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The Van Buren press., 1898-08-27
DETAILS OF DRESS.
Attractive NOvelties in Cuts and
Trimmings-A New Sleeve
for Cloth Dresses.

Anyone who closely observes the lit
how many and wide-spreadingt the gath
ers are in the rear of the newest skirts,
what u number of novel shapes are
given to the waists of evening dresses,
where they are cut out over the shoul-
dcrs, and that ropes of beads are worn
about white necks at dances. A strik
ing throat garniture, and one of the
most costly a woman can now display,
is IL double row of opal beans strung
on silver wire and with discs of crys-
tai between the beans. Emeralds. to-
paz, amethyst and the dozen and one
varieties of semi-precious stones now
so greatly in demand are all cut to re-
semblc small beans and fieXibly wired
for the neck. Nothing in the way of a
ieweled neck ornament is worn high
and close; from the base of the throat
and circling out broadly on the chest
all decoration is fastened. All signs
point to a continued use of excessively
high trimmings about the neclls of day.
llpuI tOSl lulltS. lSOuS -utthtu NOultu
pass broad ribbons about their throats
twice. and then tying faring bow
under the chin, pin the loops and ends
so that they stick out like a double
pair of wings under the ears. Another
attractive method is to gather great
rosettes of the crispiest black or white
tulle in the side of the collar so that
the ears are almost concealed in the
downy clouds that puff out right be-
fore them. A new sleeve for cloth
dresses is designed 10 accentuate the
length of the wearer's arm, for a slim.
long arm is as highly priced these days
as a long slender waist. Some of these
cloth, cotton and silk sleeves do not
permit of the arm being thrust through
them, except half way to the elbow.
A line of the fine little hooks and eyes
runs alongunder the sleeve from space
six inches from the armpit clear to the
wrist. By this means an apparently
seamless casing of material fits the arm
as close as the wearer's skin, and the
sleeve is curiously cut on the bias to
help out this effect and to get the COR
rect. extended fit well out on the hand.
Just a fold or a fiat epauiet tops the
shoulder.--N. Y. Sun.
The Van Buren press., 1898-08-27
WOMEN AND SANITATION.
Every Housekeeper should Acquire
IL Thorough Knowledge of
Sanitary Science.

Because knowledge of ii does not
"eome by nature" any more than
knowledge of arithmetic or sewing, and
because its intelligent practice lies at
the very foundation Of that Wilderness,
or health. ON which the happiness of Il
household and the capacity of its mem
bers for usefulness depend. 1t is wom-
ans divinely-appointed mission to
watch over ell the processes that go
to the building up of healthy body
processes far more under human con-
troll than tie unretleeting imagine;
think of moral qualities as the outcome
of physical conditions, when one has
seen an amiabe and mild-mannered
man transformed into an irascible
ehurl under The pain of an ache in the
face or a jumping toothache, one per-
ceives the connection.
What is sanitationP It is the prae-
teal application of sanitary science and
the laws of hygiene to the preservation
of health.
Another definition might be- defend
ing the body from any influence that
can injure it or obstruct its functions
and this, under the comprehensive
title of preventive Medicine" has be-
come one of the commonest of the cur
rent phrases of the day.
Seventeen years ago the late DR.. b.
w. Richardson, then president of the
British Medical association, said: 81
want strongly to enforce that ii is on
the women ON whom full sanitary light
requires to fall. Health in the home
is health everywhere; elsewhere it has
no abiding place. | have been brought
by experience TO the conclusion that
the whole future of The sanitary move
ment rests for permanent and executive
support on the women of tie country.
The men of the house come and go,
know little of the ms and outs of any
thing domestic, are guided by what they
are told. and are practically of no as
sistanee whatever. The women are
conversant with every nook of the
dwelling, from basement to roof, and
on their knowledge, wisdom and skill
the physician rests his hopes when
called to case of contagious disease,
How important. thcr, how vital, that
they should learn as part of their ear
liest duties the choicest sanitary codei"
Mrs. II. NJ. Plunkett, in Harper's Ba.
The Van Buren press., 1898-08-27
GIadstonc-His Doings and rndoings.

Mr.. Gladstone began as the defender
Of the Irish church, he ended by de-
molishing it. No one ever opposed
more vehemently The extension of
British influence in Egypt, but it was
under his government we bombarded
the AleXandrian forts, fought the bat
lie of Tel-el-Kebir, and reduced Egyp.
10 the condition of British satrapy.
lie was the most conspicuous advocate
IF peace with Russia when Lord Bea-
eonsfield was in office, until Constanti-
lople was in danger. Five years later
he left office, after having brought US
20 the very verge of war with Russia
for the sake of Penjdeh. One year he
slapped Mr.. Parnell into prison. the
lext he proposed to make over to him
the government of Ireland, and then
lgain he deposed him from the leader
hip. Yet he was always consistent
and anxious for his consistency. Cir
,umstances alter cases, and Mr.. Glad
stone Wis not above being taught by
svents.-W. T. Stead, in Review of Re-
yieWS
The Van Buren press., 1898-08-27
A simple Polish.

One of the best homemade floor and
furniture polishes come to us from the
Japanese. 1t consists of one pint each
of linseed oil AMI cold strong tea, the
whites of two eggs and two ounces OF
spirits of salt Shake well before using.
Put few drops on pad of soft silk
and rub hard, then polish with an old
piece of silk. The work is tedious and
fatiguing, but the effect is almost
eOual to new-N. Y. World.
The Van Buren press., 1898-08-27
swented Mushrooms.

Discard base of stems. Rinse, seald
and wipe. Cut the large ones in two
tie the small ones in bundles. Place
n a stew-pan with butter. Set pan
Just near enough to fire 10 melt butter
and no more. Cover, and turn pan to
secure uniform heating. Let stand
mus ten minutes. Remove and drain.
Oredge with -four, stew gently with
outter, pepper, salt and chopped herbs
or one-half hour. Thieken gravy
With flour and a little grated cheese.
Ierye hot.-Good Health.
The Van Buren press., 1898-08-27
Angel Pudding.

Beat up two ounces of butter with
two ounces of powdered sugar, stir in
two ounces of -four, then the yolks of
two eggs. half pint of new milk, and
lastly the whisked whites of the eggs.
Pour the mixture into small buttered
patty pans, and bake in a quick oven
fov a quarter of an hour. Sprinkle
sifted sugar over and serve with slices
Of lemon.-Cincinnati Commercial Tri.
bune.
The Van Buren press., 1898-08-27
Looks Like II. Anyway.

Mr.. Wise-No, Of course there's
nothing in a name. Why do you ask?
Mrs. Wise-I couldn't help wonder.
ng why the very day Plate & Brassy,
he jewelers., failed. their competitors,
Good & Gold, should buy the best busi-
less corner in town.-Jeweloss' Week
The Van Buren press., 1898-08-27
Reet salad.

Bed, on torn lettuce, using the rale
inner leaves, red beets cut in cubes.
Over this put a spoonful of mayon-
naise, and on top a small square of
cottage cheese. Serve with wafers.-
Detroit Free Presh
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-24
Honor Thrust ON a senator.

The Billy Mason ham, a Chicago prod
uct, will soon be on the market, says the
Washington Post.
A modest man of worth, ever mindful
of the best interests of his constituents,
seeking no praise but humbly content
with the consciousness of duty faithfully
performed, the junior senator from Hi
nois was fairly taken off his feet by an
honor impulsively thrust upon him yester-
day. Bearing well his part In national
councils, he had just introduced his reso-
luton of inquiry into Germany's discrim-
ination against American sausages, with
view to retaliation, when the card of the
representative of a big Chicago packing
house was handed him. The senator's
presence was requested In the marble
room, whittier he repaired.
Il cannot express to you said the Chi
cago pork-packer, greeting him effusive-
ly. chow deeply appreciative all of us are
of your thoughtfulness in introducing this
measure. 1 listened to the reading of it
and commend ii as l commend you. It
is well-worded, and meets the emergency.
This act of yours shall not go without
proper recognition, be assured of that
Our firm
NO, no. interposed the senator At
did no more than my duty to my con-
stituents demanded. 1 seek no recogni-
ton
But it shall be done; it is due you,"
returned the Chicagoan. Upon my re-
turn our firm, as I was about to say,
will have a ham named after you"
This generous proposition, made in all
sincerity and earnestness, took the sena-
tor aback. It's magnitude overwhelmed
him. He lowered his head in humble ac-
acknowledgements. To have a Chicago ham
named in his honor had never figured in
his widest dreams of achieving greatness.
He had not dared to aspire to anything
like that. Suddenly recovering himself he
said:
Il thank you, my friend; thank you
with all my heart. / fear I am unworthy
of all this, but. say. would ii be asking
too much to have your firm also name a
slice of bacon after me-"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-24
WHY THEY ATTACK WHEELER.

1t does not seem to be generally under
stood why Mr.. Bailey is so anxious to de-
prive Gen. Joe Wheeler of his seat in the
House. Gen. Wheeler was asked about the
matter day or two ago He said he did
not know, unless 1t was because he re-
fused to follow Mr.. Bailey's lead last sum-
mer on the question of expansion.
Gen. Wheeler believes that he has a
right to occupy his seat in the House and
at the same time retain his commission
in the volunteer army. He has looked up
the matter carefully, and has taken advice
on the question from some of the best
posted lawyers in Washington. The reso-
luton to investigate his right to a seat
has been referred to the judiciary COM
mittee, and that committee will make a
report in all probability, soon after the
holidays.
This Congress will come to an end in
two months. Gen. Wheeler is a member
elect of the next Congress. Before that
Congress meets Gen Wheeler will. of
course, be out of the army, that is, if some
arrangement is not made for his perma-
nent connection with it.
Mr.. Bailey has not endeared himself TO
the people of the South by his course in
the Wheeler matter. In the first place he
knew that the question he raised is one IN
respect 10 which there is difference of
opinion. In the second place there was
no reason why a Democrat should have
raised it, If it was important enough to
be raised, Mr.. Bailey should have waited
for Republican to raise it, unless his
conscience would not permit of any delay.
However there are no indications that
Gen. Wheeler is greatly disturbed about
the matter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-24
Ditto

The Philadelphia Record tells of teach
er who had just finished explaining the
use of the ditto marks, when she noticed
one of her young searchers for knowledge
searching for it in a harf-dlme novel So
she made him stay after school and told
him 10 write the sentence Always pay at
tention' a hundred times. In a very short
time he gave a glad shout:
I've did itr'
what kind Of language is that?" she
remarked severely, land you surely haven't
had time to do It,"
"Well, I'm done it, then-anyhow. here
It Is" He held up his paper. The sentence
was written once at the top, and the re-
naming surface was covered with dots.
But you haven't done it?" she exclalm.
Cd.
He gazed al her Fcornfully. "Course 1
have-them's ditto marks-made em nine
ty-nine times-they re- good things"
What else was there 20 10 but 10 LEI him
20 al once, which she dld2
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-24
Reginald w. Kaufman in Philadelphia
Press.

Reginald w. Kaufman in Philadelphia
Press.
The poet took his rusted pen
And wrote one line, but yet he wrought
Within the sordid minds of men
The mighty miracle of thought;
But I, a foolish singer ask
Only to strike a strain so clear
That from life's sunshine where l bask
One note of it may reach your ear.
Another wove the web of books
Till knowledge smothered joy and tears,
Till learning stamped upon his looks
The withered wisdom of the years;
But l have looked into your eyes
Where such strange lights now come
now go,
Have read your soul and my soul cries,
ITO feel is better than to know"
The soldier shared the smoke and sweat
OF mighty battles and his name
BY history's red hand is set
High in the towering House of Fame
But coward I were happy here
To be forgot by false and true,
Could I but save your eyes one tear
Or fight life's battle out for you
One more there is who dwarfs his soul
Who starves his heart, whose brain ii
sold
Where traffic's tides forever roll,
To black browed slavery of gold,
I, having nothing, only pray,
Ere quite life's harvest-seed is sown,
Your love one little bitter day
1 ask of God but you alone
Though fame be sweet and glory dear
Though greed and gold and knowledge
call
To them who dare to rule by fear,
Yet love l think is best of ALL
So scorn 1 still the pen and sword,
Learning and gold and glory too;
My fame, my duty, my reward
/ ind them every one in you.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-24
Johnny.s Geosraphlca1 Attachments.

SOHnny = OeoSraBhicui AttdtHhhehtS'
Now that we have these. vast posses
sions in the antlpodes. Johnny. 1 think"
began Johnny's papa, according to the
New York Sun.
Father I'm astonishedl Our antipodes
are somewhere among the fishes southwest
of Australia, which is far cry from the
Philippines"
"Wel, l was just going to say that this
hemp they grow in Manila"
1T isn't hemp at all, father; travels un-
der false pretenses Manila hemp is a
variety of the banana family"
Dear me, is that 50! It's good cordage
all the same. Why when 1 was out in
the Sandwish Islands l."
Father, you're enough TO make Liliuo-
kaiani shudder No educated person says
Sandwich Islands now, unless to make
himself understood by those who don
know that the Hawaiian Islands is the
official and accepted hame. Besides"
well, l suppose you'H be asking me
next TO say Puerto Rico just because the
Spaniards do"
mot at all. Porto Rico has been good
English usage for several centuries. It's
all right"
Glad you've passed on the question
But if we go into Manila hemp growing
in a territory $500 miles from our former
You mean $500 miles. You certainly
haven't forgotten that the United States
has long extended to the end of the Aleu-
tan Chain, and Attu is only about 4,5O0
miles from Manila"
You're very kind. But speaking of Ma
Mia hemp, they say that in Borneo, the
largest island in the world"
1t was when you studied geography,
father, but they've learned since that New
Guinea is larger than Borneo, and Green
land is larger than New Guinea"
Great world this! Well was talking
with Brown about introducing Manila
hemp into tropical America, and he said
that on his plantation in San Salvador"
why, there are no plantations in the
city of San Salvador If you mean the
country of which San Salvador is the cap
ital you should say Salvador"
Young man. your hat is getting to
small for you. If you don't stop making
my head ache with your erudition 1 shall
send you direct 10 Vladivostock"
You don't mean direct. l should have
to trans-ship al Yokohama or Shanghai.
l think"
Give us a rest. please. want to read
the paper"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-24

Mr.. Hall Game. of the isle of tailless
cats. having returned TO London, has ex-
pressed his opinion Of America. He likes
the country wen enough, in a way but
thinks that mentally we lack stamina. In
the matter of our recent war with Spain
and its consequences, for instance, he does
not think that any great impression has
been made upon us or that many of the
people are giving the new problems which
confront us any very serious thought
Our Institutions he likes very we'll One
of them which he should like very much
indeed is our newspaper press. which is
always ready to give almost any visitor
from a foreign country who has a book to
sell several hundred thousand dollars
worth of free advertising. which a native
American of equal talent might beg for in
vain to the end of his days.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-24
THE STREET. RAILROAD.

Mr.. Pope Barrow, one of the directors
of the street railroad of this city, appears
to resent the efforts the Morning News
has been making TO secure a better street
car service. In an interview, published
in the Morning News yesterday. Mr. Bar
row is quoted as saying: I'VE may not
have done che very sbest that could be
done, but we have done the best we knew
how to do, and l believe that we have run
the road as well as the editorial staff of the
Morning News would have done il they
had had charge of it."
The question as to how well the staff
of the Morning News would have run the
street railroad is not in issue 1t may be
that they would not have done as well as
Mr. Barrow and his associates directors
lave, not having the experience which they
have, but because the Morning News staff
would have failed to do better than the
present managers have done it doesn't fol-
low that the present managers are excused
for not doing better. Some of the local
directors of the road seem to think that
the street car service which the city is re-
ceiving is apout as bad as it can be. II
members of the manag cement have that
opinion of il, Mr.. Barrow ought not TO
complain if the Morning News voices pub
lie sentiment in regard TO the service which
the street car system is giving the city.
Mr.. Barrow knows, of course, that the
Morning News is not complaining of the
service simply to be complaining about
something. Ii is complaining because the
people who patronize the street cars are
demanding that complaint shall be made.
Does Mr.. Barrow desire that the people
shall not be given a chance TO be heard?
Why does he want their Indignation sup
pressed? They have right to be heard
They own the streets, or did own them
until the Council entered into an agree
ment with the street railroad company in
regard TO them. They have a right there
fore TO insist that the contract which the
city made with the street car company
shall be carried out in every particular.
Unless we are greatly mistaken the
Morning News has only given expression
to the sentiments of the people in respect
to the street railroad service. In fact, Mr..
Barrow admits that complaints of the
service have been made to him. Why then
does he seemed aggrieved because COM
plants have found expression through the
Morning News? Does he hold that wnen
the people have complaints to make against
corporate which have valuable fran
chises from the state or the city they
should not be permitted to utter them
through the public prints? That seems TO
be the meaning Of Mr.. Barrow's statement
] that the street railroad management has
been doing better than the editorial staff
of the Morning News would have done. il
it had been entrusted with the manage
/ ment of the road.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-24
MHAr a GnEAr ARMY MEANS.

There is much to support the bill which
the minority Of the House committee on
military affairs has offered as a substitute
for the Aiger-Hun bill. This substitute bill
provides that the regular army shah con-
sist Of 10000 men, and that the President
SHAH be authorized to enlist $4,000 vo!un-
teers to serve for two years.
The opinion Of the authors Of the bin is
that by the end of two years there win be
need of very few American troops in either
Cuba, Porto Rico or the Philippines.
Therefore, at that time. there will be no
need Of a regular army of 100000 men, as
provided for in the Alger-Hun bill.
It might be asked, why could not the
regular army be reduced to 10000 men
after two years, if it should be found at
the end of that time there was no need for
so large an army. The reason is, that if
our military establishment should be in
creased 10 100000 men it would be very
difficult, if not impossible, to ever reduce
it. Excuses Of one kind or another would
be found to prevent its reduction. The
army officers would exercise a great in
fiuence against reduction, and they would
have powerful friends to aid them. Besides,
there would always be in Congress a GER
tain number of men who, for reason of
their own. would insist upon keeping
large army. 1t would be urged, for in
stance that the danger from labor trou-
bles was great. and that a large army
was necessary to suppress violence which
might accompany such troubfes-that ex-
perience had demonstrated that militia or
CARNATIONS could not be depended upon for
suppressing violence of that kind 1t can
be predicted with safety that if the regu-
lar army should be increased to 100000
men, il would never be reduced below thar
number.
But what an enormous increase in the
public burden so large a, regular army
would cause! A regular army of 10000
men would cost $165 OCO, 600 a year. our an
nual pension charge is now $l45,O0ooOO, Our
military establishment therefore would call
for an annual appropriation of S1OOO0,O0O
That is more than the military establish
ment of any other country costs.
Since the foundation of the republic we
have been congratulating ourselves on the
fact that we were not burdened with a
great standing army And yet, almost be-
fore we are aware of it. we are consider
ing the question of creating an army that
win make our military establishment cost
more than that of any other country
If the army should be increased as pro-
posed in the Alger-HuL bill, and an APP
preparation, such as is proposed for the
navy, should be made, new sources of reve-
nue. would have to be found. The present
sources would nowhere nearly supply the
revenue that would be needed to meet the
expenditures. II is beginning to be appar-
ent that the policy of expansion is a costly
one