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CHAPTER X.
Max Brett was now convinced that hi
i rousin Emily had been married to Ilarry
ifyenerr. and he had very few doubts as
to the identity of Henry Richards, lint
he still had two objects in view in remain
ing at fliemlcn possibly three. His own
personal affairs required much explana
tion fnitn his uncle and erstwhile guard
ian, John Satterthwaite, who might be
able to inform him of the whereabouts of
Spencer or Richards. And then, could
his cousin Emily intend to marry Hand-1
ford without first having proof positive
of the death of Spencer? Surely not.
And yet, the landlord had assured him
that H.iudford was the only tuau who
had probably gained her affections, and
that he had certainly spent much of his
time in her company.
During his retirement in Itosedale.
which had been more or less enforced.
Max had held no communication whatever
with the outside world. All his business
had been transacted with the rasial l)e
Warts, acting as John Satterthwaite's
confidential agent, aud Brett had been
totally unaware of the movements of his
uncle and cousin until magnanimously in
formed by De Wstts when that individual
paid an undisguised visit to Rosedale
about a month prior to the night of the
murder of Sarah Browne.
One thing he was determined upon. He
'would see his uncle at all hazards and ex
pose De Watts' true character. At the
same time he would attempt to establish
his own rectitude in Che eyes of John Sat-
'terthwaite. Max did not doubt that be
would also find an opportunity to learn
something of Emily's plans and. if nec
essary, put in a good word for his friend
Richards.
Max was compelled to admit to himself
that he was in a very awkward position,
and but for his love for Annette SK-neer,
and the solemn promise which that love
had prompted, he would certainly have
barked out
While arguing in his own mind as to
the best course to pursue, Itrett had walk
ed all the way to Chesden Park, aud when
-he called a mental halt he was passing
'through a grove of venerable beech trees.
The moon that had lighted bis way now
disappeared behind a black cloud and left
him in darkness.' When, only a hundred
yards distant, he beheld the well-lit Hall,
Max realized that he was in his uncle's
private premises, anil knew that if discov
ered by the gardeners or game keepers
he was liable to be treated rather harshly.
As he thought of retracing his steps he
Noticed that some people were moving
about the lower rooms of the great house.
These moved toward the main door, which
they opened and closed again. A few
moments elapsed, and Max heard foot
steps approaching, and as they eauie near
er be could distinguish voices engaged in
conversation. He remained quietly be
hind a giant beech tree, and presently
made out the outlines of an elderly gm
tleman, evidently enjoying his post- pran
dial cigar, and a graceful young woman.
Just as they were almost directly opi
eite the young American, the moon again
appeared and lit np the scene with her
silvery beams. Max was thus enabled to
look upon his uuele and cousin for the
first time in six years. To bim they
seemed but slightly altered, except that
Mr. Satterthwaite had grown a trifle more
corpulent. But, however much interested
he was in their appearance, their conver
sation attracted Brett's attention the
most. Having already heard his own
name mentioned, be crouched forward as
far as possible that he might hear better.
"Who, then." said his uncle, "who.
then, do you suppose the young man is?
' If he came this afternoon he must have
run against Handford at the hotel. I
think myself he is from across the water,
but who is he?"
"I'll tell yon, father, who I think it is.
I believe it is none other than Cousin
Max."
"He's a confoundedly impudeut young
scoundrel, if it is he," growled the old
gentleman. "But I have my doubts."
"Are you not a little bit hard on Max,
father? He has been rather wild, per
hapsbut I really believe he has not been
wicked. You will see, now, if I am not
right For his foolishness he will call up
Tiere and ask your forgiveness."
"Xo!" exclaimed the squire. "No, he
wiJl not see me, unless "
Hut the wind rustled the leaves of the
trees, and the balance of the sentence was
lost to Max.
"You will see me, and that to-morrow,"
muttered Max, as he emerged from his
place of concealment and retraced his
steps to the hotel. He entered the parlor
of the Arms fifteen minutes later, in
time to catch the garrulous landlord in
the act of entertaining a liveried servant
with sn elaborate description of his latest
guest "from Ameriky." Brett took in
the situation at a (lance, and surmised
that the flunky was part of the Chesden
Hall furniture, who was possibly seeking
4ufornnifiou for his covip Emily.
Aim was ever ready for work or for fun,
cd if he could combine the two he felt
itw so much the better, and s clear gain
'of time. Ho he tapped the landlord ou the
boulder and quietly said:
'Most another smoke before we go to
ked. landlord ind bring your friend
long. I feel like a Mt of gossip to-night;
anything to liven one up."
"Bt" said the aatooiaked booifaca,
""my friend is one of toe Hall servants!"
"My dear fellow." replied Brett. "I
Tom from a democratic country, where
re lire tinder a Repn oilcan form of gov
ernment tod, oa paper at least, believe one
aau U be a food aa aaether. At any
rate, when I am in the humor I don't
care a continental whether 1 hobnob with
a lackey or his emplojer. Aud surely, if
the honorable secretary of state to his ex
i clli ni y the President of I'tah choosi-s to
enjoy the society of an English servant,
I w no reason why the servant should
object do you?"
The landlord shuttled off. considerably
overwhelmed by his guest's startling an
nouncement. He had supposed Max to
lie an ordinary young man, perhaps !
sessed of ample means, but when he was
informed, for he drank in what Brett had
said as gospel truth, that he was in the
presence of a live cabinet minister in the
IM-rson of the honorable secretary of state
to the President of Utah, he completely
"wilted." And if the landlord was sur
prised, the footman was still more so. and
the starch which is supposed to abound
in livery clothes speedily disapjs-ared.
Our friend's object was to detain the
servant at the inn until morning, a stroke
of policy which he proposed to carry out
by making the man sleepy. This he could
do by a judicious combination of stroug
cigars, late hours aud much talking.
The servant was very shy and awkward
at first, but when he was compelled to ad
mit, in his own mind, that "the honorable
gent" was a "no end social chap," 'ang me
if he ain't," the fellow became as talka
tive aa Max himself which on that par
ticular occasion meant a good deal.
Before ooe hour had passed Mx had
learned all the traditions and stock gossip
of Chesden from the old inn keeper, and
had been favored with all the family
history of the Satterthwaites from the
footman. The clock in the steeple of the
ancient parish church struck one when
Brett gained his point aud, with keen sat
isfaction gazed upon the vanquished ser
vant, as that worthy fell into a heavy
sleep with his head upon the table. Pret
ty soon the landlord toddled off and Max.
after turning the key in the lock of the
parlor, made his way to his bed chamber.
But. late, or early, as it was, before he re
tired he addressed an envelope to a certain
young lady at Chicago.
CHAPTER XI.
Max Brett was up and on his way to
Chesden Hall before either landlord or
servant had slept off the effects of the
wine. His uncle bad, from his youth up.
ever been an early riser, and Max rightly
concluded that the morning would be the
best time to call. If circumstances per
mitted, he proposed to obtain an interview
with his cousin Emily, but bis uncle he
wished to see first The large Hall door
was opened by a servant who had not yet
rubbed all the sleepiness from his small
eyes.
"Is Mr. Satterthwaite about?" asked
Max.
"Yes, sir. Your card, please."
Brett was taken by surprise. He had
no cards with him save the business cards
of Rose and Company. These were all
more or less soiled, but he handed one of
thfin to the man.
"Tell him." said Max. "that I will de
tain him but a few moments that I leave
the town this afternoon and must see him
now."
The servant wa gone several moments
before he returned to Max and motioned
to that individual to follow him. He led
the way to a richly furnished reception
room and said that his master would be
down shortly. Max had not long to wait,
for presently the massive oak door swung
open aud the squire, clad in a long em
broidered dressing gown, appeared.
Kor some moments the two men gazed
at each other in silence, and Max was the
first to break the ice, which be did by
proffering his hand, as be exclaimed:
"I'ncle!"
"Sir!" was the cold reply.
But Max was not In a mood to be re
pulsed. "I suppose. I'ncle John, you forgot all
about me when you settled in England?"
The older man interrupted him, impa
tiently. "Yon have obtained this interview under
false pretenses," be said. "If you had
sent up your own card instead of that of
your employers, 1 could have been spared
the annoyance of meeting you. Now that
you are here, please state your business
briefly. If you have no business, I will
wish you good morning."
But Max had fully expected this kind of
treatment and he was quite ready for the
fight to commence.
"Yes, sir, I have business with you, as
you must very well know."
"Then kindly state it as quickly as pos
sible." "No, uncle. Why should there be any
haste on my part when you hare been so
outrageously tardy in dealing with me?"
"I suppose you really are my nephew,"
ssid Mr. Satterthwaite. "But do not
presume too much upon that tic which,
for my part, I would gladly sever. Have
some respect for my years and for the
housn yon are n iw in. Once again, what
is it that you desire?"
"I wish to know, I'ncle John, when you
propose to make your final settlement
with me on my mother' estate? Why did
you compel me to live out In the West
among strangers, even if I had committed
a paltry, youthful Indiscretion? Why did
yon send that rascally De Watts out there
to play spy on my actions and, for all 1
know, to rob me? Tell me that and,
while yra are answering questions, tell
me if you are going to let Emily marry
again when I hare undoubted proof that
Harry Spencer is not only alive, but is
trying to lead an upright, honors hie life?
Uive me satisfactory replies to all these
quefttlniji, and I will leave you immedi
ately." At the mention of his daughter's hus
band, John Satterthwaite completely lost
his temjier. H;s countenance became
tierce, his eyes flashed and be could scarce
control h:tnelf.
"Sir." said he in a shaky voice, "be care
ful! I made a final settlement with you
more than a year agu."
"How?"
"In cash."
"Through whom?
"De Watts."
"The amount?"
"Twenty-four thousand five hundred
dollars."
"No, sir; no such settlement has been
made with me."
"Ah what is that you say?"
"I repeat that I have received no such
sum or anything like it."
"But I bold your receipt."
"If you do, you hold a rank piece of for
gery '"
"You are making a wild assertion a
wicked assertion, that you may have to
prove."
"I am stating a fact, nevertheless. If
you hold a receipt, purporting to be signed
by me, for twenty-four thousand live
hundred dollars, you hold a forged docu
ment. Kor I have never in all my life
given receipt for so large a sum of
money."
"So far as I know," said the squire,
"De Watts has always acted In an hom-st
and slraieht forward manner. However,
if you will put info writing what you have
just stated. I will see that your charges
are properly and thoroughly investigated."
"Thank you. uncle; you need not trouble.
I will do all the investigating that is nec
essary. I would like to reserve for myself
the satin faction of hunting down that ac
complished scoundrel. Indeed, I left Rose
dale with that fixed intention, and had I
not been hampered through lack of means,
should have run him down long since."
"Oo slowly, if you please. Remember
that a blow at De Watts is apt to strike
me also," said Mr. Satterthwaite, rather
agitated.
"That I cannot help. The blow must
fall, no matter who it strikes. But, my
dear sir, why did you appoint that dyed-in-the-wool
rascal as your accredited
agent giving him power of attorney and
ettrusting him with cash and valuals
papers? Where are the old business prin
ciples that made you so successful in New
York?"
"De Wstts was an old friend, whom I
bad frequently tried without finding him
wanting. It was not convenient for me to
travel West and so, thinking it for the
best and being anxious to get rid of your
affairs, I selected De Watts to act be
tween us."
"Well, he's a nice confidential agent, hp
is!" retorted Max. "The citizens of
Rosedale would like to amuse themselves
with him fur about fifteen minutes!"
"Why?"
"For the simple reason that De Watts'
crowning rascality was the committal of
a most revolting murder."
"No, not murder!"
"Yes, murder the murder of a woman
worth twenty of such villains."
"Who was the woman?"
"One Sarah Browne."
"Heavens, man! So that poor woman is
murdered and by De Watts!"
"Yes, by your old and tried friend. So
yon knew Sarah Browne?" '
"Yes er no no, that is, I did not
know her. What more have you to say?
I ain not at all well this morning."
"Only a few words about Emily's hus
band. Will you listen T'
John Satterthwaite gave a start as
though lit? had beeu stabbed by an unseen
dagger.
"What do you mean," be gasped, "is he
dead, too?"
"On the contrary, he is alive and mend
ing his ways considerably. He is now a
sober, upright man, deserving of any oue'a
esteem."
"You know him?"
"i )f course I do."
"Does he know where Emily is that
she is here?"
"I guess so, for I judge he has been to
Chesden once, at least."
"So! Did he see Emily?"
"I think not at least, I think she did
not see him."
"What was be after?"
"That I do not know. He is a friend of
mine, so that I would not abuse his confi
dence by carrying his private affairs to
you, even if I had them to carry."
"You say," said the squire, "that you
wish for my friendship?" j
"Certainly, but not at the expense of my
other friends. Harry Spencer is my friend
and, I am proud to say, so is bis sister,
who will be my wife ss soon as we can
place Harry on his feet once more. His
mother and sister take his disgrace and
banishment from society very much to
heart." t
"You really mean all this you will posi
tively marry that girl into that family,
knowing all that you do know?"
"Most certainly."
"You know that Harry is a scamp. Y'ou
are prejudiced in his favor just now, but
in fact he is a worthiest character, and I
have a notion that his sister "
But if the squire was a Satterthwaite,
so was Max. At his uncle's words the
hot blood rushed through his veins and he
seized a chair which he held threateningly
over the head of the older man.
John Satterthwaite was held at bay,
but his passion was so great that the blood
rushed in a torrent to his face and bead,
and he fell senseless to the floor.
Max rang a bell and servants soon ar
rived, who were speedily followed by
Emily and the doctor. Brett rendered all
the assistance he could, and then strolled
out on to the pleasant terrace, where he
lit a cigar and waited for news of his
uncle.
In half an hour Emily herself appeared.
"Cousin Emily," said Max quietly,
"bow are you?"
"How do you do. Cousin Max?" replied
the girl just as calmly.
"How is your father now?" be asked.
"He is in no danger, and is resting
?uietly. Come np and see me at another
ime," she added, as she turned to re-enter
the house.
But Max only bowed politely and left
the Hall. He required time to think
which he did all the way back to the hotel.
He concluded that It would do no good to
stay longer at Chesden. lie believed that,
his uncle's temper once cooled, he would
rationally think over matters and would
see things pretty much as Max himself
aw them. lie believed that, eventually,
he would lie able to count opon John
Satterthwaite's support D Watts was
the man that Max was after now, and he
proposed to lose no more time in starting
in pursuit of that individual.
He left Chesden that afternoon, bnt the
chocolate and gold omnibus bad not pro
ceed, -d more ttiau a mile on it way to
wards Loudon, when the driver was hail
ed by a horseman following at full speed.
This was no other than the servant whom
Max had sent to sleep the night before at
the Arms. He recognied Brett, and with
out uttering a word banded him a large
and bulky envelope, fastened with a pro
fusion of sealing wax. Then the man
turned his horse about sad was soon lot
llj the distajh-e.
(To be continued )
WHY THEY HUNG BILL.
Jie Was Gentlrmaa and Tbey Were
Jeuloua of Him.
Back of Duvall's Bluff, In Arkansas,
is a country where -hooln are ware
aud civilization of the most primitive
tyiH'. A prominent attorney of Wash
ington bad occasion to go down there a
short time ago to look after some land
titles, and stopjieil over night at a log
cabin, which contniiied one room and
a loft. The only occupant was a white
haired old UiliU, too feeble to walk
without the aid of a heavy cane.
"Are you not lonely here?" asked the
Utwver.
"Yep."
"Have you no friends to whom you
can go?"
"I reckon my darter 'd keer fer me.
lu Memphis, but Iwin' sartlu Provi
dence air my way, I'm Htnylu', bopln'
ter git about by spring."
"How long have you lived alone?"
"'Bout a y'ur. Yo' we, my mm Bill
war with me. He went to Texas, an'
cum home one of the mos' puffec' gen
tlemen yo' ever wed. Au' that blgb
Kperctcd. yo' could nee he war dlffrunt
from the low -down trash 'rouu' byar.
So a passcl of 'cm got together an"
bung 'im right down thar by the
spring."
Hung blm! What for?" asked the
astonlshiil disciple of Blnckstone.
"Jess 'cause they were Jealous of his
livln' like u gentleman an' belli' bigh
spereted. One of 'em come an' stole
Bill's bes" boiin' imp, hu' In cose Bill,
lieiu' a gentleman, war in honor boun
ter shoot the thief, which he did. As
purty ft shot as yo' ever seed. Keller
never butted an eye. Then bis low
down fr'eu's tome an' hung Bill. I'm
jess stnyin' here till rheumatlz gits so
I kin stomp 'roun' a leetie, and git a
few of 'em. ami then I'll go to my dar
ter's. I've lieen that po'ly, 1 ain't had
no shot at none of 'em jit, but I'll git
'em In the spring."
Bit a Spike in Two.
There Is a man named Louis Essex,
who resides at l''.M Brixime street, who
called at the Mercury office yesterday
and remarked that lie understood thnt
some other man was bragging because
he could bite a ten-penny nail In two
without Hiiy trouble.
.Mr. Essex explained that be was 23
years old and learned to bite nails, and
finally railroad spikes. Into sections
through his habit of enting tieefsteak
at certain East Side restaurants.
"It was goixl mi filing, I tell ymi,"
remarked the man with the mighty
teeth, ns be drew from bis pockets ft
spike big enough to bold down a house
during a bli.zunl.
"Are you going to bite that?" wn
asked.
"Certainly, If you want me to. Tbnt's
what I came for. and 1 want to prove
that biting ofT pici iti of ten-penny Bails
ain't In It with this sort of mastica
tion. If I'd only thought. I'd have
brought down one of those bii-fsteaks
I used to practice on."
"Well, go ahead with your biting."
Essex whist bnl for his assistant, who
appeared carrying a piece of beam,
and a hammer.
"You we," fxplalniKl the biter, "It
would lie impossible to bold the nail
stiff enough to chew A chunk off, so
I hummer It In this beam." and the an
Hlstaiit procecibil to hammer, to the
great discomfiture of the bnilu-work-ers
within earshot.
Then Mr. Essex gniblied himself
firmly by the hips ami bending over
brought bis teeth down on the spike
alxuit an inch and a half from the
bend.
He wrestled with It for about fifteen
seconds and then the cracking sound
mnde It a question ns to whether it
was caused by teeth or iron. New
York Mercury.
Hits the Mark.
Sir Charles Dilke 1ms Informed a
Berlin newsaper that England has no
fear of Germany's rivalry in the man
ufacturing Industries or In foreign
trade, in both of which "England fears
but one rival, the I'nlted States." This
long-beaded Englishman Is astute. This
country has already beaten England In
some of the manufacturing industries,
and la her rival in nearly all of them.
It has beaten her In some of the world's
markets and will ln-at her lu more of
them. It Is not lu the interest of man
kind that England should control for
eign trade. New York Sun.
Must I'leaae the Bride.
In Dakota queer weddings gifts are
In rogue. Following is a list of pres
ents received at a recent wedding: A
bull pup, a yellow dog, a water span
iel, a meerschaum pipe and tobacco
pouch, a good shotgun, a bowle knife,
a rifle, three dogs, a game rooster, one
fiddle, one banjo, one spotted pup, one
English mastiff and a pair of silver
mounted pistols.
Canada's Militia.
The act(ve Canadian militia, on its
present peace footing, consists of l.m
cavalry, M40 field artillery, 2,342 gar
rison artillery, 243 engineers, aud 31,
388 Infantry, giving a total of 37.4m
men, all of whom are taken from the
flrat cluss
Not Informed Anatomically.
Mm. Oatcake Sllaa, why do tbey call
these clams "little necka?"
Farmer Oatcake (cautiously) I dun
no, Nancy; I warn't around when he
cut the heada off o' them! New York
Herald.
When a woman gives a party, she
also gives the neighbors an opportu
nity to talk about bur.
RIVALRY IN CYCLING SUITS.
Ql-ITE a trade l being built up
by the fashionable tailors and
hablt-makera In the Hue of cycle
costumes for ladies, aud the trend of
style is nearly altogether toward the
skirt Women themselves are giving
the movement for the ultra-bloomer
ami the kulckerbocker rostuineg the
go-by, and auy mau who has persuaded
his wife to ride the bicycle with the
idea of educating her up to a (simpler
and less expensive, If less attractive,
way of dressing I netting most woful
ly fooled. Society having taken up the
sport, women who lead the cotillon !u
the winter have to make a decent ap
pearance In the cycle patlu of the
town. That menus rivalries as bad as
those which spring up In the season of
Easter hats. Whereby the mau with
the nil in purse la made sail aud the
ladies' tailor waxen opulent.
The simple bloomer continue and the
more pronounced knickerbocker rig
have taken a sad drop. According to
all the authorities no woman wishing
to be In the cycling upper ten can af
ford to discard the short skirt. Kuick
ertwwkers of the same material are
worn under the skirt, but bloomers are
quite "outre." Women who like the
diamond frames may appear to wear
the skirt by adopting the latest thing
In "divided garments," a skirt fulling
In kilted folds behind to conceal the
bifurcation, but undivided In front On'
foot the skirt seems to be of the regu
lation kind and on the diamond frame
wheel only expert observers would
know that the garment really Is di
vided. Cycling offers, or will offer, as much
or more chance for the display of taste
and differences In fashion, as far as
dress Is concerned, as horseback riding
or any other sport or creation, and the
tailors and costumers are not alow to
take note of the fact.
World' Greatest Melreas
The Baron a II rs b, who la nominal
ly the legatee of the Hirsch millions,
was instructed by her late husband to
make this grandchild, Lucleune, her
beireBS. Luclenne Is the daughter of
the Baroness' only son. She Is a hand
some girl. In her teens. The future
heiress Is being educated In Belgium In
royal state. She has her own chapel,
a private chaplain and all the appur-
BKIKESS OF THE HIHSCn MII.I.I0XS.
tenances of a princess, and a very rich
princes at that Luclenne will lie the
greatest heiress In the world when she
is In possession of the late Baron
Ilirsch's millions.
Hulldlnu for the ew Woman.
The new woman In New York has
ecured a large lot on Broadway, New
York, on which to erect an Immense
Dtilldlng. The lower stories will be
used for business, while above It will
be set apart for the accommodation of
women, and Include banquet hall, par
lors, clubrooms, music-rooms, gymna
sium, tenuis court, bicycle stable, and
studios. The women's clubs and socie
ties of the city originated tho enter
prise and will carry It through.
LI Hani Chang's Wife.
Of the wife of LI Hung Cliang, mil
lionaire of millionaires, a writer says:
"Marchioness LI la very beautiful, and
compared with her fellow country
women, an exceedingly learned ladj.
Her age la more possibly a great deal
more-than 30, yet ahe look 30, or ern
less. The wife of tbe richest man In
'be world, she spend royally, although
'V
not without keeping a detailed account
of her expenditure. In her magnifi
cent home on the bank of the Pel-Ho
she lives In great spleudor, surrounded
by soiig birds, peacocks, aquaria, pot
tery, ferns and botanical collections.
One thousand attendants and servant!
answer her beck and cull. In her ward
I ro!e are guarded 2, ) c i is, l.SsJpaln
of "trouserettes," and IVHt fur robes,
made from the finest skins. Mer feel
have been compressed until they art
quite Inefficient for the original pur
pose, aud the Marchioness Is unable to
walk more than a few vards at a time.
f'onr urlctlea of Stitching.
Ituttoiiholing. feather, satin, and
crns stltcl.es are called In requisition
for this useful edging ou white or col-
UMtKt'I. VANDYKED FtlGIXO.
orcd flannel, linen or cambric, wrought
with colored silks, Shetland wool, or
embroidery cotton, and suitable for
undcrllnen, flannel petticoat, knicker
bockers, children's pinafores and slips.
Women Stick in (he Cltlea.
Excess of females seems to go with
demslty of population. Of twelve
States which have an excess of fe
males, eight are States that have the
densest population. It la, In fact, found
that the seven States having the great
est excess of females have also the
largest proportionate city folk. The
last census shows that seven-tenths of
tbe 1,232 cities In the mited State hav-
Ing over 2,500 Inhabitants show an ex
cess of females over males. In other
words, native males are more numer
ous In the country than In the cltlea.
The rural population embraces 20,708,
894 male and 19.lWJ.tHil females, giv
ing an excess of l,527,i3 males, while
the cities, numbering H,Sr8,2.SG male
and 11,373,430 females, show an ex
cess of 14.4K1 female. The dispro
portion of women In the cities wonld
be much greater but for the excess of
male immigrants. In all the States
gave North Carolina the males are tbe
more numerous In the rural districts,
- nd lu about half the State the city
population Is predominantly feminine.
Hlnta of All Rorta.
Darken mahogany or any other carv
ed woods with cold drawu lluseed oIL
Brush It well In.
A good remedy for damp wall la to
make a strong solution of alum and
wash tbe walls down with It.
Do not soak fresh fish In water befors
cooking, as this treatment only ruins
the flavor and makes It soft
To clean oilcloths wash alway with
warm milk. Once In six month scrub
with hot soapsuds, dry thoroughly am
apply a coat of varnish. They will lnsl
as long again.
Orange should be eaten freely ai
long aa they are lu unison, for, besides
being a delicious fruit, they contain a
large quantity of citric acid, so vnliiablt
for It medicinal qualities.
For stopping leak lu a cask boat uj
some whiting with common yellow
soap. If this mixture Is well rubtx-d
into a leak It will be found to stop !t
after everything else has failed.
nice flour paste make a delicate ce
ment, suitable for use on not In, gllk oi
thin paper. To make It stir rice floui
Into a smooth paste with cold watei
and then gently boll over the fire, stir
ring all the while.
To shrink woolen goods, such a Jer
aey, Is not difficult. Tho knotty pun
generally 1 how to prevent flauneli
lirtuklng. If you wash the Jersey li
a hot lather you will find It shrink t
any extent according to the heat of tin
water.
Rain water Is by far the best foi
washing the face In, as It ha & soften
lug effect If possible uevcr us uara
water, but when you are obliged to d
o throw a handful of oatmeal Into It,
or a Utile pure bora. If your face U
Inclined to be hard and dry, wasn It it
hot water before going to bed and thei
rub In some emollient cream, or glycer
In and rosewatea.