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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1900
Page
6
A Lowell House column invites readers to send household recipes and tips. A poem by I dwin W Sanborn laments women's domestic burden and questions the cost of preserving tradition as women gain a voice in politics. The note ends with a remark about nuts and raisins costing more than eggs yet yielding a satisfactory result.
The column discusses India’s tea production with acre yields from 200 to 650 pounds and hard water issues for tea in consular context. It notes steamed chicken’s juiciness versus roast, mentions Upper Burma tea leaves eaten, and cites prices and methods in chicken markets while commenting on frugal baking and egg economy amid high prices.
Velvet dominates trimming this season while gilt on gowns bonnets and hats gains criticism for cheap look. The belt line shifts to slant downward in front and brass buttons decorate shirt waists. Skirts shorten and velvet flannel gains favor over silk in fashion notes.
Recipes reveal two sponge cake methods with eggs sugar flour and water, one by EB. W. B. and another from Thelma, with tips on baking times and avoiding collapse. Also includes guidance on using cold mutton, trimming fat and bones, and turning remnants into sauces or croquettes.
A doctor asks an elderly patient if he drinks coffee. The man admits daily use for almost eighty years, while another quip from a child and a dentist tale in the clippings adds light humor about toothaches and a candy store.
At the Capitol Charles A. Towne was sworn in to succeed the late Senator Davis of Minnesota after his credential was presented. The committee noted a surplus clause in the credentials, but the oath and routine business proceeded. In the Senate Hale introduced a retirement resolution for Boutelle and a navy detail bill, with oleomargarine bill delayed. Pensions were proposed for widows Hannah L. Palmer and Minerva C. McClernand.
The Senate spent almost five hours in executive session reviewing the Hay Pauncefote treaty. Speeches by Teller Money Stewart Frye and Chandler reflected division over the treaty and US canal ownership. Frye supported the treaty while Money opposed any form, and discussions touched on Secretary Hay’s possible resignation if amendments passed. The session adjourned at 5:00 p.m. without returning to open session.
Mrs Isabella O’Brien of 36 Davidson street says a long exhaustion and back pain were improved after using Doan’s Kidney Pills from Ellingwood Co. drug store. She reports energy returned and recommends them. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn & Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan’s.
Notable appointments listed include S H Litchman to customs at Philadelphia and F S Tatton to be customs collector at San Francisco. Marion Devries named general appraiser. consuls named for Martinique Valencia Sydney and Geneva. Weston named commissary general with brigadier rank. Edward Stewart to paymaster general. Gen James H Wilson met Secretary Root at War Dept to discuss recent affairs in China.
In Washington the House limited District of Columbia matters to Tuesday with the legislative appropriation bill taken up. Representative Bingham of Pennsylvania led, debate closed, bill read for amendment, no further amendments adopted, and the bill passed after a brief reading. Reports on Porto Rico agriculture and the U S Fisheries Commissioner were laid before the House. The House adjourned at 2:15 PM.
The President sent to Congress a bill extending the program for Porto Rico's agricultural resources, proposing an experimental station to improve coffee, sugar, and tobacco production. Prof Knapp led an inquiry with the agriculture, forestry, and animal industry departments endorsing immediate steps to boost home can production and feed for livestock.
The Senate records indicate proposed appointments to the territorial commission and identify D A Tomno&ine as a member nominee, reflecting ongoing congressional action and personnel decisions in Washington.
Washington December 10. Chairman Ray of the House judiciary committee wrote to movement supporters outlining his stance on amendments to the constitution. He argues that prohibiting polygamy or allowing Congress to pass uniform marriage and divorce laws would not be fully effective without enforcement. He plans to press the amendment granting Congress power to enact uniform laws on marriage and divorce.
Secretary Gage has sent to the House a plan to add an extra story on the Treasury building behind the balustrade to avoid altering the architecture. The project would cost about 275000 dollars. The plan also calls for replacing soft stones in the current structure with granite at an estimated 325000 dollars.
At Washington on December 10 Col Albert L Mille superintendent of the Military Academy at West Point conferred with Gen Corbin and other army officials. He did not discuss Cadet Boos hazing injuries while Gen Corbin said the Boos case was not before the department. The House committee referred the Moog case to the secretary of war for action.
Washington December 1 Gentease Kaba the new Persian printer to the United States called at the State Department today by appointment for an audience with Mr Me Kinley. He was welcomed and would be received at the White House tomorrow.
Ebony, a person or group, arrived in Washington yesterday amid unclear details, with limited readable context suggesting a formal or ceremonial arrival tied to a broader event or visit. Further specifics are not legible in the fragment.
The Ways and Means minority, led by Richardson Swanson McClellan Newlands Cooper and Underwood, endorses a tax cut of at least 70 million beyond the proposed 40 million. They argue excessive taxation harms life essentials and warn against inequitable burdens while seeking economy in spending and an income tax plan that avoids a Supreme Court decision.
Secretary Long letters House naval panel in support of retiring Representative Boutelle of Maine as a captain. He notes Boutelle served with distinction in the Civil War and aided navy growth as committee chairman. The department cites precedents and says it has no objection to the joint resolution.
Washington dispatch reports gunboat Bancroft sailing from Colon toward Almirante bay to inspect Chiriqui as a potential coaling station. Congress has 109000 dollars for naval stations. Colombia’s approval and arbitration progress may clear the way. The Brooklyn and Zarfaree under Admiral Remy head toward fleet headquarters on a winter cruise to the Asiatic squadron.
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