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The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1911-04-14

ana abandonment Of The practice of
allowing employees a months extra
pay. saving $4,000. This is a ota
saving of $1S2.6 $50 of last years total
expenditures for house employees of
about $7So,0on.
\ legislative program was adopted,
which j. expected to cOntinC the activi-
ties of the coming extra session of
congress 10 popular election OF sen
atOls. Canadian reciprocity, tariff re-
vision, investigation OF governmental
departments, congressional rcappor-
tlonment, statehood for Arizona and
New Mexico, general deficiency appro-
p%Tialion, District Of Columbia leeis-
latinn and publicity Of campaign con
tributiOns.
Procedure TO Be Changed.
Important changes of h @ procedure
End a general reorganization Will re-
suit from the action of the Democrats.
The power Of naming committees was
definitely taken from the speaker by
the rules and lodged in the house it.
self. Committee members are TO be
elected by the house, not only in the
first instance, but also in the filling of
vacancies.
The important changes in The rules
under which the new congress Will
operate are: The selection of commit
ices ny h house a provision to pre-
Ncnt tllbUsterinG under the rule Civ
ing authority to discharge committees
from consideration Of bills: a provi-
sion permitting amendments to APP
preparation bills whenever thos"
amendments will result in retrench-
ment OF national expenditures. author
:1y for bills to come up twice for pas
sage under he unanimous consent
privilege.
The caucus was presided over by
Albert S. lErleSOn, OF Texas. as chair
man, and w. 4. AShbrook, of Ohim, as
secretary.
Patronage Snorn.
Patronage is taken away from the
sergeant at arms, dOorkeeper. post
master and clerk of the house, who
are prevented from appointing any OF
their subordinates except or the rec
ommendation of the committee on or
ganiZatiOn. These recommendations,
as previously stated, are to be passed
on an equal division of patronage
among the members. About one hun
dred Offices are abolished entirely.
South Trimble, of Frankfort. Ky,
who was a member of the ~fifty-seventh
congress, was unanimously elected
clerk. L. S. Jackson, Of Indiana, was
elected sergeant at arms, defeating
William +. Ryan. of Buffalo, by a vote
of ia to 81. Joseph j.. Sinnott, OF
Virginia, was elected by reclamation
to be doorkeeper. William NJ. Dun
bar, of Augusta, Ga. was elected post
master on the third ballot, defeating
A. G. Bremen, of New Jersey. 104 t.
"a. Rev. r.. Couden, the blind chap
lain. was reelected by reclamation tt
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-02-22
TAKES STAIN FROM MAHOGANY
0lsfisurIns Spots May EasIly Be Re-
moved, Though the Operation u
Requires Carefulness.

For the thumb mark that SO often
disdeures mahogany, or that blurred
blue haze which clouds its polish there
is a simple remedy which requires
only a deft hand and bit Of courage.
A soft rag or flannel, dampened with
alcohol. must be passed quickly and
lightly over the part. Water stains
and liquor spots will disappear imme-
diately. The amateur retlnisher. how
ever. must heed the warning that the
work be done with great rapidity and
absolute confidence. In oneself. To
slacken the wipe Of the rag on the
surface means that the polish will be
roughened. and made to look streaked.
or as II glue had been spilled, and a
furniture expert will have to be cali
ed In to lend his skill toward bringing
back the smooth mirror-like surface
once again. In old time wax pol.
tsh was customary. and the servants
worked with q will over every piece.
30 that their tables and chairs would
outshine those OF the next big house.
A dull finish was unheard OF. and
would have been scorned as showing
laxiness in the household. besides be-
ing dust revealer, for even a heck
shows on unpublished furniture most
plainly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-02-22
SAVING TIME WITH THE WASH
~ This Scheme II Really sesms
s That Person Can Do Two
Thinss At Once.

To the housewife who must do most
OF her own work here is saving Of
time. Fold evenly and shake we'll q
sheet. which lay smoothly on the iron,
ing board. On this iron your daintily
embroidered waists and underwear.
After waist is half ironed. move
sheet along and finish waist. "A little
experience Will show you how to run
Iron on along the hens and edges
without extra effort. Turn sheet over.
already folded as above, and iron an
other waist. Lo and behold. you have
two articles smoothly ironed. Never
sprinkle the sheets. The dampness
from the other articles dampens them
sufficiently. On pillow cases Iron all
your handkerchiefs and napkins. col.
lars, etc. You will be surprised at the
rapidly with which your basket emp
ties and at the scheming you can do
to iron two things at once. Do not
Iron long on the same sheet or pillow
case-yon will find 1t yellowed and
worn thin. Only iron till 1t is nicely
smooth. All unstarched articles iron
much easier when Just taken from the
line. Old ginghams, such as kitchen
aprons and old house dresses, iron
smoothly when just dry. and unsprin.
Killed., even though starched. While
the woman is finishing the wash you
can be hustling the iron over these
things.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-02-22
THE TOUGH CHICKEN
Ono Of the Best Ways by Which
Venerable Bird May BE Made
Tender and Palatahls.

When the chicken ordered By
telephone turns out to be venerable
hen Or rooster, do NOT despair. There
are several ways Of transforming Il
Into respectable family piece de- 70.
sistance. In fact. by the following
method such fowls have been made az
tender as spring chickens: Let the
bird after drawing. seasoning and
stufng. simmer until over half done,
Then place 1t in the oven with a piece
Of pork laid over Its breast. Pour the
liquor over and around the roast In
the pan. Finish the cooking in very
hot oven. basting frequently with the
5dripptngs. When ready to serve skim
on any superfiuous fat that may be Ia
the pan before preparing the gravy.
The pork prevents the fowl from be-
coming dry. and II small onion IL
also added It will have more savory
flavor. The simmering lessons Its
toughness. In fact. slow simmering Is
Just the thing for any tough meat, but
1t should simmer. not boil. Boiling
will tougher the tenderest OF meat.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-02-22

Take one-half pound Of mixed nut
meats which have been broken into
small pieces. Put them in a sauce
pan and allow them to simmer for an
hour and thirty minutes. Peel and
dice several potatoes. turnip. and a
good sized onion. Have q pint OF
canned or stewed tomatoes. Line the
bottom Of kettle with a layer Of
potatoes. add a layer Of the turnip
and onion with sprinkling of thyme.
sweet msrjoram. chopped parsley and
salt, then. q layer of tomatoes. and
lastly the nut meats. Let simmer 30
minutes. then add one pint Of milk
and little thickening.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-02-22
TapIoea Prune pe.sert.

Put four tablespoonful Of instanta.
neous tapioca into a double boiler, and
quarter Of tablespoonful of salt
and two cupfuls OF milk. Cook for q
quarter Of an hour. Remove from the
FIRE and add two tablespoonfuls Of
sugar. one tablespoonful OF butter and
two well-beaten eggs. Turn into q
buttered pudding dish and bake In q
moderate oven for 80 minutes. Have
ready cupful OF prunes that have
been steamed till tender and rubbed
through sieve. Spread this pdres
over the tapioca. When cold, cover
with whipped and sweetened cream.
Sprinkle a little pink sugar over the
top.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-02-22
Cocoa Pudding.

Put a quarter Of q pound OF stale
breadcrumbs into saucepan with
half pint OF milk. stirring while 1t
boils until It becomes thick paste:
add a cupful Of sugar. tablespoon,
full Of butter. q tablespoonful Of pre-
pared cocoa and little vanilla sea.
soning. Remove the mixture from the
fire. Stir in the yolks and whites Of
two eggs beaten separately. Put into
a buttered pudding dish and bake for
half an hour.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-02-22
Keeping Potatoe. Fresh

. Potatoes should Of course be served
Immediately when done, but when, for
some reason. delay is unavoidable. try
this method Of keeping them fresh.
AS soon as done, drain them carefully
and shake the pan over the fire, until
they are both dry and mealy. Then
stuff clean towel loosely into the top
Of the pan and keep 1t in a warm
place. This cloth will absorb all the
steam. 30 preventing sogginess.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-02-22

"How perfectly exquisite you look to-
night. my dear"
DO you think so?" said Alicia,
pleased at the clumsy flattery.
Your dress is stunning and your
tiara simply gorgeous" raved another.
Your musicales are always so de-
lightful." exclaimed third. 81
At that moment Mr.. Jeffries caught
his wife by the arm and drew her at
tention to some newcomers. With a
laugh she left the group and hurried
toward the door. Directly she was
out OF earshot, the three women be-
gan whispering:
isn't she terribly overdressed7 az
claimed the blonde. 1.-THE cheek Of
such parvenue to wear that tiara"
Her face is all made up. too," said
another.
These affairs Of hers are awfully
stupid. don't you think so?" piped the
third. i'll ~.
Eyes. they bore everybody to death"
said the blonde. She's ambitious
and likes to think she Ia q social lead
er. ! only come here because It
amuses me to see what a fool she
makes Of herself Fancy woman
Of her age marrying man old enough
to be her father. BY the by, l, don't
see her beau here tonight"
You mean that scamp, Robert I'm
derwood?"
isn't 1t perfectly scandalous, the
way he, dances after her? I'm sur
prised Mr. Jeffries allows him to come
to the house"
Maybe there's been a row. Per-
haps that explains why he's not here
tonight. It's the first time I've known
him absent from one Of her musi-
Gales"
Hes conspicuous by his absence.
Do you know what heard the other
day? / was told that Underwood had
again been caught cheating at cards
and summarily expelled from the club
kicked out, SO to speak"
I'm not at all surprised. l always
had my doubts about him. He liz
duced friend of mine to buy pie.
ture, and got a tremendous price fcs.
1t on the false representation that II
was genuine Corot. MY friend found
out afterward that he had been dupea.
Proceedings were threatened. but I'm.
derwood managed to hush the affair
by returning part Of the money"
In another part of the room cousle
were discussing Mr.. Jeffries as he
stood talking with Judge Brewster.
Did you notice how Mr.. Jeffries hos
aged recently? He no longer seems
the same man."
mo wonder, after all the trouble
he's had. OF course you know what q
disappointment his son turned outY'
IA scamp, l understand. Married q
chorus girl and all that sort of thiAg.'
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-02-22
Really a Moonlight Sonata
GRO BE CONTINUED,

the door and knocked Admitted to
the wondering host. he said: II will
play for you" and played wonderful
ly till the lamp burned out Then
with the moonlight filling the room he
began to improvise-t the mysterious
delicate breathings of the beginning
Of that wonderful sonata. then the
tricksy elf-like second part and the
glory Of the close.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-02-22
cold Meat Relish.

Take any cold meat cut into small
bits and put a layer in baking dish.
then add a layer Of sliced onions. one
of tomatoes, more meat, onions and
tomatoes. Fill dish in order given.
season with salt and pepper. moisten
with gravy or stock. Make q crust
for top and bake one hour First half
hour cover with plate then uncover
to make rich brown.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-02-22
already Cann's Cod Liver OIL Light is
beginning to show up on our lee.'"
Human Antiquity.

The credit OF inaugurating the line
Of research which has resulted in dem
onstrating the existence of the human
race on this earth for tens II not hum
dreds OF thousands of years anterior
to all historic records belongs to the
French scientist, M. Boucher de Per
thes. Possessed by the energy and
enthusiasm Of true scientific spirit.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-02-22

-
Take cold meat. put through grind
er. and one small onion III liked,
mix this with gravy. season with salt
and pepper, do not make too soft with
gravy Should be ''about the same
as mincemeat." Put on platter and
mashed potatoes around the sides
irst. then over top. Gsrnish with
hard boiled eggs and lettuce. This
is most delicious. II correctly made.
II you don't have any left over gravy
put q piece of butter in frying pan
and . spoonful Of four, brown, and
add water to make thick gravy. Add
more butter to make It rich This
can be served for luncheon or omit
the eggs and serve with vegetables for
dinner.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-02-22
What We're Coming To

Senator Depew, at the recent
Bachelors cotillion In Washington.
praised the growth of advertisement
Advertisement" he said. has
made many a man. many book. many
q commodity. But how much farther
will 1t go2
Verify" said Senator Depew. II
can imagine stormy night in the
near future, with March winds howl,
ing across foaming, seas, and with the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-02-22
eeethoven's Beautiful Music Com.
posed Under the Rays Of the
Queen Of Night.

The story runs that Beethoven's
Moonlight sonata always SO called.
though he so rarely gave descrip-
tive name to any Of his worhs-was
composed on an occasion when he had
been playing to some stranger folk by
chance. Walking with friend he
overheard In an humble house some
one playing with much feeling a bit
of one of his sonatas. He paused to
listen. In moment the music ceased
and girl spoke longingly of her wish
to hear some really good concert. The
voice was SO appealing that the COM
poser stepped without hesitation to
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-02-22
SUCCEEDS SENATOR BURROWS

Perhaps because Of his own person
ality as well as because he is the sue
cessor Of the old veteran, julius Cae-
sar Burrows, In the United States sem
ate. Charles E. Townsend is regarded
as q figure Of considerable Importance
In national affairs. sg5 8
When insurgency broke out In the
house Of representatives against the
rule of Speaker Cannon, Townsend.
who had been elected to congress Ia
1908. became one Of its promoters and
supporters. His name was even men
toned as that of an available candi.
date against Uncle Joe. Then in the
summer Of last year he began state
wide campaign in Michigan to strip
the senatorial tega from the back Of
Uncle Julius, who was veteran IL
the house Of representatives when
Townsend was a student and who al.
ready wore the toga when Townsend
was a plodding lawyer in jackson
county. with never a dream perhaps
of future Legislative honors.
~. n
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-02-22

Two eggs well beaten. one cup su-
gar. one cup molasses, one cup melted
butter. one cup sour milk. one tea
spoon soda dissolved in the milk. two
cups raisins. one teaspoon salt. Gin
namon and allspice to suit the taste.
four cups Of flour stirred in q little
at time This makes two loaves.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-02-22
Walnut ranv.

Place over the fire in kettle thres
pounds of sugar and one pint Of wa.
ter. When the sugar is dissolved then
the strip comes to boil add one.
half teaspoonful cream tartar and
cook to the crack degree. Spread IN
a buttered pan pound anc half Of
shelled nuts. hickory or walnuts.
Pour the boiling candy over them and
when cool break into places.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-02-22
BENCH
USEFUL

The bench should be strongly made
and the cross-piece should be about
five or sig inches wide. upon which
the clothes may be laid while being
transferred from one tub to another.
Provide faucets for the tubs. as It 10
easier to let the water run on than
to break ones back lifting the tubs.
The wringer may be placed ON the
cross-bar.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-02-22

or other large pan. and one of these
arms Is adjustable 30 that 1t can b
screwed tight to hold the whole con-
trivance firmly in position. Tho jars
can be placed In the basin and the
framework drawn over them and
screwed fast This leaves space be-
tween each jar 30 that they may cool
quickly. where otherwise they stand
close together, and each helps the
other retain the heat Then tie jafs
are ialled With the presetving mixture.
Whatever It may Be. the lids screwed
on and the basin removed to q con-
venient place till the preserves cool.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-02-22
HANDY IN PRESERVING TIME
Device That Not Only Protects the
Hands, but 10 Of Value In Many
Other Respects.

A useful article for housewives who
DO their own preserving is the jar.
holder. designed by an Iowa man. It
VIII not only keep the jars from
breaking and allow them to cool quick
". but will save the person who hand
les them from burning her hands.
There is circular metal frame with
holes in 1t to permit the tops OF Jars
TO pass through. Arms with their
ends bent down extend out from this
frame and at over the rim of q basin
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-02-22

he devoted himself from 1886 to 1871
to a thorough exploration of certain
ancient caves. peat MOSES and depos-
its In the vicinity Of Abbeville and in
the valley of the Somme. in France.
During this period he unearthed a
large quantity of stuff in the shape of
arrowheads. flint axes, knives, ham
mers. ETC., which started the investi-
cation that was to knock the accepted
chronology to pieces and establish for
man record for antiquity of which
the world Of this day had never
dreamed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-02-22
An extraordinary Case,

A young attorney not noted for his
brilliancy recently appeared in court
to ask for an extra allowance in an
action which he was SO unfortunate
as to have been retained in. The
court. not discovering anything at all
unusual, complicated or extraordinary
about the litigation. inquired Of the
young man: What is there about
this that to you seems extraord-
inary7"
THAT got IT," blandly and limo.
Gently replied the youthful aspirant
for tses-Case and Comment
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-02-22
10 Whlten ciothes.

When your white waists, childran's
dresses or other white goods become
yellow and soiled. put them IN .
stone Jar and cover with sour but
termilk; let stand few days. keap-
ing them under the milk. then rinse
out milk and wash in the usual
way. They viii be as white a.
new.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-02-22
For Rusty Boilers,

If the boiler is rusty. the best meth.
lod Of cleaning 1t is to rub 1t with a
piece Of coarse kitchen flannel dipped
In ashes. Should this method fail to
succeed, the experiment should be
tried Of securing the surface OF the
boiler with mixture Of parafine and
lashes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-02-22
e.ked Eoo Plant.

Peel the egg plant, cut piece from
the top. take out the seeds. MI the
cavity with dressing as for ducks.
replace the top piece and bake one
hour. basting with spoonful Of but
ter in q cup Of hot water. afterward
dredging with flour. Serve imms-
diately.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-02-22

When washing kitchen utensils.
sucn as skillets. frying pans. etc.
scour with fiat piece of pumice
stone, which can be procured at any
drug store for a few cents. and lasts
for some time. You will hnd 1t good
help in keeping such articles bright
and clean.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-02-22

captain Of hard-pressed ship shout
ing to his mate from the bridge:
Is that Punk's Pillsr
Aye, aye, sir. with Gibraltar Pants
shining to le'ward.' the mate will re.
ply. ~
wen weather Peerless Type
writer Rock. then. after all, the cap
tain cries.
That we will, sir. heaven be
praised says the mate cheerfully. for
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-02-22
SYNOPSIS.

Howard Jeffries. bankers son. under
9. feliow-student at Yale, leads life OF
dissipation, marries the daughter of a
gambler who died in prison. and il dis
and falls A former college chum makes
business proposition to Howard which
re9uires g. 600 cash, and Howard ia broke.
pulsed by Towards wife. Annie. in his
college days, and had once been engaged
to Alicia, Towards stepmother. has
apartments at the Astruria, and 10 APP
parently in prosperous circumstances.
Howard recalls $3.50 loan to Underwood,
that remains unpaid. and decides to ask
him for the 5000 he needs. Underwood,
taking advantage of his intimacy with
Mrs. Jeffries, Sr.. becomes sort OF social
hi9hwayman. Discovering his true char
acter she denies him the house.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-02-22

One cup sugar. one-half cup short
ening Il use drippings). one and one
half cups apple sauce. two small tea
spoons soda, two cups -four, one cup
iraisins or currants. and one and one
half teaspoons cinnamon. one tea
spoon cloves.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-02-22
sIttlnu.Room Curtains.

For sitting-rooms and unpretentious
parlors the net curtains with hem and
a row of insertion Cluny yace are
. new and pretty model when some
thing on the order of the lace cur
ltains Ia desired.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-02-22


9 ,sE 4 ( (
Director
States making
Improvement
this Of leading
OF and publishing interests
According
organizations working for
ton
5sa
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-02-22
lW,hx IA IA. ouIt

do you dance?"
mo. I've given It up
Religious scruples ~
mot exactly. My wife always
chides me unless ! limit myself to
dancing with ladies' who are older
than She"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-02-22
That MONTY Pen.

The superiority Of man to nature is
continually illustrated. Nature needs
an immense quantity of quilts to
make goose with. but man can
make goose of himself with one
Christian Register.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-02-22
ADVOCATES GOOD HIGHWAYS /

W. Page. director Of the United
States ofilce OF public roads and presi-
dent OF the new American Association
for Highway Improvement. asserts
that the United States suffers a direct
loss of sac. 00o. 900 annually on account
Of incorrect and inadequate methods
in the construction. maintenance and
administration Of public roads.
This enormous loss 10 nothing com.
pared with the indirect loss, through
excessive cost Of transportation.
which is caused by the burden which
bad roads impose upon the farmer,
and others who use the highways, and
this amount. according to Mr.. Pages
report, reaches the impressive total q
s250,000. 900 every year.
The American farmer is paying two
or three times as much to get his
products to market as the man who
tills the ground in Europe. and this
added cost Of transportation Is known
to be an important factor In the high
noaf ~ LIVING nrOhIovn pood nvnnrt.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-02-22

Use Of Lime In Cellar
A box of lime In an out-of.the-way
corner of the cellar :hslps 10 keep the
atmosphere dry and paro.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-02-22

Fenan raid Of 1870 He master Of the Free Maons o.
Besides the title by which commonly is the Earl sussex
the United Kingdom and Goh and duke OF
Saxony His wife of Prussia
Various particularly
although his appoint
after
should go to Canada general 5
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-02-22
ElavorIna Coo klna Me,t,,

"A thick slice Of onion laid on ton at
"a roast. when put into the oven, viii
'impart hne favor to the meat, also
to the grayy.-suburban Life.