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The Washburn leader., 1916-02-25
The Expanding Stone.

In the rock of st. Gowan's chapel, In
Wales, was natural cavity upon
which the name of the expanding
stone" was bestowed by popular tradi-
ton, because the strange fancy prevail
ed that this stone automatically adapt
ed itself to the size Of any one who
entered the cavity.
The legend ran, as quoted by Mr..
George F. Kunz in 1.-THE Magic Of
Jewels and Charms" that once, dur
ing the pagan prosecutions. when a
fugitive Christian, hotly pursued. reach
ed this rock it opened UP of its own
accord SO that he could slip into Il
and then closed about him so as to
hide him effectually from his enemies.
This expanding stone was believed to
manifest its magic power by bringing
to pass the wish expressed by any one
who entered It, provided he did not
change his wish while he turned
around within 1t.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-25
Charley Horse.

"Charley horse" dreaded by ball
players. is an ailment consisting Of
displacement and structure Of the mus
cles Of the leg, often the sartorial mus.
Gle. The trouble is commonly brought
about, not by running, but by quick
stopping at bases. The player who
'stops on his feet" is almost certain
to acquire the ailment in short time
The overworked muscle. slipping out
Of place, knots itself into great lump
and exerts pressure on the surrounding
muscles, producing lameness.
Massaging viii bring the muscle
back to place. but the trouble returns
at the next serious strain.
When you see player make a long
slide which appears unnecessary. the
reason Is that he prefers to scrape of
a little skin rather than take chances
on "horsing" himself by stopping
standing up.-Exchange.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-25
Don't. For: Poat..

Arthur Guiterman in a recent inter-
view. gave list Of negative command
ments for would be poets. Don't
think of yourself as poet and dress
the part" he says. "Don't frequent
exclusively the company of writer's.
Don't complain Of lack Of appreciation.
Un the long run no really good pub
lished work can escape appreciation
Don't speak Of poetic license or believe
that there is any such thing Don't
use 'e'er' for ever Ger for 'over.'
when as or what time for when or
any Of the 'poetical commonplaces Of
the past. Don't say did 60 for went
even If you need an extra syllable
Don't-don't write hymns to the great
god Pan. He is dead: let him rest in
peace! Don't write what everybody
else is writing. kansas City Star.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-25
Remembering Faces.

Hotel clerks have a way Of recogniz.
ing guests as soon as they sign reg
lister. The most successful hotel keep
ers have to have this power Of remem-
bering the faces of their guests and all
about them or they would soon lose
their custom by the mistakes they
would make
Bank cashiers carry in their memo
ries the faces and signature Of most
of the customers Of tie bank.
Detectives, too, get into the habit of
remembering the faces Of every one
with whom they have to deal, whether
criminals or not.
II don't think 1 have ever forgotten
a customer" clerk in one Of the big
safe deposits recently said. "There are
hundreds of safe deposit boxes rented
in our vaults, and I can generally re-
member, without referring to our
books, the name, number and pass
word of each customer."-Exchange.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-25
Lumins,esnt illumination.


There are several substances that be-
come luminescent after long exposure
to the rays Of the sun, although none
Of them emfts brilliant light. 1t is
believed that this luminescence could
be greatly increased If the problem
were investigated with as much care
as that given to the development Of
the incandescent gas mantle. It has
been suggested that IL luminescent
paint were spread on buildings exposed
to brilliant sunshine they would give
of stored sunlight during the night
and thus preserve one element of the
radiant energy Of the sun. One au-
thority remarks, "The general use of
such a paint would enable the more
powerful methods Of artificial illumi-
nation to be limited to special locations
and confine the use Of existing systems
to indoor service and to spots where
little daylight penetrates. ."-Washing-
ton Star.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-25
Our Navy a Century Ago.

One hundred years ago the naval
force of the United States ON the At.
lantic coast consisted of thirty three
vessels. twenty-se of which were
In commission. Among them were a
dozen great ships. first class frigates
and sloOps of war. some Of them car
rying as many as seventy-four guns
each. They were all sailing vessels.
The era of the steam warship, how
ever, was close at hand. With the aid
of an appropriation from congress
there was now nearing completion a
floating steam battery" designed by
Robert Fulton. This ship. which was
launched few months later, was the
first steam war vessel ever built and
was destined to revolutionize the meth
DDS of naval warfare throughout the
world.-Exchange. .-...
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-25
psrs;mmon. a. Feed.

VOsOsOVUO - VVV0s
The only fruit. says q bulletin of
the department Of agriculture, which
equals the persimmon In its value a.
a food Is the date. Nevertheless many
persons with fine persimmon trees in
their possession are allowing the fruit
to 60 to waste, either through ig-
norance Of the many uses to which 1t
may be put or through prejudice.
There is saying in the persimmon
country that persimmons are good for
dogs, hogs and 'possums." This, how
ever, is declared to be gross injustice
to a very valuable product.
One reason for the neglect of this
fruit is the mistaken idea that per-
simmons are unfit to eat until they
have been touched by frost. As a
matter of fact, much of the best fruit
is lost every year because it ripens and
falls to the ground, where, not being
touched by frost, it is left to rot. Such
persimmons as are not edible before
frost comes are a late variety of the
fruit, and the reason that they pucker
the mouth is because they have not
yet ripened. In general, the best fruit
is that which ripens just before the
leaves fall.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-25
Remedy For Anger.

The greatest remedy for anger Is de-
lay. Beg anger to grant you this at
the first, not in order that it may par
don the offense, but that it may form
right Judgment about it. II 1t de-
lays it will come to an end. Do not
attempt to quell it all at once, for in
first impulses are fierce. BY plucking
away its parts we shall remove the
whole. We are made angry by some
things which we learn at second hand
and by some things which we ourselves
hear or see. Now, we ought to be slow
to believe what is told us. II.
you were about to give sentence tn.
court about ever 80 small a sum OF
money you would take nothing as
proved without a witness, and wit.
ness would count for nothing except on
his oath. You would allow both sides
to be heard; you would allow them
hme.-Seneca. ......
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-25
surviv., Of tn. F;tte.t Anon, Bird.


The struggle Of life among the birds
and other wild creatures is SO severe
that the feeble and malformed, or the
handicapped in any way, quickly drop
out Probably none Of them ever dies
from old age They are cut of in their
prime. A wedding out process goes on
from the time they leave the nest A
full measure of life, the perfection Of
every quill and feather and unerriag
instinct carry them along. They are
always in the enemy's country; they
are always on the firing line; eternal
vigilance and ceaseless activity are the
price of life with them. The natural
length of life Of our smaller birds II
calculated to be eight or ten years. but
probably not one in thousand reaches
that age. Not half dozen times In
my life have l found the body OF a
dead bird that did not show some
marks of violence.-John Burroughs in
Harper's Magazine.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-25
African Fashion Notes.

African Fashion Notes.
The prettiest dress Of the Mpongwe
woman is cloth drawn up under the
arms. a scarf on the shoulders and a
handkerchief folded over the coiled
hair in high stiff fold set we'll up on
the head, rather like a child's idea of
q crown. There Is great fancy for
puppies aud lavenders set OF with
shades of rose and red and sudden
keen note Of gilt. With black there
will be touch Of most delicious bright
green. A cloth and a scarf worn by q
woman Of beautiful gesture-and Ga
bonnaise is always that-have certain
mutable charm; the movements Of the
body. the wind that blows from the
sea-these renew and display the folds
Of the garment SO that the eye is in
rigued.-Atlantic.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-25
henpseked sparrevys.

Female sparrows are especially ty-
rannical toward their partners, espe-
cially at nest building time, when they
frequently attack their husbands fierce
ly on account Of their laziness. At
such times the female voice can al
ways he detected. both louder and
shriller than that Of her mate, as she
pecks and tOusles him until he beats
an ignominious retreat. Hen black
birds and thrushes are often very over
bearing and even spitefui toward their
mates when their houses are in course
of construction.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-25
Could E.t ., wen as Witt.

DR.. johnson was q great tea drinker.
1t is stated that he would drink thirty
or forty cups Of tea during an evening!
Yet he lived to fair age and appar-
emily suffered no very Ill effects from
his great thirst for tea. He was one
Of the most notable Of feeders and ate
his food in what we should now think
rather a piggish fashion, making great
grunts and gr0ans Of satisfaction or
enjoyment the while and going the
round Of the menu very thoroughly.
Charles Reade, the famous novelist,
Is reported to have been one Of tho
strangest feeders on record. A contem-
porary, writing Of his meals ut the Gar
rick club, says: HE took cauii.
flower. flanked by jug Of cream, AZ
his first course. and q great salad to
follow, washed down by curious drinks
Of the shandygatr order. He would
drink coffee associated with sweets,
black pudding and toasted cheese, to
the amazement Of any onlooker"
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-25
lndia,e hoarded Gold.

For many years London has been
steadily drained Of her gold by India.
In ten years India has absorbed from
circulation 15O.O00.0OO gold sovereigns
and boarded them away. The coolie
has learned that silver rupees are q
poor investment, especially If he melts
them into anklets or a nose ring for
his wife, as over 80 per cent Of the
silver Is lost in the melting pot, while
the gold sovereign preserves its value
whether he keeps it as coin or melts
1t. When a coolie collects Is ru-
pees which he finds to be temporarily
surplus he buys sovereign with it.
He has come to understand the wis
dom Of boarding away only the gold
coin. which be knows he can always
realize on at its original value.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-25
The Word "psrrick..

The word derrick" for machine
used to lift heavy weights is curiously
derived from London hangman In the
beginning Of the seventeenth century
whose name vas TheodOric and who
is often mentioned in old plays. "He
rides circuit with the devil, and Der
rick must be his host and Tyborne the
inn at which he will light occurs In
'..The Bellman Of London" published
In R16. The name thus corrupted
came afterward to be applied by an
easy transition to the gallows and later
still to any frame or contrivance re-
sembling it In shape.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-25
WASHING WooI,n Goods.

To wash woolen goods successfully
the water should be soft and warm,
not hot, and of uniform temperature
throughout the operation. Never put
soap directly on the fabric, and use
only the milder kinds. Make q nice
suds before putting the garment in the
water. Scrub gently and wiring
through loosely set wringers. Once
washed, the goods should be immedl-
ately hung up to dry and never allow
ed to lie about wet. It is best to dry
woolens ont Of doors IL the air Is dry
and the temperature above freezing.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-25
Winning Both Ways.

The Zulu young lady, when suitors
are not forthcoming. takes the matter
in hand herself. She leaves home,
takes u discreet friend of her own sex
and presents herself at the home Of
her favored swain. II he regards her
with satisfaction his parents receive
her as his future bride. Should he,
however. be unwilling to accept her
he makes her handsome present in
stead.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-25
Eranberrv puddino.

Three-fourths chpful of sugar, one
cupful Of milk. one teaspoonful Of but
ter, two and one-half cupfuls Of four,
two teaspoonfuls Of baking powder.
one cupful cranberries and one egg.
Cream the butter and sugar, add beat
en- egg. milk and -four sifted with bak-
ing powder. Then add the cranber-
fies, which have been picked over.
washed, dried and rolled I'm -four. Pour
idl6sa buttered mold and steam for
two hours.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-25
Oranao Marmalado.

Select thick skinned oranges. Use six
oranges and two lemons. Slice about
an el nth of an inch thick and cover
with kater. Let stand twenty-four
hours.v Set on stove and boil twenty
minutes. then let stand another TWEEN
sty-four hours. Measure and use m
equal amount Of sugar. Drain Juice
from tuit. Put sugar in Juice. boil.
and Kim; add fruit and cook slowly
until clear and jellied.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-25
wsioht. and Measures.

sssSsSSsSOs
One-half kitchen cupful equals one
gill.
One kitchen cupful equals one-half
pint: or two gills.
-Four kitchen cupfuls equal one quart.
Two cupfuls Of granulated sugar
equal one pound.
Two and one-half cupfuls of powder
ed sugar equal one pound.
One heaping tablespoonful Of butter
equals one ounce.
One heaping tablespoonful Of sugar
equals two ounces. or one-quarter cup
full.
One cupful Of butter equals one-half
pound.
Four cupfuls of -four Zone heaping
quartz equals one pound.
Eight round tablespoonfuls of dry
material equal one cupful.
Sixteen tablespoonfuls Of liquid equal
one cupful.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-25
Cream Of Carrot Soup.

Wash the carrots and scrape them.
cut In thin slices until you have two
cupfuls, using only the red part Put
in stewpan with tablespoonful of
butter. one tablespoonful Of sugar and
salt to taste. Cover with water and
cook until tender; then rub through a
sieve. Thicker with thickening made
Of one quart Of milk, one and one.half
tablepsoonfuls -four and one table.
spoonful of butter. Season with salt
and dash of paprika. Serve with a
sprinkling of chopped parsley. a.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-25
..l!I Al ovsrsinht.

what do you think Of his nerve?"
exclaimed the old man. who was poto-
riously tricky In business. HE called
me barefaced robber!,
"Oh, well.' replied the man who
knew him. probably In hia excitement
he didn't notice; your mustache. Z New
York Globe. $.SsI 5ss 3'l 5ss &. # s
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-25

Without kind ofnces and useful serv-
ices, wherever the power and oppor-
tunity occur. love would be q hollow
pretense. Coleridge,
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-25
An;oth,r R,,.son.

They call her the human graphic.
phone
= ..Just' because she buzxesSa bit =
ITS on account Of the airS she putS
on, n,"'Louisville Courier Journal iis
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-25
f..rx s.uce For Plain Pudding.

! Fcas,y Sauce For Plain Pudding.
Beat one tablespo poonful Of butter with
one scupful OF powdered sugar. Add
two beaten yolks and little bys little z
smsll amount of grape Juice and lit
tie grated nutmeg. Set the bowl into
| the Top af the teakettle Of boiling wa
ter and heat for minute or two. Serve
at 0nce. {.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-25
No Ono to Do II.

"You say you have three small chill
tfren. Can't you find work q
The man with the three days beard
and the ragged trousers wiped away a
tear.
Alas. num-" he said, ut wouldn't
be any good. They amt old enough
to work yet"
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-25
Tn. Old Gresk cuira...

The Greeks had a cuirass made oe
linen or woolen fibers which was in-
penetrable to the sharpest darts q
spears That. by the way. is one Of the
discoveries that have not been redis-
covered, for we do not know the secret
Of ita manufacture.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-25

A new system Of broom manufacture
contemplates the repeated use of the
stock by supplying a new head as the
older one is worn out 1t also contem-
plates q reversible method of assem-
bling the corn by which service is Sc
cured from both ends.
The broom proper consists Of suita-
bly, shaped bundle Of hairs or splints
Of equal length, fat as shown, clamp.
ed together centrally Of their lengths
by means Of strong band, which
forms component part Of the broom
when vended, and the coarser ends Of
the hairs or splints are all preferably
at one end of, the broom and the finer
ends, at the other end thereof. The
ends Of the band are secured to the
respective arms Of the yoke by means
of screws engaged in the fattened
ends thereof, whereby the broom men,
ber may be revolved end for end
when desired to bring either the coarse
or the fine end into operative position.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-25
But None For Him.

But None For Him.
"Any letters for met"
what name?'
Jason Howlet."
"Um-m-m. Nope"
That's strange"
Expecting any?"
mo, but Israel Fubbleton was read
ing the other day thet there was enough
letters sent through the postoffice last
year to give every man, woman and
child twenty-three each. an l thought
I'D come in for my share. ."-P Pittsburgh
Chronicle-Telegraph.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-25
Ltfs's Dream.

r. Life is but a light dream, which
soon vanishes. 10 live is to suffer.
The sincere man struggles incessantly
to gain the victory over himself. Na.
pOleOn.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-25
Now Aeauaintancss. a

IL a man does not make new ac.
quaintances as he advances through
life he will soon find himself left alone.
" man should keep his friendship in.
constant epair.-Johnson.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-25
~ nArtiat.

Mr.. Banks Don't you think my wife
paints very nicely? Miss Afillburn-
Charming: II makes her look so much
younger. I think. London Telegraph.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-25
Bored.

81 say. your ears have never been
pierced. Aileen ?''
no: but they're being 'boredr -
I.cl,igll Burr.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-25
Two Extremes.

There are no chagrins 90 venomous
as the chagrins Of the idle. NO pangs.
SO sickening as the satieties Of pleas
ure. - Ruskin.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-25
The worn, rurn..

! How much are your four dollar
shoes?" asked the smart one.
1.-TWO dollars q foot replied the
salesman wearily.-JUdge.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-25

4 God sends a new duty to conquer
each new pain. Adelaide Proctor.
The Washburn leader., 1916-02-25
oraalt l<.n,e,w,lledae,

Does he eaSkhow anything about q
carr.
..He certainly does. He knows how
to sell Il / after II gets worn out.''-
Puck, stS
Evening journal., 1916-12-11
Sarah BERNHARDT AT The
PLAYHOUSE ON CHRISTMAS

Wilmington theatre goers will no
doubt be delighted with tho announce
ment that the Christmas attraction az
The Playhouse will bc Nine. Sarah Bern
hardt, who wa booked to appear here
on the evening OF December . but be
came i'll. and the house was compelled
10 refund the money. This was great
disappointment 10 the theatre going
public and also TO the great actress
herself.
Before leaving this city Nine. Bern
hardt promised that she would return
here Immediately after her New York
engagement, il possible TO make ar
ranplments William A. Brady, lessee
of The Playhouse. took up the matter
in New York with the famous actress,
and after considerable negotiation. OBJ
tanned her consent to appear at The
Playhouse on Christmas.
There is no question that this is the
biapest Christmas attraction ever offer.
ed az The Playhouse. Mime. Bernhard
is anxious to appear here on account OF
having been compelled to disappomt
the people here because OF illness, and is
anxious 20 play FOR Wilmingtoniaus 10
order that they may not be disappomt.
cd. Il is expected that the attendanc,
on Christmas will bc the largest in d,
history of the theatre
Evening journal., 1916-12-11
IT'S DISORDERLY CONDUCT
70 YELL FROM WINDOY

10 is disorderly conduct to stick
ones head out OF a window and call
out loud and abusive language ac-
cord ng to a dictum of Judge Church
man in City Court this morning,
The rule was laid down In the case
OF William Curry. colored who was
alleged to have stuck his head out
of a second story window at No. 235
Tatnall street and shouted and other
w'sc annoyed people. The disturbance
alleged was adjudged not disorderly
conduct but the Judge sad this was
the trouble with the words them
selves and the disturbance. and not
with their being uttered while Curry.
head was sticking out Of the window
Il was explained that usually 8.
orderly conduct is disturbance car
ried on I'm the street.
Evening journal., 1916-12-11
v w r A AEFAIRs

At a recent meeting of the Altiera
Club Of the Young Womans Christian
Association the following officers were
elected: President, Miss Ada Bell;
vice president, Miss. Lydia Comegys;
secretary, Miss Elizabeth Cady and
treasurer. Miss Della Petersen. The
club decided to extend Christmas cheer
10 "shutins" and others.
On Saturday evening a candle light
ing party was held at the Y. W. c. A.
70 welcome new members to the as
sociation. The ceremony was very
impressive Mrs. Charles e. WOllas-
ton. president OF the board Of direc-
tors. made an address Of welcome, fol-
lowing which there was a dedication
prayer said by all in unison. Four
large lighted candles stood on a table
and the new members were given
small candles. which they lighted as
they walked past the table. The
lighted candles represented the Light
OF the association" Following the
candle lighting ceremony games
were played, after which refresh
meuts were served and a general
good time prevailed.
Evening journal., 1916-12-11
FOR DAMAGES
FOR Boys broken Lee

When the jury panel reported in Su
perior Court today, Peter g. Madden, J..
frank Davis, Lawrence j. Bymcs. Mich
ael j Roach. Edward I. Gray were eN-
cused from duty.
Edward II. Crawford and James D.
Cannon were returned non est.
Joseph Hess and George johnson were
excused Tor tomorrow and Wednesday;
John T. Kennedy and James c. Coyle
were excused for Thursday and Friday,
and Harry c. Taylor was excused sub
iect to call.
William W. Knowles and l. 1. Handy
reported settlement In the case Of John
OAlallie vs.. the Harlan. and Holliugs
worth Corporation. This was an actor
for the recovery Of damages for per
sonal ininries. Terms Of settlement
were not announced. The first case call
cd was that Of Morris Plank, an in
faut. VS.. James T. White. This is &C.
tion for damages for a broken leg on
September l6. 1915, when the lad was
run down by q mail wagon driven by
the defendant
Evening journal., 1916-12-11
resume MARKET Street
PAVING WORK TODAY

with the arrival of 3 carload OF
bricks. work on the paving of Market
street was resumed today with more
progress. but only few workmen were
at work The paving on the east side
Of the street was finished 10 Third
street this morning. Despite the in
clement veathor the men worked this
afternoon
Three mre srloads of bricks are on
theiN.way he,c and within n few days
the work win be carried through with
more vigor by larger force of men,
The men viii work night and day if the
weather permits rushing the work.
The work done last week despite
the shortage OF bricks. Street Com
missioner Person said, was excellent,
and even the bad weather during the
last part OF the week did not deter
the men from paving a larger stretcn
OF the street than they have done
during any one week previously.
The delay in the shipment Of the
bricks. according to Mr.. Persons
statement. IS not the fault of anyone,
but matter that could not have been
foreseen and could not have been
remedied even If II were. The bricks
wero ordered in time. made ready for
shipment in time, but il can be in
ferred that the congestion OF freight
on all the railroads prevented timely
delivery.