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SWeetened whipped cream and you
have a dessert which is both nutritious
and dainty.
Tapioca and Date Sponoe.-Put a
scant half teaspoonful of salt and a
pint of boiling water in the upper part
Of double boiler, stir in one-third of
cupfuI of minute tapioca and stir
lightly until it thickens, then cover and
cook until the tapioca is transparent
Pour boiling water over half pound
of dates, stir, then skim them, cut and
dry in the oven. Cut in sections, re-
moving the pits and stir into the tapi-
oca with one-fourth cupful of sugar
and the juice of large lemon. Beat
the whites Of two eggs and fold into
the mixture. Serve with sugar and
cream.
Green Pea Soup.-To serve ten peo-
pie boil two quarts Of green peas In
two quarts of water with an onion and
three sprigs Of parsley. Remove the
onion and parley and press the peas
through a PURGE sieve, diluting mean
while with the vegetable liquor saved
from the cooked peas. Add quart of
chicken broth and stir until boiling,
cook ten minutes, add two teaspoon
fuls of salt. a teaspoonful of sugar
and dash of pepper. Serve very hot
Chop Suey.-Heat half cupful Of
sweet fat in kettle, add one pound OF
chicken cut into bits, remove chicken
when brown and add pound of lean
pork also cut in bits, return the chick
en- to the kettle and add one cupful Of
chopped onion, the same of celery and
can of mushrooms, using the liquor
in the can. one and one-half cupfuls Of
water and one cupful of blanched and
finely chopped peanuts. Add salt and
pepper to taste and boil one-haf hour.
A juicy pie may still be palatable
and save it's juice by using an egg
beaten with the sugar and little
flour well stirred into the fruit when
putting it into the crust. Another
method to save the juice in The pie Is
10 insert a paper funnel in one Of the
small openings of the crust. The juice
boils up but does not ESCAPE.
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her chair and adjust the silken shawl.
Mr.. Hedges introduced himself, feeling
horribly foolish In the presence Of the
lovely serving girl, and wishing she
would take herself off. But she lin
gered effectively, whispering softly:
"Shall lower the window, mad
anne? Is it too cool? Your bottle,
madamel"
And the guest rubbed his hand
swiftly across his face to hide the
slight twitching of his lips.
Then the model maid disappeared,
and presently the sweet daughter Of
the house, charming in the gray silk
null and satin slippers, appeared, smil-
ing, talking, full of vivacity and life.
And after while the dashing tennis
girl strolled In, smiling inscrutably
into the eyes that turned so quizzically
toward her. For time, all went well.
The chaperoning aunt occasionally
lifted a dainty cologne bottle to her
sensitive nostrils, and the daughter OF
the house carried out her girlish VI
vacity to the point of utter WEAKNESS.
Connie said little, but her soul ex-
banded with the foretaste Of triumph.
Dinner is served, madame" said
the soft voice at the door, and they
all walked out sedately. Carol adj
justed the invalid auntie's shawl once
more, and was ready to go to the
kitchen when q quiet:
Wont Miss Carol sit down with
us?" made her stop dead in her tracks.
He had pulled a chair from the cor
ner up to the table for her, and she
dropped into it. She put her elbows
on the table, and leaning her dainty
chin in her hands, gazed thoughtfully
at Connie, whose eyes were bright with
the fires of victory
"Ah, Connie, / have hopes of you
yet-you are improving" she said gen.
thy. "Will yoa run out to the kitchen
and bring me a bowl of soup, my
child?"
And then came laughter, full and
free-and in the midst of 1t Carol
looked up, wiping her eyes, and said:
'Tm sorry now / didn't let you kiss
me, just to shock father!"
But the visit was great success.
Even Mr.. Starr realized that. The
millionaire.s son remained in Mount
Mark four days, the cynosure of all
eyes, for as Carol said, whats the
use Of bothering with a millionaire's
son If you can't brag about him."
And his devotion to his fathers col
lege chum was such that he wrote to
him regularly for a long time after,
and came westward now and again to
renew the friendship so auspiciously
begun.
"But you can't call him problem,
father" said Carol keenly. "They
aren't problematic until they discr!mi-
nate. And he doesn't. Hes as fond
of Comics conscience as he is Of my
complexion, as far as can see." She
rubbed her velvet skin regretfully. She
had two pimples yesterday and he
never even noticed them. The she
leaned forward and smiled. Father,
you keep an eye on Connie. There's
something in there that we aren't on
to yet" And with this cryptic re-
mark, Carol turned her attention to
small jar of cold cream the drug
gist had given her to sample.
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CHAPTER XIV.
The Twins Have a Proposal.


1t was half past three on delight
full summer afternoon. The twins
stood at the gate with two hatless
youths, performing what seemed to be
the serious operation Of separating
their various tennis rackets and shoes
from the conglomerate tumble. Finally,
laughing and calling back over their
shoulders, they sauntered lazily up the
walk toward the house, and the young
men set off in the direction from
which they had come. They were hard
~ out of hearing distance when the
front door opened, and Aunt Grace
beckoned hurriedly to the twins.
"Come on, quick" she said. "Where
in the world have you been all day?
Did you have any luncheon? Mrs. For
rest and Jim were here, and they in
vited you to 60 home with them for
week in the country. said knew
you'd want to go, and they promised
to come for you at four, but couldn't
find any place. I suppose 1t Is too
late now. It's"
"a week"
i AT FOrreStSF
"Come on, Lark. sure we have time
enough. Wen be ready in fifteen min
utes."
"Come on up, Auntie; wen tell you
where we've BEEN"
The twins flew up the stairs. their
aunt as close behind as she deemed
safe. Inside their own room they
promptly and ungracefully kicked off
their loose pumps, tossed their tennis
shoes and racquets on the bed, and be-
gan tugging at the cords of their
MILDLY blouses.
"You go and wash, Carol" said Lark,
"while ! comb. Then I can have the
bathroom to myself. And hurry up
You haven't any time to primp."
(TO BE CONTINUED)
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and advise all ailing women to try
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and / will guarantee they will
derive great benefit from t. Mrs.
FRANK FITZGERALD, 25 N. dist Street,
West Philadelphia, Pa.
There are thousands Of women every
where in Mrs. Fitzgerald's condition,
suffering from nervousness, backache,
headaches, and other symptoms Of Q
functional arrangement. 1t was .
grateful spirit for health restored which
led her to write this letter so that other
women may benefit from her experience
and find health as she has done.
For suggestions in regard to your con-
dition write Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine
Co., Lynn, Mass. The result of their
40 years experience is at your service.
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I'm ington, DC. Books free High
~ y M@kw ~ est references. Best results.
Russian Land Question.

''The economists, sociologists and
statesmen of Russia seem agreed that
communal land-holding is an outgrown
system. They want the muzhiks to he
acted upon by the same individualizing
end stimulating forces which have put
the French farmer and the American
farmer so far ahead of him. Stolypin
had been so impressed by the mob
psychology of the community peasant
that he put through a law requiring
the obstchina, on the demand of any
member, TO give him his share Of the
land in single plot, which then be-
came his individual property. In ten
years many such associations were
dissolved. and 100000 peasants
about 20 per cent of those under the
communal system-had their land 'di-
yided out and went to live on it like
American farmers. Exchange.
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father comes home. I know father will
like our plan after it's over, but also
know he'll veto it If he gets home In
time. Wish you could go with us, Con-
nie'
Thanks. But I've got to sew on
forty buttons. And-if pick the cher
ries on the little tree, will you make a
pie for dinner?"
eyes. If Pm too tired Larkie will.
Do pick them. Con, the birds have had
more than their share now"
After her sisters had disappeared,
Connie considered the days program.
'sI'll pick the cherries while it's cool.
Then I'll sew on the buttons. Then
I'll call ON the Persons, and they'll
probably invite me to stay for lunch
con-" And she went upstairs to don
garment suitable for cherry-tree serv-
ice. from rag bag in the closet at the
head of the stairs, she resurrected
some remains of last summers APP
parel. First she put on blue calico.
but the skirt was so badly torn In
places that it proved insufficiently pro-
tecting. Further search brought to
light another skirt, pink, In a still
worse state of delapidation. However,
since the holes did not occur sfmultane-
ously in the two garments, by wearing
both she was amply covered. For a
waist she wore a red crepe dressing
sacque, and about her hair she tied a
broad, ragged ribbon of red to protect
the soft waves from the ruthless twigs.
She looked at herself in the mirror.
Nothing daunted by the sight of her
own unsightliness. she took a bucket
and went into the back yard.
Gingerly she climbed into the tree,
gingerly because Connie was not fond
of scratches on her anatomy, and then
began her task It was a glorious
morning. The birds, frightened away
by the living scare-crow in the tree,
perched In other, cherryless trees
around her and burst into derisive
song. And Connie, light-hearted, free
from care, In love with the whole wide
world, sang, too, pausing only now
and then to thrust a ripe cherry be-
tween her teeth.
She did not hear the prolonged ring
ing of the front door bell. She did not
observe the young man in the most i'm
maculate Of white spring suits who
came inquiringly around the house. But
when the chattering of saucy robin
became annoying, she flung cherry at
him GROSSLY.
"Oh, chase yourse1f" she cried And
nearly fell from her perch in dismay
when a low voice from beneath said
pleasantly:
II beg your pardonl Miss Starr?'
Connie swallowed hard, to get the
last cherry and the modification out of
her throat.
"Yes," she said, noting the immacu-
late white spring suit, and the hand
some shoes, and the costly panama
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from cupful of tea has been stimu-
lated by this Ingredient.
There are hundreds of blends Of
teas but those commonly known and
most used are English Breakfast, For
mosa, Oolong, Ceylon, Orange Pekos,
young Hyson and Souchong.
Properly brewed tea is an important
essential. Tea should not be infused
too long and should under no circum-
stances be boiled.
Ceylon tea is the tea best liked for
iced tea and when serving it hot the
tea ball is desirable.
Green tea known by gun powder.
Hyson and various other names, is
much lighter in color, drink of high
fragrance, but bit more harsh than
black teas. The English know the
value Of fresh boiled water for the
fragrant beverage.
In many places certain springs or
wells have water which makes most
superior tea, the tea makers going
many rods to carry this precious wa
ter to have the right tasting cup Of
tea.
Russians, we are apt to think, al
ways require a slice of lemon in their
tea while as fact they serve jam
with their national drink, dropping 1t
into the tea which is drunk from
tumblers.
In Morocco the leaves of thyme and
verbena are added to the tea to lend
1t piquancy.
The Persian likes his sweetened al
most to sirup. The Burmese adj
garlic and other highly favored sesa-
me oil to theirs.
Perhaps in America as in no other
country cream In tea is the tea par
excellence. We must bear in mind,
however, that tannin in tea will act
upon the delicate stomach lining and
should be infused just long enough to
extract the flavor. Any added sleeping
tends to increase the amount of
tannin.
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Deg TOUR rdruon. MISS SLdrrE
held so lightly in his hand. She knew
the panama was costly because they
had wanted to buy one for her fathers
birthday, but decided not to.
Il am Andrew Hedges" he explained,
smiling socially.
Connie wilted completely at that.
Good night" she muttered with van
ishing mental picture of their lovely
preparations the day previous. Il
mean good morning. I'm so glad to
meet you. You-you're later, aren't
you? mean aren't you ahead Of your
self? At least, you didn't write, did
your"
mo, was not detained so long as I
had anticipated, SO l came right on.
But I'm afraid I'm inconveniencing
you"
ooh, not bit, I'm quite comfort
able" she assured him. "Auntie is
gone just now, and the twins are away,
too, but they'll all be back presently"
She looked longingly at the house.
'Tll have tc come down, suppose"
"Let me help you" he offered eager
ly. Connie in the incongruous clothes,
with the little curls straying beneath
the ragged ribbon, and with stains of
cherry on her lips, looked more pre-
sentable than Connie knew.
"Oh, +" she hesitated, flushing.
Mr.. Hedges" she cried imploringly,
will you Just go around the corner I'M
til get down. / look fearful"
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Price Of Success.

Most people want to be successful
easily. They are DESTROYS of getting
what they have set their hearts on
without undergoing any great incon-
venience, or making any especial eff
fort. No one deserves to succeed who
is not willing to pay the price in hard
work and sacrifice and suffering. An
easy success is hardly worth having
Girls Companion.
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Prehistoric Man Found.

The remains of a prehistoric man
have been found near Mexico City
buried under three meters of volcanic
lava. 1t is supposed they are at least
10000 years old as the oldest records
Of Mexico make no mention Of an
eruption Of the volcano Ajusco.
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0GVn IA o0A kAS<zi "a
and had several at
tacks of nervous
prostration until it
seemed as If the
organs in my whole
body W ere worn
out. / was finally
persuaded to try
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
pound and it made
q well woman Of
me. / can now do
all rru hoyvaomor1r
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value are little appreci-
ated by til e average
housewife. Wash the
dates, remove the pits
and arrange in small
dishes, sprinkle with a
tablespoonful of broken
nut meats, such as pc
cans, add a spoonful Of
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Travelling men state that it costs
them $500 month to travel in South
America.
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give character to the
beverage. The flavor Of
the tea depends chiefly
upon the essential oil.
The caffeine found in
coffee is an alkaloid like
theme and the fatigued
one who finds refresh
ment and restored energy
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GOOD EATING.

Simple desserts are the rule these
days. Dates which are rich in food
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EKlftd5HHtN
- CABINETE

One way to avoid a fight is to stop
and count ten. BY that time the other
fellow will probably have you licked.
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NERVOUS
PROSTRATION
May be Overcome by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound This
Letter Proves Il.

West Philadelphia, Pa. During the
thirty years ! have been married, have
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THE ART OF TEA MAKING.

The three components of tea ar,
essential oil, theme and tannin. Thes,
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Beulah-Weren't you in the conserv-
atory with Fred last night?
Believes, was.
ut was dark, wasn't it?"
Eyes, pitch dark"
did he say anything?"
"Of course"
"What?"
"Oh, / couldn't hear what he said"
How do you know he said any
thing?"
Because I felt his lips move"
How do you know his lips moved2.
"Now, that's just like you! You al
ways want to find out everything"
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placed anyWher0s
Sttracts and kills
aisnieos Neat, clean,
ornamental. convenient
cheap. Lasts all season.
Made Of metal. can tspiu
or zip over I; will not ssu
or in1urs anythlns. Guar
antssd effective. Sold b
dealers, or Q sent By sx-
press, prepaid, for ei.oa
.. .-~-.s $50 =. -
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A promising young man is good.
but paying one is better.
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A mans idea of sympathy is to look
sad and pat girls hand.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-25
THE SEEnS oE DLSCoRD.

WHEN everything IS taken INTO consideration it IS a
w wonder that bere was not much more Of he kind
Of mutny IN he German divisions on the east front
reported by wireless to the State department yesterday.
Perhaps there was Germany has been asIOnishngy sue
oesul in keeping matters Of that kind not only from the
world at large but from the German people.
German troops ordered to fratemize VIII The Russian
during he torous TsuIone conspiracy to break down the
morale Of the Sav armies could not very well avoid be-
coming infected with the Mns Of bolsheviksm. But the
habit Of blind obedience strong the German army and
not any great damage to the German done. If
clear, however, that the Russian peace did not come
a minute too sOon for the German military authorities.
With most Of the men who saw service the east front
safely at he cheerful task Of getting themselves slaughtered
on the bloody west front the danger probably over for
the present - y Z -
But who can tel on this side Of the linea The delay
IN the resumption Of the EmperOrs battle longer at
tr!buted to technical military reasons. Something may
be wrong with the army. But in any event if the German
army admittedly much inferior the magnificent machine
which opened the war; is being all shot through with the
strange doctrines absorbed in Russia and transmitted to
France when the divisions were shifted for the big drive
ther: . no telling what nigh not happen if the next great
etc.,. !. he same bloody failure the FIRST two were.
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Two WOMEN.

n every big community effort such as the one gonG
on IN behalf Of the Red Cross hundreds Of interesting
store; that reveal Illuminating and sometimes unexpect-
ed facets Of the city in which we live up One little
story told yesterday was about girl collector who prac-
tcay at the same time received checks from two women
she had been to see about contribution to the Red Cross
One "a woman who is believed to be more than COM
foraby fixed and who at least spends large amount Of
money upon the clothes she and her Of living
N general, sent one dollar The other. business girl
making good salary but with mother to support In add
ton to herself sent ten dollars Not unnatuyay the usual
judgment is that the FIRST woman acted very shabby as
compared with the second
But there danger that such view really does the FIRST
woman an injustice We haven't the slightest idea who
either Of these women are Names are seldom gwen in
these little intimate tales But the type Of the FIRST one is
familiar enough. She probably thinks that she simply
could not afford give the Red Cross any when the
price Of silk hose and summer fus and Of tub dresses
for the morning have gone up dreadfuy while her in
come remains the same It always was Poor woman. she
Just silly narrow minded self conferred ard self indu
gent creature who if she actually came in contact with
suffering and want would give ell she could lay her hands
on in the hope Of taking off Of her mind so that she could
go on her way TRANQUILITY.
Ehe other woman, the other hand. has been broad
ensd by her contact with the world She has magin
aon and broad sympahes She can take great joy out
Of giving and willing to make Sacrifices perhaps of per.
sOnal comfort certainly Of mere personal adomment in
order that she may give to such the Red Cross
Thank heaven the silly type Of woman vanishing rapidly
while the other type increasing
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present occupants. who, under the
new plan, would be released for line
duty.
Official estimates are that a modern
army to be maintained as an efficient
unit must have between 40 and IS
per cent Of its actual strength on duty
behind behind the fighting zone. This
means that Of the first 100000 men
sent TO France, 100000 serve along
the line Of communication, in hospit.
ais or at the various headquarters
and debarkation bases.
The Senate Military Committee to-
day unanimously went on record In
favor Of large expansion Of the Amer.
lean Army. 1t ordered a favorable
report on a resolution by Senator
Reed Of Missouri declaring for an in
crease OF 100000 men.
In taking this action the Senate
Committee went on record for q fur.
Their increase in the size Of the armed
forces but also Of fixing definitely
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Secretary Of War Baker wants Congress to raise the
age limit for the army from 40 to IS years The idea
is that this will open the way for many perfectly sound
and able men above the present dead line to volunteer
for non-eombatant service and thus release younger
men now employed in these branches for lighting The
idea good one, but while they about It why not
make It possible for older men to get into the active
ranks they want to fight and At for It? Doubtless
there many over 40 In the United States clad
to avail themselves Of the opportunity to get into the
thick Of It who would be able to render good accounts
Of themselves.
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to raise the maximum age limit for
voluntary enlistment in the army from
40 70 So years. All men over 40 so
enlisted would be assigned to non-com
blatant service.
In a letter TO Speaker Clark asking
that the bill be pushed, Secretary Ba-
ker said:
Every man above the age Of 40
years who is enlisted in non.combat.
ant branches OF the service will make
available a man within the prescribed
age limit for all troops.
MANY men whose long experience
as mechanics and artisans will make
them particularly valuable TO the va.
rious staff corps and departments
may be thus secured instead Of young.
or men without such experience, and
the efficiency OF the staff corps and
the departments thus will be il.
creased"
There are probably 100000 be-
tween the ages Of 40 and SO, and
many thousands Of them have already
attested their desire to serve by bonn.
harding the department with applica-
tions. While the great majority OF
the men in this class undoubtedly
win be restrained from enliSting by
family and business ties, the number
at liberty to JOIN the coieFs is expect.
de to be more than sufficient to meet
the purpose IN view.
Staff corps positions include many
duties behind the front. Every head
quarters unfit includes a number Of
positions for which the older men
would be Just as wen suited as the