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The Philipsburg mail., 1899-11-17
Beautiful Shoulders.

A common form of neglect is the
shoulders, which are allowed in child
hood to grow lopsided, and take on an
ungraceful stoop. Often they are
crowded so by ill-ftting corsets that
they seriously displace the collar bone.
Instead of such malformation, they
should be level, large, erect, insensibly
descending and we'll poised making the
waist appear round and small. Mas
sage and oils will do much to tone up
the neglected shoulders, while the skin
can be whitened and made beautifully
drm by this paste, which is of Spanish
origin: Beat the whites of four eggs
IN rose water, adding a few grains of
alum; beat until the paste is thick.
Spread the composition on a layer Of
old linen and apply to the neck and
shoulders at night. French ladies are
80 expressive with their shoulders that
they give them every advantage, as
their "shrug" is a part of French con-
versation. An authority on this sub
ject says: "a difficult habit to break
Is that easy, lazy manner Of sagging
down when sitting, which, in addition
to sleeping on high pillows, makes so
many round shoulders and sunken
chests. People should always watch
themselves, and when they discover
the fault straighten up; but it is so
easy to settle down in this way after
years of indulgence in the habit tat
many get discouraged and prefer to
grow crooked. Let me warn you, la
dies, to be eternally vigilant in ac-
quiring good sitting posture. The
joints you possess were given you to
bend with, and it is almost a crime to
sag down as If you had no lungs or
other vital organs. Hold in the back
bone, throw the chest out, bend from
the hips only, and so contribute to the
perfection Of your figure, your beauty
and your health. ."-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-11-17
whisky and Collins.

Capt Slocum, who is telling in the
Century of his voyage around the
world alone in little slOOp, the Spray,
was familiar with most Of the ports
in which he found himself on his jour
ney of As 900 miles. One of these was
Buenos Aires There he looked in vain
for the man who once sold whisky
and cofiins in Buenos Aires; the march
of civilization had crushed him-mem-
ory only clung to his name. Enter
prising man that he was | fain would
have looked him up. | remember the
tiers of whisky barrels, ranged on END,
one one side of the store, while on the
other side, and divided by a thin par
tition, were the cofiins in the same
order, of all sizes and in great num-
bers. The unique arrangement seemed
in order, for as a cask was enptied, a
coffin might be filled. Besides cheap
whisky and many other liquors, he
sold cider which he manufactured
from damaged Malaga raisins. Within
the scope of his enterprise was also
the sale of mineral waters, not entire
ly blameless of the germs of disease.
This man surely catered to all the
tastes, wants, and conditions of his
customers"
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-11-17
The Prime Minister Won.

A former governor of the Australian
colonies tells of a curious experience
he once had with a long headed prime
minister. The latter brought in a Ger.
tain measure, calculated to make the
government popular with the working
classes, although it affected a foreign
power so much that representations
were made to the imperial authorities
on the subject. A dispatch was accord.
ingly sent out to the governor 10 veto
the bill. He sent for the premier. "Pm
sorry, old man." said his excellency,
"but I've just got orders from home,
and | shall have to block that bill"
The premier replied, Look here, gov
ernor, | don't care a hang about tina
imperial guv'ment or about the queens,
as far as the thing is concerned, and
what's more, l don't care a hang about
you. I've mads Xr my mind to get that
bill through, and I'll bring it through" !"
The governor, who was polite, asked
the "old man" to have a drink, and
dropped the subject. The measure in
question became law in due course.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-11-17
Feather Curling.

Feather curling is business by it.
self, and to excel in it requires long
practice. 1t saves time and patience
to pay some one else to do it, but a few
directions will be given, for you might
find yourself so situated that you would
be obliged to do it yourself. Take an
old feather to practice on, is the rec
ommendation of Harper's Bazaar. Buy
regular curling knife; they are kept
at most hardware stores. The blade is
a peculiar shape-short and narrow,
and has curve. Have ready a teaket-
tie of boiling water, and hold the head
OF the feather over the steam for few
moments. Now take the feather in
both hands, and, spreading out the
flues to their full length, pass back
and forth through the steam, but do
not let it get too wet. In the same
manner wave it from side to side. not
up and down, for a few moments, to
partially dry it. When dry enough it
is ready for curling. Begin at the stem
on the right side, holding the feather
with the fingers of the left hand un-
motion in curling is outward and
downward, taking few flues at a
time, and the feather should be so
curled that the ends are hidden or
rolled under. AS the broad part Of the
feather is reached the knife must ex-
tend farther out, not making as abrupt
a curve. When the head is reached a
short curve is all that is required, and
as you begin to curl the opposite side
you change the position of the left
hand. This time put the hand over the
feather instead of under, but the mo-
tion of curling is the same. After both
sides are curled the stem at the head
must be concealed, and this is done by
heading up" Holding the feather
firmly with the thumb on top, take up
few fiues and. pressing them sharp
ly against the thumb nail, lay them
over the stem. Do the same on the op-
posite side, and continue to do this four
times BY looking at a well-curled
feather you will get a clearer idea of
this, as it is something that really re-
Quires to be demonstrated. To curve
the feather, place the blade of the
knife underneath the stem and press
against the thumb. Beginning at the
base, work up to the head until the
desired curve Is obtained.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-11-17
HENS AND THEIR GOOD FRUIT.
They Are an Important Factor in the
Commercial Life OF the Country.


From the Richmond Dispatch: The
hen of the present day is most i'm
portant factor in the commercial world
not only on account of her vernal off
spring, but because civilized people
are daily growing fonder of her eggs
Statisticians say it is practically inn
possible to gain an idea as to the exact
number of eggs consumed, though the
export and import figures give a par
tial conception of its enormousn eSs.
Indeed the statistics indicate that our
feathered friend has all she can at
tend to and barely can spare the time
to assume the responsibilities of rear
ing family. During the year ending
July 80, 1S99 the United States ex-
ported 3,693,611 dozen eggs, valued at
$641,3S5. During this period they i'm
ported 225,1S0 dozen, valued at $21,-
300, the increased duty on this food
supply having checked their importa-
tion. OF course, these figures are hut
fragments of the almost inconceivable
large total which indicates the actual
consumption of eggs in America in
cases of thirty dozen each, OF which
only 1,223,356 were shipped out. The
commission houses are generally the
distributing points for eggs in the
large cities, but in the country almost
every local store deals in them. Many
merchants accept them in exchange for
goods, while few receive orders from
the towns and dispose of the eggs to
hotels or other large concerns. The
egg enters into our domestic life not
only as a substantial food staple, but
as an ingredient of almost every con-
ceivable article of diet. There is prac-
| tically no limit to it's usefulness in.
| this line and when one reflects 1t
seems almost impossible that the land
could hold enough hens to meet the
public demand. The secret, perhaps,
lies in the fact that poultry can be
found in every rural barnyard and on
the premises of scores of urban and
suburban habitations. Every hen
knows her duty and does it. While
some of them apparently rejoice in
| their labors accomplished, as whole
they are modest and never let on
that they realize the world could not
comfortably move without them. The
proba bilities are that as civilization
increases and the facilities for trans
portation become faster and better,
our feathered friend with the crimson
trimmings will have more and more
to do Her output in decades to come
will be the grandest statistical puzzle
of the age, and no mathematician Will
be able to make calculations as to the
exact amount of her fruit" When
our neighbor's hens get in our flower
beds we should recall these facts and
permit only our wives and daughters
to throw stones at them.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-11-17
I'LL GET AHEAD OF HIM THIS
TIME

1t necessary to add that he had asked
the question, and Kittie had merely re-
piled: "Yes, but I like a man with
more animation" He repeated the bi,
of f1attery with such assurance OF
truth that Peter said with bashfu
laugh: Miss King is certainly per
son of excellent taste.'
you can see he's pleased" said
Glen when Peter had gone, "a fellows
thinks he's handsome. Let him think
of that awhile and he'll be ready fol
the introduction"
Two weeks passed before Kittie's
visit to the NOrton's could be arranged
TON and Lottie are to be there
too," said s1ame.
"And I'm going to ask Pete Layton,
put in Glen; he hasn't been to see Us
in long time"
"Who is he?" inquired Kittie.
"Why, that dark fellow who sings
tenor in the choir, the one you thought
looked too quiet, explained Glen. 81
thing he'd like to meet you, Miss Kit
tie; he was speaking Of you the Cthe.
day and said you were a girl CT excel
lent taste.'
Kittie was not a whit more suscepti-
bic to fiattery than most girls, but she
could not help remembering the re-
mark and trying to live up to Peters
good opinion by appearing her pret-
tiest the night she was to meet him al
Norton's.
They spent a very pleasant evening
and Glen managed, with careful tact
to hold Kittie and Peter up to each
others admiration without seeming tc
do so. He talked muc.- with Kittie
drawing forth the girls sprightliest
sallies, making Peter wish thrt he
could make her laugh and cA like
that, and he asked for Peters sweet
est solos, and kept the conversation on
topics upon which the young man
could talk best.
1t was Peter who saw Kittie home
"My horse is all ready" he urged
"and riding will be pleaganter thasl
walking, even if it is but short dis
tance."
They were evidently interested in
each other, but to Clem's dismay there
1T seemed likely to end. Peters bash
fulness had got the better OF him ant
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-11-17
FOR WOMEN AND HOME
ITEMS OF INTEREST FOR MAIDS
AND MATRONS.
Fall GOwn-For the Little Folks
Feather Curling, How 1t May BE Done
by an Amnteur-Beautiful Shoulders
Our Cooking School.
The Seven Ages of Woman.

The Seven Ages Of Woman.
At first the infants cap, soft, warm and
white,
With strings we'll mouthed and mauled, in
sorry plight.
The giddy schoolgirls hat, waif and
stray;
Any old thing that hinders not her play.
The budding maiden's hat, pert, smart or
trim.
According to Sweet sixteens" mood or
whim.
Bravesi of all. the bridal wreath and veil,
Which marks life's great event and turns
the scale.
The new-fledged matron's dream" by
Worth designed
Which Hubby" pays for, sighs and looks
resigned.
The well-planned bonnet of the chaperon,
which hides Times ravages from her
alone.
Last scene Of all, the widows ruche and
weeds,
Sans feathers. flowers, ribbons lace or
peads. p. r. Oliver.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-11-17
ROthschtld Among Kings.

Among the anecdotes related by the
Hon. John Bigelow in the October Cen
tury, in series of extracts from his
conversations with Won Bunsen, is
this about the famous banker Roths-
child: During the famous Congress Of
Vienna, already referred to, each OF
the several monarchs present was the
guest Of some nobleman. On one fes-
tive occasion Baron Rothschild was
invited par exception. He modestly
went to take his place, not among the
more exalted guests. When they dis
covered Rothschild, however, they all
rose, one after the other, and saluted
him, except the King Of Prussia. Some
one asked the king why he did not
salute the great European banker.
Did not?" he replied. We'll, l sup
pose it was because | was the only one
who did not owe him anything" This
reminds one of line in one of Pope's
Gatires:
never answered.: l was not in debt.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-11-17

before retiring, hold some Of it in the
mouth for minute, that it may reach
each side of every tooth. By this
process coating of the magnesia is
formed over the sensitive enamel,
which protects it from the action of
the acids that form in the mouth dur
ing sleep. The nagnesia will remain
on the teeth three or four hours
Washing the mouth with solution Of
bicarbonate Of soda after eating some
fruits or salads is recommended by
dentists, as the soda, like the mag
nesia, counteracts the injurious effects
OF the acids upon the enamel.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-11-17
THE MATCHMAKERS.
Lets get Peter to take her"

Lets get Peter to take her"
Glenn jumped from his chair and
slapped Tom roundly on the shoulder,
so elated was he over his bright idea;
then both young men laughed heartily
and wondered that they had not sooner
thought of so easy way out of their
dilemma.
1t was a difficult situation. The
young men had hotly resented a scold-
Ing over some boyish escapade from
their specials" Toms cousin Lottie
and Clem's sister Mary. The girls
vowed never to speak to them again
and by finding it convenient to visit
much away from home, and eschewing
evening church and festivities had
managed to adhere to their resolution.
In the meantime the Kings had
moved into the place, and just to show
the girls that they were not the only
ones in town both young men had
taken to calling on Kittie. She was a
lively, pretty girl, and it was pleas
ant place to visit and so 1T had gone
on until they had established quite an
intimacy, and without either actually
inviting her, they had committee
themselves to taking her to the APP
preaching county fair, by talking t6
her Of getting up party, in whicl
she was included, to go in a large
wagon. Then came the reconciliation
and now they wanted to go as usua
in their buggies with Name and Lot
tie, and they had to face the problem
of what to do about Kittie.
II suppose you'll tell Pete and ge
him to take Kittie off cur hands," sait
Tom.
We'll maybe that would do, ant
then again maybe it wouldn't sait
Glen, scornfully. I'm not anxious 70
any one to know I've made goose 0
myself or the girl either for that mat
| ter"
How are you going to manage
| them"
Introduce him and get him inter
ested and make him think he though
of it himself
| 81 promised Name I'd never go ther
again. said Tom, ruefully.
81 know you did" was Clem's re
| ply; "she told me and l gave her
talking to and told her it wouldn't dc
We can't drop Kittie like a hot potat
after all the good times we've ha'
down there, just because they hav
chosen to make up. It's their fault W
went there in the first place, an
since we did, we intended to treat he
decently and get her acquainted wit
the young folks round here, and
added that the nicer the girls were t
her, the less nice we'd have to bt
That settled it. We're all going dow
there some night soon and after tina
Name is to ask Kittie to spend tn
evening at our house. Well have t
get Pete round then"
They met Peter that afternoon, an
Clem took the opportunity to tai
much of Kittie and the good times the
had with her. And that reminds me,
he said, carelessly, "she thinks your
very handsome" Glen did not thin
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-11-17
Ohio Exposition for Her Centennial.

Director General Ryan of the Ohio
centennial estimates that S5,000,00O
will be placed in the enterprise. Con-
gress appropriated 100000 on the con-
dition that Toledo, where the exposi-
ton is to be held, would give a like
amount. This has been done, and the
city is also preparing a beautiful site
on the bay shore which will cost $780,
600 more. The legal title Of the CEN
tennial is THE Ohio Centennial and
Northwest Territory Exposition" ana
it will be held in 1902. Ohio was the
first of the six important states to be
carved out of the Northwest territory,
the others being Indiana, Illinois.
Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota.
All Of these states have appointed COM
missioners to see that they are repre-
sented in the exposition, cad they will
have their state buildings and exhibits.
Ohio was really admitted to the union
In 1903.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-11-17
A Pretty Panel.

A very pretty way to fill up an ugly
space between two door castings which
Is not suitable to hang a picture in,
Or in case one does not own a picture
the proper size and shape, is to take
1 length OF china silk of harmonious
hint and lay 1t in tucks standing up
ward. It is necessary to begin at the
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-11-17

top Of the space, at the frieze if posi-
Bile, and lay the tucks deep enough to
hold up photographs. These tucks
should be tackled with brass-headed
tacks to keep them in place, and the
silk drawn tightly across the space.
This is a pretty decoration even with
but few pictures if the color is we'll
chosen. Where there are great many
pictures, and the background is COM
pletely covered, a firm quality Of less
expensive material will do just as we'll.
Where there is set of pictures which
would make straight string of views
across the panel the silk can be espe-
cially arranged SO as to form a top
fold as we'll as the lower holding fold
with pretty effect A lattice Of rib
bons or tapes may be used in the same
way, and such collection is always far
more interesting than in a basket or
album, both of which are so terribly
passe that they are never seen now
adays, except as heirlooms.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-11-17
To Check the Decay OF Teeth.

Those persons whose teeth crumblc
and acquire cavities readily may do
much toward checking dental decay by
using a very simple remedy. Get a
bottle OF milk Of magnesia and each
night, after brushing the teeth. Just
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-11-17
Far from IT.

Katie, does your teacher ever have
you read In urison?"
mo, ma'am. She has US read IL
Tennyson."
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-11-17
Picking Cauiifiowers.

Take whitest and closest caulihow-
ers in punches, spread on earthen dish,
cover them with salt, and let stand
three days to draw out all the water.
Then put in jars, pour boiling salt and
water over them, let stand over night;
then drain with a hair sieve and put
IN glass Jars; fill up jars with vinegar;
cover tight.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-11-17
OUR COOKING SCHOOL.
Peach Pudding.

One cup OF sugar, one of milk, three
OF flour, two eggs, one-half cup of but
ter, two teaspoonfuls baking powder.
This should be spread over broad,
shallow pan. On top of this batter
place peaches, halved, peeled and seed
ed. In the hollows put sugar, bit of
butter and drop of vanilla. Bake and
eat warm with milk.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-11-17
Fried Oysters.

Select largest and finest oysters
Drain and wipe them by spreading
upon cloth, laying another over them
pressing lightly. Roll each in beaten
egg, then in cracker crumbs with which
has been mixed a very little pepper.
Fry in mixture OF equal parts OF lard
snd butter
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-11-17
Ribbon Cake.

One cup of butter, two cups of sugar,
one cup of sweet milk, five eggs, four
cups of -four, one teaspoonful of bak-
Ing powder, flavoring of any kind
Take one-third Of the batter and add
one cup Of chopped raisins and citron
and little spice. Bake in jelly tins
the fruit layer in the middle, with jelly
between
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-11-17

ing a novel fullness. These are deco
rated by Tapped plaits. Yoke and
sleeves are stitched with a darker
shade of silk-Boston Herald.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-11-17

Fall gown, in two shades of dull Law
ender. Design in black velvet ap-
piled to edges, outlined by silk braid.
At the bottom of the skirt is a circular
ruff1e, attached in turn to another, CIV
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-05
COMING POLITICAL PARTY

When we come to consider what the
new party should be, we may answer
the question. both theoretically and
practically. Until now, in our political
expression, we have been largely en-
phasizing the value of the individual.
That is holy thought, and has rend-
cred great service to the race: men
needed to learn to say Mine" before
in any just sense they could say
Thine" But this filled the world
with a conception of the doctrine of
human rights, which found it's political
utreranoe az the close of the last cen
fury in the declaration of rights, of the
French revolution and in the declara-
ton of American independence as to
the right of man to Life, liberty, and
the pursuit of happiness" Very slow
ly indeed, but surely, we have come to
see that society Is not what we had
thought 1t to be; 1t is not an aggrega-
ton of units; the affinity of its particles
is neither accidental, mechanical, nor
chemical, but rather organic: 1t Is not
like the scattered sands upon the sea-
shore. or building planned by a wise
architect and erected by a MASTER
builder; but rather a living organism,
in which all must suffer through the
defects Of each, and in which the hand
may not say to the foot, II have no
need OF thee" The word of Pascal is
true. that Humanity is man that
lives and learns. Men live and die;
but they only live in so far as they
contribute to the growth of humanity"
This is the basal idea of the coming
politics. and the new party means
nothing less than the organization of
society on the basis of human brother
hood.--B. Fay Mnls. in The Arena.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-05
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