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Newport daily independent., 1904-07-29
IDEAL IN HOUSEKEEPING.
Many of the old Customs and Con- ditions Are Passing Entire-
 1y Away.

A generation ago to be an ideal house. keeper was the chief ambition of almost every woman. No girl desired fairer fate than to be placed at the head of a household with good and loving hus- band to supply all her wants and make her the mistress and the queen of h1s heart and his home. In most cases. says the Peoria Herald Transcript. the girl who started housekeeping had more or less experience in the art under the tuition of her mother. She loved to decorate and beautify the house which was to be her home during the rest of her earthly pill grimage. She loved to create delicacies for her husband and her children, and, disguise 1t as we may, much or the af- lection she received was due entirely to her skill as a homemaker. When her children grew up around nes this kind and sympathetic mother and the pantry were the chief attractions in their world. As they grew older the ties only grew the stronger. When they acquired families oe their own the old homestead. with its abundance of good things. still had attractions fer them. Tho kind old mother was still their best friend. She knew all the difficulties they had to en- counter in starting homes of thedr own. and her advice and sympathy were worth more to them than gold. The grandchildren came to venerate her as sort of venerable goddess, and when she finally went away from the home circle she left a vacancy which could never be filled.
 But we are assured with every symp- tom of rejoicing that these conditions are passing; that women have been emancipated that iE the future they are to be the rival, instead of the helpmate, of man, and that they must combine to enforce their just demands against the hostility of the male sex. This Is non- sense pure and simple. It may be true that there are more mannish women In this generation than there were in the last. It Is unfortunately true that a larger proportion of the female popula- ton has been forced to be self-suppors' Ing, but it is not true that women enjoy the so-called liberty" which goes with toiling for living.
 The home instinct is too deeply planted in the heart of women to be re- moved by the effects of a generation oi club work. It will never be removed. A few women may go after strange gods but the natural, wholesome girl will still ind her highest ideal of happiness ID . good husband and a cozy homo. The clubs may succeed in making such homes impossible to few men and women by making tho young women feel that they have a more important work in the world than the prosaic duty of home making, but among the masses of tho American people the mother will con- tlnue to be the bond which unites the unities of that holy institution the fam fly, and she will continue in this exalted role until the end of all things.
Newport daily independent., 1904-07-29
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET,

UEMUOnHitO OVONIt ttOnG For Representative. JOHN H. KEEL. County Judge. E. L. BOYCE. Circuit:Clerk. J. D. NEAL. County Clerk. GEO. A. LoCKARD. Sheriff. H. s. SIMMONS. Treasurer. DR. F. G. SMITH. Assessor. R. l.. CONDITT. Surveyor WA. BOWMAN. Coroner. F.J. HARRISON. Constable-Union Township. w. H. CARoUTHERs. Justice'of the Peace. GUY SMITH. FOREST iDILLARD.
Newport daily independent., 1904-07-29
WHAT DROVE HIM TO DRINK.
She Was Happy and Yet There Was an Awful Possibility Op-
 pressing Her.

"Darling," he said. as he placed hia arm around her waist and drew her ten- derly to his breast, relates the New York Times, why those pearly tears? Is the home that I have brought you to less magnificent than you expected?"
 "Oh. n-no." she sobbed. Tt Is g-grand- ar than dared to h-hope."
 Have you found since our marriage that am less exalted than you had sup posed me to be?"
 "Oh, Fired. you are . th-thousand times more exalt-t-ted than thought you to b-be."
 Stopping down he kissed away two large tears that were trembling upon her long, graceful lashes. and asked:
 "Has 1t grieved you to be taken from your parents and the scenes of your childhood. little one."
 "No. no. dear-dearest," she replied. "I would g-gladly go anywhere w-wtth you"
 Great heavens!" he cried, in wild alarm. Perhaps you are i'll. Tell me. is 1t so, sweetheart?"
 'No," she said, through a fresh burst of tears, "it is not that"
 A look of deep perplexity overspread his handsome visage, and, pushing her back so that he could look down into her big, beautiful. tear-dimmed eyes. hs asked:
 Then. what in the dickens is the trouble?"
 q was j-just think-thinking," she re- turned, "how miserable should be if you were to die and I w-were to marry s-some one who wouldn't appreciate all this magniflcenca"
Newport daily independent., 1904-07-29
ADVICE TO THE SHIFTLESS
Hard Sense, If Persisted Tn, Will Over come Hard Luck-Dont Tell
 Your Troubles.

A very keen politician going abroad for an extended tour ad- vertised for a man to relieve him of the smaller worries of travel ing, says the London Post. He re- duced the applicants to one, and was about to complete the nego- tiations when the fortunate per- son began to tell him of his ca reer, his ambitions, opportunities and misfortunes-a genuine hard luck story. The politicianlistened for awhile,an then suddenly in terposed: q find that l do not want you," and when pressed for his reason, added: 'I never hire bad-luck people, especially the. kind who talk about it."
 There seems to be an injustice in this, and there doubtless is. At the same time this politician was a judge of men, or he would not have been a successful politi- clan. Most persons who have achieved success are obliged to lis ten to bad-luck stories, despite their efforts to avoid them. The main reason the modern merchant or manager protects himself with a guard of doorkeepers and ante- rooms is to escape callers who want to take up his time by mar ratives of their misfortunes.
 Every large center of popula- tion has it's army of bad-luck suf- ferers, and among them are men of education, men who are almost, but not quite, strong enough to reach success. Their point of view is out of compass, their bear ings are wrong; their attitude is that some one who has succeeded must make amends for their own shortcomings. These unfortun- ates are probably the most hope less persons in the world-hope- less not so much in their own ideas as in the possibilities of their reformation. When a man places his own inadequacy on ill luck he is not worth anything to anybody-not even to himself.
 Luck is the tide, nothing more. The strong man rows with it if it makes toward his port. He rows against it if it flows the other way. Fair or foul, flood or ebb, he rows. And the world has very lit tie time to waste on the man who complains that the tide did not turn at every bend to suit his course.
Newport daily independent., 1904-07-29
Mock Terrapin in Channs Dish.

Take the dark meat of chicken cooked the day previous and half . pound of calf's liver; put together in the chafing-dish, add two cloves of garlic, one small onion sliced, two stalks of celery; cover with boiling water and cook 20 minutes. Take out and cut into dice. Cleanse the channg-dish and put in 8 quarter of . pound of butter; while the butter is melting. take the yolks of two hard boiled eggs, mash to smooth paste. adding gradually cup of cream. Add a tablespoon of flour to the butter. mix and add the cream and eggs. stir con- stantly until it reaches the boiling point, then add meat, teaspoon of salt. dash of cayenne and just sus- picion of mace. Serve hot on rounds of buttered toast-Ladies' Home Jour nal.
Newport daily independent., 1904-07-29
GETS STUNG DAILY.
Practice of an Iowa Man to Ward
 Off Rheumatism.
He Says There Is Little Profit in Bee Culture Nowadays and Keeps Apinry Solely to Prevent
 Dread Disease.

Receiving the stings of bees daily to prevent rheumatism would not be pop ular remedy among people generally, yet Myron c. Beals, of Sioux City, la, has been bee culturist for years only for the benefit which he says he receives physically from the stings of his busy insects.
 MT. Beals is one of the largest pro- ducers of honey in this country, having several hundred hives. Of late years ne has expressed desire to retire from the business of an apiarist, and would do so but for the fears that if the stings of his bees upon his body are not contin- ued, after his system has become inoc- ulated with the virus, he will become Q helpless cripple from rheumatism.
 MT. Beals is sincere in his belief, and points to the fact that his mother, whc lives in the east, is an invalid from rheu' matism, and sister is cripple from the same disease. It Is in the family blood, he maintains, and the stings of his bees are his only salvation.
 There is no profit in the honey busi- ness any more," said MT. Beals, "espe- cially in the west. The country has grown and settled up so that the wild flowers are almost extinct, and the bees have few sources of supply for their raw material. suppose l shall keep my bees, however. as long as live.
 Tt is fact known to the medical pro- fession that the sting of the bee has vir- tue in a curative way, and the virus can be bought at the drug stores. scarce ly notice the stings of the bees any more. as far as the pricking sensation is con- ,cerned. It used to be painful, but now I can receive stings all over my head, face and arms and scarcely notice 1t.
 Bee stings have killed many human beings, as we'll as cattle and horses. If "a person not accustomed to stings were to receive as many as do at one time II don't believe he would survive tho experience. believe the effect of be- nne inoculated with the poison of the bee is like having the system filled with alcohol or any narcotic-the more you nave had of it the more you can stand. 'There Is nothing in the statement that 1t is possible to handle bees in . careful or kind way and avoid being n&ung. have been in the business for . good many years. and know they ara no respecters of persons. You are apt to get stung when you are not expecting 1t. When one bee in swarm stings you you are almost certain to be stung again and again, for there is certain odor which seems to come from sting that attracts other bees and angers them The more you fight swarm the more you will be stung, for bees are peculiarly subject to excitement.
 Bee culture is one of the most fas- ciniating studies. It Is an interesting science. understand how to care for them, and want their stings. have oc- casional rheumatic twinges in my mus eles that give me anxiety for fear shall be subjected to the fate of other mem bers of our family, and I shall not run any chances by letting go of my bees.
Newport daily independent., 1904-07-29
Tn Cooking Apples.

When only russet apples are to Do had, a favorite way we cook them is to pare. quarter and bake them in the bean pot all day. Add a little su- gar and plenty of water. When cold 1t looks and tastes like cider apple saaeA-osAEss Judd TarnAa,
Newport daily independent., 1904-07-29
LIVERYMEN FARMERS DRAYMEN

And all users of axle grease that want the best grease on the market and that recognize good thing when shown it's merits, we recommend our Golden and Cas- tor Oil brands of Axle Grease. It is put up in 1 pound tin boxes and 8 pound tin buckets. For sale by all up-to-date merchants. Ask for it and take no substitute. It is guaranteed to have no equal for quality on the market.
 WATERS-PIERCE
 OIL COMPANY.
Newport daily independent., 1904-07-29
Average Man.

The average man either boasts about his good health or howls about his aches and pains. ..-
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-12-16
Christmas Table Decorations.

The dinner table itself should proclaim
the season by its decoration. A snowy
cloth patterned with holly leaves or mis-
tletoe, center piece Of glossy holly
leaves and brilliant berries, silver can
delabra and silver bonbon dishes are ap-
propriate and dignifed. Flat wreaths of
holly tied with bows of berry" red rib
bon are very effective on the table, one
in the center and one encircling each
candelabrum. \ silver or a cut glass
bowl Of holly and meteor roses or holly
and mistletoe may be set in the wreath
to complete the center piece The out
line of the Christmas star may be used
instead of the wreaths. In this case the
bows of ribbon are omitted And for
the guest cards either bells, stars, plum
buildings, holly or ivy leaves, cut out and
tainted and ornamented with Christmas
verse or greetings, are appropriate, and
little silk stocking of bonbons may be
laid by each card as souvenir.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-12-16
CHRISTMAS TREASURES.

3 count my treasures DER with care
little toy that baby knew,
A little sock of faded hue,
4 little lock of golden hair.
Long years ago this Christmas time,
My little one-my all to me-
Sat Fobed in white upon my knee,
And heard the merry Christmas chime.
Tell me, my little golden head,
II Santa Clause should come tonight,
What shall he bring my baby bright,
What treasure for my boy | said.
And then he named the little toy,
While in his round and truthful eyes
There came look Of glad surprise
That spoke his trustful, childish JOY
And, as he lisped his ev'ning prayer,
He asked the boon with baby grace,
And, toddllng to the chimney place.
He hung his little stocking there:
Tint night, as lengthening shadoWs cfepl
saw the white-winged angels come
With music to our humble home,
And kiss my darling as he slept
He nust have heard that baby prayer,
For In the morn, with glowing face,
He toddled to the chimney place
And found the little treasure there
They came again one Christmas tide,
That angel host, so fair and white,
And. singing all the christmas night,
They iured my darling from my side.
a little sock, little toy,
A little lock of golden hair,
The Christmas music on the air,
A-watching for my baby boy.
But if again that angel train
Aud golden head come back for me,
To bear me to eternity,
Nv watching will not be In vain.
Eugene Field.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-12-16

holly may be found and bring it in, in
quantities large or small, according to
their needs.
The holly is found in swampy spots
in various parts of the world, but grows
most abundantly and luxuriously an the
Southern States of this country and
England. 1t takes it's name from the
use of the branches and berries for
Christmas decorations. From this use 1t
came to be called the Holy Tree, which
has since been corrupted into holly tree
The tree in England grows to height
of from twenty to fifty feet. The flow
ers are whitish; the berry is scarlet. The
birds feed upon the latter. The wood
is as white as ivory and is used in bhe
making of musical instruments and nan
dies Of teapots are sometimes mace
therefrom. The holly is used much IN
the making of hedges.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-12-16
Where Christmas Folk Perspire.

In the cities of Peru, and more espe-
eially in Lima, there an-e bewildering
scenes of activity on Christmas eve. The
streets and square are crowded with
gayly dressed people. Droves of asses
are to be seen in every direction, laden
with fruits, boughs from the mountains,
liquors and other merchandise. Ice stalls
provided with chairs and benches are
crowded by the perspiring pleasure seek
e1's, who find ice necessary on sultry
Christmas. There is music and dancing
and the distribution of gifts in every
house. In many houses the love of the
Christmas drama is shown by theatrical
representations of the nativity, with the
same characters as are seen the world
over
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-12-16
WHITE HOUSE GIFTS.
How Santa Claus Comes to the Presi-
dents Family.

How Santa Claus Comes to the Presi-
dents Family.
Wagon loads of gifts are received at
the White House at Christmas time.
They come from all parts of the country,
the majority of them from persons I'M
known to the President and his wife.
these miscellaneous articles are the pri-
vate property of the recipients. and the
numerous parcels are placed in one of
the family rooms for examination. They
generally contain the names of the don
ors, and to all these notes cf thanks are
sent.
On Christmas eve all the employees of
the house-the clerical staff, the ushers
and the domestic servants-are given
through the established munifcence of
the President, fine fat turkey. Fifty
fowls, selected from the best in the mar
ket, are purchased for this event so that
everybody about the famous mansion has
reason for rejoicing.
No one expresses his happiness with
a more beaming countenance than does
Jerry Smith, the old colored man who
has been a member of the presidential
household since the beginning of Grants
hrst term. Jerry was President Grants
cook, but in these days he dusts the
offices of the White House and keeps
things tidy there as the traditional pin.
The presidents and their advisers are
usually men of advanced years. and #
is to the second generation from them
that the White House looks for the frol-
les of childhood on Christmas dav-
Woman's Home Companion.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-12-16

tiful. But is it really, truly for me?'
The gentleman laughed and nodded
then taking the doll from Joe, handed
it to Ruthie. She grasped it eagerly, and
Rugged it to her breast.
Thank you so much sir"
The doctor patted her cheek and con
tinued:
And now, my little Ruth, how would
you hike to go to a big house, where you
could lie in nice little bed in large
bright room, with pretty pictures on the
walls? And If you will be a very pa
tient, good little girl and do just as l
say. think that in few weeks you
will be able to walk apout as we'll as
you ever did.
Gee whiz." shouted Joe, while Dan
chimed in: Think of the winders, Ru-
thie!' and the two boys could not re-
frain from giving a rousing cheer.
1t was too good to be true, Ruthie
thought. First the doll, and now to be
cured, and able to run about with her
brothers. She was too happy to say
much, and only asked that she might be
allowed to take her treasure with her,
and the kind strangers smiling consent
completed her joy.
linen the doctor turned TO the grateful
mother. who was quite overcome at this
unexpected good fortune, and telling her
to have the child in readiness within an
hour, took his leave.
The preparations We're hastily made,
and at the appointed time Ruthie was
taken away to the hospital, holding tight
the precious doll
The doctor was as good as his word.
The little invalid had the best of care,
and In few weeks was able to walk
about with the aid of crutch, while her
kind friend promised that it would not
be long before she would walk as well as
any one.
The overjoyed mother could not sufi-
GENTLY express her thanks to the good
doctor, who would not listen, only say
ing, enthusiastically,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-12-16
NEW YEARS IN RUSSIA.
Smaller Cities Observe II in the Twelve
DAYS. Festival.

In the smaller cities of Russia New
Years day is in the Twelve Days fes-
tival The Russians in many parts have
held to the old ways from time imme-
mortal. The preparations for the sea
son begin early in November The host
Of some great house begins to lay III
stores of sailed beef and sausages,
liqueurs, etc The hostess calls on all
her friends and invites young and Old.
Next day she is succeeded by the nurse,
who makes the same rounds of visits.
Her duty is to invite especially the young
ladies. She is hailed with JOY, and the
lady of the house hastens to mix for her
the cup of wine. She delivers her er-
rand and is piled with questions as to
the invited and rejected. But the most
important question is ''Who are the
elected?' These are the young men in
vited by ihe hostess for the girls, or
''fair madens." as they are called. The
duty of the young man thus designated
is to look after the amusement and pleas
IRE of his fair maiden" during the
twelve days" The responsibility of the
choice lying with the hostess, she has to
be careful III her selection.
But the invitation has again to be re-
pcated, this time by the master Of the
house in the person of his servant, or
swat" who with mace i'll hand, per-
forms his mission. On entering each
house he offers a prayer before the shrine
of the saint to which it is dedicated. He
then delivers the invitation in the name
Of his master and mistress. At first ac-
ccrding to etiquette, the invitation is re-
fused, but after much pressing it is final
ly accepted. When the day arrives, the
young ladies who are the heroines of the
season appear il Il sledge accompanied
by their mother and fayorite companion,
generally girl Of inferior rank, who sits
at their feet. This sledge is followed by
another containing tirewomen charged
with baskets and dressing boxes. Other
sledges follow-the longer the procession
the greater honor to the house visited.
On the arrival the host and hostess meet
the guests at the gate, bow without
speaking and conduct them into the
house.-New York World
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-12-16
WORST SIN Of A,

There are signs of imnronr,.. &
-, 1nsobriety), p''e'g Qiks III.
mere rear are or, crimes like petty l.. ~
There are things that ono .. ~
that no folks who should as,.
gu w ace d5Geky If you have ftss Il.
But some sins are out of "
Dressed Christmas seaSn nesson ID !
Ana there's one that's Eo SVn
as the night outgloo MOSse than On
That's to send a Christpanss tae dsFss
city coz or peasant present !,
With that little bit of paro,
tag on. ''pVf called q,
You might go and kill your pa,n
philanthropic labor: "'lslOOs d,
You might rob n bank 81, mn,
else of wondrous wort Rbliief SoneF
fou might wreck a train Of s]aa,
the travellers rest Their Snsepen n
Thus releasing lots of spiritpse eeen,
sojourn here on earth ''is from d
Yet all these would be foro,r.
:. crime you would be s s16rTn, t@ i
IL YOU miss this biggest bt rss9s.
SO many wrecks have O ooeaRer vi
And you'll pull through like eS Any,
you shiftIess be and law VSlSy, tAs
If you never send a nroSS,.
price tag on. f'~''nt With
Baltimore Anna,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-12-16


4Aoo
Himself He came 10 ess '
hold the supreme admiration OF
phlantropsts
the blind
woman VINO Wou ho"
Throw out the c
whom you h"
from your
those novels where
Reach out
has poured than your sum
he
Christmas spirit
1t
echght Oh the
happiness Try it, Test it,
ste Joy ofit Iou
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-12-16

''Tut, tut, say no more about it., We
will call it Ruthless Christmas" and his
eyes twinkled as he smiled at the happy
little girl.
Nor did he forget the boys, who found
well-flled stockings on Christmas morn
ing, besides a substantial gift for the
mother. When Ruthie came home to
them, straight and well, there was great
rejoicing, and you may be sure that Joe
and Dan lost no time in taking their
sister to view the wonders Of the shop
where Joe borrowed the doll that is now
Ruthie's greatest treasure.-Wayerley
Mn zine