ero ———————— Betiefonte, Pa., August 20, 1209. THE CORDON BLEU. At First an Order For Women Cooks Established by Louis XV. When you hear a man spoken of as a “cordon bleu” you know he is a great cook, but few people have any 4dea of how and when the expression originated. The cordon bleu was at first an order for women cooks. It was established by a king—which makes it a real, proper order. Louis XV. once asserted to Mme. du Barry that only men could cook really well. The famous beauty challenged the as- sertion, but the king insisted that he was right—that women might be all right for beiling potatoes and per- forming the simpler operations of cooking, but that when it came to a work of art it took a man. Soon after this argument the royal favorite invited the king to dinner. | He praised every dish; he even ex- pressed his august approval of the menu as a whole. Then his hostess triumphantly announced to him that | the entire dinner had been prepared | by women, from the arrangement of | the menu and the selection of the dishes to the preparation of the sauces and the sweets and the serving of the several plats. Accordingly she claimed | the foundation of an order of merit for | her female cooks. The claim was at | once granted, and the cordon bled | was first conferred upon the women of | Mme. du Barry's kitchen, Gourmets of today would be inclined to say that, however great the cooks of Mme. du Barry may have been in their day, the dictum of Louls XV. would be true today. There are now few great hotels or restaurants in the | world in which cookery is a fine art where the chef is not a man.—New York World. THE CRUSH OF WORLDS. | What Would Happen if 2 Dead Sun invaded Qur Solar System. It is possible, though it is not prove | ed, that stars wma) sometimes ap- proach one another and even “leap madly from their spheres “What | would happen were in tih.nown star | or a dead sun to invade our solar sys- | tem?" asks a writer in the Loudon Il- | i lustruted News, who auswers his que- | ry in two ways. In the first place, the | star might rush straight into the sun and by the heat of the collision re- duce the sun and all its planets to a | nebulous mass without form or struc- ture. But it is more mathematically | probable that just as comets approach, | circle and recede from the sun, so the starry invader of our system would approach our system and recede from it, having altered it beyond recogni- | tion. | But what would be its effect upon ' our sun? The sun as we know fit! today is explosively elastic. Great | tongues of flame which would con- | sume a little planet like ours at a! mouthful continually leap from fit! with speeds of several bun&ed miles | a second. This enormous explosive force is restrained only by the greater force of the sun’s gravity. But if an approaching star as great as the sun came within striking distance of fit then along the line joining the two bodies. each would begin to pull the other. as today the moon pulls up the earth's oceans. The mighty pull of the invading star would neutralize the sun's gravity in one direction, and the sun would, in a | sense, explode. Out from our ances- | tral sun and from opposite sides of it would fly two great lengthening arms of matter, reaching far beyond | the farthest planet. As the star passed, its moving mass would give a | further twist to the sun and would | pull the arms of matter into the shape | of a great double spiral. Form and motion would thus be imparted to the nebula thus created, and from the solar system thus extinguished in ca- tastrophe a new sun, with planets con- densing from the lumps and inequali- | ties in the projecting arms, would | arise. CAPE HATTERAS. The Shifting Sands and Point of This | ) Isolated Place. { ' There are few names more widely | known in the United States or locall- | ties about which a greater ignorance ! prevails than Cape Hatteras. Situated | as it is at the angle where the long | strip of sand beach from Cape Henry | south turns at a right angle to the westward, with the widest part of Pamlico sound between it and the mainland and with the beach both west and north cut into several islands by inlets from sound to ocean, its po- sition is isolated. No means of trans- portation exist along the beach, and with the nearest railway station from which a regular transportation route is operated nearly a hundred miles away it is an easier place to talk about than to visit. Like all sand promontories, the point of the cape is always meving. An old wreck imbedded deep in the sand and showing oaly the stumps of her masts and bowsprit and the rusty skeletons of what were once her chain plates and dead eyes is now a quarter of a mile or more inland. Twenty years ago she is said to have lain in the water, where she struck or drifted ashore, the land now outside of her having been built up since by the ac- tion of the wind and the waves. Two features connected with the galling of the fishing skiffs used here- abouts are new to me. One is that of using a member of the crew as shift- ing ballast. A plank is run out over the side, the inner end caught under the ' and weary from bunting and said to | down, and they sald that they were | going to send for a horse doctor, so of | te appear as the leader of you people?” | gaid, "1 bet $5 my name is the oldest.” | Constitutional Amendments ! are proposed as amendments to the Con- . svilvania, in accordance with the provi. | sions of the eighteenth article thereof:— | Amendment One—To Article Four, Sec- | sald office at the next general election, lee washboards, while on the outer end. with legs dangling over the water, sits the wan acting as ballast, and | this not in racing. mind you. but in every day sailing. The other is the | practice of “nodding.” as 1 heard it | called. In moderate weather. when the | | skiff is only lightly gliding along, one | man will stand up alongside the cen- terboard ou the weather side and, fae- ing outward. will steadily rock side-| wise from one foot to the other with | faster. And perhaps it does.—Char- lotte Observer. The Red Sea. | In the Red sea reefs of bright pink | coral are clearly to be seen. Much of | the rocky bed of this sea Is the work | of the coral insect. But probably the true reason for the name of the Red sea is because along its eastern shore lies ancient Edom. This word signifies “red.” It was given to the regiou not from the color of its sandstone hills, but from its people. These are the descendants of him who came in faint his brother. “Feed me, 1 pray thee. with that same red pottage, for 1 am faint:" therefore was his name called Edom. Only a Man. Little Muriel flew into the house flushed and breathless. “Oh. mother.” she cried, “don't scold me for being late to tea, for I've had such a disappointment: A horse fell course 1 had to stay. And after I'd waited and waited he came, and. ob, mother, what do you think? It wasn't p horse doctor at all. [It was only a manp!"—Everybody's Magazine. A Concise Explanation. “How does that man always manage “1 suppose,” answered Farmer Corn- tossel. “that it's simply because he's smart enough to get ahead of us.”-— Washington Star. The Oldest. Three old sports were chatting after a copious dinner, when one of them The bet was immediately accepted, and be produced his card, reading “Mr Abel.” “Oh, dear $5!" said the second. show ing his card. “1 am Mr. Adam.” “Mine is the bet,” replied the other, producing his card, and they could read "Mr. B. Ginning" printed on it.— Judge's Library. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION SUBMITTED TO THE CITIZENS OF THIS COMMON- WEALTH FOR THEIR APPROVAL OR REJECTION, BY THE GENERAL AS- SEMBLY OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, AND PUB- LISHED BY ORDER OF THE SECRE- TARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH, IN PURSUANCE OF ARTICLE XVIII oF THE CONSTITUTION. A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing, amendments to sections eight and twenty-one of article four, sections eleven and twelve of article five, sec tions two, three, and fourteen of article eight, section one of article twelve, and sections two and seven of article four- teen, of the Constitution of Pennsyl- vania, and providing a schedule for carrying the amendments into effect. Section 1. Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Gen- eral Assembly met, That the following stitution of the Commonwealth of Penn- tion Eight. Section 2. Amend section eight of article four of the Constitution of Pennsylvania, which reads as follows: — “He shall nominate and, by and with the advice and consent of two-thirds of all the members of the Senate, appoint a Secretary of the Commonwealth and an Attorney General during pleasure, a Superintendent of Public Instruction for four years, and such other officers of the Commonwealth as he is or may be authorized by the Constitution or by law to appoint; he shall have power to fill all vacancies that may happen, in of- fices to which he may appoint, during the recess of the Senate, by granting commissions which shall expire at the end of their next session; he shall have power to fill any vacancy that may hap- pen, during the recess of the Senate, in the office of Auditor General, State Treasurer, Secretary of Internal Affairs or Superintendent of Public Instruction, fn a judicial office, or in any other elec- tive office which he is or may be au- thorized to fill; if the vacancy shall hap- pen during the session of the Senate, the Governor shall nominate to the Sen- ate, before their final adjournment, a proper person to fill said vacancy; but fn any such case of vacancy, in an elec- tive office, a person shall be chosen to unless the vacancy shall happen within three calendar months immediately pre- ceding such election, in which case the election for said office shall be held at the second succeeding general election. In acting on executive nominations the Senate shall sit with open doors, and, in confirming or rejecting the mominations of ‘the Governor, the vote shall be n by yeas and nays, and shall be entered n the journal” so as to read as follows:— He shall nominate and, by and with the advice and consent of two-thirds of all the members of the Senate, appoint a Secretary of the Commonwealth and an Attorney General during pleasure, a Superintendent of Public Instruction for four years, and such other officers of the Commonwealth as he is or may be au- thorized by the Constitution or by law to appoint; he shall have power to fill all vacancies that may happen, in offices to which he may appoint, during the re- cess of the Senate, by granting commis- sions which shall expire at the end of their next session; he shall have power to fill any vacancy that may happen, during the recess of the Senate, in the office of Auditor General, State Treas- urer, Secretary of Internal Affairs or Superintendent of Public Instructien, in a judicial office, or in any.other elective office which he is or may be authorized to fill; if the vacancy shall happen dur- ing the session of the Senate, Gov- ernor shall nominate to the be- fore their final adjournment, a proper person to fill vacancy; but in any such case of vacancy, in an elective of- fice, a person shall be chosen to sald of- fice on the next election day appropriate ccording to the shall be held on the second | election day appropriate to such office. In acting on executive nominations the Senate shall sit with open doors, and. In| confirming or rejecting the nominations of the Governor, the vote shall be taken by yeas and nays, and shall be entered on the journal. | Amendment Two—To Article Four, Sec- tion Twenty-one. Section 3. Amend section twenty-one of | article four, which reads as follows:— “The term of the Secretary of Internal Affairs shall be four years; of the Audi tor General three years; and of the State Treasurer two years. These officers shall be chosen by the qualified electors of the State at general elections. No person elected to the office of Auditor General or State Treasurer shall be capable of’ holding the same office for two consecu- tive terms.” so as to read:— | The terms of the Secretary of Interna!’ Affairs, the Auditor General, and the State Treasurer shall each be four years; and they shall be chosen by the qualified electors of the State at general elections; but a State Treasurer, elected In the year | one thousand nine hundred and nine,’ shall serve for three years, and his suc- | cessors shall be elected at the general election in the year one thousand nine hundred and twelve, and in every fourth year thereafter. No person elected to the office of Auditor General or State Treas | urer shall be capable of holding the same office for two consecutive terms. Amendment Three—To Article Five, Sec- | ticn Eleven. | Section 4. Amend section eleven of ar- ticle five, which reads as follows:— | “Except as otherwise provided in this Constitution, justices of the peace or al- | dermen shall be elected in the several! wards, districts, boroughs and townships | at the time of the election of constables, | by the qualified electors thereof, in such manner as shall be directed by law, and | shall be commissioned by the Governor! for a term of five years. No township, | ward, district or borough shall elect more | than two justices of the peace or alder- men without the consent of a majority | of the qualified electors within such town- i ship, ward or borough; no person shall! be elected to such office unless he shall have resided within the township, borough, | ward or district for one year next preced- | ing his election. In cities containing over | fifty thousand inhabitants, not more than | one alderman shall be elected in each | ward or district,” so as to read:— Except as otherwise provided in this Constitution, justices of the peace or aldermen shall be elected in the several wards, districts, boroughs or townships, by the qualified electors thereof, at the municipal election, in such manner as shall be directed by law, and shall be commissioned by the Governor for a term of six years. No township, ward, district or borough shall elect more than two justices of the peace or aldermen without the consent of a majority of the qualified electors within such township, ward or borough: no person shall be elected to such office unless he shall have resided within the township, borough, ward or district for one year next pre- ceding his election. In cities containing over fifty thousand inhabitants, not more than one alderman shall be elected in each ward or district. Amendment Four—To Article Five, tion Twelve. Section 5. Amend section twelve of arti- cle five of the Constituton, which reads as follows :— “In Philadelphia there shall be estab- lished, for each thirty thousand inhabit- ants, one court, not of record, of police and qvil eauses, with jurisdiction exceeding one hundred dollars; courts shall be held by magistrates whose term of office shall be five years and they shall be elected on general ticket by the qualified voters at large; and in the election of the said magistrates no voter shall vote for more than two-thirds of the number of persons to be elected when more than one are to be chosen; they shall be compensated only by fixed salaries, to be paid by said county; and shall exercise such jurisdiction, civil and criminal, except as herein provided, as is now exercised by aldermen, subject to such changes, not Involving an increase of civil jurisdiction or conferring political duties, as may be made by law. In Phila- delphia the office of alderman is abol- fshed,” so as to read as follows:— In Philadelphia there shall be estab- lished, for each thirty thousand inhabit- ants, one court, not of record, of police and civil causes, with jurisdiction not exceeding one hundred dollars; such courts shall be held by magistrates whose term of office shall be six years, and they shall be elected on general ticket at the municipal election, by the qualified voters at large; and in the said magistrates mo voter shall vote for more than two-thirds of the number of persons to be elected when more than one are to be chosen; they shall be com- pensated only by fixed salaries, to be paid by said county; and shall exercise such jurisdiction, civil and criminal, ex- cept as herein provided, as is now ex- ercised by aldermen, subject to such changes, not involving an increase of civil jurisdiction or conferring political duties, as may be made by law. In Phila- 3eiphia the office of alderman is abol- Amendment Five—To Article Eight, Sec- tion Two. Section 6. Amend section two of article eight, which reads as follows:— “The general election shall be held an- nually on the Tuesday next following the first Monday of November, but the Gen- eral Assembly may by law fix a different day, two-thirds of all the members of each House consenting thereto,” so as to Bec- The general election shall be held bi- ennially on the Tuesday next following the first Monday of November in each even-numbered year, but the General As- sembly may by law fix a different day, two-thirds of all the members of each House consenting thereto: Provided, That such election shall always be held fn an even-numbered year. Amendment Six—To Article Eight, Sec- tion Three. Section 7. Amend section three of article eight, which reads as follows:— “All elections for city, ward, borough and township officers, for regular terms of service, shall be held on the third Tuesday of February,” so as to read:— All judges elected by the electors of the a judge and two | who shall be chosen annually hy the citizens. Each | Constitutional Amendments | Constitutional Amendments | | breach of the peace. In cities they may | claim exemption from jury duty during, their terms of service,” so as to read:— | District election boards shall consist of a judge and two Inspectors, who shall be chosen biennially, by the citizens at the | municipal election; but the General As- . sembly may require sald boards to be | appointed in such manner as it may by law provide. Laws regulating the ap- pointment of said boards may be enacted | to apply to cities only: Provided, That such laws be uniform for cities of the same class. Each elector shall have the right to vote for the judge and one In- spector, and each inspector shall appoint’ one clerk. The first election board for any new district shall be selected, and vacancies in election boards filled, as shall be provided by law. Election offi- | cers shall be privileged from arrest upon days of election, and while engaged In. making up and transmitting returns, ex- | cept upon warrant of a court of record, or judge thereof, for an election fraud, for felony, or for wanton breach of the peace. In cities they may claim exemp- | tion from jury duty during their terms of service. : Amendment Eight—To Article Twelve, | Section One. Section 9. Amend section one, article twelve, which reads as followsi— “All officers, whose selection is not pro- vided for in this Constitution, shall be! elected or appointed as may be directed | by law.” so as to read:— All officers, whose selection is not pro- | vided for in this Constitution, shall be | elected or appointed as may be directed | by law: Provided, That elections of State | officers shall be held on a general election day, and elections of local officers shall! be held on a municipal election day, ex- | cept when, in either case, special elections | may be required to fill unexpired terms. | Amendment Nine—To Article Fourteen, | Section Two. | Section 10. Amend section two of article fourteen, which reads as follows: — | “County offigers shall be elected at the | general elections and shall hold their offices for the term of three years, be-| ginning on the first Monday of January next after their election, and until their | successors =hall be duly qualified; all] vacancies not otherwise provided for, shall be filled in such manner as may be | provided by law,” so as to read:— County officers shall be elected at the! municipal elections and shall hold thelr offices for the term of four years, be- ginning on the first Monday of January next after their election, and until their successors shall be duly qualified; all vacancies not otherwise provided for, shall be filled in such manner as may be provided by aw. Amendment Ten-To Article Fourteen, Section Seven. Section 11. Amend section seven, article fourteen, which reads as follows:— “Three county commissioners and three county auditors shall be elected in each county where such officers are chosen, in the year one thousand eight hundred and seventy-five and every third year there- after; and in the election of said officers each qualified elector shall vote for no more than two persons, and the three persons having the highest number of votes shall be elected; any casual vacancy in the office of county commissioner or county auditor shall be filled, by the court of common pleas of the county in which such vacancy shall occur, by the appointment of an elector of the proper county who shall have voted for the commissioner or auditor whose place is to be filled,” so as to read:— Three county commissioners and three county auditors shall be elected in each county where such officers are chosen, in the year one thousand nine hundred and eleven and every fourth year there- after; and In the election of said officers each qualified elector shall vote for no more than two persons, and the three persons having the highest number of votes shall be elected; any casual vacancy in the office of county commissoner or county auditor shall be filled by the court of common pleas of the county in which such vacancy shall occur, by the appoint- ment of an elector of the proper county who shall have voted for the commis- sioner or auditor whose place is to be Schedule for the Amendments. Section 12 That no inconvenience may arise from the changes in the Constitu- tion of the Commonwealth, and in order to carry the same into comblete opera- tion, it is hereby declared that— In the case of officers elected by the people, all terms of office fixed by act of Assembly at an odd number of years shall each be lengthened one year, but the Legislature may change the length of the term, provided the terms for which such officers are elected shall always be for an even number of years. The above extension of official terms shall not affect officers elected at the general election of one thousand nine hundred and eight; nor any city, ward, borough, township, or election division officers, whose terms of office, under ex- {sting law, end in the year one thousand nine hundred and ten. In the year one thousand nine hundred and ten the municipal election shall be held on the third Tuesday of February, as heretofore; but all officers chosen at that election to an office the regular term of which is two years, and also all elec- tion officers and assessors chosen at that election, shall serve until the first Mon- day of December in the year one thou- sand nine hundred and eleven. All offi- cers chosen at that election to offices the term of which is now four years, or is made four years by the operation of these amendments or this schedule, shall serve until the first Monday of December fn the year one thousand nine hundred and thirteen. All justices of the peace, magistrates, and aldermen, chosen at that election, shall serve until the first Mon- day of Decrmber in the year one thou- sand nine hndred and fifteen. After the year nineteen hundred and ten, and until the Legislature shall otherwise provide, all terms of city, ward, borough, town- | i on the first Monday of December in an odd-numbered year. All city, ward, and township officers holding office at the date of the of these ts, whose terms of office may end in the year one thousand nine and eleven, shall Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria. Lyon & Co. Lyon & Co. LYON & CO. WE WILL CONTINUE OUR Clearance - Sale OF ALL SUMMER STUFFS. Only a few items to show you the big money saving you can do by buying here. 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