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The Farmington times., 1913-09-25
MELISSA WILL HAVE NO MEGlLPs
ABOUT THE HOUSE.

Mrs. Merriwid took off her big, fuzzy
hat and sent II skimming to the dav-
enport, with her habitual, careless
ease. and then slipped out of her long
fur coat, revealing costume that elic-
tied little squeal OF astonishment
from her maternal maiden aunt Jane.
1t was certainly bizarre in coloring
and remarkable as to its draping. that
costume.
You don't mean TO say you wore
that Melissa?" said Aunt Jane.
''l certainly did. darling" replied
Mrs Merriwid. why do you ask?"
Oh for no reason in particular, my
dear" said Aunt Jane; only you
won't mind my saying that hope you
kept your coat on"
"Dearie," returned Mrs. Merriwid,
equably, 81 never mind anything you
say ! know that even your harshest
criticisms of my conduct are uttered
wholly and solely for my good and
with view to my improvement, All
the same, loved one. your remark be.
trays the fact that you are hopelessly
Ph.'istine and have never made u
serious study of the clinging and the
cadaycrous in art. I'm afraid. dearie,
you don't even know what art is."
Perhaps ! don't" said Aunt Jane,
snapply.
Well. don't lose any sleep over It,
loved one" said Mrs. Merriwid.
"Thern are whole communities in the
same fix. gather from what Mr.. Me-
The Farmington times., 1913-09-25
Views OF William Dean HoweIls.

William Dean Howells, on the recent
occasion of his birthday anniversary.
expressed the great interest with
which he was watching the spread and
progress OF the feminist movement.
1T is,' he said, "one OF the most
important developments of this gen.
Grafton and one Of the most hopeful
The men have made such a mess OF
things that II the women do not come
TO the rescue, lm sure | don't know
what is to become OF u.s."
Coming from the widely recognized
dean OF american letters. such an OBJ
servation scales some pounds heavier
than were 1t merely from an idls
singer OF an empty day.
1t expresses, perhaps, the growing
conviction of n great many thinking
people who. until rather lately, have
not been disposed to regard the Votes
for Women agitation overseriously.
Specially to be noted ia the cheer
full optimism with which the eyes that
have looked SO deeply into American
life and character now. after seventy
five years, see only hopefulness in the
surging OF women toward the ballot
box. or, to be more accurate, toward
the privileges of which 1t is the sym
bol.-Chicago Tribune
The Farmington times., 1913-09-25
Ran His Eye Over the Written Page.

Durham to her sister Mlnna. 1t was
a whole-heart story in few words It
told of an invalid mother who had not
seen her children for two years. 1t
related how they had all arranged to
spend their vacation at the dear old
home their united efforts as workers
had saved Could not Minna come.
1t would mean life and happiness to
the dear old mother.
I'VE all have our troubles" growied
Wilson.
Let me give my vacation to Miss
Durham" pleaded Lewis softly.
The manager regarded him fercely.
But it was all put.on. Steel.hearted
business man as he was, o touch Of
rare, genuine nature in the splendid
fellow at his elbow affected him deep
ly, despite himself.
Daniels" he Diurted out, you're q
fool"
In this case let me be one" urged
Lewis.
Take your way-lots Of thanks
you'll get in the end; that's my expert.
ence"
Lewis Daniels proceeded to the Of
fee. His first plan was to place the
letter on Miss Durham's desk. He
had barely done so when she ap.
preached 1t.
you were waiting to see me, Mr..
Danlels?" asked the girl, with her u.s.
ual bright smile.
"Hem-why, yes, quite So" stumbled
Lewis guiltily. you see, that is
about your vacation"
Yes, you told me-" responded Min
ma, a trace OF sadness in her deep ex.
pressive eyes. II am sorry, but then,
you see, | can look forward TO next
year"
"The-hem-special time You de-
sired. believe, was the frat two
weeks in August?" continued Lewis
at will be all right--two weeks, full
pay, and your work this far. Miss Dur
ham, excellent, most excellent"
She looked up into bis face, her
lips parted, as II unable to compre-
hend the full blessing of the words he
spoke. Her eyes seemed reading his
very soul.
"0h. you can't mean IT." she
breathed. ut can't be true!" and then
as he silently nodded. too overcome
to speak, the tears of Joy rushed to
her eyes, and one fell upon his hand
and she bent her face upon the desk
and sobbed out for Joy:
you are a good, good mani" and
when, In the quiet OF his bachelor
The Farmington times., 1913-09-25
Had n Chancn Now.

While he was playing on n certain
Scottish course politician remark.
ed to his caddic: by the way, the
last time was hero played with
Tom McGregor. He's grand player!"
Aye" said the caddie, but ye could
beat McGregor moo" The politician,
knowing what a fine player McGregor
had shown himself, was immensely
pleased at what he deemed the cad.
dies compliment to his own improved
play. DO you think so?" he eZclaim-
ed. AYE" came tho slow reply, Me
Gregor's deid!"
The Farmington times., 1913-09-25
JAM AT ITS VERY BEST
RULES FOR MAKING MOST DELI.
GATE OF PRESERVES.
Essential Points That Are Important
to Observation-Disclosures CIeanli.
ness OF All Things the First
Element Of the Work.

Most OF the hints and Instruction.
given to the maker OF jam have for
their object the preparation OF pre-
serves that will keep for an almost
Indefinite length OF time. but with
this aim in view delicacy of flavor
and color is to certain extent sacri
feed. These instructions are for jam
that IL not intended to be kept af
long as Jams are usually kept.
The fruit must be sound, dry and
not over.rlpe. For absolute safety n
heavy enamellined pan and wooden
spoon are best used when making
avoiding all danger OF the flavor or
color Of the fruit being affected by
the action of fruit acids on meals. In
no case must an iron pan and metal
spoon be used,
The points TO be remembered are:
Quick boiling all the time, with only
enough stirring TO prevent burning
and to allow the scum TO rise freely,
Careful skimming, though with clean,
sound fruit and sugar which is dry,
absolutely clean, and OF pure quality
the scum will be small In quantity.
Sprinkle the fruit with little dry
warm sugar TO remain over night,
Next day put IT into the preserving
pan, bring to a boil, and boil ten min
utes, then add the remaining bulk of
the sugar, dried in the oven, and let
tat In,
Roll quickly for Is minutes longer,
then put two or three drops OF the
juice In q saucer standing In cold
water, so as to test as quickly as
possible, as every unnecessary min.
ute Of boiling takes from the delicacy
OF the preserves. As soon as jcllying
is proved in the drops cooled in the
saucer. remove from the fire and pour
into the hot Jars. Tie down at once
with thin paper dipped upper side in
milk, or rubbed over with white of
eggs. Press the cover we'll round the
edges of each jar so that It will stick
and become air.tight and when cool
and dry write the name and date on,
tended for long keeping. by thus
covering down while the space above
the jam is filled with steam, the en-.
trance OF air is prevented, and the
keeping power OF the jam increased
Pour n little brandy over the jam 10
keep longer.
Delicious raspberry preserves OF
fine color are made as follows: Sprln
kle the fruit with n little dry, warm
sugar, directly you obtain It. and
when ready to make the jam put II
into n pan and let Il get quite hot
Have ready the sugar, hot and dry
In the oven. allowing one.half pound
to each pound OF raspberries. Add
to the fruit, let dissolve, heat to boil.
ing point. then remove and treat as
directed
The storage place for these Jams iF
as important as other details. They
will keep for many weeks In a cool
dry place, free from dust.
The Farmington times., 1913-09-25
Painfully Mixed.

A very fashionable young man stop.
ped at florists one hot summer day
to order q box OF flowers sent to his
lady love. At the same time he also
purchased q design for the funeral Of
q friend. On the card for tho box he
wrote:
Hoping this may help you to bear
the heat"
The other card bore tho one word.
Sympathy"
Very soon the girl telephoned; !;
"Thank you SO much fer tho flowers
BIT why did you write sympathy on
the card7"
The Farmington times., 1913-09-25

thing but gasp and look at them with
dumb pleading eyes. But he deserved
1t. lie ought to have known better.
To even mention Maidgood In the
presence OF Mr. Megilp. not to speak
of Mr.. Blivvy and Mr. Klein and Mr..
Blodman, who were also present, was
honestly about the limit. Even know
better than that"
I'm sure | wouldn't" said Aunt
Jane
"Auntic, dear" said Mrs Merriwid.
THAT yandal Maidgood paints his
things just the way they are. He isn't
ashamed to have green grass and blue
sky in his landscapes, and his sheep
actually look like sheep, and when II
comes TO the female form divine, he'll
make curves when he could just as
well do them In straight lines and an.
giles. Then he uses either brushes or
palette knife to apply his paint, In.
stead Of plqsterer's trowel, and the
worst thing of all is that he sells his
pictures for real money and quite lot
of t. Just to look at the man you'd
know him for the pandorer to a de.
based tasta that he Ia. lie might be
n stockbroker or banker for all the
distinction there IL In his dress. AS
different from dear Mr.. Megilp with
his cunning blonde beard and his loose
flowing peacockblue necktle as any.
thing you can imagine. Auntie. just
think how perfectly lovely II would be
to own n being In brown velveteen like
Mr.. Megilp, to sustain and inspire him
aud pose for him and tie his neckties
"a ND nnnthn Lilo u rrlA ntnd nr Mn ,,.hnr, L.
The Farmington times., 1913-09-25
ooooooooooooooooo
HEART TRUE AS GOLD
BY GEORGE ELMER COBB.

THAT Is the one mean act Of my
life" asserted Lewis Daniels in self.
'deprecatory way.
And | am glad | did it." he added
a minute later, with a zest OF impulse
that strangely contrasted with his first
declaration.
The cause OF II all was an open let
ter he had picked up in the main
office. The moment he opened 1t he
knew 1t was from q sister TO Miss
Mlnna Durham, the head stenograph.
er. A word, phrase caught his eye
and held his attention, for Lewis Dam
iels regarded Miss Durham very, very
highly.
Then the remarks we have chroni-
cled, flashing look of determination
in the eyes OF the young man usually
so calm and smiling, and he walked
straight to the Office Of the manager,
Robert Wilson
Lewis had charge of n department
and no one had ever excelled him in
his position. He was a valuable man
In his place and the manager fully
appreciated the fact. They were quite
close friends.
"Mr. Wilson," spoke Lewis outright,
81 wanted to see II couldn't get a
vacation for Miss Durham, just as the
Others are having"
why, Daniels, you spoke to me
about this once before"
Yes, I know ! did"
And we decided that we couldn't
break the rules. The others have
been here q year. which entities them
to the two weeks and full pay Miss
Durham came with us as late as Oc-
tober Couldn't do it, Daniels. We
mustn't break precedent in our sys.
TEN, you know"
Lewis looked worried He passed
his hand over his face thoughtfully.
Then he said:
How about my own yacation?"
Take it when you like. only-last
year you devoted most of it to nursing
one Of the hands, hear That isn't
resting"
And this time do rot need it" in
sisted Lewis. See here, be q good
fellow"
Now what are you after?"
Read that letter"
The manager ran his eyes over the
written page in his usual rapid, busi-
nesslIke way. 1t was from Esther
The Farmington times., 1913-09-25
HADN'T TOLD ANY UNTRUTH
coIored Witness Simply Stated Fact,
Though II Was Not the luforma.
ton Desired.

In St. Louis stout colored woman,
apparently about forty years old was
called as a witness in an assault case
before a police Judge. She said: Il
am eighty.four and live down near
the river, and this is what saw when
the fight took place"
She then gave her account of the
assault
On cross.eXamiuatIon the attorney
for the defense asked her when and
where she was born. and she replied:
Right here IN St Louis, in July,
'72."
Then" cried the lawyer in n tri-
umphant tone, what do you mean
by saying that you are eighty.four?"
Oh" replied the old darky. that
amt my age; that ls my bust meas
urement."
The Farmington times., 1913-09-25

loathsome realst got an honorable
mentlon And he could design all my
gowns"
"Mellssa, my dear" said Aunt Jane
you can't scare me bit But, hon.
cstly. what did you have that awful
dress made for?"
ITO tell the truth, dearie," said Mrs.
Merriwid. 81 intended 1t for the Dry.
salters association masquerade ball.
I'm going to impersonate an Easter
lily. Only" she added. with down.
ward glance. "I'll have to have the
stem let out considerably IL l do any
dancing"
Copyright 1913, by W. G. Chnpman.)
The Farmington times., 1913-09-25
Danish Pudding.

Wash thoroughly one cup OF pearl
taploca, cover with three pints OF cold
water and soak over night. Turn
into a double boiler. add one-half cup
OF sugar and one-half teaspoon OF
salt and cook until very tender, then
add a tumbler CT any kind of tart
Jelly. stir and cook until we'll blended
and turn into wet mold. Serve cold
with sweetened cream. either plain or
whipped.
The Farmington times., 1913-09-25
Good pot-tioltinr

For a pot.holder that really saves
the hands, and is not big enough to
get into things, make a little cover
Of ticking. like a plllow-slip, about
six inches square. with tape at each
side of the opening. Slip into this
cover old newspapers. cut to fit the
cover, putting in as many as will con.
veniently go and yet allow the holder
to bend easily in the hands. Add a
loop to one corner to hang 1t near the
stove.
The Farmington times., 1913-09-25
De Tocquevllle's Faith.

cannot believe that the Creator
made man to leave him in an endless
struggle with the intellectual miseries
that surround us. ! am ignorant Of
his designs, but cannot cease to
believe In them because cannot
fathom them, and had rather mis-
trust my own capacity than his JUS
tice.-De Tocqueville.
The Farmington times., 1913-09-25

room that night, Lewis Daniels kissed
the spot on his hand where that pearly
tear had rested, he hoped ne was. and
he knew that the silent love he bore
for Minnn Durham could not fail to
make him better one.
Minna went away on her vacation
with u happy heart. Two days later
the manager was called to a distant
city to attend n manufacturers con.
vention. lie assigned Lewis to sub
stitute for him during his absence.
Circumstance or fate, a strange
event happened Wilson had left
memoranda as to what credits should
be given. There was firm sold free.
ly, with orders not to restrict the ac-
count. A hint caught casually on the
street forewarned Lewis. He collect.
ed what he could, shut off the credit
and the day Wilson came home the
firm failed
80, you see, IL hadn't been here
through giving Miss Durham my vaca.
ton, the firm would be out about
twelve thousand dollars" suggested
Lewis.
Minna learned OF this she learned,
too. of the noble sacrifice Of Lewis
soon after hers return. The happi-
ness he had brought into her life was
not forgotten.
One day. several weeks later, the
manager called Lewis into his private
office.
New contract" he observed in his
usual terse way, tossing over n writ.
ten sheet. THE house appreciates
your services-fifty per cent. raise in
salary"
THANK you" said Lewis heartily.
Il hope | deserve It,"
Deserve it?" repeated Wilson. and
his lips twitched suspiciously. Dan
iels, you're q man with a soul You
have done some fine. fine things wish
my hard, selfish business had made
my heart as true gold as yours is."
Did you ever-that is, well, did
you ever try love?" suggested Lewis,
blushing red as n peony.
"Oh, that's the secret. is it?"
81 think So"
THAT young lady, Miss Durham
suppose you don't regret giving Up
the vacation you earned SO hard TO
cater to a girllsh whim?"
IF you knew what happiness the
whim, as you call 1t, led to. you
would not be sorry for letting me
have my own way" replied Lewis
his voice full Of earnest emotion,
THAT unexpected family reunion,
from all | learn, wis one of those
bright spots of life that make people
believe in good and heaven"
"Hem!" coughed Wilson, and turned
aside. a CLEAN of the heartsome
sweeping his face. Then, the old
stern business man, he resumed: "By
the way-this protege of yours?"
Meaning Miss Durham?"
Exactly. l suppose you feel par
tlal enough towards her to be asking
a raise in salary, now that her year
is up?"
Lewis Daniels placed loving hand
on the managers shoulder.
Wilson," he said. "if did, you
would grant it, can see that, which
is a credit to your just, helpful ma
ture; but Miss Durham is going to
leave the first OF the month"
Going to leave?" repeated the man
ager In some surprise.
"Yes, she has n new position, and
am going to ask for a few days
vacation, after ALL"
why, where are you going?" asked
the bewildered Wilson
"On our honeymoon"
Copyright. 1913 by w. c. Chapman.)
The Farmington times., 1913-09-25

Caution.

II was the last day OF his vacation.
He had just finished carving her name
on the smooth bark OF the birch tree.
Dear" he sald. will you promise
to walt for me till ! came again next
summer"
She looked up at him with the love
light in her eyes. Yes, Henry" she
murmured
Then I'll cut my initials beside
yours"
The Farmington times., 1913-09-25
pithy Poctscript,

A striking illustration Of the say
ing that the pith of n lady's letter is
In tho postscript occurred in the case
OF young lady who, having gone
out to India, aud writing home to her
friends. concluded with the following
words: "P. S.--You will see by my
signature that am married"
The Farmington times., 1913-09-25
An Endearinu Act.

Wife (pleadIngj-l'm afraid, Jack,
you do not love me any more-any-
way, not M well as you used to,
Ilusband-Why?
Wife-Bccause you always let me
get up to light the fire now.
Husband-No Nonsense. my love! Your
getting up to light the fire makes me
love you all the more.
The Farmington times., 1913-09-25
Like a Balloon.

Apropos of the divorce evil. DR.. Her
bert NJ. Shisholm the Reno statisu-
clan, said with n sigh:
AN exhaustive study OF divorce
statistics forces me to the belief
that the average woman's heart IL
like toy balloon lighter nian air,
and most restless men tied to some
body"
The Farmington times., 1913-09-25
How to XIII Moth Eggs.

Having discovered n good way to
get rid Of moths in carpets and wool
en- material, contribute 1t to this
page.
Wet a towel and lay over the ar
ticle; then iron the spots with hot
iron and the steam will kill the eggs.
New York Press.
The Farmington times., 1913-09-25
starehIng colored Clothes.

II glossy starch is added to the
ordinary lump starch used for dark
prints, the pieces can easily be ironed
on the right side without max.
ing any visible change in the appear.
ance of the material. which is notice
able when ironing dark red. blue and
black pieces especially.
The Farmington times., 1913-09-25

Mrs Outertown-lsn't there Mrs.
Skinner in this village who keeps
boarders?
III Hubbel-She takes boarders.
maam; but she don't keep EN-
Puck
The Farmington times., 1913-09-25
Pretty Idea,

Have q flower like those used for
the decoration OF the table floating In
each OF the finger bowls. A bit OF old
fashioned herbage, which sometimes
takes the place OF the time.honored
rose geranium leaf. ia a sprig OF lemon
verbena.
The Farmington times., 1913-09-25

When making pastry always use
knife instead OF n spoon and touch
It with the hands as little as possible
find this very much better. az 1t
MAKES Il extremely light.
The Farmington times., 1913-09-25
Their Turn Now.

Father-'T am sorry to have to say.
my son. that from what ! hear about
town you must be- running into
debt" Son-"You are mistaken, sir.
am already in debt: my creditors
are doing all the running"
The Farmington times., 1913-09-25
To Make LIGHT Biscuits.

II you put your biscuits In the ice
box for a few hours before baking
them. they will be much lighter than
IL baked at once
The Farmington times., 1913-09-25
Conditional,

Figures can't lie"
well. that depends on whether they
are on paper or In a bathing suit
Exchange.
The Farmington times., 1913-09-25

You Can stop Carbuurle or iloi
After Il begins to form, by using DIR, PoF-
TER's ANTlsEPTIC HEALING OIL zbo,
bOC 81 90.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16
NEWS FROM ONE HUNDRED LIVE CORRESPONDENTS

have been visiting relatives in Ston- ington have returned home.
 Mrs. Samuel Strickland who has been spending g. few days at the home of Attorney Charles w. Comstock. left the first of the week to spend few days at the home of MT. and Mrs Henry Church
 Howard Ritchie, of Carlisle, H., ar rived in town Saturday to join Mrs Ritchie, who is visiting relatives in Oakdale.
 Mrs. Martha Gilbert is entertaining her sister Jaw, Mrs. John Swindells of Windsor Locks
 .Erastus D. Lyon, who has been vis- iting relatives in Providence returned to PalmertUwn Monday.
 Bass from Oxoboxo.
 Merwin Chapman on fishing trip in Oxoboxo lake. Saturday, caught 30 black bass
 Miss Ethel Boynton is visiting friends in Providence. guest of her daughter, Mrs. Albert Sharp.
 The hen house of Joseph Miner of Gay Hill was raided on Saturday night and 8 number of fowls stolen.
 Mrs. Dwight Abel of Willimantic was the guest of friends in town the first of the week.
 Improving School Buildings.
 The tents district (Uncasville) school buildings are greatly improved by a change in color. A new coat of green paint has replaced the old one of brown. The buildings are receiving other repairs preparatory to opening of school in September
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16

ming: second, Myron Peokham. Conso- lation prizes-Mrs. Arad Manning and William Lillie.
 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Parsons, Frank Parsons and Harold Chipman of Wa terbury spent Sunday at J. B. Blakes- lees.
 Charles Way of Gilead. Irving Gard ner Fred Hoxie and James Mason are spending this week in the White mountains, making the trip in MT. Gardner's automobile.
 MT and Mrs. Fred Hoxie and chill dren. Herbert and Mabel. were at Ocean Beach last Friday.
 Carrie B. Williams of Brooklyn, N. Y, is at Mrs. s. w. Throop's for two weeks.
 At Summer Home.
 MT. and Mrs. E. A. Gibbs and Arthur Soule of East Orange, N. J., are at their summer home here.
 Lewis Greene of the U. s. s. Florida spent this week at E. J. Fuckers.
 Miss Amy Woodruff and niece, Nata- lie Linscott, of Brooklyn, N. Y, are guests of MT. and Mrs. Fred Burgess. Frank c. Perkins of Springfield was a week end guest of his parents, MT. and Mrs. c. A. Perkins.
 Miss Marion Blakeslee is visiting in Waterbury
 Clifton Sweet of New Britain is spending his vacation with his mother, MTS. Mary sweet.
 Miss Bessie Randall of Goshen spent Friday afternoon with Miss Edith Tucker.
 Attended Park Church.
 MT. and Mrs ". A. Mason. Marion Mason and Mabel Hoxie attended Park church in Norwich Sunday
 Miss Virginia Loomis. Miss Flor ence Loonis, Miss Dorothy Loonis, Royce Loomis and Fred Afoel1 spent Wednesday at Watch Hill.
 Miss Alma Manning is spending a week at Stanners' Beach
 Picnic at Lake.
 The Sunday school of the First Con gregational church held it's picnic Wednesday at Columbia lake.