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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-12-23

last half hour was to be devoted to
something very weird and "Hallow-
e'eny." She sat before a low table
chanting softly. while into saucer
she tossed a tablespoonful Of salt and
poured alcohol upon 1t from silver
flagon. When she touched 1t with
match it blazed up in blue uncanny
deep voice:
Little Orphant Annie's come to our
house to stay!"
She had scarcely reached the last
verse when the saucer lamp f1ared
strangely and went out. The reader
lit it again. with her salt and alcohol.
and recited:
"An around the house in the Jet black
night.
1t stares through the window pane"
But the light went out as she whisper
ed slowly:
"All the wicked shadows coming.
tramp, tramp. tramp!"
There followed Eugene Fields ghost
" Seem Things" with its 'scary"
refrain. But as she ended the last
stanza, the lights suddenly blazed up.
real electric lights instead of tallow
dips in carrot candlesticks. and the
clock struck nine There was scurry
upstairs for warm caps and coats.
Good nights" were said. not only to
the little lady hostess. her tall mother.
and the jolly aunt. but to the witch
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-12-23
IKkpkl1(!&l(!1|

Boiled water poured through a tea
stain will remove the discoloration.
To keep the larder sweet place
pan of charcoal in it. for this helps
greatly to keep everything sweet and
wholesome.
Grease stains on leather may be re-
moved by carefully applying benzfne
or perfectly pure turpentine WASH
the spots afterward with well beat
en- white Of an egg or good leather 70
viver.
To economic on cost of lard. BUY
suet from your butcher, fry OUT ~
home and mix the two In equal guam
titles. The result serves admirably
for frying purposes. for making DIE
cult and for ordinary pastry.
To prevent tomato soup from cur
ding add hot tomatoes with soos
I'M to add the thickened milk
Wash windows. mirrors and t'hns
with a pail Of water tc which taDle
spoonful of kerosene IL added. Poisn
the window with chamois and t'ssue
paper and use wooden cloths on tlilns'
as it absorbs moisture. saving "ofA.
To make jelly bag, get square y,
a wool flannel-say Is inches-io'u
the two opposite corners together. le'
the side seam, making three-corne''
ed bag. Bind the top with heavy 'ap0
and fasten on the upper side TWO VI
three strong loops to hang it by.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-12-23
The Antiquity Of Man.

1t has been known during a long
time that in western Europe man ex-
listed during the glacial epoch. We know
that the great ice age consisted OF diff.
ferent glacial times separated by In
terglacial times In glacial times the
snow line dropped 5000 to 1000 feet
below Its present level in the Alps.
whereas in interglacial times 1t lay
about 1000 feet higher than at pres
ent. Thus the temperature seems to
have been higher in the interglacial
periods than 1t is now. There
is abundant evidence. in the opin-
ion of Penck. that man existed
during the beginning Of the last gla-
cial epoch. There is some reason for
thinking that at least 10000 years
have elapsed since the last glaciation
and that the man whose jawbone was
found in 1909 near Heidelberg lived
100000 years ago.-Scientific Amer.
lean.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-12-23
Ecaius Cakes.

Two cups of -four. pinch OF salt, one
heaping spoonful baking powder,
three-fourths cup Of lard Mix togeth.
er and add water enough to make il as
stiff as pie crust Divide into eight
pieces Take each piece and roll out
just little. spread with butter, few
seeded raisins and little sugar. Fold
the raisins in, then roll in a round
shape about one-Quarter inch thick.
Spread top with butter and sugar.
Bake in hot oven. Very good
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-12-23
BobbIns for Apples.

When the umpire called a girls name
she and her partner walked down the
center to the farther table. Covering
the back of their hands with all the
peanuts they could hold. they carried
them to the other table, where they
were counted 1t sounds like an easy
task, but the winner had only seven or
eight peanuts to his credit When the
children began to giggle. when hands
grew shaky. or a walk Quickened into
run, the peanuts were tumbling
everywhere to the delight Of the on
lockers.
There was a game Of bean bags.
then a spirited soap bubble contest
For this partners were drawn again
and a ribbon stretched from end to
end of the room. with boys on one
side Of it and girls on the other. 1t
was played almost like tennis game.
girl blowing bubble to her partner.
who waited 1t back. The contest
went down the line. and the children
who kept bubble floating for two
minutes won. At least 30 names were
down on the referees list and every
body gathered about the grab bag in
front of the witch-doll. who yielded
up her reins Of rafia. Each boy and
girl, according to his or her place upon
the list, pulled at black or an orange
colored strand Of raffla. One jerk
brought out bundle wrapped in tissue
paper-and such queer things were
unwrapped, velvet cats and china ele-
plants, feathered ROSTERS or tiny dolls,
old women who nodded their heads.
and old men who winked their eyes.
long tailed mice. or fat little owls.
and Japanese novelties without end.
What a stampede there was down
cellar when the jolly aunt appeared
with a corn-popper. tin pans and a
package Of popcorn. Upstairs they
came again presently with half a
bushel Of hot, snowy white kernels.
Then with bowlfuls Of popcorn and
peanuts they made circle about the
jolly aunt. who announced that the
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-12-23
Probasco Pickles.

Twelve large cucumbers, peel and
take out seeds Three dozen small
cucum bers, one-half dozen sweet man.
goes. one-half dozen hot manages.
four little red peppers. one quart
onions. put all through the coarsest
meat grinder, then add two handfuIs
of salt. one quart OF cider vinegar. one
pint OF granulated sugar. boil all to-
gether for one-half hour, then SEAL
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-12-23
Marm's Cake.

One-half cup butter and one cup VI
sugar creamed together. Add Nv"
eggs we'll beaten. one-haif cup MIN.
one and one-half cups sifted fiour ano
one and one-half teapsoons oaK'ns
powder.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-12-23
Date and Gjnoer Sandwich.

Cbop the dates and preserved gln'
ger. moisten with syrup from the s'r
ger lar and little lemon juice. CooA
until tender and use with bread ~
served ginger may be used alone s''
without cooking.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-12-23

lady on the lawn. whose round eyes
still glowed.
1t had been a very jolly Halloween:
even the witch lady seemed to &C.
knowledge it the next morning when
her head was carried down cellar and
her queer wooden leg bumped its way
up the attic stairs
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-12-23

A man In Pennsylvania hanged him
self because his crop Of tobacco was
too large to store In his barn. Hounded
10 death BY too much prosperity. he
fell victim to the Inconsistency Of
humau wishes.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-12-23

The trouble between Germany and
England reminds US of quarrel be-
tween two prominent pugilists. All
the lighting IL done in the newspapers.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-12-23

Highwaymen. after robbing a Chi
cago man. took away all his clothing
and left him shivering in the street.
It may become necessary to have emp
~ barrels left around at convenient
places.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-12-23

The census gives Nevada only sew
en-tenths Of man to the square mile.
There are in Nevada a good many
square miles that don't deserve even
that much.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-12-23

Hay fever may be sign Of brains.
but good many people are willing to
forego the brains II. by doing so. they
can get rid of the fever.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-12-23

The corset may 60. as fashion die
t&tors say. but we may rest assured
that something worse will be substi-
tuted.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-12-23

A New York policeman who res
cued a girl from drowning was reward
ed with a kiss and hug. Here il q
suggestion for Andrew Carnegie.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-12-23

There is a form Of butter In India
called "ghee." We will hazard the
opinion that some of our own cold
storage kind beats It
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-12-23

An expert tells us that birds spread
disease. This probably will be seized
upon by the ladies as pretext to
wear dead birds on their hats.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-12-23

Fruit pests are being killed by cleo
trtcity in Spokane valley. The mod
ern agrlculturist earns his bread by
the hum Of his motor.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-12-23

Professor Brooks comet is thus far
obscured by clouds. but the presump-
ton Is that 1t is keeping its adver-
tised date
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-12-23

We have reason to believe that the
new "ankleview" skirt will cause
mere men to sit up and take notice.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-12-23

Another unsuccessful attempt has
been made to swim the English chan
mel. But why try to swim when 1t Is
50 easy to fly across?
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-12-23

Isn't It about time to invoke the
clause OF the constitution prohibiting
cruel and unusual forms Of punish
mentf A New York magistrate told
Me wife Of . man brought before
hin On SERIOUS charge to take him
home ana ten him what she thought Of
hin.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-12-23

A Chicago man Is suing for divorce
because his wife has been throwing
things at him for nineteen years.
Probably he Is tired Of paying for
having the dents taken out Of the
ceiling.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-12-23

We are told that the yelling OF a
parrot In New York saved twenty-five
Hives in q burning building. It also
saved the feathers Of the parrot. which
was q question Of far more concern
10 said parrot
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-12-23

It Is limited that the Mona Lisa was
stolen by an artist He certainly was
IN artist at getting away with It
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-12-23

A Boston girl. who proclaimed her
right to choose a husband for herself.
has received one hundred proposals of
marriage. Declarations Of indepen.
dence are now In order.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-12-23

Elijah may have been the first avi
htor, but there was no promoter there
10 collect the gate receipts.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-12-23

The cost of dying has gone up 80 l.;
per cent. and some feel that theJ
cannot afford the expense.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-12-23

II hobble skirts are made any
tighter, the wearers will not even be
able to hObble.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-12-23

A man out west is trying to regair
2 fortune BY newspaper work Nc
wonder he lost 1t.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-12-23

Az is we'll known. . handsome wo-
man can be attractive in almost any
style.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-12-23

Straw hats still linger. but chiefly
In the guise OF next years hens nests.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-12-23

These velours hats for men are
lovely things So are china eggs.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-12-23

In some ways an oyster Is like an
egg You never can tell till you open
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-12-23

Europe is No unhappy as If 1t had
1ust lost the baseball pennant
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-12-23

hostess called 'candleboats." 1t
excited curiosity enough when
there was handed about plate
full Of walnut shell halves. Each
one was numbered on the bottom with
India Ink, then into 1t had been poured
a spoonful OF paraf1in. In the center
stood bit Of oil-soaked cotton string
to make a wick. The children, each
one keeping in memory the number OF
his walnut shell. crowded about the
tub on the kitchen floor. and on its
waters was launched fleet of burn
ing candle-boats. All sorts Of exciting
adventures befell them; they bumped
into each other, one or two were cap
sized, some took fire and burned up.
while a few sailed on serenely with
their little candles burning up the last
drop Of grease. The last survivor
was inspected for its number. then its
owners name went third on the roll.
There was no greater fun during the
evening than peanut carry" The
boys chose partners and were ranged
in two lines from the dining room to
the parlor At the end of each line
was a table; one held big basket OF
peanuts, beside the other stood the
umpire. with her pencil and paper. On
1t was a wooden bowl and two plates.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-12-23

HIRTY-ONE chill
dren to be enter
tained-a guest
for each Of Octo
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-12-23

An apple tied to string was
swinging in a doorway-it got
bitten at last-then Is minutes
were spent over what the small
hostess called "candleboats." 1t
excited curiosity enough when
there was handed about plate
fNl Of malnl,f shall holuaa Each
The Washington times., 1911-04-27
Athletes Training For
Fourth of July Meet

Real work was today. started by those
who will conduct the municipal games
In connection with the sane and safe
celebration of Independence Day.
The committee in charge of the meet
met last night at the Y. NJ. C. A, whel
the following subcommittee were ap.
pointed:
on medals and badges-D. E. Garges
chairman; Spencer Bliss, James O'Shea
and E B. Henderson.
On press-W. G. Stuart, chairman;
Joe S. Jackson, J. Ed. Grillo, Tom Kir-
by, and William Peet.
On equipment-Dr. w. B. Hudson,
chairman; ]. T. Meany, T. E. Stokes,
w. P. Bowie, and William Tindall
On printing-W. C. Thacher chair
man; G. w. Holland. C. l. Harding,
and T. L. Fortune.
Subcommittee for colored meet-E, r.
Henderson, chairman; l. E. Johnson,
g. o. Wilkinson. I. NJ. Saunders, and
G. S. Wormsley.
The following is the complete list
of events:
Senior-One hundred-yard dash, nov
ice; 10o-yard dash, open; 220-yard dash,
40, $50, i mile, and Smile runs; high
jump, shot-put, and broad jump
Junior-Twenty-five- dash, for
boys under twelve years, weighing
seventy-eight pounds or under; 50-yard
dash, for boys fourteen years or under;
76-yard dash, for boys 16 years or under,
weighing ninety-five pounds or under;
44o-yard dash, for boys fourteen 70 six
teen years old; standing broad jump,
for boys seventeen years or under.
The Washington times., 1911-04-27
GEORGETOWN STILL
DAzzLED BY WORK
Of NORTH CAROLINA
Three to Nothing Defeat Due
to CleverneSs in the
Field.

The great work of the North Carolina
infield in yesterdays game against
Georgetown, at the Georgetown Field,
Is still being talked Of by those who
saw the game. The score was to
In favor Of the visitors.
Time and again the .Hilltoppers took
desperate chances to land on the bags
or to advance a runner, only to have
their possibilities killed by clever field
ing. Lindsey at short was the particu-
lar star. his quick throws to first
killing of many Georgetown runner.
The game was a battle royal between
Pitcher Dave White, of the Blue and
Gray, and Lee, whose great work in
the box caused Virginia to bow to the
Tar Heels in the championship series
this year. Lee came or the victor,
although the hits were about even.
White was strong in every inning but
the seventh and ninth. when the runs
were scored.
Georgetown played sensational ball In
the field until the ninth, when two err
rors had their effect In the scoring Of
two runs by the visitors. '.Inky' Davis
handled difficult drives at the third
corner like veteran.
ident Sherman, who came with DR..
Adams. Of the Georgetown faculty.
Following is the score by innings:
Georgetown ......0 o o o o % o 90
North Carolina 20 o o o o o o -
Batteries-For Georgetown, White and
Fury; for North Carolina, Lee and
Witherington
The Washington times., 1911-04-27
CAPITAL RUNNERS
TRY OUT FOR BIG
MIDWAY MARATHON
Roads Found in Good Condi-
ton, as Well as
Limbs.

About nifty long distance runners of
Washington have availed themselves
OF an excellent opportunity to get in
some good practice for the Times
News Intercity Marathon race from
Laurel to this city on May 13.
Potomac Park and the roads about
the Soldiers Home appear to be the
most popular working grounds for
the athletes. although quite a num-
Der used Conduit road and stretches
in the vicinity of Anacostia.
According to reports the runners
have not found It too hot in the late
evenings, and all are counting upon
getting in excellent, work from now
until a couple of days before the race.
when hard trips will be stopped
Those new entry blanks that were
placed at the sporting goods stores
yesterday were eagerly grabbed up,
and now most of those who are ex-
pecting to compete have been suppl
ed. The Washington Cross Country
Club got six more, bringing its total
to twenty-four.
The Washington times., 1911-04-27
TROPHIES AWARDED
IN SUNDAY SCHOOL
BOWLING LEAGUE
MT. Pleasant Team Gets
Times Cup and Cham
pionship Banner.

The Mt. Pleasant Bowling team is in
proud possession today of two hand
some prizes as a result of winning the
championship of the Sunday School
Bowling League. The Times Cup, which
becomes the permanent property of the
team earning three legs on 1t. and the
league championship banner. were
awarded the winner last night at an
entertainment prepared for the bowlers
and their friends at the Mt. Pleasant
Congregational Church, Fourteenth and
Columbia road.
The members of the winning team, w.
E. Buell.. W. NJ. Baldwin, r. ". Cald-
well, ]. s. Goodman, c. 8. Grindle, and
w. D. Williamson, were presented with
the gold medals offered by Superntend-
ent Norton NJ. Little, of the Mt. Pleas
ant Sunday school.
Joseph Fowler was awarded the Pal
ace Alleys trophy for making the high
average, and Major H. Robb won the
league gold fob for landing in second
place among the individuals. while w.
E. Buell. won the silver fob for finishing
third. j. E. Fowler was also presented
with a pair Of bowling shoes for MAX
ing high set.
The Washington times., 1911-04-27
AID Wolgast Redeemed
By Defeat of Hogan

NEW YORK. April N.-The New York
sporting experts who have been crying
cheese champion" at Wolgast kept
away from their regular hauilts today,
while the fight talent was loud in its
praise of the Michigan wild cat"
Wolgast's defeat OF Hogan in less
than two rounds last night proves that
the champion Is now at his best, and so
good that an expert said today the only
man who would have a chance with
him in his present condition Is Packey
Mcfarland.
He was the better man; am going
back to the Coast" was all that Hogan
had to say today.
The Washington times., 1911-04-27
|NGLES|DE GETS.
FIRST PLACE IN
DUCKP|N LEAGUE
Columbia Team Second
With Times and Argyles
in Hot Fight.

Ingleside wins the first prize in the
Arcade Duckpin League, with the CO.
lumbia team close runners-up. The Ar
race for third place. with the former
team landing in the position.
Harley, of the Ingleside team. won
the high average distinction with 100.
and the same bowler also had the great
est number of spares. with 1G7, to his
credit. Totten. Of the Columbia five,
made the greatest number of strikes
with %. Stanford is credited with
high game, with 157, while Malcolm. Of
The Times. gets high set.
Gwynne, Of the Mt. Pleasant team,
has the distinction Of having the great
est number of rms to his credit. with a
total of 5,2Se. with Mullen. of The Times
team, second. Mullen is the only man
in the league to roll In every game of
the season.
Following are the averages and team
standing:
The Washington times., 1911-04-27
Cricketers Preparing
For Summer Games

A meeting of the executive committee
of the Washington Cricket Club was
held last evening at 423 Tenth street
northwest. and it was definitely decided
to begin practice at the Rock Creek
Park grounds on Saturday at 4:30 p. m.
D. H. Rhodes, chairman OF the. greens
committee. stated that the old field for
merly used by the club was being put
In shape for next season, when II is ex-
pected the new pitch will be better
than any the club has ever played on in
this city. The cricket club. In the mean
time, will play on the field directly
north of the old grounds, and the work.
men employed to prepare this tempo
rary field at the Brightwood reservoir
promise to have the green in perfect
condition for playing by Saturday.
The Washington times., 1911-04-27
Many Errors Is Cause
Of Catholics Defeat

Six errors are blamed by the students
of Catholic University for the defeat of
their team at the hands of A. and M.
yesterday at Brookland by the score
of to T.
that Catholic University was away of
form, and put up a weird game in the
field. Even at the bat, where the Brook
landers have been shining in most
games, the team fell down.
The Washington times., 1911-04-27
Pimlico Track Presents
Appearance of Activity

BALTIMORE, April 2.-Fast work is
now the order at Pimlico and the track
presents a lively appearance.
Yesterday was the first real springiike
day Of the season, and with the track
In excellent condition trainers welcome
the opportunity to send their charges
along in the work that had been much
neglected. The speed shown during the
training hours was ample evidence that
the horses will be ready when the word
Is asked Of them during the meeting
which opens Saturday.
The Washington times., 1911-04-27
Dates in Conflict.

A meeting of the faculty athletic di-
rectors of the high schools has been
called for late this afternoon to decide
where the Business-Central game will
be played tomorrow. There is a college
game at Georgetown Field, and as the
work Of Improvement makes National
Park out of the question the directors
must fnd some other place.
The Washington times., 1911-04-27
Washington. Teams.

North Carolina. 8; Georgetown, 0.
Carolina A. and NJ. 8; Catholic Uni.
versity. l.
Georgetown Preps. Is; Gallaudet Re.
serves, ]. :,
Tech High, "A; Cathedral, L
Friends School. 6; Collegiate School. .
Petworth. s; Bureau, 3
Interior Department, s; Insterstate, 2
Dixie Athletic Club, s: Naval Medical
School, /.
Manhattan Athletic Club. Z; fremont
Athletic Club, s. -
Manhattan Midgets, 20; fremont Mid
gets, Is.
Young Nationals. 6; BrookIand Junior,
s.
The Washington times., 1911-04-27
S.S.S. Blo1H RR51FH H1%GRs S9a

The intimate relation of the skin to the blood is
shown by the fact that impurities or poisons of any
character usually manifested in some form on the
outer cutcle The germs of fever in the blood will
cause flushing and redness of the skin in like man
tion, while malarious poison produces sallow and
chalky hue; and so with other impurities
The skin is real barometer to the blood and the
character of mpurty injecting the circulation is deter
mined by the effects the outer tissue Humors in the
blood produce what term in general Skin Diseases
These divided into several classes known as Ecze
Salt Rheum, Psoriasis Pimples, Rashes etc. and each
indicate the presence OF humors acids In the circulate
and acids by their irritating nature the delicate