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jiiililMmiywi'''iwi3 . 'i i r- . i -. - The Commoner. .OLIIMB 4, NUMBER 1. 8 . ; 4liRep a nxnent IF XMj t I Rollof. blade descending, and I spare me saw tlio cried, "Havo pity, Lord, and from the blow." With all my strength I sought to turn aside Tho cruel thing that threatened me; but, no Tho weapon struck and cleft my heart In twain; Instead of pain I found it gave me rest. The throbbing ceased, nor over came again To torture mo and burn within my breast. And I know that it is best for now me; .The dread is past I have no more to lose; I am securo from harm bereft, but free; God know I was not wise enough to choose. Isabel Richoy, in "When Love Is King." Homo Cho-ts. "Nearly every one is talking World's Fair, and tho printed pages teem with interesting descriptions and illustra tions which only servo to make one tho more anxious to "see things" for themselves. Not all the Intending Blght-scors" are oxporionced travelers, any many of them will find themselves imposed on from start to finish by unscrupulous and dishonest parties, whilo extortion will be practiced upon thorn in many ways for which neither tho World's Fair managers nor tho citizens of St. Louis can in any way bo hold responsible, and against which every honest person is putting forth earnest protest. For tho inexperi enced, then, it may be well to say a low words on the subject. 0 O There will bo plenty of Toom for tho coming crowds. Aside from tho many lino hotels, both permanent and temporary, and tho largo Association buildings, tent cities and "caravansar ies," there aro thousands of boarding houses of every grade of respectabil ity, rooming houses with or without board, and nearly every private house "where a room can bo scared is fitting It up for "transient" occupancy, "with or without meals. Tho price of rooms in private families, and in many ho tols and rooming houses varies accord ing to location, furnishing and style put on. Very comfortable, clean and respectable rooms can be had for from 50 cents to ono dollar per day, meals charged for separately at from 15 cents for a very light breakfast to 50 cents or ono dollar for the best din ners. Tho prevailing price, however, for respectable board will average about 25 cents in boarding houses, restaurants and prlvato families. There aro hundreds of restaurants and eating houses and luncheries, respect- A NOTRE DAME LADY. I will send frco, with niMnstructlons, omo of this simple preparation for tho euro or Lcucor rhcoa. Ulceration, Displacements, Fnlllnprof the Womh, Scanty or Palnnil Periods, Tumors or Growths, Hot Plashes. Deslro to Cry, CreopluK feeling up tho Spine, rain In tho Back, and all emalo Troubles, to all sending address. To mothers of suffering daughters 1 will explain a successful Homo Treatment. Ifyoti decide to contlnuo It will only cost ahout 12 conts a week to guarantee a cure. Tell other BUffercra oflt. that Is all I ask. If you aro Interested wrlto now u vuii vuur nuuunug inenas 01 lu able and reasonable as to rates, while 'in a great many rooms one is allowed to do "light housekeeping" in the form of a lunch bask.ot, with an allowance nf hot water for tea or coffee making. At the Fair grounds one is allowed to carry a lunch, if not inclined to pay "inside prices." O 0 Of course, everything will be a little higher-priced than in ordinary times, but one can get reasonable returns for expenditures, whether much or little, if judgment is used. In many private families rooms, clean and comfortable, with or without meals (whicli must be charged for separately), can be. had for 50 cents to one dollar per" day, within walking distance of the Fair; if one must economize more closely, there are even cheaper places; but scarcely to be recommended, as one is apt to be associated with several or a score of stranger occupants of the same room, and perhaps bed, and, if ono is at all fastidious, one likes to know something of their room-mates or bed-fellow. 0 O ..There are a grat many room-renting associations advertising rooms in nearly every prominent newspaper or periodical, and nearly all of them aro reliable, though some are but agents for evil purposes skilfully cloaked. If you havo friends or acquaintances in tho city, they will be glad to assist you to desirable quarters, ir you ask them, and it is well to have some Idea as to where you may "hang up' before leav ing homo. Having made choice, be sure to have tho address of the place to whicli you are going plainly writ ten on one or more cards, and have it where you can get at it readily on ar riving at the big Union Station. 0 0 Do not ask questions of strangers. Seek information only from the uni formed officials of the station, who will doubtless refer you to the public bureau of information close at hand, or, if there is a policeman in sight (where there sometimes is), show him your card and ask him to assist you to find tho proper car to take you to your destination, and find out from him, or from the street car conductor whether you must be transfened to another car-lino in order to reach your desti nation and if so, see that you got your "transfer" slip when you pay your 5-cent fare. Don't be afraid to let these officials know you are not used to traveling, and don't hesitate to ask for Information of these officials; it is their business and pleasure to aid you. Do not ask, or, if possible not to, ac cept help from strange, ununlformed people: there are many "parlors" to bo walked into by tho unwary, whe ther men or women. 0 0 Do not hire a hack, or a carriage to take you to your destination without first taking counsel with the station officials or tho policeman. The street car system will take you almost any where in tho city for b cents, trans ferring you to other lines if necessary, but tho hack or carriage driver will charge you dollars for the samo ser vice. It is well to "travel light," but if you do bring even a heavy satchel, check your baggage from your start ing point, and do not engage any ono to take it to your lodgings until you have consulted your friends or your host, for a great many irresnonslblo transfer" people will charco von ex orbitant rates simply because they can until tiioir p.Tifmres aro paid. guide book from the Fair people, and study it well before you attempt to "do" the Fair. 0 0 If I can be of service to you, and you will enclose stamped, addressed envelope, for reply, I shall be glad to give you such service as I may in re gard to rooms and location. into tha scalp after tho borax is used, to replace the natural oil without darkening the hair. For black or brown hair that is dry and rough, nothing can be-better than. tho yolk of an egg beaten in a pint of water; tho hair should oo first wot till over in warm water, the shampoo rubbed thoroughly into the sca4p and every particle of the egg rinsed out of the hair. Any application "which heats the head will eventually destroy the hair follicles and cause baldness. Soldorlng Outfit. . In answer to a Querist, we give the following: A soldering iron will cost from 25c to 50c, and a pound of sol der will cost about 25 cents. Get 5 cents' worth of muriatic acid in a wide mouthed bottle, and into this acid drop all the scrap zinc it will dissolve or "eat up," and then add a little more, so as to have enough. Heat the solder ing iron (which is made of copper) hot enouch to melt tho solder when pressed against it, and iile about half an inch of the point smooth and bright; apply to this bright point some of the prepared acid with a swab or feather. Put the iron on the solder so as to coat tho point well with the tin, and it is ready for use. To mend a hole or leaky place in a tin vessel, if the spot to be repaired Is rusty, scrape until bright, brudh over it some of the prepared acid and put a small scrap of solder (it may be melted and dropped on the tin by applying the hot iron) on the place, rub the hot iron over it until it runs smooth and adheres, and it is done. Do not allow the iron to get red hot, as this will burn off the coating of tin. The acid is poison, and should be kept in a safe place. Strawboriies. Strawberries and Creitm. Pick over and wash on.e quart of strawberries and arrange in a glass dish in layers with sugar sprinkled on each layer. Beat one cup of .cream until light, and if it is thick cream, two tablespoon fuls of milk may be a'dded. Boat in a tablespoonfui of strawberry juice to give flavor and color, adding half a cup of powdered sugar. Pour over the berries and servo at once. Jellied Strawberries.- "Wash ono quart of strawberries lightly if nec essary to remove sand; make a jelly from one level tablespoonfui of gran ulated gelatin, or ono quarter box, soaked in one-half cup of cola water for half an hour. -Add one and one fourth cups of boiling water and stir until the gelatin is dissolved. Add one cup of sugar, the juice of one lemon, and one orange; strain the liquid over the berries and et away to chill and become firm. When served, turn from" the mold and gar nish with whipped and sweetened cream. A liflkAnn Mrs. M. Summers, Box 169 Notro Damo, Ind. J enforce them, or hold your baggage Sweet Potatoes. Wash and scrape (do not peel) the skin off of six or eight good sized sweet potatoes and put into a kettle with a small quan tity of fresh meat (beef or pork) .-and add ono tablespoonfui ul sugar; cook two hours, or until the water is boiled away, being careful not to burn. Or, cook With the meat until tender, then take out into a shallow pan, sprinkle with brown sugar and set in a hot oven until nicely browned. Or, stew in clear water until tender, then drain, leaving sufficient water on them to make a nice gravy; add a tablespoon fui of sugar,' butter the size oi a wal 'hut, and thicken the water in the ket tle with a little flour; let boil up un til the flour is cooued, and serve. For Tho Hair, For a simple and general Lonir. for the hair, take forty grains of quinine half a cup of table salt and one quart of good bay rum; shake well, and use twice daily, applying to tho loots of mo iimr witn tne finger-tips, or with an old, soft linen cloth. For removing superflous hair, it is recommended to use a toilet pumice stone, which is prepared ready for ap plication by druggists; the skin should Co toupy, that tho steady and persist ant rubbing necessary for the removal o. the down may not make it sore. For blond or auburn hair shampoo get an ounce of salts of tartar at your drug store, dissolve it in a gallon of ST S?,ft water' and shampoo tho head well; use no soap, as Ihc salts makes its own lather. bnct, in ? weeks is often enough, and be sure always, to rinse it thoroughly ' For dark hair that is oily, a tea spoonful of borax to a oasin of wa?er 525 i" 6lfCiently; when the hffto' ul o nnSr',bUtnt00 a teaspoon fill of almond oil should bo rubbed MaJtlng A Roso Jbjt. Take a common fruit jar (glass) and place rose petals in it to the depth, of one inch, then a good sprinkle of salt, then a layer of petals, then salt, and repeat alternate layers of salt and roso leaves until the jar is full, or the petals all used; with a perfecUy clean potato masher (wooden) pack thera tightly, and screw top of iar on; set in the hot sun. In a few hours they will shrink wondei fully, and will give off a disagreeable odor. Keep adding petals and salt each day until the jar is filled or the petals all gone, and let WHAT THE KING EATS What's Fit for Him. A Massachusetts lady who has been through the mill with the triais of luo usual housekeeper, and mother relates an interesting incident that occurred not long ago. She says: 4 1 can with all truthfulness say that Grape-Nuts is the most beneficial of all cereal foods in my family, young as well as old. It is food 'and medi cine both to us. A few mornings ago at breakfast my little boy said: " 'Mamma, does the King eat Grat Nuts every morning?' "I smiled and told mm I did not know, but that I thought Grape-Nuts certainly mado-a delicioun dish, fit wj a King." (It's a- fact that tho King or England and the German Bmpeior both eat Grape-Nuts.) ., "I find that by the constant use ul Grape-Nuts not only as a corning cereal, but alao in puddings, salad. .etc., made after the delicious '- found in the little dook in " - age it is proving td bo a great neno food, for me besides having compile ly cured a long standing case i or m digestion." Name given by Posium Co., Battle Creek, Mich. , There is no doubt Grape-Nuts is tne most scientific -tood In the world. Ten days trial of this proper food u place of improper food will show J steady, stronger nerves, sharper uru and the power to "go" longer ana iu ther and accomplish moro. There reason. B . i it- Look in each pkg. for the i fan oiis -tie book, "The Hoad to Wellvilie. i -i,rf. :''""; JV : 73 .flTM T &&rij