W H -A
COMMONPLACE
" * " TRAGEDY - * * *
l&g& I6c K. .ii S& SIW j
CHAPTER L
HE sun shone high in the blue
heavens ; tbe boi't , fragrant air.
heavy with tbe scent of roses and
carnations , stirred tbe creepers on the
low , wbite bouse , sighing faintly
through the trees'at the bottom of tbe
velvety-terraced lawns which sloped
down to the edge of the miniature lake ,
shimmering in tbe hot July sunshine.
Through the trees walked stiflly a tall ,
broad-shouldered specimen of tbe
stronger hex"with a long , military
stride , whistling carelessly as be skirt
ed the lake and disappeared Into tbe
tangled wood patb. As lie passed out
of sigbt a woman came slowly up the
green terraces , pausing , as .she reached
tlie top , to glance back at the retreat-
lug figure in the distance ; then she
turned away , with a little impatient
gesture , gathering the soft folds of her
gray dress together as she mounted tbe
wide , shallow steps and sauntered
slowly along tbe shadowy shrubbery
path , where tbe leafy branches met
overhead , forming a natural avenue of
cool , delicious shade. Sbe sat down
wearily on tbe rustic seat at the far
end of tbe mossy path , resting her bead
against tbe old tree at ber back , tbe
dark , shadowy background throwing
into strong relief tbe slight gray fig
ure , with the small head proudly erect ,
crowned witb masses of golden brown
hair , curly and soft , forming a dark
setting for tbe pale face , out of which
eboue those glorious , dark-gray eyes ,
witb a deep violet tinge in them , just
now filled witb an overpowering weight
of weariness and agony of disappoint
ment
"He never cared , " sbe said to herself ;
"are his eyes so blinded that be cannot
eee the trutb for himself/ "
Her bosom heaved under tbe soft ,
silky folds of ber cool , gray dress ; her
hands were tlgbtly clasped before her.
Suddenly ber whole attitude changed
and relaxed , and she resumed ber old
careless posture ; a maid came down
the path , witb a silver salver in ber
band , on which reposed a card. The
woman glanced at the name inscribed
thereon "Lord Berrington. "
"I will come in , " sbe said , and the
maid returned to the bouse.
She sat motionless for an instant ,
then rose quickly , as if some sudden de
termination had seized her. A scorn
ful smile curved ber red lips as sbe
walked into tbe cool , shadowy draw
ing room , through the open French
window. As she entered a man ad
vanced quickly to meet ber ; be seized
both her hands in his , saying passion
ately
"Kuth , I have come for my answer.
What Is it to be ? "
Sbe turned away her head for an in-
tant , and looked out into the sunlit
garden , down to the dark , shady wood ,
with the lake dancing in tbe bot sun-
chine ; tbcn she looked back into the
dark , handsome face of tbe man before
ber.
ber."It
"It is to be yes , " she said in ber
clear , cool voice , with no trace of emo
ri tion ; but she shuddered involuntarily
as she was clasped in her lover's arms.
That was the first act of tbe tragedy.
CHAPTER II. h
The curtain rises on the second act
Ruth , Lady Berrington , whose unemo
tional , tragic beauty has taken the
world of fashion by storm , Is seated Iti
her flower-scented boudoir ; sho has not
altered much during the last two years ;
her beauty is still as marvelous as ever ,
unspoilt by all the turmoil of a London
season , where the world has bowed
down to the new beauty. At first , to
her unsophisticated mind , the intoxi c
cating whirl of ceaseless gayeties was
. at once pleasant and novel , but now C
be is heartily tired of it ; she is filled t
with intense , mad longings to revisit f
the old home in the quiet peaceful t
, country the old-fashioned garden , the t
tangled wood , and the lake , glimmering
under a cloudless , dazzling sky how it
all comes back to her , a flood of bitter
memories. A warm breeze steals in a
Rt the open windows , blowing out the d
long , filmy curtains , and , bearing a c
whiff of mignonette from tbe flower- n
filled balcony. t
The door opens and a man enters. a
At the sight of him Ruth rises , with t
a suppressed cry , pale to the very lips.
She holds out her hand.
"Capt Tremayne ! " she says , "this t ]
Is indeed a surprise ! I had no idea i
that you had returned. " i8'
The visitor holds her hand In his , let ib
ting his eyes rest on the pale. lovely
face for a moment ; then they both sit
down. ti
tih
He is the first to speak. h
"I only arrived In England a few
days ago , and , being in town , I seized w
the first opportunity to call on you , for tt
the sake of 'auld laug syne. ' "
Ruth smiles and slowly unfurls ber S <
feather fan ; the heat is terrific.
"You are very kind , " she says ; "and ai
I am more than pleased to see you.
JTwo years have passed since we last
'
'met ; am I much altered ? " to
She looks straight at him inquiringly ,
and the look sends a hot thrill through
bis whole being. ti
"You are more beautiful , " be says ,
lowly.
This seriously spoken speech causes ki
v * little ripple of light laughter to break
from Ruth , as she slowly fans herself. lo
t 'You have grown complimentary dur
ing your two years' absence on. foreign
service , " she says lightly , but her eyes
drop as they meet his.
t "Is it actually so long since I spent
that long , delightful day at Pens Court ?
Do you remember the lake and the
walk in tbe woods ? "
(
' "Remember : " ber voice thrills witb
some strong , hidden emotion , "as If I
should ever forget the "
Sbe checks berself hurriedly.
"And now you are married ! " he re
marks , irrelevantly. "J was a coward
then. "
"A coward ? Wby ? "
She disregards bis first remark.
"Wby ? " he asks fiercely , "because I
was afraid to speak because I knew
yon feared poverty that you sougbt a
i brilliant alliance "
I She stops him with a sudden , imperi
ous gesture , her eyes blazing with a
, passionate light ,
| "Silence ! You malign me. I never
sought this 'brilliant alliance. ' " ( Scorn
fully. ) "What has it brought me , but
i " She breaks off abruptly , and ,
with a sudden movement , pulls back
her loose-hanging sleeve , revealing an
ugly , livid bruise on the fair white
arm ; then , with a bitter smile , sbe lets
the sleeve fall again , and turns toward
tbe window. He starts to his feet bis
, handsome face dark with passion.
1 "Ruth , " be cries , seizing her hands
in bis fiercely , "it was all a horrible
mistake ; my cowardice has brought
you to this. My darling , you love me ? "
She does not move ; a sbiver runs
through her a shiver of mortal agony.
"Ruth , speak ! Tell me you love me ! "
"You burt me , " she soys , faintly ,
striving to free herself from his firm
grasp. Sbe raises ber agonized eyes
to bis , and tben sbe is clasped in bis
arms. For one instant sbe lies passive ,
then frees berself with a wrench.
"Leave me , " she says. ' flusteadily ;
"why do you come , now that it is too
late too late ! Yon must go. Good-
by. "
Sbe holds ber hand In dismissal and
farewell.
His passion completely overmasters
him as he looks upon ber , pale and
sorrow-stricken.
"I will not go , " he cries vehemently ;
"Ruth , you do not , you cannot meant
It For your own sake "
He advances quickly , but she repels
him.
"For my own sake and yours , go "
And then he knows that all is ended.
Witb one farewell look he leaves ber ,
and goes out of the room , while she
sinks wearily into her chair , a dull ,
aching pain tearing at her heartarings.
CHAPTER III.
Time sllpp by insensibly. A new
beauty has usurped Lady Berrington's
position in society , from which she has
now withdrawn herself. Her husband
is dead killed himself in the hunting
field and she is free to come aud go
is she will. The great town is shut
tered and empty , and she has flown to
: he restful quietude of Pens Court , the
iome of her childhood , which she had
sought back as a home for herself in
icr lonely widowhood. Then wild
lopes fill her heart Now that he
mows she is really free. Maurice will
mrely come to her he must kaow.
Chese bopes are strengthened when , at
t dinner party , she hears the familiar
mme mentioned. He is coming to stay
vith some distant neighbors ah ! it is
o be near her he is coming at last As
ach day passes she waits feverishly
or his coming ; and still he comes not
Ls each long summer day wanes she
vhispere , "To-morrow he will come , "
md to-morrow passes , and still he
omes not Then one evening , as she
its peacefully under the cedar trees
n the green lawns , resting in the cool
vening air , full of sweet faint per-
ume from the glowing flower beds on
be velvety turf , a maid appears frorn
he house.
"A gentleman in the drawing room ,
ly lady , " she says ; ybe gave no name. "
Ruth , with a wild hope , rises slowly
nd walks over the lawn , her black
ress sweeping over the grass , her pale
heeks tinged with a pink color as sbe
lounts the shallow steps and enters
tie cool , shadowy room , full of flowers
nd delicious perfumes wafted In on
ie evening air. a
A man is standlngVith his back to- li
ard her , but as her dress sweeps over
le soft carpet he turns and faces her.
quivering smile flashes into her
sveet , gray eyes , and she holds out
Dth bands with a little glad cry.
"Ah , Maurice ! At last , at last ! " n
Something In his unresponsive atti- a
ide strikes a cold chill to her heart ; t
is he forgotten ? g
"I could not pass your neighborhood
ithout looking you up , Lady Berring-
> n. " be says , easily. "How lovely this a
ace 1st Are you living here alto- tla
" a
; ther ?
Ruth feels that her throat and lips
e parched and dry , but sbo answers
m with an effort cc
"Yes ; I could not endure that dreary ccw
wiihouse after " w
"Yes , yes , " he says , hastily ; "afrer sl
> ur terrible bereavement ; you are tor- b (
nate to have been able to secure the D
d place in time ; I am paying a flying
sit to the Carews , at Marsh Hall ; you
low them , of course ! " hi
"Very slightly then you do not stay ta
Qg ?
"Not long. There are many prepara- er
> ns to be made before April" ( witb a
smile ) "before my wedding you hare
| "not"henrd ? Juliet Carew will be my
wife in a few months' time ; may ]
ask for your congratulations for 'auld
lang syne ? ' "
The blood rushes with a wild flood
to Ruth's heart leaving her sick and
cold everytblngswims before her tired
eyes she must speak. She makes an
effort.
"I hope I sincerely trust you may
be happy , " she says , a little unsteadily ;
"I must call on Miss Carew. "
"You are very kind , " be says , with
his happy smile. "How familiar this
place seems. Our days of flirtation are
at an end. Lady Berrington ; ah , one
does foolish things in the heyday of
youth , but you showed yourself to be a
wise woman. "
Ruth smiles. Has he forgotten all ?
"Yes , " she says , with bitterness ; "we
look back witb contemptuous pity on
s\ich follies In maturer years. "
When he Is gone she stands on the
terrace In the deepening twilight the
cool , soft air fanning her bot. flushed
cheeks : the fern owl In the distance ,
with its curious whir-r , alone breaks
the stillness ; a bat flaps heavily over
head : a belated bee booms past , huny-
Ing homeward. Then she goes slowly ,
weariljinto the old familiar room ; a
sharp , sudden pain clutches herSheart
she catches blindly at the mantelpiece ,
on ashen grayness overspreading 4ttie
lovely face. With a iittle gasping rrj *
she falls prone to the ground : blood
rushes to her lips and stains the de'i-
cate lace on her bosom. A chill moa.i-
iug wind sweeps round the house , dyln < ?
away In the distance with a wild soJ > -
bing wail , as of a soul in mortal agony
passing through the fiery furnace of
affliction.
The doctor says "Failure of tV
heart's action , and hemorrhage , " but
does science always fathom such mj = ? -
terles ? Does It take Into account bio-
ken hearts ? Perhaps not. Waverley.
CAUGHT IN A STAMPEDE.
Champion Bteer-Tyer Takes Desperate
Chance for Life. '
Two years ago , when the cowboys of
northeastern Arizona came together to
find out who was the "best man" in
various ways , James Evans won the
steer-tying championship by replug ,
throwing and tying a vicious steer iu
twenty-four seconds. But in a rec-jnt
round-up the champion did a more n -
markable thing , by which , says the
Kansas City Star , he saved his own
and another man's life.
While he and some companions were
camping for the night on a high table
land , which ended a few miles away in
an abrupt drop of two hundred feet , a
storm swept through the mountains.
Made nervous by the lightning , the
herd of fifteen hundred cattle stam
peded in the direction of the precipice.
Evans and his men mounted hurriedly ,
and circling to the front of the mad
dened cattle , tried with whoops and
revolver-shots to turn them back.
In the dense blackness of the night
Evans' horse missed his footing and
went down in a heap , one leg in a
? opher-hole. The horse of a cowboy
named Davis , running close behind ,
stumbled over Evans' horse , and Da-
ris , too , came to earth and lay still ,
unconscious.
Fifty yards away came the herd.and
i short flash of lightning showed
Svans the situation. The swiftly mov-
ng sea of cattle reached one hundred
rards each way. Unable to arouse
Davis , and never thinking of leaving
lis disabled comrade , Evans took the
mly chance of saving both. He emp-
ied'his own revolver and his compani
on's into the center of the herd , cut1 1
ing a breach in the front of the mass.
C"hen throwing the Inanimate form of I
) avls over his shoulder , he awaited
ils opportunity. 1
As one of the leaders brushed
3vans , with one movement put the
> ody of Davis across the shoulders of
he steer , and mounted , also. Vainly
be animal leaped , bucked and side-
uiuped. With his legs wrapped tight
er around the body of his mount
! vans drove his spurs deep In , and
eld himself and Davis in place.
The steer , wild with rage , agony and
right rapidly left tbe herd in the rear ,
nd veering to the right in a furious
a Hop , carried his riders out of dan-
er. Then Evans rolled off the back
f his strange rescuer , and a half-hour
iter , when his cowboys turned the .
erd at the rim of the canon , and rode
ack to look for the foreman and Da
is , they found them both unconscious ,
he weary steer , with his sides covered
rith blood , lay exhausted a short dis-
l
mce away.
The outfit ordered a medal for Evans ,
ad the steer has been pensioned for
fe on the best alfalfa in the val-
An Urgent Case.
When the doctor's telephone rang
ite one night he went to the instru- eiw
leut himself and received an urgent w
ppeal from two fellow-practitioners
> come down to the club for a quiet st
anie. re
"Emily , dear , " be said , turning to his
ife , "I am called out again , and it
ppears to be a very serious case , for
icre are two doctors already in attend- re
ace. " New York Times. 'e
th
Blast Furnaces in Britain. sp
The number of blast furnaces in ho
urse of erection Dec. 31 in Great
ritain 70. Of this
was number 11 po
ere in Scotland , 10 in South Stafford-
ire , S in Cleveland , 8 in West Cum- foi
rlund , 7 in South Wales and 0 In foimi
jrbyshlre. fa <
\bout all you can do with people who
te you Is to conclude they have bad
nn
ste.
Honestly now , If you were In the oth- we
f ellow'g shoes , could you do any bet- th (
r ? ' rai
NEW FOE TO THE BURGLAR.
The device shown in the accompany
ing drawing does not look vicious
enough to combat successfully with a
burglar until you notice the wicked
little gun way down in the corner of
the picture. It is the hidden foe against
which the burglar has no power to
fight The use of the electric current ,
with its numerous wires and switches ,
is already quite common as a protec
tive agencj' , but the appearance may
become disarranged or the strength of
the batteries diminish and the alarm
prove ineffective just at the time when
it is needed. With this device there is
the one movable platform and trigger-
operating mechanism , complete in itself
and sure to give an alarm us soon as
the platform is depressed by the weiglir
TRAP FOK A KUlttiLAIL
of a person stepping on it. The device
s rendered inoperative by throwing the
oblique l irs into a vertical position
vliich drops the horizontal bar agaJn'st
the support beneath and carries any
weight on the platform above. Arrange
ment may be made to regulate this
alnrm by the openine of an inside door.
Las throwing it oat of action when u
nember of the family desires to pass
out across the platform. The gun may
be pointed so as to injure an intruder
r only to sound an alarm , as preferred ,
nd the apparatuswill be of practical
/j lu < ? in railway raai ! aii'l express cars
and for banks , as well as private
houses.
MELBA OUTWITS HERO.
ord Wolaelcy Did Not Know Who
SinircrVi8 , and Slie Retorted.
Fieltl > Iirslial Loid Wolsel y , hero of
campaigns , has met defeat in an en
gagement of wits. He aat . sicconling
to a special cable dispatch from Lon
don to the New York Evening journal ,
been vanquished by a woman. The vic
tor in the little dinner table tilt was
Mrae. Melba and the scene of the oc
currence the house of a member of the
British aristocracy.
Mme. Melba at this dinner was seat
ed at the right of Lord Wolseley , who
w-s : nf tho rigl.f of tlic hostf s of tl'.e
e.'oniug. Lord Wolseley at tiie begin
ning of the dinner askod of the host
ess :
"Who is the lady at my right ? "
"Why , that is Mme. Melba ? "
"Who is this Mme. Melba ? "
"Is it possible that your lordship does
not know the great singer ? "
"Oh , yes. Born in Australia , I be
lieve. " And with that the general ap
plied himself to the course then served.
A.fter a few minutes he turued to tb
[ ) rirna donna , greeted her pleasantly
md said :
"You are an Australian. I believe.
nadam. I know a great deal about
Four country. My brother lives in Mel-
aourne. "
"And pray , sir , what is the name of il
rour brother ? " the singer naively in-
s <
luirecl.
h
"Goodness ! Why , his name is the
lame as mine Wolseley , " answered
he surprised officer.
"Who is Wolseley ? I do not recall
hat name , " Mme. Melba explained. .
sl
"Why , I am General Wolseley , " re-
) lied the astonished officer. 1 (
"Wolseley ? Wolseley ? Wolseley ? "
ehispered the singer as'if appearing to t ;
efresh her memory. And then the
; eneral applied himself again to the
ood. He had learned bis lesson. ti
tis
A Pretty Broad Hint.
An anecdote Is told of one of the
mailer South American republics
rhich illustrates the methods which te
teal
re adopted when it comes to a ques- al
ion of making war. The "navy" of
lie particular power referred to con-
ists of a single , old-fashioned , side-
rheel steamer , armed with one gun. hi
i time of peace she is engaged in haul-
ig freight up and down the river
hich runs close to the capital. At the
as
utbreak of one of the periodical wars ,
ot so very long ago , the President of
le republic took charge of the steamer
ad started up stream on a recruiting ClWi
epedition. leaving his senior general
i charge of the military preparations
t the capital. A couple of days later
le steamer returned , and some sev-
ity miserable looking natives , each
rally bound with a strong rope , were
arched off and turned over to the gen-
al , with a note from the President
hich read :
"Dear General : I send you herewith
iventy volunteers. Please return the
pes at once. "
cat
.Rather Unpromising. frit
\n Englishman walking through a suf
rtain part of Scotland with rod and J.01
2 ! came upon a tiny loch which , be tini
ought , held out promise of good wh
ort Patiently he fished for three bee
urs , moving steadily from spot to sot
ot along the borders of the little cor
nd , but no success came to him. At bot
it he accosted a boy who bad stood a
ert (
ten minutes watching him with
cor
ngled surprise and curiosity on his rea
af
My little lad , " said the Englishman , was
in you tell me whether there are anc
7 fish in this pond ? " he
If there be ony they must be vera an )
e ones , sir , " returned the boy , "for
: re was n&e water here uutil It of a
ned yesterday P" - * . 0&
Poorly ]
v " For two years I suffered ter
ribly from dyspepsia , with great
depression , and was always feeling
poorly. I then tried Ayer's Sarsa-
parilla , and in one week I was a
new man. " John McDonald ,
Philadelphia , Pa.
Don't forget that It's
"Ayer's" Sarsaparilla
that will make you strong
and hopeful. Don't waste
your time and money by
trying some other kind.
Use the old , tested , tried ,
and jtrue Ayer's Sarsapa-
rilla. SUIaMttc. AIHrufjM * .
Atk yonr doctor what ! i thinks of .4yor *
Sarsftparllla. K * Know * nil about thU gram !
old family mentrln * . Follow liU ailvic * sad
we will b satisfied.
.1. O. AYZB Co. . Low * ! ! . Mat * .
Not Much.
"I wish to ask you something.
Miss Millie" said Arcbey witt
trembling voice and wabbling chin
"Why don't you dare to ask it ? "
the maiden said demurely. "Be
cause I can see no in your eyes. '
In bntli of tbera ? " "Ye-es. " "Wei
don't you don't you know two neg
atives are equivalent to an how
dare you sir I Take your arm from
around my waist , instantly ! " But
he didn't.
Condemned in Missouri and Couflncated
in New York.
Judge Clarke of St. Louis has con
victed and fined heavilv a number ol
grocers lor selling baiting powders
containing alum.
The week before the Health De
partment of New Yorl : seized a
luantity of stuff being sold for bak-
ng powder which they found was
nndc from alum mixed with ground
ock , and dumped it Into the river.
The Health Authorities are thus
: aking effective means to prevent
he introduction into our marKets of
njurious substitutes in place ol
wholesome baking powders.
As alnm rnsts only two cents a
louod , there is a gerat temptation
or those manufacturers who make
uhstitutes and imitation goods , to
! se it. Alum baking powders can
10 detected by the health authorities
y chemical analysis , bub the ordi-
ary housekeeper , whose assistance
a protecting the health of the peo-
le is important , cannot make a
bemical examination. She may
asily know the alum powders , how-
ver , from the fact that they are
jld at from ten to twenty cents for
pound can , or that some prize
ke a spoon or glass , or piece of
rockery , or wooden ware is given
ith the powder as an inducement.
As the people continue to realize
le importance of this subject and
insumers insist on having baking
Dwder of established name and
laracter , and as the health author-
> ies continue their vigorous cru-
ides , the alum danger will , it is
oped , finally be driven from our
omes.
Brits and Their Buckle * .
Tbe greatest number of belts arc
laped , and white calf and patent t
lather are among the best. The
arness buckle Js the buckle foj
aese belts. Occasionally there is e
uckle that Js covered. Some of th <
Bits have buckles on either side o !
ie front and open at one of them , E
uede and velvet belts are studdec s
itb metal.
8.
8.n
Bra. Wlnslow'a SOOTHING 8YRUP tor ctsildret
softens the frums , reduces Jnrtamatloi
aya pain , cares win < I colic. 5e bottle Q
I
If the whole earth was reduced tc ll
level table land its height woulc
s 20 feet above sea level.
DON'T SPOIt YOUK CLOTHES
Jse Bed Cross Ball Blue and keep them whlb
snow. All grocers , 5c a package
21
In some of the farming distirtcs 01 21
21W
lina pigs are harnessed to small 21T
igons aud made to draw them. T
51
Lost His
KevimaLtism
tv
tvH
y the use of a bottle of H
dc
It. Jacobs Oil eg ar.
st :
SERGEANT JEREMIAH MAKER , of Ard- in
h , Royal Irish Constabulary , says : " My inn :
nd , Mr. Thomas Hand , has been a great
: erer from rheumatism in the back and
its for the last four years , during which
e he has employed many different
thods of treatment , but obtained no relief
itever , and for the last two years has in
n unable to walk without a stick-and yo
ictimes two sticks , and was in great pain
stantly.I induced him to procure a
tie of St. Jacobs Oil , which he applied
3 the most astonishing and marvellous mi
cts. Before he had finished using the in
tents of the first bottle he could walk
iily without the aid of a. stick , and after
: w applications from the second bottle he
; free from pain , and had been ever since ;
although fifty years of age and a farmer , ai
can walk and work without experiencing
pain or difficulty whatever. "
al
CnRATiVH COMPOUND , the great remedy
h makes people well ; it is made from the formaia
i eminent London physirixn. Send to St. Jacob * bui
Ltd. . Baltwore , Md , , for a re swapfeBottle. cui
Crisp Waffles.
The average waffle served
\orth is brown , tender and
3iit has not the crispneas coiwidpre *
issential by a good Southern cook.
These directions , if followed to the Jet
er , give most delicious results : Cream
he yolks of two eggs , then stir in tw
.easpoonfuls of cold boiled homing ,
wo teaspoonfuls of butter and a smaB
me of salt Sift two scant cup * or
Jour with two teaspoonfuls of bakl ff
) owder , and have ready two tcaeopc-
ul of milk , to mix all to a smooth Imt-
er. Add the stiffly beaten whites at
he last. Do not wet the floor nntrt
he irons are greased and getting not.
or unless these are very hot wneu
ised all will be ruined. The hominy
hould be smooth and well boUetL
n Slrop.
Score the oranges all over in hntt -
lon of some ornameuuil design , repre-
onting basket-work or trellis-work ,
and then simmer them In water until
nearly done through. They must next
be put into cold water for twenty-four
hours , changing the water every thrw *
hours. At the end of this time tbr-
should be drained in a sieve for severe
hours , then placed in an earthen pa i
and coveted with a hot sirup made by
boiling three pound. * of su ar and one
quart of water for live minutes. For
three successive days let the fiirup be
polled up and skimmed , and wneu
nearly cold pour back upon the or-
inges ; after the last time the orange *
'nay be put away in jars , and used for
Jt-asert when required. '
Apple Mold.
Put two cups of water and two eup *
of sugar iu a saucepan over the fire ,
stir until the sugar dissolves ; then boll
up and skim. Put in a pound of ap
ples , pared and cut into halves and
cook uutil tender and clear. Add the
luico of two lonious and the yellow
pjirt of tb - rind of onf , chipped ofi
tlin so as not to get any of the bfttei
white part. Prest * turough a sieve uni
while they are hot add half a package
of gelatine dissolved in cold water.
Set on ice and whisk until cool ; theo
stir In the whites of four eggs beaten
to n stiff froth. As soon as it begin *
to thicken turn into a mold , and set
an ice to harden. Make a vanilla 01
a range sauce with the four egg yolki
ind serve wtth the pudding.
Coffee Cake.
Two teacupfuls of sugar , one of bus
ier ; add one teacupful of molasses , OM
arge cup of strong coffee , four eggi
Beaten , live teacupfuls of sifted floucj
lft one teaspoonful of baking powdw
ind half a teaspoonful of baking soda
, vith the Hour , one pound each of rate-
ns and currants , quarter of a pound ol
iliced citron , two teaspoonfuls eaoi
if cloves and cinnamon , and one tejK
ipoonful each of allspice and grate *
lutmeg. Bake one hour and a half.
Celery with Cream Saace.
Three heads of celery , one pint ol
nilk , butter the size of an egg , flouj
o thicken and salt to season. Waali
.nd scrape the celery , cut into piec
ne inch long , and simmer In salted
rater for half an hour. Make a crean
auce of the milk thickened with flour ,
ritb butter and salt for seasoning
Ldd the celery , from which the watei
as been drained , and serve in a beat-
d dish.
Caramel Coffee *
Coffee made with a suspicion of car-
mel is liked as an after dinner 01
incheon coffee by some people. It li
lade by putting a couple of table-
loonfuls of lump sugar ha a small
nicepan and allowing it to color at
lost black without burning. When th
iffee , say about four tablespoonful *
as been put In the heated percolator
3d the caramel and pour on the bull-
ig water.
Grated Apple Pudding.
Grate six large , juicy apples and beat
a heaping cup of powdered sugar ,
ated peel of a lemon or orange ,
cup of sifted , whole wheat biscufc
uinbs and the beaten yolks of sis
rgB. Last of all fold in carefully th
Lites of the eggs beaten to a frotb
urn Into a buttered baking dish ,
irinkle chopped nuts over the toj
id bake in a quick oven until set
Frozen Custard.
Throe quarts cream , eighteen eggs ,
ro pounds sugar , vanilla to taste ,
eat two quarts of the cream ha a
able boiler over a quick fire ; heal
gs to a light froth with sugar
d add the hot cream slowly ,
rring constantly. AS soon as a coat-
; is formed on the spoon , add the re-
lining quart of cream , and stir until
id. Strain and freeze.
ScrambledTomatoes. .
5tew five or six good-sized tomatoea
3 let them cool. Heat separately th
Iks a-nd whites of six eggs. Add ts
j yolk one cup milk , pepper and
t ; then beat in the whites and to-
.toes. Turn into a pan of hot buttex
3 stir uutil well
cooked. Serve OB
ttered toast
Baked Smelts.
V'ash thoroughly , dry in a cloth , a-
, ge in a flat baking dish after butt
both fish and dish. Season wltfc
t and pepper and cover with bread
cracker crumbs. " Place a piece of
ter on eacti"fish and bake twenty
Garnish with parsley.
