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The western sentinel., 1897-04-01
IN HALL OR LIVING ROOM.

ratiye fitness may make the simplest
things seem pretty and homelike by
their careful and judicious disposition.
Color is a matter to be carefully studied,
as even the richest materials will look
tawdry and garish if wrongly juxtapos-
ed, while, on the other hand, the plain
est of materials will satisfy if they
meet the eye agreeably, color being the
first quality noticeable in any arrange
ment of room or dress, everything else
being subservient to it, says The Deco
rator and Furnisher, in presenting the
following illustrated advice on the vari-
GUS decorative corners of the house.:
Many people never reach satisfactory
conclusions in decorating for the SIM
pie reason that they get about so far,
and if things are not just to their mind
they pull up and begin over again. This
means confusion of ideas and general
dissatisfaction A safe rule to follow is
this: Have definite idea of the general
effect you wish to produce before begin
ming the work. Then carry the idea out
faithfully, not being moved from your
original design by the appearance of the
work when half finished nor by the
passing criticism of friends. 1t is safe to
say, as a rule, that if it does not then
quite please matters may easily be made
satisfactory by slight change in some
of the smaller details
Sketches are offered as suggestions,
for few homes would afford the same
conditions, but there should be much in
their picturesque suggestfulness for
thought and study. Many people are too
apt to overlook the opportunities the
various little odd corners of the home
offer for decorative and comfortable ar
rangement or to appreciate beforehand
what their beauties may be. Once such
elements are introduced into the home,
however, they will wonder they have
ever got along without them and will
bless the day that their eyes were opened
to their advantages.
Above all things, be consistent in the
arrangement and decoration of these odd
corners of the home. To be wholly sat
isfactory they must look ''as if they be-
longed there not, as is too often the
case, like an afterthought-a "fitment"
dropped in to fill up and fit given
space. The chief charm of these acces-
sories is their adaptability to the gen.
eral scheme of the room as we'll as their
useful and comfortable qualities. In
short, they must not only be attractive,
but look as if made for use as well as
ornament.
There undoubtedly exists a great op-
portunity for a comfortable display of
taste in these various corners.
Do away with all stiffness and for
mality in home adornment, put aside
The western sentinel., 1897-04-01
Rewards That Are Sure But Slow

The rewards of honesty and un-
swerying principle are sometimes
slow, but that in the end they are
sure, aud gree ter Tor their slow com
ing, admits OF no question:" writes
Edward ". Box III Problems OF
4cupg Men i'll the April Ladies'
Home Journal 50 rr principles are
sometimes severety tested, but this
testing is given us with purpose
Holding fast 10 honorable principles
Is the basis upon which all sure sue
cesses are huiit Some have to pase
through more fire than others, but |
firmly believe that the reward in the
end Is the greater to those. What
the world says of a man matters
little in such u struggle. 1t is the
great inner satisfaction which comes
TO ii man that counts"
The western sentinel., 1897-04-01

ed several yards of goods, but now that
tho bulk has diminished there is likely to
be a revulsion toward coats. The present
dress sleeve is close, expanding little to-
ward the top or simply adorned at the
shoulder with bow, cap or tabs
A sketch is given of street gown of old
rose cloth. The skirt has three godets at
the back and is adorned with two bands of
bias black velvet arranged in undulating
lines. There is a short bolero or sack of
cloth cut in tabs and bordered with a mar
row band of black velvet This is worn
over blouse of broche silk. The sleeves of
old rose cloth are trimmed with black vel
vet bands and have bows of black velvet
fastened with steel buckles at the shoul-
ders. The hat of black chenille is trimmed
with an old rose plume held by paste or
nament, and there are bows of black vel
vet under the brim behind.
JUDIc CHoLLET.
The western sentinel., 1897-04-01
A Hint to China Painters.

A writer in The Art Amateur says:
"Those who condemn the Liquid Bright
Gold as an article unworthy of notice
are doubtless unaware of the many pur-
poses to which it may be applied, and
that under some forms of treatment no
one could distinguish its use from that
of the expensive Roman gold Liquid
Gold is excellent for lining large sur
faces, like the insides of cups. Some
cups SO lined in the possession of the
writer have been in use for many
years, and the gold shows no sign Of
wear. 1t is also very pretty for thread
lines of tracery of all kinds, which may
be executed over color that has been
fired or over the plain white china The
gold will glitter much the more in the
latter case. but both effects are good
The western sentinel., 1897-04-01
DAINTY TRIPLES.

Cribbage boards of inlaid,fancy woods
have silver mountings.
The spade pattern is popular one in
salt, mustard and sugar spoons.
New inkstands show combination of
crystal and silver, the tray and bottles
being Of crystal and the tops CT the bot
ties of silver.
Silver handles are provided for hold
ing sticks of sealing wax. Some ct
these sealing wax holders are surmount-
ed with a seal.
Gladstone bags of calfskin, lined with
pigskin and fitted in ebony and silver,
are not only convenient and slightly, but
exceedingly durable le-Jewelers' Circu.
lar
The western sentinel., 1897-04-01
RAMS HORN BLASTS.
Warning Notes Calling the Wicke
to Repentance.


Selt-Tighteousness never has any
mercy on itself or anybody else.
The hotter the fire, the sooner the
enemy will be ont of ammunition
1t Is step toward heaven to come
under the influence of good people
The man who would be wise must
81 at the feet of those who are wise.
Many children go to the bad,
m'iuly because God is misrepresent
ed 70 them.
There are no emergencies with God.
No surprises for which he is not pre-
pared.
The devils Jesus cast out always
made the most fuss just as they were
going.
The Christian should not become
discouraged because the devil is still
working at his trade.
Do all ynu can find TO do for the
Lord at home, and you will soou be
| IL We Ia foreign missions.
How many fathrrs and mothers
n AXE religion such cruel thing that
! their children hate it.
Every good man is a lamp which
1 q I'D spares from heaven for a while,
t. help give light 70 the world.
God has declared that the man
who brings wicked devices to pass
will soon be out of that business.
The western sentinel., 1897-04-01
FASHIONS FANcles.
Enamel Watches of Various CoIors--C<
tunes For Fancy Dress Ball.

Enamel Watches of Various CoIors--Cos-
tunes For Fancy Dress Ball.
Among the fashionable fancies in jewel
~ Is the four leaved clover. This has come
to the front again after having retired into
the back ground from the point of view of
fashion. 1t Is made in all sorts of jewels
as well as in gold, silver and enamel but
the newest idea is the real clover leaf itself,
protected by glass like miniature and
surrounded by diamonds, turquoises, gar
nets, rubies or sapphires
Watches incased in enamel, blue, green
red or black, are among the pretty things
worn by wealthy women who can afford to
change watches as they change gowns.
These watches are usually fastened to the
bosom of the dress by flower de luce of the
same enamel, although sometimes they are
worn attached to a lorgnette chain studded
with jewels.
Chatelaines seem to be coming into vogue
again. A very elaborate gold one was seen
the other day having a dozen small object 5
suspended by chains These clashed and
clattered as unhesitatingly as If they had
been made of tin instead of the precious
metal There is something barbaric in
profuse metallic decoration, however skill
fully the goldsmith may have wrought the
The western sentinel., 1897-04-01
RICH BY TAXATION.
Extract from Minority Report on the
Tariff Bill.

Tariff Bill.
The majority of the committee
seem to think that taxation n be
made a blessing and that the sup
port OF the government, instead of
being burden upon the taxpay ers,
can be made to eprich them. Ii this
opinion Is we'll founded, then all the
struggles for freedom which have
revolved around the question of tax
alton have proceeded upon a false
theory; and the American colonists
when they determined that they
would not submit to taxation with
out representation INDUCED mis-
taken zeal for liberty. The patriotic
resolve OF our forefa theirs not to use
goods upon which Great Britain had
laid an import duty was wrong, if
the argument for protection is RIG ht. .
because according 10 that argument
the British Importers were really
paying the tax over which the
American colonists went to war
There cannot be found in the wide
range of economic litera ture an au-
thority, with the few and rare excep-
tions which only serve to emphasize
: the general concurrence. which does
not treat taxation, direct or Indirect,
as burden; ard when We RENT m Der
that protective tariff not culy col
iects more for the government than
Is needed for its economical admins
tration, but that il also ena bles
favortd d classes TO collect more than
( the governmf mt itself, the injustice
becomes SO clear ard 50 enormous
that it would be n /, Il c5ion upon
the intelligence oil tire American p-O
| pie to suppose that it can escape
! their swift and decisive condemna
| ton.
The western sentinel., 1897-04-01
NEW SLEEVES.
Plain, Gathered, Fruled Pufed, but
Still Diminishing.

Plain, Gathered, Fruled Pufred, but
Still Diminishing.
All modes are charming after the eye
hns become accustomed to their eccentrici
ties, no matter how severely one may have
criticised them at first. When tight sleeves
were in fashion at the beginning, there
was a great outcry, yet we learned to like
the defining of the shape of the arm and
shoulder, and when sleeves became largo
shere was a universal cry of horror at the
sacrifice of natural symmetry. Neverthe-
less the large sleeves were upon US. They
broadened narrow shoulders and made
clumsy waists seem smaller, besides being
easy to make. Now they disappearing
in turn, and small sleeves are coming in
again, and we all exclainn at the loss of
freedom in lifting the arm and the pinch
ed look consequent upon their revival.
They have one notable advantage, however
they allow coat sleeves to go on easily.
AS a result, it is is likely that the fashion
of capes will languish The latter were in
valuable while the average sleeve contain
The western sentinel., 1897-04-01
Maple sugar Drons.

Maple sugar drops are made 10y
melting a pound OF maple sugar wiz h
a cup of water and boiling the syrup
until it is q creamy ball Let ii cool
when the syrup reaches this stage,
and when you can bear yout finger in
1t begin stirrit g it. Whenit is about
the consistency OF lard, knead it on a
marble board or a platter until it il
an even, smooth fondant. Meltit hy
setting the bowl in a pan of boiling
water, and drop it by the spoonful
on buttered tins
The western sentinel., 1897-04-01
Lave the Face at Night.

No matter how tired you may be or
sleepy or how late the hour, just as regu-
larly as you say your prayers lave your
face before going to bed at night. This is
the most important observance in the ethics
of beauty. Night is the time to restore the
complexion, for when it is necessary to
break the skin for treatment of blemishes
all traces of unsightly Inflammation SUBJ
side by morning with the aid of pallia-
tive cream. Benzoin water is great tonic
for night service used discriminatingly.
Massage, too, is wonderful exercise for
the skin.-New Orleans TiIaes- Democrat
The western sentinel., 1897-04-01
PLEASANT PLACES.
ARRANGEMENT OF THE ODD COR
NERS OF THE HOME.

Cozy Nooks Should Fit In With the Cen
eraI Scheme of the House and Not Look
Like an Afterthousht-AS Safe Rule For
Decorating.
Expense is not necessary factor in
the comfortable and attractive arrange
ment of the home. The ''comfortable"
quality may be introduced by the sim
plest means and by the use of the fur
nishings and materials within reach,
aided, of course, by tact and judgment.
Any one with the right sense of deco
The western sentinel., 1897-04-01
Irving Something Lond.

1--WE have called, said the chairman
of the impromptu committee, for some
explanation of your wearing that plaid
necktie in the pulpit last Sabbath morn
Ing
It was the only way could think
of, - said the meek minister, ''to keep
the congregation awake. ''-Indianapo
lis journal.
The western sentinel., 1897-04-01
The Mule is Dead.
Dallas News.

Dallas News.
A suit for possession of a mule was
instituted by citiz n of Hunt Coun-
ty several years ago. The mule has
since died. but the litigation is going
on still, $500 in costs has been piled
up, and 100 witnesses are attending
the trial of the case, in Greenville.
When citizens fall out lawyers and
the tax consumers reap the fees.
The western sentinel., 1897-04-01
SPRING FASHIONS.
Gauze Accessories Fer Evening Waists
New Designs In Foulards.


New Designs In Foulards.
In connection with theater bodices 1t
may be noted that corsages, plastrons and
chemisettes of gauze plated, ruff1ed or
puffed are having a great success, especial
" when adorned with yellow lace. Lace
under diverse forms-guipure, old point,
embroidered tulle, etc--is more and more
utilized in the composition of the dalmatics
which decorate so many of the new bodices.
The diminished size of the sleeve is by this
style of trimming rendered less noticeable,
and the smooth shoulder line is restored.
The dalmatic will serve as type for much
of the spring trimming and many of the
coming accessories. 1t is little premature
to give as yet any definite Information as
to what will be the preferred mode for
warm weather, but there are sure to be
shirred and puffed sleeves in light tissues,
drawn in to the shape of the arm, some
times simply by lines of gathering, some
times by cords or bands.
There are various new designs in taffeta,
mainly of a floral character. Foulards are
coming decidedly to the front and have very
The western sentinel., 1897-04-01
The Same old Excuse.

Everybody who knows an amateur
photographer is familiar with the ex-
cuses that are presented for failures
Sometimes these excuses strain the Gre
dulity little.
ST tried the other day. said one
amateur to another, ''to get an instan-
taneous view Of Bunker Hill monu-
ment. -
"Wel1, did you succeed"
s.Succeed? No. It must have moved
just as I exposed the plate. Youth e
Companion.
The western sentinel., 1897-04-01
A Flower Hint.

Few persons are aware that flowers will
keep fresh much longer if the stems are set
In dish of sand. Put the flowers into q
vase as usual, then carefully sift into the
vase by means of funnel sufficient sand
to I'LL 1t nearly to the top, shaking it so
that the sand viii settle down among the
stems Gradually add water until it stands
. very little above the top Of the sand, and
rep1enish the water as often as needed.
The western sentinel., 1897-04-01
Not That Kind.

''They tell me-" he said, ."that he is
one Of your rising young men,
She shook her head
''It's mistake, she replied. "Ee
sat near me in a street car yesterday,
and although two ladies were standing
he didn't even offer to rise. Chicago
Post
The western sentinel., 1897-04-01
The Outlook.

ssMr. Tompkins, I will take tender
care of your daughter. Her hands were
never made to work.
10; her mother couldn't ever make
her work, and don suppose you can .
Chicago Record.
The western sentinel., 1897-04-01
No Good SHOOTING.

Pete-Did you have any good shoot
ing while you were west?
Bill-No didn't sit in game Of
cards all the time was gone. .-Yon-
kers Statesman.
The western sentinel., 1897-04-01
Scott Responsible.

It has been suggested that Sir Walter
Scott is responsible for stag parties. He
suggested them when he wrote that
beautiful line. 1.-THE stag at eve had
drunk his I'LL l''-Tammany Times.
The western sentinel., 1897-04-01
Her Revenge.

Countess My doctor has not ordered
me to go to Nice this winter. But I
shall get even with him. shall stay
well = whole year. IF Fliegende Blatter.I
The western sentinel., 1897-04-01

A COMFORTABLE LIBRARY CORNER
frivolities in decorative effect, make
your home comfortable, 1ivable and in
quiet good taste, and its effects, phys
ically and morally, will be markedly
noticeable on all who come under its
influence
The western sentinel., 1897-04-01
1t Will Pay YOU,

Time tests the merits of all things and
stamps it's approval or disapproval. The
stamp of approval has been given this paper
as valuable advertising medium. If you
want the patronage of the people, make
your wants known
The western sentinel., 1897-04-01
Learn to Grow old GracefuIIx.


There is a most admirable lesson con.
tanned in the following extract from Han.
nah More's STRUCTURES on the Modern
System of Female Education:n sSince,
then, there is season when the youthful
must cease to be young and the beautiful
to excite admiration, to learn to grow old
gracefully is perhaps one of the rarest and
most beautiful acts that can be taught to
woman. And 1t must be confessed it is q
most severe trial for those women to lay
down their beauty who have nothing else
to take up 1t is for this sober season OF
life that education should lay up its rich
resources. However disregarded they may
have been, they win be wanted now. When
admirers fall away and fiatterers become
mute, the mind will be driven to retire
within itself, and If 1t finds no entertain.
ment at home it will be driven back again
upon the world with increased force. Yet,
forgetting this, do we not seem to educate
our daughters exclusively for the transient
period of youth, when it Is to maturer life
we ought to adverts Do we not educate
for crowd, forgetting that they are to
live at home-for crowd and not foa
themselves, for show and not for use, for
time and not for eternityf''
Ambiguous.
Shelf you were to find that had
lost all my fortune every penny Of it,
would You hesitate to carry out our en-
gagement?
HeI would hesitate ct nothing. -
Indianapolis Journal
The western sentinel., 1897-04-01
Recipe For Cream Candy.

To cups of sugar allow half as much
water and half cup of vinegar. Place
these in a saucepan over the fire and
boil until the mixture will harden when
tested by dropping little in cold wa
ter. Flavor with teaspoonful of yanil-
La, and turn upon buttered plate and
pull as soon as it is cool enough to ham
die easily.
The western sentinel., 1897-04-01
Of The
Sentinel
By Properly Utilizing
The Advertising Columns

You can do this. Now is the time to begin.
Get early start for the seasons trade.
Tell what you are doing and why you are
doing it.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-13
Severe Snow Storms in
the Northwest.
Mississippi River OVerfloWS Its
BankS-MuCh Property
Damaged.

HAVANA, April Consideration
has been caused among many mem
bers of political, military and civil cir
cles here by an order that has been
issued by Captain General Weyler
Gambling has been INDUCED in by all
classes of officials and the evil has
grown to such proportions and has
caused such a scandal that General
Weyler determined to make an at
tempt to stop it. Contrary to usual
custom, he did not molest the smaller
Offenders, but issued an order calling
for the arrest of 80 prominent men in
Cienfugos, whose gambling proclivi-
ties were we'll known to everybody.
Among those taken into custody are
the Chief Of Police of Santa Clara,
who has been spending much of his
time in gambling in the latter city.
Tt is believed that other arrests will
follow. The chief officers of the military
administration are quaking in their
boots lest an order for their arrest
will be issued. 1t is considered proba-
bic that the civil governor of the prov
ince of Santa Clara will be removed
from his office. The order of arrest
states that in addition to gambling
there are Irregularities in the accounts
of the accused that must be settled.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-13

number of immigrants regarding it
yesterday, and they nearly all told
the same story, but TO make assur-
ance doubly sure" he will make a
more thorough examination this morn
ing and get all the facts possible con-
cerning the reported accident.
All authorities agree that the men,
women and children now at the sta
ton, are the filthiest that have ever
arrived here There is scarcely a re-
deeming feature in thsSshipment. Of
the 6S2, all but % had passports, those
without them being children. and out
of the entire lot only 120 passed sat
isfactory examination. With one eX-
ception the men were under contract
to the Kobe and Hiroshima Immigra-
ton Companies, the exception being
one man consigned to the Japan Immi-
grafton Company. A majority of the
Kobe men held alleged contracts to
work on a sugar pplantation at kau
laupapa, Molokai, which happens to
be the location of the leper settlement.
The whole affair looked like fraud
and will be thoroughly investigated
by this Government and reported to
Japan. When the exact status of the
case became known yesterday, there
was great Indignation expressed by
the honolulu merchants. 1t was cur
rently reported that petition asking
for a revocation of the companies
licenses, will be presented Minister
Cooper to be forwarded to Japan. So
much apparent fraud has been dis
covered in the recent shipments, that
the citizens here deem it about time to
call a halt.
At 6:10 yesterday afternoon hacks
were sent to the quarantine station
for Minister Cooper, Collector Gener-
al Castle A. st. NJ. Macintosh, b. l..
Marx, c. A. Doyle and Capt. Ernest
Renken and were driven with these
gentlemen to the residence of Collector
Castle at Waikiki, where they will
aremain in quarantine for the allotted
18 days AS the party drove through
the gate way, Mr.. Castles cook was
heard to say 81 no savey too much
humbug come all one day. This morn
ing my wife get small girl baby now
six people stop long time an eat
plenty. Six people more eat other
house I must cook too an no get help"
Wong evidently does not like the con-
dition of affairs.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-13
THE MISSISSIPPI RISING.
No Signs of Abatement of Flood in
the south.

No Signs of Abatement of Flood in
the south.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, April 1.-The
flood situation in the Mississippi delta
above Greenville is decidedly better
tonight as to the threatened loss Of
life and further destruction of levees.
The half-dozen crevasses on the Ark
ansas and Mississippi shores between
Helena and Greenville have drawn
an immense volume of water out Of
the main channel, which is spreading
over the Iowlands, but not with that
degree of rapidity that cuts off es-
cape by the inha bitants of the low
countries The river shows a decline
from point below Helena to the Way
side creyasse.
The damage to the farming country
in the delta cannot be exaggerated.
Five counties will be for the most part
under water for 80 days, and the main
line and branch lines of the YaZOO and
Mississippi Valley road will have
more than 100 miles of track inun-
dated.
Opposite the Perthshire. the upper
crevasse. a mile of track has been
completely washed away The great
est danger now is to the south of
Greenville, as the Ievees from Way
side to the mouth of the river must
begin to feel the pressure of the move
ment of water back into the channel
from the delta. From Memphis to
Crawley's Ridge. the river is now 40
miles wide A line east and west on
the water across Rosedale would