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wwimmyww tf t -.' 10 The Commoner. VOLUME 8, NUMBER 51 h ll W rSHfttfllLuUS '" HTii WH. PC JP ffwPJrJ r I I Tho Tapestry Weaver Through many a sad and toilsomo Hour Tho patient weaver sits, While to his bock, obedient, Tho eager shuttle flits ' A conscious, earnest, life-like thing With will and purpose fraught, As on 4ts measured round it speeds, To work tho Master's thoughts And now a thread of sombor gray, Ehmixed with color bright, A tangled yarn of motloy hue Offends tho curious sight. "Thy labor is but fret and fr.ay, K.With-onaugkt of plan," I cried. The patient weavor smiled and said: "iLook on tho other sido!" "But sure, some mark of fair de Some form, beneath' thy cunning ainprnctlcod oyo may trace!" 4Nay, nay;k Thou(.dostjeach thread mtarcad,.', ;v..i, The weayer quick replied,) , "Tho rard design can only shInoi' TJpon the other side." .. ,. My Ibnging gaze I turned, and lo!. The qr. shifting loom TJnfblde'dwJth each stroke and stride A wealth jpf gorgeous blbom , ' Where' ihesh and web of warp and woof1 In radiance, Tyrian-dyed, Slione jfortk in beauteous form comnlete Upon, the. other side. ; ' . ' good to live, and that tho world 4s better because of us. We wish you a happy, prosperous New Tear. Cleaning Up This !h lust to remind vdu that now is tho time, while tho wood is dormant, to trim your trees into good 'health and shapeliness. The Ban boeins to rise earlv. and the hvork should not bo delayed. Many of the trees and shrubs will have dead, or decaying limbs, crooked or doformed, or out-of-proportlon limbs, and water sprouts which sap the life out of the trees, and all these must be removed. The dead and dyinc: branches harbor insects and their eggs, and they should be burned, either from the top of the wood pile, or in a bonfire outside. For trimming, use a small, sharp saw, or, a regular pruning knife or nook. For small twigs, a sharp i --.i ' O, "wary soul! O fainting heart! How' faros it with this dear emprise? Post thou behold nor grace, nor ij bloom .; ' ,, Asltfe's swift shuttle files? ' Stay f not thy hand, but woUve thy stint, i ' . Though", beauty seems' 'denied; '?-. Swfceb flow.er and fruit, thou yet sliall see Suu Upon tle other. s4e! v , , " " -5?tt$la,CIoolr,e. ., ifCTttei labove poem, was furnished lWIJW C; Zellor of Tlffln, Ohio, VMofMB our thanks for same.) f ! , ? ' f TJip New Year inner rooms, and for outer doors, the roll should bo tacked to tho bot tom on the outside of tho door. The piece of carpet, or other thickness that is simply laid against the door, will always be getting out of place, and needing constant replacing. The coldest air is in the bottom of the room, and many stoves do not throw heat downward. Cold feet are a menace to good health. Many win dows admit cold air around the sash, and theso should be attended to. Ventilation should be had, in plenty, but it Is better to have it at the top, keeping out drafts from all other quarters. Chinese gloss starch Is made of two tablespoonfuls of powdered bor ax dissolved in one and a half tea cupfuls of cold water. Have the cuffs, collars and bosoms of shirts thornnchlv rlrloil oTirl unafofMiol uvswu. a- jm. DUIUII bYri&Q, a OUU1J7 o ' , .u UUUbUl vuvu, pocket .knife will answer. But let UP them in this borax solution, roll 1 J. 1. . .1 1 - 4V AWt 4f nT i1n mm Jl 1.1 XL , 1 it uo none, ana oe careiui , not to "" uy ueuu; auu let mem remain mutilato tho tree. Study the svm metry of the" plant, and "do not de form by careless cutting oV slashing. Keep tho home grounds cleared of all Utter, and do not neglect un sightly , shrubs. Remember' the yard fence, to keep, it wholly, . i Onqo..nior,e we stand 'upon ,tho throsliold of a Now Year, The, doors ,,-qf tlio, past are closed; we can never open them again. Good or bad, tho ) Work we have wrought must stand. There is- doubtless much wo would wishf wore blotted off i nnpA- " 'many a cureless deed; many ai,idle Wfjrd; many a thoughtless act that 'V j&ought pain to the hearts wo would gladly have pleased. But there are many sunny pages, too. Many little, , unnoticed kindnesses, many gentle, sympathetic words or acts; many things that have lifted the load or lightened the labor; and the bal ance may be on the right side. When the pattern Is finished, our work may shino up brighter than wo can now over know. Let us deal kindly and 'justly with ourselves; as with others. Let us seek to make the future atone for tho past. It will be well to face f our souls, and judge ourselves. And when the evidence is all in, let us forgive ourselves, as we forgive oth ers, and obey the Saviour's .Injunc tion to the cruelly accused one, and "go and sin no more." This year should be so beautiful with good deeds that wo shall feel" that- it is If you like early vegetables, now is a good time to start the hot beds, or at least to begin gathering ma terials for them. If .you , do not know how to manage a hot bed, send' to the Secretary p'f -Agrjpujture, Washington, D. C, for literature on the subject. When - the literature comes, road it carefully, arid supple ment the knowledge thus gained by gathering all the; information possi ble from your farm" papers and from successful gardener but above all, use a' little common sense, and cul-' tlvate 'your owrt "lurfe-mAnf tc b'bds -are started now. thAv. -arm naaA ivclose attention during the stormy monins next coming; and it may be that little or nothing will be gained by starting growth until a, month or two later assuredly not, if the work is carelessly dona or neglected. But the man who hustles and Is careful about little things, can supply his table with many luxuries very early in tho season. It is largely a matter of tho man, himself, whether one succeeds or fails at any undertak ing. Do no; crowd the space, seeds well sown and plants well grown are "worth while." a few hours in a dry cloth, then rub off and iron. Powdered borax can be bought in large groceries in five pound wooden boxes for forty cents a box. One pound paper cartons usually cost about twelve to fifteen cents. Keeping tho Cold Out In , many dwellings, the outer doors do not fit closely, and a strong wind will blow more cojd into a room in moderate weather than will be likely to penetrate in still weath er with tho thermometer down to zero. Such doors should, have strips of listing, or thick woolen cloth tacked about thorn in such n. wav na to close all cracks, thus fortifying against the admission of very dis comforting cold air. A room with such openings will call for a great deal of fuel and tho drafts of air constantly sweeping through will oc casion many colds. A great deal of cold comes In un der the doors, and in many homes It is almost impossible to keep the foot warm, no matter how hot the upper air may be. Even from rooms where no firo is kept, the crack un der the door adds its quota to the cold. A roll pf carpeting, or other thick cloth should be tacked to the door on the-side that swings in, for A Mattqr of Preference If-a, family prefers show to comr fort -(and some of us do( you know)i they should not be censured for in dulging, the taste, if it inconveniences no ore but themselves. Many wom en will willingly worry along with .a worn-xut smoky old stove in the kltcnen in order to save for a now rug for the narlor. while nthnra rHU cheerfully endure the discomfort of cheap, out-of-season underwear fhac they may Indulge in up-to-date outer garments. The butcher's account and ther. fuel bill may be shortened that a pair of new curtains or a fine picture may be purchased, and if the family are agreed upon the subject, it is all right they are supposed to know what they most want, and how much they are willing to sacrifice to get it. Such people are no more to be condemned than are the wom en who wear shabby clothes and live in cheap quarters that they may Save tO give tO SOme onA mmnnnoH to be in greater need than them selves; or those who live on crack ers and coffee for the sake of buy ing the latest books, or paying for their favorite magazines. We are all working for happiness, and what is intolerable to one Is often cheer fully endured by another because of difference in tastes. Caring for the Baby Care must be taken to keep tho baby's little body and limbs warm; at tho same time, the little body must not be kept too warm. Over heating is as bad as getting too cold. The baby grows most when most comfortable. Air the little clothes before putting them on the delicate body, and let the airing be done by a warm stove. Dry the little gar ments in the open air when pos sible, but woolens should not freeze. Freezing makes cotton clothes whiter. Have no starch in any gar ment that touches the child's skin. Keep little thin woolen shirts with long sleeves on tho little body. Young babies often suffer seriously from simple colds, which seem to travel downward toward tho lungs causing bronchitis or inflammation of tho lungs. A cold In the head should not be treated lightly, as the stoppage of tho nasal passage inter feres with the act of nursing, and the nutrition is seriously impaired. Common sources of colds in young babies spring from careless clothing or being left in a draft, and colds often result from over-feeding and over heating. Babies should be clothed according to the temperature of the room, and if taken outside should bo protected from sudden chills. The baby should be bathed about the same time every morning, and it should not have its bath im mediately after taking food. This applies to nursing infants, as well as older children. At least an hour should elapse after taking nourish ment before the bath is given. After nursing, the child should lie quietly for an hour or more. All young animals should have rest, food and warmth with as little disturbance as possible. A baby should not be played with or excited at bed time. Accessories for the Toilet Imitation jewelry is not now con sidered in bad taste, as few persons can afford the expensive kinds be cause of the constantly changing fashions. Besides, much of th "cheap," imitation jewelry is so well made that only an expert can, in some instances, point out the differ ence between the real and the imi tation. Many pieces are clever imi tations of very costly wares. All sorts of neck chains are worn, especially the rope necklace made of beads with tassel ends. Cream white beads make an inexpensive substitute for seed pearls. Ear rings are "coming in,'' the long, old fashioned drop ear-ring being the favorite; the longer the drop, the more popular it is. Smoked pearl, imitation turquoise, and pink corals of quaint designs, are most, popular. The ears do not need, to be pierced, as with the new screw back., thev can be securely fastened to the lobe of the ear. Very pretty ones- can be bought for fifty cents a pair. Necklace, ear-rings and- brooch should match in color. , Collar pins, three in a. set, are much in demand. Bar pins and veil pins come in pretty, . inexpensive shades and patterns. Jet jewelry is also revived. Jet bracelets, neck chains, bandeaux, hair and hat pins are all to be had in jet, in all sorts of shapes and designs. Many pieces of jewelry are made of cut silver, or amber, studded with rhine stones, and in many colored Russian enamel. Hat pins with one or more tassels, inexpensive as they are lovely, are shown In many artistic designs. Very high dog-collars are in style, and fine gold chains with large pendants are in style. Brooches are particu larly handsome. Many bow ties, stock and ties, girdles and simple ties are crocheted of silk thread. For best effects, silk should be used, notthe mercer ized threads. Twisted crochet silk is preferred. Irish crochet patterns, daisy pattern, star Btltch, or single stitch crochet may be used, and the work must be done with nice even stitches. Woman's Home Companion. Helps for the Housewife For the safe-keeping of foods left from one meal to another requiring to be kept cool or aired, make a frame of suitable size, and put in several shelves, nailing, staying, or screwing them in securely so as to bear tho weight of the dishes. The back, top and bottom should be made solid of boards the top and back need AN OLD AND WELL. TRIED REMEDY Mrs. Winslow's Soonrma SYiiur for children teething should always bo used for children while teething:. It sofUns the gums, allays tho pain cures wind colic and Is tho best remedy for diar rhoea. Twenty-five cents a bottle. it-. :