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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-16

a development, both natural yand ex-
pected
Mrs. Elliott has not only been able
to grasp and appreciate the secret of
Spanish life, particularly that of An
dalusia, but through her artistry she
has passed it on to her readers. Here
is a bit which shows that the Elliotts
although in Madrid. did not miss the
national American bird:
One morning, a few days before
Christmas, I heard q strange hob-gob-
bling noise outside in the passage. I
opened my door. There was Pedra.
flushed and out of breath with the cf-
fort. trying to get two large speckled
turkeys up the terrace stairs.
"Mire," she said, observe these fine
birds Sonora, n present from the
country. [ shall mix a dish of corn
meal and hot water for them that will
be the food of luxury, fattening be-
siGCs. Poor animals, they shall live
we'll until Cisera wrings their necks."
Ci.;era. the Tuscan cook, followed the
procession up the terrace stairs and
felt the large turkey.
I'm a week. she said che will be fit
to KILL perhaps sooner"
When the turkeys had been fed with
the food OF luxury Pedra showed me
another gift that had just come for
Villagas. Don Jose will like this more
than all the rest; you will see," she
said.
Villegas is the director of the Prado
Museum. What Pedra called the best
present was Testimonial" with mis-
photograph and a complimentary ad-
dress signed by all the employees OF
the Prado He gave the dreadful thing
with its impossible plush frame the
place of honor and hung it up himself
in the hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-16
BITS OF HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH

the sword, and shutting his eyes SO that
he could not see the jewels, threw the
sword into the water. A white arm came
up from the water and took the sword.
The Knight went back and told Arthur
what he had seen. Then a barge came
up and took Arthur,
And slowly answered Arthur from the
barge,
The old order changeth, yielding place
to new;
And God fuiflls himself in many ways,
Lest one good custom should corrupt
the world.
Comfort, myself; what comfort is in
me?
I have lived, my life. and that which
l have done
May He within Himself make pure
So said he; and the barge with oar
Moved from the brink like some full
breasted swan
That fluting a wild carol ere her death,
Ruffies her pure cold plume. and takes
the flood
With swarthy webs. Long stood Sir
Bedivere
Revolving many memories until the hull
Looked one black dot against the verge
of dawn,
And on the mere the wailing died
aWay.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-16

In recently-built italian man-of-
war are special arrangements for a
dentist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-16
The HRevenoe.'

The "Revenge.-'
Some English ships lay off the Azores
waiting for her sailors who were sick to
get into condition to fight. There were
six ships in all and one of these was
manned by Sir Richard and his men.
They We're sighted by some Spanish
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-16

Jack London has story in the cur
rent issue of McClure's entitled "Ihe
House of Mapuhi.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-16

"Outdoor Schools is the subject of
an article in the current issue or
Worlds Work by DR.. c. Hanford
Henderson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-16

Doubleday, Page & Co. issued their
new edition last month of Joseph A.
Altsheler's book, Before the Dawn
This made the fifth impression Of this
novel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-16

Among recent new editions, old ia
vorites like the following are noted on
the list of the Harpers: "The Princess
of Thule" by William Black; 'Their
Silver Wedding Journey" by William
Dean Howells; '"The Awkward Age
by Henry James. and "Innocents
Abroad" by Mark Twain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-16

At the annual exhibition of the
John Heron art institute in Indianap
oils is striking portrait of Booth
Harrington, whose latest book, 1.-THE
Guest of Quesnay," is proving as popu-
lar as Monsieur Beaucaire.' The por-
trait is the work of Susan Watkins. an
American artist, recently returned
from Paris; it was done during MI
Tarkington's stay in Paris, where he
wrote ",rhe Guest of Quesnay," and
shows him sitting before a writing ia
BILE in his study.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-16

The new Williamson story, THE
Motor Maid" will be published in Feb
uary by Doubleday. Page & Co. 1t
will have illustrations in color by the
T.amiere process
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-16

be published next month. The new
book is called Simeon fellows Shad-
OWL
The Washington times., 1909-12-26

somewhere else when wanted. Most
children dislike 20 bother with carrying
lunchboX home. so IL IS wiser 20 Iay
in supply OF new pasteboard boxes.
THESE can be bought more reasonably
at wholesale prices.
Milk should be included in the daily
lunch. II there is no way by which
dealers viii bring 50 20 the school at
the noon hour q can be safely packed
m small bottles with a screw top. This
can b. rinsed out with cold water and
carried home in the school bag with
little trouble
Fruit should also be included, nor
should II always be one kind Il IS
easy. even in winter months. to get
variety with oranges, apples. bananas,
hgs. white grapes, pruncs and dates.
Give Candy
OF Healthful Quality.
As most children care for sweets. see
that they are provided in healthful GUAM
tity and quality. Far better to add cake
and candy that Is homemade, and not
too rich, than to have children buy sach
things at the nearest grocery store.
Even an occasional pickle viii not prove
harmful II you know how il was put I'D.
Toasted crackers. cheese and uncooked
cereals all help out The latter may be
bUttered or can be eaten with the milk.
One mother prepares what she calls
surprise eggs Large shells are cut care
fully in half and filed on different days
with gelatin. cOrnstarch, buildings. pot
ted meats or portions OF salad. The
edges are sealed with adhesive paper
and the children delight in the breaking
as well as in the contents
Cream cheese balls rolled in chopped
English walnut meats are also good, and
most children find them delicious. Be-
side being tasty, they are nOurishinE.
The Washington times., 1909-12-26

pers they have in their tails 10 min
the beard Of the Beetle
Aes' they are always busy about
something, the little rogues.' said the
mothers: and they quite beamed with
maternal pride; but the Beetle felt bored
ov That. and therefore he inquired how
Tar it was 10 the nearest muck-heap.
That is quite out I'm the big world. on
the other side Of the ditch" answered
an Esrwig. 81 hope none Of nav chill
dren will 30 so far. for it would be the
death OF me-"
But shall try to get so far" said
the Beetle. and ne went of without
taking formal leave; for that is consid-
cred the polite thing N do. And by
,h" ditcn he met several friends. Bee
tics. al or them
Here we live" they said we are
Fory comfortable mere. Might we ask
SOU 20 step down into this ricn nude
You must be fatigrIed after your Jour
rey."
CONTINUED TOMORROW
The Washington times., 1909-12-26
Commandments

7. Thou shalt not brighten thy child
by threats Of punishment
III. Thou shalt not visit thine own dis
appointments upon thy child. nor speak
TO him sharply without just cause.
III Thou shalt not administer any re-
buke while feeling anger toward thy
child
". Thou shalt not require more OF
Thy child than Of myself
v Thou shalt not speak discourteous-
~ to thy child.
VI Thou shalt not Tie % thy child.
neither break thy promises. nor deceive.
VII Thou shalt not waste tf!vseIC
upon the effort to destroy evil tenden-
cies and wrong activities I'm thy child.
but shall remove temptation from him
and cultivate his virtues and his
righteous activities.
VIII Thou shalt not curtaU thy
childs liberty, but shalt insist that ne
respect the liberty OF an others, even
as as Is respected.
N, Many hours shalt thou labor with
thy child and do all thy work. dressing
him, feeding him, teaching him. anus
ins him; but FOR one hour out Of every
seven waking hours shalt thou let him
alone. and bother him not. neither thou.
nor thy husband nor thy nursemaid.
nor thy friends. nor thy relatives, nor
any that are in thy house. For In that
hour shall the Lord come unto him.
y. Thou shalt not force thy child i'm
any respect, neither physically. mental
y, nor morally. Thou shalt not force
obedience, for forced obedience is moi
righteous, but thou shalt gently lead
try child alOn- the way that he should
90, having first passed over the road
Tvself
The Washington times., 1909-12-26
MOST VARIED TRAITS
IN CURRENT FICTION

The best fiction OF today has really
more Of constructive art than that
that which preceded it, though this art.
following the lines of life rather than
an arranged scheme, is not manifest in
obvious features. tt has more varied
traits, instead OF a new emplatically
pronounced or merely typical features.
IL has a deeper dramatic interest, in
teIlectuaHy and emotionally, though the
drama itself is so changed TO follow the
pattern which life itself makes, yet in
it's course unfolding novel surprises.
Above all, It has more spontaneous
play OF human activities and a finer
and more vital humor-not the specific
humor which excites to laughter or
even suppressed merriment, but which,
ike every other quality of the modern
art Of expression, is pervasive without
losing articulate distinction, concurrent
with the ever-varying course Of the
writer's thought and feeling. Humor, in
this sense, is the most distinctive quail
itv Of life-the index or its fiGXibility, OF
its tenderness, mercy, and forgiveness
The Washington times., 1909-12-26
Correct Way tc Make
Genuine Germ q, Torte

This recipe for torte IS a copy OF
So ---'c-:''el formula that was brought
TO this country by an old German
baker many years ago. Here are the
proportions: Six eggs to one and one
half cupfuis of sugar; ono cupful Of
grated gingersnaps; one cupfUl Of -four,
one teaspoOnful Of baking powder. half
a pound Of chopped waIuuis: a quarter
Of a pound Of mixed canned fruits. a
quarter Of a pound Of Citron. a qua rter
or a pound of dried figs: enc rIassfuI OF
currant jelly, one teaspoouflI Of CHINA
mon and the riud Of one lemon. Beat
the whites and yolks of the eggs sep
arately-the whites alone. the yolks
win sugar until foamy Slice the figs
into thin strips AID run the fruits and
nuts through the chopper, then combine.
and reserve q teacupful OF the mixture
for the filing. Mix the baking powder
with the -four and stir in the fruit
and nuts, afterward the powdered gin
gersnaps. Stir the yolks Of the eggs into
this mixture; then fold n the whites
and bake I'm two weIl-greaGed layer tins
for about twelve minutes. having only "A
moderately hot oven. When done, and
while stiU warm, spread tie first layer
OF the torte thickly with the currant
Jtl4 teh Spilnhie over IT. the iIuil,
nuts, and figs reserved for this purpose.
Spread the top layer with an icing
made thus, Beat the white OF one
egg slightly. and add gradually three
quarters of a cupful of sugar. Then
alternately add one teaspoonful Of cream
and one OF sugar until a FUN teacupful
Of cream and one and turee-quarters
cupfuls of coufectiouers' sugar have
been used. Finally. add a teaspoonfui
OF lemon juice.
The Washington times., 1909-12-26
PLEASING PERFUME
is IN VIOLET SACHET

Some women are very fond Of per
Tuning their clothes so that they will
watt delightful aroma wherever they
80. Violet sachets or powders are the
smartest. and, indeed, there are people
who say any other perfume is vulgar.
But scented lotion may be liked and
found useful for the pertaining OF gloves
and slippers, which should be sponEed
inside with it. Take OF extract Of am
berEris two drops only and OF spirits
Of wine one ounce, or, TO make a more
plentiful supply proceed In this pro
portion. and the result will be found
10 be a decidedly refreshing and lasting
aroma
Aasfrsgrant perfume FOR putting up
into little bags u lay among linen
or dresses Is made by taking ne ounce
eachaof cloves, caraway seeds, nutmeg,
mace, cinnamon and tonQuiu beans. and
adding as much FlTentue Orris root as
viii equal all the other ingredients put
together. Grind the whole to fine
powder and put il into muslin bags.
The Washington times., 1909-12-26
DAINTY DESSERTS
ALWAYS PALATABLE

Boil some rice until il has become
Sott' then add the pulp Of oranges.
some thin slices OF banana. and few
canned cherries. Put I'm a mold 10
harden. When turned out. cover with
powered macaroons and serve with
whipped cream or soft custard as a
sauce. II desired. sugar to taste may
be added TO the rice with the fruit.
ring Of Crummed macaroons on des-
sert plates; fiji the center with whip-
ped cream or ice cream anC arrange
some kind OF preserved fruit or mara
schino cherries on the top just before
serving.
Fiji half a canned peach With a maca-
room and cover both with thick GUS
tard: or. II YOU prefer, fill tie peach
with the custard or whipped cream and
Crumble macarOOns over the top. This
Is sure 90 prove palstab1e.
The Washington times., 1909-12-26

THE fashions presented today are
merely to give you all a mint OF
what is coming along for tne new sea
son. The tendency towa~'. Ciose-htted
lines in coats will be me particularly
noticeable thing in the accepted gar
ments for miGw:2ter and early spring.
The skirts of the coats, both Russian
and tailored designs, also are made on
close-dtted lines, although the hpless
effects will continne TO be the basic line
for the spring innovations.
The sleeves are another feature which
sho-ld be considered by the woman who
wishes to buy conservatively. In the
tailored designs the plain sleeve with a
The Washington times., 1909-12-26
EXCUSE
CAUSES WEAKNESS

DO you never get tired hearing from
others the excuse, well, 7 never
thought
Il is the poorest excuse anyone can
give II We cause others to suffer be
cause We are too selfish 10 give a SUD-
ject decent thought, we should he pun
ished for it I'm some way. That and I'll
don't know why Z did it'' are companion
crimes. A person who gives either of
these reasons Tor neglect Us decidedly
never could convince such a one that
she was other than generous and self
sacrificing.
The Washington times., 1909-12-26

sFIzEEVER ask a question twice. said
the Beetle. after he bad already
asked this one three times without re-
ceivipg any answer.
Then ne went a Etuc farther and
stumbled against "A fragment of pottery,
that certainly ought not to have been
lying there, but ss it was once there.
10 gave good shelter against wind and
weather. Here dwelt several families of
EarWigs.
Our son has engaged himself" said
one mother EaFvlg Dear innocent
hoy. His greatest hope is that ae may
creep one day into clorEl. mans ear
Irs.Nery artIess and I0va1Ie that. and
being engaged VIII keep him steady
What joy FOR "a mother.
Our son. said another mother. "had
scarcely crept out of Tho egg when Ie
was already of on Dis travels. He's au
life and spirits; he'll run his horns Of,
What 10Y that is FOR a mother, IT. Do
not-so. Mr.. Beetle" FOR she knew the
stranger by hts horny coat.
You are both quite right" said ne.
50 they begged him 20 walk iH. that l7
70 say. 10 come as far as he could Un-
der the bit Of pottery.
Vow YOU also see my little c8rwfg."
observed a third mother and fourth
they are lovely IitHo things. and
highly amusing They are never iIl-
behaved except when they are uueom-
Portable in their inside. but. uurortg-
rately. one is very subject 10 that at
thclr age.
Thus each mother spoke Of her baby.
and the babies talked among them
selves. and made use OF the little nip
The Washington times., 1909-12-26
Manila Women Garry
Farm Produce to City

It is the women who market the prod
uce in Manila Early each morning
long lines OF these farmer wives, with
great cl-ars in their mouths and large
baskets of wares on their heads, can
ho seen suidiug along the narrow trails
toward the capital city where market
is held
strong and happy, they wade through
the streams and the mud, calling out to
one another as they go. and only stop
ping to get a fresh tight for their CT
CARS from some one OF their nuolber
los some one whom they chance to mest.
once at market they chat, smoke.
laugh. and barter for hours over
A few small. tomatoes. some green
squash. a live chicken, eggs. fruit, SUI
gar. or anything they happen to have,
and toward noon they struggle home,
having had good visit and sold or
exchanged their wares.
Sunday is the one really strenuous
day for the Filipino. II is the big mar
zet day, when people come from all the
surrounding country. and it is the time
when coCk-fEhts are allowed. Men
spcnd n good share Of their time during
the week In training their pet ROSTERS,
and on Sunday. early and late, they can
he seen EoinE TO and from the pit,
carrying their game cocks under their
arms.
Excitement runs nigh and their joy
GUS shouts can ne heard Tor a long
way. Some women attend the fights,
hut most OF them do the double duty
Of attending mass and then patroniz-
Ing the market. which is Just across
tine street from the church. All day
Sunday they are active and excitabIe
but the next day they settle back into
their quiet, uneventful lives.-Chicago
News
The Washington times., 1909-12-26
BORACIC ACID USEFUL.

Boracic acid is a simple houe rem
edy. Mixed with vaseline # forms
one OF the cheapest and safest oInt-
ments for cuts and bruises. Boracic
acid busted into the sleeves OF
uresses. which have been worn when
exercising, removes all disagreeabI
traces Of Precipitation, Handkerchief
which have been used when colds and
influenza are prevalent should be
sprinkled with bOracie acid powder
or, better still, should be steepeI i'm
a strong solution Of 10 and water he
fore being sent to the wash.
The Washington times., 1909-12-26
Authors Christmas Dinner
Causes No End of Trouble

TTHE authors Christmas dinner
caused no end of trouble. ]
don't just know what hap
pencG, possibly everybody was
too busy getting ready to con-
slider his own holiday dinner to take
much thought of what really" authors
might eat, but an the same the puzzlers
did not make their usual good show
ing this week.
Their wits seemed mountaineering,
most Of them. and I'm the greater num-
Der Of solutions the contestants con-
tented themselves with putting down
a good, palatable collection Of things
mat would do for any old bodv's
Christmas dinner, and let II go at thar.
Really. the lists based on Miss
Weschlers problem were in the
minority, consequently the winners
have every right TO be congratulated ON
their shrewdness in getting such a good
selection together.
No Puzzler
Had Perfect List.
No puzzler brought in a perfect Ust
50 the prizes go as follows:
First-Mrs. 9. +. Johnson, 800 Cathe-
dral street. Baltimore.
Se'Viiu-4dlSS Mary g ID. Johnson. 1f02
Charles street, North Baltimore.
Thrd-Miss Edna -. SpauIdiur s,7i
y street northwest.
Mrs. Johnson brought in list with
twelve numbers correctly solved. Miss
Johnson had ten numbers and mari of
no. correctly solved, while Miss
spsulding had ten numbers to her credit
The correct list follows:
l. Oysters.
2 Tomato Soup.
D. Almonds and celery.
4 Roast turkey with
8. Cranberry sauce.
6 Potatoes
q Stuffed peppers
s. Chestnut croquettes,
?. Rolls and
10. Butter.
II. Sherbet
i, Lettuce and shrimp salad.
Is. Waters.
"a, Cheese.
Is. Ice cream in forms.
Is. Coffee.
II. Nuts
Is. Champagne.
The Washington times., 1909-12-26
BRONCHITIS CURE.

Three ounces of li1seed, four ounces
OF sugar candy, two lemons ei.t IN thin
slices. TWO pints OF cold water, SIX
cloves. put all into an enameled sauce
pan. After il boils, let it simmer an
hour. then strain and add two wine-
EIasSfuls of whisky Dose Two tanie~
spoonfuls every four hours
The Washington times., 1909-12-26

touch being the broad box pltlt which
marks the front
Figure No. . is a two-plece costume
in shepherds check made with the new
half length coat. Braided In sOutache,
there is a supplementary trimming Of
bands OF the material. The skirt has
a deep yoke with plalts below, and the
effective trimmings consist Of selma
terial bands.
Figure No. 3 is a twi-piece costume
also of shepherds check. The collar IS
Of natural DOngee trimmed with touches
Of red and black satin and fancy braid.
The skirt follows the mOdish pleated
effect in a double box pleat design.
The Washington times., 1909-12-26

Ea ANY children are compelled q
M take their lunches 70 schoo
for three-fourths Of the year
The preparation Of them
therefore, should be given strict atten-
ton
The digestion OF a child is often
ruined by the things ne eats or neg
lects 20 eat at this MONDAY hour. II
pays. therefore. for every mother, no
matter how busy, TO give thought to
the daily lunch basket.
Too many women have the feeling
that anything does for the youngsters
so they are put off with hastily cut
! bread, heavy sandwiches, rich cake
and fruit whose freshness Is open to
question.
1t is troublesome TO prepare a suit
able luncheon every morning before Q
O'Clock. but mothers should insist upon
II being done. II should be the special
work Of one maid. and as great care
should be tai5en to provide variety OF
nourishing food as II It were to be a
formal luncheon.
Children appetites are capricious
and they are more Influenced bv the
eye than most mothers think. Quite as
quickly as their elders they will refuse
the sandwich that has melted into the
pie. or the cake that looks as II IL had
met with a heavy weight.
Worth While
To Pack 1t DaintiIy.
It is worth while to mack a srboo,
luncheon daintily. Many child tbinls
enviously of the other lunch boxes in
which parafhn paper is used freely to
wrap sandwiches, cakes. and stuffed
eggs; where there is a clean napJxfn. n
only Of paper.
Variety is equally important. This is
rarely possible with hurried prenara-
tons. The foods should be prepa red the
evening before. Little custards. indi-
vidual chocolate buildings. deviled eggs
turnover pies, a bit Of gelatin, all will
be appreciated
sandwiches can be prepared the night
before If they are wrapped in a damp
napkin all night and In the morning mt
in parafin paper It is better, however.
TO make them up in the morning. as
they dry out quickly. White. brown.
graham, and rye bread and cold biscuits
can be used on different DAYS. The
| filings, which should not be the same
two days in succession, may be prepsr-
ed the previous day.
There are many ways in which such
filings can be varied: bits of cold
meat, fowl, or game that viii not make
nice slices are delicious run through
the meat chopper and mixed with a
little cream 70 paste This is more
healthful than the usual mayonnaise
mixture
Another good dfiiag Is remnants of
cold ham frizzled. a small quantity OF
salad left from dinner is aDpetizing be-
tween slices Of bread. 1t can also be
served IN tiny paper boxes. bought f8-
the special purpose Of adding deIicacies
to the school lunch. These boxes. If
lined with parahn paper, viii carry
nicely.
Wiser 10 Use
Pasteboard Boxes
There are various sorts OF enameled
school lunch boxes. but unless one has a
supply OF them they will generally be
The Washington times., 1909-12-26

Fig No. 1 is modish thing built ON
the much-favored Russian model.
two-piecc suit Of ashes OF rose
invisible stripe crepe cloth, the fullucss
in the blouse coat shows both front
and back. The collar and low roll are
made Of black corded silk trimmed with
"A fancy braid marked with a CLINT of
gold.
The skirt is pleated 80 distinguishing
The Washington times., 1909-12-26
SUGAR FOR PIE.

Always put the sugar used in pie
in the center Of the fruit. not al The
top. as this makes the paste sodden.
The Washington times., 1909-12-26
BY FRANCES CARROLL.

tlllness ut .he shoulder is still favor
. l. while the long roll AMI notched ef-
fects arc conspicuous features Of the
collars of the coats which viii supplant
the long Ioose-ftung garments worn FOR
the past few seasons-