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The Meeker herald., 1899-07-08
Harvard Wins Boat Races.

New London, Conn. June 29.-Har-
yard won all of the boat races to-day
three victories over Yale in three
hours-and the western sky giowed
crimson this evening when the Har-
yard varsity crew pulled over the
finish line six ana half lengths ahead
Of Yale. After eight years OF defeat
the students of Cambridge are tasting
the sweets of success. Harvards uni
versity eight won from Yale over q
four-mile course by six and n hall
lengths in 20 minutes - seconds.
Harvard's freshmen eight won from
Yale over a two-mile course by two
and n half lengths in 9 minutes 3H
seconds.
Harvard's substitute four won from
Yale over a two-mile course by SIX
lengths in 10 minutes and u seconds.
The Harvard crews rowed modih.
cation of the English stroke. coupled
with some features of the stroke pulled
by Wisconsin.
The Meeker herald., 1899-07-08
prrxfu. Reache. France.

Rennes. July 1.-3 a. m.-Captain
Dreyfus has arrived here
Captain Dreyfus landed at 1fboron
and was conveyed by train to Bruz,
twelve kilometers from Rennes. There
he entered a landau. accompanied by
the chief of the detectives Of the pre-
feet department. and was driven to
Rennes. where twenty-five gendarmes
waited his entrance into the town.
Ten Of the gendarmes entered a
wagon and followed the carriage The
rest followed on foot. The party ar
rived at the prison without incident. A
large crowd assembled and witnessed
the arrival in silence and without man
Hesitation.
1t is said that the government had
advices from the Azores when the Sfa1
passed Fayal that the health Of Drey-
fus was precarious. This Is held In
some quarters to explain the anxiety to
prevent the public seeing him.
The Parisian public is rather iistless
about his arrival: and there Is no ex-
element at Rennes. where torrents OF
rain are falling. although the railroad
station there is full of reporters await
ing the coming of the famous prisoner.
The Meeker herald., 1899-07-08
Gold seeker. Join In /. STAMPEDE.

Seattle, Wash. June 3O.-The Cape
Nome mining fever has reached Daw-
son and has caused a veritable stam-
pede.
The news reached Dawson June 12,h
and in two days over 1000 of Daw-
sons idle population had started down
the river in the hope Of finding on the
desolate shore Of Bering sea the for
tune they had failed to pick up in the
KIondike. Rampant City. on the lower
Yukon. Is also said to have suffered
loss Of population through the re-.
ported strike at Cape Nome.
Another report says rich strike has
been made on Eureka creek. a tribu-
tary of the Tanana. A stampede from
Minook followed. and every creek with
in miles of Eureka has been staketi
from its mouth to its source.
The Meeker herald., 1899-07-08
WHY DO YOU eLUsn7
rhs Latest Theory Is That There Ars
Two Closely Allied Causes fer II.

rhs Latest Theory Il That There Are
Two Closely Allied Causes fer II.
The general idea that blushins IL due
to fullness Of blood in the brain IL In
correct, according to the new theory
of q French expert. 1t arises from the
relaxation OF the arteries Of the face.
neck and breast. thus allowing an ex-
ira quantity of blood to rush to the
skin. These arteries have in their walls
layer Of rings Of muscular nber. which
contract or relax according to the con
dition Of the patient, and 30 permit
the arteries to become more or lssa
full Of blood. When they are extra
full. which occurs in WEAKNESS, the pa
tient blushes. There are two closely
allied causes of blushins. One is
named "ereuthopobia? that 10 the or
binary use-weakness, and the ex-
treme sensitivsness and other condI-
tions caused By It. The other IL des-
ignated "erythrophobia," and is the
fear that one will blush unconsciously
at awkward moments. The latter is
q peculiar form OF the disease. Tho
individual in question. although no.
given to blushing. becoming gradually
possessed with fear that he will do
SO, at some inoppor;une time, and this
fear grows upon hin until it complete
ly masters him and makes him grow
red in the face when there Il not the
slightest reason for it..
At the most simple questions the
color rises, and he is placed In the
most absurd situation. He is looked
upon with suspicion. because other
people accept his confusion az con-
sciousness Of guilt; he recognizes the
fact. and OF course his condition crows
worse Weakness is responsible In
this case also for the deplorable state
OF things, for when the sufferer is
taken In hand and he gets "braced up"
he smiles at his former fears. 1t must
be very strong emotion that causes
hush to come to the face OF really
healthy man or woman. Whatever
they may feel they will not show II
any more than they will show fear
when confronted by great danger. In
the latter case there is no doubt about
the danger; 1t is fully understood that
there maybe a feeling of fear within,
but 1t Is not shown by the face. A
similar remark applies to. the sense of
shame under reproach. That feeling
will not be betrayed by . blush, be-
cause the individual is not afflicted by
the disease. e-
The Meeker herald., 1899-07-08
A LAVENDER DINNER.
Suggestion for an Evening Dinns
Party for Young People.


Party for Young People.
Suggestions for home entertainment
may possibly be obtained from q din
nsr for young people given In the west
recently. The table was slaboratsly
decorated In pink and laveader. and
dainty china. cut glass and silver were
used In effective combination. In the
center of the white damask cloth was
placed - mirror lake, which vas
outlined n smilax and roses, to which
were attached lavender and pink rib
bons radiating to the places Of the
guests. To these ribbons were fast
ened numbers. in addition to the pink
roses. and two lucky" number, drew
dainty prizes-a silver hat brim brush
for the man. and silver neck buckle
for the girl. At either end of the table
were silver candelabra tied with Law.
ender ribbons. and filled with pink can
dies. hooded with dainty pink shades.
Dinner cards ornamented with the
crest of the hostess done In gilt wsrS
placed at each plate
When the company were at the table
the door bell rang and kilograms were
brought in addressed to the several
guests. When the yellow envelopes
were opened they were found to con-
tain single words and blank telegraph
slips. Later in the evening the guests
were requested to write telegram.
using the letters of the inclosed word
in regular order as initial letters OF the
words forming the imaginary mes
sages. Prizes were given for the best
kilograms thus constructed.
The Meeker herald., 1899-07-08
Cooperation. barred Ont of re....

Austin. Tex. June 3O.-Attorney
General Smith to-day rendered an Opin-
ION that when n foreign corporation
which has been granted permit 10 10
business In the state becomes ,iel'n-
quent In Its franchise tax payment and
fails to make such payment, together
with the prescribed penalty Of s. per
month. within six months from the
time the delinquency occurs, its right
to do business In Texas cannot lie re-
vived by granting new permit. tTnder
this ruling a large number of foreign
corporations that have been negligent
in paying their franchise Ia. to the
state are not only outlawed t..npOrar-
ily, but are forever debarred from
trsnsacting business in Texas.
The Meeker herald., 1899-07-08

Brig.-Gen. Charles King. who owing
to ill-health, returned home on the
transport City Of Puebla, in q recent
interview said: The situation in the
Philippines is most serious. The peo-
pie of those islands will keep up a
guerrilla warfare, and there is no tell
ing when the hostilities will cease.
They retire to the fastnesses Of their
mountain retreats when they are whip
ped and hide in the jungles. subsist-
ing on practically nothing. they have
no need for a base OF supplies. 1. will
necessitate large force Of men to sub
jugate them completely. The war in
the Philippines is by no means ended.
Their entertainments were works OF
military engineering and construction
equaTto the best that the most civilized
military nations have produced. Un-
der the Spanish regime the Filipino
learned something of war. and We are
receiving evidence of this every day"
The Meeker herald., 1899-07-08
Another hereto has entered

Another hereto has entered the
arena and flung down his gauntlet. not
tentatively nor timorously but auda-
ciously and nonchalantly. DR.. Gun
saulus. reared in Methodism and late
the Paladin Of CongregAtionAlism
stands before the members of the Con-
gregational association and unblush-
ingly tells them that modern ortho-
doxy IL so unprogressive that every
one Of Its doctrines may be made he
terodox BY "a life inspired by the spirit
Of holiness" Proceeding on the lines
Of this basic statement. he directed the
battery of his rhetoric at the inspira-
tion Of the Old Testament and riddled
the patriarchs and prophets with grape
and canister.
The Meeker herald., 1899-07-08
norr Than 20. 900 Out on . strike

Pittsburg. Pa. June 3O.-The last
day of the scale of the Amalgamated
Association of Iron. Steel and Tin
Workers ended at midnight tonight.
While definite figures cannot be Civ
en- tonight as to how many men will
be idle tomorrow. 1t is known that
more than $1,000 of them will be
forced to quit work temporarily at
least.
Secretary John Williams of the
Amalgamated Association. however,
gave 1t as his opinion that settle
ment would be reached in the near fu-
ture. There is no animosity and both
sides seem to be in favor of coming
to an agreement.
The Meeker herald., 1899-07-08

In almost every city and town OF tbs
country young men in soldier dress ar,
loafing about the streets. Going ou
amid the plaudits of their townsmer
and greeted on their return as heroes
many OF them continue to pose on th'
reputation Of their past. There car
be no greater mistake:
The praise that spurs thee on
And higher lifts thy quest
Heaven send thee! Better none
Than in 1t thou shouldst rest
The Meeker herald., 1899-07-08
An Asphalt rrus, Now.

Philadelphia, June 30.-The articles
of the Asphalt Company of America
have Just been filed In New Jersey
with a capital Of $3OOOO.OOO. and II
will probably be known as the AS
phalt Trust"
The corporation said George A.
Hahn, has been formed TO control the
sale OF asphalt in the United States.
II win have charge Of the entire out
put Of Trinidad asphalt and whatever
other natural beds cnn he obtained.
In this way We expect to control all
the asphalt in the world. We shall alb
sofD . great many smaller companies
in this country. The main business Of
the cooceru win be carried on In Phil
adelpaia,"
The Meeker herald., 1899-07-08

During the past year the pupils OF
= Milwaukee public school have been
instructing themselves. practically, in
the principles OF municipal govern
ment Every once in the administra-
tive affairs of a city. from mayor to
policeman. was filled by boys. and for
q time the scheme worked admirably.
Before long, however. interest in their
regular studies became absorbed in
politics. The eiections-held quarter
ly-became unwholesomely exciting.
and the children's parents were bitter
ly involved. Corruption. too. showed
itself. Ono youthful candidate. by a
judicous disposition Of gum. candy and
pencils, was almost unanimously elect
ed. Others initiated him. and the par
ents. 1t last awakening to tho fact that
their children were fast becoming de-
moralized, strenuously objected to a
continuance of the experiment. and the
school authorities summarily aban-
&onOd It.
The Meeker herald., 1899-07-08
Peec. In the Philippines

Is bound to prove profitable. Warning
conditions. whether in the Philippines
or in the human stomach, are disas-
trous. II your stomach has rebelled,
there is one authority that will sub
due it. 1t is Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers, and cures constipation, indiges-
ton and dyspepsia See that private
revenue stamp covers the neck Of the
bottle.
The Meeker herald., 1899-07-08

Now that Coils P. Huntington and
proposition that the common people
must not be educated, We suppose
there will presently be syndicate to
buy up all the colleges and common
schools.
The Meeker herald., 1899-07-08

A college professor says positively
that the Maine was blown up by Gu
bans. Now II there is promise Of still
another investigation let us forget the
Maine IS rapidly as possible.
The Meeker herald., 1899-07-08

The Daughters OF the Revolution
have passed resolutions indorsing the
course OF the administration. They
evidently do not want any rival daugh-
ters OF rival revolution in the far
Pacific.
The Meeker herald., 1899-07-08

Japan has decided to seize a Chin
ese harbor. just to be in line with the
other powers. Almost the only nation
which has not put in claim for a
section OF the celestial empire is Capt
Streeter's District of Lake Michigan.
The Meeker herald., 1899-07-08

A physician practices on his own pa
tients: an amateur musician practices
on the patience of others.
The Meeker herald., 1899-07-08

TAe Gpvsrnmsnt has let q contract
~ dredging tie outer harbor Of Chi
cnDn PesAaDs that explains why the
avysFnmsn4 coatractors have been
1ppane ~ rtysr dredging % close to
~ ahsgNr ysOeFks . pepse y tAas
- --s-
The Meeker herald., 1899-07-08

Aware that there bad been no mas
ter in English literature during the
lAst three centuries who had not been
also q master OF the English Bible" a
Harvard professor has recently as
e3ansd Tat Book to his classss for con-
tt1noas reading.
The Meeker herald., 1899-07-08

Women are usually in hopeless
majority at the summer resorts.
The Meeker herald., 1899-07-08

Doctors are healthy as a rule-but
then they seldom take their own med
icine.
The Meeker herald., 1899-07-08

The chimney is one OF the few smok-
ers that is easily soo,ed.
The Meeker herald., 1899-07-08

Beauty is natures first gift to WON
An, and 1t is the first one she loses.
The Meeker herald., 1899-07-08

Tho seventeen-year locusts Should
come under the head Of time-fies.
The Meeker herald., 1899-07-08

But few people feel like doing today
the things they put of doing yesterday
The Meeker herald., 1899-07-08

Doesn't your son inherit his fighting
qualities?" Yes: but don't refer to that:
he got them from his mother"
The Meeker herald., 1899-07-08
A hit Of Rraadyi

lraa A hit Of Brandy.
valet-I hadn't any alcohol LEFT, q
1 used bit of your cosnac. sir. ~
Haster-Not mach, I hops. valst-3ee.
adeed. sir-onig a mouthful.
The Meeker herald., 1899-07-08

We secretly have small respect for
people who eat more than We do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13
How TO Fool the Moths.
AII-W hite Gowns.

From Harpers Bazaar.
Among the very prettiest gowns are the
all-white. 1t is a fad this year to wear all
white or all black, and consequently there
have been a great many charming mate
rails brought forward. White crepe de
chine and white point d'esprit gowns are
very smart. The double-width crepe de
chine is expensive. but the single width is
not impossible for everybody. and some OF
the simpler dinner gowns are not so ex-
travagant in price as might be expected
very dainty one made of white point
d'esprit has rows Of Malines lace let In the
entire distance from the belt to the hem.
The body OF the waist is made In the old
fashioned baby style but is trimmed with
a shaped front piece of white lace en-
broidery in steel and silver This piece
comes from the shoulders down the front
OF the waist and then hangs straight down
on the skirt. OF course # is this little touch
that makes the whole gown look smart
White dotted Swiss muslin gowns ara
among those exhibited. Those shown at
the openings were very expensive but then
they were trimmed with real lace and made
up over silk. They also are made with
the rows of insertion and the ruffies of
lace, the ught-ntting waists with the blousa
fronts-by blouse fronts being meant q lit
Tie IuIineSS in frOnt-and are tied across
with bows of ribbon or velvet. Some are in
princesse shape, and have sashes starting
from the side seams and tying in front:
others have belts and sashes They All
nj TO perfection, and of course are quite
beyond the skill of any laUndress. but will
clean well. There are not a great MANY
OF these gowns on exhibition the dress
makers preferrinS to show only one and
make others from this model.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13
Fancy Vests and waistcoafs

From The New York Evening Post
\ report Of the newest New York fash
ions 'makes note of the fact that fancy
vests and the more ample waistcoats are
very much in evidence on handsome models
Tor the season before US on MANY CO.'S
tunes familiar styles are repeated, like the
pique and Marseilles varieties, fastened
with small round pearl buttons. In new
and pretty guises, however, appear French
made gilets of delicately Powered white
repped or taffeta silk. with stock collar TO
match. Another style Is the summer double
vest, in which the outside one Stimulates a
genileman's low-cut waistcoat. 1t is
doube-breasted and made of fancy silk
While the under one is an airy textile like
lace, tulle, or chiffon, and is gathered at
the throat and again at the waist The
shlrring, however. shows only at the top.
The vests OF Marie Antoinette silk are fast
ened with tiny buttons of gold or mother
of-pearl, crossed with silk lacing cords
Any of these elegant little vests would
transform the plainest silk, satin, or fine
wool gown into very smart and dainty
toilet. and while imparting great style,
enough silk, satin or brocade to make a
vest does not very greatly increase its
cost. Three-quarters of yard of medium
width fabric viii make a vest, with enough
cut away from shaping It to form a plain
stock or a folded collar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13
New Grayat Chains.
.Ouis GlObe-DamOcrat.

From the st. Louis Globe Democrat
A pretty little novelty just making its ap-
pearance is the cravat chain. 1t is little
affair, which may serve other purposes as
v ell as 1t is but a bit of chain few inches
long, and terminating in two balls about
the size of hazel nut. These may be plain
duh gold, with rhinestones or colored
stones set in designs, or merely scattered,
or the ball may be fattened of blue enamel
imitation turquoise, etched in some mys-
FERROUS symbol. The chains are passed
double, just below the knot of the fourth
hand or Ascot. the balls passing through
the loop, and thus securing 1t from slipping.
The chain Is also found useful in securing
the natty little Jackets in vogue this sea
son, when 1t Is too warm to button them
all the way. and Is yet undesirable to have
them hang without some confinement. In
fact. these pretty litte chains may be use
full in many ways. for combining the folds
of an umbrella or securing dainty hand
kerchief to ones parasol handle OF fan, and
be assured If my lady is so fortunate as to
possess one she will always find some means
of keeping 1t in evidence. provided it is
handsome one for it is innate in woman
kind 10 like anything in jewelry which
partakes of the nature of pendant or
bangle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13
H D u S { H Id HINT S

Pork and parsnips is q real Old-fashioned
dish-one that our New England forbears
loved and throve on, and one that properly
prepared. will be acceptable al almost any
table. Take one of the old-fashioned thick
iron spiders or Scotch kettle and cover
the bottom with slices OF sweet salt pork
cut into pieces about two inches square
Arrange a layer of sliced parsnips over the
pork and one OF sliced potatoes over the
parsnips. Pour in enough water to just
cover the contents, cover closely, place on
the back OF the range and let the contents
simmer slowly until the vegetables are ten
der. Take up the vegetables and arrange
on heated platter. and if there is any lid
uor remaining pour off in a bowl until
ready Tor use. Brown the pork lightly in
the kettle, then take up and place in with
the vegetables; add to the fat remaining in
the bottom of the spider tablespoonful of
butter and a Tablespoonful of f1our and
stir until hubby. Season with pepper then
pour In the cupful of stock reserved, and
cream or milk to make sufficient gravy
When cooked smooth pour over the yegeta-
Dies and meat and serve.
Cream chocolate is one Of the incest des-
serts that can be prepared in the chatting
dish; but everything requisite in its con-
ccction must be in readiness before begin
ming operations. Put into the outlet nan
TWO squares of unsweetened chocolate
broken IN small pieces, four rounded table
SpoonfuiS OF graduated sugar and four ia
bieSpoOnIuIS of hot water. Cook TO a
smooth, shiny paste, letting il boil hard,
but watching carefully that it does not
Hcorch. Add one-half cupfui of cream
tmInus one tablespoonful, which should he
added I" the eggs to prevent their curdlinst
ana ohe-quarter Of d cupful of milk stir
FiI!S until II boils. When it reaches that
point set over the hot water pan and add
TWO Whole eggs or the yoks of four Gf the
"noie eggs are used beat the white and
Eo.kS separately and reserve the white) a
SdltspooH OF salt and a teaspoonfuI of va
NINA or cinnamon. stirring rapidly. After
y thiehens fold the white in lightly and
sehuy-proNided, of course, that YOU are
using the Two whole esgs-and leave over
the not water ten minutes or longer until
SpohSy. Serve hot cold with Whipned
top. '''t INC
a good. old-fashioned dessert to servo
Sttter a parsnip stew is a baked Indian md
ulhg recipe that has been in treatment
use Tor the last half century is this; Roll
quart of milk and turn II over a mint Of
sifted Indian meal. Stir it in well 40 as
TO scald the meal. then mix three table
spoonfuls of wheat -four with a mint Of
milk. stirring the milk gradually into the
flour, so as to have IT free from umns
Turn on to the Indian meal and mix the
whole well together. When lukewarm beat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13
HOUSE FURNISHINGS
A Room Should Have the Effect of
Good Picture.
ARTISTIC CURTAINS And RUGS
Essentials for Real Comfort in a
Living Room.
FINE U1AD ECTpTEC TH- TOuvrON
ISTIC CURTAINS And RUGS
FINE TAPESTRIES IN COTTON



NEW YORK, May II. 1899.
Not many years ago l heard a story of a
wedding gift made to young couple of
modest means and good taste. The gift
was a gilt table with onyx top. 1t came
from people whom they would often see
and who would often see them, and il could
not be put in the garnet. Yet with all the
rest Of their simple, artistic furniture it
was glariRgly out of place. There was
nothing to do but to put the table in some
place where it would be apparent to the
donors and yet as inconspicuous as posi-
bic. This was not easy task. In fact,
l think the table had a new resting place
after every cleaning day.
The incongruity of that table among the
artistic furnishings was not more painful
to the owners than are the interiors of
many houses one enters to one who has a
grain of taste and has ever been in one