Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 76, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 March 1914 — Page 3

AT THE OSAGE GATE

By KATHERINE HOPSON.

Time had been when the Tylers and Warrens were on the best of terms and the children of the two families played together. But there came a later date when the heads of the households had some business that involved a disputed title deed. There were misunderstandings and bitter words which left In their train rancor and resentment. And the once smoothly trimmed osage hedge between the two lawns grew into something that resembled a forest. So it happened that through their early youth Donald \Jjarren and Edith Tyler saw very little of each other. But it also happened that they both went away the same year to the State university, and for the first time since their childhood became really acquainted. A forgotten gate in the overgrown hedge was made to yield again on its rusty hinges and serve as a trysting place. But not a word of their love did they breathe to their respective families —even when they were graduated and their romance, long past the puppy stage, had assumed the proportions of a full-fledged engagement. When one family gave a social function the enemy would give another —a more pretentious one if possible. Therefore, when Edith Tyler gave a house party that June to* some out-of-town friends Mabel Warren, Donald’s sister, gave one likewise. And the comings and goings of the rival party furnished conversation for the other. On this afternoon, the Tyler party, after a heated game of tennis, was resting under the shady maples when Lucy Bartel remarked: “I verily believe Donald Warren is in love with that red-haired Gleason girl. He is certainly her devoted cavalier.” Just then the couple in question sped past in Donald’s new touring car. “Yes,” remarked another girl, “I’ve seen several things to make me think so.”

Edith Tyler smiled with her lips, and said never a word. Mr. Jonathan Tyler, her father, who had heard these remarks chuckled. “I shouldn’t wonder If the family encourages them. The Gleasons are the largest land-owners In their county, and old Warren would look upon the match as suitable.” Edith listened and wondered. Could it be true? Donald —her Donald — making love to another girl? Covertly she felt a slender chain she wore about her neck beneath her dress. From it was suspended a diamond. Maybe that is why he was so late last evening. Meetings between them were now few and far between owing to their duties as host and hostess. But she now saw other reasons. Trifles became magnified. Thus did the green-eyed monster gnaw at her heart She had received a note from Don asking for a few jvords at the Osage Gate —for so tifty designated their trysting place. After what she had heard, Edith was first disposed to refuse. Then she decided to be purposely late to try him. But when the hour came she was on time. Eight o’clock came and he did not appear. Quarter past! Three quarters! The night grew dark and damp. Somewhere nearby, she heard the lonely cry of a hoot owl. At this she gathered her dress around her and fled badk to the house where her guests were merrily dancing. Thus she just missed an eager hurrying man who arrived just after she had gone. “No doubt he was with that Gleason girl and forgot all about me.” A lump rose to Edith’s throat and was angrily choked back. “Well, I don’t have to stand this. Other young men appreciate me anyway.” She thought of Tom Sanford, one of the guests who had been very attentive. Hitherto, she had held hjm at a distance, but now she encouraged him. When he asked her to go with him to Barview the last of the week to a circus, she accepted. The Penlow Brothers’ World Re- ' nowned Circus was a much heralded event, and all the country-side attended. Early that morning, Edith saw Don go whizzing by in his car. Beside him on the front seat sat Ruth Gleason with a fetching green scarf protecting her Titian locks. Soon Edith and Tom Sanford were following suit in the latter’s runabout Edith wore on her curly brown head a blue auto bonnet which accentuated the color of her eyes. Apparently, she was happiest of the happy, and gayest of the gay. When the afternoon show was over, the crowd became so dense that the young people of the Tyler house party became separated. They had prepared for such a contingency by planning to meet at the parlors of the hotel. From there they would go together to a picnic supper given by one of Edith’s friends who lived at the edge of Barview. Though they were late in reaching the hotel, Edith and Tom were apparently the first ones there of their party. “The others must have stopped in the menagerie tent,” Edith remarked. “Maybe they have come and gone,” replied Tom. "I wish your friends had a phone. I'll tell you a way to find out I'll go to the garage and see if their automobiles are still there.” Time passed; guests came and Went but not the one* for whom

Edith was watching. "Why don’t they come?” she at last exclaimed, impatiently. “They surely must have gone on.” Still Tom did not return. At this moment a small boy entered the room, and after eyeing her shyly for a few minutes, plucked up courage and asked: “Are you Miss Edith Tyler?” “I am.” “Here’s a note fer yuh.” It was from Tom. she tore it open and read: “Dear Edith —I am sorry to play what will seem like a shabby trick, especially when you and your people have entertained me so royally, and made things so pleasant for me this last week at your house party. However, by the time you read this, Ruth Gleason —I beg pardon, Mrs. Tom Sanford —and I will be on our train to New York. We were married ten minutes ago at the home of a friend. The whole thing was cut and dried before we left home.. We are both sorry to be married in this way, but her people and mine have raised a big kick —some old family grudge that doesn’t concern us. This seemed the best way to do. A thousand pardons, and a thousand thanks. Ever your friend, Tom Sanford.” For a moment Edith sat perfectly stunned with surprise. “Well, of all things!” she ejaculated. "Ruth Gleason and Tom Sanfdrd! I didn’t know they even knew each other.” She searched her memory to recall some incident that might have warned her, but could think of nothing. The gathering twilight turned her thoughts to her own plight. "How am I to get home?” she wondered. At that moment some one entered the doorway. It was Donald Warren. He seemed excited. “Hello! I’ve been rushing my head off to get here.” <ct “I’ve been here nearly two hours.” Her tone was tart, for she was very tired. In her overwrought state she felt no surprise at seeing him. “Did you get. Sanford’s note?” She nodded. “I guess they worked a surprise on everybody.”

Somehow, his jocularity proved the last straw. “I think they might have arranged things so as not to leave me in such an embarrassing position. They might have given me some hint.” Wrath was in her voice. Don was troubled. “Oh, come; never mind,” he soothed. “Old Sanford was no end sorry to play such a shabby trick on you people when you had been so nice to him. But it couldn’t seem to be helped. He told me his troubles some time ago, anti I promised him. That’s why'l had the bunch for a house party now. But it was a personal sacrifice, for it prevented me from being with you so much —” “Things have been so mixed up, I thought—l thought—” The rest was lost in tears which Don soothed in his individual way. When she was calm he said: “Do you know, Edith, I’ve been thinking that Ruth and Tom were pretty wise after all. Their quiet marriage has prevented a lot of bother and opposition. Why shouldn’t we example? I’ll get the license, and we can be married at my aunt’s home. She’ll help us, I’m sure. She never has been in sympathy with our parents’ senseless quarrel. Besides, I have a good position now with the Cregor company.” The proposition took Edith’s breath, and at first she decidedly refused, but at last her objections were overruled. It was arranged, and his aunt, Mrs. Margrave, helped them with the simple wedding. When it was over, they started back home in Don’s car. The summer moon was glorious and the white road stretched before them like an enchanted highway. Nevertheless, as they approached their respective homes, some of the glamour gave place to misgivings. “Shall we tell our own parents ourselves?” Edith nervously asked. , “I Should think it would be better to face the music together. And I’ll do the telling,” replied Don. They found the picnic party had not yet returned; but through the lighted window, Edith saw her parents sitting in the library. Together they entered, outwardly brave. Inwardly, quaking. Don quietly stated the facts. Edith, prepared for a storm, was all ready to fling herself on her father’s neck with tears and supplications. To her amazement she saw something like a twinkle in his keen eyes as he took off his reading glasses. "Well, well!" he chuckled. “This is the climax your dad and I' have hoped for.” "But the family quarrel—” gasped Don. “Oh, Henry and I made that up yearts ago” Then with another chuckle as he regarded the young people: "We figured that a bit of opposition would work better than approval In bringing you two high-headed youngsters together.” (Copyright, MM. by the McClure Newspaper Syndicate.)

Two Deductive Reasoners.

A gentleman was taking a horse* back trip over the mountain one day when he became very thirsty. He stopped at the nearest cabin and asked 1 for a drink. An old colored woman handed him a gourd dipper full of sparkling water from the spring. The gentleman turned the dipper around gingerly and drank from the wrong eide. Old Aunt Milly beamed on him. “Boss.** she said, "yu is de fust pus son Ah evah see drink from de same side of de dippah Ah drlnkg from!**—* New York Evening Post,

THE EVENING REPUBLICAN. RENSSELAER, IND.

MEDAL ASKED FOR LARGEST FAMILY IN FRANCE

Here is the largest family in France, consisting of 22 children. The mother of the fine men, women and young •ters, Mme. Malet, has asked President Poificare for a Legion of Honor medal. ■. Her oldest child is twenty-four and the youngest, on the mother’s lap, is fourteen months old. The husband and father is seated at Mme. Malet’s left

WOULD HELP BOYS

Agricultural Scholarship Instead of Washington Trips. U. 8. Department of Agriculture Recommends Former as the More Valuable Prize for Youthful Mem- ' bers of the Farming Clubs. Washington, D. C. —The department of agriculture recommends that in place of a trip to Washington the young- prize-winners of the Corn, Canning and Poultry and other agricultural clubs be given a year’s course in practical training at some agricultural college. In case the young champion’s academic training would not enable him to enter the agricultural college of his state, a more elementary course in a school where agriculture is taught or a course in an agricultural high school is recommended. The department considers that such courses have considerably more lasting value for prize-winners and for the agriculture of their sections than flying trips to the capital. The state and local organizations which have been paying for these trips have been sincerely interested in developing a true appreciation of farming as a business among the boy and girl farmers. Some of these nave already considered this question and have decided on the agricultural course as the more One of the first persons to raise the question as to whether the practical training or the more spectacular trip was preferable, was Willie P. Brown, an Arkansas Corn club prize winner. Given his choice of all the prizes offered by the state, including the trip to Washington, he selected a scholarship giving him a year’s tuitldh in an agricultural school. This gave impetus to the idea in Arkansas, and now the biggest annual prize offered the Corn club boys is a scholarship given by the Bankers’ association. The same association gives a similar scholarship to the girl champion of the canning clubs. Other suggestions regarding prizes have been made from time to time by those who have been most interested in these clubs and understand the needs of the boy and girl farmers. Some of the suggestions are offered herewith for the consideration of others who might cure to profit by them. While a year’s course with all expenses paid is the suggestion of the department for the biggest prize for state’winners, less extensive courses might be offered to county winners. It has been suggested that such (counties as care to give prizes, glvd one or more short courses in thei state agricultural and mechanical colleges to the fortunate county champions. These courses are usually only two weeks long and are held In winter or in summer. The training given is of the most practical son, and the amount of time spent is no gauge of the amount of benefit to be 'btained. These short courses have already been given as prizes by certain counties, and have proved most valuable to the young people. Large cash prizes are not to be encouraged according to those who Lave - worked with the yocng contestants. Better suggestions are as follows: A pair of registered pigs, a pair of full blooded chickens, a fine colt, a registered calf, an up-to-date corn planter, a two-horse wagon, a gold 'watch, books on agriculture, a double-bar-reled shotgun, a first-class bicycle, a ton of good fertilizer, a |5 hat, a fireless cooker (for girl winners). In general it is better to offer many. small prizes than a few large ones. If twenty boys try for a prize and only one is fortunate, some of the nineteen unsuccessful contestants will probably too discouraged to try again. But if five of the boys are rewarded for their efforts, more merit will have received recognition and the remaining fifteen will see more possible opportunities) of success the following year. Some boards of trade and chambers of commerce have also recognized the efforts of the clubs, by giving banquets for the young people and enter-

taining them with street car and automobile rides. On other occasions clubs have been honored by an invitation to march in parades, where they have attracted deserved attention. From Memphis, Tenn., comes an interesting story which is a sample of what has been done in other states for young prize winners. In the three states (Arkansas, Tennessee and Mississippi), which are annually represented at the Memphis tri-state fair, it was decided to send certain boy prize winners to the fair as a reward for their excellence. A trip to a fair is a more or less spectacular event as is the Washington trip, but it gives the young farmers certain concrete agricultural experience, which they do not receive from excursions to the sights of Washington. At the fair in question the young men were housed on the fair Sounds in tents, two to four in each nt, all in charge of men employed by the state or government to look after their interc The young men had a regular program which kept them busy most of the week of their stay. One day an expert took the young men to view the improved farm Implements on display. The boys were shown the machinery, and its uses were explained. Another day a seed expert showed the boys the exhibits of seeds and gave them practical advice on seed selection. The bo vs were taken in the same manner to view the beef cattle and nther . Jive, stock.

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ADMIRAL DEWEY IS ATTACKED

German Naval Writer Calls Incident at Manila as "Astonishing Allegations.” Berlin. —Count Reventlow, Germany’s foremost naval, writer, attacked Admiral Dewey In Deutsche TagesZeltung In connection with the chapter dealing with ttye German-American incident at Manila in Admiral Dewey’s

Admiral George Dewey.

book of reminiscences. Count Reventlow describes Admiral Dewey's relation of the recontre between himself and Admiral Von Dlederlchs as “astonishing allegations," and challenges the accuracy of the assertion that the Americans fired a shot across the bow of the German frigate Cormoran as a reminder to the German admiral to respect the blockade which the American squadron had established.

MAN’S GLASS EYE BLOWS UP

Artificial Optic Explodes When In Its Socket and Teare Owner's Face. Austin. Tex. —Arthur F. Nichols was the victim of the most peculiar accident on record. His left eye exploded. It was a glass eye and the .explosion occurred while he was sitting at the supper table. Slivers of glass were imbedded in his face and he was taken to an oculist, who removed several pieces. Nichols’ other eye also is glass, he being totally blind. No cause has been assigned for the explosion. Nichols keeps a cigar stand in the state capltoL

WOULD AID YOUNG OLD MEN

Appeal Issued for Workless Side Tracked Because of Gray Hairs. Washington.—An appeal for the establishment of "Young Old Men’s” associations throughout the country to aid in finding employment for elderly men, who have been barred from securing work simply because of their gray hairs, is contained in a letter received by Mrs. J. Borden Harriman,

Mrs. J. Borden Harriman.

resident commissioner of the Federal Commission on Industrial Relations. The communication wae from George W. Crossett, seventy-eight years of age, honorary president of the Young Old Men’s association of Cleveland, and relates what has been done by that organization to help those who have lost their positions because they “look old.” “The story of the gray-haired man, strong, able and willing, being denied jeven a hearing because he looks old,” writes Mr. Crossett, "Is one of the world’s tragedies. Elderly men who have been laid aside only because their hair is gray are entitled to some consideration. A man Is as old as ha feels, and in our association we have many men who still feel young and capable. Our list of men seeking employment includes men fitted for every line of Industry, and a like association should obtain In every large city. Your commission may be able to interest some persons who would be willing to take the initiative and start a proposition that would bring a blessing to many a gray head and keep the wolf from the door." Mr. Crossett states that the Cleveland association has found employment for many unfortunates and they are now "earning a modest living."

TIDE UNCOVERS AGATE BEDS

Ten-Mlle Stretch of Oregon Beach Becomes Hunting Ground for the Mineral. Newport, Ore. —Not for several years have there been so many agate beds uncovered along the beach here as there have been this winter, and some valuable stones are being found by the hundreds of searchers. Among the successful searchers are A. W. Peters and R. F. Furbish of Lockport, N. T. The prevailing southeast winds and the high tides have uncovered the beach between Nye creek and Castle Rock, a locality which usually Is covered with sand at this time of the year. Agate bearing sand and gravel Is exposed most of the way for ten miles north. Shams Injuries and Wins Suit. Beaver, Pa. —Shamming injury for two years and using crutches, Charles McCall of Woodlawn won his suit against the railway company for $5,000. At a second trial specialists proved that McCall was shamming and the case was decided In favor of the traction company.

HIS MOTHER’S COOKING

SAVOR OF HER DOUGHNUTS LINGERS IN MAN'B MEMORY. • ”■ ft Here Are Some Recipes for Housewife Willing to Admit That Her Method of Malting Delicacies 1 Can Be improved On. “My mother used to make doughnut* that were worth while,” remarked a man the other .day; “not a sign of a hole in them. She cut out a long strip of dough, brought the ends around together, gave the cake a twist clear around and then dropped in into th» lard. My! That was a great deal better than any fried hole I have ever eaten since. She used to say that thei frying was the most Important You; must not have the lard too hot, or the; doughnuts will brown on the outsidet before they are fully cooked through. On the other hand, the lard must be, hot enough so that when you have puti them in the fat they will sink to the bottom and then rise quickly to thetop. If possible, buy the real New Orleans molasses. It will give a fully rich, light color to the dough-i nuts. Here is her recipe: “One cup of sour milk, one-half cup* of New Orleans molasses, one even teaspoonful of ginger, one teaspoonful of! salt, one teaspoonful of soda, one egg,, four cups of flour and a dash of nutmeg.” .. - Another doughnut expert says that; they will be much lighter if you put a teaspoonful of vinegar into the grease in which you fry them. They will not then soak up the grease, or they may be prevented from soaking up thei grease by glazing the dough with the white of an egg before cutting. Recipe No. 2. —Take one egg, onecup of sugar, one cup of real sour milk foamed with a level teaspoonful! of soda, a pinch of salt and flour enough to roll soft. Flavor with lemonor vanilla. Recipe No. 3. —Two cups of mashed! potatoes, a piece of butter the size of a walnut, three eggs, one cup of sweet milk, one cup of sugar. Mix quite stiff and add three teaspoonfuls of bakingpowder, a dash of salt and half a nutmeg. Raised Doughnuts.—When making bread it is easy to put some dough; aside to be made into doughnuts, for raised doughnuts are very good. To three cups of bread dough add onefourth cup of butter, one cup of sugar, two eggs and one-fourth teaspoonful of cinnamon or nutmeg. Mix thoroughly with the hands, let rise until doubled in bulk, then roll into a thin sheet, cut into rings, let stand until doubled in bulk again and fry in deep fat. Drain on soft paper and roll in sifted, powdered sugar. Crullers. —One-half cup of butter, two and a half cups of sugar, one cup of sour milk, four eggs, one teaspoonful of soda, one teaspoonful of nutmeg, one teaspoonful of cinnamon andflour. Cream the butter and sugar, add the eggs, beaten separately, and stir in the other ingredients and enough flour to make a soft dough. Roll out thin and fry in hot lard. The fat should be of a temperature to cook the crullers brown in about a minute’s time. Sift powdered’sugar over them while they are hot.

German Coffee Cake.

Set a sponge with one pint of lukewarm milk, a two-cent cake of yeast, a halfjteaspoonful of salt and a halfpound of flour. Let rise by the stove for two hours, then stir In a half-cup-ful of melted butter,’ one cupful of raisins, one-quarter of a cupful of finely cut citron, one cupful of sugar and three eggs. Knead in enough flour to make a stiff dough, about one pound, then part the dough In three even pieces, roll them out separately long and thin, then braid together and form round in the pan. Let rise again and bake a good half-hour. Frost.

Hot Potato Salad.

Put into a frying pan one-fourth of a pound of bacon, cut Into dice; when' light and brown take out and saute in the fat a small onion cut fine. Add one-half as much vinegar as fat, a few grains of salt and cayenne and onehalf as much hot stock as vinegar. Have ready the potatoes boiled in skins. Remove the skins and slice hot into the frying pan enough to take up the liquid. Add the diced bacon, toss together and serve.

Box In Bathroom.

A shirtwaist box in the bathroom will fill a want that is often felt Very often the room is too small for both, a chair and a hamper for soiled clothes. A shirtwaist or utility box will answer both purposes and look better. If not. needed for soiled clothes it will de for clean towels. ~

Poached Eggs.

Set boiling salted water aside, drops tn the eggsf allowing them to remain in the water from five to eight minutes. Then place on nicely browned toast A cream sauce adds much to the poached egg, if allowed by tha physician. i

Oatmeal Croquettes.

Warm one cup of cooked oatmeal in one tablespoon of milk, add the beaten, yolk of one egg, pinch of salt and) when cool shape in small ovals andi roll in crumbs. Dip in beaten egg. roll it crumbs again and fry in smoking hot fat.

Cream Pumpkin Pudding.

Prepare pumpkin as for pies. Place pumpkin between two slices of bread, with whipped cream on top. Thia la an excellent dish.