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The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-18

Supposing the yoke of waist has become soiled or shabby, it may be brought up to date with very little trouble by substituting one of net, the braidlng on 1t to be simple, just rows ono after the other, or as elaborate as one chooses. When waist Is worn under the arms it could be neatly mended and kimono sleeves of the net added. They would cover the mended portions. These caps should be hem med with a strip of tho waist ma terial, if available, and If not. then a plain piece of ribbon harmonlzing in color with the waist may be used
 Another economy is to use narrow ribbon that has done service on a similar frock-to form a yoke and deep cuffs. It Is put on in alternat- ing rows with fagoting or sewed down to a coarse net This kind of arrange ment freshens a waist.
 If one has any nice lace on hand even though of different kinds then 1t might be good idea to buy n couple of yards of flet or Brussels net. com bining the two in smart waist for afternoon or matinee wear.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-18
ON HOUSECLEANING

Spring cleaning should not be bor,ln too soon. It is mistake to have car pets up and the house made uncom- fortable until fires arc nearly if not quite, given up. Before this it ia waste of labor; dust will destroy and nIllify the best efforts, and more cleaning will have to be done. Spring cleaning is often wretched time for every ono in the house, but 1t need not bc so. Tho men of the family are usually miserable; but if only one or two rooms are done at a time, this will not interfere much with their comfort.
 To commence spring cleaning, first do the top or front rooms. and go down the house or flat. Carpets must come up when practi able, and be beaten carefully; not put on the line the way of tho seams---thls strains them, and hurts the carpet Should 1t be inconvenent to take up the carpets then a good plan is 70 give them a thorough washing with some reliable carpet soap that fathers well, and does not require hard rubbing, It must be understood, with really good carpets, that thorough washing and exposing to the sun and air is the best way of cleaning them. In Persia tho carpets are cleansed by being placed in water, and for that reason are talk en down to the sea Gas salt water is besD, immersed, washed and scrub bed, and then sun-dried on the beach Some of these carpets gre worth hun dreds of dollars. Holes in the floors must be seen to before scrubhing them, and bed and bedding well brushed and aired in the sun if possi- ble, This is most important sub ject much neglected by the ordinary housewife.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-18

SAXON POTATO BALLS OR DUMP LpNGs,-Bo ton large mcaly potatoes day ahead. Next day gratc. add salt to taste and little grated nut meg, then sprinkle a generous handful of flour over the mixture. Roll this into big ball as children roll a ,snowball. tpo not knead) Have ready Drowned dIce of white bread. take large hand ful of the dough-thcse balls arc to be made az large as baseballs separate II into two parts, place four bread dice between the two parte and form into balls with noured hands. Boil in salted water about twenty minutes. Serve with stew.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-18

While the gored skirt Is well-liked, tho circular and circular gored sort show every sign of increasing vogue, Either style lends itself to the band trimmings, as well as to the newer but no more attractive panel designs, and there Is every indication that much liberty will he allowed in this connection throughout the summer. The tunIc thus far, is confined to for mai costumes, but is frequently sug- gested--more or less vaugely-by the method of garniture. This means that a panel. or a series of panels. Is sometimes crossed, or at least supple mented, with a band, either of braid or of self material curved, and other wise shaped to outline a tunic. And. again, 1t means that plain skirt may have the bands so arranged that the skirt is, to all effects, in two parts.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-18
THINGS TO EAT
Some Good Potatoe Receipts and a Sweetmeat Among
 Them.

sPHAGET1I QUEEN STYLE, Cut cold cooked chicken or turkey and cooked tongue (enough 10 make one cup of mcaO in dice, cut into Inch length pieces cooked spaghetti enough to make one cupful, Put ono and one half cupfuls of cream Into a double boiler and when hot add the meat and spaghetti, Beat the yolks of two eggs, add two tahlespoonfuls of cream and stir Into the hot mixture; add also half toaspoonful of salt and a dash of pa prlca. stir constantly until the mix ture thckens slightly, then serve at once with toast or crackers.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-18
CARE OF CHILDREN.

The question is often asked. "Should children be compelled to eat food that they dislikep" The question is rather puzzling one, and there may be as many views upon 1t as there are upon most educational queries, says a re- cent writer, who adds: Children who have fads in the matter of food should never be allowed to touch food between meals, but should always go to the table hungry Their likes and dislikes should never be discussed be- fore them. With plenty of water to drink between meals, a good healthy hunger to carry to the table. and simple nursery dishes appetlzingly served, most children will eat without question the food set before them"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-18
The Secret of
 Queen Alexandra
 of England.

Americans who visit society circles in London say that Queen Alexandra is tho admiration of half the royalty of Europe. In spite of her age (she is over sixty), no wrinkles cross her face, and her beautiful complexion displays the same youth and attrac- ton of thirty years ago.
 Tt is gift with which Nature has endowed her" said a well-known lady In fact, would think so my self" added another lady But this Is not the secret 1t Is proper care that preserves womans beauty.
 Queen Alexandra has been devoted to beauty culture all her life. She knows what good cream means to the face, and does not hesitate to give ample time every day with her masseuse.
 Facial massage will change and im< prove a woman's complexion. Neck arms and shoulders are rounded outs wrinkles and crows-feet vanish as by enchantment. The glow of health and youth returns to the face.
 That these statements are true can be proven in very short time, and the most perfect satisfaction and de~ light assured by the facial treatment followed by
 Mary E. Lenge1.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-18

CANDIED ORANGE 'pEEL-Peel oranges, cutting the peel into long strips. Lay in a saucepan and cover with cold water, put on tho stove. bring to boil and drain. Allow sugar in the proportion of a cup and half of sugar to six good-sized oranges and Co each three cups of sugar allow two of cold water; put sugar and water over the fire and bring to boil. Add the orange peel and boil down quickly, watching that 1t does not burn. Sim mer until the liquid is almost cooked away, then take tho saucepan from the stove and stir in n cupful of granulat- cd sugar. When almost cold pick out the strips with a fork and lay on a plate.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-18
Matters of Interest to Women
CARE OF SILKS.

Many complaints arc heard over the counter to tho effect that silk gar- ments, some of which haye been worn very little, seem to split, The very worse thing for silk is that, and oft times a wordrobe is built where q chimney runs right back of 1t, or a radiator is too near, 20 the silk crum- bles.
 Many wholesalers have holes drilled In the walls for ventilation In winter, If their silks are near any excessive heat, and manufacturers that have T heavy stock in summer always place it in cold storage. Certain colors arc more perishable than others, but 1t is well to take precaution for the protection of all.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-18
THE IDEAL DEN.

The ideal den will have a table, lounge and desk, and open fireplace and cheery fire on cold evenings. Cards, checkers. backgammon and chess will be in evidence. The furniture may be very plain, massive, preferably of dark oak, and if upholstered 1t will be in leather, and this same little den will be used more commonly and en- ioyed more Thoroughly than any other room in the house, except the dining rOnm
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-18
NIMBLE FINGER NOTES
The Braided Net Yoke and Sleeves Bring Old Waist
 Up-to-Date.

The coat shirtwaist is the very newest thing. As its name suggests, 1t has the appearance of a coat worn over vest or shirt front To pros duce this effect double breasted vest with h shawl collar is attached to a stiff chemisette, This design occurs in white butcher linen and the cuffs to the bishop sleeves are often some con trasting shade of linen. which is also used in facing the shawl collar
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-18
FRESH AIR FOR NERVES.

Plenty of air in the house at all times and particularly at night, as necessary as food. and sleep taken at seasonahle hours, as d restorer to frayed nerves and tired bodies declares a physician. He has not been i'll in 30 years and he works hard, very hard, and does the things that experience proves are good for him. We must find out the things that agree with us and stick to them If we want health. If cold baths give us new life then cold baths arc the right things. If tho afternoon nap makes us feel horribly stupid and dull then should we omit the nap.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-18

When buying fresh length of car pet for the stairs let 1t be a couple of feet too long. then at regular intervals nave 1t relaid. so that the part which has been stretched just over the edge Of each step, thus getting most of the friction Is pulled n little up or down. This gives fair wear and tear all round, and will trebly prolong the life of your carpet. Thick brown paper or an understrip of felt, should be laid under stair carpets, as this prevents their rubbing on rough wood, and also pleasantly deadens the sound of pas sing feet.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-18

RICE MuFFINs- -slft into basin two and half cups of -four. add quar- ter of a teaspoonfu of ealt, four tea spoonfuls of baking powder, one cup of cold boiled rice. Then add ono and a half cups of milk, one well beaten egg, a little lemon extract, and a quarter of a cup of melted butter
 Divide Into buttered and floured gem pans and bake In hot oven for 40 minutes.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-18

POOR MANS COOKIES One GEE, one-half cup lard, one-half cup mo- lasses, ono teaspoon salt, one cup brown sugar, onc-half cup water. two teaspoons soda; suico to taetc, three cups flour; stir in flour until sn thick you cannot work any more, then drop in pan and spread with fork dipped in hot water
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-18

TOMATO EGGS-Cut four hard boil ed cggs in halves, remove tho yolks. mix them with ono teaspoonful of an- chovy paste refill the eggs and place them. cut side downwards. on a but tered gratln dish. Coat thcm com pletely with a well reduced tomato sauce. Sprinkle tho top with fried breadcrumbs and place In a hot oven for 10 minutes. Serve hot.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-18

To get q polish on mahogany furni- ture clean 1t constantly with bneswax and turpentine, using nice clean dus- ters to polish 1t. Apply very little beeswax at time, using piece of clean flannel. If the furniture will not take the polish clean 1t with soapy water and let 1t dry before polishing
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-18

FIG FILLING FOR CAKE Chop figs fine, adding few seeded raisins. Make an ordinary boiled frosiing and put aside part of 1t in separate dish Cor the top.) Mix the figs with inc rest of the frosting. stirring until 1t Is an even paste. You will find 1t cuts more easily than if tho figs were boiled.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-18

A kitchen sink should be kept spot lessly clean. The best way to clean a galvanized iron sink is to rub strong soap powder into every corner and over every inch of surface. Let it rest for ten or fifteen minutes. then with scrubbing brush and boiling water go over the whole, rubbing vigorously When thoroughly scrubbed polish with soft flannel cloth wet with kerosene. This prevents the sink from rustlng after the strong powder has been used For porcelain-lined sink use Kerosene first last and every time.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-18

GERMAN POTATO BALLS. Boil tS medium-slzed potatoes and when ten- der mash and add salt to taste. ono egg. one cup grated bread crumbs and about a cupful of flour, Knead the cough and form into balls about tho size of a peach Boil In ealted water l5 minutes. Cook tho potatoes without peeling
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-18

Before going 10 bed the face should be washed in warm water and soap and then rinsed thoroughly. This should be followed by an application of cold cream rubbed thoroughly into the skin What remains on the skin should be rubbed off with soft cloth. In tho morning a thorough rinsing with cold water should follow the bath in warm--not hot--water
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-18

Salts of tartar in ralnwater will clean the head from excessive dandruff, but 1t must be rinsed many times or the alkali will destroy the hair, Use half teaspoonful In basin of water. It is good for oily hair if not too frequently used.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-18

For summer baby's bootees may be made of white pique and bound round in white cotton tape or wash ribbon. On these ribbon must be sewed to the heel, so that it can tie around the ankles, otherwise the light little boot will be lost. These by the way, are really better for the baby during the warm weather than are the socks of zephyr. and they are far more easily washed.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-18

When you have to tend baby and be in the kitchen, too place the baby in clothes basket and prop him up with pillows. From the knob on the cupboard door suspend a rattle on a string. This should be hung right over and in front of him, and if he is too young to hold the rattle and play with 1t, he will watch 1t swing and hit 1t With his hands.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-18

Never leave the natIrons standing on the stove after you have finished ironing. After they have been left to hot and cool time and again they lose their temper" and will not hold heat. If the starch has stuck to them scrape then rub over with coal oil or beeswax and set on end on a shelf until needed. If they are not to be used for a lur'g time grease all over and wrap in brown paper.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-18
CLEANING CANE CHAIRS

TO clean and restore the elasticity of cane-bottom chairs, turn the chair and with hot water and sponge sat urate the cane-Work thoroughly. If thc chair is dirty, use soap. After ward set the chair to dry out of doors and the seat will be taut as when new.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-18

To whiten the hands, put into bot tie two ounces of glycerin, two ounces of water, four tablespoonfuls lemon juice and a few drops of carbolic acid. shake well. After washing and drying the hands, rub little of the lotion in- to them.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-18

Aluminium ware is so much used now that a preparation for cleaning It will be found useful. It tarnlshes quite as quickly as silver and brass so tea kettles, coffee pots. etc, can be cleansed as follows; Dissolve twenty grams of borax in water and a third as much ammonia. Shake well together; apply and polish until th9 white gllttering effect comes that is Always, on new kettles.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-18

can of almond meal should be on every washstand. It costs but 25 cents and can be used quite often, taking the place of soap If ono does rnt care to rub the meal on tho flesh, the little meal bags can be made. It softens the skin, is very cleansing and leaves a clear complexion the same as if pow dered
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-18

Every one should take certain amount of exercise in the open air. The best form of exercise and the most nat ural is correct walking, which brings Into play every function of the body, A healthy person may easily walk five miles day; those who have not sun- cient strength should only go So far as Is not fatiguing.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-18

sWEETBREAD OUTLETS -Parboil, hlaneh and mince enough sweetmeat to make two cupfuls. Put into sauce- pan with a little white stock and bring to boil Thlcken with white roux, and when smooth stir in gradually two beaten egg yolks; then turn the mix ture on n dish to cool and stiffen, Form into outlets and fry in deep, boiling fat.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-18

Of the washable coat and skirt suits. the choice in styles and prices is all but limItless, For real economy the cotton sulting are more practical than linens, because they wrinkle less easily and require less frequent fresh- ening.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-18
TOILET TABLE TALK.

steamng Is not recommended for delicate skins. A better method of cleansing is provided by the application of alternate hot and cold cloths. This treatment should continue for ten min- utes.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-18
A RoSe-CoIored Satin FouIard.

drawing full peat sewej the skirt of white s null shoulder band n edged with buttonel wi silk buttons The elbow below fitted three Of null like the
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-18

When not In use hot water bottles shoul be inflated with air and screwed up tightly so that the sides do not adhere to each other. The India rub Der will last much longer if this Is preserved In whenever the bottle Is put away even for day or two.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-18

Wash and get the children to bed early In the evening; 1t will form habit of cleanliness, and give the tired mother her evenings. They soon know their bedtime.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-18
HELPFUL HINTS
 ABOUT THE HOUSE
Polish Mahogany Furniture With Beeswax and
 Turpentine.

When parsley is not obtalnable for garnishing use the tips from the cell cry, or finely sliced outer leaves of Brussels sprouts.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-18
Little Coats for Spring or Southern Wear.

These little one Is red white with plain red The other ono of natural stitch O
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-18

Kidney beans boiled In tho usual way and served with mayonnase dres- sing make an excellent salad If placed on a bed of crisp lettuce leaves
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-18

Catering in all its branches by skilled and experienced people; weddings, banquets, dinners, parties, teas, etc. Good taste; good quality. Mince Pies and Plum Puddinss to order. Experi. enccd walters and cooks furnished.
 TheE. J. Williams Catering Co.,, a7 ELM STREET, OVER NIISBITS.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-12-15
FIRST WARD BALL
Pulled OF On Schedule Time in Chi
cago CoIiseum--Pres Photog-
rapher Roughly Handled

Chicago, Dec With an atatacl
on a newspaper photographer AM
the smashing Of his camera rs a pre-
lnde the First Ward ball the annual
reyel presided over by Aldermen
COugh,in ami Kenna, was held in the
Coliseum tonight all efforts OF
church people and rerormers 10 pre-.
vent the holding of the ball having
proved unseccussful
A large guard Of police surrounded
the building, extra precautions being
taken because of the explosion Of a
dynamite bomb in the vicinity last
night p photographers We're forbid
den to attend the ball AMI the efforts
of one to violate the rule resulted in
an attack on him
II was estimated that the receipts
from the sale Of tickets was almost
$4,000 the sum, according to the
regular custom, is to be used toward
alecting the alderman of the ward
whose term expires next spring.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-12-15
TO FRAME TARIFF BILL
Republicans of Ways and Means
Committee Form Subcommittee
- Will Sit During Holidays.

Washington, Dee 1.-THE Rcpub.
IicaE members OF the committee who
viii draft the new tariff bill, will sit
as subcommittee for this purpose
.eycry day after Monday during the
Christmas recess.
When the majority members OF the
committee complete their bin they
viii submit it to the Democratic
members. The latter will offer To
the house a minority report unless
the bin as reported by the Republ.
cans provides for the reductions that
the Democrats favor The main diff
terence Of opinion probably will be
ON lumber metal and pulp and paper
schedules. Champ Clark minority
leader of the house. has brought out
much important testimony IN his eA.
animation of Witnesses ON the mm.
ber and steel schedules ami hc latofs
a material reduction i'm duties.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-12-15
MESSAGE OF PRESIDENT
Continued from First Tage,)

necessary the exercise of the dis.
ciplinary power | recommend that
a lfw be passed allowing the secre-
tary Of war, within a fixed period Of
time say a year to reinstate any Of
these soldiers whom he, after careful
examination, finds to have been in
noCent and whom he finds TO have
done all in his power to help bring
TO Justice the guilty
Meanwhile the investigation will
he continued The results have made
it obvious that only by carrying on
the Investigation as the war depart.
meni has actually carried it on is
there the slightest chance OF bringing
the offenders TO justice or Of separat.
ing not the innocent, for there were
doubtless hardly any innocent, but
tn less guilty lrom those whose
grilt was hgnous
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
The White House.
December II, 1908.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-12-15
Alexander County
Savings Bank
CAIRO, ILLINOIS

srncrLY A SAVINGS SANK
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-12-15
Proposals For city Printing.

Cairo, H., Dec. 5th, 1908.
Sealed proposals addressed to thu
City Council of the City Of Cairo
will be received at the office of tho
City Comptroller up 10 o'clock q. IN.
Thursday, December 3lst. 1908 TO,
doing the city printing for the yeaf
1909.
All bids finst include the publish.
ing in some daily newspaper of all the
proceedings of the City Council, all
ordinances, governing the city of
Cairo, all official notices of whatever
kind required to be published by the
laws and ordinances OF the City OF
Cairo and all other official notices re-
CURED by the City Council or County
Court.
The type to be used IS to be what
IS known as S-point type.
A bond in the sum Of two hundred
l200) Dollars with approved security
must accompany each bid
The City Council reserves the right
o reject any and all bids.
ERNEST WORKMAN,
City Comptroller.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-12-15
Ear o.. Ieuls ana Way Landings

Peters Lee THURSDAY, Dec. 10 ar.
Stacker Lee, b. Sunday, Dec. -, an.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-12-15
Proposals For Furnishing Lumber to
the City For the Year 1909.
Cairo, H., Dec. 5th, 1908.

Cairo. H., Dec 5th, 1908.
Sealed proposals addressed TO the
City Council of the City Of Cairo, Iii
nois, will be received at the office OF
the City Comptroller up to o'clock
p. n. Thursday, December 31st, 1908,
for supplying TO the City of Cairo,
Illinois all lumber needed for public
use during the year 1909.
Bids must state the price for each
Kind of lumber. white oak. cypress,
white or yellow pine. and are to be
delivered to any part of the city as
may be ordered
A bond in the sum of five hundred
(500) dollars with approved security
must accompany each bid
The City Council reserves the right
o reject any and all bids
ERNEST WORKMAN,
City Comptroller.