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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-01-29
LIGHTING THE ROOM
A MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR IN
THE HOME.
Side Lights Increase Apparent Size Of
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Still Used
for Reading Lamps-Fernery
for Dining Table.

or the various problems of furnish.
Ing house, the question of lighting ia
an important factor. For rooms Of
some height 1t is generally agreed
that the invisible source Of light is
the best. This means concealed lights,
high above the eye, that reflect upon
the ceiling and then throw soft light
down over the whole room. High CELL
ings, however, are not built in the
ordinary house, and, therefore, would
be impracticable for domestic use. The
apparent size of rooms in an apart
ment or house may be considerably
increased by using side lights instead
OF the regulation chandelier. A pair
may be placed near the piano, another
over a corner seat or against a book
case, and SO on, to give light where
specially needed
Some consider, however, that q
house is not properly lighted where
side fixtures alone are used. Low cen.
tral lights are often necessity. and
these requirements are best met BY
lamps or . drop-lights. Even where
electricity and gas are used, kerosene
is still popular. 1t provides steadier
and softer light for reading. Many of
the lamps of to-day are handsome to
look at, but give poor light for read.
Ing or sewing. No form of electric
bulb has yet been designed that in its
unshaded form is beautiful or artistic.
The ordinary bulb needs covering
that will give beauty, and the shade
must be carefully considered.
Nothing gives the dining table a
more cheerful appearance than a few
flowers or a fernery. SO popular has
the custom become that the filling OF
ferneries is large part of the florists
business. They should be made with
an outer and inner receptacle. The !
inner case can be taken out and re.
moved from the table whenever wa,
tering is necessary. Stand the ferns
In the dish first and then carefully fill
In the soil between the plants, press
ing 1t down firmly and evenly. Ferns
will not grow in the common garden
soil, but should have rich soil from
the woods. The common hardy green.
house varieties are the best plants to
buy. Whatever receptacle is selected
L should not be less than three inches
deep.
Several new and attractive sand
Rich filings are suggested: Take
yreen peppers, remove seeds, chop ine
md simmer for ten minutes in butter
Add a dash Of salt and cool. Spread
between thin slices Of lightly buttered
bread; cover with layer Of grated
American cream cheese.
Mince fine cold boiled ham chon f,na
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-01-29
GOAT MEAT AS vENIsoN.
Consumers Enjoyed 1t Until They
Knew What They Ate.

Galeton, Pa.-For two or three days
Frank Mandl was peddling alleged
venison to his customers 1t went
like hot cakes, for the price was rea-
sonable and one has not the oppor-
tunity to buy deer meat in the open
market every day.
The news reached the ears of a
game warden at Bradford, and he
came in great haste. He went to
Mandrs premises with authority to ar
rest him for violating the game laws.
Upon finding Mandl, the warden
asked:
"Have you been selling deer meat"
Sure l have" says Mandl
do you know that you are liable
to arrest and fine Of $100?" again
asked the warden.
Mandl by this time was frightened
and admitted that he was guilty, but
declared he did not know he was do.
ing wrong.
LET me see the head Of the anil
NAL" said the warden.
Mandl couldn't find 1t, but after con-
siderable search in the barnyard Mrs.
Mandl brought 1t forth, horns and all.
"That isn't deer, it's goat" said
the warden.
THAT is so,' said Mandl. Then it
was all OF. Mandl was the first to tell
the joke, which was not only on him.
but his customers, who thought they
had been eating venison.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-01-29
PIGEON stew.

Wash and clean six pigeons, cut
them into quarters, and put all their
giblets with them into stewpan, a
tablespoonful of butter, little water,
a bit of lemon peel. two blades Of
mace, some chopped parsley, salt, and
pepper; cover the pan closely and
stew until they are tender; thicken
the sauce with the yolk Of an egg
beaten UP with three tablespoonfuls
OF cream and a bit Of butter busted
with flour; stew ten minutes longer
before serving.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-01-29
Cat Loves Her Rowing Home.

Danville, nl--About two months
ago cat came aboard one Of the Nc
Nally company's big steam shovels at
the Big Four works here and re-
NAMED there, being cared for by the
engineer. When the shovel was
loaded on a car for shipment to
Poughkeepsie. N. u, the big Maltese
refused to vacate her home.
When last seen pussy was In full
charge OF the shovel and travelling
east on fast freight train, with pro
visions enough on board to last her
until she reached the classic banks ot
the Hudson.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-01-29
ro Make cIothea WhIte.

Nothing will bleach white materials
like sunshine and fresh air. If it were
possible for every laundress to have
for her use clean grass plot there
would be no need for bluing. The
Italian women wash their clothes in
the running water Of streams or on
the banks Of rivers, beating them ON
the rock, which, of course, is more or
less damaging to the clothes. After
the clothes are washed they are
spread out on the grassy banks to
dry in the sunshine, and no matter
how mutilated the garments may be
or how poorly ironed they are GER
tainly dazzlingly white.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-01-29
creamed carrots.

For creamed carrots, pare and cut
In slices. put on in cold water. When
they come to boil pour of and cover
with boiling water and boil till tender,
adding salt when half done. Melt q
tablespoonful Of butter. stir in q heap.
ing tablespoonful Of -four and add one
and One.half cupfuls Of milk. Stir till
It thickens and add salt and pour over
carrots 10 parsnips the same way.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-01-29

some peanuts, u&hg half tfIe> amount
OF ham. For every cupful of ham use
a heaping tablespoonful of minced
sour pickles and half cupful of
chopped celery. Mix to a good paste
with salad dressing.
Chop very fine blanched almonds,
add cream cheese and chopped olives.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-01-29
Es FOR LOVE OF PET DOLL.
tile New York Girl Burned with
Her Treasure in Her Arms.

New York.--Four-year-old Mamma
lone is dead, all for the love Of her
lristmas doll. Mamma was the
tighter of well-to-do contractor
10 lives in the suburbs, On Christ
Is she received beautiful wax doll,
Itch at once became the joy Of her
by heart. A few days ago she ac-
mpanied her mother around the cor.
! and there told the grocer's wife
about the doll.
rhe woman expressed a desire to
} II and the child insisted on being
owed to run home and get It, She
uld only be gone q moment. sho 81
lined. Mrs. Leone remained II IN.
her purchases, but az the mn ss
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1908-11-19
WARNING OF THE SOUL.
Writer'S Deoires Expressed in Most
Beautiful Prose Verse.

Through every grass-blade in the
many thousand grasses; through the
million leaves, veired and edgecut, on
bush and tree; through the song
notes and the marked feathers of the
bird; through the insects hum and the
color Of the butterfly; through the soft,
warm air and the f1ecks of clouds dis
solving-I used them all for prayer
with all the energy the sunbeams had
poured unwearied on the earth since
SesoStris was conscious of them on the
ancient sands; with all the life that
had been lived by vigorous man and
Seauteous woman since first in dearest
Greece the dream of the gods was
woven; with all the soullife that had
flowed a long stream down to me-
prayed that | might have soul more
than equal to, far beyond my cOncep-
ton of those things of the past, the
present, and the fuliness Of all life;
not only equal to these, but beyond,
higher and more powerful than l
could imagine; that might take from
all their energy, grandeur, and beauty.
and gather it unto me; that my soul
might be more than the cosmos of life.
Richard Jefferies
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1908-11-19
SEVERE HEMORRHolDS
Sores, and Itching Eczema-Doctor
Thought an Operation Necessary
-Cuticura's Efficacy Proven.

'I am now so years old, and three
years ago | was taken with an at
tack of piles (hemorrhoids), bleeding
and protruding. The doctor said the
only help for me was to go to q
hospital and be operated on. I tried
several remedies for months but did
not get much help. During this time
sores appeared which changed to
terrible itching eczema Then 1 began
to use Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and
Pills, injecting a quantity Of Cuticura
Ointment with a Cuticura Suppository
Syringe. 1t took a month Of this
treatment to get me in a fairly healthy
state and then l treated myself once
a day for three months and, after that.
once or twice a week. The treatments
I tried took a lot of money, and it is
fortunate that I used Cuticura. J. H.
Henderson, Hopkinton, N. Y, Apr.
26. 1907"
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1908-11-19

not in Corsica? Edwin is safe? Madre
di Dio, | thank thee!" Marina voice
rings with hope that produces i SUI
preme JOY in Ciprianos occult mind.
This lady upon whom he has set his
fervid heart, is courage personified as
regards her own safety, but the great
love she bears this Englishman makes
her tinid for him. 'Tis Danella's plan
to use for it's own destruction this gen
erous and mighty love.
That's what l wish to discuss with
YOU" he observes quietly, gazing upon
face to which each wave Of passion
adds such loneliness that he cannot
restrain the monstrous proposition on
his tongue. 1t breaks forth. My poor
brother loved you. but you gave him
death" he whispers passionately. Il
love you, but, per Baccho. you will not
give me death-but love."
Love? Impossible?" Marina starts
from him wildly; then scorn coming to
her eyes and voice. remarks haughti-
ly: You are speaking to a welded
wife, Monsieur.
Not legally welded, I have hopes.
WY olotIeI, pooT MuSSO, peTcndnCe ny
his lips in private gave his consent to
your nuptials, but of that l have no
proof There is no written document.
You are still a child-but 20-accord-
ing to the French law, you cannot wed
without the consent of your guardian
for several years. Anstruther, in his
careless English way, thought not of
1t: YOU were too eager for his wONir y
to note the omission. BY my poor
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1908-11-19
IN MIXTURE OF TWO coLoRs.
Clever Idea That Is Made Use of for
the New Trimmings.

One Of the new trimmings is the
use of black cloth cut in wide, bold
designs, applied to colored cloth.
This is quite effective for street
suits and also for soft finished indoor
gowns.
Broadcloth is used for the embroid-
cry A pattern is first cut from pa
per. basted on cloth and then cut out
with sharp, small, well-pointed scis-
sors.
There is no hem. The cloth is ap-
piled with a raw edge, but as this is
done now with bands and folds and
revers. it does not look inconsistent
with neatness.
The sewing Of this embroidery to
the foundation cloth is a work of art,
and no matter how we'll it is done. a
hot iron is needed for the finishing
touch.
Certain dressmakers paste on this
embroidery. They find the effect
smoother and the work less trouble.
This kind of trimming has been par
ticular1y we'll carried out on gown
of white meteor crepe in which the
cut-out embroidery is of pale violet
cloth This is used to stimulate a
tunic on skirt and for bands across
and around bodice.
It is a daring method and must be
well done if done at all.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1908-11-19
MAKES PRETTY COAT FOR GIRL
Golden Brown Satin the Material, wits,
Novel Adornments.

A charming coat for a small girl is
fashioned from golden brown satin.
The body is formed from straight side
plaits held in place by a low belt
set we'll down. The sleeves are wide
and full, taken into Vandyke lace cuffs.
A collar to match is the finish to the
neck.
Other materials besides satin will be
equally appropriate. Broadcloth and
serge will, of course, be more practl-
cal.
The directoire ruff and the girdle
of that period, both developed from
ribbon, will be used as accessories to
the late summer toilets.
Quite expensive if bought ready for
wear, these charming trif1es are not
difficult to make at home, for the rib
bons can be boX-plaited on one edge
and sewed down to a satin-covered
strip to form the ruff. The girdle is
fashioned from broad satin ribbon or
stripes of bias satin made to go around
the waist and cross in the back, the
ends being knotted at left side front.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1908-11-19
Neck RuffIes important.

That neck ruff1es are doing great
deal for womankind this season there
is no denying. Those intended for
outdoor wear are full and heavy, be-
ing made of many layers of tulle, with
often as many colors-one over the
other The tall Pierrot ruffle is pop
u1ar, as is also the double empire ruff
fle of soft silk.
Then there are the so-called Marie
AntOinette fichus and neck ruffies
which are far from being the style
originated for the French queen, and
which bear only slight resemblance to
those pictured in costume books of
that period But then the periods are
hopelessly mixed in all present-da.
modes, and in the potpOurri one sees
much to admire. Hardly a new fash,
ion is inaugurated that does not sug-
gest styles stolen from half a dozen
historical fashion plates, and in most
cases fashion devotees are satisfied
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1908-11-19
Copyri&h hit, 1907. Dodd Mead * Co.. n. Z.
SYNOPSIS.

Burton H. Barnes. wealthy American
touring Corsica, rescues the young Eng
lish lieutenant Edward Gerard An 3;rrib
daughter Of the Paos. from the muir
derous vendetta, understanding that his
reward Is to be the hand OF the girl ne
loves. Enid Anstruther, sister of the Eng
fish lieutenant The four fly from Ajac-
clio to Marseilles on board the French
sues and as the quartet are about to
board the train for London at Marseilles,
which causes her to collapse and necess-
tates postponemcnt Of the journey.
Barnes and Enid are married. Soon
after their wedding Barnes bride dis
appears. Barnes discovers she has
been kidnapped and taken to Corsica.
The, groom secures a fishing vessel and
is about TO start in pursuit Of his brides
the villa and rushes back to hear that
Anstruther's wife, Marina, is also miss
Ing. Barnes is compelled to depart for
Corsica without delay, and he leaves
the search for Marina to her husband
fore Barnes boat lands on Corsica's
shore Marina is discovered hiding in
corner of the vessel She explains her
Barnes rescue his wife from the Corsi-
cans. Barnes and Marina have unusual
seeking shelter from a storm the couple
enter a hermitage and there to their
amazement they discover Tomasso. the
foster father Of Marina. TomassO learns
that Marina's husband did not kill her
Brother. Many wrongs are righted. Barnes
IS surprised in the hermitage by Rochini
and Romano, the two detested bandits,
who have been searching for him to
murder him for his money The bandits
attempt to take away Marina. Barnes
darts out the door. The bandits start to
pursue, but as they reach the door both
are laid low by Barnes revolver. Anstru-
Their arrives to find Marina and learns that
she has been lured away by the telegram
which had been sent by another without
his knowledge. The two start in search of
Marina. Barnes and Edwin take different
roads in their search. Edwin is trapped
in a tower where he IS made prisoner. In
endeavOring to escape he opens a trap
door where he finds Emory, the detec-
tive. who had been imprisoned there pre-
masso Is found imprisoned Edwin in
climbing down a wall secs upon the porti-
co of farm house Marina and Count
Danella sitting and talking together.
Barnes arrives and finds the bridge swung
preventing his crossing over. He hears
the voice of Marina crying for mercy. He
his revolver
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1908-11-19
Soft Silks.

Silk will be very much worn now.
Not the kind of taffeta we used to
wear. Nobody wants to rustic now
we do not want to look starched or
to shine; We must look as wilted and
clinging as possible. AS the de-
mand for silk is greater the weave will
be improved. We find rich, heavy
liberty satins and dull silks in the
shops like those that were worn in
our grandmother's days. Silk costs
more now than it did, but it wears bet
ter. 1t is now material for the
street as well as for church and other
occasions for simple dressing
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1908-11-19
A Riddle,

An English paper recently asked its
readers for an answer to the follow
ing riddle:
What does a man love more than life.
Hate more than death or mortal
strife;
That which contented men desire,
The poor have. and the rich require;
A miser spends, the spendthrift saves,
And all men carry to their graves?
All sorts of answers were sent in,
but the correct one was declared to
be Nothing"
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1908-11-19
BUILDING OF A WITICIsM.
Point of Joke the Same Though
Under Changed Conditions.

The Bohemian had an article enti-
tied, How a Joke Is Made In it
Marshall p. Wilder, the we'll known
humorist, cites this story as an illus
tration of one method. Here is
story with a joke in it about Labou-
chere, the genial editor of London
Truth. When he was standing for
the borough of Northampton for the
English parliament a little girl came
up to her father and said: Papa, who
made Mr.. Labouchere? Why, Provi-
dence, my dear answered the some
what astonished parent And what
Tor, papa" inquiries the child. Now
that isn't bad joke. 1t was natural,
anyway. But listen to one of mine,
which really has the same point.
though it is brought out in q different
way. A child and her mother are on
the cars. Opposite them sits young
man dressed in the height of fashion.
Says the child: Mamma, what Is
that? and. as she asks the question,
she points to the young man opposite.
Hush, my DEAR answers the mother
But, mother, l want to know To
quiet the chl.d the mother whispers in
her ear: He is what we call a dude
dear. The child persists as usual In
gaming some more information. And
who made him, mammal Why,
providence, dear, of course replies
the mother soto voice, whereat the
child exclaims: oh, mother, doesn't
Providence like to have fun some
times" You see, the stories are real
ly alike. At all events, the point is
the same"
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1908-11-19
An Alcohol iron.

A tiny alcohol iron for pressing
small articles-handkerch collars
and ties--comes in a nickel case with
lamp and stand, that together are
hardly larger than the palm of your
hand. The iron is polished nickel and
has a handle covered with straw, so
that no holder is required. 1t is con-
venient to use when neither gas nor
electricity is handy, and the size and
compactness of the whole thing makes
it a most useful part of the travel
ing outfit
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1908-11-19
She would sprine from the ,aras

She would spring from the v~'ands
and run over to the base Of ths tower
and call up to the man whose face she
sees outlined against the grillage OF
the upper window. through whose iron
bars he is struggling to force his way,
But Cipriano's strong hand clutches
her white arm; he pulls her back into
the seat and commands: Not until
you've heard my words. which may
save his life!"
His life? Tell met"
Il have explained you are not legal
ly this mans spouse" Ciprianos voice
is trembling with desire. Become
mine! I had purposed in Nice to give
you a very cruel death for what you
had to do with my brothers killing
but when l saw your beauties and
knew that the little child l had once
| seen had grown into a Venus, but nc
marble one, to myself 1 said: 'Corpo di
Baccho. it's in the blood of the Daniel
| las to love this woman. am enamored
of her as wildly as poor dead Musso
| It's a medieval idea; instead of Stay
ing her. III have revenge in winning
| her-against herself, the wife-also
! against the husband"
Not against Edwin, You have nc
cause Of hate against him.
| "Vendettas are caused by love as
! we'll as hate! He dares to call you
wife. Each moment my eye rests upon
| you increases thy sweetness to me
| You are Corsican-so am mo for
eigner should stand between u.s."
| to
! yOu?" StammerS the girl.
To this he answers with Machiavel
| liam subtlety: of course not now
| but that may come in time At pres.
! ent you love Edwin! Because of this
! devoted love-to save this gentleman
| YOU adore-you give yourself to me-"
! At his hideous mathematics the
! girl utters a cry of horror
IF you would save the life of this
Englishman whom l should dispatch
by my oath Of the vendetta, at once
your kisses.
+ Would Edwin wish to live. his wife
! untrue? MOnster," Marina's face
! blazes with shame.
"Oh, no, not monster; simply a
man who has gone crazy for thee.
! Understand, if you are mine, the man
| in that tower lives. Tonight on the
vessel that is anchored here, I'll bear
you away to some far distant isle OF
| Greece"
MY husband would follow US for
ever"
Not If he knew you were faithless.
'Tis not their English way. A woman
who is dishonored is no more to them
than tainted orange
''Dishonored in his eyes? Never"
cries the girl. I'D sooner YOU killed
him-sooner you killed me, much! I'm
in your power; I'm alone here, help.
less in your hands. Kill me. Let my
darling go"
AS Danella has clutched her, the old
neck fastenings of the ancient gown
have given way; she plucks its laces
further apart over her dazzling bosom
and begs: Bury your stiletto here,
but spare my husband
Her pose only makes her the more
alluring to his devouring eyes.
What, kill the being l ADORE"
! shudders Cipr:ano. Il have no stiletto
and have taken care no knife is near
your desperate hands, my lady. Be.
sides, I'll never let you go. If you will
not leave your husband as his wife,
leave him as his widow"
Here, Enrico!" he calls.
The young cavalier with the scar
above his eyebrow comes onto the
veranda and says: My uncle, honor
thee, you have decided to give this
woman death?"
CTO BE CONTINUED
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1908-11-19
Lace ls Benin Owed.

The revival of dyed lace is in full
tide. All colors that have come out
this autumn are employed. Irish
lace, point applique, real filet, do not
escape the dye pot. It is considered
fashionable to only use lace that
matches the gown, and, therefore, the
dyers are reaping large rewards.