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The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03
Remarkable Product Of Expert Work
man Which Was Properly Priced
by Emperor William.

Much as we may admire the needle
for its utility. we hardly ever do 80
for its beauty, and yet there are-or
were-some needles in existence
which were really works of art. Queen
Victoria possessed one of the most
beautiful needles ever fabricated. The
stem was worked in imitation of the
Column of Trojan. only instead of the
scenes descriptive of the Trojan war
which ornament that famous column.
those on this wonderful needle Illus
trated scenes in the life OF her late
majesty, so small that they could only
be seen through a magnifying glass.
But this was not all. for this remark
able object was made to open. and
contained needles smaller than itself.
The German emperor. William j.,
grandfather of the present monarch.
owned one of the most curious
needles. made out Of one of his white
hairs. In 1888 he went through a
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03
She (romantically-Ah, what's in q
OUGHT to Be Satisfied.

Aunt Beulah's besetting sin was
housecleaning. She cleaned in season
and out of season, causing the fam
lily much worry when sweeping
brought on an attack of lumbago or
carrying out ashes gave her the grip.
One day her patient sister protested.
why don't you let the maid do
those things?" she asked.
"She's SO careless" groaned Aunt
Beulah; I'D rather have the pain
than the dust. I'd rather have the
pain"
Then the Smart Little Boy jumped
into the conversation. We'll. you've
got the pain" he remarked, what are
you kicking about?"
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03
BREADS.

For those living in the country or
small towns. where fresh compressed
yeast cake is not obtainable, the fol
lowing method of making bread will
be found most satisfying. in fact 1t is
used by many city households. who
prefer 1t to any other:
Cook six medium-sized potatoes IN
water. to cover; mash and strain the
potato and water In which 1t was
cooked over four tablespoonfuls of
flour. four tablespoonfuls OF sugar.
tablespoonful of salt. Steep a packed
tablespoonful of hops In a cup Of
water; pour this water over the other
ingredients, add a quart of water. and
when the mixture is luke warm add
yeast cake that has been softened In
a little water. The yeast is now ready
for bread
About two hours before the bread is
needed, prepare the sponge. use cup
or cup and half of the yeast mixture.
adding more salt and some shorten
fng. with flour enough to knead as soft
as 1t can be handled. Knead ten min
utes, make into loaves or buns and
when light bake without further knead-
ing.
This bread is so simple to make. so
good In flavor and one can prepare 1t
on short notice. that every housewife
should keep some Of the yeast on
hand.
Graham Bread.-Take three cups Of
graham flour. two cups OF sour milk.
two teaspoonfuls OF soda, two-thirds
Of cup Of dark brown sugar. pinch
of salt Mix all together and bake one
hour In a slow oven.
Brown eread.-Three cups OF gra-
ham flour. two Of white flour and one
of cornmeal. a half cup Of sugar.
teaspoonful Of soda. two teaspoonfuls
Of salt. two cups each of warmed
sweet milk and two Of water; add
compressed yeast cake. beat well. put
in tins at night, cover air tight. Bake
In the morning one hour. This makes
two loaves.
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03
HIS SERMON IN A NUTSHELL
Comprehensive and Succlnet Report
of What Was Said In tho
Funeral Grafton.

A popular Irishman, beloved for
many a miie around his home town,
died suddenly. He belonged to sew
eraI organizations, and the A. o. IL.
OF Bloomville decided to send rep
resentative to his fhneral.
The church was packed and the
clergyman most sympathetic. In eX-
pressing his certainty OF immortality
he went In for smile.
I'VE will say" he observed in Illus
tration, that here Is a beautiful
watch. The case is good and is studded
with diamonds. 1t looks like the valu-
able part OF the watch, but you can
remove the works and they will keep
on ticking"
The delegate returned to his home
town and was sounded on the topic OF
the funeral sermon.
Well" he reported, "the father
said that Pat was no Waterbury"
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03
Te<kI H~<s.eN-
RabbIt-catehIna Scheme.

There is always something new un-
der the sun. The latest scheme or
invention to catch rabbits has Just
reached US and 1t occurred during the
last snow near Siler City. A man Of
this township went hunting the day
after the snow and coming to a piece
Of new ground found literally hun
dreds OF tracks. There were dozens
of brush piles in the field and the
tracks. Of course. all led to those
piles. A bright idea was suggested to
this hunter and he at once went
home. secured seining net and re-
turned to the field ready for business.
The long seine was placed around q
pile and the rabbits shooed out, and
by the time he had visited fifteen piles
he had more rabbits than he could
carry and then had to discontinue his
Wholesale efIorts.-Siler City IN. c.
Grit.
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03

| In fve minutes. II tUs paper scorchef
1t is too hot-cool 1t BY acting very
shallow pan of cold water upon the
floor Just before putting in the cake
Take out the pan after few minutes
of course, first turning down the gas
flame. or pushing in the hampers to
reduce heat. Cook at moderate heat
until done through. 1t will take an
hour to an hour and a half. accord
ing to the thickness of the cakes.
Midway the baking they should be
shifted-those from the grid shelf Sc;
low on the broiler. those from the
broiler put high, SO that they will cook
evenly. Make holes in the bag tops
and test the cakes before taking them
up by thrusting In clean straw or
thin knife blade. II the thing thrust
in comes out with no sickness cling
ing to it. the cake Is done. Bag cook
ing prevents crusting ov~r. and there
by facilitates rising. 1t also saves
from burning and avoids the risk OF
jarring by too much opening of the
oven door. Baking powder can be
used in place of soda and cream OF
tartar. but to my thinking the old way
is the best
Raisin cake is made almost the same
as pound cake. but takes little longer
and slower baking.
Every household almost has its own
favorte gingerbread and tea-cake.
Make them in your own way. but re-
member to make them festive. You
can do this easily by cutting them
t,, Ill ~ fo chap ha-
sides those already suggested. from
frosting them in many colors-white.
pink. green, yellow and brown. and
sprinkllng them before the frosting
hardens. with tiny colored candies. or
chopped nuts, or candied peel. or
citron very finely shredded.
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COOKING cH,LDReN's GOODIES
BY Martha MccuIloch Williams.

BY Martha Mcculioch Williams.
Lives there child with appetite SO
dead that his mouth never waters
when the word "Goody" is mentioned
Goodies Of all sorts are the especial
gastronomic delight of all children.
and let me add that goodies of all
and more delicious by being cooked
IN paper bags.
1t was an acute social observer who
wrote: "Housekeepers instinctively
add grease and sweetening when cook
ing for company" The same rule
ought to prevail In cooking for chill
dren. Food cannot be too rich for
young. thriving creatures. provided 1t
is properly proportioned. Perfect
pound cake Is a meal in itself. ginger
bread as perfect, but little less salts
flying, while as for tea cakes of the
right sort. crisp, sugary, melting, an
active healthy child may eat all 1t
chooses Of them, and be better for
the eating.
Make all these not merely good, but
attractive to the eye. Make also
sponge cake. raisin cake and many
manners Of fancy tartlets. Make them
individual-in that will lie the su-
preme charm.
Begin by cutting a big bag length
wise into strips two inches wide.
Grease each strip half an inch from
one edge. and cut blunt notches into
the crease. three-quarters of an inch
apart From another bag. split open.
cut rounds or ovals. four to five inches
across. Fasten the notched strips to
these with small clips. letting the
notches stand outside and clipping the
ends where they come together. Thus
you have a fat-bottomed individual
mould, to be filled, after buttering,
with anything you like. Filled. the
moulds are slid inside large lightly
creased bag. the bag set on a trivet,
and after sealing. baked In the oven
Let the cakes cool in the moulds.
then tear away the paper and frost
them or decorate them with candy or
nuts.
Here is Mammy's Pound Cake-and
better never went in anybody's mouth.
Take ten eggs. a pound of flour, sifted
with two teaspoonfuls of cream tartar
and one Of soda. a pound of sifted
sugar, three-Quarters of a pound of
best butter, wineglass of brandy or
sherry. tablespoonful lemon extract.
Cream the butter very light with half
the sugar, add the other half to the
yolks Of the eggs after beating them
foamy light, and then beat again. Pu,
in the butter and sugar. mix well, add
the liquor next. then half the flour.
putting in cupful at time. Fold in
next part of the egg whites. which
should be beaten SO stiff that they
will stick to the inverted dish. Add
the rest of the flour. then the last of
the egg-white. Stir in the lemon *
tract last of all. Pour into thickly
buttered bags or very thin tin moulds
thickly buttered. Seal the loaded bags
and set on trivet in the oven. Put
moulds inside creased bags, seal and
put on the grid shelf. Have the oven
hot enough to turn white paper yellow
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03
WAYS OF PREPARING FISH.

Fish is usually SO well liked and In
most places cheap and plentiful, that
different ways OF serving 1t will be
welcome.
Boiled Fish In Court eouiIion.-
Mince one onion, one stalk OF celery.
three sprigs of parsley. and fry In
little butter: add two teaspoonfuls OF
salt, six peppercorns, bay leaf. three
cloves, two quarts of boiling water
and pint of vinegar. Boil fifteen
minutes and keep to boil fish In. Rub
the fish with salt and lemon juice. tie
in a thin piece of muslin and boil un-
til the fish falls from the bones.
According to good authorities. fish
loses from ten to fifty per cent OF Its
weight in their preparation for cook
ing. They should In all cases be killed
Immediately upon catching, both for
humane reasons and for their food
value.
Fish hash.-Melt a tablespoonful OF
butter in saucepan. add a cup OF
milk and two cups Of any kind OF
cooked fresh fish. freed from bones and
skin and picked into small pieces
Season to taste. simmer five minutes.
and serve on slices Of dipped toast
Any fish sauce left over from previ-
GUS meal may be used in place OF the
milk in the hash.
Baked Fish With DressIns.-Bone
or leave the bones in. 1t Is not a DIFF
ficult task to remove the bones. and
it is much easier carved. Make
dressing, using bread crumbs and sea-
soning of salt, pepper. onion juice
and lemon peel and nutmeg. Rub the
fish we'll with salt. stuff not too full.
sew up and lay pieces of breakfast ba-
con or salt pork over 1t and under 1t
while baking.
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03

handsome device, and sometimes
there is a center epergne with flower
dishes and candles united to 1t by
crystal chains. Lamp and candle
shades with dangling prismatic tubes
are fashionable again, and candelabra
OF the same style, once relegated to
the storeroom. are now brought out as
the things of beauty that they are and
reflect the light OF electricity as of
yore they sent back the golden flicker
of many candles.
Chained decorations are very fash
ionable, and lamp shades, candlesticks
and flower holders are made to match
and wholly in crystal, of slim and
graceful design. Tulip-shaded bowls
for flowers and antique goblets for
fruit are pretty decorative details.
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03
THE OLD PLEA
He "Didn't Know It Was Loaded"

The coffee drinker seldom realizes
that coffee contains the drug, caffeine,
severe poison to the heart and
nerves, causing many forms of dis
ease. noticeably dyspepsia.
Il was a lover of coffee and used 1t
for many years. and did not realize the
bad effects l was suffering from its
use. (Tea is Just as injurious as cof.
fee because 1t, too, contains caffeine,
the same drug found in coffee.)
AT first l was troubled with indiges-
tion. l did not attribute the trouble
to the use of coffee, but thought 1t
arose from other causes. With these
attacks l had sick headache, nausea
and vomiting. Finally my stomach
was In such condition l could scarce.
ly retain any food.
Il consulted a physician; was told
all my troubles came from indiges.
ton, but was not informed what
caused the Indigestion. kept on with
the coffee, and kept on with the trou-
bles, too, and my case continued to
grow worse from year to year until II
developed into chronic diarrhea, nau.
sea and severe attacks of vomiting.
could keep nothing on my stomach and
became mere shadow, reduced from
159 to 1913 pounds.
"a specialist informed me ] had
very severe case of catarrh of the
stomach, which had got so bad he
could do nothing for me, and became
convinced my days were numbered.
Then CHANGED to see an article set.
ting forth the good qualities of Postum
and explaining how coffee injured peo
pie SO concluded to give Postum g
trial. soon saw the good effects-my
headaches were less frequent, nausea
and vomiting only came on at long in.
tervals and | was soon a changed man
feeling much better.
Then l thought I could stand coffee
again, but as soon as tried 1t my olo
troubles returned and l again turned
to Postum. Would you believe 1t, !
did this three times before had sense
enough to quit coffee for good and
keep on with the Postum. l am now
well man with no more headaches, sick
stomach or vomiting, and have al
ready gained back to 147 pounds
Name given by Postum Co., Battl,
Battle Creek, Mich.
Look in pkgs. for the famous litth
book. "The Road to Wellville."
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appenrs from time to time, Thev
are genuine. true, md full OF humn.
interest.
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03
Men rna. Do Women. w,,r

Among some Of the American Ind,.
an tribes of the southwestern IJnited
States. says writer in Wide World
Magazine. there is a curious custom
OF men occasionally assuming the
work Of women as a life occupation.
This, when 1t occurs. is voluntarily un.
dertaken. and seems to be due to a
preference for feminine labors, the
man sinking his identity as far as DOS
slble by assuming woman's garb.
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03

much, but designers having taken up
the idea of making new and strange
ribbon decorations. have found them
widely useful. taking the place of 9TH
er trimmings on many hats.
Ribbons also are elaborated in
themselves; changeable and two-toned
colorings. pin-stripes. wide stripes and
checks. and many bordered designs
are shown. Then there are the flow
cred ribbons and those that are flow
cred and bordered. Sometimes a
piece will combine a number of these
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03
Time Flies.

When the blind woman who plays
tho accordion saw a genial looking
man stop to read her placard she
quickened her tune In the eXpecta-
uon that he was going to give her
some money, but he gave advice in
stead.
Said he: Have you read that sign
of yours lately?"
She said she had not.
WELL" said he. you'd better, and
then have 1t edited. 1t Is dated six
years ago and says you have six small
children dependent upon your efforts
with this instrument for support. Six
years works wonders in children, and
they must be pretty lusty youngsters
by this time. Change that date to
1912"
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03
EIeetness of Rumor.

The phenomena Of rumor-its mys.
terious origin and marvellous spread
so impressed the ancient Greeks that
they made Of 1t deity. Phoeme. to
whom affairs were raised. This deity.
however. was not SO completely per-
sonified as the later Roman Fama,
but considered rather as divine
voice-the vox Del, as Grote puts 1t,
passing into the vox populL The
classic case is the news OF the Greek
victory over the Persians at Plataea.
in Boeotia. which "Phoeme" was said
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03
DREAMED the plowman to

DREAMED the plowman told
- me: ''Grow your bread
And tend your fields alone; / plow no
more"
The weaver bade me spin the clothes
wore,
The masons quit the wall above my head
Deserted SO by all who warmed and fed
And sheltered me. my heart was sad and
sore.
roar
OF sullen lions; and the sky was lead.
My eyes fell open. and saw the sun.
I heard a hundred hammers beat as
one;
call:
And then I knew my happiness-and then
I felt my endless debt to other men
And since that morning have loved them
all. -Sully Pruchonnte.
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03
Pc, woodehuek Good "R...er.n

A pet woodchuck at the home of
Johnnie Hughes of Cascade, Pa.
catches mice and rats with the sue
cess and agility Of cat 1t was its
association with cat that taught the
chuck to become a "ratter." The eye
Of the animal and its scent appear to
be more acute than even a cats. 1t
will lie for half an hour at a rat
hole and wait for the rat to appear.
1t is generally sure death to the ra,
when the chuck makes a dive
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03
CrinkIe Creme.

A material that is singularly like
some of the very good crepe voiles is
the crinkle crepe. In white 1t is most
attractive. and 1t will wash perfectly
well. Made up with crocheted balls
and borders of heavy lace. 1t appears
to be a very much more expensive ma
terial than 1t Is.
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03

to have communicated to the Greeks
as they went into action at MJcale.
on the other side of the Aegean. a
few hours later. although there was
no telegraphy in B. G. 479. Grote
compares Michelet's account OF the
storming of the Bastille. which more
than once emphasizes the fact that
nobody proposed 1.-THE whole popu-
lace seemed simultaneously inspired.
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03
BOWS MORE FANCIFUL
ELABORATION A MARK
OF ADVANCING SEASON.
Ribbon Decorations Are Very Gener
ally Taking the Place Of Other
Trimmings on Hats-vivld
CoIorings and Designs.

Nearly all the new bows are quite
unlike the simpler forms of ribbon
trimmings which we have had In the
past. There is liking for fanciful
forms, and ribbons are made up into
ornamental pieces ready for mounting
on hat shapes Just as feathers and
flowers are. They are more generally
used than ever, and that is saying
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03
FoREHANDEDNESS.

When company is expected or
dresmaking siege is about to be de-
clared. and when one pair Of hands
has all the cooking to do, little time
preparing for the busy or full week
will make things very much more COM
Portable for all concerned.
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03
They Draw Interest,

"a kiss" he said after just having
had one, SIS the most precious thing,
and yet women give them away"
you are mistaken" she said. I'VE
never give them away, We merely in
vest them."-Fun.
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03
In Vivid ColorS,

Hand embroidery done in vivid col
ors will be placed upon a white back
ground of faille or MORE silk. and then
used as collar and cuffs for tailored
dresses.-New York Herald.
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03
Bread az a Cleanser.

Soldiers use a crust of bread often
to clean the white stripes Of their
trousers. This is an excellent idea
when applied to light felt hats, gloves.
or even a woolen gown.
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03

ON UdTK HKHIHst eT1e Otfu
Chant the beauties of the good.
Emerson.
The men who nre lifting the world up
ward and onward
Are those who encourage more than they
criticize. Elizabeth Harrison.
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03

Land Of LIcorice Root.
Licorice root grows in abundance
In the Ural territory OF Russia
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03
l1izz1zzSN5eEEeS|H ~
- -gas.7 :. 4ssasAA

N THE development of flavor
lies the secret of good cook
Ing, and In the enjoyment of It the art of
wholesome eating.-Henry T. Finch.
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03

n THE SCNOOI OI t1ptIIeHSe
everybody pays his own tui-
ton. and nobody ever graduates.
Judge.
God will not make himself manifest to
towards. Emerson.
The Springfield herald., 1912-05-03

The Dorothy" bag. the latest re-
ceptacle for Milady's knicknacks. The
bag came into unenviable notoriety
when 1t was conspicuously carried by
thousands of militant English Suf-
fragettes in their smashing campaign.
who found the Dorothy" the most
convenient kind OF handbag in which
to carry stones and hide hammers.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-01-27
NASSAWANGO

The Ladies Aid Society of Nassawan.
go NJ. p. Church will hold Fishing
Social at the home of Mr.. f. 7. Mad.
dox Saturday evening, Feb. Bird. Every
body welcome.
Mrs. r. w Hunter. Of Pittsburg. Pa.
is visiting her daughter. Mrs. Geo. b.
johnson.
The remains Of Mrs. VIM. Bevans,
who died at the Home for Aged People
at Salisbury last Sunday. were brought
here and buried in Nassawango Church
yard Monday afternoon.
Mr. Jacob Barber was quite seriously
injured by falling on an axe while cut
ting down a tree last Monday. w,
hope he will soon be out.
Mr.. John Devereaux and Miss Pris,
ella Devereaux visited Mrs. b. J. John
son the first of the week.
Mr.. James K. Robertson is visiting
in Philadelphia and Auburn, n. Y.
Miss Mary Leake, who has been on ar
extended visit to friends in Cumberland
Md, is expected home this week
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-01-27

Mr.. Walter w. Hurlock. at one time
a resident of Snow Hill. now living at
Centreville. had the misfortune to have
his house damaged by fire last Thurs
day night II is thought that the fire
was the work Of an incendiary. Mr..
Hurlock has been peculiarly unfortu-
nate in his losses by fire.
Once highly prosperous man. he has
been reduced in circumstances by fires.
for he has been burned out four times
in the last IL years. The first was when
his home and store were burnt to the
ground in Snow Hill. The second and
third times were when his homes on
farmes near Centreville were destroyed.
The last being the fourth time he has
been burnt out.
These burnings might Indicate that
some implacable enemy was pursuing
him, but he says he has no enemies and
cannot conceive why anyone should wish
to harm him.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-01-27
John G. Collins Dead.

MIR. John G. Collins, of near Bishop
vile. and one of the progressive farm
ers and also contractor and builder of
st. Martins District, passed away last
Saturday morning after a brief illness
of pneumonia. Mr.. Collins was 62 years
of age, and was active up to the time
he was stricken down. He was born at
the old Elisha Collins homestead on st.
Martins River. where he died, but he
spent his middle life in Bishopville. Mr..
Collins is survived by widow, four
sons and four daughters. The children
are Elisha, Cleveland, John. and Harry
Collins. Mrs. Isaac CULLEN. Of Philadel-
phia; Eva, Mosley. and Maria. He also
leaves one brother and two sisters. as
follows: DIR. r. p. Collins, of Bishop
vile: Mrs. Edward Lynch. of Roxana.
Del; and Mrs. Charlotte vandom, OF
Philadelphia. Mr.. A. H. Collins, of Ber-
lin. is nephew of the deceased. The
deceased was kind husband, and low
ing father, and he will be greatly missed
by all who knew him. Funeral services
were held Monday afternoon at 1870
O'Clock. at the residence, after which
interment was made in the new NJ. E.
Cemetery in Bishopville. the Rev. Mr..
Harris officiating.