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The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-07
Let Children Play.

From the nursery to the narrow
house is but brief journey, and in
that brief space between the two
termini the pleasantest domain ought
to be that of childhood. Children
alone, of human beings, have the
capacity of unadu1terated enjoyment.
Their childhood, therefore, should be
the holiday of life; it's slave-day will
soon be upon them and then farewell
forever to the merry world, without
a responsibility, a fear or a care, which
is their rightfu1 abiding-place until
borne out into the tumult and the
strife of the great maelstrom. Tasks
they must learn, duties they must be
taught but those who know how to
interest the developing mind and to
feed it wisely with the elements OF
knowledge, can make education one OF
chi1dhood's pleasures
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-07
Oat Meal Cookies.

One cup of butter, two cups of oat
meal, two cups of sugar, one-half nut
meg, one cup of walnuts, ground fine;
one cup of raisins, chopped; one tea
spoonful of soda, three eggs, pinch of
salt; flour enough to roll. Form in
small balls about the size Of walnut.
Do not place too close in the pans
Bake in quick oven-Mrs. A. H. Cue
da Springs, Kas.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-07

very stiff and add to them two table
spoonfuls of olive oil and the juice of
half lemon very slowly, beating con-
tinuously until all is added and the
mixture is quite thick Beat the whites
of the eggs and add them with salt and
sugar to taste; lastly add one cupful
of whipped cream, whip all together
until very stiff and set on ice until
ready to serve.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-07
Convenient Patches.

When making kitchen aprons have
the strings longer or wider than is
really necessary at the time; then
when a provoking three-cornered tear
comes, it may be mended neatly by
cutting off piece of the apron strings
to put under as patch. This will be
better than a new piece of the same
material, as it will have faded with the
apron.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-07
Vinegar Pie.

One small tea cup of brown sugar,
two level tablespoonfuls of flour, one
egg, Beat all together, then add, while
stirring, one-half pint boiling vinegar;
put on range, stir until it thickens;
line pie tin with nice paste, put in
mixture, cross off with twisted strips
of past, flavor with lemon.-Mrs.
Rufus Goodson, Atlanta, Mo.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-07
Bread Omelet.

Crumble sufficient stale bread to
equal one cupful of crumbs and soak
them in one-half cupful of milk, then
beat them until smooth and add half
a teaspoonful of salt and five beaten
eggs. Butter we'll shallow pudding
dish, pour in the mixture, and bake
about ten minutes Serve at once in
the dish in which it is baked, as it
falls quickly.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-07
Corn Bread.

One cup of corn meal, one table
spoonful sugar, one teaspoonful salt,
one cup of flour, two teaspoons bak-
ing powder Beat the eggs very light;
add milk and little melted butter.
Beat in the dry mixtures and bake in
a moderately hot oven When sour
milk is used soda should be used in
place of baking powder.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-07
Brunswick Potatoes.

Fill a baking dish with alternate
layers of cold, boiled potatoes and
hard-boiled eggs. Pour rich cream
sauce over the whole; cover the top
with buttered crumbs and bake until
brown. A sprinkle of grated cheese
may be added if desired.-M. D. Con-
nectiCut
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-07

and thicken it as directed for potato
soup and season to taste. When
ready to serve take both milk and to-
mato from the fire. Add to the latter
a pinch Of baking soda and stir it
slowly into the milk. Serve at once
If reheated it will curdle.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-07
Rice With Fruit Sauce.

Cook one-half cupful Of rice tender
in one pint of milk. Then take from
the fire and stir through it, using a
fork for stirring, one cupful of minced
dates Or figs. Have ready smooth
sauce made by blending over the fire
one tablespoonful Of corn-strach, two
tab1espoonfuls of butter, one-half cup
fu1 of sugar, one cupful of boiling wa
ter and one-half cupful of fruit juice
of any variety preferred. Serve with
rice and sauce hot.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-07
Cream of Tomato Soup.

Cook some strained tomato until
thick and reduced to less than a cup
full, seasoning palatably with salt, pep
per and parsley. Sca1d a quart of milk
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-07
Fruit Salad Dressing.

Beat the yolks Of two eggs unit
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-07

We have nearly thousand early
breeders. So send in your order ca
at $1.oo for IS or $1.75 for 80, $500
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-10
Came of Badn7iDtoD

cred as let, and does not count as a tault
against the person serving.
In play, however, the touching of the net
by the shuttlecock, when it falls over, is
counted as good stroke.
If the net is touched by the racquets of the
players, or if they reach over the net with
their racquets, the stroke counts against
them.
Two faults puts "hand out" In all cases
a shuttlecocA falling ON any of the boundary
lines is regarded as fault, as if it had fallen
outside of the boundary lines, both In service
and play.
Fifteen points constitute the game. In ser
vice no overland stroke is allowed.
The shuttlecock is judged by where it strikes
and not by where it lies after striking.
In Judging whether player has reached
ever the net the umpire should be careful to
note if the shuttlecock is struck before it
has crossed the net and not by the racquet OF
the player, which is naturally carried forward
by the impetus Of the stroke and which might
arrive at slight angle over the net. although
the -shuttlecock itself was struck fairly on the
correct side.
If, however, the net is touched by the
racquet the stroke counts against the player,
whether the shuttlecock was struck on the
right side of the net or not.
As will be scan from the description, Bad
minton requires agility and quick eye, rather
than great strength. and it viii be found to
be game at which girls can play with pleas
ure and profit.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-10
FeIIiDq tbo Big Trees

board, known as a chopping board, upon which
he stands to WELD his ak.
This board is a piece of oak or fir, from
four to six feet long and about ten inches
wid", the inserting end being narrower and
bornd with steel, upon which is calk like
that on horseshoe, which holds the board
firmly when the mans weight is on it.
If the first notch is not high enough he cuts
another higher up, and still another, if neces-
sary, using the boards as steps, until he is
often ten or twelve feet above the ground be-
fore he finds suitable place for chopping
The two axmen, having thus gained posi-
ton on opposite sides of the tree, begin the
work of chopping with their doublebladed
axes, working carefully so as to direct the fall
OF the tree in the line selected.
Of late years the improved style of two
hand saws has been made to do the chief
work.
After cutting with the ak deep line In
the tree on the side to which it is to be 10ade
to fall, the men begin saving on the opposite
side, wedging the cut made by the saw as
they progress, thus keeping the saw clear
and gradually inclining the tree in the right
direction.
In this way tree may be made to fall in
the direction exactly opposite to its natural
inclination. When the tree shows symptoms
OF falling, the men give few well-directed
strokes with the AK to guide it in its course,
and then spring lightly to the ground, stand
ing near the base of the tree, which experience
has proved to be the safest position.
Gradually the forest giant bows its head,
its fbres cracking like pistol Shots until at
last it comes down with rush, its limbs
dragging down others with it, and the under
ones being splintered into pieces
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-10

Of lawn tennis, with some important differ
ences, as will be seen further on, and has the
advantage that it can be, and generally IS,
played indoors. This makes it both sum
mer and winter game.
The dimensions of the court must be de-
cided in great measure by the capabilities
of the room in which the game is played.
The best size is one % feet long by 20 feet
broad. The courts should be marked off by
means of pegs and strings, or better, when
possible by white chalk lines on the floor,
and divided in the following way At each
end of the ground are two courts. 10 feet
square, while the centre is formed by piece
of neutral ground feet broad by 20 feet long.
On each of the outer lines of the neutral
\ ground and in the centre are placed the posts
which support the net
The net. which is feet to 2 feet q inches
deep, is suspended at height of feet from
the ground, and firmly held by guy ropes at
tached to posts.
The racquets used in Badminton, to be easily
and quickly welded, should be lighter than
those used in lawn tennis. and consequently
smaller A shuttlecock is used instead OF a
ball, and may be large or small, accordm' to
the wish of the players
Tn its general line, Badminton is a game
r,Iaved in the same fashion as lawn tennis,
With the exception that from one to four
0ersons may play on a side, and that the shut
ttIacock must be returned on the volley.
The shuttlecock is served and returned
rnder the same provisions, except that, Of
course. if the shuttlecock falls on the ground,
- ;s-countcd as miss to the player missing
= and to his side. The service shall be from
t5o "seryice corner" the server and receiver
eacb standing with both feet within their
resneetive quadrants until the shuttlecock is
struck.
only observed in the serve or first hit; after
tbat the partners may stand where they
.Iaase ON their side of the net.
The sbuttlecock must be served in such a
nav that it falls clear over the net, without
tnrcbinq the net, ropes or posts, and falls in
side the lines of the service court.
IF the net is touched IN service and the
81 sluttlecock falls over, the stroke is eonsid-
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-10
CbzI&5 EEMI

train when COW made her appearance. Be-
fore he realized that there was any dan
ger. the animal made rush at him, and he
ran with all his speed, hoping to gain enough
distance to be able to halt and fire. But the
COW was the better racer, and in a minute
caught him by his clothing, splitting his coat
from waist to collar, and tossing him into
the air. Getting to his feet as quickly as
possible, he lodged behind tree, and then,
to his dismay, found that the gun-barrel was
bent so as to be useless. The next ten min
utes were very lively ones The COW chased
the engineer around and around the tree, and
when he got chance to hit her with the gum
barrel it only seemed to enrage her the more.
1t was only question of time when he would
succumb to fatigue, but diversion occurred
that saved his life. An angry snort was
heard, and a big elk appeared upon the
scene, head down, and prepared for fight.
The COW was so mad by this time that she
was ready for anything, and in another mo-
ment the two animals dashed at each other
The engineer watched the combat for a few
minutes, until prudence suggested that he
should make retreat while he could. He
regained the train in safety, and never knew
the outcome of the battle. but the presump-
tion is that the elk was the victor.
A blizzard story, apropos Of the season,
comes from Western Nebraska Edward Holt,
with his wife and nineyear-old son, started
with team and sleigh to visit brother,
four miles away, and they were within a
half-mile of their destination. when the storm
struck them in full force. The horses, blind
ed by the wind and snow, ran into a gully
and upset the sleigh, 80 Mr.. Holt unhitched
them and turned them loose and decided to
remain where he was, hoping the storm
would abate in a few hours The pulIly was
of sufficient depth to afford some shelter, and
with hay and few blankets the family were
fairly comfortable in the sleigh-bed. But, as
| the hours passed, the cold increased, and
about midnight Mrs. Holt and the boy were
so benumbed that they resigned themselves
| to the sleep that knows no waking. Just
then loud shouts were heard in the distance,
| and in few minutes a rescuing party was
at hand. 1t was Mr.. Holt's brother and his
two sons. 1t seems that when the horses
were turned loose, one of them found his
way to the brothers yard, and being recog-
nized by one Of the boys, led to the rescue Of
the imperiled family.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-10
Somewhat Nervous

Mother-'Now, Jimmy, put on your boots.
Pm going to take you to the dentists to
have that tooth taken out"
Jimmy-"Oh, mother can't wait till after
it's dark?'
Mother-"Why?"
Jimmy-"Cos father said if you had your
teeth taken out by gas it didn't hurt"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-10
Copyright by James nlversou.

n 1LTHOUGH Seattle, in the State of
lAV Washington, is young city, it has
1901 all the elements Of civilization, and
fSSj mountain lion is a rare visitor
But one paid Seattle visit some
tile time back. 1t made its first appearance
e stable, coming in through rear window.
ne horses made terrible uproar, but be-
pre- The stablemen could gather to attack the
ftruder it dashed by boy who was in the
Fable, fairly brushing his clothes, and out
quo the yard. But it did not escape scot
Fee, as the proprietor fired at the animal
lth small rifle. inficting q slight flesh
POUND. The lion was infuriated, and, as it
Parted down the street. emitted the most
|iood-curdling yells. A number of people
Pere on the street at the time, and the COM
potion soon grew intense. The screams OF
We women and the hoarse shouts Of the men
|auseo many persons to rush from their
|rores and houses. only to run back again
|no fasten the doors when they saw the terri
PIE animal with open mouth and cleaning
Angs. To add to the excitement, an electric
lar came along, and the lion crouched as if
p spring at it, but the motorman turned on
we full current and the car dashed away at
ne quickest rate of speed on record. Final
the lion landed in the yard in front of
Poctors residence. Several children were
Pm the porch at the time, and they were
'sr1cken . with terror at the strange creature.
Inc lion looked at the front window. The
nades were drawn, and his reflection was
,iainly discernible in the glass. Supposing
70 be another beast, he gave fierce yell
md jumped for the window There was a
|reat crash OF glass, and while the animal
lung to the sash,- storekeeper across the
treet came running out with heavy re-
,olver and opened fire. At the first shot the
ION crouched for spring at his assailant,
'ut another bullet laid him low. The lion
vas very large specimen, weighing nearly
lne hundred and fifty pounds.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-10
Copyright by James Elverson

|TN7N the Pacific slope. vegetation OF
many kinds has tendency to attain
zHY0fsM mammoth proportions. This IS es-
U pecially noticeable in trees. To say
nothing of the sequoias, there are
many trees in Oregon and Washing
ton five to ten feet in diameter. thousands OF
which fall every year before the lurnbermaii 5
AK. 1t may well be imagined that it is no
boys play to cut down these monsters, and
description of the process is interesting.
The axmen work in pairs, and, after select
ing the place where they desire the tree to
fall, they begin operations. Trees generally
have a swell at the base that is cross-grained
and gnarled, hard to cut, and not good timber,
and as it is not desirable to have this IN the
log, it becomes necessary to cut the tree above
this defect
Some trees, especially the fir, have great
deal of pitch at the base, and this, also, rem
ders it desirable to begin cutting some dis
tance from the ground. Another advantage
Of getting above the ground is being out of
the way of brush and fallen timber.
In order to do this the axman chops notch
in the tree nearly as high as his head, the
notch being about six inches deep and the
same in length, and inserts in it the end of a
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-10
Touching

A way he had-Judkins: "Smith is good
fellow, and has a very taking way"
Gray: "Confound his taking way! Here it
is raining, and he has walked off with my
umbrella"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-10

A curious story of adventure comes from
Montana. While freight train was lying
over at small mountain station, the engi-
0eer borrowed shotgun and started out for
short hunt. He skirted along the base of
the mountain for an hour without finding
any game, and was about returning to his
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-10
Copyright by James Elverson

IDMINTON was invented. or orig
mated, whichever you please, in
England, but owes its present rules
to the Ahmedabad Badminton Club,
of India. which has practically re-
vived the snort. II is a Modification
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1907-06-12
Commencement at Clarion Normal.

The State Normal School at Clarion, Pa.
will celebrate its twentieth anniversary
at the commencement June 2l-26. Ex-
tensive preparations are being made to
properly celebrate the event. The weeks
festivities will begin with the Principals
Reception to the Senior Class on Friday
evening, June 2l. Saturday night the
literary societies will have contest in
recitation, Grafton, essay and debate.
Sunday will be baccslaureate day. APP
propriate services will be held in the
chapel in the morning when the bacca-
laureate sermon will be preached by
President J. d. Moffat OF Washington and
Jefferson College. At four O'Clock in the
afternoon the Christian Association will
have commemorative service; the SER
mon to be preached by Rev. A. j. Ashe,
d. ID. of Connellsville, Pa. On Monday
afternoon a brilliant campus pageant
will be given by the classes in the physi-
cal training department. This is one of
the most pleasing features of the COM
mencement. On Monday evening the
lovers of music will look forward TO the
Operetta under the direction of the musi-
cal department Tuesday is alumni day.
The classes of 1892, 1897, 1902 and 1905
will have their reunion and special meet
ings. The Alumni Association will have
its annual meeting at eight o'clock and
the Alumni Banquet will be at $3.50. On
Wednesday morning the graduating ex-
ercises will be held. The class will be
represented by four of its speakers and
President John Howard Harris of Buck
nell will be the commencement orator.
The class day exercises, which are also a
feature of commencement, will be held on
Tuesday afternoon.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1907-06-12

DEvoE, the Hsckensack, N. j., wealth
or prophet makes the following predic-
tions for the balance of this month: June
9th to 18th, coldest summer weather
known in June for years, but too cloudy
for frost; June 18th to 10th, pleasant;
June 10th, warm and showery; Junels to
22nd, warm and showery; June "a, heavy
thunder storms; June 25ta to 9th, very
cold for summer. July will begin cool,
stay cool during the Fourth; July 9th,
more thunder storms, followed by cold
weather from the 9TH to the 10th. and by
very hot weather on the llth. After that
it will be very hot, terrifically so, till
Sept. l5. All crops will be late.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1907-06-12
Missionary Meeting at Nebraska.

The twenty-sixth annual meeting of
the Franklin District Erie Conference
Foreign Missionary Society of the Meth
odist Episcopal church, was held at Ne
braska, Pa, June 4th and 5th, 1907.
Mrs. T. N. Rogers, of Oil City, the
District Secretary, presided at each busi-
ness session. Mrs. Drew, of Franklin,
acted as Recording Secretary in the alb
sence of Miss Ella Keen. Mrs. A. S. M.
Hopkins, Conference Secretary, and Miss
Ina Wilhelm, Conference Superintendent
of Young People, we're present and did
most efficient work throughout the con-
vention. Mrs. W. II. Long, as Secretary
of Literature, proved herself an able Off
Ger to the convention. Delegates were
present from the following auxiliaries:
Franklin, Titusville, Nebraska, Rey-
noldsville, West Hickory, Oil City and
Bradensburg. Words of welcome by
Mrs. Marie Klnestiver and greetings Of
Mrs. Small were responded to by Mrs.
E. W. Smiley, of Oil City. The church
choir, led by Miss Augusta X. Cook, Of
Nebraska, furnished beautiful music
during the convention.
The Philadelphia Branch Corresponds
ing Secretary, Miss c. J. Carnahan, oi
Pittsburg, gave most interesting address
on Tuesday evenings session. Wednes-
day Mrs. Hopkins gave her talk on
"Correct Methods" and Mrs. Henry
Thomas, of Franklin, led Workers
Experience Meeting" Mrs. Henry
Baum, of Bradensburg, read her paper
on 1.-THE Friend" The synopsis Of
"Christus Redemptor," written by Mrs,
D. A. Platte, of Franklin, was read. A
very instructing and interesting map ex-
ercise on the "Islsnd World' was given
by Mrs. A. c. Ellis, of Oil City. and a
paper, "The Study" by Mrs. Rose Fish,
of Rouseville. was read. Miss Lima
Gibson, of Oil City, gave very able talk
on SCHOOLS of the Orient"
After discussion it was decided that the
dues of the society be changed IRON two
cents per week to ten cents per month.
1t was also decided that the banner So
ciety OF Erie Conference is at Uniontown,
having over two hundred embers.
Miss Keen, of Franklin, Recording
Secretary, was re- elected for the ensuing
year.
The next convention will be held at
Grace church, Oil City.
On Wednesday evening the Erie Con-
ference Young Peoples Missionary, Miss
Charlotte j. Illingworth, of Burma, gave
an address that thrilled every heart and
assured us that our God hears prayer and
"knows how to deliver the righteous"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1907-06-12
Every Man His Own Doctor.

The average man cannot afford to en-
ploy physician for every slight ailment
or injury that may occur in his family,
nor can he afford TO neglect them, rs so
slight an injury as the scratch of pin
has been known to cause the loss of
limb. Hence every man must from
necessity be his own doctor for this class
of ailments. Success often depends upon
prompt treatment, which can only be
had when suitable medicines arc kept at
hand. Chamberlain's Remedies have
been in the market for many years and
enjoy good reputation.
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy for bowel complaints.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for
coughs, colds, Group and whooping cough.
Chamberlain's Pain Balm ian antiseptic
liniment) for cuts, bruises, burns, sprains
swellings, lame back and rheumatic pains.
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets for constipation, biliousness and
stomach troubles.
Chamberlain's Salve for diseases of the
skin.
One bottle of each of these FIVE prepara-
tions costs but Sl,25. For sale by Dunn
q Fulton.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1907-06-12

THE Republican State convention on
Thursday last was strictly ono of the un
bossed kind aud WAS entirely in the hands
of the delegates, without any dictation
from the socalled leaders. There had
been considerable talk of nominating
Capt. Cummings of Tidioute for State treas
urer, but by demand from the country
delegates another was taken up, the choice
falling on John o. Sheath, of Philadel-
phia, for three sessions an independent
Republican member of the legislature,
aud at the last session chairman of the
appropriation committee. His record is
blameless and those best acquainted with
him say he is absolutely incorruptble
Chairman Wesley X. Andrews was unan.
imously reelected by the convention.
The conVenhon's platform unqualitiedly
endorses Senator Knox for President, the
administrations of President Roosevelt
and Governor Stuart, and demands q
rigid prosecution Of the capitol grafters
and all who are shown 10 haye bad any
share in the steals.