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The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02

When the nose is bleeding never hold it over basin or hold the head down in any way. This only causes further rush of blood to the broken tissues in the nose. The head should be held up and back, the bow being caught in handkerchiefs or cloths. One of the most effective and simple means of checking a nose bleed Is to press on the upper lip Near the under surface of the lip runs the artery that supplies the interior nasal passages. where tho ruptures occur If this is pressed the flow of blood Is mechanically checked, thus allowing the blood around the broken tissues to congeal and seal up the opening. If merely pressing with, the finger does not succeed place a wad of paper under the lip and fold tho lip over it, holding 1t down tight. Again. if this does not succeed and a drug store is near get some adrenalln, sat- urate piece of cotton with 1t and ap- ply to the interior of the nose from where the blood flows.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02

By massaging the throat every day the stringy appearance that indicates ago may be stayed off indefinitely and the hollowness directly at the front of the neck will not appear to indicate the absence of youth In addition to massage, tissue building creams must be applied to nourish the flesh and to help tighten muscles An unguent particularly suited to the throat is made from half q gram of tannn, thirty grains of lanolin and twenty grams of oil of sweet almonds. The last two ingredients should be mixed by placing in a basin set into boiling water. The lanolln should be soft, but not hot As soon as it Is in this condition remove from the heat and beat, adding the tannin while the mix ture is still soft, but not warm This cream Is to be used night and morn ing.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02
"y,NITy FAIR" IN WASHINGTON.

Congressman in Washington who know the inside arc amused over the present effort being made by President Roosevelt, just before the national campaign, to give the impression that democracy prevails at the White House. Processions of schooboys and girls are passing in single file through tho presidents office to see his smile and to hear his 'de-lighted." It was never easier to get the presidential hand, and John Rural from Cross Corners returns home full of stories of the day "I met tho president"
 Let these common" people however, attempt to scale the social fence in Washington and they will soon find that the old idea that the White House belonged to the people, as n place for tho transaction of government busi- ness where social affairs are subordin- ated to affairs of state, has been put in the discard. Under Roosevelt, the White House Is aiming to be the so- cial center of the United States, and if it has not already dethroned New port 1t is on the way to do so
 Precedence with it's thousand gradu- ations Is more discussed in Washington than in Vienna or Madrid, and in the capital of a democracy Where such things are ostensibly decrled snobhish- ness and struggle for social place Is marked by the abandonment of all ideas of democracy and even decency.
 Senators and representatives laugh at our Vanity Fair" but the question Of social precedence seems a serious one to their wives, many of whom are obsessed with the idea that as each one climbs the social ladder, 1t Is her imperative duty to put obstacles in the social path of the ones just below The game is cruel and heartess It has no- thing in it of morals or the brother hood of man.
 The new and strange standards of royal etiquet which have been estab- lishcd at Washington mean strange and unmilitary duties for army and navy officers, which are not only fool. ish, but abhorrent to old-fashioned democratic ideas,--Boston Traveller,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02
WEDDING GIFTS

The fragile glass cornpotes make acceptable bridal gifts, and they are now used for such a variety of pur- poses on the table that they are as acceptable to the bride as hits of silver. In fact people would be doing bride kindness to offer the gifts in anything but silver, for women have an idea of what is suitable and pretty for their own household and their ideas of silverware are as varied as the sands of the ocean. Give china. It is certain to please, and so are pieces of crystal, such as these fragile, dainty compotes, some with immense bowls, others so tiny they hold little more than a half-dozen salted almonds They are expensive in the daintier pieces, yet some very good patteTs can be found in cheaper material. Vt is always preferable to Aselect something in crystal, for even the finest of colored glass may be one of harmony with everything person has in her dining room.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02

In the striped worsted shadings of biscuit or light brown with smoky grays arc especially good, Such color rchemes had a decided vogue last sea son. but arc here in more subtle and harmonious hlcndings and in most at tractive twills, soft. light and lustrous yet firm. Ticre ar, 100. excellent things of this kind i1 soft shades of creamy biscuit and darker tones of the same color, and there are many effec- tive stripe stuffs in the toupe and smoke grays, which, while no longer tho last cry of modishness. have al- ways q quiet elegance Tho wood browns are Parislan favorltes. and a shadow stripe, check or plain material in this color is a good selection for a hrs; epring frock, while the dark blues, always popular, will be worn more than ever sapphire blue wing with ravy.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02
Peach pndhlnr.

Two eggs, two cups flour. two ta- blespoons sugar, one cup milk, salt to taste. two teaspoons baking pow der. Make smooth batter, then add three tablespoons melted butter. Fill bottom of pudding dish with peaches (canned will do). If fresh, add water half to cover the peaches. Pour the batter over the fruit and bake or steam. It takes quarters of an hour to steam. Eat with butter and sugar or with sauce.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02
CHOICE RECEIPTS
Good Things From Marion Harland's Splendid
 Collection.
Cream Vegetable Soup.

Put butter tho size of an egg in an iron kettle and melt, then fry in it an onion to light brown. Add one can tomatoes and let simmer. Cut Into dice one small turnip, two or three potatoes. one carrot, two slices cab bage. To the fried onion add about three pints water and put in the vege- tables Pepper and salt to taste and boil until vegetables are tender. You may strain out the vegetables or leave them, as you like. Beat heaping ta- blespoonful of flour into cup of sour cream and add to the soup, Boil up once and serve. This soup will keep two or three days in a cool place.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02
Cheese Cakes.

Cream one-half pound butter with one pound sugar, beat in the yolks of six eggs, the juice of one lemon and the grated rind of two, grated nut meg and two tablespoons brandy. At the last stir in the whipped whites of the six eggs. Bake in small open shells of pie crust, and if you wish you can lay narrow strips of the pas try across the top.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02
Crab Meat a la Maryland.

Cut up crab meat into small pieces or flake 1t apart and put 1t in a saucepan with a half-glass of sherry, pinch of salt and a little cayenne pepper. Add tablespoon good but ter and when all are hot stir cupful of good cream with the yolks of four hardboiled eggs and add to the sauce~ pan. Let all become extremely hot, but do not boil.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02

AS simple remedies will help to beau tify shiny noses that have such an an- moving habit of refusing to be modified by powders it Is well to apply one of these liquid balms that may be made at home. A lotion that Is said to effect a cure of the trouble is made of ono ounce of distilled water, eight minms of distilled tincture of lavender and two grains of sulphate of zinc. This should be well mixed and applied about four times a day. never allowed 1t to remain on over night. Put 1t on with g piece of soft muslin.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02
HOUSEWIVES
 HELPFUL HINTS
Practical Suggestions for All
 Over the House.

"Queer that the American living room always has a couch and plenty of pillows but no afghan to keep one warm when lying down." observed a traveller Yet there arc many simple coverlets of this kind that can easily be made. The lovely bed blankets which the shops show In such variety may be cut in halves, the raw edge bound, and two warm robes big enough for a couch made out of them. One woman took white blanket which had been worn thin and made an afghan out of the stronger parts by cutting the middle out and dyeing 1t. It took q lovely red, and she bound 1t with ribbon to match.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02
CHOCOLATE DAINTIES

The combined flavor of vanilla and chocolate seems particularly pleas ing to the American palate, and when preparing sweets for home consumption or sale the amateur candy maker will do well to bear this fact in mind As Easter sales are now in order, here are some re liable recipes for chocolate sweets that are sure to find ready sale: , Chocolate kisses-l'or this sweet powdered or confectlonors sugar (XXX) fig best. Pound together in a mortar ono pound of tho sugar and two ounces--or squares-of unsweet- ened chocolate When thoroughly mixed pass through a fine sieve and add the white of two eggs beaten to q stiff froth. Have ready a sheet of tin without any sides and covered with buttered paper. Drop the mixture on this, heaping teaspoon at time and bake slowly,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02

If you wish to draw down the blind, yet have the window open, 1t is good plan to have a screw eye in each end of the curtain which can be fastened to the hooks at each end of the window sill. Unless the wind is blowing very strong this will prevent the disagree able sound of It's Tapping, yet will ad- init plenty of fresh air.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02

The baby's eyebrows should be rubbed twice or three times q week with vaseline. says a nurse. In these rubbings care should be taken that the hairs are smoothed in the desired direction. This treatment, if con- tInued faithfully, will result in eye brows which are not only arched and regular, but beautiful in color.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02

In the linen and cotton suits a jump frock of the black and white stripe with coat en suite Is the admirable thing, and a note of color is usually in- troduced in buttons, piping, etc. One model has large buttons of light brown linen in one of the onion shades. em- broidcred. lightly with black and white and lines of the brown appear next the lingerie gulmpe on the sleeves and on the collar and cuffs of the coat. An ether linen .hree piece suit Is of gray and white stripe, relieved by old blue linen. braided In fine gray linen sou tache.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02

The durable linen pillows all have their places, but the white lingerie ones are always dainty and pretty. especial ly during warm weather. One can get handsome patterns printed on thin batiste, the patterns very small and easily worked. There are some styles that call for filer bands to be placed In block fashion and these are lined with sheer batiste Things of delicate shades. The lingerie pillows are often finished with hemstitched border two inches wide Ruffies are not show on the new est patterns.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02
Ths Secret of
 Queen Alexandra
 of England.

Americans who visit society circles in London say that Queen Alexandra is the admiration of half the royalty of Europe. In spite of her age (she is over sixty), no wrinkles cross her face, and her beautiful complexion displays the same youth and attrac- tion of thirty years ago.
 Tt is a gift with which Nature has endowed her. said a well-known lady "In fact, would think so my self" added another lady. But this Is not the secret It is proper care that preserves a woman's beauty.
 Queen Alexandra has been devoted to beauty culture all her life. She knows what a good cream means to the face, and does not hesitate to give ample time every day with her masseuse
 Facial massage will change and i'm. prove a woman's complexion Neck, arms and shoulders are rounded out; wrinkles and crows-feet vanish as by enchantment. The glow of health and youth returns to the face.
 That these statements are true can be proven in very short time, and tho most perfect satisfaction and de- light assured by the facial treatment followed by
 Mary K. Lengel,
 Qtn ftII DvrV esyUu, u-r-r
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02

A frame covered with cheese cloth for use in the pantry window will be found boon to the dweller in the smoky city. It will keep the pantry clean, yet ventilate 1t as well. The frame should be made as high as one wishes the window to be opened. This same idea Is excellent for ventilating bedrooms. :,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02

Successful teachers are Invariably buster scholars than any of heir pu- pills. A teacher cannot afford to stop studying. If he stops acquiring know ledge, the first thing he knows his advance students will have caught up with him, and he finds that ho has lost ability to rouse and hold their atten- ton.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02

The black and white stripes were unquestonably overdone last year, as were the dark gray and white stripes, and though these effects have distinct charm. 1t will be the part of wisdom
 to pass them by this year. Some ad- mi able models have been shown in linen and cotton sultings of the black and white or gray and white stripe ciass, but the best tailors are not ad- vl < wool sultngs of such character
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02

As 10 the lines Of the early spring suit there one must trust to ones tail- or or ones inspiration. Luckily this Is a day of such variety that no one mod el Is likely to have things Its own way and any one of dozen models not too extreme seems safe.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02

There was an old woman of Nica- rag7u-a, Whose back hair was bit off by a iag-u-ari
 The woman said, "Ah," The iaguar said, "Pah" What false, artificial old hag you are"
 --The Independents
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02

Halr-curllng fluids are not very satis- factory, but this formula is about the best: One-half ounce of borax, fifteen grains of gum arabic, six drams of spirits of camphor eight ounces of warm water. Dissolve tho solids in warm water and when cool add the camphor. Wet the hair with fluid. arr range In ringlets and pin with hair pins.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02

Thin people require plenty of sleep, and should be careful not to overwork and above all should avoid worry. Eat cereals, the sweet and starchy vege- tables, and fruits; drink milk and cream and abstain from tea and cof- fee.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02
Potato Pudding,

Two cups cold potatoes mashed fine. two eggs well beaten, one-half cup sweet milk; salt and pepper to taste: three tablespoons melted but ter. Bake half an hour
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02

When putting up curtains in low room, put the cornlce to which the curtain is to be fastened close to the ceiling. The curtains, meeting at the top, will conceal the wall and 1t gives the effect of greater height to the room.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02

"The ideaw exclaimed Mrs. Kelly, q wonder why that woman is watching ame SO"
 "Probably" replied her husband, i"shes trying to find out why you arc a8staring at her."--Philadelph Press.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02

A convenient linen chest has half tray under which one can reach with out its removal Towels go into it., while the smaller things are put in the under part.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02

When a person is badly burnt wrap up the wounds with lint soaked in olive oil and lime water Gin equal parts) while waiting for the doctor to arrive.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02

A hint which may simplify the mak- Ing layette is that in sewing lace or inserting on cotton goods, simply overcast edge of lace or inserting with edge of goods. This looks neat, Is strong, and saves time.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02

Chocolate fudge-Plaee in a porce- lain saucepan one pound of granulat- ed sugar, half cup of sweet milk, one level teaspoon of butter, two ounces or squares of unsweetcned chocolate and boil for about fifteen minutes Remove from the fire, add one teaspoon of vanilla and beat with q fork until 1t begins to cool Do not stir while cooking, Pour into butter ed square tines 10 the depth of half an inch. Before 1t gets cold dip knife into ice water and mark off into squares.
 It will be noticed that square tines are advised for cooling, because then there is no waste in i'll shapen sweets The marble slab is found in many households for the making of pastry.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02

"Ah kind friend" said the minister, Tt is deeds, not words, that count"
 "Oh, l don't know" replied the wom. an, did you ever send telegram? D. Detroit Free Press.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02

Chocoate macaroons--Grate four ounces of unsweetened chocolate and sift with one and one-half pounds of powdered or confectioners sugar. Blanch and grind in your meat chop per twelve ounces of shellcd almonds. This means that the almonds must be weighed after smelling, not before. Beat the whites of three eggs to q stiff froth Mix the above ingredients and teaspoon of vanilla together in a porcelain bowl, drop on buttered paper and bake in moderate oven.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02
A Charming Calling Costume.

This calling costume made h bands showing the color with copper color The vest Is black with buttons threads The scarf across the front is gilt buckles The skirt quite plain with
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02
Perforated Stamping Pattern. No. 59.


  inches width  order this (which 10 send of charge old English letter be used
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02
HEALTH HINTS
Thin People Should Abstain From Tea and
 Coffee.

Many first-class oculists prescribe an eye wash made by dlssolving tea spoonful of powdered borax in basin of water.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02

Children should not touch sausage, salted meat or pork, until they are ten years of age. Meats, such as a mutton chop, white meat Of chicken or beef steak Is good once a day. Fried meat should never be given to children, declares a physician. Bread should be thoroughly dried in the oven until 1t Is crisp. Children do not always like this, but soon become ac- customed to 1t. Mutton and chicken broth with rice, soup made of peas or spinach put through a sieve are good for children over eight years old The baked potato Is easily d. gested and may be given to small children.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02

Every mother should give up part of her Sunday afternoon to her chill dren. This will be a source of hap piness to all. some fayorte books might be read; not as a task, but as privilege; and stories told, There Is nothing so popular as mothers stor- les The little ones on Sunday should have special treat of Joining their elders at lunch time, whether they do SO on other days or no,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02
IN THE NURSERY

A cupful of dates, washed, stoned, cut Into pieces and stirred into the apple sauce delights the children.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02
Two Pretty ChiIdren's Dresses.

 trimming bands little blue and white with and tie of black silk The collar and shield plain white e
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-04
DEsoLATIoN ISLAND.

KersueIen Land Is Region of Per-
petuRI Storms.
OF all places on earth outside the
arctic and antarctic regions Kerguelen
Land. in the Indian ocean, is the most
isolated and fnhospitable. Indeed, it
is generally known to mariners not by
its official title, but as Desolation is
land.
Most nations have owned It by turns,
but it has been sooner or later aban-
doned by them all as worthless, and
this although 1t covers an area vari-
ously estimated at from 1900 to 1000
square miles. at present France is in
nominal possession of it, she having
annexed It in 1893.
The soil is utterly barren. Practi=
calIy the whole of the interior is COW
cred with snow fields of unknown
depth, whence glaciers flow down to
the sea. Where there are no snow
fields there are morasses and hidden
trencherous mudholes.
The climate is probably the worst in
the world. Terrific tempests follow one
another practically without ceasing
and are accompanied by torrents Of ice
cold rain, hail. SIeet and snow. The
Challenger expedition spent n month
there, during which time there were
only three fine days. And this was In
Overwhelmingly. when 1t is mid
summer In those ATTITUDES.
It's discoverer. NJ HerGUelen Trema.
rec, although ut first lie professed to be
enraptured with It, lived to confess
that it was unfit for human habftation.
Not even Eskimos," he exclaimed.
could exist there.''-Pearson's.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-04
Fnrcsfrr In Ianln.

Just at the time when this country
is beginning TO struggle with the
problem OF outstanding It's forest re-
sources, Of protecting is mountain
slopes, and OF improving the water
ways, 1t is interesting 10 know that
the Japanese have successfully at
tackled the same problem, before the
land suffered severely from the evil
effects following deforestation. The
far-sighted people of Nippon have
foreseen the results Of the destruc-
ton of their extensive mountain for
ests, and have safe-guarded them
selves by placing all OF these under
government control.
The practice of forestry has been
carried on in Japan for a longer time
than in any other country. For
1900 years the people of Japan have
been planting and growing forests,
with a success that has been little
short of marvellous. Under careful
management, the Japanese forests
yield very high financial returns.
This high yield Is only made possible
by the close utilization of every bit of
the tree so that scarcely twig is
wasted, and by the improvement OF
the growth of their forests by care
Iukly duu IC404A 8
The woods are first thinned at the age
of thirteen years, and hen every five
years after that up to the time of
the final harvest, at 12O years.
1t was with the opening up OF the
hitherto inaccessible mountain for
ests that the Japanese government
became most intensely interested in
forestry. The mountains were still
government land, so all that was
necessary to protect them was to
place proper restrictions on the sale
and cutting of timber. This was ef-
tected by declaring the forests on the
steep cIopes as reserved forests, in
which the only cutting should be
done under government direction.
The forests on agricultural lands, not
needed for protection, are classed as
available forests, and here the cut
ting is not so carefully restricted.
Thus Japan has effectually pre-
vented the stripping of her mountain
slopes before any great damage has
been done. In some districts, where
the mountains are near the towns, the
steep slopes have already been clear
ed, and this has resulted in floods and
the washing down of the soil from
the slopes on to the farm lands. But
these cases have been exceptional,
and have merely served as a warning
which Japan has needed before 1t
was too late to prevent widespread
destruction.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-11-04
Too Cheap.

The class at kirk had been reading
the story of Joseph and his brethren.
and it came to the turn of the visiting
minister to examine the boys.
The replies to all of his questions had
been quick. intelligent and correct
such as:
"what great crime did these sons of
jacob commit
They sold their brother Joseph"
"Quite correct. And for how much"
Twenty pieces of silver"
'TAnd what added to the cruelty and
wickedness Of these bad brothers?"
a pause.
What made their treachery even
more detestable and heInous"
Then bright little fellow stretched
ont an eager hand.
"Well, my mann"
please, sir. they self him over
cheap"