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The Washington herald., 1910-08-27

The ant, though small. has occupied
rather a large place in history; for from
the most ancient OF times It has been
held up as an object upon which we
should fasten our eyes, and having fas-
tened them, mediate to our ediicatfon.
But. II you ask housekeepers about the
ant they will tell you II is a nuisance.
There are two sides 10 all questions.
There is much in what housekeepers
say about the ant being a nuisance. And
there is much in what Solomon says, il
it was Solomon. about considering the
ways of ants It Is about time for a Bur-
bank Of bugs to evolve a creature from
which will be omitted the characteristics
that make an ant a nuisance, and In
which will be included those traits that
we are advised 70 dwell upon. There
might be some pleasure as well as profit
in medftating upon such an insect, and
the occupation might appeal more gem
orally to humanity.
As II is, the ant divides mankind sharp
~ into two classes, those who. like the
hOusekeeper, say the ant Is a nuisance.
and those who take the advice Of Solo
mon and adopt the ants habits These
classes are decidedly antagonfstlc. They
eye each other with scorn. They make
sarcastic speeches about each other All
Of which is pity with a permanent
peace tribunal about 10 be formed
Now, If there were some such insect
that had the industrious, frugal habits
OF the ant with the gay. light spirit OF
the grasskopper, how we would all enjoy
taking lessons from It. But as It is those
who belong to the ant fraternity are
painfully busy. those OF the grasshopper
family scandalously idle. And there you
are
We all know those OF the ant fraternity.
They grub and save. They deny them
selves all pleasure that they may lay
BY for their old age-very commendablc.
to be sure. for the poorhouse probably is
not an elysian retreat. The world 10
them. as it is TO the ant. is simply a place
The Washington herald., 1910-08-27
Widows Mourning Wells.

From the Philadelphia Telegraph.
Decided latitude is given these DAYS to
the way widows shall wear wells during
the first mourning. Young widows are not
required TO wear either crepe or grena-
dine as face covering unless they wish.
II is entirely good form for them 70 have
the wells draped TO hang down the back.
putting over the face a thick, plain Brus-
sells net, crepe edged. This may be called
the lightest mourning a widow is per
mitted to affect and be considered within
the bounds Of good form. but she is not
expected TO suffer in summer. as she
would in trying 10 breathe behind a thick
covering.
In the country or az the beach a widow.
even in the early weeks OF mourning. is
not required 10 wear a veil. This applies
only 70 morning, however. for IN the aft
ernoOn all are expected 10 dress form
ally. when a veil becomes imperative.
But fashion now declares certain types
OF hats correct. even for elderly widows.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-27
KIRK HAS A MODEL SCHOOL.
Educator Expects Missouri Idea TO
RevOIutIOniEe Rural Methods.

Educator Expects Missouri Idea TO
RevOIutIoniEe Rural Methods.
The day Of the little red school house
! at the cross roads" is past. It viii be
/ superseded in Missouri by the Missouri
Idea evolved by John P Kirk. president
Of the Kirksville State Normal School,
after three years Of study and investi-
cation. says the St. Louis Republic. The
I Missouri idea" will be exploited over
the United States at conventions Of edu-
/ Gators and agricultural interests by the
Missouri State Board of immigration.
The Missouri Idea" is a model two
, and-a-half story schoolhouse. The cost
of building and equipping is $500. or
Sl.0eo a story. the basement being taken
as ;he first story.
President Kinks model viii be exhIb-
tied first al the Moberly (AIo) show
You congress on State School Day"
/ September g. The model IS four BY six
feet and four and half feet high The
stories work on hinges so that the in
I terror may be inspected.
In the basement are located a laundry.
dynamo 10 furnish power for the electric
lights for the hot and cold air hygienic
ventilation fan system and for the pump
which forces wen water 70 tank on the
roof top. a furnace interchangeable for
gas or coal fuel for summer or winter: a
shower bath for the boys and sanitary
closets.
The main classroom back wall slides
down to disclose an electrically operated
magic lantern. This IS used in conjunc-
ton with the improved idea Of instruc-
ton in accord with the building. For in
stance. in teaching geography classes the
students VIII see the country"
There will be slides for maps. slides
showing the country's products in the
fields, their people and habits of life.
This IL is claimed. will give the child
a more accurate idea Of the countries
studied than the most detailed or accu-
rate description. and at the same time
be vastly more interesting. The magic
lantern Will be used in connection with
every study.
Every part OF the model is an exact re-
production Of a $3.50 building, fully
equipped the miniature one-half-horse-
power dynamo generates electricity.
pumps water. and viii shock the too in
quisitive examiner. The shower baths
spray. the magic lantern throws wonder
pictures. and classes are seen at work
in the laundry and the schoolroom.
The wonderful little model is the prod
uct OF the presidents hands as well as
his head.
The Missouri Idea" will be seen in
st. Louis at the National Farms Home
Exposition in December Following that
it is to make public appearances in gath
erings OF an educational or agricultural
nature over the country.
The Missouri State Board OF Immigra-
ton is having all views OF the model
photographed and the reproduction viii
be scattered broadcast and sent 70 the
superintendent Of education Of every
State and city
The Missouri Idea" will be a great
advertising feature for both Missouri and
the State school system.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-27
MOVING PICTURES.
PrOper De Tor Young ChiIdren

Jean Williams. NJ D.. in womans Homs Com.
panon.
After the beginning Of the first wear
meat may be given once every day
scraped beef beefsteak. lamb cbons
(broiled. never fried), roast beef and
lamb. and the white meat OF chicken.
Beef and lamb should never be over
cooked. rather trine rare: chicken how
ever, should always be well cooked.
Milk-This must continue the standby.
A quart day is not too much If not
perfectly digested in its unmodifed state.
It may be prepared in the following way
To six ounces Of milk add one ounce of
cream and three ounces Of water.
EggS-One soft-boiled. 'coddled or
poached egg may be given every day.
but 1t is often wiser to give every other
day especially before the age OF five
years Eggs are a very valuable form
Of food. and it is unfortunate n creato
IN children a dislike for them. and this
frequently happens when they are used
every day for long periods.
Broths-These are valuable as stin,p-
lating foods. They are made moro M
tritious by the addition of cream or mill
and when thickened by arrow-oot or
cornstarch.
Cereals. always well cooked. NAV he
eaten twice a day. morning and evening
Oatmeal, wheat cereals. hominy. corn
meal mush, farina, &C. give opportu-
nifty for pleasant variation. Cream or
rich milk, but little. if any. sugar should
be eaten with these
Candy. in small quantities. of IN
doubted purity, may sometimes take the
place Of dessert or a lump or two OF
sugar may be allowed at the close Of a
meal. dinner preferably, even when a
simple dessert has been included.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-27
Curried Fish.

Prom The Philadelphia Star.
The remains OF any cold FISH may be
used IN the compromising OF this tasty
dish. The skin. head. and bones may be
used TO make a cupful OF stock with a
few drops OF anchovy sauce.
Take two pounds Of cooked fish re-
moving the skin and bones while still
hot, When cold flake II and fry a nice
brown. together with a sliced onion and
a chopped green apple.
Put in saucepan half a CUP Of butter.
melt slowly over the fire. rubbing into
1t gradually four level tablespoonfuls Of
-four until perfectly smooth. together
with heaping tablespoonful Of curry
powder. Stir into this cup and a half
% milk: part milk and part cream Is
better stilL Add to this the cup OF fish
stock. seasoning with salt. a dash Of
cayenne. two teaspoonfuls Of Worcester
shire sauce, and a little chutnev or
catsup-
Add to the FISH and let come 70 a boil
once before serving, adding last OF all
three hard-boiled eggs, chopped. The
usual rice accompanies this curry.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-27
LORDLY FORMALITIES.
Preparing n New Peer for His Seat
I'm House of Lords.

Preparing n New Peer for HIS Seat
I'm House of Lords.
From the London News.
Numerous formalities have 70 be gone
through before any new peer IS entitled
TO take his seat in the House Of Lords
One Of the most important matters is
the preparation Of the patent, a long
strip Of parchment, TO the end OF which
is affixed the wax seal, the color OF
which varies. according TO the rank OF
the new member. Another item is the
robe. made OF scarlet cloth with three
doublings Of ermine. the number OF bars
varying according 10 rank. Thus a duke
has four bars in front and the same num-
her behind; q marquis, one less. and so
on.
Then there are preparations in regard
70 making or changing coats OF arms,
10 connection with which fees to the ex-
tent Of about. fifty guineas are paid by
the recipient Of a summons TO the House
Of Lords
Altogether. the financial disbursements
amount in the case OF a new earl to be-
tween 600 and 600, some OF which
finds its way to the chancellor Of the
exchequer and some 10 the crown as rep
resented by the college OF arms. A con-
siderable portion OF this expenditure is.
OF course, incurred In the purchase Of
the corOnet.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-27
Measuring the Dance.

A pretty New York chorus girl wears a
pedometer on her ankle. The registering
machine shows that she has danced 1.2s5
miles in two years. observes the Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
At first glance one is moved 10 eiacu-
late. "Oh. my! The poor little girl IS a
slave to work. a veritable Weston Of the
footlights" But a little analysis OF the
figures renders them less impressive.
The young lady covers 61S miles a year.
% miles month. - miles a week, or
about miles day. It is safe to as
sumo that, aside from her dancing. she
does not take a great deal OF violent ex-
erc!se. And two miles OF dancing or
walking a day Is not too much for any
healthy young woman.
There Is likely 90 be a good deal OF
false sentiment about the Woodworking
girls OF the stage. AS a matter OF fact.
they are happy lot; they are not over
worked and they deserve much less sym
pathy than the girl who Is confined day
after day in the Office or behind the
counter OF a retail store.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-27
OF INTEREST TO WOMEN.
PIAZZA DECORATIONS.
Nature Lays Them at the Gates of
the Country ChateIaine.

Nature Lays Them at the Gates of
the Country ChateIaine.
From the Philadelphia Telegraph
Piazza decorations are OF serious mo-
ment to the woman who has not a
flower garden in full bloom at her door
step. II she has to buy her supply. II
means large hole in her purse every
few days A few flowers. too. look bad
ly, and between seasons there is not
much that VIII make a showing unless
the owner OF the veranda realizes the
value of shruobery or branches OF foliage
that she can collect on her rambles and
arrange artistically. With the wicker and
mission furniture. usually chosen Tor this
outdoor living room, branches look Just
as well as bloom. and against cedar
shingles copper vase with copper beech
twlgs OF good length is most attractive
Growing plants and baskets filed with
ferns and training vines are no trouble
to take care of and do not fade like
flowers. and there are fascinating earth
enware boxes in which 10 grow foliage
plants or ferns. Geraniums trimmed into
branching bushes VIII grow luxurlantly
under cover, as on porch, and soon re-
semble balls of pink. white. or scarlet
petals. so closely do the blossoms cover
TIE leaves. Other charming piazza plants
are hydrangeas. and with some Of these
and geraniums wonder effects can be
maintained. For the vases the wilderness
by the wayside can be a sourse OF sup
ply. Acacia, both yellow and white: wild
cherry. pink or white horse chestnut,
and, later, wild laurel. azalea, rhododen-
dron, and that most beautiful plant the
butterfly weed. In tones from maize 10
burnt orange. will keep up any color
scheme until goldenrod and astors come
10 usher in the autumn leaves. In short,
the woman with a country place may
make her piazza the most attractive
part Of her house by the means Of dec
Grafton that nature lays at her gates.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-27
Cream Snonge Cake.

From Woman's Home COMPANION.
Beat the yolks Of four eggs until thick and lemon.
colored using a Dover egg-beater. Add grad
ualiy while beating constantly. one oapful Of
sugar; then add three tahlespoonfis q cold water
and one teaspoonhil Of lemon extract. Put one and
one-han tablespocnfuls Ct constarch in a cup ard
fn cup With past-y -four. Nix and lft coustarch
ard -four with one and onehaf teaspoonfuls Of
baking powder and ore-fourth Of a tcaspo0uful Of
salt Add % first mixture: then clt and fold in
the white Ct four eggs beaten until stiff. Turn into
two baitercG and foared scve-inch square tins and
bake in moderate oven tweaty minutes or bake il
huttcred and foured gem pans. sprinkle with pow
dered suV1r before putting into the oven. il crust
Is desired
This mixture is delicious baked IN Washington.pis
tins and put together with whipped cream sweet
encd and favored with vanilla
The Washington herald., 1910-08-27
Bread and Rntter-

There is no place in which bread and
butter can be so beneficial or poisonous
as m the nursery The worst thing you
can give a young baby. under a year old.
/ is bread. says a writer. But later on
bread becomes useful It should never
be given new 70 a child at any age, but
stale bread or toast, or bread baked crisp
in the oven. is excellent for children. We
really want more crisp foods. nowadays.
and If this fact was taken 70 heart the
next generation would suffer less from
decayed teeth and weak digestion.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-27
Pineapple Conserve.

From the Philadelphia Star.
Choose the sugar-loaf pines. peel. re-
move the eyes with a sharp knife. and
cut into thick slices. up and down. in
stead Of across, in order not To use the
hard core; scald in clear water until ten.
der, then add two-thfrds sugar to the
water in which it was scalded. return 70
the fire. and when the strip Is cooked
down thick. add the fruit. and cook an
hour; pack in jars, and cover with the
strip. When ready to use If preferred
dry, drain, and roll in granulated sugar
The Washington herald., 1910-08-27
Parasol DAYS.
ON The Philadelphia star.

FroIn NC FhiIadeIphia Star.
Parasols this season have been lovely:
every woman will concede this sartorial
point Perhaps the most fashionable
shape has been the square sunshade
trimmed with deep dropping fringe that
is a fascinating peekaboo screen for CO.
quettish eyes. Indeed a pretty girl can
do lot Of damage with such a parapllne.
Raftia, too. has been a favorite ma
terial for the summer sunshade. and one
model OF this material is of tan with a
fringe of beautifully blended colorings
Of the kindergarten material. A girl
who is familiar with the use Of rafia
could easily construct a parasoI for her
self at small cost.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-27
Pineannle Punch.

Boil pound Of sugar and a quart OF
water for five minutes; strain, add 10 II
the Juice Of one lemon and half pint OF
grated pineapple, stir and strain again:
add sufficient amount Of cracked ice 10
make it palatable. and half pint OF finely
picked pineapple and few raspberries
may also be added.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-27
Caramel Cake.

Cream together one cupful Of butter
and three cupfuls Of sugar Add alter
nately one cunful OF milk and three cup
fuls Of slfted -four: then add one tea
spoonful Of vanilla Put in the whites OF
six eggs whipped 70 a sti1 froth. and.
lastly. stir in one and one-half tea
spoonfuls Of baking powder. Bake in four
LAYERS
The Washington herald., 1910-08-27
VenisOn Pastry.

The following is an old English reclpe
for venison pastry: Cut the venison IN
thin slices with plenty Of fat, season with
pepper. salt and parsley, and cover with
pun paste. When it is baked. fl ap with
sauce made with gravy, red currant
jelly. port wine, mushroom ketchup. and
Worcester sauce. and thicken with a little
-four.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-27

Beat I'D four eggs, add half a cupfu
Of boiling milk, three heaping tablespoon.
fuls Of grated cheese. seasoning of salt
pepper. and red pepper; divide into some
small buttered timbale molds. stirring all
the time, so as not TO let the cheese SET
tls. Stand the molds in a saucepan. al
lowing the water to come within half an
inch OF the top; simmer very gently
until set. Serve on rounds OF toast.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-27
The Birthday Child

What shall We give 70 the birthday childi
blessing. kiss or a golden ringy
A kiss lasts only a second or two.
The ring is lost ere the year is through.
But the blessing Of God Is a precious thinr.
50 tho blessing Of God is the gift we bring
To the child that Is gentle and sweet and mild
To the dear little. good little birthday child
Alice Corbin. In Womans Home Companiou.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-27
Claret Gun.

Take one quart bottle Of claret. one
tablespoonful Of powdered sugar. ten
drops Of extract OF cinnamon, and the
juice Of srlall lemon. stir until thor
.oughly mixed ana just before serving add
one bottle OF soda
The Washington herald., 1910-08-27

From Wcmans Home Companion.
To prevent a dish from slipping when
placed on the ice. put a rubber rsax
tsuch as comes on all ordinary fruit
Jars) underneath It.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-27
TRANSFER PATTERNS.

Upon reseipt o. this pattern. ordered on coupon
below. place the rough gazed side Of the pattern
down on material TO be stamped then press bot
hat-ron On the back or smooth side Of The pattern
BE car.ful not % lst pattern slinl
The Washington herald., 1910-08-27
PorIA Transfer Pattern No. s1s7

Paris Transfer Pattern No. sI3T
The bold conventional design for q
pillow top may be worked in the Fat satin
stitch IN three or more colors. or il may
be s.eneiled since il is a true stencil de-
sign. In the latter case. transfer the pat
tern to stencil paper. cut the openings with
a knife. and stencil on the pillow top with
oil paints thinned slightly with turpentinr
The Washington herald., 1910-08-27
Broiled Duoklines.

Clean and wipe them thoroughly. rub
lightly with salt moisten with plenty OF
melted butter and broil over a clear FIRE
TIL they are ready.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-11-18
FEED MANY Cattle
Corn-Husking AII-Absorbing EN-
pIoyment Of Iowa Farmers
MAY REDUCE CORN ESTIMATE
Prospect OF Cheaper Corn This Year
Leads Many Farmers to Bring In
Feeders" to Consume
the Crop.

Sidney, Ia, Nov. 17.-Corn husking
will soon be the all-absorbing employ
ment of the country people. Some are
already In the fields, and soon every
farmer will be in the work. No large
yields have been reported so far, IN
fact, inquiry among the most con-
sentative corn raisers indicate that
deduction will have to be made on
the estimates given out month ago;
as some fields contain number OF
stalks with no ears, while others show
a reduced yield ON account of ears not
being we'll filled.
The new crop is of an excellent
quality and is worth on the market
from 80 to IS cents per bushel, but
very, very little is changing hands
at that price. Owing to the prospects
of cheaper corn than usual every 10.
cality is reporting that the number
of feeding cattle being shipped In is
considerably larger this fall than for
q good many seasons past.
The experience Of last years early
and severe winter is such that the
farmers do not care to have 1t re-
peated, and is responsible for the
present anxiety Of the farmers to get
the corn in crib as soon as possible.
Corn matured week or more later
this year than last. AS result OF
these conditions huskers are in de-
mand and are getting from three to
four cents per buehel. 1t is reported
that It is easy husking.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-11-18
MINERS ON STRIKE
Over Two Hundred Workers at
Give CoIIiery Walk Out
ORDERED BACK BY OFFICIALS
Men Claim Grievance Over Weigh
master, but United Mine Workers.
Of America Officials Say Not
Sufficient for Strike.

Des Moines, Nov. 1.-TWO hun
dred union coal miners employed at
the Gibson mines, located at Give,
six miles from Des Moines, dropped
their tools Thursday morning and re-
fused to go to work, the trouble arts
ing over nonunion man pulling OF
checks from coal cars as they reach
ed the top Of the mine.
At noon it was unofficiaily stated
that the state officers of the United
Mines Workers Of America had ord
cred the miners to go back to work.
the grievance not being sufficient to
call q strike on.
According to John Gibson, mana
ger of the mine, the men wanted the
company to have . union man
placed at the top of the mine to take
the check of of cars, a small check
that shows what miners filed the
car with coal. The weighmaster at
the mine had been taking of the
checks. The men claim he is nom
union man and they will not work
until a union man Is placed in this
position.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-11-18
No Trace of Lost Iowa Girl.

Nevada.-Flossie Kent, the 16-year.
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Kent OF
this city, disappeared from her home
in this city on the evening OF Sept.
IA and so far all efforts to locate her
have proven futile. A couple OF days
subsequent to her disappearance
young man from Colo, acknowledged
to having driven the girl to Ames,
where she told him she was engaged
to work. Later the night ticket agent
at Ames identified photograph OF
the girl as one who had purchased
ticket to Formosa, Kan, upon the
night In question. Inquiries of the
police and others at the Kansas town
have failed to locate the girl or gain
any further trace of her and 1t II
feared that she has met with foul
play while going through Omaha. The
parents have no idea of the reason
for the girls leaving, as she had
neither trouble at home or elsewhere,
80 far as they knew. She had neither
relatives nor acquaintance in the
Kansas town where it is supposed
she bought the ticket for and no
reason for going there can be ascrib-
ed. She borrowed money from
leighbor woman with which to get
away from town. The girl is 16 years
of age, has brown hair and eyes and
weighs about 1870 pounds. She was
dressed we'll and carried her clothing
in a suit case. Local officers have
been working on the case since the
time of the disappearance, but have
accomplished little.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-11-18
C0NsIsT0RY WILL BANQUET
Event in Shrine Temple Will Close
Four Days Session of Masons-
Confer Many Degrees.

Des Moines, Nov. 1S.-An elaborate
banquet will close the fortieth spe-
cial conclave of the Des Moi4es con-
sistory this evening. Plans for the
final event of the four days of de-
gree work are now being made. A
splendid program of music and
speeches has been arranged for by
the committee in charge. The event
promises to be one OF the biggest
gatherings of Masons ever held in
Des Moines. ....,..
Herbert X. Horning was in charge
of the ceremonies at the Masonic
temple Thursday. Philosopic and
chivalric degrees from the nineteenth
to the thirtieth were conferred.
The twentieth degree was conferr-
ed in full form for the first time in
the history of the Scottish Rite Ma
sorry in Iowa. The ceremony com
menced at $3.50 and continued until
noon.
More than 200 Masons are regis
tered at the conclave. They have gath
cred from all sections Of Iowa to
witness the work of the big conclave.