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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1910-10-14

The Woman's Medical School at
Shanghai awarded diplomas to six
graduates lately. The school was
founded a little more than three
years ago by funds furnished by II
Ping shu. president of the Chinese
town council The principal OF the
school is a Chinese woman who took
an advanced educational coairse Nin
both Canton and Hong-Kong. During
the last year there were 30 students
Each Of the slK graduates read an %
say. two Of them ~ English
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1910-10-14
So : -. 4ssf.s
Notes and f.
Comment
OF Isterest 20 women Re.dsrs
NEW HAIR NET.

Small HalrpIns Are Woven Fast to
the 5orders and MeshI6ass
1t required three Londonerssto de.
wise the improved hairruet (which is
shown In the illustration. hut It would
probably take more than three toeget
It of milady's head unless ssome. one
Of them knew the combination. The
net portion of this important article
Is no different from that Of any other
hair net. but the value Of the iDven-
ton lies in the fact that II viii stay
put" Along the borders are fastened
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1910-10-14
A JOINT REsOLUTION

A JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to section EIGHT.
article nine, Of the Constitution OF Penn
sylvania.
section l. Be 1t resolved by the Senate
and House of Representatives OF the Com
monwealth Of Pennsylvania, In General
Assembly met, That the following is
proposed as an amendment to the COnsti-
tuition Of the Commonwealth Of Penusyl-
Nania, in accordance with the provisions
Of the eighteenth article thereof
Amendment to Article Nine Section
Eight
Section Amend Section. eight, article
nine, Of the Consi tuition OF Pennsylvania,
which roads as fOlloWs:--
Section The debt oe any county,
city, borough, township, school district,
or other municipality or incorporated dis
triot, except as herein provided, shall new
er exceed seven per oentum upon she as
sessed value of the taxable prOpert, there
in, nor shall any such municipality or dis
tIict incur any new debt or increase its
Indebtedness 90 an amount exceeding TWO
per centum upon such assessed Valua-
tiOn OF property, without the assent Of tue
electors thereof at public election in suuh
manner as shall be provided by law; but
any city. the debt Of which now exceeds
seven per oentum OF such assessed Palua-
tiSH. may be authorized by lsW % inpTpsse
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1910-10-14
A Mell.conked nla... II

smith-EEeuse me. Iones. but may
! ask how you manage 70 have such
delicious things 70 eat?
JOnes--It lie quite simple. 1 always
kiss the cook before dinner, and. DO
al can 10 make her happy
smith-But what does your wife
say
JoueS-oh. she doesn't cbJeot-
shSis 40 oaalJ ',. 49, p
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1910-10-14
HINTS FOR HOvSEKetPERs

A few drops of lemon juice
added to eggs that are being
scrambled improves the flavor.
A little oil rubbed on the stub
end OF pen. Will prevent It's
rusting in the handle
Large Gothic letters. are the =
most in demand. for marking
household linen. :.
Stand in borax water. for "A :
little while dishes that have be-
come brown from baking in the
oven and they can be easily.
cleaned.
Rubbing with a pie6e ofs no -
tato dipped in common baking
soda is said 70 be an ef1icaGiohs
method Of cleaning silver. :.
A plate scraper is a wooden
device shaped TO fit the curves
of a plate and attached to a
handle Of convenient length.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1910-10-14

. The loss you require looking after.
the more able you are TO stand alone
and complete your tasks. the greater
your remsrd Then II you cannot
only dosyour work. but direct intelli-
gently and effectively the esoFts OF
Othera. your reward is In exact ratio.
and the more people you direct, and
the higher the Intelligence you can
FsEhtiy lend. the more valuable is
~ Blfs--ElAagt BzhSaaG
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1910-10-14
Time Table
ERIE RAILROAD.
PORT JERVIS

sOlid Pullman trains to Buffalo, Mag
ara Falls, Chautauqua Lake. Cleveland
Chicago and Cincinnati.
Tickets on sale at Port Je ais
points in the West and South west AT lower
rates than via any other firSt-olnsa line.
In effsot June 9Th, 1908.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1910-10-14
Always Missed H.

Il see they have taken the seven
a. m. train on this line. Do you miss
~" asked one suburbanlte Of another.
Il miss It. certainly. but not so often
ae I used TO when Il was on"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1910-10-14

II has been decided by the Chinese
board OF agriculture that hereafter the
standard OF measurement In China,
known as the "eh1h" or foot, shah be
1a5e9 inches
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1910-10-14

a lot Of little hsirpins and a circle
of double meshes passes through the
middle part. Halrpins are also attach.
ed to this circle and are woven into
the meshes. When one OF these nets
is adjusted II is there TO stay until
the wearer is ready 10 withdraw the
multiplicity Of little pins that hold II
in place. Fitting so closely II has not
the objection raised to some old-style
nets that the ends come loose and
give an untidy appearance to the colt
fure
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1910-10-14

Knicker.-''rumbo means stomach" /"
BOckeT.-"Wall. ! can't tumbo Tum,
ha~
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1910-10-14

Y, ~ =, 3IE, x
sis s.isi. tissis ~ .lsa fd5s,s -. lassassss
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-02
Weigh Yourself Before Using

Weigh yourself before commence
ing to use Samose, the great flesh
forming food. The wonderful sale
on this preparation since first intro
duced in Spokane and the remark
able results following it's use have
made Murgittroyd such an enthus-
iastic believer in the great value of
Samose that he gives his personal
guarantee to refund the money if
SamOse will not make thin people
fat and restore strength and health
to those who use it.
This is a strong guarantee, but
Murgittroyd has seen so many of
his customers who a few weeks ago
looked like walking skeletons be-
come plump and well, solely
through the use of Samose that he
feels he cannot say too much to
induce people to try it.
This marvellous flesh forming
food is assimilated as soon as it is
taken into the stomach, makes
good, rich blood, tones up the weak.
ened system, helps to assimiliate
the food and makes the user plump
well and rosy. Sent postpaid on re-
ceipt of price, soc.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-02
PILE A S E
TELL ME
WOMEN'S QUESTIONS
A N s w e r ED By
Cynthia Gre y

Dear Miss Grey: | am troubled
with chilblains. Can you suggest a
remedy?
SUFFERER.
A.-Take hot and cold foot baths.
Active circulation must be main
tanned by exercise. Use shoes
which are plenty loose. Soaking
the feet in cool salt water, or half
strength vinegar hardens the skin.
Dear Miss Grey: How can | re-
move pits from my face?
A READER.
Aft pitted by smallpox it is
impossible, as the pits are really
scars which cannot be removed.
Dear Miss Grey: / am fond of a
boy who apparently cares nothing
for me. Please suggest way to
make him like me better Also
give me few hints as to how a
girl just beginning to go with the
boys should conduct herself. Is 1t
proper for a girl to have boys call
on nef In the afternoon! How can
I prevail upon an old man to keep
his seat in the car when he offers it
to me? r. |. M.
Al think this situation comes
TO all girls at some time in their
lives, and it is always serious
matter-when one is young. Don t
fret because the attraction is not
mutual. Your tastes will change,
and before long you will wonder
why you ever liked this boy SO
much.
2. Be cheerful and sincere, give
your word and keep it, value your
friendships, carry yourself with a
certain dignity allow no familiari-
ties, exert your power for good, and
you will be a favorite with old and
young.
8. Yes, if your mother or an
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-02
Bv Will BobSon,

BY Will Bobson.
Do you ask where | learned that
melody, my comrade? The one you
have heard me hum so often as l
| work, and now the one you hear the
white haired musician playing at
| the piano for those who eat and do
| not hear.
What a melody it is. My friend,
| am glad you have not forgotten it.
| will tell you of how | came to
hear it first but you will pardon me
if l pause to call attention to the
| face of the musician who plays it
there at the piano on the little plat
| form.
| That, if I mistake not is the face
of true artist. Leave aside the
white hair that falls and caresses
the ears and neck. The eyes,
m'sieu! They dream as my artist
! bends over his keys and the burrows
that hide themselves in the beard.
A beard, my comrade, and mu-
stefan! There is an oddly for your
| speaking the truth 1T is the face
speaking the truth ?-it Is the fact
of man who has lived and suf-
fered.
He plays my melody much as I
first heard it. That was ID years
ago, my friend, and such night as
air.
Then | was in Paris, busy with
my verses and dialogs which none
wanted, and below my poor room
dwelt the musician, Breitmann, and
his wife, with the pretty face and
the faithless heart. | am too busy
| seeking that small fame which has
come to me to be concerned in my
neighbors, only | know from the
thin floor that Breitmann is an art
list with his music. and that the
wife knows not music. And always
they quarreled.
On that day, my friend-the day
my melody was born-their quarrel
began earlier than usual, and the
voices were higher. And presently
| hear footsteps departing, so
know the wife is gone, and the artist
is free to his music for the day
| am glad of this, for with his
music my rhymes come more easily
Then ! hear my song first. II
starts with note. bar, line
and then the harmony is woven
about it, without haste. as though
the musician is dreaming over the
keys. 1t builds itself about with
variation and sequence until it is 9
whole, and then I hear it played
over and over again. much as the
white haired artist is playing il
now at the piano on the platform.
When it is night and the soft
flakes the piling upon my pane.
hear the pretty faced wife returns
My song is hushed, with the voices
again raise themselves in quarrel
you were with him." my must
clan cries. and | hear a confusion
that falls to quiet But no more that
night do hear my song.
| In the morning. my friend. the
gendarmes are at my door, and on
! true artist You saw, did you not
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-02
As Monsieur Tells 1t
Evening Story for the F annily Circle

the floor of the musicians room lies
his wife, dead, with the marks of a
strangers fingers on her white
throat. But the Herr Breitmann is
never heard of more.
But look, comrade, how our artist
dreams on, though the melody has
ceased, and some applaud and some
think only of their salad and wine.
| think | will speak to our bearded
to play the melody l heard so long
ago.
Even as I said. I found him a
how he smiled when | spoke.
asked him who composed the mel
| Ody, and he answered that it was
| his own.
Il heard that melody played only
once before" | said. That was on
December IA, 1895"
Sometimes I wonder how the Ger
mans were able to camp about
Paris, for there is not the courage
in them of the Frenchman. A
Frenchman would have smiled back
at me. But the terror cleaned in
| the eyes of our musician.
Such strong, white hands," I
murmured, bending over him, ''to
compass the throat of woman"
Then, my friend, you saw how
his head dropped down, as If in
shame from my reproaches. But I
did not reproach him. Instead, I
assured him that my admiration for
his art forbade me ever to betray
| him.
And now those others group
! about him as though to console him
for my visit. But yon need not go
| to him, too, my comrade. For he is
dead
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-02
MARKET BASKET

Produce-Best eggs, 45c per doz. !;
eastern eggs, 35c. Butter, best
creamery grades, 45c. Local flour,
$3.50 per so pound sack; Montana
flour, $l.90. Lard. 10000 pound.
Vegetables - Potatoes, S5090c
per sack; in small quantities, 1c
per pound; cabbage, turnips, car
rots, parsnips, 312 @4c pound.
Dressed Poultry-Turkeys, soc
pound; hens, zoe; geese, 20@22c;
ducks. 25c.
Meats-Porterhou steak, 1870
22c pound; sirloin, 15c; round
steak. 1919 @15c; chuck steak,
8 1-3@11c; rib roast, 1S@22c; pot
roast. 10@12 1-2c; boiling beef, 60
Sc, Lamb, shoulder. 15c; chops,
zoe.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-02

sat reading the letters on Love and
Matrimony, it made me laugh to
notice how anxious the women told
and young, widow or maiden) are to
cop onto a man with home. 1t
seems to me that it is only the
home that is wanted. A good num-
Der of them write as if home was
all that would make them happy
and contented with life, but let me,
a bachelor, tell you that home with
out good, kind, true and sensible
man or woman is indeed barren of
the best there is in life.
! would not marry a woman who
simply wanted home. Too risky,
too risky, by far, so am single, and
expect to be.
am "a years of age. living on a
farm and am as contented as a
single man can be. From
DESPISED FARMER.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-02
WHAT INTERESTS THE FAMmY DURING THE EVENING HOURS

fined the spectators In his court IS
cents each in order to send Joseph
Kildare. aged 10, Of Brooklyn. home
to attend the funeral of his mother.
Kildare said he was in Council
Bluffs, Ia, when he received word
that his mother was dead. His small
savings carried him as far as Sayre.
Pa. Then heI stole a ride on the
blind end of Lehigh Valley bag
gage car, but was caught in this
city
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-02
PRETTY AFFAIR AT DIVER
HOME

Invitations have been issued by
Mrs. w. E. Dryer for a pretty af-
fair to be given at the Dwyer home,
on Sharpe avenue, Thursday after
noon.
A 1 o'clock luncheon will be a
feature of the afternoon and will be
followed by few hours at bridge.
Twenty guests will be included Oh
the invitation list.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-02
OFFICERS PLAN DANCE.

The officers of Fort Wright have
decided to give the fourth of their
series of winter dancing parties the
evening of February 7, instead of
on st. Valentines day, and every
one is busy at the fort making
preparations for the event.
AS this is the last hop to be
given prior to Lent it will doubt
less be large affair and decid-
edly brilliant one. Society folks
are looking forward to the func-
ton with much pleasure.
MRS. HASSEN HONOR GUEST.
Mrs. Allen Smith will entertain
Informally Thursday afternoon in
honor of her daughter. Mrs. John
y. Hassen, at the Smith residence,
on South Elm street.
The affair will be in the form of
an afternoon tea and about 45
guests have been included on the
invitation list for the occasion.
COUNTRY CLUB DANCE.
The last of series of pref enten
affairs given by the Country club
occurred last evening, when they
entertained their friends at dan
cling party at the Hall of the
DOgeS.
The already beautiful hall was
decorated in very artistic man
ner with pOtted palms and green
foliage Of various kinds.
Although the crowd was compare
lively small the affair was no less
enjoyable, and the guests spent a
delightful evening. A luncheon
was served at midnight.
4 4 4
LUNCHEON FOR JONOUlL CLUB
Mrs. f. |. Seehorn entertained
the members of the JonQuil club
yesterday afternoon at her home
PIG Fourth avenue, at delightful
O'Clock luncheon.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-02

were pleasantly surprised last Mon
day evening by few friends at
their home, 1927 Seventh avenue.
An enjoyable evening was spent
with conversation and music. The
guests, most of whom were men,
bers of the First United Presbyte-
rian church, of which Mr.. Dunn was
formerly pastor, presented him with
a gold purse as token of their ap-
probation of his services.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-02
LETTERS ON LOVE
AND MATR|M0NY

Letters are held at The Press
office for True Blue. Fannie A.,
Widow, LOWE 20, Widow 80,
Widow AZ, D. w., The Real
Thing, A Brunette, A Laborer,
Honest Widow. There are 10
or dozen letters addressed to
some of these names:
Editor The Press would like
to pick up with woman like The
Real Thing, as | guess what she
said must have come from the bot,
tom of her heart ! am bachelor
and living alone these days is kind
of lonesome, SO If The Real Thing
is looking for hard working man
with a home. and not quite 40, am
here to stop till hear from you.
A JACK OF ALL TRADES.
Editor The Press am sub
scriber of The Daily Press. AS
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-02
Social Gbents in 5pokane

The appointments were charm
ingly carried out in a color note of
yellow and green, the jonquils be-
ing used in profusion.
Following the luncheon, the hours
were spent in a social manner and
with needle work. The ladies also
held short business session and
decided to give a progressive
luncheon in the near future. Ar
engagements were also made for the
members to give a theater party a
week from Thursday at the Or
lheum.
The hostess was assisted during
the afternoon by Miss Grace Wood.
The honor guests of the affair
were Miss Jennie Burchett, Miss
Iva Pynn and Mrs. Gieseker. The
members of the club include: Mrs.
G. C. Lawrence, Mrs. II. ID. Merritt,
Mrs. Bert Merritt, Mrs. Emory
Walker, Mrs. H. c. Smith, Mrs.
Maurice Smith, Mrs. T. w. Pynn,
Mrs. T. II. Penn, Mrs. r. Knite,
Mrs. Henry Hall, Mrs. Carl Snuff,
Mrs. Gibson, Mrs. w. j. Burchett,
Mrs. Charles Miller, Mrs. J. Wetzel,
Mrs. Winfred Wheaton. Mrs. A. j.
Bower and Mrs. E. l. Seehorn.
The next meeting will be with
Mrs. T. II. Penn at her home, 203
Shannon avenue.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-02
RICE OMELET,

RICE OMEIET.
Warm a cup of cold boiled
rice in 1 cup of milk and l ia
} blespoon butter. Stir until
, well blended, then add 8 eggs
, we'll beaten and a little saft.
} Melt little butter in frying
pan, and when hot pour in the
omelet and brown a minute,
then put it in the oven to set.
Fold and serve.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-02
INVESTIGATE
Before too Late

During the year 1909 a great
many very prominent men passed
away and the number that sue
cumbed to stomach trouble was
very large. Many underwent oper-
atoms by the most scientific
physicians, but. alas, the concensus
of opinion, too late. If you are
troubled with stomach trouble do
not delay, but investigate the many
testimonials from prominent citi-
zens of Spokane, who have suffered
for years and have been perma-
nently cured by the use of Powells
Stomach Remedy. 1t does cure In
digestion, Catarrh of the Stomach
and all Stomach troubles. For sale
by all first class drug stores or
sent direct, charges paid, 81 bottle.
Testimonials furnished on applica-
ton. A. II. POWELL, Manufacture
ing Chemist, Spokane, Wash.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-02

(Social news is q daily feature of
The Press. Anyone wishing to in
CERT such news should send it. sign
90, to the society editor or tele-
phone it before 10 o'clock in the
mornirg.)
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-02
CORN OYSTERS.

, One coffee cup of corn, 2
beaten eggs, salt and pepper
} to taste, 3 or 4 crackers
} coarsely 'crumbled. Mix all
) together, drop by spoonfuls
} and fry in hot lard.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-02

/ This wide spreading hat is of
garnet silk of a heavily ribbed va
riety. The broad binding at the
edge is of velvet in a matching
color. Softly curled ostrich feath-
ers are massed on the low crown,
and create graceful contour.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-02
APPLE CRITTERS.

APPLE FRTTTERS.
, Sift 1 cup of flour with IA
, teaspoon of baking powder
B and * teaspoon OF salt, add Y
; cup of cold water, beat until
, very smooth and add 2 we'll
b beaten eggs. Dip slices of
, peeled and cored apples into
B the batter, fry if deep hot fat
; until a delicate brown and
; serve with lemon sauce.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-02
Out 9The wisdom Of
.CYNTnLAGREY

A boot or shoe that pinches in
one place may be remedied by lay
ing a pad or compress dipped in
hot water on the spot and removing
it when it is cold. In this way the
leather will expand and the boot or
shoe will shape itself to the shape
of the foot.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-02

other woman older than yourself IS
present.
4. Don't try to do so. Old peo-
pie are often sensitive on the sub
ject of age.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-02
MEETING OF THE WOMAN'S
FOREIGN MISSIONARY
CnHIETN

Mrs. Charles e. Cartwright will
he hostess next Friday afternoon,
when she will entertain the men,
bers of the Woman's Foreign Mis-
sionary society of the Vincent
Methodist church at her home,
1924 Indiana avenue.
The meeting will be held at 2
o'clock and Mrs. Seymour Birch
will be the leader.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-02

Iron napkins on the wrong side,
then right, until perfectly dry. Care.
fully fold. After the cloth has been
folded once. roll on pole, so when
used it will have only one fold down
the middle, In short, to have beau
tifully Numbered. linen. dry in the
hot sun, sprinkle with hot water,
use hot irons and plenty of pressure
and fold exactly even.
Daily and Sunday Press, deliv.
cred, 10 cents a week.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-02
CARNATION CLUB ARE GUESTS

WANNA ION SEOO AnC 0OCO .
The members of the Carnation
club were guests yesterday after
noon of Mrs. j. A. Maxwell at the
Maxwell home, on York avenue.
The decorations were of carna-
tions and the appointments at the
luncheon table We're carried out
with the same flowers. Luncheon
was served at | o'clock and covers
were laid for 80 guests.
The remainder of the afternoon
was spent with music and socially.
CIRCLE MEETS THURSDAY.
Circle Number 5 of the First
Methodist Episcopal church will
meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs.
A. G. Wilson at her home, 1873
Waverly place.
WOMAN'S CLUB MEETS.
The domestic science department
of the Woman's club held a meeting
this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at
The North Central high school. Miss
Anna Rogers is instructor and Mrs.
Lucy b. Hall acted as chairman.
They took for their subject, Care
of the Sick and the Sick Room"
Mr.. AND MRS. DUNN ARE SUR.
PRiSED.
Reverend and Mrs. M. e. Dunn
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-02
FINED COURT SPECTATORS TO
SEND BOY TO MOTHERS
FUNERAL.

WILKESBARRE, Pa, Feb. p
Alderman Frank w. Brown today
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-02
WOMAN'S CLUB MEETS.

Reverend and Mrs. M. e. Dunn
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1910-12-15

49,. HE toilet al the left IS OF emerald
green satin finished cloth. The
corsagc is draped by means Of
crossWlse plaits IN front, and has
deep yoke OF the material which is
cut in one piece with the sleeves. 1t
IS trimmed with bands Of embroidery
10 match and with passcmenterie but
tons. The collar and sleeve ruiIles
are Of fine lace with jahot Of the
same oruamen,cd with little knots Of
velvet and buckles Of brilliants,
The skirt with raised waist line is
made with an inverted plat in the
middle Of the front and Is finished at
the bottom with a nounce Of the mate
rial cut in points at the top and head
ed by band Of the embroidery.
The other toilet is of moss green