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The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-08-05
WIT AND HUMOR.
NJ MATRIMONIAL EXPERIENCE OF
Mr.. AND MRS. BEASLES.
Time Makes u Dlnercncc-Why u
COlcrcd Whiiew a her Prefers to
go - the Lcglslatmrc-Latcst from
the Fanny World.

dearest Lucy. don't you want to
lovely presence? You know we re-
ccived very polite invitation"
just as you say. dear William.
Whatever pleases you pleascs me. !
will do whatever you think best.
well. Lucy. suppose we go-that is,
If it will afford you pleasure. Don't
say you want to go just because | sag
gested it. You know | am always
happy If you are about"
Just as You say. dearest. What
dress shall wear! Shall ! wear my
white satin dress or my bottle green
merino with bead trimmings? You
know which is the most becoming to
me-
Dear Lucy, you are beautiful in any
dress. Just consult your own taste;
but think your white satin drc', is
very becoming
THAT is just the one was going to
wear. How happy we will be ut tho
ball. You must promise me william.
darling, that you will not leave me
even for a minute. am so sad and
lonely when you are not about"
Nv hat wouldn't do to please you?
] am sometimes afraid that cur happi-
mes, IS too great to last"
Don't sp-ak that way. William, 1t
make cold shiver run over me. Now
| will GO upstairs and dress
Lucy disapp sars.
There she goes. What an angelic
creature she is. How wret he'd should
be if anything should h wen to her.
My heart tells me will never cease to
love her. WAT a happy man ann
why don't you hand over that sugar
bowl! You never put enough sugar in
my coffee"
You just shut your mouth. Bill
Feasly. | put enough sugar in the cof-
ies to sweeten u barrel of vinegar.
You. Johnny. if you p your fingers in
that dish again. I'll make you wish you
had never been born. you dirty brat.
You Susan, quit that snutiing QUIT. |
say"
Mrs. Bea.ly pounds Susan on the
back.
II don't think you ought to beat that
child. but you always were brute. "
said Mr.. Teasly.
bill Hcasly. want you to shut your
mouth. You lust mind your busine IS. "
a. Johnny is tearing yOur paper"
You little scOundrel. I'll teach you
to tear my pap.r. Take that"
Mr.. Reasly cuffs JChnhy's ear.
30. you bully" exclaims Mrs. BeasIy,
referring to her husband.
Come here, Johnny, poor boy, did
he hurt you" Here is lump of sugar
for YOU"
Lucy, you act like a blamed fool.
You are enough to drive man crazy.
You always insist on having your way
about things
You can have your own way for q
while, for | am going to party"
Mrs. Beasly takes her leave.
Lord be praised. Now, I'll have a
quiet time" sighed the husband.
What a wretched thing it is to be
tied to- a woman. What n 100! ] have
been not to have hunted up a divorce
lawyer long ago"
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-08-05
1920

1920 $3.50
The above greatly reduced rate has
been made by the Union Pacific to Cali
fornia points. Through Tourist Sleep.
ere. quicker than any other line.
For tickets and full information call
on f. b. SLossoN,
General Agent.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-08-05
COULD'S NOVEL SMOKING ROOM

Unique Electric Pen Decorations on
His Yacht Atalants.
George J. Gould, who Is commodore
of the Atlantic Yacht club, has recent
ly had number of alterations made to
the interior of his magnificent steam
yacht Atalanta, which, as every one
knows. Is one of the most luxuriOusly-
equipped yachts on this side of the At
lantic. When the ATLANTA was origin
ally built, some thirteen years ago, for
Jay Gould, the father of the present
owner, yachtsmen came from far and
rear to examine the wonderful cary
ings in her dining saloon, which is the
most magnificent apartment of its kind
on any yacht. On the ATLANTA. as Is
the custom on many English yachts,
the owners quarters are forward in
stead of aft, as Is usually the case, and
the principal apartment on the main
deck is large ladies' saloon, which
leads by a stairway aft to the dining
saloon below. This year Mr.. Gould
had about ten feet taken off the after
end Of the ladies' saloon, which he has
converted into smoking room and
buffet where he can drink a cocktail and
smoke friendly cigar without being
disturbed. This room, though hardly
noticeable. on account of it's size. being
only about ten feet square. is chiefly re-
markable for it's unique decorations
and the inscriptions on its walls which
instantly attract the attention Of the
most blase yachtsmen on account Of
their beauty and originality. The
room which Mr.. Gould calls his den
is beautifully paneled in white ash,
surrounded by red leather-covered
able in itself, the decorations are. for
burned into the wood for about tenth
OF an inch by the aid of an electric
pen are scroll-work figures running
along the wall, sides, and even in the
beams supporting the ceiling. The
contrast between the smoky character
OF the decorations and the white ash
background Is remarkably beautiful,
and has attracted the attention of every
visitor on the Atalanta since the room
has been opened. In case any visitor
should forget his real reason for enter
ing the room In his admiration for the
decorations. Commodore Gould has
kindly burned into the wall the follow
ing inscription:
II on my theme I rightly think, there
are five reasons why We drink:
Good wine, friend, because I'm dry,
or lest
should be by and by, or any other
reason why.
I'VE won't count this one."
While on the other side Of the room
are the following lines:
Would'st thou know the secrets Of the
sea?
Only those who comprehend its dangers
Comprehend its mysteries.
This Is about the first work of its
kind ever done by the electric pen.
and, judging by the result on the Alta
lanta, it has opened new field for
the decoration Of natural wood.-New
York Sun.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-08-05

forth. The bands played, but the vel.
come from thousands Of throats drown.
81 the music.
At the foot Of Market street the
dense crowd was jam. Windows and
roofs were peopled with faces that
seemed all open mouths and waving
Aags. Dry goods boxes we're piled 10
the street. Blockaded cable cars were
peopled over with a wriggling hu.
manity. and from their places Of van.
tage men and women yelled themselves
hoarse and waved their arms weary.
Many wept unconsciously while a
thunderous refrain echoed untiringly,
Welcome, Nebraska, welcome home"
Two blocks farther on the men we're
dccked with flowers, scared and much.
used weapons OF war were filled to the
muzzle with bright blossoms OF peas
The men held their lips tight shut. look
ing as though they, too,we nearer tears
than smiles.
Guns doomed annually from the tops
Of sky scrapers, the cheering grew to
mighty thunder aud many a face that
was never known to change color under
fee grew az pale az the white flowers
in their button holes
San Francisco seemed to have gone
mad, all business WAS suspended. Deal.
ers 10 firearms sent their employees out
with guns and howitzers TO aid TO vhe
general cry Of thankfulness.
The tall Examiner bui ding was hung
from basement to root with hundreds
OF trains Of fire crackers that were set
of at once. When the men heard their
sharp crackle, their eyes snapped for
the first time. They mud yed cath other
excitedly with their elbows.
"Guiguinto." said one; "Msrilao,'
whispered another. That's February
Fourth over again. fellowe," shouted the
irrepressibls H tchcock Of company G.
Sounds more like Qiinga. when the
colonel was killed." objected a voice
from III"
Near the Chronicle building hard
ware merchants and bell manufacturers
were making good use of their wares.
Church bells and chimes were m ,unted
10 every front window from sidewalk to
the fifth story. and set furiously g"irg.
S rings Of bells reaching from the roofs
to the sidewalks jingled continuously.
Cymbals were made Of vast boiler
covers and beaten to the time OF the
marching footsteps. The steam wits,
ties and slrens, tao. caught the measure
OF the march and footed 10 unison like
the might throb OF great drum.
Soon greater cheer. wilder, louder
cry burst from the thousands OF ,hroats.
Side 10y 81 lp. carried by the coll guard,
came Il Q battered colors aid The regi
mental standard VI the 20 ors. which the
people Ut Nebraska resented to Q
regiment a year ag'. BIT few ut 10
torn, yet proud 'at'ers remain. Ia.
s,inctively every head was la Il. men
lifted their hats. women tire of Il cir
hats and bonnets and wav d tim
frantically with tears 10 their eyes,
White haired old men yell like mad
creatures. and with flashing eyes turn
to march bareheaded beside the color
company. Veterans OF years gone by
join those ri today in the steady tramp.
tramp OF the boys who are coming home.
Just see that flag" passed from
mouth to mouth along the line Of
march. The flag that was never de-.
feated," came the response and the
cheering was redoub,ed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-20
The Thread Tooth,

"Some day I'm going to get up lee
ture and advertise 1t to be delivered be-
fore women only" said dentist. I'm
that way I'll be sure to draw big
crowd, and when get whole grist Of
femininity within hearing distance I'm
going to preach at them for all I'm
worth. My text will be The Thread
TOOTH Why you women will persist
In doing such senseless things when
you know the result is going to be
more or less harmful Is something /
can't for the life of me understand, but
It Is a fact that nine out Of ten of you
who use the needle. be 1t much or little,
will go on biting as If nothing better
than teeth had ever been invented for
the purpose Of severing thread. veri-
~ believe that If woman had dozen
pairs Of shears within reach she would
bite her thread instead of clipping 1t.
which really doesn't take Q second Ion
ger.
"'But I don't bite hard my callers
always protest when l expostulate
with them. Great Scott, what an ar
gument! Just as IL person had to
bite clear through milestone to break
the enamel on a tooth. A thread Is a
fine, delicate thing, to be sure, but so
are some saws and files, and all are
sure to cut their way through almost
any substance IL applied persistently.
When I get my lecture ready. I'm go
Ing to say all this and good deal
more. and I'm going to wind up with
the advice that I'm giving now to ev-
cry woman who handles a needle:
Don't bite your thread. Cut 1t or
break 1t or do any other old thing with
1t, but don't. If you value your incisors
and your cuspids and your bicuspids.
saw it OF with your teeth New
York Sun.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-20

'TAKE IT, AND WELCOME" SHE SAID.
lasted from the week before Christmas
to New Years, and the young Croft
roads were therefore enjoying their
midwinter vacation.
"Jack, you and Jim behave your
selves" called their mother from the
kitchen. "And you, 10, quit making
such noise. And you, Cathie and
Matilda, get to your knitting"
There was a sharp note in Mrs.
Croftroad's tones; but, on the whole,
her "scolding" was not very severe.
Still, to Marion's ears, unaccustomed
to harsh words and equally stranger
to the noisy, rough ways Of her cous-
lns, the scene down stairs in the civ
ing rooms" Of the house was anything
but pleasant.
"No; l won't 60 down stairs"
thought Marion as the vociferous
shouts broke out afresh. "They would
emily tease me-"
The thought of Christmas coming to-
morrow did not make Marion happy.
Last Christmas she had had her own
sweet mother. What a change this
from the happy, peaceful home life
with mamma! The sudden death OF
her mother in the spring had left her
an orphan with no means for her sup
port.
"What shall be done with MarionT
was the question that the relatives had
discussed all summer. Aunt Patience
did not want the little girl at first. "As
If hadn't enough Of my own" she
said In her noisily aggressive way. III
she was big and strong, wouldn't
care so much. for then she could help
with the hard work and earn her board
and clothes. but she's such spindling,
delicate little thing and all spoiled with
petting."
Although Marion was little. she was
past IS. and she realized, with many a
keen pang of grief and humiliation.
what 1t was to be unloved and poor
and homeless when It was finally de-
cided that she must either be sent to
an orphan asylum or go to Uncle
James in the country. Aunt Patience
yielded. "Oh, WELL" she said. ~ guess
one more in the family won't matter
much"
Early In the autumn Marion had been
very III with fever. One Of the results
of this sickness was peculiar tend.
ency to fall asleep at odd hours Of the
day. The doctor said that as soon as
she had recovered from the "dregs" of
the disease she would be well again
and that her. relatives need not be
alarmed. Marion always felt better
after these daylight slumbers, which
brought the roses back to her cheeks
and made her feel strong. But the
habit afforded her cousins a great op'
portunity for teasing. Often she would
awaken on the dining room sofa to
ind them all laughing at her and max
ing remarks not at all complimentary
or kind. In their still more mischie
vous moods the boys, and even Cattle
and Matilda, would sometimes tickle
her face while she slept, saying. "ReG
head. sleepy head, go to bed"
Naturally Marion grew to dread the
presence of her cousins when she fell
herself becoming sleepy. Strictly speak
Eng, her hair was not red, but beauti
ful shade Of auburn. Aunt Patience
presently called up the stairs, "Ain'
you got the beds made yet, MarionT
"Yes, ma'am," answered Marion. He
voice trembled, for she was crying.
'srhen don't stay moping up there II
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-20
How to Mend Kid Gloves.

II you spy a tiny hole. mend 1t with
out delay. that 1t may not increase In
size. Mend 1t on the inside of the
glove with fine cotton of the same col
or as the kid. Do not use silk, for 1t
soon wears out.
Never break or your cotton. but cut
It. so as not to draw your stitches too
tightly. and make the seam hard and
uneven. When sewing a split In
finger seam. insert finger into the
glove and draw the edges together so
that they meet. and that Is all. A
ridge would not only be uncomforta-
bic. but would look unsightly. Neat
mending is facilitated by the use of a
small. sharp glove needle.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-20
How to Fiji Ont Hollow Cheeks.

Fill out hollow cheeks by compress
ing the lips and putting out the cheeks.
Do this often. and 1t exercises the
largest muscles of the face and fills
out the whole outline into well round
ed contour. This Is better than wear
ing 'plumpers" or increasing the fab
biness of the outer skin with a suction
pump by frequent steaming.
The lips should be contracted into a
circle and then moved In circular
manner; also stretching them back
ward at the corners, showing the teeth.
This will reduce lips which are too
large and coarse and give them pref
tier curve in consequence, as well as
expression to the mouth. by reducing
the fat and developing the muscles.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-20

admiration for her beautiful home.
"but often wish that there was some
young person In the house to call me
mother" ,,...
Mrs. Quinette was in one Of these
wistful states Of mind on this particu.
lar December day. AS she looked out
Of the window she could see the peo
pie on the street carrying home their
Christmas bundles, and she thought to
herself: "Ah. me. II only had daugh-
ter! What nice presents should buy
for her! And would have Christ
mas tree for her even II she were q
big girl Of 49,"
Presently she heard her husbands
step on the stairs. He came into the
parlor smiling. "Come down to the
shop. my dear. and see what brought
home. think will clear $40 on It,"
ooh. I would rather have some one
to spend the money on!' sighed Mrs.
Quinette AZ she followed him.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-20
How to Utilize Coal Dust.

Householders who find that they
have been supplied with an undue pro-
portion of dust with their coal may
thus utilize It: Take three or four
handfuls of common washing soda,
and. having well wetted bushel of
coal dust, thoroughly mix the soda
with 1t. Let It partly dry, and 1t will
answer excellently for burning when
slow fire is required.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-20
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A VWlE1r0DE TALE FOR TME
GIRLS AND BOYS.
Copyright. 1899. by Jane E. Joy.I


Marion's fingers were blue with cold
when she had finished making the
beds. Uncle James house was an old
fashioned country dwelling without
anything of the nature of heater in
1t. There was good fire down stairs
IN the dining room and one in the
great square kitchen behind it, but a
Ere in a bedroom was a luxury I'M
known to the Croftroads unless in
cases Of sickness.
Happily none Of the Croftroads were
III at present. Indeed, to judge by the
Yollicking noise the young folks were
making in the dining room, it was evil
dent that the opposite condition pre-
vailed to an almost alarming extent.
At Stony Greek the school holidays
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-20
How to Bread sausages.

SIX small sausages, One-half pint OF
dried bread crumbs. the yolk of one
egg. one tablespoonful milk. Beat the
yolk Of egg and then beat into 1t the
milk. Prick the sausages with a fork
and roll them one by one In the egg,
then In the crumbs. Have fat smok-
Ing hot. arrange In frying basket. cook
ten minutes, drain and serve.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-20
HOW "a Prevent yeret.nI. smell..

How 20 prevent Vegetable Smells.
To keep the smell of cabbage or
green vegetables from pervading the
house while cooking put thick lump
Of bread into the water they are boiled
in. and no smell whatever will be per-
ceived.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-22
Mrs. W. s. Martin is on the sick lis

Mrs. W. S. Martin is on the sick lis
today.
States Attorney lloar is in Mddlesex
today.
Charles Biglow of Brookfield was IN
the city on business today
j. A, King oi:.ssEas' Barre left this
morning for Concord F. II.
Mrs M.MlAleXandcr OF Sharon is visit
iug her brolhcr Col. ii. X. Stoughlon.
Erncs, FMperg left this morning for
his home IN Rutland where he will re-
main.
Mrs. w. A. Drew is expected to re-
turn home from lIyannis Mass. on
Friday.
Mrs George Bond and Mrs j. p.
Lydiard are enjoying weeks visit at
Berlin Pond.
Miss Carrie Gilchrist of Boston arriv-
ed in the city this morning to visit Col.
and MIS-. II. r. Sloughton.
The opera house orchestra held a prac
tice last evening in the opera house.
Harry W. Whitcomb left this noon for
Springfield Mass. on u short business
trip in the interest of Whitcomb Bros.
Mrs. Allen and daughter Miss Claire
who have been visiting Mrs. N. ID.
Phelps returned to their home in Win
chester Mass. this noon.
Joseph kidder who has been visiting
his brother Walter kidder returned TO
his home in Port Chester, n. Y. yester-
day. Mr., kidder was formerly in bust
ness here.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-22
BR0OKFIELD.

lienry Iydc has had running water
put into his house.
g, II, Holden, wife and daughter Avis
we're in RoXburv last Friday
Geo, Ford has gone on trip through
New hampshire for few weeks.
The sunday Schools of the three
churches united in enjoying a picnic in
james McDrrmcat woods, last Friday
Miss Nellie Dana is helping Mrs.
Frank Patterson for few days.
Howard and Eddie Cram visited their
Uncle Charles Bnnester last week.
Geo. Durkec has returned to his
home,
Mr. Livingston gave Il free entp.-
tammcnt in front of j. W, Parmenter>
store last Saturday night,
The little child of Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
DurNoc is i'll. DR.. Ellis is in attendance.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-22
A Diamond for a Dollar,
A Limited Special Offer Which Will
Last for Ten Days Only.

GENUINE BARRIOS DIAMONDS have n
word wide reputation. 1t almost impossible
TO distinguish them from genuine diamonds
costing hundreds of dollars each. They are
worn by the best people. We will forward n
GENUINE BARRlOS DIAMOND mounted in a
heayy ring, pin or stud to any address upon
receiptS OF price, 5 90 each, Earrings, screws
or drops, 81 per pair. Ring settings are made
OF one continuous piece of thick, shelled cold.
ana are warranted not to tarnish. Special
computation offer for ten days onlv Ring
ana SUD sent to any address upon receipt of
Sl'oo. In ordering ring give finger measure
menu ny using piece of string also full par
tlclllars. Address plainly
THE BARRIOS DIAMOND co,
1lSl-11S3 BROADWAY,
il-o NEW YORK.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-22
Tickets for Sale.

Some of the best seats in the house
yet remain to be sold for both nights of
the "Two Little Migrants" and ton'or-
row afternoon at 3 o'clock tickets will
be sold at the box office in the city
building as well rs at the Rel Cross
Pharmacy in Miles granite block.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-22
Sparks From Grant,; l. "
NOTICE.

All seats that have Keen
sold anywhere for " Two Lit
tie Migrants" that are not
taken by Wednesday noon
will be sold over again to
other parties.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-22
Ladies', Attention.!

teach cutting double and single brest,d
haSq'les nd jackets, with lapels and rollir~
collars, French bias, double underarm. Semi.
ieSs ana 'IartlesS waists, various skirts: sleeves
IrlncesS and Wrappers. Each lady is TAUGHT
10 MAKE one complete costume for herself
WI M.ih iun instructions in bastng honcing and
'''''si''''s' 'asS every afternoon and evening.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-22
AUCTION !
REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY

Under license of the Court. on Saturday nt
o'clock p. H., the ninth (9th) day of Sep
telnber, A.D., 1899, shall sell at public allc-
hon on the premises, the home place belong
ng to the estate of the late Enos Y. Fuller.
situated III No. 81 South Main Street, in the
rlty OF Barre, VT, and described as follows:
House containing II rooms. 6 chambers up
stairs large dining room, sitting room. par
Tor, sleeping room, kitchen, she'd room, etc.,
ON first floor, with an excellent cellar under
whole hal>e. A large fine stable. with ) box
and open stalls. City water and sewer con-
nertionS. There is also IA valuable. never
falling well of water. There is large lot of
lahd running between South Main Street and
liarre Railroad being desirably located for re-
NldehtiaI or boarding house purposes.
This property affords unusual opportunities
FOR any person as an investment or for Il home,
and sale is positive. Also lot of personal
property consisting Of harness, straps. shoyels.
rnkeS, hoes, chains, and numerous other ar
tlcles. Terms: $500 when real estate is struck
on, other terms ut time of sale.
BY order
+. f.. ROBINSON,
;, Administrator
II. a. RuGG, Auctioneer.
Dated at Barre, VT, August 81, 1899.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-22
NOTICE.

Sup't. Water Dept, City OF Barre. VI
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-22
SHERIFF SALE.

Taken by virtue of divers executions
to me directed and now in M hands: a
certain piece of Real Estate, and bound
cd as follows Norlherly by Blackwell
street, westerly 10y Thomas street. south
erly by land owned by Andrew Me KAY,
and casterly by John street in the civ
OF Barre, and the same will be sold n,
Public Auction, to the highest bidder. on
Saturday the 26 day of August, A. ID.
1899, at two o'clock in the afternoon. in
front of o. II. Ilale's Auction Room, in
the City of Barre, to satisfy said divers
executions, and the legal costs thereon
unless the same is otherwise satisfied bn
fore that date,
Dated at the City of Barre this 18th
day OF August A. ID. 1899.
W. Ii. BUCHANAN, Constable.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-22
NOT ZOE.

The lady who took the umbrella from tbe
Post ONCE on Thursday between four and five
O'Clock Will please return it to this office with-
out further trouble as she is known. o.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-22
THE WEATHER.

Boston, Aug 22-ienerally fair to-
night. Fair Wednesday, variable winds.