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About The North Platte semi-weekly tribune. (North Platte, Neb.) 1895-1922 | View Entire Issue (April 20, 1900)
FOU WOMEN AND HOME ITEMS OF INTERFST FOR MAIDS AND MATRONS. down of Uray Cashmere A l'retty Dinner Gcmn A Uooil ffonnn'i Hen. The Bniall llelonirlnrs of Dress - Our Cooking School. Catherine; Shells from the Btn Shore. (Old Kavorlto Sorlcs.) I wandered to-day on tlio Hca nhore, Vlio wind nnd tlio wavos wore low, And I thought of tho duyo that are B'jnu Maud, Many lotifj yrnr nnoi Ah! Those were tho happiest daya of all Maud, Not a caro nor n norrow did wo know. As wc played on the whllo pebbled aaAi Maud, OathorlnB up tho bIioIIm from tho nt.V. Oh, don't you remember the day, Maud, Tho last tlmo we wandcrod on tM? n ho re, Our hearts wcro ho Joyous nnd Maud, Kor ydu piomlncd to bo my brldo ft k more; Then tho shells they wero whiter t.iiu. over, -And the brlnht waves wero lovelier tJiti before, Th hours wero but moments to Ai Maud, OathorlnB up the shells from tho shore, 13 tit now wo nro growing up In year, Maud, Our locks are all silvered and Bray, Yet tho vows that ws made on tho sJ'.ro, Maud, Aro fresh In our mcm'rlcs to-day; Thcro still la a charm In thoso bAsM Slll'llH, And the sound of the deep ocean' toar, for thoy call back tho daya Vint wo spent, Maud, Gathering up tho shells from th? shore Anon, , A Unnil Woiimu'4 Ilrrrv Lucky 1h tlio man. wrltoH Margaret Haunts, who In somo good woman's hero. It mny bo that his worshiper Is mothor, wife, ulster or uveothenrt. It matters not which, th conscious ness that ho 1b great In hey eyes must, if ho Is worth ono atom .' admiration, lnsplro him to daro nnd dtj Hut wheth er you nro mother, slst'ir, wifo or sweetheart, remember tint It Is not un altogether Impossible jhlng (or your hero to bo Just humnn. And remember, too, that other folks io not look nt him through your eyes so do not let it break ynur heart whew somohody Inti mates that there arc, ij their thinking, other men quite as gcod nnd crcat. At any rate, do not exvict thorn to bow qulto as low as yai do. Carlyle has said, and I know If you huvo thought about iho matter nt all you have learn ed just whnt he did, and hollevo just what ho praphccUs, that: "Hero wor ship exists, litis existed and will for ever exist, unhorsally among man kind." Of courro, thin means that men do and will worship heroes as woll as women do and will, but there Is, ns I have told you, n point or two ot differ onco in a mnn'n and a woman's hero. A man wouhlps his hero for what ho has done; a vpmnn wprshlps her hero (or whal ho believes he may do. The H.all Helonglncs of Dress. Tho minor accessories of dress go far t6ward making a complete costume and form tho finishing touches of whnt tho French call harmonious dressing. A woll dressed woman need not neccS' sarlly bo expensively dressed. Sho Is tho woman, tho various articles of whoso attire aro becomingly and suit ably, as woll ns fashionably chosen, harmoniously combined, carefully put on, and who realizes the valuo of hav ing tho llttlo details of dress correct. A Worth gown, u diamond stomacher, or a snblo wrap cannot ntono for a torn corsot covor, a frowsy petticoat, a torn glovo or n pair ot crooked hools Thero is an old saying that a lady may, oo Known uy mo giovea nnu suooa sno wears. That most women aro very particular about tho shoos they wear, and expect great things from tho mer chants who cater to their needs li evi dent in the oxtonslvo, varied and choice selections of footwear from which women may chooso what pleases them best. Uses nt (llycerlne. licBtdcs applying it to chapped hands aud taking It internally for colds, thero nrc-many other-uses for puro glycerine. For laundry purposes It 1b lnvnluahlo, especially In tho washing ot blankets, flannels, and, Indeed, all materials for which softened water Is linporatlvo; tho quantity to bo used for such pur poses is practically Inllnltostmnl, so that It Is not extravagant; for Instance, u tablcspoontul ot tho puro article In a largo bucket, In which such large and cumbrous things ns blankets would bo wnshod, will prove exceedingly useful. Applied to bouts, leather gutters, etc., when thoso hnvo been Impaired and 'hardened by damp, wet or mud, It pro vepts cracks nnd untimely signs ot wear; It should be put on with u rag over night and wiped off before tho blacking is applied in the morning. A teaspoontul ot tho name substanco add ed to every pound ot flour used In broad and cake ranking is a great Im provement. Doth doughs will bo "shortor," nnd tho nrtlcloa when baked keep fresh much longer. Finally, a tablcspoonful ot glycerine U every pound ot fruit used In mnkrttjg jnm will ofton do away altogether with tho early cryBtulllzatlon which Is tho bane ot tho thrifty housewife. Whon Nut to Tuka Medlolnr. It is u mlstako to lly to tho medlclno chest directly ono feels n llttlo out ot sorts, although of course In serious IUuobsob drugs aro Invaluable It tho liprfes nro out ot ordor through worry or overwork, rest and qulot aro tho host doctors, with light, amusing liter ature and recreation. A warm hath may bo taken at night and a cold ipougo In the morning. Light, nour ishing food and as much sleep as pos Bible. Many ore afflicted with weak circulation and tuffer severely from GOWN OF GRAY 8 fM 8 '" Tho skirt slightly gathered at tho two points In front, finishing by two cldos and back. Stock-yoko and bolero chous. Tho belt Is of suede, with, a of heavy ochro gulpuro lnce in largo buckle of colored gold. Tho hem la a and showy design. This bolero Is scries ot thrco deep tucks. Tho gray pointed In tho conter ot tho buck, and chip hat hns pink roses and gray chit In unllned. Strands ot chiffon meet nt ton for decoration. tho cold. Flannels should always bo worn next the skin, good nourishing food Is Indispensable, nnd a tepid (not cold) bath taken evory morning with a vigorous rubbing with a rough towel nftorwards. Out-door exerciso in tho warmest part of tho day, nnd a cour3c ot cod llvor oil 1b usually beneficial. For thoso who suffer from derange ment of tho stomach or a sluggish llvor a different treatment lu neces sary, but It Is a mistake to bo con stantly taking salts or pills. Very ofton abstinence from any but tho plainest food, plenty of outdoor exer cise nnd an occasional Turkish bath, Is all that is needed. Concerning lints. All hats fit closo. Fruit Is to bo much used for tho trimming ot hats. Grap?B aro especially modlsto. Cher ries aro also popular. Morning hats for stimmor nro to bo trimmed with foulard scarfs to matuh tho gowns, n quill or wings being added to set them off. Hats mado entirely ot leaves ot dlfforont shades, with a bunching of roses nt tho loft side, aro a new and fetching fashion. A rrotty Dinner down. For n warm evening Is of whlto or gandie, striped with black and trim- mod with pleatlngs of black orgnudlt about tho nock and alcoves and on tho tunic and Hklrt. oun cookinq school. The Family Itcmst. itoast meat, although ono ot tho commonest modes ot dressing It, Is by no means an easy tusk, Itoast men"; Is too often Bent to tho table nearly raw or dried up till thora Is scarcoly nny gravy in It. Now, good roasting consists In dressing tho joint thor oughly and yet retaining Its Juice. Tho 11 ro should ho prepared somo tlmo bo fore tho meat la put In the oven; it should be so good as not to require making up while tho Joint Is roasting, A great doal ot tho success In ronBt- 1 fag will depend 07 the -Are. The meat CASH MURE. - - T should ho basted from tho first to shut In tho juices. Tho fat of lamb or veal Bhotild bo covered with a piece of pa per tied on with twine. Tho meat should bo basted very frequently, for tho moro It Is basted the better it will taste. Whon nearly dono tho pnpor may bo removed and tho joint lightly dredged with flour In ordor to glvo It n savory, brown appearance, some times called frothing. Whon ready to dish sprinklo lightly with salt. Tho usual tlmo for roasting Is fifteen min utes for each pound of meat Brown meats, however, require less timo than whlto meats. When It Is dished tho fat which is left in tho pan may be poured into a basin previously dipped In cold water. If removed tho next daj thero will be found beneath tho fat a lino meat jelly for gravies or soups. Tho cake of fat should bo melted and strained into cold wator. from which It can bo removed and kept for future use. Sauce Flaniande. Put four yolkB of eggs beaten, juice of halt a lemon, a llttlo grated nutmog (to season, not enough to bo detected), a tablcspoontul of vinegar, and a good slxod plcco ot butter Into a saucepan; set It on a gentlo fire, stir well, but do not let It boll. Pea Hiiup. To two quarts ot split peas put two gallons of water, handful ot parsley, a llttlo cayenne popper, salt and celery seed to suit tho taste. Put tho peas in soak tho night before, and after boiling pass ttotuigh a sieve; then add a largo lump ot good buttor. Borne noma Notes. White corsets when thoy becorot soiled may be cleaned by being brusl ed over with a strong brush dipped U a mixture ot soap, water and am monla. When damping clothes far Ironlnr tho water should be as hot as tho ham' can bear. It Is not necessary to uso as much water as Is needed when It Is cold. Candles should bo bought In tho win- tor months. It is best to buy a larg stock at once, nnd keep them stored In a dry, cool placo until wanted for use. llent a carpot on tho wrong sldo first and then more gently on tho right side nownro of using sticks with sharp points, which may tear the car pet. A Blmplo cement for broken china or earthenware Is mado of powdered quicklime sifted through a coarse mus lln hag ovor tho whlto of nn egg. Whon buying enrpota for preference select thoso with n small pattern, ns thoy nro genernlly more closoly woven than thoso with larger designs. Coal dust mixed with salt and wntcr and mado into good sized lumps Is excellent to back up a 11 ro for tho night. Whon n fire la nearly out it may easily bo Induced to burn up brightly by sprinkling a little sugar ovor It. An III Wind. "What paper do you take?" "It doponds a llttlo on which way tho wlud blows. Sometimes I taka Brown's; sometimes I get SrolthV SCIENTIFIC TOPICS CURRENT NOTES OF DISCOVERY AND INVENTION. Itaplit Ice Cream Freeier Platinum Electrode Aro lnmp The Ilrat of Stars The Accuracy of Modern In stramenti It Used la Ascertaining It. The Heat of Stars. Some scientific measurements of tho heat of stars in recent years, whllo giving somewhat unsatisfactory results as regards the direct purposo of tho tests, liavo shown the exceeding deli cacy of tho instruments now cm ployed for Indicating heat effects. Prof. Doys describes his attempts to detect heat radiations from tho stars by means of nn exceedingly dellcnto radiometer, used in conjunction with a slxteen-lnch reflecting telescope. In plto of tho fact that his apparatus was sensitive enough to show tho heat equivalent to that of n candlo 1.71 mlies away, no effect whntovot could bo obtained from Venus, Jupiter, Snt urn, Mars, Arcturus, Capolla, Vega or any of tho numerous bright stars said to have been obtained ninny years ago by Htigglns nnd Stono with compara tively Insensitive npparatus. Further Investigations wcro undertaken by Prof. Nichols nt tho Yerkes Observa tory, Wisconsin. Tho tests wore made with an improved radiometer of re markable sensitiveness. Tho radio meter, Btably mounted on a heavy pier in tho hellostat room of tho observatory, was effectively shielded from nlr currents nnd other sources of disturbances. Tho in struments consisted of a suspension system formed of two mica discs, each two millimeters In diameter, blackened on the face and supported on a light cross arm on cither side of a thin glass staff, hung by nn extremely fine quartz fiber In a partial vacuum. Doth vanes wcro exposed to the radiation of the sky, at tho focus of a silvered aperture and eight feet focus. Rays from the star were reflected Into the concave mirror by means of a sldo rostat having a largo, plane mirror of silvered glass. Tho rays entered tho radiometer through a lluorlto window. With this apparatus a deflection of 0.1 millimeters would bo. given by u candlo thirteen miles away. Prof. Nichols' radiometer Is Ave times as sensltlvo ns that used by Prof. Boys, and tho area of his telescope mirror Is 2.4 times that of the mirror used by Boys. Seven determinations of tho heat vari ations of Arcturus gave a mean de flection of 0.C0 mlllmeters. Vega was also observed on seven nights, nnd gnve a mean deflection of 0.27 mllll metcrn. Tho results appear to bo trustworthy, and establish tho fact that the heat of some stars may he de termined with a fair approach to ac curacy, although many sources of er ror exist, the actual valuo of which has not yet been established. Tho test, however, may reasonably ho consid ered to show that we do not receive from Arcturus more heat than would reach us from a candlo at a distance of five or six miles, no account being taken in the latter case of atmosphere absorption. Flatlnnm Electrode Aro I.nmpt. An entirely new doparturo in tho construction of arc lamps is disclosed In a recent patent granted to an in ventor of Now York. This lamp com bines tho essential features ot tho In candescent lamp and those of the fa miliar arc lamp, the exhausted inclos ing globo ot ono and tho arc sprung between two electrodes of tho other. The electrodes are composed of plati num and gold, ruseii together in a manner described by tho inventor, and these nro supported by magnots and plungors so as normally to remain In contact with each other when no cur rent Is passing, but to automatically strike an nrc when the lamp Is thrown onto the circuit. Tho peculiar hori zontal arrangement of tho qundnnt shaped electrodes Is shown In the illustration. Tho chamber In which tho nrc Is maintained being highly rnrlfled prevents tho oxidation and consumption ot the platinum elec trodcr, so that they are non-conBiim- ing, the same as an Incandescent lamp filament. The high melting point of tho plntlnum prevemo their being fused by tho heat of tho nrc. This nr rangoment permits tho retention of tho high Illuminating elllclcncy of tho arc, together with tho advantages of tho lncnndescont lighting viz, grent steadiness ot tho Inclosed nlr light globe. ltnplil Ico Cream Frcoier. Tho prlmo requisites In Ico cream freezers, from tho housewife's point of view, nro tho rapidity ot tho operation and tho easo with which tho freezer may bo rotated. Usually tho longer H Is operated the harder It becomes to Mrk K. With tho enn Illustrated hortwttfc, Jwwuver, the Inventor ns wrU St is wo JUrder to rotate tho can nt the end than at tho beginning ot tho process and that tho freezing Is much more rapid than with ordinary freezers. The Inventor halls from tho Nutmeg state, and gives Mlddlctown as his residence. The advantages nro ob tained simply and cheaply. Tho usual receptacle to contain tho cream to bo frozen Is mounted on two bearings, Inside of the usual can to recclvo tho Ice, so that it can bo readily rotated. About a pulley at Its upper end Is at tached a chord, chain, or flexible strap, provided at Its end extending through tho cover with n convenient handle. Tho Ico Is kept from touching the in ner can by means of a wire netting closely enveloping but not actually coming in contact with It. When tho flexible strip 1b unwound by a pull on the handle from tho pulley the Inner can being frco to revolvo about Its axis, docs so, unwinding the cord. When tho cord Is all unwound tho can still continues to revolvo in tho same direction, thus rewinding tho cord on tho pulley, but In tho opposlto direction, which operation may ho re pented as often as necessary. A freez ing mlxturo Is placed In tho bottom ot the outer can, nnd bolng nblo to readily pass through tho netting is thrown up nnd around the freezing can by tho rotary motion. Tho contonts of this can by tho samo motion aro caused to bo In a constant stnto ot effervescence, so that no scraper or mixer Is necessary to prevont tho half frozen contents from adhering to tho sides of the can. Fireproof Cloth. In order to prevent the rapid spread of flames In theaters and places of residence somo nttempt has been mndo to substltuto draperies of asbestos for thoso usually employed as curtains and decorations. The weight nnd cost ot that material, however, to say noth ing of other objections, have inter fered with Its uso for- this purpose. And a wish has long been entertained for a method of rendering ordinary materials fireproof that shall be sim ple and Inexpensive, thus making pos sible tho retention of the silk, woolen nnd cotton fabrics now in favor. Such a process is now reported from Ger many. Tho exact nature of tho chemi cals utilized In this operation Is not mado known, hut tho American consul at Freiburg sendB to Washington a re port on tho subject. Samples of the preparation having been procured, the consul tried a few experiments. Cloth that had been treated with the fluid in question nnd dried was thrust into a candlo flame. Tho result was that tho goods were charred, but they did not tnko Are. Kerosene was then poured on a piece of material that had been dipped In the preparation. When a match was applied to It tho oil would burn, but not tho cloth. A bit of wood wrapped In cloth that had been trented with tho preparation was protected from Are when placed on tho coals of a furnace. When bunting or lace cur tains have been impregnated with tho fluid nnd dried an addition of less than 1 per cent of tho wolght can ho de tected. Tho Incrcuso cost amounts to about 3 cents a square yard when work Is done on a small scale and less when operations aro conducted on a whole sale plan. The strength and color or a fabric aro said to bo absolutely un touched by the process. Memphis Scimitar. 23,537 Patents In 1S00. The annual report of tho commls sloner of patents for tho year ending Dec. 31, 1899, shows that tho total re colpts of tno ofllco amounted to f 1,325,- 457, a sum but twice exceeded since 183C. Tho surplus for the yenr was 113,C73. The patent ofllco now has paid Into tho treasury ?5,086,649 moro than It hns drawn out. The number or patents Issued, Including designs and reissue, was 25,527, a number but onco exceeded. Tho number of patents ox nlrlng during tho year was 18,135. In proportion to population, more patents wero Issued to citizens of Connecticut than to thoso of any other stnto, tho ratio being one to every 915 Inhab itants. The commissioner npproves a bill pending In congress providing for the construction of a Ilroproof utiiui Ing for tho uso of tho pntent ofllco Congress Ib asked to amend tho trade mark statutes 60 as to provide for tho registration of trademarks used In In tcrstato commerce. Hprnlaole for the lltlud? From Ilussln comes tho news that Prof. NorahowpskI has Invented nn In strument, tho prlnclplo of which Is' the sonsltlyeness to light of selenium and tellurium, both of which chango their nuallty as conductors of electricity with n variation In tho light to which relative meaning only Is indicated Whllo their actual vision will bo un affected, they will feel tho various ef fects of changing light by Its-notion It is claimed that a totally blind man has been enabled to And tho windows In a room, and after somo prnctlc to distinguish npproachlng objects. Tho Inventor hopes to make the lnstrumeut so efficient that tho blind will be abl to toll nlmost certainly whon thoy nr approaching an opaque or transparent substanco. OUR BUDGET OE EUN SOME QOOD JOKES ORIOINAL AND SELECTED, A Variety ot Uulps, Gibes and Ironies to Cause a Btullo Flotsam nnil Jetsam from the Tide of Humor Willy Bajrlnss. Hllffhtljr Mixed. "Prisoner," said his honor, as tho cubo was closed, "you havo been found guilty of stealing a pig belonging to Col. Chllders. Havo you anything to say before I pass sentence?" "I has, sah," answered tho prisoner, ns ho roso up. "It was all a mistake, Jedgc all a mistake. I didn't dun reckon to steal no pig from Kurnel Chllders. What I was arter wns a hawg belonging to Mnjah Dawson, an' how dem two animals got mixed up and do constablo found de meat In my cabin am gwlno to bodder mo 'till I como out o' Jail nn' lick do olo woman fur not kecpin better watch at do doah!" She Wns 80 Surprised. "I'vo something Impawtant to ah say to you," began young Cholly Sap wit, who had determined, at longth, to propose, "something which ah may suhpwlzo you. I think ah MIsa Peppwey " "Well, woll," exclaimed Miss Popp- roy. "That certainly does surprlso mo." ' For onco Cholly thought nlso,' and on second thought ho decided not to propose. Philadelphia Press. DIsnblcd. "There's a man I'm sorry for." "He does seem to bo in a pretty bad way. Paralyzed, Isn't ho? ' "Yes. Paralysis is bad In nny case, but It affects him moro seriously than It would most people." Why so?" You seo he's been a teacher of French. Now ho has had to quit it. He can't wlgglo his shoulders." Chi cago Tlmcs-Hernld. To lie Tried Again. The thief had been caught, red- handed, but ho feigned Innocence nev ertheless. "Ha!" exclaimed tho policeman. "you'ro orount' again, oh?" I thought they put you away." "No. Tho Judge said ho glvo mo an other trial." "Oh, ho did? Come along then; we'll let him keep his word." Philadelphia Press. tint Out of It Chen ply. 'You saved my life, and whatever you ask for I'll glvo you!" Thank you, slrl I'm a poor man, and if you help mo with $15 I should be greatly obliged." "You value my llfo at only $15? Clear out, you shameless fellow! I won't Slvo anything to any one who would insult mo so!" Returns Came In Early. Husband "Er my dear, there is go ing to ho a very important er elec tion nt my club to-night, nnd I may " Wifo "Very well. I'll wait up to hear tho returns." 'Um er nro you Interested in tho returns?" "Yes your returns." New York Weekly. Helping the Heathen. 'Bro'd Willlums, I thought you said do collection wuz tuck up fer de starv In' heathens?" "So I did, sub so I did; but I been wrastlln' in pra'r 'bout It over since, en It's now my opinion dat dem heathens is chuck, full, en any mo' would give cm de indigestion!" Well lieflncd. A llttlo boy was asked tho other day what was meant by sins of omission. Ho astutely replied, without any hes itation: "Thoso we have forgotten to commit." This almost equals tho llttlo girl's definition ot faith as "believing something wo know Isn't true." Household Words. A Cheerful Soul. Farmor Boo, hero! You'vo been loafing round hero half a day! Ti amp Woll, a halt a loaf's hotter than nonv.', ain't It? Puck. Faultr Cnnstructlon. "Do Smlthers says ho Is tho architect ot his own fortune." "Ycb, but It's probably lucky for him that tho building Inspector didn't happen around whllo ho was making it" Puck. An Insinuation. "Somebody wants to know why wo men fall In lovo with Inferior men." "Why don't you try that conundrum 011 your wlfo?"Clovcland Plain Dealer.