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Morris tribune., 1909-12-31
DR.. DEANE'S
REMUNERATION.
A Story and a Lesson For the
New Year. 4

T was the evening Of Dec. 81, and
the year was ending with glori-
III GUS winter weather. The, ground
was hard frozen, but not ,evenaa
holly or an evergreen rustled, and the
branches Of the bare trees were per
factIv still ia
DR.. Deane stood in his doorway.
Presently there came sliding sound,
a muttered exclamation, a heavy fall
he hurried out, to find horse and rider.
gone down on the slippery roadway,
but without serious injury, for both
were already rising. =. ss7
"Can l do anything for your was
his natural question under such cir
cumstances. h.
"Well-yes; / think you can," said
the stranger, man whom the bright.
ening moon revealed as tall, broad
shouldered. dark and not of prepos-
sessing appearance. "That u.s." he add,
ed, 'if you have a house near at hand,"'
and he felt one foot and leg thought
fully.
within three yards" The doctor
pointed toward his garden gate. q
Morris tribune., 1909-12-31


sequently you were disinherited-and
in my favor"
Again that silent movement of the
head. i<iIz
1 ssWell, you have waited long. but
heresI ann thrown upon your hands by
an accident Expose me to the world
ifs sEeuFwill. I&deserve it."
s.s But the doctor rose and stood still
The bells were already ringing in the
new year.-and a smile came upon his
lips, as ;g j be listened and then held out
his hand.
:, long, ago made renunciation of
that purpose to be revenged," he said,
''and I renew it now. Frederick Wat
son, let Dis be friends, and do you make
the sfuture better than the past"
r Some months later it began to be
general news that DIR. Deane was a
rich man. Property which ought al
ways to have been his had been re.
stored to him. but no one knew the de-
tails Of the story They only know
that certain Mr.. Watson made fire.
quent and lengthy visits to the cot
tage.. which had SO rarely known any
presence than that of its owner, and
he and DR.. Deane appeared to be close
friends friends Of ''auld lang syne."
Morris tribune., 1909-12-31
New Years Bells.

Paulinus. bishop of Nola, introduced
the bell into the Christian worship in
the year 400 A. D. The first bells were
made in Campania; hence the term
campanile, or bell tower. The adoption
Of the bell into the services of the
church soon gave the chimes the COM
forter's Office in the minds of the de-
vout In their simple faith the wor-
shippers believed that consecrated bells
had the power to prevent storms, to
drive away evil spirits and to bring re-
pose to the sufferer.
The direct forerunner of the New
Years bell is what was known as the
passing bell" This was rung at the
death of believer. In theory devils
troubled the expiring patient. More
over, they lay in wait to trouble the
soul the instant it passed from the
body. But the peals of a consecrated
bell were believed to possess potency
that the most malignant Of devils could
not withstand; hence with every death
the ringing of the holy bells exercised
the evil spirits and assured the soul
happy passing into a. future of un-
troubled peace. @
From this ancient custom developed
easily and naturally the habit of ring
ing out the old year and ringing In the
new. The parallel between the death
of human being and the death of the
spent old year is clear enough. All
that was evil in the old year, all that
it had brought Of misfortune and wor-
~, was supposed to be resolved into
nothing by the music of bells ascend
ing the starlit skies at the mysterious
midnight moment of transition.-St.
Paul Pioneer Press.
Morris tribune., 1909-12-31
INJURIES THREE PERSONS
Municipal Gas Plant at SIayton, This
#I9ig State, Blows Up.

Municipal Gas Plant at SIayton, This
#Tato IS State, Blows Up.
The municipal gas plant at Slayton
blew cup, injuring three persons, en-
ployes. of the city, one of whom will
probably die of his burns. The in
jured are:
Jacob Quackenbush, thirty-two years
old, unmarried, badly burned about the
face and back, picked up unconscious,
will probably die.
Richard Marsh, thirty years old,
married, badly burned about the face
and hands.
l1sRichard Piper, thirty-six years old,
unmarried, 9slightly burned.
rIhe explosion is supposed to have
been caused by gas working into the
furnace.
There was no loud report, the fire
bell being the first general alarm. The
flames from the tank, however, blazed
high into the skies and Immediately
consumed the building about the plant,
causing loss of about $4,000 Quack-
enbush was with difficulty rescued
from the path of the fire.
Morris tribune., 1909-12-31
When Pop swore Off.


When pop swore off last New Years
My nav was awful glad,
Although she sorter cried bit,
But that's a way she had.
Pop said that he'd "a done 1t
Jest after C'ristmas night
Except that he was waitin' fer
New Years to do it right.
When pop swore off last New Years
It seemed like he was sore.
He scolded nav an kicked the cat
Clean through the kitchen door.
An as fer me. good gracious,
He licked me good enough
Jest cause I asked him how it felt
To do without the stuff!
When pop swore off last New Years
He didn't smile fer days,
But seemed to NOPE around the house
With jest a stony gaze,
An there was simply nothin'
That seemed a-pleasin' him.
I never see man SO stern
An grumpy-like an grim.
When pop swore off last New Years
1t lasted fer spell,
But when he started up again
Nav said twas jest as well.
guess she knows her business.
1t made pop act so queer
hope he amt a-goin' to do
No swearin' OF this year!
sNn.
Morris tribune., 1909-12-31
Green tomato Mincemeat.

To one-half peck Of green tomatoes
add two pounds of sugar, one pound OF
raisins. one pound of currants, one
tablespoonful of ground cinnamon,
three-fourths of tablespoonful OF
cloves. one-half cupful Of vinegar,
pinch of salt. five sour apples and one
half cuDful Of beef suet. Put whole
mass through meat chopper and boil
about two hours. The suet can be
omitted, but it won't be quite so rich
without This keeps all winter in
stone crooks or glass jars
Morris tribune., 1909-12-31
Sweeping Out the Old Year.

On New Years eve in Yorkshire and
some other parts of England people
with blackened faces, decked with rib
bons and paper flowers, etc., each car
rying a broom, go the round of the
houses and offer to sweep out the old
year for the occupants. They are gen.
orally rewarded with crescent shaped
New Years cakes or butter and eggs.
Morris tribune., 1909-12-31
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE
Removing Stains.

TO remove nildew take one table
spoonful Of chloride OF lime and one
tablespoonful of salsoda to one pint OF
warm water. Dissolve and strain.
Soak the clothes in this solution for
half an hour or until the stains disap-
pear. then rinse well in cold water.
The above is also good for grass and
ink stains.
For iron rust take one teaspooH1ul
of oxalic acid to one gill Of water.
Soak till the stains disappear. Rinse
well in cold water. =
To remove machine oil wash tbs oil
spots with cold water and soap before
putting in hot water. Cold water takes
the oil out, and hot water sets 1t 50 it
will never come out.
Morris tribune., 1909-12-31
and; sitting erect, exclaimed:
ssDeane-John Deane"

and, sitting erect, exclaimed:
''Deane-John Deane!"
ssssTne doctor started violently; It was
SO sudden an awakening to the actual
present that his professional COM
posure deserted him, and his voice
shook asIhe' responded:
"What4what is it?"
.This:f can't sit here by your IRE
side and 1Eeep silence. Iwonder now
sMnethef s1srould not manage to ride
another five or six miles farther"
1n4she Strange guest looked fixedly at
thea Doctors face. a
$50 you are changed by the pass
ing years. are you? Think back a bit.
Did you never vow that you would be
feveafged aoR one who wronged you?"
"Yes.xgone8 and only once, II my
memory IS rue. If there could be any
exctse it Would be that 7 was very
young ai3ah Sand hasty OF temper. as
the youngeoften are. That vow OF
mine has been repented Of long since.
I would "fike nothing better than to
Clasp tie hand Of him who injured
me andsteIl him I have long since
made remuneration Of that first pur-
pose ''-szs y
R''Yso,uA would d-do-that?" The words
came slowly. one by one. "Why"
Because the past is past, and life
is not long enough to be burdened with
anger and resentment. Besides
But at this point DR.. Deane was in
terrupted.
81 am Frederick Watson"
z. A strange silence fell upon these
men, 81 andsit lasted several minutes.
during which the thoughts Of both had
travelled back many years.
81 came between you and one whom
you loved" said the guest then
The doctor made a sign of assent.
NoIWords seemed possible.
s2M represented you as guilty Of an
act of which you were innocent; con.
Morris tribune., 1909-12-31

'sDEANE-JoHN DEANE?" HE REPEATED
have a spare bedroom; also a vacant
stall in the stable. Shall I put you
and your horse up for the night?" NJ.
/ "You are not afraid to entertain a
strangerw
"Not in the least" the other man
smiled. 81 am not nervously consti-
| tuted."
''Then 1 accept, with thanks" was
the reply. Evidently am not seri-
ously hurt, but think my foot Is
sprained," and, trying to walk step,
an exclamation escaped him which
meant pain. H&
Fortunately am doctor. I win
see to it. Let me lead your horse, and
do you lean on my arm. My man is
gone home. but can stable your steed.
often do so for my own If come ID
late. Please walk in and make your
self as comfortable as you can. will
be with you in ten minutes. The doors
as you see, stands open. The room on
the left hand side has a very good
fire." -@'~
Until the injured foot had been at
tended to and bandaged the stranger
kept silence, but his piercing eyes were
studying the countenance of his host
with an expression of astonishment.
mo" he exclaimed at last; "you have
no fear of me, though, for all you
know, might be robber or a mur-
derer. May learn your nameY' ~
Certainly. 1t is John Deane. And.
yours?" AZ.
But apparently the question was not
heard. for it was not answered. In
deed, the doctor could plainly see that,
his guest seemed startled and Ill ait
ease.
"Deane-John Deane?' he repeated.
ut must be fate, hard and relentless
fate. which brought me to your door
tonight. then" said the man at last.
IF | had known you were living in
this place l should have given you an
exceedingly wide berth. Dr. John
Deane."
"You are speaking in riddles" said
the doctor. Il do not wish for an ex-.
planation. will ring for something
in the form Of supper and then, with
your permission, light you upstairs to
the room where l hope you will rest
comfortably for such time as it seems
best for you to be my guest" 20
swell, have it so If you WILL" muir
INJURED the other. 5Sf
The meal, very simple one, wasa
eaten In silence AS it concluded DR..
Deane suggested that good nights
rest was next to be thought of, but the
guest shook his head.
'.As you WILL he said, with slight
hesitation. "Only you will, l am sure,
pardon me if give myself up to !.
thinking instead Of talking. Sometimes
the dead past seems revivifed. It is
SO with me on each Dec. 81. and l do
not resist its power" ~
The ether answered nothing, but
leaned back in his chair. gazing
thoughtfully into the fire. Il
The little tmepiece struck the hours
of 10 and II. yet still these two men
sat on in absolute silence. each ap-sI
parently absorbed in his own re1ec:;
tions.
1t must have been within haif
hour Of midnight when the stranger
reused himself as If from q dream
Morris tribune., 1909-12-31

nLD pipe Of mine, the day draws
near
When from me you must roam.
No longer may I know the cheer
You brought into my home;
No longer when the shadows fall
And night comes on apace
Pll take you up. Oh, cup of gall
That woman in the case!
I LOVED you first, I hear you say,
4 I pledged my troth to you,
And I have loved you from that day
promised to be true.
Tis so, but was young and green,
4 youth with beardless face.
/ little thought there'd come be-
tween
That woman in the case.
Morris tribune., 1909-12-31
Mendinu Gloves.

Take buttonhole stitch round the
edge Of tear, no matter how ragged.
deep enough so it will not pull out
when sewed together, drawing the
thread not too tight so it will give a
little when put on the hand. 1t will
not only be durable. but neat mend,
hardly noticeable.
Morris tribune., 1909-12-31
IN The LAND OF
TAILLESS CATS.

80 N the Isle Of Man are many curl
GUS beliefs. The last night Of the
old year was called Quaaltagh,
and 1t was the custom for par
ties Of young men to visit from house
to house and sing song wishing
the inmates long life and happiness
and plenty of potatoes and herrings,
butter and cheese, that they might
sleep well during the year and not be
disturbed by even ''the tooth of flea. !"
On finishing the song the party was in
vited into the house, the darkest men,
ber being always the first to enter.
and they were regaled with good cheer.
For light haired man or any woman
or girl to enter a house on New Years
day is dreaded by all. II such catas-
trophe takes place, on him or her will
be cast the blame for every accident
that befalIs the home during the year.
Great care is taken to brush the car
pet of a room from the door to the
hearth and not from the hearth to the
door. This makes all the difference
between good and bad luck, health and
death, to the family during the year.
On New Years eve it was also the
custom to rake the ashes of the fire
over the kitchen floor The next morn
ing the ashes were eagerly examined
for the trace Of a footprint. If one
was discovered with the toes pointing
to the door it signified that death
would certainly carry off one of the
household during the year; if the foot,
however, pointed from the door to the
hearth then an addition would be made
to the family before twelve months
had gone-San Francisco Chronicle.
Morris tribune., 1909-12-31
Chicken Livers and Bacon.

Cleanse and separate each chicken
liver into four pieces, sprinkle with a
little pepper and wrap each slice in a
thin piece of streaky bacon, fastening
the end with tiny skewer. They may
then be grilled, fried or cooked In the
oven, as may be preferred, sufficient
time being allowed to make sure that
the livers are cooked through. When
done remove the little skewers and
serve the rolls on mound of hot boil
ed rice, which, to render the dish more
savory, may be lightly sauted for a
few minutes in the bacon fat.
Morris tribune., 1909-12-31
Kitchen Apron.

A kitchen apron made of gum tissue
bound with white tape is one Of the
most serviceable kinds. When soiled
it can easily be washed and dried. 1t
is also useful apron to wear when
giving the children their baths. The
gum material scan be purchased in !
sheet widths. and the pieces left are
convenient for many other purposes.
Morris tribune., 1909-12-31
All Metal Washbosrd,

An all metal washboard of an i'm
proved design has recently been in
vented by New York man. The two
primary advantages of the board are
that it is very durable and that it has
no cracks or corners where dirt may
lodge. The device is made of one piece
Of metal bent around rod which
forms sides, top and legs. The scrub
surfaces arc formed by raising the
Morris tribune., 1909-12-31
New Years Calls.

MADAM" began the red nosed tramp.
sthis is just a little New Years call.
and
"And so is this" interrupted the
farmers wife as she came out into the
yard. Here, Tige! Here. Tiger she
called. "Sick 'em. Tige.
And the caller and the called disap-
peared In the distance.
Morris tribune., 1909-12-31
ONE PIECE wAsHBoARD.

metal in a series of corrugations. Be-
ing all one piece of metal, it will be
readily understood that the durability
Of such board would be great. An
other advantage Of this metal wash
board is the absence Of rough corners
or sharp edges.
Morris tribune., 1909-12-31
RuttermiIk Salad.

To one pint of cold boiled potatoes
sliced or cut in cubes add one cupful
Of stale bread also cut in cubes. Fry
in pork or bacon drippings to crisp
brown, sprinkle literally with salt and
pour over all pint Of fresh sweet
buttermilk. Serve Immediately.
Morris tribune., 1909-12-31
Use For Old ats.

Old felt hats make splendid inside
soles for adults. and for house shoes
for children they have no equal. They
wear well. look pretty and are easily
made. Rip old shoe for pattern. sew
on machine, work eyelets with en-
broidery silk. bind, lace and tie with
narrow ribbon. The cost is but few
cents.
Morris tribune., 1909-12-31
Better Not Said.

=, Mrs, Myles-I must go now.
Mrs. Styles-Oh. really, must you?
Yes. really"
Well. I'll come down and see you
out.s''a1sr
''Oh. you needn't put yourself to that
trouble, Mrs. Styles. l can find my
way out.M
.gu OH it,salno trouble. l assure you.
Mrs Myles. Il shall be delighted to see
you out"-Yonkers Statesman.
Morris tribune., 1909-12-31

GLD pipe, farewell, a lorg fare
" well,
For you and must part.
With me no longer my you dwell.
Another rules my heart.
You think I'm cowardly to 90
! Desert you in disgrace,
Bat then, old pipe, you do not know
The woman in the case.
l,ssss. netroit Era. Rress.
Morris tribune., 1909-12-31
Russian Apples.

Wipe and core some large tart ap-
pies and arrange in baking dish.
Fill the center with mincemeat with
out chopped apples) and bake in a
moderate oven until the apples are ten
der. Cool and serve with custard
sauce.
Morris tribune., 1909-12-31
"a SINFUL BRUTE WILL BEL"

THUS do we see how speedily
4 Good resolutions fail
How weak the mind of human kind
When inner foes assail.
On New Years day-it is our way
Our failings we arraign,
But ere the year does disappear
We often fail again.
Frank B. Welch.
Morris tribune., 1909-12-31
Goldfish onneIet.

Break into small pieces some left
over cod. Season with little grated
nutmeg and little ground mace. Beat
six eggs well and mix with other in
gradients. forming it into a paste. Fry,
~ an omelet and serve very hot.
Morris tribune., 1909-12-31


"NoW, Jabez, sho! You'd otter
AS know
That amt no way to talk. 49,
i never seen a man so mean,
Not by a good, long chalk.
You have your say and have your
way,
Let come what will to me,
And when / try to argufy
You never will agree" &
"WELL, well, there now, by gum,
/" I VOW
If that don't beat me out!"
And farley roared a big cuss word
That put his wife to rout.
But as she fed she turned her head
And hissed most spitefully,
"Jabe farley, you your whole life
through
A sinful brute will be-"
Morris tribune., 1909-12-31
l SHOCKING new
YEARS DIVORCE.

0LD pipe Of mine, we've got to
part.
I leave you soon forever.
though you are twined about my
heart,
Well meet in future-never.
RH swear you've faithful been and
true,
You've put dull care to chase,
but there has come 'twixt you and
me
That woman in the case.
Morris tribune., 1909-12-31
BEGUN :
and ENDED.

NOV, Nancy, dear, the comm
~ year,
Quoth farley to his wife,
Lets try and see if you an me
Can't live q peaceful life.
We've jawed an fit like the old split
Sence last year fust begun.
But my minds sot-next year our
lot
Must be pleasant one"
Morris tribune., 1909-12-31
A. YOUTH WITH BEARDLEss FACE.

IS
YOU were my love in days of old.
Old pipe, I love you still,
But there's a woman in the fold
That has a stronger will.
Forever from my life you're banned,
Denied your fav'rite place.
Elected by supreme command,
The woman in the case.
0 longer when my heart grows
AS sad
Will you bring peace to me.
The comforts you and I have had
In future cannot be.
You will not soothe my aching brow,
My dropping spirits brace.
There stand" ~ separate us now
/ The woman in the case.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-04
INDIANS AND
LABOR AT ODDS
UNIONS WR0TH AT PHOENIX
BAND IN ELKS' PARADE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BUSY IN
STRENGTHENING TANGLE
Aborlalnes Regarded as Strong Fea-
ture of Parade, and Adjustment
Is Expected in Near
Future

Chairman Motley H. Flint and other
members of the Elks' executive enter
tainment committee were disturbed
last night on receipt of a dispatch from
George P. Driscoll, exalted ruler or the
Phoenix lodge of Elks, stating that
trouble had arisen over the engagement
of the Phoenix Indian school band 10
participate in the exercises during the
grand reunion.
Mr.. Driscoll wired Mr.. Flint that he
had received word from Joseph Weber,
president of the American Federation
of Musicians, that if the Indian band,
which is not union organization, par
ticipates In Los Angeles 100 federated
musicians who had been engaged to
play in Los Angeles will not be allowed
to attend.
The dispatch caused CONSERVATION,
and at once the executive committee
got busy with telegraph dispatches IN
every direction trying to find an ami
cable and satisfactory adjudication or
the unexpected development.
The Indian band was heralded as one
of the strong features of the parade
and was regarded as an unexcelled at
traction for the eastern visitors who
have never had the opportunity of see
ing real Indians.
The only redeeming feature of the
affair was that the notice came at this
time and not later, as 1t is believed that
satisfactory agreement will be made.
In speaking of the affair last night
Mr.. Flint said:
"AlI we can say is that we hope to
make satisfactory arrangements. We
do not desire and will not oppose the
musicians union, as we realize the
strong stand that unions take in such
a matter. We also know that the can
collation. of the Indian band engage
ment will cause big disappointment
We have kept the wires hot tonight in
an endt-.vor to straighten out the un-
expected tangle, and believe and hope
that we will be successful"
other Elks believe that the trouble
will be satisfactorily arranged, as
everything possible will be done to pre-
vent a change in the program at this
time, and the Elks believe that with
the proper application of the Los An
geles way of doing things" affairs
eventually will right themselves.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-04
FIGHT PROMOTERS
MAY BE INDICTED
Against Backers of PugIistic Ex-
hibitions and Dismays Sport
ing Element Thereby
Especial to The Herald

INDIANAPOLIS Ind, July a.
Governor Marshall has started a wave
of reform affecting the sporting ele-
ment and others, and unless prosecu-
tors and judges pattern after his ex-
ample there may be something doing
in high places in Indiana.
He has instructed the prosecutor here
to have men who attend prize fights
appear before the grand jury. If
fights were not fights, but merely box
ing matches, he said, they might con-
tinue, but if they were really prize
fights the promoters ought to be in
dicted
Out of this proceeding came the in
dictment of Edward Bingham and
Benjamin Crosse, former editors of the
sporting departments of Indianapolis
newspapers, who formed the Indian
apolis Athletic association, and who
for nearly four years promoted bouts
at the Auditorium
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-04
ATTACKS RIGHT OF WOMAN
TO HOLD JUDICIAL OFFICE
Appointment of Miss Carrie Dawson
as Extradition Commissioner Guess
toned by Detroit Attorney

DETROIT, Mich. July 3.-"rhat
judicial trust is no function for a
woman TO exercise, she being funda-
mentally incapacitated by nature
therefrom," is one of the points made
by Attorney James II. Pound in pro-
ceedings which he has begun to chal-
lenge the right of Miss Carrie Davi-
son to act as extradition commissioner
under appointment of the local United
States court.
ATTORNEY Pound represents William
Kinsley, who was ordered eXtradited to
Canada by Miss Dawson on charge
of stealing timber. The attorney con-
tends that Miss Dawson is not lawfully
an official of extradition nor can she
be one either under the Michigan laws
or the United States and that Kinsley
is held illegally in jail.