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PSSyBSBSffffffSSSSiy wy j www par' The Commoner. VOLUME 4, NUMBER 39 8 rwwRramri siz3,j jibt j&, tjwwk, .-vywjniuj) Conducforfby Men Watts W& depart meni f Flowors or (ho Fall Tlmo Tno flowors o the fall tlmo are the best; Above the fading grasses now they blaze, Raro jewels loft In nature's bounty chest, Poured scattering among the autumn ways. Tho hollyhocks are braver, redder, now Their banners flashing bold before they fall, They are resolved to die before they bow In homage to the distant winter's , call. The morning glories show a deeper hue , And riot into blossom as they twine; -They drink a gay farewell in morn ing dew ' And flaunt tho frost' defiance from " each vino; Tho cosmos flowers sparkle in tho dawn All fairylike tho fragii shapes ap pear, ' As echoes of tho flowers that are gone, As stars that stud the twilight of tho year. The dahlias swagger, nonchalant and rude, And crowd the meeker blossoms from ' the way; Tharasters make a picture many-hued, Framed in , the drifting hazo of autumn gray; White clematis all snowliko idly clings Where loaves already turn to brown and gold, And' looses perfumes that each zephyr flings Above tho page whore summer's tale is told. ters, dear friends, and am anxious to help you out of any difficulty in which I may be of service to you. I wish ypu would wi'lte to ne, tell; ing mo of your plans for profitably spending the long evenings of tho darlc winter months. I have quite a few calls for suggestions as to how tho young people may' most profitably be entertained, dr helped to entertain themselves. I cannot offer you prizes for these suggestions, but I am sure tho assurance, that ycu are helping to mako lito brighter for the young folks, as well as better, will stimulate you as nothing elso will. Shall I not hear from you? I cannot publish your let ters, because there will be so many of thorn, but I will cull out all the suggestions, and qlve the whole home family the boneflt of tho best. It may be that your own, individual let ter will give us just the ideas needed. Our friends 'are responding nobly to the call for free literature, and your names have been exchanged. I hope those receiving the favors will not forget to write a word of thanks to those sending. Quite a few have written mo that they have consider able literature, but are short of post- ago, and if any one will furnish the postage, the literature will be sent. Several have complained that there was no acknowledgment sent them, and they are not sure that tho papers and magazines were wisely sent, or reached the intended parties. .Would It not be better, friends, to send at least' a postal card of acknowledgment and thanks? Across tho fields ond by the country roads Are scarlet blooms that moclc the setting sun, And goldenrod lifts up its treasure loads To show what El Dorado it has won And so with bloom ablaze, with chang ing leaf, The patient year leans slowly to its rest With flowers laughter thar makes light of grief .-The flowers of the fall tKie are the , best. Query Box Tessle. Wash your stained flower vaso with a mixture of vinegar and very hot water; or ammonia may be used instead of vinegar. Annie H. To cjean your enameled or granitewaro wash basin, put a few drops of coal oil on a bit of rag or paper and scour with that. Dorris. Wrap your delicate colored silk in blue, not white, tissue paper, as the chloride of lime used in bleaching the paper is said to injure the color. Frankio. The new copper effect in metals is now very popular, and desk ornaments, picture frames and many other things may be had in it. It is very pleasing. Busy Bee. Read a book on physical culture, or bettor, subscribe for a magazine deyoted to the subject, -W. D. N., to Chicago Tribuno. ZZ"LrZL i v, .v.u. U.W.U iV w UttVD, J. UtlUUUl slowly; when done enough to lift without breaking, turn it .and cook the other side. Serve hot with butter or nice gravy. It is excellent. ' Bachelor. Girl. The dreadful predic tion that a business life would de grade women has not been verified. A well-bred woman loses nothing of her breeding because o the fact that she is compelled to associate with men on a business footing. A business atmos phere is not necessarily vulgar or de moralizing. A refined, modest woman will be respected anywhere, because she respects herself. Farm Wife. A friend who is in the dairy business gives me the following in answer to your query. It. has the sanction of experience: Make your butter into pound rolls; wrap each roll in a piece of muslin, securing well with a cord; place the rolls of butter in a thoroughly scalded, .sunned and sweetened firkin or stone jar. Pre pare a brine strong enough to bear up an ogg, and to every gallon of brine add one pound of white sugar and a half ounce of saltpetre. Boil and skim the brine, and when cold, strain care fully. Pour it over the rolls of but ter, havingMt well covered to exclude the air; put a nice, clean cloth over the butter, and over this an earthen ware cover or Iar;o plato (a board will not do, as it is apt to impair tho flavor of the butter), and place on' this a smooth, flat stone which has been well washed, to keep the butter under the brine. "1I Homo Chats One of tho greatest pleasures the exposition has given me has been tho meeting personally of so many read ers I hope tho pleasure has been mutual. I have found them a body of pleasant, Intelliecnt. thnuehifni well-disposed persons, and the kind words they have spoken will not soon bo forgotten. Many of thorn have promised to write me from time to time, giving me ideas as to the im provement and greater helpfulness of our page, and all who write will be cordially welcomed, and their sug gestions seriously considered. I hope thoy will tell me as frankly what they do not like, as what they do, for we know that the wounds of a friend are faithful, and it is our greatest desire that the home department shall bo in deed a helpful well of "living water" to tho many who seek its doors. I am never too busy to Tead your let 's aid you. Flora. The Marchael Neil rose can not bo wintered outside in your lati tude. General Jaqueminot and Hor mosa, although considered hardy, should have protection. Ask any reg ular florist. Amateur. Perennial phlox, hardy roses, hollyhocks, peonies, iris, and all the plants you mention do well some of them better if transplanted in the autumn as soon as growth ceases. The transplanting may be done as late as December 1st, and the cold months will bo spent by them in making roots and Establishing them selves. The tubers of the Maderia vine should bo treated as potatoes. uoss u. Tbo old-fashioned hoe cake is made by wetting corn meal with water and a little salt into a stiff batter; grease c. griddle and let' It get frying hot; put tho dough on in a rather largo cake, and pat it out over tho griddle with your palm; cook Requested R.oclpes Koumyss. Mix a quart of newonilk, a tablespoonful of brewer's yeast and two tablespoonfuls of malt extract; sot in a vessel where the temperature will remain at 90 degrees Fahrenheit until it begins to work; pour it into self-sealing bottles and keep in a cool place. It is said to bo a very nourish ing drink. Okra Pickles. Select the two-inch size pods and only those that are quite tender; take the fuzz off by rubbing with with a coarse cloth from the tip to the stem-end, until quite smooth. Cook in boiling water until tender and inclined to be soft about five minutes boiling will be required. Drain, and put into a weak brine for twenty-four hours; drain again, wipe dry and pack loosely in jars. Pour over them, boil ing hot, a syrup made of two pounds of sugar, a quart of best vinegar and a tablespoonful of mixed spices boiled together ten minutes, overflowing the jar and seal at once. A salad of cold boiled okra, with either a French or mayonnaise dressing is delicious. Studied Cucumbers. Paro a hnlf dozen small ripe cucumbers, cut off me up enus ana extract the seeds with a spoon; cover tho shells with cold water to which a tablespoonful of vinegar has been added, and parboil them for five minutes after the water begins to boil. Drain, and lay in cold water. Have a good force-meat made of either chicken or veal; fill the shells, which should be well drained and dry, and lay them in a pan lined with thin slices of pork salt qr .fresh, as ma be liked. Season with minced pars ley, salt and pepper, a little chopped onion and, a dot of butter on each, and baste with melted butter, while cooking in the oven. Twenty minutes will be long enough, and a nice brown sauce should bo poured over them be- fore serving. Rosa Geranium Leaves Large rose geranium bushes which are not to bo taken indoors will Boon succumb to the frost, and it is well to know how to preserve the fragrance which, has delighted us all summer. The leaves, when well dried, are equal to rose-leaves for filling cushions ana sachet bags; and it is claimed that much of the rosewater and perfume of commerce is " made from geranium leaves. Cushions may bo dellciously scented by scattering dried leaves among tho filling, or the dried leaves mry be sewn up in little muslin bags aul used as ordinary sachet powders for scenting the clothing and bed linens, or lingerie, to which it im parts a delightful odor. The leaves, fresh or dried, may be soaked in the water jug, and it i3 claimed that they soften, tone and freshen tho complexion, keeping the flesh fresh and firm. An excellent rosewater for immediate use may bo made oy steeping the leaves in hot water for an hour, then straining off the clear liquid. Use six cupfuls of. leaves, packed measure, to one pint of water. One tablespoonful of this in a pint of water makes a pleasant wash for the face and hands. For a substitute for a "rose jar." take one packed -quart measure of rose geranium leaves and place in a large china bowl, with salt between each layer of leaves a half cup of salt to a quart of leaves. Let it remain five days, stirring and turning each day, and cover the bowl closely. They should then appear moist. Add two ounces of coarsely powdered allspics and an ounce of bruised stick cinna mon. This fprms the stock. Allow it to remain a week stirring dally; tnen put into the permanent jars Jn layers; sprinkle between the layers," the, following mixture: One ounce each" of ' cloves and cinnamon, two nutmegs, two' ounces orris root, half ounce anise seed, all coarsely powdered. This is said to be delight ful, if' made aright. It may be opened frequently, and gives off a sweet, spicy, summery odor, a whiff of which is often enough to dispel a nervous head ache. Roo-dy for iKo Occasion "There, go tho men and women of the future," said my iguest, as we looked out on the sidewalk, filled with the children, hurrying along to enter school. Boya and girls, did you ever think of yourselves in that light? To many of you, this will be your last year in schoQl, and when you put away your books for the next vacation, it will be not to open them again. Tho great school of the worla will open up before you, and you must take your place in the 'ranks of its toilers. Tho lessons learned in the schoolroom may seem hard, but those learned in the world will be harder, and the penalty for failure will be cruelly hard, at times. But the lessons learned from tne Edmund McLatchle's Experience with Dr. D. M. Bye's Combina tion Oil Cur for Cancer-- Whfctlt Did for Him. Afton.Wyo.,May25,10CW. Dr. D. M. Eve Co.. Indianapolis, Ind. .., " ' - W fc -- h t ni niiLV z.utu Drab sins i receivou yuur i " ."-'not . I will Btatotuo reason w .'-r,rB t .- 4.. a n t-mnnr nun Liuib i - today, oruerea mo pi your wch "-"---nfireiy. 1 cancer, which waa on my Up. Is ene enure . applied tho oils tho first time on tho sui March, and in ono week from that line 1 :vn gone, leaving a small hplo in my P. J 1 now illled um and my lip Ib Just as soumi u healthy as H over was; and all this wns within a month, jothat " "5wpnfSldcr months slnco it got well; and Dr. Bye, J com you aro a poor man's frlcEd'n?s y0u can praise and remomber your kindness. J ou Jf use any portion of this letter lor publicauu youwisiuodoso. ssaHsss&ga,, This domination of diSSSim address la Dr. D. M. Bye Co., Drawer duj. Indianapolis, Ind . tmjm. . 1mmm&JS