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THE NORTH PLATTE SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE. TASTEFUL FROCKS FOR YOUNG GIRLS NATURE STUDY IN nature as upon textbooks. The mar vels of air, water nnd soil and the life history of animals and plants are val uable to them both us information and as Incentive. Interest Is the basis of ipplleatlon. Nature study holds a child's Interest and utilizes, develops and extends It. This study should have dependent continuity In the grudes and should rank with reading, writing and arithmetic in credits. "With this beginning In nntural science the future citizen Is more likely to give appreciative consideration to the conservation of the natural resources of his country. Conservation means the best and fullest use without waste ob ubuse." AUTHORS TO FIGHT Hex Bench (portrait herewith), the Chlcngo novelist, Is president of the Authors' league, and the league has decided to go to grips with Uncle Sam on the income tax. Royalties from books, short stories, plays and other literary work are dividends, the writ ers have decided. With this as a major promise, the Author's league has readied the con clusion that writers, struggling and otherwise, are not subject to the bur densome normal tax provisions of the federal Income tax, and they have ad ylsed their 1,800 or more members. to Gle their returns accordingly. If they are sustained by the com missioner of internal revenue they will have to pay only the surtax which ia on dividends totaling more than S5.000. The league's fight on the "Inequal ities that now bear so heavily upon the writer and tho artist" was started at n meeting of the executive committee, which Is composed of Gelett Burgess George Creel, Owen Davis, Parker Fillmore, .Tnmes Forbes, Arthur Gultermnn, Henry Sydnor Harrison, Rupert Hughes, Orson Lowell, J. Hartley Manners, Alice Duer Miller, Harvey O'HIgglns, Channing Pollock, Arthur Somers Roche, Lcroy Scott and Jesse Lynch Williams. The letter enjoining the 1.S00 members to list their royalties as dividends vns sent out over the signature of Eric Schuler, secretary. BUDGET MEASURE ' of the treasury to serve as n real finance olllcer and not compete with his col leagues In the cabinet aa a spending ofllcer, tho extraneous bureaus In the treasury will be transferred to other departments. The bill creates a department, Independent of all others, known as tho accounting department. This department will levlew the expenditures made by the departments and report on them to congress, suggesting Improvements. HALE HOLDEN WILL HEAD THE "Q" Hale Holden (portrait herewith) and Claude George Burnham. have been selected to take the helm of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy rail road and the associated systems when Uncle Sam relinquishes control on March 1. They are among the first of the rail kings to be named for the coming era of American transporta tion under private control. Roth are Chleagonns, and in years gone by they have won their place us leaders of tho railroad men in tho greatest railroad center of the world by hard work. Mr. Holden will become president and chairman of tho executive com mittee of the "Q." which position ho Held herore tho war. As president of the "Q," ho Is also president of the Colorado and .Southern. Mr. Burnhnm will bo executive vW president of the Burlington and ( ! iru.lo and Southern. Holden was born In Kansas Contrary to the hand. He Is a graduate of Wllllums college and Hnrvnrd law becoming an expert In Interstate law, ho worked Into the rull from the bar. I IT lllf I IHM1I m mii l 111 MimilM II PUBLIC SCHOOLS Mrs. John Dickinson Sherman, chnlrnum of the conservation depart ment of the General Federation of Women's clubs, Is pushing naturo study In the public schools, with tho approval of Dr. Philander P. Claxton, United States commissioner of edu cation and, the support of the 2,500, 000 federated club women of the coun try. Her 1020 report, which deals with conservation, natural resources, Americanization, thrift, home and school gardens, natural scenery and nntlonal parks and other activities of her department, sets forth that tho boys and girls of today particularly need those studies that will develop Individuality, strength of character and human sympathy. She says: "Our hoys and girls need a com prehensive, practical course of naturo study natural science that Is based quite as much upon actual outdoor ROYALTY TAXES GETS GOOD START j Senator Modill McCormlck of Illi nois (portrait herewith), chairman of the special senate committee for con sideration of a national budget, an nounced the other day thfit the sub committee composed of himself, Sen ators Keyes, Edge, Simmons, nnd King, unanimously had- agreed upon a national budget measure. The sen ate bill is a combination of the Mc Cormlck bill, Introduced several weeks ago, and the Good bill, which was passed by the house last full. There will be set up in the treas ury department a budget bureau, which shall collect all department es timates and revise them. The secre tary of the treasury will approve them to the president, who shall have power to revise the estimates. The presi dent, before the lOtli of December each year, must submit his budget to congress. In order to permit the secretary traditions of tho rolls, he did not star LENT usually finds the children's spring sewing well under way, If their clothes are made at home, or shopping industriously carried out if their belongings are bought ready made. The shops furnish as taste ful things as any one can ask for and as reasonably priced when the cost of labor Is figured In. But there Is some economy In making children's clothes at homo and eliminating the price of labor. Besides there are little Indi vidual touches that may be put on by .he homo dressmaker. Whatever the means of getting these outfits together, suggestions as to styles are thankfully received at about this time. The more Important matter of selecting spring apparel for grownups calls for attention, with Easter close at hand and proves dis tracting. Two frocks for little girls arc shown bore with tho recom mendation to buy them if they can bo found or something similar to them, or to buy materials and copy them ex actly. One cannot hope to Improve IN THE SUNSHINE Midnight on A TIDAL wave of tourists from the North hns overrun and al most engulfed the coast cities of Flor ida during the winter months for tin past two years. And it is no wonder. The coast resorts are simply heaven ly and have reached that stage where they offer In addition to every com fort, unparalleled beauty' to their vis itors. A new tiny Is duwnhrg for them, too, for great numbers of peo ple are coming' to stay, building them selves homes and taking root, Intend ing to spend the balance of their days In this sunny laud. Tho coast cities hnve, besides sun shine, the lovlest waters In bays and ocean Hint ever were. Sunlit, spark ling, white-capped, they are unbeliev ably brilliant in color, the most vivid blues and greens and purples. Near ly always a snappy breeze Is blowing nnd the bays are full of pleasure craft and other bouts. Then there are the palms In groves nnd noble avenues and tho flowering shrubs and trees, oleander, hibiscus and many vines covered with flowers. Nature does not take much coaxing to make enchant ing gardens. There nre splendid high ways the length of the coast, the Joy of motorists, lined with Australian pines and this tree make a most beautiful hedge also. It Is natural that many millionaires have chosen to build their winter homes in such a setting and that new people coining In should make oven unpretentious homes, plnces that are enchanting. Each of the coast cities and resorts has Its own particular attrnctlooH, Palm Beach Is the meccn of fashion Hblos, a glittering gem, finished and on the designs but colors may be se lected nccordlng to their becoming ness to young wearers. All white or light colors In any of tho substantial cotton weaves will make the dress at the left with Its box plaited skirt and belted smock. It fastens at the front where It Is laced with narrow black ribbon Hint slips through buttonholes on each side of the opening, A very simple spray of embroidery adorns tho smock nt each side near Its hem and nt the shou ders. There is a narrow belt that buttons at the front. Chambrny with collar, cuffs and vest of pique make the pretty one-piece dress at the right. It hns a shirred front panel In the skirt with the lines of shirring defined by stitches In black mercerized floss and tho remnlndor of the skirt side plaited. A black silk tie finishes the neck. A mercerized cord, that slips through slides In the bodice nnd ties at tho back, Is the particular pride of this frock. Bay Biscayne. I polished lo the Inst degree. There is ! a marvelous fashion parade there I where one may see the best that art ' has to offer for the adornment of fair women. And t lie environment Is wor thy the best efforts of genius. It Is an earthly paradise during its brief sea j son. The larger cities have more lasting attractions; great estates und i wonderful homes, with tho country about them developed and Inviting I with miles of fruit trees and gardens, j But, nfter all. only a small part of j Florida Is under cultivation a great part of It waits for men to make It a prosperous land. The Ostrich in Neckwear. On a high-necked gllet of while silk chantllly face .and tucked net, trimmed with small pearl buttons, a hand of old blue Inch-wide ostrich loops were used to finish the high collar and the lower edge of the gllet. A bund of plcot-edged ribbon, sewed at the waist, line of the gllet, added the final touch to this unusual novelty. The Double Tunic. An attractive suit of wool velours obtains a double tunic effect by means of tho (hiring coat and. loose tunic on the skirt. The bodice buttons straight up to the turnover collar. Somo of the material, platted ami held Hat by cords, is used for trimming. It Is tho mind thnt mnkes tho man nnd our vigor Is our Immortal soul. Ovid. "TIs tho dessert thnt Braces nil the feast. For nn 111 end dlspnrnKes all tho rest." A VARIETY OF SALADS. Any menl, nfter breakfast, will be the better rounded otit for a snlud, daintily arranged and garnished, served with a RfflpWflpj now uewsung r gurnlsh iNWrayi&sl "i iIIhIi of different seasoning. Red Cabbage and Chestnut Salad. Take two cupfuls of boiled, blanched chestnuts fine ly chopped, two upfuls of boiled rod cabbage; sprinkle with one-half cupful of rnlslns. Servo with French dressing, to which a teaspoonful of sugar has been added to every half cupful of dressing. This Is especially good when green salad plants are scarce, as It needs no green founda tion. Beet With Celery Salad. Boll or bnko largo beets, skin and cut the bottoms so they will set firmly on a plate. Carefully take out tho centers, lenvlng the shells. Mnrlnntc for an hour In French dressing. Have ready chopped celer," mixed with mayon naise; drain tho beet cups, fill with tho celery mixture nnd garnish with sprigs of parsley. Serve on a lettuce leaf. Any desired filling may do used. Chopped Bermuda or Spanish onion nnd cucumber Is especially good. Butterfly Salad. Arrange slices of pineapple cut In hnlves on head let tuce, tho curved side toward tho cen ter, lenvlng a smnll space between In which to put a long piece of green pep per to simulate the body of the but terfly, the pineapple tho wings. Make n head with a green grape, peeled, and feelers of fine strips of green pepper. Decorate tho wings with sliced stuffed olives, and pnss the dressing when eody to servo. Fruit Salad. Take grapefruit and carefully remove the membrane, leav ing the fruit In sections. Prepare an orange in tho same way. Mnko a nest of lettuce nnd nrrnngc the sections of grapefruit with n section of ornngo be tween, until It keeps its Shupo in n semicircle. Red apples cut In thin sections, leaving the peeling on, are often used to add color between tho Sections. Arrange a spoonful of mny onnnlso where It will not disturb tho color scheme, or pass the dressing. Chicken and Pineapple Snlad. On heart leaves of lettuce place a slice of pineapple; on this a half cupful of cooked chicken cut fine; over this spread mnyonnalse and decorate with strips of pimento. Contentment lies not in tho enjoy ment of enso a llfo of luxury hut comes only to him that labors and ovorconios to him thnt porforma tho task In hand reaps tho satisfaction of work well done. AVItdo. HONEY DISHES. "If you would have honey you must I hnve money" these days, for honey Is keeping up with the present price of sugnr. In malt ing a lemon pie use one cupful of honey with the juice and rind of a lemon, two ta hlespoonfuls of Hour, n bit of suit, half u cupful of cold wntor und the beaten yolks or two eggs. Cook until smooth; add a tea spoonful of butter and fill a linked crust. Cover with a inerlngue pre pared with the two whites, beaten stiff. Brown In a moderate oven. Boiled Honey Custard. Take two cupfuls of milk, the yolks of threo eggs, half a cupful of honey nnd a pinch of salt. Scald the milk und,pour over the eggs and honey. Conk In n double boiler till the mixture thick ens. Honey Pudding. Take hnlf a cup ful of honey, one cupful of bread crumbs, half a cupful of milk, the grated rind of half a lemon, two ta hlespoonfuls of butter, two eggs and half a teaspoonful of ginger. Mix tho honey nnd bread crumbs; add the milk, seasonings and the yolks of egjjs. Beat thoroughly and add tho butter nnd whites of eggs, well beaten. Steam for two hours in a pudding mold. Almost any frozen dish will hnve n smoother, more velvety texture and will not melt so readily If honey Is used for sweetening Instead of sugnr. Honey Mousse. Beat ono cupful of honey and pour slowly fiver tho well beaten yolks of four eggs. Cook until the mixture thickens and when cool add a' pint of cream, whipped. Flavor with any delicate flavoring and pour the mixture Info a mold ; pack In Ice and salt nnd let stnnd three or four hours. In the making of many dishes In which sugar Is used honey takes the place of un equal umount of sugnr; hut the liquid In the recipe will need to be cut down one-third. The tlnvor of good honey combines well with spices nnd llnvorlngs eom'monly used. If one Is fortunnti' enough to hnve n hive of bees It will help n long way In solving the sugar question. "No soul enn over truly we Anotlior's hlKhost, nohlest part. Savo through the sweet philosophy And loving wisdom of the heart."" TIMELY DESSERTS. For the early spring months, hav ing tired of tho heavy, rich desserts which have been popular, we turn to lighter and more easily di gested dishes. As pie Is the t.lways popular dessert, If one enn servo It with one crust. hnlf of the Indigestible (to some) pas try Is avoided. Lemon, custnrd, cream and chocolate fillings nre all good. The following will be found loss common, but very well liked: Take one cup ful of any canned fruit, such as cher ries, currants, plnertpple, strawberries or raspberries, which have been crushed and canned uncooked, with nn equal quantity of sugar; add a table spoonful of water with one of Hour, mix well, add tho yolk of one egg nntT cook the filling until smooth. Fill a baked shell, and when cool cover with a meringue mnde of tho whlto of tho egg. Plnco a few mnrshmnllows cut up or wholo over tho top to add to the nppctirunee. Put Into tho over nnd brown. Hot Water Ginger Bread. Tnko one cupful of sugnr, one egg, salt, one half cupful of melted shortening, n tablespoonful of ginger, one cupful of molnsses, nnd three cupfuls of flour; mix well nnd ndd Just at tho last one cupful of boiling wntor In which has been dissolved n teaspoonful of sodn. Bake -10 minutes In moder ate oven. Serve hot with whipped cream or apple sauce for dessert. Caramel Cornstarch Pudding. Take two tahlespoonfuls of cornstarch ; mix nnd cook with one pint of milk. Put three-fourths of n cupful of sugar In a smooth frying pan, melt nnd stir un til dissolved nnd a golden brown, then stir In the boiling hot cornstarch mix ture. Stir until nil tho auger Is well blended with the pudding; ndd n pinch of salt, and servo In sherbet cups with whipped cream. Dainty Dessert. Tuko tho whlto of ono egg nnd hnlf a glassful of any tnrt Jelly. Whip until stiff nnd It will stnnd nlone. It will tnko nbout 20 minutes. Servo with n thin custard. Fruit Sherbet. Take tho Julco of threo oranges and ono leinon, with n hit of the rind cooked In two cupfuls of honey; add quart of rich milk or thin cream and freeze. Wo never know tho true value of friends. Whllo they live wo are too sensitive to their faults; when wo hnvw lost them wo think only of their vir tues. Hare. SALADS OF SPECIAL DISTINCTION For those who nre fond of coconut this snlad will strongly appeal : Benares Salad. Tnko two cup fuls of fresh grated coconut, two tart apples, finely cubed, one half cupful of chopped celery, two tnblesprion- fuls of grated onion, ono tablespoon ful of chopped parsley and a dash of red pepper. Serve with French dress ing. Use strips of red pepper for gar nishing. Spring Salad. Slice crisp red rad ishes in thin slices, ndd slices of smnll green onions and a little chopped green pepper. Serve on lettuce witli mayonnaise dressing. Banana Candles. For n dainty salad to delight the hearts of children nt n child's party these are slinplo to pre pare. Place a slice of pineapple on n paper dolly, placed on a sulnd plate. Enlarge the hole slightly to Insert hnlf of a banana so that It will stnnd up right, the small end at the top. Use small banana's and dip them in lemon Julco after peeling to keep them from discoloring. In the top Insert n small cherry to simulate the flame of tho caudle and make a handle of an gelica cut In strips and Inserted In n loop nt the sldo of the pineapple. A strip of green pepper or a strip of orange or lemon peel may be used It the angelL'n cannot be obtained. Lettuce Salad With Egg Garnish. Cut crisp head lettuce In quarters; let stand In cold water for hnlf nn hour. Drain nnd shnko dry. Tuko somo hnrd cooked eggs, put tho yolks through n sieve nnd chop the whites very fine. Over the lettuce pour somo highly sea soned French dressing and sprinkle with the whites, then the yolks. This Is a very pretty salad for i yellow luncheon. Pear Salad. Set half a canned pear on two or threo heart leaves of lettuce. Sprinkle with eight or ten cubes of Neufcliatol cheese and half ns many strips of pimento. Take one cupful of douhlu cream, two table spoonfuls of lemon Juice, four table spoonfula of the pear sirup, one fourth teaspoonful of salt and four tahlespoonfuls of honey. Bent untlV. light. Use as snlad dressing. jy
