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keep it warm. Then he began to
center his mind on the egg. A
chicken would eventually be
Matched, endowed for the first
time with innate ideas.
The professor even took the egg
to bed with him. His last thought
before slumber was to Undue the
innocent, uninspired protoplasm
with future possibilities. Finally
he took 1t to the hen house and
placed 1t beneath a setting hen.
The rooster, observing his act,
blinked its red eyes and craned Its
head curiously. With the rooster
the course of true science was not
running smoothly.
The egg had been carefully
marked. Prof. Hyper returned to
his study. For a spell each day he
bowed his high forehead in the
depths of his long fingers. giving
the egg the benefit of his knowl-
edge of telepathy and charging 1t
with innate ideas. His mind pic
tured the prodigy which would
emerge from the shell, and the in
telligence which would beam from
the eyes of the newborn creature
when it saw its benefactor. The
bird would be capable of infinite
progression. This would be a tri-
umph of mind over matter.
Frequently Hyper would go to
the hen house and stretch his
hands toward the nest and concen-
trate his mind ON the egg. This
process he would continue until
he was tired out. The rooster
always watched his movements.
The professor understood the
sheepish look In the eyes of the
father fowl. 1t doubtless under
stood the intended improvement
over nature.
The professor even went so far
as to prepare a lecture on the ele-
vation of the lower species. He
called his lecture "a New and Bet
ter Life for the Feathered King
iom Explained. This lower or-l
der of creatures would hence forth
be able to assist man In intelli-
gent endeavor. They would par
AXE OF higher mentality, and al
BRANCH of animate creation would
move step forward.
AS the Matching time drew near
Prof. Hyper could scarcely contain
He prepared corn meal In
advance. Finally some of theI
brood began to peck their way tol
he larger life. They at last burst |
heir bounds, and after a short
blinking and drying spell, took to /,
he cornmeal MS travelling man
Toes to new jokes. The rooster.
hoped up on the fence and crow
I'd, while the proud mother hen
sucked her happiness. The pro-
lessor examined the nest. The
marked egg was stiil there. HeI
caught the hen and forced herl
back TO duty. still the egg did
not hatch.
Then in despair he broke the
sgg-but hastily turned away.
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THEY APPRECIATE ROLLED
OATS.

means to do this is to keep her fed
to safety; another to reprimand.
IL necessary to punish her, when
eve she gives the reins to her an
|cestral instincts; still another is to
keep her in nights. 1t is when the
birds are in their nests at breed
ing time, or when they are feed
ing, or during wet spells and cold
nights when they seek the shelter
of fences and banks Of dry leaves.
that puss. II unrestrained, win lie
in wait for them. Although
great friend of the cat, I positive
ly will not keep one that persists
in preying on birds, not even on
English sparrows.
From mid-May until September,
when SO many young birds are
learning to fly, as an extra precau-
ton keep my cat In restraint at
any and all times when I cannot
be with her. The best way to do
this is to supply her with a har-
ness and fasten her with long
rope to tree, having nothing near
in which she might become en-
tangled. This, with a box handy
for shelter from rain. works her
no hardship.
A birds lunch table can be
made cat-proof by mailing a board,
say 21ax2h inches. to a post
about six feet from the ground.
Then nail stretch of tin around
the post, or wind it with some
barbed wire.
The time and expense invested
In thus ministering to the welfare
Of birds will be abundantiy recon-
pensed in pleasure of the purest,
most wholesome sort. Should
there be In the family an amateur
photographer, birds thus attracted
viii repay him with many a win
some pose.
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BY s. Louise Patteson.

ny D. Louise PafteS0n.
The early birds of spring are
not only genial neighbors, but
faithful servants, combining the
functions of gardeners helper and
conservator of trees.
The usefulness of these little
foresters can be greatly en-
HANGED by show of neighborli-
mess. which may consist in food
Istuffs. shelter and protection from
harm. The food supply is very
low in the early spring, and birds
greatly appreciate anything that
may be placed outside for them to
eat. But foods intended for their
benefit should be such as will not
be rendered unpalatable or un-
wieldy by frost. Raw rolled oats
fills this requirement. They also
delight to peck at piece of cheese
or suet, corn muffin, or other
breadstuff.
Means of shelter are quite as
readily appreciated by birds as
food. Almost any boy, or girl for
that matter, can convert cigar
or starch box into a bird house,
which should be provided with a
little porch" for the young to-
rest on, and either backward
slanting or a gable top to shed the
water. An opening the size of a
Of dollar will attract
wrens. most helpful in the garden,
and the small aperture will pre-
vent the eowbird or English spar
row from molesting them. Mrens
will also nest in tin cans IL judi
ciously placed. Blrebirds. earliest
OF spring arrivals, take kindly toa
boxes but require larger openings.
But all these means Of attrac-
lion will fail unless pi1ss Is re-
strained from. preying upon the
birds. One of the most effective
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-02-24
INNATE IDEAS
BY II. H. Hudson

Prof. Hyper had long hair and a
high brow. He could thing in sew
eraa languages. His appearance
led people to believe that he had
q master mind. The fact was that
Hyper was great reader. For
years he had prided himself on
what he had read. Then he saw
his mistake. To become a great
man he would have to dig up new
Ideas rather than absorb old ones.
In other words he would have to
leave the choiastic smoking car
and go out and pick up things be-
fore the engine Of progress reach
cd them.
SO ambitious did Hyper become
that he changed his diet and ate
almost nothing but eggs. This
would give him new life and new
strength. and he needed both. The
professor began to concentrate his
mind. and walked with bowed
head Quite often he ran into a
tree on the college grounds, SO alb
sorbed was he In running new
ideas to earth.
Finally an inspiration came. His
mental ums were teething. He re-
membered that there were innate
Ideas and acquired ideas. Innate
ideas were those which came at
birth. They were the ideas which
were born in the child. Man had
indeed sighted HIS prerogative. I'll
was doubtless intended that he
should upIift the lower order of
species.
The egg would do for experi-
ment. The professor was versed in
the occult He had also studied
telepathy. hypnotism, and like SCI
ences. He hastened to the hen
house and secured fresh egg. He
fastened II under his left armpit to
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-02-24
W4RKA@1Y0N

Nut Puffs.-Boil one cup of
maple syrup with two cups of
powdered sugar, and one-half cup
of cream. Boil without stirring
until spoonful will form a soft
ball when tested. then remove
from, fire. and beat to a creamy
consistency. Add a teaspoonful of
vanilla or almond essence. and
stir in chopped nut meats of any
kind. Drop from the tip of a
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-02-24
LADY,s TOE CAUGHT
THE EARLY BIRD

NEW YORK, Feb. 24.-Here's
how to catch the early morning
caller whose visit means no cream
on your oatmeal.
Remember the toe-stringg Your
chum used to yank 1t to wake you
up TO so fishin'. Well, Mrs. Jose
Prime de Paulito was awakened
by 1T to hook a thIsf.
After missing her milk bottle
for several days. she tied a string
TO her toe. The miilxmsn had
been instructed to tie the other
END to the neck OF the bottle. A
tug ON the string brought her to
the door in time to pun In Jos.
Baker. 16. who had nibbled.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-02-24

lelsberger, pianiste, and Miss May
Rontson, the young contralto, who
is a protege of the Woman's club.
No formal invitations have been
issued and all women interested
In assisting the club will be well
coined.
| The Aurora club will be enter
tanned tomorrow afternoon at the
residence OF Mrs. Mary Macready.
|742 South ID street. The after
noon will be devoted to the an
nual short story program. each
member of the club contributing
an original effort along the lines
of modern fiction.
Mrs. J. III. Holme opened her
new residence on Twenty-eighth
street yesterday afternoon for the
annual luncheon of the Tahoma
club. The affair was given as a
farewell function in honor of Mrs.
John w. Moore, the retiring pres
ident. who is leaving the club
circle.
Miss Elizabeth Hewes of Bos-
ton, who Is to present the tirst
of the Lenton lectures. MissHewes
will speak ON matters. of current
interest, choosing the cost of liy-
ing and the present political situa-
|tions in England and the United
States as her subjects. The first
lecture will be given tomorrow
afternoons the auditorium of the
new. M. G. A., building.
The Brotherhood of American
Woman will celebrate their thir-
teenth anniversary Friday even
ing at their hall in the Eagles
building, corner Thirteenth and
e, with a short program and a
$500" card party.
The central body OF the w. C.
T. U. will meet at the hall at $40
South Ninth street, March 10.
Court Tacoma. No. 1, Foresters
of America, held lively meeting
Monday evening and a COMMITTEES
was appointed to arrange for an
entertainment to be given the
members, their families and the
Foresters' Home Circle on Monday
evening, March %.
The fortnightly meeting of the
Bible Study club is being held this
afternoon at st. Luke's parish
house on st. Helen's avenue, Mrs.
Amy p. s. Stacy directing the
study.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-02-24
SOCI E T Y

Mrs. Rudolph Kalenborn Is en-
tertaining as her guest, her moth
er, Mrs. Ann Hughes of Nevada,
who arrived recently for an ex-
tended visit with her daughter in
Tacoma.
A benefit card party is being
given this afternoon by the Wom-
ans club at the residence of MIRA
&. ]. Felt and Mrs. H. A. East
man. COS North street. to raise
funds to continue the civic work
in which the club is. engaged. A
group of musical numbers will be
given by Mrs. Vienna Neel Reid
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-02-24

Veal or Chicken Patties.-One
cupful of veal or chicken, diced
Mash to paste the yolks OF
two hard boiled eggs and chop the
whites. Add two tablespoonfuls
Of butter and the egg paste, and
when thoroughly mixed add the
chopped egg whites and diced
meat. Cook two minutes longer
and serve in hot patty pan shells.
This dish can easily be prepared
in a chatting dish and served on
toast.
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CYNTHIA CREYS
CORRESPONDENTS

Dear Miss Grey: am FL and
have my own living, to make.
have been going with q young man
who is married. but has been sep
arated from his wife for two years.
He told me of his marriage when
l met him, and has been honest
and true. Is it right for me to
encourage him in speaking of love
before he is divorced?
SUBSCRIBER.
A.-No, because he is a married
man until he is divorced by laws
Your reputation is in danger
through your association with him
Ii he loves you in the right way
he will be glad to protect your
name by postponing his attentions
to you until he is free.
Dear Miss Grey: (1) How can
l remove ink spots from a mahog-
any desk? CD How can clean
white satin slippers? have tried
gasoline without results.
MISS X. L.
A.-(1) Dilute a half teaspoon
full sulphuric acid with a table
spoonful water and apply to the
spots with a soft brush. After
the stain has disappeared wash
the places with clean water and
apply a little furniture polish.
CD Send to a cleaner.
Dear Miss Grey: / am 20 and
very much in love with a young
man who says he loves me dearly
and wants to marry me. But he
has had no education. Would you
advice me to marry him. e. l..
A.-Why not, since you love
him, despite his lack of education I?
II he is a man of true worth and
natural intelligence, this should be
no barrier. You would doubtless
find great happiness in teaching
him and reading with him during
leisure hours in your new home.
Dear Miss Grey: Is there any
way of cooking rice so it will be
light and flaky? l use a double
cooker. and it comes out sticky
when done. HOUSEWIFE
A.-The old southern way of
cooking rice is this: Put on hot
fire a large kettle of water. When
the water is boiling at a galioping
rate, pour in the amount of rice
you wish to cook. keeping the wa
ter boiling all the while. It must
be watched constantly. When the
rice is done, pour water and all
into a colander and drain. Set in
hot oven to dry for a moment.
Every grain will be dry and flaky.
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spoon onto butered paper.

Spanish Chicken.-Simmer a
young fowl with a minced onion
and red pepper until it is about
half done. Then turn in a cupful
of tomatoes and cook until the
chicken is nearly done. Add a cup
full of rice and boil until the
rice is tender. At the last stir
in a tablespoonful of minced par
sley and serve with the rice as a
border and the chicken in the
center of the platter.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-02-24

Simplicity is now having its day
in little afternoon garments, These
are made with a sleeve and bodice
in one, the only trimming being a
plated frill of net or lace which
edges the collarless top.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-02-24

In my opinion it is risky for
an amateur to attempt to reduce
the flesh on the face. She may
succeed, but she may make her
flesh loose and flabby, a result
due to the decline of the fatty
proportion, IL not shrunk.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-02-24

traced him as far as China, bu,
he got away.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-02-24

When making Jelly cakes, If
the jelly is too stiff to spread
nicely, beat with fork or spoon
and 1t will spread evenly.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-02-24

Wash cloths Of mosquito net
ting sound impracticable. but for
genuine satisfaction in the using
they are hard to excel. They are
made of five or six thicknesses,
turned in at edges and stitched
with long machine stitch, two
inches from the edges, then dag
onally from corner to corner.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-02-24

If you live in dirty place
where soft coal is burned, you can
not be too particular to wash out
the inside of the nostrils. every
time you wash your face. This is
not only sanitary precaution, but
one of cleanliness as we'll.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-02-24

Cut pumpkin or squash in
halves and lay in bake pan in a
little water, cut side down. Bake
until tender. Remove from the
shell with a spoon and prepare in
the usual way.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-02-24

An odd little overskirt is the
dominant feature of this gown for
young girls. 1t Is merely a scarf
of the gown material edged with a
little frili. and is attached to the
waist under the arm by an en-
broidered ornament. A similar
ornament catches the scarf at the
top of the hem and allows 1t to
fall in soft folds to the bottom of
the skirt. 9la
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-02-24
ALL AROUND
THE Horn

To insure mealy potatoes when
preparing to bake cut off q little
piece from each end of every po-
tato. IL they are at all inclined
to be wet or soggy. this enables
the moisture to evaporate and in
sures mealy potatoes.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-02-24

Utility capes are made OF. cray
enette, various reversib1es,
serges. rubberiZed goods, home
spuns, tweeds, kerseys-in fact,
of every fabric used for storm
coats.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-02-24

Dust little flour over the top
of your cake to prevent the icing
from running.
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most ANYTHING.
Josh Wise Says:

"COmes a perfessOr who says
courtesy ter wimmen is overdone.
In some sections, however, it's too
burned rare"
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He Must Work Like a Horse.

On Monday a pleasant surprise
was given Rev. and Mrs. H. J..
Jobst by a number OF the congre-
cation of the Mt. Hermon church.
He was given a set of harness in
of his work as pas
tor.-Blairstown (N. J.) Press.
The first almanac In the United
States was published in 1899.
Neighbor: How quiet 1t is
around your house today. Is any
body dead?
Willie: No; but pas standing
ON the dictionary on top of the
three-legged chair putting on a
gas mantle, and baby's leaning
against the chair, jogging 1t, and
mas sitting on the floor hoping
pail burn his whiskers and bust
the mantle SO she'll have chance
to say, II told you So" Wait a
minute.
The first newspaper in the Unit
ed States was printed In Boston,
1890.
She: How tar can your ances-I
try be traced9
He: Well. when my grand
father resigned hds position as
cashier OF country bank tAey
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SUBSCRIBER.

Dear Miss Grey: (1) How can
l remove ink spots from a mahog-
any desk? CD How can / clean
white satin slippers? l have tried
gasoline without results.
MISS K L.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-02-24
The first almanac in the United
States was published in 1899.

The first newspaper in the Unit
ed States was printed In Boston,
1890.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-02-24

The central body of the w. C.
T. U. will meet at the hall at $40
South Ninth street, March 10.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-02-24

She: How far can your ances-
try be traced?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-02-24

VIII WHSH MY BTHuu-
father resigned hds position as
cashier OF a country bank tAey
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Zed Hornswoggle was in Bee
leysport one day last month. This
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1910-01-19

Several more persons involved
in the Sugar Trust steal from the
government have been indicted
among them the secretary of the
American Sugar Refining Co.
This is little higher up than the
men previously reached, but still
it will not serve the mead of JUS
tice. What we want 10 see, and
what all the people want to see
who understand the right and
wrong of this crime, is the indict-
ment and punishment of the high
est officers of the Sugar Trust.
One of the remarkable things in
connection with the prosecutions
for this crime is, that of the seYer-
al minor employees already convict
ed of participation therein. not one
of them has divulged any informa-
ton that would incriminate The
''men higher up Tney have un-
doub'edIy been paid to keep silent
aud take their punishment, and
will come out of the pen richer
than they were before conviction.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1910-01-19
Probate Court Docket.

/ Docket OF cases in which settle
ments are due from executors, admin
istratorS, guardians and curators al
| the ensuing February term of Pro-
bate Court Of Washington County,
Missouri, on the second Monday OF
February, 1910.
Monday, February IA, 1sl0-lst Day.
J. W. Fl. Slvey, administrator de.
bonis non OF William W. Silvey; final
settlement.
L. P. Key. guardian Of Champ
Bridgewater. minor; annual settle
ment.
John NJ. HodgeD, administrator of
Frank Armstrong. deceased: final set
tlement.
Frank Tennison, executor Of John
Fl. Tennison, deceased annual settle.
ment.
J. W. Settle, administration of Eliza
N. Stratton, deceased, annual settle.
ment.
J. ]. Key, administration Of Ivey D.
Stone, minor: annual settlement.
Tuesday, Feb. 18th, 191O-2d Day.
Joseph A. Forshee, guardian of Roy
Hughes. minor; annual settlement.
Nathan Davis, Jr., administrator Of
Nathan Davis. ST., deceased final
settlement.
Emma Higgins executrix OF John Il.
Higgins, deceased; final settlement.
John NJ. Hughes, guardian Of Leslie
D. Hughes, miLor: annual settlement,
John 81. Hughes. guardian of Jessie
NJ. Hughes, minor: annual settlement.
William c. Johnson, guardian Of
Leslie T. Condit. minor: annual set
Element.
Wednesday, Feb. 10th, 19l0-3d Day.
Joseph Greny, guardian Of Clarence
Greny, minor; tiDal settlement.
W T. Hunter, guardian OF Maud
Sallie Lake, minor. final settlement.
E. L. McOmber, administrator Ct
Mariah E. McOmber, deceased: an
nual settlement.
Nettie Coghill, administrative OF
Thomas l.. Coghill, deceased; annual
settlement.
L. c. Horton, guardian OF George
Rickman, minor: annual settlement.
A. F. Casey. administrator of Frank
Miller, deceased: annual settlement.
State Of Missouri, tss.
l, James A. Henson, Judge of the
Probate Court Of said county and
state, do certify the above to be true
copy of the PROBATE docket at the
February term of this court this 7th
day OF January, 1910.
,c,,, JAMES A. HENSON,
t0~"'I Judge Of Probate.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1910-01-19

Federal incorporation of The
trusts, as outlined 10 the Presi-
dents recent message, may 60 a
long way towards getting IL legal
control over the monopolies, but it
will probably have little effect in
restoring a competitive system in
the industrial lines they follow.
No one wants competition these
days but the consumer, and even
when he has it the consumer usual
ly gets the worst of it in inferior,
adnItcrated aud unwhoiesome
goods. Labor does not want com.
petition, for labor itself is continu-
ally organizing against the compe-
tition of it's own class. Monopoly
has come TO stay, but there should
be an intelligent direction of it by
the representatives of the people,
not for the benefit of the private
capitalist, but for the benefit Of
both producer and consumer.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1910-01-19

think of themselves as class chos
en- to carry out the will of provi.
dence. Every one will recall the
assertion of George F. Baer, pres
ident of the Reading company, that
be was trustee of the Lords.
There is no question that John D..
Rockefeller looks upon himself in
something of the same light. A
millionaire who had given false
testimony at public hearing
which he corrected later when un.
der oath in court, defended HIM
self by saying, ''We aristocrats
have got to stick together"
That many Of the rich believe
they are divine agents, ''aris,o
crats," or the natural governing
class is probably a pathological
manifestation, an egotism fixed in
cellular tissue of the brain by the
Difference of associates, the fatter-
les of sycophants, the bowing of
1unkies and their own wonderment
over their unusual luck. Morse.
in every likelihood, will never cease
10 consider himself outrageousIy
abused. There is no philosophy,
40 sense of fatalism, in him. His
life in prison cannot be long one.
Toledo Blade.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1910-01-19

The Journal is not an insurgent
sympathizer. The malcontents of
the House originally made the
question of tariff revision down
ward the issue on which they pro-
tested against The action of the ma
jority, and we have always stood
for a high protection, and thus far
held the insurgents to be wrong.
As for the matter of rebellion
against the rules, no one can deny
them their right to carry this as
far as they see fit, but since they
can only accomplish nothing in
this direction but by union with
the minority and opposing party,
there is where they should stop
and do a little thinking. The
Democrats who are putting the in
surgents on the back these days,
have little sympathy with the pur-
pose of the latter; all they want is
to just aid enough to cause an open
rupture in the ranks that will let
the Democratic party through to
victory. Speaker Cannon, we will
admit. has autocratic power over
the House. but he holds that power
from majority of the members.
and our insurgent friends may be
sure that if they overthrow Can
nonism with the assistance of the
Democrats, the latter party will
take what credit may ensue from
it. rs we'll as what advantage it
may offer.