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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-10-12

In all his forces to withstand the shock
the stranger had brought against him.
He raised his eyebrows, and he stared at
in the world. He had very large and
rather projecting eyeballs, and when he
stared there was a great deal of red
veined white visible. His thick lips were
apart, and he scratched his cheek with a
forefnger. Doubt sat upon him. His
whole attitude seemed to inquire if he
had heard Alright.
The stranger had leaned forward,
walking stick in hand, to signal his COM
panion's attention by that tap on the
shoulder, and he had spoken with a true
ulent air and tone. 81 know everything,
and it isn't worth while to attempt to
humbug me for a moment" said the
strangers eye. But when Monboddo
turned round to meet that threatening
aspect, and did it with so complete an
appearance Of surprise, the certainty
gradually vanished from the others look,
and a half-sheepish wonder slowly took
its place. At length things went so i'll
with the stranger, under Monboddo's
staring amazement, that there was moth
ing left for him but to withdraw his gaze
and betake himself to his tumbler. He
drank with n most feeble attempt at a
swagger, and Monboddo, still looking
amazed at him across his tumbler, drank
also.
Then that medico set himself to work
to play a fantasia on the emotions of the
stranger. He did it like an artist, and
his companion, watching him closely, be-
lieved that he could read his reflections
like a book. Now this particular art of
p~retense is practiced By thousands every
day. 1t is a part of the accustomed
liars stock in trade. But it is a fortu-
nate thing for the world at large that
the enormous majority of those who seek
to practice it are extremely clumsy, and
that they are bowled out ninety-nine
times in a hundred. But what DR.. Mon
boddo's manner said to the stranger was
so ~convincingly said that it was much
more persuasive than words. First of
all it said, what on earth is this man
talking about?" Then it said, Dear me,
now! that's really very remarkable, be-
cause it reminds me-" Then it said, up
on my word. there's something very Curl
Gus going on. I'll inquire about it."
Then it said, "No, / won't" and then,
Eyes, 1 WILL" and then. mo. l WON'T"
again. Having carried on his voiceless
| soliloquy so far, DIR. Monboddo assumed
an air of profound cogitation. When he
next spoke there was n husky thickness
in his voice which he could have cleared
| away had he SO chosen. 1t served his
| turn. however. He left it to do it's own
work on the understanding of his COM
panion.
Excuse me, sir" he began. "but had
| you known our deceased friends af-
fairs?"
He was grotesquely emphatic with a
wavering forefnger, and he wore a look
of solemn perspicacity. as if he were
| saying to himself, "I1l turn this fine fell
low inside out like a glove" And the
| stranger rejoiced within doors, thinking,
IF this fellow does know anything,
| now's my time" He answered quietly
that he had at one time been in Mr.. Jeth-
roe's business confidence.
CTo be c~ontinued.)
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-10-12
The Happy Wife.

YoI ask me why I'm happy when SO
many wives complain,
And say their husbands only live to give
them endless pain.
My secret you demand to know; you've
seen my happy nook.
And you quiz me not a little, but-re-
member / can cook.
When other wives are ~envious and tell
my husband dear,
My gowns are very out OF date, and
at my wardrobe sheer,
I have no fear, 1 only smile, 1 care not
how l look!
l know I've but to whisper, Dear, re-
member, l can cook"
My love has often said to me, my dear,
l know you're plain,
But married life with you, my dear, has
brought me naught but gain.
Let other women sing and dance, OF
even write a book,
Yet you're above them oil in charm-re-
member, you car cook"
And always, when I'm begged by girl:
to tell them by what art
l captured such a handsome man, and
won quite all his heart,
I merely say, MY dears. I'm sure that
all the pains l took
Was asking him to dinner-for, remem.
Der, / can cook,,"
And all you modern women who are
anxious to be wed,
BE wise, throw up your arts and crafts
and learn to bake your bread.
For be certain that no husband will for
get the vows he took,
Ii his wife will only please him by re.
~membering how to cook.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-10-12
Rest for the Mother.

You cannot serve your family better
than by resting yourself. An over
tired mother cannot make sunshine in
the home. Try to take even half an
hour of complete rest some time dur
ing the afternoon. 1t will often be
hard to get away, but make a duty of
it and you will accomplish it. If you
were Ill the children would have to
get on without you; let them do it
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-10-12

Every h~ousekeeper who makes com
mon use Of the cellar knows that dirt
is often tracked from the cellar up into
the house-this is especially true if the
cellar has a dirt floor. Much work
may often be avoided by tacking a
piece of old carpet o. the lower step
of the cellar stairs. When starting up
the steps it is easy to wipe the feet on
the carpet instead of carrying up the
dirt. and the carpet may frequently be
taken out and shaken and then tucked
down With n few tacks again.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-10-12
CHAPTER V

Monboddo, reaching over from where
he sat, seized the poker I'M stirred the
fire. He did this like an artist, and was
net satisfied until he had turned the
glowing face of every individual coal to
the outside. When he had propped the
poker in its place, he mopped his face
with a large silk handkerchief. He sat
e-pwrapped before that happy vision for
a time; then, after rubbing his hands,
he caressed both sides of the tumbler
with his palms. He did not drink at
that moment, but, having performed this
act of benediction. he sank back in his
deep armchair and smiled at the stran-
ger.
"a drop of something warm, SIR" said
the stranger, sis an uncommonly COM
Portable thing on a day like this"
You are right, sir" said Monboddo:
you are individually right" And, as II
the speech had reminded him of a duty,
he emptied the tumbler. he set it down
with a contented sigh.
The stranger smoked also, and the two
! kept silence for q time. The fire purred
and rustled as a comfortable fire will
when it is at its best, and the rain
dashed the window panes. The stranger
| had a stout walking stick between his
kreas, and in his abstraction he was toy
ing with the handle of it.
Finally the stranger did a strange
thing. He tapped Monboddo on the
shoulder with the crook of the stout
walking stick and said:
WAS there q corpse in that coffin
doctorY"
Now, if this surprise had come upon
Monboddo at any other than the psyche
logical instant OF which he was prepar
ed to meet it, he would certainly have
betrayed himself. The first thing in tht
morning anything bowled him over. Al
the day advanced his nerve gained tone
His sixth tumbler left him invulneSabl<
/ 70 fateA1or i've minutes. Could he havs
keSt himself in that condition, he would
hare been . man to be envied-
AZ fortune would have 4, 10 M thezl
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-10-12
Canoes Coming Back.

Canoes are coming back into vogue
again, and the possessors of old treas
ures in these may get them out and
consult the jeweler as to their re-
mounting. Neck chains with pendants
are among the most favored forms of
utilizing these. and belts of canoes
strung together with link chains are
worn with thin and sheer lingerie
frccks. Some bracelets, too. are shown.
and the ol~d-fashioned earrings make
up charmingly as buttons for ones
favorite tailored blouse.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-10-12

The princess gown is gaining in pop
least one gown of this sort in her
wardrobe. This cut illustrates a charm
ing suggestion in brown dotted fig
ured challis. 4 yoke and bib front of
ecru Russian lace is bordered by two
rows of narrow brown velvet ribbon,
Il decoration also used to ~accentuste
the front lines, starting just below the
bustline and extending to foot of dress.
Two rows of velvet ribbon, somewhat
wider, trim the foot Of skirt.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-10-12
To Do Up Co1ored Muslins.

To make. colored muslins look like
new boil one quart Of wheat bran in
six quarts Of water for half an hour.
Strain through cloth, and when cool
wash the dress in this, using neither
soap nor starch Rinse lightly in clear
water, to which a little ok gall has
been added. If colors are to be set a
tablespoonful OF the gall is the usual
amount. If there is no danger Of fad.
ing, q t~easpoonful Is enough. When
nearly dry, iron. This preparation of
bran both cleanses and stifens the
fabric.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-10-12
RECIPES.

Corn Fritters-Seiect young, tend
er, fresh corn, take off every vestige
of silk, then, with a sharp knife, cut
down through each row of kernels
When this is done change for a blunt
knife and press out the pulp, leaving
the hull behind. To a pint of this
pulp add the yolk of a well beaten
egg a cup of flour sifted with a TEA
spoonful of baking powder, a tea
spoonful of salt, a half t~easpoonful OIL
pepper, three tablespoonful OF milk
and a tablespoonful of melted butter.
Lastly. fold in the white of the egg
beaten to a stiff froth. Drop this bat
ter by the tablespoonful into a ket-
tie Of hot fat and turn as they brown
from one side to the other, taking
care no to pierce the fritters, and let
out the steam. Serve very hot, on a
hot platter. When fresh corn is not
at hand the canned may be used In
the same way.
Green Pepper Croquets-Select
sweet peppers of uniform size, wash
well and plunge in boiling water
Simmer five minutes, take from the
water and rub off the skin with a
wet cloth. If the peppers are round
cut off the stem ends and remove the
seeds. If long, cut in two lengthwise-
When cold fill each half with a force
meat made of a cup of fine bread
crumbs. a half cup of minced boiled
ham, tongue, or chicken, seasoned
with a suspicion of onion juice, salt
and pepper and moistened with melt
ed butter. Lay the peppers in a bak-
ing pan pour a cup of plain soup stock
around them, V and bake 10 min
utes. then uncover and brown. Serve
on a pretty platter with cream sauce
poured over them.
Tomato and Lettuce Salad-This is
one of the prettiest of all salads, as
well as the most grateful In n
hotels. even the best, tomatoes are
not peeled nowadays, but the careful
housewife prefers to take a little ex-
ira time and relieve the stomach
from the necessity CT battling with
the entirely unremunerative skin. To
accomplish this task quickly wash
the tomatoes with boiling water and
let them stand a moment entirely i'm
mersed. Take out, rut in a colander
and let the cold water from tae fau-
Get run over them three or four min
utes, when the skins can be slipped
of without injuring the appearance
or frmness of the fruit Slice evenly
with a sharp knife, lay on leaves OF
crispy lettuce and dress with mayon-
paise or French dressing. Instead of
slicing the tomatoes when small and
round. can have enough of their pulp
cut out to form a cup, which is filed
with minced chives or celery and
m~ayonnaise,
Rice a la Japanese-The Japs ex-
eel in cooking rice, and their methodis
exceedingly simply. Put n cuDful
of rice which has been thoroughly
washed over the fire with FIVE of fast
boiling water. Add salt, and when
it has boiled fast for fifteen minutes
set the saucepan, uncovered, in a mod
crate oven. In fifteen minutes the
water will have completely evaporat-
ed. and every grain be distinct and
FUZZY. Not a grain viii stick to the
saucepan.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-10-12

A countryman brought his sweet
heart into Glasgow to hear a perform
ance by a well-known opera company.
Going up to the ticket Office, the girl
hanging on to the sleeve Of his jacket,
he banged down a half-sovereign, and
said:
sTwa seats"
STALK ilquired the clerk.
"Look here my man." replied Bar
leymow, rather sharply. ''dinna think
because W. came frae the country that
we're cattle. Giles twa cooshioned
seats"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-10-12

After coming in out Of the rain, let
the umbrella down and stand it on
the h.adle that it may dry in this po.
sition; the water will thus drip from
the edges Of the frame and the cover
dry uniformly.
When placed with the handle up
ward, as is frequently done, the water
runs to the top OF the umbrella, and
the moisture is thus retained In the
lining underneath the ring for some
length Of time, causing the ak o.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-10-12

while you are keeping well for their
sakes. Think over the things that can
best go undone, and leave some of
them while you sleep. Rest is much
cheaper and more agreeable than u
doctors bill, and if you do not have
one you will surely have the other.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-10-12

A liberal supply of carbonate OF
soda placed around the kitchen
hearth and any other fagorite haunt
of black beetles will cause their COM
plete disappearance from those places.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-10-12
HOW TO CARE FOR A BRASS BED

The bed should be busted with a
soft cloth every day, and if the brass
looks soiled rub 1t with a cloth slight
ly moistened with sweet oil and then
polish it with a piece of chamois
leather.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-10-12
EN1Ul I'D - ~
.Sa sZAL8 80 M
E3 S@3SNNH
ENM ANS
DIsPELLING TOBACCO DOOR.

The unpleasant smell Of tobacco
clinging to curtains and furniture may
be dispelled by sprinkling ground col
fee ON q shovel, setting it alight, and
carrying the latter about the room.
COTE fumes, are in all cases, admirable
as d~isinfectants.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-10-12

fabric with which the frame is COW
cred to become tender and soon rot.
A silk umbrella is much injured by
being left open to dry; the silk be-
comes stretched and stiff and will
sooner split thus cared for.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-10-12

princess gowns, it behooves women
to do what they can to make the lines
of their backs symmetrical.
There is profuse use of narrow rib
bons on everything, appearing in every
sort Of a way-ruchings, cockades,
~bouillonnees, or sewed on in plain
| rows.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-10-12

or three days be tepid and gradually
be made colder by imperceptible de-
grees until it is no shock to put the
face into quite cold water, 1t will soon
become easy and is i~nvigorating and
refreshing. The eyes should be wiped
after this by passing a soft towel gen.
tly from the outer angle inward to-
ward the nose.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-10-12
Health and Beauty Hints.

Health and Beauty Hints.
Don't worry. Worry wear you ont
quickly.
Don't wear rings that are too small;
the inevitable result is Disagreement
red and swollen hands and knuckles.
When the hands are in bad condi-
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-06-01
Berea and Vicinity,
GATHERED FROM A VARIETY OF SOURCES


Monday, June 3, will render Spohr's
great Oratorio, "The Last Judg-
ment."
Mrs. NJ. j. McCollum left on
Tuesday morning for Chicago, where
she will spend the summer with her
daughter, DR.. Sallie McCollum, of
that city.
Allen f. Beatty graduates from
the Medical Department of Howard
University, ON Thursday evening,
June LIST. Berea sends him her
congratulations and good wishes.
w. B. Combs, the well known
mechanic of Mckee, arrived Monday
with his well equipped supply of
tools. He comes to do finishing
work for his brother, H. c. Combs.
Mrs. Amanda Simpson Winans,
of Cincinnati, is visiting at the home
of her cousin, Mrs. G. l.. Hanson,
Berea. Mrs. Winans is a first cousin
of Gen. U. S. Grant, and at the age
of sixty eight is quite active, and
with the exception of recent illness
has enjoyed good health.
The short address after the main
speech by Hon. John ID. White on
the afternoon of Commencement Day
will be of unusual interest this year.
DIR. A. NJ. Brodie, who gave the
Commencement address a few years
ago, will be here, as well as many
other speakers of distinction.
Mr.. Geo. Pow was the recipient of
an unusually pleasant surprise on
Monday evening last. He was
waited on in an informal way by a
committee Of Alpha Zeta ladies, who
presented him with a handsome
gold ring, bearing his name and the
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-06-01
DECORATION pay.

Decoration Day was observed in
Berea with the usual heartiness
which charaeterizes the recognition
OF this day here each year. A large
crowd gathered at the Tabernacle at
$50 am. to enjoy the exercises
given by the Model Schools and
Rhetorical Glasses. Then followed
the march of the veterans, headed
by the College Band, to the Gene
terry, where the decoration ceremonies
were performed over the graves Of
the veterans buried there. As is
the custom, basket dinner was enjoyed
on the College campus by the mem
bers of the G. A. r. Post and their
friends. Coffee was furnished free
of charge.
At l.30 the afternoon exercises
were opened by music 10y the Band
and prayer by President Frost. The
program consisted of a recitation,
flag drill by Miss Boice's school, and
a quartet by Misses HOLSTER and
Jones, and Messrs. Dick and Horton.
Prof. Dodge was the speaker of the
occasion, and delivered an eloquent
address on the life of James A.
Garfield. Speaking from personal
acquaintance with the subject Of his
address, Prof Dodge gave the story
of the great statesman's life in a
forceful and exceedingly interesting
manner. In concluding his remarks,
the speaker summed up the ten
characteristics which stood out as
cardinal points in Garfeld's person
atty. They were economy of time,
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-06-01

self control, unyielding fidelity,
moral courage, politeness, genial
disposition, freedom from selfish
ambition, domestic love, piety, wide
philanthropy.
The consideration of such life,
under the guidance of so able a
speaker, could not but inspire the
hearers to initiate the noble qualities
so prominent in the character of the
lamented president. The circum.
stances under which the address was
given were very trying, owing to a
large number Of persons who were
entering or leaving the building
during the exercise. Uncalled for
conversation in the audience was an
additional trial to the speaker
The Glee Club rendered selection
which was much enjoyed, aud prayer
by the chairman brought most
profitable service to a close.
The Ladies' Aid had refresh
ment booth ON the grounds, from
which they dispensed ice cream,
cake and lemonade.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-06-01

T. j. Coyle is having well drilled
on his property near Welch's.
s. B. Combs is planning to build
a new dwelling on Center Street.
John F. Dean, of Jackson county,
was visiting in Berea Wednesday.
Miss Francis Shultz is a welcome
visitor at Ladies Hall until after
Commencement.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Gilbert, of
Cincinnati, visited the College for a
few hours on Monday.
Miss Maud Pearl, of Altamont, is
visiting with her sister, Mrs. G. f.
Hanson, until after Commencement.
James Lakes, from Wind Cave,
Jackson county, arrived here last
week. He is at work for the College.
A. j. Smith is having his one
story building repaired on Center
Street. Edward Anderson is the
carpenter.
The annual trustee Meeting occurs
on the day after Commencement, be-
ginning with joint session with the
Faculty at 8 O'Clock.
The Normal students are taking
advantage of the travelling Libraries
and boxes of books which can be
made up for their summer work.
Mrs. McComis, Of Laurel county,
is visiting at the home of her son, S.
j. McComis, Berea. Mrs. McComis
is accompanied by younger son.
The efficiency of the Berea College
Brickyard is evidenced from the
fact that S2,065 bricks were loaded
on the cars for shipment on May 26.
The Harmonic Society, in con
nection with the Orchestra, on
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-06-01

year inside, and ornamented on the
outside with an A. z. monogram, as
a token of the respect in which he
is held, and his popularity among
that body.
The Senior Glass was much in
evidence at the Tabernacle Wed
nesday morning. After the chapel
exercises, the sound as of rushing
wind was heard, then "boom," and
in stentorian tones "B ERE A, '05''
was hurled forth in rapid succession
by this august body. The words of
a song to the tune Of "Berea" told
the tale of their achievements past
and present, and their aspirations for
the future.
Mr. W. A. Hills, Superintendent
of the American Sunday School
! Union work in Ohio, Indiana,
Michigan and Pennsylvania, with
headquarters at Cleveland, Ohio,
has been in Berea for few days,
enlisting students for Sunday School
work during the vacation. Mr..
Hills conducted the chapel exer-
cises on Wednesday morning, and
gave very helpful homily on the
23rd psalm.
Miss Castine and Miss Kirkoff re-
manned in Berea day on their way
north to Michigan to spend their
yacat on. They have been engaged
in work in connection with the school
operated in Mckee under the auspices
of the Reformed Church of America.
This work has been recently re- inforc-
ed by the arrival of Rev. Isaac
Messlsr and wife, of New York state.
Mr. Messler was in town Monday
arranging for the transfer of his
household effects from Berea to Nc.
Kee.
Friday evening was "loye feast
night" among the literary societies.
The occasion was no exception to the
rule, as a time Of good fellowship
and freedom among the members,
One interesting feature of the even
ing, so far as Alpha Zeta and Phi
Delta were concerned, was the
presentation Of the Chez Trophy
Cup to Phi Delta, the winners Of
the coveted prize for 1905, by a com
mittee appointed by Alpha Zeta, the
holders of the Cup for 1904 When
the presentation had been made, the
yictors invited Alpha Zeta as a body
to join with them in slipping
friendly draught from the cup in
honor of the occasion.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-06-01

Friends You cannot afford to
miss the greatest musical treat of
the year-"The Last Judgment
given by the Harmonic Society.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-06-01

Stop, and read the notices. "The
Last Judgment Monday, June .,
Harmonic and Orchestra.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-15

only be secured by renewal and cxten-
sion Of subscriptions, but also on account
Of any money paid to the office that may
be owing for subscription.
ONLY WHEN REQ U ESTED. This rule
applies, however, only when requested By.
the subscriber u the time payment IS
plete carrier seryles-:lts I, own orsanlza-
ofi1ee VII Be Rrqppsrly credited on the
carrier Of that route notified, SO there
may be no fear Of working any hardship
or loss to the carrier.
MANY CERTIFICATES issued.
Over 1000 votes were issued Yesterday,
Gates issued to different parties who are
In tho contest
It becomes more and moro evident every
day that the way to win is to get vot ng
certificates. Ballots cut from the paper
count one only, while a new subscription
gets two votes for every one cent paid.
IL city subscription, or three votes for
each one cent, Il an o,it- of-town subscrIp;-
renewal subscription In the city calls for
one vote for each one cent paid, and g
renewal out of-town, two votes for each
one cont paid.5J