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Show PLUCK. ROMANCE AND ADVENTURE, 1 yj BEAR. JtOPC BACON HANK 8TRONG,who live up at the MeadO owa. write a eorreapoud- 0 Tfk ent from Pittsfield, Vt, 1 know of two trampe who will not bother him or hi chicken any more. In fact he ia pretty sure he is rid of the entire cult for good and all, as he has been told that in Hobodom there are certain signs displayed on fences which Indicate good and poor field of Investigation. He has found some of these signs on bis fence a mile from the bouse, and believe that they were placed there by a pair of tramps with whom he had a somewhat unusual experience. Hank began to be bothered with members of the profession" early in the summer, and at first Mrs. Strong, a whole-soule- d Individual, responded to their entreaties for food with Jersey nallk, large pieces of pie and good home-mad- e cheese. When she stopped the tramps hung arouud until dark and made off with chickens, vegetables, and even firkins of butter. As the cold weather came on the hoboes got more numerous, until they became a peat About a week ago the deacon resolved to be rid of them. About noon he went to the henhouse, and selecting half a doxen Thanksgiving capons killed and picked them In full view. He airung the six on a pole and put them In the icehouse. The Icehouse was a box-Uk- e affair, about ten by twenty feet with a height of door eight feet It had a good-sisethat locked with a spring catch and was strong enough to resist ordinary efforts to open it from within. As soon as the chores were done the took deacon, armed with a bean-polup his position In the kitchen and from a point of vantage at the window watched the door of the henhouse Just Mrs. Strong across the driveway. blew out the light after making sure that the kitchen and Icehouse doors bad been left ajar and sat down with the deacon. It was a bright night, and the husband and wife could just make out the door of the trap they had laid for the tramps. They waited patiently and at o'clock saw a form on all fours emerge from the direction of the pasture and disappear within the house. "One 'f th' varmints," whispered the deacon. "Dont ye move till th other feller gits Inside." There was a period of suspense that seemed half an hour and then a second form was made out emerging from the pasture. This was approaching In a crouched position aud was followed by another about the same else. "Gosh all hemlock, f I won't ketch three 'f em," Jubilantly whispered the deacon. "Didnt think there was but CAUGHT J StOlf d e, two." The forms approached cautiously, circled toward the. and went In. A moment later the kitchen door was softly pushed open and Deacon Strong crept out, followed by hla wife. He moved noiselessly to the and pushed the door shut with the bean- - pole. The next Instant a muffled shriek burst from within, followed by a second shriek and a loud bass roar that was never made by a human e, Ice-hou- being. "Let us out let us out yelled a voice. "Good Lord, let us out There's In here and hea trying to eat us up." "Holy smoke," grasped the deacon as a second and louder uar smote hla ear. "Quick, Marthy, git th carbine. Its loaded." While Mrs. Strong ran for the gun tore roars and howls filled the icehouse, followed by a floundering and thumping on the door. Walt till I get th carbine, yelled the deacon. Blame It don't ye bust thet door. He can't eat ye both th' a bear anct" Just then Mrs. Strong came on the run with the gun in her hand and the deacon slipped the lock. InMnully out tumbled two terrified tramps, hntless and white, and before the farmer could stop them they fairly flew down the roail, shouting at the top of their voices. Directly after them came a small black bear with his mouth full of chicken and one paw swathed in the remnant of a coat tail. "Gimme th' gun, gimme th gun, gurgled the deacon. But there was no time for this, and Mrs. Strong pointed the barrel at bruin, shut both eyes, and fired. The ball nearly lifted the top of the animal's bead off, and he died instantly. "Gosh, ejaculated the deacon, view- ing his good wife with pride. Who'd bev thought It? Blamed if ye can't shoot es well es ye kin cook. "I cal'late we be rid 'f them pesky tramps for a spell she responded, with a gleam of pride In her eyes. New York World. BRAVE WATCHMAN. William McAllister, a flagman on Che Philadelphia and Heading Railroad at Thirteenth and Cumberland streets, Philadelphia, sacrificed bis life In saving three girls from death beneath the wheels of a swiftly moving train. Me. Alllster was taken to the Samaritan Hospital with both of liis legs broken and his head and body injured. He died an hour after being admitted. The girls whom lie rescued went away Immediately after the accident and their nnmes are unknown. Within five minntes of the time be area to be relieved from his vigil by the day man McAllister noticed two mill girls stop to talk to a third girl between the northbound rails. At the name time he heard an outbound train. which within a few seconds would bo upon the unthinking girls. Ho shouted a warning as ho started toward them. As the locomotive drawing the north, bound train hove in sight, not fifty yards away, a south bound train earns along. Without hesitation McAllister sprang in front of the south bound train and reached the girls. He threw his weight against them and sent them sprawling out of hurm's way. But he was too late to escape himself. Before he could jump from the tracks the pilot of the swiftly moving engine hit him. .HOUSEHOLD AFFAIRS I Tolfoptry HOW TO HANG A MlKKOR. Choose a spot where It will reflect the view from the window or something pretty; then it will add to the lu any case, beauty of the room. whether the object of the mirror be decorative or merely useful, do not it anywhere where the suns rays pla'-RAT FOUGHT MAN. will fall on It. for the sun acts InjuriA remarkable story of a fight In the ously on the mercury aud clouds the street with an Infuriated rat was told glass. to his friends by Andrew Smith. of h No. 158 THE CAKF. OF LAMPS. street, Brooklyn. Smith was on his way to Manhattan, is not an uncommon thing for It where he Is employed, and started to women who are fastidious In other cross Second avenue, half a block from matters to pay little or no attention his home, when be saw a rat also to lamps except to fill them when neccrossing the street In front of him, but essary and trim the wicks when they In a diagonal direction. It was evident- become uneven. Lamps should be kept ly leaving a stable In the rear of Wege-lln- a perfectly clean on the inside as well as grocery store on the corner. It on tbe outside. They should be carewas an unusually large rat fully examined and tilled each mornSmith started after the rat Instead ing, and when necessary cleaned out of making for the nearest bole the and trimmed. animal went leisurely on Its way, and Smith caught up with It just as It was A GRAY BEDROOM. about to spring up on the curb. A gray bedroom Is a novel idea, yet The rat stopped, turned quickly, look- a very attractive scheme for auch a ing for a moment at the man, then room la described In an art publication. sprang straight at him. At the same The walla were to be treated with a time hla foot shot out The rat made pale gray satin paper which combines a curve over hla swinging shoe, landed equally well with gray or white enamon his leg below the knee and started eled gray, while the ruga lu white and to bite furiously. Smith kicked the yellow give lightness to tbe scheme. A animal off. It sprang at him again washstand set of yellow ware, a screen and he kicked once more. This time of yellow linen taffeta, clear white curhe struck and the rat was knocked see-er- tains, and a few brass candlesticks yards away. It recovered Itself complete a room as cool and peaceful and made another dash at the man. aa can be pictured. Tbla time Smith managed to atun the rat He killed It before It could re- TO WASH COLORED BTOCK1XGS. cover. Make strong lather of aoap and hot Smith then went on bis way. Later water, as hot aa tbe hand can bear. he felt his leg pain. On examining It After washing tbe stockings in this he found hla sock and underwear soak- hither rinse in cold water, with, if the ed with blood, his trousers torn and a articles be colored, a little salt thrown wound in hla leg half an Inch long, In to prevent the colors running. It ia where the rat had burled hla teeth. very necessary to wring as much water out aa possible, and then wring again SHOT SNAKE, SAVED MOTHER. In a dry towel. Dry Immediately beMiss Katie Klinger, a young school fore a fire. The articles must be hnng acteacher, saved her mother from a up, not laid over anything. On no rattlesnake on Goss Hill, Pa., by kill- count must soap Itself be rubbed on, article be colored, must it ing the snake with a rifle at twenty' nor. If the five yards. Miss Klinger a year ago be allowed to lie about in folds before won a gold medal In a shooting match, drying, for by doing so it will stain Mrs. Klinger was walking in the yard, itseit when the snake reared up in front of SOME USESFOR VINEGAR. her. She screamed, and then fainted. Her daughter, hearing her, secured a Vinegar will keep the hands white loaded Winchester rifle, and shot the and smooth, and prevent chapping when exposed to the cold air after snake's head cleanly off. washing in hot or soapy water. Before drying the hands rub over them a 1 00 FOR AN EGG teaspoonful of vinegar and tha relief Of M Best Indian Gama-VoImparted will be very great lata England. . Tha toughest beef or chicken can be Not often does the price of a single made tender and palatable by potting egg climb to $100, but this la what was a good spoonful of cider vinegar in the offered for each of the eggs of a cer- pot In which it la boiling, or In the tain Indian game-hewhich was Juice with whl it la basted If roastbrought to England some time ago, ing in a pan. One-hasays Country Life in America. pint of vinegar, one For centuries the Indian Game, or of salt one teaapoonful of Aieel Fowls, have been the very apex cayenne pepper and one pint of boilof the game-breefor the pureness of ing water will cure night sweats. Mix blood and pedigree have been most and let cool; strain, and sponge the pacarefully preserved for so long that the tient at bedtime. date of the origin of the race has been In warm weather bathe with diluted lost in the past vinegar; it la cooling and will make the It Is almost Impossible to secure kin soft i.A specimens of the purest blood, for they are treasured by the Indian sportsmen USEFUL FACTS TO KNOW. at the highest value, and the best Here are a few suggestions In regard fowls are not allowed to go out of their to the things which a careful housenative country. wife may find It wise to teach the new As game-fow- l, they are great fight- maid: ers. Those who have seen them in Teach her to put as much furniture India for the finest birds never reach as possible outside the room before beour colder climates tell of their prow- ginning to sweep, to brush the rest ess and ungovernable tenacity in bat- and cover it with dust cloths, says tha tle. With them, it la always victory Philadelphia Telegraph. or death. Teach her to soak newspapers In cold In America, however, the game-fowl- s water, squeeze them, tear Into bits, and are seldom raised for fighting sprinkle on the floor to prevent dust purposes, but for show, and as pets flying. aud hobbles of poultry fanciers. Teach her to mb the carpet well after sweeping with a cloth wrung out Tha Tap SurprlMil Him, of dean ammonln water one tableIn Catholic Church circles they are spoon fill to two quarts of water. Tench her to wipe the polished floor telling a good story which hus come from Rome and which deals with the with a damp cloth and then mb with a dry one. octogenarian Cardinal MocennL The Cardinal, who has been confined Tench her to cover a soft broom with to his rooms for a long time with rheu- a dean cloth, and brash the ceilings matic gout. Is subject to violent tits of and walls. Teach her to dean the windows irritation, somewhat trying to the patience of Ills servants and bis visitors. while the dust ia settling. One morning His Eminence, who is an Teach her to use a flat paint brash nivelernte smoker, lay on a divan In his for window frames and latches. Teach her to remove the spots or study pulling away at a pipe of Turkish tobacco and deeply absorbed in a finger marks on white woodwork with book. Presently a gentle knock was a doth wrung out of warm water and heard at the door. The Cardinal, dipped in prepared chalk. Massachupaying no heed, continued to rend. A setts riougliman. louder knock followed, but the old prelate did not want to be disturbed, so he budged not.. A third knock was loud and prolonged. The Cardinal raised himself in wrath, flung the book to the floor and shouted: "Who the deuce is this bothersome One Egg Cake One egg, one-hal-f rascal? Come In. cap The door swung back on its hinges batter, one cup sugar, two-thircup and In walked tbe white robed figure milk, two scant cups floor, one of Plus X. His Holiness was ns much baking powder, nutmeg. amused at his reception as the Car Potato Salad Marinate three cupfuls coll boiled potatoes, one and one-hal- f dlnal was surprised at the visit cupfuls of pecan nuts broken In pieces A Knnarkabla lion, with French dressing; arrange on calad There Is at the present time hi tbe dish and garnish with watercress or gardens of Sir. W. U. Armstrong, at radishes. Benwell. England, a remarkable rose. Blackeyed Cookies One cup lard. one It Is a Niphetos ten rose, and was, we cup sugar, two eggs, one-bucup milk, learn from the Country Gentleman, teaapoonful nutmeg, two leaspoonfuls plauted (under gl;isi eighteen years baking powder, one cup currants; add ago from a pot into a pre- flour enough to stiffen; shape into cookpared border. At present it covers an ies and cook in a hot oven. area of 1300 square feet. The blosMrs. Cleveland's Brown Bread One soms are large, well formed anil white, bowl Indian meal, one bowl of rye with petals beautifully tipped with flour, one bowl of sour milk, one large pink. Last year, lu spite nf tbe lack cup of molasses, one teaspoon of soda, of sun, 10.1 n i blossoms were gathered one teaspoon of salt The whole to be from this rose. This year more than mixed and steamed two and one-ha4800 have already been gathered, and hours and baked from' twenty minutes It is thought that tbe number will be to one-hal- f hour, according to heat of about 18.0UUI ovtn. e Fifty-sevent- al .fi-jEam- lf table-spoonf- ul d, nl lf fivc-iiu'- h lf im i WIEN Id SHE'S DANGEROUS. fare the I i grew rohlied of cull, that men are magnanl-me- n and cnllmis, like the llouiaua, and women tender aud vindictive. Ilka tha ('reeks. To get along just as well with s neighbor after a quarrel aa before, one's nature must nave ronie of tbo coarse elny of Indifference a masculine trait; it must not bo too finely THE FURS IN SUMMER. Colil storage for furs is so Inexpen- pean Morals;" sive in these day that almost every one cau afford to have (lie fami! fura taken care of during the summer month. Small pieces may be safely for at home, but II la not safe eared ANOTHER "PERIL." to beat them once aud put them merely 1 a lovely girl,' Sidney "Mis Elsie The pieces should be thorough, away. Rodney' Ye; aay, she' a regular ly gone over fct least once a uioiiib. Cincinnati and white peril."pink Remember that tails are favorite nest. Commercial-Tribuneing places for mollis, so these should be given extra utloullou. INFERENCE. wouldn't for a farm the soman who' just mad Both blouse alwvd for tiu? arm. Washington iost. Hut 1 Amimai-- Tom ec Jack any No, I never more. We're no longer frlemlc." Dick Indeed? loe he owe you money. or do you owe it to him?" molded. COLLARS. FASHIONABLE r eollar The very newest shows the teudeucj of all things in turn-ove- dress to be dainty and feminine tills season. In place of a Uneu turn-ovi-- r the bewitching summer girl wears a A BORROWER. turn-ove- r collar of accordion-pleate- d Can you loud me $5 to while mull Harduppe edged with a narrow band make up a certain sunt? lace. Narrow accordion-plof butter-colo- r Cynical Friend' "What's the certain eated cuffs of the same material asm? Five dollar? Town Topics. give the tlulsbiug soft touch to the sleevea of her frock. The frill turns BREEZY. I tek over the sleeve, not falling over Sinks1 "Don't you think Ilardnppe the hand. Womans Home Companion. baa quite a breezy way with him?" Winks "Yes. especially when he IDEAS OF BACHELOR GIRLS. blows Into your office trying to raise A bachelor girl who baa to use one the win' on a draft, Town Topics. room for both bedroom and sitting-roohas turned her radiator for the STRANGE THEORIES. ) aumuier Into a useful shelf. On top Is Ah Ping The foreign devils have a placed a board, and around this la crazy Idea that the earth la round. draped figured or plain deului, put on Oh Pong I could forgive that; but with tacks. they also think that .ncy own It. and Another bachelor girl who haa an Inallow ns to live on the kinder aide. expensive appurtment baa greatly Lite added to the appearance of her diningroom cupboard. At the top she Iib AFTER THE WAR. lined the doors with plain green ailk. "The paper says that Korea has rec- The lower panes of glass in tbe door ognised the new Republic of Panama.' she has decorated with narrow strips paper In Colonial deWell, Im afraid Panama will bava of hard work recognising Korea after sign. From a distance thla has the apthe war la over. Womans Home pearance of art leaded glass. Philadelphia Ledger. gilt-heade- d lead-colore- d Companion. ODD EFFECTS IN JEWELRY. Gold, silver and copper art all used Eleanor Have you given up socie- for jewelry lu these days, and the metals are studded with pearls, gar-nctty, Josephine? turquoises, topas and ametbyata. Josephine No; bat I'vo been Odd ornaments are made of silver, bridesmaid so often lately that lvs nothing but bridal frocks to wear.- -' set with opal. Gold aet with pale green ebryao-pras- e Indianapolis Journal. Is charming. A silver comb la Inlaid with colored THOSE STUPID QUESTIONS. Kiybor la that a near henhouse pearl. A big buckle of hammered silver has you're building? blue Mr. Snappy No; this la an old one in Its centre a placque of peacock Pm building to take the place of the enamel. A pretty pendant Is of hammered neqione I tore down last week. on a piece of pearl abell, act with liver Philadelphia Ledger. , turquoises and baroqua pearls. A delightfully qualut necklet la of old WHERE IT COMES FROM. with green atones, called obsidpaste "I wonder where they get enough ians. Philadelphia Record. to all aald wars? for tha money pay Mrs. Dumlelgh. Im not sure, dear, replied Dum RINGS FOR THE ATHLETIC GIRL Curious little finger rings, symbolislelgh, but I imagine tbe map publish era famish It Chicago News. ing In design the various summer sports, are worn by athletic glrla aud V. make pretty and appropriate prizes for HOPING AGAINST HOPE. golf matches, boat races, etc. Your wife, aald tbe phyalda The golf ring Is a golf stick twisted "will1 not be able to speak above Into a circle, the gold la corrugated whisper for a week or more. the heavy, leather-covereto reproduce "Say, doctor, queried tbe eager hi a pearl ball ornaments tbe and handle, "la there any hope of her d band, tip. ease chronic? Chic becoming Tbe rowing ring la light, delicately made and very pretty. The oar la the ' t thin, curving spoon oar of the racing UP TO DATE. shell. The Visitor Ita heartrending Tbe hunting ring Is a horn twisted hear yonr baby. He'a been crying I Into a circle with a foz'a head for an the last hour." ornament A riding crop with a horse's The New Mother Oh, yes; bnt 1 head Is a pretty device also. a strictly scientific, hygienic, lung i None of these rings, says the New e panslve and destroy L York Glolie, is very expensive, alcry. Life. though the luxurious may embellish -end elaborate them, having the rSIZED UP. of diamonds, etc. In the simpler form Mrs. Bacon I aee by this paper they seein fur more appropriate and In that the average family in tbe United better taste. States has four and seveu-teuth- a perrons. NOVELTY AND ECONOMY. Mr. Bacon I suppose I'm the seven, It tenths In this family. Yonkers weur is quite possible for a bride to orange blossoms and a veil, and Statesman. yet have an Inexpensive wedding dress. A tulle veil is not so cosily, ! . MICROBES. and the tires beneath It need not be What are the univerrlty bulldli of silk or satin to be correct, either all lighted ip for especially during warm weather. At They're g.vlug a reception to F litis time a dress of organdie might be fessor Oul-ac- k. lie has dlscoverc-- i as ascribed to a desire for microbe that feeds on the microbe i well as to a lean purse. Moreover, tile covered by Professor Diggitup present styles demand soft, pliable other day." Chicago Tribune. materials, uinl do not allow tbe enormous trains Hint seemed so necessary a short time ago. "Brown la weak financially, A big church ceremony, or large rehe? ception, naturally dfiuuiids a fine ilo hasnt much money, hi gown; but for Hie quieter affair a large gives employment to a great range of nmterials Is open for selection. men. Whits mescaline, silk voile and silk "Who are they?" muslin are a few, besides the cotton "Other people's bUl collect! goods, tbe organdies, the batistes and Strsy Stories. fine lawns. These last do not requirp even a silk lining, and even If one Is ICE. used, China silk is preferred to taffeta. "Mamie, girl, that young ms The gown shown is of batiste, yours fats een coming now for a trimmed with piffling and embroida year." ery; and after the wedding day is over "Tea, mother. will serve Its mistress for many a "Isn't It about time he was brei social occasion, Instead of being laid the leer away a treasure that cannot be used. I don't believe be Intends to I lhiladclphia Record. the let. Hes going to weur It oi Puck. A SISTERHOOD OF WOMEN. Women." says Mrs. I.. H. Harris. In WHAT MADE HIM UNIIAPr the Independent, have less facility "Ton growled at cold weatherr for converting or forgiving one another Oh, yea. than any other class of people In the "And you'll growl when It's hot world. This is a sweeping sta lenient, Tbnta what:" hut as there Is really only one other Well, what do you reckon yo class of people In the world men it Is here for, anyhow V not so severe as It seems; many men My friend, was the reply, "th would be apt to admit It. It is really Jest what keeps me n'growlin'; 1 e only saying in another form what find out! Atlanta Constitution. Lccky suid In hla History of Euro A NEW FLORA M'FLIMSEY. a, The woman whom we have quoted states her ease with some of tbe Incisive quality of Gall Hamilton. Iler theme is that while there Is such a thing as the lirulherhnnd of man, there Is no such a thing aa tha sisterhood of woman unless It bi the sisterhood of old women. It ti no man's mutter, anyway, and wt content ourselves with presenting It wlS Women, says Mrs. Harris. with one another, never In the very nature of things their chief hope and happluru depend upon with men. This la their meant in a broader sense than that of marriage. Woman la dependent upon man for aitrh mental completeness aa she Is cnpable of. It Is the man, priest. KlentlHt and artist, who adds new dimensions to her mind. Women, it la contended, do not receive much Instruction from each other. Of tha Intellectual woman Mrs. nar-rl- a lays: She may be willing to spend herself for their (other women's) edification, bnt at bottom If her attitude ta them la not a missionary condescension, It la ona of magnificent Indifference." She cannot get along well with other Intellectual women. Men of thla order may work In harmony, "but brlL liant women are stars that demand Spiritually minded ingle orbits." women. It la maintained, are nnablo ta meet on the same plane, "even If God demanded It. the repentant woman; he ia related to them only "by form It was a and by bnnian obligations. man that first coucclved the Idea of ee tahllablng homes for Magdalena. Yet "the same Christian woman will undertake the reclamation of the moat abandoned man with an angelic cordiality, a aweet piety that la aa admirable ae It la Impracticable. And ehe will end by marrying him, whether In la reclaimed or not t The "moat attractive of all women, "tbe mating woman, would betray tha confidences of her dearest friend; and. yet suclt Is their frailty for confidences, the next time the two meet there will be tbe usual exchange oi But tbe same, private scriptures." woman would keep a mans secret IF violate until deatb. All tbla change according to our authority, after midThen a woman "learns to dle age. own sex fully. For all her appreciate Its members she baa a chastened As for men. "she has survived them and returned to her own. New York Mall. e af-flnl-lj. - d non-tiasu- s WAGE-EARNER- y Many of the white mohairs are made in sailor blouse effects. Young missed nits of linen are particularly pretty In tbla style. There la even now at exclusive houses a tendency to a less fluffy typo In the summer gowns, and one, who is always considered elegant, is creating frocks which carry out bis latest Ideas in this direction. Wide girdles In Dresden taffeta la soft, Indistinct patterns and colorings of pink roses and green leaves, la vender flowers timl green leaves, are very ilalniy amt fashionable bodice flnlahea V fur diaphanous sui imer gowns. Sashes are fashionable Hill 'Bumme on taffeta gowns as well as on this dresses. They are not only of ribbon, bnt are of a broad band of the taffeta forming 1Iii cost nine; the ends are of considerable length and often fringed or rut Into fancy points Ferns are nim-l- i used for foliage this season, and for children are daintier than the heavier leaves. The maldeiy hair and indy-ferare particular While, pink amt blue wisteria, nltiiough worn somewhat last year are considered new In flowers. The flowered Brussels nets are exceedingly lovely, ami mounted over silk slips, or even fine white Swiss linings, make charming gowns. Some are being made up as dinner gowns. Those having linings of while Swiss muslin iwlilch launders well i can be wonderfully freshened throughout the season. The girl with a limit) d Income need not feel that she must have her muslin and gaiiz- - gowns made up over silk linings. Some of the most expensive dress-have drop skirts of lawn, but they are trimmed with ruffles edged with lace, ami thus help to bold out the skirt. Many of the thin white make-riaare made over colored linings. Square button made from bands of self material turned over to form tupinre buttons are effective addition to wide girdles, as are also long of the material made over cmn-vand stitched with many row to give firmness. Small rosettes of soft silk, finished in the centre with a tiny, showy htitlnn. nre also good girdle-trimmii fav-nril- e. n aeml-form- - l- Inn-kie- s hs motif. |