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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-11-20

tunnel with three or four sets Of mas
sive doors, so that the cave would be
eXplosion-proof. In times of danger
themselves in.
A considerable proportion of deaths
in coal mine disasters is due to the
after-effects of an explosion itself, and
often the. miners have lived for hours
or even days before they suffocated
The caves would serve under similar
conditions.
Air would have to be supplied in
the caves, and this could be done Ell
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-11-20

a great many seven and eight room
houses are now being built on this
plan with a wide gable and roof hav-
ing a wide projection at the gables
and at the caves.
To be in keeping the lOggia or living
porch roof is built on the same plan,
with the ends of the rafters exposed
and pitch and projection in conform
ify with the main roof.
loggia built in this manner makes
very pleasant summer parlor, a
splendid addition to the big living
room in fine weather. It should be
furnished with comfortable rockers
and other easy chairs. 1t should have
q good, heavy two story table to hold
books and magazines and a hanging
swinging seat in the corner farthest
from the door.
These hanging seats are all right
or all wrong, according to the way
they are made upholstered and hung
In the first place they must be solid,
but they may be either cheap or ex-
pensiye and still look well and com.
Portable. But the proportions must be
right, and there must be cushions and
pillows and lean-back to make them
comfortable.
The very best kind of a hanging
seat may be made from a suspension
woven spring wire mattress such as
all furniture dealers seen for single
beds. The wire spring is suspended
from the ends of a solid hard wood
frame. In making the seat the frame
is neatly boxed around and on the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-11-20

ming down cellar 40 times while get
ting dinner.
Generally speaking this is an old
style house, when viewed from the out
side, but there are a number of mod
ern innovation that add very much to
the comfort of the house without cost
ing a great deal Of extra money.
The house is % feet wide by 35
feet long without measuring the Ioggia
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-11-20
Penalties Of Excessive snuoness.

These tight styles they're getting
out do etarnally beat ALL grumbled
the Old Codger. Here my nephew
has become popeyed from wearin
them tight collars, and my niece has
St. Vitus' dance from tripping along
in those tight dresses, and their ia
theirs so tight he saves burnt matches
for kindling!"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-11-20

or side porch, size sufficient to make
a roomy house and still keep it with
in the limits of a small family.
| find that more houses are needed
for families of from three to five per-
sons than any other size. Large fam
lilies are the exception and families of
three or four, or five at most seem to
be the rule in this country. But | no.
tice, too, that even small families
want a good, large, attractive living
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-11-20
REVIVING AN CID DEVICE
Caves of Refuge Have Been an lnsti'
ton as Long as There Is His
torlcaI Record.

Refuge caves are now being pro-
posed as a means of saving life in
coal mines. The idea is to have in
each mine one or more caves dug out
of the solid coal or rock from one
of the main passages of the mine. The
entrance TO the cave from the main
passageway would be long, narrow
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-11-20

this case to keep a quantity of con
centrated food and some water stored
in the chamber. Supplies of medical
first-aid materials and a pulmotor for
reviving miners overcome by gases
could also be kept in the cave to ad.
vantage.-Saturday Evening Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-11-20

Mr.. William A. Radford wiz answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject of building, for the readers Of this
paper. On account of his wide experience
as Editor, Author and Manufacturer. he
is, without doubt, the highest authority
on all these subjects Address all inquiries
to William A. Radford No ITS West
Jackson boulevard Chicago H.. and only
enclose two-cent stamp for reply.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-11-20
The Reason.

why are you so fond of going to
church"
It's SO comforting to see one man
keep SC many women quiet for a
whole hour"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-11-20

Thanksgiving DAY. Personally it con
PEl jures up visions of roast turkey and plum
pudding and pies and all that go to make
it an annual occasion of feasting; his
torically one sees pilgrims on a rock
~ ~ bound coast" and, invariably, it is regard
-S-S ~ ed as about the oldest national holiday OF
the land. As a matter of fact it is the
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-05-22
REMEMBER ON BAKING DAY
Little Things That Appear Small OF
Themselves, but Go Far to Max.
Ing Success or Failure.

While cooling. newly baked bread
should be lightly covered with clean
cloth or paper to prevent mold germs
and dust falling upon It. but 1t should
never be tightly wrapped In thick
cloth. for. unless 1t IL aired when TAX
en- from the oven, II Is likely to be-
come soggy and damp. and this offers
an excellent medium for the growth
Of molds. Place the bread. when cold.
in a tin box or stone jar. which should
be scalded out every week. aired.
and thoroughly dried. Never put por-
tons of former baking with the
new loaves.
Always save bread crusts. dry
them well. put them through the meat
chopper. and sift first through q wire
basket and then through sieve.
This will give three grades. Place
them in covered Jars. use the coarsest
moistened with milk for stufflng fish
or poultry, the medium for puddings.
etc. and the finest for rolling cro-
Quettc mixtures. DO no try to use
dry biscuits or butter toast In this
way.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-05-22
BREAKING OUT WOULD
ITCH AND BURN

Bellton, Ga-"Some time ago my
feet and ears were frost bitten. which
troubled me very much every winter
My ears would turn red and swell
with terrible itching and my heel
would crack. had a severe scalp
trouble and also breaking out on my
wrists and hands which would itch
and burn until could not sleep Of
nights. There was an eruption on
my scalp with dandruff. had to keep
my hair clipped close to keep down
the irritation and itching. tried sew.
eral remedies and cream and two
treatments of - remedies which did
me no good. Then I used Cuticura
Soap and Ointment and I am now
cured Of all my troubles" (Signed)
J. 8. Echols, Mar. ~, 1919.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample Of each
free. with sap Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura. Dept 4 Boston" /"
Adv.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-05-22
Time 10 Sometimes Kind.

Father Time is not always hard
parent. and. though he tarries for
none of his children. often lays his
hand lightly upon those who have
used him we'll making them old mon
and women inexorably enough, but
leaving their hearts and spirits young
and In full vigor. With such people
the gray head is but the impression
of the old fellows hand In giving
them bis blessing. and every wrinkle
but notch in the quiet calendar
Of weli-spent life.-From Barnaby
Rudge.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-05-22
1000 SETTLERS A DAY
WesreRN CANADA MAKING NG.
MAAkADLE PRooRgoo.

Settlers from the United Kingdom
and other countries Of Europe landed
In winnipeg last week at the rate Of
one thousand day. The predicted
boom in the popuating Of the prairie
provinces this spring has material.
ICED. as II did last year. and today tho
busiest city In America is probably
the Manitoba metropolis.
Tho sturdy nations Of Europe are
all contributing to the rapid growth
Of Canada West Two OF tho largest
contingents reaching Winnipeg last
week were from Germany and Scan.
dinavia.
The British Isles are sending out
larger contingents than ever before.
The old land newspapers are filled
with accounts Of send-offs and faro
wells being given to popular towns.
folk on the eve Of departure for Can.
ada.
Numerous editorials record the sen.
timents, bordering on despair. Of the
Britons who see their towns and vii
lagos desnlated by the desertion Of
favorite sous and daughters. We can
sympathizc with those left behind
while felicitating the young people
who have their own way to make In
the world, on their few opportunities
In the country OF mammoth crops.
Scotland lost 5000 OF her best
blood and Drawn in a single week this
month. No wonder the young. aspir
ing Scots take so quickly to Canada
They have been readlng Of the tri
umphs and wonder working of Scot
tish pioneers in the Dominion ever
since they were BARNS" A great
part Of Canada's success was wrought
by Canadians-from Caledonia. and the
young Caledonians OF today are eager
to demonstrate that they can do at
well out west as their forebears.
In addition to those from the ole
countries, the United States still
keeps up in strenuous manner. ant
Is sending its thousands into that new
country Of the north. They take uI
the free homesteads of 100 acres or
which they live for six months o
each year for three years, and ther
get deed or patent for q farm tina
Is worth anywhere from $15 to $2'
per acre, or. they may purchase land
Mt from SIS to SIS per mere that vii
yield with proper care in cultivation
excellent returns for the time, worl
and money expended.-Advertisement
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-05-22
German Princes. Wande eriahr.

The prince Of Wales might possibly
enjoy his German trip still better If
he could view the country In the un-
conventional way followed by the
German crown prince and his broth
ers Like all the Hohenzollerns, the
kaiser's sons were taught trades, and
their father also allowed them to taste
the delights Of the "wanderjahr,"
which still forms part Of the education
Of most German artisans.
In the case of the young princes
the year was split up over several sue
cessive summer holidays. which they
spent traniping through Germany,
knapsack on back, and sleeping at
roadside inns. They travelled without
a servant, accompanied only by their
military governor. Colonel Won F'alken-
heyn. and were scarcely ever recog-
nized.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-05-22
COULDN'T RAISE
HEAD OR HAND
And Had Lost Al Hope # Re.
esvssy. New Ruas Sew. r
ing Machins.

6cottsvlllc, Ky.-In an interesting
letter from this place, Miss Jennie
Meador writes as follows: Il was In
an awful condition. caused from wom-
anly trouble. Was confined to my bed,
and couldn't raise my head or hand.
In fact, had lost all hope Of ever
getting well.
began taking Cardui, the woman's
tonic. and I can now work In the gar
den, run sewing machine, have gain
ed Is pounds, and am as happy as can
be.
You may publish this letter II you
wish. wish all ladies' suffering from
womanly trouble would give Cardui a
trial, as am sure It would help
them"
Cardui Is n pure vegetable extract,
that has no severe medicinal action,
but acts mildly and gently. as a medi-
cine should act. and therefore can
have no bad after effects.
You can rely on Cardui to help you,
Just as 1t has helped SO many thou
sands Of other women In the past
half-century. II goes to the seat of
the trouble and builds up .womanly
strength where II Is most needed.
II is always wise to have bottle
of Cardui on hand. ready for use Get
a bottle today, SO that you can take
q dose or two whenever you feel you
need 1t. At your drug store.
N. B,-pyn. 10. Chattanooga Medicine Co..
Ladies' Advisory Dept. Chattanooga. Tenn. foi
Home Treatment for Women" cent IN plain
wrapper.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-05-22
Homlny Gems.

One-Quarter cup hominy. one-ha!f
teaspoon salt. one.half cup boiling wa
ter. one cup scalded milk,-one cup
white corn meal. one-quarter cup sugar.
three tablespoons butter. two eggs.
three teaspoons baking powder. Add
hominy and salt to boiling water and
stand on. back OF range until water
10 absorbed. Add milk to cornneal.
then add butter and sugar. Mix well
and add hominy. Cool. Add egg yolks
we'll beaten and whites beaten stiff
These gems are delicious. Buy hom-
iny (ground) and white cornmeal In
flve-pound bags.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-05-22

The maple sugar season having ar.
nve0. many will be glad to learn
about CONNECTIONS Of which this dell.
c'ous sweet 10 part For maple sus.
Or cake. take one cup granulated sus-
Or. yoIkT Of two eggs. one rounding
teaspoon OF butter: cream together
Add one-half teaspoonful Of soda dis
solved In three.quarters Of . cup Of
water. Stl- well. then add one and
one'haR cups Of -four and one tea
spoonful Of cream OF tartar. Beat well
and bake 10 three layers. Maple sugar
frosting: One and onehalf cups Of
maple syrup; boil In aa saucepan un.
I'll It spins thread. Take from fire
and slowly add the beaten white Of
one egg. Stir until thick aud cold
Put between the layers and on
top.
To make maple gingerbread. take
one cupful Of boiling water. add two
tablespoonfuls OF butter and one cup
ful Of maple syrup. Sift two cupfuls
OF flour with one-half teaspoonful Of
ginger. one-balf teaspoonful Of salt
and three teaspoonfuls Of baking pow
der. Beat into the maple mixture.
Add one beaten egg and bake 40 min
utes In medium bot oven.
For maple spice drops, to one cup
ful Of maple syrup add the well-beat-
en- yolks OF three eggs. one-half cupful
Of butter. one-half cupful OF milk. one
fourth teaspoonful each Of ground nut
meg. cloves and cinnamon. Add three
teaspoonfuls Of baking powder. and
one-half teaspoonful of salt sifted with
flour enough to make q dough stiff
enough to drop In small spoonfuls on
buttered tins. Bake In a quick oven.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-05-22
Need Of Sun and Air.

"a certain morbldness among girls
and women, which rests so heavily on
modern life," is due to lack of sun. air
and sunshine. according to Professor
Manjon of Nice.
"Sun-bathing. air-bathing and fire.
quent physical exercise in loose gar
ments. are indispensable to good
health and good temperament In won
en-" declared the lecturer.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-05-22
Only Make Believe.

A visitor at the home of n famous
author was greeted by little daugh-
ter of the latter. Engaging the little
girl In conversation. the visitor OBJ
served:
aren't you proud to think your
papa Is famous?"
The little girl nodded.
"IIe writes stories. doesn't he?"
Lowering her voice, the child re-
piled:
"They're not real stories: he Just
makes them up himself"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-05-22
Little Plum Cakes.

One cup sugar creamed with half a
cup Of butter. add three well beaten
eggs, q teaspoon Of vanilla. four cups
sifted flour. one cup raisins. one cup
currants. half teaspoon OF saleratus
dissolved In q little water. and milk
enough to make stiff batter. Drop
on well buttered tins and bake In a
quick oven.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-05-22
To Clean CARPETS.

To brighten carpets and make them
look like new. wipe them over with
a cloth wrung out In pail Of warm
water to which add two Tablespoons.
fuls OF ammonia. rinsing the cloth
often to keep It fresh. DO this after
sweeping the carpet. and II will givs
wonderful results.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-05-22
acarorl and Cheese,

In casserole put layer Of macaroni
broken In one-inch pieces and which
has been cooked In salted boiling wa.
ter. then layer OF cheese. etc. until
dish is full, cheese being the last
layer. Nearly MI casserole with
milk, cover top with crumbs and dot
with bits OF butter.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-05-22

Lettuce and Pepper Salad.
For lettuce and pepper salad shred
about half Of . seeded sweet red pep
per and sprinkle It over tho dressed
lettuce.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-05-22

Red Cross Ball Blue will wash double us
many clothes as any other. Don't put your
money into any other. ADV.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-05-22
Commercial Notation.

II gives an impressive idea of the
immensely of the international trade
carried on in vessels to read that 55,.
100000 tons of coal are consumed in a
year In the furnaces of ships en-
ployed in international commerce
And there are certain modern freight.
ers which transport a ton of cargo a
mile by burning half an ounce OF
fuel, which means moving ten barrels
OF -four a mile with piece Of coal
the size of hickory nut.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-05-22

To Cook q Tough Fowl.
when boiling an old fowl or tough
meat, add . pinch Of soda TO the
water. Simmer gently, and the meat
will bs perfectly tender.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-05-22

When a woman can arrive at salts
factory conclusions without expressing
them, that Is wisdom.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-05-22
!. /. Example.

Professor--Mr. Jones, will you kind
ly give me an example Of reproductive
art?
Jones--A hair restorer.-Judga :
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-05-22

Men frequently see visions-of th,
blonde or brunette tyne.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-05-22

Pensive maids may develop into ex
pensive wives.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-05-22

No Wonder.
why did you order that we'll
dressed lady out Of the store!"
shes well.known kleptomaniac. 4"
did she take anything hereT
she took umbrage."
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-05-22

Every time small man Is called
upon to lay corner stone he cackles.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-05-22

ORANULATED EYELIDs CURED
Tho worst cnses, no matter Of how long standing,
are cured by the wonder full old reliable Dr.. PVrtcrs
Autisepsic Healing oil Roliovcs palm and heals at
tho san time. 2bc. t0c slW.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-05-22

Nine tailors are needed TO make .
man. but there are lots Of chaps whose
credit isn't good with one.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-05-22

"What particular drink would 20
recommend for q golf player?"
II should suggest some brands q
teas"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-05-22
euspIclon.

Suspicion.
"Your artist son, sir. has q very
effective TOUCH"
How much did you lend himf"
Evening journal., 1913-06-17

WASHINGTON. June 17.-Mrs. J..
Borden Hartman. of New York has
been selected for appointment as a
member of the industrial commission
1t was said that no woman ever had
been appointed to an Office OF the
same character and Importance. Mrs.
Hartman married a nephew OF the
late L. H. Hartman. She has been
prominent as a social worker and the
President is we'll acquainted with her
activities In that direction. In the
last Presidential campaign Mrs. Har-
riman was in charge Of the woman's
section of the Democratic national
committee, her particular task being
to impress on the women of the coun-
try the advantages TO be derived from
a reduction of the import duties on
household necessities. The industrial
commission is to be composed of nine
members, of whom three are to repre-
sent the public at large. three to lep-
Evening journal., 1913-06-17
MISS KAUTZ'S PUPILS
In EVENING RECITAL

Pupils of Miss Jennie T. Kautz
gave a delightful closing recital in
the New Century Club last evening
Every number was encored.
The program follows:
Chorus, Gently Falls the Dews of
Eve" Mercadante, by several schol-
ars; piano solo, "Valse," Durand, Miss
Lena f. Douty; piano solo. "Hungar-
ian Dance" Johannes Brahms, Miss
Madeline A. Thielmann; piano duet,
"En Route" Engelmann. Masters Carl
Kaimbacher and Joseph ]. Dale;
vocal solo. "Voices of the Woods"
from Ruhinstein, Arr Watson, Miss
Katherine G. Kane; piano solo. "Lu-
crozia Borgia." Donizetti, Miss Edna
r Kiepe; piano solo. "Menuet," Pader-
ev-ski. Miss Madolin r. Manlove; duet,
violin and piano. Fifth Air Varie,"
Dsncla, Misses Eleanor v Antweiler
and Jennie T. Kautz; piano solo, La
Zingana.' Bohm Miss Majella R. For
aker; vocal solo, Alone in the Deep"
Schmid Howard Gordon; piano duet,
Flower Fairies" j. s. Fearis, Masters
Edward H. Ovenshine. Joseph J. Dale;
piano solo, Poet and Peasant" Won
Suppe, Miss Thelma L. Donovan;
recitation, Alaska" Miss Edna z.
Kiepe: piano solo, Consolation" Miss
Louisa NJ. Taylor; piano solo, The
Butterfly" Lavallee. Miss Katherine
G. Kane; piano duet, Under the Mis-
teltoe," Engelmann, Misses Ethel NJ.
Honey and Frances NJ. Konitzer; vocal
sclo, Last Night Vas the End of the
World" Won Tilzer John A. Sullivan;
piano duet, The Joyful Peasant"
Schumann, Francis J. Mcdonnell; two
piano. soil, Loves Caprice Heindl;
Spring Song, Mendelssohn, Miss
Cathreene F. Hunter; vocal solo.
"Serenade Valse,' Oliver Metra. Miss
! Katherine G. Kane, duet, violin and
piano. "A Southern Dream" Lincoln.
! Misses Eleanor V. Antweiler and Jen-
ME T. Kautz; recitation, st. Peter at
the Gate Miss Adna E. Kiepe; piano
/ solo, Venetian Boat Song" Schooler.
Master Carl F. Kalmbacher; vocal
duet. Beautiful Moonlight" Glover.
Mrs. c. V. Breslin and Miss Madolin
E. Manlove; piano duet, La Grace, -
Bohm. Messrs. Francis ]. Mcdonnell
and Thomas Hughes; vocal solo, "A
Whispered Vow" Miss Ella NJ Ferrell; /;
piano solo, "Lov'st Thou Me?" Paul
! Wachs, Master Joseph ]. Dale; piano
solo, "Tancredi." Rossini. Miss Lena
E. Douty; duet, violin and piano.
Dance Rustique," Borowski. Misses
Eleanor V. Antweiler and Jennie F.
Kautz.
Evening journal., 1913-06-17
P. R. R. WRECKS
In The PAST
FIVE YEARS

A statement issued by the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad yesterday respecting
train accidents sets forth that in the
last five years there we're only FIVE
such accidents on the lines east of
Pittsburgh and l6 deaths Of passeng-
ers due to them.
A much greater number OF passeng-
ers we're killed during that period on
these lines Last year. for instance,
p passengers were killed. but only
four in 'rain accidents OF the %
others, - were killed by falling from
moving trains, while attempting to
board moving trains. and s by being
struck by trains white at stations.
Only 2 out Of S37121 trains run on
the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1912
were wrecked with fatal results. kill
ing people, and these trains carried
l0l,000,000 passengers In train acct
dents last year 212 passengers were
injured, but S21 we're hurt in getting.
of trains and 255 in falling while on
railroad property other than trains.
Nearly Ave hundred million pas
sengers-one-third of the population
of the globe-have been carried by
the Pennsylvania Railroad In the past
FIVE years" says the statement. "and
l6 Of them lost their lives In acci-
dents to trains. having been killed
In one accident In Ave years only
five trains out Of over 100000 oper-
ated suffered wrecks which caused
the death Of any of the passengers
carried on them
The record Of the Pennsylvania
Railroad lines east of Pittsburgh for
passengers killed in train accidents In
the past five years is as follows:
Killed
Evening journal., 1913-06-17
Y. NJ. {. A. BOYS. CAMP.

Much interest is being aroused In
the Y. N. c. A camp this year and al
ready a large number Of boys have
signed for the trip. prize cup has
been offered 10 the boy catching the
largest FISH on a hook and line. A
medal will be given to the boy getting
the best group Of camp pictures.
The following boys have already
signed for the ten-days stay on the
Elk river. Leroy Dillon. Francis r.
Minnick, Howard Sutton. Howard
Morris, Lawrence Mueller. c. ID. Nor
ford Arthur FARRELL. Harold Brad
dock Philo A. Hutcheson. Jr.. Clayton
Tatman, Charles W. Bush. c. F. Nor
ford, c. H. Meissner and o F. Munda.