Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 50, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 February 1912 — Page 3

Mr. William A- Radford will answer questions and give advice FREE OF "COST on all subjects pertaining to the •subject of building, for the readers of this paper. On account of his wide experience as Editor, Author and Manufacturer, he is, without doubt, the highest authority on all these subjects. Address aQ inquiries to William A. Radford, No. 178 West -Jackson boulevard, Chicago, HI., and only •enclose two-cent stamp for reply. A cottage house requires a little more room on the ground that a twostory house having the same amount •of floor area. Sometimes builders claim that such houses cost more because of the extra foundation and the •extra roof; but if you steal a little space from the gables, the way this plan does it, you get more room and more comfort than you have with the ordinary restricted two-story house. r The foundation and roof to cover two different floorß, one above the other, may not cost much more than a loundation and roof of the same size to cover one floor, but there are arguments both ways. It is a question that builders have never settled, and one they never can settle, because individual tastes differ and requirements are different in each case. If a person prefers the comfortable home look of a low, wide house, that is the proper thing to build, . provided, of course, that conditions are favorable 'for such a dwelling. Generally speaking, in a village or ithe suburbs of a large town, a cottage looks better than the ordinary cheap two-story house, because it is •easier to give it a cosy, home-like appearance. The higher you get up into the air, the more difficult it is to de«igh at moderate cost a house that

■will offer a pleasing appearance as you approach It from a distance. The house design here shown can be worked into a very cozy, comfortable home, at a cost of about $2,700. It gives four good-sized rooms downstairs, with three l bedrooms on the second floor, and a great many conveniences by way of closets and cupboards of different kinds. In a cottage house, it seems to be the most satisfactory to have the bath room on the first floor, because you always want one or two bedrooms downstairs, as the upstairs in a house of this kind is not used except when necessary. You live downstairs. The ceilings are high; the rooms are light and airy; and everybody seemß to prefer the first floor in a cottage house. In this design very little room is

First Floor Plan.

V- ' *‘*'FyS taken up by hallways. Architects hare* been laboring a great many years to get sway from long, dark halls. A desirable combination of often leads to awkward passageways. This should be avoided, evehvlf you have to discard all your pet ideahlh building to accomplish it. The reception room In this house cannot be counted in as a hallway, because it really is part of the living room. The idea is to have all the front part of the house open and free. The modern tendency in bdldldg seems to be, also, to gel as far away is possible from, the old-fashioned, closed-up parldr. We occasionally Usd houses in country places where the old-fashioned parlor still occupies the best part of the house. It is cleaned twice a year, and tflfsed up the rest sf the time, except j when company

IDEAS FOR HOME BUILDERS

BY WM.A.RADFORD

comes, or when there is a funeral in the family v At such times, one window is opened a few inches if the weather is warm enough; but the room retains its damp, musty odor and gruesome associations. Entertaining company in such houses is an unusual occurrence. Visitors never feel at home, and they don’t come again for quite a long while. The best

houses today have no "parlors,” even the name has been discarded as far as possible. Instead, we now have A good, big "living room” that Is light, comfortable and well ventilated, with a corner for each member of the family and with space enough left for

their friends. This room is made as bright and cheerful as possible,' and furnished In such a way as to Invite confidence. The chairs are heavy, and there is a great big davenport or a wide lounge , that looks substantial and feels comfortable. You are not fraid to sit down In the best chair in the room, because it looks strong and it is covered with some kind of material built for wear Instead of mere attractive appearance. A good appearance, however, is by no means sacrificed, but is merely intidental to the serviceable qualities of the furniture. Such rooms usually are found in the house of large-hearted, brainy people, who have the Interests of their families and friends at heart —people who entertain pleasantly and agreeably because their hearts are in the right place. They may not "put on" a great deal of style, but they understand bow to dispense hospitality in a natural, comfortable way that puts every guest at perfect ease. They get more out of life because of it, and their influence in the community spreads the spirit of genial intercourse and is good and uplifting to all.

“NIGHT SWEATS” A WARNING

Proof of Disorder In the Alimentary Canal, According to John Nelson Qoltra, A. M, M. D. The "night sweats” which come ou some times in the early stages of con sumption are due, not to the presence' of the tubercle bacilli in the lungs, but to the absorption of poisons from the disordered canal. . The proofs of,this statement are, ’fe|t l that the night sweats sometimes oijfcuf.when there is ho other evidence of tuberculous 'infection, and secondly, that when the Intestinal tract is thoroughly purified the nighC jfcg&ts i wUl invariably stop. If after- that the strength is carefully, and good* fresh air la admitted to the htogs |Jght and dayvand a wholesome and varied diet corauing only small proportions of protlfids (lean meat,v white of egg and cheese), but plenty of starches and sugars, and a moderate amount of fats is supplied,' the. snas.'^eT 10 . 0 ™ But if, as usually happens, unfortunately, the digestive errors are hot corrected, the sweating and the wasta; & ss poisoning from the lungs, and by ixe

Second Floor Plan.

NO MORE BURNED FINGERS

Massachusetta Man Invents Cooking Utensil That Will Be Ha tied With bellght. An ingenious little cooking utensil that will save the cook a burned finger or two has fsen' designed by “a Massachusetts man, lit consists of a baking pan with'a lifting attachment by which it can be carried about without touching the hot pan, even under the protection of a cloth. The oppo-

Makes Hot Pans a Joy.

site sides of the pan are turned down to form grooves. A piece, of strong wire is bent into a handle and the two ends form long prongs that can be thrust through the groves on the sides of the pan. The prongs are bent slightly downward at the points so they will not slip out too easily, but will afford a purchase on the groves when the pan is to be drawn out of the oven. Even with a cloth for protection it is sometimes difficult to get hold of the pan when the bread or cake has risen to the edge.

HOW TO MAKE JAMBOLYA

Mexican Btyle of Seasoning and Flavoring Makes This Dish Most Appetizing. Take a young chicken and cut it into small pieces, saving heart and liver. Stew all slowly until tender, having the meat ctivered with soup when done. Take the meat out of the soup, drain, and fry a good brown. Slice two onions thin and fry brown. Put the browned chieken, onions, and a small can of oysters In the chicken soup. Season highlv with salt and red pepper;- a couple of green peppers, chopped fine, are a great improvement. Put over the fire and let come to a boil. Have washed and dried two cupfuls of rioe. Put the rice in the boiling soup, let cook until done and moderately dry; 25 minutes should be long enough. Can be eatefi plain or with tomato sauce, made by boiling half an hour a can of tomatoes, strained and seasoned with one-half teaspoonful of mace; season to taste with one teaspoonful of sugar and a little cayenne pepper. If mushrooms are liked, a few in the sauce are very nice. If the chicken is allowed to cook till the bones can be taken out, it is nicer. Sometimes I use mushrooms in place of oysters, and they are splendid.—R. W, in Woman’s Home Companion.

Peanuts and Rice.

Two cupfuls of cooked rice, one cupful of peanut fitter, one cupful of cracker crumbs, one-half cupful of milk, two eggs. Have the rice well cooked and salted, and while hot stir in.the peanut butter, stirring until all is well mixed. Then add the milk, the eggs, well beaten, and lastly nearly all the cracker crumbs, leaving some to spread over the top. Shape into a rounding loaf, place in a buttered pan and spread the remainder of the cracker crumbs over the top. Bake till a nice brown, and serve on a hot plate garnished with parsley. This is delicious when made right.—Ladies Home Journal.

Lemon Sauce.

Squeeze and strain the Jnlce from a large lemon into a saucepan, then add to it one large toblespoonful of butter, one teaspoonful of salt and a "teaspoonful of pepper. Beat over the fire until thick and hot, hut do not let It boiL When done, mix with the beaten yolks of two eggs and serve at once, either over the fish or in a separate sauce boat.

Ginger Drops.

One cup of light brown sugar, one egg, two-thirds cap of butter, twothirds cup of molasses, one-half cup of cold water, large tablespoon ginger, one large teaspoon soda, flour to make thick batter. Drop by teaspoonfuls on a well-greased pan, bake to moderate oven. These are very nice if properly made. .

Steamed Batter Pudding.

‘g.'Ofle Cttp.'Of sugar, one egg, two ta"blespoonfuls of butter, two cups flour, Cue teaspoon baking powder, one-half -cup seeded raisins, one-half cup sweet milk. Pour into a greased dish, place over boiling water and steam one hour.

Immerse Onions.

- Onions may be prepaced foir slicing or cooking, without tub slightest discomfort to the one peeling them by immersing, them in Water and occasionally redipptog daring pro6ess of peeling. » -

WADDELL WAS PEER OF All SOUTHPAWS

Conceding that all of these left-hand-ers have merit, old-timers refuse to believe that any of them excel the celebrated Rube Waddell when the latter allowed himself to be led around by the nose by Connie Mack. For the Athletics Waddell pitched peerless baseball for several seasons. A disturber and a rule breaker under other managers, the Rube was as meek as a lamb under Mack, and without word of complaint he did an enormous amount of work. Though painfully eccentric Waddell showed headwork and skill. He held the league’s strike-out record for a single season until it was topped by Walter Johnson of the Washingtons. His control was especially good and he had the number of practically every batsman who faced him. Tom Ramsey, of the old Louisville club, was another left-handed yvorld beater. For many years he was rated as the kingpin and his ability earned a big salary until he fell by the wayside because of his habits. 'Kllroy of the Baltimore American association team of more tEan 20 years ago was a wonder. The BostonS in the old days had a corker in Kid Madden. Then Pittsburg boasted of Ed Morris, and Detroit won a world’s championship chiefly through the southpaw work of Lady Baldwin. Probably the first really great lefthander In the National league was Charley Buffington, who helped Boston win a pennant in 1883. Buffington had a drop ball that baffled the heaviest sluggers. He used it incessantly together with curves that finally wore out his pitching arm. But as veterans

FLAYERS SAVE THEIR MONEY

Diamond Artists of Present Keeping Their Money for Rainy Day— Clarke Has Quarter Million. Statistics said to- be reasonably accurate show that thirty-four old ball players died during 1911, and of this number only two left families in comfortable financial circumstances. Another text, of course, for a sermon on the happy-gorlucky ways of

Fred Clarke.

the old-time players and the freedom with which they entertained their friends while they were In the height of their fame. No, not that Some truth in that, too, but there is another" side to this statement which is brightened by a silver lining and the fall of hope for the present generation. Players have learned to save their money. They receive better salaries, too, than in the old days, and with strict training methods, and in many instances good advice from club owners, the habit of saving has been instilled and the ball player can now retire with as much money as any salaried employe in the average business can save in a lifetime. Fred Clarke is worth a quarter nation and he’ is still playing. Frank Chance and dozens of other players can be named who have plenty of this world’s goods, and safely invested, too. When the present geen ration of ball players passes on and thirty-four of them, perchance, die in one year, there will be a different story to tell about mouths of fatherless children unfed. o*Vfmy Is Certainly in Bad. Mow they say that in case Hank O’Day fails to make good as manager of the Cincinnati Reds he can fall back op his ability as ,an umpire. There must be a whole iSt of consolstixmfln that foe Hank. One Job Is Just about as bad as the other.

Rube Waddell.

remember him, he was one of the greatest pitchers that ever wore a toe plate. St. Louis, In Von der Abe’s reign,, had a star in Theodore Breitenstein, a little sorrel-topped fellow who never knew when he had enough. With great speed and beautiful control Breitenstein did splendid work, and finally Von der Abe sold him to Cincinnati for SIO,OOO. That was 20 years ago, yet Brelt was playing ball last year in the Southern association.

NOTE of SPORTDOM

Grand Forks, N. D., wants a place in any circuit that is organized along the northern border. If Toledo lets Harry Hinchman go, Mike Kelly would like to have him to play second base for St. Paul. Intercollegiate basket ball is as good as football, with the added attraction that pads are not worn. The easiest thing in the whole world to explain is how a man happened to be knocked out in a prize fight Jimmy Toman of Los Angeles has signed his contract to. umpire in the Northwestern League next season. .Minneapolis has signed a catcher named Otto Hungary, who is a pronet of Riverdale (Cal.) University, The Chicago Cubs will go to West Baden for a week’s water drinking before they go south to New Orleans. Manager Mike Fllnn of Mobile denies that be has closed deals for Maxwell, Paulette or Cutshaw, as reported. Some statistician figures that 11,297 hits were made in the American League in 1911 as against 9,925 in 1910. Seattle has bought Hosea Slner from the Danville, 111., club to take the place of Bill Leard at second base. * ; yr "There seems to be as much diplomacy required in this broadsword game as there is in boxing—beforehand. .. ” j Probably It would have eased the minds of many of the wrestlera-ynpr* Mahmout barred from every city to the United States, . . v*( * Lee Fohl, manager of the four-time pennant winning Akrpg. 0.. team, tires of the glory of championships and may retire for next season. South Bend In the Central League taas signed two Cubans for next year. They are Thomas Romanao and Ramino Seigle. Both are infielders. Ben Egan, Connie Mack’s catching recruit, secured foom Baltimore, is the father of a girt at the family home In Sherrill, *N. Y„ recently. It was on Charley Carr’s recommendation that Detroit bought Pitcher James Maroney from Utica. Carr is a sort of unofficial scoot for Jennings. Ad Wolgast, champion lightweight pugilist, was fined $75 In Santa Monica, CaL, after pleading guilty to automobile speeding. He paid the fin*.

FEW ABLE MANAGERS

Only Six Qualify ax Being Suocessful Leaders. - i :rasrM 8® Much Depends on Financial End of Baseball Venture That Any Chief- 1 tain Keeping Team in Lead '■[;* la Valuable Asset. What salary Is a successful ma|eg! league baseball manager Worth? Tb® question Is a common one, and tho answer most commonly given is: “AS he can get.” That is about as near as one can express it in figures. So ntueh of the financial success of a baseball venture depends upon the showing of the team, Which is the concrete representative of the that any manager, who can keep a team in the race for the championship of his league is worth a great deal to the baseball promoter. In these days even a tail-end team is not necessarily a financial loser. : ~WIt plays 77 games at home before

Hugh Jennings.

crowds made small by lack of inter* est In its efforts, it must be remenv bered that the s&metaU-end team play* 77 games away from home each season and gets on the average a shade better than 40 per cent, of the receipts of the games. | But the big money to baseball is made by the "winners” the champions and the near champions who are in the race all or most all of the season. Consequently every club owner wants a winner, some of them for sportsmanlike as well as financial reason#; others of them merely for the coin. To get a winning ball team a club owner must get a successful manager. There is no other way. A promoter can spend money with both hands seven days a week for seven years, buying and ball players, «hd never get bis team out of eighth place at the end of the season. Unless the club owner has a manager possessed of the qualifications demanded by the club, he cannot expect a winning team. : If it were possible to corral 12 or li stars of the present day Into- one team, handled by an inexperienced, incompetent managers, that aggregate of stars would stand small chance in a major league pennant nee. A clever, brainy manager.with a good team of average players is a better Investment financially than a lot of managerless stars would be. | The supply of managers is no scarce that those who have made good beyond doubt can command almost any figure they ask for. The practice in becoming more and more common of. cutting the manager in on the profits. This can be done either as a stockholder, as in the case of Frank Chance, of the Cubs, and Connie Mack, of the Athletics, or by making the manager's contract call for a certain percentage

Frank Chance.

of the profits in addition to a stated salary, as in the case of Hugh lehr aings. of the Detroit club. Seld* * land3° today, there appears o be only five major league mancnmagsp W Aio«ne*a ■ ' tiZSsSat v. -A. _ - -, T .