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The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-11
Letter From the Old Country.
Abbotsford, Chinook, near Glasgow, Jan. 19, 1915.

AOOObSlOIu, OllluOCh, H6dE
 Glasgow, Jan. 19, 1915. Dear MT and Mrs. Qowns:-
 duly received your letter of 3rd inst and am glad to be in a position to relieve your minds re :. garding David. He is quiet well, and has not yet been in the fight ing line, although with his regi- ment since war broke out. He is with the Royal Engineers, and they have been busy putting up entrenchmentS all round about the coast. This work is now finished, or nearly so, and I un- derstand they are under orders now for the Continent. There was man of the same name killed in Belgium, and I have DO doubt this is how the rumor of David's death arose there. ex- pect to see David this week, as I am going south for a few days, and will have much pleasure in informing him of your kindly in- terest in his welfare.
 This war has made a terrible turn up, and 1 don't think the effects will wear off in our time. We have much to be thankful for in this country, as not only are we able to protect our own shor. es, but have sent a considerable army to the Continent to fight on the side of justice and humanity, while all the time we, who must stay at home, are suffering very title actual hardship, as food is plentiful in the country, and prices have not increased beyond what with a little economy we can easily compass.
 1 trust that you had a prosper pus year in 1914 and that 1915 will be even more so. When are you going to take that long talk ad of trip to this Country? I suppose you won't think of it now until the war iS over. but remember that when you come there is a hearty welcome for you here.
 With kindest regards to you Ill, and again thanking you for your interest in David, Believe me, Yours very sincerely,
 ANDREW MACCULLOCH.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-11
Free Show and Lecture.

The Modern Woodmen of America will give a free enter ts.inment at the Pastime Theater next on Wednesday for the benefit of their members and friends. The entertainment will consist Of a lecture and moving picture show. This traternal order have been busy in the past few weeks. They will also initiate a large class of new mem bers on this date. It will be to your interest to take in this enter tainment. Read their ad in this issua.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-11
Some Envelops.

Postmaster General Burlerson has just awarded an $8,000,00C contract to a Columbus, Ohio. company for nine billion stamped envelops for U. $. Government to be used in the next four years. The Columbus firm bid was S2,C00,000 below the former con
 tract, which means a saving of that amount for the Government
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-11

Mrs. H. 5. Gibson of Little Rock will address the ladies of Carlisle upon a topic of interest to every mother. The meeting will be held at the Hall over the Bank of Carlisle at 800 o'clock, Saturday afternoon. Feb. 18th. A good attendance is hoped for Mrs. Gibson is interested in the State and social betterment and her topic deals with the different phases, as is connected with the Arkansas Federation of Women $ Clubs.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-11
Main Street Improvements.

Contractors Ligon & Smith are this week remodling the store building of Capt. Heffners on main St. formerly occupied by Mrs. J. R. Carr. A modern plate glass front. New shelving and interior decorations will make this one of the most attractive places of business in Carlisle.
 We understand that the pro- gressive firm of Prtterson Bros, the gents furnishers, will occu py this building as soon as it can be completed and we congratu- late them in securing this splen did location.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-11

Mrs. J. W. Colyert left yester- day afternoon. in answer to tel egram announcing the death of her sister at hospital in Indian apolis. Her sister had recently been reported as improving and the telegram which was received during the missionary meeting at Mrs. Colvert's yesterday came as a shock.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-11
New Residence.

Mrs. Wickland is building a residence in the Northeast part of the City and will occupy same as soon as it is completed.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-11

OYSTERS: In any s.yle, ser" ved by the Ladies of the Christ ian Church, Saturday, February 13th-Anytime after l2:00O' clock noon, come and let them serve you. At the Everton Building.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-11

We wish to call attention to the Public Salen ad of J. l.. Dtcharme, which appears in this issue. Look it up and see what he has to say.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-11

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Veach of South of town were overl and visitors to Little Rock Wednes- day.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-11

Atty. Ross Williams was down from Lonoke Monday.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-11

c. s. Ayres was a Little Rock visitor Tuesday.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-11

Corn, Oats, Chops, Shorts and Bran. Marble & Downs.
The Washington times., 1915-12-21

goldbraided hussars of the First Empire. You will
find this collar on the finely tailored costumes for
only master hand can get just the right flare over
the chin In this model of velvet there is an inset
Of CLOTH pntucked in horizontal lines across the
'front.' and the military effect is emphasized by the
bullet buttons ornamenng the sides
fascinating intermngling of romance and poesy
is the Pierrot collar of pleated white null OF
course, it is a modern Interpretation Of the collar
by the beloved character OF tale and pantomime
1t is fitted very closely to the neck, and the lower
frill is wider than that which edges the top.
Last comes a tale Of intrigue spiced with ro-
nance from the land Of the Gar for the last collar
in this collection designed for the Russian blouse
suit OF velvet or cloth. 1t also fits the neck snugy
and is fastened down side with buttons and
bound buttonholes. 1t has broad flare at the top
which suggests Saucer, and the seam down the
front is ornamented with an embroidered arrowhead
by Fs SAryIC
The Washington times., 1915-12-21
The Health of Teachers.

The Investigation into the health
OF school teachers. and into the
school conditions which affect II
adversely. initiated by the Brook
lvn Teachers Association, ought to
bring good results.
Nothing In so conducive to good
work in a classroom as good health.
good temper and enthusiasm on the
part OF the tea acher. No matter how
willing tho spirit may be. it 10 al
most i'm moosslble TO maintain good
temper and enthusiasm without
foundation OF sound physical health.
A teacher NAV triumph over such
a condition by strength OF will for
dav or two occasionally. but nobody
can do good work under tho pres
sure OF habitual strain. or under
conditions which cause irritation.
II there are conditions. either in
the Arrangement of school buildings
or in the distribution of the work.
which produce this ha bitual strain
among tea achers. thsv should be
remedied. The first thing to learn
what proportion OF the teachers are
habituallv tired. and whether 1t Is
the work Of the schools. the condi-
ton Of the buildings. or the outside
activities of the teachers which are
RESPONSIBLE for the strain.-Brooklyn
Daily Eagle.
The Washington times., 1915-12-21
The Chating Dish Supper
By MRS. CHRISTINE FREDERICK.
copyright. lyl5 b, Mrs. Chris, ne Frederick. }

kidneys and very many more Of the
dishes having creamsd sauce can
be prepared fully as well IN the chat
ing dish as over any other kind Of
fuel. Why not use the chatting dish
blazer. instead OF the ugly frying
pan to cook the hamburg steak balls
for tonight's supper? n the salad
ana dessert are already prepared.
the balls can be made ready, cooked
in the dish at the table and served
directly 80 each plate without even
soiling the platter.
fish can be managed most effectively
in the blazer, as can bacon. sausaEes.
and other morning dainties. oysters
now in season can bo sauted, fried
with bacon. or made into a stew be-
fore our very eyes. The chaflng dish
burner does not smoke and make
an odor as does the kitchen range
and IL used with a percolator or
toG Stcr. there Is no reason why an
entire meal cannot he made and
served vis-a-vis.
Polish up the chatting dish-install
il on the side table instead Of be-
day in the week. Why allow al, ex-
pensiye piece OF equipment to be used
once a month"; II you have a cur
rent. use the connections and plug
which will permit your chafng ds-h
to be operated electrically. II Will
he n change and coZier than getting
breakfast all by Yourself In the
kitchen these winter morningA
The Washington times., 1915-12-21

W. 5tTNlCt. Incl
nerves and in iocomotor ataxia. In
children It points to injury at birth
II both exhibit an undue amount Of
lacrymotion. tho thyroid GLAND must be
examined. When the tear glands them
selves are swollen and infismcd. mun,ps
should be sought In the usual place be
,sts Bropss sss q &. .y.,d,, or bag, under
SO affected is snemie, loses too muoS
sleep. grows constipatod, worries eT.
cessiveiy or has diseased kidneys'
Fullness under one eye indicates q
bring this 70 pass
Short, jerky. quick and repeated move
ments OF the eyes may be made vertical
~, sidswise or IN q rotary fashion. II
present since birth 1t 10 almost a certain
sign OF color blindness; II acquired later
IN life It makes the physician think OF
syringomelia' and multiple sclerosis, -
two maladies Of the spinal cord. II oc-
and In two inner ear diseases.
The color Of the eyelids gives q clue
of the quality Of the blood, as we'll as to
the iss. absence a;s or presence q bile. silver
red inside the syelids also indicate high
blood pressure and brittle arteries In
elderly persons Found in children, they
cough.
Exaggerated redness OF the eyelids
occurs In pink eye" and other more
serious innammations such az "fritis -
A patient almost lost his oversight re
Gently by regarding this serious ailment
as only a little Inflammation Of the
eyes and treating II with .rosewlter''
and other ever-ready remedies.
size. quality and condition Of the pupil,
the lens. the iris, the eyeball, and ali
the other structures yield an abundanc
Of valuable aid to the observsnt ply
The Washington times., 1915-12-21
Troop News of Girl Scouts

were clean and white. Old blankets,
table and bed Nnen. under wear.
bath toweling. bedspreads, excel
sior. and oakum are suggested.
Louise Williams and Josephine
Childs were admitted to the troop.
All the girls Of Troop passed
their tenderfoot examinations at the
last meeting. and Mrs. Henry T.
Rainey. president OF the washins-
ton Girl Scouts. presented the pins.
The troop gave the scout cheer, fol
lowed by an address from the ma
tional secretary, Miss Cora Neal. Mrs
Giles Rafter. national vice presi-
dent. spoke to the parents on the
value OF the scout movement.
Troop 6. OF Takoma. 10 still help
ing the destitute family whose home
was destroyed by fire several weeks
ago. They are also planning to
distribute Christmas baskets amone
the Door families Of Takoma Park.
A basketball game followed the last
meeting.
Troop IL is planning tree for
Christmas. The girls have drawn
names and each girl will receive q
present. The girls have donated
money for q turkey for an old cou
pie in the neighborhood. Letters
OF sympathy were sent to sick
scout.
The Washington times., 1915-12-21

-vHY in many homes Is the
W. chatting dish relegated to
w the sideboard as an almost
useless ornament. dragged
forth only for company
ft the chatting dish proves itself n
useful and practical means Of pre-
pairing a meal for guests, why Is It
not equally good to cook family
meals, especially the lighter supper.
tea, and luncheon? Many a time
when the hostess herself has to pre-
pare meals she would save herself
labor by using the chatting dish In
stead OF cooking in the kitchen and
trotting back and forth with the var
ious foods. Perhaps, too, father
would not complain so much that he
doesn't get a chance to talk to moth
'er" because she has to spend so
much time preparing a meal II moth
er used the chatting dish and talked
while she cooked.
Once accustomed to the use or
cooking on the table. It becomes iust
as natural and easy as cooking, in q
special place like the kitchen. The
points in favor of the chatting dish
are that II obviates the necessity OF
the hostess rising, that the food ran
be served piping hot, and that with
its blazer and pan II In one of the
most sanitary food vessels to use ana
clean.
Many articles used in family sup
ptFs such as cresmed chip beef oys-
- StsW. broled OF panned chops.
The Washington times., 1915-12-21

<<Yu HAT the eye seeth. no man
N may deny" is not any
" more true than the equal.
Iy absurd saying that
SEEING 10 believing" Experiments day
by day prove that simple acts or events
stared for the purpose are seen very
differently when described under oath
by forty honest observers made ur
from various walks Of life--namely
clergyman. detectives. statesmen. social
workers. doctors. teachers. policemen
bartendsrs. students. uplifters. and
militant moransts.
Newspaper reporters. policemen. de.
tectives. and boys under ton years OF
age tell more accurately what takes
place than DO most other men. Per.
haps tho most inaccurate and far.
fetched accounts Of what ID seen are
made by teachers. students. social work.
ers. uplifters. and moralists-ali oi
which goes 10 show that the eye de-
ceives very often, ~ Harry Keller
Charles Oursler. and other famous ma.
giofans are fond Of claiming.
As a means. however. OF conveying
information to physicians who have de-
voted many years to the perfection OF
skill in diagnoses. the eyes Of patients
are no fallow helds OF facts.
Some Danger Signals
When the eyes Pop out almost" al
in fear and fright. the alert physician
examines the patients Adams apple
for an enlarged thyroid GLAND. II only
one eye BULGE he considers . possible
infection or tumor behind the eyeball.
II the syeiid u narrowed there is ar
affection OF the "sympathetic' nerv,
controlling the eye. This nerve extend,
into the neck. where search II madt
for pressure from Roitre. ENLARGED
glands. "ansurysm." enlarged bloot
channel. or spinal cord disease.
When there occurs a constant spasn
or twitchtng Of the eyeiids In the form
Of waking or conclusive movements
the syeballp should be look at. tn,
eyes examined for glasses. or even I
toothache suspected.
A watery eye. associated with In
, ability wholly to close t. means eithe
m9. srdK s:r dK.s:. fBaoSSnr ssos y ons uS
per I'D occurs in paralysis Of the eyeii'
The Washington times., 1915-12-21
What They Say
About Us
When Is a Teacher Hopeless" DI
Martin?

The efficiency bug has more VIC
Tins. Like the fallacy that if
thing In modern II Is perfect.
the efficiency habit has crept upon
us. We have efficient nurses for
our children. We have efficient
bookkeepers, ana now the board
OF education wants efficient teach
srs. Not only this. but DR.. Mar
tin proposes TO dismiss tho older
teachers, whom he desianstes as
hopeless" and TO install young
blood with ginger and efficiency"
IN their places. He intimates, but
does not guarantee, 4 pension for
the discarded schoolmarms. What
IL this efficiency which 10 oustinR
the older women. anyway Is II
real msrit. or Is II only DR.. Mar
TINS private notion OF what q
teacher should be? Young blood
ana ginger sounds well enough as
q figure of speech. but II cannot re-
place experience In handling the
problsms Of tho schoolroom. 1t
cannot give balance and dignity
where those qualities are lack
ing. There is no sentiment in
business. but there should be Jus
tice-Philadelphia Evening Ledger.
The Washington times., 1915-12-21
Haricot Beans or Lentils.

After soaking one pint OF hsrleot
beans or lentils overnight in cold water
with a very small piece Of soda, drain
off the water and put the beans or len
tils In a saucepan with two ounces OF
dripping or margarine. When thorough
ly hot just cover with cold water or
broth. cook slowly and remove any
scum. Fry two onions and bit OF ba-
con cut up rather small for few min
utes. add them to the beans season
til soft. Serve piled on a hot dish.
The Washington times., 1915-12-21
lam ROlY.POly.

Take a quarter of a pound Of bread
crumbs, a quarter OF pound OF hour,
quarter OF a pound OF suet, half tea
spoonful OF salt. one teaspoonful or oak-
ing powder. water to mix, jam and Gus
tard. Place the iiour and breadcrumbs
In < bowl with salt and baking powder,
add the suet finely chopped. Mix to a
stiff paste with water. Turn out on to
a Toured board and roll into long mar
row strip. Spread this with jam, keep
ing away sfrom the edge of the pastry.
Roll UP. seal the ends, and fasten In .
Toured cloth which has been previously
scalded. Tie the ends securely with
string. Place in fast boiling water, and
boil for two hours. Serve with custard
The Washington times., 1915-12-21

II HERE is always an interesting tale to be tod
Of neckwear, for it is in this phase OF dress
that the designer best shows his originality
He depends upon the collar to proclaim the period
or the character Of the frock, and the student OF
fashion who would the tale unfold has only to
glance at the neck-line
History repeats itself in the outstanding collar OF
the Louis XIV, and the Directore periods 1t is de-
veoped in rich materials such as velvet, embroidery
fur or brocaded satin, and hugs the neck snugY
extending high over the ears. The example shown
here is attached to and is fashioned OF kitten
ear cloth banded with velvet. 1t is lined with fur
which rolls the edge. Only the short-haired
peltries such as sealskin, beaver, moeskn and
ermine are favored for this purpose.
II your prefer tale Of daring courage and bold
adventure, the military collar will win your interest
and approval. 1t also savors of other days and in
spires mental vision OF the gorgeously attired and
The Washington times., 1915-12-21
Clear Gravy.

Clear. unthickened gravy Is the best
for all simple roasts. Pour away the fat
from the roasting pan and reserve It for
future use. Add a small quantity OF
boiling water to the nan and with am
iron spoon rub down any glaze or meat
Juice which adheres to the sides. Boil
for two or three minutes. add salt 10
tnste. and remove any grease from the
surface with kitchen paper. Strain a
iittlc of the Eravv round the Joint and
serve the remainder in n sauce boat. IL
q larger uusntity Of gravy II required.
u little stock may be necessary.
CC0ny t 1915. BY Newspaper Feature seryic.
The Washington times., 1915-12-21
PERSONAL ADVICE.

Readers desiring advice should
remember:
1. To address inquiries to DR.. l..
X. Hirshberg, :are of The
Washington Times.
2. To enclose . stamped and ad.
dressed envelope If a personal
reply is desired.
The Washington times., 1915-12-21
A Few Easy Recipes
By ANN MARIE LLOYD.

tender enough to pass through sieve.
the -four, add the onion and the milk,
and bring all to the boil. Then put In
the cheese, grated. a little salt and pep
Der 20 taste and serve very not
The Washington times., 1915-12-21
TIMES DAILY MAGAZIN PAGE
Advice To
Girls

Dear Miss Laurie-I am in love
with 4 boy one year my senior. He
has always been speaking to me, but
lately he has not. I hear he 10 going
with another girl. always kept
. acts; 70 Sroy y'th him. ni" wssa a would wSSs no,
advise me to do--write and ask him
what is the matter? II. 3. G.
THE very Inst thing you must
do 10 to write and ask for an
explanation. n the boy cared
to make engagements with
he vSsS wsrS ssk - aacs nss 10 n.ysr ysr f,ar y
dear. Even though you meet a boy
and grow TO love him to distraction.
let him do the lovs-making. II Is
just possible that the young man has
guessed your feeling for him and is
shall say it?--afraid Of you.
Dear Annie Laurie--We are two
Ten desperately n love with a high
school boy. year our senior.
We never met him. but we !ele-
ghoned pe him las lsst ,.s,rs sInms, , om
ana half. He asked us TO meet
him and we refused He asked
10 call. and one evening he and
n friend came. Since then one OF
us has met second boy ana be
come rather intimate With him.
Now what shall We do7 ignore
them. continue speaking. or whatf
we never would have phoned
them in the beginning had we
known they would take it serl-
TWo PERpLExED CIRLs.
Mos Laurie ,oiu DeIoone letters
Of inquiry on SUBJECTS Of tnterest
lrom reoders ol t~ Rdper &C., ona ~m
Tkey should be addressed TO her,
care this office.
(Copy't. 1915. by Newspaper Feature Service
The Washington times., 1915-12-21
Cheese Soup.

The ingredients required for this are
one pound Of Spanish onions. two
ounces Of strong cheese, such as
9ruyere. one ounce of butter. half a
pint OF milk, one ounce OF flour, one
quart OF stock, salt and pepper. Slice
the onions. pour boiling water over
them, cover them with a plate. and
leave for a few minutes. Then pour the
water off. Take the stock, boil II UP
put In the onions. and COOK them till
The Washington times., 1915-12-21
tRL Scouts Of Washington are
anticipating the Christmas
party at which they are to
b0 hostesses for the children

tnL 6COVts OIL Waenln8tou are
anticipating the Christ mas
party at which they are to
DO hostesses for the children
OF the city's special schools on Thurs
day. There 10 now an enrolment Of
100 children at these schools. Three
or four girls from each troop will
accompany the captain to act as
hostesses. A turkey dinner is to be
served and fruit and candy bags
distributed.
Mrs. Archibald Hopkins has urged
the executive board of the wash
Ington Girl Scouts to ask the girls
to visit Red Cross headquarters ana
observe the work of the surgical
dressing committee. They are also
asked to begin cole citing old white
material for the use Of the commit
Zee.
After sema phore drill and gym
stun practice at the last meeting OF
Troop I. the GIRLS adjourned to the
home OF Mrs. GILES s. Rafter. where
Mrs. Archibald Hopkins gave an
address on the work OF the surgical
dressings committee. cooperating
with the Red Cross. She asked that
the Girl Scouts send them rags OF
any description. as long as they
The Washington times., 1915-12-21
Skilled Physician Sees
In Eyes of His Patient
Key To His Diagnosis
By DIR. LEONARD KEENE HIRsaBERG

<<Yu HAT the eye seeth. no man
NJ may deny" is not any
" more true than the equal
The Holbrook news., 1915-01-22
TAX CONFERENCE
 COMPLETES LABORS

Tt was what I consider sue cess. All the assessors were here" sad Chairman Charles R. Howe, of the state tax commits sion. today, relative to the three day conference of county asses sors with the tax commission, which closed last evening at the Hotel Adams.
 The purpose of the conference, which is an annual affair, is to arrive at a more equable method of assessing property, to receive such forms and blanks as are necessary to carry on the work, and to recommend such changes in the law as are necessary to better assessing conditions.
 The matter of minimum valua- tions on different classes of property was gone oyer and threshed out. Two classlica- tions of range cattle were made. It was agreed to assess ordinary range cattle at minimum of twenty-five dollars a head, that to include yearling steers.
 A separate classification was made for two and three-year- old steers and a minimum of thirty dollars a head was fixed for these.
 The subject of classifying rail- road land grants was gone into and it was decided that the boards of supervisors in the counties having these grants should be asked to contribute one-third the cost for classifca- ton. the tax commission one third and the Santa Fe the other third.
 At present these grants are assessed on a flat basis, without regard to classification in any county. Arizona Gazette.
 For valuations on live stock, etc.. see interview with our as- sessor. MT. Fay Gardner, on an- other page.