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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-30
TIMELY TALKS ON
DOMESTIC TOPICS

In how many houses are the servants
and children given any definite instruc-
ton on what to do in case of fire. Very
few. indeed, and yet this instruction
could be given to every new maid in a
few minutes, and the children would find
an occasional talk on the subject rather
an excitement than a bore.
An enormous proportion Of town house
wives could not tell where the nearest
fire alarm box is. Vaguely they have
noticed it on their walks abroad, but it
has never occurred to them that the red
pillar concerns them deeply and that it
might be we'll worth their while to learn
how to use it.
When there is telephone in the house
the number of the nearest fire station
should be fixed up on a. card. 1t should
not be too obtrusive, for nobody wants
to be continually reminded of horrors
which may never take place, but every
member of the family should know OF
this cards whereabouts. 1t might also
describe the position of the nearest alarm
box. so that news Of fire could be sent
both ways. No matter how small the fire
u.s. it is better to send an alarm immedi-
ately on its discovery.
Keep the doors and windows closed
when fighting a fire, as a keen draught
helps it to spread. fire may be either
drowned or smothered. but the smother
ing process is usually most effective.
Many serious house fires could have been
avoided If somebody had thrown a heavy
rug over the first flame. The usual way
is to run for bucket of water and throw
it on the fire. Probably it misses the
flames altogether and does little good.
Water should be poured, not thrown, or
better still, sprinkled on quickly with
the hands If you have the GOODNESS to
bring a broom with your pail Of water
the fire has less chance than ever. A wet
broom will beat out quite a serious fire.
and it may be used to tear down any
burning drapery or wet the surface of
things within the danger zone.
Salt, sand and flour are excellent fire
extinguishers. Sugar, of course, should
never be thrown on fire. as it burns
fiercely. Do not waste extinguishers on
smoke and flames, but apply them to the
base Of the fire.
When a house fire begins to look really
dangerous get all the inmates below the
fire and do. not allow any one to pass or
go above it,
For the greater ease of nervous people
when some member of the family insists
on reading in bed by the light of a lamp
or candle. let there be a canister full
of sand placed at the bedside. The can
lister lid should have large holes bored
through 1t. so that the sand may be
quickly scattered OH an overturned can
die or blazing counterpart.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-30
G. K. ".
BY Ruth Cameron.

The other day was comparing expense
accounts with friend, and every now and
then I came across an item which read
&c. X. W." 1t always occurred at the
foot of column Of weekly or monthly
expenses and varied in size from 8 cents
to $2.47.
Finally I asked the meaning of this
symbol
''Oh, that's the money 1 can't account
for said she. 1.-THE money that I've
spent for little things here and there.
When there is few cents in day. or
few dollars in a month. that I can't ac-
count for don't worry about it. I know
it's gone and that's all there is to it, so
just say spent it for goodness knows
what, and charge it up to G. X. W.
An ingenious and ingenious method.
lint it? And although l condemn myself
in the eyes Of all accurate account keep
ers, I must admit that it appealed to me
as a much more sensible way Of getting
back at those secretive little expenditures
which take pleasure in eluding us than
giving them all the time they want
However / didn't bring this matter up
to recommend the G. K. w. method.
What 1t brought to my mind most forcibly
Of all our pockets through that little hole
so aptly called G. K. w.
1t isn't the big. inevitable, regular ex-
penses which one can definitely reckon
that make it so hard to save. It's the in
cessant little here and there expenses that
nibble up the dollars by nickels and dimes
and quarters until all our surplus is gone.
The other day I allowed myself to take
a rather expensive days trip. I reckoned
the fare, the cost of meals and q carriage,
and placed the expense of the day at S..
which felt could afford IL went with
out several things had intended to buy.
But couldn't afford cent more. When
I reached home that night had 81. 76 left
from a ten-dollar bill. What had become
Of the $2.24?
Has that ever happened to you? If you
are an average person I venture to say
that it has, for G. X. W. is the robber of
us all.
1t isn't just the price of coal. or meat
or rent. or even the very high price OF
babies that keeps most young people from
saving. It's simply because they don't
reckon on G. K. w.
had no right to take that trip at that
cost. 1 should either have gone without
the extras or stayed At home.
And that is just the matter with the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-30
Leather Gliding.

Unless you have quite a good deal of
gliding to be done, perhaps it will be bet
ter to have it done by a professional, but
if you have the suitable tools or stamps
the gliding can be done at home if one is
willing to take care
The leather is first busted with finely
powdered rosin. The tool must be heated
in an open fire and be tested before ap-
plying Try out on leather. of course.
The gold leaf is cut on a leather pad,
then applied, and the tool pressed down
upon it. The design will be ;ndented in
the Gather. while the heat will melt the
rosin and cause the gold leaf to adhere.
When this is satisfactory. wipe off any
superf1uous gold leaf with a slightly oily
rag. The oil takes up the gold better
than a dry cloth.
am afraid the process of regilding
the edges Of books is beyond the skill OF
the amateur. but 1 shall be happy to find
out all about it if you think you would
like to try.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-30
Little Stories for Bedtime.
PETER RABBIT PREPARES TO SLEEP
ALL WINTER.

Peter Rabbit had fully made up his
mind that he would sleep all winter.
That would be such a splendid way to
forget all about the cold wind and the
ice and the storms. Johnny Chuck
does it and Grandfather Frog does 1T
and Bobby Coon sleeps a large part Of
the winter; why shouldn't L." said
Peter to himself.
So day after day Peter Rabbit ran
about this way and that over the Green
Meadows and through the Green
Forest as if he had something on his
mind. Jimmy Skunk noticed it. So
did Billy Mink and Bobby Coon. But
Peter wouldn't stop to explain. Indeed
he was always in such a hurry that he
wouldn't stop at all. but when he met
them would shout "Hello!' over his
shoulder and keep right on running.
lipperty- lippertyl Unc' Billy Possum
was the only one who guessed what it
meant You see. Peter Rabbit had
been up to Unc' Billy to find out what
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-30

BY CORA MOORE.

For young girls, fashion seems to
have expended her greatest efforts on
the afternoon gown. which can be worn
at both formal and informal affairs.
The little theater frock here sketched
is delightful in delft blue damask bro
cade and blue chiffon to match The
blouse is Of chiffon over white char
meuse. The tunic, with it's little bib is
made of brocade. with the lower part
of the skirt draped up in front, disclos
ing knife plating of hlue chiffon
over white. The bib and lower edge
of the tunic are outlined with a mar
row band Of white rabbit fur. the
close fitting and cut from the b-ocace.
the front of the dress.
When cutting the bib, allow the ma
teria1 long enough in front to drape
up slightly under the little buttons,
and have the skirt with slight gathers
evenly arranged about the waist This
model would also work out elu lily
well in marquisette over a silk fo.n
cation. In mole color crepe de chine
with mole landings, or in brown. with
skunk landings, it should be extremely
smart. and is really not at al difficult
to make at home.
Inc length OF afternoon 1rOcKS is
much discussed question. but needless
ly. because it is simply a matter of
individual choice. If there is any To-
voritlsIn shown at all in the citte-
it is for the round instep length, which
when weighted at the hem. drass
trifle about the feet.
New Fashion Notes.
One of the newest cotillon favors is
small fan in a silken bag. The b;lS
may be of chiffon or silk, and the fan
is usually of marabou. mounted on
pearl sticks.
Corsage bouquets are very popular
at present. and there are some wonder
fully good limitations Of orchids. violets.
roses and chrysanthemums. Clusters
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-30

patch and fill himself full to bursting.
Farmer Brown had taken away ELL
the cabbages and carrots and turnips
that had made his garden so attrac.iye
to Peter.
s. now Peter had to hunt for what
he had to eat. That made a great deal
of running about. and 1T is very hard
work to grow fat when one runs about.
Tie more Peter ate the more he had
to hunt for his food. and the more he
had to hunt for his food the more he
had to run about, and the more lie had
TO run about the more he hurried and
the faster he ran. Now, of course.
running takes fat off.
"Oh. dear.' cried Peter Rabbit. "get
ting fat is not as easy as / thoIght"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-30
The Pegtop Coat.

One of the most graceful forms taken
by the fur coat of the moment is that i'm
which the garment is made seven or eight
inches too long. The extra length is then
caught up i'm a series of festoons down
each side seam. This is distinctly due to
the pannier idea. 1t has the advantage of
not making the figure too much like the
fashionable pegtop
typical coat of the moment i'm tail
less ermine has Vatican pleat of the
fur at the back held down i'm pleats be-
tween the shoulders The fullness is again
caught i'm at the level of the knees by q
broad band of lace fringed with ermins
tails. which draws the Vatican pleat out
to its fullest and holds it tightly in TO
the figure.
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GROUP
Narrow Sleeves.

Sleeves continue to be of long and
narrow description, in some cases cut in
a bell-shape over the hands: nevertheless.
one occasionally meets with the sleeves
reaching only halfway down the arm. in
which case they are more ample. and
have gauntlet cuffs in proportion. The
waistcoat is being introduced In many of
the costumes tailleur. and is particularly
suitable for coats of the en- biseau de-
scription. when they appear both above
and below the fastening. which is usually
of two large and elaborate buttons.
Pocket-1aps too. are being used as
means of ornamentation, and that Is the
only purpose they serve. as there Is rare
IA any pocket to be found underneath
Them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-30
Fish Bisque.

A fish bisque is made from one cupful
Of cold fish minced very fine. one cup Of
hot milk and cupful of any white stock.
The carcass Of chicken cooked slowly
will yield an excellent stock for this pur-
pose. The seasoning consists Of a tea
spoonful of Worcestershire sauce salt, a
dash of cayenne and a teaspoonful of
chopped parsley.
Put fish, seasoning and stock together
in a pan. Mix one tablespoonful of flour
and the same quantity of butter together
and stir into the fish mixture. Cook and
then stir in the boiling milk, adding a
tablespoonful Of cracker crumbs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-30
Sewing Room Ideas.

To renew buttonholes, sew small piece
of cloth over each side of the old button
hole, stitching it down fatty all around.
right over the worn one. If you have
none of the material of which the gar
ment is made. a piece Of linen tape may
he used in the same way.
Dainty strings for babys cap are made
of sheer lawn neckties with embroidered
ends that are cut in half and sewed to
each side of the little cap. Perhaps a bet
ter way is to pin them in place with small
gold safety pins: then they can be taken
off and laundered without trouble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-30
~ TIE
KITCHEN
PANTRY

The general rule for fritter batter is as
follows: Put one-quarter teaspoonful of
salt into one cup of -four, beat the yolks
Of two eggs and add to them gradually
half a cup of milk. Stir this slowly into
the flour, beating until smooth. Add a
tablespoonful Of melted butter and stand
aside for an hour or two.
If the weather is very cold the batter
can be made over night. In fact, it will
be improved by long standing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-30

budget of a great many individuals. They
should either recognize the demands of
G. X. W. ard keep down other expenses
accordingly or else refuse to yield to
those demands.
Otherwise G. X. W. will certainly eat
up the surplus that should go for saving
and quite frequently more.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-30
Rust on Irons.

Probably the reason why the irons rust
is because they are placed in a damp
place when out of use.
First clean off all the rust. using sand
paper, salt, or any similar agent, and
finally polish with wood ashes.
Then. to prevent the rust forming again,
rub with something greasy. Lard. Oil,
vaseline, or anything handy will answer.
Lastly, see that the irons are kept in a
dry place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-30
Stuffed Apples.

Probably the dessert you thought so de-
licious was stuffed apples. The recipe is
very simple. You take good, firm, sound
cooking apples; wash. rub dry and re-
move the core. The space is filled in with
chopped nuts. dessert spoonful of sugar.
the whole moistened with a teaspoonful
Of brandy.
Lay in a pan with a little water and
bake until done.
Whipped cream and garnished with pre-
served cherries.
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would do it. would have succeeded in
catching the queen. but would not have
won the game. led the king of trumps
and then the ten, and when the queen
went on he let it hold the trick.
A did not know whether the play was
an oversight or not. but he went on with
the best spade. which trumped. u
then led two rounds of clubs and followed
them with trump. which Y won with
the ace, making three more clubs and CIV
ing three discards in diamonds, so that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-30
Checks and PIaids.

A very noticeable feature with all model
coats direct from Paris is the smallness
of the revers and in many instances their
entire absence. Pleated skirts are gen.
orally in evidence, even when made Of
thick materials. and with robes for day
or evening wear composed of soft wolfe
and suchlike fabrics we find the old ac-
Gordon pleating very popular.
Large checks and plaids, somewhat
startling in character. are now making
their appearance, but these, when blended
with plain colors, make decidedly dis
tinguished looking costumes They can,
however. only be successfully worn by
tall women possessing slender figures.
otherwise the wearer will attract atten-
ton without commanding admiration.
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the only further trick a and B made was
the ace of diamonds. Il winning the game.
Had u disclosed his plan by leading
his two high clubs before he played
trumps, A would have seen his danger
and realized the object of holding the ace
Of trumps. His line of escape would then
have been to lead diamond, and two
tricks in that suit would have saved the
game, as would have finessed the jack
If did not put on the king, as z must
have diamonds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-30
Lemon Sauce.

very nice lemon sauce is made by
boiling together one cup Of sugar, half a
cup Of water. the rind and juice Of two
lemons for ten minutes. Beat the yolks
Of three eggs. strain the strip and stir
the beaten eggs into it. Set the pan into
double boiler and beat quickly until the
mixture is thick and smooth. Remove the
pan from the boiler and beat for FIVE
minutes longer. ELIZABETH LEE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-30

Some of the new Russian tunics are
scalloped around the bottom and bOr-
dered with fur. The full sleeves are
gathered in at the wrists.
When baking potatoes rub dry and
grease. This causes the outer skin to
peel off very thin, thus saving the most
nourishing part.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-30

Johnny Chuck and Grandfather Frog
meant when they had said that they
would see Peter in the spring. and it
was Unc' Billy who had told Peter
how they sleep all winter.
Unc' Billy grinned as he watched
Peter running about with such seri-
GUS and important air. "Brer Rabbit,
self. All reckon he's looking To- a
place to curl up and try to sleep all
winter" said Unc' Billy to himself.
Unc' Billy had guessed just right.
Peter was looking for a place to curl
up to sleep all winter. Peter was go
Then it was too late in the fall any
way. He would just find some old de-
serted house that some of Jimmy
Skunk's relatives or Johnny Chuck's
went poking into every old house he
knew of trying to find one that wasn't
SO tumble-down that it wouldn't do. At
last he found one that he thought
would be just the place, and Peter
chuckled to himself as he planned how
he would curl up in the bed chamber
way down at the end of the long hall.
"Nobody'l ever guess where / am!
he said to himself and laughed aloud.
Then Peter remembered that inc
necessary to eat great deal SO as TO
be very fat before going to sleep. for
that was the way to keep warm all
winter. So Peter, having decided
where he would sleep. started out to
grow fat. This would be fun. the very
best kind of fun. for there is nothing
Peter Rabbit loves more than to fill his
stomach. unless it is to satisfy his
curiosity.
Peter Rabbits stomach is
thing that's most amazing;
It takes 50 long to Ill 1t up
His time is short for lazing.
Perhaps this is the reason that when
Peter isn't eating he wants to loaf
around and watch other people work.
Anyway Peter is a tremendous cater,
ard now that he wanted to grow fat
he felt that he must eat more tkaE
ever So he began at once to eat aid
eat and eat. But there was one very
important thing that Peter had for
gotten. He had quite forgotten that 4,
was now late in the fall and the tender
young green things which Peter dear
ly loves to eat were gone. He could no
longer go down to the sweet clover
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-30

Another way OF trimming the small
tooue is with long loop bows, standing
stifiiy out toward one side.
The new simile Of Partisan ivory is
gaining In favor for toilet SETS Very
luxurious sets indeed are gold inlaid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-30
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-30

Swift 4 COmpany's Sales Of Fresh Beef
in Washington. ID. c.. for the week end
ing Saturday. December IS. averaged
1917 cents per pound.-Advertish ent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-30

Many new evening gowns show TUNES
of colored tulle; bright blue over a funda-
ton of yellow and sulphur color is very
attractive
Imperial Valley press., 1912-04-20
TESTIFY AT HEARING
HELD BY WElNSTOCK

San Diego Union: The little jury
room on the third floor of the court
house. where Harris Weinstock, spe-
cial representative of Governor John
son, is conducting a hearing or the
]. W. w. and free speach situation in
San Diego, was packed to the corners
with overheated and perspiring hui
manity at the proceedings yesterday
forenoon. Many walks of life were
represented, from the jurist and the
man of letters to the professional agl-
tator and the newsboy. Judge Sloane
of the superior court rubbed elbows
with men who have been before him
charged with violations of the laws;
and Austin Adams. the socialistic play
wright and educational journalist,
dozed in the corner. after he had fin
ished talking. next TO far less pros
porous looking adherent of the cause
that he adorns.
Twenty voluntary witnesses. some
members of the |. w ". and other
organizations represented in the free
speech campaign: others citizens of
San Diego who witnessed alleged bru-
talities ON the part of the police, told
what they had 10 tell, answered the
questions of Mr. WeinstOck, Of Attor-
ney Fred Moore and many others pres
ent who cared to make inquiries or
bring out neglected points. The pro-
ceedings were entirely informal. jokes
were cracked and sarcasms interjected
al the pleasure Of the audience.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-04-20

NOTICE Of SELECTION UNDER SEC.
TIONS 2275 AND 2276, Y. S. REVISED
STATUTES, AS Amended by Act OF
Congress, February %, 189t-(Para-
graph ct seq. Rules Approved April
Received May -, 1911, I. :. Land Of
fee. Los Angeles, Cal.
United states Land Office at Los Angeles.
State OF California.
To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that the State
OF California has filed in this office its
School Indemnity Land Selection, No.
S54g. Serial No. 103325, applying to Sc
lect as indemnity the following described
tracts of land. to wit: S. Il of n. Y,
Sec. So. TIP. 16 South. R l. East, San Ber
nardino Meridian.
y copy of said list by descriptive sub
divisions has been consipucously posted in
this office for the inspection of persons in
terested and the public generally.
During the five weeks period of pubi-
cation of this notice or any time there
after and before final approval and certi
fication. this office will receive protests or
contests as to any of the tracts applied
for and transmit the same to the Cen
eral Land Office.
Dated Los Angeles Cal. March 49, 1912
FRANK BUREN, Register
Q. r. w. ROBINSON, Receiver.
Date of first publication, April s, 1912
maV10
Imperial Valley press., 1912-04-20
NOTICE OF HEARING
In the Superior Court of the State Q
California, in and for the County Q
imperial.

In the Superior Court of the State of
California, in and for the County of
Imperial.
In the Matter of the Estate of GEORGE
c. SExSMITH, Deceased.
estate of George c. SeXsmith, de-
ceased:
You will please take notice that Georgi-
ana WhtescarVer has filed her petition in
the above entitled court, praying for
an order. requiring the administrator of
the above entitled estate to execute to
her a conveyance Of the following de-
scribed real property, to wit:
An undivided one-half interest in the
northeast quarter (N.E. ~ of section u.
T. 16 $. Il. IS T., :. Il. M, Imperial
County. California, also described as tract
No. los. T. 16 $, 4. Is e, S B. NJ.
thOrized by act Of Congress- passed July
l. 1902.
And for Il decree authorizing and direct
ing said administrator to cause to be
transferred to said Georgana WhitesCar-
yer seVenty-tive (75) shares of the capi-
tai stock of Imperial Water Company
No. l.
You are further notified that the above
entitled court has ordered that said pc
titiOn be heard on Friday. the 3rd day
Of May. 1912. at 10 o'clock a. m, or as
in the court room of said court Of El
Centre. County of Imperial, State OF Cal
ifornia.
Dated April 4, 1912
GEORGIANA WIIITESCARNER,
Petitioner.
DAN. Y. holland, Attorney for Peti-
toner. sat-maN4