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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-03
Former British Knight and
Consul Meets His Death
with Calm Courage.
TRAP is SPRUNG AT NINE
Tremendous Crowd Of Men.
Women and Children Gath
erS at Prison Gates.

LONDON, Aug. S.-Roger Case
ment. former British knight and con
sui, was hanged at o'clock this
morning in Pentonville jail for high
treason. He was convicted OF con
spring to cause an armed revolt IN
Ireland and with having brought Ger
man aid to that end.
Three hours before the execution
crowd of men, women and children
gathered before the prison gates.
Twenty minutes before Easement
mounted the scaffold, the great pris,,
on hell commenced to toll. The sound
was greeted with cheers from the
crowd mingled with some groans. AT
q o'clock the crowd had swellod TO
sucb proportions that it stretched TOT
two blocks from the prison front; Az
one minute after a single stroke o.
tho big bell announced that the trap
Mad heen sprung. 1t was the signal
for a knocking, jeering yell from the
crowd which suddenly died away III
to dead silence,
Easement met his death with calm
courage. Early in the morning TWO
Catholic priests administered the !asI
rites in his cell and shortly aiierWatu
l'I W.. -. Nv n"ocnseion headed by the
ILL., - p With Easement folloHirs
c'eI Z! 80 i',% On either side proceeded TO-
AVA wa t NO eyecution shed only five
wards away The priest reciteo tne
jitany Of the dying, Easement re-
n m,"n IN low tones:
- h,vo mercy on NV soul"
10 .S y narty reached the shed
No ' ~ goilows was erected, the
@lle!e Wv Y,os,tioner a hair dresser
spect nd nils nils approached Easement
nam n"a a,,icLiv ninioned him. The two
lnu qGIH Inc under sheriff Of Lon
Cn"Pl'.'l IVA rndar sheriff of Middle
uon " .io, fool; nm their position in
scA 'n. 90 me scaffold. Easement
!Iomr ID tbn gallows steps firmly and
m pJ,,I,, t anded his spirit to God as he
SHl op the trap A moment later
the lever was pulled
lnL lI We Drison engineer and ply
spIuns d ,mC into the nit where
Naclah ues otnYicatinn Of the usual test
after tne "p nras n o,Y dead at
Easement was ortor q According to
nine mn 49, If nrisoners hanged for
uIe ~, ou sin,iIar to that of Easement his
crime stT''t So M bnried in outcklime in
Dody WI WI, ~ ,,orJ hnt nroba bly no de-
Inc prison y% tha burial will be made
SnGn as as, ~ tb S,se innuest
until altel INC NM" ', .oo,, n1aca
An affecting ihclu1no ' tSa oI p'cn
outside the prison wan a. a. tbo rirht
lion was in progress ,,. a. cn' Of he
Of the prison a NIUE uls,u .atos W WAS a
jeering crowd aoouL ln NV; 49, r,on and
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-03
AUTO PARTY HERE.

P. B. Adams, Cecil Carmin, W. L.
Morrison, Jr., C, C. Hiner and Miss
Ruth Hlner, all OF Sutton, were guests
at the Gore hotel Wednesday night
The party Is making tour Of the state
in an automobile and reached this city
late Wednesday night. They left
Thursday morning.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-03
SOCIALISTS
Are Declared by the Secretary
of State to Be a Political
Party in State.

CHARLESTON, August 3,--HOIding
that the Socialist party poled more
than 1--WE per cent OF the vote cast at
the last general election, Stuart +.
Reed, secretary Of state, announced
that the party had not lost its legal
standing as a political organization,
The impression has been general
that the Socialist vote had eliminated
the party and no candidates were pre-
scented at the late primary. 1t is now
stated that convention will be held
and full ticket named for the NOyem-
Der election.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-03
HIGH mark
Is Reached by the InfantiIe
Paralysis Epidemic in City
Of New York.

NEW YORK, Aug. 3.-The cpl
demic of infantile paralysis reached
the high mark today in the number
of new cases. The health depart
ment's figures show that 2l7 devel-
oped during the twenty-fonr hours
ending at 10 a. m. and that the death
list for the same period was forty
three, two more than yesterday. Sew
enty-slx were stricken in Manhattan
alone, whore the epidemic now ap-
mara tn ha cantarad
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-03
YANCEY HELD
For Grand Judy But His Wife is
Cleared OF Charge,

James Yahcey, colored, was held
for criminal court grand jury and a
warrant against his wife, was dis
by Magistrate R. Edward
Kidd at hearing in his court late
Wednesday afternoon. .Yancey and
his wife were arrested by city police
Wednesday on warrants charging
them with violating the prohibition
law. Mrs. Yancey proved that she
was not guilty but he was not so sue
cessful. Yancey was released on his
own recognizance.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-03
FRENCH WIN
More Grounds in Their Battle
with Troops Of the Ger
man Emperor.

BERLIN, August 3-French troops
have penetrated the German lines on
Monacu farm in the region Of the river
Somme and have taken trench sec
ton to the north of that position, says
the official statement given out today
by the German army headquarters.
In the region north of Verdun the
French have recaptured trench sec
ton which they had lost in the Laufee
wnnd
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-03
BRITISH Guns
Are Reported by the War Off,
Gals is Being Still Very
Active,

LONDON, August 3-"During the
night we continued the work of con-
solIdating the ground which we have
gained and in opening up communl-
eating trenches says the British Of
fetal statement issued today. Our
guns were active and the enemy's ar
tillery retaliated briskly during the
evening along our front from Maltz
farm to Longuecal on the wood of
Mamotz and Fricourt and Becourt
and the village of Pozieres.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-03
TO USE MONKEYS.


NEW YORK, Augut "a
consignment Of eighty South
and Central American monkeys
arrived here Thursday on the
fruit steamer Mllarlante. The
animals, according to their
custodian, M. Schmit, are to be
used in experiments by physic-
ians Of the Rockefeller Founda-
ton engaged in seeking a cure
for infantile paralysis.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-03
FAIR BOOKS OUT.

The annual fair books are out
Copies may be obtained at the once
of the secretary in the Gotf building.
All persons interested should get one
at once,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-03
LINER SUNK.

LONDON, August 3-The Coker
line steamship Brittanic, of 3,4S7
tons gross, has been sunk, 1t was an
nounced at Lloyd's shipping agency
today. 1t was unarmed.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-03
MISS YOUNG RECOVERING.

Miss Christine Young, of Norwood,
who was recently operated upon In
St. Mary's hospital is getting along
nicely and will be soon able to leave
the hospital.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-03
MOCKINC, JEERNC YELL
WHEN BIG BELL STRIKES
SUTTON is BOOSTED
FOR THE JUDGESHIP
CHOLERA on SHIP.


+ YOKOHAMA. Japan, August
+ 3-The Japanese steamship
+ Hawaii Maru bound from
+ oriental ports for Tacoma,
+ Wash. has been indefinitely
+ ouarantined at this port owing
+ to an outbreak Of cholera on
j. board. Fifteen cases of the dis
+ ease we're found in the steer
+ age. four of them proving
+ fatal. The port origin Of the
+ disease is not known.
:. i. i. f. 4. + + = + %+%
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-03
THE CIRCULATION

Of tho Telegram Is moro than double
the net paid circulation Of tho
other Clarlsburg paper.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1916-02-09
DR.. Bal. Dec. 81, 1915
DISBURSEMENTS.

DISBURSEMENT
DR.. Balance Jan. /, 1915 -.
Warrants issued, 1915 1885.
Taxes refunded charged back
Transfers for corrections -.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1916-02-09
Contagious Diseases.

Contagious Diseases.
Town Of Middle River $500.
Town OF Alma ..............
Town Of Wright .............
Town Of Newfolden
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1916-02-09

RECEIPTS
Tax Collection =. $23.s71.11
State OF Minnesota 1s,ss6.s5
For cost Of Bridges. Town Of
Spruce Valley ...s.].s....... 10000
For cost Of Bridges. Town Of
Oak Park 49,. ss1.7s
Alma sss.,s
Transferred from Co. Rev.
Fund Il. 100000
|Refunding 81. 3. . . !. !. !. 8. :. 1.76
Warrant cancelled 1900
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1916-02-09

GENERAL NOVEMBER TERM, 1915
GRAND JURORS, PER DIEM AND
MILEAGE.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-17

40 "o hd1toT OF Womun's Page:
- Dear Madam-So many people have said to
me, me- atter seeing my two little girls who are
-FOUR and six years Od ''Whnt do you fsed
mem mem on TO make them 80 healthy" nv answer
nus Always been: 'Plain, substantial food u TlIt
reel u my duty to help some mother who ia
y rehder OF your interesting exchange and who
~ IN DOUBT about what is best for her lIttis
pheh, believe II Is false economy to be ana r.
iits with milk, so have plenty of milk for them
W uIihk ana Tor cereal. | alternate with whole
mheht; cornmeal and barley cereal we'll cooked
Ihey haye cheese and raisins for breakfast and
Wnole wheat or graham bread with peanut but
teI NeVer any fried food and very little meat
not more than three times a week. No pork
OF veal eEgs are cheaper In the end. / never
give tny chlldren pennies to go ard buy candy
ffor Tor they are sure to buy some that Is not ft
Wrapped candy that Is not in a case; never any
They never think OF asking for a penny for
nave candy never after supper or between
times, They eat well and rarely ask for food
between meals. Sometimes when / think they
are really hungry | give them apples / do give
them pennies frequently, believe in teaching
them the value OF money, and they run 10 their
banks with IL, Last but rot least. Is the
motto learned when a little child: EARLY 10
bed and early to rise makes a man healthy
wealthy and wise" also see that they brush
their teeth night and morning and after each
meal, and always use carhoated soap for
bathing, as think II keeps away disease Lots
OF outdoor exercise and plenty OF fresh air al
Eight while sleeping. They are rarely sick.
10. q, 3,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-17

ones nature so that consequently they
never know any one at his best. Others
possess that sympathetic quality which
instantly calls forth the utmost that is
in one,
1t isn't necessarily the most intelligent
people who have 1t. A woman whose lee.
lures arc much in demand told me today
that the most unsympathetic audience
she had ever talked before was that Mt
club of professional women, all OF them
bright and clever, but, she said, their
faces reflected not the slightest shade of
intelligence while she was talking, and as
result she felt that she had been most
boresome. She said that the same talk
when delivered before a mixed audience
met with an enthusiastic response, not
because the people were any more intelli.
gent or any less So either, for that mat
ter. but just--well. you know yourself,
Just folksl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-17
Receiving Training in HousswOrk

To the Editor Of Woman'S Page:
Dear Madam-As the servant question Ia hs
coming more and more acute every day, I think
the following suggestion might be entitled 10
serious consideration: -
When was thinking OF marrying, my mothsr
told mo that must first learn TO run a house
and To give me tho necessary opportunity sha
made Arrangements with family for me to
stay with them for year, doing the house.
work, helping In the Kitchen with the market
Ing. and In fact, with anything In the house
1 was 10 receive no compensation. but was 10
be treated one OF the family taking my
meals IT. the dining room, being present when
they entertained, getting not alone an insight
into practical housekeeping, but also into the
Il was an Invaluable experience 10 me and
has helped me 10 steer clear of many shoais
which otherwise might have wrecked my mar
Tied life. / am sure many young girls OF good
families, but without means to secure the neces-
sary trairing, would DO delighted with an ar
rangement Of this kind, (AIRS.) +. 8.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-17
TODAY'S FASHION
Height of Luxury Reached in Seasons
Modes
HNHE influence of the Far East and of the
i Middle Ages is evident in many of the

UNHE influence of the Far East and of the
i Middle Ages is evident in many OF the
most beautiful Of new evening wraps. Won.
derful metal brocades of Chinese design are
fashioned into coats which are obviously n
modern adaptation OF the mandarin coat.
Exquisite velvets In rich dark tones are the
materials favored for making the volum.
nous, cape.like wraps whose source of In.
splratIon were the elegant c.'ahs of the
moven age.
Fur, metal or Jewel embrolderles. bead
metal or chenille taases and metallic laces
are employed as trimming on the more
elaborate models
The designers have satshed long g.sup-
pressed desire to be extravagant in the use
Of rich materials and brilliant coloring.
1t Is easy to trace the Chinese origin of
handsome wrap of brocaded satin. Blue,
gold and yellow. the colors OF the Celestial
Kingdom, are wonderfully blended in this
lovely fabric. The lines of the coat are
undeniably Chinese, although "A soft draping
at the sides gives II n modern appearance.
The sleeves of course, are wide, and the
coat fastens far to one side, the hook and
eye being cleverly concealed beneath n crys-
tai tassel OF generous proportions.
The epitome of luxury was reached when
large sable collar was added to this coat.
quite different in character but equally
handsome Is wrap of pea-green velvet. It
hangs In voluminous folds from tho shoul-
ders, forming wide box plaits at even in
tervalS. broad cape of kolnsky falls far
over the shoulders, and over II is turned n
wide collar of the velvet
Mum cuffs of tho fur finish the sleeves
and wide border of kolinsky, shaped to
form points at the Sides is applied to the
hem
The coat is lined with a soft brocaded silk
of the same tone.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-17
Safety First for the Riddles
Itor on WomouIs Pooe:

10 the Editor Of Womdn's Page!
Dead Madam--Many accidents TO tho little
anas caused by the slipping CT rugs on polished
Aoors may be prevented by little precautioh
This il easily done without injury to the floor.
and all that Is required is small portion Oh, Of a
fen-cent roll of adhesive tape an Inch wide.
Cut of four pieces. each about two Inches long,
fold together across the middle, leaving the
sticky side out. and fasten together with drop
Of strong glue. go -.
under each corner and press firmly to the hoor,
Tho plaster win adhere sufficiently to keep the
rug from sliding, but not enough TO preVent IL
being taken up for cleaning. When doing TINS,
pull plastera carefully from the noor, leaving
them on rug TO again when replaced. .
Any traces remaining on the wood are easily
fuE, ], e. MCCOY.
This is an excellent safeguard. not only
aor children but for older persons, many
sf whom have suffered broken bones by
alipping on rugs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-17
DAILY SERIAL-WOMAN'S Exc
WOULD YOU BE ENTERTAINED?
THEN RIDE OUT SPRUCE STREET
Spectacular and Vastly Amusing Are the Initia-
.tions Now in Progress Round the University
Grounds-Open Season for the Hazer Also

fTHHE season has arrived, and for the
next few weeks we must school our.
selves to be surprised at nothing that
happens in the vicinity Of the University
campus. What with this and election
bets being paid off, one is furnished en-
3ertainment at any and all times.
The very fact of knowing that passers.
by are i'm on It and fully understand
they are being hazed or initiated makes
these otherwise timid youths brave and
bold when carrying out their stunts.
Queer. isn't it7
One night this week while riding in D
gpruce street car was amazed to see an
apparently sane man suddenly jump to
his feet, stride rapidly down the aisle,
holding in one hand large lantern, and
yell or rather pipe out Cuckoo"
He was pale and dreadfully fused"
over having to undergo this ordeal, and
when commanded by his superior officer"
10 sing the "Red and Blue" his voice
sounded weak and qunvery and his face
was ashen. But just as soon as some
silly young things in the car began to
giggle out loud and the other passengers
to smile knowingly, he took heart, and
from then on seemed to enjoy the pro.
gram, growing actually cocky over each
Htunt.
He crawled up the aisle on his hands
and knees, announced each street as 1t
was passed, and when | left the car he
was beginning a slow and stately waltz,
which. as the car jerked, becane truly
hesitation.
1t is strange what effect n sympathetic
audience will have on any one, There
are some persons who seem to freeze I'D
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-17
Should Sic Give Presents7
70 the Editor o. woman's Pa0s.

10 The Editor oI WoIaaH'5 Fa0e'
Dear Miadam-Klndly inform me whether
Pardon II Is correct7
am a SRI past sixteen ,years Of age ana
than am, II has always been their custom 70
present each other with a Christmas glft-not
anything. but am sure they VIII each present
Please advise me what / shall do In this
matterf Shall accept the giftsf do not be-
lleye Ia exchanging presents outside Of the
family. REBA
ql The phrase is Incorrect NE" should
be used.
t2l The wisest thing for you to do as
Christmas approaches Is to let each girl
understand that you do not believe IN ex-
changing presents ana never make gifts oue-
side Of your own family. Then they prob
ably viii not slve you anything II they
d. of course you should accept It ana
thank lhea gracefully Ths most gracious
lhlns faF yau 3 a. Neald bs = zeaa cash
e 1he slEis e pretty Christmas eaEa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-17
Has Found PlatOnic Friendship Success

TO me Editor OF WoHdH's Page:
Dear Madam think platonlc friendship is
possible with nearly every one and should ba
with Miss Josephine Q.
It all depends how the situation Is handled
Surely the question Is made delicate through
eonYentionality when gouLB lady asks a
young man to accompany her anywhere. Yet
IL would have different aspect Ii the same
young lady would take more OF her best
male friends into her confidence and discuss tie
question IN full, and ask them 4 they wouldI't
the same basis as that OF their own sex.
! know; / am the fortunate victim OF one
young lady and once myself proposed the same
70 another. and never had cause to regret In
either case. s. 8. s.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-17
TOo Dollars GiUen for a
Letter Every Day

A PRIZE Of Two Dollars C$2) will
be given each day to a reader Of
the Woman's Page of the Evening
Ledger. There are no conditions.
Every day a letter will be chosen
from the number sent in, whether 1t
contains information Of value to the
readers of the page or asks a ques-
tion, and the prize will be awarded
to the writer. BE sure to sign your
name and address SO that checks
may be forwarded.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-17
Canning Rerries without Heat

- the Editor og WonaaH'S Pdgo:
Dear MAdam-I4ast summer I did 4 little ex-
harimentIns, canning strawberries without heat.
cooked 4 quantity OF syrup (about teaeup Of
sugar TO quart Of waterli then, after It was
quite cold, / filled Jars with the fruit, then
poured In syrup to the brtm, running a spoon
handle around to permit air TO escape. then
let the Jars stand uncovered until was sure
thare wa, not an air bubble left then I screwed
on my lids tightly possible and as an
extra pFeeaution placed melted paraffin between
I'd and rubber OF the jar,
wish IL were possible TO incloae q specimen
- We had them for dinner today; The color and
fAyor arc the same when the berries were
hFst plueksd from the Eardsn;
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-17
ID Clean Whlte EnameI SIM

- fhg Edifor oI HoHtaHfs rage
Dear Aaaaam-Efow do you remove stains from
4hite shamel sinka1 ELSIE Mex.
Soap water and elbow grease win not
a18aya do this. sometimes We must use
cleansing powder which is slightly gritty
buf not sufiiclently 50 20 scratch. There are
quite q number of different cleansers on the
market All that Is necessary Is TO shake
little powder on damp cloth and rub the
questionable marks. and with this aid you
can always keep the inside OF your sink
nee from blemishes. Some people use kero-
zene.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-17
To Induce Sleep

#a EAs Hdites of EoBaaH's Pagss
Dear Madam am tWenly-one and keep
haaae for nay father. The other night when I
esnf % bed | could not set % aisep. While
zEszHe e compose my miad Tor sleep It occurred
- Inat II misht be beuenclaI 10 others to
EIloH aE4t plan I adopted. have tried this
HIAH IIasaa aut of numher. u has never failed
Z EzHeaz-eFs rather. i thiuk-osef and oYsF
- H#sz fur zInaa gf siF Walter Scalps Lay
4I = I|zaz A1aszfai.h any folr lines Or posiry
Izs a. hal usst ga oHs eaationt 0ns nuat
e4a4 HzH4 HzeA 4Aaa thea. L i very
z4IHzIH2 uf lhsaf 1azehanIcaIIY
s g saszzzHiHz zizs = 4hz sznsa si4Ie.
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H4aeIH II
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-17
Utilizing Leftover Bread

- the Editor Of WomdH's Page:
Dear Madam-Pisoes of bread that are left
HTsr from each meal, AIso pieces OF orustB that
Py placing them in warm oven to dry and and
brown lightly. Then put them through FOOD
ehopper. uanK q fine knife. This makes a
splendid meal for breading chops outlets
have secured many useful recipes from your
Naluable page. (MRs.) K. p.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-17
Keeps Pledge; Names Baby wilsonmina

LANCASTER, Nov. 17.-Before election
Frank Douglas. OF Washingtonboro, said
he would name his child after Wilson II
the President won. Yesterday the child
was born.' Her name is Wilsonmna
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-17
Care of the Hands

- tAs Editor Of Woman's Page:
Dear Madam--Whsn working with fruit that
HtainH the hands have discovered that IL the
bands are treated % wash OF vanishinS cream
there viii be no stain. This proves true even
ftth grapes. ELEANOR W.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-17
Freeing Soup Of Fat


- fAs Editor Of WeBlaH's Page:
Dear Aadame-Ona way to remove fat
from soup while It is still hot Is to pour a
zfaas Of cold water into the soup, then all the
IA viii rise 70 the top and IL can be removed
With ; sppon. tMRssl T.. NJ W.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-17
Holder for Brooms and Brushes

- fhs Editor Of WomdH's Pd05!
Dear Madam-If you will put an old bed
HprinR on the Kitchen shed wall you can
hans your brooms Or brushes on Il by pushing
them between tbs wire springs. IRENE,
Camden, ~. J.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-17
ANSWERS TO YESTERDAYS INQUIRIES

1. aponeo placed in the bottom Of o Ohinn
or porcelain umbrella stand prevents tho hard
knocks which frequently reault In cracks and
win also absorb the moisture from the dripplnEs.
.. wet umbrella should be left open TO-
sry, II closed when wet the silk will rot.
3. A teaspoonful Of cornstaroh added TO cup
If salt and thoroughly mixed will keep the salt
from sticking in damp weather.