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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-18
SCRAPS ABOUT sCRAPPERs

Lew Tender also Is the favorite in his re.
turn match with Benny kaufman. Although
the latter was given the unanimous decision
In their first meeting. some aportsnien are
laying odds that Tender Will reverse the
verdict when they clash at tho Olympia next
Monday night.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-18

When Jimmy Dougherty washed his hands
OFF, the George CLANCY ohnny Kilbane bout
was gossip OF the past However. nay nay,
Robertus; now hear that Sandusky, o.,
promoters are after the bout for July 4.
Henry Harter. matchmaker in that city, has
test.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1916-09-20

ume yourself.
but | didn't mean anything, Bob
Really there was nothing iu il ALL
'Au right I'm glad of it, but
don't see why you're telling me"
"Bg-becuuse | don't love anyone
but you, Bob, and I'm sorry said No "
They were in the motor now aud had
tukcu the long way home, The road,
walled in by trees ON butl Sides, was
quite secluded.
You're sure you mean that are you,
Sue3"
yes. I'm sure! Very sureH'
He drew long breath. It's good
10 hear you say So, dear I've always
loved you deyotedly and I do this min
ute. dear little Susy."
But why were you so nice To lisa.
bel?"
lie hesitated. I'VE were good
friends; that's all. just like you and
Ewing. I suppose. Do you know where
they are golngT'
They No
ITO be married. They've been en-.
gagged all along
Downright. 1916. by the Mcclure Newspa.
per Syndicute)
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1916-09-20

Swellings of the flesh caused by in
flammation, cold, fracture Of the bone,
toothache, neuralgia or rheumatism
can be relieved by applying BAL
LARD'S SNOW LlNIMENT. 1t
should be well rubbed in over the
part affected. Its great healing and
penetrating power eases the pain, re
duces swelling and restores natural
conditions. Price 25c, soc, and Sl.00
per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1916-09-20

In every home where there are
children there should be a bottle OF
WHITES CREAM VERMIFUGE. 1t
destroys worms and acts as a tonic
in the rebiliated system. Price 25c
per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1916-09-20

QUE.
To which letter Bert replied in the
affirmative, declaring his Intention OF
spending the next two weeks in town
anyway and saying they could fix
things up"
So Bert arrived and, by paying Susy
constant attention and acting the part
Of the devoted lover. the rumOr soon
got abroad that they We're engaged.
But, to Susy's Consideration, the eff.
feet upon Bob was not all that could
have been desired.
His spirits had risen like barometer
on n bright sunny day, the cause be
ing apparently pretty Isabel Fleming,
whose brother happened to be Bert
Ewlng's host.
Secretly Susy ragged. "Bob's making
a perfect goose Of himself The ideu
of pretending to be so completely an
initiated when | said No"
Bert had to leave finally and Susy
went with him TO the station. There
they met Isabel and Bob waiting for
the same train. Susys heart sank
when she saw the travelling bags. II
looked like a honeymoon But, TO her
relief, Isabel said good-by 10 her escort
and turned to Bert rs the train came
in.
Take good care Of her :" called Bob.
you bet | will :" returned Bert as
he and Isabel disappeared inside.
Bob faced Susy. MAY drive you
homer" 1t was the first time he had
spoken since the night she had refused
him.
Yes" she answered. And then with
catch In her voice: ''Oh, Bob, when
you can't get Isabel you want mel Do
you think it's fair! You've scarcely
looked at me lately"
at works both ways, l think" he
= My. You haven't had much
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1916-09-20

TRAIN SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE FEB.
TrH. 1915
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1916-09-20
The COUNTERPLOT
BY KEITH KENYON.

Se0SS~S~s~~~~~~-~~~~ s'SS~SS~~~S~~~~~S
Susy opened and closed her fan i'm
patiently while Rob went ON pleading
ly: You used 10 care, Sue. I'm posi-
tive YOU did. At least you were awful
ly nic, 10 me. and at the Washington
ball you didn't mind bit when l took
six dances. It's all can do now 10
get one
Bob. you're greedy! Just because
It happened that you got more than
your share Of dances once you expect
the same thing forever
you are begging The question, Sue.
II one must use plain English, here
goes: You know | love you. told
you 50 two months ago, and you prom
iscd To answer my question In week.
That WIS the week Bert Ewing came,
and you scarcely looked my way once
while he was here. | guess you for
get thai I'm Still waiting. | can't stand
this suspense any longer. What is 1t
to be-yes or no, SueF
She temporized. suppose its no."
ITS just about what | expected
bitterly.
Ii was the spark needed to send the
finder into lame.
GU re- J"''" ''''t ".
are an" ! III sur 1t "'u'', "i'' - -,
pu' p'isS l" Si,,," ''' " ny -, -.
Win you 80 7"S NJ s'"'e
50 ANXIOUS 10 near IT,
Bob made II" answer Inc music
hud stopped ana me return !" 'i's
house Was mhdr ia silence
Susy convinced I'IS'u tha' sue hnu
done exactly rislt ia reIuslhs BOD. II
l had said Yes. to him tonight th"t
would hay" meant slavery ior the rest
Of my days.
But thai night, after she got Into
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-08-25
vsnerate Hooded cohrn.

The hooded cobra or Maya. still has
his deyotees in Bombay city, and from
kashmir 70 Nepal in the Himamyan
region throughout the Deccan and
southern India and on the west coast
in particular this curious yeneratton
Of snake gods survives. says the Times
of India An interesting account OF
the worship il given m the latest an
nual report Of the archaeological dc.
partment The usual form pt Maya
worship Is the vow taken by rhtldless
wives 80 install a snake stone If they
are blessed with offspring CLOSELY
allied with this idea il the worship
u trees, and pipal and marRosn trees
planted together married az the
saying goes come Ia for share of
the devotion paid 90 the snake stones
set M IN their shade II Is believed
says this account that women viii
bear children II they walk round the
married trees one hundred and eight
times every day for farty.Hve days
consecutiyely Unfortunately no uu.
thentic case II cited OF the efficacy Of
this prescription but the offerings
brought In gratitude by women 10 the
shrines may be- taken as favorable evi.
dence
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-08-25
AthsnIpns wIIIIru rarpax.r..

One OF the most interesting cases OF
voluntary taxation is the ancient
Athenian liturgy" which means
something very different from the Tit.
urgy OF today, the genealogical mean.
ing OF the word being public work. :"
The liturgy was a special contribution
made 10 the state by q wealthy citizen
or group OF citizens, There were ordi-
nary liturgiea, such as the provision
OF the chorus for a tragedy. and ex-
traordinary ones, such as the equip.
ment OF maintenance OF a warAhip.
The liturgy was fundamentally . tax.
and II was often evadsd by all sorts OF
shifts But In the pAlmy days OF Ath.
ems Il was considered diagrAeefuI Tor
those upon whom IL was imposed 20
DO more than the law exacted, and
sometimes rich citizens would volun.
teer a liturgy from public spirit or 20
win popularity
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-08-25
California Pea Besnr Llk.d.

housewives who have mastered the
hne art Of baking beans testify that
by all odds the best raw material for
the purpose IL the california pea
bean. II Is the ne plus ultra Of the
Boston bean pot. and it's higher price
IL only a reflection Of Its distinct au-
porlority Compared with It's deliuacy
and hnsnesa all other beans are Rroaa
and commonplace The Pacific coast
beans that saved Boston are not .
makeshift, q compromise or q anbstil
tute for native beans They are the
genuine and most highly esteemed ar
uei" for conversion into Boston beans.
The integrity OF the Boston Sunday
breakfast has been preserved through
the superlativs medium
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-08-25
Plate TO Remove rarnlsh.

There has just been put upon the
market a metal plate that removes
tarnish from silver In a few seconds.
II is a thin sheet made OF combina.
ton Of metals this is put into = dish
OF hot water In which two tablespoon,
tuls OF washing soda have been dis
solved, the silver IL immersed in such
= way that at least one piece Of IL
touches the plate. then 10 taken out.
rinBed and wiped dry The dish in
which the operation IL performed
must be Of glass porcelain or enam-
sled metal n the latter. the enamel
must not have been broken
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-08-25

or two OF profitable service. After a
sheep is past four years old the teeth
do not show much change except
where they drop out as old age draws
near. Briefly stated, sheep with one
pair OF permanent teeth is a yearIinE,
two pairs, two-year-old: three pairs,
three-year-old, and four pairs, four
year-old.-Farm and F1reside.
Wild Defiance.
Il see" said the drummer, address
ing in a general way the citizens as
sembled in the Tote Fair store at Pc
tuna, that Germany intends to ig-
more the United States in the matter
Of"
"Aw, it does, does ~" snarled
Uncle Riley Rezzidew Well, femme
tell you, young man, they'd better be
a little keerful, We are patient
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-08-25
WOOL IN PLACE OF COTTON
Comforts Filled With the Former Me-
terlal Are Much Lighter Than
Those Generally In Use.

For the last year or two the shops
have shown an article Of bedding
which, though In use In many farm
homes, had not been familiar on the
counters This is the wool-filled com
fort, that is destined 60 take the place
of the cotton-wadded comforters Now
however, as well as the completed
comforts, there are To be had in many
shops sheets OF earded wool With
which 10 make up these comforts at
home, covering them with silk. satin,
or patchwork
The sheet wadding comes in three
weights. all having the same dimen-
sions u by 81 inches The highest
contains one pound OF wool Il Is de,
signed as filling for a crib quilt and
TO be folded over into half size. The
next heavier weighs two pounds,
while the heaviest weighs three
pounds. Ready made wool comforts
can Dc bought AT various prices, from
about 81 according to the thickness
OF the wool and the quality OF the
covering
Many housekeepers now prefer
wooIhlled comforts to those filled with
down, since the wool-rlled comforts
never shed as down purfs will after
usage, They are especially desirable
for children and for elderly persons,
since they are warm but not heavy.
three pound wool comfort weighs
about half as much as full sized wool.
len blanket
sateen makes an excellent covering
for wool comforts A lowered centar
bordered with plain color, Ii 90.
pecially attractive. II can be knotted
With silk or quilted in any fancisd
pattern.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-08-25
Lemon jelly Cal.

Au Two cupfuls sugar, one-halt cuntr,
outer creamed. Add one cups r.,
sweet milk three cupfuls -four nn "
snonnf,, n'ui cream tartar, One-half tea.
h Ppotnlul soda and three eggs well
Oea IS, Bake in five thin layers
'eiiy Tor cake--Grate rinds .,
lemons, add juice of lemons on 'wo
81. i sugar one beaten egg. one-half cmr
III, water one teaspoonful butter "n"
tablespoonful -four mixed with a ~
water Boil till it thickens '''
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-08-25
Immune 20 cnlh

Gouverneur Morris. the New York
litterateur said az a luncheon IN
Brooklyn
American society 10 the most en-.
elusive Ia the world Useless. quits
useless for a lltterateur 10 try and
force bis way into H.
4 know q litterateur who. on the
strength Of a best seller. managed 10
get himself invited to dinner At Mrs.
Van Astorcordta.
Well did Mrs. Van Astoreordts
cordially stsgEer your ! asked him
the merit day
oh, no. not at all. be answered
You see. before ! took up writing d
worked in an Ice making plant.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-08-25
/ LUNCHEON OR TEA
.ApPETIzING AND HEALTH.
EuL CONNECTIONS.
c.k. Made According to plree-
- will Be Found Delicious
zd.hack an Old FaVorite--
ror German Coffee Cake.

Il, cake.-One and one-half
voost one cupful milk, scalded
:olad one tablespoonful sugar,
and one half cupfuls sifted -four.
nth cupful butter, one-half cup
aor two eggs, one-fourth tea,
mi salt and five apples.
1.-Two Yeast and one tablespoon
nSar in lukewarm milk, add one
ano.half cupfuls -four to make
Zoo and beat until smooth. Cover
~ aside in a warm place until
about three-quarters of an hour.
90 sugar and butter we'll creamed,
% sponge. Then add eggs well
N rest Of -four, or enough to
soft dough, and salt. Knead
Place in well CREASED bowl.
and set aside to rise-abOut two
half an inch thick. Place in
veil creased, shallow pans. Brush
nntter sprinkle with sugar. Cut
in eighths and press into
sharp edge downward, Sprin,
Nth cinnamon. Cover and let
about one-half hour.
.s twenty minutes. Keep GOV.
with pan first ten minutes, in Or
hat the apples may be thoroughly
ID.
i.back.-One cake yeast, one-half
milk. scalded and cooled, two
suoonfuls sugar, one-fourth cupful
or butter, melted, two eggs, two
hree-fourths cupfuls sifted -four
upe.half teaspoonful salt.
solve yeast and sugar in luke
milk. Add three-fourths cupful
our and beat thoroughly. Cover
yet aside, in a moderately warm
to rise for fifty minutes.
lard or butter, eggs well beaten,
gh -four to make q dough-about
cupfuls, and salt. Knead, shape
two rolls one and one-half inches
and fifteen inches long. Pro-
rom draft and let rise until light,
should be in about one and one
hours.
he twelve minutes In a hot oven.
cool cut diagonally into one
inch slices. Place on baking sheet
brown in q moderate oven.
imam Coffee Cake.-One and one.
cakes yeast, one cupful milk,
led and cooled, one tablespoonful
three cupfuIs sifted -four, one
eupful butter, one cupful sugar,
eighth teaspoOnful mace, one and
BALI cupfuls mixed fruit-citron,
rs, currants in equal parts-one-
y teaspOonful salt and three eggs.
solve yeast and one tablespoon
iugar in the lukewarm milk, add
and One-half cupfuls of -four. Beat
Cover and set aside, in a warm
to rise an hour, or until light.
d to this the butter and sugar
med the mace, the fruit which
been Toured, the balance of the
or enough to make a good cake
u the salt, and eggs well beaten.
for ten minutes.
WI into well buttered moIds, fill
zen about half full. cover and let
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-08-25
Mcpherson, Monk & Co.
Limited
THE CASH STORE
OFFERS

Ladies Summer Vests 49,. z for Csc
Ladies black and tan Hose z pr for Csc
Ladies Underwear, good value, 3 suits $l.OO
Ladies Summer Dresses, just the kind for
afternoon and street wear, were 81. so now $l.85
Ladies and Misses Middies $l.OO, $l.25
Beautiful FlaxOns and VOiles Csc now 22c
200 yards Outing Flannel IL Z grade, We
will sell at lOc per I'D. Now is the time to
buy your winter Outing Flannel.
We sell for cash only.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-08-25

people, but there's limit 10 VIVA,
well stand When we are smit on
one cheek we may quietly turn the
other. But, by thunder, when any
body ignores us we ignore EN- right
back kansas City Star.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-08-25

A discarded wire bonnet frame can
be bent to any desired shape and fitted
in the mouth Of a iardiniere or wide
vase. forming just the support that
certain long stemmed flowers need to
keep in graceful positions.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-08-25

bake in loius are nearly full. then
t T~Se m moderate oven. II mada
~ ~ TWO cakes they should bake foTtv
I'VE minutes; one large cake .h oay
bake one hour. e should
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-08-25
Fond Mothera Pride

4 suppose your son was Well pre-
pared for college said the casual
friend Yes. indeed, replied the fond
mother. The president wrote the
faculty could not teach him anything
so they permitted him TO come home
Richmond Times Dispatch.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-08-25
How to Tell the Ao. az s..

buying mature sheep is a nnl daal
VI gamble to the inexperienced
wouid'De flock owner. An old sboan
may look well. but only last for = yoop
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-08-25

Wisdom Cannot Always save.
Superior wisdom doesn't save
man. A weather prophet catches cold
as often as anybody else
Evening star., 1916-01-05
WIN DAMAGE SUITS.
Judgments for Plaintiffs Returned in
Two Personal Injury Cases.

\ jury in Circuit Court No. 1. today
rendered a verdict of $1,000 in favor
of the plaintiff in the case of George
w. Beall against the p. F. Gormley
Company and the W. c. Cornell Com
pany. The suit was filed in December,
1914. and claimed damages for injuries
received September II, 1914, while the
plaintiff was at work on a large de-
partment store building under con-
struction by the defendants.
In the case of Theodore Lee against
the Standard Engineering Company
and George E. Wyne, a jury in Circuit
Court No. / today rendered a verdict
in favor of the plaintiff for $3.50. The
suit was based upon a claim for in
juries suffered by the plaintiff August
II, 1914. while at work on large
public building under construction by
the defendants.
In each case the plaintiff was repre-
sented by Attorney Mark Stearman.
Evening star., 1916-01-05

when the steamer turned over and
went to the bottom. This view is sup
ported by the other surviving officers.
The survivors lost everything they
owned. and during the thirty hours
they spent in the boats suffered Sc
verely from the cold. None of them had
warm clothing. There was a sufficient
supply of water and provisions. how
ever. as the boats were already stocked
in accordance with marine regulations.
Everything possible is being done
here for the comfort of the survivors.
Charles Grant of Boston. who. so far
as known, is the only American now
able to tell the story of the disaster. is
guest on board the United States
cruiser Des Moines. Sixty-three Las
cars among the survivors include a
fireman and several stewards. Only one
of the stewardeSses was saved.
Evening star., 1916-01-05
Watch Sore Threats

because swollen glands or infiamed
membranes often affect other It's
)tues and lung trouble easily follows.
} AS Natures corrector of throat
}troubles the pure cod liver oil in
(Scott's Emulsion is speedily con-
verted into germ-resisting tissue;
it's tested glycerine is curative and
healing, while this wholesome
emulsion relieves the trouble and
)upbuilds the forces to resist tuber-
ocular germs and avert the weak
(ening influence which usually fol-
flows:
\ If any member of your family has
"a tender throat, get bottle of
(Scott's Emulsion today. Physicians
}prescribe ii to avert throat troubles.
overcome bronchial disorders and
strengthen the lungs. No alcohol
)or harmful drugs. Always insist on
Scott's.
Scott & Bovine. Bloomfield. y. J. 1882
} Advertisement. d.
Evening star., 1916-01-05
PERSIA SURVIVORS
REACH ALEXANDRIA
Those Landing in Egypt Bear
Traces of Shock and
Hardship.
ONLY TWO CHILDREN
AMONG THE RESCUED
All Who Hesitated to Jump Into the
Water Were Lost, Fortunate
Ones Say.

LONDON. January (delayed).-Th
survivors of the British steamship
Persia, which was torpedoed in the Medi-
terranean last Thursday, reached Alex
andria, Egypt, according to the account
sent by Reuters correspondent at that
point, all bearing traces of shock and
hardship. Most of them had badly
bruised and bandaged limbs. One woman
is in hospital with a broken leg.
The tragedy was enacted so rapidly
that the survivors say they hardly
realized what happened. consequently they
had little to tell. The passengers were
sitting quietly at luncheon. every one in
good humor and an atmosphere of gayety
prevailing. Five minutes later those who
ESCAPED were in boats or clinging to
wreckage. and the luxurious liner was
completely gone
1ndecision Was Fatal.
Luncheon had just started when there
came terrific explosion. The liner
Evening star., 1916-01-05

about as dangerous to public health as
anything can well be. Coming from
sick, filthy rooms and from diseased
bodies, as some of ii must, II is a certain
distributor of disease. The odor is
quite noticeable frequently. 1t is
daily occurrence. Far from my mind
to be unmindful of the poor who gather
these washings. but the peril to public
health is far too important and vital to
allow sympathy to rule and admit its
continuance. l have lived in several
cities, among them New York. and
never saw this custom outside OF this
city"
Evening star., 1916-01-05
Norris Death Due to Hemorrhage.

An autopsy performed at the District
morgue yesterday by DIR. W. p. Carr.
deputy coroner. showed that George w.
Norris. special policeman. who was
slashed with knife Monday night while
making an arrest at dance in Southeast
Washington, died as a result of a hem
orrhage. Coroner hewitt arranged to hold
an inquest at the morgue late this after
noon.
Evening star., 1916-01-05

Marabou Neck Stoles and Boas. in
black or natural color. These are
odd pieces which must be closed
out at once. Choice of the lot,
S1.19.
Main Floor.
Evening star., 1916-01-05
Objects to Exposed Soiled Clothes.

Protest against the practice of carry
ing dirty clothes in baskets and bags
through public thoroughfares and in
public carriers is registered in a COM
plaint just sent to DR.. w. c. Wood
ward, health officer of the District, by
Elijah f. Knott Mr. Knott terms it
dangerous practice" He says. in part:
This dirty linen habit is, to my mind,
Evening star., 1916-01-05
Say Other Boats Cleared.

Many of the passengers of the Persia
believe that in addition to the boats in
which they were saved two other life
boats got clear of the sinking steamer.
The chief officer of the Persia. how
ever. thinks that this is improbable
and that if other boats were seen. as
some of the passengers declare, they
were empty boats which broke loose
Evening star., 1916-01-05

A statement of the health department
# Baltimore for 1915 shows 1854
births, while 10,002 persons died during
he year. The number Of deaths was
$40 less than in 1914.
Evening star., 1916-01-05

trembled violently. and moment later
listed sharply to port. Only those who
left their seats instantly and those who
had not yet come down to the dining
salon had any chance to escape. Many
seemed paralyzed with fear, and sat as
III glued to their seats. Their indecision
was fatal as the water poured in and the
list increased. Some Of those who gained
the deck lost their footing and slipped
Immediately into the sea, while others
were swept away by waves. 1t was pos
sible to launch boats only on one side of
the ship. and only the promptest action
by officers and\ crew enabled them to
launch four boats.
All the passengers praise the coolness
and quckness of the crew. There were
no signs of panic. Every one made the
most of the few remaining moments
One Woman's Experiences.
One young woman described her expert
ences as follows:
Il was just sitting down at table when
the explosion occurred. l ran at once to
my cabin for life preserver and twice
was thrown down in the passage by the
rocking of the ship. l got to my cabin.
snatcked life belt and rushed to the
deck. had the utmost difficulty in keep
ing my footing and was again thrown
down. AS I reached the deck the liner
lurched heavily and l fell. Although
badly shaken and bruised 1 quickly man.
aged to adjust the life belt and jumped
into the sea, where / was rescued fifteen
minutes later"
Two bank clerks going to Egypt rushed
to the bridge and dived into the water,
from which they were saved. Mothers
who went in quest of their children never
returned. Only two children were saved
The chief officer is said to have been in
his cabin at the time of the explosion. He
rushed to the bridge and did all that was
humaply possible. He went down with
the ship, but was rescued from the water.
He thinks that the captain sank with
the ship. although some passengers said
they saw the captain swimming.