Evening star., 1904-04-30

square feet, that II ID hardly worth while
to bother to mix one at home If one is Tar
away from q base of supplies. however. and
elects to make her own here are the d1rec-
tions as given in a lecture on domestic
science before the Brooklyn Institute:
Paper Crevice Filler.-Tear newspapers
into bits, soak over night In cold water,
then boil for three or four hours, beat
ing and stirring, to disintegrate the nper.
1t should be about the consistency OF e
thick pour batter. To each gallon OF
this take one pound Of -four mixed 10
paste with cold water; one pound OF giue'
soaked and dissolved. and two tanlespoon-
minutes and apply. If the cracks are very
deep. cool. add some plaster of paris and
apply quickly.
Rough Floors With Wide Cracks.-Where
the floors are very rough with wide cracks,
the same authority advises these modes or
procedure: Make paste with rye flour OF
the consistency of drop batter To each
gallon of this add one-quarter pound of
cheap glue, which has been soaked, and
then set over hot water until dissolved
Mix well and put thick coating over the
II 1t needs 1t, spread a second coat, and let
that dry. If the cracks are unusually wide
sift about a quart of plaster OF paris with
each gallon Of the first lot Of paste, which
should be cold, and then apply at once.
When both coats are on and thoroughly
dry the floor may be covered with one or
two thicknesses of heavy Manila paper
pasted on. When this 10 on coat OF any
good pattern Of cheap wall paper may fol.
low, which, with a coat OF varnish. Will
last for years and is very easily cleaned.
Kitchen Furnishdngs.-Simple solid, SAM
tary should describe, the furnishings OF the
model kitchen. The range-either gas or
coal-the best you can AFFORD; not In the
matter Of nickel and ornamentation, 1or
you want as little of that as possible Ii
the range stands near wall protect 1t py
a neat lining Of zinc. Many good house.
keepers in these latter days prefer 70
enamel their kitchen range instead OF
blackening 1t.
They claim that a can Of enamel applied
at the housecleaning time, after the range
has been thoroughly cleaned, makes the
iron as fresh as new, requiring no 1urlneI
cleaning for long time, save the usual
dusting and wiping Off. This enamel 10
odorless, is a preventive OF rust ana pest
of all does not rub off. A great saving OF
covered shelf close to the range wide
enough to set things on, together with
sack to hold pot lids and q row OF long
nails on which to hang ladies', strainers,
and other utensils for which there is fire.
quent call. gas jet just above the range
or wall lamp with reflector Will save mucn
perturbation Of spirit where evening labor
Is essential. The dim religious light" at
forded by the usual inadequate kitchen
lamp or gas jet is not conducive to re-
lgious frame of mind.
The Kitchen sink-The ideal kitchen sink
Is of porcelain, but galvanized iron SINK
kept spotlessly clean may also De an oo-
ject of housewifely pride. BESIDES i.s
thoroughly daily cleaning with hot soap.
suds-it needs a thorough scrubb1ng ana
flushing of the pipes once or twice week.
If 1t has been neglected, rub strong soap
powder over every inch Of surface and well
into the corners and let 1t remain for an
hour. Then with q little sink scrubbing
brush and plenty Of boiling water ana el-
bow greese, scrub thoroughly Lastly,
polish with kerosene, which removes ev-
cry last vest.ge Of grease and prevents the
sink from rusting after the strong powder
has been used.
Kitchen Tables.-A zinc-covered table 1s
a convenience In the kitchen, as not things
can be set directly onto it and 1t Is easy
to keep clean. Pine-top tables look splck
and span when they are scrubbed carefully
But that means constant expenditure OF
strength and time. Tables with hardwood
tops covered with kitchen oilcloth save
great deal of time and labor.
In the Matter of Chairs.-A high stool
in the kitchen is great convenience Tor
the woman prone to backache or sWollen
feet Ironing and dlshwashlng, silver clean
ing. ETC.. can be done quite as exped1tiously
when seated as standing, and the difference
in the ache is noteworthy.
A low rocker Is also reSt1ul Wnen one sltS
down to prepare vegetables or fruit for the
table, while one of the combination chairs
and step-ladders saves space and enables
one to reach things ION the top shelf"
Wire Screens and Garbage Pails.-Wire
screens for doors and windows are among
the summers necessities for the kitchen,
II one would be rid of flies. Still more eS-
sential Is absolute cleanliness In the aus as
posal of garbage, so that there will be lit
tie to attract flies. wooded garbage pail
Is apt to absorb odors and impurities the
best one can do. A galvanized pail with
cover Is best, though a big tin kerosene
can with improvised bale of strong wire is
often used in farm kitchens. Never leave
1t standing in the kitchen. When the work
is finished set 1t outside the door and cover.
ScaId out every time it is emptied and dry
in the sun
Oysters and Celery-Yes, oysters and eel
cry make an appetizing and easily prepared
dish. 1t Is q good time to have 1t now be-
fore oysters go out of season. Strain the
liquor from a pint of medium sized oysters
into the chafing dish. Cover and as soon as
the scum rises skim clear from every fieck.
Put in three or four tablespoonfuls of fine
chopped celery from the heart. Simmer
few moments, season with salt and white
pepper, a grain or two Of cayenne and two
butter balls. Lastly, add the oysters and
cook until they plump" and the edges be-
gin to curl, pour in a small glass Of good
sherry stir well and serve at once in hot
dishes with either saltines or thin brown
bread sandwiches.
Whole Wheat Gems.-Sift together one
and one-half cups whole wheat -four, two
teaspoonfuls of baking powder, one table,
spoonful Of sugar. Beat one egg thorough
ly, add to 1t one cupful of sweet milk and
tablespoonful of melted butter or drippings.
Put the ingredients all together, stir like
mad" and bake in well-greased, hot pans
about twenty minutes.
Japan's Sea Training.
From the London Telegraph.
In the eleventh or twelfth century the
Japanese were the most dashing pirates Of
tie east; in fact, we might almost call them
the vikings of the east. They used junks-
small ships with a scrap of sail, but quite
as seaworthy as, for instance, the little