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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-13
Gen. Woods Steadily I'm }. owes.

Washington. July ia cable message
from cuba says that Gen. Wood cond-
ton is steadily improving
New-York tribune., 1901-06-16
GIFTS FOR JUNE BRIDES.
HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS IN BUYING AC-
CEPTABLE WEDDING PRESENTS.

The June bride does not monOpolize the worries
regarding the wedding. Her friends have troubles
OF their own in selecting wedding presents.
The frequent duplication of gifts is recognized as
a contingency 10 be avoided il possible. and in
case is it so likely when silver cut
glass s selected. Certain articles may be dupli-
Gated without objection Three four dozens of
silver teaspoons forks, for instance a con-
venence. but wants half dozen butter
dishes. For this reason il is becoming more and
more the custom 10 restrict presents of silver and
glass 10 the relatives and intimate friends OF
the bride, who might be supposed TO compare
notes regarding their purchases and so escape the
danger of getting too many OF one kind
When jewels decided the case is differ
ent. as it really matters little how many diamond
taras other ornaments may possess In
deed, the more the merrier' is the bride
The wedding present, unfortuna tely, is too often
selected in the most perfunctory way and without
the thought and that should accompany the
choice in order 10 give It the largest value The
donor should study if possible the individual taste
OF the bride. what would delight the heart OF
young woman might be received with absolute
Indifference by another. The maiden Of artistic
Hkings would be pleased by gifts entirely different
from those that appeal 10 the everyday young
lass"
One is safe in assuming on general principles that
a piece Of good bric-A-brac will be acceptable or
odd and pretty bit Of furniture, such as a tea
table or chair. In the line Of bric-a-brac. the
beautiful art glasses are deserving OF serious
consideration. OF the exquisite shapes and
lovely ridescent colorin the tiniest piece Is sure
10 be welcomed by any woman OF taste, and is
certain be artistic whether it cost 81 50 or $3.50
Pottery too has immense fascination for the girl
OF up-to-date training in appreciation To some
the bizarre Italian faIence the quaint Dutch
pottery will appear irresistible. examples Of the
admirable wares made in America will have charm
unlimited.
There is witchery in the dainty bits of Dutch
silver too that designed for cabinets. Coaches
and Sedan chairs boats OF furniture, all
New-York tribune., 1901-06-16

Miss c,rant-Your Jelly may have crystaIized be-
cause the sugar not entirely dissolved in the
first place. II is probable that If the jelly is again
Houeied and the sugar thoroughly melted II will
.'reset II would be well. however risk
breaking the jelly up until # is melted Try one
tunblerfui by standing IL In a pan OF cold water
on the back Of the stove and heating II slowly.
When the sugar is all melted stir the Juice and
s,r7,n torether with teaspoon. and set II away 20
get cold II II jeles treat the rest in the same way
Should II be impossible 10 bring ii again TO jelly
II VIII be found useful in the making of summer
drinks. pudding sauces and mince pies If it is too
sweet for these purposes lemon or currant juice
can be added Two three teaspoonfuls diluted
with ice water will constitute currant shrub. and
various aavortngs with raspberry. blackberry or
pineapple Juice will afford variety OF beverages
for ieIly unless taken from ones own bushes,
s Shere III, ~ Is & sed old housekeepers claim that
fair day should be chosen tor pSkng gd tne nIceSs n
gathered Just after a rain. AFTER washing drain
IN them n 70 a. not Necessary TO stem them Mash
the fruit and stand IL in an agate or ned
10 heal slowly until the juice is driven out. Then
BRING hrng then e9 VIII ri crush easily Mash again iii into
1elly bags and hang up 10 drain over night + OF
nsed nrs he bags may be suspended over them
stAks, the ends OF |hien are & s2S r boye fb
ice that yyiil drain out Let them drain all night
cloudy In the morning measure the juice, and al
low pound OF sugar 70 sfays ptin IN be
yGlCs y "a he sugar and let IL dissolve AS soon
seSsi te.sirs ~ aDDear on the top remove and MI
into tunl bers that have been heated IN hot water
or thai stand vet elotn. Mhen COLO @ ana Tn, the
fellv we'll set put plain white paper cut the size
of the tumbler top and wet in alconol over the
ron ana nress II down the Jelly This Is better
man pasting the edge on the outside or the glass
stand in a cool dark place: a.,
savy red raspberries added 10 the currants VIII
sx. m. feIly delicious flavor but IL Will not be
oiI.te SO firm II is important that the raspberries
be very fresh and hne- - =, s
dralnlng currants they may De squeezed
- ,ba sIice thus obtained may be used for sec
npd quality OF Jelly. IL be canned for use IN
summer drinks. mince pies and the IKE livery
nsrfcIs o, fruit Juice viii be found useful Equal
rnsrts OF red and white currants make a oencAtsy
coored jelly
New-York tribune., 1901-06-16
HEARTH &BOUDOIR

was unsympathetic, Oh I sect And there was
nothing for her but TO confess herself punished.
SAYING DISAGREEABLE THINGS CLEvERLY.
II is unhappily true that many people take great
delight in saying disagreeable things their
friends. but there very few who have sufficient
courage or frankness TO speak openly risk
being considered rude malicious. SO they will
use great deal OF circumlocution 10 convey the
oisagreeable truth or criticism which they feel
able 10 resist uttering, but for which they do
wish 10 be held accountable. AS every one knows
by unpleasant experience a remark that may
wound deeply may be veiled with conventional
pohteness so thoroughly that the malice Of the
'peaker cannot be detected, and, although you who
lsten know. and the speaker knows YOU know that
the cutting speech is made with a purpose there
is nothing 10 take exception
do you know how Mrs Sharp manages "a say
the most unpleasant things TO your face she can
think Of?' said of her victims she reuaats a
never existed, imaginary Mrs. Harris who saws
everything she is dying 10 say herself and does
not dare TO. have discovered that she has regI-
lar plan or working. First she begins by exciting
YOU, she gives you 10 understand in a roundabo
FASHION, and, OF course, you want 10 know what II
Is But II Will VeN you she purrs: then YOU
get wilder than ever and insist upon being
told Finally, after much persuasion she tells you
OF some remark that has been made about YOU that
makes you feel uncomfortable all over Of course
nothing will induce her tell YOU who has said IL
and you are left under the impression that il is
or your friends who has either rnaligned
exposed your faults. II took a long time find
thing up, and then shields herself behind an inn
aginary third person
New-York tribune., 1901-06-16

Of which seem TO have been designed for fairies
use will always win a tender liking Only one
must be careful not TO bestow them upon persons
who are pronounced in their utilitarianism. To
such beauty Is not Its excuse for being
Emerson 10 the contrary Notwithstanding.
one would be safe IN giving 10 any bride a hand
some silver candleStlck. candles are almost in
dlSpenSaDle TO a well arranged dinner table For
SO a sterling silver OF ordinary size may be
ding presents is that, whether small or large. the
Gift must be real thing-nO sham or plated stuff.
Better a tiny pair OF salt spoons at 81 ~ than a
plated cake tray at IS The only possible eXcep-
ton might be a silver plated chatting d!sn
There are many odd pieces in furniture that
would make acceptable and unhaCkHeyed presents
These are principally in the art nOUveau' and
pyrographic decorations which have distinct orig
inalty. yet harmonic with almost style
Adorable little tables for tea other things may
be found in Tart nouveau'' for $15 and upward
while perfectly bewitching desks range from 81
In the pyrographtc work there Is great variety
and many examples are really fine. The combina-
tou OF colored stains is frequently extremely ef-
fecJive. Chairs. tabourets. tables and desks in
quaint shapes and fantastic designs may be bought
at prices ranging from 81 for a simple tabouret up
to S25 for larger and more ornate pieces
II the choice has fallen table ware. should
set cut glass dishes for flowers. tiny straw berry
forks, cracked ice tongs bowl. dainty bread
and-butter knives for instance. I'm
much danger OF duplication some other things
bridegroom have been trained must be taken into
consideration.
A good water color sketch. bit of really fine
bronze a well framed carbon photograph of "A
received by most young people about 20 "gO house
keeping" But whatever the gift, If the giver put
real and personal interest into its selection, il
hardly fail to be ''the right thing"
New-York tribune., 1901-06-16
JOHN ELIOT 4yvTFPs4RY.

At South Nattck. Mass. July viii Be OBJ
served thN 20th anniversary OF the founding Of tha
town and the beginning OF John EIiot's rninfstra-
tiOrs the bands OF Pravtng Indians. South Ma
tick Is also famed as the OldtOwn Of Harriet
PeeCher Srcwe's well known story. There will be
addresses hy LieUtena rtCzOveFnOr Bates OF Massa-
C6usetts upon hlSrorlcal matters: Nlcar-STeneral
o. Rrten. OF RauGo-. Ne. uoOn Indian languages;
George Eliot ir.. OF Morgan school Clinton. Conn.
his ancestor. John Eliot Or. Edward Everett
Hale Is als1 among the expected speakers, and the
Rev. Francis Lockwood of WtdfOrd rectory. Ware,
FuRIand. the present rector OF the church IN
which Eliot bapJiZa. The celebra ton will
occupy the entire day With the additional features
OF regatta float. fireworks ard band concerts.
All the arrangements arc under the auspices OF
the Natural History. Historical and Library Aeso-
citation of South NatiCk. 3 society which has dons
much valuable work IN collecting historical relics
and restoring memorials 81 the past.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-16
KEEPING A CHILD HEALTHY.

4 specialist infants diseases and said
Gently: Beauty doctors would have little TO do
and physicians less II babies properly cared
for from birth The baby is almost certain
fine skin. which may be preserved all through
life by proper means. and hair and eyes, II not
beautiful 10 begin with susceptible OF greater
Improvement in childhood than after.
1T is a mistake 10 give tub bath to infant
every day. Every second day is often enough. and
then should last more than hve minutes. A
sponge should never he used IT is impossible TO
keep IL in a perfectly pure condition. The best
thing purpose is sterilized absorbent cotton
be thrown away after each using
Every day the baby should be washed all
with warm water. and then lightly rubbed with
greatly diluted alcohol. The whole process should
be as brief as possible The face should never be
touched by soap. no matter how fine and pure.
The water should always be boiled previous TO
using and # is much better boiled milk. II
possible. slightly diluted A little wad Of absorbent
should be dipped in this liquid and the face
rubbed softly then dried with dry roll.
TO insure good hair. an Infants head should be
kept well vaselined for the first six months. and
protected in sleeping by loosely fitted cap Of the
thnnest finest texture This serves also 10 keep
the ears close to the head The ugly. outstanding
ear would never be IL infants wore caps at
night they used 10.
If baby's eyes red and weak they should be
washed several times a day with bOric acid in the
proportion Of about teaspoonful 10 pint or
boiled water. Absorbent cotton should be en-
ployed for the bathing. and should never be used
more than once II the trouble does not yield 10
the treatment IN a week two physician should
be consulted without further delay.
zone Of the most important aids 10 future beauty
OF complexion is a proper care or the stomach
Sips OF coffee. and wine. ice water, candy
fried foods and many other improper articles are
given to children almost before they have their
first teeth and OF course. ruin their digestion and
consequently their skin A taste of this that and
the other dainty is sure means OF encouraging q
narvert al annette Children under five should be
Ignorant of the flavor of anything but simple
cereals with milk and few vegetables. Ice water
should never be given TO child until the extreme
chill has disappeared and candy is objectionable at
all times and in all places . -. -
I'm me matter of clothing. IT is a mistake TO
New-York tribune., 1901-06-16
AT THE NEXT BIENNIAL.
ARATIONs FOR THE ENTERTAIN
MENT OF CLCBWOMEN.

Since the date. April 26 1902. has been fixed for
the opening Of the sixth biennial convention Of the
General Federation Of Women's Clubs. Los An
geles, Cal the city in which II is 10 he held has
become actively engaged in preparations for the
entertainment Of the guests The California State
Federation. upon which Will devolve large meas
ure Of responsibility IN entertaining the convention
numbers seventy-one clubs In its membership
During the absence OF the State president Mrs
Robert J. Burdette. who is in Europe. Mrs. Iovel
White. vice-president-at-large. ana president OF
the california Club OF San Francisco. Is now TAX
ing care of the work in the northern part OF the
State and Mrs. NJ. z. Stilson. OF Los Angeles the
work in the south Mrs. Burdette will return for
the biennial convention
The officers OF the local board for the coming
convention are Mrs. r L. Craig. president: Mrs
New-York tribune., 1901-06-16
PLAYING A PRACTICAL JOKE.

People who shut up together in a country
house for q weeks house party are apr 10 De
pleased with a trihe and tickled with straw IN
fact. many Of their amusenents would be consio-
cred altogether too childish by half-grown little
misses and masters who would not condescend 20
play many OF the Juvenile games with which these
ehildren OF a larger growth amuse themselves IN
the most hilarious fashion. AFTER round games
are exhausted practical jokes come largely TO the
fore. and II is really funny 10 gee the zest with
which grown up men and women enter in these
lranks many OF which quite as elaborateiy
worked out as schemes better worth the effort
AT a rambling old honest FAD. 10 which rooms
have been added whenever needed by each success
sve generation az all levels up steps. down steps,
without any regard 20 the architecture Of the house
whatever a couple OF intimate girl friends have been
doubled up" as they call il, IN one OF the Ola
fashioned guest chambers the ground hoor one
o. them OF a nervous disposition and annoyed
Der stronger minded roommate by continually sus-
ssstng the danger OF burglars, even waking hsr
Y on more than one occasion when she llSas "a "a
ass A. the fearless one. and she spoke hs[ ni.itu
sso e. Sinly 50 plainly n tset I'm rAI 5r5ani over
ne NJ formers want OF sympathy ano sareasue :,
Practical Joke fakiny an OF the assembled party
hept her victim into her confidence. ano ehgasilSS
~ IN services OF her host. who was young enoustii
ENJOY that sort OF thing, together Win se'e3'
The following night about O'Clock. when every,
g was presumably asleep. Miss smith the "a uil1 10
clutch on @ @ room .stssb @as sbe heard in her
- there really is noise this time. Listen.
fre fne grating sound like ME was distinctly hearu
~ tAe next room. Whereupon Miss A., the coEt-
se'es ''ne, collapsed entirely and shiVereo uheer
~ bedclOthes, thoroughly frightened as her
triumphant companion could desire. Miss Smiths
rlliatec fear. however, quite deceived her room.
sL.se and when a window sash was slowly ralseo
ne two girls clutched each other. one shaking Win
EiDr and the other with suppressed Laughter.
sr--.atg. however the suspicious SOUNDS cleo away
- az WaE quiet Shall get up and scream
Iuh upstairs and call Mr.. A.2' they as kec eaeh
tslef and both declared nothing would induce
r. -n o SUR. so II finally agreed 10 wait uhtA
tsi i-i-s, and 70 Miss As astonishnent, sitsr a
,s-snt attack Of Mysteries, Miss Smith quietly
.t On 70 sleep while she herself remained awake
49, nervousness all night. In the morning az the
saslatt table the girls told their tale. But there
netting In the faces OF her hearers that ea
60 Mise A. suspicious. II do believe, she
- - slowly, looking from 10 the other, that
sbe Ntte playing on a practical Joke. Anyway,
~ -onlnuel, flushing red with Vexatlon, i was
la ea,h a Tool as 'Miily' Smith She had a rexu-
IL, ,soek or hysterics. Another burst or laugh
~ .7ishtened her. Then II you who got this
", she exclaimed. turning on Miss Smith, VINO
"eiino her hostess for protection. because j
New-York tribune., 1901-06-16
A COLONY OF RATS.

Master oliver Ryder Of Stamford Conn. has
colony of thirty-seven rats. all Of them either
white or black and white. The rats were great
surprise divers father and mother He had
asked II he might keep his rats In the empty
euhouse, and. not dreaming that he could mean
to keep more than at most three OF the
strange pets. they gave him permission without
question. But when day, in great triumph.
Oliver led them into the yard. and with the warn
ing. shut the door, quick. or they'll get out!
allowed them TO pc inside the once quiet hen
house. their astouishment at the swarm or uttIe
creatures knew no bounds. family council was
he'd. and Oliver forced 10 tell how MS pets
became so numerous. His object had been TO raise
the rats To sell AT few cents each He had pc
gun with only a pair OF them, which ne boarded
among another boys pets because ne knew now
TIncb bJs rnother disIiked them. But this
other boys mother refused to house tne rats
longer. and a third friend who had also taken
boarder two. was Obliged TO return theIn Ds
cause he was going away All the WhlIe the NUM-
bers had rapidly increased: and II grew harusT 20
make the few sales pay for their 2oaro outslus
So all the rats had suddenly come PACK on thedr d
owners hands, and he had established tnelLi 70
gether in the henhouse- oliver was az last al
lowed 10 keep his rats. but on one cohOltlou- II
he neglects them. fails TO give them their reg.
ular food and drink, they must oe taken away a.
once and only constant care or the uttIe anlneiIs
on their owners part will save them from iinhe-
destruction.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-16

Keep an infant wrapped up in summer just IN
winter Wool. no matter how fine should never
touch the skin. II is certain TO irritate IT, II
worn thin cotton garment should be put next 10
On extremely hot days II will do the child no
n harLn 70 be left with little clothing beyond the
sAIrl II viii be much more comfortable II at Ho-
erty TO move its limbs about freely. and. If pro-
iected from draughts, is not in any danger. II
Iretru from heat babies often sOothed by being
ruooed softly with lotion made Of three parts of
lavender water five parts of cologne water and one
part or orange flower water. For heat rash. "A
beneficial wash is made of 80 grams of orange
flower water. two grams Of borate Of soda and
gram of tincture benzoin, which will be
pounded by any druggist"
New-York tribune., 1901-06-16

Stephen c. Hubbell, Mrs. z. T Pettigrew and
Mrs c. p. Dorland. vice-presidents; Mrs. E K.
corresponding secretary, and Mrs B. Baruch
treasurer. Mrs. a. L. Danskin has been appointed
local member Of the biennial board: Mrs. Mary E
Stilson. chairman Of the State biennial and Mrs
Ella II. Enderlein. club correspondent.
An unusually large attendance Is predicted
Among the speakers announced 10 be the pro-
gramme Margeret Collier Graham and Mrs
Caroline NJ. Severance. formerly president Of the
first Boston Woman's Club. who is still able 10
address public meetings. although in her eighty
second year.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-16

tuted when guinpe is desired. and various COM
binarions mfxhr be suggested for entire waists.
PIIsse chiffon. with Suipure appltque Stimulating
yoke is charming yoke OF tucking with lower
portion OF batiste, and lace applique between. -
exceedingly handsome. and similar suggestions
might be made by the score.
TO cut this suifripe for a woman OF medium size
2a yards OF material S2 inches wide will oe 70
qtIired II, yards OF al-over lace Is inches wide.
and y yard 81 inches wide TO make as Illustrated.
The pattern No. 9,S3l is cut IN sizes for g, -.
IS and 40 inch bust measure
Pattern will be sent 70 any address on receipt OF
10 cents Please give number and bust measure 0ts-
tinctly Address Pattern Department, New-York
Tribune II In q hurry for pattern, send An extra
two cent stamp and We VIII mall BY letter pooaa0
In soAlod envelope.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-16
TyTTED WORKFRS OF NoRWTCH

The United Workers Sf Norwich. Conn. whfs
doing the work as the Young women's
Christian Associations everywhere. does not
ttOn women exclusively nor wage earners parricu-
larry IN It's constitution The organization. which
is Unsectarian. has employment bureau. flower.
fruit and comfort committee. sewing school, a
horne for children and city Missionary.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-16
SOME WAYS OF THE WORLD
HOW A COMMONPLACE GIRL BECAME
ORIGINAL-MAKING ONES FRIENDS
UNCOMFORTABLE

Miss X Is a most original girl don't you think
so" he remarked.
why no"' returned his companion, somewhat
astonIshed at the adjective i think she is ex-
rreuely nice and Intelligent and well informed, but
should hardly call her original Why, she is just
o11ie- everyday sort of girl and does nothing
especally 10 distinguish herself from any one else
That is just why ] call her original" answered
,he other Every other Eirl know does some
rhinr-0De plavs golf very we'll another rides beau
,ffuilv a third knows all about boat and sans
her own dorv: another drives fOur-in-hand, a NTH
Is uhfIerrhrouic and has taken 10 summing. a
sixth 3 Intellectual and goes in Tor the higher
education Is artistic and exhibits n the salon.
deliChrfully So"
New-York tribune., 1901-06-16

Nv s II 21. ?. ~ means not different
NV IL q. "A is uutruths
NV 20 To- Is is a DOSSeSsiVe pronoun.
Ny 10 12. >. I is often found in sewing
My :, ., IL is an article OF clothing
TIE TWO tunhIed word puzzles following are tbs
original work Of young readers OF the ChIIdren's
Corner The first was contributed by Katharins
Kelley and the second by Donald E Battey and ".
Earle Battey:
JUMBLED CITIES
Z Or-etkecs s. Sotnob.
. T-sanit q Zklnaaaoo.
rTccgoai Stynhccdae>
4. TlCrnasU. g. Branuu.
8 Ptldnaor. 10 N1ndoieess
PARTS OF CLOCK
/ Maalr @ @Tekisr
3. Ffca- Z. Uhsreg-
4 Gprsn. s. Kosrw.
ANSWERS TO PUZZLES PUBLISHED ON
JUNE O.
RIpDLEMEREEs
No. I. Daisy No. . Moscow.
HIDDEN TREES.
> YeW 4 Lime
PIED WORDS
: Pedal 4 BEARINGS
Brake 3. Handlebar.
Hub. 5. Mudguard-
Correct answers 70 All were received from Hilda
Chairman Katharine ReiIey John Ball. Donald and
MaTery. Eu1ice Kirkland answered the first
w
New-York tribune., 1901-06-16
PUZZLES.
NUMERICAL ENIGMAs.

NUMERICAL ENIGMAS.
rbs answers 10 the following enismas are two
well known maNins'
NO. /.
am composed OF twenty-five letters.
NV n A. H. 8 is a vegetable
Nj o. II q 10 Is a piece OF United States money.
NV O. IA 8 means 10 place in position.
Nv T. H. 10 means assent
Nv IS 10 IA is a written communication
Mn II is g. IA. 30 IS a sweet substance.
nv 4 90. 16 means TO strike.
NV IL, . 10. s. 5. IL means TO burnish-
NO. 3
I am composed of twenty-tour letters.
NY 3. TO- IS means relation
Nv IA. 3 81. II IL form OF rain.
Ny 8, II, %. l3 means TO search.
My I, Is il q kind OF trea
New-York tribune., 1901-06-16

bered and anticipated with delight. The only for
mality connected with the opening the raising
OF the flag the children sauting II.
The committee Is anxious TO extend the work
this summer and will be grateful for any sum
sent the treasurer Mrs. George Eugene Poole,
No. $40 West End-ave
New-York tribune., 1901-06-16
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
A TISSUE PAPER PATTERN OF woMANs
GUIMPE NO. 1881 FOR 10 CENTS.

Guimpes OF lace. tucking and similar materials
have become as essential 70 the wardrobe or the
grown-up as that OF the child As shown. yoke
and sleeves OF batste lace the body portion OF
uansook; but any suitable material be sIbstf-
New-York tribune., 1901-06-16

was so unsympathetic, Oh I sect And there was
nothing for her but TO confess herself punished
New-York tribune., 1901-06-16

NV s. II 81. ?. ~ means not different.
NV II. II. : "A is uutruths.
NV %. 10. Is is a possessive pronoUn.
nv 10. IL ,. I is often found in sewing.
NY :. .. IL is an article OF clothing.