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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-01-06

ly for Americans, when there's not a
United States armed ship I'm the har-
Dor
Having thus lectured my chums, We
went ashore. We walked about arm
in arm till we met pretty Spanish
girl who looked admiringly on Jack :
stalwart figure, when he deserted Us
for her. | begged him not to go. for
the girl was in company with Chi
lean, who seemed to me to he loath to
turn her over TO an American sailor.
But the fellow made no objections.
and Jack succeeded him. Whether this
had anything to do with what followed
I don't know, but / have always sus-
pected that it had
Tom and / roamed the town alone;
looking in at the shop windows, taking
in one or two shows, and when tired
lounged in the tropical gardens, though
the perfume of the flowers was rather
sickening to me. Finally we conclud
ed we'd better go and look after Jack
We started up from the gardens
where we were sitting at the time and
went out into the streets. We hadn't
proceeded far before we saw Jack
coming toward us. When we met we
saw at once that he had been taking
aboard more spirits than was good for
him. He began to tell us very noisily
what fine time he had had. He had
soon parted with the girl, who couldn't
speak word of English. and joined
party from the ship who were having
a fine spree.
All of sudden policeman appeared
and, drawing a sword, hit Jack with
the fiat of it. Before we could inter
fere Jack planted his fist under the
policeman's chin, raised him off his
feet and sent him sprawling on the
pavement.
/ knew very well that there was but
one chance for Jack IL we could run
him to the shore. get him into a boat
and out to the ship there might be
some hope of getting him out OF the
scrape without serious consequences.
Tom, following my cue. seized the
other, and we set off as rapidly as we
could get Jack on for the place where
we knew the boats to be.
After turning q corner | released
Jacks arm and shouted, Run, Jack
run for your life,' If he hadn't been
drinking he might have got away. As
it was the policeman signaled for as
sistance. and very soon several Of the
force were on our track. They reached
us just before we could get into
boat.
Jack was arrested and marched back
10 the town. Tom aud | followed him,
policeman on either side of him
and several in the rear, and saw him
taken into the police office We were
not allowed to go in ourselves, but
loitered outside till we were thunder
struck at being Informed by man
who came out of the building that Jack
Hoskins had been summarily tried for
attacking a policeman and bad been
condemned to be shot the next morn
Ing. At first we thought the man was
hoaxing us; but, getting the same in
formation from others. we made up
our minds that IL must be true
After a hurried consultation we de-
termined first 10 go and inform the
American consul Of the circumstance.
then go to the ship and tell the cap
tain. The consul however. was the
proDer person To- act In the matter.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-01-06
His Tenaner-

MY dear sad lady to her hus-
band. r"there must be IA lot of iron in
your system"
why do you think so?'
Because you invariably lose your
temper when you get bot!'
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-01-06
Discoveries.

SO many famous discoveries have
turned out TO he re-dscoveries that we
become cautious about asserting that
any event or achievement was the first
Of It's ldnd.-John DislSe.
The Washington times., 1910-03-10
Gems of Artificial Make
NOEU in Great Demand

When Il becomes possible 20 produce
arunciaIly real diamonds and rubies.
even IN the most tiny particles. a vista
opened at the end Of which lay gen
uine stones OF marketable size and I'm
possible To distinguish from those pro
duced by the slow process Of nature
Quite recently rubies have been made
OF good size, marketable as precious
stones and affordinS only one differ
ence from The natural stones by which
they could be detected, and this one
which could not be detected by any ord
mary observation. Now comes announce
ment Of the arrival in New York
OF artificial sapphires made according
90 a discovery published a few weeks
ago.
It is declared that thus far no test
has been discovered by which they
can be distinguished from natural stones.
Al the same time tnere has appeared
new imitation sapphire which has
been offered 5n the wholesale market
under the name synthetic sapphire so
as 70 get a higher price than would be
he paid for il as an imitation. Bur
this yields TO the hydroGuorlc test
The Washington times., 1910-03-10
Six Seems to Be Leader
Among Spring Leaders

silk seems TO have the leading place
in the spring dress goods material, with
fOulards and ponEccs lea ding everything
else. Some of the new foulards are
beautiful enough 10 supplant the older
and sitter fabrics, and when skilfully
handled make wonderfully smart and
pleasing dresses.
One, for instance. so soft and pliable
It seems more like n satin crepe than
silk, has a dull red background against
which show large white discs, shaded
somewhat and softeued 10y small rays
through them. The bordcred foulards
are 10 be much used in The quaint
apron fashion. or ''lavendeuse," as 10
Is called, but as 30 is so popular a
fashion II will doubtless be Overdone
quickly.
A good combination Of the foulard7
is that of the plain silk OF the exact
shade Of the background. and The
overskirt or apron effect in the prei ty
faconne designs. Where the dotted OF
figured foulard is used they are veiled
thrC n-quaretrs Of the length with a
marquisetJe, voile, or chiffon cloth OF
the exact shade Of the silk. and the
effect is very pretty.
Foulard is the ideal summer silk, as
A. is soft and cool. and the best grades
are shOWer-proof. They last forever
and as long as there is anything LETT
Of them they car be used again and
again with some slight changes 10 III
the styles OF the moment
The Washington times., 1910-03-10
NEW LADDER SERVES
ADOUBLE PURPOSE

Not every family has long and a
short ladder about the house, and II
often happens that where one OF these
will not suit the Oruer Will
A Canadian has invented a ladder
that answers both purposes and when
folded Cfor it does fold takes Up less
room than even the old style small
ladder.
It is made IN three sections. one on
the other and hinged together on one
side and in the back. On the other sice
are pins 10 keep it in place when II is
extended 10 lis fun length. Either n its
extended or its short form this ladder
Is a safe one. but il has no back sll
port and must be leaned against the
wall.
After the top section has been bent
down on one side il folds back and
when the second section is down the
three fold together like a three-part
screen.
When the ladder is not in use It can
be slowed away behind door OF In a..
corner. as il does not take up as much
room as a chair.
The Washington times., 1910-03-10
Good Health Prime Factor
Among Requisites for Nurse

ferred. and. in any case a good Erztish
education Is necessary.
II a gin is a capable. neat, systsns1ao
housekeapers she Is more likely 20 make
a success as q nurse. for in the last
analysis nursing involves a good deal
that is nothing more nor less than
Housekeeping for the sick Many girls
who have had the advantages Of a col
lege education have proven brilliant
failures as nurses. while thousands who
have never spent a day in a high schoOI
today are occupying positions OF trust
and responsibility in the nursing World.
IN no line OF human activity does the
personal equation enter 81 largely. Tal-
eEt and education are a. desirable. bur
tact and common sense p III carry a KirT
through 20 success where talent and
scholastic attachments viii utterly fail
The nurse who Is willing. kind. tact
fuI: who wiz humor tbs sick where d.
makes no difference; who knows how %
get along with peOpl who realizes
thar pleasing the invalid rs a very i'm
portant factor in her success, financial
and otherwise. is the one who VIII be in
demand
The Washington times., 1910-03-10
Lettuce and FRESH Eggs
Forced UpWard in Price

The winter season Just ending has not
been very favorable for Florida vegeta-
bles- Frosts spoiled many or the crops.
and lettuce was one Of those most sf-
fected- III has been rather difficult 10
get good lettuce. and Just as soon as a
little Of superior quality reaches the
market the price goes Up There was
an increase Of 30 cents a basket on top
grade this morning
New York has been calling heavily
on Washington this week for eggs, and
ln response 70 that demand another
cent was added 70 the washington
prices today. New York has come fr
depend more largely on the South for
eggs than in former years because rF
the fact that the Western supply, whicH
formerly satisfied the needs OF the mo-
trOpolis. is now almost entirely con
sumed II the West
The Washington times., 1910-03-10
ACTRESS ARTISTIC GOWN
Daily Fashion Talk.
BY FRANCES CARROLL.


THE barbaric splendor of the present
modes in woman's attire is ad-
mirably exemplifed in the garment
which Miss Trixie Friganza wears in
the picture reproduced today. Redfern
Is authority for the role which embodies
the latest ideas in the prevailing tunic
fad. The gown itself IS a superbly well
cut sweeping creation OF coral satin,
supple and blstTous and admirably
adapted as a foil for the over-gown OF
coral silk net embroidered in an elab-
crate and intricate design with corals
OF all sizes and descriptions.
To give grace and lightness 70 the
robe. certain OF the embroidered motifs
are followed by a half circle Of pendant
fringe in tiny corals. the same embel-
lishment finishing the drapery end out
lining the ornament which forms the
sleeve trimming
Miss Frisanza's toque, too. is worth a
bit Of consideration from the woman
who likes mOdsh ideas. the softly draped
brim and the immense aigrette OF un-
Curled feather en- bouquet being distin-
gushing features OF the latest French
fancies.
The Parislans call Jese enhancing
pieces Of headwear "cbapeau turbans, %
and in some designs have the bouquet
placed full face and toweringIy upright
The Washington times., 1910-03-10
How to Make Some SaVOry Dishes for the Dinner Table

slightly buttered scallop shells in a
dripping pan, III the shells two-thirgs
fun OF the fish mixture. cover with but
tered cracker crumbs, and bake until
the crumbs are deIlcaisIy Drowned Ar
range on a serving dish, and ,zarnish
with parsley Scallop shells are mex
pensiye; thev may be bought OF almost
any dealer IN kitchen furnishings Tor
about - cents a dozen, and they may
be used for many rechaufes- II you
haven't them, try cooking this FISH mix
lure IN a single baking dish. using the
bUttered crumbs Just tne same; II you
want 10 economic, use al milk instead
OF one-haIf mCk and one.half cream.
The Washington times., 1910-03-10
The Bedtime Story.
who wish
the
THE POTATO BUGS SWING.
By FARMER SMITH.

THIS is the story Z hel's father tolo
L her last night:
Sins hirh-Iow. sing low-low; Up and
down We 60.
~ wonder what on earth that noise
is? said Mr. Potato Bug, as he got Up
of the sofa and looked out OF the win
dow.
''The sight that greeted his eyes
amused him greatly. There were his
three dear. children swinging high and
low on the swing he had made for them.
He noticed, however, nat the swing NyaS
too low and was touching the ground.
He knew that this meant the children
would soon be in for him TO help them
fix IL.
HE was right, for soon he heard them
scamperinE up tire steps. and ne lay
Dawn again as fast as he could on the
lounge, so that he could pretend 20 be
fast asleep.
''FIe was snoring away when the chill
dren came 10 where he was
How can we wake him and make
him think we we're playing?'' asked
Faith.
Let's tickle his rose with piece o.
straw and maybe he Will think it is
2 hy-
so they got piece Of straw and
tickied their fath'r's nose and he jump
Z ed way UP in the air.
q" What on earth are you children do
ing to me2' he asked.
OH they all said at once. SAre yoJ
awake2
You know I am awake. and what
do YOU want With me2' he said
We want you 20 help us fix oul
SVinC. said the children.
I know what you youngsters are w
: 20. you want 20 see me climb that little
apple trpe again while you stand down
below and make fun Of me. No-siT-e-e
you do not catch me doing that again.
Then the Potato Bug children looked
very sad and all stood in q row around
their father. Then. one by one. they
came up and gave him big hug and
kiss.
Come on. come on, he said 'YoI
The Washington times., 1910-03-10
WHITE BEST COLOR
FOR COUNTRY HOUSE

The safe coIors for a house, besides
red, are white, gray, yellow and brown
yellow or gray. with white trimmings.
suits man a plain pitCh-roofCd or
square colonial house Grays and
browns are &, DC for ugly, nondescriUt
ones: the Erays always being pleasant
OF on the yellower shades tnan on cold
blue tones White suggests the formal
type again. 1t Is a very good color
for a country house, showing il up from
a distance in fascinating Elimpses. for
II needs trees about it and flowers 70
sparkle against its walls. Such a house
will be attractive when the leaves are
gone from the trees, for the bare
bourhs Will serve 20 soften the effect
Scribuers g Magazine
The Washington times., 1910-03-10
ORGANDIE USED
FOR DRAPERIES

Extremely pretty cover draperles Tor
girls bedrooms can be made from flow
cred OrEandie combined with plain lawn
or Swiss in the predCmiuatiug color OF
the figured material. The plain goods
is used for the borders or hens. the
width depending upon the size ~ the
article It trims For instance, curtains
should be finished with 4 wide. band
ike hem, while the bed spread requires
a border somewhat narrower For pill
low slips. chair cushions, bureau scarfs
and small table covers strip measu--
ing about one TO one and a. half inches
wide Will answer.
The Washington times., 1910-03-10
DESSERT-LEMON JELLY
WITH FRUIT.

Lemon jelly is far from the ordinary
y a trick or two is PLAYED with IT,
To two and one-haIf cupfuls OF boiling
water add one cUpful Of sugar and four
cloves; again bring 10 the boiling point.
and let boil two minutes. Remove from
the range, and add two tablespOOnfuls
OF granUlated gelatin soaked in one-half
cupful Of cold water, and one-half cup
ful Of lemon Juice. Cover. and let
stand until nearly cool Strain one-half
the mixture into a brick mold first dip
ped IN cold water, and 10 the remaining
one-haIf add the white OF one egg
beaten untn stiT, oue-half cupfuI Of
canned Hawaiian sliced pineapple cut
In pieces and one-fourth OF a Cupful Of
raisins seeded and cut Up. Fill the mold
with the second mixture and chill thor
oUghly. Remove from the mold. and
Rsrnish with sections of slices OF pine
apple and candled cherries cut in fancy
shapes.
The Washington times., 1910-03-10
SPAGETTI AND wALNUTS.

Following is a recipe for spsEhetL
and English walnUrs a Ia Berhauel-
Cook two and one-haf cups spaghetti.
broken IN inch pieces. Till tender Drain
and separate by pouring on and Of
quickly A cup Of cold water Butter q
baking dish and line the bottom with
spaghetti Add half a cup Of Of wal
nuts. sprinkle slightly with salt and
pepper and then add a layer OF Becha-
mel sauce, the recipe for which can be
found IN anv cook book Repeat until
pan Is filed, having sauce on top.
Sprinkle with crumbs Bake until nuts
are tender about an hour IN moderate
Oven).
The Washington times., 1910-03-10

- OR the girl who intends 20 be-
H come a trained nurse good health
io a prime requisite. II a girl
has a tendency TO give up for
every uihinE aiiment. feels she must 20
to bed every time she has a headache
or backache. she would be wise 70 enter
some line of work eutailinr less re-
sDonsibility, something that can be laid
aside and resumed In a. few davs with
out serious embarrassment.
Nursing does not can for an unusual
amount Of physical strength, but II does
require endurance, grit and steadinezs-
Comparatively few schools care to carry
through a long period Of training a girl
who is liable 10 report unable for
duty" every week or two, liable 10 fail
when needed most
The requirements in the line Of gen
eral education vary. Since the begin
ming % training-schools IL has been a
rule that, all other things being equaI-
young women who have had superior
educational advantages will be pre-
The Washington times., 1910-03-10
-SAVORY HALIBUT.

Separate cold boiled or steamed hall
but fin flakes. there should be two cup
fa.s. Cook one-half tablespoonful OF
chopped onion and two tabIespoonfuIs
each Of chopped red and green pepper
IA oue-fcurth OF d cupfUl Of butter FIVE
minutes, stirring almost constantly. add
one teaspoouful OF salt. Oue-han tea
spoonful OF Taprika and few grains ot
pepper. Cook ihree minutes, add four
tablespoonfuls OF -four. AMI stir until
well blended. then pour on gradually,
while stirring constantly. one cupful
each Of milk and cream Bring 10 the
boiling point and add the fish Arrange
The Washington times., 1910-03-10

Shall yield 10 the inquirinE mind.
ON this seventeen day Of the year.
~ the moon Is new. Pisces IS a ruling
sign.
Uranus this day is in a position that
astrOlogers hold as being favorable to
research, peaee-making, adjustment Of
Antiquarians, astronomers, teachers
tions, and concessions
Antiquarians, astronomers, teachers
scuIptors, lecturers. scientists. and all
students or workers in uncommon fields
should be benefited.
Under such aspects Of this planet as
today. astroloEy advises that the condi-
lions are favorable FOR doing things ou5
of the common track
Married people must avoid quarrel and
will do well 20 postpone tlll tomorrow
the discussion Of any topic that IS likely
to cause disputes or vexatiOn-
As the vernal ingress approaches, the
signs multiply OF coming great occur
rences- over Washington the Sun viii
enter Aries a. the commencement OF
spring with other planets in such juXta-
position that it indicates troubles for the
Ire sident. much disturbance in politics.
a great outcry against one who has been
popular, and disturbed conditions in
speculative fields. These warning signs
rule throughout the spring quarter
maintaining their power for ninety-two
DAYS.
There is a fsvoring sign over brewing,
distilling. picking. and ali industries
that involve the boiling. steWins. or
blending Of liquid and foodStuffs-
The time is good for hiring women for
any service
Fish are under a good sign IN the
kitchen.
Indulgence in liquor or excessive social
dissipation must be avoided by persons
with this birth date. They are likely q
win something long desired. but they
must snatch the opportunity as i hur-
ries
Steadiness Of purpose and Calmness OF
decision should be inculcated in children
born today
The Washington times., 1910-03-10
EYELET PATTERNS
IN EMBROIDERIES

The eyelet patterns are well liked in
all forms Of embroidery. as they are
similar 10 the designs Of the Madeira
embroideries, which are much favored
by smart women. The Swiss embroid-
cries in both blind and Openwork ef-
fects and combinations OF both are
popular for lingerie fiOUncings, and are
used for lingerie dresses and muslin Uu-
derWear The batiste embToideries in
edges and insertions have a vogue also,
and some attractive flower and conven-
tional designs are seen. The CambriC
edgings and inserts are staple. and are
always in demand for trimming chill
dren's dresses and cotton dresses.
Colored embrOideTies are shown in an
extensive line Pale blue. pink. and
lavender are the colors most strongly
favored.
The Washington times., 1910-03-10
VEGETABLES - FRICASSEED
POTATOES.

One or the Hungarian ways Of trans
forming white potatoes is 10 fricFssee
tEem. A snail onion IS sliced, placed
IN a saucepan with one deserJspOC nfU
or butter. a dash OF psprika and salt.
and fried a light brown. Tho pOta- toes.
cut in small squares. are then poured
into the saucepan and covered with
boiling water. When the water has
boiled away. the potatoes are soft and
The Washington times., 1910-03-10
Contestants Are Agreed
That Puzzle Is Hard One

ffT THINK YOU have succeeded in
giving us a real racker this
week. declares one Of my cor
respondents.
For my part my list is usI-
ally in among The very first, even IL
never have won a prize. but this week
here 7 am with my solution begun on
Sunday hanging around yet I am send
ing in my contribution devoid or three
rames. which I surely ought to have.
However. I have discovered the author
whose name is spelled by the initials or
the sUrnames Of the others, and 1 am so
reduced 20 submission by the magnitude
Of the puzzle problem that even take
gT>at satisfaction in this feat The
poet IS --
Now here is a query: If no other
contestant has more names than I, am
I eligible for a prize?'
Well. the answer T. that question Is.
certainly I'm such q event YOU would
get the prize. The trophies go 10
those sending the first correct or
nearest correct list. all other things
being equal That Is 70 say. II
the neatness and umeIiness and origi-
nsiity of another contestants list does
mot overbalance your catalogue of ex-
ceuence, the prize goes 70 you.
Incidentally here is another puzzler
The Washington times., 1910-03-10
DECOLLETE GOWNS
WITH SHORT SKIRTS

The decoIlete gown with short skirt
an around is the latest manifestation
OF one of the leading makers Of Paris.
Such gowns have the shea thing look Of
the past year, but being made Of thin
materials owe their straight outline
more 70 suDpleucss Of ma -erial than 10
sCantiness. Dinner as well as darCe
gowns are being made " thout trains,
although the style can hardly be ranked
among the definitely accepted modes
The Washington times., 1910-03-10

always get the best Of me. You won't
laugh il me. viii yOU:' They all prom
ised and then he went out and fNed
their swing for them Soon they were
singing again.
Sing hiKh-low; sing low-low; UP and
down we 60
Look out and do not break your
dear heads, said Mrs. Potato Bug, rs
she looked out OF the back window
The Washington times., 1910-03-10
TO KEEP SAFETY PINS.

When you want safety pins always at
hand min one OF each size to the edge
Of hanging pincushion, and chain each
size 10 the one Of Ike size, having four
or FIVE in each chain. After using a
safety pin don't lay # down but chain
- in its placs and It will save time.
The Washington times., 1910-03-10
FOR WASH TRIMMINGS.

Wash trimmings show great deal NJ
mercerized embroiderinE In bold designs
and are shown I'm the same forms as
those intended for silk Snd woolen gar
nentE. Metallic effects IRE even carried
out In the wash trimmings.
The Washington times., 1910-03-10
Massage Of Scalp.

PeroXide-There IS nothing for YOU 20
do but 20 wait until your hair grows out
The use Of sage tea is not only beue-
fetal a. tonic, but the sag. Il Is said,
dar6eus the hair. however. Your hair
would still be streaked no matter what
course YOU pursue NV advice is 10
give your head a thorough massagins
daily. using the sage tea. IN the course
Of few months YOU will rOtiCe a dif-
ference not only in the color. but the
texture OF the hair
The Washington times., 1910-03-10
PEANUT SOUP.

Soak a pint and half nut meats over
night in two quarts Of water in the
morning add three quarts or water, a
bay leaf, stalk Of celery, blade OF mace.
and one slice Of onion. Boil slowly four
or five hours. stirring frequently 10 pre-
vent burning. Rub through a sieve and
return 10 the FIRE. When heated through
again add one CUprui cream. Serve hot
with croutons.
The Washington times., 1910-03-10
HASTY DRINKING
INJURIES CHILDREN

MIX is usually perfect food for chill
dren. and II a child is fond Of IL IL Is
always a safe article 10 fall back upon
especially I'm case Of illness. Teach your
boy or girl 10 sip milk. and not .'EulD''
fl down as this hasty drinking causes
10 10 form an iudigestibie curd In the
stomach. Indeed. train the child TO
take All food slowly and insist upon
thorough masticatiOn Of all solids.
The Washington times., 1910-03-10
For Merchant Marine

A. F. M: Young men receive their
education for positions in the merchant
marine on Eunboats which are splendid
Iy equipped for nautical instruction. The
! instructors are retired naval officers.
Such boats are the Newport. stationed
at New York. the Adams, al Philadel-
! phia, and the Ranger, at Boston.
The Washington times., 1910-03-10
DARNING WEAK SPOTS.

Every housewife worthy the name
will give the greatest care and over
sight to her linen, and viii always
darn the weakened spots and not wait
for the holes 10 appear.