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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-27
Why Gnats Dance.
From Pearson's Weekly.

correspondent noting what is fairly well
known among entomologists, that many
species of fes congregate together to
dance, says 1t is well known that this is
for very utiiitarian purpose-the selection
of mate. At the present moment there
are thousands of so-called winter nudge
(trichocera hiemalis) dancing at the end OF
his garden, and every now and again paired
couples can be seen to separate themselves
from the crowd. On the previous DAY, Wnen
If was very windy, there were but few
about, but three or four found the shelter
of a doorway, and after lengthy dance,
seen from a darkened room against a twi-
light sky, paired couple found . resting
place on his coat sleeve.
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fected the changes suggested.
THE reservation on the opposite side OF
PENNSYLVANIA avenue though not one-tenth
as large is laid out in walks, and is one
mass of beautiful flowers and shrubbery.
1t is surrounded by a brownstone coping
and short flights of steps lead up to the
walks and flower beds.
"Of course, the park in question is in IT
self small. but the city is filled with small
parks and triangles, nearly all of which are
properly kept up. 1t occupies too promi-
nent place not to be placed in keeping
with our other breathing spots which con-
stitute one of Che capitals chief charms"
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very center of the city and upon our most
conspicuous thoroughfare.
while in the vicinity of the market the
other day 1 made a photograph OF corner
of the park 1t will be noted that this park
is filed with fine old trees, which, with the
lawn and old-fashioned iron fence, might
make the photograph appear to be ina. OF
a corner of some old court house grounds
in small town.
II also observed that there was large
quantity of rubbish swept against the
fence in the paved street separating the
mark from the market which would not be
allowed to accumulate and remain there if
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and water, one and one-half pounds of
graduated sugar to one quart of water for
five quarts of grapes. Pour the syrup over
the grapes, allowing all the air bubbles to
escape. then lay the lids loosely on the jars.
Put a thin board in large boiler, stand the
jars on this, nearly cover the Jars with hot
water put the lid on boiler and cook the
fruit for fifteen minutes then screw the
lids down tightly and let them stand where
draft will not strike the jars until cool; try
the lids, Tightening them if they require it.
spiced Grapes.
Stem, wash and drain the grapes, mash
and COOK sufficiently to strain out the seeds
and skins, rub through a coander. To
eight pounds of grapes allow four pounds
of sugar, one quart vinegar, and cinnamon,
cloves and allspic, to suit the taste. Sim
mer until it is smooth and quite thick.
Canning Tomatoes.
Tomatoes must be perfect, not ripe enough
to be soft. The slightest sign of decay
condemns the whole tomato and makes 1t
unfit for canning, as the small amount of
ferment will faint the whole kettleful. They
are best cooked in their own juices, over
boiling water, as in double boiler,
for two hours. See that jars, tops
and rubbers are perfect; do not use
old rubber bands. SteriliZe jars and
tops thoroughly by baking or scalding; see
that all air bubbles are out before sealing
them up. Observe these directions ana
you will certainly have no trouble unless
quality.
Canned Ounces.
Wash the ounces, cut out all defective
parts; save the parings and cores for jelly.
Quarter or cut the ounces in rings and
cook tender in clear water; drain and hnlsh
cooking in a syrup made of one pound Of
,o,~So Q for n
every pound of the prepared fruit. Let the
oi1inces cook Just long enough L the syrup
to thoroughly heat through, then place In
jars and seal at once.
Time for Boiling Jelly.
If your fruit is in right condition for
iellvmaking twenty minutes hard boiling
Is sufficient, allowing ten minutes before
and ten after the sugar is added. Longer
boiling darkens the jelly and makes 1t very
stiff.
Menus
SUNDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Cereal. Sliced Peaches. Cream,
Eggplant Fritters, Crisp Bacon,
DINNER.
Clear Soup,
Roast Duck, Green Grape Sauce,
Masbad Trrnips Glazed Sweet Potatoes,
Waldorf Salad,
Cantaloupe Ice, White velvet SAUCE
Coffee
SUPPER.
De1i1ed Crabs Celery Sandwiches,
Fruit Cahe'
Cocoa.
MONDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Fruit.
Cereal Cream.
Fried Tomatoes on Slices Fried Mush,
MIX Biscuit Coffee.
LUNCH
Potato Chowder,
I,,,ed Eeenlant, Cold Catsup,
Raisin Brown Bread, Tea
DINNER.
Vegetable Soup,
Macaroni Balls Cream Sauce,
Pal.ed Tomatoes. Lima Beans,
Fruit Salad,
Cheese, Waters,
TUESDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Sliced Bananas, Cream,
Rroiled Chops Dreamed Potatoes
Toast. Coffee
LUNCH.
Vegetable Gelatfne. Mayonnaise,
Peach Roly Boly, Cocoa.
DINNER.
Clear Soup,
smothered Chicken, Brown Sauce,
Mashed Potatoes Stewed Onions,
Lettuce Salad,
Cheese, Waters,
Pear Compete, Cake,
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may be made, with an illumination OF but
forty-eight candle power.
Never before in Photographic history has
there been a lens so rapid as this. To the
ordinary amateur photographer It VII all
seem to be fiction, but it is none the less an
undoubted scientific fact. Tie liquid lers
is an English invention, the device of DR..
Edward F. Grun of Brighton, England, who
has been working on it for severn years.
and was led to the experiments that have
resulted in it's perfection through his work
with the miscrocope.
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The Waters President.

A meeting of the Walters International
Union was held last night and a prelimin-
airy working organization effected, with
Harry Pancake president.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-27

The housewife who lives in city with
a Chinese quarter will find it to her advan-
tage to buy her preserved ginger by the
pound at the Chinese grocer's. 1t may be
bought in bulk for 80 cents a pound.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-27

When stylographic pen sticks and re-
fuses to uncap hold it over a lighted match
for a moment and it will loosen.
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Half a pound of dry bread, one-quarter
pound nut kernels and one pound Of raw
fruit furnish dinner. 1t IS said, that will
give good staying power for six or eight
hours.
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Canned Green Grapes.

Stem the grapes. wish and drain: pack
the grapes In sterilized glass jars, shaking
them down well. Make q syrup of sugar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-27

new sandwich filing is made of pre-
served ginger, chopped fine and moistened
with rich cream.
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A little lime juice added to a cup of hot
or cold tea is considered by many to be an
Improvement over the juice of lemon.
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Canned Grapes.

Grapes are not canned entire on account
OF their Objectionable seeds. If you desire
them for sauce to serve with rich fatty
meat like roast pork or goose, use the green
grapes and fox grapes. If you can get
them; ripe grapes are nicer for other meats.
stem the grapes, wash and drain them, then
pulp, putting the skins irf one earth ern
crock and pulp into another Place the
crooks In vessels of hot water and heat
slowly. Stir the pulp frequently, with
wooden spoon, to separate the seeds. Now
rub the pulp through aAcolander to remove
the seeds; put 1t into Sd preserving kettle
with the skins and allew half pound of
sugar to each quart of the pulp and skin,
II ripe grapes, and httlei more for the
green grapes. unless you like very tart
sauce. Boil the whole -laftik the skins are
tender. then can and seal. ic
Grape Jelly.
Wild grapes that have fist commenced
to turn are. the incest for jelly. but cultivat-
ed grapes which are just beginning to ripen
make a delicious and beautiful jelly. If too
ripe your jelly will not be Arm, while it will
be dark colored. Wash the grapes, stem
them; put into a stone crock or porcelain
lined kettle and mash them until broken.
Then heat slowly until all the juice is
drawn out. Turn into cheesecloth jelly
bags and hang up to drain, do not squeeze
until the juice ceases to drip, then squeeze
the pulp remaining In the bags over an
other kettle. Allow pint of sugar to pint of
Juice. Heat the sugar in oven, while the
juice Is boiling. Boil it ten minutes, skim
ming until clear: then add the sugar and
boil ten minutes longer Ginning 1t from time
1t begins to boil hard. If your fruit Is In
proper state for jelly-making, twenty min
ute's rapid boiling win make clear, firm,
but "quivery' jelly Boiling 1t too long
will darken 1t and 1t will not be SO delicate
In flavor.
Honpnd Graox, Grov1Aa
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I 1OUSE=
FOLD
HINTS.

In cooking mushrooms it should be re-
membered that the simplest way is the
best. Much cooking toughens while the
delicate flavor needs no Disgusting condi-
ments to tempt the palate.
In Dreaming them peel carefully, trim off
the stalks, but save them for your break
fast omelet steak, and lay face down
in a clean granite or porcelain-lined sauce
pan, in which has been melted a table
spoonful of sweet butter. Let the juice
eXude for a few moments, then add as
much rich milk cream as there is mush-
room liquor. Simmer slowly for five or six
moments, season lightly with salt and pep
per and pour over delfcately Drowned slices
of toast.
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Other delicious ways of preparing mush-
rooms baking and broiling.
In baking YOU can utilize the small or
imperfect mushrooms and the stems.
Spread thickly on slices of toast which are
rather UNDERGONE season with salt, pepper
and a little butter, and bake in a moderate
oven until the toast is we'll moistened with
the mushroom liquor.
For broiling select large, perfect mush-
rooms. Trim off the stems and lay them
face upward on a well-buttered gridiron.
Sprinkle lightly with salt, and when the
cups are filled with juice lift carefully on
slices Of buttered toast, taking care not to
spill the Juice.
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A bunch of the pretty. slender-necked
Chianti Coutes, with their twisted straw
covers and handles, helped to make very
effective wall corner in a dining room, noted
lately. They were hung diagonally on the
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wall and connected by a strand OF twisted
grain. Just across the wall angle coupe
Of Indian basket plaques and oamoo
flower heiped to brighten an otherwise dark
and somber bit of wall.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-03-29
Al Experts View of Imperial lands.

Hon. R C. Powers. ex.Governor Of Arizona. having visited Imperial. writes the following as his opinion of its future.
 Editor Imperial Prcas-After riding over the country embraced under the Imperial Canal System and having had over twenty years experience with and observation of the irrigated portions of New Mexico. Arizona and California. | am free to say that know of no section of equal extent with facilities for an abundant water supply that is equal to this portion of California. The depth and fertility of the alluvial soil deposited by the over flows of the Colorado River, and em- braced under this canal system is un- surpassed. 1 am sure. by any area of like extent in Arid America.
 The lands are specially adapted to the growth of alfalfa and other for age crops. and predict for this sec ton great success as a stock country.
 The ratio of alkali contained in the soil is not materially greater than is found in other alluvial lands that have been successfully cultivated in other portions of the Arid West. while this section has the advantage over all others with which I am familiar. in not having a hardpan sub.soil to hold the alkali and return it by capillary attraction to the surface.
 Upon the whole 1 do not hesitate to recommend the Imperial country as safe and profitable place for invest ments and homes.
 R. c. POWERS.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-03-29
Imperial lands lndorsed.

D. q. Whiting writes the California Cultivator that he has great faith In the Imperial country. and that the farmers there laugh at the dire predic- tlons of the government expert as to the prevalence Of alkall in quantities that will prevent the growing Of farm crops The finest crops are growing now near the town of Imperial. This portion of the tract was marked on the government map as the most unlikely portion Of the territory. If that part Is producing we'll there Is no doubt whatever of the adnptabIllty os the soil tn the vicinity of the lakes.
 When successful farmers like Mir. Whiting speak we'll of these lands. without any interest ln anything but his own farm. the future of that coun- try Is assured. One who may wish to Invest in new lands to farm under un- tried conditions. should first thoroughly canvass the matter, but should not be discouraged in advance by adverse re- ports. In portions of the Indio lands most abounding in salts l saw the finest crops growing last summer. The foreign element had been carried away by the irrigating water. Southern Cali fornla needs such tract of land as the New River country to furnish for age for the working stock. and we hope the farmers who are developing the new lands may not be deceived in the qualities they are now finding so re- assuring.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-03-29
FecuIIar Names.

The Pacific Coast has been prolific In giving peculiar names to news papers.
 Some years ago the town of Tomb. stone In Arizona gave birth to a new paper which was chrlstened The Tombstone Epitaph.
 About that same time the town of CalIco-a mining town in San Der. nardIno County--out on the desert wanted a paper and it was called The Calico Print. This paper. like the EpItaph, went down with the town as the mines were closed.
 The Needles Eye still wlnks and never has yet closed to go to sleep on the banks of the Colorado River where the Santa Fe Railroad crosses that stream.
 Others have had equally eccentric names but they do not occur to the writer just now.
 But the latest paper to be placed in this list Is the new candidate for public favor at the town of Indio. This paper. being published twenty feet below sea level. where old oceans waves rolled in ages long gone by. was very appropriately named The Sub marine.
 The Imperial Press Is published at the lowest level of any paper in the United States-if not in the world 74 feet below sea level If there Is another paper published at a lower level We would be pleased to receive 1t as an exchange.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-03-29
Another Railroad ThrouSh Imperial.

Wm. H. Carlson. ex.mayor of San Diego. Is sanguine that the railroad from San Diego to Yuma. being pro- noted by him. will surely be built. T.-e Los Angeles Express publishes the following as result of an inter view:
 w. Fl. Carlson. ex.mayor of San Diego. Is in the city in the interest of h!c long-loved project of a rail- road line from San Diego to Yuma. This time. he says. the scheme is bound to go through.
 Wealthy bankers of New York who have confidence in me are willing io ad@ance the money required to build fssz road and to run their chances of selling out to one of the great trans continental companies after the con nection is complete" says Mir Carl son. The Imperial colony Is helping the proposition along. for 1t is ap. parent that the developmsL; of the vast holdings Of that corporation will be productive of freight that will give earning capacity to the road.
 The road Is to be 175 miles in length. It will cost $500. .00O and the money Is available for the work. Construction will begin at Yuma and proceed westward by way of the Inn perial colony lands. have retained my franchises from the Mexican gov ernment and terminal facilities at San Diego await our use. The great irri- gation enterprise at Imperial is sue cess. The territory occupied by the colony will make railroading profit able through what was once the great Colorado Desert. With harbor facili- ties at the western terminus and di- rect eastern connections the ultimate purchase of our property for incorpor- ation with some large railway system headed toward the Pacific Coast is a matter only of a few years"
 Mir. Carlson went from San Diego to Washington several years ago. When the war with Spain was ended he was appointed railway commits sioner for lhe government in Cuba. In that capacity he formed a wide ac- quaintance with moneyed men and with those who are looking for favor able openings for railway building in this country. His personal energy and the merit of his pet project won their hearts and 1t is believed that he Is not over-sanguine In thinking that the road will be built.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-03-29
"Gates Alar. '"

Under the above caption the Ala meda Encinal gives an account of how Mrs. Gates obtained a divorce from Mir Gates for cause Wouldn't that heading jar you?
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-03-29

The firm of Dig & DeIve declares dividends while the firm of Guess & Skim is conferring with it's receiver.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-03-29

Some men are so intent on build ing up a good reputation that they neglect to build up character.
The sun., 1902-12-21

travelling, and rosaries, beads, DC. which
they sold to devote Catholics, getting as
charity many times the value Of these
articles. The rosaries were sold only when
plain begging brought in too little.
The evidence Of fraud was SO overwhelm-
ing that Sheriff Mevers came to New Orleans
at once to see Chief Of Police Journee. AL
the indications are that the beggars have
confederates In New Orleans and New
York. tnat they are part Of an army Of
rnendicants who are operating in louisiana
if not the other parts Of the South, and
that they are making a great deal out of
the Logging business.
There is evidently cooperation among
the men and a school Of instruction, be-
.ieved to be at New Orleans. With the
Information furnished from Plaquemines
i, is hoped by the police that the school
can he broken up.
The Sheriffs Of the other parishes have
leen notified by the Chief Of Police of New
Orleans to he on the lookout for vagabonds
and beggars and it is hoped to arrest the
entire gang.
The sun., 1902-12-21
TROUBLE OVER JAPANESE.
The Canadian Government Apparently
Def,ed by British Columbia.

QUEBEC, Dec. 2O-The obstinacy OF the
British Columbia Government threatens to
get Great Britain into dispute with Japan.
For many years past the increasing Japan
ese immigration has been a source OF trouble
to the Government and people of British
Columbia, They attempted In vain to
obtain legislation by the Dominion Govern
ment against tie admission Of Japanese
immigrants, Then they legislated against
1t themselves. but having no constitutional
authority to do 80, their enactment was
disallowed.
An appeal was made to England by both
British Columbia and japan, and the latter
being on most friendly terms with Great
Britain. the decision was against British
Columbia. Nevertheless the British Columbia
Legislature, recently enacted law to pro-
vide against the admission into the country
OF any immigrants who could not speak
one European language. This was also
disallowed at Ottawa on Dec. s and notice
TO that effect was forwarded to the Lieu
tenant Governor.
II now seems az IL the British Column
l,ians were determined ~ set the Canadian
Government at defiance, for official infor-
nation has been received to the Ell ect that
nineteen Japanese have bsen arrested and
jailed in the Pacific province. under ths
PROVISIONS Of the statute which has been
disaowed.
Orders have been sent from Ottawa TO
Japanese, and q conflict Of authority s
feared. The Japanese Government N un-
derstood 20 be In communication with Great
Britain on the subject.
The sun., 1902-12-21
Mems Holiday Goods.

$500 Bath Robes, So. .o6.
MEMS An Wool Bi.ANhET ROBES,
with girdle a. waist and neck cord, aIou-
day only S3.95,
HOUSE COATS, $500. reduced to
S5. 5000, for So. SO; $500, for
$3.50.
SILK SUSPENDERS, gilt buckles,
leather ends, in neat box, so cts.
The sun., 1902-12-21
SILVER FOX GARTERS.
boston House story OF u Mum and . Bos
Under Seizure,

Two young women from Michigan who
returned to this country last week after
a long sojourn In Europe surprised gray
headed customs officer into saying that
he had never before learned OF an attempt
to wear fur mum and fur boa as garters.
The two young women arrived on Thurs
day on the steamship Blucher woman
inspector noticed that the fit of heir Parisian
gowns was oddly disturbed by an unusual
bulRing above the left knee of each voun
woman. As it seemed TO be catching,
she asked what the matter was
The young women intimated that her
curiosity was depriving her Of certain bere-
fits that otherwise might have been hers,
but finally they accompanied her to their
stateroom, whence issued an official report
somew hat like this:
Il found that Miss Blank had cont ri we'd
to force Russian silver fox fur nun over
her foot and above the knee of the left limb
where IL rested In the manner of a circle
garter. In the case Of Miss Dash long
boa of the same fur had been cunningly
wound around the left limb and tied to
keep II IN place with pink baby ribbon"
The Russian furs. said to he worth at
least 81 200 here, are in the seizure room
at the Public Store and the young women
arc In Michigan and maybe, still blushins at
getting caught.
The sun., 1902-12-21
Broadway at Bedford Ave. Fulton St. At Flatbush Avenue

elected for nine terms consecutively from
the Danville district, but was known chiefly
as a Republican Of local prominence in
Illinois In 1890 ho ran for the tenth time.
A vigorous fight was made against him,
and Samuel I. Busey, the Democratic
candidate, defeated him by the slender
lead Of $40 votes. Mr.. Cannon, however.
became in his defeat a national figure.
and when he ran again in 1892 he defeated
Busey by 500 votes and has been reelected
at every contest since.
In the same year William Mckinley. who
had had up to that time uninterrupted
political success. ran for reelection in the
Canton district, but was defeated by John
G. Warwick, Democrat. by 800 votes, The
fight made against Mr.. Mckinley was a
hard one, and even the success of his oppo-
nent drew increased attention to him.
In the year following, 1891, he was nomi-
mated for Governor Of Ohio. He was
elected and was reelected to a second
term. In is0s he was elected President
OF the United States.
John c. Spooner Of Wisconsin had been
a United States Senator when. in 1892
the Republican fortunes in Wisconsin
being at low ebb. he took the Republican
nomination for Governor in the face Of
almost certain defeat He made vigorous
b ut uphill contest,
He was defeated, but his success led to
HIS return to tho Senate when the first
Legislature having a Republican majority
assembled, and he has been distinguished
figure in national politics ever since.
The Office OF Governor. for which he was
defeated, was filled during the ensuing
term by his Democratic opponent, George
W. Peck, author Of "Pecks Bad Boy