Jasper County Democrat, Volume 7, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 December 1904 — Three Times Seven. [ARTICLE]

Three Times Seven.

In the "Life and Correspondence of Arthur Penrhyn Stanley, D. D.,” the author tells us tht\j the distinguished preacher had an entire lack of humor, and he cites an amusing incident in proof thereof. I was telling Dean Stanley that Musician Halle’s cook had lately won a good round sum in a lottery with the number 23.

Halle was interested and asked her how she came to fix on so lucky a number.

“Oh, sir,” said she, “I had a dream. I dreamed of number 7. I dreamed of it three times, and as three times seven makes twenty-three I chose that number, sir.” When I had concluded my story I observed a wistful expression on Arthur’s countenance, ns if he were ready —nay, anxious—to be amused, but could not for the life of him quite manage it. Then suddenly his face brightened, and he said, but not without a tinge of dejection: “Ah, yes, I see. Yes, I suppose three times seven is not twenty-three.” A Breakfast Disk. Butter thick slices of bread. Separate the yolk and white of an egg, carefully preserving the shape of the latter and beating the former to a stiff froth. Turn this beaten white over the buttered bread, then put the round yolk in the center. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the whole and set in the oven to brown. This is not only very dainty to look at, but extremely appetizing as well. * Apple Parings Vlnegsr. Fill a jar half full of apple or peach parings, add one-half teacup of molasses and fill up with water. Set In the sun and strain for use in about two weeks. A Smoky Flra, A little salt sprinkled on a smoky fire will clear it The same method on a fire prepared for broiling will give the blue flame so much desired. To White* Clothes. A few drops of turpentine in the rinsing water helps to clear a white garment. Dry in the sun If possible.