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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-03
How to Serve Watermelon.

/
1t is difficult matter to Judge the
quality of a watermelon from its ap.
pearance, because the edible portion is SC
! far from the outside. Weight is the first
consideration, the heavier the better, in.
dicating that the melon is full of Juice
says Womsn's magazine writer. Some
persons affirm that if in pressing the
sides together peculiar crispy sound is
heard the chances are the melon is ripe
and sweet.
One expert says that his method is TO
lay melon on its back with the white
part up, then scratch the skin of the
lightest part. Ii this seems ten .er and
the melon is yet firm to the pressure of
the finger, so that he can with difficulty
pierce it with his thumb nail, it is prob
ably a good melon.
Where one has not large ice box or
o fireless cooker which can be used for
cooler when need beat lin disposal,
the best way to cool watermelon is to
wrap it in a large wet blanket and put
it where the wind will blow over it for
a couple of hougs. Do not let the suns
rays strike it, however.
Have the melon well chilled, then split
in two lengthwise and with vegetable
scoop or tablespoon, using a rotary mo
tion, cut out individual cones of lus-
cious scarlet flesh. Serve on individual
dessert plates or arrange on low glass
dish or platter. II you have access to a
grape vine, some of the smaller leaves
viii make a decorative bed for the melon
cones.
Another way to serve the melon is to
cut il erosswise in slices about an inch
thick Remove the flesh with a little
or cookie cutter, stamp into dia
monds. circles or hearts. Arrange on a
bed OF leaves.
Still another popular way. where the
melon j. TO be- brought 60 the table
whole, is TO take a long bladed sharp
knife. insert the blade near the top OF
the melon. then cut diagonally down
ward toward the other end. leaving be-
tween four and five inches AZ a base.
Remove the knife and again insert the
point three inches to the left Of where
the knife was first Inserted. and cut di-
aEonallv toward the far end Of the first
cut, thus making a saw tooth. Continue
70 cut up and down in this way until
YOU have gone completely around the
melon. when the teeth can be readily
pulled apart.
This y the best WAY 70 cut = melon I
u picnic or clambake.
u preparing melon for the first 4
.ourse. cut ID thick slices. then with a
hart SHAPED or circular cutter stamp 4
aat. serving three forms 20 each person 4
p bed ~ grape leaves
Watermelon rlud preserves may b
lcdsd 70 TIE winters store 81 oldfima i
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-03
The Personal Habits of Great Opera
Singer.

Singer.
| In the August American Magazine
Mary Garden, the celebrated opera
singer, writes an autobiographieal article
OF extraordinary interest full of stories
OF her experiences on the stage. On the
question of the personal life Of a great
opera singer she says in part:
"There is little self denial in my abb
stinence. since my tastes are extremely
simple TO those who are fond of good
table and glass OF wine, however. it
lis hardship. But they just have to
give it up. that's all, unless they want
TO get to be enormously fat and lose all
their vitality. You may think it curious
Of me that | don't like whisky, | being
Ia Scotchwoman and Scotchmen are
either falling all over the streets or they
don't touch it at all. My father belonged
to the latter class, and probably ! get
my ear-teetotalism from him.
Il do all my work in the morning. see
anybody have to see, and in the after
noon do nothing at all unless | 60 to
matinee or something like that.
"As to exercise, | do great deal of
horseback riding. not in America but in
Scotland, and much tennis playing, but
no walking | don't think walking does
one bit of good; at any rate, it tires
Inc very much
when | get through my work | am
all in don't want ANYBODY to talk to
me, even. | 60 home with my maid, get
to bed, and sleep eight hours without
moving don't even remember next
morning that / sang the night before.
But | have such constitution that
build right up, and the minute ] open
my eyes / am wide awake. They say
that eight hours is an awful lot of sleep
that five or six is enough. But [
sometimes have nine. ] almost never
eat before going to bed, have my din
ner about three o'clock in the afternoon,
a nice cup of tea and some toast at five
Or half past, and then nothing until the
next morning. Sometimes if | feel very
tired when | come home | take cup Of
bolillon or half dozen oysters. but
that is all. am too nervously fatigued
10 eat. As for suppers. they are the
most awful things! | can't imagine any
body being able TO go out and sit and
ak after they get through singing, but
hey do You have no idea of the peo-
Die who ask me out 10 supper 1t gives
ne indigestion to think of it. The singer
must be very careful of her diet. She
must eat very plain food and above all
cry little pastry and sweets. since these
ontribute to obesity, which is fatal"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-03

sweets with but little additional expense.
Pare off the green part of the rind and
all the reddish part. Cut into small
squares, triangles or strips and cover
with boiling water, using cupful of
salt to gallon of water. Let stand "a
hours, then take out the rind and rinse
thoroughly in Gear water.
Put in the preserving kettle, cover
with fresh water and bring slowly to a
scald. Cook gently until somewhat ten.
der not mushy, then rinse in clear, cold
water Return to the kettle, allowing
to every pound Of rind an equal amount
OF sugar and the juice of small lemon
and its yellow rind.
Cover with water and cook until the
rinds are very, very tender and the
syrup rich. Add a half cup of seeded
raisins, cook few moments longer, then
turn into cans and seal
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-03
What Economy Is.

Much OF the so-called economy in the
home is the greatest extravaganza, &C.
cording to writer for the Michigan
Farmer. For instance. woman will
spend days and weeks piecing up scraps
of calico and quilting them, and when
she has the finished product viii have a
virtuous feeling that she has saved the
| family small fortune. In the olden
| times II was true economy 10 piece
quilts, for the pretty white spreads were
unknown and every scrap of calico used
in that way was wisely used. Now one
can buy a spread that viii look much
better, wash easier, and last longer than
a quilt and at less cost than a quilt can
be made To be sure, a spread does not
quite answer the purpose of quilt, but
since it has become the custom to make
lightweight comforts of white cheese
cloth he bedding is more satisfactory
than in the days of quilts. We are all
proud of the quilts we have inherited
and look with wonder upon the dainty
stitches, but we realize that the day has
come when it is the poorest economy TO
spend ones time piecing and quilting
them.
In many homes false notion of econ
omy prevails in the use of old rubbers
and old lids on fruit jars The loss OF
one good can of fruit would buy a dor.
en- Of the best grade rubbers and it would
be small expense TO get new covers
when needed.
Economy seems TO be a much abused
word. for what is true economy for one
family is rank extravaganza for anoth-
er On the face of il one would think Il
true economy for woman to do her own
sewing. Let US suppose case. Mrs.
Green has family of five Young chill
dren. Would Il pay her 10 take her time
and strength 90 do the family sewing.
when she has little taste for that kind
Of work. and has already long list OF
duties. No, il i wise economy for her
to hire her sewing and take little time
each day for recreation. Mrs. Brown has
a small family and was trained from
childhood 20 use the needle and sewing
machine and it is wise for her to hire
washing and ironing and do the family.
Town economy is a different PROPOSE
tion and consists largely in knowing
where TO buy a. well a. what 10 buy
II is not economy 10 buy cheap stuff
with the idea that q little skill in it,
preparation will make u all right. Re-
sure the store IL clean where butter il
bought. See that vegetables are protect /
"a from dust and dirt Of al kinds whea 4
YOU select your green grocer. When u 4
,omes 70 meats ~ your own inspector"
before deciding who shall furnish Il for I
your household.
Houss keeping ought 70 - one ~ fhs 4
ire arts. rot druirerv. but Il takes in
.eliigence 20 reach this desired end.
Dorothy Dexter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-03

Add two pints of grapejuice TO two
quarts of lemonade. Cut up four
oranges, two lemons, one pineapple and
add to the mixture. Serve one or two
strawberries in each glass or msras-
chino cherry. Make the foundation lem
onade rather tart, but if necessary add
sugar to the punch after the grapejuice
has been poured in.
Cooked starch is much improved by the
addition of sperm or salt, or both, or a
little dissolved gum arabic. To make a
stiffening for black wash materials, boil
two quarts of wheat bran in six quarts
of water for half an hour. Let it get
cold, then strain. You will need neither
soap nor starch if this is used, says the
Dallas News If too thick, add cold wa
ter. This preparation will both cleanse
and stitfen. When starching black lava
or organdie, it is well to add little
black dye to the starch.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-03

r. f. Mcmillan, that well-known base
ball writer, says that the American
league race has narrowed down to a
fight between the Athletics and the Red
Sox. And he SAYS the Red Sox will win
out because of the feeling among the
Baseball Players Fraternity against the
Athletics. Many are inclined to doubt
the statement of Mcmillan.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-03
McREYNoLDs SLATED.
Said to Be Presidents Choice for
Supreme Court Vacancy.

Washington, Aug 3.-Senate leaders
to-day expect to see Attorney General
McReynolds nominated for the supreme
court vacancy. At the White House the
only statement available was that he
was foremost in President Wilson's con-
si9eration.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-03
what to Take to the Picnic.

Here is list of sensible things needed
for the sensible picnic, which can BE-
bought week in advance and which are
helpful at all times. Wax paper, plain
white paper napkins, paper tablecloth
(if one goes where there is a table,, pa
per drinking cups, paper of splint plates.
II large party, q splnt basket; if an
auto party, a hamper; If a small party,
a pastebosrd box or boxes; bottle
opener for the grspejuice OF gingerale.
The sandwiches are made the evening
before and each wrapped separately; il
il very much better 10 mince ham,
tongue lamb or cheese than to put slices
Of meat between the bread. saws the
Dallas News The minced meat can Re
seasoned and favored correctly.
All pastes can be made two or three
DAYS beforehand II "a best 10 cut
sandwiches small and wrap two or three
together. A good way Is 10 have as
many boxes as you have kinds Of sand
witches. marking each box. The cake Is
cut in suita hlysized pieces and wrapped
separately: cookies are wrapped three in
one, unless bought in cartons. Then
thsy need not b. wrapped.
The bottle Of olives u opened. drained
and the cork put hack. Coooa syr1p i
boiled two or three DAYS beforehand
Lemons are trimmed OF squeezed and add
I'd 70 the sugar syrup. All one needs
- do i add either cocoa o. lemon e.
The water. 4 box Of fruit 81 choice o.
shat ono oan afford. stuffed dates. figs
and rTuues e. make 3 good sweet. and
some plain candies
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-03

After you have washed and starched
your curtains spread on the lawn with
tooth pick in each scallop.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-03
Topics of the
Home and
Household.

Always cover egg yolks not to be used
Immediately with cold water until need
ed.
Corks may be air-tight and water
tight by keeping them immersed in oil
for five minutes.
After you have washed and starched
your curtains spread on the lawn with a
tooth pick in each scallop.
Yeast that has been overheated is
dead while yeast that has been chilled
can be aroused by steady warmth
A strong solution of borax and hot
water poured down the sinks and drains
will rid them of any offensive odor.
If a spoonful of lime is kept in the
pantry where the jellies and preserves
are stored, it viii prevent them from
molding.
To clean pudding pans put the little
ones in the big ones, turn upside down
in the dishpan and set on the stove to
steam. They will clean in 10 minutes.
Green Corn Pudding Select heavy,
deep grained cobs, rub upon the corn
crater to break the grains, scrape out
the corn meat and milk with heavy
knife. To one dozen ears use three
beaten eggs, a cup of new milk, a table,
spoonful of sugar, a dash of salt; mix
we'll pour into a bake dish dot with
butter, bake until set and slightly
brown. Serve hot in the dish in which
it was baked.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-03

dsiicious punch Tor serving st TIE
sftsrroon bTiars club = usds .. follorss
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-03

Yeast that has been overheated is
dead, while yeast that has been chilled
can be aroused by steady warmth.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-03

A strong solution of borsx and hot
water poured down the sinks and drains
will rid them of any offensive odor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-03

Corks may be alright and water
tight by keeping them immersed in oil
for five minutes.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-03

Always cover egg yolks not to be used
Immediately with cold water until need
ed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-03

If spoonful of lime is kept in the
pantry where the jellies and preserves
are stored, it will prevent them from
molding.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-03-28

Every candidate for Office in the
township. city. county. district and
state must 1le sworn statement of
the amount OF money expended In
mis- campaign for Office.
No candidate for any Office is excns-
Cd under the new law from filing a
sworn statement of expenditures, and
failure to do SO is punishable by a
heavy fine and Imprisonment.
Every expenditure OF a candidate
tor any office. either at a primary or
regular election. or IN a caucus or con.
vention. must be sworn to by the can
didate and his statement filed with
the county clerk.
The statement requires the date the
expenditure was made 10 whom the
money was paid, and for what purpose
ii was paid.
The new law is particularly closely
drawn, and candidates for nomina
ton and election in city and township
elections are amendable TO its provi-
sions in every detail.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-03-28
lshpeming Bank Burns

The Miners National Bank of Ish-
peming was burned out early last Wed.
nesday morning, the origin of the fire
being unknown. The upper story of
the bank was occupied by five differ
ent concerns as Office rooms These
Offices were destroyed, together with
their contents. The loss of the bank
is estimated at approximately $50. 600,
much of which is covered by insur-
ance.
l. ght yeare ago the Miners Nation
al block was wrecked by gas explo-
sion nat caused the death OF three per-
sons and the injury Of several others.
Three vars ago a fire similar to that
Of "Wednesday morning burned out the
interior OF the reconstructed building.
The walls of the blosk are Of stone
and apparently can be used again. :
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-03-28

To add to the popularity Of the
parcel post, Postmaster General Bur.
Lesson has signed an order which will
permit the attaching Of a letter TO a
package wnen both bear their respec-
tive rate Of postage and are addressed
20 the same individual. says Wash
ington dispatch. The sending OF a
communication with parcel post
ackage heretofore has not been per
missibls.
Postal officials pointed out today
that 10 is often OF the utmost import
ance that the sender Of an article Of
merchandise write letter concerning
it, and that. in order TO avoid delay
and facilitate the transaction Of bust
ness. IL Is highly desirable that the
parcels and communications be deliver
cd at the same time. II was with this
in mind that today's order was issued.
The letter IL not to be enclosed In the
package, but is to be tied or otherwise
securely fastened 20 the outside.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-03-28

The strike OF tie Western Federation
of Miners in the copper country enter
cd upon its ninth month last Tuesday.
II is the copper country contention
that the strike has ceased TO exist as
tangible thing, bnt as long as the
Western Federation continues 10 keep
il officially In operation IL VIII be an
occasion tor misgiving ana 1t Is recog-
nized az a thing that still has latent
possibilities for harm.
For this reason any movement that
appears in the direction OF inducing
the remaining strikers to call the
thing of for good land all is welcom-
ed. even though the movement be
fruitIess. There was some hope last
Saturday in the announcement that
Oscar j. Larson of Houghton county.
editor of the influential Finnish daily
Paivelehti. had come TO the copper
country to address mass meeting of
his com patriots for the purpose of
advising the remaining Finnish strik-
ers to return TO WORK. There is no
doubt of the potency OF Mr., Larson's
words with men of his nationality and
it was distinctly disappointment
when he denied the rumor of his pur-
pose in coming TO the copper country.
Mr.. Larson said he gladly would
make such speech if he thought it
would do any good and he undoubtedly
considered it in company with a num-
Der of Finnish businessmen, they de-
Gliding the effort would oe fruitless. Ii
is understood now the businessmen
are going to try campaign of person
al solicitation with their striking
countrymen. AS the Firms appear to
be in the majority IN the remaining
strikers there is no doubt that the sue.
cess of this movement would wipe out
the last races OF the industrial struggle
that has so sorely tried the copper
country or the last eight months.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-03-28
safety Eirst

Superintendent f. l. Keeler is urg-
ing general effort throughout the
schools OF the state in training the
pupils along the line OF seh-preserva-
tion Statistics furnished by the rail
road Of the country show Sn appalling
number OF accidents The greater per
cent OF accidents on railroads is 10
trespassers- people making a pnblic
highway Of the track, employees hurry
ing Co work, children taking short
cut TO school. Industrial centers and
school locations near railroads are
practically death centers. rhe work
will be systematically carried on. BY
means OF pictures, stories. moving
pictures, where possible, and in var
ious other ways. children will be train
ed TO be alert. They will be warned
against injurious practices along rail-
ways. running in front of street cars
and automobiles. touching live wires
and the innumerable other things that
each day cause fatalities among chill
dren.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-03-28
Is FAR AWAY.

However, Chase s. Osborn is 30 far
away he will be unlikely TO hear the
call. The primary reason why Mr..
Osborn should run for Office in 1914
must bs political one. AS The Min
ing Journal has commented, there are
no unusual, or picturesque, issues to
command attention. The primary
law will probably receive ITS biennial
touching mp. and, of course. the game
laws will be revised again. Toe law
ways obtaining in the administration
of Justice may we'll receive attention.
But while there may be much profit
in all this, there will be little to stir
the blood. Surely Governor Ferris
could attend TO IL all without Difficult
ty, or Brother Groesbeck or Martin.
dale, either one, would perhaps prove
equal TO the task.
On the political side, however, it
would be greatly TO the advantage OF
the Republicans If some candidate
who would rally the clans and lead
them to victory would come forward.
Many persons believe that Governor
Osborn is that man. We should think
they would wish first to hear from
him more definitely in his political
views. In 1912 he made no conceal
ment of his opinion that the q. o. r.
had earned, and was in for. corking
good licking. He showed little sym.
pathy with the campaign IL made, or
the manner In which it was managed.
An exposition Of his views today
would be interesting, but it is net GER
tain that it would point him ont az
the pathfinder for the q. o. p.
No doubt exists that Mr. Osborn
would make strong candidate, If he
decided that he could, and would. take
nomination. But the surrounding
circumstances make such a thing inn
probable. he is perhaps more likely
10 be candidate for senator against
Mr.. Townsend. as has frequently been
suggested would be the case. The
senatorial office would be more attrac-
tive to him than that OF governor, for
Washington is surely more attractive
environment than Lansing.
Meanwhile, there is presently TO be
held a meeting of Democratic leaders
at which. we are told. 1t will be def
nitely decided whether Governor Fer
ris will stand for reelection That
gathering together with the forth
coming session of the Republican
state central committee, will perhaps
do much 10 throw light on the course
of the years developments in Michi.
gan politics Mining Journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-03-28
Upper Peninsula Counties

Next TO Keweennaw, Dickinson is
the smallest county in the peninsula
containing 4vi, 925.O9 acres Kewee-
nav contains 3S4, 46S.3 81. Marquette
is much the largest county in the state,
with l, 1872, sl5. Is acres. AID Chippewa
is second. with 900, 96O 90 acres. AL
ger contains $50. 9s4 50 acres Baraga
$50, e05.5; Delta. 74s, gi5. A Gogebic
7i2, O32. 49, Houghton. 647. 466. IA
iron, 760, 1871 Luce, $50, 2G4. Is ;
Mackinsc, $50. 255. 40 Menominee,
$40, 279 49,; Ontonsgon. s44, 1853. II and
Schooloraft 75s, 005. 70.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-03-28
IN JUSTICE COURT
Continued from page n


SOth of March and until after the pre-
liminary examination shall have been
had in Justices court.
The prosecuting attorney will appear
for the people and Leigh Csswell was
app uted by the Probate Court to
resist the petition and to defend the
CHI 'dren.
Mr.. watfen says that ne will inyesti-
gate the facts very carefully. before
asking the court or jury TO remove
the children in case that there is a
serious doubt as to unftness OF the
parents, or Of the mother at least as
their removal may mean = permanent
separation Of the mother from her
children.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-03-28
ATIP ON THE GAME LAWS
Came Warden Oates Warns Hunters About
Restrictions on Ducks

Restrictions on Ducks
According TO State Game Warden
William r. Oates there are soma
hunters in the state who believe that
ducks may be killed this spring, and
he calls attention to the federal
statute which protects migratory
birds at this season Of the year
The federal regulations protecting
migratory birds and which provide
for an open season tor killing migra-
tory game birds. which includes ducks,
geese and brant. from September | to
December 10 in each year. Is now in
force and. rs far as the state game
warden Office is concerned, it will
render all the assistance possible TO
the federal authorities in their effort
to enforce this law, said Warden
Oates
Amy persons found violating the
federal laws by any Of the deputies Of
the game. fish and forestry department
will be reported TO the federal author
titles and the necessary evidence to
procure conviction will be furnished
them whereby persons violating the
fedora, laws can be indicated by the
federal grand jury at their next meet
ing in the districts where violations
occur. II is we'll known fact that
where the federal laws conflict with
the state law which permits the kill
ing OF certain ducks until April 80.
is superseded by the federal law"