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Mower County transcript., 1901-04-03
.||||MER BEN'S COLUMN,

d obsen in his pnshln' thru. his gross
ings bill to q fayorab BILE vote :
ls bill puts q four per cent tax In
lot q three ON the gross earnings
1lHthe railroads 10 the state Jacob.
raised the bopdle cry and had p
eopmtttee appointed to Investigate
whipped :in the whole pash to
ors the bill for fear they would be
pected Of bein' counted boodlers !.
MINT got no idee that there's any
ionpd to this Doodle, talk ia the
44nse. You strike the Doodle crowd
1that little set OF six or eight men
fhthe senate. unless general opinion
liar, and one OF 'em aspires to 80
Icongress later. Jacobson is onto
Job and he rushed thru his four.
fkent bill Friday by vote OF 78 to
'm waitin' TO see this bill hung
1pia. the senate, where the railroad
lhAby can get In its Doodle work with
sf ltttlest number necessary. The
@ sail in favor. Of the railroads. I
st wish Farmer Ben could be taxed
same way.If the railroads earn
16thin' they pay nothin'. II they
I'm big, they pay big: II Farmer
IS got good crop, he could afford
pay tax. II he got poor, he amt
much to pay with and he would
lucky to go scot tree. -,
so o.
We'll, II ever. The soldier boys in
the Filippines are soundin' the praises
qls the army prune, one OF the last
Items to be added to the army ration.
The boys are just stuck on 'em in
camp and l suppose they'll get to
singin' about the :'Oldz Army Prune.
nice and soon, same as Comrade
.Neller allus tunes up. on s'The Old
Army Baan All right. Let the
boys Of. 100 tune up on the army prune.j
The veterans Of the great. civil war
ssill stick to the army bean all the
aame Well never forget the SOW
belly and beans. and black coffee.
IE1he old army bean is good enough for
|FATmer Ben. Let the ,yonuR blood
Eyake tosptunes and the new fashioned
{ads. Tune up, Com rade Neller, and
vel I'll join An the good old g.. A.. r.
qhoraa. Beans = , ..... e.,
- q - IL - = : : -: - -
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-10-11
ART IN ENTERTAINING.
The Secret of Success Lies In Ones
Ability to Put Guests mt
Their Ease.

Do not make company of your
guests. Do not plan too much for a
guests amusement. A chance to
choose ones diversion is often more
appreciated than constant round of
gayeties. Especially, if your visitor
be busy housewife, will she enjoy
day in which there is no must do"
She is weary of engagements that
must be punctually kept and is long
ing for an aimless walk; or for an
afternoon among the shops in pursuit
of her hobby; or for the luxury Just
once to finish magazine article with
out interruptions" or, perhaps, for
long, lazy siesta in your favorite cozy
corner. Some thing of her own choice
will rest her, while an afternoon at
the club that interests you might only
bore her. Tell her how you are going
to spend the day, assure heryou would
be glad of her company, but let her
understand she is free to follow her
own inclinations.
Make no attempt to vary your usual
bill of fare. Your guest will infinite
ly prefer the newness of your dishes
to an imitation of her own. If you
live in the country, the homemade
bacon and ham will be a real treat;
and bass, fresh from the river, will
be a revelation to one who has only
eaten fish after it has been packed in
ice. If you live in the city do not at
tempt to serve spring chicken to your
country guest. 1t is impossible for a
town chicken ever to become the ten
der, toothsome morsel she is used to
at home. But the juicy steaks and
roasts you are so tired of are treat
she can seldom enjoy at her distance
from markets.
Endeavor TO learn something from
your guest. She will bring with her a
new point of view. Peculiarities in
dress and manners have always basis
in environment and the habits you at
first think "queer" when studied in
the light OF climate, architecture and
occupation, will be seen to be for that
individual the only rational habit. In
the study you will have broadened
your horizon and will have prepared
yourself better to enjoy the return
visit.-What to Eat.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-10-11
FADS OF FEMiNINITY.
FnncifuI Finery That Is just Now
Popular with Followers
of Fashion.

False pompadours, false puffs, false
curls, false rolls-verily the twentieth
century woman may be said to carry
her share of the white mans burden
on her head, say fashion authority.
Modistes hope to introduce old-fash-
toned brocades, or at least such eff
fects in silk, this winter. Taffeta,
chiffon and louisine are now favored
silks, the new taffeta chiffon combin.
ing the qualities of both these fabrics.
The new coat Of thick lace, which is
one of the seasons whims, is collar
less, and demands that the blouse,
which it entirely covers, except for an
inch or so at the waist, shall be col.
larless also.
A new way of wearing n lace veil
has appeared. The veil is plated and
hung straight from the hat brim.
which, of course, must not be too
large. The effect Is generally pretty
and becoming.
A color very much to the fore In
Paris this season, but little worn here,
Is apricot. 1t is deliciously soft and
becoming tint, cool and warm at the
same time, and remarkably effective
in combination with creamy lace and
touch of black velvet.
Among Partisan novelties of the mo-
ment must be mentioned the new par
asol frame with several covers, includ
ing one at least of lace, to be worn
over silk lining. The covers are sc
made that they can be taken off and
put on at will, and the parasol may
thus be varied to suit the toilet.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-10-11
SICK ROOM ETIQUETTE.
What TO Wear, How to Act and What
to Say When Calling on Con-
yalescing Friends.

When calling on convalescent wear
some simple gown, not black, and
hat without plumes. Avoid jewelry~or
purse or ornament Of any kind that
jingles. Leave your furs and umbrella
in some other room, and, If the day is
cold, be careful to remain outside the
sick room until the temperature of tho
house has modified the chill of the
open air still clinging to ones dress
after first coming indoors. This touch
of cold is very trying, especially TO
neuralgia patient, who is painfully
sensitive to any slight change of at
mosphere. Never sit on the bed, but
choose a straight chair and place it
at convenient angle for the patient
to see without strain. Choose pleas
ant, friendly subjects for talk. Some
times the sick one will suggest what
she wants to hear about after her long
separation from the world. 1t is al
ways safe to wait for such lead, that
is, if conversation is permitted. If the
case is still of such character as to
forbid this, it will be wise to restrict
topics to impersonal subjects. Do not
speak of a wonderful appearance of
health after such an attack, because in
the first stages one does not like to
come out of such an ordeal looking
robust, or even fairly well. It's better
to modify expressions of congratula-
ton to few well chosen hints as to
the recovery. Whatever happens
never contradict a patient. Remem-
Der she is unreasonable, the real wom-
an is not present, and visitor can
afford to bide her time for final set
tlement until they both stand on equal
grounds.
The last and most important reserve
is never to ask aboutthe appetite and
things to eat unless the nurse has first
been consulted. The bare hint of
dainty will arouse a craving that two
or three days acute misery will fol-
low the denial to crafty because of
the danger. Illness leaves every one
childish and feeble, and it is merciless
to excite mind already drained by
disease forglack Of little precaution.
First see the nurse, then 60 ahead. If
these few practical suggestions are
observed, and the visit is restricted
to 20 minutes duration, at the long
est, cheerful caller will be welcome.
to both nurse and convalescent, and
the occasion will be comfort and
distraction from the int lerable rou-
tine of sick room that Is so fercely
resented with the first dawn of health
and possible return to the accus-
TONED place in the world. Ledger
Monthly.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-10-11
CALLS HEAD MEAT PIE.
An Economical and Appctixing Dish
That Serves Well as .
Cold Bite.

The English people make q great
many cold meat pies, which, when
properly prepared, are good, econom-
ical dishes. A calf's head, portion
of the animal still frequently thrown
away in the country because of the
trouble of preparing it, makes an ex-
cellent pie. 1t is not difficult mat
ter to prepare a calf's head with boil
ing water and rosin. If the Calls head
has not been split and cleaned, rub it
with powdered rosin and plunge it
into boiling water for three or four
minutes. This will loosen the hairs
so they can be scraped off with the
back of case knife. 1t is not neces-
sary to mar the skin in this process.
The scalding and scraping can be re-
peated If the hairs do not come out
the first time. After the head is clean
put it in sailed cold water to soak for
two hours, when it should be white
and free from blood. Remove the
brains, after splitting the head in two
pieces, and cut out the tongue entire.
Wash the brains in sailed cold water
and pull off all the skin and blood ves-
sells, leaving them pure white. Put
half cup of vinegar in porcelain
lined saucepan and add pint of wa
ter with little salt. When the mix
ture boils throw in the brains and
boil them for five minutes. When
done they should be ready to use in
croquettes of veal or chicken or in any
other dish, or to be served by them
selves with "black butter" or any 9th
err suitable sauce, says the New York
Tribune.
Put the calf's head in soup pot
with boiling water enough to cover it,
and add the tongue. Let the meat
simmer slowly for two or three hours.
One well scraped carrot, two onions
and n few peppercorns may be added
to the water when the head is put
over to boil. When it is done take
the head and tongue up. Remove the
bones from the head and lay the meat
one side for pasty or for any dish
of veal. A very nice curry may be
made of this meat, and excellent veal
croquettes may be prepared from
some of the meatand the brains. The
meat is also excellent warmed up and
served with a tomato sauce or cold in
vinaigrette sauce. The vinaigrette
sauce is made by chopping fine one
shallot or n small white onion, two
branches of parsley. little chervil
and chives. Add tablespoonful of
salt, teaspoonful of pepper, three
tablespoohfuls of excellent vinegar,
and finally four tablespoonfuls of oil.
Mix the sauce well and serve it with
the pieces of cold caif's head in an
other dish.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-10-11
Equal to All .EmergencIe..

1t takes woman to see great pos
sibilities in little things. For in
stance, a man never thinks of a
toothbrush as anything but tooth
brush, while q woman sees In it end
less capabilities. If window-pane
rattles at night she wedges it tight
with the toothbrush. If she is sud-
denly required to stir dose of medi-
cine in a glass, and spoon is not at
hand, she promptly and successfully
uses the toothbrush handle. She has
even been known to use it to loosen
the mold in a flower-pot, and in ex-
IRENE cases she can even drive in
tacks with the same useful article.
She can in an emergency make an ex-
cellent hammer with the heel of her
boot, and transform case-knife into
an efficient screw-driver. - Leslie's
Weekly.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-10-11

a neighbor who during friendly chat
had referred to the question of music
in the local church, knowing Jennie's
fondness for melody of all kinds Her
first hymn was sung at the church
which her family attends, and its
merits attracted the attention of sew
eral well-known musicians. Since then
she has found ready publication for
nearly all of her efforts, and many of
her hymns are now included in collec-
tions adopted by the Methodist and
Presbyterian denominations. Miss
Wilson speaks of her accomplishments
in very modest way. This is how
she puts it: Il have tried to do the
best could in my situation, ard
many seem to think have succeeded
very well, but I do not want any undue
credit. Letters have come to me tell
ing how much my hymns are appre-
ciated, for which / am grateful"
These few lines give an insight into
the character of the woman which is
clearer than might be gained by years
of association with her. In all Miss
Wilson has written over 700 hymns
London Culver.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-10-11
$500 A YEAR.
HOOSIER HYMN WRITER.
Some Pleasant Chat Aboat Jennis
Wilson Whose Work Is Known 4.
TO Many Readers.

In little town in southern Indiann
lives n young woman who has done
much to add to the collection of sacred
music. The hymns which she has
composed have been sung by thou
sands in various churches, who little
thought that the author was so AZ
flicted as to be almost helpless. Yet
such is the case with Jennie Wilson,
the "hymn-writer," as the people OF
South Whitley call her. She has never
walked step, being paralyzed from
the waist down, but kind Providence
has bestowed upon her rare gift
which she has utilized in making 9TH
ers better and happier for it, while
it has constituted her sole means of
support. AS child she was extremely
fond of music, but not until few
years ago did it occur to her that she
could compose sacred songs. Her
first was written at the suggestion OF
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-10-11

A LITTLE NONSENSE.

She-"The other day visited tbs
house / was born in" He-"lndeed.
Is it still standing?"-Town and Coun-
try. /,
For Two.-"That's a game that two
can play at" said Snaggs, apropos Of
nothing. "Whatis? ?" demanded Spifiins.
Checkers. "-pittsburg Chronicle-Tel-
egraph.
"Pve lost rich relation" "rm sorry
to hear that. Who was it?" "My girls
father. She's just informed me she
couldn't think of ever marrying me-
Philadelphia Times.
"And what has become of that funny
old dog you used to trot around?"
"Oh, he got so bad we had to shoot
him in the end" "pooah beggah!
Which end?"-Moonsbine.
Roderick-"Yes, Bender is tank.
He can stand seven straight WHISTLES"
Van AlbeTt-"That may be; but can
he stand straight after seven whis
kies ?"-Philadelphia Record.
Heroic Measures.-"Miss CreecheI
says the neighbors don't appreciate
her singing, because they haven't Gull
tivated ears" Cultivated? Well, !
guess they will have il they keep on
listening to such narrowing sounds"
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin.
Mr.. Holliday-"Rollo, Jonas tells me
you are at the foot of your class. How
does it happen?" Rollo-"You do not
appear TO understand, sir. I suppose
you are aware that the man in the
rear of the boat is the stroke oar, and
therefore the leader of the crew. All
I see you apprehend. 1t is needless
sir, to say anything more about it,
Rncton Trovalar
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-10-11
HOMEMADE BOOK CASE.

ST. ip of ordinary molding should fin
ish the top.
Here the carpenters work may end
and the young woman's begin. She
buys a stain of color that harmonizes
with other belongings, and stains the
wood. just below the molding she puts
brass fastenings for slender rod on
which to hang silken curtain. Above
the molding she fastens screws with
ringed tops, through which brass rod
slides to make railing. -Four fiat
rings are screwed on the back for the
heavy picture wire, and one at each
side to attach to the wall for firmness.
A piece Of dark burlap may be tackled
on as back, if desired.-N. Y. Trib-
upa
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-10-11
FIND BOGUS SODA FLAVORS.
niiIa Than for Any other
Extract.

The chemist and the prevention OF
sale of adulterated and impure food
have put their rejected brand on an
other favorite beverage. Patrons OF
the soda fountain who have been
taught to ask for lemon or vanilla
favoring, for the alleged reason that
those sirups were less liable than 9TH
ers to adulteration, will he surprised
at the assertion that there is no ex-
tract for which substitutes are more
often used than vanilla. This Is said
on the authority of the Massachusetts
board of health. The true vanilla bean
costs from $12 to SIG per pound, and
were there no substitute it could not
be used so freely and so extensively
as atpresent. Vanillin, the active prop
erty of the extract, can be made from
other substances at cost of about
two dollars per gallon. The artificial
compound is chemically identical with
the vanillin found in the true vanilla
extract, and therefore has come to be
used extensively by manufacturers and
dealers. 1t has been made for COM
me-cial purposes from turpentine
but more satisfactory results are OBJ
tanned from oil of cloves or benzoic
acid, and it is now extracted chiefly
from these. 1t is considered harmless
when taken in small quantities and has
been found to possess certain medici-
nal properties. Experiments on frogs
with large quantities have, however,
caused spinal commissions. There is
some comfort for confirmed soda wa.
ter drinkers, and general warning
for others, in the further statement by
the Massachusetts authorities that the
metallic contamination of the water
used in glass of soda is far more
detrimental to health than any adul.
teration of the fayoring strip.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-10-11
sneak EVIL of No One.

A, Kings Daughters circle Of ten
girls chose for its motto these three
words: "Guard the Tongue" Their
special promise to each other was to
speak no evil, and TO listen to no evil
reports or remarks about anyone, and
to discourage all gossip, scandal and
adverse criticism. They were all very
nice girls; no one would have sus.
pected them of the vulgar habit Of
gossiping or Of saying unkind things
of their companions or neighbors.
Yet after one month under the new
rule Of restraining the tongue, these
girls, every one of them, confessed
that they had been compelled to exer.
else great self-denial in order TO car
ry out their promises.-Ada c. Sweet,
in Woman's Home Companion.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-10-11
HANGING BOOKCASE.
How n Pretty Piece of Furniture Can
BE Made at Home mt n Cost Of
Few Dollars.

The problem of storing books when
one has not room for bookcase, nor
enough to fill it If she had, sometimes
perplexes the "hall bedroom" young
woman with few cherished volumes.
A simple and inexpensive yet tasteful
hs nging cabinet may be made by G
ca carpenter from these directions at
IN lximum cost of a couple of dollars.
1t should be three feet long and about
1s inches high, with middle shelf an
inch or two narrower than the top and
bottom, which should be about eight
inches wide. No back is necessary, as
The cabinet hangs close to the wall. A
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-10-11
Squash with TOmatOeH.

Cut away the stem and blossom
ends, wash well, slice and boil tender
in slightly sailed water. Skim out,
mash fine and put into skillet with
milk and butter to make it thick
paste. Season with salt and pepper,
and cook five minutes, stirring well,
then add half the bulk of canned to-
matoes strained from the juice and
cook five minutes Observation-Disclosures
C4ar
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-10-11

as there no place in public life for
me?" said the chronic officeseeker,
YEARLY.
"Well," replied the successful pol
itician, thoughtfully, 81 think you
would fit in all right at an inquest"
Gas the coroner?"
"No; as the subject" -Chicago Post
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-10-11
Black Currant Vinegar.

To four pounds of fruit, very ripe,
put three pints of vinegar; let it stand
three days; stir occasionally; squeeze
and strain the fruit After boiling ten
minutes, to every pint of juice add
one pound Of lump sugar. Boil 90 min
uses.--Ladies' World, New York.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-10-11
.,sore aside. please, dear"

"Moye aside, please, dear"
woman stood leaning at the mar
.,y entrance to a dressing-room inside
40 opera house. Mr.. Arbuthnot made
way for her to pass.
The hour was two a. m. Margot,
hsr chaperon, and Jack Arbuthnot
had lust arrived. The latter had been
.ryinp to return to them, after leaving
~ hat and coat, when he was adj
drsssed by lady in an abbreviated
elbow chiffon skirt who had mistaken
y supposed him unattached.
" inside the dressing-room man
~ was rather drunk was trying on
sn.iacial noses in front OF the look
;ng.rlass. Two tired wardrobe women
s s handing cosmetics to two iadies
M as twins in long MONKEY
Owns. with blue sashes and pare
Books secks. They were SO overcome with
laughter at the spectacle OF the iat
, ,n disgust because the nose 70
,,sich he was especially attached did
Wa M that they fell sideways across
~ ~ dressing-table. nearly knocking
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-10-11
save All Parts Of Eggs.

DO not discard parts Of eggs.
Whites will keep IL covered. To
yolks add little water. Milk will
soften beaten eggs which have be-
come hard
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-10-11
THE Innocent Condemned.

Many an innocent man is con
demned-to serve on jury.-Chicago
Daily News.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-10-11
How to Test a puddinr.

To test baking pudding run knifa
into it. II it comes out dry the pud-
ding is done
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1901-11-09
ALL KINDS OF PRODUCTS.
Santa Fe Delighted With Its Newly
Purchased Arizona Railroad.

Officials nf the Santa Fe who have
investigated the possibilities OF the
Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoenix road
declare that IL is the most valuable
purchase decided upon by the com
pany In many years, The road ex-
tends from Ash Fork, Arizona, to
Phoenix. a distance of PAS miles, and
the statement is made that its traf,
fc is better balanced than that OF al
most any other road In the west. II
is so peculiarly situated that the lum.
Der, coke, coal and supplies needed
for the mining districts Of southwest
Arizona must come over II, while the
agricultural products OF the Salt river
valley are needed and must be had in
the regions whence come the lumber
and supplies, Accordingly, the per,
centage Of empties which have To be
hauled is exceedingly small
The road runs through the heart OF
one Of The richest mining districts IN
the world. Near IL are located the
wonderful Verdi mines OF Senator
Clark, the Congress mines, the Wi
turc aud lun Wickenbu g district
rich in vein and placer In addition
II taps a yalley Of immense area ca
pable of profitable irrigation. Tn,