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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-03
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Pretty Sponge Cake Dessert
Have ready sponge cake made in
a border mold and put the cake
on serving dish and pour over 1t
a half cupful of any kind of fruit
strip and cupful of maraschino.
Whip pint Of cream stiff, add
ing to 1t sugar and vanilla to
taste. Put layer of any kind
of fruit in the center of the cake.
peaches, pineapple, orange or
bananas, sprinkle with sugar as
required; add layer of the whip
ped cream, and so on, until the
top is reached. Arrange pretty
pieces of fruit on the top layer of
cream and sprinkle with nuts.
chopped fine. Put a layer of
cream about the base of the cake.
chill and serve.
Cream of Tomato Soup.-Stir
one-half teaspoonful of soda into
quart can of tomatoes. Let
stand a half hour, then add a
teaspoonful of onion juice; heat
and mash through a colander,
adding enough salt and pepper to
taste. A pinch of sugar will add
to the delicacy of the flavoring.
In a different saucepan melt a
tablespoonful of butter and into
this mix a tablespoonful of flour.
When this mixture begins to
bubble, pour in third at a time
a pint of warm milk. Stir until
1t thickens. Do not mix the to-
matoes with the milk until serv-
ing time.
Goldfish Souffle.-Boil a cup of
rice in a quart of milk until soft:
while hot beat into a cup of
shredded Goldfish one big spoon
butter, yolks of three eggs, and
pepper to taste. When cold add
the beaten whites of three eggs
and bake in pudding dish 80 min
dtes; serve with melted butter
for a sauce. ~
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-03

This teacher found one of her
pupils not so stupid as she may
have expected.
She was trying to explain the
law of gravity. Now, when 1
drop this ball." she said, why
does it fall to the floor"
A red-headed boy held up his
hand. =
We'll, McTavish?" she said.
"It falls to the floor" piped
McTavish, because the floor
keeps it from falling any farther"
81 am glad I haven't got
thousand eyes, like Argus" said
nearsighted Minnie, aged z, look
ing up from her fairy book.
"Why?" smiled her mamma.
Because have only one pair
of spectacles."
DO you like to play party
with your dollies?" inquired the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-03
CYNTHIA GREYS.
CORRESPONDENTS.
NO ANSWERS WILL BE
GIVEN IN THIS COLUMN TO
ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS
ABOUT OLD COINS OR POST
AGE STAMPS.-MISS GREY.

Dear Miss Grey: How can
clean child's red cloth coat?
CAREFUL.
A.-Wash 1t in gasoline, rub
bling the soiled spots carefully
first. Souse it up and down sew
eral times, and squeeze gently be-
tween Che hands. When clean,
hang on line and let drip. Do
not wiring. 1t will need no press
ing. Be careful about fire.
Dear Miss Grey: Can / dye my
linen shades successfully at home?
1t costs so much to have them
done at the dyer's. MRS. I. II.
Ayes. your druggist can tell
you the best dye to use. There is
no doubt, however, that a profess
sional can do better work than an
Lear Miss Grey: Is It proper
for newly-married man to kiss
his wife in greeting when she has
callers? Or for a young girl to
greet her steady caller by kissing
him when he arrives? Please
give a good recipe for oil dress.
ing. VIOLETS.
A.-(D Yes. (2) Not unless
they are engaged. CD Mix one
half teaspoonful salt, one-fourth
teaspoon cayenne pepper, two ia
vinegar and four table
spoons good olive oil together,
stirring until we'll blended. Add
a little onion Juice if the flavor
is liked.
Dear Miss Grey: want to
learn typewriting, and haven't a
very good education. What course
shall ] take up first?
A READER.
A.-Go to a good business col
lege, and ask the principals ad-
vice.
Dear Miss Grey: Which in
lures the hair most, wearing rats
Or snarling the hair? M. A.
A.-The rats now worn are SC
small they do not harm the
hair. Snarling is.very injurious.
Dear Miss Grey: How can l.. |
a girl of Is, conquer my temper?
ANXIOUS.
A.--Learp self-control.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-03

Its John Mitchell who says
employers find 1t cheaper to kill
than to protect their men. In an
abstract sense, this may not be an
exaggeration.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-03

Britisher: You Americans joke
about subjects in which there is
very little humor.
Hubbite: The subjects of King
Edward, Ell, old boy?-Boston
Transcript.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-03

A $4,000, 900 widow pursued
by three foreign noblemen mar
ried mere American. Say, fell
lows, here's tip. Maybe 50 many
of our rich girls marry abroad be-
cause you don't compete.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-03

Dear Miss Grey: How can I.
girl of Is, conquer my temper?
ANXIOUS.
A.-Learp self-control.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-03

The baby should be given a
spoonful or more of water five or
six times a day.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-03
GOSH WISH SAYS

at amt what we do but what
we undo, that makes muckrakers
of u.s."
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-03

A 2-year-old is supposed to
sleep 10 hours at night and two
in the afternoon.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-03

A careful nurse prepares
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-03

A little girl on the train to
Pittsburg was chewing gum. Not
only that, but she insisted on pull
ing it out in long strings and let
ting 1t fall back into her mouth
again.
Mabel" said her mother. in a
Mortified whisper. Mabel, don't
do that. Chew your gum like a
little lady."-Everybody's Maya
zine.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-03

Suffraget who tried to see
President Taft was turned down
She may have been harmless and
all that, but Bill doesn't want to
start anything he can't finish. :.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-03

DO you like to play party
with your dollies?" inquired the
visitor of little Flossie, aged Az
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-03

Senator Guggenheim is de-
scribed as perpetually smiling in
spite of such worry as the row
over the grab of Alaska coal
mines. Well, isn't 1t to laugh?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-03

Dear Miss Grey: want to
learn typewriting, and haven't a
very good education. What course
shall take up first?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-03

A.-Go to a good business col
lege, and ask the principals ad-
vice.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-03

All felt slippers, with good,
firm thick felt soles, worth
S5c and 81 per pair: mems"
sizes, 6 to IL. 85c; ladies'
sizes, 3 to 8. G0c; Misses
s s. s'SsS S5 { = g. ." sale SOC
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-13
A POLITICAL NOVEL,

The Dcmagog- BY William Richard
Hereford. Published by Henry Holt
and Company New York.
This is novel with the evident pur.
poso Of holding up 10 public seorD and
contempt ii certain politician and news
paper owner The main figure is made
the owner of ''chaiu' of great daily
newspapers. and he is mndc TO Seoll the
Presidency. The campaign which fol
lows is vigorous. the chief opponent of
the newspaper "cbaiu' man being an
eloquent aud forccful district attorney,
There is a tunultuous convention scene
and the book is crowded with dramatic
events There is u love story of course,
running through it, but while that is
fairly treated, it is made so subordinate
that one loses sight Of it from time 10
time, and If is not easy 10 see that il
has much hearing on tho main purpose
of tho story Novels of this kind de-
signed for political effect as this is,
usually hayo very little vogue They
arc not novels in the sense that the
writer wishes 10 make them literature,
neither arc they politics IN the sense
that thoy convince any one or carry
wcjghty fncts or figures. SO. rs q rule,
they nleasurahly fail on both sides, and
IL is extremely rare that u novel of
this kind attracts attention; This one
is perhaps as deserving of public at
tcntiou rs any of lis sort, but after
all. it is not likely to get much Of it,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-13
A DESK DICTIONARY.

The Universal Self Pronouncing Die
uonary OF the English language COM
prisinS under one Alphabetical Arrange
mcnt the Definition OF Words, the
proper Syllablcation of Words, the Pro-
nunciation of Words, the Parts of
speech OF Words, the Capitalization OF
Words, and synonyms and Autonyms.
Based upon the Solid Foundation laid
by Noah Webster and other Lexicog-
raphers. thoroughly Modernized by
Charles Morris. The John c. Winston
Company. Publishers, Chicago
This dictionary VIII doubtless be
found convenient for the desk OF the
busy man, and for those to whom the
largest and most comprehensive works
arc not essential 1t carries the most
of the words in common use. and has
besides an oval map i'm colors of the
world. a map of the United States in
colors; and a map Of the world on Mer,
Gator s projection. There is an appen-
dix containing foreign words and
phrases, Christian names of men aud
women, names of persons and places.
and words and phrases frequently al
luded TO, Authorizations, the words
adopted by the simpIifcd spelling
board, and two pages of the flags Of
different nations.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-13
WHO WINS, DOTH CHEAT.

Tho Winning Lady and Others BY Mary
+. Wilkins Freeman. Illustrated. pub
Hshed by Harper e Brothers, New
York.
This is n volume of short stories. the
hrSt OF these giving the title to the
book. The Winning Lady is not de-
scrIbed ns such for her charms either
Of person or of conversation. She is
the Winning Lady because she won at
bridge, and she won by cheating. Natu
rally. having conscience, she bitterly
regretted her error, but the comedy Is
complete when she finds that the woman
who is supposed to have been entitled
TO win the prize cheated also, and then
the cut glass punch bowl was also =
cheat, because it was not cut glass
There is complication of cheatcrv that
works out into very humorous story
The other stories in the book are hI-
morous, pathetic. and touching. Their
titles arc as follows: "Bittlc.Girl-
Afraid-of aDog,' 1.-THE JOY OF
Youth, -" Billy and Susy,' ''Thc Self
lshneSs of Amelia Lamkin,' :'The
Travelling Sister, '"Her Christmas :,
Old Woman Magoun.' - "'EIiza Sam, -
So Flora and Hannah, - "a New Years
hcsolution.' 1t is book very much
to be enjoyed, for this author is ono of
tho finest story tcllers that we have.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-13
JOURNEYS IN RURAL FRANCE.

Through the Frcuch Provinces. Ey Er-
nest PGiNotto, Illustrations by the Au-
Thor Published by Charles Scribnc.'s s
| Sons. New York.
number of the fulI-page illustrations
arc in stipplc, aud show very fine,
printed on the elegant book paper that
is used. The author explains his pur-
pose. IN this work in the following
words:
Years ago. whom I went as a mere boy
TO study in France the country and its
repeated sojourns and years of travel
tho French provinces seem ever to un-
fold new riches and to prove I'm mex
haustible mine Of interest With the
possible exception OF Italy. | know of no
country whose little towns so we'll re-
Years Of automobiiinG., how littlc have
thcy been visited by The tourist,
II the succeeding pages. serve TO open
new vistas Ia tho careful trayelerLto
tho lover Of tlc picturesque or the stu
dent of 9rchitocture--nnd bring 10 his
notice some lAhcrto unknown corners
OF an alioEcthcr Fascinating country, The
purpose of this book VIII have been full
filled,
That he has faithfully performed his
desire and eutertainipgly written the
results of his trips is abundautlv evi-
dent IN the pages Of the book. In
Motor Boat Cruises he tells about
trips down the Seine aud mp the Disc
HIS "Littlc Journeys from Paris" and
hiS account of - Unlrcqucntcd Chatcaux
near Fontaiunblcau - three Of them. arc
very bue descriptions. The .'Motor
Drives - are one to Provins, Sens, and
Ncmours, another TO Etampcs, Main
tcnon, and Cbartres. and another 10 the
Valley of the Loire. His sojouru "In
Tourainc' treats of the clin -dwcllcrs
aud Cbinop and Loches. ''Limoges and
It's Enamcls come in for Il chapter
very entertaining and Instructive. aud
- IN the Land of the Trouhadours' we
get to the people of romance and Of
song, and 10 the heart Of the merry
making people who still preserve the |
medieval traditions better than any
others in Europe. In ~ Forgotten |
Pilgrimage wo arc given an account !
Of the Cause dc Gramai, Il rocky waste /!
devoid of human habitatiol. with its /
primitive village and its worthless sur. |
''Thc Valley Of the Lot |
introduces as to Il dale soutbward from |
Rocomadour. not much out of the way |
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-13
A STORY OF HELPERS.

son Page 1aslTaued BY by Jsmes n0aS Mont HTl
gomeiy Flagg, published by Charles
Scrioner's Sons. News York,
This IS a large, elegantly printed and
illustrated volume. 1t, like other
stories from the pen of this eminent
author, is of the South, the scenes be-
ing laid first at u Southern college, and
later moving to Southern town, but
the maiu incidents of the story arc pre-
scented in a typical city Of the Middle
West. Eleanor Leigh. daughter of
railway magnatc. is the heroine She
dcvotcs her time to tho uplifting of
those who need uplifting, She is as
sociated with n Young Jew, aud also
with ''poor white = who works with
the jew in tho poorer quarter of the
city. And John Marvel comes fairly
into his position Us assistant through
love of Eleanor, The social conditions
arc depicted, and the need Of philan-
thropic work is painted very strong
~, 1t is n story of suffering. of social
and industrial conditions as typical as
& Red Rock WIS Of the reconstruction
period Mr. Page is q great master Of
tile in depicting types of character that
stand fer large Efforts aud for the
broader characterization of society IN
all lis manifestations aud activities.
Mr.. Page is wonderfully fertile in
literary ability, and is paipstaBing
author, who sends nothing 10 the public
until it is fully prepared. This work is
certain 10 enhance his fame and add 70
his admirers. which the whole country
now may he said 10 he, both in reading
and appTOSIno,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-13
PUZZLES OF A PRINCESS.

Brisht-Wits. Prince OF Mogadore BY
Burrcn l.ousblip and l.. L. Ford. Pub
lished by II, 81. Caldwell Co, Bos-
ton.
This is. "cut-out puzzle book on
entirely original lines. presenting
something fantastic, something unus-
ual, something ingenious. 1t IS dis
IInct novelty. The hero, Bright Wits,
Prince of Mogadore, is n suitor for the
hund of Princess Azalia of Parrahong
The Princess while in love with him
tests him, rs she does all suitors, with
trials of wit and ingenuity, by arrano
ing series Of puzzles for him 10 solve
The text is accompanied by this series
of puzzles printed in colors. and at
the back of the book ihey arc repro
duced in black and white, 50 that ihc
reader may dctach and work ont the
problems for himself. Tho book is
proiuselv illustrated with full page
plates, many of them in color. The
size of the page is SXlO, II has an
inlaid cover design executed in colors,
and altogether is IN ingenious, attract.
Two work
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-13
A TALE OF THE SOUTHWEST.

Lost Eordcrs. by Mary Austin. Illus
trated. Published by Harper &
Brothers. New York,
In this story Miss Austin takes for
her locale the great country Of the
southwest, the Death Valley region and
hcvoud, the name ''Lost Borders be
ing used TO indicate the region = where
the boundary of soul and sense is ms
faint as trail in "A sand.storm.H The
setting is i'm the mountain and valley
region of that old Spanish land where
mon and women living lives remote,
utmost, as hermits, come 10 loso the
sense of convention. aud live their own
lives in their OVID way. without much
regard 10 the nicetics and definitions Of
the wcll-settled civilized ideals. There
is no very oycrpowcring character IN
this book. aud yet those that are de-
lincatcd are strong, typical of their
kind; and certainly that type is 10 be
seen throughout the mountain countries
in great variety and in many forms aud
manifestations. The story Is ON" which
Is cmtcrtainingly told, the descriptions
aud the setting forth Of characters he
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-13
DAVIDSON FUNERAL
MARKED BY SIMPLICITY

Marked by simplicity, tho funeral
of DR., James Davidson, noted sur
geou, who died at his home, 243 East
First South street, Tuesday morning,
was held Friday morning from the fam
lily residence. The Rev, Charles c. Nc
Intyrc, pastor of the Westminster
Presbyterian church, officiated. Inter"
mont was in tho Mount Oliyet ccme-
terry,
DR.. Davidson was born In ireland,
of Scotch parents, who removed TO
Scotland, where he later received his
early education. He came u, the
United States tweuty-threc years ago.
Shortly after coming TO this country
nc entered the University of Minueso.
ia, from which he was graduated
Later be took post graduate work ut
Heidelberg and Vienna and became
distinguished As au abdominal surgeon
His health broke down seven wears
ago, due to ovcrwork. He is survived
by a widow and two sons, John and
Fred Davidson
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-13

Walter Mccullough, who has been en-
gagged by the Grand thcater manage
ment as leading man in their stock
company, is Il nephew of tho famous ac-
tor, John Mccullough. lie comes here
highly recommended as sn actor. Years
ago he was engaged rs leading man for
the late Richard Mansfield. He has been
the principal support of James O'Ncal,
Margaret Mathcr, Robert Downing and
other stars of equal prominence. lie
was featured for several seasons with
Louis Morrison S Faust and was
leading man at tho Elysium thcatcr,
New Orleans. He has enacted the role
of John Storm in ''Thc Christian - has
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-13
REVIEWS OF BOOKS

in Session "Thc Uaync Webster De
bate Recalled - "Jn the Highlands, .
Anecdotes of Lawyers - :'Our Noble
Calling and "Thc Home Coming ,
at Bloomington. - =
lt is works like this, the narratives
OF men of action in setting down the
and thoughts Of their time that are
so extremely valuable 10 the historian.
and throw such a glory of light upon
inc society, the feelings, and the mo.
tLNes of the men of the time thus de
picted. Mr.. Stevenson has put the
country much in his debt by This fine
series OF "reminiscences. and the pub
fishers have done full iustice tn il
pY presenting il in such elegant form
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-13
DAME CURTsEY'S'' BOOKS.

Dame CWtseeys' Book OF Etiquette. By
I;iEG lowell Glover. Published by y.
I. McCiurS X Col Chicago
This author is we'll known to the
reading public from her former books
OF guessing contests, novel entertain.
mcnts, and the like As she explains,
fhc very essence of true breeding and
courtesy is ''to do and say the kiudcst
thing IN the kindcst way.' What con
stitutes good form is knowledge
OF lew universal rules which give
one passport into polite society. and
lhese she successfully endeavors 10 set
lorih in tins wcll-digcsted little book
Every community has certain special
rules or customs, and these. of course,
govern IN that locality. This book
however, is intended merely as a hand
book for busy people, and carries the
consensus of opinion of the best au-
thorltles taken as standard. The
later. changes in social rules and points
OF etiquette arc carried herein. and
doubtless the book will be found use.
full to many.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-13

Dame Gnrtseys" Book OF Recipes. BY
Ellyc Howell Glover, With Numerous
Illustrations. Published by A G, Me
tlurg " Co, Chicago.
This book is founded especially upon
The idea Of presenting nothing but what
is practical. The cndeavor has been to
make it simple, clear. and concise. The
directions are plainly set forth, and are
not burdcned with things other than
those necessary to express tho idea,
aud to help smooth The running of The
domestic machinery in the average
household. The recipes have been cullod.
from the best authorities of this and
former generations. and embrace the
best Of all lands. ''Pouring'' at after
noon teas Is a function fully treated
and directions for breakfasts, lunch
cons. dinners. tho use Of fruits, serv-
Ing from side tables. the arranging
and setting forth Of tables, chafing dish
suppers, lunches. relishcS of various
kInds, table equipmept-all are fully
treated herein, The way 10 roast, to
boil, and 10 serve, a multiplicity of
dishes IN the best and most tasty form.
all arc carried herein, plainly set forth
and IN workable form 1t is surely a
valuable work, which must be welcomed
in any household which strives for
progress and for the best effects.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-13

ing both clear and delicate. Miss Aus
tin is rare story-telicr and narrator
OF the imagininGs and of the features
which this book covers. Her previous
works have all been vivid and force
ful, and this one is no less so. II
is II novel that every one IN this west.
en country viii delight to read. and
will recognize as familiar in character.
with the descriptions Of scenery being
such as every one will readily recog.
No
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-13

of train service. and il is all very
graphically described "Three Old
ullI-Towns of Gascony' are Cordca,
Alm. and Carcassonne, historic every
one OF them, and full of artistic remi.
niscenccs and literary references. The
book is lavishlv illustrated. the mere
titles of the illustrations covering four
pages, book of travel, of interest,
and enjoyment, it is book of the
best possible sort, both in text and in
picture "
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-13
Attention. Maccaheesr

The funeral of Sir Knight George l.,
Hannahs of Old Reliable Tent No. 5.
Bingham Canyon, Utah, will be held
from the S. ID. Evans mortuary chapel,
4S South State street, Sunday, Novem,
Der Id. at > p. m. All Maccabces re-
qucstcd to attend.
Il. f. KELLEY, State Commander
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-13
CHICAGO AND RETURN, s55.

Via D. & F.. G. r. B., Nov. 16, II. Good
Returning Dec. 18th,
For the great U. S. Land & Irrigation
Exposition and National 1--we Stock
Exposition. Diverse routes. Stopovers.
For further particulars. call at City
Ticket Office. Sol Main ST.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-13

been with Chauncey Olcott, has toured
Mexico, But thero is no need to Gnu
mcrate, He comes here. as said. high
" recommended as an actor, and that
he viii prove a favoriic with Salt Lake
playgocrs is certain. lie will appear at
the Grand for the first time on sun
day evening. in Henry Miller s great
play. NThc Grnat Divide -
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-13
LITERARY NOTES.

Genera! .. o. Howard the friend Of
Lincoln. Sherman. Thomas. and Grant
who has just died. was tine last survivor
oi tho great soldiers who commanded
armies In the civil War. Great AZ were
Lls services I'm war. his services in peace
were greater. and i'm his S:Autobiographv"
published by The Baker * Taylor Co.
ne tolls with pride of tho results ac-
colnpllshed In the Freedman's Bureau, of
which he was tho first head