Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 92, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 April 1912 — Page 2
"©elsle gs Lost Dreams
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Perfect Love
By Charles Wilshin
What is that perfect love that sometimes unites two people and continues undimmed through old age? For 40 years Mme. Versale and her husband had remained in this state. Their children had departed and many old friends had dropped away. But the vicissitudes of life had left their devotion unsullied, and they still sat in their little garden with its high walls and, screened from the inquisitive world, held hands In that sweet companionship that comes alone to two hearts in perfect accord. Yet Mme. Versale, It must be confessed, carried within her true woman’s soul a disturbing thought that grew with contemplation and brooding.. There- were times when she would look In her mirror and sigh, and then she would say to her husband: “I am not so good looking as I was." And he would invariably reply: “Tut, Tut! You are always the same. How can you be anything else than beautiful?” “I know that you say that to make me feel better.” They had many friends and some of these were new ones and young in their ways. When a particularly handsome young woman would visit them, Mme. fancied that her husband’s face would brighten. The thought of this made her sad. “It is always the same with men,” she would say to herself. "Freshness, youth these are what they demand.” Then her mind would revert to her own youth, when she was so beautiful and when around her always there was a circle of admirers. And how beautiful she was then! Even now the memory of it had not died away. She conceived the idea that her husband only paid her compliments out of the goodness of his heart She thought that his adoration was much of it assumed, and that out of gal- , lantry he still paid his court Sometimes she would say to him briskly: “Yqu know you don’t mean that!” His protestations were of no avail. A. thought like this, in the heart of a woman, will often grow to an absurdity; to protest against it only seems to strengthen It Young Dr. Van Kale, a physician who attended them and occasionally dropped in to pay them a visit —for they interested him supremely had already achieved a world-wide reputation by’virtue of some of his discoveries in applied science. His laboratory was the center of much that was speculative and much that was revofionary; but his opinion always commanded respect - He had already done things. . One morning he called upon Mme. Versale, whose husband, having read •his paper, was nodding on a bench in a corner of the garden. . “You look tired,” she said, her keen eye accustomed to notice changes in physiognomy. . D*v Van Kale’s face lighted up. Pam tired —but I have done what jl conceive to be a wonderful experiIment —if it turns out as I hope. I have not slept tot 30 hours. It is jtbe crisis of a long toll.” ' “Something Intricate —that I canjnot understand?” -; “Not at aIL In plain, untechnlcal language, it involves a change in the human tissue. I can restore lost youth.” Mme. Versale started. “Impossible!” Lr “Nothing is impossible to modern Science. After all, the difficulty I had to surmount is actually less than any one might suppose What are we? A combination of molecules which, arranged in a certain manner, produce *n individual. Disintegration is constantly going on, produced by dynamj le changes. The problem has been to .counterbalance it—to make It work backward, so to speak. For years many of us have been on the verge of ‘ this great discovery. A certain solution of salts came near it. It has really been a question of mathematics. At I have discovered the combination. and by means of my transformier I can make one young again.” Mme. Versale looked at him with f flucb a startling statement related so quietly, filled her with complete astonishment Yet, as the doctor had said. Why not? Mnrm”r "Have you tried it?” “In the laboratory, but not so fully
There is an isle beyond our ken. Haunted by Dree ins of weary men. Gray Hopes enshadow it with wings Weary with burdens of old things: There .the insatiate water-springs Rise with the tears of all who Weep: And deep within it, deep, oh deep - The furtive voice of Sorrow sings. There evermore, Till Time be o’er, Sad, oh so sad, the Dreams of men Drift through the isle beyond our ken. —Fiano Macleod.
“Is it harmless?” “Absolutely.” “How long does It take?” «A w©6k.” “Will you try It on me?" “That is what I desire —supremely. You have-made It easy for me; you have taken the words - out of my mouth. Can you absent yourself for this length of time?” “I must! I will!” she exclaimed. “Yes. There are times when I visit a relative. He will not suspect Consider the matter settled.” The next day she told her husband that she was going away, and made a thousand trivial arrangements for his comfort He was not to go beyond the garden. He must be sure and place his muffler across his chest when the wind was ekst; and he must put the rug at night under the bottom of the door as usual to prevent a draught—these and many more. The following day she presented herself to the doctor. Think of what it would mean to retain the same mind, the same will, the same experience, and yet to go back — back to those days wheif the skin was smooth and the flesh firm and the glorioua Impulses of youth swelled within! Thus a week later stood Mme. Versale In the garden. She had opened the latch and walked In quietly. Like Eve, she had come, once more to tempt her lover. Forty years had dropped away from her. Her full figure, erect and seductive, with the feminine charm, of youth, and her red lips, inviting caresses —her soft, rounded cheeks! What a marvel of modern science! And, best of all, she felt, standing there, that she still loved him, loved him Just the same; for long ago, in the ancient forge of Cupid, their hearts had been welded together, and now what could make her feel differently toward him? She advanced. Her husband had straightened up, and now, as she drew near, he eagerly arose. “Welcome!”' he exclaimed, bolding out his arms, his old chivalrous manner, unchanged. “Ah! You are home again! How I have missed you!” ; “And how do you like me?” laughed Mme. Versale, “as I am now, compared with what I was? Look at me close--17! S§g! lam young again. lam the sweetheart you courted so long — 40 years ago." - ■ “Of course,” he replied, taking her hands. “And why not? Haven’t you always been my sweetheart?” “But,” Mme. Versale impatiently exclaimed. “Do you not see the change in me? Look! Look again!” Her husband smiled at her. He drew her face close to his and looked into her eyes. His own, somewhat dimmed by the years, were yet keen, and now 'fTuHgtnrhftd by his scrutiny. “Why, no, my dear!” he replied, with a quiet Smile, as he folded her in his arms and kissed her softly. ‘1 cannot see that you have changed. Why should you? Have You not always been the same to me?” —Life.
-Cashing” on a valuable memory is a part of politics practiced In everybody’s notice. The actor who is a good mixer also adds tremendously to his popularity. Few of them are good mixe-s, but of those who know that It pays Dick Carle is the most remarkable. '» When Richard was playing in Springfield hit friend Bill Shutt gave a little blowout for him at the Sangamon club after the show. The stories had passed and the party was about to break up when one of the Springfield men said: “We have had a jolly time, Mr. Carle, and we hope to see you again. It’s doubtful, though, if you will remember any of us.” “On the contrary,” replied Carle. ‘Tm pretty handy at that sort of thing." And with that he ran over the names of 18 present and missed only two.
“You say you have'a musical education?” asked Senator Sorghum. “Yes," replied the young man who is learning politics. “But I don’t expect it to be of much assistance in this business.” “You can’t tell _ There~&ay be so much objection to a man’s receiving campaign contributions that every candidate will have to be his own brass band." Btatue Mutilated and Robbed. A curious theft has taken place at Lisbon, Portugal. The left hand of the statue Saint Theresa, belonging to the Carmelite Convent at Olivaes, has been stolen. The hand was covered with jewels the intrinsic value of which is estimated at $40,000.
Dick Carle's Memory.
Dispensing With Help.
TASTY DISH FOR BREAKFAST
Will Prove Desirable Change From the Btaple Preparations So Long In General Use. When the ÜBual fried, boiled and scrambled eggs have become tiresome try this for;a simple breakfast or luncheon dish. ' It is easy to make, pleasing to both eye and taste. Put a small piece of butter on a little earthenware ramekin; allow It to melt, then add the crumbs from a slice of either fresh or Stale bread well moistened with a couple of tablespoonfuls of milk, and either one or two eggs slightly beaten. Stir all the ingredients for a moment, then sprinkle over the top from one to two tablespoonfuls of grated cheese; season well and cook either dn top of the stove or in a slow oven. As soon as the mixture begins to puff up and slightly brown, remove from the lire and serve in the ramekin at once. The ramekins either with or without lids can be purchased for a very rear, sonable sum, and will be found "most convenient for Individual dishes bfthis description.
WILL TEMPT ANY APPETITE
Dinner Table Delicacies That Are Just a Little Out of the . Ordinary. Orate a large potato and then mix it with enough creamy milk to make a flowing batter, add an egg yolk ami white beaten separately, two tablespoonfuls of powdered sugar and a pinch of powdered cinnamon. Bake covered until solid and soft through, then put a meringue on top and brown this In the oven. To make another simple pudding take the weight of ttfo eggs In butter, flour and sugar; melt the butter and sugar and then add the flour. Divide the yolks and whites, beating the yolks and adding them first and the whites afterward. Put in the rind of one lemon and beat all well together. Then pour the mixture Into cups and beat all well together. Sliced stuffed olives and Philadelphia ofeam cheese between thin sllceß of rye bread makes a palatable late supper sandwich.
New Scrambled Eggs.
The member of your family who scorns scrambled eggs may enjoy them in a new, glorified form. Cut thin slices of ham in strips like matches. Mince an onion. Fry both in butter seasoned with salt and pepper, and when nearly done add three or four slices of mushrooms. Make a circle of the ham and onions and place the scrambled eggs in the center, garnishing with parsley. Another variation is to spread round croutons with a layer of sweet red pepper cooked, then the scrambled eggs, then a sprinkling of truffles. All scrambled eggs must be served at once, and must not be tough.
Ham Balls.
Into a double boiler put one-half cupful of milk and two tablespoons of fine, dry bread crumbs, cook, stirring occasionally, until it is a smooth paste. Add one-half cup of finely chopped parsley, ten drops of onion juice and the beaten yolk of one egg. Stir until thickened, then turn out and set aside until cold. Form Into small balls, dip each one into slightly beaten egg and roll in fine dry crumbs. Place in a frying basket and plunge into smoking hot fat. When a golden brown drain for a moment on unglazed paper, pile on a dish on a napkin and garnish with parsley.
Italian Sandwiches.
Cut bread, and butter very thin hut not thin enough to curl, and put slices together with a mixture made by chopping, very fine half a pound each of cold boiled ham and the white meat of chicken, then rubbing to a cream with the yolks of two hard boiled eggs, onq sweet pepper scalded then chopped after the seeds and stem, a teaspoonful of cream and celery salt to taste. Trim off crusts, then vcut In oblongs, small squares or triangles.
Eggless Pancakes.
Mix the night before one heaping cupful of flour; scalded with a cupful of boiling water, two cupfuls of flour and sweet milk, one tablespoonful of shortening, one tablespoonful of molasses, one teaspoonful o i salt and half a yeast cake dissolved in a tablespoonful of warm water. Beat hard and set to rise. If too thin sift in a little flour and let rise fifteen minutes before baking.
Queen's Toast.
Cut thick siloes of baker’s bread into rounds or squares and fry to a nice brown in butter or lard. Dip. each piece quickly into boiling water, sprinkle with powdered sugar and cinnamon, and pile one upon the other. Serve with a sauoe made of powdered sugar dissolved in the juloe of a lemon, and a little hot watter.
Sawdust for Cleaning.
When you clean house have a few quarts of sawdust on hand. After you lift carpet or matting, damp the sawrust with tepid waier and sprinkle around the edges of the floor and sweep toward the center. This takes up ail the dust—Home Department National Magazine.
Old Potatoes.
when cooking old .potatoes they are apt to turn a dark color. This may be prevented by adding a tablespoonful of sweet milk to the water In which you boll them.
The Ways of the Beaver
By S.N.LEEK
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~ % HILE on a camping trip at the beadwaters of Atlantic and Thoroughfare Creeks, northeast of the Jackson’s Hole country in Wyoming, during the sum? mer of 1911, I had some great opportunities of studying the habits of beaver. I have always been an interested student of this clever tittle animal’s ways,
but while In the hills I had never before had the leisure to stay among them that I enjoyed on this outing. At that time the following gentlemen were with me: F. L. Cuthbert and son of Lima, Ohio; J. M. Hill of Fond du Lac, Wis., and Fred Lovejoy. We were on a Aching and general pleasure trip over
Idaho and Wyoming, camping whereever the feed and fishing were good, and resting when, how and where we felt like it. In the country above mentioned we found many beaver; In fact, whererever there was sufficient water, beaver had taken possession of It All small streams were dammed up by them, and in one place we saw a beaver industriously fixing up the dam, while five ducks were near him looking on. In another place We saw a beaver, probably the old daddy, swimming in a pond, who, on Beeing us, slapped the water with its broad, flat tail, making a sound much like a rifle shot. The other beaver, curious to be doing something, were out on the bank cutting widows, but on hearting the danger signal, which probably said, “Hey, you kids, out of there!” came tumbling water till six were swimming before us. Beaver live in families, the two old beavers, two yearlings and two kits. The young, two in number, are born about April and stay at home until about two years of age, when they set up housekeeping on their own account. They move to some other locality. If a small stream, they proceed to build a dam to get greater depth of water. If the banks are rocks or not suitable for holes, they build a house. The water must be of sufficient depth so it will not freeze solid in winter, as the entrance to the house or hole In bank is under water. The floor of their living room Is about threo Inches above water, and is carpeted with white sticks slit up a little coarser than excelsior. There is always an opening above the living room for fresh air. This is partly closed or concealed by sticks laid across It As the pond freezes over In the winter, the beaver must provide themselves with sustenance to last them through the long winter. This is called their cache and is always situated near where they live and consists of willows, quaking aspen or cottonwood anchored under water. They cut these late in the fqil and place them in this cache, so when the pond freezes over they can get to them. Cutting off a small piece, they take it to their living room and peel it, eating the bark only. This is their winter's food. The sticks after be-
HUMOR FROM HAPPYLAND
Not Many. Poets now will Have to delve, - Seeking rhyme* for am Art and Its Rfvalrlss. *1 don’t believe that story about Nero fiddling while Rome burned.” “Why?” “Any true musician would have known better than to try to bold an audience while the fire department spas turning out” One. “He is one of the most conceited men I have ever met” “I don’t doubt it There Is a certain conceited man that it will never be possible for you to meet” Liquidated. Tatterdon Torn —Wot would you do if you bad a million dollars? Thirsty Theodore —De foist ting I’d do would be to Invest all but $999.999.95 in a glass, o’ beer.—Puck. Frown on Originality. In-the eyes of certain persons original sin is the sin of. originality.—Exchange. In end Out “So Brown has it in for me. has ha* What would you advise me to do?“ “Have it out with him.” The Sams Is True Today. tasgenes upon hi* quest An honest man could never And; Although atlU hoping for the best Great was the scare'ty of that kind. Saying Nothing. “There is a rumor afloat teat Old Goldrox is dead,” said the editor. “Yea,” replied the reporter; “I was Just down to tbs house." *|§ it so?” ~ “Well, his wife said that her busband would neither confirm nor deny the rumor.” . Meaning Me*. L*. Before’aha turned to*aag. we’re toM, ■he first had turned to rubber.
ing peeled are taken away where they lie on the bottom of the pond. In putting up the cache they all work. If small willows are used the old ones cut and place them in little piles (armfuls), .the young beaver carrying teem to tee water and then running with them to the cache. And if cottonwood or trees, they first cut them down by cutting all around them, if of large size, letting them fall where they may. They then cut off all limbs and cut the trunks up Into suitable lengths to handle, apd drag all to the water and then float them to their cache. From my observation the limit in site that a beaver can cut is about 24 inches. They can cut out a chip about four inches long, cutting It off at bottom and top and splitting it out very much as a man does with an ax. In this way they can cut a scarf about 12 inches in height and back into the trunk of the tree about 12 inches, all the way around. Then if thd tree leans considerably, it will of course break some, or when the wind comes up it will blow down, but I have seen trees with so much center left that they remained standing, though cut into to the bearers’ limit.
It Dost. It takes a cur Whose purse Is tat To occupy —... .. ▲ city flat. « ————— Consistent Enough. "But," protested the stage manager, "don't yon think it looks odd for yon to wear your diamonds in the character of the deserted wife?” “Oh, no,” replied the actress, “yon must hare observed that I had selected for that purpose the very smallest and plainest diamonds I own.”—Catholic Standard and Tlmea Where the Power Use. “My dear, sir,” said the visiting Englishman, “you people in this country don’t know what a real republic is. Tour president has vastly more power than we permit our king to exercise.” '" “Oh, we all realise that, but you seem to forget the power your queen is permitted to exercise” , Entertaining a Customer. “1 notice you always patronise the same barber. Is he a good workman?" “Not especially so” “He seems to talk a great deal, besides." " :; :1 “Yes, bnt I don’t mind that Ton see, my barber is a well read man, and every day he tells me a story from Boocaocio.” A Dreary Pate. How sad la lift For tme who sms His carping wist He cannot please He Knew Him When. "Why do you hate him so? Has bo ever done anything or said anything to iajase you?” “No, but, oonfonnd him, 1 can remember when he had nowhere near as much as I had —when, as a matter of fact I didn’t always care to recognise him.” Cheer
> In building a data they first place coarse brush is the stream, allow Ing the water to run threfcgh till • good lot of brush Ig in place clear across the stream. They then begin working in finer brush, and lastly , mud,, till the struc* ture is water-tight. And another peculiar fact about the work of these animals: If a beaver places the Jranch of a tree or willow in the water II I sinks, it he *d . wishes, while' it you should place it there, it floats
This is a secret apparently known only to the beaver. I believe the beaver llve more like humans in their domestic Use than any other animal, and though tbers may be no marriage ceremony, theu domestic life IS Just as sacred. And yet, with all their wisdom, they are easily trapped, for by taking advantage of their weakness or customs by placing a handful of soft mud from the bottom of the pond upon tne bank and placing a few drops of * certain kind of scent upon it, every beaver that passes near will go to it, and if the trap Is well placed, they are sure to get caught For some years there has been i closed season on beaver in the state of Wyoming. They are multiplying very fast and reappearing in all their old haunts, and I am glad to see It; but I deplore the fact that the law is not more strictly enforced. I hate to see a law to conserve the game abused—a law that the honest man will recognise and obey, but so poorly enforced that the poacher and unlawful party get all the benefit
Their Growth. Tlioße hailstones bigger get with each Tale which to tell, aspires; Froreetones they grow Mg as sgga. Squelchod. “Say, can’t yon read the sign?” asked the elevator boy. “I beg your pardon,” replied the man with the cigar, “were yon speak* ing to me?” “It says: ‘No Smokin’ in the Car.* ” “Does It? Where does It say that?” “There. Can’t you see?" "But it doesn’t say: *No Smokin' ta, the Car* there.” "G’wan, you highbrow.’” N Mental Discretion. The Nice Boy—H-bave yon forgot* ten that cent you borrowed of me? The Hard Case —Yes! Haven’t you? ' The Nice Boy—Y-yes! Now that; you r-remlnd me of it!—Puck. Not Flattering. "Doss death end all?” asked the solemn boarder. "Not for a week or so hi case of a turkey,” answered the cheerful boarder. Just In Tims. “George says he loves that Uttie curl over your right ear.” , ~ *Tm glad to know that I was Just about to'hang it on the othgf side.’ A Fine Day. Bo fair Is aQ the world without Bo brightly shines the sun. Twould seem an earea are pet to reek And Trouble’* on tbs run. e.„r ' ■(inn * —' r v Bows and Beaux. BeDar-l* she- musical? Beulah—Not a bit.' - Bella—But I heard somebody say she had had experience in h«>iu»H»g a bow? Beulah—Oh, they meant she h*4 been engaged to be married several times." ; . _ A Mean Trick. —•- He save each trams that earns trank One of hie wltey's pise.