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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-05-18
White Cookies.

Two-thirds cupful Of melted butter,
one and one-half cupful Of sour cream,
-four to roll out evenly. Have the
materials cold and mix quickly, hand
ling as little as possible. Flavor as
desired
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-05-18
Mince Meat.

Two pounds each Of raisins, currants
and suet. One pound each of light
brown sugar, beef chopped very fine
and citron or candied orange peel;
twelve large apples; three teaspoons
each Of allspice and cinnamon, one and
a half teaspoons OF cloves and one
teaspoon of grated nutmeg. Brandy to
taste
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-05-18
Hickory Nut Macaroons.

One pound of powdered sugar, one
pound Of chopped hickory nuts, the
whites of five un5eaten eggs, half
cup of -four, one teaspoonful Of baking
powder. Drop on buttered paper and
dry in the oven. These are delicious.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-05-18
Cream Rarebit.

Melt tablespoonful Of butter, to
which add one-half pound OF cheese
cut fine, one saltspoonful Of salt, and
onefourth as much pepper. When the
whole has become creamy add grad
ually one cup Of cream and the beaten
yolks Of two eggs. Serve on toast or
light crackers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-05-18
Not the Same Girl Now.

"She used to be such a sweet girl
eyes, but she fermented about five
years ago."-Town Topics.
Blessed is the baldheaded man; he
never gets his hair cut on a Saturday
night.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-05-18

Fred Schulz of Wausau, Wis, the
University of Michigan's great hurdler,
who was thought to have the hurdle
events at the coming western conference
meet within his grasp, has been declared
ineligible to compete by the board of
control.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-05-18

Catcher Shannon, released last Sunday
by the St. Louis Nationals, was signed
by the Marion Central league team. He
will replace Dooley. Shannon was WITH
Wheeling last season, when he was
drafted by st. Louis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-05-18

Princeton defeated Columbia in the
dual track meet Saturday, 611a to 34115
Princeton showed superiority in field
events, while Columbia's strength was III
the dashes. Dewitt threw the hammer
166 feet 5 inches.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-12

You remember the Constantia.
Kara, do you not remember Ulrich7
1t is but five years"
She put her hand in his hesitatinSly.
But they said Baron
"The title has come to me through
my Ereat-uncle, It means nothing-to
YOU. I hope I am still Ulrich Gesner
to you"
She turned and introduced him to her
friends.
''It is strange to me- 10 ind her Miss
Venn," the younger man said, holding
out his hand, and looking appealingly
into Coleridge's honest eyes. Il was
told a year ago that she was-mar-
ried.''
The firm, white hand held his an
instant longer than was conventionally
necessary.
IF you and Miss Venn will relieve
US Of the carriage, Mr.. Gesner, Mrs.
Gray and 1 wish to walk a little
way"
Kara looked at him with misty eyes.
How sincere and cordial he was. and
how friendly Of him to say Mr.. Ges-
ner instead Of that strange Baron Jo-
mini. She put out both hands impuls-
tvelx.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-12

for the first violin and he used to play
first In that when we were studying to-
gether. play first now. of course, and
Signor Alboni will take second"
IT prophesy a most gratifying sue
cess; and, Kara, am deeply Impressed
with the feeling that much more than
appiness-wil come to you
tonight Go now and dress before your
carriage comes.'
"She is just what he ought to have" "
unused Miss Fairlie. when the girl had
gone, beautiful, gifted-how proud he
will be of her. See. the unappreciative
child has forgotten the orchidsl"
The exclusives at the Bardner con-
cert softly tapped their gloved fingers
in delight. The Bardner affairs were
always so charmingly unique!
"She has some foreign nobleman here
tonight" whispered one beringed
dame to another. Italian, I think. He
has consented to play here, q wonder
full violirist."
The 1obleman was introduced with
many nourishes-the Baron Jomini,
who had const nted to honor, ETC., etc.
He played magnincently. Mr.. Coler-
idge watched the girl with the violin.
She seemed as unawed as II she were
at home, and he sighed relievedly.
''She is a thoroughbred" he whis-
pered to Mrs. Gray.
"She is a thoroughly good girl" re-
turned that lady, somewhat sharply.
She fancied CoIeridge's expression
rather "horsey," and hardly approved.
The great Mrs. Bardner swelled with
nride at the sensation created by her
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-12

handsome young player.
AN importation, If l may so express
1t. of my own" she announced quite
audibly to the satellites circled about
her
She swooped down upon Kara with
her frigid air
'At the last moment, Miss Venn.
that wretched Alboni sends me word
he is ILL., So very annoying on his
part! In order to give you an oppor-
tunity to play, will ask Baron Jomini
to play with you, but of course you
must give him the first part. could
not ask so great a musician to play
second to any one"
But. Mrs Bardner, could not per-
nit any one else to play first violin
In this composition under any circum-
stances" Kara protested firmly.
Mrs. Bardner stared at her, coldly
incredulous.
You evidently do not understand.
II can prevail upon Baron Jomini
to play first violin your composition
will have a chance to be heard-Other-
wise" and a scornful shrug of the
sholders completed the sentence.
The great vioIinist listened to Mrs.
Bardner and went at once to Kara's
side.
Il am pleased to play with you.
madame" he said with simple cour-
tesy, and took the music from her
shaking fingers, which part. ma
dame ?"
You are kind to play at all" she
responded earnestly. 'and. OF course,
must give you the drst-"
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-12

You are 50 good, Mr.. coleridge-"
He put her carriage wrap over her
shoulders. Go. little girl" he whis-
pered. "and let nothing bar your way
to happiness"
When Coleridge and Mrs. Gray
reached The Octagon II was Miss
Fairlie who let them IN She fingered
for moment In ths vSstibule. after
he had said goodnight. and Mrs. Gray
had turned away to remove her wraps
Il am so very. very sorry" she
said earnestly.
He smiled with instant eomprshen-
sion.
II thank you for your sympathy
You have been my good friend But
you do not understandable is quite
misplaced. Good night"
AS she passed the parlor door she
heard Kara's voice, tremulOus with
excitement. Not for forty great
barons would l allow a stranger to
play the music of my Ulrich!"
And the strangers soothing voice
replied: THE great Baron. my dear
est, was very glad to play second vioSN
lin 70 Kara Venn."
Miss Fairlie, spiling inserutahiy,
vent uD tha atatrA
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-12

with Blakeslee's help. Then put the
luckIess bOatman aboard, padded
him across to the mainland and Dade
him sprint for the hotel and get a
roaring fire ready. 1 then recrossed
the river. lifted the terrified girl into
the large canoe, tied the other behind
and set out in the teeth of the storm.
DoggedIy and steadily. keeping as
much as possible in the lea or the
shore we creDt down the angry sheet
of water. Miss Milwood. strangely
oufet huddIed in the bottom OF the
canoe and said not a word. But
could hear her teeth chatterlng and l
felt love and pity struggling hard with
NV new resolution to be grlmly nrn
and uncomprOmising-
NV muscles were aching ana my
heart throbbing as though 1t would
bI,rst when at last We drew into the
shelter of the boathouSe- Fastened
the canoes and lifted the wet ngure
ashore. ..r ..,,,,,f5
have died if you hadu t-
''I beg you won't mention H. MISS
Milwood," 1 said with eXagSeraIeu
poIiteness. 1t was a mean thing 70
saw realized il at the time; but IL
was necessary if / was to crush the
fierce longing to take her In my arms
hurried her up to the hotel From
time to time she pushed back her Met @
hair and gazed at me with patneuc
wistfulness which I affected not 20
see. The storm had blown swiftly
away and the big white moon was
sailing through the sky dotted Win
scudding cloudrift.
I resigned her to the care OF the SO
licitous Mrs. Kerens, who was AL SYM
pathy and bustling motherliness.
BIakesIee was there. in an agony OF
contrition- 1 went away. changed my
wet clothing and sat down within the
haIf-Iighted library, gloOmily watching
the pine logs in the wide fireplace.
After about an hour a tiInid hand
parted the curtains and knew without
turning my head who 1t was she came
in slowly.
Jack" she said tremulously.
sprang to my feet and offered her .
chair. She refused to notice IT, 5ns
held out her hands. I In turn re1oseo
Jack" she whispered. are you an
gry?"
Joined, still excessively polite ana
proper. Il am merely going % re-
FORM
She knew.
For a moment she stood silent. with
her head bent down. I stood g4nng
over her head with eyes which dared
not look for g moment at hers. else AL
were lost. Then I heard her sob.
1T was a bad day for butterniesf"
muttered huskily.
She glanced up and saw her eyes
filled with tears This butterfly IL
tired, Jack-dear Jack" she whispered
1T doesn't want 70 hyI"
'Never-for always?"
''Never-for always"
1t was good-aH that wretchsdness
and anxiety OF long months. when she
lay tight against my breast and
kissed the perverse, red lips-meek
now, and sweetly submissive Per
verse no more-for the butterfly was
caught
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-12

But you would like to play that
yourself?" smiling down on her.
II would" she answered quietly.
you cannot understand, of course.
but that part belongs to-to some one
else in a way that l cannot bear to
have a stranger
Enough. madame. you are first vio-
lin. Begin"
1t was indeed a triumph for Kara.
The velvety applause pattered on and
on, and the two violinists were begged
to play again.
Can you remember Loved One, Ever
Near"" he whispered.
She turned a white, startled face
toward him. That was Ulrich Ges-
ner's own! How could this Baron
Somebody
Quick, madame, the audience"
Il remember" slowly, half fright
ened
Play, then. 1 will take second"
And this time the exclusives fairly
rose in their chairs to express their
enthusiasm.
Miss venn is exceedingly fortu-
nate" said Mrs. Bardner, land Baron
Jomini-''
Miss Venn. madame? Did you say
Miss venn?" interrupted the Baron.
eagerly.
Il did," returned his hostess, coldly,
Il would introduce you but"
we need not introductions." quiok-
fy. I'VE are old friends"
He turned abruptly toward Kara.
who was standing with Coleridge and
Aru. Gray.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-12

I'm not sure Of that, but 1 cannot
be happy In even accepting the orchids
when think OF Ulrich. Ulrich would
bring me snowfiowers. with the breath
Of the cold and the light OF the stars
upon them. These-they oppress me
they seem to speak of heat and Of
money"
They mean money" said Miss
Fairlie, gravely, but they probably
mean much more than that to the
giver. If they mean only that to
you" and a little icy note uncon-
sciously hardened her voice.
The other did not notice.
II am grateful to him for these and
for all his kindnesses. He has offered
his carriage for to-night-Mrs. Gray is
to chaperone me, you know"
"Oh. yes. tonight is the Bardner
concert. 1 hope 1t Will be a great tri-
umph for you, Kara And perhaps, dear
little girl. perhaps some of your doubts
may be settled for you tonight"
Il wish you and Kathleen were 60
Ing" wistfully
My dear" and q slight trace Of BIT
terness crept into the even tones,
Wueu you are MIS-. James COlerloSe
you will likely be invited to many af-
fairs that are entirely out of my life.
You are going to play something Of
your own tonight, aren't you, Kara?"
Yes, that one for two violins-the
RAM des Vaches' comes in from the
distance, you remember"
Yes. remember It; It is beautiful" !"
1t IL not entirely my own compost
den. Miss Fairiie; Ulrich wrote the solo
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-12

SAINT would have been driven
~ frantic by the girl. I threw up
q my hands, figuratively, groaned
literally and with an expletive
not at all in harmony with the
best ethics OF polite society. declared
20 my tortured soul that she had the
Sphinx beaten a mile.
The same not being an elegant thing
70 do, l excuse it only on the ground
that I was worried 10 the point OF
frresponsibilitv. I sw0re by all the
gods. from the little mud god OF the
Digger Indian 10 the war god Thor,
never to have anything more to say TO
her. Fifteen minutes later I was back
on the hotel veranda watching that
tsntalizing. inscrutable CLINT in her
eve For ] was human and she was
very dear to me.
And the worst Of Il Was-she knew
It. once let a girl know you love her
and you are lost
And you don't wish me to go out
with Mr.. Blakeslee?" she said with
provoking mildness. And why,
please"
First" I broke out. because you're
going 10 marry me; and that in itself
oneni-''
Indeed, And viii you kindly tell
ne just when I promised to marry
you. Mr.. Jack Weston?'
She wasn't angry. l had not even
that satisfaction. But 1 was both
angry and in love.
'.You-well, you know it's as good
as settled 1 began, but she inter
rupted me.
INJURED dreamily. Watch me nowi"
she said. She lifted her hand toward
a brilliant butterfly which had alight-
ed upon a rose at the edge OF the
porch. Her fingers opened. ''Seei"
she said, breathlessly, Il reach my
hsnd-lny fingers nearly touch him.
Have ] got him. though2 1t seems all
] have TO do is close my fingers-so
-ah-t" The gaudy creature eluded
her just as her fingers brushed his
striped wings. Il didn't get him."
she sighed. And ! was so sure OF
him"
She jumped UP. gave me a teasing
smile and ran down the steps Pres
emily I saw her. with Blakeslee. going
toward the boat landing. A little later
they were moving briskly up the river
and then ! saw
II made my heart stop. BlakesIee
pslpably. was the rawest dub in a ca
noe. And canoe with an unskillful
hand on the paddle is about as danger
Gus as powder mill with a live coal
knocking about in IT.
started involuntarily toward the
boat landing where my own canoe Law.
Then turned on my heel and stamped
back Not 70 save a thousand lives
my own included-wouId be seen fol-
lowing them. They and all the rest Of
the world would attribute it to jeaI-
ousy: and
And deep down in my poor, aching
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-12

Suddenly q great light broke over me,
and I saw where / had been playing
the fool instead Of the wise general. I
had been giving her all the advantage;
and as I reviewed my case 1 grew ut
terly and thoroughly ashamed of my
self. The spectacle of a great six-foot
grown-up man toddling around, be-
seeching small girl to love him! How
could she. when l was so devoid OF
stamina as that?
And then L determined that, come
what might, / would do So no more. 1t
might break my heart, but 1 was de-
termined. Then. too, my heart was all
crushed to frazzles anyway; so little
more breaking would be a mere incl
dent not worth considering.
A mutter of thunder in the west
and I glanced up in apprehension.
black cloud was rolling up through
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-12

bedeviled heart knew it would be the
truth.
I dug up my pipe and polluted the
sweet summer air for rods around.
determined to be a pessimist and a
cynic and spend the rest of my life
sheering at everything I used to like.
JeeTed at the idea of human felicity and
wished I'd never been born. 1 had
what is technically known as the mol
lygrubs. And then
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-12

the pines and already the wind was
beginning to sway the tree tops. 1
rose and looked up the river. No
canoe was in sight. Filled with alarm
/ climbed into my canoe-a tiny thing
and padded furiously up the stream
ahead of the rising wind.
Half a mile up the river and no sign
of the canoeists. The wind swept
down and almost instantly the water
was beaten into whitecaps and the lit
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-12
THE sECON1gVIOLIN-By otho 3. sensa.

Copyright. 1904. by otho B. senga-)
TNHE girl with the violin, standing
before the great box of orchids,
sighed heavily.
II h,dear, why is everything in
life so unsatisfactory"
MY dear Kara" said the woman
who read stories. Il hope you don't
consider those magnificent orchids
unsatisfactory"
mo, no; they are beautiful, but"
Perhaps it is the giver-" suggest
lively.
mo, Mr.. Coleridge is all that a
man might, could, would or should
e-except-oniy-"
Don't tell me unless you wish.
Kara" said the other, kindly, II have
no desire to pry into your Affairs
But I do wish" cried Kara, des-
perately. "Oh, Miss Fairlie, you think
I care for nothing but my violin. but
there was some one-in Switzerland
I thought he cared-but he never said
So"
But he writes to your"
Not now. I have not heard for
nearly a year. He was hardly more
than a boy, and he may have forgot
ten II only knew"
DO you mean" Miss Fairiie said
gently. that II you knew he did not
care you could be glad Of the orchids
--aud M ccleridge1"
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-12

Iran my canoe close IN and sprang
upon the bank before they saw me.
1t was growing dark. what with the
storm and the latenesS OF the hour.
Miss Milwood turned and gave a glad
cry.
''Oh; Jack!" she said piteously, I'm
so glad. We've been unable to get
homei Our canoe was beaten back
by the storm and it upset and we were
thrown into the water, and II was a
mercy It was near the shore. else we'd
have drownedi"
Stiff1y.
we've wadedi And I'm chilling
to death, Jack!" Her lips were blue
with cold and she shivered miserably.
Poor Blakeslee was in no better
plight
I hastened to right the other canoe.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-12

SAINT would have been driven
frantic by the girl. I threw up
my hands. figuratively, groaned
literally and with an expletive
not at all in harmony with the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-11-08
Il MORNING EDITION.

: The Evening New, tomorrow, will
be issued in the morning. There will
be no afternoon edition. Realizing
the great desire to learn the result of
the election at the earliest possible
moment, the News follows its usual
custom, and, once every yeqr, turns
night into day. The News has made
complete arrangements to covcr the
entire election, the national. State
county and city, giving the latter two
In detail figures for tho benefit of To-
cal voters. Plans have been perfected
to give Perth Amboy the best election
edition ever issued. 1t will be ready
at Your breakfast table when you go
downstairs tomorrow morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-11-08
t,ara-kiri will disappear, and future
rogos will lack tho training given by
feasting in the face of wilful death.
An Exceptional Location.

Fly virtue of its extreme healthful-
ness and by reason of it's accessibility
to two great cities, Lakewood has be-
come tile most popular winter resort
within its distance from the metro
polls. 1t is Only sixty miles from New
York and seventy from Philadelphia,
distances covered By the express trains
n leFs than an hour and u lialfs time,,
making it virtually II residential sub
urb of both cities. This fact alone is
enough to insure n future g%reatnets
rivalling the historic old-world re-
S sorts. There is a modern colony Of
beautiful residences, luxurious hotels,
and romantic Queen Anne cottages
all equipped with every modern con-
venience for contributing to the ply
steal comfort and social well-teing OF
the sojourners in this delightful re-
treat. The soil is porous sand and
gravel which renders the air very dry
and clear. There are absolutely no
swamps nor malaria, and the warm
air scented with the balsamic fragr.
ance of the surrounding forest Is ex-
~ceptionally refreshing after the irving
conditions in, a great city. Nothing
is lacking 10 make Lakewood as ideal
a spot for q winter home as it is for n
brief vacation. The Lakewood booklet
recently published by the Central
Railroad of New Jersey, is replete
with information concerning this uni
quo resort, and may he had by writing
to y. NJ. Burt, G. P. r., New Jersey
Central, 143 Liberty street, New York
City. 8786-11 Sir.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-11-08
A WONDERFUL WORK.

Evory Sunday, is the members OF
st. Mary's Roman Catholic parish at
tend mas, their pastor hns some ell
coura ling word for them regarding
the funds to pay for the completion of
their handsome new church. Step by
sep, by self-denial and perseverance,
the demands for payment on different
parts Of the work have been met.
First it was the excavation, then q
fret payment on the mason work,
then more payments. The interior
furnishings followed. The windows,
the affairs, the bell, the plastering and
all the other details have come up in
their turn. By a regular contribution
of ten cents a week, a steady income
has been assured, but this has not been
half. Each Sunday, almost, since the
wor Il was. started, the pastor has an.
nounc ID this gift or that. Windows
were donated, the bell presented by
another and the affairs by still Others
ana SO it has gone while the beautiful
edifice has been reared until it now
towers high above the city and is Wis
IDLE from every section, o monument
OF progress aud enterprise, q demon
stration of what q single congrega
tion, headed by an active pastor, cal
do when it sets out to accomplish
something. 1t has been a steady drain
and a hard struggle, but all has beer
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-11-08

sketches graphically the.fighting spirit
of japan. 1t is in line with hara-kiri.
1t may not be our view of morals "
civility, but it surely encourages the
soldier spirit. All Japanese life has q
trend in this direction that we should
hardly initiate even if we knew it
would multiply u fighting powers
Woman in Japan leads q suppressed,
cruelty dominated, and inferior exist
ence, treated by her master as Ameri :
Gems treat a dog or cat; loved, perhaps,
or rejected, from the veriest caprice.
The Japanese believe that TO allow,
women as large O share of influence
as we allow them would mean q less.
ening--of yirility in the men. a greater
tenderness "a growing fear of suffering
aud death. Soon or ..iate Eve fancy,
japan will in this respect be altered
by intercourse with the world. Wom-
en- will CONT IN her fibre and opinion,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-11-08
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1904.

met cheerfuIly and with the knowledge
that the ultimate result will be a
church home second to none in tho
State. st. Mary parish is to be con
graduated. Success now shines
brightly through all the lnbors of the
past and a work thus far so readily
carried on cannot fail. The activity,
perseverance and self-denial not only
re fleets credit upon the pastor ard
memte rs of the parish, but it is a
credit to the whole city The proper
ty is one that every resident whether
catholic Dr. protestant, will point to
with pride.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-11-08

M~iddlesex county ! as n CHARGE to
redeem herself today by ousting the
Board OF Freeholders and putting in
its place q competent hoard Of COM
missioners who will handle the affairs
of the county in n ~businesslike man
ner and against whom it will not b,
said, after MI expert has gone over the
books. that there were ''gross irregu-
larities." This is tho time. Vote
right, citizens, vote for the law
reducing the number Of f%reeholders.
To do this draw q line across the word
'agciust" as it appears on the bottom
of your ballot.