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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-12-12
PAGE TWO
Clean Money.

By installing a system Of washing
machines in the ~subtreasuries the
United States government designs
giving us clean money. A dirty bill is
to be washed like q dirty shirt. This
will remove germs, but what is to be
done for tainted money on which the
filth is moral rather than physical?
1t will require something stronger
than soap and water to make this
clean.
Even so. the step is welcome. If we
cannot make tainted money clean we
can at least remove the dirt from bills
that have circulated so long that they
have the appearance Of the ancient
printers towel. 1t is hardly possible
to have individual money as we have
individual drinking cups, but we can
remove the grease. sweat, dust. mi
crobes and similar foreign matter
N in a while. This will give us a
chance to see the pictures on our bills
IL W ACS' Liz Nl3Sp1SSS lAil puIo
starch in a mans consciousness. AS
money is today we cannot even kiss
it goodby without danger of infection.
AS for wetting the fingers to count it.
that is more dangerous than oscula-
ton.
We are also informed that our bills
are to be smaller in size. This does
not mean that fractional currency in
the form Of shinplasters is coming
back, but only that paper money is to
be shorter and narrower. The present
measurements are 3.O4 by 7.2S inches.
The new size is to be 2.5 by 6 inches.
The average nan will scratch his head
a bit obviously about this change. 1t
will decrease the size of his roll when
it is far too small already. The roll
big enough to choke a cow has largely
become a thing of the Imagination
anyhow. and with the amount of the
paper in q bill cut down it will be-
come SO altogether.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-12-12
Punished For His Heroism.

An American who served in the
British army in the Boer war has an
interesting story to tell. He wanted
excitement. SO he left Boston for Eng
land and enlisted in the South Ian
cashire regiment. April Of 1900 found
him aboard Il troopship bound for
South Africa and the war. During
target practice n day a seaman fell
overheard in a rough sea. A boat was
launched. A wave threw it against
the propeller of the steamer and shat
tered it. AS the bugle call for all to
fall into ranks was sounded a York
shire man took a header overheard.
When Il rescue boat was finally safely
launched the Yorkshire man was sup
porting two men from drowning.
No medal came t. him. however.
Once on board ship again he was sent
to the guardhouse because of not obey.
Ing the fall in" command.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-12-12
MONSTER SEA COW
INJURIES FISHERMAN.
Hits Him With FIIpper When
He Tries to Tie It.

Mexican fishermen had an exciting
encounter with a manatee, a giant sea
COW. in the shallow water Of the La.
guna Madre neal Point Isabel, Texas,
not long ago. 1t was captured only
after one of the men, Ramona Rodri.
guez, had been seriously hurt by one
Of its fippers.
The creature was twelve feet long
and weighed more than 5000 pounds.
1t was captured alive.
The sea COW is supposed to have come
up from the more southern waters of
the gulf. 1t entered the Laguna Madre
at the pass which separates the island
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-12-12

his fangs brought away not only a
piece of my boot and sock. but tore
the flesh as well. My foot bled freely.
Beast Came Back For More.
After each attempt to reach me the
lynx would descend the tree, nurse
his wounds for a moment and then
come back at me.
For half an hour the struggle went
on. | was getting weak from loss Of
blood and from thigh to ankle was a
mass OF bites and scratches. while my
boots were torn to shreds, the left one
being only held in place by the strap
that bound my precious knife to the
lacerated foot.
Internationally. when the demon gray
shape slid to the ground to rest, /
shouted wildly for help. My brothers
said afterward that they came as soon
as they heard the first call. Before
they arrived. however. I had given the
panther what | have always believed
was his deathblow.
Caught Him In Neck.
1 caught him in the neck again. the
knife going sc deep that I could hard
~ withdraw it. and. judging from the
amount Of blood left on his trail. his
Jugular vein must have been severed.
The vicious brute seemed to realize
that help was coming from the camp.
for when my father. who was ahead.
hove In sight with an AK the creature
slipped down the tree and dashed
away. Just then ! tainted and. los.
Ing my grip. Slid Imply to the ground
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-12-12
Daredevil Dive o. a Ton Dollar Bot,

To win a ten dollar bet Joseph
Schmidt. a sailor OF Detroit, dived into
the Cuyahoga river at Cleveland from
the Superior viaduct. 100 feet above
the surface OF the water. He struck
the water headforemost in a graceful
dive. came to the surface and swan
ashore. none the worse for his dare
devil feat. Two women tainted when
they saw Schmidt leap. They thought
him Il suicide.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-12-12
up TREE TO GET
AWAY FROMLYNX
But Beast Assembled Another
and Fight Followed.
man USED KG!FE on. BOOT.
Tied His Only Weapon to Leather and
Kicked When Wildcat Got Too Near.
Missed Once and Had His Ankle
Chewed to the Bono.

TN the following story, taken from
the Wide World Magazine, an old
eastern lumberman tells of the
time when, alone and unarmed
save for a stout knife. he met in the
woods a Canadian lynx or panther:
Finding my escape to the camp cut
off, | looked about for some other way
to avoid the vicious and hungry beast.
Two poplar trees stood by the side of
the road about three feet apart. both
clear of branches except for a few feet
at the top, and | decided that my haven
of refuge lay there.
My experience on the logs made it
easy for me to shin up one of the trees,
so that i'll Il moment l had put several
feet between myself and the gaping
jaws of the panther below. | climbed
rapidly onward to the top. l was be.
ginning to think that the worst that
could happen to me would be having
to remain in the tree all night or until
rescued by my brothers when, TO my
horror. | saw the brute slowly ascend
ing the second tree, which stood within
a few feet of the one in which | had
taken refuge. Like a great cat he
scaled the tree. and as he came oppo-
site the feline fangs reached out for me.
Tied Knife to Boot.
Fortunately | had chosen the taller
OF the trees, and sc the panther could
not spring on my head and shoulders,
although he made several efforts to do
so. His fierce swapping at my legs
gave me an idea. l had on a pair Of
high legged boots, very common in those
days, and with my belt l tied my long
knife firmly to my left foot. When he
reached out from the other tree |
caught him full in the neck with a
we'll directed kick, which inflicted a
nasty wound and nearly Jared me from
my perch.
The stab gave the panther the sur
prise of his life. and as he retreated |
thought he would make off at once.
but little did | know that / had a
veritable four footed fend to deal
with. With blood matted name he
climbed the tree again, and this time
it was the brute that drew blood. So
quick were his movements that he
had inserted his teeth in my ankle be-
fore I could drive the knife home. and
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-12-12
The Proper Retort.

At a dinner a married man praised
the beauty Of the Atlantic City girls.
Then. with a foolish chuckle. he
added:
II had an awful bunch OF them after
me when I was down there on my Va
cation"
The lady beside him looked at him
coldly and retorted:
Dear me. They must have been an
awful bunch."-Exchange.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-12-12
Tho Bettar Name.

$50 you are thinking of calling your
baby boy Peter. wouldn't: I'd call
him Paul"
"Why 500"
He would have a better chance in
life. IT'S Peter. you know. who is al.
ways robbed to pay Paul."-Boston
Transcript.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-12-12

Not satisfied With the licking Italy is
giving them. the Turks now threaten
to start Il civil war and whip each
other. Merely for the sake of peace it
may yet be necessary for the powers
to push Turkey off the map of Eu-
rope.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-12-12

The national committees are prepar-
ing to send out monograph records of
the speeches Of candidates. accompa-
MED by moving pictures of the candi-
dates in action. Is this to be a canned
campaign?
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-12-12

Government experts are now trying
to find out what makes the holes in
Swiss cheese. Have they not got the
cart before the horse? The holes
were there first.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-12-12

A Tacoma suffragette tainted when
asked her age at the registration booth.
They may have the ballot. but they
are still daughters Of Eve.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-12-12

Vincent Astor says he is not thinking
Of getting married. Probably can't
afford it.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-12-12

Fame only comes when deserved. and
then II u as inevita bic as destiny. TOR
10 Ia destiny -isongfeilow.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-12-12
Proof POSITIVE.

Crawford-Do you think he's hen
pecked? Crabshaw-He never men,
toned 1t. but I've noticed that the
portraits over his mantelpiece are
those OF his wife's folks.-Judge.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-12-12

The British will vote J. Bruce Ismay
a hero yet. He at least saved one life
his own.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-12-12

Onr highest hopes are often destroy
ed to prepare ns for t.stter things.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-12-12
LUCK IN BASEBALL
Freak Plays by Which Games
Have Been Decided.
PUT THE BALL IN HIS POCKET.

Cliff Carrolrs Funny Stunt That Let In
the Winning Run and Enraged Chris
Won der Ahe-A Hit That Put Two
Balls In Play at tho Same limo.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-09

- AID daddy as Jack an Evelyn snuggled closer:
"'Twas ul hight before Christmas. Nt q creature wa suhns
except the little gray mouse in the pantry.
"NIouse stack her nose out ef her doorway. MY, now goo ~
sneled in that pantry! There wa a Whit OIL f-ht cake n mnce PIE ant
doughnns and plum pudding and cookies and custards and 1emes ana III
heaps of omr good things all rolled itoo ne tempting
"And sc mousie stuck her nose farther Out o. the hole snfueo na6<NgNn
Then She crawled tut on the pantry floor and from there hoped Up to tn
pantry shelves But the housewife had been roun when Bridget the ooR
wa putting he goodies way and SO every single thng was safely covered.
\ " They'd never miss the bite I'd eat said mousie Indignantly. II TO
think this is Christmas eve, too when folks are supposed to be 10 kmd n
generous! Well / must say they ire nt veyg generous to mice in this mousse
"Mousie battered out into the kitchen. IhereW WASN'T a crump u Tut
floor. Then she toted into the sitting room.
"The fire was low, and therew s nothing to at there, ut she vel "
work OF a nice warmh oe she ws nibbing near the fire
A he nbbed he heard great rafting in the chimney. Som mortar
fell down O the hearth, and after it can a plump little man with a great
pack on his back.
The man wore a big fur coat and a fur cap and In the cap vas stuck
sprig of holly. Out of hi. pack p@ped theh heads of donsa ant toy horses ana
all sorts of animals.
Never had mouse seem such q queer looking little man., but his face IA
so round and Jolly she wasn't a bit afraid of him. However mousie thought 1t
Just as well to keep back where she would lot be seen. ms.
The little mar put his pack on the table and began to take things out OF 1t
My. oh N.Y. shifted mouae; I smell peanutsv Then she shifted again.
Candy and ranges and little cakes" she cried.
The little man took down two stockings which were hanging by the ire
place and began to put into them all sorts of goodies.
"'Tbuer cried the little mn when the stockings were filled. There ire
my Christmas compliments to the children, and % up the chimney agmnF
I'm n minute he had flown u the chimney, M mouse had crept out OF
her corner When she was sure the coast was clear she ran along the mohns
fill she cache Al stocking and hen she nibbled Il little hole in the toe. All the
candy and good things poured out on the floor where she could eat her IN III
comfort and when the children got up in the morning they found What
mousie had left SO you see on little mouse had ii nice Christmas"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-09
PRETTY RIBBONS FOR NECK
At No Time Have These Adornments
Been So Handsome and Worthy
Of Praise a. Now.

The latest development Of the sat-
toir is the grosgrain or MORE ribbon
with plain or pilot edge and a large
single ornament ON the left side. Ono
of the prettiest OF these is a circular
motif Of exquisite d~elicacy. Another
is a square Of finest flet lace mesh
wrought in platinum and diamonds,
placed diagonally on the ribbon End
held at the two opposite by
two diamonds. These are again at
tached to a jeweled section that GOV
ers the ends Of the ribbon. II q SIM
pier chain for the lorgnon Is desired
there Is the solitary pearl wt,bcsst
any metal and strung ~ a slide on .
silk cord. Both men and women s-o
adopting this tnconspicuous but hand
some device.
Perhaps one Of the most pleasing
novelties OF the moment Is a valvst
neck bard with slides OF seed pearls.
These come with two or three slicss
OF with u simple f~estoon. They are
both radical departures from the old
fashioned themes. such as the rcAstts
and the Observation-Disclosures
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-09

When making "t%hickening" for
sauces. gravies. etc. use half flour
and half cornstarch.
When chopping mint for sauce, IL
the sugar that Is to sweeten 1t is add
ed 1t will be found to chop In half the
time.
A tablespoonful of washing soda and
a cup Of vinegar poured down the sink
will clean out the most stubborn
clogged pipes.
1t is said that a small piece Of sugar.
added to the water in which cut flow
ers are placed, will keep the water
fresh and sweet.
A cheap and durable toaster for a
gas stove is a piece of sheet iron.
Over this a five-cent wire toaster can
be used without danger OF burning
or blackening the bread.
A white plume car be cleaned sue
cessfully by dipping 1t In raw. cold
starch. slightly blued, then let dry
and shake off the powdered starch. II
not clean repeat.
For removing old paint. make a
Iye with one can of potash and half a
gallon of water, apply with IN old
paint brush and do not touch with
the hands, as 1t will burn. Wash off
and drv well.
When nails are knocked into hard
wood they often bend. To prevent
this dip each nail in a little sweet oil.
or II kind OF oil before driving into
the wood, are they will not bend.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-09
Taups Velvet

are loose and baggy In effect the
swathed silhouette is emphasized by
the cut Of the lower portion OF the gar
ment.
One wrap particularly noticeable
was OF all-whtte ermine, with draped
effect at the hips. Around the bottom
of the coat appeared a thick fringe Of
ernine tails. There was a deep,
square collar OF the ermine, trimmed
with a fringe Of the black tails. The
loose, baggy sleeves were trimmed at
the lower edge with a fringe Of the
tails.
Another wrap was of moleskin
draped around the shoulders In cape
effect. There was a shaped piece, ex-
tending from the shoulder line almost
to the waist, Of gold lace and Orien-
tai embroidery finished by a large gold
tassel. A huge muff Of the moleskin
accompanied the cloak.
Another handsome afternoon cos
tune was of black velvet trimmed
with skunk. The coat was me of the
new th~ree-quarter length models with
loose. baggy sleeves set in, much on
the line of the evening wraps. There
was a large collar OF skunk and mar
row bands of the same fur edged the
coat. Between the bands Of the fur
were applied braid motifs. A wide
band OF braid was appliqued on the
bottom of the skirt. In front ap-
peared two rows Of buttons and braid
loops.
Another admirable costume was OF
taupe silk brocade and broadcloth.
combined. The Jacket wa, Of silk
brocade finished with a large collar
of opossum. The jacket ives fastened
with small raid buttons and loops.
There were deep cuffs OF the fur
trimmed witt the buttons and braid.
The skirt was in tunic effect at the
front, and was trimmed with three
large buttons.
Still another costume was OF taupe
velvet and cloth, accompanied by a set
Of silver fox. The Jacket OF velvet
was fashioned In cutaway style and
trimmed witt braid and buttons. The
skirt was of t.oadcloth looped up at
the side and front. A lash on the left
side at the bottom showed an under
skirt of velvet.
MARY DEAN.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-09

WITH THREE-P1ECE SKIRT, WITH LONG
SLEEVES THAT CAN BE MADE WITH OR
WITHOUT TRIMMING OR THREE5OUAR,
FER SLEEVES, WITH OR WITHOUT CHEML
sETTE.
The simple gown in mi-princessa
style is such a useful, satisfactory garment
that every woman is sure to want a
number of them. This one can be made
from charmeuse or messaline or similar
material to make dressy afternoon frock,
Or it can be made of cashmere or aIbatross
to be worn in the morning hours, and,
whatever the material is, it is always
pretty, always attractive. The frills make
a really dressy finish for the more elaborate
gown and the plain finish is desirable for
the simple one. The blouse is made
without f~ullness in conformity with the
reasons demand and with "~set-in" sleeves.
These al be made in three-quarter or
full length and the long sleeves can be
made plain or finished with oddly shaped
trimming portions. Both blouse and skirt
are finished with box plaits at the front
and, through these plaits, the closing is
made. The chemisette is entirely separate
and can be worn or omitted as occasion
demands.
For the medium size, the gown will
require 8 yards of material II, S yards sc
or "a yards a. inches wide with IS yard
III for the collar, u yard II for the trim
ming portions. n yard IS inches wide for
the chemisette.
The pattern Of the gown 7672 is cut in
sizes from "a to AZ inches bust measure.
1t will be mailed to any address by the
Fashion Department of this paper, OIL
receipt of ten cents
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-09
VOGUE OF THE SHIRTWAlST
Original and Becoming Designs Mark
tho Work, Which Shows Excel
Iencs Of Designers.

The shirt which is worn with the
tailormade Of today is very smart,
very original and very becoming. and
lovely designs have been evolved, even
in the face of the fact that the two
piece suit. consisting Of a gown with
coat to match. Is still immensely pop
ular.
Among the materials which are uti-
lized for these shirts fashion does not
discard the homeliest ingredients.
For instance, there La Berlin wool,
which is masquerading is a manner
which is entirely different to the role
1t used to pls in the days when our
grandmothers spent hour after hour
at their embroidery frames evolving
gaily hued parrots and cabbage roses,
for the decoration of walnut wood
chairs and sofas.
The ground work OF a shirt treated
in this fashion is Of tulle-fne, clear
and soft-and this is covered with an
irregular and slightly conventional
work design made of darned work for
which the white Berlin wool In ques-
ton Is used. The darning Is, howev-
er, very close and very neat, the out
lines being sharp and clear cut. A
very striking contrast is afforded by
a tiny turned-down collar of black
charmeuse, a similar bit of the mate
rial forming the cuff. while there is
besides a small vest of m%ousseline de
cole set in narrow plaits, and the front
Is punctuated by a serried row Of cut
Jet buttons.
Another and even more beautiful
shirt was carried out In white chiffon,
with a motif all over 1t worked In rich
bright gold thread.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-09
PIums In Batter.

Make a batter with two beaten
eggs, five tablespoonfuls OF -four, a
little more than n pint of milk, and
add a pinch Of salt. Remove the stones
from one quart Of large ripe plums.
crack them. put the kernels inside OF
the plums again. mix the fruit with
two heaping tablespoonfuls OF moist
sugar and stir 1t lightly into the bat
ter. Turn 1t into a buttered pudding
dish and bake in a hot oven till done,
about 40 minutes. Sprinkle powder
ed sugar over the top, and serve hot
with one-half cupful of butter, one
cup of sugar. and one we'll beaten egg
stirred to a cream and favored.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-09
WEST END PHARMACY
J, KIf.LJNBEftGEH, Proprietor
PRESCRIPTIONS tarefuliy FILLED At Mod
ercts PrtceA


Make a plain pastry with two cup
fuls Of pastry flour. one-half teaspoon
full each salt and baking powder ana
one-half cupful of shortening. Roll
Into a sheet, spread with three or
tour tablespoonfuls creamed butter.
then fold In three layers and again
roll Into a thin sheet. With this paste
cover ten small patty pans, turning
in and iuting h ecrust on the edge as
for custard or squash pies. By cover
ing is meant invert the pans and cover
outside. Prick bottom a little. Fill
with squash mixture and let bake in
a moderate oven % minutes. For the
filling take whole egg and yolk of an
other. cupful slfted cooked squash.
three-quarters cupfui of sugar. cupfu
OF sugar. cupful thin cream. and .
half a teaspoon each OF salt and mace
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-09
CE:0SS STITCH DESIGN
GOOD WAY BY WHICH TROUBLE
MAY BE AVOIDED.
Precautlon That Frequently VIII Save
tho Necessity Of Doing the Entire
Work Over Again - Having
Proper Canvas 10 Important.

The most careful counter of threads
is liable to unpleasant surprises when
the end or corner or a cross
stitch thread may ruin an entire de-
sign and the work will have to be done
again.
There are two ways to avoid this
trouble. II the finished piece need not
be exact in measurements lay the hem
along one side and end. Begin in the
angle this formed and work the sides
as far as desired. stopping when there
Is no mo. g room to repeat the pattern
and add the hem.
Return to the angle and work the
end in the same way. Then lay the
other two hens and the rest OF the
design is accurately fitted.
When the finished piece must be a
given size, start the design from each
end and work award the middle. II
there Is a discrepancy 1t Is easy to
make up a connecting figure that will
look intentional. Treat the ends In the
same way.
The secret Of good cross-stitching
10 W hdN lhc Slo6Sp tltCb 4 ny . SinlL
in the same direction. To insure this
mark the top Of the work with a few
stitches run In the hem. This makes
mistakes in direction impossible.
When the end and side are finished
turn the piece entirely. around and
work the opposite direction, which
gives the same general slant.
M,1h nf tho apoat ~ or1r, 1}f{o r.
work depends upon the canvas. It
pays to get that specially prepared for
this embroidery, as ordinary canvas
is uneven. and may ruin the work.
The imported anvas from Germany Is
best liked, as it is even, fine, and the
threads pull easily.
For the fine work used In towels
and other Empire designs choose a
very fine canvas and a lightweight cot
ton. The results are far daintier than
when bold, coarse, cross-stitching is
done. With the right kind Of canvas,
this stitching may appear as exquisite
as solid embroidery.
Do not attempt to do your cross
stitching directly on the material In
less on certain very open mesh
weaves. The threads are sure to be
Irregular, and the work will not be
accurate. besides being hard on the
eyes. The time taken to haste on
bits of canvas and pull out threads
when finished will be saved many
times over In working.
Unless very proficient, do not at
tempt shaded cross-stitching without
a colored pattern. These designs must
be regular, and do not lend themselves
to haphazard shading.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-09
italian Celery Souo-

Melt two rounding tablespoons CT
butter in a saucepan: add a small on
ion sliced and two cups of celery cut
fine. Cook together until beginning
to l yellow. ove with water and
cook the celery until soft. Press
through a sieve and add two cups OF
cream. Beat the yolks Of two eggs
with a tablespoonful OF milk; add
to the soup. carefully keepins It under
the boiling point. Serve the soup with
croutons and CRATE a little Parmesan
cheese over the top the very last thin.
before serving.