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BOBBIE'S CHRI8TMA8 PRAYER. "Doa b'eas nil the family dear) Dod b'eaa Miniums, paim, tool Pod b'ess Mttle slater Fun An' bring jut a ilea, ulce a a' new. , 'Doa b'eas all the chll'ren poor, An' make all the nick folka well An' flenr Dod, p'cuso don't forgot To scud a pony, big an' swell. 'Dod be gritr-lons to your lnmba," An' keep a lit out of my life; Dod b'eaa all my Mttle frlons- An' p'euse don't forget a fife. 'An' Dod b'ess ole Ranta Claus, He Is mi oh a aprendld maul An' tell him to not forget To bring a gun, too, If he can. "An' a box of marbles, too, An' a lot of picture hooka Ac' a toolcheat full of toola, Wlf tacka, nalla, icrewa, an' hooka, "An' dear Dod, aome other fining To nil In corners wlf, you know, Ginger rakes an' nuts an' figs An' a lot of candy, too. "An' I wouldn't mind aome skates, (I'll gWe my ole onea to some frlen") An' I reckon (lis Is all 60 dood-ulght, dear Dod, amen." Detroit Free Press. THE MY8TIQ MISTLETOE. Once a Feature of Pagan Bites, It Now Belongs to Lovers. From time Immemorial the white ber ried mistletoe bag played a leading part In Yuietide festivities, though it has not always conveyed the osculatory privi leges which give it its value in the eyes of the romantic youth of to-day. Like so many other features of the Christmas . celebration, mistletoe has been borrowed from the pagans of antiquity and Chris tianized by the lapse of centuries. The Fersinns before the birth of Christ used the mistletoe in their sacred rites, and in parts of India pagan priests still in- corporate it in their ritual. It figures largely in Scandinavian mythology. Bal' dur, the son of Odin, though a demigod, was slain by a spear of mistletoe, a , proof of its magic powers. . It is from the Druids of old England, however, that mistletoe has come to us, The Druidical priests, sprung, it is said, from the mngl of the east, the wise men who worshiped at the cradle of the infant Savior, held the mistletoe as their most sacred possession, and the cutting of the pretty parastie from the oak, the tree 'which the Druids claimed God loved more than any other, was attended with the greatest solemnity. On the Druids' festival day a grand procession, leading two -white oxen, moved to the mystic grove. There the oxen were fastened to the onk by their horns, and a white robed priest climbed into the leafless branches and cut the bunches of mistle' toe with a golden knife. The oxen were then sacrificed and religious services per formed, after which the procession re- turned to the temple in the forest and the mistletoe was deposited in the Druid' leal arcanum. Besides taking Its place In the relig' lous observances of the Druids, the mis tletoe, which the priests gave a name meaning "all healing," was made into many curious decoctions by processes in which times and seasons and incanta tions were supposed to add to its myste rious powers. These medicines were re garded as cures for human ills generally. With the advance of civilization and the death of superstition mistletoe has lost its religious character, but not Its popularity, and the forests of England and of our own Southern States are as eagerly frequented by mistletoe gather ers as ever were the dark woods of rthe ancient JJruids. ,.- . ORDERED OFF.. ' The New YearYou'll hare to move on, old man. Warning to Hounewl ves. A cook of thirty yearn' experience points out that such combinations as uieirt. cooked in conjunction with Hour (suusages and pork pies) ure liable to turn sour' 'In twenty-four hours, und this soiinits8;,'whicli can be detected both, by taste, and smell, Indicates the presence of "poison, ' Tills applies to soups, stews, gravies, cte'., which liavo been thickened ' with' flour, as well n to 8u usages and meat pies. , If, before the sourness supervenes, such things are eaten hot or cold, or made hot up to boiling point, they are safe, but simply warming up hastens the gener ation of the poison. ' , . Tomato Catchup. One-half bushel of unpeeled toma toes, cut up small. Add to them a teuspoonful of celery seed and cook until soft enougU'tb rub through a col ander, then through a sieve to strain out the seed. Add three tablespoon fuls of sptces tle,d up in a small cheese cloth bag, a pint of vinegar, salt to taste, a quart of granulated sugar, and one teaspoohful of red pepper. Cook for ten minutes, or until thick. Sweet Potato Cakes. Boll sweet potatoes and. while still warm, mash and rub through a fine colander. Stir In a cud of milk, a tablespoonful of butter, salt and suear to taste- Last of all whin In the well V, . . . . . uemeu joms 01 two eggs, k orm witn floured hands Into flat cakes and din each one into the frothed whites, then into fine cracker dust. Lav on a nlat ter and set In the ice chest for two hours before frying In deep, boiling fat. Dry Cheese. Dry cheese shows a careless house keeper. It Is a source of waste, as the dry, hard pieces are usually thrown out. To keep cheese moist It should bo wrapped in buttered or oiled paper and kept in an airtight pan or one with a lid that fits closely. Cheese that is cut and soon to be eaten will bo moist and fresh enough If merely wrapped in a damp cloth. To Wash China. Tea and coffee stains can be re moved from embossed parts of china cups and Jugs by the use of a little salt made damp and rubbed with a small brush on the stained parts, China should be washed In the ordin ary way with a strong soapy lather, which will make it beautifully bright, and is very much more effectual than the Use of hot water alone. .' Sour-Milk Illscuita. To a quart of sifted flour add three scant teaspoonfuls of baking powder and a pinch of salt. Add butter and la'rd In equal parts In a piece the size of an egg. Mix well with a fork, us ing enough sour milk or buttermilk to make a very soft dough. Do not roll, but cut Out rapidlywith as little hnn dling as possible and bake' in a quick oven. Brown Bread Pudding. Soak .three tablespoonfuls of brown bread crumbs in enough cold milk to cover. Make a custard with a pint of boiling milk, yolks of two eggs, sugar to taste, and lemon flavoring, Pour over the bread crumbs. Lastly add the white of the eggs beaten to a stiff froth; stir all together. Bake in a buttered dish for half an hour in a moderate oven. Pineapple Salad. Shred a ripe pineapple and serve on lettuce leaves with mayonnaise, or add for one pineapple peeled and shred ded one large orange and two mnnda rlns divided Into sections, two red ba nanas, sliced, two dozen Malaga grapes, seeded, and a dozen English walnut meats, divided. Heap all on tender let tee leaves and serve very cold with mayonnaise. To Fix Labels on Tins. The labels on tins frequently become loose and fall off, the reason usually being that the gum which fastens them is not strong enough. The fol lowing recipe for a good glue wlll.bs. found effective: Take one ounce of pulverized borax and two ounces ol c-iifn shellac. nut them into a Dint oi . Fried Almond. wenty rounding tablespoonfuls of flour, four tablespoonfuls of butter, faur rounding tablespoonfuls of"" gar, one-half teaspoonful of salt, one tablespoonful of vanilla, one-quarter of a pound of grated almonds. , Stir to gether; roll, cjufjflto almond shape and fry in hot oil. Drop Into" sugar mixed. with cinnamon. . BUYING LARGER FARMS. Rural Papulation Decreasing As Wealth Increases, It seems a paradox, but Is neverthe less well established as true, that in certain of the best farming regions of the United States great and abounding agricultural prosperity has resulted lu decreased, rural population. A no less striking than surprising illustration of this is given in a recent State census report of Iowa, which Is reported to show a fulling off of ,2.per cent in the population of that great and glorious State since the general census of 1900. Of course,, audi a result was not ac ceptable to Iowa's pride, and it was not readily accepted. Close inquiry, however, Is reported not only to con firm, the general correctness of tha new count, but to show a sufficient reason for its disappointing result. The explanation offered Is that it 13 all due to the land hunger of the pros perous Iowa farmer. Having money ahead' and well' knowing that good farm land In the Mississippi valley is one of the safest and most profitable of Investments, he has been buying in the adjoining farms of his less fore handed neighbors to such an extent, the reports say, that vacant farm houses dot every township In the State. Many of these vacant farmhouses may again be occupied by the sons and sons-in-law of the purchaser; some of them will be abandoned, and the newly ac quired lands consolidated into larger farms. And if Iowa follows the course of development that has been going on for many years In the magnificent farming regions of Central Illinois, the consolidated farms will be leased in tracts of 80 or 320 acres, or more, to thrifty and prosperous tenant farmers. The process as it has gone in Illinois for a number of years is that the wealthier land owner buys out the 40 and 80-acre farms of his neighbors, tile drains and otherwise improves them, often renting the same land or larger tracts to the vendors, who gen erally made more money as tenants than they had done as owners. The tenant farmers of Central Illinois put their capital into the best of farm im plements and machinery and live stock. Their prosperity is seen in their com fortable nnd well furnished houses, the well kept vehicles and horses which their families drive to church and to country gatherings. In Central Illi nois Just now the tendency is to larger farms, the tenant generally desiring to increase his area and the landlord regu lating the quantity of land he will lease by the proved capacity and suc cess of each tenant. For its best farm lands Iowa appears to be approaching the same system. Springfield Republican. Beware of Ointments lor Catarrh that Contain Mercury as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole sys tem when entering it through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be. used excepton prescriptions from reputable phy sicians, aa the damage they will do is teri fold to tiiegooo. you can possibly aenveirom teem. Hall's Catarrh Cure... manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, 0.,containanoniercury, and is taken Internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In buying Hall's Catarrh Cure be sure you get me geuiuue. ii is i&nen uueriimiy, aau iiiuub in luieuo, omo, oy r. J. cneney n Co. lesti moniala free. Bold by lirugglsta, price 75c. per bottle. Hall's Fauiil y fills are the best. His Game. "I understand our friend, Mnlnchanz, is working on a scheme to remove weeds." "I didn't know he had any Interest in gardening." "He hasn't; he's merely laying hh plans to capture old Gotrox's young widow." Philadelphia Tress. Mothers will find Mrs. Winalow'a Soothing Syrup the best remedy to use for their children during the teething period. . Trick of the Trade. "Madam," began the peddler as he opened his red satchel, "can I sell you something this morning?" . "No," snapped the elderly matron, raising her broom ominously, "and you better move on." "Just as you say, madam. I was going to offer you the greatest wrinkle remover on earth, but I see you don't need it." "Ah, I" , "And also this wonderful remedy for restoring gray hair to its natural color, but you have no use for that, either." "Why, how kind of you to think so! I " . ,. .. ,t "And this little volume entitled 'How to Remain Beautiful Forever.' But It would, be superfluous to offer it tef you. Gpod-y.,nadam." . . ,;; ,, "Come' foack here! )Come 'bacK here this instant. I do not need theim, as you say, but I will buy them anjj give them.. to., some friend. I always en courage truthfulness." mm I r-. iilsii a r. Prove It By the Oven Fire Pn the wnnderful KC Bak ing Powder to the test. Get a can on approval. Your money will be returned if you don't agree that all we claim is true. You'll be delighted with the de licious, wholesome things that pr f BAKING k POWDER will bring to life in your oven. K C Baking Powder is two thirds cheaper and makes purer, better, more healthful food than other powders anywhere near KC Quality. 25 ounces ior 25 cents. Cet it to-day 1 JAOTTFS MFG. CO. Chicago H.ni1 . nn.fnl fn. Boole of Presents." .k mr jis: vi m China and Japan are pre-eminently the seaweed-eating nations of the world. Among no other people are seaweeds so extensively , eaten and relished as food substances. Chinese Ruler. : The Empress Dowager of China was sold into slavery at the age of eleven, to save her . family from starvation. Afterwards she was presented to the late emperor, and, upon his wife's death, became Empress. Her leet were never bound, and she was taught to read after persistent pleading. The sterling qualities of this wonderful woman, like those of Pillsbury's Vitos, have overcome every obstacle. And abe holds herself at the head of China, as does Yitos at the head of breakfast foods. Correcting a Misapprehension. Wasn't that same young man here to see you last night?" "Yes, papa." "Well, what does he mean by coming every night in the week?" "He doesn't come every night In the week. I never met him until last Thurs day, and he was only here Thursday and Friday and Saturday evenings." Cleve land Plain Dealer. flTB Permanently Cured. 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"I'm afraid I cannot explain the dif ference in so many words," replied the young man in the case, "but If you'll put your trust In me I'll blow myself for the ring to-morrow." And she put her trust In him. 'Ware of the Dog:. Bob Miss Subbubs has asked me to call to-night. Dick Yes? Bob Yes. What -shall I wear? Dick fwho has been there) 'Ware of the dog Philadelphia Ledger. ; MALLEABLE IRON STUMP PULLERS Fastest, lightest and strongest Stump Puller on the market. 119 Horse power on to sweep wltb two horses. Write lor descriptive catalog and prices. REIERSON MACHINERY CO. Foot ol Morrison Street Portland, Oregon 4k Park and Washington, Portland, Oregon "The School of Quality" A. P. Armstrong, LL." B., Principal Thousands of graduates in positions; hundreds placed each year; more calls for help than we can meet it pays to at tend; our school; largest, most modern, besi equipped. Departments: Business, Shorthand, Typewriting, Penmanship, English. Open all the year. 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