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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-10-25
AUCTION SALE!.

We will sell The following described
property on our farm, six miles north of
Minot, on
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-01-10
BIRDS IN THE ANTARCTIC.
They Gather About Ship for Days at
a lime.

"The tempestuous seas Of the south
ern oceans have one great feature,
lacking in other oceans, in the guam
tity and variety of their bird life,
says Captain Robert F. Scott. r. N,
in "The Voyage Of the Discovery,
published by the Scribners. "The fact
supplies an interest to the voyager
which can scarcely by appreciated by
those who have not experienced 1t,
for not only are these roaming, tire
less birds seen in the distance, but
in the majority of cases they are at
tracted by a ship and gather close
about her for hours, and even days.
The greater number are of the petrol
tribe, and vary in size from the great
er stormy petrel, which fits under the
foaming crests Of the waves. For
centuries these birds have been the
friends of sailors. who designate them
by more or less familiar names, some
of which have been preserved, while
others have been dropped for more
definite titles.
an the older accounts of voyages
It is often difficult to recognize the
birds referred to; for instance, the
term cEglet' seems to have been ap-
piled to various species. But the
'Wanderer,' 'Sooty,' Cape Pigeon
Giant Petrel,' and many others are
survivals which the ordinary man still
prefers to employ in preference to the
scientific designation. 1t was the
shooting of 'Sooty' albatross by one
Simon Hartley in Shelvocke's voyage
that supplied the theme immortalized
in the Ancient Mariner"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-01-10
Useful Hints,

Do not use cracker crumbs for COW
ering croquettes; they will not brown.
A small square Of asbestos kept on
the ironing board will save the iron
ing sheet.
Vegetables with the exception Of
potatoes and onions, should be pur-
chased each day.
A broad-bladed spatula is the han
diest Of kitchen tools for lifting GRO.
quettes for an egg mixture.
Few people care to bother making
pickles, as there are so many kinds
to be bought very cheaply.
Always use wooden spoon, and
the best vinegar you can buy, boiling
this in an enamelled saucepan.
An old rule for plain apple griddle
cakes is half pint of chopped apples
into a quart of ordinary griddle cake
batter.
1t is a well-known fact that all vege-
tables which grow beneath the ground
should be put on to boil in cold wat
lHOSt WHICH SloN duOht lulO DOlI-
ing water. This will ensure a sue
cessful result.
If a croquette mixture stick to the
palms while it is being shaped, dip
your hands in cold water and begin
again. Never fry croquettes in a
draft; they will crack.
A cleaning fluid may be made Of
flee cents worth of saltpeter, ammonia
and shaving soap dissolved in one
quart of rain water. 1t is good for
thousand things. 1t takes the grease
out OF carpets beautifully.
Cold vegetables should never be
thrown away. Caulifower, beans.
peas, whole potatoes, etc, make deli
cious salads with the addition of oil
and vinegar dressing, and a little
chopped parsley.
Remove the outside leaves from a
nice red cabbage, cut into four parts,
taking of the stalks, and cut it into
very thin slices.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-01-10
"When | had so far humbled myself

when | had so far humbled myself
as to give in to you," he added.
Still determined to assert your au
thorlty, | see," spitefully.
Still determined to have your owl
way" stubbornly.
Then they parted again, and stood
at separate windows, moodily watch
ing the approach of a passenger train
AS the rear coach came up even with
| the station, a simultaneous exclama-
tion burst from the bride and groom.
Aunt Ellen, as I'm alive"
"Uncle David, by all that's holy!
AS the train was to make half
hour stop, they darted out of the door
and into the car, seeking some expla-
nation of this curious turn of affairs.
AS they entered, tall silk hat and a
black plumed bonnet nodded cheer
fully in their direction.
Nephew Charlie" tremendously
announced his uncle, this is your
new aunt, Mrs. David Brown"
Niece Dorothy" added her aunt,
dilOW me W intlOuuCc youi hO" uhSiV,
Mr.. Brown"
Aunt" gasped the bride, you're
not even married. you?"
I'VE are indeed, my dear, ceremony
performed not six hours since. And
we are now on our wedding tour"
"But we didn't know you were ac-
quainted," gasped Dorothy, who had
not yet recovered her breath.
Didn't want you to know" respond
ed Uncle David, wanted to surprise
you, my dear"
Where are you going?"
"To Niagara"
"Who had the ordering of your jour
ney?" questioned young Mr.. Brown.
ELLEN, of course" was the ready
reply, as Uncle David glanced affec-
tionately at his new made wife. "Of
course she was willing to let me say
but | told her husband that couldn't
let his wife have her own way on a
little thing like her wedding tour,
wasn't worthy the title"
Little. Mrs. Brown shot a triumph
ant glance at her young husband. A
moment later he gently drew her
aside.
Dear" he whispered, well go
wherever you want to go, If it's to the
moon"
Don't you think it would be nice
Charlie" she answered syeetly, 'to
go to Niagara with Uncle Dave and
Aunt Ellen?"
THE very thing" he replied.
And so they settled it.-lndana
Farmer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-01-10
Carrots Good for the Health.

Carrots one associates rather with
Irish stew and boiled mutton and
most people find them a somewhat
tasteless vegetable, although their
bright color renders them useful as a
garnish to make dishes, either for
pretty little rings made by removing
the lighter colored centres from round
slices of carrot, to float about in clear
soup. or served in tiny strips with
green peas and cream sauce. The
carrot, however, is by no means to be
despised from hygienic standpoint.
1t contains digestive properties lin
the form of poetic acid which, acting
on the other foods eaten with it, aids
in dissolving them, and so promotes
digestion. They are also a good
blood purifier. and it has been said
that their frequent regular use clears
the complexion and brightens the
color of both eyes and hair. This
would seem to indicate that they con-
tain iron, well known to have that
color-restoring property. Besides
this. carrots applied externally in the
form of a poultice aid in reducing in
fiammation.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-01-10
LAW WORKED BOTH WAYS.
Judge Who Fined Man Payed for
Extensive Meal.


In hamlet not far from New York
lived justice of the peace who is
well liked by all the people. His cases
for the most part are heard on the
veranda of his country place in sum-
mer and in his library during the chill
ly days of spring and when the snow
flies in winter.
The Judge" as he is known far and
wide in the bailiwick, is fond of out
door life and when he is out on a
rabbit hunt he keeps his judicial eye
open for any offenders who may
stray across his path. The game laws
in his State are stringent.
Not very long ago the Judge" met a
German who, carried shotgun The
bullying appearance of the pockets of
the huntsman excited the judicial sus-
picion. Knowing that it was always
safe to slay blackbirds and crows, the
Judge" congratulated the German on
his success in Kidding the community
of pests.
The German, newcomer in the
community, repudiated the insinuation
that he didn't know game when he saw
it, and pulled out of his pockets twelve
fat robins, all of which, he boldly an
nounced, he had brought down on the
wing.
The Judge" in a roundabout way
obtained the Germans name and place
of residence. The following day the
robin slayer found himself before His
Honor" on charge of violating the
game law. He pleaded ignorance and
guilty. He said he was a poor man
and had to shoot game in order to
satisfy the hunger of his family. But
ignorance of the law is no excuse and
the Judge" imposed penalty of So
per bird slaughtered out of season.
Twelve birds at S. per meant $50.
The German asked for mercy and the
Judge" knocked off 81 on each bird.
This SO touched the heart of the Ger
man that he paid s36 then and there.
On his return home he sent the twelve
slaughtered robins to His Honor"
with his compliments, and that day
the Court" invited some of his epicu-
rean friends to dine on robin pie.
Some one "peached" on the Judge
and the authorities called upon him to
explain how he had dead robins in his
possession. The course of procedure
by which he explained is not reported,
but the Judge" has since "conflded" to
his intimate friends that his robin
dinner cost him s24. Since then when
he meets man with a gun in the road
way he looks in another direction
New York Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-01-10
Lucky and Unlucky.

A beautiful idea is prevalent in
Burmah about rubies. The natives
believe that their color changes grad
ually, while they ripen in the earth,
as if a fruit. At first they say the
stone is colorless, then it becomes
yellow, green, blue. each in turn the
final stage being red. When redness
is attained the ruby is ripe. The ruby
is said to influence the wearer very
strongly for good or evil. 1t is sup
posed to bring ones due in money
that has been .misappropriated. If It
brings back bad luck to the wearer,
It should be discarded; it is malevo-
lent.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-01-10
He Spoiled II All.

w. Caryl Ely of Buffalo, the presi-
dent of the American Street Railway
association, was talking at the con-
vention in Philadelphia about motor.
mems and conductors adventures. "A
conductor came to me with a smiling
lace the other day." he said. He
wanted to tell me what had happened
on an incoming car. 1t seems that a
middle-aged woman and her little son,
a lad of six or seven years, got on the
ear, and as soon as they were seated
the woman took a half dollar out OF
her pocket and handed it TO the
youngster to pay the fare with. The
boy held the coin in his small, fat
hand, and examined it closely and
solemnly. The conductor appeared
for the fares, and the youngster gave
him the half dollar with owlish SOL
emnity. The money was pocketed and
40 cents in change was put in the
small. extended hand. AS soon as he
got this change the boy laughed
wrisgled in his seat, and shouted
gleefully:
"'Oh, ma. he's taken the bad half.
dolllar!' New York Tribune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-01-10
Dangers of Peace.

Johnny Ralston was very good boy,
declares Answers, but he had one
fault which it seemed impossible for
his mother to overcome; he would
fight with other boys. He had been re-
proved, and at last Johnny had made
a faithful promise that he would bat.
tie no more.
That very evening he returned from
school with cut cheek and a swollen
nose.
johnny" said his mother. you
promised me this morning that you
would not fight again
But I haven't been fighting, ma.
This is an accident"
AN accident?'
"Yes, ma. l was sitting on Tommy
Bigss, and | forgot to hold his feet" j"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-01-10
OF AN ORCHARD.

food is an Orchard. the Saint saith,
Lo meuitate on life and death,
with cool well, a hive of bees,
a nermits grot below the trees.
Good is an Orchard. very good,
Enough one should wear no monkish hood
Right good when Spring awakes her flute,
And good In yellowing time of fruit.
Very good In the grass 10 lie
and see the network 'gainst the sky.
4 living lnce OF blue and green,
And boughs that let the gold between.
The bees are types Of souls that dwell
With honey In a quiet cell
The ripe fruit figures goldeny .t
The souls perfection In Gods eye.
Rrayer and praise In country home,
honey and fruit man might come,
wed on such meats TO walk abroad,
And In his Orchard talk with God.
katharine lyman Hlnkson.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-01-10
Bread Griddle Cakes.

For bread griddle cakes, which are
an excellent expedient for using up
stale bread, soak a pint Of crumbs in
milk to cover them until they are
soft. Then add cupful Of flour sifted
with a heaping teaspoonful Of baking
powder, a well beaten egg, level salt
spoonful of salt and milk to make a
thin batter. If sour milk is used use
half teaspoonful of soda in place Of
the baking powder, dissolving it in
little warm water
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-01-10

| which the maker had submitted t.
the authorities for approval, but II
was rejected The coin is now worth
more than $500 and is seldom offered
, for sale.
"Of the California gold issues alone
there are several hundred varieties
and some OF them command enor
nous premiums.
There are only three collectors il
this country who make specially
of accumulating gold pieces of the
value Of $40 and upward There are
not only the eagle and double eagle
of United States issue, but the many
10, 20, and 50-dollar gold pieces OF
private firms in the ives, and the s1t
and $40.O7 gold slugs.
This branch of numismatics is
only for millionaires. All the SO dol
lar gold pieces. of which there were
seven varieties, are octagonal in
shape except one and now fetch from
$3.50 to $500, that is, when they are
offered for sale, which Is not often.
These SO dollar pieces were made
OF the purest gold, which cannot al.
ways be said of many of the minor
denominations, such as the 25 and
so cent pieces of so-called gold.
"But there is one gold piece OF
United States issue which is beyond
the reach of all collectors, no matter
how wealthy. This coin is above
price. 1t is the first 20-dollar gold
piece minted by this government, in
1S49.
THE piece was submitted for ap-
proval, but before action was taken
the new year came, so that the dies
had to be destroyed and new ones
made for 1850. This coin, the only
one of its kind. now rests in the coin
cabinet at the Philadelphia mint.
After all. the real factor in the
value of a coin of rare date is its
condition. On this depends whether
it is worth SIS or $500.
"a 1893 copper cent, worn almost
smooth from constan, circulation,
and with the date barely discernible,
will bring from Sc to SIS, while one
in better condition will advance in
value with leaps and bounds Two
hundred dollars has been paid for one
of these homely cents in very fine
condition.
"One of my customers has had a
standing offer with me for the last
five years of 1925 for one of these
1893 cents in uncirculated condition.
Such a coin must exist, I'm sure,
maybe hidden away in the bottom
of an old bureau drawer or reposing
in the depths of an ola stocking, the
owner unaware of the small fortune
it would bring.
THE great premium at which the
1899 cent is held is one of the mys-
teries of coin collecting. Usually a
large premium is demanded for coins
that are extremely scarce, or, by rea.
son of their limited issue, are almost
unattainable. But there is no such
reason why the 1899 cent should be
rare.
"The mint records for that year
show that exactly 904,5S5 were
coined. Notwithstanding this enor-
nous number the coins are now very
scarce, but where they nave gone no
one knows."-New York Sun.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-01-10
Nut PuHs.

Delicious nut puffs for afternoon tea
are made with cupful and a half OF
flour, cupful of milk, a saltspoonfh
Of salt, two teaspoonfuls of sugar, three
eggs and quarter OF a cupful OF
ground nuts. Beat the mixture for
fifteen minutes and bake, in gem pans
that have been previously heated in a
hot oven.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-01-10
Apple Gems.

To make apple gems, have ready
four large sour apples peeled and mine
ed. With them, mix quarter of q
cupful of molasses, an egg beaten well.
half a teaspoonful of soda dissolved in
little hot water and cupful and a
half each of fine cornmeal and flour
sifted with teaspoonful of baking
powder. Stir in enough sweet milk
to make thin batter and bake in but
tered gem tins.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-01-10
AppIe Johnny Cake,

Apple Johnny cake is famous among
New Englanders. 1t is a delicious
breakfast or luncheon bread. Mix two
cupfuls of cornmeal, a saltspoonful Of
salt, a teaspoonful Of cream Of tartar,
a scant half-cupful Of sugar, half a
teaspoonful of soda dissolved in a
little water and milk to make thin
batter. Stir in three sour apples that
have been peeled and cut into thin
slices. Bake in shallow tin in a
moderate oven for 35 minutes.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-01-10
A REAL WAGONLOAD.
Western Man Got 110 Persons Into
His Carriage and Won.

A hardware and implement firm in
the West recently devised unique
scheme with phenomenal success, the
climax proving not only amusing to the
populace, but profitable to the firm.
The firm sent to every farmer in their
vicinity, several weeks prior to the
event, a circular offering a prize of
$40 in gold to the person who, on a
specified Saturday, would bring into
their town on one vehicle of any de-
scription the largest number of per-
sons, the only requirement being that
they should arrive before noon and
that each load of humanity should be
counted by member of the firm in
front of their place of business.
That nearly every farmer in the two
counties not only nibbled, but did his
best to run away with the bait, sinker
and ALL was demonstrated on the desig-
mated day, when from every direction,
over every road, vehicles of all de-
scriptions and conditions, some drawn
by beasts of burden of the bovine spe-
cies, but mostly by equines of pedigree
and well-groomed appearance, began
to pour into the town, each convey
ance loaded to its capacity with men,
women and children.
They began coming soon after sun
rise and continued until nearly noon.
AS each vehicle arrived and deposited
it's occupants in front of the establish
ment the crowd of sightseers as well
as contestants increased.
The number of persons brought in
by contestants varied from twenty to
fifty until 10 o'clock, when man ar
rived with fifty-one. He thought he
had the prize until another farmer
came in at twenty minutes to II with
wagon fifty feet long carrying eighty
six persons. This was so far ahead Of
any other contestant and it was then
so near noon that he figured he could
not lose.
you've got it to a certainty" said
one of his party.
81 reckon that's what" said he, as
he put his hands in his pockets and
walked away. He could already feel
the money jingling in his clothes. His
confidence was so supreme that he
bought new hat and a new tie and
then went to a barber shop and got a
shave, haircut and shine on the
strength of his belief that he had won
the $40.
But hardly had he emerged from the
barber shop when shout went up
from the crowd as they beheld ap-
preaching a vehicle the like of which
was never before seen on the streets
of this town, and probably never will
be seen again.
The conveyance was eighty-flve feet
long and twenty feet wide. 1t moved
on eight wheels and was drawn by
eight horses. Seated on the elongated
vehicle were enough men and women,
boys and girls to start colony in
Oklahoma or upon a reservation in
Dakota.
The man who held the reins with the
skill Of a circus driver over the eight
horses was from a village of three
houses and thirty persons, nfteen miles
away. He drove around the square,
followed by throng Of cheering per-
sons, and proudly pulled up his octet
of steeds at the proper place, where
the load of laughing visitors were
counted one by one. There were no.
Hardware Dealers Magazine.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-01-10
A Natural Remedy.

That the remedy is sometimes worse
than the disease is again shown by an
incident chronicled in the New York
Times. A prominent politician has a
wife who is model of domestic care
fulness. She has a talent for making
bread, and takes great pride in hav-
ing her loaves turn out well
One evening she had set the batch
of dough to rise in the kitchen and
was reading in the parlor, when her G.
year-old boy came running to her. cry
ing. Mamma, mamma, there's
mouse jumped into your bread-pan,"
The good woman sprang from her
seat.
Did you take him eut?' she asked
frantically.
Nom, but done just as good.
threw the cat in, and she's digging af-
ter him to beat the bandi"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-01-10
Almond and Date Cakes.

For almond and date gems, stir the
well beaten yolks of two eggs into a
pint Of sweet milk and add Il teaspoon
ful Of salt and three cupfuls of flour.
sifted with a teaspoonful of baking
powder. Then add cupful OF dates
and almonds in equal proportions,
chopped very fine. Fold in the sti6ly
beaten whites of the eggs and bake
In buttered gem tins.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-01-10
6@AASQENCEDN0

The recent electrical exhibition In
London was such financial success
that the executive committee has been
able to refund to the exhibitors much
of the money they paid for space.
A new time-recording camera has
been patented in England. BY photo
graphing an automobile in motion and
a watch at the same moment, it is
possible for policemen to produce abb
solute proof that a motorman has ex-
ceeded the legal speed limit.
Professor Landouzy, in communi-
cation just made to the French Aca-
aemy Of Medicine, insinuates a serious
ground of distrust between man and
his dog. There is no doubt that tuber-
culosis is on the increase, and the pro-
lessor has just as little doubt that dogs
have something to do with 1t.
The New York Central Railroad has
placed orders with several manufac-
turing companies for total OF $4,000
freight cars, calling for the expendi-
ture of about $25,0O0,00O. The tre-
mendous scale on which the railroads
are now providing equipment indi-
Gates the pressure under which they
are working to care for the traffic that
is being offered to them.
To meet the effects Of sea-water on
cast-iron piles, and for other reasons,
1t is a common and good practice to
make the lower lengths Of greater
thickness-say, 3-S inch more-than
that sufficient for the upper. Occa-
sionally, also, the bottom lengths are
filled with concrete, which no doubt
adds to the length of time during
which they may be relied upon.
Forced draft dates back of course to
Stephenson's Rocket" and its first
use for marine purposes was by Mr..
Robert l.. Stevens on the Hudson River
steamers in our own country prior to
the civil war. During that war Mr..
sherwood built number of gunboats
which used forced draft, but it had fall
len into disuse until about 1882 for
naval vessels, when it was introduced
into the English navy, and still later
was applied in the merchapt service.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-01-10

Tho Russian zemstvos or country ad-
ministrative bodies supply agricul-
tural implements to peasants on cred
II.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-01-10

In 1904. the total consumption Of cof-
fee by the American people amounted
to 960,S79 GOO pounds.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-01-10

The recent electrical exhibition In
London was such a financial success
that the executive committee has been
able to refund to the exhibitors much
of the money they paid for space.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-08-23
Men Past sixty IN Danger

More than half of mankind over
sixty years of age suffer from kidney
md bladder disorders, usually enlarge
ment of prostate glands. This is
both painful and dangerous, and
Foley's Kidney Cure should be taken
ut the first sign of danger, as it
cDrrects Irregularities and has cured
many old men Of this disease. Mr..
Rodney Burnet, Rockport Mo-,
writes: 81 suffered with enlarged
Yrostate gland and kidney trouble for
wears and after taking two bottles Of
Eoley's Kidney Cure | feel better
than / have for twenty years, al
though | am now 81 years old. y
al. p Owens.