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The representative., 1900-04-12

as the band was ready to start. on its morn
ing parade: 81. 20
"Mistab Abohn. we cyan'tl- play today.
kase it's too col fer de boys to blow.
Dey hons jis' freeze SO had dey cyan't
play EN-" -
"oh, that's all nonsense" the MANAGER
answered. Get them out, quick
"All right, boss. but tain't no use, tell
yer. tain't no use. Dem hons is froze
tight"
The procession started, but from the
mouths of the horns only occasional blasts
emerged and these SO feeble and SO veil
ed that Mr.. Aborn finally took the party
into a saloon to thaw out the instruments
and get warm. There was a dive for the
free lunch counter and this seemed to give
the boys new idea, for the frozen horn
disease became epidemic every time they
passed a saloon on the rest OF the parade.
The agent ahead of In Old Kentucky"
has his troubles in arranging for the en-
tertainment of this band Of pickaninnies
as there are few hotels which care to have
negroes as guests. The agents, however
like to have a bit of fun at the expense
of the manager who follows with the COM
pany, and usually this sort of dialogue
occurs when one of them finds a hotel
that will take the boys.
I'VE have 20 little fellows with the
for half price"
How old are the boys?" the proprie-
tor will ask.
ooh, little fellows, so high and so high,'
the agent will answer and arrangements are
made for a lot Of small children. Then
the company comes along and the half
grown pickaninnies loom up on the hotel
mans horizon with row in prospect for
the manager. The matter usually ends in
paying full rates for the boys.
The boys like to go to bed in their
clothing, and no matter how many beds are
provided for them they prefer to pile into
one or two, so they can huddle together.
One night the wardrobe man missed the
uniforms, and upon searching for them
found the whole 20 boys in bed in full
regimentals. These pickaninnies can eat
anything. but are given especially to corn
bread and bacon, with little New Or
leans molasses on the side. When they
are provided with this choice meal they
are sublimely happy long as the pro-
cess of getting on the outside OF 1t lasts
and afterward all they want is a warm
spot in which to sleep.
The representative., 1900-04-12
WOES OF THE PICKANINNY MAN.
Troubles He Encounters with wooa-
lawn WhangdoodIe Band.

Troubles He Encounters with wooa.
lawn WhangdoodIe Band.
Travelling with band of pickaninnies
has its drawbacks. The several mama
gers who have in turn had charge OF the
In Old Kentucky" combination tell queer
stories OF happenings while on tour with
that attraction since 1t started on it's ca
reer OF success more than seven years ago
One of the features Of the performances
is the Wo0dlawn Whangdoodles. a band
OF ptckaninnfes who play during the sec-
ond act Their chief characteristic ia a
tendency to be frozen all the time. The
weather is never warm enough for them
and whenever they get together they bile
up in heap, the under one being the
happiest in the bunch, because he Is the
warmest.
This season s'In Old Kentucky" company
at McVicker's next .week, has a new band.
the old boys having grown 50 big they
no longer pass muster ~ pickaninnies.
But the characteristics remain the same.
One Of the duties Of the band is to par-
ade every day ana to play for half an hour
before the theater IN the evening. IN the
winter the little fellows manage to have
their instruments frozen tight most nf the
time, and have TO be continually running
into the house lis tor git Dc freeze oyt. !"
~ they aay. Sargent Aborn, who was tho
nrst manager Of the Company tor Jacob
Lift. says the discovery Of the frozen IN
strNme1t dodge waS HnsAe eundeF him. W1.en
the drum major came up and remarked. just
The representative., 1900-04-12
Women. Vote win he Large.

WOmen's Vote VIII He Large.
In Cleveland, Ohio, women are regis.
tering in large number for the purpose
OF voting at the coming school election
The movement to induce women to vote
Is not confined to any one party, Demo
Gratis, Republicans and non-partisans
will have an excellent showing. All
agree on one vital point, that the school
question should be divorced from poll
tics. The various w0men's clubs in the
city have decided to take a hand in the
election. The regular organizations are
making thorough investigation of the
candidates, and individual action will
result largely on the outcome of the
final meetings, which will be held Just
prior to the election.
Over 5000 women voters attended the
Republican primaries this spring for
the purpose Of securing the nomination
OF good candidates for the Office of
school director. The Cleveland Leader
in commenting upon the vote of the
women says:
They will not vote for beer or money.
They will not be ordered to the polls to
serve the purposes of the party bosses.
They will makes mistakes, If at all,
on their own motion and by their own
direction. What is proved is that all
the political managers feel, truly and by
instinct, that the vote of women is a
vote which is comparatively out of
their control; that it will be cast more
largely according to the dictates of
conscience and less under unworthy in
huences than the vote of men. and that
extensive participation in the suffrage
by women is always disquieting and
dangerous to those who trade upon their
knowledge of politics and control Of
political forces.
THAT is reason enough for regarding
with satisfaction the record-breakine
registration of women in Cleveland this
spring."
The representative., 1900-04-12
A South African Dust storm.

In spite OF the facts made familiar to all by
the geography and climatic conditions Of South
Africa 1t Is difficult for those who live under
the wintry skies of northern atitudes 10
realize that while we have been looking through
frosty window panes upon landscapes whitenet
with snow. the terrible drama Of war in progress
in the land of the kopje anud vedt, the Moddcr
and the Tugela. has been carried under .
blazing sun, in a torrid atmosphere. and often in
q rainless and almost desert region. with all
the discomforts and suferings inevitable under
such conditions. especially for men fresh from
the chill and damp Of English winter. and
exposed soldiers who must march and
often fight by night well by day.
And to the thirst and heat at times almost
intolerable, the British campaigners the great.
treeless arid plains of South Africa COM
peled at times to suffer from the effects of tha
dust storms common to that region. and whc..
sometimes continue for long period They
come up suddenly and there is no escape from
them in camp the march. for the binding
grit sifts through the best canvas tents and
panetrates Into every corner and crcvice, not
excepting the commissary stores and cOokinx
outfits. mixing itself up with the sugar, coffee
and other edibles in way most trying to Tho
palate Of every hungry Tommy Atkins.
II gallant soldier might be excused at arr
maledctons 1t Is when he Is suffering both witi-
exasperating cyclones of African dust It IL
or to talk that way, when he Is compelled u
swallow his allotted pack OF dirt all In the br4a1
space Of one day.-Leslies Weekly.
The representative., 1900-04-12
To Hang Over the Cook Table.

! 10 Hang over the Cook Table.
A copy of the following measures will
be found very useful to hang in tn,
kitchen for reference.
Four even teaspoonfuls liquid equa
one even tablespoonful
Three even teaspoonfuls dry materia
equal one tablespoonful.
Sixteen tablespoonfuls liquid equa
one cupful.
Twelve tablespoonfuls dry material
equal one cupful.
Two cupfuls equal one pint.
| Four cupfuls equal one quart.
Four cupfuls -four equal one quart OF
one pound.
Two cupfuls solid butter equal one
| pound.
Two cupfuls granulated sugar equal
one pound.
Two and one-half cupfuls powdered
sugar equal one pound.
One pint of milk or water equals one
pound.
One dozen eggs should weigh one and
one-half pounds.
Skim milk is heavier than whole milk.
And Cream Is lighter than either, while
pure milk is three per cent heavier than
water.
The following table of proportions is
also valuable. Use:
One tablespoonful soda to one cupful
of molasses.
One teaspoonful soda to one pint of
sour milk
Three teaspoonfuls baking powder to
one quart -four.
One-half cupful of yeast or one-ouar-
ter cake compressed yeast to one pint
liquid.
One teaspoonful extract to one loaf
plain cake.
One teaspoonful salt to two quarts of
-four
One teaspoonful salt to ono quart
Of soup.
One scant cupful OF liquid to two full
cupfuls of -four for bread.
One scant cupful Of water to two ful,
cupfuls of flour for mullins.
One scant cupful of liquid to one full
cupful of -four for batters.
One quart of water to each pound of
meat and bone for soup stock.
Four peppercorns, four cloves, one
teaspoonful mixed herbs for each quart
OF water for soup stock.
1t is often said Of good cooks that
tney never measure, they guess" Not
so. Long experience has taught them
10 measure, and measure accurately. by
means OF that same experience and
Judgment. This, however, Is a most
risky experiment for beginners.
The representative., 1900-04-12
The Work Of the H0uso

IN some old-fashioned homes it is
customary to distribute the work among
the girls of the family, changing II. from
week to week, so that each may become
pronclent In every branch. The girl
VINO markets and cooks for the family
one week exchanges work for the next
seven days with her sister who makes
the beds and cares for the rooms. The
next week she assumes charge Of the
FAMILY mending, then makes her wav
pack again to her first duties. Tha
mother merely directs and criticlses the
enorts OF her offspring, and finds time
Ior daily nap, the reading which she
hao TO drop when her children were
small. and many other little interests
winch make life worth living. That is
one OF the good old fashions that is
passing away, more's the pity.
The representative., 1900-04-12

heafs each aay wAsa Aonsselsaaing /,
A solution Of soda and water, applied
With = vhisk broom kept for the our
pose VIII remove. the brown streaks in
bath room bowls, made by sediment in
the dripping water. -
. When = ground glass stopper sticks
fest In q bottle. the safest plan for
loosening 1t is to wrap long string OF
cloth around the neck. over which pour
q stream Of hot water, beginning with
1t blood warm.
A defaced straw hat may be cleaned
by brushing It with q strong solution OF
eorax, and placing in the sunlight to
dry.
A bottle Of Hnseed oil and lime water.
mixed In eual parts. is the best appif-
cation for burns. and prevents scars.
The representative., 1900-04-12

the third FoN. tAea large w0oden one
But used the saahe sixe throuahout
making the first two rows iittis tfght.
| err chain s 10 begia with.
II Aaks-11 trsblss ID thls-ring, join
2. Make shell az s trsbles in Is,
treble. miss 2 aGhell in next, and re-
peat, making shells separated 81 two
trebies: join or not as preferred. when
working around and around, 80 loosely,
this is not materiaa =
8. Make shell ,Qf I trebles in center
Of each shell OF tfebles, miss trebles.
and make treble Aetveen the shells.
-. Make-a she'll trebles between
Sd and 4th of trehles, also between
9Th and 7th of same, with treble IN the
treble Of last row.
S. Shell of trebles in shell Of 6
trebles. putting treble on single tr.Dle
between shells of Of last row.
s. A shell Of 8 in each shell Of 6.
with q single treble on each single
treble OF last row. These single trebles
form the ribs" OF the umbrella.
Z. 8. 10, II, II, IA, Is. II, 49, Make rows
OF six shells. as in 4th row.
9, 13, is, 10. Rows Of shells, as in
9Th row.
Between each shell of 3 in the last
row omit the treble, fastening down
with double In top Of treble.
This may. of course. be enlared as
wanted by varying the rows, and adding
to them.
| think the ripple cape very pretty.
It is similar to the Umbrella cape. save
that the shells are fastened down. Begin
with chain of five stitches, join. In
this ring make II trebles, and join.
2; Chain l, shell Of trebles be-
tween I'd and Sd trebles, catch down
with double between next I'd and Sd
trebles. and repeat, making 4 shells.
Join. A.s ~
8. Between Sd and 4th trebles make
shell of G, catching down with
double, shell between 9Th and 7th, catch
down in dividing stitch of last row, and
SO continue. Make the cape just as de-
scribed, save that the shells are caught
down. l like best to join every row.
These oapes are very pratty to throw
over ones shoulders after dancing, read
Ing at an entertainment, etc., and nice
for summer wear, when there. is juss :,
little chill in the evening air. I trust
IL Mrs. ]. C. B.
The representative., 1900-04-12

An Invitation to the Country !.
FNhe bluebird chants from the elm's long
branches,
A hymn to welcome the budding year
The south wind wanders from field to
forest
And softly whispers, ''The spring is
here"
Come, daughter mine, from the gloomy
city,
Before those lays from the elm have
ceased.
The violet breathes, by our door, as
sweetly
AS the air Of her native East.
No lays SO joyous as these are warbled
From wiry prison in maiden's bower,
No pampered bloom Of the greenhouse
chamber
Has half the charm of the lawns first
flower.
Yet these sweet sounds of the early
season,
And these fair sights of It's sunny
days,
Are only sweet when we fondly listen.
And only fair when we fondly gaze.
There is no glory in star or blossom.
iii looked upon by loving eye;
There is no fragrance in April breeze.
TIL breathed with joy as they wander
by.
I. William Cullen Bryant.
The representative., 1900-04-12
show Your Best Qualities.

Honesty does not require us to hang
our oil paintings face to the wall in
order that our friends may see that they
are made on coarse canvas. 1t is right
to appear at our best. Give the world
your brightest thoughts, your most
courteous speech, the outcome Of your
kindest impulses and purest motives.
no matter II your are conscious that
these things are above your ordinary
level. God made the flowers to show
their colors. not their dull, fibrous mat
ter; to load the air with their odors, not
the rankness Of their sap.
The representative., 1900-04-12
inch bust.

Princesse effects are becoming more
and more popular for evening, street
and house wear. Close-f1tting wrappers
like the illustration are particularly be-
coming to women with well-rounded
figures, the long lines, graceful curves
and slight train tending to make them
favorites with those who are inclined
to be stout and under the medium
height.
AS illustrated, this pretty house gown
is made of dark blue challis with bright
red polka dots and trimmings of red
velvet ribbon and tiny velvet buttons.
The back Is shaped with center and
curved side seams, the perfect adjust
ment made by the side back and under
arm cores. The front is fitted smooth
~ with double bust darts. It is fasten-
ed down the center by clusters of tiny
buttons.
The collar is fashionably shaped with
points In the back. 1t is trimmed with
narrow velvet bands, which are caught
with small steel buckles in the front.
The correct two-piece sleeve has slight
fullness at the shoulder, and rows of
velvet are applied with stylish effect
at the slightly faring wrists.
The wrapper is effectively trimmed
with bands Of velvet ribbon around the
entire lower edge, which measures only
three and three-quarters yards in the
medium size. Cashmere, henrietta
French flannel or fannelette would be
appropriate materials for this model,
with trimmings of ribbon or braid.
To make this wrapper in the medium
size will require nine and three-quarters
yards Of 30-inch or six and a quarter
yards of 44-inch material. The pattern.
No. 1856, Is cut in sizes for a 81. 81, &c,
80, 40. AZ, A and 46-inch bust measure.
The representative., 1900-04-12
Four Important Articles in Hou..

important Articles in House
keeping.
THE USES OF SALT.
Salt on the fingers when cleanino
fowls' meat or fish will prevent slipping
salt thrown on coal fire when broil.
Ing steak will prevent blazing from the
dripping fat
Salt as gargle will cure soreness of
the throat.
Salt in solution inhaled cures cold in
the head.
Salt In water is the best thing to clean
willowware and mating.
Salt in the oven under baking fins
Will prevent their scorching on the bot
tom.
salt puts out a fire in the chimney
Salt and vinegar will remove sto,rs
from discolored teacups.
Salt and soda are excellent for hoo
stings and spider bites.
Salt thrown on SCOT which has fauon
on the carpet will prevent stain.
Salt put on ink when freshly spilled
on the carpet will help in removing the
spot
salt In whitewash makes it stick.
salt thrown on a coal fire which ia
low will revive it.
salt used in sweeping carpet keeps
out moths.
THE USES OF VINEGAR.
vinegar will "set" dubious green's and
blues in ginghams.
vinegar is an antidote for poisoning
by alkalis.
Vinegar will brighten copper.
vinegar and brown paper will hea,
bruise or "black eye.''
polish. -. 's'91>'>- Ss0'S
lame back. ~1'A. ~ ?
vinegar used to wash the wall before
sapsrins will help the paper to stic,.
The representative., 1900-04-12
cHlL LDRfN's c0tUMN
A Friend. A Need.

/ s z5Ag
/ A Friend A. Need,
| Down In the depths nf jungle glade
There lived lion quite old and staid
A nice old fellow. -
His name was yellow,
HIS road was gentle. his voice was mel.
He roamed about in the shade.
One day as he was trotting around.
Upon the ground
He suddenly found
A pocket mirror! He gave bound.
He was very much pleased and he
roared with glee,
For regular dandy lion was he;
And he'd often wished 1t might come
to pass
That he could possess looking-glass.
He took it home to his jungle den,
And he scanned his reflection again and
again;
But he soon observed, to his great dis
may,
His name was snarled in a terrible way.
Now the lion had more than his share
of pride,
And he felt exceedingly mortified.
He was very vain
OF his handsome name,
And his tousled condition he saw with
pain,
His friends to untwist the tangles tried.
But they pulled SO hard he almost cried.
At last he exclaimed, 'Well, upon my
word!
'Tls the strangest thing ever heard,
That none can untangle, untwist or un-
This snarled and matted name of mine.
What is the use of being a king,
II my subjects can't do such a simple
thing?"
Then he sent for the crier and had it
mountainside:
"Oh, ho! oh, no! Who knows the way
To untangle the lions name, l say?
A prize Is offered, bountiful feast,
To any kind of bird or beast,
Bison or buffalo, stork or crane,
Who can untangle the lions mane!"
When the proclamation was cried aloud
OF course it drew terrible crowd.
But none of the beasts, not even a lynx,
Not one of the ferrets or weasels or
minks,
Was clever enough to .unravel the kinks.
From the smallest snail to the biggest
bear
They all stood there
With detected air,
And gave the problem up in despair.
At last two belated guests appeared
At the lions den. The populace cheered,
And in the midst of deafening din
A fox and rooster were ushered in.
The impetuous fox bounded up with a
rush,
And said. pray permit me to offer you
my brush!"
While the rooster, who had run all the
way from his home,
Said, Kindly allow me to lend you my
comb"
Hurrah! Hurrah! The deed is done. 4
The tangles are Strengthened one by |
one. |
And the lions cheeks glowed with a |
happy flush
As he thanked az his friends for their comb !
and brush
Carolyn Wells in Youths COMPANION. |
The representative., 1900-04-12

Il am told that artist is a very hard
worker, said young woman.
"Yes," replied Miss Cayenne.
ITO what school does he belong?"
Hes an impressionist.
"Are you sure?"
Yes. he labors under the impression
that he's great artfst. =
The representative., 1900-04-12

''Shall money control this goverae
ment?" will be the great issue In 1900.
Direct legislation would settle this qaas-
ton and settle 1t right. Read Bond
and Industrial Slavery" Price Is csnts.
The representative., 1900-04-12
Things Worth Ixnowinr.

II tansy is sprinkled through wooden
clothing when laid away they will never
become moth eaten. When .moth-mil-
lers are seen in closet 1t u well to
burn q little camphor promptly. Il
done IN the early spring it will generally
rid the closet Of the pestA. ~
Mattresses that have become aattea-
ed VIII NIL out to their original shape il
placed in the sun and pure sair for a few
The representative., 1900-04-12

Dead Shot Remedy Co., Boston Block
Minneapolis, MINI.
Gentlemen: One box of Dead Shot :.
worth a barrel Of Thompson's Eve
Water. 1t cures all kinds of sore ewes
JOHN H. GRIFFIN.
Minneapolis, MINI.
The representative., 1900-04-12
DEAD SHOT

The quickest and surest cure for
catarrh, hay fever, colds, burns dys-
pepsia and piles. Is Dead Shot Ca
tarrh Cure. It is natures remedy,
Florida pines and Colorado ozone
combined. Never fails. Box 25c.
Dead Shot Remedy Co., 632 Boston Block
Minneapolis. MINI.
The representative., 1900-04-12

During the recent struggle between
Brown University and Vassar College
Tor the possession of President Taylor,
the following kilograms were exchang-
ed: From Brown, I'VE need Taylor:
the tailor makes the man. We have a
thousand patters to be modelled" After
the victory of Vassar an answer was
sent: Wear your old clothes; we keep
the Taylor
(Signed) "TAlLOR-MADE GIRLS"
The representative., 1900-04-12
COn6d entail Chat

- !" we'll known fact, which, how
ever, most of us deny. that hann;noss
IKE any other virtue, can be cultivated
Inls Is no mere supposition. It ia the
truth, the whole truth and nothing but
the truth. Moreover, we ought tn no
happy' we can be just as good-usuallv
eo times better if we are happy than
we are melancholy. A long face is
not synonymous with piety. Happiness
is our birthright, not gloom, not risor-
GUS discomfort, but joy aud sunshine.
one OF the best recipes for the pro-
auction of happiness is a contented
mind, and as contented mind ia ore
that owns something to make it con-
tented, it behooves all of us to brighten
our existence a. much as possible. The
way In which certain woman of NV
aeualntance accomplished her own hap
plness is as simple as it is advisable
Sne had (for no particular reason) been
IN the habit of wearing nothing hut
Dlack Black she discarded. substitutad
1t for pretty and becoming colors
Ihen she denied herself new books. saw
ing that she could not afford it, But
sne found this was mistaken economy
new book once in while, and a bright
magazine taken regularly cost very lit
tie and brighten life immensely. More
over she instituted little, cosy, COM
portable teas for her friends, and for
nerself wrote out and practiced tho
prescription, "A good laugh to be in
duiged in three times a day" She kent
In her mind a stock of funny inc;dor+.
ana jokes to make her laugh, and three
''ines day. instead of drinking down
tonic medicine, administered unto her.
SELF a hearty laugh. That woman was
ner own best friend. Her plan was a
success. Why don't you try it?