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INVESTIGATIONS

/ years only. She had been gone but q
few moments when the baby's walls OF
anguish recalled her She came in, tc
find tho younger child with severe
burn on his hand, inflicted by the elder
who held lighter splinter, the instrn.
mtnt of torture used In making the
of satisfaction.
40. my son!'. said the mother, "how
could you treat your little brother In
this way?"
why" said the urchin. '"r like to do
II like to see him twis'." And pco-
p'o. pushing Investigations, are closely
ellied in desire with that same urchin.
II investigations were great benefit;
II they resulted in the elimination; n the,
wrongs and abuses they disclose; II they
were righteously undertaken, righteous
" carried on and righteously ended; IL
fraud and dishonesty were punished,
then. perhaps, even the twisting pro-
cess" might not be simply for the amuse-
ment OF the looker-on.
But when evils have been expounded
and the tale OF wrong has been told.
human curiosity. alas, is satisfied, and
cares to go no further. The investga-
ton Is full enough as far rs It reaches.
but 1t always stops short OF the remedy.
Investigation, It seems. does not mean
reform. It Is intended only, 1t appears.
for the punishment OF individuals and
tho entertainment OF the American pub
lic
But It is certainly very fashionable.
And that In the twentieth century
means great deal.
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Her Evolution.

A young woman, who must support an
invalid mother. worked her way into a
lucrative business by prompt attention to
detail and pleasing, obliging manners.
AT first the only opening for her was
general house work. Into this she put
her best endeavor, losing no opportunity
to learn how to cook for and serve guests.
as soon as means accumulated sufficiently
to warrant the step, she took course in
domestic science.
Upon returning, she advertised to sup
ply dainty refreshments for parties and
receptions, to relieve the hostess by TAX
ing entire charge OF preparing and serv-
ing the same. While poole were learn
ing how invaluable her services were
she kept her purse comforta bly, filled by
taking In family washings, but need OF
this soon passed by. So correct was her
Judgment in regard to the amount OF food
needed for the number to be entertained.
became necessary to engage her services
weeks before needed, In this way one
woman built upS for herself an agreeable
business. giving full and pleasant oc-
cupation and good returns S, e. II.
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Spinstr Tea.

Where party OF girls wish to have an
evening all to themselves the "Splnster
Tea" will furnish them much merri-
ment.
AS this sort of tea should be quite
informal the invitations may be written
on plain white note-paper as follows:
Being a sp!nster In good standing in
this community. you are cordially in
vited to "Spinster Tea" on Tuesday
evening. November 10Th. at o'clock. in
No. 4l5 Madison Street. You are requested
to dress In character and to bring with
you an oldfashioned picture OF man sup
posed to have been refused by you. Be
prepared to tell the story OF his wooing
and to state what he lacked to make
him pleasing to you. The narrator of
the most improbable story will be given
a heart.
When the evening OF the tea comes,
and the guests have all been introduced
one to another. they may be ushered
into the d,ning-room and the supper be
served. The dining table should be ar
ranged in as old-fashioned n style rs
possible. AT the four corners place
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BY MRS. MARY WALLACE GLASS,
Richmond, Va.

There are many dates upon our calen-
dar to which we. as Americans. can point
with feeling Of pride In the annivcrsa-
ries OF great events but there can be
mono to which every American heart re-
spends more warmly than to tho evcr-
to-be remembered and honored ed Of
February. the birthdar OF Washington,
the Father OF this great and glorious
country
And upon this, the 174the anniversary,
we find eighty million people honortng
the name Of Washington. Statues to him
rise in every part Of the continent and
the nation halts in It's mad rush for fame
and fortune to remember his birthdate.
II one doubts that republic can be
grateful. he has only to turn his eyes
to the American capital. and he will find
there tokens to undeceive him, tokens in
bronze and tokens in marble. and greatest
of all. n token in the name, for no Amer,-
can thinks OF his nations capital without
thinking OF Washington.
One OF the most important among
monuments. not only on this continent.
but throughout the whole world, is the
great Washington national monument,
imposing shaft. rising on the banks of
the Potomac. to bespeak the gratitude OF
the whole American people to the Illus
trious Father of His Country This Is
one of the highest masonry structures In
the world 1t Is constructed OF stones
contributed by forty different States In
the Union and sixteen American cities.
Into its composition 80 also beautifully
carved blocks of marble from Italy,
Greece Switzerland, Japan. China, Siam,
Brazil and other countries. taking this
opportunity to pay tribute to one OF the
worlds greatest heroes.
"A very famous memorial OF Gencrai
Washington. and ono which has most
remarkable history-Horltio Greenough's
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heroic statue In marble Of the first Pres
Ave hundred feet directly in front Of the
Capitol at Washington. The figure, ar
rayed In the togo OF Roman senator. Is
represented in q sitting posture. Tho left
hand clasps q short sword and the right
hand points towards heaven. On tho low
granite PEDESTAL is inscribed the famous,
lines: First In war, first in peace and
first in the hearts OF his countrymen."
Undoubtedly there were brave wise and
good men before his day in every colony.
But the American nation. as nation.
do not reckon to have begun before 177s.
and tho first love OF that young America
was Washington. About and around him
we call up no dissentient discordant and
dissatisfied elements no sectional prcju-
dice OF bias, no party, no creed, no dogma
Of politics.
AS to the esteem and affection In which
the name and character of Washington
Is held one cannot do better than quote
Daniel Webster. who wrote as follows:
Born upon our SOIL OF parents also born
upon It, never for q moment having had
sight OF the old world; instructed accord
ing to tho modes OF the time. only in
the spare. plain. but wholesome clemens
tary knowledge which our institutions
provided for the children OF the people;
growing up beneath and penetrated by
the genuine influences Of American So
ciety; living from infancy to manhood
and age among our expanding, but not
luxurious civilization: partaklng In our
great destiny OF labor. our long contest
with unrecaimed nature and uncivilzed
man: our agony OF glory, the war of inde-
pendence; our great victory of peace. the
formation Of the Union, and the estab-
lishment OF the Constitution: no Is all.
all our own. Washington Is ours"
His life was for his country.
His thought the nation's fame;
American he was indeed,
And gloried In the name.
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In the Draining Room

candlesticks with wax candles and. fo-
centerpiece, a large bouquet of artifi-
c!al bachelors buttons. Al each place
put few bachelors buttons. to which
attach q menu card, 10y narrow white
ribbon.
The refreshments should be numbered
upon the menu card, and each guest be
allowed to choose one number as the
waitress makes her rounds. The key To
the menu given should be held by the
hostess and the waitress.
The following menu. recently used ut
n "spinster Tea" created much merri-
ment:
Menu-1 Always in pairs. .. Would they
were here. 3. Front curls. 4. Objects of
envy. 5. Warranted to pop g. A solace.
Z. Sadly missed s. Cause of woe. .. Court
ship. 10. A lover II. a small deceit. 70.
Our tears. 10. Left over.
Key to MENU. Cup and saucer ..
Jolly boys 3. Curled molasses chips. 4.
Preserved pears-pairs. s. Bottle OF ginger
ale. 6. Tea. Z. Kisses. s. spiced tongue.
Q. Mush 10. A spoon. II. plate. u.
Salt. 10. Heart-cake.
Bright Ideas in Entertaining.
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QUERIES AND
ANSWERS.
Query-Who was the author OF the old
song, entitled, st. Patrick, a Gentle-

ouery-Who was the author OF the old
song. entitled, st. Patrick. a Gentle
MANI" IF O. C.
Answer-The song was written by
Messrs. Bennett and Toleken, of Cork and
was first sung by them at masquerade.
IN 1914. 1t was afterward heightened for
Webbe. the comedian. who made it pop
ular.
Query-How did the saying. The sur
est way to peace is constant prepa-
ration for war, originate? "A. B. B.
Answer-Fox, afterward Bishop OF
Hereford. made use OF this axiom in
talking to Henry VIII. The Romans
had saying: ISL Wis pacem pare bell
lum" 1t was said of Edgar. surnamed
"the Peaceful" king of England. that
lie observed peace in turbulent times
by being always prepared for war.
Query-Who was the original of WAL
ler's "Sacharissa?" %. p. l..
Answer-She was Dorothea Sidney, cid
est daughter of the Earl of Leicester, 10
whose hand Waller aspired She mar
ried the Earl OF Sunderland.
Query--What was the family name If
the editor of Blackwood's Magazine who
wrote over the pen name OF Christopher
North? H M. p.
Answer-chrlstophe North was the pen
name used by John Wilson, professor OF
moral philosophy at Edinburg. and edi.
tor OF Blackwood's.
Query--Which member OF the House OF
Stuart was the bonnie earl of Murray
or Moray?" IF. " n
! Answer-He was James Stuart. son az
| " ~ la nd nd 4
daughter OF John, lord Ersk!ne. He
joined the reform party in 1856, and went
oFrance in 1851 to inclte Mary. Queen
OF scots to come and take possession OF
her kingdom. He was an accomplish
In the murder OF Rizzio, and during the
| queens imprisonment. was apo lnted re-
| gent
Query-Did Mary Chaworth with whom
LORD byron was In love, ever marry? II
so, who was her husband?-M. r. G
Answer-Miss Cllaworth married John
Musters an English gentleman, and her
marriage was MS unfortunate as that Of
| Lord Byron to Mlbanke.
! Query-What woman once hid herself
| IN an empty clock case to Witness tho
proceedings OF a Frccmason's lodge?
j. b. s.
Ahswer-Ihe Hon. Miss Elizabeth St.
Ledger daughter OF Lord Doneralle, III
Is said, hid herself In mn empty clock
case when the lodge was held in her
fathers house; nelng discovered, She was
compelled 10 submit to initiation and was
afterwards called Lady Frecmnson.
Query-ias n great-grandchlld ovcr
sncceeaea 10 the throne OF England?
How often has n grandchild succeedea!
w. NJ Il.
/ Answer--Except In one Instance, inst
OF John llantagenet. whose great-gran,l.
son, Edward II, WAS King, there is no
great -grandchild English sovereign IN
| dlreet descent Even In Johns reign,
me Kingdom was twice given away.
Ills son, Henry III, was Imprisoned by
Lcicester. and his great-grandson. Ed
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February Questions.

]. How many stories are contained
in shnkespeares Merchant OF Ven
ice" and how should tho play be
classihed?
2. Where was Belmont, tho home OF
Portia, supposed to have becn stu
atcd?
3. What was the Venetian Rialto?
Was the "gaberdine" distinctive
part Of a Jews apparel, as in tho
case OF Shylock?
4. What Monday In especial is
referred to by Launcelot In Scene V
OF Act II. when he says: ut was not
for nothing that my nose fell a-bleed-
Ing on Black Monday last ut six
o'clock in tho morning7'
s. What contrasts are there In the
nationalities and characters OF Jes-
sica and Portia?
g. How was Bassanio's departure for
Belmont celebrated by his friend.
Gratiano?
Z! What Impression does the reader
receive from Shylock's oritburst In
Scene VIII of Act II, as reported by
Satanic?
8. Why does Shakespeare refer in
this play to the turquoise being given
as pledge of love2
0. What Impression does Bassanio.
as a wooer, make upon his readers
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cream. which should be stifly whipped.
Bananas in Jelly.

For bananas in jelly, prepare pint
and a half of lemon jelly in the usual way
and while still hot pour into 1t n pound
of raspberry jam. Then strain and clarity
1t. Add sufficient red colorng to make II
n deep red and set away to cool. Split
some peeled bananas through lengthwise,
remove a small portion from the middle
OF each piece lengthwise with an apple
corer making 1t hollow. Lay them in the
juice of half a lemon and a tablespoonful
of powdered sugar for an hour. Then
wipe dry, fill the hollow with stifIiy whip
ped cream, which has been sweetened and
favored with vanilla, replace tho halves
of the fruit and arrange In large glass
bowl. Then pour the cold raspberry jelly
over them and as soon as firm scat
ter over the ton chopned pistachio nuts
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| mind? Was 1t common In Shake
speare's day for women OF fashion to
wear wigs?
10. Who arc Alcides, Midas and
Pythagoras. referred to In tho play?
IL. Which pleas made by Portia IN
defense Of Bassanio wcrc bubbles. and
which decided the case?
IL. What was tho posy In tho rinp
given by Nerissa to Gratlano? What
Is ring posy'' now called?
49, War Bassanio right to give away
ring bestowed upon him by Portia
as pledge of her affection?
H. When WAS "Thc Merchant ~
Venice" written?
15. How does 1t differ from shakc-
speare's "As You Like IT, and Loves
Labor Lost?
le. What does Antonio mean when
he says to Bassanio: Tho devil can
cite Scripture for his purpose?
II. What Is meant by tho reference
In the play to the narrow seas where
Antonio's vessel was wrecked?
,1s. What relation existed between
Portia and Ncris:a7
10. Was It the custom In Shake
speare's day for men to wear their
hats at dinner?
20. What was the position Of fore
spurrer?
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His Modest Request

The, great pianist at. the drawing room
function arose from his instrument and held
UP his hand. When the hubbub Of voices died
DOWN he cleared. his throat and spoke;
ale your conversation 10 the point where you
can hear me play. don't care whether you
bear me or not. But In order to do myself
Justice, must request tina, You allow mo
IN the silence that ensued he broke three
sstringsl and a plate glass window --Cieye.
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our Shakespeare Contest.

From all the
from competitors In tho February
editor Of
gratifying beyond showing.
exacions
study the love rama ists
lhd OF
pearing this OF
Leigh Street The February questions follow:
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ne the fennir
4 Il 3 tho
suits his
Is tho receiving attention designers
model hus
oIdered
a bust line
OF
behold
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IN THE KITCHEN

The woman who desires to do her work
in the kitchen with an economy of time
and trouble. and without sacrihcing ner
personal appearance, Will be careful TO
keep at hand the things needful to insure
the proper accomplishment of her task
,n a pleasant manner.
Over her sink will be placed the I'M
elements for dishwashing, the little mop
for glasses and the big one Tor dishes;
the little whisk broom for kettles and
saucepans; the wire dish cloth for the
cleansing OF utensils in which glutnous
things are cooked: the sand soap and the
vegetable brush, as well as common
scruhbing brush, with flaring bristses. for
cleaning the sink.
When she is cooking, Il holder and a
fresh towel are attached by tapes to her
apron. She sees to 1t that hand towel
roller is hung in convenient proximity to
the hot and cold water faucets; that the
salt. pepper and flour dredger are on a
little swing shelf within reach of the
stove; that round asbestos mat is at
hand TO Slip under things, and double
sized clean one is ready TO slip under
the table dishes, that have to stand
few minutes ON the back of the stove or
In the oven.
Kitchen Wisdom.
For heart-shaped moulds. says house,
keeper, through the medium of an eN-
change, use cranberry sauce, with tleck
of whipped cream on top. Core and cut
into quarters one pound of apples and
one quart of water, and set over the
fire. When boiling add one quart of cram
berries and cook until the berries are soft.
Then press through colander. Add one
pound of graduated sugar and heat until
ID.
sauce should be thick when cold, If not
stiff. add little gelatine, pour into the
elongated molds, and when ready to
Berve turn out and slice down, turning
each heart onto a larger heart-shaped
DOYLE. Place on the top tleck OF the
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The Reason Whv.

Mother; Now, dear, why don't you
go and give grandpa a klss?"
Child (somcwhat nonplussed by grand
pas moustache and beard: II don't see
any place for 1t, mamma
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Womans Rights.

+ Mamlel believe In woman's rights.
Gertlo- Then You think every woman
should have IL vote2
Mamie--No, but thinks every woman
should have voter.-c Chicago Record
Herald. N-t
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Literary Genius.

'.Why Is genius so often mlsunder-
stood?" asked the literary person.
Z "Probably,'' answered tho man who
doesn't care for poetry Tits because
genius so frequently fails to talk plainly"
Exchange.
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] A Bad Head.

"Tley say murmurcd Mr. AIcSosh.
that two. heads urc better Than one,
but doubt it. 'rSI had Two lika 'e
ono I've got this morning blamed II I
wouldn't commit auicide.''-- Cleveland
Lsaasx.
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things which yet
in same qnLh
The braid IN
ustwhi
lin
fasens avn
md at the at
the hlao IN hna ~ W,or mt nnss
loops o. vide nnk
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List Of Plays.

August--tJulus Caesar.n
september-"mIdsummer Nights
oe.ober-"As You Like IT,"
Move nber-"klng Lear"
Observation-Disclosures.
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ward II. was murdered. In two instan-
ccs, grandchild has succeeded. Henry
VI. whose reign was continued civil
war. and Edward vi. the son OF Jane
Seymour. Stephen was grandchild nj.
William I, but usurper; Richard II
was grandchild Of Edward III. AMI
George III was grandson of George II.
but their fathers did not succeed to the
throne.
Query-What is the NEUROLOGICAL le-
gend that connects Iris, the messenger
OF Juno. with the dying? j. S. II.
Answer-The legend says that one OF
the duties of Iris was to cut of lock
OF hair from those devoted to death, ana
until this was done, Death refused to
accept the victim. Thus, when Dido
mounted the funeral pile. She fingered
in suffering till Iris was sent by Juno
to cut off lock Of her hair as an Of
fering to Proserpine. but as soon ms
this was done. her spirit left tho body.
s1hauatos did the same Office to Alcestls
when she gave her life for that Of her
husband. In all sacrifices. a forelock
was first cut from the head OF the
victim as an Offering to Proserpine.
Query-What musician has been called
The Hercules of Muslc?'' A. r. p. (
Answer Christolph Won Gluck, born In
lT1f and died In l7S7.
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march-"much Ado About Nothing"
AprIl-'Wlnter's Tale"
May-"Romeo and Juliet"
June-"OrthelIo."
JuIy-"Henry VIII"
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Where He Got His orders.

From the New York World.
General Chaffee at a recent banquet
told the following:
Mr.. Cassidy through some unknown
cause decided to enter the army. 1t
happened that while not knowing how
to ride horse he was drafted into q
cavalry regiment After time he
was considered competent to take part
In some of the simple drills. One day
an inspection of the regiment being
ordered he was obliged to be present
with his company. A halt had been
ordered when Cassidy's horse became
FESTIVE. The captain seeing the
trooper about to dismount, told him
not to do so without orders. Hardly
had he spoken when the private was
thrown to the ground.
what do you mean by dismounting
without orders?" asked the captain.
81 had me ORDERS" said the private.
From headquarters, suppose" said
the angry officer. mo. your honor,
from headquarters, was the unex-
pected answer.
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Poor Ways to Save Money.

From the Washington Star.
Doing without your luncheon, even II
only for once. This will injure your
health.
Walking home after a days shopping.
You can get more money. but you cannot
get a new constitution after yours has
been undermined.
Sewing In the twilight Artificial light
is cheaper thanocculists bills.
Wearing thin clothing. Flannel is
cheaper than druggists prices.
Using cheap soap. 1t will cost you
something In cold creams and suffering
to remedy the harm 1t does.
Going about in thin shoes. Leather il
cheaper than quinine and porous plasters;
also than case of pneumonia.
Trying to do the work of the upholsterer
and the carpet layers. You may never
feel like doing any work again.
Overworlung. Nobody will thank you.
You will be so cross that the very people
for whom you are saving the money will
hate you. and your husband will wish he
had married a spendthrft.
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STIRRING ARTIc STORY.
Seal Hunters In an Ice Prison for Two
Years and a Half.

From the London Chronicle.
Capt. Walter Jackson Of Peterhead
returned home a few days ago, after
a perilous adventure in the arctic re-
gions. where for twenty-nine months
he was ice-bound.
1--WE left Peterhead in July, 1903,
Captain Jackson relates, ''and reached
the station In Baffin Land in due
course. when | took charge, being
warmly welcomed by the Eskimo
friends with whom | had become a
favorite during a previous sojourn. We
secured a great many walrus and
seals. some of the former holding I'M
usually fine tusks. was always busy
with my gun among the small animals
and with geese, elder and king ducks.
etc.
AT the end of the winter we looked
out for the relief ship, which was 10
take me home with my winters pro-
duce. but we looked in vain through
the summer till mid-August. when