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The midland journal., 1917-08-31
NATIVE BULBS
By LIMA r. ROSE.

You would not think one could find
enough native bulbs to stock garden
but every year I discover some new
ones and have high hope for future re-
searches.
The first thing that opens in my
wild garden is the iris. Our mountain
sides are covered with it in the spring,
and the flower stalks on the mountain
are seldom more than seven or eight
inehes high, but mine are much taller
and the purple flowers very much
larger.
Dog-tooth violet comes next, and is
one of my prime favorites. / departed
from my usual rule and planted the
bulbs in large jar, which was sunk
III the earth and filed with a rich soil
Cf creek loan, leaf mold and fertilizer
from the barn. The flowers are much
larger than those found growing by
the brook two years ago. The leaves
are very handsome, rich, dark green,
mottled curiously with dark brown
and white. The flower Is clear lemon
yellow tinge, with recurved petals
about two inches long and dark brown
stamens.
Besides white and yellow water
lilies, have two others that are ma
tives. One, a delicate little white
beauty, that is called the 'fairy lily,"
the other larger, blooming in early
spring and sending up leafless flower
stalk. 1t is also white in color.
My wake-robins and lady slippers
also come on early, In colors pink,
white, pale yellow and rich purple.
The violet wood sorrel is quite as
pretty as its naughty greenhouse kins-
folk, its flowers being of deep violet
color instead of reddish purple, and it's
leaves dark green with deep choco-
late zone.
/ have sometimes succeeded in get
ting the anemone to grow but one va
riety only likes me well enough to
live through the winter. Buttercups
grow for me without any trouble, and
/ have some queer little bulbs which
the colored folks call "Adam and Eve"
They have no bloom but the dark
green leaves with maroon Innings are
very pretty. The bulbs are pearly
white and look as If they might be
good to eat If you put them in water
those that float are Adams and those
that sink are Ewes
Over in his dark, damp den of a
corner, covered with wild clematis and
wild passion flower, looms up a giant
Jack-in-the-Pulpit. He scorns to be
called Indian tRrnip, and much pre-
fers that you should note the resem-
blance between his purplish-black and
The midland journal., 1917-08-31

If you like capes and buttons you
may have them along with your new
fall suit; that is, If you will practice
some self-restraint. Buttons appear
in small companies not in regiments,
as they did on suits for spring and
about the widest of capes Is that on
the suit pictured here. Few models
go to this length in capes and few
exceed this in the number of buttons
used.
Suits have been presented in a
great variety of designs from those
on the severest lines, without trim
ming, to more formal models enriched
with embroidery. Manufacturers ap-
pear to be of one mind as to coats:
they are longer than they have been,
and such decorations as they have ap-
pear at the sides Of the skirt portion.
Nearly all of them have patch pockets
The midland journal., 1917-08-31
PRoPAeATING BY CUTTING
BY w. r. GILBERT.

Where thousands of plants are grown
for positions in the open air during
the summer, this Is an important oper-
alton from March onward. Consider
able forethought and knowledge Of the
work are necessary to obtain the plants
in suitable condition and in sufficient
numbers, when the time for plnating
out arrives.
Although decried by some, the scar
let geranium still has hosts Of admir-
ers, especially since the Introduction
Of the variety-Paul Crampel.
Cuttings of the varieties of which the
numbers are short can be inserted now.
These may be obtained from the old
plants lifted from the beds In the au-
tumn, or few tops may be taken off
the strongest of the young plants. In
serted in light, sandy soil they will
soon root on a shelf in warm house.
Cuttings of iresine, coleus, ageratum,
heliotrope, verbena, fuchsia, dbrous-
rooted begonia, etc., when required in
quantity, should be inserted in bed Of
sand made up in propagating frame
with bottom heat. Three inches Of
sand will be sufficient, and If this is
made firm, well supplied with water
and a bottom heat of IS to 80 degrees
maintained, many of the cuttings will
be rooted in week and ready for pot
ting up singly in small pots.
Remaining in the sand such short
time, they can be dibbled in close to-
gether.
Lobelias, altermantheras and mesem-
bryanthemums can also be increased
by the thousands in this way.
Provided there is good stock of old
plants on hand, March is soon enough
to commence propagating.
Early in February dahlia tubers, of
which large stock is required, may be
brought into the propagating house.
placed on the stage, partly burying the
tubers in leaf mold, plenty of shoots
will soon push out. When these are
about three inches in length they
should be taken off with a slight heel
and if inserted in sand bed they will
soon root.
A list of the quantities of plants re-
quired should be made and the num-
bers entered as they are rooted. This
may have much trouble when the time
comes for planting out.
The midland journal., 1917-08-31

of some sort, but there are exceptions
to this rule.
Skirts are narrower than they were
and the approved length is six to
eight inches off the floor. They are
rarely trimmed. Attention is centered
on coats and they are embellished with
braid, chain stitching, embroidery, fur
or fur fabrics that are good limitations
of skins.
The suit pictured is of heavy gaber-
dine and its parallel rows of buttons
are joined by chain stitching. 1t has
Il wide belt which fails to make an
effort to lessen the size of the waist
but adds much to the set and style of
the coat.
The new colors are quiet and plain
cloths predominant. But mixtures ap-
pear in which second inconspicuous
color is hardly discovered in the goods
until the suit is examined closely.
The midland journal., 1917-08-31
RISKY.

At certain time every year clergy
man goes to farm few miles out to
have days shooting. He is very
poor shot" but generous giyer-
facts well-known to Jack, the attend
ant.
Last Christmas he was out shooting
and rabbit jumped up about ten yards
away.
Bang went both barrels, but bunny
escaped with whole skin.
did hit him, Jack?" asked the
parson in an excited whisper.
"Well," said Jack, thoughtfully, II
couldna say 'zactly as you 1T i'm, but
I mus say nivver seed rabbit wuss
scared. Ye're vastly improved sim last
year, sir"
The clergyman smiled proudly.
'An' if ye keeps on improvin' and
comes again next year, why"-with
shake of his head "summat'H happen
to that rabbit"
The midland journal., 1917-08-31

Into the smart company of chic
has made it's entry. 1t was announced
under an unassuming but misleading
title as the peasant" blouse, but 1t
should be rechristened for it looks the
part of a princess garb.
Whatever the source of its inspira-
elegant and has much distinction. AS
shown in the picture it Is made of
ivory-white georgette crepe and en-
broidered with light rose color and
blue silk. 1t has many points of de-
parture from current styles In blouses,
but it's sparing use Of decorative fea-
lures is just in keeping with the trend
of things.
Its decoration of independence be-
gins with its manner of fastening for
1t buttons up the back with close-set,
round crochet buttons. The back is
extended into long peplum terminal
ing in pockets at each side and con-
spicuous by it's absence at the front.
A very narrow belt, made of the crepe,
buttons at one side and is ornament
ed with buttons set across the front.
The sleeves are full with narrow
band of crepe headed with embroid-
cry confirming them at the waist.
There is little embroidery on each
pocket and at the bottom of the front
of the blouse.
The neck is round with a long tie
made of deep blue satin tackled about
The midland journal., 1917-08-31

Maple Egg.-Beat an egg until
foamy, add gradually two tablespoon
fuls of ice-cold maple sirup. Stir in
half cupful of rich milk. Cover with
whipped cream and top it with grated
maple sugar.
Tea Cream.-Pour boiling water over
two ounces of the best tea, cover and
let stand for five minutes, stir into 1t
one quart of scalded cream, cover and
stand five minutes, strain, sweeten
and chill.
Grape Eggnog.-Beat one egg very
light, add half a glass of grape juice
and beat again. Then add half glass
of cream, beat well, sweeten If desired
and serve with waters.
Banana Float.-Mash three bananas
with the juice of one lemon, add
cupful of sugar and gradually one cup
full of sugar, then fold in two cupfuls
of whipped cream. Put few spoonfuls
of this mixture in a glass and fill up
with orange juice.
Jelly Jumble.-Dissolve a glassful
each of blackberry, crab apple and
plum Jeily IN TWO quarts OF DOlllng
water. When cold add the juice of two
lemons and sugar to sweeten.
Egg orangeade.-Beat separately
the white and yolk of an egg. Add
gradually to the yolk the juice of one
orange, then add the beaten white and
stir to froth. Pour milk into a glass
and top with the mixture. Serve with
pale yellow nasturtiums on the plate
as a garnish.
Ginger Water.-This is an old-fash-
oned drink which is most refreshing
and wholesome. Mix tablespoonful
of ginger with three of sugar and add
a pint of iced water, stir until well
mixed and serve at once.
Place marshmallows on round crack
ers, put a nut meat on each and brown
in the oven.
The midland journal., 1917-08-31
.lAy Rzz5zaAz
eingham Petticoat.

The gingham petticoat has suddenly
risen to position Of prominence.
There have always been gingham
petticoats, Of course, but they have
been worn usually as matter of eco
nomy. Now, however, the gingham
petticoat is quite the thing to wear,
and it is made in the most attractive
styles. Sometimes it is scalloped
around the bottom, and perhaps
trimmed with landings or pipings of
this is its prettiest fashion. 1t is usu-
ally made in stripes, checks or plaids,
although there are some of plain blue
or pink gingham that are trimmed with
landings or pipings of plaid or stripes
cut on the bias.
The midland journal., 1917-08-31

until soft, then rub them through a
sieve. Pour the sirup into a sponge
cake and when well-soaked add the
add two tablespoonfuls of sugar, a tea
spoonful of almond extract and pile
lightly on top of the cake just before
sending to the table.
Fresh fruit may be used for this
dessert, not cooking the fruit but stir
ring the sugar into the pulp after put
ting 1t through sieve.
Apricot Tapioca Puddingg-Cover one
and a half cupfuls of tapioca with cold
water and soak three hours, then cook
in three cupfuls of boiling water, add
a half teaspoonful of salt and cup
full of sugar, cook in double boiler
until transparent.
Peel and stone twelve apricots and
put them in the bottom of buttered
dish, pour over the tapioca mixture
and bake in a moderate oven for twen-
ty minutes. Serve hot or cold with
cream and sugar.
Gooseberry Chutney.-Wash, stem
and top six cupfuls of gooseberries,
add one chopped onion and two cup
fuls of raisins, put all through food
chopper. Add one and half cupfuls
of brown sugar to the chopped mix
ture, two tablespoonfuls of powdered
ginger, one tablespoonful of cinnamon,
three tablespoonfuls of mustard, two
tablespoonfuls of salt, One-fourth OF
teaspoonful of red pepper and papr1ka
mixed one teaspoonful of tumeric
powder and a quart of cider vinegar.
Bring gently to the boiling point and
simmer for an hour. 1t may be bottled
unstrained or If strained may be used
as relish or catsup.
onion Soup.-Take two large onions
or four medium-sized ones and after
slicing, fry them in three tablespoon
fuls of fat. When the onions are soft,
cook them quickly until brown, stir
ring all the time to keep them from
burning. Then add pint and half of
water and the same amount of skim
milk. Add flour to thicken and serve
poured over toasted bread and sprinkle
with grated cheese. The cheese is an
improvement especially If all water Is
used instead of milk and water in pre-
pairing the soup.
Nn M4t~s.e
The midland journal., 1917-08-31
A LeuaI claim.

"She has the loveliest complexion I
have seen in many day"
"But it isn't her own complexion"
"You mean her coloring is artificial.
Maybe so, but the fact that she is wear
ing it on her own face and has prob
ably paid for the materials entities
her to claim possession, should say"
The midland journal., 1917-08-31
overworked.

'It's astonishing how much money
is spent in trying to amuse the tired,
business man."
"But / understand that such ven
lures are usually profitable?"
"Oh, yes. So much so, in fact, that
some way will soon have to be found
to amuse tired theatrical managers"
The midland journal., 1917-08-31
Natural SuppositIon.

Spa, is an abyss sleepy hollow?"
"Of course not, child What makes
you ask that?"
"Well when you read about one it
is always yawning."
The midland journal., 1917-08-31
A Sufferer.

Stranger Crying to be friendly
How is your health?
Mr.. Chronic (gruf1y) do
know? l haven't had any for five
years.-Puck.
The midland journal., 1917-08-31
The ekTTC1AEN
GBLNF s.

would be true, for there are those
who trust me,
would be pure for there are those
who care.
I would be strong for there is much to
suffer
would be brave for there is much
to dare.
H. Arnold Walters.
The midland journal., 1917-08-31
In the Suburbs.

"Quite scandal in the neighborhood
this morning. Heard about it?'
"No; my wife hasn't come home
from her Browning club"
The midland journal., 1917-08-31
elnuham FoIwers on Hats.

One of the new tricks of the millin-
ers who make sport hats is to trim
them with brightly-colored gingham
flowers.
The midland journal., 1917-08-31

We are very slightly changed
From the semi-apes who ranged
India's prehistoric clay;
Whose drew the longest bow.
Ran his brother down, you know,
AS we run men down today.
-KjDlinn G
The midland journal., 1917-08-31

IIIS IS UIIV WUIIH UCdIIHB
in mind:
Peach Trifle.-Scald a
pound Of peaches, drain,
remove the skins and
stones. Prepare a sirup
of sugar and water and
when boiling hot drop In
the peaches and cook
The midland journal., 1917-08-31

mint leaves cut In
to bits and a half
cupful of sugar.
Beat the whites of
four eggs until
stiff and gradually
whip in the fruit
juice. Add a quart
of carbonated wa
ter and serve.
The midland journal., 1917-08-31
Revelatlon.

Oh, language Is a curious thing,
And strange results its use may bring.
The more we talk the more we show
How many things we do not know.
The midland journal., 1917-08-31
sono of the Links.

Many are called. but only few
Ever do better than 80.
Many are called. but with many curse
Most of them finish at 80 or worse.
The midland journal., 1917-08-31

yellow striped spathe and the queen
ly Gala. In the late autumn when the
clematis festoons his pulpit with
cream-colored sprays the spathe will
be gone and in it's place will fame a
spike of scarlet berries.
The midland journal., 1917-08-31
HOT DAY DRINKS.

Mix the juice of one pineapple and
one lemon with four tablespoonfuls of
The midland journal., 1917-08-31
SOME FRUIT DISHES.

Peaches may be used in various
combinations for desserts, the follow
The midland journal., 1917-08-31

it to the shoulders. The ends are
crossed in the back and hang almost to
the bottom of the blouse. They are
weighted with bit of bead fringe, like
the satin in color.
The midland journal., 1917-08-31

Married life is pretty monotonous."
''Say not so; can't tell the same lie
to my wife twice."
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-15

u6I ldCG away. ne caught Tic lul1L
echo of a sob.
IF l dared to believe that could
be of service to you!" he was con-
trained to speak, mot to intrude on
your sorrow, only to tighten your
burden, if that we're possible. Believe
me, all 1 see, all 1 surmise, appeals
to the depths Of my very sou"
Again those translucent eyes fixed
his own. She put out her hand. She
did not release it until she had led
him to a rustic bench at the edge Of
the pathway.
'Hushp she said. do you I'M
derstand what that means? Go ask
any gossip of the town, look back
in the public prints a year agone,
learn all the tragic story as others
tell it. Then, if your soul does not
shrink from the hideOus present
ment, come to me, as friend, as cOun-
seIor of a broken-hearted woman
with but one thought in life-to clear
the memory Of a noble father I'M
Justly accused, driven to his death by
the .uncharitableness of a cruel per-
secution."
1t was a strange soul communion.
He welcomed it, he cherished it. And
all the time his mind was repeating
that name, "WillistOn Burgoyne."
The single name had simply awak-
ened his memory, the two together
it all came back to him now! He
did not tell his impassiOned cOmpan-
ion what was in his mind. He lis
tened to her story and a new flood of
light resulted.
She told Of her father, rich, hon
ored, respected, accused by a bust
ness rival who hated him of faithless-
ness in the sacred trust of widow
and orphan. Long since the just di-
vision Of an estate had been con-
Guided. When Mr.. Burgoyne went
to get the papers proving every step
he had taken i'm the trIlSt thew y1ypro
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-15

He thrilled and he knew not why
The Uncanny sensation that over
came him was past analysis. Why the
halfLhidden tablet in the shadow of
the towering shaft? Why-''hush"?
1t was a warning, an appeal, pitt
full call for human charity. Why?
Involuntarily Wayne BlatchfOrd
removed his hat and stood with head
bowed. His impressive nature re-
sponded to this fairly emotional pre-
sentiment. The stone hid-what?-
a secret?-a mystery direfUl
faint? And what might it not have
to do with the bereaved daughter of
William Burgoyne!
"WillistOn! Ali a clue, a vital sug-
gestiOn. The names in conjunction
stirred up memory to a new effort.
Now he knew where he had seen that
name before. His thought went
cropping to rest upon a clear central
fact. Then a rustling sound in the
grass behind him caused him to turn
quickly, and he could not restrain a
quick gasp, for viewing him wonder
ingly, was Miss Barnabetta Bur
gOyne. q
In the near distance was her auto
mobile, in her hands she bore some
flowers. Evidently her mission was
to do homage to the dead Batch
ford drew aside almost guilty, as
though he were committing a desc
Grafton, for fear she might construe
his presence here into caIloUs seek
ing into the mystery Of the secret
that hallOwed grave might conceal
A fine bitter scoTn came into that
lovely face he had not believed it ca
pable of expressing as he said sim
ply: Pardon me-" and started re-
spectfully to move on.
ooh, I understand she said
"they even enlighten strangers as to
-1-,,oE,I,oI 1rVV,,r,vr that I-f11,g
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-10
Short Snatches From Everywhere

We are perfectly neutral in this don't
who makes peace-AtaHta Journal
The chief characteristic Of peace continues to be
low visibility-New York Evening sun.
The Monroe doctrine Is rumored to he little
anxious about its CONGRATULATIONS Record.
Widows and orphans are ignored in the status
QUO ante peace terms-Wal Street Journal.
Germany made her terms but can
make peace in the same way--New York sun.
Kaiser wilhelm has bestowed 10000 iron crosses
and 100000 wooden crosses-Boston Transcript
President wilson's remarks TO warning Europe
sound good deal like Tut tutt-Boston Transcript
We note that Luther Burbank turned his at
tenton from potatoes to orange blossoms-BOston
Transcript
Even peace is made in Germany--Atlanta Journal
What We want a finish Of war not war 20 the
fnish.-Atlanta Journal
In other words the president would like to know
whether this is a private or whether anybody
get in.-New York World
Even if Europe stops importing our ammunition
IL is be hoped that stiu sell her plough
shares-Amarillo Daily News
take il that secretary Lansing is now perform
ing the exciting functions that once devolved
upon William I4oeb-New York World
After having prepared for the war trifle late the
entente hesitate AZ the suggestion
they quit perhaps a trifle soOn--Chicago Herald
All the European nations have to restrict the con-
sumption food by law over here we Just let the
price fxers it.-Philadelphia North American
About the best have any reason to hope Tor
is that il We good luck this year as we had
last will live till next yearGalveston News
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-10

oS angeles mas a city ordinance
that forbids a business concern
- OF any sort advertising falsely.
It is a measure that might well be
adopted in Fl Psso, particularly in re-
spsct 10 some eating places Some OF
them have signs in the window adver-
Using certain things. such as chicken
pies, j. cents" for instance. which.
when the hungry man or woman enters
Ia buy are found 10 be Just out An
hour later, however. the sign is still
in the window. Turing others, who.
after entering. do not feel like walk
ing out so they eat some thing else
This has happened in many instances
Of which I have personal knowledge
in the case Of one eating place. and.
even after the managers attention was
called 10 the fact that ne had three
signs in his window advertising Ger
tain dishes which could not be had
inside, he failed 70 take down any OF
the signs. It was only 10 minutes
after s o'clock in the evening when
this occurred IN one instance, and. as
this is an early dinner hour, II looked
like a cinch that the advertised things
had not been in stock at all: II so. in
very small quantities
In Los Angeles last summer a mer-
chant was fined heavily for having a
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-10
Little Interviews
Southw est's Metropolis Has Theatrical Future
Firm Discovers Possibilities For Week Stands

20 public Libraries throughout the
country said Richard F. Burgess,
short time ago, government rep t,s.
sentative had occasion TO inspect the
local library 10 ascertain the manner IN
which the government publications
were being handled here, and in his re-
port placed the FL Paso library at the
head of the list of western cities The
library is one Of the real public in
situations OF the city during the last
year approxima tely $4,000 books were
distributed 70 citizens oy II
THE valley irrigated by the Elephant
Butte dam could sustain drought Ior
four OF five years, and the water az
present stored in the dam would pc
sufficient TO irrigate it said Bernabe
Flores, secretary of the FL Paso Water
Users association. There IS AT least
1000. 600 acre feet OF water stored IN the
dam at the present time. and when II IS
considered that only three acre feet -
required to irrigate an acre OF land. X
can be seen that We have a suIIlclent
supply on hand for such an emerg~
ency.
1T takes some time 70 get big bust
ness houses in other parts OF the co1a-
try TO decide that they viii look ms
George H Clements. secretary OF the
chamber Of commerce. but IN spite
OF a long time elapsing after they have
had FL Paso called TO their attention.
some OF them are heard from 1 have
In mind a large firm with which ! got
in touch about a year ago 1 sent data
which We had about our CITY and sew
eral letters but heard nothing more
from It Yesterday, however. repre-
sentative of the firm came TO me and
explained that the company mad sent
him down here to look over the posi-
bilities and locations and all Of that,
and inasmuch as I am quite sure that
We have here just what this firm wants
in the way Of resources, guess they
will finally locate here"