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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-09

say abnormal. Maidstone who never
misses going to church and Sunday
school, no matter what the weather"
He laughed lightly. Had letter |
train"
Then you're interested in Sans
burnerY
mo. I'm not. but hope to interest
others. Oh. yes. Mr.. Graham told
you about n. of course 1t just struck
me that ii man Of Burnham's stamp
was willing to risk $500 on the propo-
sition he very likely foresaw profit
in it that might as well be Mr.. Ora
hams. So I've sent detailed de.
scription of the thing to a friend IN
New York who'll look into 1t for me-"
He was silent for q little.
who's Colonel Bohun?" he asked
suddenly.
"Why do you ask?"
81 saw him this evening He was
passing the store and stopped to glare
In as If he hated it-stopped so long
that | got nervous and asked Miss
Lockwood shed just happened in for
a parting glass-of soda, whether he
was an anarchist or a retire. burglar
She told me his name, but was other
wise inhumanly reticent."
"For Josie?" | chuckled, but he
didn't respond. So took up the tale
of the first family of Radville.
1.-THE story runs" said l, that the
Bohuns were one of the F. f. VS.;
that they sickened Of slavery. freed
their slaves and moved north to settle
in Radville. believe they came from
somewhere around Lynchburg, but that
was n couple of generations ago. When
the civil war broke out the old colonel
up there"-I gestured vaguely In the
general direction Of the Bohun man
sion-"couldn't keep out of 1t, and
naturally he couldn't fight with the
north. He won his spurs under Lee.
After the war had blown over he came
home, to find that his only son had
enlisted with the Radville company
and disappeared at Gettysburg. 1t pref
ty nearly killed the old man, though
he wasn't SO old then. but. there's fire
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-09
Copyright. 1910 by WincheIl Smith
and Louis Joseph Vance

Duncan observed this phenomenon
with natural astonishment not unmix-
ed with ave- Yes, sir; very" he
agreed, wondering what it might por-
tend.
Il believe I'll have glass Of sody."
"Certainly." duncan, by now habit
uated TO the formula Of soda diSpens-
ing. promptly produced bright and
shining glass.
II see you've been fiXin' this place
up some"
"Oh. yes" said Nat loftily. We OK
pect to have the best drug store III the
state What strip would you prefer"
Just sody." stipulated Lockwood.
His spaSmodic wink again Slnoto
Duncan'S understanding mighty
blow Unable to believe lis eyes. he
hedged and Stammcred. Could il be:
This from the leader of the temper,
ance movement in Radville?
Il beg pardon?"
His dcnseneSs irritated Blinky slight
ly, with the result that the right side
of his face again underwent an alarm
ing CONFUSION. Il say" he explained
carefully. "juSt-plain-sody."
ION the level"
what" grunted Rlinky, and blinked
again.
A smile of comprehension irradiated
Mats features. Pardon" he said.
I'm q little new TO the business"
Blinky. tanning himself Industrious
ly, glarcd round the store while Dun
can, turning his back. discreetly found
and uncorked the whisky bottle. He
poured out liberal dose of raw red
liquor. Then, with his fingers clamped
tightly about the bottom of the glass,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-09
CHAPTER MY.

"%r% HE way he's worked' Sam
81 Graham said to HE thar
night about duncan You'd
I,.al.. L.Lin,.n IL IInnnr H.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-09
CHAPTER XIII.

ZIP PAPPILY for Duncan, Binky
- had no sense Of humor If he
i'll E had he would explode the
very first time he INDUCED in
introspection.
Not much" said he, with his sour
smile. Il guess you're jokin' about
the price of that drink Well. good
luck to you. Mr.. Duncan. I'd like to
have you come round and see us some
eyenin'."
Thank you very much. sir" Dun
can accompanied Blinky to the door.
1--WE already had the pleasure Of meet
ing your daughter, sir. She's charm
ing girl"
I'm real glad you think So" said
Blinky. intensely gratificd. She
seems to we taken a great shine to you
too. Come round and get 'quanted
with the hull family. You're the sort
Of young Teller I'd like her to know"
He paused and looked Nat up and
down cautiously, as one might ap-
praise the points Of horse of quality
put up for sale. Good day" said he,
with the most significant of winks.
"Oh. that's all right" Nat FASTENED
to reassure him. Il won't say word
about it."
Blinky, on the point Of leaving. start
ed to question this Ito HIM cryptic ut
terance. but luckily had the current of
his thoughts diverted by the entrance
Of Roland Barnette in company with
his friend Mr. Burnham.
Roland's CONSERVATION at this uneX-
pected encounter was, in the mildest
term. extreme. At sight Of his en-
ployer he pulled up as if slapped.
"Oh," he faitered, 81 didn't know you
was here. sir"
mo" said Blinky, with keen relish;
81 guess you didn't"
T-ah-come over to see Sam about
that note" stammered Roland.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-09

frantically at the opportunity to e1n-
phasize his importance. Excuse me,
Mr.. Lockwood. but I'd like to inter-
docs you to q friend Of mine, Mr..
Burnham. from Moo York"
Amused. Burnham stepped into the
breach. How are you?" he said with
the proper nuance of cordially, offer
ing his hand
Lockwood shook it Internationally.
How de do?" he said perfunctorily.
81 brought Mr.. Burnham in to see
Sam
Yes" Durham interrupted Roland
quickly; "Barnettes been kind enough
TO show me round town Il bit"
Here on buSiuess?" inquired Lock
wood pointedly.
NO. not exactly" returned Burnham
with practical ease; lust looking
round
only lookin'. ch?" Blinky's coun-
tenance underwent one Of its cratic
quakcs as he examined Burnham with
his huhiiual intentness.
The New Yorker caught the wink
and lost breath. :"Ah-yes-that's all"
he aSSented uneaSily And as he
spoke another wink dumfoundpd him
WHY" lie asked with distinct loss.
of assurance. "Iiom't yo- believe itT'
"Don't ste 10 reason why | should
4 ~ l.
like what VII, $50, Good dav."
$50 lor-, Air Iorkwood." returncr
Burnh:m uncertainty,
To- ...,,G n.us,d nutsida tho door
"Crn,. .,,u., pol,rdn
"yns .;.. rimbt ,v.av. ;u.t q min
ute" Roland WAS lingering unwilling
IL Detained by Hurnhan,'s imnprutivc
hand "Whut d. Won want? | rot to
hurry"
"N'h.I W.. he wfnking at me for""
dcn,:r,,rd nurnhom heotedlv "Iave
YOU"
"Gb" roIord Iaurhed "ue wasn't
winEinp r. can't helm doing that
r.. :, ,v.it.hi,. hos ynt in his nv.
Tbu,'s why ,ln,. call him Blinkv"
"ph ,b,t w,,.: itr' .purnh,m ,ccnnt.
ed the vx,,ilna,it,n with distinct relief.
white pun,an who had been an un.
regarded spectator. suddenly found
,.,i,s,. tn rptir. hehind one of the show
eases oil imnrIant business.
So that WIS the exDlanationi
After his paroxysm had subsidized
and he felt able to control his facia!
muscles duncan emerged suave and
solemn. Roland had disappeared with
Blinky. and Rurnham was alone.
"AnythiEg you wish. sir?" asked
Nat
Only to see Mr.. Graham"
Hes out just III present, but l
think he'll be back in moment or so.
Will you wait? You'll find that CHAIR
comfortable. thlhk.
"Eelieve WILL" said Burnham, with
an air. He seated himself. i can
wait long. though" he amended.
'les. sir. And II you II excuse me
Burnham hand dlShisseo nih WIN
Tolerant wave. "o isn, vi 49,
your BUSINESS ne' s"'u' Will 'op' '1'o
SoiioeSce'iHi"'i' l.,
Ana duncan re'utiieu " lis "oiA !"
the nack !aro'
II WASH i"'is pelo.e ne iounu 49,"
sion TO go oach 10 Tue SUI, anu ~
''i'' '.iAe Wv, 1''" we
'elS"''"'i WIN ''N. N'' .s, ho
,,'', r y -. .IooI, ala
ne''o i'u' 'i'''''.- ''' ac.., ,,o,,
asiiio"S ',00el'''. I.,t;o, th,t
up "'' o''o' ~ s'u'. o.,a 1870
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-09

7 WAS THINKING ABOUT IT AT DINNER.
that burner, 50 | made out little bill
of sale, and | says to myself, says |,
If Graham will take $500 for that
patent III give him spot cash. right in
his hand says l."
With this Burnham tipped back in
his chair and brought forth Il wallet
from which he drew a sheet Of paper
and several bills
give hundred dollars" repeated
Graham. thunderstruck by this munifi-
cence
Yes, sir, FIVE hundred. cash. To tel!
you the truth-guess you don't know
tt heard at the bank that they
didn't intend to extend the time on
that note of yours, and I thought this
five hundred would come in handy and
kind Of lnted to help you out. Now,
what do Won saw" :. -
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-09

Ha htjlfigiIvd The bills uidsf Gra-
hams nose and waited. entirely at
ease as TO his answer.
We'll" said the old man. at Is kind
of you, sir-very kind. Everybody's
been good to me recently. or else I'm
Greamin'"
"Thcn it's bargain?
"Why. hope 1t won't lose any
money for you. Mr.. Burnham." Sam
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-09
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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-06-09

Y YAPPILY for Duncan, Blinky
- had no sense Of humor. If he
H E had he would explode the
very first time he INDUCED in
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08
USE THE LEFTCVERS
TRIMMINGS AND oRIPPINos MAKE
DELICIOUS SOUPS.
Stale Bread Should Be Saved and
Crushed for Poultry Dressing and
Other Purposes-Fish
Marinade.

A good housekeeper rarely buys
lard. She saves the trimmings from
al meats and the drippings from
roasts, except lamb and mutton. Of
which the fat is too strong for other
use. The meat is boiled down for
bouillon and the fat clarified. and
both are put away for soups, gravies.
frying, etc. In Germany and France
the most delicious soups are made
with these kitchen ~left-overs.
All stale bread should be saved n
til 1t gets to the moldy point. Cut
II in one-inch squares, put these in
the oven and let them dry out and
brown slightly. Then take the bread
out, and when cold crush II with a
rolling pin as finely as possible. Pass
the crumbs through a coarse sieve
Jspd keep them tied up in a muslin
bag. Old -four or salt bags, care
fully washed, are good for the pur.
pose, but they must be kept In a very
dry place. The bread is used for
stuffing poultry, for patties, for bread.
ing chops, sprinkling stuffed vegeta-
bles, and so forth. Ii will keep In
definitely If away from all moisture,
A box with growing herbs, placed
at a sunny window in the kitchen,
will supply the most delicious sea.
sonings. Parsley, tarragon, chives,
chervil and sorrel. all of which are
needed some time or other by the
good cook. can be grown in this way,
Tarragon vinegar may be made from
the fresh herb il 1t grows too abun.
dainty to be used up. The green
herb is put In a stone jar and boiling
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08
TO HEAR PRONOGRAPH MILES
mits Sound Long Distances, Avoid
ing 8uzzing Sounds.

Ruzzing or rumbling sounds in the
p~hOnograph, due to the friction of the
needle OF the cylinder, are avoided in
the new German instrument. which,
according to the Deutsche Musikwerk
lndustrie, combines the leading fea-
lures of the p~honograph and the siren.
A current Of compressed air is sub
stttuted for the needle, and the perfo-
rations in the disk of a siren are re-
placed by incisions on the surface of a
large record cylinder. A record per-
fectiy smooth cylinder rests closely
upon the surface Of the first cylinder,
and ]reVolves in unison with it as the
two cylinders are set in motion. \
constantly varying succession Of min
ute openings between their surfaces
is presented, due TO the incisions on
the record cylinder.
When a powerful blast of COM
pressed air is directed upon the line
Of contact between the two cylinders
at such an angle as to be an exact
tangent to the surface Of both, sounds
are evoked identically as in the case
of an ordinary siren. 1t is possible to
communicate signals, and even words,
which can, it is said, be heard miles
away.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08
RECIPE FOR BAKED CABBAGE
Boil In Salt Water Until Almost
Cooked, Then Place in Buttered
Pan and Bake.

Cut up and boil quantity of cabbage
desired in sailed water. When cooked
till soft, though not boiled quite
enough to eat, drain off water. But
ter a baking dish, III up cabbage quite
fine, turn into a dish and add salt and
pepper TO taste and small bits of but
ter. Pour over sweet milk till nearly
covered. Bake in a moderate oven
about t~hree-quarters of an hour. Serve
hot. | wonder how many of the sis
ters have it this way? 1t is very nice,
and my husband never grows tired of
it cooked this way. Sometimes | cook
cabbage with corned beef, spareribs,
etc, and use what is left over in this
way. 1t is also good. A good way to
use up boiled cabbage is to try out
four or five slices of fat bacon. Re-
move bacon and put cabbage into pan
and brown, draining off some of the
fat if too greasy. Serve on a platter
garnished with the bacon.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08
FITTING UP DINING ROOMS
Artistic Effects May Be Acquires a
Little Expense by SkiIlful Light
ing and Wise Furnishing.

The artistic dining room is one OF
the features of a pretty home, and ID
Is quite easy for the housewife to
make the room the prettiest. To do
so does not require the expenditure of
a large mount of money, either. Its
location should be chosen according
to the facilities for lighting and for
its proximity to the kitchen. There
should be several windows on two
sides If possible. or two large win.
dows on one side.
To lake away the dark look from q
room with an easterly exposure a
been the desire Of many housekeepers,
especially where the room is a dining
room. In cities many of these rooms
require artificial lighting during the
entire day. But the effect of sunlight
can be given in a degree by the prop
er wall papers and furnishings. Warm
yellow two-toned papers should be se-
lected for the walls, and a white cell
ing should finish off the room. The
woodwork should be painted a very
light co.or, white being the best, and
NhCAN" olSEuSp ohSuIu Dt Dldttu
at the windows. If there are outer
curtains they should be of a thin ma,
terial.
Stencil work Is often used for the
walls in dining rooms, and give a very
good effect, especially when the work
Is done in a two-thirds division of the
wall, producing dado effects. The fur.
nishing OF a dining room is left very
much to the ideas OF the HOUSEWIFE
Dark furniture at the present time has
quite a hold, and is being much used.
This furniture comes in the massive
pieces and also in the small sizes, So
that the housewife need have no trou.
BILE in making her selections.
Large pieces should never be placed
in a small dining room as they give
the effect of %crowding, and give the
room the appearance OF having no
space. Where there is a large room
the massive tables and chairs can ba
used TO advantage, but in a small room
small chairs and tables give the best
results.
The %sideboard and china closet selec
tons need not be of the same wood
from which the tables and chairs are
made, yet they should harmonize with
the other pieces of furniture. Here
again the dark wood is the most APP
propriate at the present time. Many
of the now china closets have the
circular doors and give plenty OF space
for the hanging of cups. Round Ia.
bles give a much better effect In a
small dining room than the square
ones.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08
Home-M Cheese.

To four quarts of sweet milk at
blood heat add %one-fourth of a junket
or rennet tablet previously dissolved.
Keep at blood heat over hot water UNI
til the curd forms; turn into a cheese
cloth bag and let drip until nearly dry.
Add a level teaspoonful of salt, mix
thoroughly and return to the bag,
which has been rinsed IN warm water.
and place In the press (mine Is a two
quart tin paid with the bottom remov-
err, cover with a piece of board fitted
to the pail and place weights (old fiat
irons) on the top; press for two days;
remove from press, rub with butter.
and lay in a cool, dry place; may be
eaten fresh If liked.
The whey, sweetened, favored with
nutmeg, and chilled makes a refresh
ing drink.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08
a French Entree,

Cut two pounds of beeksteak into
pieces about the size of the hand and
about o%ne-third of an inch thick; mix
one pound of sausage meat with a few
sprigs of chopped parsley and place
two tablespoons Of the mixture on
each piece of meat and roll them in
shape of a small cylinder and tie both
ends with a fine thread. Let them
brown in butter in a shallow stewpan
and then add the juice of one lemon,
two cupfuls of brown stock, two car
rots and two onions sliced and salt
and pepper to taste. Cover the pan
and cook for about two hours. When
ready to serve place the meat rolls on
d dish, cut and remove the thread (the
pieces will remain rolled), pass the
juice through a sieve and pour over
the meat. Serve with mashed pota-
toes and a good salad.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08
A Transformed Bookcase,

A large, black walnut bookcase, Ave
and one-half feet high, which had
been in the family for many years,
was transformed into an attractive
and roomy china-closet. Six shelves
were used for the space in the case,
a narrow strip of wood nailed on each
shelf, two inches from the back. for
plates, etc, and .screw-hooks for cups
placed where they were desired. The
high doors Of plain glass needed some
thing, but the problem was solved by
the use of very dark brown, narrow
binding, used for p~asse-partout fra
ming. This binding pasted on the
outside of the glass, gave the appear
ance of loaded glass in diamond
shaped paDes. The effect was sur
prising, and the china-closet has been
greatly admired.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08
I'm NOTES on Nl
|T SCIENCE H
AND


Great Britain exports about one
quarter of the coal it mines.
An ordinary gas Jet consume as
much oxygen as five persons.
1t is said that persons with red hair
are the least likely to become bald.
Twelve cases of cancer in England
have been traced to the use of the X
rays.
The Austrian war Office has ordered
two large dirigible balloons for the
army.
A deposit OF almost pure tantalum
ore has been discovered in the Ural
mountains.
Adulteration of food In France is
said to result in a profit of 500. 000,-
900 a year.
Radium gives a violet tinge to
glass and porcelain and turns white
paper yellow.
Nearly one-third of the economic &C
tivity of Germany rests today on
feminine shoulders.
Cold storage plants of the United
States have a total refrigeration ca
pacity in excess of 200. 900, 900 cubic
feet.
Marseilles is one OF the few large
cities Of the world which shows a
persistent increase in its infant NOR
tally.
New Jercey maintains its high
standard OF public schools at an aver
age cos Of about 20 cents a day per
pupil.
The majority of Australians schools
are owned and operated by the state
governments under the supervision
Of ths federal minister Of public In
struction.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08
Hearts by EreisEnt
BY ELEANOR WILLIAMS YouMANs
Copyright, 1910, by Associated Literary Press

Really, you must not walk with
me, MIR. Cunningham. You know the
penalty"
What! After trailing you ali the
way from the campus? After hang
ing about for two hours waiting for
you to come out of that house? What
kept you so long in there?"
My graduating gown. | was hav-
ing a fitting. But, Mr.. Cunningham,
the hour is too late for"
Nov, see here, Miss Ferris, it's
too late for a girl to 90 alone past
those freight yards-it's not safe even
early in the evening with hobos com
ing in on every train. I'll drop be-
hind as Don as we're past, if it will
please you; but you needn't worry,
for this is the night of Stuffy's fac.
ulty spread. Everybody's there from
PrGXy to Brainy Bowers"
why do you boys call some of the
professors such horTid names?"
who, Stuffeldt and Bowers? Why,
they like it. Sure, they do. l can
prove it. You remember"
"Sh-h-h, | hear some one"
Il don't"
Hush, they're there, on the other
side of that car-no, this one. Per-
haps it's tramps. Oh, Mr.. Cunning
ham, it sounds like-Oh, mercy!
1T is! PreXy, OF I'm a goat! Well,
I'll be-
From beyond q box car on their
right came distinctly, in nervous &C
cents, the words:
Il suggest that we wait, Prof. Bow
ers; that engine is approaching with
considerable speed"
Come on across, DR.. Cramer.' an
swered a second voice: plenty Of
time"
Heavens, they're coming around on
this side" Cunningham suddenly real
lied the brilliancy of the moonlight.
Recognition would be certain. Here"
he whispered in desperation, climb
in here, quick"
Laying vigorous hold of the girl he
swung her up to the open door of the
empty car, whittier he speedily fol
lowed.
Creeping noiselessly into the shad-
ow, they waited, fearing to breathe.
From an engine somewhere in the
yard issued loud. leisurely grunts.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08
Cider Cake.

Cream together u cup of butter and
a cup of sugar; 2 cups of sweet cider
are beaten into this; a pound of wash
ed and dried currants, a teaspoon Of
allspice and l of cinnamon and 2 ca
spoons of soda are mixed together
with 10 ounces of flour. Three eggs
are beaten light with yolks and whites
separate and added to the batter al.
ready mixed, and When the flour end
fruit and spices are beaten into the
whole and it is beaten vigorously till
very light. bake in a moderate oven.
The cider gives the cake a most de-
iicious flavor. 1t also preserves 1t a
long time as well as keeping it moist.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

vinegar poured on. In n week after
making the vinegar is ready for use.
Any fish left over from a meal may
be served as a side dish or ENTREES
for another. A fisE-marinade may be-
made in this way; it is a cold and
piquant dish: Bone and skin the fish,
cutting it in dice pieces. Put It into
the dish In which it is to be served
Then sprinkle over salt. cayenne, n
few Thin slices of onion. n or two
bay leaves, a little thyme, vinegar
and olive oil. Finally. g~arnish the
dish with slices of lemon. This is
an excellent relish for a card suppeT
or Sunday night tea.