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tain to get furried on special occa-
sions. The maid should be instructed
that dishes to which guests help them
fresh plates and glasses are slipped in
from the right side so that she may
avoid leaning across the guests.
Authorities disagree as to whether
entrees and plates of soup should be
passed on a tray, but if the waitress is
not expert in carrying a plate steadily
on the nat of her hand the former
method is better.
When hors d'oeuvres are served they
are generally placed on the table be-
fore guests enter the dining room. A
large fish, like salmon, or any piece de
resistance is usually carved by the host
and at informal dinners the hostess
serves the soup, and the salad is often,
IL of an ornamental nature. brought to
the table in it's entirety. Cheese is sell
dom offered after an elaborate dinner,
but when handed is cut into little
blocks about a quarter of an inch
square. Very little wine is drunk at
dinners now. Many persons refuse it
altogether, preferring aerated water. 1t
is well to have a glass jug of cold water
on the sideboard, as many guests will
prefer this to the aerated variety. Elk
ira forks, etc, when required are put
on as the plates are changed for the
next course. Small individual salts and
peppers are in the case of a large party
placed between each two of the guests.
Dessert is handed around in the same
way as the other courses and looks well
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nIuinr WIfh IhdIrn.

With little care and a bag Of ind4-
go white clothes can easily be made to
assume the pearly tint which was their.
ordinary character in the households
of our grandmothers- Indigo merely
tints the clothes instead of dyeinz
them, as the modern blue bag does, and.
leaves no mysterious spots of iron rust
caused by the use Of prussian blue In
manufactured bluings- Neither does
indigo streak the clothes when prop
erly used Tie the indigo in a thin bag.
lay It in small bowl or basin and pour
boiling water over it. When it is thor
oughly scalded squeeze it and pour the
liquid thus obtained into tub of clear.
water. DO not plunge a large number
Of pieces into the bluing water at once,
but blue and wiring each piece sepa-
rately and hang IL UP Immediately to
dry It is not necessary to blue clothes
every time they are washed. Every
other time is .sumcient.
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curious two pronged forks were seen
in England. It became fashionable to
use this two pronged fork instead of
fingers, and in the course of time a
third prong was added.
Spoons for soft foods were in use al
most as soon as knives and were made
of shells. Broth being a staple diet of
our ancestors, an imitation shell spoon
was made with a handle to keep the
fingers from dipping into hot foods.
AS the age became more luxurious
spoons were formed of precious metal
and in very much the shape of today.
The aboriginal plates were enormous
rounds of black bread which soaked UP
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-09

" N this age of luxury it seems al
most impossible to conceive of
time when our conmonest neces-
n stiles were objects of the crudest
workmanship and the greatest
consideration. suppose there are few
of US who can by any stretch of imag-
ination class in the category of luxu-
ries our ordinary everyday dining table
and its really necessary appointments,
such as tablecloths. knives forks and
spoons, which articles make the cere-
mony of eating a graceful function, and
not mere barbarous feed"
1t is strange how little even the best
Informed of us know about the things
around US. If one went the rounds of
many tables it would be difficult to find
an individual who could tell when the
table in its present service as a board
on which to spread viands first came
into existence. The ancient Saxons and
Danes, it seems, have the honor of in
Producing this indispensable piece of
furniture into their domestic circle and
consequently into our own.
The term board" applied to the din
ing table is literally exact. as the early
examples were merely long, rough
boards laid upon trestles, removable
when the meal ended. The boards and
trestles used at picnics and informal
outdoor spreads" are replicas of the
early saxon and Danish dining tables.
Gradually from these rude carpentry
efforts of our fOrefathers the table be-
came more and more refined in appear
ance until it attained to the polished
expanse of fine wood we now know.
Fashion has changed the contour of
the modern dining table many time
and oft. We have seen the rise and
fall of the square extension board and
the revival of the round, highly polished
mahogany, and now the latest decree is
the oval table. It is possible at the
small expense of IS for the housewife to
call all shapes her own. Any carpenter
will make her removable tops of the
desired dimensions and shape of pine
wood hinged in the center so they may
be folded when out of commission.
These adjustable tops are placed upon
an ordinary dining table and used for
large dinners or luncheon parties to
secure more seating space for the
guests.
our tablecloths are the direct de-
Bcendants of the coverings put on the
early Saxon boards not as means OF
ornamentation, but for hard use as
napkins upon which to wipe the
greasy fingers Of the diners Imagine
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BILE appointments arises from an en-
barrassment of luxurious serving arti-
cles rather than from a lack of neces-
stiles, and unless one is we'll up in the
latest table equipment a formal din
ner is fraught with danger.
In this table talk a word about din
ner etiquette may not come amiss. To
insure good home service on state oc-
casions require your maid to wait at
table when you are alone exactly the
same as when guests are present. Good
waiting is only a question of training
and habit and unless the domestic is
taught to do things properly until they
become second nature to her she is GER
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the gravy of the meat upon them and
We're the beggars' perquisites after the
meal.
The first drinking cups were gourds
and the horns of cattle, although the
manufacture of glass has been carried
on from the earliest ages of the world.
The celebrated glass factories on the
island of Murano near Venice, where
the finest cut glass is still made, were
in existence in the fifth century. Drink
ing glasses were not used in England
until the reign of Queen Anne, up to
which time earthenware and pewter
mugs were in general use.
The trouble of the present day in ia
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painting by electric light IS
the Partisan craze of the mo-
ment. A well known artist
has evolved the idea that the
picture of a woman in bali costume to
be really effective must be painted in
the light under which it is seen. This
artist very plausibly argues that the
1oveliest tints in a gem of gown look
cold and undressing in the broad
studio light of day The skin of arms,
face and neck also takes on a different
coloring under the electric light. There
fore he has had the brilliant thought of
electric light painting. Society has
taken up this portrait fad with the usu-
al vim and enthusiasm it accords nov
city in whatever guise it presents it
self. Consequently women who never
wished to have their portraits taken in
evening dress before are now besieg-
ing the studio of the art inventor and
imploring this mighty genius to do
them en- grande toilette under electric
light.
The summer girl of 1904 will be liv-
ing picture which will rival madame in
the most charming electric light por-
trait ever made. Old Sol will be her
torchbearer. and an old world garden
fragrant with double roses, sweet will
liam and marjoram will furnish Miss
Simplicity's background, for she, the
Dolly Warden, that vivacious little her
oine of Dickens which even Cruikshank
and his followers in their caricatures
could not make US think anything but
charming. The twentieth century Dol
ly will not wear her grandmother's his
toric mob cap, but will don instead the
daintiest, most becoming of lingerie
hats created from muslin or null.
which will frame her pretty face in soft,
undulating frills. And her gown will
be a dream of rose strewn muslin
hounced to the knee, the little short
waist being outlined by a fichu. This
last adOrnment gives a Louis link con-
Meeting the old with the Dolly dress of
the present
Not the least attractive part of the
Dolly costume is the parasol of plain
null harmonizing with the gown color
scheme and alluringly becoming when
lined with deep frills of chiffon and held
coquettishly over the little Iady's head.
Her bag of Louis brocade must not be
forgotten, nor the handsome sash, the
latter perhaps an anachronism, but an
accessory demanded by the dress of the
present.
This new old mode is indeed charm
ing, and the Powered muslins are re-
sponsible for the Dolly Warden styles
now in vogue which will froufrou
through the summer fashions of this
year.
There is a hint in very authoritative
quarters of the panier, which at any
moment is likely to materialize in some
of the stately dinner gowns built on
Georgian lines, with their trains lifted
slightly at the sides in panier effect.
Apropos of dinners, one nowadays
thinks twice before accepting an invi-
tation to a small home feast which
means bridge" as postprandial
amusement. This little diversion in
dulged in as it now is-probably 10 or
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if served on china or silver trays. Cof-
fee is handed to the ladies in the
drawing room and to the men at table
after the women have left or in the
library
There are three ways of serving din
ner-the English, the Russian and the
compromise, which combines the
best points of the other two The
English style is where the viands are
served from the table; a Ia Russo
everything is served from the side and
passed by an attendant. The COM
promise is when certain dishes are
served by either host or hostess.
EDITH LAWRENCE.
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been for the past few seasons. Tucks
are taking the place of ernbroideries on
the smartest linen frocks, which are
mostly in white. A deep hem around
the bottom OF the skirt, above which
are placed wide band of heavy lace
and a series of tucks, is the newest
trimming for the linen skirt. This
trimming is repeated on the waist.
The waist and skirt development is
considered better form than the coat
and jupe-
Many of the colored linen frocks have
narrow tucks quite to the knee and a
waist of null made very full, over
which are bretelles of linen running up
from the waist and widening into a
cape over the shoulders very much on
the order of that useful and dainty ar
ticle q waitress apron. Whole cos
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C. d e e s e
DdfnffeS
CHEEsE sQUAREs.-Make

TRIED CHEESE SQUARES.-Ma
a thick white sauce of three level
teaspoonfuls of butter one-fourth
of a cup Of flour, two-thirds of a cup
of milk, one-fourth of a teaspoonful Of
salt and a little pepper. When the
sauce is boiling add a little of it to the
yolk of one unbeaten egg. Then return
to the pan and add one cupful of Amer
jean cheese, grated, and half a cup Of
Gruyere cheese. As soon as the cheese
has melted spread the mixture on a
buttered shallow pan. When cold turn
it out on board and cut in squares or
strips Lay them in egg, then in bread
crumbs, and fry in smoking hot fat
golden brown. Serve as cheese
course.
Cheese Custards.-Grate three ounces
of cheese and beat three level teaspoon
fuls of butter to a cream. Mix the
cheese and butter together and add two
beaten eggs and one teaspoonful of
milk. Beat all thoroughly, turn into a
buttered dish and bake in a quick oven
until firm in the center.
Deviled Crackers.-AIix three table,
spoonfuls of grated cheese. one-fourth
teaspoonful of dry mustard, one tea
spoonful of anchovy paste. little cay
enne pepper and a pinch of salt Mix
in one tablespoonful of butter, spread
over the crackers and put in hot oven
to brown.
Cheese Straws.-Mix two ounces of
-four, two ounces of grated American
cheese, a dash of salt and cayenne pep
per and the yolk of one egg. Work
this to a smooth paste, roll out on a
Toured board very thin, cut in strips
one-eighth of an inch wide, place in a
creased pan and bake in a moderate
oven until a pale brown.
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tunes are made up of real or imitation
Irish or guipure lace held together with
bands of linen. These frocks are ex-
tremely fetching. The linen gown is
usually spoken of as simple, very mis-
leading term, as the simplicity is reg
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-09

20 louis a nights apt to be a risky
business rather than a social pleasure
unless one is fortunately above the sor-
did thought of lucre.
Anent gowns, the linen dress promises
to be as popular this summer as it has
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I Fads and Fashions Of Paris WI


great couturiere whether tucks would
figure prominently on his most exclu-
sive creations in all fabrics. The an
swer came quickly 'Most emphatical-
~ yes" And I was told that the cross
way fold, which is a simulated tuck,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-09

The 1880 sleeve is getting more pro-
nounced. and there viii be many varia-
lions in the way of treating it later on
in the spring.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-09

would be another favorite of Ia mode
frequently outlined with loosely WOW
en- braid wavy in pattern. Indeed,
bands let in to skirts of lace and rib
bon seem to be the adornment to which
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-09

ulated by the length of the skirt, which
transforms it into a gown suitable for
the golf links or for an afternoon re
ception.
ventured the other day-to ask a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-09

such an important part in the season
gowns as to make of the material it
self merely a fiinsy sort of background,
and the really worth while" varieties
are so expensive as to be beyond the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-09

ARTS, March &C. - Portrait
painting by electric light is
the Partisan craze of the mo-
ment. A well known artist
- ..n1--.a L. H. tlnaf the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-09

CATHERINE TALBOT
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King Edwards Spring Fancfes,

Americans back from England have
much to say Of King Edwards new
frock coats, says the New York Press.
Those he wore at the Ascot meet were
Of dark blue broadcloth. Before that
only black, gray and "oxfords" had
been used, but two days after the roy
al leader Of fashion wore the blue coat
twenty peers were CARRIED similarly.
1t will be interesting to see what New
Yorker is first to obey the kings de-
cree. On several occasions recently
Edward wore lavender satin ties
whereupon Lady Mar and Kellie, one
Of the favorites of the court appeared
In pale lavender muslin frock. This
beautiful woman is running Mrs
George Keppel close race for the roy
al smiles. She is many years younger
than Mrs. Keppel, and the queen re-
ceives her with far better grace.
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It is rank foolishness to attempt
10 remove sallowness or grsxsiness
If the skin by the use of cosmetics,
" ''local" treatment, as advocated
~ the beauty doctors. The only
,afe and sure way that woman can
improve her complexion is by purify.
1g and enriching the blood, which
only be accomplished BY keeping
he liver healthy and active. The
YER is the seat of disease and blood
ollution. Green's August Flower
It's directly on the liver, cleanses
I'D enriches the blosd, purides the
1mplexion. It also cures consti-
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duces refreshing sleep. A sinx!c
ottle of August Flower has been
nown to cure the most pronounced
i'd distressing case of dyspepsia
Id digestion. New trial size bottle
cents; regular size IS cents. At
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DR.. G. G. Green, of Woodbury.,
New Jersey, whose advertisement
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mail to any one sending a two cent
stamp to pay postage, one of his
new German Syrup and August
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glass. 1t anuses and perplexes
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this paper.
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Stion. dyspepsia, sour stomach
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Every European nation that is
tching for an opportunity to brow
.eat South American republics and
orce excuses for acquiring foothold
N this continent agrees with the
Democratic leaders that Precedence
Roosevelt and his "aggressive
oreign policy" are unsafe.
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The "GIass Disease

A peculiar ''glass disease" has broken
out among the windows Of York cathe-
dral.. Some of the thirteenth and four
teenth century glass in the edifice has
been removed in order to arrest the
disease" The outbreak is ascribed
to fungus.
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Won't Run With Parker.

5teubenville, O.,-J. H. Timber
.e of the Steubenville, who was
minated by the Democrats for
,ngress in in the Sixteenth Ohio
strict, has sent in letter declin-
g the nomination, and stating he
II not support Parker, who, he
inks, has the backing of the
trusts.
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There is no cough medicine so
popular as Foley's Honey and Tar.
1t contains no opiates or poisons and
never fails to cure. Sold by Frost &
Spies.
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Mr.. Cleveland predicts that the
riff will be the paramount issued
the campaign. Mr.. Clevelands
LIBERATED tariff reform administra-
on furnishes every needed argu-
ent the voters need to convince
lem that do not want any more
tariff tinkering.
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Col. Bryan declares that the Dem
cratic party needs men who will
lie for it. The most crying needs
ust now seems to be for men who
will vote for it.
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Typewrfters as Educators.
The latest and most fascinating meth
ID Of teaching children to read is to
put them at work on typewriter.
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HE TIMES
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N. P. Excursion

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ecember l. 1904. Northern Pacific
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init ten days from date of sale but
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pot for reservations and other in-
rmation.
Sixty day excursion tickets on
lie daily from April % to Novemb-
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nit sixty days from date of sale.
tie $3.50 for round trip.
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LUXURY FOR CAMPERS
Comforts to Be Had by Lovers
of Nature.
ARMCHAIRS COMMON ARTICLES.

Pine Bough Beds Things Of Past.
Dirt Floors Succeeded by White
Canvas-Portab1e Ice Chests a Fea-
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ing Apparatus.
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WIS. CENTRAL TRAINS

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he enirg Iaes reasonable rates Arfangfats
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STEAMER SKATER.

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Milford chronicle., 1904-03-18
GLENDALE.

The winter has been so extremely long that
many farmers have not finished husking
corn.
The swamp roads are still so bad that hauI-
ing is almost an impossibiity.
The indications are at present that the re-
verses Of the extreme cold winter will he
compensated for by a large crop Of peaches
and other fruit
the new exercises IN the way ofthe first edi-
ton of the "School Chronicle were de-
cded success. 1t Is perplexing to understand
just why the parents do not manifest greater
/ lerest in such educational movements, es-
pecially when they have been invited by the
pricipal to attend.
MIR. VIM. Banning, an eccentric old baehe-
lor, who died at the home Of his brother John
Banning near Shingle SchoOlhOuse last week
bpqueathed his extended landed estate to his
two nephews, VIII and Fred Banning.
Mr. Merritt, OF Warwick, Nd, has rented
our clnnery for the coming season. He is
row offering 10 contract With our farmers for
tomatoes at 81 per ton. The disposition Of
the majority OF our farmers is not to con-
trnct and run the risk OF the price Oft Bal
timore markets. which are easily accessible
via Qneen Anne's Il. r.
Mr.. Parks. who has been spending the win
ter with his daughter Mrs. Henry Laundry
left on Monday for his home IN Canada. Mr..
Laundry is now left without a sawyer at his
mili,as his father-.n-law has been filling the
position.
] Mr.. James Jester, wife and daughter, Mrs
Florence Russell, are spending the week in
Philadelphia.
Mrs r. A. Wood is in the city purchasing
spriug and summer millinery.
Burt Milman, wife and his sister Maggie
visited Mrs. Mumans grandmother Mrs
Wiley, at Utica, last week.
Mart WEIGH, WIN Fisher and Lem Watson
are burding,a new residence for Geo War
rlngton.
Gilbert Morgan has begun work on an ad
dition to the residence OF Henry Laundry.
George Pettyjohn has a new house raised
for Esquire r. A. Wood.
d. NJ Warren has the lumber ready, and "a
soon as carpenters can be obtained, he vii
add large front to his house in town.
Rev. and Mrs. Buxsom, James B. Jackson
and =. f. Reed are attending Conference a
Dover.
Mr. Jackson viii also attend the post NOR
tenn examination OF his niece Miss Albin,an'
also the trial of her supposed murderer, ,Ats
Powell.
Reed Il Bros are getting ont the materia
to build a fine gasoline launch for Dr. Jane
q. Stanton,of Milford
+ VIM. short, who has been quite Ill., is no
, convalescent.
Norman Workman is very i'll with pne'
monia. PAUL PRY.