davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-14
THE STORE sPIER.
A Profession That Requires Nerve,
Tact and knowledge.

A Profession That Requires Nerve,
Tact and knowledge.
"For the life of me-" said the girl
at the ribbon counter to the girl
across the way at the chiffons, 81
ean't make out whether she's shop
litter, purchasing agent or store
detective" indicating a woman who
had just walked away.
'eYou're away off, said the friend
ly aisle manager. "She's not any
one of those things. She's a store
spier. We employ them in this es-
tablishment ourselves to spy on 9th
er stores, only you just don't happen
to know it. They 60 out in various
DISCUSSES. Sometimes they are the
most fashionably dressed women
among the shoppers, sometimes they
are quiet, little, unobtrusive women,
who don't look as if they knew a
bolt of cotton from yard of wool,
and sometimes the store spy is a
clever man buyer. They start out
early every morning to see what is
going on in the other stores. If Mr..
Smith, up the street, is selling shirt
waists at 80 cents, we want to find
out how he can do it. If the newest
thing in fall suits is going at SLY
and we have just put lot of ours
in for $1S, off we send the store spy
to see how it can be done, how much
of it is cotton and how much wool.
There is not position in depart
ment store which takes more nerve
and more knowledge of goods. No
green hand can go around from the
kitchen utensils to the carpets and
be capable of judging all the fine
shadings without knowing some
thing about the dry goods business,
and, besides, the store spy has to
carry things in her eye. She has to
be able to tell when she gets back
to her own shop just how much bet
ter or worse the other stores are
selling for the same price. The jobs
worth all the money they pay for
."-Philadelphia Record.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-14
Modern MatrirnOny
And Divorce by Bishop DoA,
BY Bishop DoANE of Albany. N. Y

AIQ Divorce DoANH of Albany. Y.
V|N confronted and confounded day
NV with condition of things which dscredi country,
WV dshonors Christianity and digrace manhood
our womanhood in the unparalleled frequency and the
UNLIMITED FACILITY of divorce.
Against this hideous and horrible infection church.
under whatever stand together place
not for federation only combination coperao but of absolute
MPREGNABLE UNITY and the place begin not the leg
ature the divorce courts the teaching pulpit
nssence of the ministry and the influence of Christian
wonanhood for the soemny and SACREDNESS marriage
The hastnes and thoughesness of women are
really boys and girls in betrohas impulse with froty sent
men foul paon the commercial matchmaking
for place. for title for the careless and criminal neglect
cergen TO find the condition
ng to them for marriage at the bottom of the misery
married life today
And studies the surroundings of what is called wedding
time cannot but depoe the
which drown the regousness and disturb the dignity the
itself and the vulgar violation of the MODESTY PRIVACY
which belong the entrance this holy with the horse play
pacardd trunks and labeled carriages railway stations
crowded with noisy OUTSIDERS and reeng peted rice
The Washington times., 1905-01-25

Banana and orange skins may be made
quite attractive. Scooping the pulp from
an orange and melding gelatine in it is
an old trick. but one that is always
pretty.
Cut a little hole out of the top and
insert your finger. forcing the sections
to separate from the skin, and pun them
out. leaving the orange intact and
empty. Keep in cold water until ready
TO pour the hot gelatine into mold
Serve in a mound of shaved ice.
Or cut the oranges in half and re-
move the pulr, a-txing a little of it syizh
the geIatine before letting it cool Pour
The Gelatine in molds. and let IT bard
en-; then break it into little irregular
blocks. ill the ORANGES with it. set
ting a candfed cherry or a preserved
MISUNDERSTANDING that viii make a
dab of red-on top. Serve on mounds of
ice.
And banana ice cream is very pretty
EaGIded in banana skins, with the sec
uons of the skins laid together. with
the exception OF one. which is laid back.
disclosing the cream instead of the fruit
The Washington times., 1905-01-25
Household Economics.

Burn pine tar occasionally in "a sick
room 1t is an excellent disinfectant,
and it also induces sleep.
A good furniture polish consists of two
parts of raw linseed oil and one of tur-
pentine. Mix thoroughly by shaking.
Apply thin coat with a flannel cloth
and then rub thoroughly and briskly
with a dry cloth
To make excellent iron holders cut a
pair of wornout boots or shoes into
squares and cover with some suitable
material, using as many thieknesses OF
the leather as desired and whipping il
closely in place
To one pint of linseed oil take tho
same quantity of cold strong tea, the
whites of two eggs, and two ounces OF
spirits of salt 10 make a polish fol
the woodwork. Mix all well together
then pour into a bottle, which must bt
Wsl shaken before the polish is used
Mike a pad of soft linen. pour a few
drops of the polish on 10 iJ and rub the
article to be polished well with it. fin
lshing or with an old silk handkerchief
ne above Is a Japanese recipe, and II
Japan fine paper IS used instead of ths
linen and silk.
The Washington times., 1905-01-25
SOOTHING pOtIl TICES.
Old Fashioned Recipes That Are Still
Recommended by Physicians.

A flaxseed poultice is greatly i'm
proved by the addition of a very small
quantity of bicarbonate of soda, which
prevents all the disagreeable soggness
so common to such remedies.
An admirable poultiCe is made Of bread
wet to a paste with hot witch hazel
This is one of the best remedies for a
sty. but great care must be exercised
in using it, that not the sligl test sus-
pfcion of crumb escapes srom the
linen covering that contains it, to come
in contact with the eye and thus in
crease the irritation.
Most physicians now prefer cold
rather than hot applications in all cases
Of inflammation, and prescribe ice poul-
tees These are very easily made, and
one trial viii prove their value as Z,
soothing agent. To make an ice poul-
tice. crush .the ice very finely (and it is
well TO remember that a wooden mallet
does this with far less noise and more
thoroughneSS than any other kind OF
hammer). Mix this crushed ice with a
little raw haxseed put in bit of thin
muslin and cover with rubber tissue
folded over tightly at the ends. The
value of the faxseed is that it absorbs
the moisture of the ice as 1t melts, and
thus the poultice may be retained III
place much longer.
The Washington times., 1905-01-25
For Pretty Teeth.

"a pearl in the mouth is worth two
on the neck" is an uD-to-date adaga
which women would do wen TO ponder
over. A woman of many charms will
often fail of impression if her teeth are
not delicately clean and whole. There
are many factors which go to determine
the soundness Of ones teeth, but none
more potent than that OF use. Good Wig
orous action is necessary in order that
supply of blood may be called TO the
teeth TO nourish them, says Woman 5
Life Give a muscle no exercise and
the veries1 novice knows il will get soft.
Give the teeth no work and they become
ehalby and an easy prey to decay Too
much cooking OF fCod and the use of
soft. prepared discs have had much
10 do with getting people out of the hab-
il of chewing Those who live on course
foods requiring thorough masticatioa
have the perfect teeth of animals, white
and hard and even. The blood supply
IS perfect on account of the stimulation
given by thorough exercise of the jaws.
The Washington times., 1905-01-25
Using Seooped~0ut Fruits as Dishes

Somebody. who was looking for the
something different, which had been
a characteristic of her table for count
less little dinners and luncheons. hit in
a moment of inspiration upon serving
as many things as possible in scooped
out fruits
Red-cheeked apples make the most
charming of receptacles for apple
or celery salads. or for those delicious
nut or fruit salads Hollow the apple
out until there is only a very thin wall
of fruit and skin. and lay in ice water
until you are ready 30 use them. This
Will keep them from discoloring.
When you are ready to serve them
take them out OF the water. wipe them
dry. and fill with salad of chopped
apples and celery. plentifully dressed
with mayonnaise. and put Il dab of
mayonnaise on top. Set each apple upon
a fresh green eiaf of lettuce.
Treat tomatoes the same way, or
scoop out only the heart, and MI in
with chopped nuts and celery, with
plenty OF mayonnaise, of course.
The Washington times., 1905-01-25
A Healthy Diet.

r. instead of promising candy TO chill
dren as a bonus for good behavior. we
would offer fruit with the same gIsto. it
it would be better for the children and
the men and women they VIII grow 10
be. In the first place. fruit is Il great
beautitier, clearing TIE skin anG pre-
serving the indeScribable look of youth;
especially in this true of oranges, grape
fralit, grapes. and apples. Why? Are not
bright eyes living hair and d fresh
vital complexion the chief claims of
youth And 90 not these Clarity
ing, phorphorOus-prOduc bile-settling
fruits accomplish every purpose that
lead up to the outward expressions OF
inner health? Let's eat fruit if less for
the sake of health than OF beauty They
are almost twin sisters
The Washington times., 1905-01-25
SCHOOL
TO OBSERVE BIRTHDAYS

The pupils of the Armstrong Manual
Training School will celebrate the BIRTH
days of Cen Samuel Chapman Arm
strong, after whom the school is named.
and tie late William Mckinley. in the
school building on Friday next. begin
ming At / o'clock.
Mai. r r. Motion, coInmandant Of
Hampton Institute, viii address the
school on Lessons from the Life of
General Armstrong The MAJOR is well
fitted for this task through long asso-
citation with this high-souled American,
who gave his life to the work OF the
education of the New South. ="
In addition. the Hon. John 2 Green,
I'rited States stamp agent, Il member of
the Ohio Legislature during Mr. Nc
X kinIey's goVornorship. viii draw few
lessons from the life of the martyr Pres
iGent
The Washington times., 1905-01-25
Celery Jelly.

Chop or cut small the coarse outer
stalks Of celery and the green leaves
TO . pint of the vegetable add a quart
of water, a small onion, and four big
sprays OF parsley Cover closely and let
simmer an hour, strain through, a jelly
bag Add TO the liquid a tablespoonful
of salt and half teaspoonful OF white
pepper Soften one ounce of gelatine
In half cupfuI OF cold water add TO
the hot cefery liquid stir until dig
solved, then strain through two thick
nesseS of cheesecl0th. This may be
nodded in a border mold with slices of
nard-boiled eggs, bits Of truffles, whole
cooked chestnuts. or almonds blanched,
or ezith slices OF chicken breasts and so
On. II is beautifully clear and is very
delicious served with mayonnaise.
The Washington times., 1905-01-25
Three Times a Week to California

The Sunset Limited" California ex-
cursions via the Southern and Southern
Pacific Railways not Only afford the
quickest and most direct, but undoubted-
edly The most enjoyable means OF reach
ing the western confines OF the land.
The likelihood of delays because Of SHOWS
IL far removed and every mile farther
west Is one nearer sunshine, warmth,
and dowers. The tourist sleeper Goa ches
afford excellent aecommoGa tions, and the
charges for through berthS are most
nominal Three excursions are made a
week from this city, each in charge of a
personal representative of the railway.
Detads may be had at the office of A. j.
Poston, general agent, 5i1 Pennsylvania
Avenue
The Washington times., 1905-01-25
White FzuH Cake.

Cream half eupfuI of butter with one
cupful of sugar. Beat the whites OF five
eggs until dry Add a part TO the other
ingredients with half a pound OF blaneh-
ed almonds. shredded. half d pound of
oitron cut fine and three-fourths of a
pound OF shredded cocoanut. with one
teaSpoOnful OF almond extract Beat well
together, add three c9pfuls Of -four sift-
ed with TWO teaSpoGhfUls OF baking pow
der, half a cuD of sweet milk and the
remainder OF the egg whites Bake in a
loaf for one lIOuT. Cover with boiled
froSting Favored with lemon and mixed
with cOcoanut.
The Washington times., 1905-01-25
Jeweied Crosses.

Crosses that vary from two to five
inches in height are among the very
newest jewelry novelties OF the moment,
According 10 the individual taste, they
are set with beautifully cut amethysts,
crystals, oliyines, or topaZes, and they
are worn In a variety of ways. Some
times they dangle from long chain
worn about the neck. taking the place
OF the coin purse Then again, they
are used as the sole ornamentation o:
= black or white ribbon fob. The small
q. crosses are also worn as q La Val
liere. suspended from a very fire short
ruId neck chain.
The Washington times., 1905-01-25
Tapestry fbe Fad.

Embroidery has been pushed aside,
and the making of tapestry for chair
backs and seats, cushions and screens.
now occupies the fingers of the leisurely
woman.
One pays fabulous prices fog beauti-
ful finished tapestry, whereas il the ma
terials are bought and the piece worked
at instead of the oid-tifne centeF-pieca
the cost of, say, handsome tapestry
chair covering, will be not one-fifth as
much
Women who are going South are TAX
ing tapestry designs 10 work a I the
winter hotels. The squares are import
ed and are bought at art stores 1t Is
not so difficult as fine embroidery, and
is lasting and smart when done
The Washington times., 1905-01-25
WOMEN FIERCELY
ATTACK A PRIEST

ODESSA. Jan. Pa Roman Catholic
priest here delivered an inhammatory
address against the government. and
made a bitter attack ON Lithuanians.
Some Lithuanians who were present
brought the matter Eefore the bishop
OF the diocese, who ordered the priest
TO withdraw his remarks.
He chose the mo:Ying service for this
purpose at n time when the church was
filed with women, who were SO Infuri-
ated AT what they considered tht apos-
tasy Of their pastor that they made =
furious attack on him as he left the
church, tearing his hair, scratching hts
face and kicking him. The priest was
finally rescued by the police.
The Washington times., 1905-01-25
WOMAN FILES SUIT
AGAINST STANDARD OIL

NOFOLK, Va, Jan. 25.-Hearing Of
the suit of Naomi X Sheridan. wife of
William a Sheridan, of New York
against the Standard oil Company for
$4,000 damages for personal injuries has
begun.
Sheridan's yacht Diana. of New York.
and the Standard Oh Company's Nor
folk LAUGH Petrolia were in collision in
this harbor, and Mrs Sheridan. who
was on the Diana, sustained a fracture
Of . leg.
Federal Judge Waddn is hearing the
case without jury. the action being
one in admiralty. Judgment may be
given tcoay
The Washington times., 1905-01-25
PILGRIM DESCENDANTS
OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY

Last night at Rauscher's descendants
OF the Pilgrim Fathers celebrated the
anniversary of the landing OF the May
flower, 2S4 years ago.
Speeches we're made by Samuel b. ca
pen. of Boston, governor general of the
Society of Mayfiower Descendants; Rep
resentatiVe Lacey of iowa, and Mon
signor d. j. o'ConnelI, rector of the
Catholic University
At the business session which preceded
the dinner Justice Brown. of the United
States Supreme Court. was elected to
membership.
Mrs ]. ". Bischon and Douglass G
Miller furnished the music for the even.
Ing
The Washington times., 1905-01-25
All That's Needed.

The love OF medicine is truly femin-
ine.'' said an observant woman. 1t
must be a love or there would not be so
much money spent upon it, Ask any
dealer in drugs who are his best Gus
torners-he will say women He will
also say If he is loquacious. that they
will huy ANYTHING put upon the market
If it is properly called to their atten-
tion. There are times when medicine
we imagine Common sense, proper
clothing good food. and regular habits
are medicines enough for ordinary nu-
manity."
The Washington times., 1905-01-25
Nlghfcap Drinks.

Never go to bed chilly" warned a
physician There is always hot water
to drink when everything else fails, and
that viii do the work Of warming up
the stomach and sending glow
through the whole body You can do
better than plain hot water; keep a
small bottle of capsicum at hand, and
eight TO Ten drops OF that in cupful
cf sveet4ned hot water makes an al
mirabie nightcap. More than that guam
tity would be unpalatably hot for most
tastes Hot milk is an ideal bedtime
beverage. and so is matted milk. beef
tea or cocat- Many a. woman finds
that something warm in the stomach
be the acme OF Stiffness 70 neglect it
The Washington times., 1905-01-25
Tafefa Goats.

Louis Quinze coats have become a. set
tied fashion One of the latest designs
was built Of a soft and delicate shade
of canary colored taffeta, on which there
was a poGpadour garland pattern OF
silver and pale yellow This was used
on the cuffs. collar. and the best fronts
of which there We're two sets, the second
being of heavy yellow brocade. A chem
isette OF creamy lace showed at the
throat where the vest openes. The sxirt
worn with this handsome coat was pale
yellow silk yelled with gisipure
The Washington times., 1905-01-25
DOINGS OF INTEREST IN
THE WORLD OF FASHION
Velvet and Cloth Rule With High Hand for
Walking Costumes, and Even in the Prov
ince of Evening Dress.

Generally speaking. velvet and cloth
are having things pretty much their own
way II the handsome visiting frock
isn't oS velvet, it is fairly certain 20 be
OF cloth, and even into the construction
of the cloth frocA velvet is likely TO
enter.
The rage for velvet and cloth does not
end with the line of demarcaticn 'twixt
day time and evening dress, although in
the province of evening dress, the two
materials have innunerable rivals. Fine
face cloth in the delicate shades is
utilized for mcst elaborate gowns in
tended for dinner. theater, and even
dancing, and the exquisite chiffon and
rnousseline velvets are fashioned into
wonderful evening freeks as beautiful
as they are Impractical
Many Colors for Evening.
All the creamy deep pink shades, peach,
shell, coral. etc, the tea rose and ba-
mana yellows, that lucious tint called
ripe apricot a silvery light green and
certain tones of mauNe are delicious in
velvet, and trimmed in handsome lace
make ideal evening gowns. easily soil
ed. cut not. Ike the velvet gown OF
old, easily crushed and creased The new
VeiyetS. soft as crepe, may be rumpted
s.,1 rsckiessiy vet come through the or
deal without creases. and this fact makes
the dark yclvets really serViceabte and
adds TO the merits OF the light velyets
which wear well save for soiling, and
ere perfectly cleansed in this day of i'm
proved cleansing methods
Dark Fur and Light Velvet
A touch OF dark fur is remarkably ef-
fective upon one of the light velvets-a
fact demonstrated by several beautiful
ve!-et gowns worn at evening sessions
of the horse show-and palette trim
mings in the niassed passenenterle
forms and in colors matching the velVets
upon which they are used, combine
sharmingly with lace in the ornamental
ton of the velvet evening gown.
The vogue of combined materials
opens up possibilities for the use of old
The Washington times., 1905-01-25
The Beefsteak Supper.

This winter the beefsteak supper is in
vogue after the play The hostess. or
host, as the case may be. seats the
guests and then operates gas range,
and donning an apron. bcoils and serves
the morsels of steak that taste more
ish'' prepared in this manner. Sometimes
tartar sauce is served with the beef
steak and aIways salad and sweet
Maftre d'hoteI butter or mushrooms are
toothsome indisestibles 10 serve with
the steak When mushrooms are Of
fered pepsin would be the most friendly
dessert
The Washington times., 1905-01-25
HUMAN SACRIFICES
TO REhTHEN DEITY

CALCUTTA, Jan. Pa startling in
stance of human sacrifice performed
by Hindus is reported from Daccs.
The victims, VINO consisted OF one
man and thirteen women, were killed
with great ceremony at one of the
shrines 10 appease their deity, who had
stricken the place with great misfor-
tune.
The custodians OF wealthy Shrine in
western India have been murdered by
Dacoits and the treasure looteC
The Washington times., 1905-01-25
Lace Head Scasfs.

A lace gown accessory confined to
evening wear is a Tambour scarf long
and wide enough to cover the head after
the fashion of 4 mantiila and TO fall al
most to the foot of the gown. Double
lace frillS edge the entire border and
serve as an exquisite frame for a pretty
face The woman who goes with fire.
quency 10 the opera and theater and who
desires to avoid the risk of catching cold
from being ha;less will find this scarf
4 gracefully picturesque addition TO her
evening costumes.
The Washington times., 1905-01-25
DzIHk Hot WQtez.

There is nothing better for indigestion
than drinking hot water freely, and i'm
mediately after meals, taking small
half a teasponful of bi-carbonate of soda
in half glass of water. At least four
glasses of hot water should be taken
during the day, and one Immediately
upon rising
The Washington times., 1905-01-25
Tomato Chowdez.

Slice one-fourth pound OF salt pork in
thin slices; put them in a hot frying
pan; then add two small onions sliced
and fry a light brown; add two level
tablespoGnfuls of flour and stir for three
mIHuteS- put this in 4 stew pan; add one
quart of water. one can Of Toma toes and
one-quarter cup of well washed rice;
cover the pan and let simmer one hour;
season with salt and pepper.
The Washington times., 1905-01-25
4 BeaufY TIP.

.ttIs.- .-,5.1lan attributes her smooth.
beautiful skin to the habit CT wettins
the corner Of towel in cold water,
tipping bottle of alcohol against it and
gently moistenjng the flesh of her face,
neck. arms. and hands, allowing the
moisture 20 dry in.
The Washington times., 1905-01-25
The Latest SfeeUes.

The tendency of all evening fashions
is toward elbow sleeves, very much be-
nounced-generaIly finished with one or
two very full fiounces OF lace
The Washington times., 1905-01-25
NEW CASINO FOR CANNES.

CANNES Jan. 25s1An English syndi-
cate is about 10 begin building one OF
the handsomest casinos on the Riviera
at Cannes.
The Washington times., 1905-01-25

frecks. and the woman Of taste may
successfully remodel 'last years gown If
The main difficulty is OF course in
achieving the requisite skirt fullness
unless the original skirt was made last
year ard followed one of the advanced
models.
There are ways of utilizing even the
rather scant skirt. however, an upper
skirt being fashioned from the fuller
lower part. and Houi1ceS of bread bands
or deep hem of the new material be-
ing made 90 exc out the lower skirt.
Or, perhaps, the entire foundation skirt
may be OF new stuff. with deep shaped
ffounces- or graduated bands Of the old
material.
The new sleeves demand ample full
ness at the top; but this is easily ar
or whole of contracting material are
admissible
A Chic Tailor Model.
An exceedingly chic tailor-made model
has, for example, q skirt of duh peau
de sole. ffounced with scalloped satin
cloth in the same color. and with It is
worn redingote of cloth which has
draped revers Of silk opening over a
contrasting waistcoat- Plain skirts OF
rich, soft silk are worn in Paris with
velvet coats in any of the prevailing
! lines. and one finds, too, skirts of silk
trimmed in cloth and worn with cloth
coats, as well as heavy silk coats, cIotas
trimmed and combined with cloth skirts.
Combinations of Material Popular.
This tendency toward the combination
of materials in one costume IS q pro-
nounced feature of the latest modes, bat
the effect is rendered harmonious by
confining varying stufs to one color.
Severity of outline is usually the key
note of the velvet evening frock and
! many models show a perfectly plain
| full skirt, pointed draped bodice and
cIcse-htting. Wrinkied elbow sleeves
| with handsome lace draping for decoI-
! letage and sleeve frills as the only
| trimming. while on the other hand
some models preserve the simplicity Of
j outline but show elaborate detail in
| trimming of lace, paillettes, applique,
| etc.
The Washington times., 1905-01-25


is partc
model
outb small
wth Of wit
of ermne
mun o ernin acco the