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The Monitor-register., 1897-05-28
What Franklin Accomplished.

Lord Jefferson wrote of the America n
inventor and philosopher. "He never lost
sight of common sense" Philip G.
Hubert, Jr., in a sketch of Franklin in
his recent book, Inventors" says,
"Nothing In Nature failed to interest
him." and a catalogue of his achieve
ments, showing his activity and resource,
is conclusive proof of the truth of both
statements.
Franklin inspired and esta blished the
Junto, the plessantest and most useful
American club of which we nave know
ledge.
He founded the Philadelphia Library,
parent of a thousand libraries, which
marked the beginning of an intellectual
movement of endless good TO the whole
country.
He first turned to great account the
engine of advertising, Indispensable 10 all
modern business.
He published "Poor Richard" a
record of homely wisdom of such cha pc
that hundreds of thousands of readers
were made better and stronger by it.
He created the post Office system of
America and was the first champion of a
reformed spelling.
He invented the Franklin stove, which
economical fuel. and he suggested
valuable improvements in ventilation and
the building of chimneys.
He robbed thunder of it's terrors. and
lightning of some of its power to destroy.
He founded the American Philosophical
Society, the first organization il America
of the friends of science.
He suggested the use of mineral
manures, introduced the basket willow,
promoted the early culture of silk, aud
pointed out the advantages of the white
clothing in summer.
He measured the temperature of the
Gulf Stream, and discovered that north
east storms may begin in the southwest.
He pointed out the advantage of build
ing ships in water-tight compartments,
taking the hint from the Chinese, and
first urged the use OF oil as a means of
quietening dangerous seas.
Besides these great achievements,
accomplished largely as recreation from
his life work as economist and statesman,
Benjamin Franklin helped the whole race
of inventors by a remark that has been of
i~ncalculable value and comfort to theorists
and dreamers the world over. When
some one spoke contemptuously of Mont
golfer IS balloon experiments, and asked
of what use they we're, the great Ameri-
can replied in words now historic: "Of
what use is a neW-hnrn haht2v
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Executors Notice.

DETER c. SPARKS, Executor of Maybey
Il Sparks, deceased, by direction Of the
surrogate of the county of Salem, hereby
gives notice to the creditors of the said
debts, demands and claims against the
estate of the said d~ecedent, under oath on
affirmation, within nine months from the
date hereof, or they will be forever barred
of any action thereof against the said Exec
utor. PETER c. SPARKS,
! Dated April 8, 1897. Executor,
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VIII you get into a tight place and
every ing goes against you, till it seems
as if VI could not hold out a minute
longGpever give up then, for that's just
the pae and sime the tide II turn.
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Administrators Notice,

GARAH c. WILSON. Administrators of
y William S. Wilson, deceased, by direc-
tion of the Surrogate OF the county of Salem,
hereby gives notice to the creditors of the
said William s. Wilson, deceased, to bring
in their debts, demands and claims against
the estate of the said decedent, under oath
or affirmation, within nine months from the
date hereof, or they will be forever barred
of any action thereof against the said Ad-
min1stratrix. SARAH C. WILSON,
dated FEB. %. 1891. Aministratrix.
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Wd comes from all quarters that the
neats and most satisfactory dye for col
oringghe beard a brown or black is
Buck gham's Dye for the Whiskers.
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Hoods Sarsaparilla is known to be- an
honest medicine, and it actually cures
when others fail. Take it now,
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Which Is the Goose?

A certain nan had the good fortune
to possess a goose that laid him a gold
EN- egg every day. But, disappointed
with the income and thinking to seize
the whole treasure at once, he killed
the goose, and cutting her open found
her-just what any other goose : Guild
bel
Much wants more and loses all.
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Try a can of Hopkins Steamed Hominy
(Rulled Corn). 1t is delicious. Full ct
10 cents.
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SCOfuIouS HumOr

Bloos in Terrible Condition and
All pn Gown In 9ealth-Has Be-
core Strong and Healthy.
81 VIZ all run down, blood in terrible
conditn and I was troubled with a severe
s~crofu,ls humor which caused me great
sufferii. / took medicine for a long
time, t. received no permanent benefit.
At thisime l was working in a general
store, id 1 thought I wouldlook over the
mediGibs and see if I could find something
that vdld hit my case. Tread an adver-
tisemrE of Hoods Sarsaparilla and con-
cludebo try it. The first bottle helped
me wtderfully and I continued its use
until had taken nine bottles. By this
time felt like a new man, and since
then ave not been sick a day. /
am no strong and healthy and l have
such cofdence e. in Hoods Sarsaparilla that
Irecornend it as the best medicine on
earth. JoHN.J. LITTLE, Huntsville, N. \.
Holds SarsapaFilIa
Is the tit in fact the One True Blood Puri-
fer. Adruggists. 81, six for SIS. Get Hoods.
ora DureIv veoatahIe re-
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Get cheap trimmed hatsat L B. Gil
mani.
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The First National Bank
OF
CAPITAL $75 900.
Surplus and Undivided Profits, $173,OOO

UYANTED-Several faithful men or wo-
w men to travel for responsible estab-
lished house in New Jersey. Salary $3.50,
PAYABLE $l5 weekly and expenses. Position
permanent. Reference. Enclose self-ad-
dressed stamped envelope. The National,
Star Building. Chicago. S-2S
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A Il is undoubtedly the best ina
terial yet discovered for use in coustruc
tions " here great strength and tough
ness, combined with lightuess, are re-
quired. Il has a tensile strength of over
100 900 pounds to the square inch
against about So. 900 pc lnds in the tub
ing ordinarily nstd. 1t is for this reason
that it is adopted by the Pope Mfg Co. il
the manufacture of tubing for Columbia
bicycles.
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chasing its wearing qualities recommend II TO tho
housewife who must always count the cost and
yet who wishes to have her table suggest the re-
fnements of life.
A square cover. by the bye. is frequently used
for a round table. but the effect H. not pleasing
graceful
Perhaps the newest thing In plain linen Is the
ma tural bleach Irish damask As there are no chem
icals used in the bleaching process. the durability Is
Increased and the linens preserve their beautiful
mstre They are all hemmed by hand and laun-
dered ready for use.
,rior oualty OF table linen look well without the aid
Of starch When the napkins washed and dried
ready TO be roned they dipped into boiling water
and partially wrung out between cloths. They are
then rapdly lroned with as hot natron possible
without burning them. Treated IN this manner they
hecome beautifully glossy and slim.
In colored cloths there are many novelties the
colors however keeping the delicate tints ~ yell
low blue and salmon. When colored linens are used
for unchcons or teas. flowers should be entirely
omitted. for brilliant eHecis IN tahle decorations
have disappeared
AZ no lime OF the year Is IL so necessary TO have
the table appear dainty as during the heated term
when appetities need a constant whetting Salads
and foliage give a most inviting effect and II any
flowers al all are used pure white or decatey
tinted ones only should be selected
A most acceptable decoration for white covered
,ahe is a round mat OF green satin. edged with
a thick fringe OF graceful ferns, and resting upon
the centre OF the mat could be placed quantity
shaped bowl OF cutglass filled with white hyacinths
III artificial light Is necessary the silver candelabra
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can made artistic by winding ,t them r.r Nth
delicate vines OF srnllax and having the cahoies
Tapped with white.
ABOUT BOILERS AND SINKS.
Galvanized boilers and sinks are now the COM
mon lot of housekeepers whose kitchens are fur
nishedf with the best modern improve ments. inc
enaneed sink is picturesque, bu, too good for tho
washing of human natures daily pots and pans
and soon hicks and cracks under the perverse
hands of the average kitchen scullion.
The galvanized and the stee! sink wear as we'll
as an sink and. with proper care. do not rust
The galvanized sink Is of attractive silvery
color and is certainly TO be preferred 10 the steel
sink for that but it is some trouble to keep
X its original color.
The best article to clean 1t with is probably tur-
pentne followed by a severe scalding with boil
ing water and soap Soft soap is invaluable for
this purpose. If the sink is afterward thoroughly
rrsed with clear boiling water, polished and wiped
dry.
Next to turpentine common kerosene is one OF
the best renovators of galvanized iron sinks and
boilers Use the oil on linen or flannel cloth as a
poisher and afterward wash and dry the surface
of the iron.
A sink must be thoroughly washed though the
presence OF the oil will be evident but for short
time IL evaporates rapidly.
There are few articles that possess the power CT
kerosene for purifying uncleany places. Benz'ne,
Of course is better but It often evaporates soon
that it cannot do its work enectuay. A little
ciothes-is used by some of our best laundresses
% whten their clothes. The odor OF the OIL
evaporates from cotton or linen clothes after they
have been hung out and dried In the air and sun.
II IL much easier to apply oil with an old flannel
or linen cloth than with cotton. because the oil
seems to penetrate into the fibre Of such cloth
better than into cotton. Cotton the contrary.
Is better 70 polish with, because 1t is firm.
Grease galvanized iron can be removed with
borzine applied with a linen cloth. It is better 10
keep a galvanized iron boiler clean with little
care and securing than 70 pain; II, some house,
Keepers do There is no security In any paint re-
naming on an iron vessel which Is subject TO
changes of temperature like that of a kitchen
boiler. II may peel of in short time, and II
may remain on for a long time. but II will GER
tainy come off.
1t is mistake to cover we'll jointed lead pipes
or any part of the plumbing with paint. Excep
tfons TO this rule the iron stapdards OF the
boiler and OF the washtubs which should always be
painted 70 prevent their becoming rusty
X Y Am invitation TO a luncheon should be
written by the hostess the billet size OF note
paper As this is an informal meal the invitations
are somewhat Informal. though a card is hardly
permissible. Ii IS considered quite proper TO word
these invitations in Informal friendly manner
ard in the first person.
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MANY PATRIOTIC SOCIETIES.
THEY WANT A PERMANENT HOME AND A
Fund TO SECURE THE PRESERVA-
TION OF THEIR ARCHIVES.

Al the last meeting OF the Empire State Society
of the Sons of the American Revolution commit
tee was appointed TO represent the said society In
conference to be held with representatives of other
patriotc societies in this city 10 enlist their inter-
est and cooperation in securing a building fund
for a permanent home and for the preservation OF
the archives OF the said societies. There are now
more than twenty-five patriotic societies in this
city which are homeless and have safe depos-
TORY for their archives. At the same time they
are paying aggregate rent for quarters that are
wholly inadequate OF over $1,000 a year. The Sons
of the American Revolution think that proper
building owned in common by these societies would
cost less than present accommodations, and would
be infinitely superior TO them.
The committee in charge OF the matter consists
of Josiah Collin<rumpey, chairman; JOHN Quincy
Adams Edward Payson Cone. Ferdinand Pinney
Earle Warren Higey. Lewis Cheesman Hopkins,
Nathaniel Tuttle stephen Mott Wright and VIII.
lam W. J. Warren
Societies wishing to cooperate with the Sons are
asked to appoint committee to confer with rep
resentatives OF other societies and to send the
names and addresses OF the members of such COM
mittee 10 Mr.. Pumpely. No. u East Twenty-thtrd-
St II Is hoped that arrangements for the confer.
ence will soon be completed.
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MY LADY FAIR.
DEFENCE or BELLEVI E.
ONE NURSE DECLARES THAT THE Seed
ERS HAD LITTLE REASON FOR
THEIR RADICAL COURSE.

The attitude of the sixty Bellevue nurses who
withdrew and established a registry for them
selves because they were not supplied with tele-
phone service has been explained to the public at
some length, but 1t was only few days ago that
Miss Kerr representing the conservative party
the who stuck to the old registry-reluc-
family consented 10 say something the other side
of the question.
Miss Kerr is a graduate of the Bellevue Hospital
Training School and has been a member of the
Alumnae Society for more than twelve years She
declares:
II have reason whatever to complain have
ell the work | do and much OF ii comes
through the registry. As for telephone. few APP
plicants would depend upon 1t. because as a rule
when they want a nurse they prefer to Miss
Brennan and talk with her personally. Miss
Brennan. who Is superintendent of the nurses and
matron of the hospital has had charge OF the
registry for years and knows the qualifications or
each nurse. OF course. We all knew that tele-
phone would be great convenience. but have
heard nothing Of the agitation the subject
two years | know that recently Miss Starr. as
leader of the movement asked Miss Brennan for
telephone. Instead of opposing the innovation
Miss Brennan. like the other members Of the com
mittee approved heartily. but she knew that be
tween the expression Of the wish and the accom-
plishment of 1t there was likely TO be a deal of
red tape so she replied: Walt until after the
holidays But the nurses would not walt. Their
request became demand. and the members of
the committee would not permit themselves TO he
forced into action. so the division followed.
THE unreasona blencss OF their haste is proved
by the fact that had telephone before April !.
and their registry was established in March.
they gained only few weeks by the change.
ut the directors of Bellevue Hospital who
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objected to the telephone They would not permit
the one in the hospital to be used by or for the
nurses. because it seemed too much like making a
have now is at the registry and not at the hos
pital.
THE students Of the training school at No. 426
East Twenty sixth-st, while taking their two
years course, have the advantage of practice In
Bellevue Hospital. for which the city pays them $50
a month. After graduating they are no longer
permitted TO work AT the hospital, but pay $40 a
for nurses are made TO Miss Brennan. who then
communicates with the nurse whom she decides
TO send. this fee for registry Is barely enough 10
cover the cost Of messengers. The telephone now
that have it,. Is only a partial convenience.
People can reach the registry quicker by this
can be sent to the nurses for Of course. we don't
have telephones at our homes.
the registry OF the s"ccd"rS, KEPT Dy
Miss Wadlcy at 10. % East Twenty second-si..
the registration fee t. 80 year not including me
charge Tor messengers. What they expect 10 gain
hv me change cannot understand"
The officers for the Training School for Nurses
attached 10 Bellevue Hospital are: President, Mrs
William Preston Griffin No. @O8 East Fifteenth-st;
vice-president Mrs. Robert Huntington, Rhine
beck \ Y: secretary Mrs. William II. Osborn.
No % Park-ave.; treasurer. charles Il. fosdlck'
pnchot Mrs. Henry a. C. Taylor MIS-. james a.
Benedict. Mrs Whielaw Reid. Mrs >: N.
Goetchus Mrs Theodore Bronson. Mrs: Francis
NJ Scott Miss Fellowes, Miss Elizabeth - H.
Kean. Miss Duer and Miss Angelica Church; SUI
perintendent Miss Agnes $. Brennan; assls,aht
superin tendent. Miss Carrie BIlhki ihatloh VI
nurses home Miss Susan West: COMMITTEE on tx
animation OF Nurses DR.. stephen smith Ut re-,
ward g Janeway DR. " GIN Wyie and " + o
Dennis; nome physician, Dr Robert j. carlisle.
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HER TRIP TO NASHVILLE.
MRS. CHURCH WAS DEEPLY IMPRESSED
WITH THE DIGNITY OF THE

GREAT EXPOSITION.
Mrs. benjamin S Church. chairman OF the New
York City Board OF Women Commissioners to the
Tennessee Centennial Exposition. has returned %
the city after most enjoyable visit to Nashville
She the recipient Of many delightful courteses
while ut the Exposition. and most charming
ception given in her honor by Mrs. James c.
Bradford
MY visit to Nashville emirently satisfactory
In every way" said Mrs Church to Tribune re-
porter. Although still unfinished when left. the
New-iork room was pronounced to be the most
charming and best-a nponed in the Woman's
Building The Nashville papers printed many com
plimentary notices about IL. The ceremony Of hand
ing over the room to the president of the Woman's
Building well attended. many officials being
prc1cnt Arranging the relics and cataloguing them
in the History Building great deal OF work.
We much hurried IN getting the Ncw-York
room ready to he thrown open when President Nc
kin"y came. Tho furniture in the room is all rich
and beautiful. and the large mirrors add immense
ly 10 the vastness and dignity Of the effect.
THE whole Exposition Is we'll worth seeing. The
art collection I'm the Partheron is really wonder
nj, and would of itself repay visit to Tennessee
All the buildings are beautiful and impressive
Il attended the reception given in honor Of Pres
ident and Hrs. Mckinley in the Woman's Building.
The luncheon given 10 Mrs. Mckinley last Satur
day was served In large hall in the Woman's
building reserved for public functions. The table
u WAS crescent snapped ana the entlre nOOr
was banked with palms. The windows
screened by palms and from floor to ceiling the
pillars were wreathed in asparagus
THE prOfUsion OF flowers and shrubs, palms and
ferns and vines was almost bewidering. and the
ices and cakes In the shape and color OF blossoms
were dainty well delicious These the
handiwork of a gentiewOman who has been reduced
70 the necessity Of earning her own living and she
IS now at the head Of the caterers Of Nashville
Indeed, NewYork might learn much from the del
cate art of this woman
in the entrance hall of the Woman's Building Is
a beautiful stained-glass rose window by Lamb. Of
TINS city. II Is much admired, and after the sum
mer VIII be placed permanently in the Womans
cub i!uilding in Memphis. On the day Of Mr.. and
Mrs. McKinleys reception. this noble entrance hall
was really n bower of palms and yucca branches
in full blossom and / maryclled at the harmony
of color and form. Electric lights placed In
among lowering lily branches ard the yucca
blooms Tall beautiful stalks OF green corn made Il
most effective decoration. The Exposition is educa-
Gcnal and valuable in every way"
Mrs. church leaves IN few days for Perth Am
boy y. j.. where she viii rest and recuperate.
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Not 1T All ENCOURAGING.

Richard JcffreHs. me English naturalist, who
wrote so charmngly Of me beauty 81 women, finally
summed up the matter by saying:
1t takes hundred and fifty years out of doors
10 make heauty-oren air, hard manual labor or
continuous exercise. good food. good clothing some
degree Of comfort-aIl Of these-5ut most especially
open air must play their part for five generations
before a beautiful woman can appear"
TO improve the complexion only water that has
been boiled and cooled should be used. 1t IS soft
and refreshing and should be used twice day
Steam the face al night wipe 1t dry, and dust II
over with fine sulphur on powder puff Sleep
with on. wash IT OFF In the morning, and rub n
,!u. bail o. toilet ccratc All over The face. Rub II
in FOR about minute ard dust baby powder over
he
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WnMEN II EINIlND

In a now book entitled Through Finland IN
Carts" hy Mrs Alec Tweede. some surprising In.
70, nation Is given regarding the position OF women
in that country. Mrs. Tweedie found that at the
Finnish University. founded In l6p women have
been matricuating IN medicine. dentristry the arts
law and science since $50 I'm Finland. she tells
us men and women are practically equals" and
wbat l. more in spite OF advanced education
and the emancipation OF women. Finland Is noted
for It's morality.
unman writer OF Finland. Mrs. Menna Canth, is Q
dran er and has family OF small children 70 to.
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the tall handsome figures of the Slays the delicate
features Of the Greeks. and the dark strongly
marked faces OF the Levantine Jews wouid citer
unlimited material for the study OF racial types
were il not that Nkenesses swallow up dinerences
Schoolgirls pacing two by TWO up ana down long
college halls. their arms nterlacec and heads touch
ing schoolgirls the world over. And these
schoolgirls wear the cosmopolitan shirtwaist at
tennis. and the equally cosmopolitan sweater in the
gymnasium. Then too, Miss Gulisten Ismet llanun
Chatters 10 Ellenka Dirntrieva in purer English
than you might hear in Ncw-YOrk
THE COLLEGE LANGUAGE
English is the language Of the college. All IN
,ion is given in f. and three days OF the week
Nc girls are allowed to talk nothing else For three
Other days French is used. except in the class
rooms. while II IS one OF the Sunday privileges 10
Use any tongue Of the Levant at will
Some OF the girls preparing FOR mission work
some 10 teach or 10 enter professions. but knowl-
edge for its own sake IS the motive Of the majority
In the East families who educate their daughters
are apt 70 De Of the rich and Influential classes.
circumstance which does not make II less a
r1a-tcr o. consolidation that American ideas are
being laugh, . the future mothers Of the people
H. Bulgaria il Is said that that country owes its
freedom - an American institution. Robert College,
- COnstantinOIle which has taught It's young men.
The American College for Girls may be accomplish
.~g work Of Ike significance.
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Letters have been received from W g. 8. Mrs.
Theodore S. Delta and F.. g. Decker. me
notices sent by W. s. r. all good and nave
been filed for comparison.
The pretty silk scraps. quilt pattern and em-
broidery silk sent by MIS-. Theodore 8 make most
acceptable initiation fec. and the silver l. >. D
pin has been ordered this morning.
VIII Delta" please send full name and address?
The poem. The Queen" has been FLED.
The President General takes pleasure In placing
the names of two lite girls. Maricn Decker ana
katharine Decker l.. the Sunshine Toll. Hi.a haze
been sent them. and their box Of b autifu daisies
safely Flowers always q welcome con
tribution. The childrens roll is growing st"ad.i!
ana they prove Themselves to be NrIitHHl" itt 4"
sunboams. fitting In 10y right to tine Sunshine So
ciety.