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The oasis., 1898-07-30

Holbrook Argus: A St. Louis drum mer, seeing the earth caving on the banks of the river, and having his cu- riosity excited upon inQuiring as to what kind of animal it was who was frolickiDg m the stream, was informed by Sheriff Wattron and w. A. Ed mondson that the alligators were holding their innocent sports. The drummer after many inquiries about the vicious prOpensities of the brutes picked up rock as weapon of de- fense and went along the stream to get a better glimpse of the sauriaus He returned satisfied of the truth, thinking he had seen at least half a dozen of them jumping into the river. It took several minutes to convince the poor tenderfoot that there was not an alligator within 800 miles from here.
 Holbrook Argus: On Saturday the county bridge was carried away by a flood in the Puerco. Two daughters of an Indian, called Cattle Herder, were on the bridge as it went out. People on this side saw them ride onto the bridge. which was known to be unsafe, and shouted warnings to them, but they did not seem to un- derstand. When nearing this side the bridge gave away. They clung to a piece of bridge timber large enough to keep them afioat and were carried down the stream. Every effort was made to save them, but of no avail. The Indians were promptly notified by Hugh Lynch and immediately went In search of the bodies, finding them about five miles down the river. They are not buried yet as the Maya joes will not touch corpse, nor would they allow anyone else to before they had held a medicine making pow WOW" over them for several days. They will then be buried which no doubt will be rather unpleasant task.
The oasis., 1898-07-30
AR1zoNA NEWS
ICulled from Exchanges. ]

have been around town for about three weeks and making themselves a general nuisance.
 Flagstaff Gem: The Santa Fe Pa cific Railroad company are putting in steel bridges all along their line. They have force of men working at Peach Springs doing bridge work and they will work this way from there.
 c. H. Williams of Phoenix. one of the most extensive strawberry grow CTS in Arizona, is sergeant in Cap tain Russell's company at Whipple- Mir. Williams reputation as grower of fine strawberries has earned for him the sobriquet of Strawberry"
 Williams
 Stenographer Garrett, who went
 with Major Brodie's squadron, writes letter giving great praise to Cap tain O'Neill and Lieutenant Carter
 for the bravery shown in La Quasina
 fight of June 24. He says that Pres cott need not be ashamed of her vol unteer soldiers.
 A brakeman lost his balance aud fell from a cattle car on the Granite creek bridge few days ago. He fell to the creek bed below and was uncon- scious for more than twenty-four hours. He is at the Mercy hospital in Prescott getting on nicely.
 Section Boss Looke brought his lit- tie son Earle to Prescott from Rock Butte the other evening for surgical treatment. While playing the boy fell with his hand turned under him, breaking his left forearm. He is in the Mercy hospital under treatment of Dr. Barrett.
 Phoenix Herald: Dr. Goodfellow of Arizona is giving splendid account of himself on General Shafter's staff at Santiago. He was the physician General Shafter chose to go into San tiago and make an examination into the Sanitary conditions before the troops went into the city, for the purpose of safety to the troops and for the further purpose of preventing the spread Of yellow fever if there. Dr. Goodfellow found the city in deplorable sanitary condition, but on ly six cases of yellow fever.
 Prescott Courier: The editor of the Kingman Mineral Wealth is absent on his summer vacation iD California and the man let in charge of that paper has snakes" The last issue of that paper tells of deadly en- counter between a printer on the pa- per and a rattler nearly eleven feet long, having thirty-niue rattlers, while rattlesnakes are squirming and wrigglng through the streets aud houses of Kingman in a most uncom- fortabIe and dangerous manner.
 Grahau Bulletin: It has been proven without doubt that Broncho Bill and his partner Johnson attended | a dance at Geronimo last week. They 1 spent over $500 in the town and l purchased five new suits of clothes and other articles from J N. Porter, merchant at that place. Detective Thacker and posse went through last Wednesday-l3th inst, and unloaded ! their horses at Thomas and started l for the Black river Broncho Bill | does most of the dancing while John son stands watch around the door. Bill got too much liquor on board at the dance and because girl refused to dance with him he pulled both his .f and q1aarad tho hulI Thau |
The oasis., 1898-07-30

A suite Of three nicely furnished rooms for rent. Apply to Mrs. s. K. Doyle, opposite Mexican consulate.
The oasis., 1898-07-30

If you want to rent a house, go to Harlow & Gowan.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-06

pieces; join the ends with a big hook
and eye at the place where YOU have di-
vided it.
Now bring the ribbon around your
neck and tie as four-in-hand under
your chin, knotting it firmly there Tn.
hook the fastening at the back, take off
the stock and sew the knot firmly
where YOU have tied it. so that it will
not have TO be tied again. If you now
find that the ends Of the ribbon are TOO
long cut them Off and save these ends
to be usel for something else. The pop
ular length is almost to the waist line.
Finish each of the ends with lace knots
sewed IN the center with strong thread.
You have now The very latest up-to-date
winter stock
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-06
she FuIfIIed ,bc ron,r,c.

II is not generally known that one
of the most expert wirers Of buildings
for electric light in the east is won.
an. This person is the wife If the
atrical electrician, whose labor she
shares, from wiring theater to design
ing switchboard. Some time ago,
when it so happened that her husband
had gone TO Nebraska, she received
word that large Polish hall in Chi
cago, for which her husband had the
wiring contract, must be lii on a GER
tain night, on which an entertainment
was to be given. The alternative was
the forfeiture Of a heavy amount. TAX
ing with her two men 10 DO the heavier
work she set forth to work on the wiz
ing with her apprentice and kept at it
all that day and night and through tie
next day until eight o'clock in the even
ing. Then she tainted; bat she had
finished her job.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-06
PAID BRIDESMAIDS.
A European Custom Which Is Find
ing EnNnr in New Nork

ing Favor in New York.
That weddings are fast losing their
simplicity and sentimentality is an ae-
knowledged fact, but of late they have
done more than that-they have de-
seconded TO the level of the funerals
where paid mourners used to weep.
The custom has been inaugurated of
hiring pretty bridesmaids and the
whole affair is reduced to a business
level. This has been done in this coun-
try and the idea is being taken mp in
Paris and London. Paid bridesmaids is
a term calculated IL shock the aesthet-
ically minded, but some who assist At
the altar have an eye to the main
chance. goodly sums being paid 10
beautiful girls for their services at
fashionable marriages. There is one
belle who has earned sufficient to pro-
vide for herself an elegant trousseau
by thus ministering to the wants eff
ultra-fashionable brides. This girls
figure is perfection ana hows off the
beauties of expensive gowns in the fin
est style, while her complexion is sur
passingly lovely and her features fault
she can afford to turn up the nose of
disdain at any but really first-class af-
fairs, and it is becoming quite an honor
to have her name figure in the we lding
report of really influential brides.
There is another fashionable brides
maid in London-really a New York
maiden-'who earns quite a comfortable
sum by posing as bridesmaid. Her
beauty is incompatible and her figure
so fine that she always causes a sensa-
ton wherever she appears in the robes
of honor. 1t is no unusual thing for
her to have a dozen invitations within
a week. OF course the majority of the
applicants are perfect strangers. and
frequently it is her painful duty to de-
cline to appear at second-rate we'd
dings, though the price offered is often
exceptional. A recent New York we'd
ding witnessed the satin-robed bride
attended by 10 exqusitely lovely
bridesmaids, ten of whom were paid
over $50 to appear, the costumes
works of art-being provided for the
occasion by the brides father One
favored beauty. who prides herself on
having appeared at 200 weddings, issues
dainty circulars, and directly fash
ionable engagement is publicly an
nounced forwards her prospectus to the
bride-to-be, with a goodly assortment
of press opinions. letters of reference
etc. being almost certain of securing
an order to attend.-Chicago News.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-06
Corn somn.

Use one can of corn, one quart and
two gills Of milk. three tablespoonful
Of butter two Of -four. one generous
teaspoonful Of salt, one-fourth Of a tea
spoonful Of pepper, one tablespoonful
OF minced onion and the yolks of two
eggs. Put the corn into wooden bowl
and mash it as fne as possible Now put
ir the double boiler with one quart Of
milk and cook for Is minutes. Put the
butter and onion in a small frying pan
and cook slowly for ten minutes. Add
the -four and cook until frothy. being
careful not to brown. Stir this into the
corn and milk. Now add the salt and
pepper and cook for ten minutes
longer. A. the end Of this time rub the
soup through strainer and return
to the fire Beat the yolks Of the eggs
we'll and add to them the half pint Of
cold milk Stir this mixture into the
sor and cook for one minute, stirring
all the while-Woman's Work.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-06
EFFECTIVE PouLTlcEs.
Some Directions of Value TO Inexpe-
rfcnced HOusekeepers.


The making of poultices and plasters
is part of the duties of professional
nurse in which every householder
ought to excel. There are many emer-
gencies in which the prompt use of
mustard might break up a cold and pre-
vent a serious illness, but often il is so
carelessly made and applied that its
efficacy is destroyed. The mustard
leaves of the drug store are convenient,
but no better than homemade plaster,
which can be prepared at a moments
notice if stock of old cotton and linen
always be kept on hand
A mustard plaster means boiling wa
ter poured over powdered English mus
tard until a rather thick paste is
formed. In many cases the mustard is
mixed with one-third of its quantity
of flour, and for an infant the proper
tions should be half and half. Spread
the mustard paste thin and hot on
thick piece of cotton, and cover it over
with a thin piece of old linen. Lay a
piece of oiled silk or rubber cloth over
the outside Of the plaster, after apply
ing it, to keep in the heat and prevent
the dampness of it penetrating the
clothing. The moment the irritation
becomes sufficient, or when the time
the doctor has ordered the application
has elapsed, remove the plaster and
cover the irritated skin with cotton
wadding, to keep the cold air from
striking it.
\ fiaXseed poultice, often ordered by
/ nh VIC iafanS -
made by pouring boiling water over
powdered fiaxseed and stewing the
mixture until it is thick paste. Spread
| it about half an inch thick on heavy
cotton cloth, and cover it with thin old
| linen, rubbing the surface of the linen
with sweet oil to prevent the poultice
sticking. Renew the poultice as often
as it grows cold, as long as the patient
remains awake. Do not disturb sleep
er TO do this unless so ordered by a
physician.
| times ordered, means stale bread
crumbs stewed in milk until soft,
thick paste is formed. Apply it like
the faxseed poultice.
An Indian meal peultice means In
dian meal stewed in boiling water for a
few moments until it is a thick, soft
mass
When slippery elm poultice is or
dered, pour boiling water overpowdered
slippery elm until it can be stirred to Il
thick paste. Spread il as directed above.
Add a little powdered charcoal, if
needed
Always remember that all poultices
must be applied very hot and be fire.
quently changed to be of any value.
They lose power when they become
cold. \ fresh one should be made for
each application.
These directions are given for the
benefit of young, inexperienced house
keepers who are sometimes called upon
to perform a nurses duties. with no
idea Of the simple art Of the poultice
and plaster maker-N. y. Tribune
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-06
ChocoInte nincnit

Chocolate biscuits are a novelty for
luncheon and are delicious when care
fully prepared. Break six eggs. sep
arating the whites and yolks. Add Ia
the rolFs half pound Of powdered
suga and beat the mixture thorough
iy Beat up the whites Of the eggs To
a stiff froth and aad three-quarters Of
a cupful Of -four THAT has been thor
ouchlr sifted. Stir the flour in, taking
care that the cells" Of the beaten
eggs are not broken After this add
four tablespoonfuls Of freshlv-grated
chocolate. Pour the batter in little
paper eases and bake in moderate
oven until they are light and thorough
" done Boston Budget.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-06

Many of the North American Indians
were magnificent specimens of physical
manhood. This was due largely, TO their
active outdoor life. Nevertheless, they
had the wisdom to know that an active life
in the open air alone, would not keep a
man healthy. They had their medicine
men, who gathered herbs from field and
forest and brewed decoctions to assist the
natural processes Of the various vital
organs.
Modern civilized men do not as a usual
thing recognize the Same necessity until it
is too late They ignore medicine until
they are within the grasp of some serious
or fatal disease The time for a man TO be-
gin taking medicine IS when he begins 10
feel out of sorts. If a man IS thoroughly
well and healthy he does not feel that way
If he does feel that way he may be pretty
sure that he is half sick. When he is half
sick it does not take long before he is
whole. sick DR. Pierce's Golden Med
ical Discovery is the best medicine for a
man when he is sick or getting sick. 1t
puts him all right all round. 1t puts his
stomach right to begin with, and that is the
most important point 1t puts his liver
right, and that is the second most import
ant point. 1t purifes his blood and fills it
with the life-giving elements of the food
he eats, and that is the third important
point It drives out all disease germs and
impurities of every description. 1t makes
the appetite keen and hearty. 1t is the
greatest blood maker and fiesh-builder. 1t
cures oS per cent. of all cases of consump-
ton, weak lungs, splitting of blood, obsti-
nate coughs and kindred ailments. Thou
sands who were given up to die have testi-
fed TO their recovery under this marvellous
medicine. An honest dealer will not urge
a substitute for the sake of a little extra
profit. He gives you what you ask for.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-06
a nnrn,nrn phenomenon.

The changed conditions Of modern 30
ciety seem to have struck some of t4e
lower orders Of animal life. The report
comes from the national military home
at Marion, Ind, that "a common
Shanghai rooster has taken it upon
himself to hatch out a brood Of chicks
and act as mother and protector to
them. lie set on nest of eggs the
requisite three weeks and Matched out
the fully chicks in regular fashion, and
now he seems to be very proud Of his
accomplishment. He fondles and ,pEr-
tects thenEsEfftt fashion ofadosEdg
and, jealousSmother. ThalstUrc6f tss4
queer ROSTERS peculiar act has brought
many people to the barns to observe the
barnyard phenomenon"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-06
Candles valuable In Rehronma.

No one who has not used candles for
the bedroom can appreciate their value,
The light is soft and there is no I'M
pleasant, unhealthy odor. as there may
be from gas or kerosene; nor the STAR
ing whiteness Of the electric light.
Lamps are pretty for the bedroom, but
ii is almost impossible to turn them out
without leaving some odor In the room
But candles are for retiring only, VIII
they furnish sufficient light. 70 roo.
can be too light when woman is Dress
iyp
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-06

Now press the blade of the knife
downward, and remove the leg and sec
ond joint. AS this falls upon the dish
they must be lifted to a, small platter to
be out of the carver's way. There
should always be warm platter near
the carver.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-06
PLANS TO SURPRISE THE WORLD
Germany Preparing n Dazzling Ex-
.ihLt fnI tI,s. "a ~. I,rnasItIa.,


The German government has in
course Of preparation an exhibit for
the Paris exposition of 1900 which is
expected to surpass anything of the
Kind ever attempted by any nation
This statement is made by Consul-Gen-
eral Mason, of Frankfort, Germany, in
a report which reached the state depart
ment the other day.
1T is intended" Mr. Mason saws,
that the exhibit shall be complete.
harmonious picture of the resources and
industries of Germany, down to the
latest date. Everything is to be col
lected at home. assorted. adjudged.
classified and its position assigned, by
an imperial commission. so that dupli-
Gates and everything trivial and inferior
10 the best shah be excluded and the
whole display presented in its most
striking and effective form.
"The exhibit promises to be even II
greater surprise than was GermangR
at Chicago in 1893, and it will be HdM
and managed for the express pWf boase
Of showing the merchants of au'c1vis-
lied nations what Germany haah2 SELF
Mr.. Mason reports that CtebnidBfiis
doing everything possible toeXtend her
commerce, having recenolys keubEbm-
missions to China and JapgH m3fsouth
America for this purpt1ss0o aIepnga5e
with the United States is9bei aEiffpa-
tered as much as possible apdohe pre-
diets that Germany viii cont Ptey ITO
follow this policy in he hope of e9aHtjg-
ally being the greatest commercialpPY-
er Of the world. t9sf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-06
THE CHRISTMAS TURKEY.
How to Carve 1t Neatly and without
Loss of Temper.

Loss of Temper.
The master of the house invariably
insists that tender turkey and sharp
knife are all that he needs to make him
a thorough master of the situation as
host for Christmas board. But even
he will be glad of few hints to tighten
his labors.
This is the way they carve a turkey
at banquets where special carvers are
hired. They have the art of separating
the joints of the bird down TO such an
exact science that in one minute they
can cut the most gigantic turkey into
pieces each a good size for plate.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-06

The third move of the carver is to
slice off the breast, removing it layers
parallel to the breast bone. This makes
a slice of very good grain, better than
if it were cut crosswise.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-06
THE WINTER STOCK.

II Has Long Ends Effectively Trim
med with Lace.
The winter stock is an improvement
on the summer one in that it is quite
feminine in its makeup.
To make a genuine winter stock buy
three yards of figured ribbon-red sat.
in figured with black is the most popu-
lar just now-and cut il in exactly two
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-06

The wish bone is next removed. This
is done BY slipping the knife under the
point Of the bone. after the breast is
sliced of, and sweeping it downward
toward the neck. y very nice portion Of
the meat comes with it.
For ordinary family use this is as
much as need he served from the tur-
key and the rack now remains upon
the platter. ready for any use to which
Il can be put the following lay
FRANCIS TAYLOR
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-06

Plant the forkinto the turkeys breast,
and cut off the left wing. This is done
with a downward sweep that catches
the joint. The fork meanwhile, with a
prong on each side of the breastbone,
is held stiff and firm in tbs left hand.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-01-06
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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-10-26

L. y. Wilkinson's Cloaks and Dress Goods.
To look beautiful is part of woman's mis-.
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season has marked higher development in
the adOrnment of woman, by style in her
garments.
1t is woman's right, then, to adoru her
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tiful
Therefore, when choosing an outer gar
ment--the principal garment in woman's
dress at this season of the year-everything
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1t is plain then that they who want to be
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The celebrated Mccall Bazaar Paper Patterns
only 10 or 10 cents, none higher and none
| better
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