rtr " lf-rpflO(WTS!l The Commoner VOLl 16, NO. 12 - - f r- h t this: Boil, peel and slico sweet po tatoes; peel and sllco nico apples, and lay In altornato rows In a but tered shallow pan or casserole; lay enough butter over the potatoes and apples to moisten the whole, adding sugar if deslrod; bako until nicely browned, and servo hot with the roast. Little scratches and mars on var nished furniture can often bo nearly effaced by rubbing with furniture polish, to be had of tho dealer in paints. Bo sure to shako the polish well, and apply with an absolutely clean rag, rubbing well Into the wood. When fat from frying is to be put away, allow tho fat to slightly cool and soTtio, thou strain through a chooso cloth; wipe out the skillet and return tho fat, lot heat until well moltod, then strain again through cheoso cloth into jar to bb used, thon cover with a cloth, or lid. To clarify a small amount of cold fat, pour boil ing water over it, stir well, and set aside to cool; when again cold, re movo tho cako that has formod on top, scrape the sedimonts from tho bottom of it, and it is ready for use. Cement for Floors Here is tho usual way in which tho contractor, trying to save money by doing poor work, does his cement floors: A layer of grit one and 'one half inches deep, first laid down and tamped. Thon half an inch of ce ment mortar is poured over tho grit and a "cement floor" is tho result. In due course of time, tho owners aro wondering what causes the cracks and breaks in the floor. The proper way to make a cement floor la to havo a layer of grit or cinders throe to six Inches deep,mixed with tho proper proportions of cement and sand. Then the finishing surface of cement can bo laid on top, thick enough to be more than a mere shell-coating; this should bo smoothed down and well troweled into place. For the Seamstress , In working buttonholes, 'strength en tho material around the cut por tion with running stitches of thread, carrying a strand of silk or thread to prevent tho" buttonhole from stretching along the top cut while working. After it is finished, stitch around tho edge of tho hole with a row of machine stitchtne. A. tailor's buttonhole has a bar worked at each end; eyelets are seldom worked now, aB tho invisible eytfs may be bought, and answer every purpose. For children's gar ments, strong buttonholes should be made, and the buttons sewed on with Strong thread. Tho four-hole but tons aro much bettor than tho two hole for all children's underwear. To Save Gas Have a "piece of sheet or galvanized -iron cut to cover the top of the range. This will be almost square, if there aro four burners, but a piece to fit a two, or three-hole "hot plate" may ibo used for such a cooker. Have a ,holo cut In the sheet over tho burn er, and keep tho piece removed to iise ;as a lid when only one or more burn ers is needed. The vessel needing the most heat may be set over tho lighted burner, after removing the lid, and those needing slow boiling, or stewing may be sot on the sheet. 'Tho heat that would otherwlso es cape will bo spread along the sheet 'under the other vessels. For iron ing day, if you have a gas iron, use a 'afreet of the iron to set your flat frons on, and they will all heat over 'osA-hurner. An iron plate js sold im tke stores for twenty-five cents, to 0 set orer one burner, ami 155? W1U oook weli " SmE Moving Pictures in the School .(Continued from Preceding Page.) stylo' n,nd very effective in fabric com bination. Either straight or bloomnr trousers may bo buttoned to a waist that slips on over tho head, or, have a front closing, as illustrated. Long or short sleeves will: bo correct. SOOS-j-TiJullcs' Night-Gown Cut In sizes 34, 38, 42 and 4G inches bust measure. Quito the right style for this time, Is the gown in tho illustration, mado to slip on over tho head and with a yoke back and front. Tho front and yoko are slashed through tho centre and finished with eyelets for ribbon lacing. a 7r8ST?lllren,SA EreH Cut in sizes 4, 0 and 8 years. A tie inserted through a horizontal opening in front, Is ono of the dressy features of this little frock; another, is tho belt with shaped ends emerging at each front side to bo but toned to the dress. Contrasting goods contributes the collar and pretty cuffs on short sleeves, and scalloping, tho POnular trimmlno- fny Mn,ii.,,i" os, daintily finishes them. "- .704T1Lndle,H c Cut In sizes 3C to 43 inches bust measure. Hanging straight and loose from tho shoulders ,n, f ron t0 a lltUo belw the lS where it flares stylishly, this model shows the latest in fall coats. Itsdis tlngulshlng feature Is tho large pocket made with ono end to fold over ? tab effect, fastening with button." 80(M .LaiilcH' SkirtCut in sizes 2A to 32 inches waist measure. On simple lines with a distinguished alrf thS skirt is cut in two gores that are Both ered at the top and gracefully draped from yokes that aro mounted on a raised -waistline. The gathered and graduated heading pushes up tho walstllneaha makes the model more youthful Its use Is optional. v ' .l-T-Lnrtiea' -press Cut In sizes 34 to. 42 incftos bust- measure. Convincing a&" !?.. ,th0 -PaPtyarlty ot the "over effect1' in .ongwpleco dresses. The, sur plice Tclosin.g-of the overblouse gives a neat vest effect to tho separate gulmpo Which Is xf different material and has fulb sleeyos' gathered to deep cuffs. Tho skirt is cut In three gored with tho upper edges gathered to a yoke, , 800b'na!H, Shirt-Wnlst Cut in sizes 36 to 42 inches bust measure. It adds to tho fascination of this blouse to .have the fronts extended in tab ef fect And . prossed just below tho line of the bTt. The sleeves aro easily full and gathered into euns uiat are trimmed to match tho collar and revers In opposing color. Tho combination ef fect will give a pretty blouse. 8?T71ljiaaic?' rcHM Cut in sizes 30 to 44 Inches bust measure. This one piece frock lays claim to having tho newest syle features because of the marked simplicity, grace and straight noss of line. For smartness tho collar aeserves the better half of credit that is shared by the pointed girdle which draws in tho fulness at normal waist line without any fitted effect. . 783'nuc' Shlrt-Walst Cut In sizes 36 to 44 inches bustmeasure. An irresistible model in plain and striped silk, or your choice of fabrics and col- ?t2r ln 802ld w,Wfce.. The shoulder fronts aro gathered ana in theij'achNat tho waistline, tho fulness Is gathered under a stay belt 7543 -Child's D.rcMa Cut in sizes 2 4 and 6 years. In this little , frock wo lave, a ,sactluo cut, wJth'tblohtre of tho back and front In bbMfcrm. The closing is placed under thev'iiJe What do vnn fliti, . ... experiment has been tried locally l a few schools, but it is too a v tho trial to pass a critic7judl ?lt(J their lue' Those who'S the innovation contend that it Z do much to make some part cuhr branches of study more real to th pupil, while others say the eXpen of renting reels, and installing ml chines-and booths would add mow to tho cost of public education than tho resulting good would warrant The taxes for this purpose are al' ready a grievous burden to many tax-payerd, and unless of real value it would "cost more than it would come to." Many claim that the ma jority of the educational films now available would prove of no practical value for reinforcing text-books, and no matter what the instructive ele ments claimed for them, these would be mado secondary to the dramatic interest or plot of the pic ture play. In certain classrooms, or in lectures, they might be made val uable, and the idea of a circulating library of films, sustained by popular subscriptions, is being entertained. But, what do the tax payers think of it? It is beginning to be recognized that a little more of the three It's, and a better knowledge of the spell ing book would be of considerable value to the rising generation. "What God Sustained" One of our readers tells me that "God condemns the policy of the AntL-saloon league in the strongest terms, and that, being commanded not to add t'o, br take away from, .one jot or tittle of the Holy Word! no one -can stand for, or advocate or vote for either the suffrage or sa loon question, without sending the'r souls down to Hell," as either mat ter is disposed of in the Bible. Per haps we don't all read the Bible alike, or understand its teachings in the narrow, way our brother anti suffragist and upholder of the saloons seems to be doing. Read a little closer, brother, then give chapter and verse. ' t. , . of,, the front -pi lt. A flat collar edges the hjerh neck and-a band cuff the long, full sleeves. 7540 CliUA'fi .Anron Cut In sizes 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 1-2 years. This all-covering apron is high Jn the neck, where .vthere is a small,- flat collar and has long sleeves, ending in a band at the wrists; The front is plain and the clos ing is placed in the centre of the back. There are tie strings from the side seams and small patch pockets at the sldrB .qf the front. , 7303 liSidlcit' Apron Cut in one sl?c. This ne piece garment is remarkable In taking very llttlo material. It Is In one piece,- but may be seamed at the shoulders. Body and sleeves are In one and the fulness is gathered on a tano or an elastic at the waistline. Tno aprnn slips on over the head. 8003 Clilld'rt TItirtorwiiHt nnd Pefi Coat Cut in sizes , 1. 3, and 5 years. Your good judgment will tell ynu tiini this necessary little garment will iook better, lit better and last longer, u made at home from a pattern. The up derwaist is cut on perfect lines. ie shaped at the armhojes and button at back, A waistband is fitted J "J buttons for attaching a gathered or circular cut petticoat. , 7014 Child' NlKht-DrnwcM Ciu "' sizes 1. 2, 4. G, 8. 10 and 12 years. Tins cozy garment for winter nights, rwn have the closing at tho front oi bach. bishop or plain sleeves, and bonm'J with or without the feet. It is cut on tho most advanced lines for chi Jdnn sleeping garments and should ie veloped In canton flannel, outing "" nel or other fabric of yarmtn. fi 7834 IiadlcH Drews Cut In f lcsf ,n to 44 inches bust measure. J "" tnB of style and snap with cotrasu goods for tho collar, rever fronts on cuffs. Novelty t pockets In tho gored skirt give a smart touch to front where the closing is made. iw,