Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 234, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 October 1917 — Page 3

THOUGHT IT “REGULAR” TALK

Little Girl Was Astonished When She Was Told That She Was Speak- " " Ing “English.” Proof positive that each one of ua is for himself the center of the universe, that what “our folks” do is the proper thing, and all else mere eccentricity, is seldom lacking, but it comes out most engagingly In childhood. “She can speak French most beautifully!” concluded Elsie’s big sister, Sara, after haying described at length to the family at the supper table the charms and accomplishments of, a new friend, a girl who had lived several years abroad, an<J had come recently to Sara’s school. ~ “I know a girl,” put in Elsie at this point, with an air ofTmportance, “and she used to<Mve In England. She’s in my kindergarten, and she can speak English, I guess.” “Well, what of that?” demanded Sara. “So can you speak English.” “Oh, no, I can’t; I don’t know how! Why, of course I can’t speak English,” Elsie appealed from the laughing faces now turned toward her, “can I, mother?” “Certainly you can speak English, child; It’s what we all speak; we’re speaking It now.” "What? Is It English we’re talking right this minute? Is It truly, mother?” “Of course, my dear! What language did you suppose it was that we ‘talk?’ ” “Why, itaother, I didn't suppose It was English, or any other language. I thought It wRS Just regular talk, of course.” —Youth’s Companion.

TAIL SERVES MANY PURPOSES

With the Cat It Is Merely an Ornament, but Not So With Numerous Other Animals. The question having arisen, “Why does the cat have a tail?” the scientists seem willing to answer it with another quest® i. “How would the cat look without a tail?” No one can gainsay the fact that the tail is a valuable ornament. The cat without one is a sorry sight. But there are those who maintain that the tail serves the cat as a sort of gyroscope, balancing the body in leaping, says the Popular Science Monthly. This cannot be w’holly true, for Manx cats get along very well without tails, and rabbits have no use for them, at all. Yet both the Manx cats and rabbits do a lot of leaping. After all It looks as if the tall Is only an ornament, unless It is a kind of safety valve for expression In exciting times. Of course there are Instances where the tall serves some purpose other than that of art. The monkey finds his useful as a sort of fifth leg; the horse uses his as a fly swatter, as does the Hon; the crocodile uses his for swimming, as do the seal and the turtle and other aquatic and the rattlesnake uses his for warning enemies. According to W. D. Matthews of the American Museum of Natural History, the tall was a necessary organ for the aquatic and amphibious ancestors from which the higher animals are descended. When they took to terrestrial life and to walking on all foyrs, the tall became more or less superfluous.

Mark Got the Letter.

Somebody has started anew on Its rounds this old story of Mark Twain: “One evening a few years ago Brander Matthews and Francis Wilson were dining together at the Players club in New York when the former made the suggestion that they write a letter to Mark Twain. ‘But,’ objected Mr. Wilson, ‘we don’t know’ where he Is,’ for it was at a time when Mr. Clemens was always traveling somewhere. ‘Oh,’ said Professor Matthews, ‘that does not make any difference. It is sure to find him. I think he is some place In Europe, so we had better put on a 5cent stamp.’ So the two sat down and composed a letter which they addressed to - ‘MARK TWAIN,’ ‘God Knows Where.’ "In due time they received a reply from Mr. Clemens which said briefly, •He did.’ ’’

Surmise Was Correct.

A certain schoolmaster had a particularly troublesome set of boys to deal with, and consequently had to resort a good deal to the Influence of the cane. One day, when some unpardonable breach of discipline had been committed, he stood with several of the ringleaders in front of the class. “Boys,” said he, sternly, “It seems to me that I have to work the cane a great deal more than I ought to worki It.” “Y4s, sir,”' retorted the demon of the dassb-with a significant look at the cupboard. "I shouldn’t wonder' If It oomes out on strike soon.” And sure enough It did. —London Tit-Bits.

Why the Audience Smiled.

A certain clergyman, inclined to corpulency, officiating as chairman at a social gathering that had met to celebrate the building of a new schoolroom addressed the audience In the following manner: “Friends,” he said, “at the close of this meeting there will be a collection. It will not be for the poor,” and, unconsciously putting his thumbs into his trousers pockets and tapping with his finger,? his waist band, continued, “but and enlarging of

CEDAR FENCES ARE PASSING

Wood Rapidly Being Bought"U|TfOr Use in the Manufacture of Lead Pencils. Today, through many sections of Tennessee, Virginia and other states where cedar used to thrive, it is difficult to find any of the old-time zig-zag fences where rattlesnakes used to hide and woodchucks burrow and bobwhites make their nests. Modern, clean woven-wlre fences, with metal posts, take their places. The war boosted the price of steel and woven wire, but not enough to prevent making It profitable to exchange new fences for old and the work is still going on. Probably In another five years there won’t be a foot of cedar rail fence left In America. When General Andrew Johnson moved to. Tennessee, in 1815, the central part of the state was overgrown with cedars. They were cut to clear the land and burned to get rid of them. Millions of feet of them were split Into rails, the sort Lincoln split when a boy, and used for fenclng-off plantations, boundary lines, fields and pastures. These rails are sliced into six-inch lengths on the ground, before shipping to the factories, to facilitate handling. A two-inch strip, a rod long, WIU make 1,500 pencils, and as the fences have from six to nine rails and crossposts, . one section will make enough two-lnch I strips for more than 1,500 pencil sticks. A rod of farm fence will retail for nearly $750 —provided it Is good cedar —and the woven wire fences cost no more than S2O a rod, generally less. —Philadelphia Press.

AMATEUR GARDENING

“Are you going to start a garden next year?” “I am not. Next year, Instead of burying good stuff, I’m going to eat IL”

Mexican Bad Lands.

We are accustomed to talk of Mexico as a wonderful country, the treasure house of the world, etc. Those statements are correct and, at the same time, there Is as much poverty in Mexico as anywhere on earth. The reason is that morg than 90 per cent of Mexico Is arid. The arable land Is not sufficient to support the population In prosperity? There are few rivers In Mexico and there is a lot of desert land. Where agricultural conditions are good the yields are marvelous, but to the vast majority of the people life Is a desperate struggle. • It Is possible by water conservation, by scientific work to reclaim much of the arid land, but the Mexicans neither have., the money nor the ability, even If they had the desire to do so. Most of the waste land Is In northern Mexlco. Most of the fruitful land Is In central or southern Mexico. Someone suggested Mexico would know peace If it was split up, If northern Mexico was separated from the rest of the republic. Perhaps that la so, but the Mexican is a proud person, •nd he’d rather be poor and have his pride than rich and prosperous.— Financial America.

Fitting Corners.

When you put down new matting do not cut It to fit corners, but wet It thoroughly with a soft brush or cloth dipped In hot water, to which a cupful of salt has been added. When thoroughly ‘soaked the matting becomes as pilable as rubber, and can be turned under without breaking. This makes a neater finish than cutting, and also saves the matting for use In a different shaped room.

Cold Feet.

"What’s become of your neighbor who was so strong for war a few weeks ago?” “He’s discovered that we may have to do quite a lot of fighting to win and now he wants to back out.”

Miles of Rabbit Fences.

The state of South Australia has since 1891 erected 29,148 miles of “vermin fences” as a protection against t)>6 ravages of rabbits.

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Confession

In young Doctor Conwdy’s morning mall there was one envelope that caused his well-regulated heart to beat In accelerated time; just a few slutI taring palpitations due to the leaping thought: “She has written to me!” : But, no. Second thought disproved this hopeful fancy. Emma Aden did not write a hand so boldly angular, and Emma Aden would not hate used rose-pink note paper. _ Sighing involuntarily, Doctor Conway opened and read the letter that had piqued his interest. “My Dear Doctor Conway—l hear you are back again, and I do hope you will be Interested .in the news of my graduation. The exercises will take place Thursday evening in Plover hall. “I shall be glad to see you there, and, of course, you will meet many other old friends at the same time. Yours very sincerely, “ETHEL ADEN. "P. S. —Please come if you can.” “Ethel’s graduation—yes, I remember she was looking forward to that event,” mused the young physician. “Still, this invitation Is quite unexpected. I wonder why she sent it” He recalled the girl as he had seen her a few months ago—almost one year ago. Vivacious, willful, with brilliant coloring to match her exuberant spirits, Ethel Aden was a remarkable contrast to her sister Emma, who had always Lived up to the descriptive phrase, “a little lady.” ’ No one could remember Emma Aden when she had been anything but sHm and self-possessed. Her nut-brown hair was sleek as silk, severely parted and colled low at the back of her small head. Her nut-brown eyes reflected the purity and peace of the spirit within. Her voice was low and sweet like the haunting chime of vesper bells. She always wore soft colors and an air of gentle dignity. Dr. Birch Conway’s attentions to the lovely Miss Aden had. stirred mild gossip In the town until his sudden departure, riearly a year ago, had ended It, And no doubt now the whole affair wAs forgotten. But the young physician had not forgotten Emma Aden, or his wrecked hopes, or the bitterness of the time when he realized that the girl of his choice cared nothing for him. He had not forgotten the lively sister, Ethel, slther; for they had been very good friends. “I won’t go,” declared Doctor Conway, thinking of Emma, who had sUgbted him, “I will go,” he decided a moment later, thinking of Ethel and her mysterious Invitation.

Plover hall, lighted and decorated for the commencement exercises of the town’s high school on Thursday evening, was crowded to the doors. Doctor Conway slipped Into the gay scene as unostentatiously as possible, and took a seat on the far side where his dark head, silhouetted against the pale wall, was soon discovered by a pair of bright eyes belonging to one of the white-gowned girls sitting on the platform.

Ethel Aden, vivid and Impressive as usual, acquitted herself brilliantly. She read an essay on “The Life Beyond” and a. witty class poem which she composed. While singing in the chorus later she managed to send a flashing smile to that side of the hall where a dark head was silhouetted against the pale wall. And, a halfhour later, with ribbon-tied diploma in hand and an armful of flowers, she dropped an old-fashioned courtesy before Dr. Birch Conway. “Pm so glad you camel” Her dark eyes were sparkling and her cheeks crimson, Bb° looked handsome tonight. The young man was stirred at sight of her. “Ethel, you’ve grown up 1" he teased. “The Bud is a full-blown flower?*' l Her eyes fell to a bouquet of pink roses she was holding. “Thank you for your roses, Doctor Conway,” she said with unusual shyness. Then she leaned nearer. “Have you seen Emma?” she asked. “Only from a distance,” replied the doctor, with sobered face. “But you will speak to her? She knows you are here. But she doesn’t know I wrote,” said Ethel hastily. She looked into his gloomy eyes, then away, and motioned for him to step to one side. “It’s a queer place for confidences, but I must tell you something—tonight Tm afraid I’ve made mischief; I don’t know how much.” Ethel was speaking in low, restrained tones and with her eyes downcast “I hoped you and Emma would meet and be friendly tnnlght But I’ve seen her—and I’ve seen you—and I know I must Tess up.’* She raised her eyes to meet his inquiring gaze with a palpable effort and smiled weakly. “Before you went away, Doctor Conway, you sent a letter to Emma. She never got it I was angry with her just then and I—l'took the letter. I thought it was only an invitation or something—nothing important you know. I was very angry. And then you went away, and Emma seemed—oh, was it important?”,. A , "It was very important” answered

the young doctor, gravely. “And you destroyed It?” “Yes,” admitted the girl. “Oh, I was so sorry. 'And when I was preparing my essay on "The Life Beyond’—the wonderful new life waiting for us outside the school gates—l made up my mind I would start with a clear conscience, anyway. Now I’ve got my dark secret off my mind; are you going to forgive me?” “I’m going to forgive you,” Birch Conway, promptly, smiling back. “And Tm going to see your sister Emma as soon as I can and tell her what I wrote in that letter.” And, almost before he had finished speaking, he was on his way toward a slim, cloud-gray figure that turned at his Impetuous approach and met his warm look of greeting with kindling lights in the calm, nut-brown eyes. Watching, Ethel saw the two meet, waver and then pass out together into the languorous, moonlighted June night—Ella Randall Pearce in Chicago American.

Plenty of Sea Island Cotton.

That there is a plentiful supply of sea Island cotton, the tough fibers of which are used in making tire fabric, Is the comforting conclusion that may be drawn from reports just Issued on the total production of that material in 1916. Only less than the record high mark established In 1911, last year’s crop amounted to 117,559 running bales. Rubber prices are not so high just now as they were a while back, so the outlook for moderate tire prices is good for a time.

War Cake.

’Two cupfuls of brown sugar, two cupfuls of hot water, two tablespoonfuls of lard, one teaspoonful of suet, one teaspoonful of cloves, one teaspoonful of cinnamon and one package of seeded raisins. 801 l all together for five minutes from the time It begins to bubble, then let cpol sHghtly and sift in three cupfuls of flbur and add one teaspoonful of bicarbonate of soda dissolved in a little hot water. Mix thoroughly and bake In a round buttered pan not too deep.

Old Wheeze Torpedoed.

“What is the matter with Scrlbson, the newspaper humorist?” “He said he has been disillusioned and his conscience will no longer permit him to use a joke that has helped him earn a living for many years.” “How did that happen?” “A pipe began to leak in his house and he telephoned for a plumber. The plumber not only came In a jiffy, but he brought his tools with him and finished the job in half an hour.”—'Birmingham Age-Herald.

Savory Steak.

Cut round steak into 3-inch squares, roll well In floUr and fry until brown in a skillet, adding a large onion, cut up fine. Cover with hot water and simmer slowly for one and one-half hours. Use half butter and half lard for frying. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Bleach Your Panama.

Wash hat with soap and warm water ; mix one cupful of white cornmeal with one-half cupful of water; now rub mixture all over the hat with hand; let dry, then go over the hat again with the dry meal; shake well and your panama will look like new.

Looks Like Discrimination.

“I don’t see why Cupid should discriminate against any particular trade or profession.” “Didn’t know that he did or was supposed to.” “Then why do they say that love laughs at locksmiths?”

Keeps Board Clean.

Ironing boards may be protected from dust by taking two paper flour sacks, cutting the bottom from one and pasting on top of the other to form the required length. Slip this over the board when putting away.

When Roasting Meat.

When roasting meat lay a clean, white muslin cloth (wet) over it. In this way the meat does not require basting so often, and is much nicer when done.

Laying Linoleum.

In laying linoleum, if you would have it smooth, let it stay In place and be walked on for a few days before tacking it down. This will remove the undulations and keep it flat.

Slice Tomatoes.

When slicing tomatoes use a bread knife with saw teeth. This will cat the slices thinner and the work will be done more quickly.

SNAKES’ NESTS CLEANED OUT

Pennsylvantane Probably Sat Record for “Bag" of Rattlera Constituting One Day's Work. John L. Klingaman, who never before knew any fear, so it Is said, was badly scared while picking huckleberries on Broad mountain, near Glen Onoko, when he stepped on a huge rattlesnake which struck at his ankle, slightly lacerating it, though not poisoning him, a Mauch Chunk (Pa.) correspondent of the New York Sun writes. The big snake coiled to strike a second time, when Klingaman heard rattles all around him. Seizing a cluß, he kHledthe one on which he had stepped, and then went after the others, which had drawn up in battle array. After a fierce fight he killed them all without receiving a scratch, and on counting them he found that he had killed nine big rattlers, the smallest of them measured three feet In length. He took the largest, 43 Inches long, with 12 rattles and a button, home with him. It was the biggest snake of the kind seen in thia locality in many years. While Klingaman was busy slaughtering one nest of rattlesnakes, one of his companions, some distance away from him, had an encounter with another nest of eight rattlers, killing every one of them. Rattlesnakes are.more plentiful In this section than In any previous season. Members of Company F, Thirteenth regiment, National Guard, engaged in this vicinity, have killed many of them this season. In one Instance one of the troopers was bitten, but recovered.

CAREFUL MOTHER

Mrs. De Style—l mustn’t let my social activities make me neglect my children. Her Secretary—Quite right, Mrs. De Style; send them a marked copy of this paper. It outlines my plans for August in full.

Pear Delight.

Make a square cake with following recipe: Break four eggs into a bowl, add six tablespoonfuls of sugar and beat for 15 minutes over another bowl of boiling water. Remove from water and beat until the mixture is cold and thick; remove beater, sift in threefourths cupful of flour, one-half teaspoonful of baking powder; mix carefully, add one teaspoonful of vanilla extract, a few drops of red color, and six tablespoonfuls of melted butter. Pour Into a square, greased and papered tin and bake in a moderate oven for 25 minutes. Turn out and remove the paper. Cool, spread over with whipped and sweetened cream flavored with one-half teaspoonful of almond extract, sprinkle over with pink coconut and put halves of stewed or canned pears on the top with a star of whipped cream in the center of each.

Raising Prices in Japan.

A bag of rice, which oflly a few years ago cost $1.25, noWTells at $2.50, an Increase of 100 per cent. But this staple is only typical of nearly all other articles of household use. No legitimate reason exists for this increase. Rice is raised in Japan. Wages are slightly higher, no doubt, but not sufficiently so to add 100 per cent to the cost of an article of necessity. Such a rise in price of necessities is an avoidable hardship, observes East and West. The government can check it, if wisely directed. The rice market, like wheat in America, should be the last to suffer from violent manipulation. It is the food of tjia people and government should fix a limit for its price.

Had a Use for It.

The Mother (overhauling little Tommy's wardrobe) —Oh, Charles, just see whatuthat dreadful child has been carrying about in hi# pocket! A real cartridge with a bullet in it. He might have been blown to bits. The Father (with a glowing consciousness of assisting his country at a critical time) —Just put it in a codl place for tonight, my dear, and I will leave it at the War office on my way to business. . J ■ I -y

FAIR OAKS.

Several more of our boys went to Rensselaer this week to take the soldiers examination. Born, Oct. 14, to Reuben Noland and wife, a daughter. Mrs. Wm. Bowsher was taken to the Rensselaer hospital Sunday. Frank McKay was home from Gary a couple of days this week. Wayne Limburg visited his home in Attica over Sunday. There seems to be a great scarcity of fuel here at present, and that with dead timber all around us. N. A. McKay is having his bouse repaired. Mrs. Shidler and daughter, of Kansas, came to visit Manderville’s and relatives in Morocco. Floyd Cox and Charles LaCbsse went to Montana the first of the week to look after some land. Uncle Tom Mallatt and Leslie Zellers were here Tuesday. Can Manderville is getting ready to go to Oklahoma for the winter. - Beulah Trump is at Monon this week. Abe Bringle is taking a vacation and getting up his winter wood. Mary Abell came here from the Battle Ground high school and will enter high school here.

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