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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-22
The Toothsome Pepper.

New York Evening Sun.
In selecting green peppers for cooking,
pick out those only that are lacking i'm a
they have begun to change color they are
no longer desirable. If the peppers are
large, cut them in halves, remove the seeds
and lay the peppers in cold water for a
time. A very simple dish is made by filling
these shells with any minced meat, such as
veal or chicken, mOistened well with it's
gravy. Place the peppers in a baking dish,
cover and bake half an hour. When the
peppers are small the tops only are cut of,
the seeds extracted and the shells used.
Sometimes rice is used in the stuffing, and
this is when the meat is chicken meat.
its own quantity Of boiled rice. Moisten
with a rich brown sauce. and with the mix
ture fill the peppers. Cove the tops with
buttered crumbs and bake.
Fried peppers are not any too well
known. The peppers should be sliced cross
wise, freed from the seeds and left I'm cold
water for a quarter of an hour or more.
Drain ana dry these slices, sprinkle over
them a little salt and dip them into -four.
Have ready Il little olive oil in which TO
fry the peppers. Do not let them brown too
deeply, and serve with steak. Again they
may be DrOlled, though in this case the
peppers should be cut into quarters and.
after the seeds have been removed. cooked
on a creased brOiler until the edges begin
TO curl. They should then be brushed with
butter, seasoned with d little salt and
served on "A steak.
Still another thing TO do is TO cut the
peppers into slices and fry them i'm butter
and place on boiled rice. adding the but
ter in which they have been fried. Stand
the dish, covered, in the oven for a few
minutes before serving.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-22

tucked from waist to founce are stylish,
as are those tucked in series. Skirts a
series Of tucks from waist to hem are
at the latter point finished with three or
four tucks Spaces between rows of tucks
are appliqued with lace medallions. Yokes
are shown on skirts. the main portion of
the skirt gathered all around. Bodices
are made with a shield OF velvet, satin or
handsome lace. and many bodices are out
lined with a hchu effect of white chiffon
and lace. Sleeves are much larger than
they were in the spring. and it is predicted
that they will be yet larger for winter.
Double puffs at the elbow and a large puff
at the shoulder are shown, and other de-
signs are tucked. pleated. banded with lace
and insertion bands and appliqued with
medalliOns. The tiny wrist cuff is a trihe
wider than early in the season. and gen.
orally Is OF lace or embroidery finished
with a narrow frin OF white lace. Belts
are OF velvet or satin ribbon, ,many fas-
tening AT the back with large rosette and
sash ends.
Robes Of different shades OF linen are
beautifully stenciled and embroidered with
white silk threads and punches OF red silk
cherries. They are finished at the hem
with three or four inch tucks. and are
for afternoon or carriage wear. A pretty
pale blue and rose pink are favorite shades.
The Tuxedo blouse is new. Ii is cut low
at the front 20 show an expanse of shirt
front. white linen collar and tie. The mar
row. fat revers are round. wide at the bust
and narrow 10 a tiny point.
H~and-painted ribbons are the newest and
look fine on plain white evening gowns.
They are very wide. mostly in white, and
usually are employed as belts and sashes.
Some pretty Dresden effects are hand
painted. Black ribbon is also hand-painted.
but is used, as a rule. on all-black gowns.
Hats are 10 be worn outdoors this sum-
mcr. Hat brims are much larger than they
were last year; in fact, many seem 20 be
all brim- The picture hat with long. sweep
ing plumes. is especially held for the dressy
transparent gowns. The shape is very low,
with a broad brim bending well over the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-22
Summer Sleeves.
New York Evening Pos

New York Evening Post.
The most noticeable difference in the size
of the sleeve is between the wrist and ell
bow, though it now has fullness enough at
the shoulder 10 be perfectly comfortable.
The dropping undersleeve, a revival Of old
time fashions. is a striking feature OF the
summer sleeve, and it is formed. variously
Of chiffon, lace, net. mousseline. de sole,
trimmed with lace a%ppliques. sheer batiste
daintily tucked. and striped round with
narrow insertion. India silk null is greatly
used, and a thin. soft, semi-transparent
liberty silk as well. II does not matter
what the delicate fabric OF the gown may
be, whether of light wool or muslin. or OF
any grade of thinness or thickness between
the two, the undersleeve is in order for
Jackets. teagowns. and even night dresses
il one likes. For the small bOlero on dressy
gowns OF foulard or other summer fabric.
il is especially pretty and effective. as IL
can match the blouse bodice beneath. made
of fine lawn, chiffon or lace. The upper
sleeve should be In one with the jacket.
which corresponds with the blouse. The
moderately full bishop sleeve gathered TO
the wrist into q decorated band finishes
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-22
Odds and Ends.

All spots Of mud on dresses may be re-
moved by rubbing with a raw potato.
Headache frequently yields to the stimuli
taneous application of hot water 10 the feet
and back Of the neck.
For cleaning a sink nothing quite equals
the strip Of rubber set i'm "A wooden handle,
which costs but 5 cents.
Toilet. vinegar is quite cheap If made at
home. Take one pint OF the best white vine
gar, ana add two drachms OF each OF the
following. Rosemary. rue. Lavender ana
camphor. Let the herbs soak I'm the vinegar
for twenty-fOur hours. then strain. A little
of this added TO the bath is deliciously re-
ViVing.
When ironing lace always lay a piece OF
soft muslin over very fine lace. and never
touch it directly with the iron. Crochet,
tatting, guipure and Irish or Greek lace
should not be- ironed, but simply pinned
out on a wel-covered board. point by point.
and left tin dry. pulling II out gently with
the fingers II il seems stiff when unpinned.
Frequently campers find il hard 10 keep
ice at hand, and the food suffers for the
want Of IL. 4 cOmman clay flower pot may
be made good use Of in keeping the butter
cool and nrm. Place the pot over the plate
Of butter and wrap around II a cloth wet
in cold water. sprinkling water over the
outside of the cloth as II becomes dry
MIX VIII remain cool and sweet II treated
IN the same manner.
Here is a hint for the town gardener. q
Is said that orange peel thrown about the
SAAAfAE VI httN aNaN AAAH VIII -
To sit upon ones choicest low plants and
walk through the smaller ones, 10 say
nothing OF digging up the ground. a florist
instead OF the peel. which
would hot please every one, a sprinkling of
chloride OF lime. which also keeps various
forms OF rodents away
Silk ribbons OF any color can be safely
washed In cold suds made win the best
soap. After the soil L. removed rinse in
clear. cold water. but never wiring. The best
way 10 dry them Is 10 lay them while wet
upon a marble mantel or table or on a
pane OF glass. and with a stin fngernail
brush rub them sideways until every
crease anu wrinkle and every air bubble
are removed. Then leave until dry.
a cleaner gave away enough of his secret
for renovating materials 10 prove very
valuable 10 one woman. II gasoline. naph-
tina. OF benzine Is the cleansing fluid. the
amateur cleaner finds often that the LAST
state OF the cloth h worse than the first.
Around the spot will be a ring OF discolora-
ton that marks the stain more thoroughly
than did the original spot. To prevent this
the fabric should be cleaned with a piece
OF the same goods, the cloth rubbed length
wise, and with the weave. Continue rub
bling until the material Is perfectly dry.
II these directions are carefully follower
II Is safe 10 clean the most delicate me-
terials.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-22

and some robes of imitation Valenciennes
and Brussels are very pretty In evening
gown made without the use OF lace is not
10 be imagined. and the same might almost
be said OF fine needle work of one kind or
another. Evening waists grow longer, and
this is due 10 evening corsets. Next IN
order after white gowns comes pale ecru,
cream. delicate biscuit gowns Of null.
batiste. chiffon or Liberty silk. These are
always tucked more or less, often from
shoulder TO tip of long train. The gauzy
goods are worn over silk petticoats OF the
same or contrasting color, and tucks, inset
mcdallions and lace bands give all the
variety in decoration that can be desired.
In All the white dresses worn outdoors
this summer. and they are many. few sim
pie ones are found; OF if they exist, make
SO faint an impression that they are not
remembered. That IS the same 10 an am
bilious woman as no gown az all. so stylish
white dresses often are rarely complex,
and usually show plainly the results OF
much work and outlay. Two or them were
sketched for the second picture. That in
the middle OF the sketch was white yelling.
Irish crochet lace. black anG white SILK
bcaid snd ocean blue velvet. The other
was white lawn. tucked as Indicated and
trimmed with white Mechlin lace. It's belt
was corn-colored Louisine satin. The blue
Of The other gowns belt Is a new blue
green. There l. a new violet. too. with the
unlovely name scabias. Both are delicate
tints and look Nell when deliberately
trimmed with white lace. They are trying,
however. 10 all but fair compilations.
A noticeable point about a brand new
form or blouse bodice Is that al the back
II falls over a medium wide belt, the full
ness not as pronounced as in front, This
Is the cut 10 have when the material Is
very thin and soft. and the figure Will per
nit Another fancy that has come In with
recent models Is a large. soft bow Of black
or cOlorcd silk directly = front al the
bust. Hand embroidery. fancy stitches OF
all sorts and applique work Of every de-
scriptioE are more IN evidence as summer
gowns OF muslin, linen sne yelling come
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-22

very sheer. usually over silk of the same
shade. or Of a color TO contrast. Knife
pleated founces. tucking. shocking. shir-
ring and free trimming with lace and rib
bon enter into their makeup. Bodies have
a pleated or tucked yoke Of chiffon or silk
null or a yoke Of all-over embroidery or
lace. White broadcioth Beautifully stem
ciled out Is a much-liked material Cor prin-
cess gowns. A handsome model gown was
ivory white bToadcloth, skirt and bodice
handsomely stenciled and outlined with
very fine silk cord ard floss. The yoke was
tucked white chiffon. sleeve puffs match
ing. and the crushed belt was pale blue
velvet ribbon. Such a gown may be used
for dressy occasions ard is expensive. silk
crepe de chine, both plain and self-hgured,
Is liked for this style OF gown. One example
of it's use appears in to-day's small pic
ture. Here white silk crepe de chine was
finished with tucking and pleating. and
trimmed with cream lace, tucked white
chiffon and black velvet ribbon.
Among the many dimities. organizes and
lawns are a few piaided weaves. The plaids
are very large and In delicate tiuts, much
the same in general character as those that
were used some six years ago. 1t is rot
likely that they will come into general IA
vor, yet they are safely stylish. For tall,
slender women they are not unbecoming.
Usually they are made over lawn founda-
lions. and are trimmed with lace and in
~sertion. ribbon edging many rufies. At the
left in the next picture is a white dimity
plaided with green and pink. and trimmed
with cream lace and black velvet. Some of
these dresses have Jokes OF tucks and in
s~ertion. while others are made with rather
fancy shirt waists trimmed with applique
bands Of lace or batiste insertion and en-
broidery. Many separate shirt waists are
made OF these materials, small blocks be-
ing chosen usually. While most Of the
dresses OF large plaids seem very pretty,
small checks seem likely 20 be more gen.
orally worn than these plaids will be. The
checks usually are of taffeta or Louisine
silk. and are made UP in shirt waist cos
tunes. separate skirts or separate bodices.
Dust cloaks made OF such material are
trimmed with bands Of crimson velvet.
Black evening gowns are fashionable. but
the very handsome ones are pure white.
Every sort Of white goods from the finest
etamine and yelling TO the sheerest swiss
are employed in these delicate dresses. Tall
and stately. figures display transparent
WOODS. veilings and satin taffeta TO the best
advantage. and swisses. silky mulls. silk
batistes and nets are noticeably handsome.
Lace evening gowns still remain a standard
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-22

eyes and we'll down on the hair at the back.
1t is OF white or delicate tinted straw. with
plumes Of white. green or tints to match
the straw. Shirt-waist hats are In great
variety. The sailor with a plain band Of
ribbon has returned. The rolled-brim sailor
in cream and black straw. with an Alsa-
tian bow Of black satin ribbon at the back,
is stylish. Feathers. paradise plumes.
wings and quilts are used, with breasts in
white. delicate gray. biscuit color and black
and white. White, pearl gray and mauve
felt hats trimmed with breasts and silk
null are shown for travelling wear. Some
of these are trimmed with green silk null
and wings. Much more plumage is seen
than is usual in summer-more, in fact,
than two months ago seemed likely.
New York. June 20.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-22

Are they not the daughters and wives of
grumblers, and probably the mothers
also"
Another detail is the laundry work. thus
referred to:
Il am the client of a model laundry,
which sends our linen back a delicate pearl
gray. We call ii affectionately the 'muddle'
laundry, and il costs us 81 a week TO keep
up to the pearl gray standard. / wish We
could go back to the days of chain armor!
What remedy? l don't know, except
try laundries for the rich and great, and
no help for the poor! This only result of
soft coal and dire necessity is the excel
lence and c~heapness of the cleansing es-
Ia Adjustments, without which the long suf-
fering householder would indeed sit in
sackcloth and ashesi'
The various articles of food are itemized
as nearly as possible. and the transplanted
housekeeper finds coffee, flour. butter, eggs.
poultry and most meats higher in Londo
There is little variety in vegetables, and
fruit is high in price, while Holsters and
oysters are only for the rich.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-22
Care of Beef.
Country Gentleman.

IOuHlfY NtuLItnldn.
The sight of a large load Of beef being
taken through the city streets all uncov-
cred in the whirl Of filthy dust showed me
why the cooking school teachers preface a
recipe for cooking meat by saying. first
wiring a small piece Of cheesecloth froLI
cold water and wipe the meat" There is "A
possibility that "A slice can be cut that has
not been exposed TO dust or unclean hands.
but the safer way in modern conditions Of
handling meat Is to wipe IL with a damp
cloth. but never soak il or rinse il i'm water
for in this way valuable juices are lost.
Our -grandmothers did not take this pre-
caution because more than likely the beef.
pork or mutton eaten In the family was
fattened on the home farm. But nowadays
all the way from Chicago means a great
opportunity for meat TO accumulate much
that is not agreeable to eat.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-22
OF INTEREST TO WOMEN
GOIsM OF COLLEGE GIRL AK
HER EXHAUSTING.
Living in London More Expensive
than in ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
i'm England-Herc and There.

The college girls enemies have gone
down before her and her slogan sounds
triumphantly over the field where, but a
short time ago the higher education fight
ragged fercely, says Eleanor Hoyt. in Col
lier's Weekly. Only a few old fogies are
still debating the possibilities of the femi-
nine intellect and the advisability of the
higher education for women. The world has
accepted the girl of logarithms and Greek
roots, and, having found that she still
wears mysterious fluffy things even when
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-22

many of the unlined blouses OF sheer ba-
tiste or India null worn over a tinted silk
lOw-cut bodice made separate from the
outer waist. The closely fitted sleeve OF
lace or satin brocade reaching only about
six or seven inches down from the Shout
der seam, with a long full undersleeve at
the elbow. has an especially quaint ap-
Dearance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-22

STING about for
novelty, a few fash
ionable women have
settled on the prin-
cess cut as g medi-
um that will be dis
tinctivc. This cut is
always present, but
just now is not often
used. With settled
warm weather. it
viii be seen in
gowns for after
noon, evening and
garden parties. Most
OF these princess
dresses will be Of
handsome materials
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-22

PATTERN COUPON
For patterns Of the two garments illus
trated above send 10 cents for each (coin or
stamps
Cut out illustration and inclose IL in letter.
Write your name and address distinctly and
state number and size wanted. Address
Pattern Dept, The Journal.
indianapolis. Ind.
Allow one week for return OF pattern.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-22

A smart summer costume Of natural pom
gee. trimmed with self-colored lace, worn
with a belt of brown louisine ribbon.
The quantity OF material required for the
medium size rs. for waist. 4 yards q inches
wide. 3As yards q inches wide. 31z yards %
with y yard OF all-over lace and ~ yards
of insertion; for skirt, 11Ie yards p inches
wide, lV12 yards q inches wide. 10 yards 81
inches wide. or IA yards "A inches wide.
a 80. "a. 80. IS. 40 and 42-inch bust measure.
Woodruff County news., 1902-03-27
A Printer Greatly Surprised.

T never was so much surpris- ed my life, as I was with the results of using Chamberlain's Pain Balm, says Henry T.. Crook, pressman of the Ashyille 1N., CD Gasette T contracted a severe case of rheumatism early last winter hy getting my feet wet. I tried several things for it without benefit One day while looking over the sGd4ette, I notic- ed that Pain Balm was positively guaranteed to cure rheumatism,, so bought 2 bottle Of it and be- fore using two thirds of it my rheumatism had taken it's flight and 1 have not had a rheumatic pain since. Sold by Dr. Neal of McCrory and A. s. Thompson of, DeView, Arkansas.
Woodruff County news., 1902-03-27
News Supplement-.

ue the great work of our Lord. Old Satan, twenty-five years ago, had some influence over that little town in the way of intoxi- eating drinks May the spirit of God continue to be with them and they may say: Get thee behind me satan" is the prayer. of this humble writer.
 R. B. HARTIN.
Woodruff County news., 1902-03-27

Close connection at ten june .tion points with trains in all directions ,Notth, South, Eost and Hest. Pullman Sleepers and Free Reclining Chir Cars on all trains. The very best line to Hot Springs, eark, GEORGE il. LEE, J.F. HOLDEN, Genl Pass: and TlSt, Agent. Traffic Manager
 HENRY WOOD General Manager. LITTLE ROCK, ARK
Woodruff County news., 1902-03-27
A TEXAS LETTER.

BLUM, TEX, March, I, 1902. MR. EDITOR: Can 1 find space in your lively little paper to chat with my many old Woodruff county friends? 1t seems strange to glance over it's columns and hear the correspondents speak of the severe cold weather while it is so pleasant with us down here in the Lone Star State.
 Planting corn is the order of the day here now and gardening is a thing of the past in the way of planting onions, mustard let Ytuce, radishes and cabbage. Someof the neighbor's yegeta- bles5 are up and looking fine.
 There have not been but five winter days in succession here this winter. It hasnot been cold enough to freeze eggs or jars of fruit in a room where there was not any fire except the cook stove. We haven't any fire in our sitting room. to night.
 I saw letter from my boy hood home in the News this week that fills my heart with joy to hear Gods spirit and divine love is having dominion over his dear people Nand may God s richest blessings be with the writer of that little article, this year that he may help to contin
Woodruff County news., 1902-03-27
NOTICE.

Colony Lodge No 19o F < A. M. meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday nights of each month. in the hall of Dougherty & Riggs. Visiting brothers always vel, come. F. E. TAYLOR, w. M. < E. EDWARDS, Secretary.
Woodruff County news., 1902-03-27
NOTICE.

Rev. F. E. Taylor, pastor of the M. B. Church, will preach at the St. John Baptist church, (col) of McCrory on Tues day night, April, 1st, at 7:30 p. m.. Everybody is cordially invited to attend. L. SHELTON, F. c.
Woodruff County news., 1902-03-27

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Evening star., 1902-03-17
VICTORY FOR REBELS
Capture Port of Guanta in
Venezuela.
THREATEN OTHERCITIES
SITUATION APPEARS TO BE
GRAVE FOR CASTRO.
Revolutionary Steamer Bolivar Lands
Force Near Puenta Piedras
on March 13.
THREATEN OTHERCITIES

PORT OF SPAIN, Island OF Trinidad,
March 1.-THE Venezuelan insurgents, COM
manded by General Monagas. captured the
port Of Guanta, March Is. Six custom
house officers were wounded. Dutch
steamer arrived off Guanta shortly after
the insurgents had taken possession OF that
place and transferred to the revolutionists
several bags Of mail matter. the steamers $
officers thinking they were dealing with the
legal authorities.
Government troops. commanded by Cen
eral Velutini, recaptured Guanta yesterday.
The insurgents have taken possession or
Cariaco and are marching on Cumana. The
insurgents also continue to threaten Caru-
pano, which place, 1t Is said, they Will
most likely capture shortly.
The revolutionary steamer Bolivar land
ed force Of insurgents March 13 on the
shore near Puenta Piedras, north Of the
Island OF Margarita, and, March Is, the
steamer landed war munitions and fnsur-
gent forces near Cumarebo, opposite the
Island Of Curacao, to reinforce the revolu-
tionary troops under General Riera, VINO
was preparing to attack Coro.
The Venezuelan insurgents are very active
a. present, and the situation appears to be
grave for the government OF Venezuela.
1t Is reported here that the insurgents
have captured Ciudad de Cura, near Nalen-
cia.