1894 
559 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
studio shall be on the top floor, with 
a flve-o’clock ‘ tea,’ in it, every Saturday 
afternoon; artists, editors, journalists, 
architects, engineers, scientiflc men and 
women, travelers—all the brightest peo¬ 
ple—will drop in.” So she went on, and 
very likely all will come out as she plans, 
if her life be spared. A young university 
man came to see me lately, fresh from 
the “fray” in New York, and in reply to 
the question if he favored suffrage for 
women, he said: “Certainly. I never 
think whether it will be best or not for 
society. Nobody can tell that; but I do 
know that it is justice. If men should 
vote, women should vote. There is noth¬ 
ing about it to argue. The justice of it 
is as plain as the nose on one’s face, and 
to be afraid of being just, strikes me as 
idiocy.” mary wager fisher. 
HER NEIGHBORS CALL HER BLESSED. 
A unt Cnarity is not what the fashion¬ 
able world calls highly cultured, 
and she never had any china doll beauty 
to boast of. She knows nothing of the 
arts, from a scientiflc standpoint; she is 
not conversant with the most simple 
rules of English grammar; she is not a 
professional in music, and pays but little 
heed to the rules of etiquette as laid 
down in books. She does not even try 
to put on style as regards dress, and there 
is not the least bit of primness about her 
comfortable and tidy home. Yet every¬ 
body loves Aunt Charity. In her home, 
smiles and loving words abound. Frowns 
and pouts are disposed of in the shortest 
possible time. “ Make your own sun¬ 
shine,” seems to be the motto of her life. 
If there is a homeless, friendless girl 
in the vicinity, her doors are always open 
to welcome the lone one. If there is a 
family in distress within a wide radius of 
her home, she makes it her special duty, 
not only to go to her own storehouse for 
supplies, but to see that her neighbors 
have an opportunity to give of their 
abundance. The aged and decrepit are 
not forgotten, and their birthdays are 
celebrated in a way that makes their 
hearts glad for many a long day. The 
grief-stricken one knows full well to 
whom to go for the sympathy that she 
craves ; for Aunt Charity knows so well 
how to feel for another’s woes. Her 
kind heart will dictate exactly the right 
words at the right time. It is her gift to 
apply the soothing balm to the wounded 
soul; and smiles glorify the face so lately 
bathed in tears. The sick ones And her 
at their bedsides; and her hands bathe 
and soothe the throbbing brow, prepare 
the nauseous draught, shake up the pil¬ 
lows and smooth the slumber robe. Her 
assuring voice quiets the nerves of the 
fretful invalid, and brings comfort and 
cheer to the overworked household. 
Surely many friends might “rise up and 
call her blessed.” may maple. 
PATTERNS FOR R. N.-Y. READERS. 
These patterns retail for from 25 to 40 
cents each, but we can furnish them to 
subscribers only, at 10 cents each. The 
patterns are the latest styles, every pat¬ 
tern is complete and guaranteed to be per¬ 
fect. Write the order separate from 
other matter, give bust measure and pat¬ 
tern number, and enclose 10 cents. Full 
instructions accompany every pattern. 
We do this for the accommodation of 
subscribers, and patterns will not be sent 
to nonsubacribers. Any two patterns 
When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria, 
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria, 
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria, 
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria, 
Every reader should tell one friend, 
at least, that The Rural New-Yorker, 
will be sent for the remainder of this 
year for 25e. How many have you told ? 
given to old subscribers who send one 
new subscription. 
liadies’ Waist and Skirt. 
The adjustment of this becoming 
basque is arranged over a fltted lining, 
the back of which, with its usual seams, 
can be used in place of the full back here 
presented. The handsome broad revers 
collar is of silk under lace, with border 
of sequin braid. The skirt is trimmed to 
match, and is of walking length. Pat¬ 
tern 6158 is cut in flve sizes, viz : 32, 34, 
36, 38 and 40 inches bust measure. Pat¬ 
tern 4036 is cut in five sizes, viz.: 22, 24, 
26, 28 and 30 inches waist measure. 
ODDS AND ENDS. 
Equal Partners in the Pockctbook.—I 
have been interested in the articles about 
how a woman could earn a little pocket 
money. It looks as though a woman 
was certainly inferior to man when she 
works all the time for his interest, and 
then raises chickens or does something 
else to get a little money for herself. It 
may do to treat children that way, but 
for myself, I think I would not like it. 
If I wish money, and we have it, I take 
it and get what I need, and nothing is 
said about it. The pocketbook is kept 
in the cupboard, and husband and I are 
equal partners in its contents, mrs burr. 
Uses for Wire Screening.—We have 
small dry goods boxes nailed on the 
supports in the cellar with shelves in 
them for holding milk, butter, fruit and 
vegetables. We nail them up the right 
height to be handy, and finish with a 
frame for a door, covered with wire 
screening, hung with leather hinges. 
Hooked tightly, we have a place secure 
1 % 
6158. Ladies’ Waist. 
4036. Ladies’ Skirt. 
from flies, mice and rats. We have also 
found it very useful to prevent rats 
gnawing through the flour barrel or box. 
Take any odd pieces and put on until the 
barrel or box is covered. The rats will 
not attempt to gnaw through the wire. 
It may also be used to cover rat holes in 
the floor. C. R. p. 
Palatable Mashed Potatoes.—There are 
mashed potatoes and mashed potatoes. 
And simply mashed potatoes as dry as 
the proverbial two sticks with little blue 
lumps through them, are truly an un¬ 
savory dish. To have them in perfection, 
drain off the water carefully, when they 
are thoroughly cooked; allow them to 
steam a few minutes to insure their being 
entirely free from water. Mash thorough¬ 
ly and add the salt, pepper, and butter; 
but no amount of butter can give the 
same delicious flavor that cream does. 
Put in a generous allowance of either 
milk or cream, for therein lies the secret 
of good mashed potatoes. Add the milk 
or cream until the potatoes seem sloppy. 
Then beat them with the masher until 
they are as light as a foam. The longer 
they are beaten, the better they are. 
Mothers.—Be sure to use “ Mrs. Wins¬ 
low’s Soothing Syrup ” for your children 
while Teething. It is the Best.— Adv. 
When they are prepared in this manner, 
any invalid with the most delicate 
stomach, can eat them with impunity, 
and relish them, too. sarah rodney. 
CRUMBS FROM DIFFERENT TABLES. 
Though fortune aeemeth to frown on you. 
Be never you disconcerted ; 
If you put your mouth Into rainbow shape, 
Pray, let the bow be Inverted. 
Though you be slighted by fortune’s pets, 
Though you be scorned by the scorners, 
Still keep a heart that Is brave and strong. 
And a month curved up at the corners. 
—Martha Sperbeck White. 
... .Emerson : “Every evil to which we 
do not succumb is a benefactor. We gain 
the strength of the temptation we resist.” 
... .James S. Hughes in the Arena : “It 
was clearly demonstrated by the scien¬ 
tific men of England that a locomotive 
could not run on smooth rails, but the 
locomotive ran, and has been running 
ever since.” 
....Alice L. Woodbridge : “In urging 
the duty of the child to its parents, the 
far more binding and important obliga¬ 
tion of the parent to the child is often 
forgotten. Those who take upon them¬ 
selves the position of parents should re¬ 
member that every right has its attend¬ 
ant duty, and that it is the duty of the 
parents to provide for the highest physi¬ 
cal, mental and moral development of 
their offspring.” 
....A. M. Holmes in The Arena: “If 
we should grant, for a-gument's sake, 
that all men are bom equal, how long 
would they remain so, if constantly ex¬ 
posed to unequal influences? But if 
they ever were born equal, we know 
that such is not the case now. On the 
other hand, we know that individual in¬ 
heritances differ to such a degree that 
even with the most carefully selected 
environment, those possessing the weak¬ 
est functions cannot be made to equal 
those possessing the strongest.” 
In writing to advertisers, please always mention 
THS Hubal Nkw-Yobkib. 
The Best 
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Bowel Complaints 
AYER’S PILLS 
Remedy for 
Received 
Highest Awards/ 
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AT THE \ \W0RLdW 
World’s Fair, 
THE BEST ARTICLE 
IS THE CHEAPEST. 
BUHACH 
Is the Best, Purest and Most ElYective In¬ 
sect Powder upon the Market. 
n Y ITS INTELLIGENT USE HOTELS, 
^ Restaurants, Saloons, Stores, Offices, as well as 
Pleld, Orchard, Garden and Conservatory may 
be kept fiee from all troublesome insects. It Is now 
regarded as a necessity In most 
Of the principal hotels In the 
United States and wherever It has 
been Introduced It has given com- 
plete satisfaction. Owing to an 
Increased production of Pyre- 
thrum flowers, from which this [NSFCT fUERMIHA TOR 
valuable article Is made, and 1 -^ ^ 
their Improved facilities for re- 
duclng them to powder, the man- * ' ' 
nfacturers have this season made a material reduc¬ 
tion In their prices. To protect their customers each 
package shows the trade-mark of the sole manufac¬ 
turers, BUHACH PRODUCING AND MFQ. CO., 
Stocktc.n, Cal. For Sale by all 
GKUCKKS, SEEDSMEN and DRUGGISTS. 
Vacuum 
T pqfher Ws boots. 
J-'Caciier shoes, 
Oil and harness 
soft, tough, new-looking, and long- 
lasting. Keeps the water out of 
them also. 
25c. worth is a fair trial—and your 
money hack if you want it—a swob 
witli each can. 
For pamphlet, free, “ IIow TO Take Care of 
Lhathkk,'’ send to 
VACUUM OIL CO., Rochester, N. Y. 
1 
I EWIS’ 98 « LYE 
L POWDERED AND PEBIVIIED 
(PATENTED) 
The atrongput and purest Lye 
marie. Unlike other Lye, It being 
a flue powder aud packed In a can 
with removable lid, the contents 
are always ready for use. Win 
make the beat perfumed Hard Soap 
In 20 minutes without boilinar. 
It ia tlie beat furcleanslug waste 
plpt^s, disinfecting sinks, clnsetA 
wa.shlng bottles, paints, trees, etc. 
PENNA. salt M’P’O CO. 
Gen. Agts., PhUa., Pa. 
THE MARY JANE DISHWASHER 
Saves two-tblrds the time, labor and 
trouble. No wetting the bands. No dis¬ 
agreeable work. Pleases evert body. Only 
W3. Every family should have Mary 
•Jane. Circulars free. Agents wanted. 
«J. H. Puriiituii Jtc Co., Des Moines, la. 
Gearliart’s Family Knitter 
« Knits a stocking; heel and too in 
ten inimites. Kmts overythinf 
required in the household from 
homespun or factory, wool or cot* 
yarns. Host practical knitter on 
market, k child eaii operate it. 
}ng,Durable,Simple,Rapid. 
Isfaction guaranteed. Agents 
ited. For particulars and 
iplo work, address 
lAKX, Clearaoid. Ta. 
riCC CANNOT SEE HOW YOU DO 
a toil IT AND PAY FREIGHT. 
^1^ Buys our 2 drawer walnut or oak Im* 
' ■^proved High Arm Hln^eraewlo}!^ machine 
Hnely tinlshed, nickel plated,adapted to liKhl 
d heavy work; ffuarantced for 10 leare; with 
tomalie Bobbin Winder, Helf-Threadlnf Cylin* 
r Shuttle, Belf.Seftlng Needle and a complete 
of Steel Attnehmentu; shipped any where on 
. Day’s Trial. No money required In advance. 
75,000 DOW louse. World’s Fair Medal awarded machine and attach* 
tnents. Buy from factory and save dealer’s and agent’s profits, 
rnrr Cat This Out and send to*day for machine or large free 
■ ilbC catalotrue, testimonials and Glimpses of the World’s Fair. 
OXFORD MFG. CO. 342 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO,ILL, 
^OURNAMEONi 
luU Oatfii, lU ou. KI.N'ti' 
k 25 Lovelyii i BU»o, t knife. 
C»rd». 1 \ Pook«» Fta. 
’ CABl) CO., NOUTU iUYIUU CONN. 
Sill/. COST 
S " 1.78 linys a $65 Singer 
lo Machine. S 19.88 buys 
<he.st Grade moaern style ina¬ 
ne In the world. 25 different 
styles at InterincdiateTirices. 
Warranted Ten 
We are the oiTi^^nanulac- 
turers selling sewing ma¬ 
chines direct. 
> Liberal terms for securing 
---..w Macliine 
CHICAGO SEWING MACHINE 
IHE CITIZENS LLND, BUILDIN6, LOIN 
ANO DEVELOPMENT 00., 
CLAREMONT, VA., has Improved and unim¬ 
proved farms to sell ; also town lots and beautiful 
villa sites, m the growing town of Claremont, on 
James River, ah on easy terms. The largest real 
estate Arm In the South. Send for circular. Address 
WM. DILLARD, Sec’y, CLAREMONT, VA. 
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