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Sunny Bank Farm ar FLOYD UVINGSTON CHAITKK VI. -(Couiinued.1 , There k. aileuce tsr hk nimui, feud km he spoke again 't as of '-" which, without regularity of features or brillisnuy of complexion, still bad an ex pression exceedingly pleeeing and attrac tive. "I do nut say yours is such a ace," aiii be. "for 1 never tatter; but I tit say. aud 1 mean it. too, that 1 like I our looks far better than I do Miaa botupaon's." I found Doctor Clayton a moat agree able companion, and ere the close of that ride, he was "ail the world" to m. In abort. I suppose 1 as much in lore a a child of thirteen can well be; and when we at laat reached home and 1 Introduced him to my mother and sisters, 1 blushed like a guilty thing, stealing out cf the room as soon as possible, and stay ing out for a long time, although 1 want ed so much to be back there with him. "Catched a bean, hain't you" and a handsome one. too!" said Sally, applying her eye to the keyhole and thus obtain ing a view of his face. . Tommy Trimmer, a little boy, fve years of age, who lived near by. and who chanced to be there, overheard her, and when Doctor Clayton, who was very fond ot children, coaxed him into hii lap, he asked, pointing to me, "Be you Hosa'e beau? Sally said you was!" The doctor laughed aloud, referring Tommy to me for an answer, and telling him "it was just a I said." . "Rosa is altogether too young to be Tiding round with beaux. It will give her a bad name," said grandma, when at last the doctor was gone. No one made any answer until Lizzie, who was more of my way of thinking, aid, "You must have had beaux early, grandma, for you weren't quite fifteen when you were married; I saw it so in the Bible." Of course, grandma had nothing to offer in her own defense, save the very correct remark that "girls nowadays were not what they were when she was young," and here the conversation ceased, CHAPTER VII. One day, about three weeks after the commencement of my school, I was sur prised by a call from Dell Thompson, who, after conversing awhile very famil iarly, astonished me with an invitation to visit her the next afternoon. "She was going to have a few of her friends from the village," she said, "Doctor Clayton with the rest" She departed, leaving me in a perfect tate of bewilderment. I invited to Cap tain Thompson's, with Dell's fashionable friends! What could it mean, and what should I wear? Thia last was by far the more important question, for I knew that the people of the village were noted for their fine dress. I mentally enumerated the articles of my scanty wardrobe, find ing therein nothing which I deemed fit for the occasion, save a white dotted muslin, which was now lying soiled and wrinkled at the bottom of my truna, And so, when Mra. Ross, with, whom I was that week boarding, offered to wash and iron it, I accepted the proffered kind ness. The next morning, when I passed Cap tain Thompson's, I observed a great com motion in and around the house. The blinds were thrown back, and through the parlor windows I caught sight of brooms and dusters, while at intervals during the day the scholars brought me tidings of cake, jellies and ice cream, said to be in progress. At precisely four o'clock I dismissed school, and taking a short cut 1 across the fields, soon reached my board ing place, where I found Mrs. Ross bend ing over the ironing table with a face flushed and indicative of sore auxiety. . "I never see nothin' beat It," she be gan, holding down her hot iron and there by making a slightly yellow spot fu the dress. "I never see nothin' beat it, how this gown pesters me. It must be poor stuff, or Somethln'; mebby it'll look better on yon," she continued, as shs gave it a finishing touch, and then held it up to 'view. " j, Ao4ro indeed. It was sorry-looking enough; some places being wholly desti tute of starch, whils others were rough and stif as a piece of buckram. I had heard Doctor Clayton say that nothing became a young girl so well as white, and so I determined to weir it It would look better on me, I thought, and with all the eagerness of a child I commenced my toilet, discovering to my great dismay mat i aaa neitner snoes nor siocaiugs m to wear with a muslin dress. The week previous I had taken my best ones home, where I had purposely left them, not - thinking it possible for me to need them. Here then waa a dilemma, oat of which Mrs. Ross at laat helped me by offering to lend me the articles which 1 lacked a oCar whleh I gladly accepted. Her tockiags were rather aoarse, having been kaK by herself, bat they possessed the virtae ef being white and clean, and woeld hare answers air purpose very well had It net been far the slippers, which wan tar tea leag for me, aid showed alaMat ths wbeie of my foot Be sides that, I found k rather difficult to keep them ea, until Mrs. Boas suggested the propriety of staaasg the toes with rottoa. Thia done, I denned the muslin . dress, which sssassa ta tae much shorter than whoa I had laat warn it, Inasmuch as I bad the painful consciousness of being all (act, whenever 1 glanced in that direction. But Mrs. Rosa said "I looked mighty crank," at the as me time fastening n my low-necked waist her glass breaat tttn. which she D renounced "lust the checker." "Ton orte hare soate gloves to wear when yon get there," said sue, as he saw me drawing on mj brown ones, "and I b'beve I re gat the very thing," she roatlaaed, brmgag from the depths of ta bureaa drawer a pair ef white return mitts faadfatir esubroidered ea the back with yeflew mi Mm. These aha big ane "tuck la Bay beeeoj aatil I got rbare, ami ea a awe t ta less 'ea ' m aba lot 'aa befeeo ebe waa butm OM ignJcwaa. 1 atarted far Oeptata . ttiajgaw'-, raaekkM than laat as the -3 ngjrifa ftp, as tedanf, ta r Sh tt I wm mM mtr Cat ttat kl tt-aWi.isra 1 rifcr-r - 4 f -,1 aud who assured an that I was right, whits at Us same tins ths eon due tad us to ths chamber a bora, whers hi ths long mirror I obtained a full-length view ot myself, fast and ail. My first impulse was to laugh, my second to cry sad to the lattsr I Bnally yislded. No one cams near me; I hsard no oas, saw ao ens. until In light lowing muslin, whits silk hose, and the tiniest of all tiny French Uppers, Dell Thompson sailed into the room, starting with well-feigned surprise when she saw me, asking bow long I bad beeu there, aud what was the matter. Without considering what I was do ing, I told her unreservedly about tne shoes and stockings, pointing to my pea cock feet as proof of what I aid. With all her fault!, there was enough of the woman about Dell to inspire her with a feeling of pity for me, and after forcing back a laugh (he could not well help, she said, kindly, "Your shoes are rather large; but I think, perhaps, I cao rem edy the difficulty." At the same time she started to leave the room. What new Impulse came over her, I never knew; but sure am I that something changed her mind, for, vhen nearly at the door, she suddenly paused, saying, "I know, though, you can't wear my slippers, so it's of no use trying the experiment;" adding, as she saw how my countenance fell, "1 wouldn t mind it if 1 were yon. Nobody'll notice it, unless it is Doctor Clayton, who. I be lieve, admires small ankles and little feet; but you don't care for him; he's old enough to be your fntber, and, lie- aide that, he thinks you perfect any way." Her words and manner annoyed me, and for a moment I debated in my own mind the propriety of leaving at once; but I had not seen Doctor Clayton since he carried me home, and so I finally concluded to remain, thinking that I would keep my seat, and on no account stir when be was looking at me. After coming to thia conclusion, 1 ventured to ask Dell where the rest of the company were, and was told that they were not invited until evening. "1'ntil evening," I repeated; "then I guess I'll go before tbey come, for I shall be afraid to walk home alone." "There's a good moon," said she; add ing, "You must not leave on any ac count, for that will spoil all the pleas ure," she said fun I now think she means; but I could not fathom her then, and I never dreamed that she had invited me there merely to show me up before her fashionable friends, and make light of me in the estimation of Doctor Clayton "Come down to the parlor," he aid at last, after arranging for the tbird time the heavy braids of her black, bean tlful hair; and following her, 1 soon 6tood in the presence of Mrs. Thompson a tall, dark, haughty looking woman, who, half arising from the sofa, bowed stiffly, muttering a few words of wel come as Dell introduced me. Dropping into the first seat a large willow chair near the door I fled to act natural, but I could" not; for turn which way I would, I felt that a pair of large black eyes were upon me, scanning me from my head to my feet; and when her linen cambric handkerchief went up to her mouth, apparently to stille cough, I was certain that it also sinoth ered a laugh. Right glad was I when both the ladies found an excuse for leaving the parlor, though I did tiud it rather tiresome sitting thpre alone until the shades of evening began to fall. At last, when it was nearly dark, I ventured out upon the fong plnsza, where I had not been long, when a gentl-man on horseback galloped into the yard, nnd in a moment I recognized Doctor Clay ton's voice. Hastily retreating to the parlor, I had Just time to seat myself in a corner where I thought I should nt tract the least attention, when he en tered the room with Dell, whose hand I am sure he held until he saw me; then quickly dropping it, he advanced to my ide, greeting me kindly. Just then we heard the sound of fast coming wheels, and in a moment there came round the corner a long open om nibtia, drawn by four horses, and densely crowded with young people of both sexes. I was not much used to the ways of the world then, and having been taught that it waa not ladylike to be either rude or boisterous, I wondered greatly that well- bred people should conduct themselves so badly. Bounding out, and adjusting their light, flowing robe, the young la dies went tripping up the stairs, still talking, laughing and screaming so loud ly ths once I started up, exclaiming Why. what is the matter?" With a peculiar smile. Doctor Clayton laid his hand on my head in a very fath erly way, ssying, "My little girl hssn't yet learned that In order to be renued aha must be rough and boisterous, and I hope ahe never will, for It is refreshing to and occasionally something feminine and natural Br thia time the guests were assent bled In tha parlor, and when I saw how tastefully they wers drsssed, I began to ish myself ssy where but there. One by one tbey were presented to me, at Brst keeping my seat; but when Doc tor Clayton whispered to me to stand up, I did so, bending my knees a little. so as to make my dress longer, an thus partially bide my feet. Hut this could not be done, and like two bark gammon boards they set out at right an lea. with the wada of cotton lying up, round and bard. The young ladies bad undoubtedly received a description of roc, for they inspected me closely, glancing the while mischievously st Dell, who seemed to be In ber element; asking me If I were not tired; telling me I looked so, and adding, aside, but loud euoiigh for Doctor Clayton and myself to bear "I should think she would be, for sae'i been here ever sines fire o'clock." "Is It possible r said owe; while an ether eiclslased, "How green: nut suppose if a her tret introduction lata society, and she knows no better Thia esa verss ttoa waa probably not far aaa, bat I heard It all, and ca bt Harness at my Heart 1 tin ad away ta hide aty tears. Involuntarily drawksg Bearer ta Doctor Clayton, as If few nratarttisj. Bat for noma re! ft Clij k CJ pat afasnr saw at ha 4M I when we were alone; then he waa aJD . kindness and attention, while he now evidently avoided me; seeming slightly annoyed whan any of hie acquaintances tsaaed him about me, as I mare than oaca hsard them doing. At last, as if his good genius had conquered, he suddenly brake away from a group of girls, and crossing- over ta where 1 was steading. offered ms his arm, telliag me. "1 mast stir round and be mere sociable." I leaked iewa at my feet; sa did he. and for as laetaat there was a tank ea his face: but it passed eff, aad with weed ef encouragement, he lad sne toward the music rosea, whers Dell nomasea waa usasercifosly pomading a Ive-ksBdredaeilar pisae. which groaa- I shrieked seder tha ialktioe. while ths bystanders, who had Insisted pea hsr playtag. were ail talking tegeth- sssninglr Intent apoa seeing which could make Mm mast anise, they or the instrument. Da you play, Mlas Leef" waa asked ma by half a doasa or mora. I had taken lesson two quarters, and could play a few dancing tunes. msrehes, etc., and so I said, whereupon they Insisted upon my fevering them ith "Money Musk, as tbey wanted to dance, and none of them sou Id perform anything as old fashioned as that. I looked at Doctor Clayton, wao, in a low tone, asked, "Are you sure you can get through with it?" Something, I am sure, must have in spired me, for never before did I play so well; keeping perfect titne, aud stnk- ng every note distinctly. My audience were evidently both surprised and pleas ed, for they called for piece after pii-co, until my list was exhausted, when one f the gentlemen, more thoughtful than the ladies, suggested the possibility of my being tired. "I'erhaps she dances, too. Ask her, Bob," said a young lady, while Dell ngerly rejoined, "Oh ves. do;" bnr Hob was forestalled by Doctor Clayton, who or several minutes had stood by my side, complimenting my playing, ni.d who now asked me to be his partner in he next cotillon, his cousin having vol unteered to take my place at the piano. In my excitement 1 forgot my shoes, forgot everything, save that Doctor Clayton waa looking down upon me, that my hand was resting iu his, and t-re I was aware of it I found myself upon the door. I was perfectly familiar with the hanges of the cotillon; but at my right was John Thompson, who, when it came his turn to swing with me, refused to ake my hand, treating me with such marked insolence that 1 became confus-'d nnd made several mistakes, at which he anghed contemptuously. Besides this, my big shoes incommoded me; him at last, in the midst of the promenade, one of thera dropped off, the cotton ball roll ed out, I tripped, lost my balance, and after two or three headlong plunges, fell Hat at the feet of Doctor Clayton, who stood aghast with surprise and mortifi cation. I gathered mysojf up, aud fled from the room; but not until 1 henrd Dell Thompson say, as she picked up the shoe and passed it to Doctor Clay ton, "It ia Mra. Ross'; she hadn't any of er own which she thought suitable, and so she borrowed." Rushing up the stairs, I found my sbswl and bonnet; and then, without a word to any one, started for home, minus my shoe, which I entirely forgot in my excitement. I had scarcely got outside the gate when the sound of a footstep caused me to look around, and I saw Doctor Clayton, his hat in one band and Mrs. Ross' slipper in the other. This last be passed to me, snd then without a word drew my arm within his, and for a time we walked on In silence, while I cried as if my heart would break. Com Ing at lest te sn old oak tree, under which a rude bench had been construct ed, he bid me sit down, aud placing himself by my side, asked me, "What was tha matterr' You know well enough what's the matter, I said, angrily, struggling to rise; but his arm waa strong, and he held me fast, while be tried to quiet me, and iu this be soon succeeded, for he pos sessed over me a power which 1 could not resist Gradually, a I grew calm, I told him all; how I believed that Dell Thompson had invited me only to ridicule me, how she had aaked me to come in the after noon, and then made fun of me for do- ing so; while her companions called me green; and that In the absence of my own slippers I had worn those of Mrs. Ross, thereby meeting with the worst cstastrophe of all, to wit, the falling flat in the dance. For a time ths doctor aald nothing; but the arm, which all the time had en circled my waist, drew me still closer to bis side, while h at last replied. "She is jealous of yon jealous bees use shs thinks I like the little Rosa better than I do her." And it's very foolish in her to think, so!" I exclaimed. Then followed a long conversation la which much wsa said, which bad far bet ter been left unaald; for I waa a warm hearted, impulsive child, believing that I to him waa what be was to me. And still be did not eaca commit himself, nor ia what he said was there aught which could possibly have been construed lata an avowal ef anything aava friendship. which waa tha theme upaa which be raag any a cbaage. Alaa, far aoca friend ships! They are daagerana far one's peace ef aaisd. particularly if teU be- ueath aa aid oak tree, with Us silvery moonlight shiaiag dawa upaa yea. an4 the soft summer air gsatly mevlog tb green leaves abort year head. Hew long we aat there I da oat kaow; but I was the flrst to prsposo going, telling him they would rales him at ths party, and wonder at hla absence. "Let tbeaa wonder then," said he. have aa intention of returning to tha bouse. It would be intolerable after this pleaaant chat with you, so I shall just get my horse and go quietly Dome. We found Mra. Rom sitting up for me. sleeping in her chair, while the ta! low candle at her aide bad burned and anluttered away, until the black, cnsiwi wick was longer than the candle itself. "Why! doctor, la that your she ex claimed, rabbing open her eyes thought, asebbr, you'd beau Roaa home Come ia and stay a spell T I'd aa liaf yan'd spark It awhile la t'other not." Bat ta doctor had aa Idea of doing asy thing aa marked aa that; and with whispered goad-night ta ate, nasi aa an dlble one ta Mra. Roaa, ha departed; jost aa the good lady asked me, wad eaoagh for him ta bear, "If I'd dirtied ber stork ing, lost bar mitts or broken bar breast ptar , . fla ummun Cleaafcn Wrd swaraeieaa with gtagkaas ye weanaa of tha laaC; Plat rear astirta te eiear twar tafes the serskbiag bruen hi hand. Seal ap alkaline Ufamsaa, tare the whose ion ths leers with snap aaa hesdlaas ef rear ansa aaa r rrawa. fank up carpet, rags aad matting. ) the pictures from tbe wsu. lave your pa Us of sada where we caa stumble e'er them ta Us naua. Pile the stairs till they srs worss than any Alpins ateepe to climb, Have the regular old picnic incident to cleaning time. (Till the bathtub with umbrellas, boons and shoes and bric-a-brac, Heap upon tbe grand piano kitchen dishes in a stack. Set the dinner on the mantel, tnougn there's little time to eat; lee that every one who enters wipes with care his muddy feet; Seep the windows all wide open as you ply the mop and broom. iave a hot and steamy vapor permeat ing every room. wab and scrub and splash and spatter iu your light with winter grime, level In the moist discomfort incident to cleaning time. Save the men with whitewash brushes spread the tinted calcimine, Cake all necessary bedding out and air it on the line. Save tbe furniture revarnlshed till the odor makes one faint. lee that all the woodwork glistens with a coat of shining paint; Don't have anything to sit on, sleep on, eat on; also frown JVhen you hear a meek suggestion as to some hotel down town ; Let the masculine complainer know It's nothing short of crime S'ot to make one's life a burden in tbe glad spring cleaning time. -Utlca Globe. Woman with tbe ftmlle. Nothing Is more beautiful than a a-oman, and the most beautiful woman tbe cheery, perpetually pleaded woman who smiles constantly ana who lookg at you Inquiringly when she meets you on the street There U, perhaps, nothing more ex- julsltely painful and cordially hunjili- iting to a wan than to be told by a member of the fair sex: "I bowed to you on tbe street two or three times lately and you would not speak to me." Young men do not mind this much, and they are seldom chlded for such a churlish delinquency, but men who are a trifle grizzled and who rush to the barber shop frequently to be shaved not because the atubble la more Irritating than formerly, but be cause it la gray, and a gray stubble la a tattle-tale feel that their native gallantry has been Impeached by tbe Infirmities of advancing years. Not one In ten of these men can recognize a woman on tbe street, or could rec ognize hla own wife, did ahe of bis heart and borne change the manner of dressing her hair, wear a bit of un usual color or exploit a ribbon or a rose In some unwonted fashion. Tbe result la that be la continually In mis ery, bowing and scraping to women whom be does not know and who do not know biru, and Ignoring the salu tations of women whom be knows and who are bis friends. It would be a great blessing if the woman who amlles would refrain from doing so at long range and adopt tbe old revolutionary method of reserving ber fire until she "can see the white of tbe enemy's eyes." Men are not aa highly sensitized and delicately ad justable aa a Marconi Instrument, and when a smile Is sent scurrying through apace every sou of man reaches for It and tries to get a strangle or half- Nelson bold on It. Memphis Commer cial Appeal. Refuses to Merry J. W, Young. Because he la tha father of a mur derer, Miss Lillian Judge baa broken bar engagement with John W. Young, e 1 d e at surviving son of Brlgbam Young, and re cently elected an elder In the Mor mon church. Miss Judge In a New Ysrk girl. She em braced tha Mor oaoa faith, and all waa wall between ber and , the man aha nreaUed ta aurr aatil hla aaa waa eaavicted as Murdering Mra. PaUltMr. Than ahe called the eugage areaat aaT. Tbere aeema to be no limit Id these anedtna days Is what woman may do. Ia Seuta Boston mere is a woman waa awns gad controls a chain af nine weekly papers aupplylng smaller New Bngland cities with leisure reading. Five years ago this woman had never seen the Inside of a newspaper office. At tnat time aba Invested In tve pa pers at the advice of a young man who bad aupreme confidence in him aelf aa aa all-round newspaper man aad controller of t eyndloate. The re sult not Justifying hla confidence, col lapse seemed Imminent, when this re- oarcafal woman herself stepped to the far. The peculiar feature of ber management la that ahe employa only gtrta aa tanas papers. Ma a nerer ap pears la cooaectloa with them, save as subscriber or advertiser. Her workers are often aa yoaag aa 17, aad aba nev tar aaatao aaoaa over 31, bar Idea Mf ta aacare tytlaieHlc. freak aad canary eaawa ef Ufa la her eheeta and ta avsat the wart of women wltb "set ways" wtiick might ha d!Ocalt to un learn. Tfaaaa "girl graduates." aa meet af ahaas are, are aaat forth In of news, aad rapidly learn to aewaaaper women. The pro harueif writes and signs all editorials. Hsr papers are not dla tiactlvely papers for women that la, tbey do not confine themselves exclu sively to women's news -but they have the Interests of women more particu larly In view. Health aed Heautr Hint. If an Insect of any description gets fhto the ear, fill It with a teaspoouful of either warm water or sweW oil. This will have a tendency to float the foreign substance out of the ear. Camphor la & most useful deodorizer for a sickroom. Place a lump of It In an old saucer, aud when It Is required apply to it a red-hot poker. Tbe fumi's that arise will give the room a pleasant frenhne. Vinegar, as Is well known, prevents discoloration. Bathe a bruise with vinegar as soon as the accident hap pens. If It can be kept In place lay a cloth soaked la vinegar over tbe In jury, molsteulng It as It dries, and tueiv Will little If &Dj illsCoiOrii- tlon. When poaching eggs for a Rick per son use milk Instead of water, as the milk gives them a more delicate flavor. If you beat an egg to a froth with the addition of a little milk and then scramble It In a very hot pan It will be very delicate and digestible. Scrambled eggs should never stand be fore being served, as they toughen and become Indigestible. To remove stain from the neck caused by wearing a black ribbon bathe the neck In water containing powdered borax about a tablespoonful to two quarts of water. Rinse with clear water and dry; then wipe the neck with a cloth dipped in a lotion made of one ounce of acetic acid, two ounces of glycerine and three ounces of rose water. If several applications do not help bathe the neck with three parts of lemon Juice and one part water. American Girl Honored. Mlas Violet Languam. wbo Is Just now the center of a discussion which has ariaen In diplomatic circles by rea- son of her name having been pub lished by the State Department as a member of the German legation. la a sister of the wife of Baron Speck von Stern burg, wbo suc ceeded Herr von Holleben aa Ger- iiisa lasgbam. man ambassador to Washington. Baroness von Stern- burg and Miss I.angham are both na Uves of thia country, though their father, Mr. Charles Langham, was an Englishman. Their 'mot liar waa a Mlsi Duffleld, daughter of Judge John Duf- fleld, of Chicago, and both girls were born In California. Hamor in the Fsasll?. Good humor Is rightly reckoned a moat valuable aid to happy home life. An equally good and useful faculty la a sense of humor or the capacity to have a little amusement along with the humdrum cares and work of life. We allknow how It brigthens up things generally to have a lively, witty com panlon wbo sees tbe ridiculous point of things, and who can turn an annoy ance Into an occasion for laughter. It does a grett deal better to laugh over some domestic mishaps than to cry or acold over them. It la well to turn off an Impatient question sometimes, and to regard It from a humorous point of view, Instead of becoming Irritated about It "Wife, what la the reason 1 can never find a clean shirt?" ex claimed a good but rather Impatient husband, after nimmaglnnwh rough the wrong drawer. Hla wife looked at him steadily for a moment, half Inclined to be provoked; then, with a comical look, aba aald: "I never could guana conuadnuaa; I give it up." Then ba laughed, aad tbey both laughed. aad aba waat aad get hia shirt, and be fait aabamea af aUmself aad klened bar, aad taaa aba fait happy; aad ae what anight bare bean aa eccaaioa for uaklad feeitngg aad hard words be came Juat tbe contrary, all through the little vela of homer that cropped out to the aarface. Laughter la better than teara. Let us have a little more of It at borne. Te Create a Home. Six things are requlelte to create a home. Integrity must be the architect, and tidiness the upholsterer. It mast be warmed by lore and lighted with cheerfulness, and aa honeat purpose must be the ventilation, renewing the atmosphere, and bringing In fresh aa lubrtty day by day, while over all aa a protecting glory, nothing will suffice except tbe blessing of Ood. - Te rove Tear Btecklaos. to aave your aiAKUga, aew a piece of cbamoia leather on the Inside of tbe beat of yeur a boa. Thia will prevent !i rubbing tbe stocking, and ao delay the appearance af those dreaded holes. Mining enterprleee aad limited mm pan lee art aaw taxed 2 par ceat af taeir aat yretu la Bail via. f " (i Ceaveateace far tbe Cook. While the little lm nlsm eat shewn ta be drawing will be ef special aae la- hacrv canning time. It will aave won. u perform nearly every week la soma isuearif ba rsmoTlng aeada flea ral an. for which It la adapted alaa. The ae special feature which reeoaaaienda mat dawk hi Its almpUclty, mere swib suly tbe frame and plunger, wltb no rpriaga or otjkar mechanism to require kztra care la washing. Tbe frame Itself, a nearly triangular In shape, with a mall concave pocket formed Juat above ie opening through which the aeed or tone falla when driven from tne rruii. The plunger la a small rod, sliding through an opening In the frame, ana h lower end Is arched ana uoume joluted to give It a Arm grip on tbe none To nut this atoner In operation ihe fingers and thumb are inserted In :be proper openings and a cherry is lropped Into the pocket by the other baud, when the depression or tne plunger will push the atone through the Rmri.E CSKRHV 15 TON Ell. bottom. Then hold tbe Implement at an angle over another receptacle, with draw the plunger and the Htoned cherry will fall from It Into the dish. ,,, i Asael Cakes. Sift a half cup of flour half a dozen times with a tonspoonful of cream of tartar. Beat the whites of six eggs until they stand alone ami beat Into them irrnduaJlv a half cup of sifted powdered feugar; add the flour In the same way. beat steadily, then a tea spoouful of vanilla, and turn the mix ture Into a clean, ungreased pan with funnel In tbe middle. Bake care fully In a steudy oven. At the end of twenty minutes test the loaf with a broouwtra w. When baked remove the ake rroni lie oven ana lei 11 iuuiu : .. . t . ( . . , ...I ' enlng It gently from the sides and turning it out upon a clean cloth. Cover with a white Icing. Tomatoes Canned In Cold Water. Wipe each tomato carefully aud pack In perfectly clean Jars. Whcu the jars are full stand each under the cold water faucet aud run tbe water In un til , I. n la. Iu fttll a itA (trbrH.iiv, T tit l . 1 1 JUL . ' I .1 ' UM.. WVI,S"W. . J V. . the water run until every particle of dlr has been forced out, then, while the jars are still overflowing, screw liu tbe covers and stand upside duwu. See that the covers are as tight as they can be made. L'ack the Jura away, bead down. In a box of Baud Iu a cool. dark place. I do not vouch for this recipe, but It has been sent to me several times by persons who have tried It and fouud It latlafactory. Iteaten Hlacnit. Two quarts of sifted flour, a teaspoon ful of suit, a tabbttpoouful of sweet lard, ono egg. Mix with half a pint of milk, or if milk Is not to be had with cold water. Beat well until the dough IdiMterg and cracks. Pull off a two-Inch square of the dough, roll It Into a ball with the band, flatten, prick with a fork and bake In a quick oven. It Is hot the bard beating that makes tbe bis cuit good, but tbo regularity of tbe mo tion. Brief Buaceetlon. At least four roller towels are nncea. sary for tbe kitchen, and half a doiutn or more band towels for bathing pur poses should b provided for tbe ser vant. It may be well to remember tbe as Rtlon that grass stains can he r. moved by rubbing the place with a- laaeee and afterward Utorougbly wash ing It When ualag sardines for ss varies th Brat thing one baa to de generally Is to kin tbeiu. Tula la easily done with knife If tbe Bah la drat dinned for a mo. meut In boiling water. Tne most durable floor coverln. u linoleum and the beat wall decoration for kitchen, pantries and bathroom la tile. Where tiles cannot be had niilni.-H walla or varnished psper caa be eui- pioyea. The care of gold decorations on rblna haa been a source of debate wltb bouse, keepers. Many believe that It should not be put Into hot water. A denier says that It will atand unlimited washings In hot water If soap Is omitted. A delicious preserve may be made by thia reclD. furnishel I, .n -t ' to auay foreign forts. Takaoaecupef mrge. mump ramus, aeed and pat lata I saucepan containing a quart ef oeld wmer. im i Bis boll slowly aatll tbe mixture la reduced to a pint, tbea add foor rapa of cranberries and two and ma-half cups of angar. Let tale mix. lore boll oatll It becomes, aa thick aa Pat lata turn Men aad aaat ' '.'.it- i v.