9 JOHN. How Toting a Basket Got Him a Better Job. fW. . KO SI, in Cleveland Plain Dealer.) burst, but she only nodded her gray! you sign the deed willingly or not itt old woman cam around the -rner bearing a basket. She was a mile old woman, a shabby old wo tn whose shoulders were bent and whose gray n,r WBB care,eM,y he,d tick by a battered eld comb. The basket was heavy and she ..Iked slowly, stopping now and ien and changing the burden from wc lde to the other. ' The young man coming towards .er quickened his steps. -Here," he said, "let me help you." The woman darted a sharp look at aim and held fast to the handle. -you want to run away with It," ike abruptly said. He laughed. "It I meant to do that, he an iwared, "I'm quite sure I wouldn't h to polite about It." She gave him another sharp look torn her keen gray eyes. "The politest ones are the biggest rascals," she said. He lnuehed again. "Im sure my dear mother didn't dean to train me for a rascal when abe tried to teach me politeness. The old woman nodded. "That's well said," she muttered. Tou may carry It If you Insist "I do," said the young man, and he Hihtly lifted the burden They walked a little way In silence, the old woman now and then casting a aulck glance at her companion. He was a well built young man, straight and firm, and his smiling brown eyes were clear and bright. "Maybe I'm taking you from your Business," the old woman presently snapped at him. "I haven't any business." "That's bad." "Very bad." She looked around again. His" clothes were neatly brushed, but they showed the effects of much wear. "Maybe you expect a tip?" He laughed merrily. "I'm sure you don't mean to hurt By feelings." "I mean that I don't give tips." That amused him still more. "Neither do I," he said. She stared at him curiously. "I wonder If you know who I am?" "No," he answered. "I am quite sure this is the first time we have met." "Then you look upon me merely as s shabby and untidy old woman who is staggering along the public high way with a basket much too heavy for her?" He shook his head. "That looks like another attempt to hurt my feelings. It is no novelty for me to carry baskets, and I've car ried no end of pails. I'm reasonably young and strong, and I trust I am reasonably thoughtful. Anyway I. de cline to think that there Is any novel ty about this simple act of good will." He caught her shrewd glance and sodded laughingly. "This is my home," said the old woman. The young man looked up with some surprise. It was a pretentious souse In an excellent neighborhood. It was a fairly large house in a large lot, and If its shabbiness had been re moved by paint it would have ranked well with the best of the adjoining owemngs The young man pushed open the iron gate. "Shall I leave your basket at the wont door?" he asked. "I never use the front door," she answered. bo ne followed her around the bouse and placed the basket on the back porch. "Thank you," said the old woman sharply. Then as If moved by a sud- ea impulse she took an apple from uio Dasicet and handed It to him, "As a tip?" he smilingly asked as an apple," replied the old woman. "Thank you for the apple," he re Ued. "Goodby." He lifted his hat as he turned back toward the street. The old woman darted Into the house Md pushing aside a window shade rea at him as he passed by. She w him Htt the apple and suddenly WW Into It, and there was something the act that suggested hunger. She rapped on the glass and when iurnea she beckoned him back. The woman met him at the door, lk to you." He smilingly obeyed and was ush ered Into an innar . . - .vu.u, a iuuiu i u a i a once been bright and attractive -ui now wore a faded and dingy look on. uown and wait a moment, aia and turned back to the kitchen. When she returned she carried a "'J on which were several slices of q ana a big piece of ginger cake. I am not a sumptuous provider.' tm- "but this may look good to - -uugry man." 'T ioohs very good to ine," said youn8 man. "But how did you was nungry?" "I law you bite the apple e flushed at this. aont think a bite of apple ever b! better'" he ,1 hne watched him eat and lier grim c softened. - "Do you want to tell me how a young mn Aids himself Id wretched plight?" she present J asked. "I'll gladly tell you." ha ronllad i eaine here to accept a position that -- wuereo. me by a man to whom ii. ""mended. When I reached - iy i lound he had suddenly died anairs were in very bail nhmvi The woman shook her head at him "They take money away from chil dren very quickly," she said. "Tou are Just a big child. Why didn't you take care of your money? Don't you know money was made to be saved?" He was still smiling. "It seems to me that money is also made for investing and the invest ment I made but let us talk of something else." The woman frowned. "You are a very silly boy," she said and stared at him for a little while. "Will that woman get well out there?" she abruptly asked. "No," he answered, "she can't get well." The woman drew a long breath. "What do you expect to gain," she demanded, "by helping sick women fend carrying baskets?" He laughed merrily. "Pardon me," he said, "but that thought had never occurred to me. ne laugnea again. "Didn't I seem surprised when you offered me this food? But now you must let me do something to pay you for your kind ness." "Sit still," she said. "What's your name?" "John Knowles." "How old are you?" "Twenty-seven." "Where Is your home?" "In Iowa. I'm a country boy." "Tell me something about your self." "I grew up on a farm. Then I worried through college and law school. I've taught school and worked In a country bank nsslstant cashier and bookkeeper, and I've car ried the mail." Tli" old woman looked at him. head You mean that I am getting old. she quietly said. "That Is true." She sighed softly. "I I am-glad to have you here, John Knowles. I have been alone so long so very long." "That is wrong, too," said the young man. " You need the sunlight and cheerful laughter and friendly voices." The woman lookedathlm wistfully. I like your laughter and your voice, John Knowles," she slowly said, "and there Is sunshine In your pres ence. Let us be friends." She gave him her thin hand. "If I had a son I think I should want him to be like you. You are strong and honest ana you have a good heart." She paused and her tone changed. "I am going to test you to-night, John," she said "It my have been a special provi dence that brought you here. Listen I am the owner of a lot on a prom' inent downtown corner. It was worth little or nothing when I bought it Its value has Increased a thousand fold. There are some old buildings on the lot and they bring in a good rental. I have had many offers for makes no difference to these wit' n oases. Be persuaded." The woman drew herself up. "I will not sign," she emphati cally declared. The little man looked around. Harlan," he said, and the burly man stepped forward, "you will pre vent the lady from struggling while I guide her hand. Stanton, stand by and make yourself useful. Now." The big man advanced. John Knowles," cried the woman In a high shrill voice. The inner door was thrown open and John rushed forward and flung the stout man away. His hands were tightly clenched, his face was blazing. "What does this mean?" he hoarse", ly demanded. In a sudden accession of rage he grasped the little man by the throat and threw him against the thin man and the two crashed over a chair. But the stout man had strug gled to his feet and In has hand glit tered a revolver. The stout man had been drinking and the hand that held the revolver shook as he raised the weapon. "Don't shoot," screamed the little i m u the property, but did not care to sell, man 11 his representations had been exag waled. There wa.n-t ... wough left to send his invalid wife to In .. . lfttlvei- I H what I could j - kuu yesier- I started the lady a very worthy .h n her Journey to Colorado. Well, Whan 1 . . wuna I had Just enough money to - uijr lanaiora. A little cash -"- uiaappear so fast In a big city, know." smiled at her across a a.k of Because I refused these offers they declare I am opposed to progress, that I am a detriment to the city's welfare. They abuse me, they Insult me. To-night two men will call here, men who are determined to secure that lot. I admit them only because I want to show that I am not afraid. But I am afraid. I am getting old, John, I am getting old." She paused and rubbed her thin hands together as if to warm them, "Acd what do you want me to do?" the young man gently asked. "I want you to remain in the side room until I call you. "Yes," said John Knowles. "And may I keep the door ajar for fear I cannot hear you?" A bell jangled. The young man arose. "They have come, said the wo man. "Go Into the rear room." Drawing Room Suffragettes. A great many women are suf fragettes because they feel their cause deeply, and understand, with all the mind that is In them, what depends en the question of votes for women. But there are others who join the army of woman grumblers because they have nothing else to do, and merely want to fuss, over something they don't quite know what! Gentlewoman. r1 $ 9-9T9 9 e.999999999-9-K9f9t The Spirit of mm, f ? By HENRY VAN DYKE. Mtl . I 1 .. Un.. hn 1-lilrlurtn DTIll If vnej Auiuzuii is a larger liver tuau ... J , flows through a land as rich. The Rio de la Plata is a larger river than the Hudson, ana it nas a cumate as good. The Amazon was discovered In 1500; the Rio de la Plata in 1516; the Hudson in 1609. They are all old rivers of the New World; old in geology; new in history. And the Hudson is the newest of them all. Yet the story of the Hudson is richer, fuller, more glorious than the story of the Amazon or the Rio de la Plata. It waters a larger and more Important tract in the world-estate of humanity. Why? . Because of the Spirit of America. Because the men who settled the valley of the Hudson brought certain invisible things with them: Moral convic tions, social ideals, traits of character call them what you will. These invisible things made them one with their fellow colonists In beginning a new race for the New World. A race self-reliant and energetic; a race believing In fair play and common order; a race holding that God calls every man to make the best of himself and of the world In which he lives. Therefore, two hundred years after Hudson discovered the river, Fulton made It the cradle of navigation by steam. The Spirit of America is Inventive, progressive, creative. But first of all it had to be self-respecting, orderly, equita ble, Just, obedient. God-fearing, man-loving. That is the foundation essentially conservative and on that founda tion the energy of America has stood steady to do Its work. People explain the greatness of the United States by the largeness of the land, the richness of the soil, the abundance of natural resources. They are wrong. All these things would have been little, if the Spirit of America had not been there to use them. 9 a I 9 $ 9 f 9 $ 9 f 9 f e 9 9 $ 9 $ 9 John Knowles leaned forward and with a quick puff of breath blew out the lamp flame and the room was In darkness. He caught the woman by; the arm and drew her through the inner door. And then they waited. Presently a voice came to them. It was the voice of the little lawyer. "I surrender," he called. John Knowles threw open the door. The lamp had been relighted. The little lawyer stood by the table alone. "Where are the others?" "I sent them away. It was a fool ish venture. Of course you will be lieve me when I say I am sorry It was tried." The woman, pausing behind John, shook her gray head at him. Don't try it again," Bhe sharply said. I'm not likely to," he ruefully re marked as he tenderly rubbed his head. "And now may I ask who this vigorous young man is?" Tho woman looked at John and smiled. "He la my friend, and my lawyer and my banker and my accountant, she quickly answered, "and my gen eral man of affairs. His name is Knowles, John Knowles you may hear It again." The little man looked at John. "Perhaps it is just as well if noth ing is said About our small encounter. Think It over, Mr. Knowles. You are the winner and I take off my hat to you. Good night." They waited until the outer door closed and then the woman looked around at John Knowles. "You heard what I said about you?" "Yes and I thank you. To-morrow we will decide upon the fate of the corner lot." Yes, John," the woman answered with a little sigh. "You must tell me what is best. I am getting old." A Monkey Aigrette. Pur is more and more employed for hats as the season advances. Skunk, sable, fox, ermine, chinchilla and opossum are all equally favored at times as a trimming, and also as en tire turbans, toques or caps. There Is still another fur much used for its long, silky hairs and which forms the most effective of aigrettes. I am al luding to the skin of the monkey that most of the Paris furriers are supplying to our leading milliners. An aigrette en slni;e, as It is called here, Is one of the smnrtest innovations of tha hour. Gentlewoman. The Stork Card. Perhaps the latest thing In the way of cards Is the stork card, used by happy parents to announce to rela tives and friends a visit from the stork. It is engraved in blank form like this: the most fashionable restaurants those of world wide reputation among society the frocks really do not differ from those used for dinners In private houses. Americans still cling to the old custom of wearing hats in public places, therefore the effect in the toilet Is different from that worn at home. With a gown cut decollete, though not as low as for a dance, a large picture hat Is an essential. In London and on the Continent women go bareheaded to dinner. In less fashionable restaurants a girl should wear a light, high neck frock, or one that has some pretense to elegance If the color Is dark. A dark velvet, for example, would be correct, for the material presupposes elaboration In effect, it not In fact. The hat to go with It must be of the picture order. One of the most satisfactory gowns for a woman who dines much In res taurants is a light colored broadcloth. If In gray, champagne, etc., It will possess a certain dressiness, yet be sufficiently strong to endure the wear of street car travel when cabs are not available. Such a frock should be high neck, and if very well cut need not be elaborately trimmed. A black dress is always in good form It It Is well made. But It should be relieved about the face Household Affairs A Test For Fresh Meat. If blue litmus paper Is soaked In the Juice of fresh meat, the paaer Is turned to a red hue. This test ap plied to meat which is too old or of bad quality will result In the blue lit mus paper retaining Its original color. Everyday Housekeeplcg rermang&nnte of I'ota. Permanganate of potash Is a most tiM-ful disinfectant, and may be bought In crystals for a nominal sum. Dissolve enough of the crystals In water to make a deep, claret colored solution, and bottle it for use as re quired. Everyday Housekeeping. When Windows Are Opn. Curtains may be kept from blowing out of the windows, Rays the Ladles' Home Journal, if you place lead or Iron weights In the corners. Thin Iron washers are good, as they are not heavy enough to make the curtains sag. Tney may he covered with the same material and plared la either the hem or corners. Canning Fruit. When putting up fruit In Rlasa jars put rubbers on first, then fill full. Put top on and screw just as tlnht as possible. Turn Jar with top town; If any fuss or leak run knife around the edaie on top and turn down asain; if it leaks, try knife azain. If taere Is still a leak, take off top an1 t an I other lid, as fruit will not keep un I less perfectly airtight. You hep.v so ' much about fruit not kepins. and not being alrtlqht is one bl-j trouble. I I use new rubbers. I have lost, some i fruit, but hardly ever tbl i'.: of s :ch a ! thing now. Mrs. J. K. llur.ur. Arrived at This Official" Seal . . .day of. . . .190. , weight!!!!!!!.!!! WORDS OP WISDOM. Within the seal in the lower left hand corner of the card is a thin en graved figure of a stork. The time of the stork's coming Is written in the first line, and the day, month and year in the next; while In with a white gulmpe of lace or other thin material to give a dressy appear- j Tllp Ti,,,lc Sllvrr- ance. I Ivory and riother-of-pea;-l i-.sJl-'s A coat and skirt, with separate I for table knives ee:n to have been waist, may be considered smart and ! superseded by silver. good form, but never by any chance dressy. The suit is Intended for service, and no matter how it may be modelled, the combination never has a dressy effect. For luncheons such may be admirable, but for dinner, even In a restaurant. It is merely gen eral utility. A dark colored crepe de Chine is one of the smartest frocks that can be devised for evening wear in public places, for there is an attraction and O a. o i - linked Criifit Pudding. A pudding of this description is frequently spoilt by being too soft, too dry or lumpy. In frugal cookery the bread is soaked in boiling water for half an hour, squeezed dry in a cloth, and then all the lumps are beaten with a fork tilt quite smooth. Mix with three breakfast cupfuls of the soaked crusts a teacupful of cur rants, a teaspoonful of cinnamon, the same of ginger, two tablespoonfuls of flour, three tablespoonfuls of sugar, one of treacle, two of dripping, two eggs beaten up and a pint of sklmmilk. Stir all thoroughly, put into pudding dish. Place a little dripping or shred suet all over the top, and at once put the pudding into the oven. Bake slowly for an hour and a half. If this Is nicely mado and baked It will, when cold, eat like cake. $ 9 9'.9'9-9-.e-9-9B'n-9-Ze-990-9-9-y99 "A school teacher, a lawyer, a banker and a bookkeeper." "Likewise a farmer and mail car rier." "John Knowles," said the woman, 'do you want to know who I am?" 'If It pleases you to tell me, madam." ' 'I am Mary Shelburn and I am sixty-eight years old. A good many people call me Aunt Polly Shelburn. I am looked upon as an eccentric per son. I have been called crazy. Be cause I live alone here without ser vants and friends, minding my own business they speak of me as a re cluse, a miser, a demented old wo man. I live as I want to live. I take care of what Is mine in the way that suits me. If I dlBtrust everybody, if I look upon men as rogues and swin dlers, believe me, boy, that I have good cause." She had raised her voice and her face bad flushed. Then she suddenly paused. The young man s eyes grew trou bled. "Do you live In this big house all alone?" he asked. "Ye" He shook his head. "I don't think that fa right," he said. The woman frowned. "I have my own opinions as to that," she said. "Let it pass." She paused. "You seem to be fond of helping the friendless. Can I secure your aid for a few hours?" Certainly, madam for even long er if you wish It." "What Is your price?" "I will leave that to you, madam." "I drive very hard bargains." "I am not worried, madam." She went to a cabinet and brought out a black box. . "I wish you would take the papers you find there and put them In order and Itemize them." The task kept him busy until din ner time and then he was called Into the dining room, where he found a good though simple meal. "The work Is done, ' madam." he said. "I will look It over later," the wo man answered. "You will stay here to-night." . The work was satisfactory and the woman expressed her approval.. "Those papers should have, been put In shape long ago," said John Knowles. "Some of tbem have con siderable value as records, others are no more than waste paper. Have you tried , to look after all your affairs yourself?" "Yes, John. ' There was nobody I could trust." f'That is all wrong," be quickly said. "There are many honest and honorable men In the world-r-and you need a helper." He might have expected an out- A moment later three men entered the library. The first of the new comers was a small man with gray whiskers, a nervous little man who was quick of speech and hurried in gesture. The second man was younger, a tall, thin man with a sol emn expression, and the third man was a burly fellow with furtive eyes and a close-cropped head. "Good evening, ma'am," said the little man. "Good evening'," replied the wo man. In the Interval of silence that fol lowed, the little man drew a folded paper from his pocket. "I have come, ma'am, to renew ne gotiations for the Penfield corner lot. My clients want me to bring the mat ter to a focus at once. It means much to them It is only a detail to a wo man as wealthy as yourself." The woman seated at the table looked at him coldly. "I have told you that I have no wish to sell that lot." "You know that it is barring the way of necessary Improvements." "I have no wish to sell." "The deed is here, the considera tion here and these gentlemen are here to act as witnsses." She shook ber head. Anything Is wrong that Is almost right. It's never too late to mend until It is too late. All the disagreeable people don't live on cross streets. Scandal is the tattle of fools who Judge other people by themselves. Generally the man or woman who says I don t care" is a liar. Many a doctor has saved a patient's life by not being in when called. Few men put off until to-morrow the meanness they can do to-day. Even a rich girl may make a poor wife. After saying .that you Intend to do a thing, do it. Ever notice bow much truth there Isn't In a compliment? How harBh it sounds to hear a man criticise your pet hobby! Moth-eaten jokes of a Croesus never fail to produce a laugh. But few dancing masters are to be found' in the hop districts. Many a noble young Idea has been thumped to death on a typewriter. A lot of entanglements result from presents with strings attached. Even a first class wood worker cannot necessarily fill a position In a chop bouse. No, Alonzo, a pile of filthy lucre Uu't necessarily a heap of dirt. Joy cometh not In the early morn to the man who has been making a night of it. The story of the average woman's "You- have waBted your time and ,19 woula make an interesting novel ..I T .Ani, in Ball I theirs. I am not ready to sell. "You have admitted that the price Is satisfactory admitted It in the presence of witnesses." "Yes." The little man came nearer "See, here is the deed, ma'am, and here are pen and Ink. Kindly affix your signature." The woman drew back. "No." "The witnesses are waiting, ma am -so she thinks, A man may not be able to heap up, a big mountain, but he can usually put up a big bluff. Why Is It that every time a girl goes out with a young man of whom she is ashamed she meets all ber friends? From "Pointed Para graphs," In the Chicago Newt'.. Dog Saved Woman From Dull. Attacked bv a maddened bull which I have told you I win not sen ioeighe was trying to drive into an en lot. closure on ber farm near this city. The little man. leaned over the ta- Mra- George Cook was saved by the ble. ' " family dog from being gored to Come, Miss ttneioura, ne saw, deatQ and a threatening note war in -his The first rush of tho bull hurled voice, "this matter must be settled Mrg cook to the ground, breaking here and now. The price suits you, her ieft arm near the elbow. the document is nere, me witnesses Her young son, hearing her cries, are here. Let's have no more obsti- came witj, tDe aog which, seeing Its nacy. 8lga and have done with this mistress prostrate, made a furious at- loollng." tack on the bull. I will not be forced to sign, said , while the animals were fighting the woman. mis. Cook managed to make her way The little man looked around at to a fence, over which she climbed his companions. They came nearer. t0 afety. Rockford Correspondence 'Be reasonable. Miss Bnemurn," Chicago Tribune. said the man. "You are aione nere In the house. You are altogether at our mercy. We don't Intend to loave until that deed is signed." The woman had risen. Bravery IU Ow Reward. The Lady (to hero who has risked Her face nls life to save her little dog from a was pale and she trembled a little. "You mean to make me sign?" she said. The lawyer slowly nodded. ' "We mean to help you if It Is nec essary. I hope It will not te. xou watery grave, and looks for some re-' ward) "Poor fellow; bow wet and cold you are I You must be soaked through to the skint Herd I'll glv you some quinine pills; take a couple now, and two more In an hour' see you are In our power. Whether time.'Towu andCountry. the full blank third line may be written the name of the visitor that the stork brought. Under this, in the space provided for it, is written this visitor's weight, and the last lino of the card is, of course, for the sig nature of the parents. New York Sun. grace to the material that gives it a simple elegance, and the gown cannot be considered ordinary. Some of the new cloths with high lustre finish are alBo admirable, for they stand hard wear and continue to look fresh. Rosanna Schuyler, in the New York Telegram. Censor For Oftlrers' Brides. The military authorities in Russia exercise almost as keen a supervision over the marriages of officers as do the courts and chancellories of Europe over the nuptials of the sons and daughters of the reigning houses. It long has been a Btandlng order that no officer in the Russian army may marry until he is twenty-three, and that bis bride must possess means of her own as well as good social position. Recently steps have been taken to make these general qualifications on the part of the bride more specific. Where the eager bridegroom holds a captaincy or any higher rank, all details as to the bride and her family have to be laid before the colonel of the regiment, and unless the young woman meets his approval the engagement must be broken off. In the case of subalterns, a court of honor, composed of officers of the regiment, sits in Judgment on the bride, and even if their verdict is favorable they can do no more than report to that effect to the colonel, in whose bands there still rests a final power of veto. New York Pe- Schools Abroad, W.st Mary S. Woolman, of Teach ers' College, who has just returned from her sixth trip of Investigation among schools for women in Europe, found In Berlin a school where In struction in a new profession for women, at any rate Is given. It is a course in professional photography, with special reference to work In the sciences. Young women trained In this course are in demand by physi cians and scientists who want expert photographs of their specimens and apparatus. Schools In the old country. Miss Woolman found, are paying a good deal of attention to subjects relating to farm work. In some schools stock raising, horticulture, etc., are taking the place of higher mathematics. Various women's clubs In different parts of the German Empire. Miss Woolman said, are. with govern mental aid, establishing professional schools which give free Instruction to girls In housekeeping and allied branches. These schools are doing much to break up the old German spirit of class distinction. The elab orate system of private trade and professional schools has benefited the poorer classes little, for in these schools the tuition charges are high, and none but the middle and higher classes are encouraged to attend. New York Tribune. festaurant and Evening Gowns. Dresses for restaurant dinners, nowadays, differ only from i those worn at bom In that there should be an effect of "full drees ' without 'ctaally wearing as elaborate a gowa as the ldoa would suggest. Tt is Ottoman cloth a woolen material with a raised rib is very fashion able. The star belt Is made of dull gold. covered with tiny silver soqulnB on the shape of stars. A hat of greenish blue moire has its crown encircled with a wreath of brown leather leaves. One of the most popular waists for dressy wear this season la the model with the bib effect. The changed definition of the waist line is one of the most striking fea tures of the new styles. Velvet belts, cut In the design of flowers, each blousom holding a gem, will be a pretty fashion. The tunics, which are many and various, are reserved moBtly for visit ing gowns and house dresses. While the plain nets are popular, those with the dot and the vermicelli design are more In first style. The latest whim of the Parisian Is earning the evening gloves In the hand Instead of wearing them. Hatpins of mammoth dragon flies. Perhaps this is ,1i:?t r-, t-.'I. f " to silver 13 more su!:';ir.'.;l. unci leri likely to be injured by c-.r.stant u.e. Silver platters' for stvIiik meati are also much nor" ;.i ure than for merly. They hold the heat brtior than china, so that there is a surer v. a ta serve the dishes pipint: hot. In many places It is becomirs koo and more the fashion to p..?s the sli ver as it is needed, for e?.r'. courss. This does away with the impose:; display of tableware which formerly confronted the suest at tha beslr.nl is of a formal dinner. The array of knives and forks nrd spoons often prove I scn-ewhat cf a nuisance, gettln; In one's way. and causing moments of cabarrassment to absent-minded guests who were s unluclty as to use tha wror.t; forU. Washington Star. Clioose r.isht Soil. A house to be healthy must bo three things 1. e.. dry, warm and light, and the two former conditions depend greatly on the nature of the soil on which the house U built. The best kind of soil to live on is either gravel. Band or chalk, because beln? porous the rain is able to percolate through the ground insteal of aocumulatlns as it usually does 0:1 n clay soil. I'n der no circumstances is a clay soil de sirable for people who suflVr in any way from the threat cr rhp;:. or who at all addicted to rheumatism. A house lying i i - h '- ''v should r.lso be avoided, where as or." slt'-.ated on a gentle slope is most dslrablo as Its situation insures it.5 bcins; dry. and is at the sainr? tlni cf Kr.at assist ance for draiaas' jr.sri'Ofoi. says Home Chat. Light is also r-'-rt i: i-arrin' to th Inmates of a ho-.-.sc. a:i1 though It U well to have trees e'e; to the house, they should not be too no.".- or they will drlr on the roof a:-, well r.i z:a'.id the rooms dark and chierb'si. rooms should, If possible, rje'. .v. amount of sunlight a cou '.':'. rect Is the best to select. Tho T-r.l Crnn'oerry Pie. One-half cup ra's i::s, one cup cranberries, one cup su gar, one-balf cup water, one teaspoon vanilla, chop cranberries (uncooked) and ralslus together, add sugar, wat er, vanilla, a little salt and flour. Jelly Pie. Make a rich pie crust huge beetles and other terrible things i and perforate to prevent blistering are reproduced ot iridescent glass. For evening wear elaborate gold and silver belts, hand painted, Jew eled or embroidered, will be popular. The French tailors are making a great effort to give the back of the new coat a small, contracted look. With a tailored suit It is fashion able to Tear a stock of satin with a narrow linen line turned over at the top. Rings have grown to such largs size and are ' so enormous tha; the woarins of gloves has become a ques tion. For evening wear there are huge turbans of white marabou, trimmed with white aigrettes and a rhineatoce buckle. . Green Brnkeman. The brakeman was a novice, and on his first ran here there was a very steep grade to mount. The engineer always bad more or less trouble to get up this grade, but this time lie came near sticking. He almost lost his bead. Eventual'.y, however, he reached the top. At the station that croned the top, looking out ot bis cab, the engineer saw the new brakeman and said, with a sigh of relief : . vl tell you what, my lad. we had a Job to fcet up there, didn't we?" "We certainly did," said t! new brakeman, "and it I hadn't put the brake on we'd have slipped back;" ( Washington Star. rnd bake; when cool fill (not too full) with grape Jelly, spread gener ously with whipped cream sweetened and flavored with varllla; finish wlti tiny bits of Jelly laid lightly on the cream. ' Drolled Codtlnh gk. Have the rteaks about an Inch thick, clean and wine them well; Into olive oil put an onion chopped till very fine, some calt. white pepcer and a little lrron juice; coat each piece of fish thor oughly with this mixture: set sway for two hours In a cool place; take out and broil over a clear fir. Currant Creamofnf a. Mash a sud rlent O'lentlt of rn rM !- yield two-ihlrds ot a piut of Juice and a sufficient sfouit of raspberries f- Meld one-third; boll two pounds ot I suirar aad three qurrt ot wster to- ret be' nntll a clesr srrup Is formwd; skim oft an scum that mar aria. strain and set aside; when cool d the pint o' fruit Juice and freet tot the consistency of muih, not solid, as en ordinary lc. Serve in tall glasses. Rhubarb Jain. Take the eta'.ks ot nice, fresh rhubarb and wash then free fro aind and dry them. Now rut Into pieces half an Inch long, then put Into sn earthenware vessel ot tome kind with the sane weight nf suuar and set In a' cool plare for nbout thirty-sit horn. thn put !af a preserving ran and boll for about thirty forty minutes. Pour latt Jar; sod let sot until coM before sjl This .'a 31 Is vrr nice whaa flaw bred wUi lemoa or ginger. s"