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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-09
Fashion
in Cards

Parties desiring fashionable engraved wedding invi-
tatonS, and announcements visiting business cards
viii DO well to look specimens Of the latest
styles We can furnish YOU with Just the same as
though YOU were ordering in Boston or New York.
and at less expense. Keeping in touch with best
authority, are enabled to advise as to the correct
thing in cards
kENNEBEC JOURNAL OFFICE.
The Republican., 1899-04-06
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE.
Odd Bits of Information Concerning
Things ia the Culinary
Department.

Orange omeIet is made like other
omelets, pinch of sugar being added
to the eggs, with pepper omitted in the
seasoning. The oranges for the ON
elet are peeled, and pulled apart in their
natural sections. each of which is then
cut into halves. They are sweetened,
and, if too much juice is pressed out,
it is poured off before they are folded
IN the omelet. They should be pre-
pared, of course, before the omelet is
begun, and may stand until needed in
the plate-warmer of the range, in order
to become slightly heated. The method
OF cooking teachers to peel an orange
IS to pare it like an apple, and to remoXe
the inner as well as the outer skin.
Then with the orange still whole, and
with a sharp-pointed knife, the pulp
OF each section may be slipped out
without breaking. and as quickly as
the orange could be cut up I'M the or
dinary way. The knife is slipped un-
der the skin at one side of the section,
passed under and around until the
piece drops out In this way the seeds
and tough inner skin are sure to be re-
moved. If the fruit is to be used in
cake or any kind of delicate dessert,
- as food for the invalid's tray, this
method of preparation is especially
good.
A dietary authority pronounces
strongly against the use of cold boiled
potatoes in any form. He says it is
impossible to digest them, and they
should not be offered at table. Chill
dren in particular ought not to eat po-
tatoes that have been cooked and al
lowed to stand over night.
Brushes designed for use in remov-
ing the crumbs from polished tables are
to be found now in the shops. They
are high and rather narrow and are pro-
vided with very soft bristles. contact
with which cannot injure the finest
wood finish. They are intended not
only for luncheon service when a cloth
is omitted but for use also at the five
o'clock tea table. Ornamental handles
and general excellence in make in
crease their suitability for the parlor
tea-tray.
Glass candlesticks have been in COM
mon use of late. They are prettier than
china ones for the dressing-table. and
are almost as effective as silver on the
dnner-board.
date cake that is much liked by
children has the fruit in the layer mix
ture Only AnV SimDle cuD-cakp is
baked in layers, each of which should
be about three-quarters of an inch
thick whendone. With a cup of chopped
dates is mixed half cup of whipped
cream, the mixture being spread be-
tween the layers. The loaf formed
from three layers piled together, is
iced, and may have a few whole dates,
stoned and stuffed with almonds spread
over the top.-N. Y. Post.
The Republican., 1899-04-06

Good china that has gliding upon it
should not be rubbed. as it is liable to
remove the tracery. 1t only requires
to be rinsed in warm water, then in
cold; it should be left to drain dry.
Very occasionally rub ths,c china gently
with a little finely powdered whiting
and a soft wash-leather. Good dessert
plates, tea plates and saucers should
be put away in the china cupboard,
protected by circles of paper placed
between each. This preserves the glaze
or painting from scratches. 1t should
he noted that the china cupboard is
thoroughly dry as dampness soon tar
nishes the gliding on fine china or
crockery. - Cincinnati Commercial
Tribune.
The Republican., 1899-04-06
One on Old Man.

He was the son of worthy citizen.
and had just returned from college.
His father was a brusque, matter-of-fact
mar. who had no liking for anything
pronounced, and he noticed with sor-
row that his son returned with the
latest thing in collars, and various
other insignia of fashion. The old gem
tleman surveyed him critically, when
he appeared in his office, and then
blurted out:
"Young man, you look like an idiot!"
just at that moment, and before the
young man had time to make fitting
reply, friend walked in.
why, halloa, Billy! Have you re-
turned?" he asked. Dear me. how
much you resemble your father!"
so he has been telling me-" replied
Billy.
And from that day to this the old
gentleman has had no fault to find with
his son.-Chicago Journal.
The Republican., 1899-04-06
THE SPRING SKIRTS.
They Have SheathIiIke Eject About
the Hips and Flare at
the Foot.

All the new spring skirts are made
with the sheathlike effect around the
hips and in the back, with plenty of
flare around the foot. This style of
skirt necessitateS very careful choos-
ing of undergarments, but that prob
lem is being rapidly solved and the
women are looking rather better in
consequence. The new skirts have the
front breadths narrow a the top, quite
wide at the foot, and the sides cut cir
cular or gored. In these respects there
are not many decided changes; the
trimmings of the skirt, however, are
rather different. The fiat bands and
the folds are still used and also some
braiding, but all these trimmings are
put on quite differently. The newest
skirts are on the overskirt plan. There
is always a petticoat (generally and
preferably silk one) that is finished at
the hem with one or more plated
rutfies. Above the ruffle is sewed
scant bias founce of the material of
the skirt, finished only with a hem.
the skirt of the gown then being at
tached to the belt of this same silk pet
ticoat. This skirt is almost as long,
but is cut up at the sides so that it
shows the full depth of the founce on
the silk lining. Some of the skirts
are cut in a point in front and then
long at the back. There is, fortunate
ly, no attempt at draping as yet, but
there is no question but that before
long we will be back again in the hor
ror of draped and furbelowed over
skirts
The new silk skirts fit very close and
flare out around the foot. They are
exaggerated, and it is not wise to in
vest in them shly-indeed, most of
the new styles that are brought out
are exaggerated, and it is not well for
anybody who has to consult economy
to buy before they are certain that the
style will remain in fashion for time.
1t is all very well for woman who
has lot of money to spend to buy any
thing that strikes her fancy, but these
exaggerated styles do not stay in fash
ion long, and it is best to be patient il
ONE has to be economical
There are great many graceful and
effective skirts to be bought just now
ready made of peau de sole, satin, large
figured brocade and the heavier quail
ity of taffeta. These are made in long,
graceful lines; are always en- train;
have no trimming except a band of
jet paillettes sewed just around the
hem, are very dainty and are good bar
gains.-N. Y. Sun.
The Republican., 1899-04-06

Wash the clans thoroughly; arrange
neatly in a steamer, which stand over a
kettle of boiling water, and boil rapidly
for 20 or 30 minutes. Lift the clans,
saving the liquor that has filled the
shells, and strain into small cups, add
bit of butter and a busting of pepper.
When about to serve to your guests
stand each of the cups in the center of
large soup dish and arrange the clans
around. With an oyster fork the clans
may then be removed from the shells,
dipped into the liquor and eaten. Serve
very hot-Ladies' Home journal.
The Republican., 1899-04-06
Equally Sufferers.

This makes the tenth morning
ma am, that | have tried to collect this
milk bill"
''I've tried more mornings than that.
sir, to collect little cream from your
milk. and have never had any better
success than you're going to have this
time. Don't step on the cat when you
90 out, please. Chicago Tribune.
The Republican., 1899-04-06

When the mince-meat is ready to be
put IN the crust prepare the raisins
and put them in basin on the stove
with enough water to cover them.
Cook until tender; after you fiji the
crust you can put raisins in so that
about same number will come in each
piece. Then, if you wet the edges of
the crust so that no juice can escape,
you will never know by the taste that
the rasins were not cooked with the
ounce ce-meat.--Cincinnati EnquiEey.
The Republican., 1899-04-06
The Wrong Measure.

Employment Agent-Those are fine
recommendation that gurl has, mum.
Shall | send for her to come and talk
with you?
Mrs. Bronston-Is she tall or short?
Rather tall, mum; but"
''Is she fat or thin?''
Rather stout, mum; good,
strong"
"Is she stouter than | amp"
"Oh, yes, mum, good deal"
"She won't do. She'd split the seams
of every dress have. N. Y. Weekly.
The Republican., 1899-04-06

Red blinds or red light of any sort
are extremely out of place in bed
room, brain specialists reporting a
great many cases of weakening of the
intellect, and even entire loss of reason
have been traced to this cause. Thick
black blinds are the best of all. and
green is next best to induce kealthful
rest, the darker the shade tLe better
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Republican., 1899-04-06
None of His Affair.

The Mormon smiled placidly as he
leaned against the front gate and
listened to the noise of conflict which
tioated out of the house.
Aren't you frightened?" asked a
neighbor.
"No. My four wives are settling it
among themselves as to which of them
is really bossing me. never interfere
when this dispute occurs. 1 simply
take a vacation and enjoy myself
Washington Star.
The Republican., 1899-04-06

Grandpa-Don't get scared, Willie;
the tiger is about to be fed; that's
what makes him jump and roar so.
Willie (easily)-Oh, amt afraid Of
him, grandpa. Papa's the same when
his meals amt ready.-Illustrate
American.
The Republican., 1899-04-06

Il sentence the prisoner to be
lynched," said the rural justice.
But you can't do that, yer honor"
objected the lawyer for the defense.
Come to think of it," said the JUS
tice, you air right; fer my bailiff in
forms me they amt three yards O rope
in town! !"-Atlanta Constitution.
The Republican., 1899-04-06

He was very tall and thin, and ia
cetious friend used to call him "a pc
destrian competition" He stood it for
some time; at last he asked: "Why?"
Because" said the F. F., "because
you always remind me of a walking
match! Sloper.
The Republican., 1899-04-06
No Cause to Complain.

Aunt Maria-I hope you will be hap
py with Mr. Brenley.
Engaged One-Fm sure I think I
ought to be, auntie; his parents never
kept house, but always boarded. 1t
will be impossible for him to talk about
his mothers cooking, you know.-Bos-
ton Transcript.
The Republican., 1899-04-06
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Mrs. Bevan-How do you like young
Mrs. Hawkins, dear?
Mrs. Jorks-Not at all, dear! Think
she is "a most deceitful woman.
Mrs. Dramatically! What makes
you think that?
Mrs. Jorks-Why, she told me that
she considered Mrs. Robinson's baby
was better than hers.-Ally Sloper.
The Republican., 1899-04-06
DilSSfuI Ignorance

He saved little faded flower
His sweetheart wore one day
And many, many blssful hour
Next to his heart it lay;
He kissed its crumbling petals and
He loved it, unaware
That from another fellows hand
1t had passed to the maiden fair.
Chicago Daily News.
The Republican., 1899-04-06
How to Manage 1t.

Miss Fuzzle--I want to break my en-
gagement with Mr.. Sapple, but don't
know how to do it without driving the
poor fellow to suicide.
Little Brother-Why don't you let
him see you in curl papers just once?-
RoXbury Gazette.
The Republican., 1899-04-06

New Mistress-Now, Bridget, when l
have company l shall expect you to
stay out of the room.
Bridget-Yis, mum, an Oil ixpict
the same of you.-N. Y. World.
The Republican., 1899-04-06
Mounting Upward.

Some people win by working hard
And some succeed through chance alor
While now and then a man gets up
By honest efforts of his own;
But where one honest person strives
To gain the height all seek to win
A dozen others try to mount
BY constant waggings of the chin.
Chicago Record.
The Republican., 1899-04-06
A Correct Guess,

THAT mans attentions to me are
most offensive, and he has the reputa-
ton of being fortunehunter. Do you
suppose it is papa's wealth that allures
him?"
Her Close Friend (thoughtuflly)-
Why, what else can it be ?-Tit-Bits.
The Republican., 1899-04-06

Bobby-Pa, what does the pawn
brokers' sign of three balls mean?
Pa-It means, Bobby, that it is two
to one that the man never redeems his
property.-Harlem Life.
The Republican., 1899-04-06

Bridget-Th' mashter always gifts oor
whin a lady comes in TIL room.
Patrick-He's too suspicious! ]
niver saw wan yit thot would hit yei
whole sittin' DOWN.. Y. Journal.
The Republican., 1899-04-06

Jones-Is he so very stingy?
Johnson-Stingy? Why, actually, if
that man was the father of twins he's
make one photograph do for BOTH
N. Y. Evening journal.
The Republican., 1899-04-06
A Modified Title,

Small Daughter-Mamma, Susie Richie
says her papa is business man. Is my
papa a business man?
Mrs. Smallprofit (gloomily) - Not
much of one.-Harlem Life.
The Republican., 1899-04-06

If should die tonight, full well know
The neighborhood might mourn an hour
or so;
Then would it softly murmur in its sleeve
This tender query: How much did he
leave?"
Chicago Record.
The Republican., 1899-04-06
She Was Innocent.

Mrs. GotroX-Bridget, some of my
jewelry is missing.
Bridget-Well, don't come to me
about it, mum! I'm no eptomaniaci
Puck.
The Republican., 1899-04-06

Proudleigh-My father, you know,
was member of congress, and
De Sinnick-That's all right, old
chap! l daresay you'll be able to live it
downtown Topics.
The Republican., 1899-04-06

If you have goods to sell, don't let
The public blindly guess it,
But have some real get up and get,"
And in an ad. confess it.
Il. A. w. Bulletin
The Republican., 1899-04-06

what is luck, Uncle Jim?"
Luck? Well, it is when boy turns
out TO be as smart as his grandmother
said he was. ."-Illustrated American.
The Republican., 1899-04-06

None more than a bachelor can see
How dear is little wife,
And lest that fond idol shattered be,
He stays single all his life.
Philadelphia North American.
The Republican., 1899-04-06

AS the newly-captured horse-thief
Dangled from the lofty tree,
In whisper hoarse he muttered:
This suspense is killing mel"
N. Y. World.
The Republican., 1899-04-06

"Here, waiter, if youse 'spect er tip
from me, you'd better hustle dem
finger bowls, see!"-N. Y. Evening
Journal.
The Republican., 1899-04-06

"'Twere best we walk apart" she saio-
"Adieu."
For one umbrella would not cover two.
Chicago Record.
The Republican., 1899-04-06

Mutual Friend-Madam, allow me te
present my friend, Mr.. Green.
Excuse me, my name is Brown!"
Mutual Friend-That makes no diff.
ference. Madam is aware that I'm color
blind!-Der Floh.
The Republican., 1899-04-06
A Cheaper JOY.

When the shirt waist in the window
With the seasons tide recurs
Maud is glad, but | am gladder,
For it takes her mind from furs.
Chicago Dail,- News.
The Republican., 1899-04-06

Poor little man! And it's your
brother that has gone through the ice,
is it?"
"Yes-wif my new ska-ates on
what I've never wore! If they'd been
his own he wouldn't have gone and
drowned!"-Judy
The Republican., 1899-04-06
Mr.. De Hubb-Why not?

Mrs. De Hubb-You must know by
the price that they are a product Of
the perspiring system.-N. Y. Weekly.
The Republican., 1899-04-06

Mrs. De Hubb-You say you paid
only so cents for those shirts. You
shouldn't have purchased them. You
should not encourage those manufac-
The Republican., 1899-04-06
81 didn't see you in church this morn

Didn't you? Why, l was there!"
"Ah! l wasn't. Ally Sloper.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-10-05
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

II there is one thing on which the
housewife prides herself, II Is that OF
having her laundering done nicely, SO
that the wearing apparel may be the
admiration of all. The washing Is a
small matter, any one almost can do
that, but TO have the linens present
that flexible and glossy appearance
after being ironed requires fine quail
ity OF starch.
Ask your grocer for a coupon book
which will enable you to get the first
two packages of this new starch-"Red
Cross" trademark brand, also two Of
the chldren's Shakespeare pictures
painted in twelve beautiful colors as
natural as life or the Twentieth Cen
fury Girl Calendar, all absolutely free.
This is one OF the grandest offers
ever made to introduce RED Cross"
laundry starch, ]. c. Hubinger's latest
invention.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-10-05
EventfuI voyage Of a whaIer.

The steam whaler, Mary Hume, ar
rived at San Francisco on the 1st after
cruise of six years She had very
cventful voyage from Behring Sea- be-
ing caught in a gale which ragged for
IA hours. Her seams parted and her
joints creaked; the boilers were started
out of place and pipe broken. and
the firemen were knee deep in water
The waist boat was swept away and
big sea waves STAYED in the starboard
bulwarks. Water was made so fast
that all hands were called to use the
buckets. They bailed and two siphons
aided the steam pump. Night and day
they had to work to keep afloat.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-10-05
Deafness Cannot BE Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion Of the ear There is only one
way to cure deafness. and that is by consti-
tutional remedies. Deafness Is caused by an
infamed condition OF the mucus lining OF the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube is inlamed
you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hear
ing. and when it is entirely closed deafness IS
the result, and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored TO its normal
condition. hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh
which Is nothing but an nfamed condition OF
the mucus surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case
Of Deafness Caused by catarrh) that cannot
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars. free
Sold by Druggists. zoe.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-10-05
Should Women smoke?

| have no earthly objection to wom-
en- smoking; only, If they do smoke,
they should smoke seriously Most
OF them just fool little with cigar
cite. Now, that scarcely amounts to
smoking at all. III they really mean
it, let them take to cigars and pipes.
/ know a dignified old lady, Polish
countess-what is her name? Count
ess? Countess?-oh, well, Thinga-
mojisky-it ends in 'isky, anyhow
and | respect that woman. She genu-
inely smokes, and no mistake about 1t.
There is no playing there. She looks
on it as a sacred duty. She has long
pipe with a wooden stem and the bark
on, and a fine big bowl-a regular
mans pipe. When she was visiting
me, she just loaded up and smoked,
and loaded up and smoked, and loaded
up and smoked again. She meant
business. | know another lady who
has long Turkish pipe, and she, too,
means business. If women are ever to
be genuine smokers, that is the way
they must go to work.-Mark Twain.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-10-05
Pingree's Appointments.

Gov. Pingree has appointed Murdoch
Grant, of Alpena, agent for the state
board of corrections and charities for
Alpena county. EdOand S. Black, Of
Marine City, James Mccall. of Yale,
and S. c. McLouth, of Marine City,
have been appointed members of the
jury commissioners for St Clair county
for the term of four years from March
Is last, and Charles Jacobs, of Center
Line, Henry Vernier, of Lake Shore,
and Charles c. Bradley, of Romeo,
members of the jury commissioners
for Macomb county for the term of
four years from April II last.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-10-05
omoer Murdered at sturglc.

The village of Sturgis and surround
ing country are wildly excited over
the murder of John w. Craig, the viii
lage night watchmap, by two tramps
early on the morning of the Goth.
Craig was approached short time be-
fore the accident by two chimney
sweeps, who complained that they had
been held up and robbed by two tramps
near the Grand Rapids e Indiana rail
road station. Accompanied by the
sweeps, Craig at once started for the
station. He found the tramps in box
car on a side track. Craig jumped into
the car for the purpose of putting the
men under arrest, when they opened
fire on him. The assault was SO uneX-
pected that Craig had no time to draw
his own revolver. He was shot three
times, twice in the throat and third
shot entered his left breast. He died
almost instantly. The alarm was
quickly sounded and soon posses were
formed, and the surrounding country
was searched, but at last accounts the
fiends were still at large.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-10-05
Decisions Handed Down bv Oren.

In reply to questions from Mueller
Bros, brewers at Owosso, Attorney
General Oren states that brewers who
pay sos tax cannot enter local OPP
ton county and store or sell liquor.
But they can sell in any county at
wholesale, without paying additional
tax. They cannot build store houses
in other counties, as they would be
equivalent to additional breweries.
A majority of those voting is suffi-
cient to establish the free text book
system, even if the proportion voting
to the population is very small.
Laborers who work more than 10
hours day can collect for extra work,
but this does not apply to domestics
or farm laborers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-10-05
T|CK|NGS OF THE TELEGRAPH
News of the Day as Told Over the
Slender Wires.
DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN NEWS
Four Battles Have Been Fought Between
Government and Rebel Forces In
Venezuela and the Formers Lost was
Heavy-15 Drowned In "A Wreck.
A wrecked Boats Crew Turned Robbers.

Wrecked Boats Crew Turned Robbers.
Two hundred fifty scantly clad, bag
gage bereft men, women and children
were on board of an Intercolonial
special which steamed into Montreal
on the evening of Sept. 20. They COM
prised the greater number of those
who sailed from Liverpool on Sept. IA
on board the steamship Scotsman bound
for Montreal, which was wrecked on
the shores of the Straits of Belle Isle
on the morning of Sept. 81. 1t was
not only a tale of shipwreck that they
had to tell but one of death, suffering
and pillage Fifteen at least of the
Scotsman's passengers persisted; all
suffered cruelty from cold and priva-
tion, and almost the worst horror of
ALL the men who were supposed to sue
cor and assist those committed to their
care in the hour of need, turned on the
helpless passengers and with loaded
guns and revolvers compelled them to
part with the few valuables saved.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-10-05

The obsequious person who seeks
fees from travellers by pretending to
mistake them for noblemen occasion
ally meets one who does not fall into
the trap. The following example is
taken from an English paper: An
English gentleman of somewhat i'm
posing personal appearance had a door
opened for him at the Paris opera
house by an usher, who bowed low and
said: The door is open, prince"
The Englishman glanced at him, and,
without extending the expected fee.
simply said: Thank you very much,
viscount."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-10-05
Venezuela Lost 800 Men in One Battle

The state department has received
word from the United States consul at
Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, under date
of Sept. 10, in which he gives a sum-
mary of the several encounters be-
tween the government and rebel forces
in that country. In the first encoun-
ter between the forces of rebel
Gen. Castro and those of the Vene-
zuelan government, near the city of
San Christobal, near the Colombian
boundary line, the rebels won. In the
second battle at San Christobal the
rebel troops withdrew. The third
battle was before and in the town of
FL Cobre, where the rebels defeated
1.500 government troops under the
command of Gen. Morales, who sue
ceeded in escaping with but - men
and the ammunition train. The fourth
encounter, at Lumbador mountain, is
reported to have ended in draw, both
sides claiming a victory.