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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06
IF You Must Read in Bed See That You
Have Good Light

NVERY oculist will tell you that reading in
bed is exceedingly bad for the eyes.
Yet, in spite of the oculsts, nearly
everybody reads in bed.
Last week we gave the illustration and de-
scrption of the Emeralte Junior Adjustable
Lamp, which can either stand on the desk or
table, like an ordinary lamp, or be fastened
to the wall above the readers head. The
Emerallte Bed Lamp illustrated here is an
electrical fixture which much resembles the
reading lamp, but which can be attached to the
side post or crossbar Of any bed The shane
and diameter of the post or bed does not mat
ter provided it is not smaller than three
quarters of an inch larger than two and
one-quarter inches. For posts that exceed these
measurements special clamp may be bought
which will grip the lamp upon posts or bars un
to four inches in diameter,
The clamp is felt lined, so that it will not
mar the wood or metal. 1t has no springs but
SIMPLY by unscrewing winged nut from the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06

does not mean merely slim supply for the
furnace or range 1t means also cutting down
OF heat from all other sources, as gas and
electricity will also do the vanishing act when
the coal supply gives out
One OF the most obvious ways in which the
housewife can do her part in the conservation
OF fuel is to use the fircless cooker wherever it
IS possible to do the cooking in it. For dishes
that require cooking only short time it is, of
course, foolish to heat the radiators of the
cooker. but where long, slow cooking is re-
CURED, as in making soup stock, boiling
cereal, roasting meats fowls and cooking
dishes that are customarily stewed and served
IN casserole, the freless cooker is invaluable
The Domestic Science Freless Cooker, re-
Gently sent III to the Tribune Institute for test
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06
By VIRGINIA CARTER LEE
T pom analyzing the menus ar

pom analyzing the menus ar
ranged for the coming week on
the basis of n total expenditure
of SIG for food supplies, the housewife
will notice that although they are
planned on slightly more elaborate
lines than the cheaper ones at $12,
atrict economy is maintained both in
the buying and the use of the leftovers.
To housekeepers who are closely fol-
lowing the Market Quotations. pub
lished on Wednesday and Saturday in
The Tribune, it is daily being demon
strated that decided saving can be
effected by knowing beforehand just
what they should pay for supplies at
the different classes OF shops. Also the
quoted prices will be found of inesti-
mable help in planning the daily menus
with economy and the good Judgment
that obtains full value for the money
expended.
Get into the habit of reading the
column carefully twice q week as it ap-
pears and you will be able to market
wisely, fortified with the knowledge of
corps of experts who have shopped in
advance for you and VINO give you sure
knowledge as to just what you should
pay for each article Of food
On CHANGING through the list of win
ter vegetables you VIII notice that they
are extremely reasonable. Most of
them cost less than | O cents for n dish
TO serve four persons, but this does
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06

collect dust, or work into parts where injury
may result Too much oil in machine is al
most bad as too little. This is a case where
it saves money to find the happy medium.
Two kinds of material used in the con-
struction of the body casing The lower
priced cleaners are usually nickel plated steel,
while the others aluminium. Of course
aluminium is the best, since it is non-rusting,
but a good nickel plating steel is durable
The housekeeper of to-day demands that her
vacuum cleaner be equipped with a brush in
the nozzle, so that threads, lint, etc, can be
quickly picked up. When this brush is cleo
trically or traction operated the work is done
more satisfactorily, and the bristes do not be-
operation Of the machine. Also, the brush
should be removable for ea"e in cleaning
The dust bag should be of the kind that can
be detached and emptied easily. Also it is best
to choose one so designed that the dirt does not
accumulate at the intake.
Each housewife must decide for herself as
to convenience Of operation and simplicity of
construction. The conditions under which
cleaners of this type used differ widely,
and the machine which would be most efficient
IN one place might not be nearly so satisfac.
tory in another.
For the large household of many rooms,
where the cleaning can be done only once or
twice week, a semi portable vacuum cleaner
would be required. This type is more powerful
than the others, and the machine itself remains
stationary while the cleaning is done Through
rubber hose and tool attachments
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06

the same time screen the eyes from any glare
The pull chain on the socket gives instant
and convenient control of the light. If pre-
fcrrcd, the socket may be equipped with
Dimalite, which permits five changes to be
made in the degree of light given by the lamp.
Ii the reader prefers to lie on couch the lamp
may be used easily if on the bedstead
All that is needed is to fasten it to folding
at the head of the couch
The metal part of the lamp is finished in
satin brass and is provided with six feet of
flexible connection cord for use from a lamp
socket.
Made by H. G. McF addin & Co., 80 Warren
Street, New York City.
Emeraiite Bed Lamp No. o615. Price Sc.
One Way of Conserving Fuel
WM 7ITH coal famine staring in the
~ foce we should begin to conserve
fuel as conscientiously as we now
save sugar. Unfortunately, shortage of coal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06
System: Every Business
Mast Haze Its Machinery
I ested and Endorsed
Vacuum Cleaners

Apex Electric Suction Cleaner. Price.
$35; attachments, $3.50.
Bee Model I'D" Suction Cleaner. Price,
$3.50; attachments, $3.50
bissell Electric Suction Cleaner. Price.
$85 to $125 (according to tool equip
ment). Power base, $40.
Eden Electric Suction Cleaner. Price.
$3.50; attachments, $3.50
Frantz-Premier Electric Cleaner, Price.
$S5; attachments, $3.50.
Hoover Special Suction Sweeper. Price.
$3.50; attachments, $Il.5O.
Hotpoint Vacuum Cleaner, Model 'I".
Price, $3.50; attachments, $3.50.
Liberty Cleaner. Price, $35; attachments,
$3.50.
Torrington Electric Vacuum Cleaner.
Price, $3.50; attachments, $3.50.
Aladdin Electric Vacuum Sweeper. Price,
$50; attachments, $3.50.
Western Electric No. IL double One)
Vacuum Cleaner. Price, $45; attach.
ments, So.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06
\ TESTED AIDS FOR THE HOUSEHOLD

supported on two bearings, but the life of both
is dependent entirely upon the user, since
proper fabrication is an important factor.
Regular oilng is essential. If this is not
attended to-, the bearings overhead and their
life is short because of the high speed at which
the shaft revolves. Therefore, it is best to oil
q vacuum cleaner under ordinary usage at
least once in two weeks unless the manufact-
urer specifically states otherwise
But be careful not to an excessive amount
of OIL as it will overflow, gum up the works.,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06

TT7HE MENUS given this week based upon food
4 budget which allows $40 a week for family Of four.
x These, like the simpler based
pendure of SIP week for the food supply of The
number of founded the advice Mr. Hoover
endeavorng to impress the minds of American house
inexpensive dishes chosen because the high cost
living serious problem, that afford to
ignore it, The fo0dsfufs employed those which
home i'm order to increase the supply
needed allies by the famine
countries of Europe Yet, you viii the
insufficient all The
food values provided meal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06
Tested Recipes
CREAM OF CHEESE Soul

CREAM OF CHEESE SOUP
Crate about two tablespoonful Of
cheese, for the strength and flavor of
The cheese must be taken into consid-
Grafton. Place over The fire in small
ayatewarc pan to melt and add few
tablespoonful of milk. Put scant
Guort Of milk in double boiler. add
half (. cupful of vermiceIli and let all
boil until the vermiceili sOftens. Com
binc the two mixtures, then add two
lightly beaten eggs and stir constantly
until the soup thickens. do not boil.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06
Efficiency: These Devices
Tighten HousezCork
What We Know About
Electric Vacuum Cleaners

Is ell al your service. We print here a
brief review covering the points to be
taken into consideration when choosing
your cleaner, and we list on this page
those which have been tested and
dorsed by The Tribune Institute.
We recommend all of these as efficient
and we'll constructed. They mostly of
the fan sweeper type, which, although an
electric machine, is handled like a carpet
sweeper. IF you want to know the par
ticulars about any or all Of them send us
stamped, self-addressed envelope for the
bulletin list, which gives you all the infor-
nation necessary to make your choice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06

end of the lamp the light can be securely
locked on the bed in any desired position and
the shade tilted at an angle that will throw the
light wherever it is needed.
Like the desk lamp, this bed lamp is
equipped with green glass shade lined with
opal glass, and is so designed that it will con-
centrate the light within a small area and at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06
A Table That VIII Delight the Cook

ss'i ss.,s ~s.a the one ' ssa s:'
kitchen table with porcelain
enamel metal top? This gives perfectly
smooth, clean, cold surface that is as good for
rolling out pastry as the time -honored marble
slab and serves for all uses of a moulding
board, from kneading bread to cutting out
cookies.
The Bonn Sanitor Kitchen Table fufls all
Kitchen requirements. 1t has porcelain en-
amel metal top, non absorbent and not easily
affected by acid, with a rim around the edge
deep enough to prevent any spilled liquid from
tripping to the floor. The frame is made OF
olrch' finished in white enamel paint or natu-
RAJ wood and small drawer is provided for
kitchen utensils.
Inc table is made in three sizes-25 by AIN
lhcneS' % by AZ inches and 2712 by SO " inches
ana 'he working top is 80 inches high
Made by the BONN Refrigerator Company,
% vest rorty.second Street, New York City,
and ST. Paul, Mimi
hohn Sanitor Kitchen Table. Prices, $3.50
(Other articles which have been tested
AM endorsed by The Institute are shown
IN The Tribune Grsphic.)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06

two quarter pints OF double cream will
be required to follow the menus az
planned.
The marketing prices should run
about as follows:
Butchers bill. $40
Fish bill Observation-Disclosures. l.I3
Eggs Observation-Disclosures. IS
Milk and cream. Observation-Disclosures. l25
Butter and cleo. ......,... Lie
Groceries, including fruits and
vegetables Observation-Disclosures. 9AS
$1,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06

In times of coal
famine our thoughts
turn hopefully 10 the
eIesS cooker. This
is one of The most eff.
fCient of its Kind, and
viii prove a very
present help in the
days of fuel shortage
and a great convent
euCe at all times.
d. Ii. YOU own a lamp
like fhiS that can be
ciamped either to the
bedSfead or a screen
beside your couch you
can enjoy all the lux
ury of reading while
lying down without
danger of harnling
your eyes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-06

This Kitchen table
does away with all
need for 8 pastry
board, because pie
crust can be rolled
and bread moulded
upon its smooth pOr-
Ceiain top better fhan
on a separate slab.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-30
SY george Ibb|

The Russians are driving them down the
valley"
He washed the wound in her cheek
tenderly.
1T will not scar you. Marishka." he
smiled But If 1t does-an honorable
wears"
4 She, She, touched it with her fingers and
II did not even know
And then she saw the blood at his
shoulder.
You're hurt?"
"Only a scratch. It's nothing.
But weak as she was she tore away
the sleeve of his shirt. and made him
bathe and bind it with linen from her
will the Russians come here, you
think?" she saked
He smiled
'1f they don't come to u.s." he said
soberly. we will 60 to them.'
She smiled,
And your people shall be my people
:" she murmured softly.
Galenslii, colonel of Russian cavalry,
sat on his horse on slight eninence
beside the road which descended from
Dukla Pass into the valley beyond.
watching through a pair of field glasses
the ramparts of an ancient castle perch
ed upon crag.
Beside him his regiment streamed
down the hill at hand gallop. it's gray
coats Tapping as it spread out fanwise
in the meadow below. its lances lightly
poised in pursuit of the fleeing Aus
trians. AS company captain passed he
called out a name, and the officer with
a word to his lieutenant, galloped up
and saluted
rs not that schloss szolnok Captain
kotchukoff?"
of Baron Neudeck'
"Of course. I have been watching it,
as we came down the road. Fighting
has been going on there for an hour or
more"
"Fighting?"
Yes. | don't understand. The Aus
trans We're attacking it. / am certain
for clearly made out the KEPT of the
infantry"
THAT is strange"
as it possible that some of our ad-
vance posts could have occupied it,
81 should say that that was impos-
sible"
I'VE must investigate. netach your
company from the command and bring
your men UP the road ,yonder. VIII
join you"
Captain Kotchukoff saiuted. wheeled
his horse and galloped at full speed down
the road into the meadow, while Colonel
Galenski trotted slowly down the NIL
until he found ford in the stream ana
then slowly rode up the hill beyond.
1T is very strange" be muttered..
AS he reached the road aboye, the
company of Captain kotchukot came
riding UP, but he gave the command to
walk their horses, and slowly, colonel
and captain riding in front, they ap-
preached the end of the long causeway
which led to the castle. That he had not
been mistaken in his observation was
clearly to be seen, for several men lay
either dead or severely wounded in the
middle of the walled road.
AS they neared the drawbridge three
more PROSTATE figures were seen. one of
them hanging almost on the lip on the
abyss.
The drawbridge was raised and be-
yond the gate another form lay beyond
sign of life Colonel Galenski reined in
his horse sharply. raised his hand, and
behind him his captain shouted the loud
order to halt
At the sound man suGdenly appeared
| in the gate. and beside him very beau
tiful young woman. Colonel Galenski
was a good officer. but the fact. though
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-30
CHAPTER w
In Search OF Some Dates

VIERI promptly the next morning Mr..
v John Smith and his two trunks ap-
peared at the door of his new boarding
place. Mrs. Jane Blaisdel welcomed
him cordially. She wore a higb-necked,
long-sleeved gingham apron this time,
which she neither removed Nor apollo
gized for-unless her cheerful You see,
,runga you'll find me in working TRIM
Mr.. Smith" might be taken as an
apology.
Mellicent, her slender young self en-
veloped in a similar apron, was busting
his room as he entered II. She nodded
absently, with a casual Good morning,
Mr.. Smith," as she continued at her
work. Even the placing of the two big
in, won from her only listless glance
or two. Then. without speaking again.
she left the room, as her mother entered
There =" Mrs Blaisdell looked about
her complacently. With this couch
all the dressing things moved to the lit
sitting-room in here, doesn't it?"
1T certainly does, Mrs. Blaisdell,"
And you had EN- take the trunks in
there, too. That's good" she nodded.
ing-room beyond. II thought, you would.
Well, hope youll be real happy with
US, Mr.. Smith. and l guess you will.
And you needn't be mite afraid of
hurting anything. I've covered every
thing with mats and tides and spreads" "
Yes. | see" keen listener would
have. noticed an odd something in Mr..
Smiths Voice, but Mrs. Blaisdell appar-
emily noticed nothing.
Yes, l always do-to save wearing
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-30

quick. An that's why / say You won't
ever get rich. Savin, s what does it, ye
know-gets folks rich. Aunt Jane says
Well, really, indeed :" Mr.. Smith
laughed lightly. THAT does look as if
it?''
Yes. sir" Benny spoke soberly and
with evident sympathy. He spoke again
after a moment, but Mr. Smith Ef,.l did not
indeed not a little abstracted all the
way to Benny's home. though his good
night was very cheerful at parting
Benny would have been surprised. in
deed. had he known that Mr.. Smith was
thinking, not about his fo"lishly ex-
travagant agreement for board. but
about a pair of starry eyes with visit
fgl lights in them, and blue dress
In the hotel that night Mr.. John Smith
wrote the following letter to Edward
d. Norton. Esq. Chicago:
My Dear Ned: Well, I'm here. I've
heen here exactly six hours. and al
Blaisdcl data for my-er-book I've
seen Mr.. and Mrs. James, their
daughter Bessie, and their son, Ben
ny. Benny, by the way, is a gqsh-
which. ] foresee. | shall find inter-
osting, but embarrassing, perhaps. at
times. I've also seen Miss Flora.
and Mrs. Jane Blaisdell and her
daughter. Mellicent.
There's a Poor Maggie" whom I
haven't seen. But she isn't a Bais-
dell. She's a Duff, daughter of the
man who married Rufus Blaisdell's
widow, some thirty years or more
ago. As ! said, I haven't seen her
yet, but she. too, according to Mrs.
Frank Blaisdell. must be u gushing
geyser Of Blaisdell data, so I prob
ably soon shall see her. Why she's
poor | don't know.
AS for the Biaisdell data already IN
my possession-l're no comment to
make. Really, Ned. to tell the truth.
I'm not sure I'm going to relish this
job. after all. In spite of n per-
fectly clear conscience, and the vr-
tuous realization that I'm here to
bring nothing worse than a hum
dred thousand dollars apiece, with
the possible addition of a few mil
lions on their devoted heads-in spite
of all this, l yet have an uncom-
Portable feeling that I'm a small boy
listening at the keyhole
However, I'm committed to the
thing now, SO I'll stick it out, I sup
pose-thoueh I'm not sure. after all,
that l wouldn't chuck the whole thing
if it wasn't that l wanted to see
how MelliCent will enjoy her pink
dresses. How many pink dresses will
a hundred thousand dollars buy, any
way--l mean pretty pink dresses. all
fixed UP with frils and turbelows?
AS ever yours,
STAN-er-JOHN SMITH.
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CHAPTER XVII Continued

THE Austrian officer saluted, and the
i two men marched up the causeway.
Marishka, on the other side of the gate,
had started UP and was regarding him
anxously
What you say, Hugh-it can't be
IT'S true. dear he almost shouted.
The Russians. They're coming below
there in the valley. I have just seen.
The Austrians are in fun retreat. The
army has been retreatng all night, and
we thought there were re-enforcements.
If we can hold out a short while longer,
we will be safe. Are you frightened?"
NO. Will they come again, you
think"
Yes. They'll hardly give up 50. easily.
But keep down. Marishka further---in
the corner You can see as well. All !.
/ wasn't mistaken. Here they come
Into the squad of Austrian SOLDIERS adj
vancing Renwick emptied the magazine
of his repeating rife, and took up the
other. Two men fell and the remainder
paused. only to be brought on by the
Austrian officer who led them, sword in
hand Renwick,. could have shot him
easily, but he held his fire and as the
mass of men came on he saw them raise
their rifles to their shoulders.
Keep down ~ he shouted to Marishka,
they're going TO-
Dust and mortar flew from the ancient
gate and behind in the castle, windows
crashed.
"You are safe?' he shouted.
Yes" her voice replied.
Now watch the gateway
\ plank came over but profiting by
their earlier experience. they showed 1t
off before it came to rest Another. a
longer one. and another. both of which
found lodgment suuarely between the
gate posts, Renwick sprang to the loop
hole but the volley that followed spat-
tered harmlessly around him.
He. was a good shot with rife, and
aimed deliberately, dropping the first
man that put his foot on the hazard
Gus bridge Gasping with her eXertions
Marishka pushed the shorter timber
over, but the longer one jammed hope
lessly against the gate post
Hugh" she cried, I'VE are lost
But a strange thing happened then.
For as the second man approached the
bridge and had even put one foot upon
It, shril call rang out at the other
THE retreat the officer shouted.
The look of relief upon the face of
the brave fellow who was venturng
death upon the precarious timber was
reflected in Renwiclt's own heart, for
he spared the man who, with a startled
glance over his shoulder, presently
caught up with the rapidly vanishing
Windt. Renwick rushed out and lifting
the dangerous timber hurled it down
into the gorge.
Then he caught Marishka by the waist
and lifted her.
We're safe. dear--they've gone
he cried.
she turned one look up at him and
then, slowly closing her eyes. sank back
helpless in his arms
"Marlshka. 1t has been toe
much"
The blood flowed from a slight cut
upon her check where she had been
struck by piece of flying stone, but
he saw that it was not deep. He laid
her gently upon tho tagging, and ran
to the hail for water. There he found
Ena, Crouched in a conner, more dead
than alive. But he commanded her tC
come and bring water and brandy, and
she oheyed.
Marishka had only tainted and the
brandy soon restored her.
"They've gomez" she asked him.
Yes, dear. We're quite'safe. Listen
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will have the whole Crow army in our
power" figured Peggy. THAT would
be rpaw Higger victory satr1 thar brn jGss giving
His power over them is supreme"
replied Brownie owl. They'll do any
thing he says"
decided Peggy. The farmers have at,,:
worked too hard growing their corn to
have it destroyed now Where will we
find him?"
will tell us" said Brownie Owl. as one
of his warriors suddenly. appeared
through the gloom. Scout Night Hawk
saluted smartly.
81 have to report. sir, that the Crow
army is sound asleep. Old King Grow
was decided to attack Farmer Dalton's
Icornfield tomorrow morning, as the corn
there has been cut and is in shock This
council has now been dismissed and
His cavern?" asked Peggy. I
BIRDS
But told you King Crow isn't like
other birds" said Brownie Owl. He
lives in a cavern where he can practice
his black arts
Are the Birds brave enough to cap
ture him. cried Peggy to the Owls, the
Whip Wills and the Night Hawks.
We're brave enough to do anything
you ask us to do" they replied in a
chorus.
Then this is our plan of attack. The
Owls will pounce upon him and make
him a captive. They will carry him to
the caves of the Sand Martins, where we
will imprison him."
Fine" hooted Brownie Owl.
"The Whip-Poor-Wills and the Night
Hawks will act as a guard, fighting off
any Crows who try to interfere"
As Peggy said this there was a
stealthy rush from the branches of a
tree above hey head and a dark form
woods. Peggy was startled.
1T was only a bat!'' hooted Brownie
| Owl nervously.
only a bat, but that bat may be a
SPY for the Crows" exclaimed Peggy.
| Her aerial chariot rose into the air
and moved in the midst of the Night
Birds toward the camp of the Crows.
| AS was proved later, her fear that the
bat might be spy was only too well
founded.
(TOmorroio UiN be described the
! attack in the dark, and the uneT-
pected consequences