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TT-wT-'-wwwpriiw)1' wmm WlfHpipjrwfn w ' jr.!" -V The Commoner. 5 ine v,uiimvw VOLUME 9, NUMBER 15 Somebody's Boy List to tho ring of the midnight song; 4Tia somobody'B boy. Tho winds givo to every wild echo a tongue, Yes, somebody's boy. Tho witcli of tho revel has waved her wand Ovor somebody's boy; And the spirit of evil has clasped tho hand Of somebody's boy. soil for your pots, pans and boxes. Remember, too, that you must be gin to grow your seedlings, espe cially such as chrysanthemums, now, with an eye to their transplantings, pinching into shapeliness, and shift ing from pot to pot. Geraniums, and many other plants that are wanted for the window blooming, must be attended to in May or Juno, and only by keoping them in pots through out tho season can you hope for brightness and color during the dark Then, too, this compost may davs. li iicnrl In Hi n irmlnTI tV O.nfilimber Comes now a yell on the midnislit tjus ana other vegetables will air, From somebody's boy; Reckless, defiant and devil-may-care Is somebody's boy! Foul is tho bod madly dark the dark coll, Whoro somebody's boy Is writhing in torture, tho veriest somebody's boy. Waiting and watching, a mother's eyes weep For somebody's boy, Tho vigil, dear Father, O help her ' to' keep! For somebody's boy. Throw 'round him, and over, thy Spirit to save, This somebody's boy; Ero fiends for his lost soul shall hol low tho grrvo - .Of somebody's boy. Fill with thy Spirit, too, our hearts, we pray, That somebody's boy Wo may watch for, and snatch from the death-trodden way XeB' somebody's boy! -Mfst 13. P. Miller, in Mother Truth's Melodies. thrive wonderfully for a shovel full occasionally. "Mother's Day" A pretty custom is gaining ground In observing "Mother's Day," which is set for the second Sunday in May. It was first observed last year, and its observance will be more wide spread this year. Those who have a mother living should visit her, or, if not within visiting distance, write a letter to her; the letter to bo writ ten so it will reach her on that day. Those whose mother has passed out can decorate her grave with flowers, or plant something on the mound, or, if this can not be done personally, have it done by some one living where the body is buried. This is a" worthy custom and, while the mother is living, the patient old friend will be gladdened by this tribute of affection. of buying the showy "ready-to-wear" that are only made to sell. In using paper patterns for the skirt, bo sure to lay the line of per forations down the pattern, as indi cated on the paper, on a straight thread of the material. Study the pattern well before cutting into the goods, and once the paper is laid on tho goods, cut exactly as tho pat tern, marking every perioration, notch, or square. If the material is not as wide as the pattern, do not skimp, but change the position on the, cloth, or, if nothing else will do, do not hesitate to neatly pieco the corners of gores. It is the business of the owner of the goods to say if the goods shall be pieced out, but care should be taken to need as little piecing as possible, at the same time cutting exactly as the pattern demands. Many a garment is ruined as to fit, by suiting the pattern to the goods, rather than the goods to the pattern. In plaited skirts, be sure to lay the plaits neatly and evenly. If one hip is higher than the other and one generally is the skirt should be slightly raised on the side that is smallest, until the line of the front hangs straight. In evening the bot tom of a skirt, one should have help of a second person. When the long seams are run, they should be either pressed open, or with both edges on one side, .as the finish Indicates, A material that is inclined to fray should be bound, while more substantial goods may be pinked. acidulous power, to any made from fruits. Used with lemons, oranges, dates, or other things, it makes ex cellent preserves. Remedial, if taken plainly as a stew, so the acids are tart in-it, the stalk acts as a foe to gout and rheumatism, neutralizing the uric acid said to cause' such things. The stalks should not bo stripped until the skin begins to get tough. It should be sweetened after stewing, as it calls for less sugar, and the flavor is richer. Items of Interest The Vegetnblo Gnrdon , If ..you did not set out the aspara gus plants last spring, do not neglect it now. If you can not buy tho plants, tho seeds gorminato readily, but you will havo a longer wait be foro you reap results. Every year the work is neglected puts tho fruits of your labor just so much further in the future. Fruit, especially small fruit, can bo had nowhere in aunh quality and quantity as In tho farm or village garden. A productive, well kept garden Is tho best paying spot on the premises. Looking Ahead Remember, If you are hoping to havo. success with your window gar don, next winter, it is none too early to bogin preparations now. You will need tho right Wnd of soil, and it is easier made than found. In some old corner, whoro there Is plenty of Bunshlne, dig a hole, and In this hole put all your peelings and trimmings and odd onds that are usually thrown out in tho yard. When you havo a layer of this a few inches deep, sprinkle dirt over it. A shovel full of cow manure, or sheop droppings, or from the hog pen should bo added now and then, and a little horse manure will help to heat and rot it. Over this garbage, pour the kitchen slops, and put ln the hole bits of sod, or grass roots, leaves, or any thing that will rot and make food for tho plants. Keep adding to this all summer, and by fall, when you want it, you will havo the host of A writer in an exchange says that every county town has, or is sup posed to have a court house, and if no other privlslon is made for a "rest room" for the country woman coming to the village to trade, there might a room bo set apart In this building, equipped with conveniences, to which tho country woman may retire to get herself In shape for her shopping after the rough, dusty ride over the country roads. Country merchants do not givo enough thought to tho comfort of their cus tomers, and for this reason, in many instances, the journey to the store for most women of tho farm is often looked upon as a disagreeable duty winch can not be shirked. An eastern state has put upon its statuto book recently a law that nun- Ishes parents who do not care for their children and do not sunnort them. The wife must also bo sup ported, and the fact that she and her children aro not supported shall bo evidence of neglect on tho part of tho father. This state has done a creat deal for the children, but now the Coffee Drinking A great deal of advice is being dealt out to the coffee drinker, and much of it is well to heed. Drink ing with food is no longer recog nized as a healthful habit, and if one would exercise a little self de nial, the habit would soon be over come. It is acknowledging a weak ness to declare that one can not "quit drinking coffee." On some people, coffee acts as a stimulant, and they at once assume that It gives them strength. Wo might as well claim that a lash laid on the back with a heavy hand gives strength. It certainly Is a "stimulant," but it is the. stimulant of pain. It gives just as much real strength as the cup of coffee does. Very many per sons drink the coffee "to get strength," but suffer agonies with stomach trouble after the stimulant loses its strength. Many things give the same energy, but no lasting strength, without doing half the in jury that coffee does. If any one will drink largely of water, of the temperature found most agreeable, House Cleaning It is claimed that moths will not molest woolens that are well wrap ped in newspapers, but it must be as certained that the moths have not already molested the garment, lay ing her eggs in its meshes. Before putting away woolens, furs, and hair goods, they must be well sunned and well beaten, to free them from pos sible eggs. If they are then wrapped in plenty of newspaper, with no hole or lapping through which the moth can make its way into the material, the article is reasonably safe from its ravages. Do not throw heavy rugs over the line for cleaning, and do not shake small rugs by the sides. If a grass plat can be had, spread the rug on it and beat with a carpet beater. A better arrangement is to lay the rug on an old bed spring, and beat it, as the dust will drop through and blow away as it falls out. In hanging heavy material, such as denims, for screen curtains, instead of sewing the breadths together, use the ball and socket skirt fasteners. The fasteners are cheap, and the breadths of curtain are not so heavy to handle. Women'- must learn to save their strength. An exchange says it is no use to talk bath tub to a man who is not able to buy a wash basin; but when tho wash basin costs no more than ten cents, the man and the whole family may be kept clean by a good use of the basin and a' wash rag. The trouble is, we are not willing to make the most of what we have. When laying the bedding out to sun, put a layer of newspapers under it, and thus prevent the dampness arising from the ground underneath from penetrating the bedding. For many things about house cleaning time, the old newspapers are second in value only to the old soft linen so much in demand. Laying tho pillows and old soiled comforts out on a grass plat during a heavy shower, and afterwards turn ing them often until dried, is a good way to cleanse them; particularly so in the case of old comforts. law requires that having children between meals, the liking for coffee shall bring with it the responsibility or tea can bo much more readily lor their care. This, in those high priced times, will argue against big families, in a measure. A house-full of children moans the need of a' good salary. overcome, ana once overcome, you will be delighted with the relief af forded. Begin now to be good to yourself by refusing the coffee. For tho Homo Seamstress One of tho very best things a girl can do is to servo an apprenticeship to a good dressmaker and seamstress. A girl or woman who can mni ho. own garments can be much bettor the roots, which are astringent and UiVOOCU. l"w oaui wst, ana ax the purgative, are used dried aq moru, Rhubarb This Is the season for rhubarb, and of It Table Talk has this to say: This product of the garden has many uses, not only for the table but for medi cinal purposes. The parts used for the table are tho foot stalks, and same time give to her clothes an air oi individuality which no "ready made" can have. It is not the goods that make tho clothing -so expensive; but the cost of hiring them made, or ftfn T4- te V -v nnl . 1 x. . wii. i. io mu uuiy instance or a vegetable being used in every re spect as fruit. Puddings and pies made with the stalks' aro equal, -in juice-giving properties-, and also tq Tho Between Season From now on, until "green things become plentiful, or at least within the means of the family purse, the housewife will find herself puzzled as to how to have variety on her table, unless she is blessed with a full assortment of canned and dried things in her store room. One of the favorite dishes in our grand mother's day was the succotash made of either dried corn and dried beans, or of dried beans and canned corn. The coarsely broken corn known as "dried hominy" and an equal amount of dried beans should be put to soak over night, and in the morning each should be cooked in a separate ves sel until tender, which, in either case, will call for several hours of slow cooking. A slice or two of fresh salt pork may be cooked with them, if liked. When quite tender, the corn and beans may be mixed, and let cook slowly another half hour. If AN OLD AND' WELL TRIED REMEDY Jfns. 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