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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-12-14
HaIf.past.

"Half-past what7" asked Connie.
Three" guessed Nan.
mo"
Then came Miles turn.
Nine" she guessed.
NO." said Connie. ada comes
next"
And so 1t went on down the long
line OF girls who were playing the
game, and at last it came to Kitty.
Eight" she guessed.
Right" cried Connie, and then
she started toward the corner, run
ming as hard as she could, and Kitty
ran after her. But Connie reached the
post on the corner before Kitty caught
up.
you didn't get mel" she said trlum-
phantly.
mo, can always guess the number,
but can never catch anybody" laugh
ed the little girl, and she again took
her place in the line.
Then Connie and a girl that she
picked out to chose number, and the
guessing went on.
Il wish could catch somebody just
once sighed Kitty. I'd like to be
chased"
"Half-pa.t?" Nan was asking, and
Kitty's turn had come to answer.
-Four" she said.
Right"
Then Nan started on a run; but what
was the matter with Kitty? When she
heard the word Right" she had given
a jump and little scream, cried Half
past fonr!" and started to run, not az.
ter Nan. but In the opposite direction.
On and on she went. with the girls
watching her in wonder.
When Nan saw that she was not be-
ing pursued, she went back to the
others.
why did Kitty run that way?" she
asked.
But nobody knew.
"She just looked UP at the sky, hoI-
Tered. and ran off," said one of the
smaller girls.
Suppose we all go after her and
find out why she did It," suggested
Nan.
So off they started, going two by
t"o' anu iOohlhs 'eiy nuCu IKE pIO-
cession of some kind
When they reached Kittys home.
they found her sitting on the door
step. Her face was flushed and she
locked tired. but she smiled when she
saw them.
Why did you run away?" demand
ed several of the girls.
81 was so afraid that / wouldn't get
here in time" Kitty told them. You
see. promised mamma that / would
be here by half-past four; and, when
we said that in the game, just
thought of 1t, and had to hurry as
fast as | could SO as to keep my word"
Would your mother punish you IL
you hadn't Gomez" questioned Nan.
ooh, no; but she would have been
sorry!"
Anyway" Kitty added, when
say I'll do a thing, | want to do It, II
possible."-S Jennie Smith, In Chris
tian Advocate.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-12-14
Household Hints.

In favoring cakes do not use lemon
the acid sets free the carbon dioxide
before baking.
The waXed lining paper to cracker
boxes is excellent TO wrap around small
cakes and loaves of bread. 1t is fine to
clean flat-irons with also.
Roll jelly cakes can be more easily
rolled If the edges of the cake are care.
fully trimmed off, as they, being stiff
fer, cause the cake to break on the
edge.
ling add the tomato before the milk
is put in and remember to strain the
tomato juice before turning it over the
-four and butter
1t is a mistaken idea to cover a
carpet with a drugget in the belief that
it will save it. 1t is the grinding on
the floors that wears out carpets. and
the protection should come from un.
derneath instead of above.
If baking soda is used to wash lamp
chimneys they will shine like crystals.
Tinware washed in soda water will be
frightened. Carafes and vinegar
cruets can be cleaned with a gill Of
vinegar to which one-fourth of cup.
full of salt is added. Shake well.
A safe remedy to exterminate
reaches is equal parts of powdered
sugar and borax thickly sprinkled on
lodges, behind pipes and in crevices,
every night In apartment houses
I every scrap of loose wall paper should
be torn off and burned to destroy the
eggs.
Olive oil makes superior frying me-
dium 10 lard or butter. 1t is cheaper
| than butter. and does not scorch as
easily as butter does. Smells, shrimps,
potatoes, bananas-in fact, almost
everything that is fried in a shallow
FANTASIES better for being cooked
in oil.
Dip any of the crisp soda crackers
in milk, but do not permit them to be-
come sodden. Brush with beaten egg,
sprinkle sugar and spread upon plat
! ter, on which there is room enough to
| lie singly. Put in the oven, let them
brown slightly and sprinkle with
minced raisns and almonds. Lay two
or three together and serve with whip
ped cream.
All white meats gain in flavor from
a delicate onion admiXture with the
gravy. The onion Is TO be grated and
put over the meat before it has just
finished roasting and then blended
by basting. In this way one avoids the
burnt onion slices, which sometimes
result from other methods, and which
have. In a way, caused the addition OF
onion to be regarded with disfavor.
A gray bedroom is a novel idea, YET
very attractive scheme, for such q
room is described in an art publication
The walls were to be treated with q
pale gray satin paper which combines
equally well with gray or white enam
eled gray, while the rugs in white
and yellow give lightness to the
scheme. A washstand set of yellow
ware. screen Of yellow linen taffeta
clear white curtains. and a few hrasi
csndlesticks complete room as COO
and peaceful as can be pictured.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-12-14
GINGERBREAD.

Put three level tablespoons of butter
into two cups of molasses, add one
level tablespoon of ginger, a quarter
level teaspoon of salt. Sift one level
teaspoon of soda with four and one
half cups of -four twice, then add to
the other ingredients with one cup of
sweet milk. Bake in large shallow
pan and cut in squares.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-12-14
Sweet Potato Pie.

Cook the potatoes in boiling water
and mash very fine. To one pint of
the potato add one-quarter cup of sug-
ar and two we'll beaten eggs and
enough milk to make quart in all of
the mixture Pour into deep plate
lined with paste and bake until the
center is firm.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-12-14
Carameled Sweet Potatoes.

Cook the sweet potatoes in water un-
til tender, peel and cut in slices. But.
ter a shallow baking dish, put in q
layer of the potato, dust over with sug-
ar, put on another layer and add more
sugar Put few bits of butter over
the top. Set the dish in the oven un-
til the potato is Drowned and the sugar
slightly caramelized.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-12-14
Welsh Rareblt

Melt one cup Of grated cheese, and
one cup of cream and level table
spoon Of butter. After the mixture is
hot add beaten egg, season with salt
and paprika and a saltspoon of mus
tard. Serve as soon as the egg Is
cooked on small slices of toasted
bread.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-12-14
Beautiful Hair Ornaments.

A beautiful hair ornament consists of
fine white feathers, curving plume.
slender threads of gold among them,
here and there, supporting tiny dia-
m0nd sparks.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-12-14

costume. The dividing line will be
found even more distinctly than for
merly, the severe gown having for its
basic fabric the rougher tweeds and
mixtures and the frock of lesser sever
ity being smartly evolved from one OF
the legion of new smooth cloths, which.
If possible. are more attractive than
last seasons productions.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-12-14

shows one of cream colored lace over
chiffon combined with a full blouse Of
pale blue crepe poplin and includes
sleeves of the very latest model. The
trimming also is novelty and consists
Of ruchings of the material gathered
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-12-14
Bodicea Of tho Season.

Bodlces are much like those of the
Louis XIV regime, being high at the
bust line and going from thence In a
straight line to the deep point. They
are evidently busked.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-12-14
Drnped kevers. .

Draped and embroidered revers, In
Directory fashion, are on the long
basqued coat of the becoming gray
cloth costume worn by the Comtesse
de NOailles.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-12-14
Apple and Celery Salad.

Pare sour apples and cut into dice.
Slice stalks of celery crosswise into
quarter inch pieces. Make a French
dressing with six tablespoons of oil,
three tablespoons Of lemon juice, a
salt spoon of salt and as much paprika
as liked. Mix the apple and celery and
pour the dressing over about 10 min
utes before serving.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-12-14
Severe and Gentle Tailor Mades.

Two kinds of severe tailor mades are
10 divide feminine affection. and fash
ion will smile alike upon both the Sc
we're and ornate style of coat and skirt
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-12-14
Cloth on SILK.

Cloth is much used to trim silk. The
Baronne Alphone de Rothschild has ap-
peared in bewitchlngly pretty mauve
taffeta with elaborately trimmed
mauve cloth.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-12-14

practical Christian philosophy by the
words of little child, and she said:
The next time that duty seems hard
to me, will, like this little boy. not
complain, but take the other hand"
Selected.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-12-14
Creamed Eqqe.

Melt level tablespoon of butter in
chafing dish. add one.half cup Of
cream and a dust of salt and pepper.
Drop one egg at time into the dish,
and poach, basting all the time with
the hot cream.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-12-14

New York City.-Deep yokes are
very generally becoming and just now
are among the most fashionable of all
models. This very attractive waist
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-12-14
what Women Are Doing

Miss Harriet l. Matthews. who for
more than thirty years was assistant
librariah in the public iitnary at Lynn.
MASS. vss recently pr ootst . the
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-03-31
RUGS OUT OF SHOES.

The thrifty housewife has discovered
. new use for old shoes. She makes
rugs out Of them.
As fast as the shoes are discarded 1t
will be a good plan to cut the tops on,
and after cleaning them lay them
carefully away in box for future use.
The first step is TO cut a pattern
diamond, star, square, oblong or right
angle triangle. If the latter is de-
sired 1t should measure four inches
along the straight sides. Two tri-
angles can be cut from each shoe top.
to make a rug twenty-five by thirty
six inches will require the uppers from
eighteen pairs of shoes.
For the centre Of the rug purchase a
piece Of leather about fourteen inches
square from the cobbler or harness
maker. on this outline the words.
"What is Home Without Rug"
three words TO the top line, one to the
second and the remaining two to the
last line. Then proceed to cut out the
letters. 1t will be a good plan to
draw the letters on paper, basting this
guide down to the leather and cutting
through both the paper and leather
with a sharp knife. Care must be
taken to leave Sits Of the leather UNI
cut at intervals. or nothing except
hole will be left when the cutting is
finished,
To lace the leather together purchase
eyelets like those used in shoes for
twenty-five cents box. One box con-
talns several hundred eyeiets. by
means Of an awl punch holes in the
leather strips and fasten the eyelets at
the same time. Or If eyelets are not
desired, merely punch holes with an
awl and lace the strips together with
shocstrlngs. Finish with n fringe OF
shoestrlngs. Line the entire rug with
bright red brondcloth or flannel,
slashng all the edges to the depth OF
three inches for an under fringe. The
red will look pretty under the laces
and letters, and the rug will last a,
| lifetime, ''N .~
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-03-31
HYGIENICT
A Guaranteed Solution Of the Receiver
Mlcrobe Problem.

An ingenious young fellow out in
California has contrlved what he be-
lieves will be adopted as the solution
TO the problem of mlcrobe dissemina-
ton by means of the telephone receiy-
er.
In these days Of grace, when the
war on disease germs is beipg waged
with ever increasing fury along all
lines. It has remained for our Callfor-
mia friend to step to the front with an
apparatus which he confidently de-
clares will aid suffering public to
avoid all danger Of contagious diseases
that may or may not be transmltable
through the use Of the telephone.
The picture shows the principle OF
the affair very clearly. A roll Of spe-
cially prepared material is attached
TO reel directly below the mouth OF
the telephone receiver. The material
IL drawn over the receiver and fas-
tened to second reel above.
A person using the phone talks
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-03-31
HINTS For HoUsEKEErERs.

Use a little ammonia in the dish
whter when washing glasses, "
IN Living a range be sure that it has
an asbestos lined oven. The asbestos
means cool E,ss.Ecn Gad a hot stove.
Milk finsss OF bottles and glasses
easily If these are dipped in water as
s56n as CRIPPLED. Iaoy are not clean
but they will clean AT the easier when
the time comes.
A good way to prevent n teapot from
getting musty is to put a lump of sugar
inside. This will absorb all dampness
and insure fresh cup Of tea the next
time the pot is used.
Do not leave the dripping pan over
which meat has been broiled covered
with fat in the bottom Of the lower
oven. 1t viii be forgotten, and when
the oven burners are lighted there will
surely be a blaze Of burning fat.
10 remove pastry suddenly from a
hot oven to cold pantry will inevi-
tably make it heavy. 1t should be
cooled off gradually in warm room.
Plaster casts and statuettes can be
satisfactorily cleaned by rubbing them
thoroughly with cornmeal. Use soft
old toothbrush or nail brush to get
into the creNscs, being very careful
no. 70 chip or nick the surface.
See that plenty Of fresh air is adj
mltted to the pantry and fruit closet
to prevent fermentation and remember
that all cupboards and wardrobes
where clothes are kept need frequent
airing. Choose a sunny day and leave
the doors wide open for several hours
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-03-31

January 30-NIlnister Kurlno makes
inquiries at st. Petersburg as to when
a reply to Japan's last note may be
expected.
February 3-Russia's reply is sent to
Toxic, but proves unsatisfactory.
February 5-BarOn de Rosen, Rus
Sian Minister, is notified at Toxic that
Japan intends to sever diplomatic re.
latlOns with Russia.
February G-Minister Kurlno, Japan
csc Envoy, demands his passports at
st Petersburg and receives them, and
Baron de Rosen is notified to quit To-
kio.
February S-Japan declares she will
take military and naval steps to pro-
tect her ttcrests in the East; lres on
Port Afthhr and the war is on.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-03-31

specimen at the park came from South
Africa, where the species ranges from
Orange River north to Victoria Nyan-
IN. There seems to be no doubt that
the wild grotesqueness of the appear
ance Of the gnu is provision of ma
ture to protect the animal. When
frightened or disturbed, these remark
able antelopes go through a series Of
strange evolutions and extraordinary
postures, in order TO enhance as much
as possible the oddly and hldeousness
of their appearance, and TO frlghten
away s.-Sclentlilc American.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-03-31

would pour hot or cold water out o
one and the same vessel at the desire
Of his bewildered audience. How he
did it we are not informed, but it must
have been in some such manner as is
accomplished by means of the new cot
fee-tea pot which Uncle Sam has just
granted patent on.
Guests may now be served by their
hostess with either coffee or ten out
of the same vessel, and the thing is
really so simple that q description is
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-03-31
ONE WAY TO DO 1T.

"The problem is this" said the
teacher. II have fifteen apples, which
am to divide among twelve boys.
Now, how shall distribute the
apples"
After considerable chewing Of pen.
ellis and scratching Of paper, the little
Wise boy raised his hand. "Well,
Johnnyf"
You should give one apple to three
ffths Of boy
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-03-31

hardly necessary after one has glanced
at the accompanying illustration.
A vertical partition extends from
the bottom to the top of the pot sep.
alating it into two compartments, one
Of which is designed to be occupied by
each of the beverages. Each compart.
ment is provided with spout, these
being directly opposite sides. Cir
cling each spout is a coil Of strong
wire forming handles for lifting the
pot and pouring the contents,
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-03-31
VERY LIKELY.

81 wonder what the poet meant
when be said "A little knowledge is a
dangerous thing"
perhaps he meant that If you know
you're going to get s. for a poem on
publication you'll go out and spend
S10."-philadelphia Public Ledger,
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-03-31
UNDOUBTEDLY.

"The horse may be a noble animal,
as you say" remarked the pessimistic
person, but fail to see it,"
STILL" rejoined the optimistical one,
"you must admit there is something
eleyating about the mule."-Chicago
News.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-03-31
IN DOUBT.

"Children don't seem to have as
much respect for their parents as for
merly."
NO" answered the critic; "and
have never been quite able to make
up my mind whether this is because
modern children are less dutiful or
more discerning" Washington star.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-03-31
A MEAN SLAP.

Miss Oldum (coyly)-"When he pro.
posed kept him in suspense for at
least ten minutes"
Miss Sharp-"Oh, I guess not! l sup
pose it merely seemed that long to
you."-Philadclphi Ledger.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-03-31

through the material into the recelv
or, and when he has finished his con-
versation any germs which may have
escaped from his system are captivas
in the meshes Of the material. 1t Is
a very simple proceeding then to give
a little thumbscrew on the upper reel
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-03-31

a couple Of turns, whercupon material
and captive germs are oiled up care
fully, and the next talker has new
piece Of microbe-catching material to
talk through.
1t is simple enough when you under
stand IT,
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-03-31
ENOUGH FOR HER.

"Young Faddlethwaite doesn't seem
to have any moral courage" said her
father.
II don't know anything about that"
she answered; but he has splendidly
fitting clothes and three automobiles.
Chicago Record Herald.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-03-31
z=s5S
EAItREFiRE5S'Ss'23
p - HsSS-1

Hermits-Three eggs; one cup btit-
ter: one and one-half cups sugar, not
graduated; one tenspoonful soda; one
teaspoonful cinnamon; one teaspoonful
cloves; one cup chopped and seeded
ralsins, Flour enough to roll out, not
too stiff. Better TO drop from the
spoon and let them run together,
Dreamed Celery-After the heart OF
the celery has been used on the table
the outside may be stewed so as to
make a delicious side dish for lunch
con or supper. Cut the stalks into
pieces about an inch long and cover
well with hot water. Add salt and
cook until very tender. Then add
half a teacupful of cream to pint Of
the cooked celery.
Mnce Meat-One pound sueta three
pounds brown sugar; one.quarter peck
apples; two pounds raislns; one and
one.half pounds currants; one pound
citron; one nutmeg, grated one tea
spoonful each Of cinnamon and cloves.
Chop raisIns, apples and cltron hne
and mix all thoroughly with a quart
Of sweet cider. Let stand a week be-
fore usnig.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-03-31
now SHE FOUND OUT.

eyes, for year and half she was
in doubt as to whether she loved him
enough to marry him or not"
"And how did she succeed in finding
out?"
"There was another girl who got to
acting as If she wanted hlm."-Chi'
cago Record-H erald.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-03-31
INITIAL AFFECTION.

81 understand they are very happy
together"
Eyes, understand they are both
Jealous of each other. cleveland
Leader.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-03-31
NOT INVITING.

He-"Really, l hardly know what to
order"
She-"Yes, that's the way sometimes.
A menu merely reminds you of num-
Der of things you don't want to cat"
Puck.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-03-31
SEQUEL.

FLASHER used to buy too many dla
monGs for young man Of his salary!
Eyes, the stones broke him. Then h,
began to alter checks"
what is he doing now?"
Breaking stones. '-Chicago News.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-03-31

to imagine a more fantastic looking
animal. 1t suggests to one coming un.
expectedly upon it, and seeing it for
the first time, a sort Of impossible
dream creature, a cross perhaps be-
tween buffalo and nightmare. To
the buffalo belong the neck and the
horns, but the tail and the bindquar-
tiers are those Of a horse. The legs
are a deer's legs, but the head resem.
bles that Of no other living animal. The
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-03-31

Teacher-"Why didn't you come 10
school yesterday"
SchOlar-"I strained my foot"
Teachcr-"That's lame excuse"
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-03-31
Sbe Funny
tide Of
Life.

WAIST A LA WASP.
There was a young lady of Lynn,
Whose waist was so charmingly thin,
The dressmaker needed
A microscope, she did,
To fit this young lady of Lynn.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-03-31

The German Empire is divided into
las chamber of commerce districts.
Each chamber OF commerce has control
Of its own finances and is compelled
by law to appoint an able md exDcrl-
enced secretary.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-03-31
COFFEE-TEA POT.
A Combination Utensil That Shot IL
Find Considerable Favor.

There used to be a magician who
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-03-31
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
The Blue Gnu.
Observation-Disclosures

\ exceedingly interesting
animal now on exhibition
at the Geological Park,
New York City, is the new
blue gnn. II womb be hnrl
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-03-24

Persons who are in the habit Of lis
tening to private conversations car
ried on over the telephone wires and
repeating the same to Others are pro-
badly not aware that there Is law
against so doing The subjolned sec
tion Of this law may De interesting
information to them: In case any
person, superintendent, operator Or
subscriber who may in any other ca
pacity be connected with any tele-
graph or telephone line shall use Or
cause to be used. or make known the
contents Of any office in this state, or
in any wise un.lawfully expose anoth'
er'S business Or secrets, UGH persons
shall be deemed guilty Of miSdemean-
or and upon being duly convicted
thereof shall be sentenced to fine Of
not less than 500 or Imprisonment not
exceeding months or both or either,
in the discretion If the court.-EX
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-03-24
flowing Corner Stones.

The stones which mark the limits
of sections and their subdivisions
should be permanent landmarks, and
such is the intention of the law. But
short drive through the country will
suffice to show that very little atten-
attention is given them. Many may
be seen lying beside the road near
where they were originally stationed
having been moved perhaps by care
less road overSeerS and not replaced or
broken off and kicked aside by the
continual passage Of the teams OF the
travellers. Once moved their lOcat ion
soon becomes matter IT dispute and
where the stone determines the bound
aries of different farms new surveys
are neceSSltated to re-eStabliSh the
corner. Absolute accuracy is an i'm
possibility and the new corner will
vary a few feet to a few rods, perhaps,
from the site of the former one, and
the line between the farms are altered
likewise, materially increasing or de-
crcasing the value Of the respective
farms. A permanent corner stone
may save many dollars of expense and
prevent rous breaches Of friendship