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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-19
She Held Up Her Husband,

At one of the charity benefits last
winter the society folk who were not
actively engaged in the selling of pro-
grams or flowers or something else
fingered watching the fun of the active
participants. When the debutantes
had been relieved of their duties the
young matrons-Mrs Herbert Stone,
Mrs. Orville Babcock, Mrs. Cobb Cole
man, and others-took up the selling
of the "necessaries" to the late
corners.
Mr.. Stone was not present, but both
Mr.. Babcock and Mr.. Coleman had &C.
companied their wives and were play
ing the roles of patient, Griselda-like"
husbands while their wives served as
vendors. Mr.. Babcock took turns
leaning against the stair leading to the
floor above or against the wall, but
Mr.. Coleman wandered about. Finally
he approached his dainty wife.
"Aw come on, let's go in" said he.
Mrs. Coleman smiled
Not until I've done my duty" she
replied. holding up the package of un-
sold programs.
All right" said Mr.. Coleman, good
naturedly, "rll take another turn
Which he did. Presently he was
back again.
"Ready?" he questioned.
Mrs. Coleman shook her head, smiled.
and tantalizingly held up a nice hand
full of programs.
Not until every one is sold" she
said
Wen, by George, I'll fix that" said
Mr.. Coleman. I'll buy you out"
Which he did, and they went in.
Which proves that there are some
Fascinating wives who can hold up"
their own husbands in behalf of their
pet charities.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-19
GREEN CORN ON THE COB
New-Fansled Aids In Its Eating
Should Be Discouraged, Says
the Epicure.

The taste for green corn, like that
for the symphonies of Ludwig Won
Beethoven, is not universally diffused
among the races of men. The Scotch
man, though he eats oats with gusto,
regards corn as feed rather than a
food, and the German, busy with his
rye bread and sauerbraten, has no
time to master the difficult art of eat
ing it.
Certain misguided persons, in an eff
Tort to spread the cult of corn-on-the
cob, have recently devised ingenious
hooks and prongs for holding it to the
lace, says the Baltimore Sun. The
idea of these inventors seems to be
that the prejudice against corn among
many races is due entirely to the
risks attending the orthodox method
OF eating it. The new-fangled corn
hooks make the operation so simple
that a novice can master it in one les
son. When they are employed the
myers do not touch the ear at all. In
stead, it is safely impaled like a
beetle on pin, and so all danger to
the clothing, eye and surrounding
public is removed.
Despite the apparent refinement of
this device, we are unable to approve
it. To get the true flavor of green
corn one might eat 1t in the manner
followed for centuries by those cpl
curean eastern shoremen who are the
acknowledged Raphaels of the art If
the fingers do not touch it, how can
one get the full measure of its cleo
trio warmth? With a steel prong
piercing its vitals, how can it appeal
to the imagination? With all danger
OF its sudden flight removed, where
is its old romance? Away with all
such mechanical impediments to po-
etc eating! AS well kiss a pretty girl
through a sieve.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-19
USE FOR THE OLD SHEETS
Thrifty Housewife Tacks Them Up in
Closet to Protect Her Best
Gowns.

When l find that an old sheet has
become too worn to turn or use in anv
way, explains a thrifty housewife. 1
take it to tack up in a closet behind
my best gowns. Another may have
brass rings sewn on the side at inter.
walls and the rings slipped over small
nails driven in above the hooks on
which the gowns are hung. Many peo-
pie use calico or chintz curtains for
this purpose, but to me sheet always
has the appearance of being much
cleaner. while the gowns are protected
from dust. l have several old linen
sheets, which have been cut in half,
and when packing a trunk find these
convenient in which to do up one or
two light gowns.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-19
Eugene Ice Cream.

Pound and sift IL macaroons, and
four lady fingers. Blanch, chop fine
and pound to paste 26 almonds, or
take four ounces of almond paste.
Scald two cupfuls of rich cream in a
double boiler, add one cupful of sugar
and stir till dissolved. Remove from
the fire, add another two cupfuls of
whipped cream and set away until
cold. Then add two tablespoonfuls
orange flower water, two tablespoon
fuls of maraschino and freeze; when
frozen remove the dasher, work in the
cake crumbs and prepared almonds
with long handled spoon Pack away
for three hours.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-19
New Orleans Street Matter.

Chief Potter. of the fire department,
having registered a vigorous kick
against a ditch recently dug across
Forrest street, on which he resides,
the council ordered that in the future
permits for the cutting of paved
streets must be obtained from the city
engineer, and the work must be done
under the supervision of the city en-
gineer.
The Following were appointed
committee to look into the matter of
putting new roof on the city hall,
and, if found necessary, to get bids
on the work; Messrs. McGrath, Mitch
ell, Powe, Greer and Mccullough.
The chief of police was allowed an
extra man and w. P. Phillips was
elected.
Almost at the tail of the councils
proceedings, an important order was
issued This was the one, referred
to elsewhere, ordering the city en-
gineer to proceed in the matter Of
having Q driveway opened into New
Orleans street from Main street.
- the property of J. R. Talley.
council took recess until 1880
ek tonight.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-19
HOW TO SAVE LAUNDRY WORK
Hints on Clothing for the Woman Of
Limited Means with
Family.

For the woman of limited means
who desires many changes of attire
for herself and family, the laundry in
summer and autumn will be source
of expense or a heavy tax on her ply
steal strength if she does the work
herself.
One woman's personal experience
has found the seersuckers and cotton
crepes so much in vogue this season
to be great savers of money and Ia
Dor.
A cotton crepe waist may be very
elaborate affair, made of imported
goods, ornamented with hand-embroid-
cry and Irish lace. AS so many wo-
men embroider well and are adept at
making Irish lace, the cost of waist
in their case would be only the ma
terial, while for its future well-being
washing only is necessary.
Cheaper crepons make serviceable
everyday waists, while seersucker of
pure white or white with colored
stripe will make work dresses, under
skirts and aprons.
Rompers for children may be made
OF this same serviceable material.
Crepon also makes excellent negligee
shirts.
There is a strong prejudice against
unironed clothes which, if overcome,
would tighten the housekeepers bur-
den
Stockings and knit underwear do
not need ironing. Taken from the
line they have a fresh, wholesome
country scent, which is wholly lost
after the clothes are ironed. With the
larger pieces of washing sent to a
laundry as fiat work." stockings and
underwear worn unironed and seer
sucker and crepon used for dresses
and shirt-waists a housekeeper would
see a visible reduction of expense and
saving of health and strength.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-19

the city schools, was called upon and
asked how much the schools wanted.
He replied that they wanted $21, 900,
which is but $1,000 more than was ask
ed for last year. He asked for a levy
OF three mills in order to be on the
safe side.
Mr.. Montague, of the park commits
sion, then submitted the commissions
report and asked for levy of one
mill for park purposes. Mr. Monta-
que stated that he believed that with
one mill levy, Hamper park can be
made self-sustaining if not even a
source of revenue within the next two
years at the outside.
Mr.. d. B. Holmes also addressed
the council, urging that they levy for
park purposes be placed at not less
than one mill.
what are you going to do about
the street fund.- some one asked Mr..
Holmes.
WE'LL replied Mr.. Holmes, 1--WE
been living on street for eight years
that hasn't had lick of work done
one it, and l don't see but that the
people living on that street get along
about as well as anybody else"
After some further discussion, the
council fixed the levy at IA mills and
the various items of the budget as
specified in the beginning of this ar
ticle.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-19
Real Generosity.

"Sir," began the caller, Il come to
you in the interest of the city's poor
children. thought you might like to
contribute to our fresh-air fund for
them"
"Of course" said Mr.. Stinjay, the
wealthy suburbanite, you may take
as much as you please from my place !;
but how in the world are you going to
carry it?"--Catholic Times.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-19
NOT WORTH SAVING
WORLD REFUSED TO BE RoUsEr
By THE POET.
Only Comment on His Powerful WorI
Was Mushy Story, Which Shows
That You Must Die to
Become Great.

The poet laid his pen down and ga
back in his chair. His latest work wa
complete. He felt that it was fine
that it would endure. He had handle
great subjects in a great way. Tn
whole thing was modelled on Isaiah
but there was just enough of the Sole
mon Eagle touch to make it popular
1t had to be popular to get at tn
masses, who must be stirred. And TO
other reasons.
Anyhow the thing was accomplished
He walked to the pillar box without
hat, dropped the envelope into the DO,
and went to bed All England woult
ring with his denunciation on the NOR
row. England would shudder at tn,
terrific picture he had drawn of i'm
pending doom.
The next day passed quietly. Tht
milkman called as usual; the railwa,
that ran through an adjoining meadow
way quite smoothly. The guard die
not stop the train to call upon the
poet and make obeisance.
The poet scanned the skies. They
had not fallen. He walked as far as
the postoffice. No, there were no tele
next event. A copy of his favorite
evening journal came by that. The
poet waited for the afternoon post
At last it came. Very quietly, for he
had himself well under control, he re
moved the wrapper. His eye fell al
was headed Notes on Notabilities.
This was what he read:
"Mr. -, whose latest poem is pub
lished this morning in the -, resides
when at home in pretty country
house in the wilds of -. His chief
amusement is the breeding of poultry
but he is also fond of walking and
fishing.
Some years ago an amusing Incl.
dent occurred in connection with his
fondness for the latter pastime. He
was whipping stream in his accus.
toned vigorous fashion when he hap
pened to stumble over a person who
was lying prone upon the bank. Look.
ing down he saw that it was stran.
ger who was staying for a few days
at the village inn
Your pardon, sir said the poet.
Not at ALL exclaimed the stranger.
springing to his feet, with a charming
smile. 1T was my fault. I was so en-
crossed in this book that I did not
hear you come
THE poet looked at the book in
question. Judge of his embarrassment
when he discovered it to be one of his
own"
"Faugh!" cried the poet, flinging the
paper to the ground.
Anything the matter, dear?" in
CURED his wife gently.
Let them persist They are not
worth the saving!"
81 have often told you that, dearest.
Now come and have your tea before it
gets cold London Sketch
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-19
Bakinq Powder Biscuit

Stir together one pint of flour that
has already been once or twice sifted,
two slightly rounded teaspoonfus bak-
ing powder and one-half teaspoonful
salt. Add one rounded tablespoonful
butter and rub into the flour until it
feels like fine meal. Stir in carefully
one-half cupful milk, turn out on a
lightly Toured board and knead light
ly, just enough to form a soft dough.
Roll out about three-quarters of an
inch thick, cut out with a small cut
ter, brush over with milk, place in a
baking pan and bake about fifteen
minutes in a quick oven.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-19
To Serve Hard-Boiled Euos

Sometimes hard-boiled eggs are left
over. Then prepare them to use in
this way: Melt one tablespoonful of
butter and stir two tablespoonfuls of
flour in the melted butter, then pour
one pint of milk and stir while cook
ing and cook until it thickens. Then
chop the eggs as fine as peas. Pour
the white sauce over them, add a
few cracker crumbs and salt and pep
per. Then mold in the shape of an
egg and roll in cracker crumbs and
fry in butter.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-19
For Rouqh Finuers.

The bane of the average sewer or
embroiderer is the roughened first fin.
ger. This is particularly trying when
one Is using embroidery silks which
catch and roughen easily.
To keep the hands in good condi-
ton, wash them carefully before be-
ginning work and rub off all rough.
ness with fine pumice stone. Then
wash off with a little acetic acid,
which can be bought at any drug
store.
If this not at hand a good cider
vinegar answers the same purpose
and makes the skin soft and smooth
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-19
Virginia Sweet Pickle.

Mix together two quarts each sliced
cucumbers, onions and green toma.
toes. two quarts butter beans that
have been cooked Is minutes, and two
quarts chopped cabbage. Add one
third cup salt and one pint vinegar
and scald for five minutes.
Add eight cupfuls sugar. Then mix
three-fourths of an ounce of tumeric
with a cupful Of -four, and one-half
ounce celery seed. Add a half pint
vinegar and stir until 1t thickens.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-19
Pu, Ii To the People.

The present council, Dr. Donald
said. had labored hard and effective
ly to give the city an economical gov.
eminent and he himself was willing to
let this council raise his taxes and ap.
ply them in any direction they thought
wisest and best. He thought the coun-
Gil should make UP its budget, raise
the levy If necessary, and then put
it up to the citizens of Hattiesburg
as to whether they would stand the
increase or would impair the eff.
cheney of the city government and its
various departments ~ rejecting an
increased levy srd compelling thu
council to farr h2ck on the twelv
mills levy. 2l
Prof. Wool |erintendent
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-19
Canned Food Dancers.

DR.. Kate Lindsay, in a magazine
article, warns housekeepers about
leaving canned vegetables and fruits
in the cans after they are opened, and
also about leaving metal spoons in the
fruit or vegetables. 1t is well to in
sist upon pure food, she says, but
there are certain household regula-
tons that must be observed or the
purest food will become impure.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-19
COUNCIL RAISES
TAX LEVY z MILLS
Continued from page one.)

he preferred to make them better and
more efficient. He was also unalter-
ably opposed to impairing the eff
cheney of the city's splendid fire de-
partment, which was a source of civic
pride and source of envy on the
part of other cities of the state and
country.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-19
Tomato Catsup.

One peck of tomatoes. six table
spoonfuls of salt, four of mustard. two
of cinnamon, one-half tablespoonful
each of allspice, cloves, black pepper
and cayenne, one pint of vinegar. Boil
the tomatoes until they are tenderf
strain through sieve, removing ali
the seeds, add the seasoning and let
simmer three hours.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-19

the new senate office building. Last
vacation time Col. Dan NJ. Randell
took a look at the rooms of the COM
mittee on naval affairs and was
shocked at the condition of its floor
coverings and the ancient character
of its furniture. 1t was not in keep
ing with the position of one Of the
leaders of the United States senate.
few days later bundle of rug sam
pies was delivered at Ellsworth, Me-.
where Senator Hale spends his sum-
mers. 1t was accompanied with a po-
lite suggestion as to the rehabilitation
of the Maine senator's quarters in the
capitol.
When l want my committee room
fixed up I will let you know" said the
curt note which two days later was
laid on the desk of the sergean-at-
arms. "Who told you that l wanted
new carpets? That is my room and
it is not to be disturbed" The rug
samples were not even returned.
So it is that the room on the gal
lery floor of the senate still shows the
tiled floor through the worn carpet
and sports only the old-fashioned plain
oak furniture of so years ago. 1t even
has a rocking chair of the kitchen
Preside model of many years past
Senator Hale likes the room as it is,
and so it stays. When he relinquished
the Craftsmanship of the committee on
naval affairs and took that of appro-
priations he retained this room. Much
of his time is spent in it. Down in
the hooms of the committee on appro-
priations they have telephones and
other modern bothers which Senator
Hale abhors. Never has there been
telephone in the committee room of
naval affairs.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-19
RUGGED HALE IS RUGLESS
Senator from Maine Scorns to Have
Modern Luxuries in His Com
mttse Room.

PACIOUS offices,
high marble floors
and big mahogany
desks do not ap-
peal to Senator
Eugene Hale of
Maine and he Is
one Of the few
senators who have
not taken advan-
tage of the oppor-
tunities offered by
The oasis., 1909-02-27
NoCALEs NOTES.

Nh. George Bayze returned Monday evening from a visit at Guaymas, where he went Saturday. Cents and boys clothing and underwear, stylish, cheap and dur able at the Red House, Ramon Vasquez.
 Monday evening THE OASIS edi- tor returned from a series of visits at several points in Sonora. He was away from home nine days.
 Wednesday Mir. w. B. Moore WBud" Moore) an old timer along th- border, was up from Magdalena, where he makes his headquarters. Thoroughbred white Wyandotte cockerels for sale by Mrs. W. E.. Bacom of Salero. P o. address Patagonia.
 Monday evening there was at Nogaes Mir. George Rafaelovtch, the Hermosillo fruit shipper, en route to Bisbee, where he went Tuesday.
 Professor F. J. H. Merrill has gone to Msgdalena, where he ex- poets to remain short time, and then he will go out into the Yaqui river region.
 Friday evening Duane Bird came from Tucson and remained at home until Wednesday morn ing, when he returned to his studies at the University.
 An elegant line of Mems Shirts that surpass any other shown in Nogales just arrived. Drop in and ask to see them at The Boston Store Inc.
 Tuesday evening Mir. and Mrs. Ferd Van Mourick entertained a party of Nogalense ladies and gen tlemen in honor of Mr. and Mrs. A. k. Oster and Miss. OsIer.
 Mir. and Mrs. Fred E. Dyer, from Warrington, Indiana, are visiting Mr. and George B. Marsh. Mir. Dyer, who is a lawyer, io relative of Mir. Marsh.
 Saturday evening Doctor A. L. Gustetter returned from Los Ange- les, where he had been a couple of weeks, summoned by the illness of little Bobby, who was reported by the doctor as having recovered en- tirely.
 The American Drug Store has established on Campillo street in Nogales, Sonora, a branch store where there is carried large stock oi mediclnes-French, English and German-for sale at wholesale and retail. If.
 Wednesday Mir. John Mcintyre who had been visiting his home several days, started on his return trip 10 the Juarez II ire, of which he is the superintendent. It is out in the Altar district of Sonora, be- yond Caborca.
 WANTED:-By a practical min ing man, self educated, with ter years experience underground anc prospecting, a position as mine su perintendent or foreman. Familiar with the different systems of min ing in use in large and smal ledges and in deposits. Will on tc
The oasis., 1909-02-27
Joseph de Lusignan. Mechanical Engineer and
 Practical MiIlWright.

With a record of thirty-seven quartz mills and concentrators erected in the state of Sonora in the past twenty-one years. Address Nogales, Arizona, care Of TIE OASIS
The oasis., 1909-02-27
Applications for Grazing Permits.

Notice is hereby given that all applications for permits to graze cattle horses, sheep and goats within the GARAGES NATION AL FOREST during the season of 1909, must be filed in my office at Nogales, on or before March l, 1909. Full information In regard to the grazing fees to be charged and blanks to be used in making application will be furnished upon request. W. II, R. KENT, Supervisor,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-22
THE FARMER AS A pIsTILLER.

The American farmer as a distiller
Of denatured alcohol Is a failure Al
though free alcohol was made the
source Of great expectations as the
developer of fuel alcohol makers the
farmer has given as little signs of
genius as the inventor in blazing the
way to cheap and economical fuel
and power. There is no scarcity of
waste weeds, fruits, melon rinds, corn
cobs and the one thousand and one
things which were to contribute to
the production of denatured alcohol.
but there is a total absence Of agri-
cultural enterprise in this direction.
Through the use of imported lamps
and heaters the great American pub
lis has been shown what brilliant
iiiuninant and dependable heat produ-
cor this fluid is, but in the presence
of all the other cheap oils and fluids
IL has created little or no demand
In fact, the people do not seem to
be ready for its introduction-to be in
q receptive or appreciatiye mood.
How many distillers of denatured
alcohol are there now i'm Connecticut
after two years of promise and free
dom in this field? If there are any
more than there are engaged in making
the extract Of witch hazel or essence
Of peppermint The Bulletin will be
surprised. The fact la that the gov
eminent IL disappointed for the man
ufacturs OF denstUred alcohol in the
two years just passed has not any
where near met its expectations, the
best evidence Of which is the dismiss
sal, at Washington, Of four revenue
agents and seventeen inspectors en-
ployed In the denatured alcohol de-
psrtment Of the internal revenue bu-
resu, simply because there is nothing
for them to do.
The making of alcohol which 10 not
Mt 10 drink is not 50 inviting to the
American farmer as the production Of
cider brandy, applejack and other
things for which he has attained some
repute.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-22
cosTUMING HINTS FOR SMART
WOMEN

Washable chamois gloves are to be
had in either the natural color or in
white.
Me0allions with monogram adorn
some of the silk hosiery
The directorie tie, made OF crochet
lace. is pretty finish to the dressy
blouse.
Some hand embroidery is a dainty
finish to the tight sitting shirt waist
sleeve. which is cut pointed over the
wrist
Plaits set in at the side or quite
around the skirt below the knee sug-
gest the returning fullness of this part
OF the costume.
Braided and embroidered cotton SOU
tache buttons prevail,
Jet and bead fringes are much used
on the srnartest gowns.
When one wears tulle ii is not white,
but matches the gowns.
The latest touch for lingerie Is to
have cherry ribbon bows to fasten up
the dainty garments instead of the old
familiar baby blue and pale pink
Gray suede boots with pearl gray
buttons are attractiyely worn with
gray walking suits.
There Is a rage now for cream white
suits, worn with hat and accessories
of nut brown
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-22
Truth and
Quality

appeal to the Well-lnformed in every
walk Of life and are essential to permanent
success and crcditable standing. Accor-
ingIy, it is not claimed that Syrup Of Figs
and Elixir Of SIENNA is the only remedy Of
known value, but one Of many reasons
why It Is the best Of personal and family
laxatives is the fact that it cleanses,
sweetens and relieves the internal organs
on which it acts without any facilitating
after effects and without having to increase
the quantity from time to time.
1t acts pleasantly and naturally and
truly as a laxative, and its component
parts are known to and approved by
physicians, as it is free from all objection
able substances. TO get its beneficial
effects always purchase the genuine
manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co, only, and for sale by all leading drug
gists.