Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 160, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 July 1914 — Page 3

WONDERFUL LAKE CHELAN

by E. W. Pickard

Have you ever heard of Lake Chelan? Do you know where it is or what it is? Unless you have lived or traveled In the northwestern part of the United States, it is ten to one that you must answer no. Yet Lake - Chelan is one of the most picturesque bodies of water in America, and one of the' most interesting, and its shores are being dotted with the pretty summer homes of scores of wealthy residents of Washington and Oregon. Situated almost in the center of the state of Washington, this lake is sixty miles long and of an average width of, one mile and a half —so long and narrow and winding that it has more the appearance of a big river. Its depth is. almost incredible, and its waters, replenished by glacial streams, are icy cold and as clear as crystal. Almost straight up from its surface its shores rise to mountain height, and so steep is the slope below the water that seldom is any beach to be found. To the present time Lake Chelan has not been easy of access, which

The Little Lake Steamer.

largely accounts for the fact that It is «o little known. is the nearest railjvky station, and from there one must go some forty miles up the Columbia, either on one of the etern-wheel steamers which carry pasangers and freight up and down that river, or in an automobile. The steamer trip is rather slow but decidedly Interesting. Several times .the vessel must be pulled through rapids by means of a cable anchored to the shore, and the stops are frequent —wherever, indeed, a white rag on a stick is discerned on the bank. Your landing is made at Chelan Falls, an inconsequential hainlet, and there you take a seat in a four-horse coach. It is a ramshackle old vehicle which seems on the point of breaking down, which it really does on occasion, but in it you will have a ride to remember. Slowly it creeps up the steep road over the hills, skirting tremendous ravines, rounding huge boulders, much of the way following the Chelan river, a turbulent stream which in its short course of three miles from lake to river has a fall of 376 feet. From the summit the old stage driver makes quick time down to the town of Chelan, so quick that often your heart is in your mouth, as the vehicle whirls around sharp turns while the pebbles

thrown from the horses' hoofs rattle on the rocks a couple of hundred feet below. Chelan, a progressive little city, lies at the south end of the lake, and the peacefully beautiful scenery gives you no hint of the rugged grandeur that characterizes the body of water farther up. Early In the morning you board a neat little steamer or gasoline launch and start on the voyage of exploration. Gilding swiftly over water that is as beautifully blue as that of the Bay of Naples, you boon come to a bend, and there the prospect opens up. On the right the land Is still comparatively low lying and Is being planted

SOON RAN OUT OF WHISKY

Unreasonable to Expect Liquor to Last Long In Family That Could Not Keep Cow. A veteran surgeon of the Civil war, who still practises In the Piedmont section of Fauquier county, Virginia, where his patients Include the wealthy horse fancier of the bluegrass and the shiftless, poverty stricken mountaineer of tbo Blue Ridge hollows, was t> cently summoned to the bunkside of a

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with fruit trees, but on the left the hills quickly grow into mountains, here tree-clad and beautiful. Again a turn, and again the scene changes, for now the heights become rugged and steep, and immense clefts, straight as though , cut with a gigantic knife, separate them. Down each of these clefts tumbles a sparkling, roistering little cataract that from a distance looks like a thread of frosted silver. During centuries of earnest effort the larger of these streams have deposited at their mouths little triangular patches of gravelly soil, and on almost every patch some wise man has built an attractive summer residence and surrounded it with pretty trees and shrubs. To be sure, his front yard is usually a series of steps, and his kitchen garden is made on shelves, but that only adds to the charm. The boat now approaches the Narrows, where the mountains on each shore seem to lean toward each other and their giant reflections almost fljl the lake. For the right bank now has become as precipitous as the left, and for some miles is an almost bare, steep slope of peculiar formation having the appearance of a bubbly, billowy cascade of mud suddenly hardened into stone.

In the background snow capped peaks now appear, and the nearer summits are tortured Into fantastic shapes ever changing and so fascinating that one never tires of looking at them. At Twenty-five Mlle creek Nature gives you a respite, for there the mountains recede a bit and permit a large circular opening of bench land, a spot, of exquisite beauty. But at once the steamer carries you on to scenes that are unrivalled fdt grandeur, sliding along under the walls of Round mountain. This is a bare bluff rising from an imposing precipice, its dry face gashed by chasms and crossed, by great rock terraces. Here the lake bottom is at its deepest—l,4l9 feet below the surface, or 340 feet below sea level.

Next Black Cap claims your attention and admiration, a towering, rounded rock faced into a bald bluff and boldly fronting the lake, and after it a dozen more heights as grand and Imposing. Where Fish creek flows in from the east is a long point of sandy soil where an edtlcing fishing resort has been built, but the boat stops only a moment, and soon after you come to the north end of this wonderful lake and to Stehekin. Really Stehekln consists only of a hotel —and a very good one—and the home of a park ranger. Whether you want to or not, you must remain there over night, and you do not regret it. After a bountiful and well cooked dinner you are ready for the walk to Rainbow Falls, several miles up the lovely little Stehekln river that flows from the glaciers which are always in' sight glistening on the mountains miles away up the canyon. Through beautiful forests of pine and beech and fir you wander until a musical rumbling tells you that the cascade is near at ..hand. Rainbow Falls is as pretty a waterfall as one would wish to see. Straight down from the brow of a cliff 300 feet high plunges a little mountain stream, into a self-made basin from which it overflows in another fall to its rocky bed in the Stehekin valley. If you chance to see it in the dry season, as I did, the cataract is the more beau-

lank, chin-whiskered hill-billy, stricken with a sluggish fever. Some two months prior a barrel of whisky had been added to the meager possessions of the hill-billy's family—the ethics of the acquisition does not enter Into this tale —and of this thq good doctor had learned: not, however, through any member of the hillbilly's family. Desiring to tone up the patient with a stimulant the doctor concluded his Instructions thus: "Now, madam, the best thing for

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?’ .. " * 4 tlful, for then its thin stream so shattered by projecting rocks pear the top that it comes down like a stream of Sunlit mist filled with glittering pearls. jAnd when the afternoon sun strikes on it, there is thrown, across the fall thejgorgeous rainbow that gives it its name. ■ Absolutely unspoiled by tourists and preserved from exploitation by the wisdom of Unde Sam who has made this a national forest reservation, Rainbow Falls is such a spot that ione can scarcely tear himself away. But you must return to the hotel, for one more interesting sight awaits. As the sun is sinking toward the ice-topped mountains you dimb into a skiff anfi ln ten mlnutes row over to the Painted Rocks. On the face of a sheer bluff are several groups of fantastic human figures, painted in imperishable pigments by Indians of some prehistoric time. They are so far above the surface of the water and the cliff is so unclimbable that the wonder is how the primitive artists managed to get to the place. Probably their comrades let them down from above, or possibly in that long gone day the lake level was much higher than nqw. “When you go to Lake Chelan, be sure to see the petrified deer,” said a friend in Seattle. “It stands on the bottom in about twenty feet of water and can be seen clearly when the lake is calm. It is supposed to have been killed and to have fallen into the lake, where it was petrified.”

This sounded interesting, so the first thing I asked the skipper of the little steamer was: “Do we go where we can see the petrified deer?” “No, I’m afraid not,” he replied with a grin. “The truth iff* I hain’t never seen it myself, though I’ve heard tell of it. Anyhow, some folks say they have seen something that looks like a deer.” “How about that petrified deer?” I asked, the proprietor of the hotel at Stehekin who made the return trip with me. “Petrified deer? Go on! Some ope has been telling you fairy tales,” he

said. “Do you suppose if there had been any such thing here it would have been left undisturbed? Why, I’d have had it up myself long ago.” , So I did not see the wonderful petrified deer, but Lake Chelan needs no such marvel to make it one of the most attractive places in this country of ours. Soon it will be easy to reach, too, for the branch of the Great Northern railway from Wenatchee to Oroville will be completed this year and will run through Chelan Falls, and the road from there to Chelan is to be greatly Improved.

“What do you think of the speeches on tolls?” “Well,” replied the self-made man, "it reminds me of the days when I was pilot of a canal boat. You can’t hope to run a canal without a more or less emotional style of expression.”

Summer Home on Lake Chelan.

you to do is before each meal to give Jim a good, strong whisky toddy.” /‘‘Laws sakes, doctor,” replied the woman of the house, “we-all aln’ got no whisky an* aln* got no money ter tp buy IL neither!** "What, ho whisky!*’ exclaimed the doctor severely. "I know you had a barrel of It here two months ago.” “Yassir, I know,” came the prompt explanation; "but a barrel o* whisky doh* las* Ibng in a fambly what can’t afford ter keep a cow.'”--Saturday Evening Post

Rainbow Falls.

Voice of Experience.

FOR THOSE FOND OF ALMONDS

Desirable Dessert Dish That Is Made With the Addition of Gelatin and Sugar. One cupful of sweet almonds, blanched and chopped fine, half a box“hßgelatin soaked two hours in half a cupful of cold water. When the gelatin is sufficiently soaked put three of sugar into a saucepan over the fire and stir .until it becomes liquid and looks dark; then stir the chopped almonds thoroughly into it; turn it out on a planter and set aside to get cool. When the sugar and almonds mixture has cooled break it up In a mortar, put in a cup and half of milk and cook for ten minutes. Now beat together the yolks of two eggs with a cupful of sugar and add to the cooking mixture; add also the gelatin until smooth and well disolved; take from the fire, set in cold water and beat until it begins to thicken; add two quarts of whipped cream and turn the whole carefully into molds, set on ice to become firm. Spongecake is then placed around the mold or lady fingers, halved if more convenient

Onion In Salad.

Onion is indispensable to a good salad, but its presence should never be obvious. The best way to conceal it is to rub the sides of the dish with a section of an onion, and not to put any onion in the salad at all. Another way is to use half a teaspoonful of onion juice in the salad dressing. This Is for the French dressring, of oil and vinegar, salt and pepper. The juice is obtained by grating the onion. It is well to set aside a small grater for this purpose, as the onion will cling to it. Grate the juice into a saucer and use no more than a half teaspoonful to a small salad.

Carrots.

After scraping four carrots, cut into long slices. Cover with cold water for half an hour. Then put them into a saucepan of stock and allow them to simmer until tender. Drain and pass through a colander. Beat two eggs until light and add them to the carrots with a teaspoontai of salt, a dash of pepper, onion juice if desired, and a tablespoonfql of sw,eet cream. Fill into timbale or ordinary cups. Let them cook in a pan of boiling water for twenty minutes, the cups covered with greased paper.' Turn from the cups, garnish with parsley or freshly cooked peas and serve hot.

Wedding Cake.

One pound of butter and same of sugar, thoroughly mixed together; 1 pound of eggs, yolks and whites beaten separately, putting the whites in first, with the butter and sugar, and blend thoroughly. Add 2 pounds of raisins, 3 of currants, teaspoonful each of clove and mace, 1 tablespoonful each of cinnamon and allspice, % cupful molasses, 1 pound of pastry flour, teaspoonful of cream tartar, % teaspoonful soda, dissolve in little water, the yolks of the eggs, and % pound of citron, cut fine, and added last, when in pans. Makes the good-sized loaves. Bake eight hours in a slow oven.

California Nut Cake.

One cupful of sugar, one egg, onehalf cupful of butter, two thirds cupful of sweet milk, two and one-half cupfuls of flour, two teaspoonfuls baking powder, one-half level teaspoonful soda, one-half cupful chopped raisins, one-half cupful chopped walnut meats. A little cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Save a little flour out to mix raisins and nuts. Bake in cup cake tins. Hickory nuts or butternuts make a richer cake.

Rye Bread.

Pour 2 cupfuls of scalded milk on 2 tablespoonfuls each of sugar and butter and 1 teaspoonful salt When lukewarm add 1 yeast cake dissolved in cupful lukewarm water, then add 2 tablespoonfuls of caraway seeds and 6 cupfuls rye flour. Toss on a slightly floured board and knead in 1% cupfuls of entire wheat flour. Cover and let rise until it has doubled its bulk. Shape into loaves, put in greased pans, cover, again let rise and bake.

Turbans of Fish.

Take slices of halibut about one-half Inch thick, cut Into fillets, dip In a mixture of one-quarter melted butter, the juice of one lemon, a little onion juice and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Roll up like a little rosette, fasten with a toothpick and roast 20 minutes. Serve with cheese sauce and potato spikes.

Light Cakes.

When making griddle cakes beat the white and yolk of the egg separately, add the yolk to the milk and flour and just before cooking pour the mixture on to the beaten white, stirring all the time. This will insure the cakes being light

Pork Chops With Apples.

Place the chops and slices of tart apples in a frying pan with a little hot fat, unless the pork Is fat ( S*lt (and pepper If you like It) and fry brown both chops and apples.

To Prevent Jam Burning.

To prevent Jam or marmalade or anything of that kind from burning butter the bottom of the preeervlng pan before putting the contents into it This also prevents them boiling over.

For a Rusty Sink.

There’s nothing better for cleaning a sink that has become rusty , than kerosene oIL

NEVER FORGAVE THEIR ENEMIES

MANY people in the Northern States are unaware that Ithere dwells in the fastnesses of the Florida Everglades one of the most Interesting and picturesque bands of American aborigines in the United States, known as the. Seminole Indians, who are now as separate and distinct from the white race as when Columbus first held mass on the shores of Cuba. These are the remnants of the onetime mighty nation of Seminoles, who defied t|ie United States government for more than half a century and persistently refused colonization. While the numerous wars and forced emigrations have reduced their numbers to a few hundred, their mode of living, dispositions and customs are in many respects the same as when the haughty De Soto sailed into Tampa Bay In 1539. The Seminoles live to themselves, avoiding contact with the white race as much as possible, and seldom, if ever, taking whites into their confidence, and on account of the almost inaccessible nature of the country In which they live, little is known of their Intimate home life. Unlike the Indians of the West, they have persistently refused any assistance from the government, saying in response to offers for their support, “We only wish to be let alone.” ' Memories Are Good.

They have no written language, yet they are familiar with the traditions and history of the tribe. The events of the seven years’ war are still vivid in their campfire memories, and the little pappooses are taught from infancy to avoid any semblance of intimacy With the race, who, through the violation of the most sacred rule of warfare, "the flag of truce,” captured and imprisoned for life their matchless warrior chieftain, Osceola, and his brave staff. The tribe are taught that the whites are lacking in honor, or, in the Seminole language bolowagus (no good). The present Florida Indians are the descendants of that invincible tribe who were never completely conquered. In the year 1859 there were said to be only 112 Semlnoles left In Florida, but during the long period of peace with the white race their numbers have increased, until there are now between 500 and 600. These are divided into four bands, the Mlamis, the Okeechobees, the Tallahassees and the Big Cypress. These bands have not been governed by any "great chief' for about ten years, as was formerly their custom, but each band has it leader, whose duty is to preside at councils for administration of the unwritten laws of the Seminole tribe that from time Immemorial have been handed down from generation to generation. Many of the Seminole braves are types of physical excellence. Their native dress consists of a tunic of various bright gaudy colors, with which buckskin leggins and moccasins are sometimes worn.

The squaws wear a long, full skirt, which effectually hides their bare feet, with a long-sleeved waist. They are very well behaved, modest and shy, and It Is considered Improper for as much as their feet or ankles to be exposed to view, although their waist and skirts do not meet by 6 or 8 Inches, this discrepancy being only partly covered by a shawl-llke attachment or collar to, the waist. Their dress Is even gayer colored and more gaudy than that of the men, having wide stripes of ped, yellow, blue jjfid white encircling both the waist and skirt, with great, strips of bright colored beads around the neck, making an appearance that would do credit to a masquerade or fancy dress affair. They show no desire to copy the styles of their pale-faced sisters.

The Semlnoles are kind to their families, fond of and devoted to their children, are pure in morals and honest among themselves and with the whites. They do most of their trading in Miami and Fort Lauderdale. In these places are certain stores which they make headquarters for all purchases and sale of their furs and other products. They are very suspicious of the motives and designs of white men, and the few who are able to speak and understand English have been taught by their chiefs "Estahadkee, Kolowagus lexeeojus” (white man no good; Ue too much).

SEMINOLES of TODAY

And ft Is very reluctantly that they give information as to the location of their camps, hunting grounds or home life. ■■■*. It is believed by many white people that the Seminoles have some secret remedy which is a sure cure for the bite of a rattlesnake. Tom Tigerdeer being asked one day, “What does an Indian do when bitten by a « rattlesnake?” promptly replied with a twinkle in his headlike eyes, “He take a big sleep.** Good Traders. They are. said to be good traders, having their price on each article and persistently refusing to sell for less than their original price. Sofka, the principal diet of the Seminoles, is prepared by the squaws. It consists of meats and vegetables boiled together in a large kettle, and thickened with grits or corn meal. It is usually eaten by the family and visitors from the kettle in which it is cooked with a single large wooden spoon, each taking his or her turn, a single spoonful often being passed from one to another and supplying two or three with a mouthful. Year by year we see the Seminole crowded further and further back into the Everglades. The government has dug great canals from Lake Okeechobee to the coast draining this section of the Everglades, and the Indians have been compelled to move on toward the big cypress swamps, and ft appears that even the almost impenetrable Everglades, the original and rightful homes of <the Seminoles, are gradually passing from their possession. Soon the legends will be all that will be left of this most picturesque of all the tribes of American Indians.

VIOLET RAYS EXPLODE MINE

Test of Italian Inventor's Apparatus Proves to Be Remarkably Successful. Giulio Urlvi carried out new experiments at Florence, Italy, with his invention for blowing up powder megezines and explosives incased in metal by means of ultra-violet rays projected from a distance. While Admiral Fornari was sinking four mines td twothirds their depth in the River Arno, the inventor transported his apparatus to Mount Senarlo, ten miles away, and placed it behind the hill town of Flesole, thus adding to the obstacles between himself and the explosives. Within a half hour after receiving signal, Urlvi, by his projector, exploded all the mines. Admiral Fornari then subjected the system to another stringent test by sinking in various parts of the river a number of metal bombs, containing explosives, which he prepared himself. Though the task presented enormous difficulties owing to the conformation of the river, the young engineer from his position on the mountain took only a quarter of an hour in each case to scour the river bed with the rays and locate the bombs. Urlvi is about to start experiments with a new apparatus capable of blowing up any explosive within a radius of 80 miles.

A novel feature of the vessels building at Cammell Laird’s shipyard at Birkenhead, England, for the National Steam Navigation company of Greece is the little church which has been fitted on board each vessel. These floating churches have stained-glass domes, tiny altars and walls adorned with Ikons. Standing on the shelter deck and fitted up internally in oak, the church is entered by doors on either side. In addition to the dome, brass-framed rectangular side windows are fitted. On the occasion of general service the majority of those attending win. on account of the smallness of the church, have to be accommodated amidships in front of IL and In order that altar and prtest may be in full view of those present sliding doors have been arranged in the wall ot the church directly opposite the altar.

Church—How many hours of a man’s life does he spend In sleep. d» you suppose? Gotham—Well, do yon mean a Naw York or a Philadelphia maul

Floating Churches.

Quite Different.