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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14
SOME WAYS OF THE WORLD
HOW A LONG ISLAND WOMAN MOVED
HER HOUSE AND CHICKENS.
AN AMERICAN IcoNoCIAsT WHO CALLED ENG
LIsH MANSIONS "REApy-MADE" AND HAD

AN AMERICAN ICONOCIAST WHO CALLED ENG
LIsH MANSIONS READY MADE" AND HAD
HER OWN WAY ABOUT HER OWN
IL though; I would call and say goodby Mis-
Brown" said the wife OF Long Island farmer
who was the next-door neighbor and general pur-
yeyor In the way OF butter and eggs TO a family of
city folks who had cottage near by We kinder
think we will start on the move next week.
Are you going away" exclaimed Mrs. Brown
81 am so sorry. shall feel dreadful to have any
one else In your house.
''Oh ! guess youn be spared that afhiction.
laughed her neighbor The old house is to trundle
alopg too We have sold the farm but Mr.. Jen-
nings who bought It, he don't want the house, ana
that suits me TO 7. So We have bought Il piece
q, land a, the other end OF the village. and we are
TO move house and all. Just we are 1t Will be
kinder pleasant too" she concluded. ITO have a
change.
We'll" exclaimed Mrs Brown that evening az
she was telling her husband about it. travelling in
a houseboat or in a private car or a yacht seems
commonplace TO travelling in house. which, they
saw is a common occurrence on Long Island Mrs
White tells me that everything will go on just the
same They will sweep. and dust. and cook. with
out the slightest interruption and all the furniture
and everything Will remain In the usual places
II seems too funny for anything"
Two DAYS afterward Mrs Brown had occasion 10
leave home for a week. and on her return the
whites house had vanished. great gaping space IN
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should and would have. and In the end she had her
way. Bathrooms connected with the rooms was
the next "snag." The English idea Is to keep the
plumbing (Which they have reluctantly intro
duced after years Of primitive makeshiits when
would not I've tolerated in the smallest suourban
American home) in building apart connected with
the main house by passages. This prejudice was
even harder 10 overcome than that against the
vcranda hat II goes without saying that she con-
Quered In the end ,,
Step by step / fought my way she related
There were other differences. some small some
Important but now thank heaven. have house
with the comforts / have been accustomed 10, ana
find TO my surprise that myself ana my nome
have become famous. People are continually ASK
ing me 20 inflow them TO see the rooms ana their
Arrangement and really think II VIII be an open
ing wedge to Introduce American architecture INTO
English favor"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14
CHINA AND POTTERY HUNTING
HOW THE DAYS OF VACATION MAY BE
UTILIZED BY LOVERS OF ART.
SEEKING FOR OLD TREASURES DEVELOPS GIN
MING AND 4 CAMPAIGNING TALENT THAT
LlvENs TIE OUTING.


MING AND 4 CAMPAIGNING TALENT THAT
IlvENs TIE OUTING.
A pretty and charming concelt that lends i'seH
easily and unob,rIsively 20 the woman spending a
vacation is the collection OF pottery ana CHINA
Here ard there remnants OF sets that once did
duty In old Colonial days s;il remain in spite OF 'he
cleaning 0, such relies that has persistenty 'ahe"
place and is still taking place. In N""-Ehs-
land especially and in some parts OF the south anu
to a limited extent also elsewhere may 81" I've
found odd china cups individual plates ana pa'e'S'
Teapots ebound-some OF which IT IL graNeN as
sorted were on the ancient Mayfower, not"'th-
standing the fact that the use OF tea was not ,ro
duced into England un: ffty years or more ailer
that vessel sailed from Pymouth-pewter Plates
candlestlcks and other utensils. as wen az "ooHe
trenchers and other wooden dishes that inade up
the BILE service OF ancestors. stu iinger ana
NAV sometimes be picked up.
Pottery was not common in American houses ui''''
the middle OF the eighteenth century. or somewhat
later ard few OF the old heroes from whom we
have the present Sons and Daughters OF the Revo-
Iu,ion ever saw porcelain. Delft ware was
perhaps the earliest pottery with which our lore-
fathers were acquainted. but the use OF even 'his
was restricted and wooden trenchers. pewter
dishes mugs water pitchers, etc. continued IN use
until the close OF the eighteenth century.
In old American newspapers We find early adNer-
tisements that indicate the character OF the dshes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14
NATIONAL AND PATRIOTIC WOMEN.

Members OF the Womens National War Relief
Association assembled yesterday morning for an
extra meeting at the Windsor Hotel Mrs. Eugene
McI.ane was present and gave account OF her
visit 10 Montauk She said that many people who
~ IN this city would be glad 10 be comforta-
bly, placed the In camp In
pany with Colonel Forw ood the Assistant Surgeon
General she made thorough examination OF the
hospitals and tents and tasted OF food being pre-
pared for the men. She found the roast beef to be
OF excellent quality the supply OF potatoes and rice
pudding 10 be generous, and there plenty Of
milk for the sick. Supplies ordered by Miss Helen
Gould Mrs. Roebling and Mrs. Brown included deli
cacies and clothing Mrs. McI-ane declared that
Colonel Forwood IS encouraged about the state OF
the camp and the prospect OF good water supply.
Mrs koebling. who was also prescn; at the meet
ing yesterday suggested that the association should
telegraph DR.: Doty asking II the soldiers who have
arrived on the Seguranca are IN need Of anything
the women can supply.
An announcement WAS made that the two male
nurses and the cook for the diet kitchen at Mon
day. There 81 one big kitchen tent containing two
ranges. one OF which Is be given up 10 the diet
cook.
The extra meeting called by the Women's pa,rl
otto Relief Association held yesterday morning
at Hotel Manhattan Mrs. Howard Carroll the
president. telegraphed that she was unable to be
present. and some OF the business was laid over
until Monday. Mrs. Trautman announced that
so 10 had been spent in stocking the supply depo;
at NJ Ill Eishthave. and that on Friday the car
fare Of women who applied for assistance amount
ed to s. Yesterday the articles given out dry
groceries and meat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14
ANOTHER NEW BABY.

The following letter from r. S s. member way
dawn in Virginia tells OF little Sunshine baby that
has found is way there. whore IT Is almost impos-
slble to get proper clothes for it. n any mother
roads this and is willing 10 part with few baby
clothes laid so carefully away in some bureau
drawer chest. she VIII not only be doing great
act OF Kindness by sending them TO the office to he
,orvorded hut Will be considered a most valuable
sunshine member. Such deeds are the deeds or
kindness that enbody the whole object OF the Sun
shine Society. Money Is not wanted but the tiny
clothes all ready to put are. Baby Is only three
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14
pfCCAIIIII.

A well-known housekeeper recommends the fol-
lowing tried recipe for picca chow chow
Three large cabbages. dozen peppers a peck OF
green tomatoes nine onions three cups OF sugar
three tablespoonfuls each OF ground aspice cloves
and cinnamon. and heapins tablespoonful of
whole mustard seed Chop up all the ingredients
except the onions. mix together thoroughly with a
coffee cup OF salt and three cups OF cold water and
put in an earthen jar to stand over night. Drain
the mixture well the next morning and add tho
onions. chopped hne. the mustard seed sugar and
spices. Pour all In kettle. cover with the hest
vinegar and let 1t cook for three hours stirring
frequently 10 keep from burning. Put into glass
jars and seal FOR winter use.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14
MODEL TEMPERANCE TOWN.

The little village Of Alfred n. Y, lying between
the hills. at an altitude OF 500 feet above the level
OF the sea. Is proud OF being six miles from a
drink Of beer This village OF 70D en- inhabitants
IS strictly an American town. not family OF for
egn birth living there The valley in which the
town is built is one mile wide and two long sur
rounded an SIDES by hills. As license for the
sal" ~ intoxicating liquors has been granted for
over niiN wears there ~ scarcely any drunkenness
In the town, and pauperism ana crime are almost
unheard ~ among the villagers They support A
justice OF tn" peace Office and a notary public
but 80 little litigation Is carried that no lawyer
has been able To make 4 living there.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14
THE TRIBUNE MENU.
FOR MONDAY. AUGUST Is.

FOR MONDAY. AUGUST Is.
BREAKFAST
Cantaloupe.
Shredded wheat. cream.
Minced veal. with poached eggs
Sliced cucumbers. Dreamed potatoes.
Parker House rolls.
Coffee.
LUNCHEON
Fruit
Savory beef on toast.
Cold ham Olives
Seafoam crackers Blackberry jam.
Cocoa.
DINNER.
Clam chOWdcr.
Picked bcets and onions.
Baked haddock. white sauce
Roast Philadelphia chicken. Jelly.
Boiled marrow squash. Baked onions.
Mashed Russian turnlps and potatoes.
Rice and reach pudding. hard sauce.
Cake. Coffee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14

wholesome and Mt the same time palataols
dessert for children consists of dates stuffed with
some dlgestible NUT finely chopped and mixed with
a tiny bit OF salt The pit of the date Is care
fully removed and as much Of tle nut preparation
inserted in its stead can be used. dusting OF
sugar adds to the appearance OF this oothsome
sweet which even those who are not kindly dis
posed to the fruit In It's usual shape almost In
variably find very attractive.
In packing the childrens picnic baskets rernem.
Der that n cluster OF fine fat rasins contains
large amount Of nourishment. and is much 10 be
preferred from a hyglenic point OF view 20 cake or
Die served ad libitum.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14
MINT SAUCE.

good mint sauce Is made In this way: Pm
bunch of fresh mint leaves In a bowl Of ice water.
wash, dry and chcp thoroughly. Place I'm a sauce
boat and pour over 1t cup three-auarter, fuII
OF best vinegar. In which has been dissolved two
tablespoonfuls OF sugar. Let the sauce stand M
least hour before using II YOU wish a bo,
sauce heat the sweetened vinegar and add ths
chopped mint leaves just before serving ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14
TOMATO BUTTER.

Red tomato butter is an excellent relish ,or
luncheon or for childron's suppcrs To make I,
use seven pounds OF red-ripe tomatoes four mounds
sugar one teaspoonful ground ginger two tea
spoonfus ground cinnamon. two very OILY skinned
lemons scad and skin tomato es. add sugar and
spice ana COOK until thick. Chip the skins OF the
lemons very thin or CRATE them: then carefully
remove az the thin white skin: slice lemOns re-
move seens ana separate into sections then ada
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14

on the head in front Of the soft Japanese knot OF
hair which is the pretty fashion OF the day: No.
to be breast knot. and Nos. ana
for each shoulder-these also TO be placed upright
like the bow for the hair. To make these latest
fashionable bows. wire ribbon Is sewn on one-haif
81 the velvet ribbon (back Is most fashonab BILE. but
other colors MAY be used To match the gown u
PREFERRED and the other half folded over 1t ana the
two halves stitched together The loops and ends
are then bent as shown In the sketch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14

Weighted not with shimmerIng gems and odors
sweet.
But white-winged and shod with glory In the
Tabor Hight Of old
The glory OF the coming OF His feet.
He IL coming. my spirit. with His everlasting
peace
with His blessednes- immortal and complete.
He is coming. . my spirit and His coming brings
release
listen for the coming OF His feet.
(The Independent.
Selected by Irene Buell.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14
HOW TO GRE FOR GEMS.

Pearls should never be dampened They should
be exposed TO air aS much as possible
Turquoises must not be we;ted. and are liable to
change color.
Opals must be kept from fire and heat. as high
temperature renders them liable to split and fall
from their setting.
Coral may be washed with soap and water
Jet must be repaired BY means OF jewellers
cement.
Ivory may be washed and exposed to ar and
s.allGht = keep It . good white oease.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14
ONIONS FOR sLEEPLEssNEss

A successful physician recommends baked onions
for sleeplessness caused from arrangement Of the
nervous system. Here Is tired recipe for baking
them: Wash the onions. but do not peel them Boil
them until tender i'm water that has been sailed,
and change the water twice Remove from the
water drain thoroughly wrap them carefully in
buttered tissue paper and bake in slow for
an hour. Then remove the outer skins, brown the
onions quickly and pour melted butter over them
Serve hot.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14

night. but ne seems take II easy now II is yet
ting real handy to the schoolholise TOO: the chill
dren have a shorter walk every day
'What'N you take to-day, Mis- White7" called
out the grocer at this juncure. stopping his wagon
DO the tradespeopic serve you t,st the san1e
oueried her old neighboe. much amused
Why OF course, ttsy 10" was the answer The
only thing we have had any trouble with was the
pig We couldn't get him TO come. we sold him
with the farm
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14
THE COMING OF HIS FEET.

THE COMING OF HIS FEET
In the crimson OF the morning. In the "hi'eness
OF the noon. $500, ....,
In the amber glory OF the days retreat:
In the midnight robed In darkness, or We sea"''"e
7 listen TO the coming OF His feet.
Down the mnster-aises OF spendor from oetwxt
the cherubim. IL. ,,a,io,
Through the wandering throns' WI" ''''"
strong and fleet, ,.. .,,,,o
Sounds His victor tread approaching with music
The music OF the coming Of His feet.
sandalled not with sheen Of silver glroIeo hot
with woven gold.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14

Nrs enoncer S,ckmond desires 10 thank the fol
loving members who have sent her beautiful shells
and stereoscopIc views: Miss f. Doughty. f. K
G.. Mrs Alice V Tibbas. Mrs. G +. Lathrop, Mrs.
r. Parsons X. r. Warner. Mrs. J. d. II. VI
t. I.,ppincou and +. NJ r Mrs. Sckmond viii
celebrate her sixteth birthday August g. and
will no doubt rccev. congratuatory letters from
many T. : : members.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14
WAL. FROM At s. s. MEMBER

President General Of the r. 8. s: Can It be pos
sble that The Tribune was printed without the
r s. 8. column! My copies OF Saturday. August
also Monday August s. were great dsappoint-
~, 70 me Tor | was unable to ind the column
am a most Interested member OF the society and
aovarsl times | have searched the paper In vain.
he a mistake OF my own. but surely cannot find
1, In these two recent editions Is the war the
ou.imnortant topic? Very cordially yours
ne Mrs. w. |. HAI.SEY.
No II Downing-st., Brooklyn, n. Y.
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They could suggest names from which the mother
could choose and then there would De tsnunnrs
S'nshtne hebv Mrs l.. c. Morton. another T.
member supplies fruits and vegetables b 10 i bns
deserving family throughout the season w no mas
a habv carrioCe or some baby clothes that they
viii donate to this newcomer? Send word direct 10
Helen Thorburn. Etra Postonce' h's"'s'o""'
Y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14

Mrs Helen Grace Thorburn Is one OF the young
Sunshine members who Is always active in good
works She IL now helping family In Ezra. y. J.
They have four little children the youngest six
months old and there many things needed for
this little one especially q name and a baby car
rage. Miss Helen asks ~ It would not interest
+ r r msmbers TO help In both Of these mattsra
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14
A MOST DANGEROUS DAINTY
CESAR'S MUSHROOM HAS BAD FAMILY
CONNECTIONS
THE EMPEROR Cr.AUDIUs ATE OF THE DECEr-
TIVE FLY MUSHROOM AND DIED-BE
SAFE AND LEAVE IT ALONE.

SAFE AND LEAVE IT ALONE
They certainly seemed eggs without shells grow
ing ND out OF the earth. In shady corner OF the
woods The boarders who assembled 10 pronounce
Judgment on the freaks related the faacious story
Of the ostrich eggs being left TO hatch In the sun
and Of cuckoos laying their unmatched progeny
around In promiscuous fashion. Bur no one could
name any American bird that boiled its eggs hard.
leaving glimpse Of yellow yo.k at one end and
planted them eudwise. expecting further develop
nent.
The next day the eggs were longer. and IN some
the white satin skin mad burst. and the yolk was
distinctly protrudlng and on the next the mystery
was solved and there doubt that this was
a family OF mushrooms for gorgeous red umbrellas
on TOP OF yellow stems unfolding from the
white sheaths that had covered them.
They proved TO be the Imperial mushrooms Ann
anita caesarea) or Cesars mushrooms. so called be-
cause they were favorte dish Of one Of the
Roman emperors In the pine woods OF Ida and
Olympus they might have been found FOR ons
ancient writer gives them the name OF Food oc
the gods" More prosaic Western farmers. how
ever. occasionally write 10 the headquarters OF
agricultural information 20 know what on airth
are them hens egg toadstools?"
This beautiful classic mushroom is rare. and any
one who sees It's scarlet or orange cap .ea Ming IN
the woods from now 10 September has found
not only something OF scientific interest, but OF de-
cious flavor as table delicacy.
BELONGS TO A DEADLY GROUP.
II IS however. OF the mushrooms about
which one cannot be cautious for IL belongs 10
the deadly group in which the most poisonous
kinds found viz. the Amanita group II has q
dangerous cousin the ny mushroom, or Amanita
muscara. which ia so powerful in its poison that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14

Fruit and wine stains are removed at once by
stretching tho stained part over a basin and rub
hing with salt and pouring boiling water 1t
until the stain is longer visible II the stain has
become dry sparngly salts OF lemon. The
article must Doe thoroughly rinsed or the fabric
VIII
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14

II Is easy enough to be pleasant
When the world goes by with song. go
But the worth while Is the one VINO Will smile
When everything goes dead wrong.
For the test OF the heart IL trouble.
And /; always comes with the years,
And the one who is worth the praises or earth
Is the one who will smile through his tears.
Selected by T. S. s. member.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14

Uncle Dan" OF Evans. col. reports having re
ceived several nice letters with postage stamps in
closed from three Sunshine members He - still
Il great sufferer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14
CORN PIES.

The following recipe is for making corn pies:
can OF best corn the quantity Of green
corn a cup Of sweet fresh milk: two eggs. we'll
beaten; tablespoonful Of butter and salt and
pepper Nix thoroughly. put In buttered pie plates
and bake until light brown.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14

Mildew ia removed by rubbing the part with
some chalk or salt wetting and exposing II to the
sun Tbs should be repeated several times and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14

Members desiring coreopsls seed-the Sunshine
eower-wil please address Miss Kate Hawkins. OF
Edison " y who supports herself chiefly by SELL
ing flower seeds Every dime will be real help TO
this invalid member.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14

files and small insects drop dead " they Simply
brush against H. The story Of Agrippina serving
the muscaria instead OF casarea TO her huspand
Clludius and thereby causing his death is told oy
Pny. .
The ny mushroom Is extremely common ana
grows IN noble colonies. with strong stout stems
springing from swollen knobby bases and fine yell
low or orange caps 1t has straight. white SYM
merical gills and is covered with little whilsn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14
WIRED BOWS.

No,hing could be prettier or more up-to date as
a ''parure" to accompany summer dance frock
than a set OF Louis XIV wired bows. made Ike the
accompanying sketch No is TO he set upright
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14

Tea coffee stains should be soaked IN cold
water and then pour them a good supply OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14

The following geometrical puzzle. sent by "Octo-
ocnarian" was published In the column on July 80
Two right angles and circle complete
,rwo semi-crces that a perpendicular meet
Then n triangle which stands on two feet;
Two semi-cIrcles and circle complete
.Two right angles will be found In the capital
letter r. ..,o
.orwo semi-circles that n perpendicular meet" y.
"a triangle which stands on two feet" A.
Two semi circles c.
"a circle complete o.
This spells TOBACCO. the answer.
Correct solutions were sent by Mrs 8 G. r. Hol-
conb Rebekah Crawford. Miss r.. c. Fessenden,
I'M D. Mrs A. p Neane. Mrs. L. p Waters.
y q Mrs Irving Brown. NJ a; G.. V. Corena
iS,rry' Mrs NJ n Perkins. c. r. b., Edith NJ
Pollard and Mrs O. O. Tappan.
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warts or powdery eXcrescences. When one comes
suddenly on host OF them amid ferns ana sIass
In the woods they look like golden platters spreao
with the remains of some fairy feast OF the h's"'
before. ,,..
food they would provide, Some are SIX or elsns
inches across the cap and would easily Wet ,nrr
them to any account are the natives OF kaam
schatka. who dry them and pickle them IN o,.r ro
duces the livcliest kind of noxicaiion Will ,on -
probably sort of derlun caused by the po,svsnn
AT all events the people know exactly now Nun
10 take TO bring about the effects conducive 10 .
highly satisfactory orgy. and yet live 10 ENJOY "A
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14
SAFEST TO LET BOTH ALONE.

The poisonous element which the cnemists w
muscarine is so elusive and little known ana INC
reports OF the effects OF the iy mushroom IN ah.'
ent countries vary 80 that one is safest III 'e,''s
both it and the harmless Caesars mushroom a'one
The difference between them is decidedly ma'Ne
to the practsed eye. Caesars mushroom mas q ~.
low stem growing from q white cup tina, looSn
parchment, yellow gills and smooth req or hulbons
cap. The fly mushroom mas a white stem. pmh,tS
at the base and scaly on the lower pars arr VII" Rut
gills and wary red or orange or yeiio" cay some-
times the fly mushroom turns yellow III ,sS ~ its
and gills and sometimes the ram w a, the royal
name and wicked sham OF the good cesa srssd an
So. although one may be tempted 10 sp,hr the
imperial banquet, II IL just AS well 10 sno.th ths
ambition and to look on these mushrooms WI. VII .ss.
Geld eye Of science watching them Dursl "s tyre
but refraining from tho desire 10 eat OF tns wv"
Gus A1cauita family.
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DESSERT FOR CHILDREN.

matoes This Is delicious. The ginger may b
omitted and the preserves will be very me-