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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-01

Next 10 the Bermuda lily the azalca
is possibly the most popular plant at
this season II hears Il profusieAl of
bright flowers which will keep fresh
and beautiful from four to six weeks.
The principal colors are white, Grim
son and white and pink shaded. Client
in Belgium is the true home of this
plant. There ii finds better conditions
for growth than anywhere else in the
world. Great quantities of the plant
are sent To this country during October
and are placed under cultivation in the
greenhouses. Azaleas are sold at other
seasons Of the year. however, being
being much sought after for weddings
and for decorations at other festal oc-
casions. A popularity OF this plant is
that the older it grows the more lux
uriant are the blossoms until some of
the largest plants are perfect marvels
of bloom.
No Easter celebration would be com
plete without viOlets. The ladies wear
them as corsage bouquets, the gentle
men wear them in their buttonholes
and they are employed in table decora-
tons and in a variety of other ways.
The cultivation of this flower has in
creased greatly during recent years I'M
til 1t is as much of favorite as the
rose. A large part of the violet crop
is grown by small gardeners who come
TO market daily, bringing their stock in
baskets. 1t has been said of this flower
that all humanity loves 1t. I'm its low
Iy, transformations fragance. which tells
you where the the blossom is hidden
before your eyes rest upon 1t, it is like
gentle woman whose soul has in ii
the fragrance of good deeds whereof
the right hand knows not what the
left hand does. who is sent into this
world sometimes to teach us what an
gels are" Three violets are known to
us here--the great purple. the small
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-01
Flowers Are symbolic ~ Faster.

or all beautiful embleins OF the res.
direction the emblems Of Easter, the
towers. stand first. They are SYM
oolic because though they seem to die
ZACH year every spring they rise
again. Their lives are amending. and
though they disappear from among us
for a time. we know they are sure to
return So 1t Is. say the soothsayers,
with the Son OF Man. He has gone
from MS. they declare, but the day will
surely come when He will return. This
IL one of the beliefs that cling about
Easter. TO relate all that the festival
means would be an unending task In
ruth. II signifies 10 every person that
which they wish II TO. and nothing
luorp
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-01
FLOWERS OF EASTET
HOW THEY ARE GROWN AND USE
FOR DECORATING.


bermuda Lilies First Among the blooms
With Genssta and Caiias Other Favor
ites-The Popular Violet witch All Hu
manity Loves.
Easter time Is the flower growers
harvest The work of a whole year II
some instances is directed toward pro
ducing a large number of flower
which will be specially in demand
this season SO universal has the us
of flowers become at this great religi
Gus festival and during the days whicl
Immediately follow that fabulou
prices are paid and in some instances
it is impossible to supply the demant
in some of the large cities. A grea
number of plants and flowers are uset
in decorating the churches. many arr
sent as presents 10 friends while tn,
number OF Towering plants which arr
employed in home decorations is some
thing beyond computation. The use o.
flowers in the observance of Easter
has been increasing rapidly during
recent years. 1t Is not very long age
that florists noticed no great differ
ence in their sales during the season
but now they prepare fo- ii many
weeks in advance.
In any enumeration of flowers which
are most sought after at Easter per
haps the first place should be given to
the Bermuda, or Easter lily. There IL
something about the pure white of this
flower and the gracefulness of the
plant upon which it grows that makes
it extremely popular. Bermuda is the
home of the lily and it is claimed that
mo- bnr oil hnU ert.n So
so early. rapidly and successfully. BY
pursuing certain methods in their cul
tivation they can be made to bloom as
early as December but the main crop
comes in February and early spring.
Then whole fields Of blooming lilies
may be seen. while the air is scented
by them for long distances. Those who
grow lilies in Bermuda regard them
the same as they do potatoes or onions.
They are not expert florists but plant
their lilies with more care than they
do common vegetables but owing to
the peculiarities of the soil and climate
they nearly always have good crop.
They can cultivate their fields any
month of the year and there is never
any frosts. only genial sunshine, which
is just what the lilies want The lilies
which are sold ut Easter time are. as a
rule. grown from bulbs brought from
Bermuda. No matter whether Easter
is late or early the lilies are brought
into bloom for use on the Sunday
which commentaries the ascension of
our Lord. The blooming of the flowers
is FASTENED or retarded by regulating
the temperature OF the greenhouses
where they are under cultivation. The
Bermuda lily is special favorite in
church decorations and they remain in
condition for some days. which adds to
their popularity. The plants grow to
height of four feet and bear from
four TO seven snow white blossoms *
the top of the stem.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-01
ORIGIN or EASTER LILIES

Along the hills of Palestine
The setting sunheams lie,
Spilled like goblet Of red wine
From that low. burning sky.
Deep in the vale of Bethlehem.
The shepherds iiocks are stilled,
And all the sentient Holy Land
With waiting transport thrilled.
IT'S Easter eve; to.morrow's sun
VIII light the rising day
When 10. along the rocky road,
Where weeds aud thislles grow.
There weaves a living fragrant line,
Like curves OF drifting snow.
IT'S lilies lilies. rich and rare.
Sprung up By magic growth,
As though sweet nature 70 await
Gods given time were loath.
Along the road they curve and smile
Marking the very way
The blessed Saviours feet had trod.
From Court TO Calvary.
Belle Hunt.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-01

One of the prettiest customs OF the
year is the giving of Easter gifts I'm
like Christmas, these presents at
Easter are never supposed to be ex-
pensive. They are rather a little re-
minder Of the happy Easter time, and
a sign from the giver to the receiver
that one is thinking of the other
or course there are many different
kinds of gifts, and perhaps the most
conspicuous are those prepared in the
shape of eggs. These are not the only
gifts that you can appropriately make
for this time of the year. The presents
described here are easily made. with
almost no expense, and you will find
that they will bs very acceptable to
those you decide to send them to. be-
cause they will be the result of your
own labor and thought. and that is the
best part of giving.
A handy trifie for the sewing table.
is simple flatiron. Gid the upper
part but leave the face untouched
Wind the handle with wooden strip
covered by a ribbon. or bias strips of
fancy silk. In one end of the bowknot
stitch thimble-case, In the other end
a place to hold blunt scissors. Choose a
heavy iron and it will be always In use
Ii Will have sewing pinned to the
handle for swift running and hem
ming. or else 1t will be engaged In
pressing sea moss or flowers. or hold
ing papers together. But very often it
will have thimble, scissors and needles
removed. and II will be heated to
smooth out ugly wrinkles in cloth or to
dry and press "A sponged spot. 1t will
absolutely renovate twisted whale
bones by dry-pressing the bodice or
corsets on the wrong side. Use In tail
or fashion-that Is, bang down the
iron firmly and bear upon it.
For stick-pins and hat-pins cushion
may be ornamented by china doll
fastened to "A circular pasteboard
Around the ''sitting-down doll' is a
soft ring OF curled hair. and this is
placed in the center Of soft gay-colored
silk. The silk is then drawn up tightly
and gathered like Loie Fuller gown
around Miss Dolly's breast. Harpers
Young People.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-01

incorporated into their coat OF arms
The hydrangea also makes n fine
Easter display. Its immense clusters
of light pink flowers often measure
twelve inches in circumference and be-
ing OF color which shows equally
well by daylight or gaslight the plant
Is much sought after for church and
other decorations. Hydrangea rosea Is
a very fine variety. having beautiful
rose col0red blossoms. The cultivators
have a way of changing the color Of
the flowers TO q blue by mixing iron
filings with the soil where the plants
are grown during the summer. and
when potted by watering them with
alum water.
Another popular flower for Easter
decorations is the genista. The foliage
is beautiful and it bears a canary col
ored blossom which remains fresh for
long time The plant is excellent for
placing in the parlor for the reason
that 1t Is not much affected by SUPER
heated dwellings which are the curse
OF this age in large cities.
The florists have system by which
flowers may be sent by telegraph or in
other words Il BROOKLYN florist who he
iVft-N w til'- bNSoNisittbil w uo idkt itIc~
graphic orders. viii sell you an Easter
bouquet TO be presented TO a young
lady. II 4 ccrtain address IN Boston
for Instance The florist tclcgrnphs the
order to a correspondent in Boston and
the same day the bouquet Is duly pre-
sentcd a great deal Of this Kind of
business Is done AZ Easter time. Flow
ers lave come 80 generally into use as
Easter gifts that the makers OF Easter
cards have noticed considerable de-
cline in the demand for their wares.
lunches of roses and violets. azacIa
plants are the favorite for this purpose
and II IS common sight at this season
10 see the windows of private residen-
ces beautifully decorated with ported
plants Of bouquets of flowers. Many
are also sent 10 the hospitals or to sick
beds, where they are doubly welcomed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-01
HAS MANY MEANINGS.

MANY Interesting stories Concerning the /
Doings of the Day Keystone oil Human
Faith Based Upon the observance oldest
of All Festivities.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-01

Bermuda Lilies First Among tho blooms
With Genssta and Cailas an Other Favor
ites-Ths Popular Violet Which All HUI
mainly Loves.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-01
EASTER LILIES

Thro' mellow gloom of dim old room
The white ascension lilies bloom;
And fragrance bear in stiIl cool all
As they bend DER silver salver there.
In lily white with radiance bright
Shine hopes of heavens starry light;
And wealth untold, in heart of GOLD
Suggests ChIists glories manifold.
His flower thou art-from stamen
heart
To feathry petals pearl-tipped dart;
And ! see in thy purity,
A semblance of His Majesty.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-01

When happy brooks are running races
Down from hills with laugh and leap,
Who are these In woodland places
That up from moss and dead leaves
creep?
Each bud that breaks from dark, low
mold:
Each frond or blade from prison rolled !:
Each breeze whispers to listening ear,
or the life that springs from buried
year.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-01

gray and the white. The great purple
not Indigenous. Ii came originally from
Corsica and is the flower of the Bona
parties. TX brought to the head of tina
family the first news OF his comm,
greatness. From that time forth Ii wa
the flower he loved best aud 1t wal
adopted by the Bonaparte family ant
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-04-01

When a woman resolves 10 spread
sunshine and happiness around her she
begins by carrying a sad. wistful look
in her eyes and talking in low,
mournfai voicc.-New York Press.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-16
NATIONAL CONTROL OF TRUSTS.
suegestions as to the Proposed Con
stitutiOnal Amendment.

Sunrestions an to the Proposed Con-
stitutional Amendment.
Kansas City Star: The proposition to
amend the federal Constitution so as to
empower the national government to deal
with trusts is not 80 simple as 1t seems.
If the question comes before congress II
will arouse an immense amount OF dls-
cussion and controversy and there VIII
be a great difference in agreeing on the
form Of the amendment. To be effective
1t should transfer from the states to the
national government the authority to Gre
ate large corporations whose business ex-
tends to more a one state, IND snould
provide also that within a specified pc
Rod every existing corporation OF this
sort shall surrender its present state
to be obtained from the national govern
ment. In this way it would be possible
10 correct some of the existing abuses OF
over capitalization, for the law providing
for a national charter for corporations
should also provide for q commission
whose duty shall be to carefully investi-
rate the assets and business Of every cor
noration asking for a charter, and to limit
its capitalization absolutely to the amount
Of money actually invested in the enter
prise. Over capitalization Is one of the
greatest evils in this era Of corporations.
and 1t is one which the states seemingly
are powerless to prevent.
A transfer from the states to the ra-
tional government of the power to create
large corporations would give to congress
the full control of trusts. which is essen
tial to any effective SUPPRESSION or regula-
ton of them. But such a change prob
ably would be opposed by the Demo-
cratic party. on the grounds that it is in
creasing the power Of the national gov
eminent and Diminishing that. of the
states. 1t is difficult, however, to see how
the national government can accomplish
-.,klS-,, ,-,{<l, the trncfc rn1oSo II has
full control over the granting of charters
for great corporations. A constitutional
amendment merely prohibiting the exist
ence of combinations which restrain COM
petition, and authorizing the attorney
general of the United States to take ac-
ton against such combinations, would
bring the national power into collision
with the state governments unler whose
charters the trusts exist.
Absolute national control Of large cor
porations seems to be necessary to any
effective action by the federal government
to overcome the evils of trusts.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-16

brought about by bending over a
desk, and short and weak sight
causes a disposition to round shout
ders, says an exchange. Again, a
weakness of the system often brings
about this state of things. in which
case a physician should be consulted.
Ordinary cases are benefited should
the victim sleep with only n small,
fiat pillow; walk straight, hold the
head erect and expand the chest.
keeping the eyes on a level with peo-
ple's faces, and not dropped in the
dust. Women should, as a gymnastic
exercise, walk about the room with a
book balanced on the head, and read
from a book that is open on a bracket
on the wall slightly above the head, SO
that the chin must be held we'll up to
see the lines.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-16
WOMEN AND HOME
ITEMS OF INTEREST FOR MAIDS
AND NATIONS.
Beautiful Gown for a Miss-The Latest
Blouse from Parls-Mildew and Other
stains-For stoop shoulders-Toilet
Hints-Our Cooking school.
Mndew and Other Stains.

Mildew and iron rust are almost in
delible unless they are taken out at
once. One of most successful methods
OF removing mildew is as follows: Mix
half a cup of soft soap with equal guam
titles Of powdered starch and salt.
Squeeze in the Juice of a lemon. Spread
this mixture on the mildew spots, on
10Th sides; spread the spotted cloth on
the grass and let it lie in a strong sun
one day and remain until the next
morning, then turn it over and let it
bleach another day on this side. Take
he cloth up and rinse it we'll. OF
course such stains car only be removed
from white goods, as this stain Grad
icator would move the color from col
ored goods. Remove iron rust stains
with salt wet to a paste with lemon
Juice. 1t is said that the juice of a to-
mato and salt + equally eficacious.
Fresh ink stains may usually be
washed out in clear water, If no soap
has been used on them, and the faint
remnant of dark color left bleached out
on the grass after %moistening it with
soda and boiling water. If the stain is
obstinate soak in sour milk, then wash
and bleach it out. An excellent rule
for removing the stains Of shoe black
ing, ink, mildew and other obstinate
marks is as follows: Stir and strain
through a cloth one pound OF washing
soda and half a pound of chloride Of
lime dissolved in one gallon of boiling
water. Put it into an old jar, not into
a bottle or into anything where the
light will reach it, as 1T takes away
some of the strength. Let it stand
about an hour, stirring it once in a
while before using 1t. To free any
goods from sweet apple or fruit stains,
mildew. or blacking, soak the part
stained in this solution until it Is al
most gone, and then rub 1t with soap
and water. This mixture leaves a yell
lowish spot in place of other stains,
and it will come out easily with good
rubbing in soap and water. The soap
prevents this strong mixture from eat
ing into the cloth. This last stain
eradicator must be used with caution.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-16
Toilet Hints.

A complexion brush Of firm, even
bristles is good to remove the dust
from the pores and should be used with
pure white CASTLE soap-which is heal
ing and good-and tepid water. After
the scrubbing a cream must be smeared
on, SO that the skin will not show irri-
tation. If the skin is excessively oily
a few drops of alcohol may be added
to the suds.
Three pints of water should be taken
each day. Half the women don't drink
enough water. 1t is just as necessary
to take a bath inside. as out.
It takes a long time to cure enlarged
pores, and the best way is by the use
OF the brush and a pure hygienic soap.
BY this process the. pores. which have
become enlarged by the clogged secre-
lions, are kept free and. gradually they
win contract and become normal in
size.
Lemons should be an indispensable
article on q woman's toilet table. A
little diluted lemon juice applied at
night is an. excellent bleach for the
hands, and, unlike most beaches. soft
ems the skin.
1t is agreed by the medical author
tiles that olive oil is one Of the best
tonics for the nerves Plenty Of olive
oil in salad dressings, ETC., will aid d.
gestion, while a teaspoonful taken clear
once a week is the best medicine for a
rundown system and 1t will also help
clear a muddy complexion.
A good hair tonic is made as fol-
lows: Picnic acid. two grams: tine
lure Of nux vomica. seven and one-halt
grams; t!ncture Of red cinchona, thirty
grams: tincture of cantharides. two
grams; cologne. $50 grams; sweet. al
mond oil, sixtv grams. Apply to tbs
roots Of the hair with Z soft sponge
once or twice q day. This lotion Is e.
pecially good for very dry hai..
Meyer pull out . gray hair. FOR TWEEN
ty VA come to it, funeral. When q
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-16
To arrange Furniture,


Many people have a natural gift for
arranging rooms, and may be called
artists in the art, while others have no
idea at all, and their rooms, despite
costly or really beautiful articles of
furniture OF ornament, are always
prim-everything is so very badly
placed. A table in a drawing-room
should w be in the center Of the
apartment. Let it be pushed away,
and the chairs disposed in such a man
ner that it may be seen that they are
intended to be sat upon. Chairs placed
against a wall or rammed into cor
ncrs is an ugly and inappropriate ar
rangement. Have what the French
call little Establishments in the room,
If it be large enough For instance,
near small or large tables, have two
or three chairs or a chair and a lounge,
enabling those visitors, should several
call at the same time, to talk COM
fortably, which is impossible if a large
party have to sit in a circle and join
in a general conversation. A table
upon which ornaments and books ra-
diate in a star-like shape is very ugly.
Let the books and ornaments be placed
in studied carelessness, and avoid
primness in every way. 1t is rather
the rage in the present day to decorate
rooms with trifes. This is a mistake,
and often really pretty ornaments are
not seen to advantage because of this.
Allow sufficient margin of space be-
tween your pictures and ornaments,
SO that each may be properly seen. A
superabundance of japanese fans, COM
mon knickknacks, bits of pottery,
china animals, cheap frames, and GIN
cracks generally. should he avoided,
though on the other hand much that
is tasteful in the way Of ornament can
be had nowadays very inexpensively.
The mistake Is in the ,crowding of too
many of them together, and having
gewgaws which are really rubbish.
Do not have newspapers and maya
zines scattered all yer the room. Let
the old ones be put by and the latest
be laid on a table kept for that pnr-
pose. Unused lamps should never be
kept in a drawing-room, especially
when they diffuse an odor Of kerosene.
They are out of place by daylight and
should only be brought in lighted
when necessary. Candles should al
ways be begun, and even II not in con-
slant use should look as IL they were.
Candles not begun have a very sense
less appearance and look as If placed
for ornament. which, as a matter of
fact. they can hardly claim to be. All
clocks should be kept going. If the
clock will not do its duty send It to be
repaired, and If 1t declines to 80 after
judicious treatment then put it aside,
for q silent clock is q depressing OBJ
ject. Brackets are very inexpensive.
and with q little taste can be made to
look very pretty. Ovals, shields.
rounds or shamrock-shaped pieces OF
wood covered with velvet or plush are
excellent backgrounds for china. They
are better undraped. In fine. with
books. natural flowers, a work-basket,
pretty hangings. and a little care and
taste expended in the general arrange
ment, the drawing-room may look
charming, and be in perfect taste. even
though it Is very small indeed. and the
intrinsic value Of its contents be
trihing.
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gray hair is pulled out the dead fluic
nj Tia Honk sn .oaH4aned annon~ Hhs

gray hair is pulled out the dead f1uit
at the root is scattered among the
healthy roots, and grayness follows.
The white OF an egg, so often ad.
vised, will dark blond, auburn or chest.
nut hair. Borax, an even teaspoonfu!
to a cup Of warm water, used once g
month, is the best wash for light hair
The day after the application rinse
first in warm water, then in cold wa.
ter, and dry in the sun, If possible
Borax will tinge the hair yellow ane
should never be used for gray hair. A
few drops Of indigo in the rinsing wa
ter gives gray hair that clean, silver
appearance and will not injure it.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-09-16
rnrcr.oIl.. Birthplacc.

Utica Press: On one Of the side streets III the
little town of Dresden, N. Y. is a two-story
frame house that shows the signs Of age and
decay. 1t is the birthplace Of Robert G. In
sersoll, the agnostic. whose famous career has
Just closed. The villagers regard the housc
with something like owe. Some view 1t with
It is a spot Ct which the town should be proud.
Others are in favor Of securing the property
and tearing IL down. For years the two ias.
Is looked upon as ridiculous by the younger
generation. The present tenants do not seem
to be bothered in the least by the fact that
their home once sheltered the disciple OF Tom
paine. In fact, it is doubtful II they know any
ming Of Robert G. Ingersoll and his works.