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The Alaska citizen., 1914-07-13
Prison School IS
rowing a Success

The school for convicts at the
Maryland state penitentiary, known
as the "IntraMural school," is a
striking demonstration of the mod
ern idea that reform Of the convict
through education is more profitable
for the state and better for the in
dividual criminal than is the vindic-
tive and unintelligent treatment of
prisoners formerly in vogue, says the
June Popular Mechanics magazine,
in an illustrated article. The Intra-
Mural school has been in existence
less than two years. but the results
have been such as to astonish even
the founders of the school.
One of the greatest difficulties,
particularly at the start, was to get
illiterates to undertake the work
voluntarily. their objection being due
in most cases to a feeling Of hope
lessness, to which was often added
a sense of shame and a disposition
to hide their illiteracy. A peculiar
case Of this kind was that of an eX-
pert sign painter who could neither
read nor write. This man knew all
the letters Of the alphabet, could
reproduce them in many styles. but
knew nothing of their meaning when
combined into words, and was unable
to read his own signs after he had
painted them.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-07-13
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The Alaska citizen., 1914-07-13
WOMAN AT HER GREATEST.

The test of woman's distinc-
ton and good breeding comes when
she must make a home in tene-
ment or in a tent. 1t is said that
some families hand on vulgarity
like coat Of arms" 1t is also true
that the refinement which never
bows its head to adversely is a
woman's most precious heritage.
Diana darning her laces, wearing
her made-over gowns with regal air,
eating her simple meals contentedly
from her few remaining pieces Of
silver plate, putting up preserves and
pickles and making successful lit
tie business of it, would cut a digni-
fled figure; but Diana slipshod and
lazy and untidy adding to her hus-
bands burdens by her complaints,
would cut no figure at all.
The bride who believes in her
home will get away from the idea
that, because she hasn't the posses
sion of her neighbors or their social
prestige or the same kind OF hus-
band, she is necessarily hampered
and doomed to unhappiness.
Two motor cars, a crest on ones
note paper, and butler, may form
combination which deceives the
world, but it is often the screen be-
hind which woman Is hiding a
broken heart
The Alaska citizen., 1914-07-13

While white. beyond doubt. will
remain the favorite color this sum-
mer for evening gowns, fashion has
evidently also reserved some or the
beautiful and strong colors, says the
Paris correspondent OF the New York
Herald At the Paris Opera. where
the Russian ballet has become an
established feature of the Paris sea-
son, some wonderful evening gowns
were seen in the audience. These.
perhaps by chance. reflected the
glowing colors of the stage cos
tuning of the ballet La Legende
de Joseph" designed by Mr.. Leon
Bakst, whose color ideas are now
we'll known in America
According to authentic writer's.
white predominated in the audience,
but as white is one of the means
that Bakst uses to separate his
strong tones this did the same duty
in the audience Yellow, green and
blue and the rose pinks take on a
peculiar and new beauty when in
termingled with black and white
as Bakst we'll knows and makes
use Of
The vogue of tinsel, a real Russian
costume detail, augments the ele-
gance of many of these evening
The Alaska citizen., 1914-07-13
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The Alaska citizen., 1914-07-13
White is FaV0rite Color

gowns, which depend on their ele
gance Of material rather than on
the amount of fabric used.
The vogue of sleeveless gowns.
parent folds OF flesh colored tulle,
TIE discreetly slashed drop skirts
that disclose the ankles so prettily
with every movement of the wear
er-all these reduce the quantity of
material used, so that, although these
evening materials are very elegant,
there is not such a great quantity
used
Beaded embroideries become more
and more beautiful on evening
gowns. In one the very Russian
like tunic of white tulle is embroid
cred with pearl beads, and the most
wonderful little Oriental tassels fall
from the gold and pearl girdle Very
the tunic points. The sleeves are
the novel point Of the dress, the
outer part of the arm is left bare
from shoulder to wrist; strands of
pearl beads encircle the sleeves at
intervals, the festooned ends hanging
in graceful clusters. A touch Of
skunk fur at the satin skirt edge
indicates that fur will still be used
decoratively this summer
The Alaska citizen., 1914-07-13
THERE FOR PROFIT.

The automobile party was attempt
ing to cross the railroad track. The
train came along. and the result
was three killed and two seriously
injured. The train did not stop
1t did not even hesitate.
About a half hour later the Jew
peddler hove in sight. walking down
the track. One of the injured men
was just regaining consciousness.
What's der nader? asked the
peddler.
"The injured man explained be-
tween groans as best he could
HAS der CLAIM agent been
along?' asked the peddler.
Nobody has been along. as far
as l know was the reply
"'Vell.' said the other, II you haf
no objections III dake off my pack
and lay down NIT you "-Ex.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-07-13

this compartment are three torpedo
tubes, while above the surface OF
the water, 10 1T. in the air are two
aerial-torpedo tubes. The operating
mechanism, which uses electricity as
a motive power, is all contained in
the superstructure built over the
caisson, and lighting and ventilating
systems as well as wireless and
searchlights are provided. An cleo
trio crane extending out from one
side permits the torpedoes to be
lifted from the water and returned
to their stations after practice.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-07-13
BOTH WERE YORKSHIRE.

A tourist. stopping at a small coun-
try hotel in England. seeing the
hostler expert and tractable, in
Quired how long he had lived there
and what countryman he was. Use
Yorkshire" said the fellow, land ha'
lived sixteen years here" Il won
der" replied the gentleman, that in
so long a period so clever a fellow
as you seem to be have not come
to be master of the hotel yourself" .
AYE" answered the hostler. but
masters Yorkshire, too"
The Alaska citizen., 1914-07-13
HEAR1SEASE,

There is really no power outside
of man to work him harm unless
he allows it. "All power is given
to him who understands and masters
ideas" One may allow the magma
ton to sway his mind, conjuring up
frightful images even to the unbal-
ancing OF the normal attitude of
thought processes, until what is call
ed insanity may result. Jesus treat
ed these things as nothing; he ut
terly denied them, cast them out,
for they "savored not of the Truth"
Unity
The Alaska citizen., 1914-07-13
RETURN OF FEMiNiNlTY IN THE
LATEST PARIS FASHIONS.

Parisiennes are emphasizing the
note of femininity in their most
fashionable toilettes. 1t used to be
very "chic" to give rather mas
culine air to many details of a cos
tune. The tailor made, with its
sober executed classic cut, the
boater hat, and so on. gave to charm
ing young women something Of the
aspect of young men.
Now taste has happily turned In
the opposite direction. and the tail
or made itself no longer possesses the
dry and stiff qualities Of old. 1t is
only women's sporting and travelling
costumes which remain sober and
practical.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-07-13
Timely Hints for the Housewife

Even though currants can now be
bought Cleaned" the careful cook
washes them through several waters.
dries them on soft cloth and puts
them in a slow oven for time.
CroQuettes may either be nodded
flat in chops, in a cone shape or In
round balls. 1t is a mistake to make
them too long and narrow as they
are apt to break in frying.
Whenever bread crumbs are to be
used they are much better If sea-
soned first with pepper and salt
This does not refer to their use in
sweetened buildings.
Sometimes it Is difficult to make
creamed fish. crab or chicken that
Is later to be baked or fried take
the seasoning. The taste Of all
condiments will be brought out If
suspicion Of onion is added to the
flavoring.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-07-13
SAVING TIME AND LABOR.

When baking cookies an excellent
way to save space in the oven, time
in cooking and washing pans is
to use a large preserve kettle cover,
one with a ring that turns down.
If the oven is hot place it right side
up so the ring may be used for a
handle A good sized cover will
bake about fourteen cookies at a
time
The Alaska citizen., 1914-07-13
HEALTH AND BEAUTY

To heal an open cut apply alum
water twice day.
A drink of hot sage tea will often
soothe restless child.
will usually cure collie and hiccough.
For a scald or burn apply immedi-
ately pulverized charcoal and linseed
oil.
To battle tired eyes in water as
hot as one can bear will give great
relief.
To cure seepessness take a cup
full OF hot Indian Cruel just before
retiring. Sip it slowly.
When tired out and hungry take
cup of hot soup for quick re-
freshment rather than tea or coffee.
Never leave a patients untasted
food by his or her side from meal
to meal 1t will destroy the appe
tite.
Battle the face and hands Of
feyerish person in warm water that
has a bit of common soda dissolved
in It,
Too rich food and not enough ex-
ercise is responsible for many blood
shot eyes, while too little sleep often
has the same effect.
Coffee burning on hot stove
cover carried about sickroom, will
disinfect and purify the air and kill
any unpleasant odor that may exist.
The chest and bust can probably
be developed more quickly by deep
breathing than by any other method.
III any memDer OF tne ldllllly Is
very sick at the stomach. beat up
the white of an egg and let him
swallow it. 1t acts like a charm.
Washing the eyes morning and
night in water as hot as 1t can be
borne, Is a wonderful tonic for those
useful servants which are so easily
injured.
An excellent preventive against
scarlet fever or diphtheria in their
season is to give child a small
pinch of sulphur every night and
morning.
A foot-ease powder to shake into
the shoes is made with common
starch and half the bulk of boraX.
Sift together with one teaspoonful
of soda Shake into the shoes. Wear
stockings that have white feet for
many stocking dyes are poisonous
to feet that perspire excessively.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-07-13
ARTIFICIAL ISLAND BUILT.

An artificial island Of reinforced
concrete has been built in the Me-
diterranean at Hyeres strait. near
Toulon. the great French naval base.
which is to be used solely for test
ing torpedoes. The island. says the
June Popular Mechanics magazine,
is not a large one. being less than
80 It. long by about so It. broad.
and is built upon a reinforced-con-
crete caisson which was towed out
from Toulon and submerged. 1t is
divided into compartments by walls
It. thick. in the largest Of which.
10 It. below the sea level. the torpe-
does are handled. Projecting from
The Alaska citizen., 1914-07-13
CARE OF THE CUTIclE.

The little white crescents at the
base of the finger nails can often
be developed by daily soaking the
fingers in warm, soapy water and
gently pressing the soft cuticle with
an orangewood stick Trim off any
rough particles of cuticle, but do
not cut any oftener than is really
necessary.
BY daily care as directed above
the growth of the cuticle will be
slow. A little grease rubbed on the
nails at night will also help to keep
the cuticle from splitting.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-07-13
SW EET SCENTS.

A formula for a scent to place
among her bed linen is usually liked
by the dainty woman, and here is a
most excellent one: One ounce pow
dered gum benzoin, one of powder
ed cloves and two of powdered Gin
namon; add to these seven ounces
powdered cedar wood and the same
of dried lavender flowers mix. sift
and put into flat bags to lay between
The Alaska citizen., 1914-07-13
PROTECTION FOR YOUR TABLE.

Handsome dining tables are often
married by placing dishes contain
ing hot food upon them. A good
way to avoid this is to make mats
of round pasteboard and sew thick
white buttons on. By placing the
dish on the buttons a circulation of
air is allowed under the dish and the
table is uninjured.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-07-13
NO GRAZING THERE.

A veteran, talking to his great
grandson. little lad of eight or
nine years, remarked: Nearly a
generation and a half ago my head
was grazed by bullet at the bat.
tie of Chickamauga" The little boy
looked at the old mans head thought.
fully and said: There isn't much
grazing there now, Is there, sir?"--
EY
The Alaska citizen., 1914-07-13
This Page Devoted Principally to Women
. (. . 9 . . . . . . 0
TOO MUCH CARE.
. . . . . . . . . . .

The first baby receives too much
care, but the second one does not
get the proper amount Of attention
is what mothers tell US. One ply
stefan bluntly states that half the
and that over-attention does more
real injury than neglect. The very
young baby is often bathed every
morning and it takes all of his vi
tally to rally from it. Just when
a healthy sleep is claiming him.
he is fed, then trotted while and
probably his dress is changed and
IL he happens to cry through this
series of torments, he is given sooth-
ing syrup.
The best babies are the clean,
healthy little fellows that are well
fed, tenderly cared for and allowed
to sleep. The first six months Of
child's life. he sleeps almost all
of the time, if not i'll or bothered.
For almost all ailments, the body
should be we'll creased. This cures
a cold and it allays the skin erup-
tions that so frequently occur. 1t
is very injurious to give soothing
syrup and children dosed with drugs
will, in time. refuse to sleep with
out the usual dose.
cold feet The long clothes should
be wrapped around the feet and a
tiny hot water bottle can be placed
in the crib, but it should be removed
as soon as the baby is asleep. A
mild bath with soda in the water
will allay itching from skin erup-
tons and high fever is reduced If
warm bath containing vinegar Is
given. Never adopt fads for making
the baby strong and do not lift him
by the arms or permit him to sit
erect when he is too young.
When a child grows old enough
to eat cereals, the food should be
cooked at least four hours, and six
hours is not too long. Often the
cereal diet. though it is indisputably
good, is the real cause for stomach
troubles, because the cereals are
not properly cooked. In considering
baby food remember that what may
be delightful food for one child,
may be injurious to another.
A nervous child is quicker sooth-
ed to sleep if given a warm bath
and if the spine is massaged down.
ward. Do not rock baby if there
is any hope whatever of getting it
to sleep on a bed. The temptation
is to rock, sing and pet baby to
sleep, but this only leads to future
trouble and there are other express
sions of love for the helpless baby
beside unnecessary cuddling.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-07-13

sheets and smaller ones for the
slips: or, if pads are made to fit
the shelves it will answer as well
Balsam, the fir tree balsam. gives
of its own fresh fragrance from
pads made and filled with it and
these, with the old-fashioned laven-
der. can never be improved upon
for pertaining bed linen.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-07-13
WASHING coLoRED STOCKINGS.

Colored stockings, especially those
of delicately tinted silk. should be
washed very carefully. Prepare
lather of pure white soap and soft
warm water. A little salt added
will keep the color from fading.
Rub the stockings gently with the
hands, and when perfectly clean
rinse through several waters.
Wiring as dry as possible, then
wrap in cloth and wiring again.
Hang in the. air and dry quickly.
Press on the wrong side with a
warm iron; this preserves the soft
sheen of new stockings.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-07-13
WHEN YOU BOIL CABBAGE.

When boiling cabbage try placing
a small vessel of vinegar on the
back of the stove. The odor of the
cabbage will not be so unpleasant
If this Is done
The Alaska citizen., 1914-07-13
TO REMOVE FlNGERMARKS.

1t is easy to remove finger marks
from woodwork by applying clean
cloth dipped in kerosene. Then
wipe with cloth wrung out Of
hot water
The Alaska citizen., 1914-07-13

CroQuettes are best fried In boil
ing lard or oil. The mixture should
be allowed to get cold. then nodded
and dipped into beaten egg and
bread crumbs The use of frying
basket will save much trouble.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-07-13

When cooking with old apples
during the winter. add a little lem.
on juice to give flavor. Summer
apples need nothing but sugar.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-07-13

Honey should be kept In the dark.
II exposed to light 1t will quickly
granulate.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-07-13

Cold cereals can be fried the
same as mush; serve with gravy
or syrup.
Evening star., 1914-12-27

sisting of the most desirab BILE wool
en- fabrics. such as All-wool, Wide
vale Serge; All-wool Scotch Mix
ed Suiting, All-wool Bourette Nub
Suiting, All-wool Eponge Ratine,
All-wool Herringbone Serge, All
wool Twill Thibet, All-wool Cut
Velour, etc, etc. In black and all
wanted shades. -
Evening star., 1914-12-27
Csc Mercerized Poplins, lie

Just making and frocks
Iarn-mercezed PoplnS
that and frequent washing cannot
about 50 cents the dollar because me na
hardly be abb o
shades price, llc
Evening star., 1914-12-27

500 pairs of Finest Grade Cable
Net. Scotch and Nottingham Lace
Curtains. 3 and 31s yards long,
in white, ecru and arabian
shades. Plain and heavily work
ed designs; copies of the real
laces.
Evening star., 1914-12-27

Finest grade Imported Irish
Point Lace Curtains, and 81
yards long, made on double
round thread net, rich novelty
effect, elaborate heavily worked
and plain centers; deep borders
and corner motifs.
Evening star., 1914-12-27

56-inch Extra Heavy Winter
weight Coatings, in all this sea-
sons most wanted materials and
styles, including Plaid Mackinaw.
Plain Chinchilla, Cut Chinchilla.
Reversible Plaid Back, Heavy Curl
Boucle, Nub Camels' Hair, etc, etc.
Shown in a full range of wanted
colors.
Evening star., 1914-12-27

Fine quality Imported Irish
Point Lace Curtains, yards
long. As inches wide; plain and
scroll design centers. with deep
worked border effects.
Evening star., 1914-12-27

Fine Quality Blue and Oxford
Gray Chinchillas, Oxford Mel
tons. Fancy, and Plain Browns,
Black kersey and Novelty Mix
lures, in all the newest and
smartest models of the season,
including Raglan Balmacaans,
set-in sleeves. box back, con-
servative and form-fitting styles.
Finished with velvet and self
cloth collars. Full and quarter
lined, the majority with fine silk
or satin sleeve Innings.
The greatest Overcoat values
ever offered at $9.75.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-04-21
Handy Watering Cart.

short pieces of the same material for
crosspieces, two wooden wheels and a
single runner. Round down the ends
Of the 3-by-4-inch piece, making about
z inches of each end into a spindle
2h inches in diameter. The length Of
the axle can be made to suit. Mortise
and bolt the long 2-by-3-inch pieces on
axle and on the TWO crosspieces, which
are placed about 18sinches apart, max
ing frame or 81 feet wide and 6
feet long. From 2-by-S-inch plank
cut a. runner of proper length to fit be-
tween the crosspieces. Saw two
wheels from a tree IA inches in di-
ameter, with about 5-inch wide face
or rim. The wheels are kept in place
by wooden pin or iron bolt in the
protruding end of the axle. Set the
barrel well back over the axle and the
front end of the cart will be nearly
or quite clear of the ground when in
motion. A couple of strips may be
nailed across the frame to hold the
barrel from sliding off. Put tug hooks
at the front to hitch to. Two cultiva'
tor or harrow wheels may be used and
an iron axle substituted.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-04-21
RULES FOR PRUNING TREES
All Branches That Obstruct the Sun
shine and Air Should Be Cut Out
Washing Is Big Aid.

Pruning may be done as soon as the
cold days are over. From the middle
of February to the middle of March
is the best time to prune in our eli
mate.
Prune when the trees are not frozen.
If done now, it saves time, which is
valuable during summer weather.
Before pruning study each tree to
see what it needs. Trees only need
pruning when cross branches are al
lowed to obstruct the sunshine and
air. Cut out all such branches, make
a clean cut with sharp saw close to
the limb. All dead limbs and suckers
growing at the base of trees should
be removed Paint the wound over
with little good paint to prevent
bleeding; the cut surface will soon
heal, and new bark will grow over the
cut. Scrape off the dead bark from
the trunks and larger limbs. This will
add much to the neat appearance and
produce a healthy growth. A steel
hoe, having a short handle ground
sharp, is the best implement for this
work. After scraping wash with warm
water and soft soap or hardwood
ashes. Use a stiff brush. All trees
will be greatly benefited by good
washing. 1t cleanses the bark, kills
the large and small insects, and de-
stroys the eggs of many kinds of in
sects that live in the crevices of the
wood. Apple trees should be allowed
to grow low with wide-spreading
branches fully exposed to the sun.
The practice of cutting off all the
lower branches so the ground under
the trees can be planted to farm or
garden crops is wrong, The entire
ground should be given to the produc-
ton of good fruit, and this can only
be had by close study, thorough cul7
lure, fertilizing, spraying in season,
and the use of corn crops winter and
summer.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-04-21
FIC,2 THE BOX FRAMEWORK

block B and the other half to the tar
get support
The animal targets are made with
pictures cut from magazines and news
papers.
Fig. 5 shows the completed card
shooting pistol, and Figs. 6, z and 8
show the details for making it. Cut
block A about s inches long, and block
B about inches long. Nail A to B
as shown. Then take two rubber
bands, loop them together end to end.
as shown in Fig. Z, and fasten one
end of the Topped bands to the end of
block A by means of nail driven into