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The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
GAS COOKING WITHOUT OVEN
Potatoes, Apples or Spaghetti May Be Cooked ExcellentIy on Top
 of the Stove.

An expert in using gas for cooking, and who is an economist as well, gives these instructions:
 Put an iron plate over one of the burners. lay couple of potatoes on it. cover it with an inverted deep pan that fitted the plate, and light the gas. The potatoes will be done in at least two-thirds of the usual time. Take a little pan of apples, put in with them a little water and sugar and place them to bake in the same way as the potatoes. Those apples will come out as even and nice brown as you would want to see.
 Then cook a dish of spaghetti. Pre- pare the spaghetti by putting the dish on the hot plate, cover 1t with another pan. When the spaghetti is baked, cover the dish and just slip it down underneath the gas flame for few minutes. It will be something to be proud of when 1t comes out-a fine rich brown-and you know it would taste right just by looking at it.
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20

"Bon Voyage" Cried Elaine, 5ravely as he rejoined him on the dock, giy- ing a nod of his head and a jerk of his thumb at the ship.
 Yes added the other crook, and lost most of their baggage, too"
 Slowly the ear proceeded through the streets up from the river front, followed by the taXieab. until at last the Dodge mansion was reached.
 Elaine sighed rnoodily as she walked slowly in
 Here, Marie" she cried petu- lantly to her maid, take these wraps of mine"
 A moment later Aunt Josephine left her and Elaine went into the library and over to table She stood there an instant, then sank down into a chair. taking up Kennedys picture and gazing at it with eyes filled with tears.
 Just then Jennings came into the room, ushering the two porters laden with the boxes and bags.
 Where shall have them put these things, Miss Elaine?" he inquired
 "oh-anywhere," she answered hur- riedly, replacing the picture.
 Jennings paused. As he did so one of the porters limped forward.
 Eve a message for you. miss" he said in rich Irish brogue. with a look at Jennings, ito be delivered in pri vate"
 Elaine glanced at him surprised Then she nodded to Jennings, who disappeared. As he did so, the Irish man limped to the door and drew to- gether the portieres.
 Then he came back closer to Elaine.
 4 moment she looked at him. not quite knowing from his strange ac tions whether to call for help or not
 At a motion from Kennedy. as he pulled off his wig, I pulled off the little false beard.
 Elaine looked at us, transformed startled
 'Wh-what"-she stammered oh -so-glad How"
 Kennedy said nothing. He was thoroughly enjoying her face
 Don't you understand? % ex plained. laughing merrily. T admit that I didn't, until that last minute in the stateroom on the boat when we didn't come back to wave a last good-by. But all the care that Craig took in selecting the porters was the result of work he did yesterday, and the insistenee with which he chose our travelling clothes had deeplait i purpose.
 The change was made quickly il the stateroom. Kennedy's man threw on the coat and hat he wore, while
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
Choice of VeuetabIes.

Selection of the vegetables for din ner has much to do with the success of a meal Those which resemble each other should be avoided, as squash. sweet potatoes and parsnips, and with these pumpkin pie should be omitted; also, more than one vegetable requir- ing the same kind of dressing, as creamed cabbage and creamed carrots, or a vinegar dressing as cabbagess beets and spinach. Variety in flayors, rather than those that bear near re- lation to each other, gives the most satisfactory results
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20

Back Choke in Her Voice. | ment listening at the portieres. in tensely interested,
 As Bennett hung up the receiver Thomas entered the room.
 If anyone calls me ordered Ben nett, take the message, particularly if it is from Miss Dodge
 Yes, sir" nodded the valet with a covert glance at his master.
 It was not long afterward that a knock sounded at the door of the new headquarters of the Clutehing Hand. LeCroix and the secretary were there, as we'll as a couple of others.
 The Chief" exclaimed one.
 The secretary opened the door. and sure enough, the Clutehing Hand entered.
 There came another knock. This time, as the door opened it was Thomas, Bennett's faithless valet, who entered,
 Say blurted out the informer, do you know Kennedy and Jameson are back2o
 'Back?@ cried the crooks.
 Yes - they didn't go. Changed clothes with the porters. just heard Miss Dodge telling MT Bennett"
 Clutching Hand eyed him keenly. then seemed to burst into an ungov- ernable fury.
 Quickly he began volleying orders at the valet and the others Then. with the secretary and two Of the other crooks he left by another door from that by which he had sent the valet
 
 Leaving the undertakers, Kennedy and l made our way, keeping off thoroughfares. to police headquarters, where. after making ourselves known, Craig made arrangements for raid on the house across the street from the laboratory where he had seen the opera glass reflection.
 Then, as secretly as we had come. we went out again. letting ourselves into the laboratory, stealthily looking up and down the street We entered by a basement door. which Kennedy carefully locked again
 No sooner had we disappeared than one of the Clutching Hands spies. who had been watching behind a bar rel of rubbish. gave the signal of the hand down the street to a confeder- ate, and, going to the door, entered by means of a skeleton key
 We entered our laboratory which Kennedy had closed the day before. With shades drawn it now looked de serted enough.
 Kennedy went over to cabinet, and from 1t took out q notebook and
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
Dyeino a Ruo.

A Brussels rug which begins to look threadbare may be greatly improved il appearance and made to do at least one more season by giving it a dye bath with dye such as is used for fab rics. A by 12 rug will require two packages. Prepare all at once in one large kettle so the color will be uni form, but take out only a small quan- tity at time so you will have a sup ply of hot, clean liquid to work with.
 Apply to small space at time with even strokes straight along with the weave of the carpet
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
"Outside-a raid Run! Hes told

"Outside-a raid! Run! Hes told them!"
 Already we could hear the ham, mers and axes of the police whom Kennedy had called upon before, as they battered at this outside door
 At that door a moment before the lookout suddenly had given startled stare and a suppressed cry. Glancing down the street he had seen police patrol in which were a score or more of the strong-arm squad. They had jumped out, some carrying sledge hammers, others axes.
 Almost before he could cry out and retreat to give a warning they had reached the door and the first re- sounding blows had been struck.
 The lookout quickly had fled and drawn the bolts of strong inner door, and the police began battering that impeachment.
 Instantly Clutching Hand turned to LeCroix at the Fray machine.
 Finish them!" he shouted.
 We were now backed up against a small ell in the wall of the cellar. was barely large enough to hold us, but by erowding we were able to keep out of the reach of the ray. The ray shot past the ell and struck the wall a couple of inches from us
 I looked The cement began to crumble under the intense heat.
 Meanwhile the police were having great difficulty with the steel bolt T | r;1IJ bit
 Hurry" shouted Clutching Hand to LeCroix
 Kennedy had voluntarily placed him. self in front of me in the ell. Carefully, to avoid the ray, he took the asbestos platinum shield from his pocket and slid it forward as best he could over the wall to the spot where the ray struck.
 It reflected the ray.
 But so powerful was it that even that part of the ray which was defect ed could be seen to strike the ceiling in the corner, which was of wood. h. stantly. before Kennedy could even move the shield, the wood burst into flames.
 Above us now smoke was pouring into the room where the defleeted ray struck the floor and flames broke out.
 "Confound him." ground out Clutch ing Hand. as they saw it.
 The other crooks backed away and stood hesitating, not knowing quite what to do.
 The police had by this time finished battering in the door and had rushed into the outer passage.
 While the flames leaped up, the crooks closed the last door into the room.
 Rum" shouted Clutching Hand, as they opened a secret gate. disclosing a spiral flight of iron steps.
 A moment later all had disappeared except Clutching Hand himself The last door would hold only a few sec onds, but Glutching Hand was waiting to take advantage of even that With q last frantic effort he sought to di- rect the terrible ray at us. Elaine acted instantly With all her strength she rushed forward, overturning the machine.
 Clutching Hand uttered growl and slowly raised his gun. taking aim with the butt for well.direeted blow at her head.
 Just then the door yielded and policeman stuck his head and shoul- ders through. His revolver rang out and Clutching Hands automatic flew out of his grasp. giving him just
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
Fierce Battle With EaaIe.

In a three-hour battle, covering a quarter of a mile, Andrew Stauffer. well-known middle-aged farmer of Hereford township, Berks county. Pennsylvania, subdued an American eagle that suddenly bounced upon him while he was cutting timber in the woods near his home. He brought his prize home alive. but it died shortly from wounds received in the terrific battle.
 MT. Stauffer was severely scratched on arms and face. The bird measured
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20

was needless or ugly, leaving the use ful, the comfortable and the beautiful behind.
 That this is the general trend today, and that permanence. simplicity and individuality are becoming more and more widely the Amer:can home makers ideal, we know not only from observation but from practical expert ence. We have found that those who come to us for advice about their home problems are seeking not for the novel or the unusual or the | fashionable, but for the thing that is
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
SYNOPSIS.

The New York police are mystifled by a series of murders and other crimes. The principal clue to the criminal is the warn ing letter which is sent the victims. signed with "clutching hand. The latest vic tim of the mysterious assassin is Taylor Dodge. the insurance president. His daughter. Elaine, employs Craig Ken nedy, the famous scientific detective, 10 unravel the mystery. What Kennedy ac- complishes Is told by his friend Jameson. newspaper man Enraged at the deter mined effort which Elaine and Craig Ken nedy are making 10 put an end to his crimes. the Clutching Hand. as this strange criminal is known, resorts to ali sorts of the most diabolcal schemes to put them out of the way. Each chapter of the story tells of a new plot against their lives and of the way the great detective uses all his skill to save this pretty girl and himself from death.
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
Cream Toast.

Toast a sufficient number of slices of bread crisp and brown. Make sauce of one pint of milk which has been brought to the boiling point and thickened with a tablespoonful of flour rubbed smooth in a little cold milk. Season well with salt, and add large tablespoonful of butter. Cook tili creamy. Then dip each slice of toast in the sauce. and lay in a deep dish; pour the sauce over the slices when the dish is full, and serve hot.
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
porters. we quickly climbed the gang

porters. We quickly climbed the gang plank.
 Tn there," pointed Kennedy, quick ly to the porters, indicating our state room, which was an outer room. Come. Walter"
 followed him in with a heavy heart
 Outside could be seen the two sin ister faces in the crowd watching in tently, with eyes fixed on the state room. Finally one of the crooks boarded the ship hastily, while the other watched the two porters come out of the stateroom and pause at the window, speaking back into the room as though answering commands.
 Then the porters quickly ran along the deck and down the plank to get the rest of the luggage
 They took small, but very heavy box and, Juggling and tugging, hastened toward the boat with it. But they were too late. The gangplank was be- ing hauled in.
 They shouted. but the ships officers waved them back.
 The porters argued. But it was no use. All they could do was to carry the box back to the Dodge car.
 Miss Dodge was just getting in as they returned.
 What shall We do with this and the other stuff?" asked the Irish DOT ter
 She looked at the rest of the tagged luggage and the box which was marked:
 Scientific Instruments
 Valuable
 Handle With Care!
 "IIere-pile them in there,' she said indicating the taxicab I'll take care of them"
 Meanwhile one of our sinfsterfaced friends had just had time to regain the shore after following us aboard ship and strolling past the window of our stateroom. He paused long enough to observe one of the eceu pants studying a map, while the other was opening a bag.
 "They're gone!" he said to the other
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20

appropriate for their special needs, that expresses their personal taste in design and color, that will bring com fort as well as beauty into the home, and-above all-that will last They have had enough of temporary fur nishings, of objects that were made to endure only as long as the fad or fashion that devised them. And today they are seeking wall and floor GOV erings, finishes, furniture and fittings that, once installed, will become satis- flying and rermanent clements of the home.-The Craftsman.
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
Vi-uinia Waffles.

Cook cupful Of cornmeal in cup minutes. Add eupful and half of milk, cupful of four. two teaspoon fuls of baking powder, teaspoonful of salt, two eggs beaten separately and a tablespoonful of melted butter. also two tablespoonfuls of sugar, and beat well. Bake on hot waffle irons, Corn meal griddle cakes are made in the same way though the batter should be somewhat thinner
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
Chicken Pie.

Cook two fat chickens until tender in water slightly salted. When done place pieces evenly in pie pan, make a gravy (not too thick and pour over chicken to cover Have ready suffi- cient mashed potatoes, nicely sea- soned with cream, butter and salt; spread evenly over top of pie, put into oven with hot fire, bake about twen- ty minutes; serve.
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
When Chest Humping Began

For 15 years pr. Jean Nicolas de Coryisart practiced chest tapping in diagnosing disease, getting little but abuse from his fellow practitioners. Along came Napoleon and made Doc tor Corvisart his physician. Doctor Corvisart somewhat surprised Napo-
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
Eqqless Loaf Cake.

One cupful sugar. scant one-half cup. ful shortening, one cupful milk, two teaspoonfuls baking powder, two and one-half cupfuls flour; one-half tea spoonful nutmeg. one teaspoonfui lem on extract, one cupful raisins. Bake in medium oven.
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
SIMPLICITY OF MODERN HOME
General Trend Is to Retain Only Those Things That Are Simple
 ana Comfortable.

In place of the restless. over-fur- nished, over-decorated rooms that were in vogre few decades ago our homes are growing more gracious with he beauty of -implicity. Elim- ination, blowing ike L refreshing b. eezl through open loors and win- dows, is sweeping away that which
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20

a small box Opening the notebook on the laboratory table, he rapidly turned the pages
 Here, Walter" he remarked. This will answer your question about the mysterious deadly ray
 moved over to the table, eager to satisfy my curiosity and read the notes which he indicated with his finger.
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
Unnecessary Effort.

My daughter is an unusually bright girl"
 Why, in that case, do you want to send her to a school to polish her of ?"
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20

five feet across the wings. It had be- come entangled in some underbrush near where MT. Stauffer was working and this evidently caused it to attack the farmer.
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20

enough time to dodge through and slam the secret door in the faces of the squad as they rushed in.
 Back of the house Clutching Hand and the other crooks were now pass ing through a bricked passage. The fire had got so far beyond control by this time that it drove the police back from their efforts to open the secret door. Thus the Clutehing Hand had made good his escape through the passage which led out, as we later dis covered, to the railroad tracks along the river.
 Down there-Mr. Kennedy-and MT. Jameson" cried Elaine, pointing at the trap which was hidden in the strife.
 The fire had gained terrific head way, but the police seized a ladder and stuck it down into the basement.
 Choking and sputtering, halfsuffo- cated, we staggered up.
 Are you hurt?" asked Elaine, anx- iously, taking Craig's arm.
 Not bit-thanks to you'" he re- piled, forgetting all in meeting the eager questioning of her wonderful eyes.
 ITO Tr7 roN1TINrIrEr
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20

leon when he thumped his chest by way of examination. Napoleon with his characteristic shrewdness, recog- nized the advantage of scientific test over guesswork and engaged Corvisart to be his regular adviser. The method of chest tapping now came into imme- diate vogue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-04-07
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE LECTURE.
Many Hear George s. Cook at Science
Church Tuesday Evening.

About $50 people were present at the
Christian Science church Tuesday eve
ming to hear the lecture entitled God
Is Good" given by George Shaw Cook
a member of the board Of lectureship
of the mother church, Boston, Mass.
Mr.. Cook was introduced by Leonard
Carney. He said that:
Health. according to Christian Sci
ence, is universal. 1t is mental whole
ness or completeness. 1t Is spiritual
perfection. 1t is reflected by the indi-
vidual. 1t does not originate with him
nor does it belong to one more than to
another. It is like the light-impersonal
and universal. For one to have it does
not prevent all from sharing it,
Continuing the speaker said:
Real wealth or true substance is not
only universal. but indivisible. For one
to possess it does not make it neces.
sary, or possible. that others s.ould be
deprived of it. Even in daily expert.
ence it is seen, from purely human
point of view, that those qualities OF
characteristics which make for true
success are intelligent activity, faithful
persistence, courage, honesty, fidelity
etc. Christian Science shows that these
qualities, il enduring, are not personal
but on the contrary are attributes OF
the one infinite Mind, or God. There
fore they are universal and may be re-
f1ected and manifested by ALL
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-04-07
SAGE TEA DARKfNS
HAIR TO ANY SHADE
DON'T STAY GRAY! HERE'S AN
oLD.TIME RECIPE THAT ANY.
BODY CAN APPLY.

The use of Sage and Sulphur for re-
storing faded, gray hair to its natural
color dates back to grandmother 8
time. She used it to keep her hair
beautifully dark, glossy and abundant
Whenever her hair fell out or took on
that dull, faded or streaked appear
ance, this simple mixture was applied
with wonderful effect.
But brewing at home IS mussy and
out-of-date. Nowadays, by asking at
any drug store for a 50-cant bottle of
'Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Com
pound" you will get this famous old
recipe which can be depended upon to
restore natural color and beauty to the
hair and Is splendid for dandruf, dry;
feverish, itchy scalp and falling hair.
A well-known downtown druggist
says 1t darkens the hair SO naturally
and evenly that nobody can tell it has
been applied. You simply dampen a
sponge or sof. brush with 1t and draw
this thru your hair, taking one strand
at time. BY morning the gray hair
disappears, and after another applica-
tions or two, 1t becomes beautifully
dark, glossy, soft and abundant.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-04-07
Marsl.a1lto,Dn Club
70 Issue Magazine

A monthly magazine. containing .
complete and concise review OF tho ac-
tivities Of the club, the business az
fairs of the city, and articles which
will be of interest to all business men,
will be issued regularly by the Mar
shalltown Club, beginning in May, ana
continuing every month thereafter. Az
the meeting OF the board Of directors
held in the club rooms Tuesday even
ing. the secretary was instructed TO IL
sue such q magazine. together with
special committee which will be ap-
pointed for that purpose. The name
Of the publication will be decided by
popular vote among the club mem
bers.
The idea Of Issuing such a magazine
or paper has been under consideration
for some time, and papers issued by
other clubs nave been examined care
fully. Sterling and Rock Falls. Ill,
both issue such a publication, as 90
several larger cities. including Roch"
ester, N. T., and Denver, Colo.
Besides containing a complete review
Of all matters pertaining to the club.
articles will be published from time to
time relative to trade and business
conditions in Marshalltown, written by
business men Of the city. A general
forecast of business conditions will al
so be issued each month. The pub
LEGATION will be of four pages. the exact
size to be decided on later.
The board also decided to meet regu-
larry once a week hereafter, instead OF
once a month. The meetings will be
held at noon. An adjourned meeting
of the board will be held Friday night,
at which time the matter of the Cedar
Rapids adjustment plan for labor dis
putes will be taken UP in detail.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-04-07
Kill Catarrh Germs
and Stop Catarrh
Breathe This Antiseptie Dry Air In
Your Own Homo and Quickly End
Catarrh, Head Colds and Snuffies.

One Of the surest signs of catarrh OF
the head, nose and throat is catching
cold easily. When you have catarrh
the mucous membranes are infiamed.
swollen and sensitive and a slight draft
or sudden change of temperature at
once sets you sneezing, snuff1ing and
wiping your nose. Then again while
these delicate tissues are in an infiamed
state the catarrhal germs sneezed out
and coughed up bysother sufferers find
quick and easy Judgement in your
affected nose and throat and immedi-
ately start eating their way into your
raw sore organs. Then your catarrh
gets worse and you wake up mornings
with tongue thick. mouth sticky and
nose all stopped up.
Catarrh can be overcome and the
germs of catarrh destroyed II you will
go to A. T. Elder or In fact any other
good drug store and ask for a large
complete Hyomei pronounced High-o-
mel treatment, consisting u i bottle oi
the oil of Hyomei and small hard
rubber inhaling device.
You put a few drops Of the Hyomei
oil into this inhaler and then put It
between your lips and breathe natur-
ally this pleasant, anti-septic healing
air of Hyomei way into your nose. head.
throat and lungs. In three minutes
your air passages are cleaned out, you
breathe easily and the discharge stops
and if you will do this every day for a
few weeks you viii drive every catarrh
germ and every symptom Of catarrh
entirely from your system.
Hyomei, when used with this inhal-
ing device is always sold with the
positive ,,1iarantee that it must give
you successful results or you can have
your money back