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The Elbert County tribune., 1907-11-28
$4,000 TONS OF cuRRANTs.
Britons Seem to Be Exceptionally
Fond of This Fruit.

Our great-grandmothers, although
they had to pay very high price for
dried currants, considered them quite
Indispensable to the compounding of
those pies, furmities and forentines
which were the pride of every house
wife. Domestic catering must have
been an arduous undertaking in those
days, for currants and other dried
fruits were not to be procured out of
London except once year. at the an
nual fair of the local market town.
The royal dish of plum porridge.
which it was the privilege of the
archbishop of Canterbury to serve
to newly crowned sovereign. was
composed largely of currants, the fruit
being stewed in strong beef soup en-
riched with red wine and red sack.
Now that the order has changed and
simplicity is the keynote of the high
est class cookery, we Britons have
trebled our appreciation of the home
ly and wholesome currant; and al
though florentines and plum porridge
are dishes of the past, no less than
$1,000 tons of currants go every year
to the making of bread cakes. pastries
and puddings to tempt the British ap.
petite.-Ladies' Pictorial.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-11-28
Autumn Leaf Cakes.

Two cups flour, two eggs. hair te,.
spoon salt, one teaspoon cold water
Mix all together -four breadboard
lightly, roll the mixture into a large
thin sheet. cut with sharp knife two
inch squares, and drop few at time
in deep hot butter; when brown on
one side turn over, remove from fry
ing pan, put in more leaves; when all
are done sprinkle with powdered
sugar. You will have large platter
OK the most delicious cookies that the
most delicate stomach can digest. The
hot butter makes them grow into the
most lovely shapes that resemble fall
en- leaves.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-11-28
"See If You Can Find Out What Is
Really the Matter with My OAR
ling"

with the scar over his eye. He's look
ing up at our windows in the hotel!"
Maud lodges back in frightened way.
But Barnes is already cautiously TAX
ing cognizance from another window
of the man whose scar Identifies him
in the throng of passersby on the Rue
Noailles. The gentleman he gazes upon
is. though actively built. lounging past
with pair of flashing eyes alertly yet
intently fixed upon some window of
the hotel near where Burton is stand
ing
Dressed in the deep mourning of
southern France, high Corsican hat
lends picturesqueness to his costume.
A certain family likeness suggests to
Barnes that this man, though nearly
Is years younger. is the half brother
of the dead Count Musso Danella Sud
denly the man responds to something
he has seen in one of the windows of
the hotel by nasty, sneering grin.
what did he see in the Window"
thinks Barnes. and to Maud's aston
ishment bolts from the room, runs
down the stairs of the hotel, and
passes through the office into the
street
In the throng of the rather crowded
Rue Noailles he fails to find this man
he now feels quite certain must be
Corregio Danella.
Then the American glances up at
the windows of the hotel and at the
third from that in which he had been
standing, the one he knows is Marina's
chamber. he sees the bride of Edwin
Anstruther staggering away.
Can it be possible that Edwin's
wife has given this man some signal
from her window that caused his tri.
umph?"
A moments consideration effaces
this thought mo woman can be more
devoted to her husband than the bride
of Edwin Anstruther. Whatever the
agitated girl has done is Intended fol
her husbands safety. What can that
be?"
A second later, he thinks. 1t must
have merely been some sign of woe
or fear that had produced the triumph
of Corregio Danella.
This reminds Barnes of Marina's re
quest to see him. Il will find out from
Mrs. Anstruther the contents of thai
devilish letter this astute distractor o.
matrimonial bliss sent her." he thinks
and steps rapidly back into the hotel
Upon the second floor, finding Ed
! win stu stalking about the passage
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-11-28

utilized for long hat pins as well as for
pins of a smaller size. These matn ass
cushions look very pretty covered
with detachable linen cases, which
eau easily be removed for washing
from time to time. A mattress cushion
of this kind is shown in our sketch
covered with very pale blue linen, and
adorned with wreath of wild roses
and foliage worked in pale shades of
pink and green; pale green cord out
lines the cover. The same idea can be
carried out, of course, in linen of any
shade, or in silk or satin, If preferred,
embroidered either with flowers or
with initials
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-11-28
TRY THIS kiss PUDDING"
Something New In tine Way Of g
Light and Delicious Dessert.

Put one pint of milk in a double
ooiler; heat to boiling point and add
rhree tablespoonfuls of sugar and two
tablespoonfuls of cornstarch, which
which have been dissolved in a little
milk. Let boil, stirring constantly;
add the whites of three eggs. which
have been beaten to very stiff
froth; beat the mixture well and pour
into teacups, filling them half full
Set aside to cool and make sauce
for same as follows: Bring to boiling
point one pint of milk in double boil
er, then add three tablespoonfuls
sugar and three beaten egg yolks,
thinned with one tablespoonful milk
Stir constantly until it thickens lido
not boil or it will curdle), flavor with
lemon or vanilla and add a pinch OF
salt. Cool and pour over pudding
and serve.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-11-28
CandIed Chestnuts.

Cook pint of chestnuts until ten
der in slightly salted water, drain.
Melt two ounces of chocolate over hot
water and add teaspoonful of vanilla.
Mix one cupful of granulated sugar
with two tablespoonfuls of water, boil
without stirring until little dropped
into cold water crystallizes to the
brittle point at once. Take 1t of the
fire rnd add the Chocolate Dip the
chesthuts one by one into this, laying
them on waxed paper. Let cool and
store in air-tight cans. The chocolate
may be omitted and the sirup colored
pink or green and If favored with
wintergreen or peppermint makes e
pretty and acceptable after dinner
sweet
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-11-28
cAsDr NOT HARD TO MAKE.
Delicious confection Is That Known
as Chocolate Pralines.

This is what is required: Five
ounces of loaf sugar, four ounces Of
almonds, coating chocolate.
Blanch and shred the almonds.
Put them on tin in the oven and
brown them slightly.
Rinse pan out in cold water, put
the sugar into it. let it melt slowly.
then boil it until it is a golden brown.
Next turn it on to an oiled slab or
dish, and leave 1t till cold Then
pound the sugar to dust in a mortar
Pound the almonds to a paste, and
then put the sugar and almonds to-
gether and pound them till they are
oily.
Shape the mixture with your hands
into little balls. squares and cork
shaped pieces, and leave them on a
tin till dry.
Then melt some coating choco
late" gently dip each ball. ETC., into
the melted chocolate, and put 1t on a
creased paper till 1t is dry.
These are most delicious. and, while
being very expensive to buy, can be
made at very small cost
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-11-28

have It at once, He-he must not
see it,"
II didn't pick it up!" mutters
Maud. doggedly.
Il saw youl Even when my eyes
were closing. saw youl Give me the
letter, child, or / shall have to ask
your mother to get 1t from you Tor
mel"
The horrible possibilities Of such a
demand impress themselves on Maud
with distressing effect; she snivels;
Don't tell ma, she'd skin me-
Then, the letteri" calculates Ma
rina. wildly.
well, IL you must know. sold 1t to
Barnes for two boxes Of marrons
glaces."
sold that letter? Ay de mi, II he
shows 1t to my husband" And Marina
PAGES the floor in agitated dread.
Don't torture me. miserable!
have brought too much misfortune on
him already" Tears dim the orbs OF
the Corsican girl Tell dear Mr..
Barnes that | must see him; that 1t is
very important"
why, sure I'll do it. though don't
think he'll help you put up any job
on your"
Put up any job? Another base in
sinuation from your childish lips and
I'll tell your mother you had that let
ter concealed! Away" Looking like
a frenzied goddess. Marina opens her
door and Maud speeds from it.
Gee" remarks the young lady to
herself, as she fits along the hotel pas
sageway and notes Anstruther keeping
watch outside his wife's door.
Her eyes are still big with suspect
ed intrigue as she continues her con-
versation with Mr.. Barnes by suddenly
interfering: "She wants to see you."
''Who?"
Marina, the bride. of course. She
wants to give you a hint not to let the
cat out of the bag to Edwin about the
man whose letter made her faint"
Here, Miss Chartris. who has sud
denly looked out of the window, trying
to hide a telltale face from the pierre
ing glance of her companion, ejacu-
lates almost tremblingly: Holy
poker!"
whats the matter?"
why, there's the man walking up
the street who gave me the note that
knocked Marina out of time-the one
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-11-28

grays and fawns and in cream and
white. 1t is strange that despite the
purple craze, comparatively little is
shown in this tint in fashionable arm.
wear. Where one is faithful to the
one-color scheme to the minutest de.
tail, of course, the gloves follow the
color scheme of the gown, and the Of
feet is very pretty.
Among the serviceable gloves for
street and walking use are wash leath.
er mousquetaires, with pinked edges.
Far more long than short gloves are
shown this season, and some in coffee
brown and copper are worthy of men.
tion on account of their dainty color.
ing. These are after the mousquetaire
models, with elastics or wrist straps
in lieu of buttons
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-11-28

The vogue of the short skirt has a
great deal to do with the strong de-
mand for attractive footwear this sea-
son.
Though the shoes and hosiery
shown for the long skirt are perhaps
more elaborate than they have been
for seasons, yet the woman in the
short skirt is more particular about
having her footwear faultless.
A surprising number of smartly
gowned women are displaying high
French heels and sheer silken hose,
with gowns of ankle length, while 9TH
ers prefer the Cuban heel and hose
a trifle more substantial
Low shoes will be worn as long as
the weather permits, and, from one
extreme to the other. the high boot
will take its place.
Suede boots having Is buttons are
shown and are one of the sensational
innovations for winter.
Judging from the display in the GUS
tom shoemakers' windows the ex-
tremely high shoe will be the fancied
style during the winter season.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-11-28
Simple Corset Cover.

In these days OF the lace, net and
lingerie waist ones corset covers
must be pretty and well fitted. The
slipover corset cover is one which
suits many figures and it is easy to
make.
The front is made without any tucks
and the fullness is obtained when the
corset cover is tied in front and at
the waist. The neck and sleeves are
finished with beading and lace. The
back of the corset cover reaches Just
to the waist and is fastened in a belt
made of strong embroidery beading
through which ribbon an inch wide is
run.
The front of the corset cover
reaches little below the waist line
and is held in place by the ribbon.
which is tied around the belt. This
corset cover is made in two pieces.
front and back. AS one can tell by its
name. 1t slips over the head and has
no opening either front or back.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-11-28
Copyright, iau. Dodd Mead q Co.. N. 7.
SYNOPSIS.

Burton ii. Barnes. a wealthy American
touring Corsica. rescues the young Eng
iish lieutenant. Edward Gerard Anstruth-
er. and his Corsican bride, Marina,
daughter OF the Pnolis. from the muir
derous vendetta, understanding that his
reward is to be the hand of the girl he
loves. Enid Anstruther. sister OF the Eng
ish lieutenant. The four fly from Ajac-
clio to Marseilles on board the French
steamer Constantine. The vendetta pur-
sues and as the quartet are about to
bonrd the train for London at Marseilles.
Marina is handed mysterious note
which causes her to collapse and necessi-
tates a postponement of the journey.
Barnes gets part OF the mysterious note
and receives letters which inform him
that he is marked by the vendetta. He
employs an American detective and plans
to beat the vendetta at their own game.
For the purpose OF securing the safety
of the women Barnes arranges to have
Lady Chhrtris lease a secluded villa at
Nice to which the party is TO be taken
in a yacht. Suspicion is created that
Marina is in league with the Corsicans
A man, believed to be Corregio DaneIla.
Is seen passing the house and Marina is
thought to have given him sign.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-11-28
Early Proof.

The head of a printing establish
ment in Richmond. Va, was called
upon not long ago by a clergyman,
bearing the manuscript of a sermon.
Il would like to have the proofs of
this by tomorrow" said the divine.
The printer answered that the time
allowed was insufficient You must
give us few days longer" he said.
No; must have it tomorrow" in
sisted the minister. IL must deliver
this sermon to-morrow-not the day
after. or the next day-but tomorrow.
It's special sermon. suitable only
for tomorrow. wrote 1t ten years
ago, and now can't make out word
of it"
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-11-28
EnsaIada Mjxta,

This is a refreshing Cuban salad
On foundation of crisp lettuce leaves
place bits of cold boiled potatoes.
string beans, asparagus, slices of raw
onion, also of green sweet peppers.
olives, cold boiled eggs and radishes.
Pour over all a dressing of oil, salt
pepper and vinegar. This is good
way to use small quantities of vege-
tables left over. as corn, peas, beets
and other things add to the toothsome-
ness of it. A little care in arranging
makes also a pretty dish.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-11-28

small accessories such as hats, gloves,
boots and neck fixings that her means
will permit, only remembering that
few really nice well-selected articles
give much better results than many
things of a more ordinary sort
Every one knows one or two people
who manage to appear as smartly
turned out as their more opulent
friends at a fraction of the cost. Very
often, indeed, their costumes will pos
sess a certain distinctive charm that
the others are unable to purchase at
any price, and paradoxical as it may
sound, these women are not the ones
who spend the most time in contriv-
ing their outfits. A well-defined plan
of dressing saves time as well as
money.
Consciously or otherwise, the wom-
an who dresses exceptionally well at
little cost has reduced the matter to q
science. She buys only what she con-
siders essentials, though these may
often take the form of very smart "trip
peries. A well-chosen veil may be ex-
pensive, but enable last seasons hat
to do further service when otherwise
new headwear would be necessary.
and her smart small belongings are
what enable her to make her few
gowns fit in well for any of the many
occasions where they must serve.
There is no haphazard in her we'll
considered scheme, and she patronizes
bargain counters only when their
wares will fill definite want in her
wardrobe.
Probably experience has impressed
her. as it has failed to do in the case
of less clever women, with the folly
of purchasing anything simply be
cause it is cheap. She knows that
this form of buying is both extrava.
CANT and annoying If indulged in
without sufficient consideration.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-11-28
NEW GLOVES AND SLEEVES.
Models of the Past Season Still Re-
main in Fashion.

For novelty's sake. it is well to have
one or two frocks or separate bodices
made with the long. close. wrinkled
sleeve, but the short bodice sleeve,
the three-quarter sleeve and all the
rest of near-elbow models are as mod
ish as they have been for a year past.
Gloves will be question of interest
as long as the discussion over sleeves
continues. The smartest models are,
as usual, of glace or suede in pale
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-11-28

way and keeping his watch upon
wife's chamber, Burton quite shortly
states he has a suggestion or two as
regards their yachting trip to make to
Marina.
The consequence is that her hus-
band soon after brings her into the
parlor the party has secured for their
general use. As he does SO, Barnes
notices something in the brides man
ner to her husband that increases his
alarm for her. In the morning, though
Marina's eyes showed traces OF the
sufferings their owner had undergone,
they were full Of hope as they rested
on her bridegroom. Now despair ap-
pears to have taken its place as her
beautiful orbs linger lovingly yet sad
ly on the man she adores. and then
seem to turn from him agitated by
some hidden determination.
A moment after Anstruther says, In
a loud tone intended for his brides
ears Take care of her while do my
packing" adding in cautious whis-
per to Barnes: See II you can find
out what is really the matter with my
darling. Some devilish thing must
have happened to her at the railroad
depot She won't tell me. You dis
cover"
Under these circumstances, Barnes
is very eager to learn the balance Of
the note which had shattered the
brides nerves.
Glad you're looking SO fit, Marina"
he remarks, lightly, for they have
grown into the habit of addressing
each other with the familiarity of com
ing relatives. Maud told me you
wished to speak to me-"
why. certainly. Burton. I-you-
you have read the letter that struck
me down in the railroad station.
must beg you not to be cruel enough
to even hint to my husband its con
tents.
why, of course. 'Tis best for Ed
win, at present, at all events, to be in
the dark returns Barnes, cropping
darkly himself; adding assuringly:
you must pick up courage, my dear
girl. You faced greater trial only
two days ago"
Her answer confuses and astounds
her interrogation. Faced a greater
trial?" she says piteously. Perhaps
in one way" After this she gasps for
a moment and suddenly cries: Then
you haven't read the letter.
Read it-most of it. A portion of it
hasn't come into my hands yet. Maud
said you tore 1t up"
"Ah, thank God. you missed the last
frht t~1l
husband and l could never have done
it."
Never have done what?"
What you will not know till it is
donei"
You'd better tell 1t to me so that l
may advise you," he suggests.
But the beautiful bride pacing the
chamber. her hands pressed to her
brow, suddenly pauses in front of him
and says: mo, I'll be my own coun-
sellor in this matter. I'll fight the
dread fight out with myself. I'll try
and"
Her distracted manner adds to
Barnes fear, not of her love and devo-
tion to Edwin. but of her Judgment in
some project she keeps concealed. He
says, imperatively: You must tell
me-"
mo, tbs between my conscience. my
God and my husband. Only tell Ed
win, tell him, In case"
In case what?"
"Oh, you know the cruel things that
may happen in such a blood feud
which is again revived, now worse
than ever. In case l pass from my
husbands sight, tell him that al
ways loved him; that-that | didn't
believe. Should do something he re-
grets, he condemns. ask him to forgive
me; it was because loved him better
than-than my own souli'
CTO BE CONTINuED)
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-11-28
Old Gowns.

If you are going to freshen up an
old gown, or, for that matter, an "old
ROOM don't use trimmings or mate.
rials that look new. The beauty of
real rugs, tapestry. and hangings. and
hne brocade is that they never look
new and they never look old AL
ways match In color the Oldest part
OF gown that needs freshening up
or room that needs going over, and
you need never fear the sunlight or
the eyes of the critic.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-11-28

Yelling. Viyella, cashmere, silk,
lawn and many cotton materials are
suitable for making this little frock.
The skirt is gathered to square yoke
under band of insertion. The yoke
is composed Of strips of the material
tucked, each strip being divided by in
sertion. The foot is trimmed above
the hem with insertion and three tiny
tucks.
Materials required: One and three
fourths yard 40 inches wide, and about
three yards insertion.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-11-28
WASHING Dishes Made Easy.

Put a dish pan half full of water
IN the stove when you begin to get
dinner. AS you use a pan or dish
wash 1t and put it away. Lastly. wash
frying pans and kettles, then throw
out water. After dinner you will not
have such a discouraging looking
kitchen. There will be no pans or
kettles with dried food to be soaked
out, and the dishes from the dining
room are easily washed.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-11-28
Shoes in Housework.

II you must do your own housework
sec that your shoes are loose and alb
solutely comfortable. Change them
moreover in the afternoon, as nothing
rests the feet more. If your feet get
so tired that you feel you cannot stand
up another moment. and your feet
are swollen, take time to dip them in
cold water and give them vigor-
GUS rub
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-11-28
Chinese Mutton.

Dice fine pint of cold mutton. Add
A head of lettuce torn in shreds. a
can Of peas drained. teaspoonful of
onion juice, salt and pepper, q table
spoon of butter and a cupful and
half of broth or water. Simmer
gently for half an hour. seasoning to
taste. Serve with . border Of hot
boiled rice.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-11-28
To Clean an Iron Sink.

An iron sink which is badly discol-
ored with rust, and which is covered
with thick coat of grease, may be
cleaned with kerosene oil. The sink
is simply rubbed with an abundance
of rerosene. Apply the oil at night.
so that no water need be run into the
sink for several hours. Then In the
moruing it should be wiped dry.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-11-28
Braidlna Must Be Black.

No matter what color your winter
frock may be the braiding must be
black, and touch of some black, fiat
fur will give it all the chic of an i'm.
ported gown.-Vogue,
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-11-28
BEST FORM OF PIN CUSHION.
Mattress Design Certainly Offers the
Most Conveniences.

OF all the many different forms in
which pin cushions are made, the OBJ
long mattress shape. thoroughly well
stuffed, is always one of the most sue
cessful, possibly because it can be
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-01-11

Mr., Will Fuller Of lrasburs is sfeud-
ing the secs aith her sister, Mrs. Leou
Buck.
". 4. Mouit.u has the contract 10
ifll the Ice huu,, ii, Ciydr River Cream
cry.
Rev. :. +. Achruaach preached in the
church last sunday. H. is late Of Barre.
aud there {, some talk OF engaging hin.
Rev. ". T. SrlriaNk hayiug resigned
ou account uf 10 health.
Mrs. Eliza AiIari and her daughter,
Mrs. Clara Buck. were called to Barton
Landing the past week 10y the death Of
Harley McQue-n. husband OF Amelia
(Al!ard) Mcqueen.
DIR. Potter has bought the house form
erly occupied 10y Il, {, Royce, aud has
moved there.
\. c. Fellows and daughter Niuni-
have been on the sick list for several
days. but are improving.
Mrs. j, {. Oliver, one Of the oldest
residents of the town, died Thursday.
January ,. from pneumonia. The fu-
neral MAS largely attended at the F. b.
church in West Charleston sunday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-01-11
EAST CHARLESTON

Ira Nador of Lynn, Mass, recently
visited friends and former neighbors
here. He also bought a quantity OF
lumber for the new house he is building
at Lynn.
Willis Labonte has moved from VIM,
Carriers house into the creamery teue-
ment.
Miss Thurza Morse is quite i'll and
unable to teach in her school in the Dol
loft district this week.
Leslie Hill, who went to Coaticook
Que, to spend Christmas with his sister
is very i'll with quinsy sore throat, and
his mother, Mrs. f. c, Hill, was called
there Saturday to help care for him.