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The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-12-09

Publishers Meet In Nashville In 1917.
The executive committee Of the Ma
tional Negro Press association has be-
gun preparations for the annual meet
ing Of the association, to be held at
Nashville, Tenn, in February, 1917.
Chris J. Perry, editor Of the Philadel-
phia Tribune, is president Of the asso-
ciation, and Joseph L. Jones, editor Of
the Pythian- Monitor at Cincinnati. u
chairman Of the executive committee.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-12-09

Masons to Meet In Philadelphia, Dec. II
The annual meeting Of the grand
lodge Of Free and Accepted Masons
Of Pennsylvania will be held in the
Masonic temple on Eleventh street.
Philadelphia, beginning on Monday,
Dec. II. The growth of the order in
the Seventh Masonic district during
the past eight years has been splendid.
Grand Master John c. Morton, whose
reelection Is favored. has instituted
eight new lodges during his admins
tration. The Seventh is the largest
district Of the order In Pennsylvania.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-12-09
Thrilling Story Of Mob Violence
In South Carolina.
NASH VISITS ABBEvILLE.
Secretary Of National Association For
the Advancement Of CoIorsd People
Returns, From Scene Of Brutal Mur-
der With True Facts-Governor Says
Law Must Be Upheld. ...

New York.-Roy Nash, secretary Of
the National Association For the Ad-
vanoement Of Colored People, has per-
sonally investigated and secured the
facts in respect to the lynching Of An
thony Crawford, a prosperous colored
citizen, at Abbeville, S. c., last October.
Governor Richard I. Manning and the
citizens of Abbeville have gone on rec
ord as being bitterly opposed to mob
rule In the state.
Governor Manning, in statement to
the press, says: II was out Of the
state when the Abbeeille lynchlng oc-
Cured. As soon as learned Of it
called Solicitor r. A. Cooper and Sher-
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-12-09
Sahara Temple to Hold Annu al Smoker

Sahara Temple to Hold Annual. Smoker.
The first event Of the week In secret
society circles In Pittsburgh will be
the annual smoker Of Sahara temple
No. 2, Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine.
which will be held at Metropolitan hall
Tuesday evening, Dec. II. The func-
don will be attended by members Of
the order throughout the Jurisdiction.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-12-09

Mrs. Ophelia Rice has the honor of
being the pioneer suffragist of her
race in this state.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-04
Salad Dressing

hsvs been G0kPs paESusEy FOR t.gsa
iyihT in asg Amerea ss snd saeS tsrrss sGerG,
n Europe. 1t behooyes u 70 live as economically
send erass :; the 'hs s we 3 ssHdhE 70
that may help; salad dressinE-Use double
sSF '3f m Dc sGs 9Ss four 2S 2as @
ana al oaa ays Ss S sTons gpTsrs
ually four tablespoontuls OF strong vinegar and
one cupful OF boiling water. Set II over the
starch IL ha M q' cup uS4S " MIX Sdd one TSs %t
beaten eEg % this and pour into the hot mix
spoonful OF butter. and. IL too thick thin with
milk | saw DIRECTIONS r. the Corner for max:
In Winter Int, use a. coal d range and in sumner
square piece q sheet iron to A. over one plate.
toaster and siip under the gas VIII ann M,
one please tell me how 10 prepare horaeradsh
for the table? z. r. B.
II would indeed be ungracious in US TO
withhold the formula you ask for after the
array Of good things you set in order before
US. Your salad dressing Is unique and
your practical talk with your confreres is
excellent. The easiest way OF preparing
horseradish for table use is to wash the
roots and scrape clean OF skins then CRATE
fine and cover with the best quality OF white
vinegar. Pack into wide-mouthed Jars
cover, and set away for two or three days
10 mellow slightly. 1t will keep well
Cider vinegar will do as well, but the color
is not so pleasing the white. To make
creamed horseTadish relish: Wash scrape
and crate the roots; wet with a tablespoon
ful Of lemon juice 10 a half cup OF the
grated roots and beat into a good drawn
butter, allowing a cup Of this 10 a heapfnR
tablespoon Of the grated roots. This must
be used the same day 1t Is made but the
roots, wet with lemon juice, may be re-
served for another time.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-04
Household Tips

Ham loses In weight when kept for
!ong time. 1t is more economical to buy n
in small quantities.
The best way to prepare coffee for the
cup is to grind II to the fneness Of -four
and pour boiling water over the coffee when
clean, wet piece Of unbleached muslin.
Properly made. coffee should yield In ths
cup 40 per cent of soluble matter, but by
the ordinary means of cooking about ID
per cent is extracted
Vinegar should be kept from the air and
from too strong light. Severe cold also
causes it to deteriorate. but this precauton
is unnecessary for the present.
Teas are divided into three classes, fer.
mented, unfermented and semifermented
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-04
n WIFE DISCUSSED CULINARY ADVICE |
COLONELS LADY. AND JUDY O'GRAD9 -e,r
SISTERS IN SORROW IN CASUALTY Llol
War Office Worse Than Trenches officer Declares as WIVES
and Mothers Come to Verify Telegrams-Gory
of Sacrifice Behind Dmness of Eyes
writes Specially for Eve-i-o Ledger
Bv ELLEN ADAIR

chiid-wife was sllenced The British @ Au.
vance! The glory of it Those women
WHISPERED the splendid story with eyes t'7'
still could glow behind their sorrow ,.
l felt that in that ante-room OF deatn ?
the presence OF great sacrifice. The oid
women. the tired women the women of dead
enthuslasms were discerning in the deaths
Of their sons their husbands, their sweet
hearts, a clarion note OF victory. Inc
young women were battling valiantly 10
keep their private sufferinss back IN the
light Of the larger rejoicing.
There were few scenes. For there is
nothing SO practical as a woman in suffer.
ing. She lust wants to know, and she will
ask after her dead in much the same tone
as she will inquire after an overdue train.
What her inward feeling may be Is quite
a different mater.
In any case the reaction nearly always
comes afterward. But always she clings
to a forlorn hope. She will wiring glad
news from an obituary notice That Is
why she throngs by the thousands TO the
war Office.
Some OF those women whom talked with
found queer consolation, after the first
sharp agony, In reminiscent phrases. He
always called me the old GAL did my boy
said an old woman who had just received
the news of her sons death and in whose
palsed hand was still the fateful telegram,
but he wor a rare good lad, too The
times he used TO lead me l can't never
think of him as growed UP, nohow, though
he's nigh on 40 year old out there in
them trenches II Just seemed to me as IL
he wor still baby in a red flannel dress,
fghtin' the next-door baby over the garden
fence :"
AS I walked down the long corridors OF
the War Office and out into the whirl of
whitehall, the newsboys were still calling
the tidIngs OF the Great Advance. But in
my mind there was only one thought and
that was the picture OF the little boy who
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-04
Make Your Own Pillows

summer hammock. couch ana porch COW
ers can be quickly and easily made-if you
know how. Use material twice the width
Of the pillow, which is TO be square Cut
square OF denim, linen. chintz or cretonne
exactly twice as wide and twice as high as
the pillow you want 10 cover Lay the
pillow In the center of the material with the
four corners Of the pillow pointing toward
the four sides OF the square of fabric. Fold
the fabric over the pillow until they meet
at the center and fasten them together.
Now, with needle and thread. run seams
from the corners OF your pillow into the
center, where the corners are joined Half
dozen hammock pillows can be quickly
made in this manner.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-04
THE IDEAL WIFE? OF WHAT
is SHE MADE? M'LISS ASKS
Mems Diverse Views Range All the Way From
the Fluffy Rufies to the Intel
lectual Type

terialist lives a Hades II he has chosen
spiritual creature whose feet never
touch earth. Each man to his kind, is
my recipe"
How is he to know his klnd7" a lit.
tie man interjected plaintively. Answer
that question and therell be no need Of
making marriages in Heaven. Therell be
no need OF Heaven, in fact, for II every
man knew exactly the kind Of wife suited
to him earth would be Heaven.
But why do you all shy away from
the beautiful wife?" he continued. rs
she not greatly to be desired? DO not
the venuses win out every time over the
Minervas? Are soft, seductive eyes,
luxuriant tresses, a peachlike complexion
and form like Daphnes own to be light
~ repudiated for tons Of gray matter that
may be and often is stored in a human
frame that evokes no emotional thrills7"
"All men in love, poor FOOLS" the cynic
retorted. think the objects Of their affec-
tions visions OF loveliness. Beauty lies in
the eyes OF the beholder Love is a dis
ease which blinds or atrophies the mental
sight"
The dinner gong sounded and they
were still at II.
Il like a woman who works. She's a
good pal with nothing Of the vampire
about her"
II like the homemaker. What does
a man who makes good salary want
woman to work for"
Give me the kind who couldn't think
a thought IL she tried"
"She must like cats and children"
Such were the bits that foated hack
to the room they had left.
But what, in your mind, be you woman
or man reader. constitutes the ideal wife?
should like to hear from you.
MLISS.
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the Editor of the Womans


Latterly in communion with self I have used
in New Tork-corne 10 think Of H. IL is more
than is years-I used TO hear the sugEestion, In
fun. to amend the NTH section OF the DeCalogue
thus, Honor thy son and thy dauEhter." l
have used II myself. but not In Jest. An llus-
trRtinn. on return several weeks ago, from
Atlantic City. ! was asked by T-year-olt boy.
boat, what time Is it7''
Il took a second or so for me to answer.
Then to account for my slowness in answering
! said My watch has 7io. bu; i is fve min: min:
my pupils or one whom | deem representative.
Of whatever age. as TO what they consider ad-
yisable in matters wherein they are concerned.
A. A, D.
Thank you for the felicitous implications
in the deleted parts Of your letter.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-04

TT WAS in that chubby hour before
\ dinner when the pleasant prospect Of
food TO come and the restful conscious.
ness OF a days work done set to whlrring
IN the minds of men their ruminative ma
chinery. Somehow or other the conversa-
ton turned to the ideal wife.
"she must be clever" said the intellect.
uaI-iooking man, blowing out the smoke
from his cigarette with medltative enjoy
ment. "She must be a relief from all
the bores Of the world-a mental stimulus
who would refresh brain-fagged man
as the springs Of eternal youth would
have refreshed Ponce de Leon had he
been able to find them"
"And you have as much chance of dis
covering such a Minerva" put in the
cynIc at his left, "as had the Spaniard
Of discovering the rejuvenescent waters
But even could you find her you would
make mistake to marry her. Such
women do not make good wives. A
woman with brain lives for herself for
something that she imagines is going
TO be her career; men are but incidents
along the paths of life to her-diverting
Incidents. and necessary to life's enjoy
ment but mere Incidents just the same.
What makes man happy Is to have
some charming woman live for him and
him alone. That's the dope"
II disagree with you" came another
fejoinder, delivered in sentimental tones
me real dope is that a man and woman
must live for each other. Their lives
must be Complementary and cooperative. |
They must like the same play and the |
same work. 1t is not possible for two |
persons with uncongenial tastes to be en-
tirely happy A man who is an artist |
should marry a woman at least interested |
In and appreciative of the arts, II she |
has no creative ability herself. A ma
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-04
cake without Butter and Eggs

Al bnttsr on egss. think L s nne: Put into
s-ea.,eeusn a one cup OF brown sugar. ETanu-
lated vii answer one cup oI water. Two cups
z,-.ssf, ~ cinnamon. a quarter teaspoon Of nut
z1sz- half teaspoon Of ground cloves and
s-I1s@h of salt Set the nre and boil to-
sEihsr Tor three minutss Iet L fst eool. Then
TS.sspooa u soda and Two q cream q tartar
haFa hsen alfted. n e a.
your recipe Is refreshingiy novel, and
uoInlnends itself. moreover, 70 frugal house
srsees xroaning under the rising prices OF
eres ana butter. wish our practical house
s5other would Try Il and report 70 head
quarters upon IT, Once in while she goes
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-04
Cheap Fruit Cake

sour milk or buttermilk ] offer one know 10
be good: Cheap fruit eake-ons cup ot sour
melted butter one teaspoon OF soda, one cup OF
raisins and candled orange peel chopped nne
j. NJ c.
Obliging members have generously re-
pponded TO my appeal, and with gratifying
results as 10 quality, as well as quantity
of material The Corner is their debtor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-04
Reading Matter Wanted

Fs.xardfnR Mrs. L. Pa oher OF ma ZINES.
- 1of eTactly a shut-in, but my limbs and
hands are partially paralyEsd and cannot do
80 srork i would be pleased 70 receive the
Czihoilc reading matter she 80 kindly speaks OF.
T. j. II,
Wnl Mrs l. F. let us know II she has
stiIl the magazine she put at our disposal
! while aEo7 II Il Is still hers. We will pass
over the address Of 7. ]. NJ to her The
.snpression Is strong in our minds that she
rs given il 10 an applicant whose address
We sent 10 her. This is our reason for in
sertinR the paralytic's letter. There are
fhousands OF his communion who read and
contribute TO the Corner.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-04
Rust Form to Donate

received the letter you sent me OF the offer
sf a bust model from Mrs. 3. ", n. l nave al
readv received one. / am writing 70 let you
Know this so that you may give this one 10
some other woman who needs II. ~ D.
Upright and merclful soul that you are,
xou cannot rest without giving somebody
sIse the opportunity OF tasting the content
lsent you derive from the qualification Of
your expressed desire We offer the second
bust form with will, stimulated by your
example, Who wants III
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-04
GOOD FORM

Good form queries should be dd-
dressed TO Deborah Rush, tcrttteH on
ono side Of the paper aud signed rcith
fun name and address though initials
ONLY 1iV be published upon request
This column riI appear IN Mondays,
Wednesdays aud Fridays Evening
TeHnar
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-04
Mistake in Recipe

Il hasten to correct a mistake in print IN the
recipe sent. which II IN todays Corner: I've
eggs beaten until lemon colored. add one cup ott
auRar. Mix thoroughly, then add one cup OF
-four. sifted with one and one-halt level tea;
spoons OF baking powder. and one salt spoon OF
salt. Stir. Then add half cup OF hot milk Nn-
stead Of one) and tablespoon Of melted short
aninR Flavor TO taste | truly sorry Tor
the mistake. IL It was on my part. l.. NJ r
II all housemothers and cooks were as
conscientious regarding their contributions
TO the domestic branch Of the Corner. the
cares and responsibilities of the editor
would be measurably lessened. Thank you
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-04
Fraternity Pins

Dear Deborah Rush--Is Il In good taste for
out Of college 20 keep on wearing his
fraternity pin? DAN.
l would not go so far as 10 question
the taste OF SO doing, but I know it is not
very generally done, because when a man
leaves college he usually is out Of the active
work OF the fraternity However he is
still a member and probably just as inter-
ested. There is no rule Of etiquette in this
matter. / should think II would be decided
by the fraternities themselves.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-04

Dear MIiss-would you please tell the
places In the city where woman can get
swimming Instructions? MRS. E.
1 am told that swimming instructions
may be obtained at Asher's, Adams. the
Turngemeinde. the Second Regiment
Armory and at the Germantown Y. w. C.
A. There may be other places that know
not of.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-04

the street His removing his hat Is done
in Difference TO the lady with whom he
is walking; therefore, the fact that he does
not know the person 10 whom she speaks
has no significance in the matter But a
man IS not supposed TO bow 10 that same
person at another time IL he is alone, for
the mere bowling is no introduction.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-04
Melon With Cream

Cut ripe melon in halves. scoop out the
seeds and chill on the ice Whip some
cream until it is quite thick season Nth
bit Of salt and little paprika FIJI the
cavity OF each half melon with TINS ana
finish with a maraschino cherry.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-04
Requiescat

Strew on her roses, roses,
And never a spray OF ysw
In quiet she reposes:
All would that did too!
Her mirth the world required:
She bathed 1t In smiles OF glee
But her heart was tired, tired,
And now they let her be.
Matthew Arnold.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-04
MARION HARLAND'S CORNER

All communications addressed to Marlon
hnEland should ineloss stamDed sell ell
article In which you are Interested. Persons
wishing TO aid In the charitable work OF the
II. II. C.. should write Marion Harlnnd. In
care Of this paper, for addresses Of thos4
them. communicate direct with those parties.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-04

Dear ArLiss-I studied Greek for while
under DIR. Abraham Flexner he had not then
born and bred. take pride n al his achieve:
credit given TO him. To that pride and satisfac-
tion never felt justified to give expression
as when / read your comments on bis phrase
dignity OF the child
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-04
Question of Bowing

Dear Deborah Rush-Do you think II IS
necessary for a man TO his hat 10 a
stranger II the lady walking with him should
bow 10 the strangsrf KARL.
Certainly a gentleman who is walking
with a lady should always remove his hat
and bow to any one to whom she bows in
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-04
Placing of Silver

Dear Deborah Rush-wil you tell which
IS correct in setting table; 70 place the forks
and spoons on the left side OF each place and
the knives the right 10 place the spoons
on the side the knlyesf Awaiting your
AIARYAS.
The correct way to place the silver at
each place is 10 lay the one, two or three
forks. as the number OF courses require. side
by side on the left OF the plate and the
two knives, soup spoon and oyster fork on
the right side Of the plate. These things are
all largely matters OF custom.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-04

4. T.-As your question in regard to red
ants does not come under Good Form. look
tor an answer on the subject on the WON.
ems page under a separate head In the very
near future. DEBORAH RUSH
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N
Of the French eoos desired price .325o
o a
OF the be
sfaddssed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-04

out Of her way to say how much pleased
she is with recipes supplied by her sister
cooks. II is inspiriting and kind.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-04
BurgOo

Seeing a request for a recipe called burgoo,
will send one / ind in my cook book one called
Kentucky burgoo. Use duck. squirrel or chicken:
Put into a atewpot. cover well with water, sa Y
and pepper 10 taste. place over a hot hTe Win Win
the bones Then remove bones and STIR until
the flesh is well shredded. Thlcken with corn
meal and cook for 80 minutes longer. serve
warm or cold. II cold slice. haye never tried
thls hut suppose II Is what Is called for This
is my nrst letter To the Corner. b. X
The inquiry concerning the composition
of the dish with the ungainy name has
brought to our desk so many formulas. no
two of which are alike, that We are both
ipl.ased and diverted. You contribute still
another that varies from all its predecessors.
Now arises the question, which OF the
seven is the Simon pure burgoo?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-04
Polish for Floors

A very satisfactory polish for hardwood
floors-and harmless one as WELLS mada
Of an ounce Of beeswax shaved into a
quart OF turpentine. Rub on with a soft
flannel cloth and when dry polish with an.
other cloth.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-04

in his mothers eyes never would grow up-
the pugilistic little baby in the red fannsl
dress who had lived up to his early tradI.
tions and who had died the death that all
men envy, Somewhere in Great
Advance Z"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-04

used as ecOaoml-
cally as possible.
And every one
knows that the
economical way
to use leftover
cobs is 70 add
beans and make
succotash. Here's
a device that
p o p ular Me-
nEn-#ar L.1 IL.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-04

covered. 1t CRATES the corn OF the cob in
no time. This is a good thing for those
OF US who like corn on the cob-cut of.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-04
CARLISLE. PA.
CARLTON ACADEMY

uDPsr seno9l Ter cider boys Eissa thorourb -
4EAt.eA 10 - eQil=sca. EhdlridllaI 80
Sssss1s: At9hiss.e spoFts Riaioa Rssiasosat
tze.s t1el = Elle 4ers1lzl cars - Hl-4
=sIA1.4s-4 ~ 4@alL1k. a IL Hsa1r.s.t
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-04
Corn Cob Crater

Corn on the cob IS IN season 'dst now, but
It's the kind OF luxury that olght % be
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-04

You will not make a mistake IL you fol-
low your mothers advice in the matter. II
you are Is years OF age, II does seem rather
tomboyish TO be playing games in the street,
and am sure it is that kind Of play your
stepfather objects 10, Why not start some
quiet games at home in which perhaps your
parents would join you?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-04
Take Mothers Advice

Dear Deborah Push-I interested in your
column Good Form in the EyENLSG LEIHER
and would Ike you 10 help TO decide what
10 DO IN my case. ] a girl OF 10. hairg a
stepfatheT who is very strict. and he thinks
am too old TO play games Of evening with
my younger sister and neiEhbors. our neignbors
consist Of a girl Of 10 and her brother; who Is
known and respectable family. II IS 70 this
ms stepfatker objects. he thinks that the boy
and myself are too big 10 play together. He
does not want me 70 sit on the porch nor IN
the house nor take walk. Mother said she
thought Il all right for TO play. as she does
not want 10 take walks IN the evening. Hop
ing you will give your advice soon.