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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-09
THE EVENTS IN SOCIETY,
MIR, ROBERT ROBERTS TO WE'D MISS
CONSTANCE SPOTS.

Gift of the Mothers Mission of tho Church
of the Holy Trinity OF n Ewer-Pers
sonal Mention and Other Newss
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-09

The dispatches state that Mr. John S.
Wise. who IS now IN Washington. IS ter
ribly shocked at not getting tho South
ern District Attorneyship Of New York.
The New York paper which is anxious
10 learn how It feels 10 be electrocuted
might get some valuable Ups by ap-
plying 10 Mr.. Wise.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-09

HIN ought to have shaved off his record
or made some distinct alteration In his
political make up. before he drew that
pronounced picture Of the demagogue.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-09

A Connecticut couple are going to the
Arctic regions on their honeymoon. Here s
honing they'll have an ice time.-Phila-
delphia North American.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-09

It is generally the fellow who gets
obo.o these days that complains OF the
warm weather.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-09

Mark Hanna says the people expect
too much. Mclean must he pushing ur
an extra dollar or dollar and hef on
tho Ohio votes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-09

An exchange says. "the Senate refuses
to take the Bible of the dutiable list
Most of them would not even take it OF
the mantelpiece or library table.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-09

The Washington Times has an editorial
caption 'Vest Pants for Liberty but II
thew are going to clothe the noble god
dess her pictures would suggest ehirt
waist as well.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-09

4 Kentucky widow has paid man
5000 for marrying her, but she can rest
assured that he will pay her back for that
Gamer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-09

The Younger brothers are TO be pardon
Cd from the Minnesota penitentiary in
which case Nevada and other Western
states will have no further use for ordi-
nary prize ring entertainments.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-09

An ohio politician committed suicide
by holding his head in a water barrel.
The average politician finds It difficult to
always keep his head above water.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-09

The rank Of admiral has been con-
ferred upon the Queen Of Greece. 1t is
hard now 10 catch any Of the men even
for peaceful purposes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-09
TIMES BUILDING, ,,rs
TENTH AND BANK STREEIS'

MANCHESTER BUREAU. III hOi1'-
STREET.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-09

Mrs. T.. T. d. Myers has returned from
the North. and is now at BaHc cry
much improved in health, as all her
friends will rejoice to learn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-09

Some hand-intent upon the blossom
bright
That thou didst shade
Through the advancing hours garish
light,
Thee l0wly laid.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22
CHILDREN's BREAKFAST.
Let 1t Include Fruit, a Cereal and
Plenty of Milk.

A word as to the question concern
ing breakfast for the children who
must walk to and from school, writes
Christine Terhune Herrick in the New
York World. 1t should either begin
or end with fresh or stewed fruit.
Some mothers find that fruit as a first
course takes away q child's appetite
for anything else, and in this case the
meal should end with the fruit. There
should always be a cereal-oatreal,
crushed wheat, wheatena. germea,
cerealine, shredded wheat biscuit
their name is legion. This should be
eaten with plenty of milk-with cream
if possible. There should also be a
glass of milk or a cup of cocoa, which
is food and drink in one.
OF course it is impossible to say how
much any especial child should eat or
will eat. They have their idiosyn-
crasies of appetite and digestion as
well as their elders. But a boy or girl
who has eaten a good-sized bowl Of
some well-cooked cereal. with plenty
of milk: who has drunk a glass of
milk or a cup of cocoa, and wound
up by an orange or a saucer of steWed
fruit and a slice or two of graham or
whole wheat bread and butter, ought
to keep" fer some hours. If he
wishes to add a soft-boiled or
breakfast it will do him no harm,
Growing children need plenty of food
of the right sort, and such a break
fast as has been described is infinitely
better for them than a meal of saus-
ages and griddle cakes or other hot
bread, washed down by a cup of tea
or coffee.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22
"NExT TO GOODNESS"
IL Is the Cleanliness That Keeps
Children Healthy.

If you want children to go comfort
ably to bed, do not forget, says the
Philadelphia Record, to institute the
habit of sponging off their feet and
legs before dismissing them to their
couches. 1t Is a great thing to teach
them that they must go clean to bed.
Just as 1t is necessary independent
Of the morning BATH that children
should wash their faces and hands be-
fore sitting down to meals so the same
rules obtains in regard to their feet
in the evening. Little children are
now on the floor more OF less ell day.
They are actively spring1ng about
running or jumping or climbing and
1t stands to reason that their knees
and feet will show signs of these ex-
ercises by the time dewy eve has ar
rived. A child is easily taught neat
ness, and when once the comfort OF
going to bed with feet sponged Off and
cool is realized he will gladly keep up
the habit and demand the bathing IL
1t has been forgotten.
In warm weather a child's feet are
apt to perspire, and IL is even more
necessary at this season to send the
little ones off clean-footed to the land
OF Nod. To be sure. 1t involves lit
tie more trouble for the mother or
nurse, but no loving parent would deny
the luxury of cleanliness to her little
ones.
Children, like other house-plants,
seem to grow by means OF frequent
bathing. So teach the little folks
that no well-bred baby must dream
OF climbing In between the CRIB
sheets without spotless feet.
Let them go to bed clean!
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22
PHYSICAL vELOPEMENT.
Improving in England as Well as in
Americn..The Reasons.

1t is a well established fact, says
the Sun, that the woman who is not
blessed with God-given grace and a
well-proportioned figures must have
some special exercise suited to her
needs ii she would be graceful and It
is said that practical results of the
modern methods of exercise for wo-
men in England show that dowagers
Of too generous proportions are rare
in comparison to the numbers seen
twenty years ago. Croquet first in
cited a desire for exercise among wo-
men of middle age, and led on through
various stages to the bicycle, for which
so much Is claimed as a source OF
health and beauty for women.
That women are taller than they
were a generation ago, as a result
of door exercise, is not denied, and
the graceful exercises which are
taught in schools, gymnasiums, and
health culture classes for the purpose
OF developing the muscles show pro-
gress in physical training.
Young girls, and grown women as
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22
Girl NnrSeS.

All girls should know a little about
nursing, so as to be of use in time of
sickness. One of the most important
things TO see to is the bed Very few
people really know how to make bed
properly; that is, to put the sheets on
evenly and smoothly. The sheets
should be large enough to be securely
tucked under the edges of the mat
ress, and the greatest care should be
taken to smooth out of the creases, as
nothing fidgets a patient so much as
crumpled sheets or sheets that keep
slipping to one side.
Then the pillows. The proper way to
arrange them is so that they are neith-
er too high nor too low, just of a med
ium height to rest the back of the
patient when sitting up.
Changing and shaking up the pill
lows when they have become rumpled
takes but a little time, but is very
comforting and refreshing to the pa
tient.
The covering of the bed should vary
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22
Interests Of Women and the Home,

to dress in way suitable to their
standing, with small expenditure of
money, is a difficult one.
To put on garments neatly Is an ac-
compllshment that not every woman
possesses, and the absence Of 1t is rem
dered more conspicuous when the i'll
adjusted clothing is of costly material.
There are those the back gathers of
whose skirt are always pulled around
to one side, whose bodice Is never fas-
tened straight, whose bonnet is ever
askew, whose gloves and shoes are
perennially short of a button, whose
pins are but half stuck in, whose collar
Is sure to be crooked and whose belt
slips up above the skirt band. For
such, though they be clothed in silks
and satins of richest weave there is
no possibility of elegance, for neatness
and care are among it's more impor-
tant elements. On the other hand,
there are women whose plain gowns
are so speckless, so accurately put on
and so well carried that the costume
bears the mark Of refinement and
fashion.
The care of clothing is of almost
equal Importance. 1t goes without
saying that garments ought to be KEEP.
fresh, clean and crisp as long as pos
sible. whether they are expensive or
cheap. A hat tossed "hit or miss"
upon the table, gown thrown over a
chair or sat upon, or a wrap dragged
upon the floor, will bear but too plain
evidence against it's owners neatness
the next time it is worn. Careful
handling, a clothes brush and plenty
of coat hangers will do wonders to-
ward the maintenance of a good ward
robe, and these simple suggestions,
if persistently followed, will materially
improve your personal appearance as
we'll
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22
SHOE WISDOM.

DR. Samuel Appleton gives some
rules about footwear which every per-
son will derive comfort in needing:
Never wear a shoe that will not
allow the great toe to lie in straight
line.
Never wear a shoe with a sole mar
rover than the outline of the foot
traced with a pencil close under the
rounding edge.
Never wear a shoe that pinches the
heel.
Never wear a shoe or boot so large
in the heel that the foot is not kept
in place.
Never wear a shoe or boot tight
anywhere.
Never wear a shoe or boot that has
depressions in any part of the sole
to drop any joint or bearing below
the level plane.
Never wear shoe with the toe
turning up very much, as this causes
the cords on the upper part Of the foot
to contract.
Never wear a shoe that presses up
into the hollow of the foot.
Never have the top of the boots
tight, as it interferes with the action
of the calf 'mucles, makes one walk
badly and spoils the shape of the
ankle.
Never come from high heels to low
heels at one jump.
Never wear one pair of shoes all
the time, unless obliged to do so. Two
pairs of boots worn day at a time
alternately give more service and are
much more healthful.
Never wear leather sole lining to
stand upon. White cotton drilling or
linen is much better and more health
full.
Never wear a short stocking or one
which, after being washed, is not, at
least, Il inch longer than the foot
Bear in mind that stocking shrink
BE sure that they will allow your toes
to spread out at extreme ends, as this
keeps the joints in place and makes
a strong and attractive foot. AS to
shape of stockings, the single digital
or 'one-toe stocking" is the best.
Never think that the feet will grow
large from wearing proper shoes.
Pinching and distorting makes them
grow not only large, but unsightly. A
proper, natural use of all the muscles
makes them compact and attractive.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22
How TO Bake Calls Liver.

carefully prepare a calf's liver, and
lard 1t thickly over the top, with the
lardoons sufficiently large to fill a
good-sized larding needle. Into the
bottom of the baking pan put a
small onion sliced, a carrot sliced, a
stick of celery cut into pieces, two
bay leaves, a sprig of parsley four
cloves, and a teaspoonful of pepper
corns. If without the latter, use the
ordinary ground pepper, but only one
quarter In quantity, Place liver on
top of these; add one quart of boiling
water, in witch you have dissolved a
teaspoonful Of salt. Cover the pan
with another of the same size; bake
in a quick oven one hour basting
every fifteen minutes. Remove the
upper pan and bake thirty minutes
longer. Serve with brown sauce
made from the liquor in the pan.-Mrs.
S. II. Rorer in Ladies' Home Journal.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22
BEAUTY IN MATURITY.
A Woman is at Her Best Late in Life.
Some Notable Examples.

From the Chicago Chronicle.
The phycical beauty OF women should
last growing more and more mellow
until the end. That the beauty of
women, like that of men, should be
determined from the standpoint of
advancing maturity cannot be dis
puted. 1t Is absurd to claim that the
ripe, rich beauty of forty is less at
tractive than the budding immatur-
ity of sweet sixteen. When women
live in harmony with natures laws
each stage of life has it's own charm
The fulness of beauty does not reach
it's zenith under the age of 80 or 40,
Helen of Troy comes upon the stage
at the age of 40. Aspasla, was 36
when married to Pericles, and she
was a brilliant figure thirty years
thereafter. Cleopatra was past 30
years when she met Antony. Diane
de Poictiers was 36 when she won the
heart of Henry II. The King was half
her age, but her devotion never
changed. Anne of Austria was 3S
when described .as the most beauti-
full women in Europe. Nine. De
Maintenop was 43 when united to
Louis, and Catharine of Russia was 3S
when she seized the throne she oc-
cupied for thrty-lve years.
Mile. Mar was most beautiful at 45,
and Nine. Recamier between the ages
of 35 and So. The most lasting and
intense passion is not inspired by two
decade beauties. The old saw about
sweet sixteen is exploded by the truer
knowledge that the highest beauty
does not dwell in immaturity. For
beauty does not mean alone the fash
ion of form and coloring as found in
the waxen doll. The dew of youth
and complexion of roses are admira-
BILE for that period, but a woman s
best and richest years are from 36
to 40 1t is an arrant error for any
woman to regard herself as passe at
any age if she grows old
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22
Dried Annie Cnke.

Soak one cup dried or evapcrated
apples over night in three cups warm
water after first washing thoroughly
and removing all piece of core). Pour
off the water and drain in sieve.
Chop the apples; then simmer .or one
hour in one cup of molasses. Let cool
and add one-half teaspoonful soda
dissolved in one-half cup hot waler.
Mix together one cup brown sugar and
one-fourth dripping of any kind
Ceven bacon or sausage fat may be
used in molasses cake, and the cake
be all the better for iD; add one
half teaspoonful each of cinnamon,
allspice and cloves; stir in one and
one-half cups flour, and one unbeaten
egg, added last of all; bake slowly.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22

and cold water to mix like other gems.
Heat and grease gem pans, drop in and
place In a hot oven. They will bake
In ten minutes.
Graham foppers-Two cupfuls of
graham flour, one teaspoonful of salt.
one teaspoonfuD of baking powder,
and water to make 1t just right to stir
thickly Drop spoonfuls into a hot,
creased skillet and cook brown on
both sides. These may sound very
plain and cheap, but they are good,
Quick biscuits-One quart of flour
and one tablespoonful each of salt,
baking powder and lard, add milk
till 1t can just be stirred with a
spoon. Gently place onespoonful at q
time in foured tin, so they will
touch. Bake in a hot oven and they
will rise and be found splendid, and
very quickly made.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22

WELL have invaded mans domain in
the matter of exercise in connection
with various games, and it is all very
much to their credit. The posture and
skirt dancing which is taught nova
days to give grace and elegance OF
movement would have been considered
a sort of indecorous proceeding years
ago, but to this has been added jig
dancing as we'll as still more classic
dancing
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22
How Circe Did 1t.

In the North street cars have gone
far to make American gallantry one of
the things that were.
"Circe," said the lecturer, "as you
no doubt remember, turned men into
hogs"
II wonder If she did it by starting a
street-car line?" mused the woman who
had hung to strap all the way to the
hall.--Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22

according to the temperature of the
room, the nature of the sickness, the
feelings of the patient. and the time
of year. Whatever these conditions.
the coverings should be as light as is
consistent with the comfort of the
patient.
Feather beds should never be used
In. cases OF sickness. They are un-
comfortable for the patient and keeq
the body unnecessarily warm.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22
Restin the World.

Bathing Is positively the best cos
metic In the world" says an old physi-
clan, who keeps his patients blooming
with the most extraordinary success.
Regular hours for eating and abstinence
from rich food is the next best, and the
regular hours for sleeping will come
third. The girl who tries the recipe for
three months can throw away powder
and rouge pot, and look TO be her own
granddaughter when she reaches three
score and ten"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22
An Ice pOultice.

In many cases Of Inflammation an
ice poultice is very useful appllca-
tion. 1t is made in this way: Spread
layer Of linseed meal, three-quar-
ters OF an inch thick, on a piece of
cloth, and upon the meal put at inter-
walls Jumps of ice about the size of a
marble. Sprinkle meal over the Ice
and cover all with the cloth, turning
the edges over. In this way the ice
will last much longer than It other
wise would, and the poultice win be
quite comfortable.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22

Mrs. Ida Stewart, Sessumsville, Miss.
In case Of burns or scalds dip piece of
very thn old muslin into melted lard and
apply it to the injured part. over this tie
a cloth on which you have spread pine tar
to the thickness of half an inch. Fasten
this securely and allow it to remain three
days, then dress the part with vaseiine in
the usual way. This is better than the oil
and cotton prescribed by surgeons, as
there is nothing to adhere to the injured
surface, and the cloths are easily removed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22
Eggs Scrambled in Milk,

Heat one cup of milk, melt it in a
teaspoonful of butter and stir into
it six eggs which have been beaten
just enough to mix the yolks and
whites Stir constantly until the eggs
thicken, and as soon as you have a
tolerably firm mixture salt to taste
add a teaspoonful of minced parsley
and serve.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22
Holes in the Wall.

Nails which have been removed from
the wall frequently leave unsightly
holes, which 1t is not always conven-
lent to conceal with Il picture or brac-
ket The best method of hiding them
is with either putty, plaster of paris
or a paste made of sawdust and glue.
When dry cover the filling with paint
to match the paper.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22
Hot Breakfast Breads,

From the Housekeeper.
Qulckmeal pats-Take one pint OF
corn meal and one teaspoonful of salt,
pour boiling water over until mois-
tened, then drop spoonfuls into a
skillet containing hot lard. Fry
brown on both sides. They should be
pressed lightly down with a knife to
make them lie fiat.
Poor mans gems-One cupful Of
graham flour, one cupful of corn meal,
one teaspoonful of salt, one egg, one
heaping teaspoonful of baking powder,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22
Baked HOminy.

Mix with one cupful OF cold boiled
hominy one teaspoonful of sugar, two
eggs, beaten light, and a teaspoonful
of melted butter. Beat into this a pint
of milk, add half teaspoonful of salt,
turn all into a pudding dish and bake
to a light brown. Serve Immediately,
as II soon falls.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22
How TO Glenn satin shoes.

White satin shoes that have be-
come soiled need not therefore be
thrown aside as useless, but may be
cleansed by being rubbed with a
piece of new flannel dipped in spirits
of wine. Rub the satin lengthwise of
the grain, and change the flannel fire.
quently. AS the spirit is highly in
flammable. it should not be used
near a candle or other light.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22
Fried Bcets.

Boil until tender one-nalf dozen
small beets. Slice and put in stew-pan,
with a teaspoonful vinegar, half the
juice of a lemon Deserving the rest
of lemon for pudding)-scant one-half
teaspoonful each Of sugar and salt,
a CRATE of nutmeg and dash of pep
per. Add two teaspoonfuls stock, a
teaspoonful butter and let simmer one
half hour, stirring occasionally.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22
HoM 10 Dress.

Knowing how to wear and how to
take care of clothes is half the secret
OF good dressing, says the Globe Dem
ocrat, and this is consolation to the
thousands OF women whose pecuniary
position is not as high as their social
grade and TO whom the problem Of how
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22
To Rid the House BLACK Ants.

You may eNterminate black ANTS
by first keeping out of their reach all
sweets. Stand your cake and sugar
boxes In pan of water, then around
the shelves put either lavender
ground cloves, or better, camphor.-
LADIES' Home Journal
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22
To Soften and Wbiten the Skin,

Almond meal is said to soften and
whiten the skin. 1t is usually put
into a bag made of nuns yelling or of
soft bunting, and used as a cake of
soap would be when bathing. After
it's use the skin should be bathed with
clear water.-Ladies' Home Journal.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22
Gives the SwaggerL Look.

1t is the sleeve that gives the swag-
ger look to your gown; so be sure to
pay attention to this and have a very
new, smart-looking one for your own
gown, and 1t will prove half the battle
for the style so desired by al woman
kind.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22
Asparagus Soup.

Boil the asparagus in as much water
as will cover it, and when tender add
the whole (water and Vegetable)
to saucepan of boiling milk, and sea-
son with butter, bread crumbs, pep
per and salt. Serve hot.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22
WHEN LOVES PATH
WAS A ROUGH ONE
Curious Courtshis Customs 10 New Eng.
land 10 the By.Gone Days.
OLD MAIDS WERE FROWNED UPON

Bachelors Not Allowed to Live in Sim
gle BIessedness and Peacc--Old
Age No Bar to Matrimony--Severc
Laws Placed Heavy shackIes Upon
Cupid's Active Limbs--Wooings of
Widows and Widowers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22

A beefsteak that is inclined to be
at all tough may be much improved
if it is well rubbed over on both sides
with a mixture OF olive oil and vim
egar. After the steak has been covered
with this preparation allow 1t to re-
main in a cool place two or three
hours before boiling.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-22

Among the spring blossoms DAFT
fodills and tulips are superceding all
others for the decoration of fashion
able dinner and luncheon tables. Sill
YER flower holders are filed with grow
ing tulips. The flowers will keep
fresh for many days.