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Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-01-11

quaint snuf-bOXes up their noses
SO as to accomplish an artificial
expulsion when nature refused.
Churchill, the author of Richard
Carvel, possibly the greatest fc-
tion in our day, is certainly ta-
booed in Goldsboro, since when
his hero, Richards grandson, is
thrust among the social and lit
erary cult of England, some
body is everlastingly handing out
snuff to make people blow their
noses. In the thousands of col
umns that [ have written for the
press I never made anybody blow
his or her nose. Did you note the
entire absence of nose-blowing in
my article? Why, if Dickens and
Churchill and Thackeray and 9th
ers, too, are Of the pure, then I'm
just little sweet thing, purer than
the purest. And, by the way,
about my comparison Of the wo-
mans chin to the chin of frog,
1 would be glad if my learned
literary critics would read Bull
wer's "New Eutopia, about the
briefest of all his fctions. It will
not require more than 80 minutes.
They will there learn, along the
most charming humorous lines,
that the most intellectual charac-
ter in the book determines,- from
her standpoint as scientist, that
the frog is the highest develop
ment of life, because it is wholly
hairless; and this suggestion came
down to me from a source SO il
lustrious as Bulwer. So, down [
90 with Bulwer. Say these things,
Joe, if you like, to any who may
be saturated with the spirit of
English literature. [ was not
speaking for others and I hope
that I was not speaking to empty
benches. Perhaps it would be
we'll, if it could be done along
lines that are without bitterness,
to start discussion locally as to
schools of criticism touching
humor, pathos and didactics. [
have spent my holidays studious-
| ly reviewing Taine, who, revolu-
tionizing fundamentals in the art
of critical treatment, is not only
in this country but at Oxford,
England, the master of new and
accepted school; and, just now,
I'm somewhat afre from being
awakened by the great master.
By the way, queer thing hap
pened. In writing, I had finished
that article without the last par
agraph as it appears, and was
rising from my work, when, as
suddenly as flash of lightning,
a book that [ had forgotten, ex~
cept as it was mentioned to me by
an intelligent friend few months
ago, flashed on my mind. It was
the ''New Abelard," by Bu-
chanan, one of the great books of
the world. Suddenly the closing
days of the heroine in a nunnery
in Rome intensified, and in an
instant [ diverted it into a hu-
mor-"devlish,'' wasn't it?-and
found the suggestion. The Editor
of the ARGUS then asked the au-
thor of the "Ladies Friend article
what he thought of the progress of
literary life in North Carolina.He
said ssI must write that; [ want
to be clear" Taking a pen he
wrote as follows:
We are doing nothing. The
difficulty throughout the State is
| just what you behold locally. ]
have not always agreed with Wal
ter Page, but he is right about the
mastery of literature. When he
| l1aa4unod or, 4hia c11hinof hoforc
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-01-11
AN IMPORTANT DIFFERENCE.

TO make it apparent to thousands,
who think themselves i'll, that they are
not afflicted with any disease, but the
system simply needs cleansing, is to
bring comfort home to their hearts, as
costlve condition is easily cured by
using Syrup of Figs. Manufactured
by the California Fig Syrup Co. only
and sold by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25
UNIQUE METHODS OF
PREPARING THE TURKEY.

Boiled turkey is good. To boil a tur-
key take a large bird and place it in a
pot and put into the pot one quart of
good broth (stock), a bunch of celery
washed clean and cut small. with some
mace, cloves, pepper and allspice tied
loosely in a muslin rag. Put in an on
ion and a sprig of thyme little salt
and cayenne pepper Let these boil
softly till they are enough done; then
add a piece of butter Take up your
turkey and pour your sauce over it. An
hour will do for a small turkey, but a
large turkey will take two hours to do
it softly. If it is overdone or dry, it is
spoiled, but you may judge of that If
you look at it now and then. Mind you
take out the onion and spice before you
send it to table.
To cook a turkey in imitation of stur-
geon take a fine, large turkey; dress
and bone it; then tie it up as would be
done with sturgeon, put it into the
pot and boil it in one quart of white
wine, one quart of water, one quart of
vinegar and a very large handful of
salt. Let it boil and skim well. When
it is cooked enough, take it out and tie
cloth tighter. Let the liquor boil a lit
tie longer, and if a little more vinegar
or salt is needed add it when it is cold
and pour it upon the turkey. 1t will
keep some months if covered close and
kept in a dry, cool room.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

Small waists are going-out Of fashion.
They are doomed soon to be quite ex-
tinct- Broad waists are. lenceforth to
be the fashion,. and in their turn to be
sung in verse and prose. Doctors will
rejoice at this, but the 1adies2 Well,
let them think of the beautiful Joseph
ines waist and Of the everlasting quot
ed Venus of Medici's waist, and they
Will become reconciled to the new broad
be.
This explains the present rage for the
Josephine "boudoir gown as tea
gowns are now called. 1t is made OF
soft Indian cashmere, gathered on to a
silk yoke. formed like a bolerO. and a
soft Japanese scarf is tied round the
waist as high as possible. Japanese
silk ''boudoir gowns are also fashions
able and lovely at the same time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

Tight fitting bodices and Etons acs
company tailor skirts. The blouse. too.
is very popular, but in a more glorihed
condition, for 1t is made on to a fitted
lining and becomes more of g. bodice.
Tucks, frills, lace insertion. turn Il into
a thing of beauty, and, being made up
over a tight fitting lining. II seems
anomalous to apply the appellation Of
blouse to such a dainty CONNECTION.
Now is the time when one or two han-
mel b1ouses are so convenient to take
in turn with those of silk or cambria.
The fronts of such blouses can be made
quite dressy by means of machine
stitched 1tabs. with a tiny enamel but
ton at the end Ribbon velvet is an
other pretty trimming for them, and
made with a sailor collar OF guipure
lace they form very dressy wear.
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A becoming tea gown. in which one
can lounge in luxurious armchairs aft
er days sport or touring. is most
desirable addition to the wardrobe, and
an extremely pretty gown suitable for
this purpose is made of soft broche silk
in pale turquoise blue and biscuit color.
and 1t is mounted on a lining Of soft
china silk or nuns yelling. which flts
into the figure at the back, but has no
darts IN front, so the fu11ness is caught
together by a lace belt. The yoke.
which is transparent and extends over
the shoulders, IS of biscuit cOlored
tucked chiffon, with bands Of ecru gull
pure lace insertion in between. and the
collar and bands on the sleeves are OF
lace insertion, with frills OF soft lace
edging of the same becoming tint gath
cred into them. From the bottom OF
the yoke alI.round the shoulders hangs
a frill of lace, and this is not carried
quite to the center Of the front. but the
ends are gathered and arranged in wa
terfan frills, which taper of and end
about ten inches below the waist.
If desired, the yoke could be lined
with pale blue china silk to make IL a
little ffrmer. or a lining of cream or
flesh colored silk might be used. II the
contrast with the rest Of the gown
were desired without the transparency
The sleeves have close fitting Innings OF
thin silk or nuns yelling to hold the
full puff in position.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

getting on The hunting season has
been ultra gay this year But it is only
in winter that Compiegne really wakes
up Then most Of the large estates are
occupied for the holidays, and festivi-
ties are numerous. A great many Of
the prominent families have already ar
rived. The Baron and Baronne de Bre-
da, the Comtesse de Faflly, widow Of
the general aid-de-camp of Napoleon
III: the Marquis and Marquise de L'Ai-
gle, the Corntesse de Chazelles and the
De Ganays. Nine. Mure, the sister of
Vice Admiral Sallandron de Lamornaix.
has also left Paris. and she brings with
her many new costumes. There is a
wonderful reception gown of rose nous
seIinA de sole made over a shimmering
overdress of silver. It is covered with
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25
DiDDer

OLIDAY embroideries are a glori-
Gus vision Never before has the
4 A display of embroidered table CEN
tiers. doilies, cushion covers, handker-
chief and glove cases, photograph hold
ers, pincushion covers, tea and tray
cloths been Sc good to look upon and so
novel in design.
Not only do the womenS exchanges
have large stocks of embroideries, but
the shop windows and showcases are
filed with er4ticing squares and circles
of embroidered linen The fact is. en-
broideries for household use have never
been 50 popular. There is a sale for
anything in that line that is dainty and
unique.
The revival of massive, old fashioned
furniture for general use has had a
great deal to do with popularizing the
embroidered linens. The heavy, rich
tables. sideboards and bureaus require
something for the protection of their
surfaces No one of taste would think
of using aught but an embroidered ia
bic set for one of the well polished ma
hogany or walnut dining tables whose
chief charm lies in its costly wood or
fine carved border
Linen embroidered with white or col
pred silk is the structure of the average
table set. Tinted fabrics are sometimes
substituted for the pure white, but the
effect is not SO happy after long wear,
as the bright colors invariably lose
some of their beauty in washing. Table
sets of linen and lace are striking.
Those that combine both lace and en-
broidery are the most costly. They
may be made at home, however, and in
that case as presents are doubly priced
by the recipients.
One of the handsomest dinner sets of
the year is photographed for this page.
It represents a large centerpiece and in
dividuaI pieces numbering half dozen.
The material used in fashioning this
handsome set is brownish tan canvas
not unlike bagging, but more pliabIe
and finer. The material is very wide,
SO that each piece of the set is cut
from a single width. The design en-
broidered is poinsettia blossom and
foliage. This pattern is drawn upon the
surface of the linen in a bold, rather
aggressive outline.
The flower is embroidered in the nat
ural red of the blossom. the foliage be-
ing done in soft green's
The most satisfactory way to CODY
this or any other flower is to buy one
of the natural plants and then let the
shading and coloring follow nature.
Around the centerpiece and around
each of the plate doilfes is laid a piece
Of handmade Russian lace a quarter of
yard deep and scalloDed at the top
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can't see where they start from. 1t
gives an odd effect. but rich one.
I always thought roses or at least
pink velvet. the proper thing to COM
bine with chinchilla, but have seen a
small toque of that fur trimmed with
pale blue velvet flowers. It appears it's
newer, but don't like it. By the way.
I found out who the hat was made for.
She is a young married woman more
than usually beautiful, the best dressed
woman in Paris and perhaps the gay
est. yet some of the darkest sections of
the city know and bless her. 1t is her
habit on Christmas eve to dress in her
pIainest clothes, and, accompanied by
a male servant, also in ordinary clothes,
she goes into the quarter of the very
poor. She runs lightly UP the dark,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

large flower, with foliage, is worked
The lace around the edge of these
should be only four inches deep and APP
piled to the scallops cut out in the can
vas as in the case of the centerpiece-
In case there is difficulty in securing
lace to match the tan canvas. an ecru
lace may be colored with solution of
tea to exactly match the canvas.
On the centerpiece a candelabrum with
shades and candles of a tone lighter
than the. flowers will form a most eff
fective and picturesque decoration. A
basket of fruit in which yellow oranges
contrast with ruddy apples and golden
bananas forms a frame for white and
purple grapes.
At each plate menu card in which
is a touch of red or a pretty flower
white or red, to match the poinsettfa,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

beautiful mantle of black panne, with
its great sable collar and long ends
falling to her feet, and it's oriental pearl
clasps at the throat and waist.
There is no doubt that Compiegne is
a mighty dressy place. for most of the
women keep their reception days, and
they have. a small and exclusive club
which is miniature edition of the ia
NOUS Jockey.
To hear me talk you would think
that there was no style or life in Paris:
but, dear me, there are some of US who
wouldn't spend Noel in any other place
than the old city I have just bought
a rather odd Christmas present for my
dear little sister, Barbara the Vain, as
we call her, and won't she carry her
head an inch higher when she wears it!
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

Sweet potatoes should be peeled and
boiled until they are thoroughly but
not too well cooked. Then they should
be cut into four pieces lengthwise and
placed in a tin baking pan. Butter and
sugar should be placed over the pota-
toes abundantly before they are put in
the oven to bake slowly. After awhile
the butter and sugar, mingling with
the juice of the potatoes, form a deli
cate crust that should be cooked until
it has almost reached the point at
which it is candy. Under this crust is
a thick, rich strip of the sap of the po-
tatoes, sugar and butter Anybody who
has eaten sweet potatoes in this way
will never be satisfied with any other
way of cooking them The principal
merit of this method lies, of course. in
having them thoroughly cooked. The
fire must be slow and the cooking must
continue until the sugar and butter on
top of the potatoes have formed a crust.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25
forms an effective souvenir of the din

forms an effective souvenir of the din
ner
The brightness of the poinsettia is in
contrast with the somber tones of the
dining room furnishing, for most fash
ionable dining rooms are now somberly
furnished.
Holly and mist1etoe each make deco
rative borders for embroidered dinner
sets, and such patterns make the linen
especially appropriate for use on
Christmas day as well as just the
things to present, for holiday remem-
brances. FRANCES HYDE.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25
Eggs For Inva1ids.

One of the most delicate ways In
which to prepare an egg for an invalid
is to beat the yolk and white separate
ly until extremely light. Add a pinch
Of salt, pour into a china cup. which set
in a saucepan of hot water. stirring
constantly till scalded, but not cooked.
When this is done slowly. the egg just
thickens slightly. but puffs up until the
cup is almost filled with the creamy
custard. Set in the oven a moment and
serve at once.
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the way down the table, with a space
of about two feet between them, in
which silver vases of narguerites were
placed. Another pretty table had
large bow and ends in moss green MORE
ribbon placed at one side only and
starting from under a silver vase of
flowers and foliage. There was a sim
liar vase in each corner, but the sash
ribbon only started from one.
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and bottom. The canvas is scalloped
where it meets the lace to fit into the
rounds of the trimming. Greatest care
must be used in applying the lace to the
canvas; otherwise it will draw and the
effect of the decoration be altogether
spoiled.
On the plate doiIies only a single
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

Don't forget that fatty food helps to
keep up the heat of the body. Suet
buildings and such like foods are useful
in winter to keep the body warm, as
salads in summer to keep it cool. Cod
liver oil is an excellent preventive
against cold catching and should be
given regularly to delicate children.
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and nearly parted with my last cent to
buy the little gem Of a gown which is
the subject of my other sketch. Ev-
erything in these house gowns runs to
the Romney or the empire. Cleo de Me-
rode in her dainty danses de fempire
seems to have set the style. and all
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

stairs. He caught a glimpse OF a beau
tiful face and two laughing blue eyes
which almost Immediately disappeared
in the darkness, and he ran back to his
mother thinking he had seen an angel.
CATHERINE TALBOT
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the palest of nile green. with deep ecru
lace, and the scarf and rosette are of
the new shade of panne-pale coral.
This combination is all the rage. If 1
do say so, it ism t 'unbecoming to me
5 The other day I ran down to Com
piegne just to see how the place was
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25
Paris Fashion Letter x


Paris is copying her gowns. I don't
like the regulation empire gown on
myself. Somehow it doesn't seem to
look right. Perhaps I am too plump.
Anyway the affair bought is modi-
fication, with it's fitted back and long
sash arrangement The color scheme is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25
Up to Date sleeves

Sleeves are growing more elaborate.
and the days of the perfectly plain
sleeve seem really numbered. Even the
plain sleeve is only so in shape. for II Is
SO fancifully trimmed. tucked and
stitched that the name is quite misap-
piled.
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into the belt, don't you2 But one has
to have small waist. After we were
leaving the dressmaker's it suddenly oc-
CURED TO me that didn't have a decent
house gown to my name You know
how these things take me. I dragged
Helen into a shop on the Rue de Ia PAX
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

RASPBERRY CREAM TART-AIix tablespoon.
ful Of -four smoothly with cold milk: then ada
gradually three-quarters Of pint of milk. Sweet.
en- 70 taste and boil until perfectly smooth and
the hour tastes cooked. Stand the pan aside and
"hen the cream is nearly cold add the yolks Of
two well beaten eggs and a Tablespoonful Of but.
ter- Line pie dish with short crust and put 90
the bottom Of it layer Of raspberry preserve
slowly pour the cream over and bake till the
pastry is cooked. Beat the whites Of the eggs to
stih froth and with it ornament the top Of the
tart Place in the oven for few minutes again
to brown Besides looking pretty, this is . very
delicate, sweet dish
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25
For Table Decoration.

Ribbons have returned to- favor for
table decoration. A pretty lunch table
recently was merely decorated by two
long lines of pink satin ribbons laid all
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

Keep a small tin dish for boiling the
burners of lamps in soapsuds once a
month, and you viii be astonished at
the bright lights you Will have.
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forbidding stairs, raps at poverty
stricken doors and then is gone before
the wondering inmates can discover the
package of toys and eatables which she
has left for them. 1t is said that only
once was she ever seen-when one child
more daring than the rest ran down the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

It is a muff and boa of dark sable, the
kind that has the long, glossy hairs,
and scattered through the masses of
fur are countless peacocks' eves-not
the eyes of the bird, of course, but the
ends of the brilliant tail feathers. They
are. sewed in so cunningly that you
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-25

appliqued figures of black lace over
the palest of pale blue silk This min
Cling of blue and rose is much done of
late. The very short boleroE opens over
a front Of plated mousseline and there
is a jeweled belt of pale Blue and silver.
Over this she will doubtless wear her
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DINNER.
SOUP.
Green Turtle.
HoRs D'RUvREs.
Sailed Almonds- Celery.
FISH.
Boiled Halibut, Boiled Potatoes
ENrREEs.
Braised Sweetbreads.
French Peas.
Bread.
Turkey and Cranberry Sauce.
Caulinower. Chartreuse OF Spinach
Coffee Punch.
Lettuce Salad. Cheese.
SWEETS.
Plum Pudding with Hard Brandy Sauca.
Ice Cream Coffee.
HARD BRANDY sAUCE.-Hard brandy sauce 4
generally used with plum pudding. Beat cupfu
of the incest butter Chat which ia free from sal
is the best) to cream with two cupfuls Of gool
powdered sugar Do not use confectionery sugar
This is always adulterated TO render IL more valu
able for certain candies and icings. Powderc,
sugar is needed for sauces and for sweoteninl
fruit. Add the unbeaten whites Of two eggs grad
ually to the creamed butter and sugar Set tn
bowl containing the in a pan Of boilin,
water and beat it well for two minutes; then ad,
a gill OF good brandy
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-08-22
spending money unless. the city added
70 tho uoluma of faxaff0u

spending money unless, the city added
to the volume of taxation.
The practical truth y that since Ha-
waits customs and post Office revenues
were cut off, the sums at the disposal
of the taxpayers have been SO small
that nothing can be spared to superfiu-
GUS office holders. We are in shape to
support one set of officials, not three
sets. If we take on the additional force
then taxes must expand; and the high
er taxes go in any country the fewer
new people will come IN to help pay
them. 1t is better for Hilo. better for
Honolulu and better for all concerned
to be content with the simple and
economical administration we now
have. Some day the country will enjoy,
perhaps, a large taxpaying population,
a white electorate and enough new val
ues to warrant and even require the
complex administrative system of an
American commonwealth. But at pres
ent the taxpayers are few and the need
of home-seekers plain. Why overload
the one class and brighten away the
other?