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Gilpin observer., 1908-11-05
The houaehold Apron.

Women who do a good part of their
own work Or at least, overlook the
maids work, should make four house
hold aprons. These keep the entire
frock clean.
They are made of dull blue. gray or
brown Eingham ani reach to the edge
OF the gown. They are buttoned down
the back and have wide, deep sleeves
put into deep armholes, then gathered
at the wrist to one-inch turnover
cuff fastened with pearl button.
They are cut V-shape at the reck,
back and front and finished with Il
two-inch fiat stitched band. There
are four pockets, the two lower ones
larger than the upper ones and all
big enough to hold the things that are
needed in cleaning or busting or wash
ing
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-05
WAYS Of Saving Work.

In the home of one woman where
single beds are in general use the
spreads are made Of honeycombed ma
terial bought by the yard and hemmed.
They are easy to wash and require no
ironing. In the same home cream
white madras is used for bedroom
window draperies because of its good
wearing qualities. 1t comes out of
the wash with flying colors. She trims
them with ball fringe and does not
have them wrung very dry, and wrung
by Rand, CT course. as the wringer
would flatten the little balls. She uses
small rugs all through her house, save
the dining room, because they can be
taken outdoors every week by the
one maid OF the establishment. An
other woman saves work by having
her luncheon brought to her sitting
room on q tray. and another. belong
ing to family that seems doomed to
perpetual mourning attire. supplies
her maid with very light cotton
dresses in white and black because
there is already too much gloom in
the house.
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-05
STOP SQUEAKING OF HINGES.
Application Of Kerosene Oil Docs
Away with Annoyance.

The noises of squeaky hinges may
be stopped by putting on kerosene Oil.
Brass beds may be kept in condition
by, rubbing them once or twice q
month with olive oil. The oil should
be put on with soft flannel cloth and
rubbed off almost Immediately with
cheesecloth.
To destroy flies use the following:
Infusion of quassia, one pint; brown
sugar. four ounces; ground pepper,
two ounces. Mix this we'll together
and put in shallow dishes when re-
quired.
To destroy flies in a room take
half teaspoonful of black pepper in
powder, one teaspoonful of cream
mix well together. Place them in room
on plate where flies are troublesome
and they will soon disappear.
When washing floors or cleaning
windows always put a few drops of
paraftin in the water, and this Will
keep away flies, moths. and other in
sects.
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-05
HOW TO STENCIL A WALL.
Simple Method of Securing the Most
Artistic Effects.

Very artistic effects can be secured
by sterciling wall. 1t makes break
N the plain surface and very har-
monicus contrasts and dainty color
schemes can be worked out by the
use of stencils. TO use the stencil
successfully start at one corner of the
room, press the stencil firmly against
the wall, have the material that you
are going to stencil with mixed up
ready for use, dip the ends of your
brush in this. and simply rub it
across the face of the stencil. being
careful not to get too much stuff on
the brush so that 1t will run back of
The stencil and blur or blot. When
you finish one section remove the stem
ell from the wall and carefully match
It fo.' the next
An ordinary round paint brush is as
good a stencil brush as any. Tie the
br.stles about half way down SO that
;hey will not spread, and in using dip
the tips of the bristles into the tint
ing material. - Country Life in
America.
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-05
Homemade Lard.

Home-tried lard is much better and
sweeter, and perhaps cleaner than
that bought ready made. Leaf-lard
may be purchased of the butcher. If it
is not a product of ones own farm.
1t should be tried out with care 70
preserve it from scorching. A few
minutes before it is turned out from
the frying kettle into jars and while
it is still hot, but net too hot, a tea
spoonful of salt for each quart of fat
should be added, the lard being cooled
slowly for five minutes longer. The
salt will keep it sweet. The jars con.
aiming it should be set in cool, dark
place
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-05
Cold COY.

Make a "cozy' the same as for a
teapot, as it will keep the tea hot for
a Ions time so 1t will keep your milk
cold. Take piece of oilcloth or rub
Der sheeting and fit 1t loosely to a
milk bottle rounding 1t off at the top;
do not plait or gather in any fullness
Of the cloth on this inside lining, as
you will need to wipe 1t off to clean
Il occasionally, sew up the seam, the
finished side of the cloth toward the
bottle, pad this thick on the outside
with cotton, make an outside cover
ing of oilcloth. the finished side out,
cut a little round piece for the top
with a strip of the cloth across It for
a handle, plait the fullness to this and
sew; put the padded lining into this
and sew together at the bottom. gath.
ering the fuilness of the outer cover
TO the lining. You may also make a
pad for the bottom, but this is not
necessary. Instruct your milkman to
put them on the milk bottles when he
delivers them. This will also keep
your milk from freezing in winter.
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-05
EGG Nest.

Boil several eggs until hard. and
when cool remove the shells apd cut
the whites from the yolks in long mar
row strips. Put a tablespoonful of
butter in frying pan and in this fry
for two minutes half of a small onion
cut in fine pieces. Skim out the onion
and put in the strips of eggs and fry
them just enough to make them stiff
enough to hold their shape, but do
net let them brown. Mash the yolks
and mix with them any chopped cold
chicken. ham, or fish which may be at
hand and season the mixtures highly
with salt and pepper. Roll the pre-
pared yolks and meat into small balls
and put them on bed of lettuce
leaves. Build the whites around the
balls to resemble a nest: Pass mayon-
naise dressing, but do not put 1t on the
eggs as arranged on the platter.
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-05
ENGLISH ARTISTS NOT sAILoRs.
For Them Tennis Is the Chief Recrea-
tion-littIe Gcif.

The number of English artists who
take TO the sea as pastirne may prob
ably be numbered on the fingers Of
one hand, and these for the most part
pursue maritime art as a profession.
It comes, therefore, as a surprise TO
hear Of French artist, and especially
one with tastes apparently so Partisan
as NJ. Paul Heilu. having from his
youth upward INDUCED a pastime
for sailing, and now in the hey
day OF success flying the British flag
above an English built yacht, with
Southampton as his headquarters.
1t is given to few artists to be able
to afford the expense of a vessel Of
considerable size, but NJ. Helleu just
now is basking in the sunshine of
prosperity and worldwide renown.
The story goes that he recently made
$4,000 francs from two etchings that
only cost him two afternoons work.
In company with NJ. Sem he will prob.
ably cross to Trouville and other
French watering places at the close
of the Cowes and Ryer weeks.
British artists as rule affect lawn
10 any other game. At this they at.
tain level of excellence which they
as a body appear unable TO reach at
cricket, golf or football. Mr.. Abey.
r. A., for some years captained a
team of artists. and has even had q
cricket week at his country home.
but beth these popular functions have.
we understand, been abandoned this
year. Tennis can, of course. be more
easily practiced, especially by those
artists SO fortunate as to possess
large gardens. and Mr.. Shannon, A. Il.
A., even aspires to enter the lists Of
ihe premier tournament abroad, name.
ly, Homburg. where he probably at
this moment is playing lively game
on the courts whereon for many years
q very prominent figure was his old
neigLbor Van Prinsep
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-05
Vanilla custard Ice Cream.

Beat the yolks of six eggs lightly.
add to them one quart fresh milk and
one cup sugar, put In double boiler
and cook to a smooth custard. AS soon
as the mixture coats n spoon take
from the fire and strain. Then set
away to cool. When quite cold add
one pint cream, more sugar If desired
and tablespoonful vanilla. When the
freezer is ready for the cream to be
turned into the can add the beaten
whites CT the eggs, then freeze.
II the ice cream is to be nodded a
tablespoonful gelatine soaked half an
hour in half cup milk reserved from
the custard may be added when the
custard Is done.
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-05
USING UP COLD VEGETABLES.
Appetlzing Dishes Can Be Prepared
from left-Overs.

Cold vegetables should never be
thrown away. They can be used in a
number of appetizing ways. For exam
pie, they may be rubbed through a
sieve and used for thickening soup
Potatoes mashed very finely, or
rubbed through q wire sieve, so that
there can be no hard Jumps, can be
used in such variety of ways.
Mix a little well beaten oyg and
milk with them and pepper and salt
to flavor, and little grated cheese
and bake in a well creased pie dish
in fairly hot oven. Mixed with the
beaten egg only, into a stiff paste
they can be formed into balls covered
with egg and bread crumbs, and eth
er baked on tin in the oven or fried
Till a golden brown, and so make a
most appetizing looking dish. Some
times cheese may be mixed with the
bread crumbs in which they are dipped
before baking.
Surprising there is so little as to
seem. hardly worth saving, mix what
is left with an equal quantity of
flour. add little baking powder and
enough milk to make into a paste
form into fiat cakes and bake to del
icate brown. Buttered and served hot
they are not to be beaten.
New potatoes and carrots can both
be sliced and sauted They are de-
licious, and the green of the parsley
that is sprinkled over them after cook
ing makes a pretty looking dish.
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-05

This, too, will prevent you with being
bothered with mosquitoes, which are
so troublesome this year.
Do this cutie often during the sum-
mer months, say two or three times a
week.
The kerosene not only drives the
flies away, but when the places where
they breed are sprinkled the eggs will
be destroyed and the household will
be saved from this miserable pest
This method has been tried and
found to be excellent.
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-05
Pear Charlotte.

Line round mcld. which has been
well-buttered and sugared, with nice
ly cut pieces of bread and butter, en-
tirely cover the mold to the top. Have
ready the pears nicely stewed, with
cloves and sugar, and two or three
drops OF cochineal to color them. Then
fill ur the mold and place piece of
bread and butter on the top, and
bake In Il hot oven. When done,
turn out carefully into dish, and
serve very hot with sugar sprinkled
over. Serve with cream.
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-05
Rice Chocolate Puddino.

Scald n quart of milk with three
ounces grated chocolate. Add one cup
full hot boiled rice. cup of sugar
scant, and the yolks of four eggs well
beaten. Bake until set, then draw to
tho mouth of the oven. which should
be cooled down. and spread with a
meringue made by whipping the
whites of the egg stiff with four table
spconfuls sugar Flavor to taste. Let
the meringues puff and color a golden
brown, then set away to cool. When
quite cold set in the ice box until
ready to serve.
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-05
Weather Signs.

In wct or stormy weather cats will
wash behind their ears. dogs scratch
the ground, moles build their little
mounds Of earth, bats fly about in a
restless manner and penetrate into the
houses. When the skylark sings and
the cock crows earlier than usual It Is
sign that q storm is brewing. At
such q time, too. rocks and ravens ut
Ter their hoarse cries. geese and ducks
are agitated, and swallows fly low
because the insects on which they live
are nearer the earth.
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-05
Rvc Biscuits,

Put one cup Of cornmcal in a bowl,
pour over It sufficient boiling water to
moisten thoroughly. When cool add
one pint of scalded milk, one table,
spoonful of melted butter, one tea
spoonful of salt and two tablespoons
OF sugar. When lukewarm add one
third of yeast cake softened in luke.
warm water and sufficient white fou-
to make a drop batter. Beat we'll and
se. aside until light and spongy. Then
add rye -four to make soft dough.
Flour tho board well and roll out.
When light bake Gs usual.
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-05
AROUND THE HOUSE
PRESENTATION OF GENERAL
MATTERS OF INTEREST.
Flower Wall Paper ls Most Effective
In Bedrooms-Suggcstions as to
6lankcts-vaIuabie Sanitary
Crib for tho Infant.

The fad for flower wallpaper in bed
rooms is within the reach of those of
moderate means. A bedroom should
be simple and restful In the flower
designs there is wide field for ones
individual taste. In planning such
room. one must bear in mind the size,
exposure, and woodwork. For a sun
ny room, sober colors are possible, but
dark room must be treated in q
light and cheerful way. A room re-
Gently papered had morning-glory ef-
feet. The woodwork was painted
white. The floor was hard wood, with
several harmonious rag rugs, and the
walls were papered with a cream-col-
ored paper, over which morning glo-
ries trailed in profusion. The ceiling
was also faint cream color.
Dotted swiss curtains hung at the
windows just to the sill, and were tied
back with white cord and tassels. The
dressing-room table and bed of white
enamel had covers of dotted swiss.
Two wicker chairs had cushions of
cretonne, and the bed had cover of
the same material.
ipAahhSto IdASC III CliOlSc lIOIu Tie
light weight summer blankets or Ital-
ian slumber blankets Of soft silk to
heavy woolen, double or single ones,
in solid colors, lavender, pale green,
blue, or pink. with decorative border
in white. The use of colors is attrac-
tive in carrying out a color scheme.
Woolen blankets keep their softness
much longer when sent to the clean
ers. Many blankets are sold in pairs,
but most housekeepers prefer to cut
them in two, binding the cut edges.
Where this is not done, be cure that
the folded edge Is placed at the foot
Of the bed, thus leaving the occupant
free to use one or both blankets. When
ready to put away your heavy blankets
for the summer. they should be
wrapped in clean muslin bag.
lump Of camphor gum laid in the folds
will prevent moths.
There is a heavy white dimity that
makes excellent summer bedspreads.
1t launders we'll Some of these
spreads are finished with narrow.
white cotton fringe.
Something that will interest ali
IuOtHtTS Is Tue lHidul sanitary CllD,
chair. and walker combined. The crib
is built Of polished wood, trimmed
with aluminium, corner pieces, and
furnished with a white drill body. The
canvas body is so designed that it
holds the baby securely. yet comfort
ably, and with freedom. Lying down.
sitting or standing, it Is impossible for
the child to fall out The crib can be
instantly changed into a chair de-
signed to support the baby in every
posture without straining the body.
The canvas flap in front is used as q
table for the child to rest its toys on.
The canvas body is easily changed
and can be washed as often as de-
sired. therefore insuring sanitary con-
ditions. rubber bath-tub attachment
which is sold separately will be found
great convenience
Never put deep border on a low
ceiling room. II is really better not
to have any at all. A fiowered or trel-
lis effect will do much to give height.
If two small rooms are together 1t is
better to paper and carpet alike, CIV
ing the effect of one room.
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-05
To aid a House OF Flies.

A good way to rid your house Of
files is to mix in small watering pot
equal parts Of crude petroleum, or II
that is not attainable use kerosene.
and sprinkle all outhouses, barns. gar
bage piles or drains with the mixture.
Then sprinkle the window sills and
wipe off the netting on your screens
with cloth wet with kerosene. and
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-05
Keep Needles from Ruot,no.

II you will keep your needles in a
bottle instead OF needle book you
y.:il find that they never will get rus.
~. A small pill be cVle with a cork to
at II 10 excellent Tor this purpose.
Gilpin observer., 1908-11-05

Hawley's have several varieties of
fine grapes, the best that have been re-
ceived into the city for several seasons.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-19
FEW JAPANESE COMING HERE.
Other immigration Falling Of to Remark
able Extent.

u-.zLs-z-,- FEB le-At the Cabinet meeting 'c-
s.xz secre-a--- straus Of the Department CT CoTi
-,src. and Labor placed hefore the FreSloei'l so.
.ss-iso.rt figures as TO immigration ana e1lsta
So, The figures SHOW that for January 'heie "HS
rs--e decrease in the number OF japanese afrlN-
s,s 81 the United States. The total arrivals 10
10Th the mainland and Hawaii we're ga, as ooni-
rsres with shout 0o1 for January lse'. MI. oIIeu
ga not offer any explanation as TO the falling oh
N Japanese arrivals 49,
other countries aIr. said the total for 1aio
srv was in round figures, 2.7ea, rs compared WIN
Eaa in January one wear ago, decrease Of % per
cent Mr. Straus showed that for the months OF
r,l August September and October the total i'm
xr.srz+iou 10 the United States was 4S3."p NIlile
she ernigra ton for the same period was 4So'' NJ
as,res on emigration for November. December
January and February. not yer prepared. are eA
p.ctea 10 show 6 still greater r2rio as conlpaIeo
rith ,r7rnigrati there having been large outgo
nf foreigners in November and December
When SECRETARY Straus was asked as 10 Whether
be drew any conclusion from the figures he said:
They seem 10 point to the fact that Immigration
end emigration much like affairs in the business
world They adjust themselves TO conditons'
There is no fxity in arrivals and departures
The Cabinet decided that it is not one of the du-
ties of Cabinet officers 10 draw bills at the request
of Consress-nen- When officially requested hg-corl-
-oittees Of Congress however. bills viii he drawn,
but not otherwise.
The question arose over the fact that the Attor-
-ev General and other members Of the Cabinet
have received requests to prepare bills. The de
sision not comply with these requests was based
,spon the idea that do would put Cabinet
members in the position OF fatheIing the measures
drawn b. them
New-York tribune., 1908-02-19
MISSING WOMAN FOUND DEAD.
Maine Mystery solved-Her Husband Held
Pending Inquest.

Foxcroft Ne, Feb. 18.--The mystery of the
disappearance Of Mrs. Maude Woodbury., wife
Of Herbert Woodbury., a livery stable keeper
and real estate owner here, who has not been
seen since November last. was solved to-day,
when officers making investigation found the
body of the woman hanging by a cord 70 a
doorknob I'm an empty room at the top of the
four story lodging house known as the Exchange
Hotel.
Immediately after the finding of the body
Woodbury. was detained by the police, and IS
now under guard pending the result of the In
ouiry which will be held tomorrow by Coroner
Holt Of Dover.
The Exchange Hotel is owned by Woodbury..
who occupied rooms with his wife the sec
ond floor up to last November Immediately
after his wife disappeared Woodbury. told his
dodgers TO move, shut up the house and went 10
live with sister. IT evident that the
woman had been dead for many weeks The
body was fully clothed and there were no evi-
dences of q struggle in the room. Woodbury. is
about fifty-two years old ana his wife was thir-
tv-six wears old. The couple were married
eight years ago the woman being Mr.. Wood
blIrv's third wife.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-19
KING ALFONSO SAFE AT SEVILLE.
Puuors at Paris Probably Due TO Explosions
st Barcelona.

Ms5-,6 Feb ls-There is 10 truth in the report
,,,rre-- IN Pans last night that King Alfonso, who
&c IN Seville had been assassinated- The TuInor
-raba by was an outerowth Of the bomb explo-
,sorx a. Barcelona yest@rda-. which appear TO have
feer tse work of anarchists. In addition 20 kill
.ng ore woman snd dangerously wo3ncing another
end child the explosions caused much damage to
reigkboring building
The object of the outrages Is not yet clear The
factions of the OPPOSITION IN Parliament recently
united in 4 request 10 The government 10 restore
the constitutional guarantees in Barcelona. saying
that normal conditions 7Ievailed there.
The Conservative newspapers Of the opinion
The at barcelona VIII force the gov
sTnnent adopt siricter measures TO maintain
order
There ave!2 debate this afternoon in the
sha1nbe- q Deputies relative tne suspension "f
ihe constitutional guarantees a. Barcelona Mem
hers f fbe opposition said that the incapacity %
she local authorities and 'he insdequacy Of the po
Ice responsible II. the state of affairs IN
that c;fv-
Senator CsltetS1 said that yesterday outrage
vas nc: sie worE OF anarchists. ana that rhe gov
ernnlenJ lcol elsewhere for its authors. The
government snGoanced thai its present policy would
h continued.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-19
JAPAN'S REPLY READY
Concessions Expected to Settle the
Emigratton Question.

Toxic Feb. 1S-The reply OF Japan 10 'i0
memorandum from the American soFei'iiiieN'
of January IS viii be handed to Annoass"uo'
o'Brien tomorrow
w. doou-7,ent- which has been carefully pre-
,ared outlines plans for the control OF the emil
yratso, Of Japanese to America. 1t includeS
,,.,,1- concessions which followed conferences
between Ambassador O'Brien. Vfscount Hay
-sbi. Japanese Minister Of Foreign AnahS'
earon Ishii chief Of the Bureau OF CONNER oe'
and d W Stevens adviser TO the japanese En-
hassy az Washington. who is acting as aoVlsei
70 the Foreign Office pending the arriVai OF Nii
y,enpison who is expected 10 resume the outles
of that post on April II. on his return from Ms
vacation Il is believed among the Japahese
officials that the proposed plans for the res'ii'
tion Of emigration Will be satisfactory, an"
,la-a.oro --iIl SETTLE all existing differences
New-York tribune., 1908-02-19
CURIOSITY PROVES HER DOWNFALL
Philadelphia Father Finds His Eloping
DAUGHTER with Student in City Hall Park.

cYtv Hall Park yesterday afforded little privacy
for Manuel Pelaez and Mrs. James Boyd who had
aloped from Philadelphia and lodged iaTrett
stewart the father of the young woman. for sew
ora1 dave The couple might have eluded the
parent for some time longer but Mrs BOYD wanted
to see the city Hall. She was later escorted TO
the Tombs police court, where Magistrate Droege
advised her 70 accompany her father to his home
n Philadelphia
Mrs Boyd said she loved Pelsez- who is stu
dent at the Brown Preparatory School. in Phila-
daIphia and added that she would marry him II
she could obtain divorce from her husband Then
she added that a divorce might not be necessary.
as her husband would not live long Mrs Boyd
and her friend were taken by surprise while they
were crossing the park. Counter explanations drew
sol large crowd that PatToman Mckeever took
the three to the City Hall police station and then
before the ma gistrate. who dismissed the com
iUt
New-York tribune., 1908-02-19
FOR TAKAHIRA'S RECEPTION.
Plans for Official Action by President Under
Way.

list passfb1e delay IN the official reception OF
Tsaron Koeoro Tskahira as Ambassador from
Janan r-as indicated to-day in early call at the
State DEPARTMENT OF Counselor Niyaoka. of the
Fararleso embassy, take the Tst step in arrang-
irs the details
These details include the sending OF a formal note
1o Secretary Root from the embassy, requesting
irraation Of the Presidents pleasure in the mat
ter The President viii fix date and hour for
the reecntion: the Presidents carriage. conveying
q military aid will call AZ the embassy Tor the
,-;hasss7or and return him there after he has
,-- formally received at the White House. The
7,roscltator Will he made by Secretary Root. Both
ll,e President ana the ambassador viii give formal
,s>Dression 10 The exchange Of cordial sentiments.
ana these speeches viii be given 10 the public oE
rhe state Department