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Evening star., 1926-12-08
Ounce Jelly.

Quarter a peck of ounces, do not
page or core, but cut out all the bad
places from the fruit, and cook one
half a peck at time. Cover the
fruit with water and cook until soft
Put into a jelly bag over night.
Squeeze out all the juice left in the
bag and measure II. then cook the
Juice for about Is minutes. Then add
an equal amount of sugar and let 1t
cook until a sample of 1t placed on
ice thickens Pour I'm tumbiers and
when cold cover with melted paraffin.
Evening star., 1926-12-08

fitted with ruff1ed shades of lace and
pale pink silk they are thrice wei
come. Light-colored shades are the
only ones that will permit sufficient
amount of light to shine through for
the purpose of applying ones
makeup.
A vase of silver to hold q rose at
beauty's shrine is another gift
thought. A cologne bottle of pale
rose-colored glass might be selected,
or any of the many handsome dress
ing table sets of colored composition
which the shops are showing this
season.
Copyright l926)
Evening star., 1926-12-08

And then suddenly ne was angry
again. 1t was probably that Mark
Sands who had come between them.
He didn't believe her when she said
she hadn't loved him since their mar
riage. She had certainly cared during
their honeymoon. because her tender
ness and sweetness had often made
him ashamed of himself. He had
tried to respond to it. to make her
believe that he loved her, and 1t had
Evening star., 1926-12-08

roam SalO Sno WOnueTtu IL sue Hdu
made mistake in buying this"
She always wonders that.
/ said, Can l come in?" and they
said, Yes, but don't step on things.
SO l went into the bedroom, and the
baby was lying awake in his crib. and
l played with him for a while, but
pretty soon he began crying, and /
looked at my watch and 1t was $50,
and l hollered out to the other room,
THE poor little fellow Is hungry
and my mother said. "Oh, good Heav.
ems. we forgot I'll get this dinner
right away" I said. ANY chance of
my getting little dinner tonight
and Joan said, I'VE will all have to 60
out for dinner. We have been so busy
today getting ready to leave"
said. Have you decided when you
are going?" and she said, I'VE think
we will take that o'clock train Fri
day night. You had better buy my
ticket and reservation tomorrow"
said, I'VE probably haven't dime
left in the bank after your writing
checks for all these clothes" and
Joan said, ''Why. I spent hardly any
thing. Most of this stuff is charged
Evening star., 1926-12-08
Lessons in English
BY w. l.. GORDON.

Words often misused: Speak Of the
"falseness" Of a person. the "falsity''
of a thing.
Often mispronounced: Bronchial.
Pronounce brong- -kial. Pronounce
the o as in mot" as in "it," as in
at" and not bron.i.kal.
Often misspelled: Villain: two Is.
Synonyms: Exterminate. annihilatc,
abolish. terminate. annul, end, de.
stroy obliterate.
Word study: Use a word three
times and it is yours Let us in.
crease our vocabulary by mastering
one word each day. Today's word
Contemptuous. disdainful. naughty.
She treated him with contemptuous
ill.humOr"
Evening star., 1926-12-08
Raisin- Fig Pudding.

To two we'll beaten eggs add one
half a cupful each of cream and
milk, one and onehalf cupfuls of
stale bread crumbs. one-half a cup
full of chopped seedless raisins. one
fourth cupful each of chopped figs
and dates. one-half teaspoonful
each of vanilla and grated lemon
rind and pinch of salt. Mix well
and pour into a buttered pudding
dish. Cover the dish and bake for
half an hour in II hot oven. I'm
cover and brown. Serve hot with
custard sauce. No sugar is neceS-
SarV
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Il don't know replied Peter.
Both looked anxiously this way and
that way and the other way. but they
saw nothing to be afraid of. Finally
they settled down again and concluded
that they had been mistaken. You
were asking something about Buster
Bear" said Jumper.
II asked II Buster had gone to bed
yet" replied Peter. Il have just come
from Johnny Chuck's house and the
Smiling Pool. Johnny Chuck has gone
to bed for the Winter and Jerry Musk
rat is shut UP under the ice for the
Winter. At least. that is the way 1t
looks That reminded me of Buster
Bear and I wondered If he has gone
TO bed yet Probably he has. You
know. Jumper. l should think that fell
low would be ashamed of himself. The
idea of any one as big as Buster Bear
going to sleep on account of little
cold weather. | don't see how he
dares look the rest of us in the face.
It's all very we'll for him to say that
he can't get food enough in the Win
Evening star., 1926-12-08

CREAMED CHICKEN.
Melt IN teaspoons butter;
when bubbling, stir in equal
quantity -four, season with pep
per and salt, add slowly IN
cups rich milk and stir until
perfectly smooth. Add 2 cups
cold cooked chicken cut into
dice and l cup asparagus tips,
let heat thoroughly, then stir in
carefully beaten egg, cook
minute longer and serve on
squares of toasted bread spread
with boiled rice.
RASPBERRY SHORTCAKE.
Sift cups flour, 1% tea.
spoons baking powder and IA
teaspoon salt. Rub in 2 table
spoons butter and wet with
enough sweet milk to make soft
dough. Break off small pieces
and pat them with fingers into
small, round cakes and spread
butter on top. Take other small
pieces and pat fiat on top of
those and put lots of butter on
top. Bake in quick oven till
brown. Break open and put a
spoonful caned raspberries and
spoonful whipped cream,
sweetened and favored with
vanilla, between. and you have
the genuine oldfashioned short
cake.
Evening star., 1926-12-08
HOME NOTES
BY JENNY WREN.

Gifts for her dressing table are ap-
preciated alike by the sophisticated
woman and the very young girl,
A pair Of tall, slim lamps with bases
delicately enameled in green and
touched with silver would make a
very welcome gift, and if they are
Evening star., 1926-12-08
DIARY OF A
NEW FATHER
ny ROBERT r. DICKSON.

Well. If I wanted to see the apart.
ment jammed full of new clothes, j
got what l wanted tonight. All Of the
things Joan bought yesterday were
delivered today, and when | got home
she was still trying them on. assisted
by her grandmother and my mother.
who had helped her buy the stuff and
were standing up for the different ar
ticles they had suggested whenever
Evening star., 1926-12-08

Teaching children to tell the truth
is sometimes perplexing problem
Tor mothers. If the mother is emf
nently practical and her child has a
vivid imagination the difficulties are
increased hundredfold. To her there
is the truth and the untruth about
ana1rs. To the child there is what
happens in his little sphere and what
happens in his imagination and, as
the latter is quite as real to him as
the former, he cannot distinguish be-
tween the real and the unreal when
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The Unexpected Answer.
The gossip will. AS sure as fate.
Become embarrassed soon or late,
old Mother Nature

HAS Buster Bear gone to bed YETI
asked Peter Rabbit of his cousin
Jumper the Hare, as they sat side by
side in the snow over in the Green
Meadow.
Jumper had just opened his mouth
to reply when both suddenly sat up
very straight with their long ears
pointing straight up at the sky In the
listening position that you all know.
Did YOU hear something?' whispered
Peter
did yOu?" whispered Jumper
Evening star., 1926-12-08

The Palisades on the Hudson River
are of basaltic trap rock. which pro-
trudes from layers Of sandstone and
shafe. This gives them their peculiar
perpendicular formation. The Pali-
sades extend for about Is miles on
the rivers right bank. They are con-
sidered the most fantastic and pic.
turesque cliff formation in the world.
The columns rise to a height of 800
TO 500 feet
Evening star., 1926-12-08

One MUINtT SINS.
When my children are studying
their lessons / have them do their
work by the clock. II they have sets
of examples to do each night, similar
in character. at the end of the week
they should be able TO work them
much faster If they have timed them
selves each period of study. they know
when they have improved in facility.
The sam reasoning applies TO any
study. Children must be encouraged "a
think quickly as we'll as correctly.
tCopyr,ght. l9@6.l n
Evening star., 1926-12-08

Poets described women as gentle.
loving creatures, says the Great Bend
Tribune, but watch one shake with
glee as she watches a male pedestrian
flee for safety after she has honked
her. horn
Evening star., 1926-12-08
you HAVEN'T BEEN HAPPY
THEM"

not been easy. This new Indifference
of hers had developed since then, he
was sure of it.
"Of course, there's another man."
he said abruptly.
Yes" she admitted very quietly.
"And YOU want a divorce?"
Yes, john
He wanted to tell her that he had
returned home with the same idea
but he couldn't do it. II would sound
ridiculous, as though he were saying
it in Self-defenSe.
Continued in tomorrow's Starr
tCopyrSht. 1921
Evening star., 1926-12-08
MENU FOR A DAY.

BREAKFAST.
Oatmeal with Raisins.
= Ham Omelet. Bacon Curls.
flashed Drowned Potatoes.
Graham Gems.
Coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Creamed Chicken on Rice Toast.
Baked Apples with Cream.
Molasses Drop Cakes.
Tea.
DINNER.
Cream of Celery Soup.
Broiled Hamburg Steak.
Baked MacarOni.
Escalloped Tomatoes.
Cabbage Salad. French Dressing.
Raspberry Shortcake.
Coffee.
Evening star., 1926-12-08

HAM OMELET.
Chop cold cooked ham very
fine. Put butter in frying pan,
and, when melted, the chopped
ham. Beat 2 or eggs Tor as
many as you wish to serve)
very light and season slightly.
pour over ham and fry until
set.
Evening star., 1926-12-08

IT ASKED IF BUSTER HAD GONE
TO BED YET, a." REPLIED PETER.
Arizona state miner., 1926-03-13

quYre a young man 20 stand at my
elbow and assist me in curbing unruly
spirits. promise great future FOR
SUCH"
Command of his own pirate craft,
no doubt?' pressed my father.
"That would be an offer to draw
most stout youths, returned my great
uncle. "Bah, what is piracy, that you
and your kind prate against it, Orme-
rod? Is it any worse in character
than four-fifths Of the business prac-
ticed in this world? What are you
and those like you but men who seek
to deprive others Of their lawful
gains that you may add to your stores
what the others possessed? / take
from the wealthy, who can afford to
lose, what they have dishonesty got,
more often than not, and much of
what l win l contribute to the Cause
to which you gave your first loyalty" :"
can admirable code Of ethics" OBJ
served my father. "But come to the
point. What will you have? That /
should apprentice Robert to you to be
indentured a good, honest, trusty and
skillful pirate?"
even So"
My father sat back in his chair.
"I'll not" he said.
Murray treated himself to a pinch
Of snuff
What does our young man himself
say?" he asked.
II say that you offer me no induce
ment," I answered as shortly as
could.
"'Odslife," he swore "No induce
ment? My dear nephew, I offer you
an open, bracing life-for a brief
space; a share in a brave venture; an
opportunity to rehabilitate your fam
lily, to rise to place, title and honor"
"On a pirates deck?" l jeered
"From a pirates quarterback" he
corrected me gravely. II am on my
last cruise. The Royal James is to
vindicate her name. Aye, in years to
come she will be regarded as a shrine
of loyalty and devotion, and to have
sailed with Andrew Murray in her
Why, sir, who remembers today of
Robin Hood aught but that he was
true to King Richard in adversity?"
The mans surety was amazing.
'"This passes all reason" said my
father wearily. "You must be insane. -
mot at ALL" retorted my great
uncle. 81 am the leading practitioner
of my profession. Winter, Davis,
Arizona state miner., 1926-03-13
CHAPTER II-Continued

He brushed by me with click of
fmpatience, and Darby and 1 followed
him to the street AS we all three
smerged, Mistress O'DOnnell darted up
10 her father and caught at the lapels
Of his coat.
"Ah, padre" she cried in a brogue
that clcEted and slurred her words,
'you'u rot be holding it against me
because Z wearied Of the ship and
would feel the earth crumbling under
foot. and me so lonely for lack of you
was near to weeping the while I sat
fn my cabin with naught to do but
read my Hours p
He wllted as must any man have
done, finging his arm around her
with a gesture that verged on the the
atrieEs
'Tush. tush, Moira," he rebuked her
gently; "'twas unbecoming in you,
and in Spanish lands such conduct
would lead to trouble See that you
do 1t not a second time 1 will give
you In charge of Juan; and, having
had your taste of freedom, you must
return aboard, for l have matters yet
requiring my attention. All, yes, and
you must thank this gentleman prop
erIy for his gallantry. Master Orme-
rod, MY dear! His father is a great
merchant of this town."
Mistress O'Donnell swept me a will
IowJ curtsey, and as bowed acknowl-
edgment 1 wondered where he had Sc
cured such exact information about
nee.
"Sure Til not be after trying to
thank yOu" says my lady to me with
a twinkle in her eye. "For I couldn't
hnd the words would express my
gratitude. But for you, It's an awful
fool I'd have made Of myself this
quarter-hour past"
Colonel. O'Donnell hemmed reprov-
ingIy.
"Let It be lesson to you, my girl.
Ny thanks to you again, Master Or
merod. My compliments to your ia
ther, If 1t please you. Good night,
SIR"
I understood that he wished to be
rid Of me, and accepted the cue.
"Good night, sir" replied "And
a fair voyage to you, mistress. If I
can be of further service, pray com
mand me-"
f'Ne. Master Ormerod, here our
paths diverge," she answered softly,
and placed her hand upon her fathers
arm.
A moment later I was hurrying
north and west, Darby McGraw chat
tering beside me.
Arizona state miner., 1926-03-13

something and power Of being abls
to do something"
''Then l have It," said the Indian
Catfish. "Yes, in my fins I have
deadly poison, and 1t is both my pro-
lection and my job to be so dangerous
and powerful"
''That is what I have, too," said
Brother Indian Catfish.
Eyes, we are indeed cousins. We
are the dangerous Catfish family, the
clever Catfish family, who keep their
dangerous poison always with them so
no one will get the better of them"
81 don't bother using my power in
the zoo," said the Indian Catfish,
'for in the first place l don't get
chance, and In the second place no
one is trying to do me any HARM"
But the main reason really was that
the Indian Catfish didn't get
chance for as he said himself, he Is
small but he is dangerous and he
doesn't mind being dangerous at any
time he gets chance.
"Ah to have fins holding poison Is
wonderful" said the Indian Catfish.
''It's far better than having pockets
holding money, or marbles or candy,
such as I've noticed the pockets OF
some of our visitors hold.
'It's better than having shoes to
hold our feet!
For none of these things we need.
"Nor do we need gloves for our
hands, as we haven't hands.
"But we need poison for our protec-
ton, and it's such a gloriously danger
Gus thing to have.
1T is so wonderful to be small and
yet dangerous"
Wonderful from our way of look
ing at it," said Brother Indian Cat
Fish. "And we certainly would not
look at 1t from any other way, even
though others might never say we had
a talent
Arizona state miner., 1926-03-13

Roberts, Bellamy, all the more noted
-ah-pirates of recent years, were
small fry compared to me. l tell you,
Ormerod, you stand in the boys way"
"He is not a boy, but a man,
snapped my father. "And able to
judge his own course"
$50 be it."
My great-uncle turned to me once
more.
"It appears this decision is left be-
twixt us two, Nephew Robert" he
said. $50 l must inform you that l
am determined to have your aid in
any event-by force, if you will not
accompany me reasonably"
There was a snap as a Brazil nut
split apart in Peters grip. Murray
waved an airy hand in his direction
"'Tis true that you are the most
powerful man l ever met, Coriaer,"
he remarked; "yet l urge you not to
attempt violence. 1 have sufficient
men in the house to Overpower you,
and / should not hesitate to slay Or
merod or you at need. The boy is the
only one Of you three whose life hath
value to me-"
"He means it, Peter" said my IA
ther. Keep your hands down."
ia" squeaked Peter.
"You were ever a wise man, Orme-
rod" resumed my great-uncle. II
venture to congratulate you upon the
soundness of your judgment Now for
you, Nephew Robert. Come with me
YOU shall, but prefer that you come
willingly. Therefore l lay before you
Arizona state miner., 1926-03-13
CHAPTER III
A Caller in the Night

We sat late at dinner that night, for
my father must needs have me re-
peat at length the tale Of my expert
ences during the day, revealing a
perturbation unusual in him, although
Peter COrlaer ate on with placid SOL
emnity.
IL have heard of this Colonel O'Don-
nell" said my father when l had made
an end. "He was in Scotland with
Prince Charles-one Of the Irish crew
who begged promising venture if
what men say be true. 1 marvel at
his temerity in landing here, for there
Enust be a price upon his head in Eng
land. Doubtless he was cOnsorting
with some of our Jacobite sympathiz-
ers at the Whales Head-a fitting
place for such an intrigue!
'The captain Of the frigate called
Apon the governor this morning, so
Master Golden told me, with a cock
end-bull story of a mistake In his
reckoning that took him north of his
course. | smell the taint of a Jacobite
pIot!"
Mistress ODOnnell said they were
for the FlOridas," l protested. "Sure,
they are not far out of their course"
My father smiled for the first time.
F'The little maid would have no
knowledge of her fathers purpose.
And If she did No, no, lad, had
my share of plotting in my youth. Our
Jacobites are pernicious lot But
there! In such a devious business we
p1ight not hope to reach the truth, nor
em I greatly concerned thereat. Most
IacObite plots are ill-planned sallies
by desperate, misguided men. No,
boy, what irks me most is the tidings
you had OF the One-legged sailor. Sill
yer. you called him? Yes, 1 like 1t
Arizona state miner., 1926-03-13
paddqs
EDcn1nq
FairY' Tale
INDIAN CATFISH
A.r .WApN .CPAHA7M. bonner
- a wHTtan NkvSPApsa --s

II am small but I am dangerous
said the Indian Catfish.
."Pm the same way" said Brother
Indian Catfish.
You're a cousin of mine, l see,'
said the Indian Catfish, t'but you
must have come from another river.
Il don't remember seeing you over
in Southern India"
II don't remember seeing you," said
Brother Indian Catfish.
But" he added, I'VE certainly are
cousins. l came from a river in
Southern India, too. But 1t must have
been another river.
That's why we never met. There
are number Of rivers in that part of
the world, you know"
Il believe there are rivers In all
parts of the world" said the Indian
Catfish.
Tell me If you have a special tai
ent or accomplishment" said Brother
Indian Catfish
''Then l will know if we are truly
cousins. OF course we are calling
each other brothers, but that Is be-
cause we come from the same family
and are both here, far away from
home.
$50 1t Is nice to be cousinly, and
even brotherly."
GAS l said in the first place." the
Indian Catfish remarked, II am
! small, but l am dangerous.
"You said the same of yourself, so
without a doubt we are of exactly
the same family.
'We look alike and when tell you
my story am sure you will find we
act alike.
81 don't know just what you mean
| by your word talent
"What does that mean, Brother In
dian Catfish? Nor do l know what
accomplishment means"
ut means having gift, special
cleverness, an ability to accomplish
Arizona state miner., 1926-03-13

Purple became associated with kings
in the early days because it was the
finest and most costly dye of the an
clients. 1t was obtained from two kinds
of shells found in the Mediterranean
sea. The ancients attribute its dis
covery to the Phoenicians and the
story is that it was first discovered by
a dog biting purple fish. 1t is stated
that in Caesars time pound Of Tyrlan
purple wool cost above 1000 denaril
which is, roughly speaking, equal to
S217.5O. Purple robes were used at
an early date by the Greeks as a mark
of dignity. Tyrian purple was intro
duced into Rome In the middle of the
First century, B. G., and from that time
Arizona state miner., 1926-03-13
a Lot of Dividing

Just few days before the new
baby's expected arrival BObby's moth
er told him he might have little
brother or sister to play with.
won't 1t be fine to have some one
to play with your toys and to share
your treats?" she asked, hoping to
win him to the idea.
He agreed heartily, but when
nurse told him of twin brothers hav-
ing come he looked distressed and
said: "Whew, it will take lot Of
dividing now, won't it?"
Arizona state miner., 1926-03-13
Leading to Success

We are told that constant dropping
of water will wear away stones. SO
will continuous endeavor overcome ob-
stacles to any worthwhile nndertak.
ing. Persistent adherence to right
purpose creates successful life" In
the best meaning Of that term.-Grit.
Arizona state miner., 1926-03-13
SYNOPSIS

The story opens In New York,
about the middle of the Eight
eenth century. Robert Ormerod,
who tells the tale, is talking To
Peter Corlaer, chief of fur trad
ers. and man OF enormous
strength. when Darby McGraw,
Irish bonded boy, brings news
that a pirate ship is "off this
Hook" An old sea captain an
nounces he has been chased By
che notorious pirate. Captain
Hip-Rap. The older Ormerod
tells Robert the pirate is Andrew
Murray. his (Robert's) great
uncle, commanding the pirate
ship, the Royal James. Murray
IL an ardent Jacobite. Next day
Robert and Darby encounter q
one-Iegged sailor. John Silver
whom Darby conducts to a tav-
ern. Robert meets young
woman from a Spanish frigate
who is seeking her father, Colo
neI ODonne1I. He takes her to
the place she deslgnates.
Arizona state miner., 1926-03-13
"An InkIing OF the Plot" In
next weeks instalIment.

GTo SG C0NTxNUEn.A
Arizona state miner., 1926-03-13

Purple Royal Emblem From Earliest Days

1t became a luxury. It's use was
checked by imperial decree. A com.
plete robe of 'blatta," the finest kind
of purple, was reserved as an imperial
privilege, and any private person wear.
ing it was punished as being guilty Of
high treason.
Arizona state miner., 1926-03-13
A Business Head

Teacher-Janes, 1 thought 1 told
you to take the seat next to Pearl.
James-You did, but sold 1t to
Jack for nickel.
Arizona state miner., 1926-03-13
Shoes Resemble Cores

Why do shoes closely resemble
cores?
Because they are In pears (pairs).
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-06-17
Page 1Fiv

notice OF the death of my brother
.in-law G. W. Duianey You can
use as much Of this as you think
best. Very truly yours.M. e. Ash
ton.
Died at New Cambria, Kan, June
IS, 1926 Geo. w. Dulaney, aged ~
years and 10 months He was born
at Wolf Greek o., Aug, 13, 1913;
grew to young manhood in the VII
cinity of McConnelsville was mar
ried in 1856 TO Sarah Lindimore,
who with six children survives him.
g. w. Dulaney was man of match
less integrity. In early youth he
united with the Christian church, TO
which faith he always adhered. In
his home county he was given po-
sitions OF trust, and could always be
depended on. Up to the beginning
Of his last illness he performed his
duties as township trustee, which
place he had held for more than 25
years. He was laid to rest in High
land cemetery, June 8, 1926, follow
ed by large concourse of relatives,
neighbors and friends. May we ever
be ready to meet him in the Beauti-
full Isle of Somewhere.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-06-17
an County Democrat NfcConneve Ohio thursday H.

A. Mcconnell and family Of Zane3-
vile route.
The Little reunion will be held at
the Morgan county fair grounds Sat-
urday, June 2G
Catherine, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. L. I. Jenkins, is under the doc
tors care with rheumatism
The letter below and sketch from
our good friend Mrs. George Ashton
Of New Cambria, Kan, is self ex-
planatory. Instead Of you owing
US, we are indebted to you Mrs.
Ashton. The cousins of Mrs. Du-
laney, who was native OF Bristol
township, as we know them who
remain in Morgan county, are Lafe
Lindimore, Malta route; Mrs. Belle
Kidd, McConnelsville; VIM. Lindi-
more, Beckett, son of Edward; VIM.
Lindimore, McConnelsville, son of
Lewis; G. p, A. j., and c. E. (Col-
onel) Lindimore, all of McConnels-
vile, Star route; Mrs. Amanda
Smith, Mrs. c. r. Cunningham, of
McConnelsville. The letter and
sketch follows:
New Cambria, Kan.
Mr.. Ray:-I am sending you a