the
whole lot into Il crazy quilt, and the pillow
shams go with the quilt See?''
plain as day. Let's see if there Is any
place around here where they sell tom and
jerry" and they hastened down II side
street to drink to the health of their wives.
Chicago Chronicle.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-03

Two dozen stale ladyfingers, one cupful
of English currants. one pint of cream. .one
pint of milk one small teacupful of sugar.
three eggs, Il half-cup of rich fruit juice,
raspberry or apricot. Put the milk in the
double boiler. Beat the eggs and sugar to-
gether and gradually pour the hot milk on
them. Return to the boiler and cook two
minutes. stirring all the while. Pour the
hot custard on the ladyfngers, add the cur
rants and set away TO cool. When cold.
add the fruit juice and cream, whipped to
Il froth Freeze the same as ice cream.
When frozen wet melon mold in cold wa
ter. sprinkle "a few currants on the sides
and bottom and pack with the frozen mix
ture. Pack the mold in salt and ice for one
hour. At serving time wipe it and dip in
warm water for a moment Turn out the
pudding on dish, pour apricot sauce
around it and serve.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-03
Hair Worn High Nowadays.

The recent change in the style of hats
has rendered necessary a new mode of
dressing the hair. 1t is now worn in a knot
upon the crown of the head, or even high
er. The knot is carried UP far enough to
go under the hat crown, which is now
high enough to contain it. This is n natur-
al effort at adjustment of lines and was
to have been expected. The method is to
wave it all around. as heretofore, draw it
high into a small knot and set a narrow
Spanish comb behind the knot. The ears
are uncovered, but the waves of the back
fall loose enough to fill the space behind
them, and at each side the forehead may
fall "a little fringe. This is called the Louis
XIV. mode and will prevail for the winter.
The evening coiffure does not differ from
that of the day, except by the addition CT
an ornament. On account of the simplicity
of this arrangement evening ornaments are
small. Diamonds are set In Il delicate
balanced spray, to be placed just in front
of'the knot. Heavy coronets are not worn.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-03
Lnnterns for the Ruttonhole.

Fashionable Paris is now indulging in a
new and fetching fad i'll the way of per-
sonal adornment. The fashion has not
been adopted in honor of NJ Henri Roche
fort. the once dreaded Lanterne man. but
originated with q speculative manufacture
er. whose petites lanternes were bought by
tens of thousands at the fair of Neuilly.
The lantern Is very small and neat, and
made in q Gothic form after an ancient
model: it is only of tin. but is sufficiently
solid: it has well-fitted glass plates, is
about the size of a walnut, burns for some
hours. and is sold at the price of sous.
Almost everybody who returned from the
fair to Paris recently, as correspondent
tells us, looked as If he We're outwardIy
symbolizing the midsummer saint. John the
Baptist. "a burning and shining light"
The men and boys wore the little lanterns
in their hats, and the ladies carried them
in their bouquets.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-03
YOUR BoY's ROOM.
Make 1t Attractive and Let Him Take
His Friends There.

It is quite as desirable and necessary
that "A boy should have chance 10 culti-
vate his individuality in his own room as
that his sister should enjoy that oppOrtuni-
~. Too often he finds no means of doing
so, and spends his time outside the walls
of home. Give your boy a CHEEKY room
not too fine for use; let his country's nag
be the center of decorations Be sure TO
have pictures of some of the worlds great
est heroes. even if they are but woodcuts,
tackled upon the wal-they will give him
an inspiration-and u Madonna 10 lead mis-
thoughts heavenward. Place some shelves
for his favorite books and be sure to have
a closet curtuined corner shelf or cup
board where he may keep his boyish treas
ures. Train him to love and appreciate It
pleasant room by early giving him one
and teaching him 10 keep it trim and snug.
Moreover. let him feel free TO take friend
into it. as his castle hall.
4 boys room that We looked into recent
" was so dainty. so like It guestroom that
we marycled until the fact was recalled
that this boy was never allowed to take
his playmates into the house. y neighbor-
ing barn was his favorite haunt, where
smoking and other Objectionable pursuits
We're indulged in that would have shocked
his careful mother. BY all means encour-
age your boy to enjoy his own home and
his own room Teach him to choose for
his friends those who are worthy to enter
the charmed home circle.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-03
Rnnst Nenisnn.

Draw the dry skin from leg of venison
and wipe with Il damp towel. Cover the
vcnison with paste of -four and water.
in the proportion OF one quart of -four to
one generous pint of water cold water.
Place in Il very hot oven. As the paste
browns bastc it frequently with the gravy
in the pan. When it has been cooking one
hour. take off the paste, cover with butter.
sprinkle with salt and dredgc thickly with
flour. Cook half an hour longer bistng
frequently with butter. salt and flour. The
time given is for leg weighing about ten
pounds.
Gravy for venison-Pour off all the fat
from the baking pan and put in cupful
of boiling water. Stir from the sides and
bottom and set back where it will keep
hot. Put one tablespoonful of butter. Il
small slice of onion. sin peppercOrns and
four whole cloves in small fryinSpan.
Cook until the onion is Drowned and then
add Il generous teaspoonful of flour. Stir
until this is Drowned, then gradually add
the gravy in the pan. Boil one minute.
Strain and add half 'teaspoonful of lemon
juice and three tablespoonfuls of currant
jelly. Serve both venison and gravy very
hot; dishes must be hot, too.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-03
why:

Why is it most people will claim that cruel
Fate
In Life's sea has tossed them about
And say if Dame Fortune e'er knocked at
their door.
They certainly must have been out?
Why is it most people don't want to be
poor,
But all grasp for Golfers of wealth.
And not one in twenty will own he is rich.
Though possessing rare jewels of health? ?
Why is it that people will weep, frown and
fret
over sorrows they can't keep at bay?
For tears will not drown either grief or
regret,
But will wash all life's pleasures away.
Then why not cease signing and smile at
ones cares?
There's no need for climbing lifes sorrow
full stairs,
But mount up ladder of hopes most di-
vine.
And stars of contentment through storm
clouds will shine,
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-03
The Girl to Her Mirror.

Ny eyes are golden brown in hue
Their language none may read but 7:
You tell me each shines bright as dew
oh. roguish. laughing, Turing eye,
You say my lips that smile and sigh
Upon the crimson rose-leaf feed;
Prophet of Truth, you cannot lie
Good lookingglass you are, indeed.
You would not tell me-now. would you
My tangled locks, that fall awry,
Were cobwebbed gold. IL t were not true
You would not wrongly crafty
My ardent love of looks, then try
With magic art to make me read
The plain girls fate. for 1 should die!
Good looking-glass you are, indeed,
am not vain. 'twould never do,
Why should [ be?-come. answer why
Since Nature from her own book drew
The colors and the curves that vie
With Venus. whom we defy?
You always speak the same sweet creed:
'Eeauty's a joy that none may buy!'
Good looking-glass you are, indeed,
L'ENVOY.
There goes the bell, He's comet ! f1yi
To nestle in his arms I speedi
Aud as he catches me he'll cry
Good lookng-lass you are. indeed"
Harold MacGrath.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-03
Chestnut Cronuettes.

Use fifty chestnuts, two gills of cream.
three tablespoonfuls butter, saltspoon of
salt, four eggs and some sifted bread
crumbs for breading Shell the nuts, put
into stewpan with water enough to cover
them, and boil thirty minutes. Drain and
pound the nuts very fine, add one table
spoonful of the butter. and pound until we'll
mixed; add balance of the butter and the
salt and pound ten minutes; then mix in
the cream, Il little at time. When it is all
worked in rub the mixture through a
sieve. Beat three eggs well, and stir into
the mixture. Place all in double boiler,
and cook eight minutes, stirring constantly.
1t should now be smooth and thick, If the
water in the outer boiler has been kept
boiling rapidly. Spread on a large platter
to cool. When cold, butter the hands and
mold into balls or cones Dip in the fourth
egg; then in crumbs, and dry a minute and
a half. Arrange on warm napkin and
serve
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-03
Rose of My Heart.
rTo n debutante.)

cTo a debutante)
One of the New Years debutantes.
And fairest of the seasons beauties;
The ward of proud patrician auntS,
Who'll prate to her of social duties.
Sw eet Gladys! in your Vassar days,
You frowned not when L eager sought
you
Then must we go our diff'rent ways
Since social rites and creeds are taught
you?
You are bud" you're coming out
Will you be cold, who once smiled
sweetly?
Will all my hopes. beyond doubt,
Be nipped then "in the bud" completely
All. noi Their teachings have no power
To change your heart and leave ME
lonely;
Ny "bud" shall blossom into flower
And bloom but for me only!
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-03
EriIIs of Fashion.

Skirt protectors or braids are being made
in plush, and the same material is being
utilized for very pretty neck ruChes.
Black. light brown and gray feathers,
tipped with white, also all black, promise
to be the most fashionable, both for short
boas and collarettes.
Galoons, showing two, three or four rows
of varicolorcd glass or steel beads appear
to he in demand, and fringes of the same
material are called for.
COlarettes of curled cocks feathers must
also be included among the fashionable
articles in this line. They are either black
or white, the latter being particularly prct-
ty for evening wear.
Some houses are showing feather and
even fur collarettes set in the center of a
very wide quilting of lace, chiffon or vel
vet only, or else combinations OF two out
of the three, with the addition of knots of
ribbon.
Collars made of black ostrich are often
combined with short velvet perelines,
trimmed with several rows of very narrow
ostrich fringe, surmounted by a tiny jet
beading. Plumes of ostrich tips or bows
of satin ribbon placed against that part of
the collar which stands up about the throat
add to their effect.
For costumes cordings of soutache and
round braids, arranged in angular designs,
are favOrites. In fact, all soutache decora-
tions are worn. Three-quarter inch en-
broderies are in flower and wreath de-
signs. Large pieces. as tabliers, are in
ecru and colors. Handsome collars are
shown in black and white.
There is a great variety of designs in lace
pins, miniature flies and bugs, wishbones
and true lovers knots taking the lead.
Enamel lizards are incrusted with rubies,
diamonds and emeralds, and Elittering SER
pents have gold scales and sapphire eyes,
looking very realistic in the soft lace of a
gown.
A beautiful novelty is a tiny tortoise of
topaz, having gold claws and tail and eyes
of emeralds. with a line of olivines down
the center of the back. This can be worn
as Il brooch or pendant.
Comb aigrettes initiating the tail feathers
of a bird of paradise are dazzlngly beau
tiful and are marvels of the jewelers. skill.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-03
STYLE IN LITERATURE.
1t Gives IA Flavor of Its own to Every
Sentence an Author Writes.


Not only is their thought much bet
ter than your average thought. but their
language is so much better than your av-
eruge language" says ''Droch.' with ref
erencc to standard fiction in the January
Ladies' Homc Journal. Il DO not mean"
he adds. simply correctness of speech
Style has been written about very learned
ly by learned men. In its highest develop
ment it is Il very complicated thing. II Is
the very essence of culture. knowledge and
artistic temperament that gives flavor
OF its own to every sentence that an au-
thor writes But without entering into
the subtletics of style it iS surely evident
to every reader OF average intelligence
and sensibility that there Is great differ
ence in the manner OF telling Il story. for
instance. 1t does not require subtle
mind TO feel the difference in the telling
of Hawthornc's Scarlet Letter and Hugh
COnway's Called Back
BY common consent Hawthorne is ac-
knowledEed the best master of style that
America has produced. When you have
read one of his sJories-no matter how
dark the crime that ne has studied in it
you never feel that he has dragged down
your thoughts. II is not only because he
is Il great moralist in his stories. but be-
cause he is Il great master of style also.
His language is elevated. poetic, fascinat-
ing. 1t makes the appeal TO what is fine
in your nature rather than to what is
gross.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-03
He Xentured to Object.

There was some little excitement at a
marriage in Gwinnett county recently. The
couple were standing at the altar, and when
the preacher came to that part of the cere-
mony where he said, IF anybody can show
cause why these parties should not be join
ed together, let him now speak, or forever
hold his peace brother of the groom
stood up, and when all eyes were upon
him, he said:
Il reckon it won't do any good for me
to object. 1 have told John about it two or
three times, but he's such fool he won't
pay any attention to me!'-Atlanta Con-
stitution
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-03
DEODORIZED FURS.
skunk skins Much Worn Under An
other Name.

The odors that cling TO many of the furs
worn by women in spite of the efforts OF
the furrier TO eliminate them are not al
ways pleasant to the olfactorieS of SEN
sitive fair ones. And yet fashion DEGREES
that many Of the most punEent of these
furs shall be worn. Skunk fur is exceed
ingly popular this winter. 1t is now wholly
deodoriZed and Is extensively used under Il
far more elegant title to decorate garments.
both light and dark in color. Black lynx
is row 10 be obtained in Il fast dye-the
color does not rub off in the least. and this
with black fox, is one of the most dreSsy
and effective of the long lustrous furs. The
badger. natural lynx and fox peltS in blue.
silver and gray. with chinchila at the
head. are among the stylish light furS.
Very dark mink is highly favored dec
grafton, and. like otter. never loses caste.
Russian sable bands and tails and the
American sable brought from Hudson'S bay
ara in steady demand. Beaver is still used
both plucked and unplucked in its natural
color, and also dyed. Sealskin capes, red
inSotes and jackets have, like real laceS.
standard value that never dminishes.
The seal coat, with its addition OF modified
sleeves, spreading or Understanding collar
and revers of the same-the coat bcauti-
fully shaped and lined. is more than ever
an ideal garment deyoutly to be desired
by all women.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-03
His View of II.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer
A South side youngster heard his father
and mother talking over the new cure for
dyspepsia-gong without your breakfast.
OF course he had to have = all explained
to him, and then his mother asked him
how he would like it.
why, mamma" he gravely replied 81
think it would be just splendid on Sunday
mornings-cause then we wouldn't have to
get up before dinner time"
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-03

Ermine is always a favorite fur. There is
something royal about ermine, and kings
and queens, from time immemorial, have
wrapped the majesty of their personages
within its snowy folds. The lining of the
collar of handsome velvet jacket with
ermine, and ermine cuffs and muff, add
a richness to the costume that every wom-
an adores. and this much of the precious
fur is within the reach of almost every one.
Ermine is especially fashionable this sea-
son, though it is a difficult matter to say
when it is anything else.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-03

a recent family council of the members
OF the house of Savoy and Orleans has sue
cecded in inducing the Duke and Duchess of
Aosta to abandon their intention of an i'm
mediate separation. The Duke of Aosta is
the eldest nephew of the king of Italy, and
the duchess is the daughter of the late
Count of Paris and a sister of the Duke of
Orleans.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-03
Nordicn's Tinrns.

Nine Nordica possesses several tiaras,
but the last one, which was recently pre-
sented to her contains 233 diamonds. which
range in size from one and a half to one
eighth of a karat. There are about dozen
of the larger stones, and the total weight
of the diamonds in the tiara is about 2G3
karats. Its cost is in the neighborhood of
S5,000
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-03

If a woman wishes to look slender and
willowy she makes a great mistake in lac
ing in order to achieve what she desires.
She needs to develop her chest and arms.
rather than to compress her waist. Sys-
tematic physical culture, especially the en-
ployment of chest movements. will soon
broaden the chest and shoulders, which
will. of course, make the waist appear
much smaller. Do not lace, no matter
what happens
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-03
For Brides.

Fure, dead white silk and satin are now
the favorite materials and shades for bridal
gowns. Baby flower girls are very fashion,
able, and make lovely little attendants at
the swellest weddings. The little maids are
pressed into service when they are scarcely
out of their nurses arms, and the daintily
gowned little tots look like fairies and bios
SONS as they scatter roses along the bridal
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-03
A Wise Girl.

"I thought your friend Clara was to be
married during Christmas week."
No. she has postponed it. Clara says she
doesn't want the Christmas gifts to get
mixed up with the wedding presents.'-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-03
All Her Emit.

Josephine is dreadfully vexed with her
husband
What has he done?"
''She gave him gold suspender buckles at
Christmas, and now he won't keep his
coat on at ner."-Chicago Record
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-03
A Surnise.

Widow Keegan Cphilosophizing)-"Isn't 1t
sthrange, Mister Kelly, thot some of tn
shmartest men in thish wur-ruld LUX loike
dom fools?"
Mr.. Kelly (doubtfully)-"Are yez thrying
t. fatter me. Norah?"-Puek.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-03
4 Century PIunt.

Miss OIdgirl-"I am very proud of MY de-
scent. One of my ancestors came over in
the Mayflower''
Mr.. De Brown-''Was it your father or
your mother?'-New York Tribune.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-03
Riding Not Necessary.

Bertwhistle-''Do you ride your cycle to
reduce your weight?'
Dusnap-"No: hustling for the money to
meet the installments for it does that
Puck.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-09-08
MAYOR H0oS THANKED.
Hudson City Business Mems AGsocia-
Ilon Commend EHin COurse.

It was nearly $3.50 o'clock when Presi-
dent julius Berger, of the Hudson City's
Business Mems Association, raped for
order last evening Chairman j. Wallace
Black of the Committee on Parade sub
mitted brief report of the work which
had been dono and announced that they
would submit final report at the next
meeting.
The condition OF the Central avenue
pavement from Bowers to Thorne streets
was again the subject of discussion.
Mayor Hoos was warmly commended for
his personal investigation of the COM
plants of property owners along the
line of this thoroughfare and for the
decided stand he has taken for the benefit
of this section of the city. By resolu-
tion introduced by Mr.. Kastenhuber, His
Honor was requested to extend the scope
of his investigation to Summit avenue,
north of Sherman place, where the pave
ment is in even o worse condition than
on Central avenue.
Messrs. J. f. Hupfer and VIM. p. kas-
tenhuber We're appointed as chairnlen of
committees. each of which is to consist
of two additional members to be chosen
by the chairmen and whose duty it will
be to make a personal canvass among
purpose of adding to the Associations S
membership roll.
It is probable that in the near future
steps Will be taken to give an exposition
OF the industrial and business pursuits of
the old Hudson City section.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-09-08
GOLDEN EAGLE ooNoLAvE.
The Convention Elects New ON

The Grand Castle of New Jersey of the
knights of the Golden Eagle a fraternal
insurance society, held it's fourteenth an
nual session in Fischer's Hall, Newark
avenue and Erie street, yesterday after
noon and evening. The following officers
were elected:-Grand Chief, Charles E..
Lane, Camden; Grand Vice-Chief, James
Russell. Palmyra; Grand High Priest, J..
P Wainwright, Manasquan; Grand Mas
ter of Records, A. L. Clark, Trenton;
Grand Keeper of the Exchequer, ]. H.
Coghill. Trenton; Grand Sir Herald, Jacob
S. Kent, Paterson; Grand Trustee, A. @.
Bloom, Trenton.
Reports from the several committees
show the order to be in a prosperous con-
dition.
The Grand Temple of the Ladies of the
Golden Eagle, an auxiliary order, also
met in Fischer's Hall and>elected the fol-
lowing officers:~-Grand Templar, Mrs. Ray
Piper. Camden; Grand Vice-Templar, Mrs
Parsons; Grand Guardian of the Ex-
chequer, Mrs. Mary Wobbe; Grand Mar
shall of Ceremonies, Lena Steelman,
Somers Point; Grand Guardian of Rec
ords, Mrs. Taylor, Asbury Park; Grand
Guardian of the Inner Portal, Mrs. Mary
Howe Camden Grand Guardian of the
Outer Portal Mrs. j. Reid; Grand Trus-
tee Louise Swartz, Trenton; Grand
Guardian of Music Miss Swallow.