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Bonds.
Financial

a New York, December 21.-The Commer- cial-Advertisers London financial cable gram says:
 Business in the markets here today was flat, restricted by the impending holidays and the settlement. The American de- partment was a very notable exception, the dealings in these shares being the most active remembered in London for der parity and hung undecided until noon, when the tone changed suddenly on heavy buying both of home and continental ori- gin. The excitement was intensified when New York prices came. showing equal buoyancy across the Atlantic, Northern Pacifics and Atchisons jumping points.
 In the street prices continued to bound up wildly, but the larger houses here think that the movement has not been overdone, the published news not being sufficient to justify so great an advance. The bank lost f40,00O gold to Buecharest and f40OO0 to India. In discount the ten- dency was easier.
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DR. WISE DEAD.
Was a Member of the Present House
 of Representatives.

Washington, December 21.-Speaker Hen- derson received a telegram this morning announcing the death of Dr. Richard A. Wise, the member of the House from the Norfolk, W. Va, district, at his home at Williamsburg at 12:40 this morning. No de- tails beyond the simple announcement were received.
 The news of his death came as great surprise He was here few days ago. per- forming his Congressional duties.
 Dr. Wise was twice seated as member of the House on contest in the last and the present Congress, and had given notice that he would contest the seat in the next Congress. He was a member ~of the we'll known Wise family of Virginia, and a brother of John S. Wise of New York.
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T
 CONFESSES TO MURDER.
Man Says He Killed Mrs. Hall and Her
 Young Son.

Lexington. December H.-Samuel Van over has confessed to the brutal murder and robbery of Mrs. Nina Hall, widow, and her 16-year-old son, Charles, at a mountain hamlet of Boones Fork. Letcher County Ky, November IS last. Vanover lived at the Hall home, and on his testimony Solomon and Elijah Fleming were arrested and in- dicted for murder, and were threatened with lynching, their trial being set for Feb ruary. Vanover has been behaving strange ly the past week, and breaking down, con- fessed he murdered Mrs. Hall and her son and stole the money hidden in the house, probably amounting to 5000. He had four hundred dollars in his clothes when he con- fessed. He is under strong guard, and Will be first tried for lunacy.
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posters. Now, for the information or the above experts l will state so they VIII know not to tell any more lies, except they oo so wilfully and maliciously, that until com menced to exclusively treat private o,s- eases as a speciality l was member or lne State Medical Association; nlso secretary of the Cullman County Medical society anu one of its board of censors. or medical eA- aminers. (See Transactions Of Mealeal AS, As sociation of Alabama, 1884, for proof). wlii still give special attention to private trou- bles, and also treat at my office patleIl's with any disease they may trust 70 my care.
 I refer you with permission to First Na- tional Bank. Alabama National Bank. ger ferson County Savings Bank and Steiner Bros, Bankers, as to my responsibility TOT my contracts. cure many patients by ma,i treatment Write for prices and terms. au, dre~s Dr. Y. E. Holloway, 1So1h second avenue, Birmingham. Ala. u
 Office, Second avenue and Eighteenth opposite postoffice.
 Office hours, S:30 a.. m. to 5:S0 D. m. sun days, 10 a. m. to 12 m.
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Notice.
NotICe. Birmingham, Ala. Dec. ', 19

Birmingham, Ala. Dec. ', 1900. A meeting of the stockholders of the Ber- ney National Bank will be held at its bank ing house in Birmingham, Ala, at 12 m. on Tuesday, January s. 1901, for the election of directors for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting. At this meeting the stockholders will be asked to amend the articles of incorporation so as to reduce the number of directors to such number as they may deem proper, not less than five.
 w. w. CRAWFORD,
 12-S-1mo. Cashier
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Liverpool Cotton Market.

Liverpool, December 21. I D. m.-C0tton- Small business; prices 3-32d higher; Ameri- can middling fair 29-92d, good middling good ordinary 15-16d. ordinary 4 13-16d. The sales of the ay were 5000 bales of which 300 were for speculation and export, and included $500 American. Receipts 1000 bales of American.
 Futures opened firm and closed steady. American middlng: December 5.25@5 .26 uary-February 5.20@5. .H buyers, February March 5.18 sellers, March-April 5.15Q5. .16 sellers, April-May 5.13 sellers, May-June 5.10 buyers, June-July 5.07G5.OS buyers, July-August 5.05 buyers, August-Septem- Der 4.54@4. 55 buyers.
 Tenders for delivery at today's clearngs were 300 bales new dockets
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Mrs. WInsIow's soothinu Syrup.

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILL REIN WHILE TEETHING, with PER- FECT SUCCESS.It SOOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS ALLAYS all PAIN, CURES WIND COLO, and is the best rem- edy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
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Cotton Letter.

Fairchild & Hobsons Cotton Letter. By
 Special Wire to H. D. Cothran & Co.
 New Orleans, December H.-Quotations at Liverpool for spots are advanced to 512d with sales of GOOD bales, and closed with a gain of 3-64d on contracts. Our market opeR~d with rather the feeble advance of 2 points, but with a rather good demand and few sellers advanced some points addi- tional, March contracts selling as high as 9S7. which proved the top price for the
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Live Stock Market.

5000; market steady; natives, best on sale today one car, at $5.SO; good to prime steers $5. .25a6.O selected feeders steady at 4.50 canners $1. 1.7592 .S5, calves $S.7505 50, Texas fed steers a.O0@4. S5, Texas grass steers $3. 25q4.OO, Texas bulls g.. .4O@3 25..
 Hogs-Reeeipts today 240o0; the market closed weak; top price $4.97la; mixed and butcher stock $4. .65@4.95, good to choice heavy A. .75Gp4 STE, lights $465q4.921A, bulk of sales at $4.S0@4. 921a.
 Sheep-Recepts 5000; market steady to strong; good to choice wethers $3.7OQ4. 25, Texas sheep $2 25Q3.50 lambs S4.5G95.20.
 Cincinnati, December N.-Hogs active and strong; prices higher, $2 S0a4. 95. Cat tie steady, higher, $2. .25d4 S5. Sheep dull and weak, $1.O0q3.5O Lambs slow and easy, $3. .256I5. .25.
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Suqar and Coffee

New~York, December 21.-sugar - Raw steady. refined quiet
 Coffee-Spot-Rio easy: No. invoice 624 mild, quiet; Cordova 9lk@14A.
 The market for coffee futures opened steady and unchanged and followed a mar row rut all day, with speculation light, the foreign market news of bearish average and heavy crop movement leading to light room selling late in the session. European houses sold far months near the close. The spot demand was tame and the feeling bearish. The market closed easy, net un- changed to points lower Total sales H,250 bags including: December 5.50, Jan uary 5.5O May 5.S0, July 5.90, September 595, October 6.00.
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Total Net Receipts.

New York, December A-The following are tfe total net re eipts of cotton at all ports since September 1, 1900
 Galveston 1,151,S69 bales, New Orleans 1, 9S5, ,9S3, Mobile 97,979 Savannah 625 6S2, Charleston 176933, Wilmington 213,019, Nor folk A4,474 Baltimore A,113, New York 46, 6S4 Boston 106,679, Newport News 16,160, Philadelphia 1O,250, Brunswick 42,137, Sa- bine Pass 54, IFS; total. 4227. .7G6.
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LynchingI Is Feared.

Chattanooga, December H.-A special to the News from Dalton, Ga, says:
 "John Johnson, the alleged rapist, was taken overland from Cohutta to that place last night and placed in jail. Lynching is feared.
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General Green Chief Marshal.

Washington, December 21.-Senator Han ma, chairman of the Republican national committee, has annouced the appointment of Gen. F. V. Green of New York to be chief marshal of the inaugudal parade, March 4, next.
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Decorate for Christmas. Household Paints, 15 cents; Varnish Stain, 20 cents; Furniture Yarnish, 15 cents; Crate Enamel, 15 cents Johnston 6 Walter Paint Co.,, 113 Fist St. 12-N-3t
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DIR. Y. E, HOLLOWAY,
 Physician and Surgeon.

Young physicians and the lesser lights of the medical pro- fession, probably for the want of other practice. try to De- ate the impression
 that they are expert in the treatment or priv a | e diseases. They delight in tell ing people that doc tors who advertise are uuacks and tm-
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hereby announce my candidacy for Po- lice Commissioner, subject to the action of the Democratic primary of the city of Birmingham, ana If elected will perform my duties legally, faithfully and conscien- tiously. c. T. RUDOLPH.
The age-herald., 1900-12-22

I hereby announce myself a candidate for Alderman from the Fifth Ward, subject to the action of the Democratic primary to be held on December 31. w. k. GUNN.
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kenny,s Xmas Pictures.

Santa Claus surprised and calendar for 1901 given away Saturday December 22. c. D. Kenny & Co.,, 214 North 10th st. 12-20-3t.
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hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of police commissioner subject to the action of the city Democratic pri- mary. THOMAS w. GATHRIGHT.
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hereby announce myself a candidate for Alderman from tine Second Ward subject to the action of the Democratic Primary De- cember 31 c. T. RAINBOW.
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For Aldermen.

J. G. Greener announces his candidacy for Alderman from the First Ward, sub Ject to the action of the Democratic pri- mary.
The age-herald., 1900-12-22

Go where the crowd goes, to Dunker's Saloon, 2O8 and 2IO North 2Oth Street, between 2d and 3d avenues.
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I hereby announce myself a candidate for Alderman from the Sixth Ward. subject to the action of the Democratic Primary De- cember 31 c. E. MEGLEMRY.
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For Police Commissioners.

hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Police Commissioner, subject to the action of the City Democratic bri- mary, pledging myself, If elected, to dis charge the duties of the position 1airly and impartially and to the best interests of the city W. T. SIMMONS.
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Treasurx Statement.

Washington, December 21-Today's state ment of the treasury balances in the gen. eral fund exclusive of the, $l50,000,000 gold reserve in the division of redemption, shows Available cash balance $139,9S7 1920, gold S104. BIS 259.
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ANNOUNCEM
iEE1
For Mayor.

hereby announce myself a candidate for Mayor of Birmingham, subject to the ac- ton of the Democratic party.
 1O-21-tf w. M. DRENNEN.
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am candidate for reelection as Alder man from the Fourth Ward, subject to the action of the City Democratic Primary.
 JOSEPH MEIGHAN.
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hereby announce myself candidate for Alderman from the Eighth Ward, subject to the action of the Democratic primary to be held on December 31.
 HENRY B. GRAY.
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w H. Lodge announces his candidacy for police commissioner, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
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Mastic pure mixed paint,
 Elastic floor varnish,
 Carriage top dressing. Johnston and Walter Paint Co.,, 113 Fist street. 12-N-3t
The age-herald., 1900-12-22

John R. Copeland announces his candi- dacy for Alderman from the Fourth Ward. subject to the action of the Democratic primaries
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Birmingham City Bonds.
Fruit and Produce.

Butter-white clover, pound prints, 27c; EIgin (standard), 23c; best creamery. 25c; Mississippi best grade, e3c; good country zoe: mixed country, 13015c. Irish potatoes FOG per bushel. Sweet potatoes white, s1 O0; yellow yams $1.75d2
 Bananas-Culls, SocQ$l; stra1ghts $175Q2 per bunch
 Lemons, $2 25n5.
 Oranges, $S.00
 Poultry-Best friers 90c: medium, 16c; hens 256D30c; ducks, Pekin. 30G35c; puddle 1562Oc; turkeys on foot. Sk09c; drawn. head and feet off. 12c.
 Eggs-Cold storage, 21c; fresh, 23c. Onions, 2A62kc per pound. Cabbage, 1Ac per pound. Rutabas, 101Ac per pound. Lima beans, 71sGI5c per pound. White peas, $2. 9 per pushel Dried apples. 3lkQ5c per pound.
 Local Staple Groceries. Flour-Best patent, s465; Tennessee pat ent, $4.25; half patent, $3.75. Sugar-Granulated, 5%c; Y. C.. De- Coffee-Green. lzQl31zc; Arbuckle's pack ages, s12.3O; Lion packages, $11 .3O Cheese-New York full cream, 13hc Lard, Sc basis.
 Meats-Clear rib sides, 7Ac; bacon bellies Sc: dry salted bellies. TAG; best hams 11%c; four x hams 101ac; California hams Sc; breakfast bacon, 111kc. Molasses-CentrifugaL 15635c; sugar house, 20q35c; Georgia cane. S71zc. Rice-41ac; fancy, 7c.
 Corn mixed 54c; white, SIC. Meal-Jim Dandy, soc; Joe Darter, S6c. Hay-Choice timothy, S1S.50; No. 1, $1750: clover mixed. $16.5o; prairie, SLED. Oats-Mixed, 34c; white, 36c. Bran-Mixed, s17.00; pure wheat, sfS50 Cotton seed meal, S23.00
The age-herald., 1900-12-22

A. Stockmar. candidate for Alderman in Ninth Ward, subject to Democratic primary.
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M staI Market.

New York December 21.-Tin quiet al $26.50 Lead dull, S4. 3713. Spelter dull $4. .12,. Q4. 171A Pig iron warrants unchanged $9.5
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hereby announce my candidacy for Po- lice Commissioner, subject to the action of the Democratic primary of the City of Bir- mingham, and If elected will perform my duties legally, faithfully and conscientious ly. J. H. McCARY.
The age-herald., 1900-12-22
Chicaao Change.

Chicago, December 21-Wheat was fairly ing influence of firm cables, light Argen- tine shipments, moderate receipts and a heavy flour demand, closed 1sc higher. to Ac down in December. Oats closed un- changed and provisions 21a45c depressed.
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I hereby announce myself a candidate for Alderman from the Eighth Ward, subject to the action of the Democratic primary December 31. T. H. SPENCER.
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Comparative Statement.

New York, December 2.-Comparative cotton statement for the week ending Fri day, December 21, 190O
 Net receipts at all United States ports 959, same week last year 217,63S; total receipts to tn, this s,5 date 4227 766 same date 14S175, same week last year 149,O64; total exports to this date 2,931, ,193, same date last year 2,393,554; stocks at all United States ports 9S657S, same time last year LIS, ,225; stock at all interior towns 766, 3S4, same time last year S04,3S9 stock at Liverpool 5420O0. same time last year 703,000; stock of American afioat for Great Britain alt,- 900, same time last year 166, 900.
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New Orleans Cotton Market.

New Orleans, December 21.-Cotton firm; sales 475O: ordinary ' 13-16c, good ordinary 7-16c, low middling 1-16c, middling g 7-16c good middling 11-16c, niddling fair 10c; receipts GAG, stock 379. .237.
 Consolidated statement: Net receipts 265,959, exports to Great Britain 60.160 to France 19,52O, to the continent 6S, 495, stock 9S6,57S.
 New Orleans December H.-Cotton-Fu- lures steady; December 9.44 bid, January 93S@9 3S February 9S4@9 S6 March 932@ 9.33, April 9.30Gl931 May 9.2S@9.29, June 927QD9. .26, July 9.24QJ9. .25.
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COTTON, STOCKS AND GRAIN,

All purchases and sales are made direct m the Exchange Tor which the order Is
 Correspondents--J. H. Parker & Co.,: c. " Lee & Co.,; Purnell. Hagaman & Co. New York; Tairchild & Hobson, New Or. leans: Ware 6 Leland, Chicago.
 References-First National Bank of BIr- mingham; First National Bank of Rome, Ga
 TELEPHONE No. 11l5.
 Special attention given to orders over teiephore and orders sent from out of the city.
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hereby announce myself candidate for the office of Chief of Police of Birming- ham, subject to the action of the Demo cratic primary. J. B. DONELSON.
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H. VcePresdent;
   DIREcToRs-T T. E. B. F. Moore, F. D. Nabers H. Moton Wm A. walker w. N. E..
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Fine Bear Meat for Xmas. H. Seigel, new market.
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lice Commissioner subject to the action of the Democratic primary of the City of Birmingham, and if elected will perform my duties legally, faithfully and conscien- tiously. J. E. SCOTT.
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\. D. COTHRAN & GO.

Members of Chicago Board of Trade and New Orleans Cotton Exchange Rooms 1 and 2 Alabama National Bank
 Building. Private leased wires to New York, New OrIeans and Chicago.
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hereby announce myself candidate for the office of Chief of Police of Birming- ham, subject to the action of the Demo- cratic primary. T. c. MCDONALD.
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Dry Coco

New York, December 21. = The cotton goods division of the dry goods market has ruled inactive today in all depart ments The business in progress has shown no material change in prices in any direc- ton, neither in staple lines nor fancies Linens continue firm with a moderate de = mand. There Is more inquiry for burlaps and the tendency is against buyers.
 New York Cotton Futures By Private Wire to II. D. Cothran & Go.
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Articles lOpened Highest Lowest Closing

quiet and unchanged. No spring wheat 66l7O1zc, No. red 71AQ74Ac No. ? corn SS1zc, No. 2 yellow corn 3s1zc. No. 2 oats 241z625Ac. No. 3 rye 501kc. Fair to choice malting barley 5295Sc. No. l flaxseed $15S No. 1 northwestern $1.60. Prime timothy @11 .25. Lard per 100 pounds $6.921aQ6. 95. Short rib sides, loose, $6. 25q6.50 Dry salt ed shoulders, boxed, 5Aq6Bc. Short clear sides, boxed, $6 65@6.75. Whisky, basis of high wines, $1.27. Glover, contract grade, $10. 000D10.25.
 On the Produce Exchange today the but ter market was dull; creamery 154231sc, dairy 12136D20c. Cheese quiet 10A@1Ac Eggs quiet; fresh 200.
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For Chief of Police.

I hereby announce myself candidate for the office of Chief of Police of Birmingham, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. C. w. AUSTIN.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-13
Effective February ~. 1900.

Effective February II, 1900.
Mixed train on Everett branch leaves
Everett $40 a. m: arrives at Snohomish
$40 a. m, connecting with No. on main
line for Seattle.
Leaves snohomish 500 a. m. arrives In
Everett $40 a. m.
Leaves Everett 4l5 .. M. arrives at sno-
homish $50 D. m.
Leaves Snohornish 800 p, m. or after
arrival OF No. from Seattle. arriving at
Everett 6:35 p. m.
Train Ne. ]. for snohomish. Ariinzt On.
Woolley and Vancouver. leaves Seattle
$40 a. m. Arrives sumas $50 p. m.
Train No. leaves SCmas IL 80 a. m.
Arrives Seattle t:35 p. m.
Train No. 5. for Woolley and internedi-
ate points only. leaves Seattle 4:06 Z. m
Arrives Woolley $40 p. m.
Train No. leaves Woolley 1T 6:2 a. m
Arrives Seattle 1870 a. m.
Train No. Sundays only isaves
Woollsy 100 a. n. Arrives Seattle II 90
a. IN.
II. ". DANE.
Gen. FRI. and Pass. AIT.
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-11
HINTS ON JELLY MAKING.

Jellies are al made alike after the
juice is obtained. This is boiled twenty
minutes, the sugar 10 then added, and "a
soon Is 1t IL entirely dissolved the juice
may be poured into the slassss. The
following points, II carefully observed,
will do much TO prevent possible failure
The sugar should be heated before be-
ing added TO the juice.
The "twenty minutes" should be
counted after the boiling begins.
The boiling should be brisk, but not
violent.
There IL no need Of skimming until
just before pouring the jelly; It d waste
full.
Cook about one and one-half pints Of
juice 1t time; never more than two
pints.
Nearly al jellies are improved In flavor
BY the juice Of lemon 70 each pint.
Crab-apples, which should be cut up,
Wild plums and the dry fruit and par
ings, cores and seeds from ounces and
apples must be almost covered with
water and boiled until soft to obtain the
juices. Berries need no water, bat
should be slowly heated until all their
juice ID freed.
Grapes just turning are bettsr than
ripe ones for Jelly.
Jelly bags for straining the cooked
fruit must always b eefupalously clesl.
with absolutely no favor Of eoapeuds
reCnoiHin9 ln the0.-WeolA1,s Hooae
Companion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-11
HOUSEHOLD HELPS.

A little salt sprinkled on q hot stove
will remove any disagreeable odor.
Clothespins boiled few minutes and
quickly dried once or twice q month
become more durable.
Ifa small piece Of bread IL put upon
the point OF q knife while peeling and
cutting onions 1t will prevent the tears
from flowing.
ia cellar has damp smell, and can
not be thoroughly ventilated, few trays
Of charcoal set on the floor, shelves and
lodges will make the air pure and sweet.
Egg shells are the best things to clean
bottles, vinegar cruets, etc. Crush the
shells fine. partly al the bottles with
them, pour In hot soap suds, shake well,
and rinse.
OIL cloths should never have soap
used when washing them, as the I've
will destroy the colors and finish. They
are greatly benefited and last much
longer II thin coat Of vsrnish Ii applied
once year.
A box Of powdered borax should
always be kept on the sink shelf. A
little added TO the water In which the
dish-towels are washed will help much
to keep them clean, and at the same time
keep ones hands soft and smooth.
SILK must never be ironed, as the heat
takes all the life out OF IL and makes It
seem stringy and fabby. II, however,
you wish to press out old bits Of silk
and ribbon for fancy work, use an iron
only moderately hot, and place two
thicknssses Of paper between that and
the silk.
A favorite rs well as nourishing drink
for invslids IL barley wuter. To pre-
pare II place one quart Of water In .
saucepan over the Ore. Wash well two
ounces of pearl barley and throw into
the water. Bring It to boiling point,
then add lemon and sugar to suit the
taste. Draw the pan to the back Of the
fire and simmer gently two hours. Strain
and cover until cold.
A bottle Of good gliding 10 . very
useful article when spring cleaning dis
closes wear or breaks In gilded pieces
of furniture. Old frames are easily
renovated; trscings on brackets may be
renewed by putting on gliding with Q
| fine pointed brush, the tarnished chains
of hanging lamps or plant stands be
made as bright as when new, or vases
be improved at only small cost and
very little trouble.
To brighten and freshen carpets
sprinkle them with tea leaves or wet
papers and sweep thoroughly but light
ly. Grease spots may be drawn out by
covering the places with coarse brown
or butchers paper and then passing
over them warm fiatiron. Put little
OK gall In q pan Of warm water, and
with fresh cloth wrung quite dry
again 20 over the carpet. To prevent
moths under carpets use coarsely ground
black pepper mixed with camphor, and
strew thickly about the edges or
wherever the moths are to be found
Good Housekeeping.