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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-26
Common sense in the kitchen,

A complaint Is often heard from house
keepers that the receipts found in maya
zine and newspapers are incorrect; an
article Is made Just according to the di-
rectiOns, yet it Is too thick or too thin, too
fine or too coarse, too soft or too hard
The reason for this is often to be found in
the ignorance of the cook. or her inatten-
tion to natural physical laws.
Once during a cooking lecture when the
gaS!ight was turned down TO give greater
heat at the gas stove. over which cOquettes
were TO he fried, a spectator was heard to
say. III awestruck tones. why must she
fry in the dark.
Exactness In measurement AMI care in
scraping dishes are essential: it is not safe
to guess. If moiasses is measured or
an egg beaten, and either pour, into the
mixture without cup or bowl. the proDor-
tons cannot be exact. Nor. in order TO
rinse dish. Is It allowable to add two or
three spoonfuls of liquid beyond the limits
of the receipt. BIT measure dry ingredi-
ents first, then molaSses, and lastly the re-
quirsi milk and water.
Temperature is the rock on which many
cook wrecks the work Of her hands with
out knowing the cause of disaster.
Flour cannot be too cold for pastry.
cookies. kindred coughs, while for We st
bread il should be warm enough 70 favor
the growth Of the yeast plant. For the
same reason warm water should be used
with yeast. while with cream Of tarter and
soda It would hasten the escape Of the gas,
and cold liquids only are allowable
DoBghs that stick to roliing-pin and
hand in hot kitchen should be set away
until thoroughly chilled. but all trouble
might have been saved by using cold fat.
-four. and liquid at first. and the texture
Of the dough wodld nave been better.
Potatoes are boiled and drained. and
then closely covered. instead Of being
shaken IN a draHght of air to become white
and f0ury, by parting with the superfu-
Gus steam.
Whites Of eggs may be beaten to stiff
frGth by an open window when it would
be impossible il steamy kitchen
WHOLE WHEAT BREAD.
Put one pint Of 1iik In a bowl. pour In
TO It one pint OF boiling water, and when
lukawaTm add one teaspoonfui Of salt.
tablespoonful Of brown sugar. one half cup
Of yeast. or one half Yeast cake and suf-
ficient whole wheat -four to make a stiff
batter Beat well, cover and let it stand
in moderately warm place over night.
In the summer any place In the pantry Is
warm enough Early IN the morning stir
IN suthcien. whole wheat -four to make il
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-26
RICE SNOMBALLS.

Boil one pint of rice until done soft. put
in small cups, and when perfectly cold place
on dish, make boiled custard of one
pint of milk, three eggs, half cup of sugar,
one teaspoonful of corn starch. flavor with
either lemon or vanilla. When cold pour
over the rice balls This is simple but
nice desert.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-26
Milwaukee Market.

MINIATURES, Sept. Wheat-Firm; No !
spring, 95997 for seller cash. 100 for No l.
northern. COrn-Firm; No. 3, 50. Oats-Firm
No. >, white, 39ladI4O. Rye-Easier; No /, "a
Barley-Firm: 66H&67 Tor sci er September
Provisions - Easier Pork lsO for seller Jan
uary
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-26
NEW GUN A SUCCESS.
Shooting Iron That VIII Fire Fifty shots
Per Minute.

MEGDEBYRG, Sept. 22.-Experiments
made today with the new guickiring gun
of 53 eentimetres ealibre In the presence
Of the officers from America. England.
Russia and other countries. France vas
not represented Fifty shots a minute
were fired and the trial was a great suc-
e1cz
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-26
GERMAN PUFFS.

One pint sweet milk, FIVE tablespoonful
of -four, one tablespoonful of melted butter,
the yClks of six eggs and the whites of
three; bake it in buttered tins about half an
hour; only half fill the cups with the mix
ture
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-26
Tho Japanese tInwer Game.

An exchange thus describes the flower
petal game: 1t Il of japanese origin, as
believe very many of our cIeverest games
are. Upon large sheet of paper human
face is traced Lott are drawn, in order
to decide who is to be bIiud-foIded first.
If one of the little maidens of the party is
chosen she hides her pretty orbs behind a
big handkerchief and tries her luck. The
children hand her a leaf Of bright-hued
peony. This she tries t. place on the
mouth of the picture. OF course it is only
IN dozen times that she hits the mark
All sorts of ludiCrouS mistake Occ&r, send
ing the little ones off in wild bursts of
childish glee. Delcately tinted rose leaves
are supposed to supply the two nostrils;
the punk petals of the gloxinia for the
eyes. and for the hair a number of the vel
low leaves of the. ground plant. As you
may imagine a wonderful picture is the
result of these efforts and one calculated to
furnish an immense amount of fun. Who
ever comes nearest to a really artistic pic
ture gets Il pretty prize. Sometimes 1t
takes the form of little straw basket fill
ed with delicious bonbons. again dainty
flower vase, or some japanese trihe.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-26
TO be continued.)
A REGULAR CRUsuER.
One of the Brightest Things Ever Uttered
by "A Drunkard.
RauuOr News

One Of the brightest things ever heard
| a drunken man say, remarked a Bangor
gentleman this morning, occurred or the
train as was coming doNn from Port
land The fellow was in that peculiarly
talkative state when he felt that he must
converse with everybody. All kept clear
of him as long rs possible but finally the
| train got so we'll filed that a gentleman
was forced to take the seat which had re-
NAMED vacant in front of the intoxicated
man At once the fellow began.
SHAY, Mister, did you ever go fish
ing?"
Yes, of course have" came the grutf
response.
SHAY, bet I've caught more fish II You
ever did, " pursued the man.
Il don't doubt it. " replied the stranger
in tone meant to stop the conversation
right there,
"I'll bet five dollars I've caught big
ger Gsh'n You ever did persisted the
loquaclous Bacchanal.
We'll, don't care to talk, if you
have, " said the victim, as he shifted his
seat to show the drunken man that the
conversation was ended. But the inebri-
ate didn't see it in that light.
Shay he persisted leaning over the
back of the seat and placing one hand
confidently on the shoulder of his unwll-
ling companion, Shay, how big fish did
you ev' catch?'
why" replied the man il frantic
attempt to silence his prosecutor, Il
caught the mammoth cod on the steamer
Empire State, last summer, forty-three
pounds,
HUI, came tn. response in disgust
ed tone, as the d unken man leaned back
in his seat, ds If plying the weak efforts
of his companion, Il I've used larger bait
than that
The laugh which went up from the pas
sengerS in that vicinity, who had been
closely following the conversation, struck
the intox Gated gentleman as quite apprO-
pirate. and he remained silent for some
FIVE minutes. gazing IN contempt upon his
crushed victim"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-26

d soft dough. Beat Will and turn into
creased pans. When very light or about
double Its bulk bake in an oven three
Quarters OF an hour
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-26
Foe DrsoaDErrD LryFa Try BrEou.x'. PrLn

An old pr0spector bought a piece Of
ground near Nevada City the other day for
$3.50. He went for gold and soon struck 9
deposit that win pay him s., eco.
DR. L l. GoRsUCH, Toledo, o. says:
Il have practieed medicine for forty years.
have never seen a preparation that ! could
prescribe with 20 much confidence Of sue
cess a. ] can Halls Caiafrh Cure" Sold by
Druggists, 7sc-
The total number Of passeHg gers carried
IN the U'.ited States during 1853 vas 472,
ia, @s5. One passenger in every 1,523, I33
was killed, and one il every 20, GA was In
iured-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-26
pRESERYED CuCuMBERs.

Slice the oucumbers half an inch thick,
and dip the slices in pulverized sugar; put
them into a pan over the fire and turn con-
stantly until every part is coated with
sugar and dry; put it into jars; make a
strong, clear syrup, with lemon juice add
ed; when the syrup is nearly cold pour it
over the fruit, adding little extract of
ginger before doing So
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-26
APPLE TOAST MATER.

Toast slice of bread very brown and
crumble into large pieces. Mix these with
two or three baked apples, and over them
pour a quart of boiling water Sugar to
taste and strain
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-26
PRACTICAL RECIPES.
DROP GINGER CAKES.

One half cup of butter, one cup each of
molasses, sugar and cold water, one heap
ing teaspoonful of soda, one quart of -four,
ginger and salt to taste. Drop on TINS and
bake in quick oven.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-26

DR.. Pierce's Pellets regulate
the Stomach, Liver and Bow
els. Mild and effective.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-26

A strange freak of nature in connection
with the recent tornado appears in South
Lawrence, Mass. In the district torn by the
storm lilac and pear trees have begun 10
blossom,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-26
LITTLE BLACK EXCRETIONS.

on the face, use a nail brush gently and
after thoroughly drying the face rub well
with a channels skin; you can get one at
almost any drug store as large as your two
hands, for to 10 cents Girls pray do
not use cosmetics; they all stop up the
pores and consequently dark muddy com
pexion is the ultimate result, however
improving" they may appear at first. In
using hot water you will have to be pre-
severing. No special change may be no.
ticed in a month"; but while waiting you
will be enjoying the benefits, as the hot
water leaves the face cool and refreshed,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-26
A Great Surprise

u In store for all who use Kemp's Ralssm
for the Throat and Lungs, the great guarsn-
teed remedy. Would YOU believe that it Is
sold on its merits and that any druggist is
authorized by the proprietor of this wonder
full remedy TO give you a sample bottle frees
1t never fails to cure acute or chronic
coughs. All druggists sell Kemp's Bslssm.
Large bottles soc. and 81.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-26

NJ putichiari batteries OF artillery using
~'sl"Ae!css powder kept up fire for half All
A"Gr without their position being discov-
red.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-26
CHAPTER xxL-wHAr WARNER HEARp.


think on the whole the two old ladies
conrrived 70 stir up the neiGhhorhood
round about Little Street Hall very effect
uslly on the subject Of their misfortune;
in fact they made much more real fuss
than any of the people in the Blaukhamp-
ton neiShborhood who had been relieved
OF their property in like manner had
done.
Their nephew, Sir Anthony, had already
enjoyed and terminated his long leave
but on the strength OF the finest rubies in
Europe he contrived to get an extra fort
nights leave and promptly came along
TO Little Street, accompanied by Laura
and the blessed baby, to give his auuts the
benefit OF his advice and 10 help TO sup
port them in their misfortune.
Then the other and previously expected
guests began to arrive, and gradually the
house filed, and also by hook or bv crook
they had to put up quite staff of keen
faced gentlemen hailiug from Scotland
Yard. or wherever the Criminal iavestiga-
ton people happen to have their head
quarters.
But at the same time they found out
nothing-absolutely nothing; there was no
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-26
WATER EOR THE FEET,

When I hear any one say, 'Oh, my feet
hurt me so" | want to say go and
battle them. If yuur occupation requires
you to stand most of the time, you
feet become feverish, tut hot
wat er will rest them. If this is not
available, cold can be substituted. 10
SIMPLY wipe the feet with a damp bath
cloth is better than to not battle them at
all. Always battle the feet before retri-
ing if you wish to keep free FROM the much
dreaded cOrns. Mothers, see that your
little ones have comfortable fitting SHOES
with no unevenness in the muslin pasted
on inside the so.es \ very large shoe
often slides up and down At the hell, andls
then more harmful thai tight one Our
feet are such useful members, we should
never fail 10 give them proper attention
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-26
Care of Face and Feet

Cor .paratively tow people take proper
care of the face and feet. Ladies who
val hy strive in 50 many ways to obtain
a Gear. smooth skin should bathe their
fac IS once each day, or oftener if con
We tient, in hot soft water. Let the water
bt as warm as you can bear your hands in;
little fine soap or sulpher Is good but il
tie skin is too tender for soap, use little
Jorax in the water. If troubled with
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-26

\ method of rendering tobacco smoke
harmless To the mouth, heart and nerves
without detrimcnt 90 lis aroma is claimed TO
have been discovered at Nichy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-26

census of frUit,bcariag trees has been
taken in Los Angeles County. Cal, by
Mc>Srs. Mitchell X Smith, who devoted three
months 10 The work. Iaey report the total
number Al 1885. So.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-26

If afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DR.. Isaac
ThomaSon's Eye Water, Druggists Sellit 25c.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-26

There is an inmate of the Georgia State
Luuatic Asylum who imagines in his inSan-
ity that lie is 4 grain OF corn. He will not
so into the yard fearing the chickens will
eat him.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-26

Bronchitis is cured by frequent small doses
of Piso's Cure for Consumption.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-26

DIR. JoHN Bull, of Louisville Ny, showed
his love for little children when he Invented
those dainty little candies he named Dir.
Bulls Worm DeStroNcrS. It's fun for the
children but it's death TO the worms.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-26

1t is estimated that the 2OO, 900 bushels Of
cranhcrrieS which New Jersey will send to
market will 'calize To the farmers round
million Of dollars.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-26

iwo-,hjrdS its weight probably. thus YOU pay
>rNcn or eight cents per pound for water.
b,'hHGs' Electric Soap is eli soap and no
mdut,oratiou, therefore the cheapest and best.
'Hy ihj6t.S
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-01-08
BE Wary OF Choosing, Girls.

It was excellent advice / saw lately
given to young ladies urging them to
marry only gentlemen or not marry at
all. A true gentleman is generous
and unselfish. He regards another's
happiness and welfare as well as his
own. You will see the trait running
through all his actions. A man who is
a bear at home among his sisters and
discourteous to his mother is just the
man to avoid when you come to the
great question which is to be answered
yes or no. You need not die old maids.
But wait until the prince passes by.
No harm in delay.
You will not be apt TO find him in
the ballroom. Nor is he a champion
billiard player He las not had time
TO become champion" for he has
had too much honest, earnest work to
do in the world. / have always OBJ
served that these champions" were
seldom good for much else.
Re wary in choosing, girls, when sc
much is at stake. DO not mistake o
passing fancy for undying love. Mar
rying in haste rarely ends well. Do
not resent too much the interference
of your parents. You viii travel long
and far in this world before YOU will
find any one who has your true inter
est at heart more than your father and
mother PhUddelDhtd Record
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-01-08
Curious Optical Illusion.

A very striking optical illusion oc-
Cured 10 an author while engaged in
writing He was seated at a table,
with two candles before him, when
uron directing his eyes to them, he was
surprise TO observe, apparently among
his hair, and nearly straight above his
head, bat far without the range of Wis
ion, distinct image of one of the can
dies. The image was as perfect rs if
it had been formed by reelection from a
piece of mirror glass; but where the
rejecting surface was he could not at
first discover. He examined his eye
brOws anu eyelashes, but in vain. At
length lady tried her skill, and sitter
a careful search she perceived, between
two eyelashes, very minute speck,
which, on being removed, turned out
to he a chip of red wax, highly po'
ished, which was the real mirror on tlr
occasion. and which had probably
started into his eye when he was break
ing the seal OF letter, only short
time before he observed the phenOme-
non
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-01-08
Sundays In England.

The question of Sunday observance
is one which disturbs the clergy of
England more, perhaps, than any
other, says an exchange. In some
places the elergymen themselves have,
in order to secure some sort OF respect
for the day, inaugurated Sunday
cricket clubs, the Only restriction be-
ing that as soon as the church bells
ring, the players shall leave the game
and attend to their religious duties.
An effort is also being made to
encourage the opening of museums
and picture galleries on Sunday. The
position is taken that it is better to
provide some innocent amusement
than to allow the men to idle about
the streets and otherwise pass the
Sabbath in vicious idleness.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-01-08

ono he has rightly earned. When he be-
comes denizen OF one OF the great centers
Of population he Is known IA % bum" and
conducts himself i'm wav'to fairly entitle
bin 10 the rather vulgar but suggestive
appellation.
Although the city life Of the tramp varies
greatly from his normal state OF existence,
still there Is one rule OF his lie from which
he never departs-under no circumstances
does he seek sny regular employment. As
n cover for begging or petty tnieving. he
may tearfully ask for work. but with no in
tention of performing IL If afforded an OPP
portunity. Sometimes he IL seen clearing
away the snow from steps and sidewalks.
and occasionally actually carrying in a ton
OF coal But to be brought TO this he must
be in pressing need OF money. or. VIII at il
more likely. lacking in professional self-re-
spect. which draws the line at all forms OF
manual labor.
Please give me ten cents to get lodg-
ing.
This Is tho stereotyped appeal most fire.
luently made. IL Ia the one most likely to
develop sympathy. especially on cold or
stormy evening. and. besides. a lodging
place Is tn Q one great necessity OF his ex-
LIST nee. He can beg plenty OF food and
clothing. and ind numerous places to warm
himself during the day. but when night
comes on he must fad place TO sleep. and
that which for half year has been IA free
as the boundless air aud the water in purl-
ing brooks. becomes the one anxiety OF his
otherwise light-hearted existence.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-01-08

) no more an indication that the pleasant
dayo OF autumn are ended, than is the
tramp's arrival in the great cities.
Once there he undergoes a decided
change. His wardrobe is usually improved.
or city people discard their clothing at an
earlier stage than do their country cous ms.
but the great Transformation is In his man
ner and mode of life. Not only is he sur
rounded by the police. whose watchful
eyes estrain him from many Of the acts Of
lawlessness In which h has freely in
dulged during the long merry summer
months" but the narrow confines 10 which
he is limited the iostling masses with
whom he comes in daily contact. and the
radically different life he il compelled 10
adopt. deprive him Of the light -hearied,
Tree and -easy air that pervades him as he
approaches a country mansion and de-
mands a meal from the good housewife in
a tone that would we'll become a general
demanding the equalization OF "A fortress.
III the large cities the tramp SO far loses
his identity as 10 pose under another name.
and that stu lower in the scale than the
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-01-08

oiSOP III SIOuuu lOdBlDB-
houses.
The basement or cellar or building on
one OF the poorer but central streets is gem
orally utilized for this purpose. The
guest" enters the front portico. of which a
square space. perhaps twenty feet each
way. is set apart as the common room. and
dignihed by the name of office"
Here he pays his dime. frequently in the
form OF pennies, and receives check
which entities him TO u bunk and the free
dom OF the place. This preliminary once
dispatched. and the relation OF landlord
and guest established, visible change
takes place in the manner and bearing of
the latter. He Is an outcast and a vagrant
no longer. The fire that burns in the huge
salamander stove and raises the Temporal
ture Of the place to point where blankets
or covering of any kind would be burden,
Is his very own, and the rude lamps on the
wall are burning for him. Though dressed
in RAGS he swaggers about with the airs OF
a dude and the hauteur of one OF Gotham's
famous -four hundred"
Having secure ed chair and tilted IL back
against the wall at the desired angle he
produces pipe. generally a corn-cob one.
as reminder OF the country, and having
loaded It." the ammunition being often
discW ded cigar stub, OF which he provi led
himself with supply during the day adds
volume OF sitting smoke TO the already
foul atmosphere Of the place.
Next he ordinarily brings forth a soiled
and crumpied newspaper and proceeds TO
cnterra n and enlGhten himself with the
news OF the day. II may appear strange.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-01-08
A Severe Test.

"My dear sir, this position carrie.
with it a great responsibility. Can you
convince me that you are capable of
filling it?"
Il think / can, sir.
"You must be man of great dis
erection, possessed of keen insight,
capable of Judging accurately between
right and wong"
II think i can satisfy you, sir
"You must be able to discover the
truth, no matter how it may be dis
guised, and must be we'll read on cur
rent events"
"Yes, sir; think l can fill the bill. "
well, what are your credentials 2"
Il have been examined for a Jury
six times, and been rejected every
time"
Il think you Wal do. You must be
a man Of great capability and intelli-
gence."