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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-01-28
VEGETABLE HELPS.
Rules 10 Enable Young Housewives
10 Get More out of Them.

How to prepare vegetables so as to
%, the most out OF them
potatoes scrub and pare when
,ecrssary. 1t is not always neces-
eery TO pare new potatoes. because
IN, tnin. delicate skin. not yet tough.
viii come of by rubbing.
parsa.ps: scrub until white. and
.r.n off the fine. thread-like roots.
Beets. wash carefully and do not
cat. Tor If the skin be broken the
rEary juices. which give the deli
cate favor to the 'egetable, will es-
cape
rurn.ps scrub, cut in slices and
pare.
Carrots: scrub, and scrape off the
thin outer surface.
Ceiery: wash and scrape off any
rusty portions.
Onions peel and soas.
Cabbage and caulitiower: trim and
oak. top down in cold. slightly salted
water, to draw out any insects.
Spinach and other green's: pick
over very carefully and Wash in sew
eral waters.
Hard shell squashes: wash. split,
and cook in the shell.
Asparagus: WASH, break off the
tough ends. tie in bundles, and cook
in deep kettle. standing upright In
the water.
Peas and beans: shell. and wash
quickly.
String beans: strip of the ends
and strings on each side, cut or
,reak into small pieces and wash.
Green corn. husk with clean hands
but do not wash It.
Fresh vegetables do not require
any soaking in cold water, and It
is better not to prepare them until
you are ready to cook them. But II
they are at all wited, soaking will
freshen thom, anG II they must be
prepared any time before cooking,
they should be covered with fresh
cold water, to prevent them from
willing or becoming discolored.
For fresh greer vegetables use
soft water. salted and freshly boil
ing. Cook rapidly until soft. The
time will depend upon the age and
freshness of the vegetables.
With green peas. shelled beans,
green corn. celery and spinach. use
as little water as possible.
Coo.N cabbage and caulinower un-
covered in kettle of rapidly boiling
salted water. with a saltspoonful Of
soda in It,
Put onitns over in cold water. let
them come to boil, drain. put cold
water on them and return to the fire;
do this three times. then let them
boil until they are soft.
All other vegetables cook in water
enough to cover. and drain 1t on
| after cooking.
Summer squash. cabbage and other
water vegetables should be pressed
in cloth or strainer and we'll Grain
ed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-01-28
Funerals in Peru.

According to social usage. women
In Peru cannot attend funerals. and
they do not appear at weddings un-
less they are very intimate friends.
When a funeral procession passes
through the streets the coffin is car
ried upon the shoulders Of the pail
bearers. who are followed by an emp
ty hearse drawn by two, four or six
horses, according to the means OF
the mourners and their desire for
display. All the male members OF
the family and friends of the de-
ceased follow on foot. with line OF
empty carriages behind them. AS
long as they are in the presence Of
the dead 1t is considered a proper
and necessary evidence Of respect t.
walk. After the body has been com
mitted to the grave those who atten(
the funeral are brought home in car
riages.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-01-28
Says She Knew Mollie Pitcher.

Contradicting the assertions OF
several historianss1hc have question
ed the identity OF a woman buried In
Carlisle, Pa. and honored as the
Mollie Pitcher of Revolutionary War
days. Mrs. Elizabeth Dehuff of Car
Isle. who is 81 years old and says
she is the only living person who
knew Mollie Pitcher, has made a SOL
emn sworn statement about the hero
inc of American history. She said
in her affidavit that Mollie McCauley
lived near her and died in a house
near her own. She said the woman
was short, heavily built and had
white hair. She said Mollie often
told stories of the battlefield of car
rying water to the soldiers, and Of
taking her first husbands place at
tie cannon when he was killed. Mrs.
Dehuff asserted she went to school
with Mollie Pitchers son. John l..
Hays. "Mollie." she said. was q
good, kind-hearted woman. There
was something gooa In her. although
she was rough and coarse in her ex-
preston. She always would visit
tie sick and was willing to stay up
all night with them. She was
known commonly as "Mollie" Pitch
er. That was what We all called
her."
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-01-28
Around and In the House.

II the cellar Is damp, leave an
open barrel of lump lime standing In
1t. The lime will absorb moisture
and will gradually slake, and in the
fall 1t will be in good condition to
put on the lawn or garden to sweet
en- the soil.
Examine the furnace and pipes.
Clean SCOT out of all smoke pipes.
Look for pin-holes. especially on the
under sides of smoke-pipes, and have
them repaired while you think of It,.
To keep the house cool In pro-
trrcted hot weather, open all the
windows and doors IN the cool of the
morning and thoroughly air it. As
the outside air becomes heated,
close all the doors and windows
tight except one or two in the top
story or a skylight for the sake OF
ventilation. Be sure all cellar win
dows are closed and all other open
ings In the lower part Of the house
through which warm air may enter.
Screens and screen doors that
show signs Of rust should be painted
over with black metallic paint be.
fore the wires rust through.
Preserve eggs for winter In an 3
or 10 per cent solution of sodium
silicate (water glass;. Used boiled
soft water and sterilized stone Jars
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-01-28
For Planking Meats.

Dishes for planking steaks and
other meats are offered in oak with
nickel or silver coverings. Hereto
fore the housewife encountered no
small difficulty in her effort to serve
planked dishes after the fashion of
restaurants, but now she has every
thing ready to use, and with a re-
liable recipe book she can prepare
dishes every bit as delicious as the
majority Of hotel chefs. The plat
ters come in several sizes, ranging
from an oval just large enough for
two persons to the generous family
platter. Some of the nickel holders
are quite plain, while others are en-
bellished with openwork and tracery.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-01-28

Pains Often Mistaken for Rheuma-
tism, Fest the Cure.


A muscle which has been strained
either by overuse or by use In some
unaccustomed way often gives rise to
such severe symptoms as to lead tc
a diagnosis of some other and more
serious trouble. This affection is not
the same as that called myalgia
which indeed means pain in muscle
but Is usually of rheumatic or neural.
gic nature. The trouble here mean,
is something less serious, being moth.
ing more than a strain.
1t Is easy to see that any muscu'
lar pain may be mistaken for rheu.
matism or some acute inflammation
as II may give rise to precisely the
same painful symptoms. For ex.
ample, when 1t occurs in some mus.
Gle on the right side of the abdomen
It has been known to look for time
exactly like the collie of appendicitis
and 1t has time and again been
treated as true rheumatism.
There are several ways in which
the facts may be discovered. Or
questioning it will be found that
some muscle or certain set of mus.
cles has been subjected to an un'
usual strain and is in state Of mu'
tiny in consequence. The pain will
be worse at night and better in the
morning after the nights rest, prov
ing that 1t has a basis of fatigue
Furthermore, it will yield entirely tc
a proper amount of rest. In fact this
one thing rest - comprises the
whole of the treatment.
When the abdominal muscles are
involved there must be rest in bed
with perhaps some anodyne to dead
on the pain at first-this, of course
to be given only under the order OF
a physician. In milder cases the
patients can go about their usual du'
ties II fitted properly with an abdomi
nal belt.
When the muscles at the back oi
the neck are affected 1t is great re-
lief always to use highbacked chair
and when the pain is in the arm
sling should be worn.
Wnen tnlS cOnulllOn VI pdiHlu
muscle is found in conjunction with
q general loss of tone, as shown by
lack Of appetite. pallor and debility
then in addition to local rest to the
particular muscle involved a genera
course OF tonic treatment should bt
instituted. When the trouble can bt
traced directly to the daily vocation
Of the sufferer change should bt
made in the habits for a time where
this is possible. Unfortunately will
most persons their daily bread will
depend upon the use Of just this par
ticular muscle, and in these cases
there Is nothing to do but placate the
part with all the rest that can b'
given It and help 1t with mechanical
support for time II this is feasible
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-01-28
An Easy Way 20 Sew on RufYies.

Make a tuck about three-eighths
of an inch wide. folding on line one
inch from the edge. Sew the ruff
lie on, having tie raw seam ON the
right side of the material. Now fold
the tuck down over the seam and
stitch on the lower edge. The lower
edge OF the tuck should just cover
the seam line where the rufie was
stitched, This is better than regu-
lar seam covering, as 1t does not draw
when washed, and is much less trou-
bic than eating and folding bias
piece. or course 1t can be used. on
iy where rufties are joined to edges.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-01-28
What Makes a Navy.

While the maritime nations Of the
earth are striving for the mastery
OF the seas through the building Of
gigantic vessels, we may content our
selves with the thought that here
we have the men and the spirit that
makes for victories. Sincerely 1t is
to be hoped that it will be long ere
we shall be called upon to test our
prowess against these latest devel-
opments In naval architecture, but
II the time does come we can COM
fort ourselves with the reflection
that a gathering of ships does not
make a navy-now as always 1t is
the man behind the gun.-Washing-
ton Herald.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-01-28

"I think as you do, that It Is bet
ter II should end"
"And you are not angry with me?"
he asked doubtingly.
Certainly not" she answered
promptly. why should be angry7
/ release you gladly. We all make
mistakes, and It is better to rectify
them when we can before 1t is too
late. am pleased to be freed from
the engagement"
MAY ask IL you made a mistake
when you said you loved me few
months ago?" he said curiously.
did you make a mistake when
you told me how much you cared,
and how much you needed me? May
not woman also make a mistake? /
release you most willingly. What
more would you have?"
But | thought you loved me.
remember your very words; you said
you never knew anybody quite like
me-" and he laughed triie bitterly.
1T is true. never have known
anybody quite like you. But things
look different to one in the city,
without the flowers and the birds
and the green things However,
since we have come to an agreeable
understanding let us part friends.
Good-by?" and she held out her
hand.
you mean it?" he said, taking 1t
in his own.
Certainly. l am not in the habit
of lying"
A week later he returned. II have
come to say / am sorry for what l
said last time | was with you. !
made a great mistake. I love you
just the same. dear; l have always
loved you and | want you to take me
back. You said you did not care.
| Don't you think you could learn to
care all over again? / love you and
l should be miserable without you"
"It Is useless" said the girl, II
do not care to enter into the engage
ment again"
Wont you come, even II you do
not care? You will learn to; you are
not like other girls"
"You are wrong" she answered
| sharply. II am no different from
| other girls. We are all alike"
He was silent a moment, then he
| said slowly. Tell me one thing; I
cannot believe 1t until / hear you
say It. Is 1t possible that you were
| flirting with me all the timer"
She drew herself up proudly. but
did not reply.
II knew you were not"
| Mistaken again. was flirting
with you all the time" she said de-
liberately. MY heart was shedding
dead leaves
"I should not have believed 1t
had anybody else sworn 1t, but, as
you say, you are not in the habit OF
lying. Then this is the end?"
YES"
Every WE'LL Good-by. dear little
girl. That is what l have always
called you in my heart-dear little
girl. In spite of everything l love
you. Good-by."
and" she whispered brokenly tc
herself. II am not in the habit Of
lying. Boston Post.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-01-28
A Diplomat Wasted.

A famous animal painter says that
when he was boy he once witnessed
. fight between two dogs, one OF
which belonged to an Irishman who
was a retired prizefighter. The Irish
mans dog was badly beaten, and the
fact was source Of deep chagrin to
the owner. He was very Jealous of
his dogs record. but, as only he and
the painter had seen the fight. he
asked the latter. in a decidedly signi-
flcant way, which of the dogs won.
Why" was the reply, your dog
won, Of course. He was underneath
the other dog, but he was chewing
the life out Of the cur all the time
That's roight," said the Irish.
man. You have saved your loife. y
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-01-28
Popular With Young Women.

Philadelphia has In the past boast
ed the largest Y. M. c. A. building
in the United States Cleveland.
ONO, has now captured one equally
as large, where more than 1900
young women have registered In the
educational classes since the opening.
The scientific kitchen and domestic
chemistry department are two very
practical adjuncts, and their courses
are proving very popular with the
residents.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-01-28
HoUsBFRAU IDEAL PASSING.
Grant OF Higher Education to Wo-
men Marks Deep Change
i'm German Life.


German homes and German news
papers have been far more occupied
with the Prussian's Governments de-
cree granting higher education to
the women than by discussions on
German and British naval arma-
ments. The granting Of educational
opportunities for girls and women
equal to those of men Is regarded as
marking a deep change in German
life, where, more than in more west
ern nations. women have been con-
sidered as the keepers of the home
and the workers in the minor indus
tries.
The Introductory paragraphs OF
the decree of the Ministry of Edu-
cation, which has been approved by
the Emperor, recite the reasons for
the change In the system. Modern
life, says the decree. develops an
increasing disinclination on the part
of men of the upper classes to mar
ry and more girls in the upper and
middle classes are prevented from
becoming wives and mothers. 1t is
desirable, therefore, that the sur
plus of young women should have
chance of preparing themselves
for professional callings, and that
they should be trained In the higher
mental functions.
According to the scheme, girls are
to be educated in all studies en-
braced in a specially arranged cur
riculum, beginning at a minimum
age of six years. At the end OF the
seventh school year the pupils will
begin to differentiate in their stud
les, those preparing for advanced in
struction having special courses laid
out for them, such as Latin. After
two years they will again be arrang-
ed in divisions, classical or modern
higher studies respectively. Then
after four years work they will, un-
der normal conditions, be admitted
to examinations for matriculation to
the universities.
Up to this time their education
will have been carried on in separ-
ate schools, but in the university CO.
education will begin under condi-
tions similar to those governing men
students. Those who at the end Of
the seventh school year do not elect
to specialize for a university course
may continue the ordinary courses
until they reach the age Of 16. after
which they may leave school or take
two years in modern languages, mu-
sic and domestic accomplishments,
or they may take four years special
training as teachers.
This scheme has been under dis
ussion and preparation for q year.
There has been an agitation for
equal privileges for the sexes since
the early eighties, and most of the
other German States have already
granted them.
Frau Helene Lange, the noted ed
ucationalist, has been a leading ad-
vocate Of this intellectual emancipa-
tion. Prof. Adolf Harnack Of the
University Of Berlin said that wo-
men now have equal rights with
men to enter all the technical
schools, with the exception of the
art academies, and that this prohi-
bition is likely soon to be removed
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-01-28
For Removing DandrufY.

Every night anoint the scalp with
sweet almond oil. Rub 1t in and
bind the head with silk handker-
chief or an oilskin cap. This will
prevent It's staining the pillow. In
the morning wash It out with soap,
warm water and a little borax. Do
this until the scurf has disappeared.
Then at night apply the following
tonic with a vigorous scalp mas
sage: Castor oil, u pint; pure al
cohoi, VI pint; tincture Of canthar-
ides. u ounce; oil of bergamot. 2
drains. Color q pale pink with al
kanet roots. Apply to the roots.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-01-28
Room for More Women,

Women who are dissatisfied with
conditions at home may find it to
their advantage to emigrate to South
Africa. There is said to be a great
demand for women in all sorts of
work. Three hundred and forty
one women went within the year
from the United Kingdom to Cape
Town, most of them teachers, and
all found employment.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-01-28
Boys Grades the Clergy.

The late Bishop Potter, at an &C.
clesiastical dinner in New York,
read a Cooperstown schoolboy's es-
say on "Clergymen." The essay,
which created much amusement, was
as follows:
There are kinds of clergymen
Bishups recters and curats. the
bishups tells the recters to work and
the curats have to do It. A curat is
thin married man but when ne is
a recter he gets fuller and can
preach longer sermons and becums
a good man."
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-01-28
Keep Food Hot,

An ingenious housekeeper, who
often has to keep food hot for be-
lated members Of the family. has
found that by placing the food be-
tween two hot plates and setting
them over a saucepan of hot water
In the oven 1t can be kept from BE-
coming dry and tasteless for as long
as may be necessary. II the oven
is very bot the door is left open.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-01-28
A Sewing Machine Secret.

Take out the screw that holds the
foot plate. remove It and you will be
surprised to find the amount OF
nun accumulated there. Clean the
little grooves and under the whole
OF the plate with penknife. The
needle must be taken out before the
work has begun. You will often find
this the only cause for the machine
running hard.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-01-28

He had gone to the dry goods
store with bit Of dress material
which his wife had hidden him to
match. II am very sorry, SIR" said
the salesman, "but l have nothing
exactly like this. The very last rem
nant was sold this morning"
But I must have it," exclaimed
the husband. otherwise. how can
I face my wife?'
"If you will permit me, SIR" said
the salesman, 81 would venture to
suggest that you invite a friend
home to dinner with YOU"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-01-28
An Indian AlDhabet.

The Cherokees probably rank the
highest in the Indian tribes. They
were originally one of the five ma
tions on the Atlantic coast but were
transferred to the west of the Mis-
sissippi. A full-blooded member of
that tribe, Sequel, invented an al
phabet for his people in 1924.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-01-28
Loss of London Theatres.

1t Is estimated that London thea
tire managers have lost during one
season no less than 100000 In the
production of plays that have been
unsuccessful, and much OF this
amount on dramatic enterprises i'm
ported from the United States.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-01-28
Blue Mountain Resorts.

n the Blue Mountains, three
hours from Sydney, are many beauti-
fu country houses. mostly bunga-
lows with wide verandas all round,
whore Sydney people fly In February
and March to get away from the heat
- the city by the harbor.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-01-28
A CELLAR CUPBOARD.

Arrangement by Which Running Up
and Downstairs Is Avoided.
To secure the advantages Of cell
lar cupboard without the necessity Of
climbing up and down the cellar
stairs. sink box of any desired d.
mensions between the joists Of the
kitchen or pantry floor, allowing 1t
to come q couple of inches above the
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-01-28
When You yarnisb Stairs.

To stain or varnish stairs that are
In use staip every other step the first
day. When dry stain the other
steps. placing a block of wood on the
dry steps as g reminder to use them.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-01-28
Popularity of Some Men.

There are some men who are SO
popular that they act as II man
ought to regard it as privilege to
have one of them regularly borrow
his tobacco OF him.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-01-28
Teacher Makes the Man.

No greater service can be rem
dered the youth Of country than to
train good teachers and professors
for its bersfit.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-01-28
THE CELLAR CUPBOARD.

floor line c., to avoid the entrance Of
dust from the floor, says the Prairie
Farm. Stats are nailed across the
bottom Of the box. which are then
covered with wire netting to prevent
flies and mice from reaching the con-
tents, as indicated at B. A hinged
cover, A, protects the top Of the box.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-10-15
DIR. COOK CLUB
|; IN GAY PARADE
fNEw SOCIETY SPRINGS INTO
LIFE WITH BANNERS AND
AUTOMOBILES.

The Dr.. Cook North Pole club pa.
rnded the down town streets this
morning. and this afternoon IL TAX.
Ing In the exposition. The club
turned out its full strength of six
men aud AN equal number of wo
mon. and the parade was two auto.
mobiles Ions
The reception committee Of the
exposition WAS given formal notice
OF The prospective arrival at the
grounds about noon today. but the
hurry and hustle incident 10 the
closing days OF the fair prevented
amy formal welcoming. The mem
bcra we're admitted 10 the grounds
on the payment OF the regular price.
The parade down town attracted
considerable attention and aroused
NO end Of curiosity. The large yel.
low ribbons which the men wore
HIung over their shoulders were
very effective. Half Of the male
contingent wore plug hats. while
the others were fcstively decorated
Ia oyefcoata.
The Dr. look North Pole club II
so young that II hardly has It's eyes
opened yet. but TIA founder. a NOV.
ing spirit. Flekt Peraaon. himself
an explorer. has every confidence
that II viii become M international
organization within a short time.