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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-17
A Pink Room.


carriers Magazine.
Chicago young woman has recently had
her room done in pink. Being endowed with
considerable artistic instinct and some me-
chanical genius, she arranged the combina-
tons. selected the furnishings. directed
what work she could not do, and herself
did much of the furnishing
The room has cream satin wall paper
scattered with large pale pink roses. The
frieze is a foot deep, of a deeper tint of
cream, showing slightly through the roses.
apparently tumbling over each other The
woodwork is enameled in cream with mar
row pink lines at the edge of panels and
castings. The floor is covered with cream
mating. and i'm the center is a Japanese rug
with ecru ground, the conventional design
being in four shades of pink and cream In
front Of the bed is a small Japanese rug,
the ground pale pink, the design being i'm
darker shades of pink and cream
The bed is iron, enameled in pink, with
mead and foot cross rails of brass the brass
knobs at the posts being unusually large.
The blanket is pale pink bordered with
darker shades. The cheese cloth quilt is
cream color, tufted with pink worsted The
spread is cream color linen brousSe the CEN
ter design being over and chan-stitched in
wash pink silk. The pillow shams are of
cream linen, with tiuted pink linen ruffies,
the center design, which is not elaborate
being embroidered in different shades of
pink.
Inc uIeSSlHS ldDle - OF georgia pine
enamaled in cream and pink and finished
with bands done in gold in harmony with
the brass finishings of the bed. A medium
sized square mirror i'm cream frame is at
tached to the back of the table AT each
side beneath the top are three shallow
drawers for toilet accessories. The top is
provided with pretty mats of cream and
pink linen, various pretty bottles and jars
filled with toilet e; ceteras. a pink china
powder box, a manicure set in pink velvet
box and box of pale brown leather, in
which are combs and brushes.
The chairs are all simple in design, the
frames being of bamboo enameled in pink
and cream, provided with cushions covered
with linen quill in pink and cream All of
the chairs are of the easy. sort.
A shoe box is covered with pale pink
creton with a design of rosebuds.
A small table enameled in pink covered
with dotted swiss over pink silk, is scat
tered with magazines. On the wall is a
three-shelf book bracket enameled in pink
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-17


out of season much less than meats, and are
infinitely more beneficial TO the health.
Doctors and scientists are Just now giving
considerable attention to the valuable prop
critics of satisfy 1t is by them declared 10
be one of the most wholesome or vegetables
and may be prepared in such a variety OF
ways that there is little danger OF growing
tired of it, Carrots are another excellent
vegetable. and are far too little used Tor the
health of the family.
Every one is familiar with the valuable
qualities of onions. But for their pungent
and disagreeable odor they would undoupt-
eddy be in daily use on almost every table
as they add infinitely to the zest OF the
dishes with which they are prepared, ana
when sliced raw with cucumDers ana other
salads are a decided addition.
Soups and vegetables are the proper Diet
for spring with just as much fTult as the
appetite and financial condition will permit.
Brown bread, graham bread, Johnnie cake
and steamed breads of all sorts make a
relishable variety and are an agreeable
change from the wheat bread which is often
the staple article Of diet through the winter
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-17

New York Ledger.

1t is not alone that nature provides some
what bountifully her store of fresh, green
vegetation that makes it's appearance as
soon as the snow clears away. but the con-
stitution of man demands this sort of re-
freshing food as a corrective for the heavier
diet of the winter
Salads are among the most refreshing of
dishes. and there are few localities where
watercress cannot be introduced and fewer
still where judicious handling of hot-bed
sash and frames would not provide for even
the largest family all of the early green
stuff that could be consumed In addition
to this II would furnish plants for the gar
den and flowers for the house, and be of in
esttmable worth in a general sense.
Whenever il is possible all of the mem
bers of the household should have some
thing in the way of fresh green stuff at
least once a day after the first of March,
An apple, an orange, dish of cress lettuce
or other similar vegetables could be pro-
vided at tTifiing cost and would be much
less OF a burden than spring fever and doc
tors bills. WatercresseS especially is among
the most healthfu1 of salads. 1t is a remedy
for many disorders, and freely eaten would
save a great deal of suffering.
As spring approaches. vegetables especial
ly in localities near cities and large towns,
become comparatively inexpensive, AMI
should be used much more lavishly than
they are al present. Indeed, they cost when
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-17

In making desserts where all three are
employed, mix the gelatine with the sugar
before ii is dissolved in the milk, as this
prevents curdling of the milk.
The pointed shawl cape is the ultra-fash-
ionable one of the season. For carriage
wear the materials used most are black
Chantilly lace with burnt orange liberty
silk.
For stiff neck, pains in the chest: Warm
some sweet oil and rub on thoroughly with
the hands, then cover with sheet wadding,
the shiny side out. Wear it until you feel
comfortable.
Silk waists this season are keeping the
designers busy, and the result of their labor
is seen on all sides. Among the pretty con-
iShed with a short skirt, which shows a lit
tie below the belt.
1t is rather remarkable that choice editions
of books are not more often selected as we'd
ding gifts, since in most households they
are a luxury not easily procured. Aside from
the enjoyment which any cultivated person
feels in their possession, they have distinct
value and may represent as important an
outlay az piece of rare china of cum
ning1y wrought silver.
Laundresses should be told how properly
to wash fine hosiery of isle and silk. The
water should be warm, quite salt and
Sodpy; no soap should ever be rubbed on
the stockings. Rinse them three or four
times in clear water and dry them in the
sun on a towel rack. putting Turkish
towel under them to absorb the moisture
When nearly dry pull into shape. but do
A handsome bodice is of burnt orange
taffeta. the waist from the yoke down be-
ing made in alternate clusters of fine tucks
and applique insertion. Where the bodice
joins the yoke are triple reyers of silk
edged with three fine tucks of white taffeta
and the top rever is covered with applique
lace The yoke is circular and in clusters
of wave tucks. with a narrow insertion be-
tween the clusters, and the sleeves are
small. with pointed decorations.
A departure in English mourning sta
tionery is something Of an Improvement on
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-17
Mrs. Lawrence's Enterprise.

Chicago Times-Herald.
Mrs. Isaac Lawrence. of New York, is
called the patron saint of the submarine
torpedo boat, and when it has been adopted
by the navies of the world it must not be
to the faith and generosity of a woman.
Mrs. Lawrence has made several trips to
Cuba the past winter. She has seen the
starving and i'll natives of the island, and
she is filled with patriotic zeal whenever
the question of American Intervention is
discussed ii is stated that when the in
ventor. Holland was seeking for some one
to back him in his experiments with his
submarine invention he CHANGED to meet
Mrs. Lawrence. she saw at once that if
Mr.. Hollands boat could be made a sue
cess it would furnish new arm to the
stock in the company. and induced several
of her friends also to invest in it. Mrs. Law
renee is the heaviest stakeholder. But her
interest did not end there. She made fire.
quent visits TO Perth Amboy, where the lit
tie vessel was building, and watched the
progress of the work with eager eyes. She
is the only woman that has ever been al
lowed on board. Mrs. Lawrence is a popu-
lar society woman. Her husband is lawyer
and a member of the Lawrence family of
daughter of the late Nicholas Gwynn,
from whom she inherited n fortune. She is
a clever woman, who has time for all
things. Whenever her husband has an i'm
portant case Mrs. Lawrence studies it with
him, and makes suggestions which often
valuable. She delights in athletic sports of
all kinds, and is a member of all of the
swell country clubs. Mrs. Lawrence is a
is called by all her friends an excellent
business woman.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-17
Economy May BE Misplaced.

Chicago Post.
She will start for Europe next Saturday
on trip that she has been planning for
years. for she belongs to the great class
which has the pleasure of saving for its
pleasures She will take with her a letter OF
credit for sum which should amply cover
her modest expenses, and she thinks she
may even bring some of it back with her,
for her trip is to be miracle of cheapness.
Don't you do it, my dear" advised the
experienced one. Spend every cent of that
money. / once made the mistake you are
contemplating and 1 have learned my les
son. Once in train in the north of France
I entered into conversation with my neigh
bors They were three respectable, religious
French women of the lower middle class on
their way to the Pardon at Ploermel and
they asked me to join them. l think it was
Ploermel. Anyway. 1T was an ancient
Roman Catholic observance held only once
in six years and it would bring together
all the devout Bretons of northern France.
There would be Lower Britanny peasants in
wonderful gold-laced caps and ancient bro
cddes that had been treasured in their heavy
chests from generation to generation; all
the remote departments where the holiday
dress is still that of medieval times would
send forth legions; they would go on their
knees up the steps to the little old church
in attendance. mass said out of doors, pro-
cessionS. banners and tapers, and the cere-
monies would last two days.
THE good women with me were going in
a sparing way; they named the quiet inn
which they always patroniZed, told me its
rates, had hours, routes and programmes
all at their fingers ends. l thought of the
characteristic spectacle of what Parisians
call la Bretagne performances: / thought of
Balzac's provincial tales; | thought of the
insight my fellowtravelers frank prattle
gave me into the life of small French
towns. And then 1 thought OF the expense,
which was really small, and gave it up. |
n fir1aoS xyif hon
ever again finding the time, the place and
the guides ready to hand like this-and /
threw my chance away. There were some
smaller things / missed, like Hampton
Court, when l was staying in London, and
theatergoing. on which / dote, in Paris
the home of good acting. But / came home
triumphant. with 5000 in my pocket. Ever
since then / have wished that / spent it in
seeing things or making trips that are alto
gether unattainable now. Get your return
passage my dear, and lock up $40 with it,
then spend all the rest. Be careful not to
put the $40 entirely out of reach, for some
thing may turn up that it would be a sin
not to spend ii on
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-17
Fifth-Avenue Tradition Destroyed.


There may be yet few people who will
wander up Fifth avenue to-day to get the
Spling fashions, but if they do they will
get them from the country cousins. There
are still people who cling so tenaciouSly TO
old creeds that they gaze at the people
miration, and perhaps at times a vague
surprise that New York fashions are so
startling in some ways. There are even
periodicals which still get out pictures of
Fifth avenue on Easter day, with crowd
of women in striking gowns of the latest
draw entirely upon their imaginations. for
there is no such thing nowadays as the
Fifth-avenue Easter parade.
Any one who has occasion to visit the
number OF small New York hostelries where
out-of-town people who do not wish to
spend much money put UP will learn some
thing as to what the Fifth-avenue crowd
will consist of to-day. For weeks rooms
have been engaged in advance by those
who come into the city TO do spring shop
PIE on Easter day. They will wander up
and down, gaze at each other with intense
interest. and come TO the conclusion finally
that New York people are not so very diff
ferently dressed from up-country people. 1t
is these country cousins who present to the
world some of the startling things in spring
gowns and hats that are seen every Easter.
The fashionable woman, whom every out
of-town woman expects her neighbOr to be-
viii more likely. especially after a cold
week unless the sun is very warm, be wear
ing her winter furs and plain dark gown.
and she will get to and from church as
quickly and quietly as possible to be out of
the crowd, which will not notice her any
way, for she is not what Ii has been edu-
Gated TO lock for. IL is only the country
so that the glories of their new gowns may
be undinsinished by disfiguring wraps.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-17

sells doing battle After much more inn
patient delay. some one kindly wrote 70
newspaper that he had seen three American
ships 50 out to Montauk Point, where there
was one British ship, so that he had no
doubt Of her capture.
Everything was so slow in those good old
times that il is no wonder the battle of
New Orleans was fought after peace h.d
been actually declared. And people went
long distances in such long time. Inc
day after war was declared. according to a
veraciOus chroncler of tho time, Mr..
Cozens left Washington for New Orleans
with dispatches. We hear" exclaimed the
astonished reporter, that he is under en-
gagement 10 reach there in twelve days,
a distance OF almost 500 miles,"
FIRST or THE EXTRAS"
The editors of newspapers were not so
generous with extras eighty-six years ago
as they are to-day. only a few appearing
during that important time. No paper or
ink was wasted on them. They were about
a foot lorg. and only the news which was
the cause Of the extra edition published,
about two columns on one side of the page.
on April 4, 1872 an extra was issued in
Washington announcing that 'the injunc-
tion Of secrecy in relation to a part of the
proceedings Of Congress having this day
oeen removed. II appears tnat IN the course
Of the secret sittings the following act was
passed. An act laying an embargo on all
ships and vessels in the ports and harbors
of the United States for limited time.
ing quietly while both houses sat with
closed doors for two or three days"
The raising of the embargo would be fol-
lowed by war, but no one dreaded a Strug-
gle, In a country where there is no vast
ing sickness, but fruitful seasons" wrote
z patriotic Boston man, land blessed with
wood, iron and hemp, and brave militia,
there can be reason for fearing much
longer the tiger of the land nor the shark
of the ocean" A secret session of both
houses on the 18th of July caused excite
ment again in newspaper circles, although
no news could be had; but on the 10Th of
July, 1872, 1.-The injunction of secrecy being
removed a proclamation declaring war
with Great Britain was issued signed by
James Madison President of the United
States, and James Monroe, Secretary Of
State.
From ali over the country came reports
showing that the declaration was received
with greater favor than any other act of the
administration for years.
When Commodore Rodgers received the
declaration of war on board his ship, the
President, he ordered all hands on deck and
made an address to them. Now, lads, =
said he, we have got something to do that
will shake the rust from our jackets War
at our old enemies. 1t is the very thing you
have long wanted. The rascals have been
bullying over us these ten years, and | am
glad the time has come at last when we
can have satisfaction. If there are any
among you who are not willing to risk your
lives with me say so, and you shall be paid
OFT and discharged I'll have no skulkers
aboard my ship"
So the war started, with a people ready
10 nerve their President TO the sticking
pOint.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-17
The Aesthetics of the Plain.
CollIer's weekIy.


Nine. Arvede Barine has entered protest
against feminine LONELINESS This protest.
which appears in a recent issue of the
Figaro, presupposes on the part of the new
woman TIE declaration of the right to be
plain. Nine. Barine alleges that. practiced
on large scale ii would be the death .tf
love. The lady advances other arguments.
but as they are not entirely coherent, the
point at issue need alone be considered.
To begin with. is there such a thing as n
plain woman? Considered in the abstract
only the beautiful are homely. A plain
woman may be defired one who. however
fair neglects to please. The picture gallery
Of heroines is largely composed of those whO
were clever enough to understand that
while good looks may attract graciousness
enchains Unaccompanied by other attIi5-
utes. beauty alarms when II does not xefty-
It is FOR this reason. perhaps. that 30 the
average man the most beautiful women In
the world is always the woman WHOM he
has yet to meet. A beautiful woman Who
contents herself with being merely bsall~
tfui is palmer than any plain woman who
does nothing but beautiful things. With
every defercnce 10 Nine. Barine, I'm the
Exangel Of Women il is written: Bles sed
are the plain who succeed In charming, for
Love.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-17

the usual style Instead of the all-round
black border graduated by fashion to ex-
press the extent or degree of bereavement
only the left-hand corner of the paper ana
sigma in the shape of a solid black triangle.
1t stands out clear and distinct, but looks
much less striking and marked than the
familiar variety.
The most popular sofa pillows just now
are those that bear upon them some trace of
the stars and stripes. Large hammock and
piazza pillows are made of actual flags, and
less aggressive ones have white stars on
blue ground, the reverse side of the cushion
being of red and white stripes. Sometimes
a pair of tiny flags are crossed and en-
broidered in one corner. 1t is a trial to
aesthetic tastes that the colors of our flag
are so pronounced, but the artistic faculty
American flag is emphatically the decora-
tive vogue of the moment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-17
A PRAYER.

Lord, many times am weary quite
OF mine own self. my sin, my vanity
Yet be not Thou, L am lost outright,
Weary of me!
And hate against myself 1 often bear.
And enter with myself in fierce debate:
Take Thou my part against myself, nor share
In that just hate!
Best friends might loathe if what things
perverse
We know of our own selves they also knew;
Lord Holy One! If Thou who knowest worse
Should loathe us too!
Dean French.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-01
CAMPBELL resTlFIes AGAIN.
says Re Was Friendly TO Eoth Major Ne
hiniey aud Hanna.

Columbus, -. Feb. THE invcc;iga-
i.eu int" the ailSEcd attempt to tribe
" rrrseu,iiiyc otis 60 vot, for Hanna
during ~ late senatorial contest Is
raTidiy drawing 20 an end The com-
nittee held n briet ssssi after the son
ate all urrcd last evening. Attorney
7. 9. Campbell vEs TIE criy witness
cxa-inod. Campbell said We dil not Sc
bow pJis Cuuld have voted for Hanna,
as btis vas a NJ aml,r 10 n free silver
club Campbell said D. had always
b,cn IN friendly terms with Hanna and
had Teen asssi lated in business way
With s"mc q IIanna's friend. lie
tlai.ned that BE- had teen supportcG ~
Hanna until after the latters pu.itlon
81 10" siuur = question had been ,sadc
known after his appointment 10 TIE 9 al
,atc.
Then he had rather drificl away from
Tho = uator politically. Cas.pbellclaircd
that hc had bCon supporter &c ~ sin-
Icy In thc presidential campaign. en-
ncruCnt ~ lis views on tAe tariff. and
thai he had made speech in Cooper
uniTr han for which The president and
S-raior Hanna had birth sent him mites
81 thanks. No other ,giino.7cs woE- x
amiar,l and the crowd of spcc'a re
who had caih,rcd were somewhat liz
appointed ~ H. believed the comm .;tcc
viii complete its vuik t;,.s W.ck and
That = report or ? jh-r two TcpDIt, W!
BE- sri uitteI soon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-01
Morgan No. Satisfied Yet.

Washington, Feb. lin the senate
yesterday Morgan presented a resolu-
ton requesting the president. If in his
opinion not inconsistent with the public
service. to send to the senate the CORE
spondence and notes Of diplomatic char
arter relating to the negotiations and
the exchange Of ratiflCations upon a
treaty between the United States and
Great Britain relating to compensation
for the seizure Of British ships in the
Bchrng sea and also the instructions
and advice give, by the state depart
ment To the agent or attorney Of the
rnit.d States as to the conduct OF TIE
arbitration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-01
The MARKETS
Chicago G~,in and Produc-.

Chicago. Jan. ~.
Following were the quo:a;ior. on the
Ecard &C TRADE today: Whcs'-JaHI-
airy. opened 81 OSi closed siCiia: .iay.
Sc. closed >Fi.c. Ccrn--Jarvlry.
OF n,i sItc. closed 27i.c: May. ors..d
-slsc. ciuscd .>'-c. July. opened slisc.
Ci,<sd snc. Dats-May. opened -ic.
cls sed $3.50; July. opened and closed
ENC. rnrs-Jauuary. opened Z? 7ai,.
closed nominal: May. Crercd Sl'oS.
closed Sa.yeis: July. opened sle.ee. clos, d
nominal Lard - January. orcned
,i'1}1. closed Sti5: May. opened si.S.i=,
closed :iS5.
Produce: ruttor - Extra creamery.
iSi-c per u; extra dairy. lie; fresh
packing stock. lie. FEys-Fresh seek.
iS-c rcr o.. Dressed Poubry-Turkays
90 isc per n; chickens. ci.n7i.c; ducks.
eh5t.c. rciatoeS-Common tn choice.
Eoasoc per ou. Sweet Potatoes-'.h-
nois. se.eo32.'! per bill
Chicago Live stock.
Chicago. Jan. 81.
f,nrs-Es,imated receipts for the day.
sstjc. sales ranE.d at S2.25d3.S0 for
pigs. s.. ,0f. 80 for light. S5.CS93.0 fer
rough packing ss.,5d3.g5 for mixed and
80 '5ffss5 fur heavy packing and ship
ping lots. Cattle-Estimated receipts
for the day. li.ooo. quotations ranged
4 Oors.a for choice 10 extra steers.
Ntsf;i..5 god 90 choice do. si.sea itj
fair toC cod. s51ONi25 common TO me-
dlum d.. ssc5di.i0 butchers steers.
81 sosi3S5 stuckers. s3sOTs.S feeders.
3. ssa1s0 cows. s2s6ai50 heifers. s2il
cts bulls. oxen and stays. s3idt az
Tsxas steers. and sS..nG1.cc veal calves
shcvp and Estimated receipts
for the day. ls.ooe: atataiiors rs-ged
at Sfiea TO westerns. s-.5e uic0 natives
and ,iCc 30 lambs
Milwaukee Grain.
Milwaukee. Jan. Il.
wheat-weak: No. northern and
No. : spring not quoted: May. sac
/ rye-Dull. No. :. teisc. sample, 8. . &c
locsi Asrhees.
Ccrr-aasIc.
Oats -t~t~co.
Hsy-rno,hy s.ces; wGd Sc..
| StrsS-sta asa
rotatScs SffNsc
ne
/ Exrs-tac
| Chlchens-slsc.
4 Tl.Ekeys-sa
DccSs-Arve &c. dressed, ioc
i Cosi-Soft. ta.
Csttle- Butch.r> pay for cora ted siser>
q. al c. cows zad heifers, 3sS3s.c; cAlv :. a.
Hoxs-oaaa
sheep-Ttc.