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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07

IN making fancy wickerworl it is nee
cssary to attain good effects to have the
wlthes of different thlcknesses.
The coiors used in enameling the fur
niturs are forest green, brown. delft
biuc ebony and ivory white. The coli
oring IS put on with q brush and after
ward gone over with shellac to give il
briliiancy., For the emerald green, in
digo blue. scaling wax red and yellow
the willow is dyed in n vat to give the
coiors permanence; then the varnish is
put on Sometimes two colors are com
bined in one piece of furniture The
sticks are colored before being woven.
Just at present the fashion of using
cretonne upholstered cushions gives n
touch OF gayety to the sober back
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07
Late Paris Fashions.


Paris. April 22.-Just as al. the world
loves lover-or says It does-so the
affairs of bride are matters of general
interest, particularly e the bride be
young and pretty and have a fashiona-
bic wedding, supplemented by an orna-
mental trousseau.
Just at present every dressmaking es-
adjustment In Paris is in the excite
ment OF packing off to scores of fash
:onable brides TO be the finery that ia
later to dazzle the eyes of beholders at
the wedding or upon the honeymoon.
AS have no doubt there are many we'd
dings in prospect on the other side of
the Atlantic, there may be some wom-
en- readers who will enjoy following the
details OF recent wedding in the circle
that makes brilliant the FaubourC st.
German.
TO begin. the brides gown was of
ivory white satin. almost entirely COW
cred with chiffon. The bodice itself was
also almost entirely covered with tuck
cd Chiffon, while the skirt was softened
with long tunic OF the material edged
with a double row of chiffon ruching.
me sleeves, too. were of gathered chif-
fon, whilo the long, glistening train was
heavily draped with brussels lace The
sleeves were outlined on the shoulders
by shaped runles of chiffon, rucntng
edged and stiffened 10 stand OUTFLOW
only the secrets of the cutters and fit-
ters' room could tell. Over the heart
was worn soft knot of chiffon, caught
up with fragile cluster of real orange
blossoms. Her hair was studded with
knots of the same fragrant flowers.
feetng and elusive as the sentiment
they are supposed to typify. From The
back of the head the veil, n priceless
piece of old lace, fell in long. loose folds
to the ground.
The gorgeous train was carried by n
picturesque little figure wearing a light
blue satin coat and tight fitting trou-
GERS TO the knee. y touch of lace ruff
f!es glistened above the white satin en-
bro!dcred waistcout. White satin low
shoes and silk stockings completed his
costume.
There were nine bridesmaids three of
them little girls. They were. OF course
very simply attircd, their froclss being
Wnite SILK muslin much trimmed with
Valenciennes lace. On her c,irls each
little maiden wore Il charming wreath
or forSetmcnots. The Six grown up
bridesmaids were Sttired In nousselinc
dc sole, the pe,ticoats being Of oriental
satin, finished With Il fril of accor-
dion plated chiffon. The lodices were
made with Transparent: yolIes and collar
bands of lace. These wore t.raped with
pale blue chiffon. The sleeves were
rather fun elbow Affairs Hats oc fine
pale blue straw were caught up under
one rim with flowers OF the same shade
Above they were trimmed with pale
blue feathers and Il quantity of fancifui
chiffon.
The brides going away gown was Of
gray cloth, embroidered in white. The
short. piquant looking Jacket. coming
TO Il point over tho hips. opened over an
embroidered waistcoat OF satin. Over
the bust fell two fanliilc rcvcra of cloth,
heavily embroidered. The skirt was cut
withar Overslirt falling in double points
at the side and showing handsome line.
of embroidery in Greek pattern all
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07
Rice shrine.

Ter. drain il and put it into stewpan
with ~ pints of milk and the grated
peel of half lemon ana small stick OF
cinnamon. Stir the rice frequently until
the milk hoils; then draw the pan to the
side OF the stove and let the contents
simmer. stirring them occasionally. I'M
Ill the rice is very soft and the milk is
absorbed. Swecten to taste with pow
dered sugar, and add small piece OF
butter and remove The cinnamon. Have
ready n china mold which has been
rinsed in cold water. ill it with the rice.
pressing il tightly into the mold. and
leave until the rice is cold and set.
When ready. turn the shape on TO
glass dish, scatter some desiccoted CO.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07

these trimmings. Velings, thin silks
and soft fancy sntins are trimmed With
tiny flowers and stripes.
The fashion in silk this season soems
to include tafrctas, foulards ana rlnccs
together with few thin. plain ma
tcrials. Some OF the patterns on the
figured silks are Japanese, and some
are French, but there Is none that *
not dainty and artistic. Those on white
grounds with small pom9adour flowers
printed between delicatcly colorcd
stripes are especially charming. Mauve.
blue, pink and green foulards. with
stripes OF various widths inclosing to-
raj patterns of more or less elaborate
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07

and Jackets is $500 ooo, cco hnli OF which.
being absorbed privately, leaves rs the
value delivered To the GyossMalIers
Sl00.o00.0o0. The cost OF making this
material into garments IS estimated as
equal to the value OF the material
which gives 5000 CO0,0 00 as the value OF
the years products of the French dress
makers. The sale OF gowns To foreign
clients amounts to 81 peg cent. sEngland
and the United States buy pure and
mixed sill, tissueS in amounts very
nearly equal.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07

nifty Tor time to display their horse
H>jn3lip. One of the most picturesque
costumes worn by II social leader was
cut with a fetching riding coat and
SKIRT OF the Louis Nv period. She wore
also trlcorn hat. Gold gallon served to
make aumptuous the cloth garment
Nuns yelling seems about to come
INTO popularity. 1t is soft. pretty and
easily adapted TO the present fashion
oil wearing garments. Lined with silk
1t Grapes gracefully and is Il much
more serviceable fabric than one would
imagine. For evening wear it makes up
To advantage when trimmed with appli-
ques OF lace anu supplied with dainty
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07
TRAINING A
HOUSEMAID.

In these days, when the difficulty of
getting domestic servants for small es-
adjustments has to be faced. the house
mistress who keeps two maids and gives
only moderate wages has. as 4 rule. to
be content with young servants who are
only partially trained. and therefore IL
their work is to be we'll done she must
| undertake the task of teaching them
herself. This task is by no means an
easy one. ana espeCTutry ii the horse
wife is young and unaccustomed to di-
rectng even small household.
| The comfort of family. where there
are only two servants. depends very
nearly as much on the parlor maid as
upon the cook, for. however dainty the
dishes prepared by the latter may be.
they will lose much of their attractive
ness if the table is carelessly laid and
the service Indifferent. few hints
may serve as guide in training an in
experienced parlor maid Provided q
girl is intelligent and anxious to learn,
there is no reason why she should not in
a short time be proficient in her work.
but patience is necessary on the part OF
the mistress and certain amount OF
strength of mind, for small shortcom-r
| ings, such as dull looking silver and
glass. must not be overlooked if the girl
| is to make good parlor maid. on the
other hand. q few words of encourage
meut occasionally are essential.
With a view to avoiding complaints
on the subject of the glass or silver, 1t
is advisable to give directions for the
latter to be washed in very hot water
! to which either n little soap or extract
OF soap has been added and then rinsed
before 1t is wiped and replaced In the
plate basket. Cold water softened with
borax should be used for the glass. and
it should be carefully dried and then.
polished with soft cloth kept exclu-i
sively for the purpose. so that 1t Will
not require to be rubbed up before ha-
ing put on the table.
While on the subject OF washing up,n
to avoid delicate china being cracked
and Clipped during the process each
article should be washed separately and
put aside to drain. It may appear to
the inexperienced maid that so doing
will prolong the work. but as matter
OF fact it will enable her to get through
it more quickly. for a cup or jug can
necessarily be washed with greater ra-5
pidity than would be the case II the
washing up bowl were full OF things,
Try TO impress your maid with the.
necessity of doing things nicely end
make her feel her share OF responsibility
ity In the matter. IL meals are always
served daintily and on orderly and me-,
thodical lines, there need be no fear Of
muddle and confusion when guests are
lexpected.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07

ness. are among the show effects In the
shops. Satin Is likely to be worn n great
deal. and to give to it that softness de-
handed by the clinging garments of the
day the duchess and Roman satins ere
so treated as to have q very delightful
luster and pliability.
Mousseline de sole and mousseline
chiffon are used for evening gowns and
combine With other materials i'm trim
ming bodice fronts. Tafic.as are TAX
ing the place of brocades. Those taffe-
tas having white ground st.ewn with
flowers are extremely pretty.
CATHERINE TALBOT.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07
Chocolate or Tea.

APRICOT TARTS.-'Take an egg, With
it's weight in stale cake crumbs and fresh
butter: tablespoonful OF sugar. n small
VII the butter to a cream WITH the sugar.
add the cake crumbs and eggs then the
navorlng. mixing all we'll together. Line
some patty pans with pun paste. put n
small piece of apricot Jam in the center OF
each and then "A thick layer OF the mix
ture. Lay Il piece OF citron across each
patty pan aud scatter chopped almonds
on either side. Bake for about Il quarter
OF all hour In a sharp oven.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07

an industry in which women could make
4 success, II may be interesting TO know
just how the furniture is made.
The long willow sticks are first placad
IN water. that they may by soaking he
made more flexible and THUS easy to
-inaniplllatn- MLhil.. stiIl dnn,n they ora
bleached by placing them in an alright
receptacle with burning sulphur.
a drawing OF the articles 10 be made
and its main divisions Is supplied the
worker. With this in view. lie begins
his weaving. Each part is worked ove:.
a wooden frame. az Will be noticed by
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07
IIlc N.yy Skirts

Tie tight fitting skirt is still, very
fashionable and likely to GROW in favor
rs The season advances on account of its
suitability to most figures. Plain color
Elace silk is used for the lining of most
skirts, as cotton is altogether too heavy
for the present style
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07
Fruit and Nuts.

ROAST HAM.-Sorvcd in this way. the
ham must be boiled longer than If 1t We're
meant to remain in its liquor TO cool,
When tender take off the rind aud trim
the ham neatly. Place IL IN Il baking tin
with sufficient liquor TO come half way up
the ham. Cover it with piece OF creased
paper and let IL get very hot in the oven
for about half an hour. then send II 10 ia
BILE nicely glazed or crumbed with gar
nish of vegetables.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07

the elegantes of Paris were present and
some that were not of Paris. as in the
case Of the Grand Duchess Paul dc
Mecklenburg, who was one of the guests
of honor. Some very handsome eques-
TRAN costumes were worn by the ladies,
as the reunion was one of those super
exclusive affairs at which the grand
DANES Of society unbent from their dig
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07

grounds OF the dark coored furniture.
Wicker may now be purchased in en-
tire sets. just like amy other material.
Those people who have picturesque
verandas, where in summer much of
their time is spent. viii find the low will
low couches, the broad. luxurious arm
chairs and the dainty tables just the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07

any quantity OF soft cushions may ind
n resting place. TO be used to prop up
tired heads or Nveary backs.
Corner seats of wicker are very hand
some. but are the most expensive or the
furniture. a good one costiDs about $50.
The chairs cost all the way from $3.50
for the small garden chairs TO So for
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07
MAY MENUS.
BREAKFAST.
Oatmeal ana Milk
Liver and Bacon. flashed Potatoes.
Baked EGGS.
Biscuit. Coffee.
Fruit.

BAKED EGGS.-Takc four cgss. four
ounces of bread crumbs. quarter of y pint
of milk. salt and pepper. Beat up tho
eggs WELL add the milk. bread crumbs
and seasoning. Bake In a buttered dish
FOR 10 or Il minutes. If tho mixture be too
dry. little more milk should DO added
before baking
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07

examining any piece OF wickerwork.
When chair is made, the seat Is WOW
en- iirst; after that the wooden founda-
tiohs Tor the legs are placed at each
corner and the braiding is put on from
the iioor upward. Back and arm sticks
are put in next and covered, then the
braided work above and below the seat.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07

coanut over 1T ana surround 1t with
apricot jam. The rice should he creamy
when turned out of the mold: therefore
If 1t is allowed to cook quickly 1t will re-
quire moro milk than the above guam
tity. The additional milk should be
poured into the pan directly the .ice APP
pears to be getting too dry.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07

evening dresses, and again gray is the
popular color. With chnchilla and
point de venise lace for trimming 1t
makes L Charming costume.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07
DIN - FIR.
Roast Han,

Brussels Sprouts. Mashed Potatoes,
Spinach. String Beans.
Lettuce with French Dressing.
Rice Custard Pudding.
Coffee. Crackers. Cheese.
Fruit and Nuts.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07
Dress Materials For rr.nchuomcn.

The following figures are rather inter
esting. 1t has been estimated that the
value of the material consumed yearly
III France for women's dress gowns
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07
LUNCHEON OR TEA.

TT ~ F-1-7-N VI IN
Cheese Omelets. Water Cress Salad
French hollis = :arieot Tarts.-
Fruit.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-10-06
For Moulting Hens.

Fill a bucket with two parts of good
wheat bran and one part of shelled oats.
Boil beef bone, with some meat adhering
to it, in a two-gallon vessel. Put potato
or two and as many onions, if convenient,
in pot, and when cooked pour the liquid
into the bucket of bran and oats, cover,
and let it stand for 20 or 80 minutes to
steam, soften and expand. Then feed the
mixture to the hens. Give them the bone
to pick over and also the cooked lvegeta-
bles. Do this once a day. and goodly
lot of eggs will be obtained from even a
flock that is moulting, for there are always
some hens that are not as far advanced in
the shedding process as others, and they
will lay while the others are completing
the process. They should also have some
gravel.-A. B. Geer, in Epitomist.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-10-06

A gentlemen who has watched the trend
OF events relating to the Port Angelo.
Eastern railway writes the Olympian of is
afialrs and among other things states tina,
the work is progressing splendidly. This
gentleman has recently made tour of the
country over which the proposed road will
run. He says:
surveyors have the Port Angeles East
ern line located from Port Angeles to PORT
Discovery. distance of forty miles. The
preliminary line is through to the Ducka-
Dusn on Hoods canal and the engineers
expect to reach Hoodsport about the 18th
or the goth of October. During this month
there will be two engineering parties at
work on the line. The road is in good
shape to go ahead now '-Olympian.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-10-06
Journal Bargain Column.

In this column will be found bar
gains in real estate or other property
and persons desirious of selling any
thing, will do we'll to list the same
with the JOURNAL.
Fox SALE.-Lots and s, Block &C."
First addition, the "Sheedy'' property,
good home is offered for sale. Apply
at this office.
Lots & 2, Block 4, 3rd addition, for
$50. This Office. Also strip Of land
under hill at North 5th street is TO
sale cheap.
A HARTsTEIN ISLAND RANCH, which
would be good home for some one,
goes for $3.50. There are 80 acres of
good land, seven cleared and fenced,
house and good barn, nearly rs fruit
trees in bearing, nice stream of water,
sheds, etc. A man able and willing to
work, can make good living on the
place.
Talk with Barger for Guns or Victor
Bicycles. Repairing all makes a spec
lalty.
Children's Schools Hats at Need
hams
The goth Century, Acetyline Gas
Light, the cheapest and best light in
use for bicyclists. See them at
Barger's.
A Chicago Sewing Machine for SIS,
or Drop-head Wheeler & Wilson, for
$35, direct from the factory This
office.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-10-06
Settling up an old Claim.

In the superior court of Thurston
County an order was entered by Judge
Linn for the final discharge of the admin
istrator and the final distribution of the
estate of Levi Shelton, who died in this
county in 1873. At the time of Mr. Shell
tons death John and Julia Shelton were
appointed administrators of the estate, Mr..
Shelton having died intestate, After a
time the estate was settled up and the
administrators discharged. Some time
ago it was ascertained that the heirs we're
entitled to an Indian war claim of SAYS
and T. B. Van Trump was appointed adj
ministrator de bonis non. 1t was the set
Element of this claim upon the heirs that
was yesterday disposed of in the superior
court. The money is divided between
children and grandchildren after pension
attorneys clam of SIS has been paid
Olympian
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-10-06
Logger fell from Springboard.

Randolph Mix, well known logger.
sustained severe injuries Monday
while at work in the woods at Mud
Bay, and he may be permanently dis
abled as result. He was engaged in
cutting down tree and was at work
on 'sspringboard" IL feet from the
ground. In some manner he lost his
footing and fell to the ground below.
In striking he fell on his neck. the
shock paralyzing his entire body below
He was at once brought in to the home
of his sister, Mrs. John Lybarger, on
the Westside. where he now lies.
Physicians were at once called, but
they are unable at present to say
whether Mix will recover. He is al
ready cripple, although this has not
heretofore intefered with his work.
Olympian. THE injured man died
tuesday,
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-10-06
Death Of an old Pioneer.

Another Thurston county pioneer has
joined the silent majority. James billiard
Spurlock died on Wednesday afternoon at
his home at Plum station, about six miles
south OF Olympia, at the age of 81 years.
Mr.. Spurlock was born in South Carolina
March a. 1875. In 1852 he came West
and for year followed gold mining in Cal
Ifornia. In 1853 he came to Thurston
county, and up to the time of his death
resided on his ranch at Plum station. I'm
like many others who came to the TERRITORY
in early days, Mr.. Spurlock did not take
up donation claim, but purchased the
place he occupied for years afterwards.
His life in Thurston county was almost
wholly devoted to stock raising, A widow
and three children survive him. Mr..
Spurlock was quiet, unassuming man,
one who attended strictly to his private
affairs and had no desire to occupy public
position
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-10-06
Oysters from the East.


Several cars of eastern oysters win be
brought to the state next month bv Fish
Commissioner A. G. Little for his expert,
ments in the propagation of eastern oysters
to be conducted on the Sound and Willapa
Harbor. The oysters will be planted at
Iokeland on Willapa harbor. and in oy.
ster bay, Skookum inlet, and near Vaughn
on the Sound.
Professor Doane of the Pullman Aeri.
cultural college has spent most of the sum.
mer experimenting in the transplanting Of
me eastern oysters, and has given the fish
commissioner much valuable information
on the subject A detail report will proba.
bly, be filed within short time. Extensive
experiments on the Sound are to be made
next year.-Olympian
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-10-06
Seventeen Workmen are Initiated

Seventeen good men were in readi-
ness for initiation in the Shelton
Lodge, A. o. U. W.. Monday evening,
and the team from Columbia Lodge,
No. 6, of Tacoma, came in on the boat
as announced. together with the par
aphernalia, prepared to introduce the
NEW members in the proper style. A..
F. Hoska was whole team in himself,
and was assisted by John G.. Smith, ].
II. Rabbit, E. Steinback and r. F.
Criswell. Grand medical examiner,
r. NJ. Davis, of Seattle. also came
down for the purpose of waking some
special examinations, and seeing that
the new material was all right.
The candidates were Ed. Orth, M.
Bugge, Fred Myer, George Draham,
E. p. Dunbar, A. Needham, Raymond
Cormier, Lars Larsen, M. Schumacher,
Harry Carson, David Ellison, Gustat
A. Swanson, Harry Ford, Harry Win
scr, Charles Cook and Fred e. Wood.
There were several others who failed
to get their examinations completed
in time, and were.1ald over.
1t is needless to say that the visiting
team from lodge of eight hundred
members knew how to do up the work
in fine style, and those who were for
tunate enough to be present enjoyed a
good entertainment. The new mem
bers, or several of them, also know they
have gained full insight into the
mysteries of Workmanship.
When the work was completed at
an early hour in the morning, all adj
journed to the Central Hotel, where
a splendid supper was provided, and to
which lot of hungry Workmen did
ample justice. The visiting members
went aboard the steamer and returned
Tuesday morning, well pleased with
their visit to Shelton, and promising
to come again when the local lodge
has a lot of raw material at hand.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-10-06

An election has been held in. the
school districts of Riverside and South
Bend, in Pacific county, Prof Smith
being principal at the latter place, TO
vote upon the union school PROPOSE
ton. Under the new law, it is possible
for two school districts to consolidate,
and have high school, the state Civ
ing an extra 800 to carry it on. This
does not interfere with the lower
grades in each district, but makes It
possible for the high school branches
of study to be taught in one district,
and available to the children Of the
other. In Shelton most, if not all, the
higher branches are already taught in
the principals room, and if some near
by district would consolidate with
Shelton, it would add 500 to the
school funds and allow further inn
provement.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-10-06
LAND OFFICE AT OLYMPIA, WASH

Notice IS hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before Grant C.
Angle, y: S. Comr, at Shelton, Wash. on FRI
day October 9Th. 1899. viz:
THOMAS JACKSON.
of Arcadia. WASH, Hd. Entry No. 134l for the
Nwl4 of Sw14 & Swl4 of Nwl4 Sec. TIP. 20, Mr. 2
west
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF
said land, viz: Preston Lott, William Norris
Raymond Haskell and Albert Mckay, all of
Arcadia, Wash.