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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-10-24
Wealth Is First Requisite.

II Is fact that in recent days Pres
ident Wilson has endeavored to obtain
the services of several American citi-
zens of distinguished careers, suitable
qualifications and high regulations for
foreign posts. But they have declined
to take diplomatic appointments from
the president because the financial
sacrifice was more than they thought
they would be justified in undergoing.
There will, of course, be no diff
Guilty in filling every diplomatic post
at the disposal of the president. And
1t does not by any manner of means,
follow that because a man is very rich
he cannot in any case fill a foreign
post intelligently and suitably.
No doubt in the Wilson administra-
ton some very rich men will repre-
sent their country at the important
foreign capitals with the same credit
as some very rich men have represent
ed their country in previous admins
trations. But as the situation now
stands the first test for an Amerincan
diplomat is his bank account. This
isn't right and 1t never can be right.
The first test ought to be the educa-
ton, the experience and the natural
aptitude of a man for such service.
whether he is rich or poor
By hammering away at this subject
pointing out what the country loses
under existing circumstances, Presi-
dent Wilson may be able to arouse the
interest Of congress and the country
In the cause of pay at least sufficient
to meet reasonable expenses Of our
representatives abroad.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-10-24
MAKE DISH WASHING EASIER
BY Simplifying It This Never Pleasant
Household Task May Be Made
Lighter.

Simplify your dish washing thus:
With careful handling the dishes may
safely be washed in the sink, doing
away with the care of a dishpan. To
lessen danger of breakage place in the
bottom Of the sink a wooden protector
made of stats. If the sink is not pro-
vided with an automatic stopper, a
rubber sink stopper can be procured
at small price. A wooden dish rack,
the kind that opens like an old-fash-
toned paperholder, will hold plates and
saucers upright. The rack may be
lifted out OF the sink on tray, and
its contents, that have previously been
scalded, allowed to dry there. A three
cornered enamel strainer, on feet, oc-
cupies corner of the sink Into this,
which costs few cents, plates can be
scraped before the, dish washing be-
gins. That dish towels may be close
at hand, have fastened to the wall close
to the sink a wooden arrangement
with arms which open out or close on
which to hang the towels after they
have been washed and boiled
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-10-24
WILSON TO BE PRAISED
GOES SLOWLY IN RESISTING DE-
MANDs FOR PLACES.
Though Presidents Patience and Pow
ers Of Resistance Must Be Taxed
He Is to Be Com
mended.

In rejecting the demands OF the
Democratic workers for the spoils of
office that have been denied them for
80 many years, President Wilson's pa
tience and powers of resistance must
be severely taxed. The criticism OF
some of the dissatisfied Democrats
that he is proving himself poor poll
tician is naturally based upon selfish
ness and disappointment. What kind
of politician would the president be
considered If he turned every efficient
Republican out of Office and within
the course OF few months substituted
untried Democrats.
Perhaps he might please the organ
ization workers, but the country would
have something to say about the mat
ter when delays in the mail and other
defects in the government service d.
rected attention to the fact that to the
victors have been given the spoils.
Our system of running the govern
ment Is partisan and political, perhaps,
but 1t would be an unwise president
who would place the demands Of the
political workers before efficiency in
the government service. Nothing that
the political worker could do would
save such a president from the resent
ment and indignation Of the public.
1t is but natural that the leaders OF
a victorious party should demand
some of the spoils. 1t is but right,
moreover, that the workers in party
should be rewarded. In no case, how
ever, should efficiency be permitted to
suffer, and where changes are to be
made they should be gradual, so that
too great a strain is not placed upon
the government machinery. If all
the places were turned over to the
Democrats in day, the system would
be completely disorganized, and gov
eminent business would be thrown
into confusion.
The president is to be commended
for going slowly and resisting the de-
mands that are being made upon him
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-10-24
Timely Legislation.

Well considered currency legislation
would be a welcome relief at this
time and of prompt benefit to the
Democratic party. Moreover 1t would
receive the support of all parties and
of informed public opinion.
Such legislation is said to be under
consideration, and 1t is limited will
be pressed to enactment with expedi-
ton. 1t follows the reserve associa-
ton plan with proper safeguards, and
is said will meet the approval of bank
ing and business opinion.
1t is to be hoped sound legislation
on the lines indicated can be accom-
plished at this time, provided the ac-
ton is sound, as there is good reason
to expect 1t will be.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-10-24

must be admitted that the uneducated
Occidental palate usually fails to de-
tect its culinary merits; in fact, when
| tasted it, / thought 1t compared
rather unfavorably with the smelt,
fish 1t specifically resembles. The
market value of the al appears to be
comparatively high, so that even If
the season be a short one, the cor
morant fishers are enabled to reap a
sufficiently rich harvest which more
than compensates them for their
many months of enforced idleness.
But even in midsummer, there are
many nights when the meteorological
conditions preclude all possibility Of
fishing. A heavy downpour of rain
and how frequent this Is In Japan
ese June!-speedily fills the river
with a turbid flood that renders fish
ing wholly impracticable Nor can
the birds do any good on bright moon
light nights for then, in the beauti-
fully clear waters OF this mountain
stream, the fish can sc their enemies
approaching and, moreover, they are
not attracted by the glare Of the
great tlaring braziers which are
placed, in the form of an iron basket,
on the bows of each of the vessels.
On the Niagara the mode of fishing
is for some six or seven boats to work
in company These drift slowly down
stream for eighteen or twenty miles
in the form of an open line that
usually extends right across the
river. AS a rule, each boat possesses
about fifteen or sixteen cormorants
These are controlled by means OF
reins attached to a small collar round
the birds neck, which serves the ad'
ditional purpose of preventing all but
the ttniest fish being swallowed out
right. The man standing In the bows
and therefore deriving full benefit
from the light of the brazier, has
some twelve birds in his charge. while
the less experienced man posted
amldships usually controls four or five
only. The dexterity Of these fellows
is really one of the most remarkable
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-10-24
DESSERT DISHES OF MERIT
Sure to Be Acceptable Whether the
Dinner Be a Formal or
Family One.

Green Apple Charlotte.-Pare, core
and stew in very little water six or
eight good cooking apples. Press the
pulp through a sieve and add enough
sugar to make 1t very sweet. While
still hot, stir in an ounce OF gela-
tin soaked in about six tablespoons
Of cold water Stir until thoroughly
dissolved. Then place in another dish
containing cold water and stir until
the mixture thickens. Then cut, and
fold in, large cup Of cream, whipped
stiff and dry. Turn into mold, plain,
or lined with stale sponge cake or
lady fingers.
Quincy Puff.-Pare six goor-sized
tart apples and a ripe ounce. Slice
them into saucepan and cover with
half cup Of water. Put the lid on
the saucepan and cover with half a
cup Of water. Put the lid on the
saucepan and cook for half an hour.
Press through sieve and return to
the fire. Add yolks of three eggs,
beaten with half a cup of sugar. Take
from the fire and let cool slightly !;
then fold in the whites Of the eggs,
and turn into a pretty glass dish and
place In refrigerator
Plum Pudding.-Stew quart OF
plums; remove the pits; sweeten to
taste and add a little grated orange
peel or nutmeg, and pour into an
earthen cup, we'll buttered. Cover
with a spoonful of rich biscuit dough
made soft enough to drop from a
spoon or with the following batter; a
cup OF sweet cream or rich milk, one
egg, teaspoon of baking powder and
enough -four to make a drop batter
Steam or bake for half an hour and
turn out on heated dish with the
fruit on top. Serve with hard sauce.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-10-24

features of the whole proceeding. II
seemed inexplicable how one man
could manipulate so many birds
swimming and diving as theg were in
coming hopelessly entangled. Yet by
sorting them with a lightning hand
overland movement, these leads
were always kept clear, and never
once did | see man in real difficult
ties. When a cormorant has COM
pletely filled its gullet, 1t naturally
takes no further interest in the pro-
ceedings, and will then swim idly
upon the surface. When this is OBJ
served, the unfortunate creature is
promptly hauled in board, and by a
gentle but firm pressure of the hand
it is forced ANONYMOUSLY to disgorge
its booty, whereupon it is thrown
back 10 recommence its thankless
account for a large number Of fish
during the night. and as the flock
numbers upwards of hundred indi-
viduals, the total catch is sometimes
considerable. In the morning, when
all is over, the cormorants are al
lowed to rest on the gunwale Of the
boat, each bird. known by name. hav-
ing its allotted perch, which 1t de-
tends with angry croaks and pecks
should neighbor dare to dispute its
right The birds are absolutely fear
less of their masters, and can be
freely handled.
There could hardly be more inter
esting experience than to follow a
flotilla of cormorant boats at work
on a still midsummer night. Even
the Japanese themselves appreciate
the picturesqueness of the proceed
ings, and every evening numerous
boatloads of spectators may be seen
on the river awaiting their arrival at
Gifu. The fishing appears to be at Its
best in August, during which month
the late Mikado used frequently to
visit the scene.
The great braziers-huge. cracking
baskets of flame-cast strange and
lurid glare over the surroundings. In
their dazzling light the brightly illum
mated figures Of the fishermen seem
to stand out with almos. unnatural
sharpness against the velvety black
ness of the night, while the mems
harsh cries of encouragement, the
loud clatter Of their oars, and the
showers of kissing sparks falling upor
the water all add to the weirdness
of the scene.
Cormorants are apparently not very
difficult to train, and have been USED
in Europe for sporting purposes fai
more often than is generally supposed
Early in the seventeenth century
James |. was enamored with tn,
sport, and appointed someone "Maste
Of Cormorants." while he even wen
so far as to have ponds cut in
meawod-land near Westminster 70
the reception of various kinds of fisl
which we're to be afterwards capture,
by his tame birds. OF recent year
the well-known falconer Captain
Salvin proved highly successful wit
his cormorants, and there are still
some French sportsmen who kee
these birds for their own entertain
ment,
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-10-24

Slft together one cup cornmeal. one
cup cornstarch, two teaspoons cream
tartar, one teaspoon soda, one-half tea
spoon salt. Beat two eggs very light,
add one cup freshly boiled and cooled
rice, one-half cup molasses, one table
spoon melted butter and one cup milk.
Combine the mixtures. The batter
must be very thin and II necessary add
more milk. Pour into deep buttered
pan and bake in quick oven. Serve
the moment it is taken from the oven,
with sauce or whipped cream.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-10-24
Sea Foam Rolls.

Scald pint Of sweet milk and add
one tablespoon Of sugar, one teaspoon
salt and butter size Of an egg. When
lukewarm add one-half yeast cake
dissolved in little warm water and
two cups OF bread -four. Set to rise
three hours, then add flour to knead'
Let rise again and then shape into
rolls by rolling each one oblong and
brush with butter and fold over. Let
rise until very light and bake 30 min
utes. II wanted at six p. m. mix
them about 1890 a. m.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-10-24
stuffe ID Shoulder Dinner.

Buy fresh shoulder Of pork, have
the butcher bone it, stun it, sew it
up tight, roll 1t in cloth, boil 1t two
hours. take it out OF cloth, put It in
an iron spider and bake 1t two hours.
Before putting in the oven stick it full
of whole cloves all through the rind,
1t will come out crisp and fine. Have
baked sweet potatoes, mashed white
potatoes, turnip, onions, celery, jelly
bread and butter and mock cherry pie
and cheese for dessert.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-10-24
cIsveland,s Prophecy Verified.

At last under President Wilson the
reform so finely and bravely advanced
by President Cleveland is about to be
enacted into law And with the re-
vision of the tariff in the interest Of
the whole people instead Of in the in
terest of few privileged producers,
Is to come an income tax, protected
by constitutional amendment from
the fate of the Cleveland income tax
provision. Mr.. Cleveland's prophecy
has been verified. Tariff reform is not
settled until it is honestly and fairly
settled.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-10-24
Tho Prosperity Of the Farmer.

President Roosevelt led the way with
his commission on country life. Presi-
dent Wilson is to follow this up with a
study of farm conditions with the pur-
pose of promoting better organiza-
ton of farm credits and Of farm mar
kets.
The prosperity and efficiency OF the
farm is at the bottom OF the prosper
Ity of the nation This fact is proper
ly recognized by a progressive nation
al, administration.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-10-24
ruttl Eruttl shorteake.

Bake any ordinary sponge cake mix
ture in two oblong pans. Spread one
layer with a combination OF sliced ba'
nanas, shredded pineapple and chopped
cherries (either fresh or maraschino)
sprinkle over this layer pulverized
sugar. Put on the second layer OF
cake. Spread with sweetened whipped
cream and cut in squares for serving
This is entirely original and delicious
as one trial will prove.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-10-24

clerks invited all the young law stu,
dents of Newburg to spend the after
noon at their office. The judge re
turned Unexpectedly for some add
tional papers he wished to use. and
the air was filled with tobacco smoke
and idleness when he entered.
ITO what unexpected good fortune
do owe the visit of SO many young
people?" inquired the Judge with a
smile at the array of young men
whose muddy shoes were resting on
the top of his polished mahogany
desk.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-10-24
PAID HIM TO BE TRUTHFUL
Younaster Also Proved His Ability to
Get Himself Out Of Tight
Situation.

County Judge Albert H. F. Seeger
of Orange county, N. Y, is lawyer
who doesn't believe in wasting time
during Office hours, and his office force
devotes the daylight of six days a
week to work
Some years ago the Judge went
away for Saturday afternoon and his
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-10-24


nomic purposes. This may at first
appear to be a somewhat primitive
method OF obtaining fish. yet 1t seems
to be a very serviceable one. and mas
at least the merit of being exceeding
ly picturesque. The antiquity Of this
form OF fishing is incontrovertible'
and is conclusively proved by the ex'
istence OF very early Japanese paint
ings, which, II we allow for some
what crude and Oriental treatment,
otherwise faithfully depict the sport
as it Is practiced down to the pres
ent day. We have also documentary
evidence to show that these birds
we're similarly utilized in China as far
back as the sixteenth century. In
many parts Of the latter country cor
morants are used on saltwater la
goons or sluggish rivers. where they
are allowed to swim free; but in Yum
nan and Japan. where they are tished
in swift-running streams, the birds
are invariably harnessed.
have not had the opportunity OF
seeing them handled b" the Chinese
but a few years ago, when on visit
to Japan. | made a point of going to
Gifu to study the methods adopted by
the Japanese on the River Niagara
Here the season lasts from May to
October. during which time the river
is visited by small migratory fish
locally called al. This fish belongs to
the Salmonidae family, and is known
to ichthyologists as Plecoglossus alti
wells T. and s. In size, it hardly ever
exceeds foot in length, and is more
often only six or seven inches long
The Japanese epicures praise it very
highly as a table dellcacy, though Il
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-10-24
sausanea With Iomatoes.

Fry sausages nice brown and ar
range in dish in front Of IRE. Cut the
tomatoes into slices with some onions
thinly sliced. Fry them, season with
pepper and salt Place them among
the sausages and serve hot
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-10-24

Everyone was at loss for reply
except the judges youngest student
Offering the judge his own chair and
bowling low he replied with gravity:
ITO your absence, sir"
The boy was put on salary the fol-
lowing week for truthfulness.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-10-24
Ruttonholes In towels.

When making towels that are to
hang on nails or hooks, work but
tonhole in each OF two opposite cor
ners, then 4 hanger" is always ready.
whichever end OF the towel Is taken
up.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-10-24
ro the Nuraerx Of Earth.

SAY, mamma, was the baby sent
down from heaven"
Yes. Willie"
"They must like to have itIQuiet up
there, hey, mamma
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-10-24
Not SO Crusty.

Though Immortality labeled "Crusty
Christopher" by Tennyson, Christie
pher North" was not without hi:
amiable side.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-10-24
FISHING WITH coRrIoRANTS IN FULL SWING

UST as hawks and falcons
we're formerly used in Eu-
rope, not only for sporting
purposes, but to replenish
their masters larders with
furred and feathered game
so do the Chinese and Jap
anese still employ trained
cormorants, but in their case
they are used solely for eco
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-10-24
INTERNATIONAL
SUNDAYSC[IOOL
LESSON
By 2. o. SELLERS, Director OF Evening
Department. The Moody Bible Institute,
Chicago)
LESSON FOR OCTOBER 26
SIN OF MOSES AND AARON.

LESSON TEXT-Numbers 2O:1-13
GOLDEN TEXT-"Let the words of my
mouth and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable in Thy sight. Jehovah,
my ROCK and my redeemer" Ps. 1914.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-02-20

alizing his danger. the toreador made
a break for safety screen, but be.
fore lie passed behind It, the bulls
horn ha6 gored deep into his thigh
Cuco tried to climb over the fence,
but the bull tossed MIN and he fell
behind the screen. He was rushed
to the dressing room of the ring, and
medical attention given him. Tho
accident marred the rest Of the fight.
The first bull was a lively one kept
all the fighters on the run, He tore
the shields from the of the pleadors'
horses and gored one of them. Cuco
exhibited rare skill in batting this.
animal and won applause for his dar.
Ing work. Diaz leased the bull and
took desperate chances to win ap
plause. When the tug1e sounded for
the kill, he tried in vain to get the
bull into a proper position. but en-
conntered much difficulty in doing
so. After several minutes of man
euvering. he made thrust and the
bull staggered half across the ring
and fell. Two other bulls were
killed"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-02-20
ARRESTED FOR
CARRYING A GUN
ARRAiCNED TUESDAY NIGHT on
D!SURDERLY CONDUCT
CHARGE.

a. Charles Lynch, arrested Monday
night on e charge Of disorderly con.
duct was arraigned Tuesday evening
tefore John Lynch, police magistrate,
and sentenced to 10 days In the
county jail.
1t developed that before Lynch in.
vaded the police station Monday night
In search of trouble, he had been at
the City restaurant and had created
a disturbance there, of q disagreeable
nature.
Taken in conjunction with his do.
ings at the police station and the re-
volver, found ON him, It was thought
that the gentleman In question would
be better of II placed behind the
bars for a short time.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-02-20
BROTHER DISAPPEARED
WEDDING POSTPONED
Whereabouts Of Louis Meckler on His
Way to Minot to Attend sisters
Wedding Unknown for Several
Days.

Owing to the fact that the where.
abouts Of Louis Mechler, son Of G.
F.. Mechler, one Of our BARRIERS, we're
unknown, the marriage of the young
mans sister, Miss Marjorie Alberta
Mechler to Henry Graten was post
poned from Feb. ~ until Feb. ~.
The wedding finally took place Mon
day evening at 8 o'clock at the Pres
lyterian church, before quite large
crowd Of friends, Rev. P. W. Erick-
son officiating. The only thing to
mar the otherwise happy event was
the fact that the brides brother. who
had presumably left San Diego, Cal.
for Minot, had not arrived, neither
had any word been received from him.
The day following. however, telc
gram vas received from the west
stating that upon the arrival of Mr..
Mechler at San Diego, he became IN.
jured, and vas compelled tc return
to the navy. where he is enlisted on
the boat iris.
Mr.. and Mrs. Graten, the newly
married couple, have gone to Wash
ington. where they will make their
home.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-02-20
M|NOT GIRL SAW
MEXICAN BULL FIGHT
Mrs. Griffith, Formerly Miss Lucy
Francis, Daughter OF Elmer Francis,
Tells Of Brutal Spectacle.

Mrs. Griffith, wife of the we'll
known hypnotist, who has appeared
In Minot, writes to her father, Elmer
Francis, Of bull fight she witnessed
at Juarez Mexico, few days ago.
The Griffeths have been touring old
Mexico where Mr.. Griffith by means
Of an interpreter, gave some very
successful entertainments, his re-
ceipts often being $500, Mexican
money. in one night. They got out
of Mexico shortly after the recent
trouble began and it seems that they
were none TO soon, for the rebels are
making life miserable for the Amer
leans in that country.
Regarding the hull fight Mrs. Crit
feths says: "Cuco, the Juarez bull
fight idol, was severely gored in the
right thigh, in a fight I witnessed.
The bull that caught him was fer.
ocous one and the hardest fighter Of
the day. Diaz, the matador, could
not get the animal to face him. and
asked Cuco to turn the bull with his
cape. Cuco spread the cape In front
Of the bull, and made an attempt to
turn, but the infuriated animal fol-
lowed him instead Of the cape. Re.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-02-20
ATTEMPT MADE TO CUT
NORMAL APPROPRIATIONS
EFFORT BEING MADE TO REDUCE
SCHOOLS APPRO.
PRlATION.

Reports from bismarck received to
day in Minot indicate that the friends
Of the Minot normal school are hav-
ing a hard fight on their hands to pre-
Vent the cutting down of the original
appropriation to one much smaller.
The ILL is now before the commif.
tee on appropriations and it is re,
ported that determined effort is be,
ing made 10 have the original sum
cut down.
Some of the members Of the com,
mittee it is said, favor reducing the
sum to be granted to the school TO
$4,000 The friends of the school
however. realizing how much this
would handicap the institution during
the first two years of its existence,
are fighting desperately to secure
enough for its needs.