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KITCHEN \VISDOM. Stand your mould in ice water for m hour be ore using. m deep sea of ooUonseed all is a fine thing to fry in. Onions are the best green vegetable, save spinach. No one will be the wiser i" you eat boiled onions with cream sauce. pro- vided in boiling mam you k-ep 11mm bebw the boldng point. Onion juice figures in all sauces. 1L £5 not what we eat. but how we cook rl-t. DJ not. buy celery seed mixed with ofiher seasonmg. .A luu‘ghl menngue means too little sugar. The dusting oi pulverized sugdr Just as H goes in the oven to brown pru- vents it .rom shrinking. The sug.1r niche and mum; u crust. I all the sugu' is passed through a sieve (it is lgss work to but it. Insist [upon convenienc;5. It is crim- lnal to stoop over a table. Since you can't shr.nk, insist that the table be I all the sugu‘ is passed through a sieve it is less work to but it. Insist up») oonwenieums. It is crim- inal to stoop over a table. Since you can't shr.nk, insist that the table be made bgher. ‘ Those “11.) consider everything too mtuuh twuule luvs b.4311 known. it seems, to tum out a mu 0. tomu.toes and simply eat them with vinegar. L“ we ate prupu'ly the physician would lose his oncapaliou. And we can cut 401‘ \vhmemr we, wantâ€"t0 get tat. to get leJn, to be nervous. or phlegmalic, or to slop to encourage \he ravages 0L d'iseau. An "open door" awaus them all. Is it to.) much to hvpa lhut the LWenMeth cenluly. will sue a law Culllpulhug cooks to Lake a medical course? LOOSE CORSET COVERS. One of [be evidences of spring is n loose corset cover, made .rom web em- broidery, which is neLher muslin nur lace. but an imitation 0; both in en'Lre- de-ux mshion} a length of one and of the other. The Labrlo is not expensive, and the result really is pretty, it one is not in- sistent rupon real lace or something which you Gould readily mistake Lor it. The new corset covers depart from the. model 0L wth is merely useful and reject the present leminine demand (or what 13 slightly, even though un- Seen. :But due is not certain that the new lace, by courtesy, stay protection will ,not be seen through 21 waist light- ly. They are made no longer than the ibelt linu, and; while not sagglng in the baCk, are allowedl to kit loosely by means 01‘ a ribbon running around (119 waist line and Lying in .ront. In want. too, the covers blouse quite as much as the new shlrt waists. which blouse is no‘ioeable. though not pro- nounced. Cenain 01' those engaging little garmean are without shoulder straps ‘rom muslin or embroidery. de- pend ng wholly Lor Iheir support upon b-l],<inuh ribbons tied on the shoul- ders. Creamed Peas.â€"Drain and rinse a can of peas with cold water; stew fifâ€" teen minutes in a little hot water. HenL two tablespoonfuls of butlel‘in a frying pan, thicken with one table- mpoonful of flour, add one half cupâ€" Iul of corn and stir constantly until it thickens. Now add the peas and one tenspoonful of granulated sugar. Cream of Peas Soupâ€"Cover two cup-' tuls of peas with cold water, cook un-i til te'nder. Rub half the peas through i a sieve. Sculd one half pint of miller.“ Rub one tablespoonful of butter and‘ one of flour together, Add the floured ‘ butter and milk to the strained peas. \Vhetn‘ the soup thickens add a cupâ€" iul of cream, the remainder of the peas, pepper and salt. Stew of Lamb with- Peas.â€"The neck of alamb may be used for this dish. T111; meat should bo cut into pieces and sufficient water added to cover it‘ cook until tender, skimming. Drain the liquid from the. peas, add a little water and when tender. alittle cream and also a little piece of floured but- ter, season with pepper. add to the lamb. Simmer a. moment. sorve immediately. For n dainty breakfast dish, shupe slices of bread with a his» cuit cutterI (oust, spread with butâ€" ter, phlco :1 poached or baked egg on oacih and pour the stewed and well- semsoned peas around. Peas am often used to garnish chicken outlets, and are also served with lamb chops, lamb fritters, etc. Peas are delicious used with a plain breaktnst omelet as reâ€" nommended above for tomatom. Salad of String Beanséâ€"Reqook the beans. After draining place on ice. \Vheu thoroughly cold serve with may- onhaise. Lima Beans.â€"-Covcr lime. beans with boiling water. (‘uook them until ten- der. After draining add a large laâ€" blespoonful of butter, and a cupful of white stock. Use nseusoning of pepper null and celery 5911.. An unusual and appetizing dish i‘ made of cold lima beans and stewed tomatoes, scalloped. The tomatoes -_e drained; the vega- tablqs urmnfiegl 1‘ layers; a few fins: buttered breadcrumbs scattered on top,raraensio_ning_of pepg‘er‘nnd saltr Stewed Mushrwms.â€"Tu every can of .‘musinrooms add half a cuplul of cold Salad of Lima Beans.â€"Boil in salted water two cupfuls of beans. Thin!)- slim three boiled potatoes. Sprinkla generously chopped celery over the pnâ€" tuloes and beans. Serves cold with a French dressing. SERVING CANNED VEGETABLES. WW4 water and salt and pepper to taste. simmer five minutes. Rub one table- ‘poonful of butter and one half ata- ilespoolnful of flour together; rub smooth and then with a little of the mushroom liquid, stir into the mush- ooms and continue stirring until it 's smooth. Remove from the stove, 'ldd one teaspoonful of lemon juice,or ‘hreo tablespoonfuls of rich cream and 'erve. Stewed mushrooms are excel- Zont on toast. Zont on toast. Blked Mushrooms.â€"-Butter a bakmg dish; season one can of mushrooms with one teasponnful of lemon juice, and one tnblespnunfq! (_)£ chopped pars- Icy. pour into the dish and bake fifâ€" teen minutei basting twi -e with meIt- evl butter. Serve in a. warm dish,sea- son with salt and pepper, and pour the but ter in the pan over the mushrooms. Mushrooms are also deli'fiaus scallop- ed. Cover}th sufficiently cooked, then remove the cover and brmvn. The old-fashioned method of making pumpkin .pie is varied by using amer- ingue or by making tartlets. LAYING A FIRE. In laying a fine much paper and wood are often wasted. Most house- mnids cram a piece of paper tightly down, place a heavy layer of Wood on top 0-! it and"coverr this thickly with lumps of coal. Then they are surpris- ed because the fire will not burn. The wood for the morning [ire ought 00 b6 placed on the rank the night be- fore. ’l‘he bundles become thorough- ly dry und iguiLe quicker. 'l'o light a time the paper should be loosely ar- mnged and the sticks of wood plaued leaning ugaiusl it. Everything burns quicker when placed in an upright pusiliun. Small pieces of coal from yeslc-rllay's [ire should he plum-ti light- ly nlmul Ihe wuud and space between allowad for the air to circulate. A fire thus mnde will use less paper and “mod and burn much quicker than wire shake of the head that tea lshould never be allowed to steep for [any lexith of time and should never be used a second time. The latter rule is particularly insisted upon. yet lthe Chinese. who must certainly be llockad upon as good an horitiw on the (en qwe:ii-on. say to the contrary. The Chinese put tea into thir lit- tle. tea bawls. let it steep :1 very short time, pour off 1he liquid and drink it, and then add more water to the leaves. The tea from this second brewing is (his better, they say. It has not: the nugvhuess of taste of the first bre-w, Good tea. ink-en in moderation and properly prepared, is pronounced by doctors to be a stimulant to the nerv- ’ Lovers of tea will tell you. with a A fire thus mnde will use less paper and “mod and lnurn much quicker than if kindlell by the method mostly pmoâ€" Used. 11‘ ash-trays were more gener- ally placed below the gate 1he lube: of cleaning the latter would he (-on- sidembly reduced and the dust caus- ed by sweeping up the ashes would be reduced to a minimum. I When spread out ina box orin ‘drawer, ornamental linen centrepieces land doylies easily become wrinkled. 1T0 prevent this make some rollers [ram a curtain. pole two inches in dis.â€" meter. Saw this into convenient Ileugthspnd roll one or two biases ous System. 'either sex. Red is a fashionable color for small girls, or a combination of red and white is,also affected. A red hat and coat looks well win) a white frock and black boots and stockings, but tun hose and boots are genurallyworn with red toilettes. Very chic for a child nf 'flve or six is a red coat and skirt. red stackings, blank shoes, aznd u big black hat, or equally to is a long tun coat with big white buttons, and triple capes, of which the lower was in quite full, and the othrsrs flat. .A. big brown but with natural plumes. and tan‘ boots and hosiery complete this toilâ€" ette. A real convenience for the home dressmaker can also he made by pad< ding a piece of the same sized curtain pale about two lee: long with Camton flannel and pressing bodice Sea ms over it. YOUNG FOLKS' PRETTY FROCKS Dress for little children is rather simple this season, but the styles are so pretty and the colors so becoming- that the effect is harmonious and striking. White, red. tan and brown are the colors of the season, and all white is still in favor for infants of Fawn, beaver, tan, and the lighter brown shades are very popular, both for boys and girls. A delightful ex- ample for a tiny girl is a long cloak of palest fawn cloth, with cape bor- dered with dark brown fur, and brown horn buttons, brown shoes and stock- ings, and a big felt bat in a 9310 ca:- tor tint, trimmed with brown. and in front a couple of pompous of turquiose silk. A stylish brown costume for a boy of six or seven consists of brown boots uni gniters, tanâ€"colored covert coat, and buggy knickerbockei‘s, and :4 M1 in brown falt, with light pomâ€" Hungry Higginsâ€"JV (1011'! never let no 01 into gettin a hardâ€"ride \V'eary \Vatkimâ€"Suc Headache? You ge house. 'fime I got u game, I sawed a half a cord of w< before I linowed what I was do'm HOW TO BRE\V TEA AW TI 7 L EXPERIENCE rdâ€"‘rider jag. 1<~â€"Such a headache? on get plumb bug- got roped in on the a half a cord of wood xsâ€"‘Votever you do. no old jay coax you "Wait a minute Will." "What for!" "I want to get that bl‘ bells." Ned laid down his fishing-tackle and sprang over a fence, presently L0 return with a handful of tlowus. with their dainty coloring thrown out by a background of two or three ferns. “You're a great fellow for flowers. “0hl they're not for myself; but mother‘s always crazy over wild flowers.” And all through the walk home. notwithstanding he was already well- laden with rod and fishing-baskat, Ned gave good heed to his flowers, once 5‘0..ping to wet his handkerchief lo wrap about the stems, that they (nigh! not suffer from the wurmth of his hand. "There she is 1" While still at a distance Ned spied his mother. and made a. dash toward her across the large yard. Will, following more slowly, saw him droy his rod. and take off his but as he offered the flowers with a bow and a smile. 'A little stir of pain was in Will a hvart, as he saw them received with a kiss and some words, eviuenLly loving ones, _which he could not hear. ‘ “I like it," said Ned. his deepening color now due to feeling. "JJont know how I‘d get along it my moth- er wasn’t just that “21y. Anu, as she is just that way, how can I helpl l being Just that way, too? OI course .it comes natural that l sbaiuld '98.". "Come round to the barn with your traps, and Lhen you can stay to sup- per; mother says 30,“ said Ned, re: joining his friend. .. "You’re difierenl from most boys," said \\'i.l; and Ned colored a little, [or he was inwardly a LnL‘le afraid of his moiher’s uisplay of fondness provok- ing ridicule from the boys. 'jllow 3" he asked. ahhongh know- ?iug well what was meauL. "buâ€"Lhat,” said “73.1. with an inde- [iuiLe backward noJ over his shoul- uer. "um i uke inf-l uoz rgallyfl Neu’s mokher, it she had heard this, might have smiied in remembrance of the many lessons it had taken to in- cu.cale the grace of politeness, which was now. indeed, if not natural, rapid- ly becoming second nature to the boy. , . . .. 1“ .:|__ A.‘ IN. v W. "I! Ihad a mother, I‘d like to be 50," said Will. "Well, it isn‘t only just mothers, you know. That is, of course, nobody else can be like your moLher; but I mean you can be iL to other folksâ€"in a way; L0 anybody in our home. They all like it." Vt ....... "Wail," cuminueu Ned, “1 thought all lauies liked flowers, and liked to he nicely treated, [00. And,” he added sLoutiy,‘ “I think so still." ,il "1 ilon‘L believh Aunt Susan would. take the Lrouble to notice eiLher [JOWQI‘S or nice behavior," replied Will. “Have you ever tried!" Boys are not much in the habit of reading moral lecLures to one anoth- ur, no it is not likely Ned would have enlarged on the subject, even if they had not just then been ready to carry in Lheir string of fish, to be duly ud- uiired by Ned‘s mother. LUt Ned’s lightly spoken, and quick- ly by him forgotten question, return- ed to \Vill’u mind, us, later, he walked alone in‘ Lhc direction of his own home 'uive you ever tried I" "\\ ell, I haven’t, that's a “L (not. IMLA OLLULV'CILL \uo yuuu u; e...» “F... lines of the neck. An artist who has studied the originals of the old mas- ters for years says the human form has not. only suffered by the use of unnatural collars, but that many of the most beautiful lines have been lost through their influence. Wearing a stiff, high neckband will change the pose of the head to a marked degree, and this h‘ibil cuntinu‘ed through many years causes important changes in the muscles of the neck, which soon he- coine permanent. In modern studies of woman‘s figure the curve of the net-k and shoulders has almost disap- p-e-nre/l. The effect of the high (‘)I- lar is frequently hurtful from the health point of view. A very high band about the neck tends to strain “Havu you ever tried!" Boys are not much in the habit of reading moral lecLures to one anoth- cl‘. to it is not likely Ned would have enlarged on the subject, even if they had not just then been ready to carry in Lheir string of fish, to be duly ud- mlred by Neu‘s mother. 1)UL Ned’s lightly spoken, and quick- ly by him Iurgotlen question, return- ed to Will’s mind, as, later, he walked alonu in“ Lhc direction of his own home ' Hive you ever tried I" "\\ ell, I haven’t, that's a (not. Hint," he gave a little laugh, "the 1(1th of bringing flowers L0 Aunt busunl Fancy her stare] She “oulu not know what to make of Bul the remembrance of Ned's graceful thought of his mother, and Lbe sweetness of [he wresging tender- Doss between mother and son, had touched the conscience as well as the heart of me motherless buy. "15 it wasn’t flowers, i suppose it mlgbl be something else. She’s as slit! and proper as a poker. and lsup- pose a boy might smile, and bow, and be [,ollle all his lite, and shu'd never know but ‘tlmt ha was cutting up Luigbi be something else. wee in: slit! and proper as a poker. and lsup- pose a boy might smile, and bow, and be polite all his life, un'l she'd never know but that he was cutting up some new kind at pranks. But, then. perhaps it’s no wonder. She doesn‘t Iknowmuch about any boy but me. I guess she thinks all they‘re good (or is to carry mud in on their shoes, and slam doors, and. leave the flyscreens Open. and be late to meals. But, 1 say !â€"-l've a great mind to try Ned's way; that is. partlyâ€"just for the fun of seeing how she‘ll take it." With which determination Will walked arounv‘ the house, to find his aunt ap- proaching the side door with a huge parcel in her arms. At any other time he would not have troubled him- that bunch of blue- self about this, but now he stepped up and opened Lhe door for her. she .ook little notice of him except to ask; "Do you know where Hiram is 3" “No.1 don't." "l'vo been looking for him. I want .0 send this bundle down to Mrs. Brown’s ' 5m. passed on through th hall as if speaking more to hersi-lf than to any one eise. Will was rushing up to his room two steps at a tune. when he >uddenly pausedâ€" “l'il Luke. u to her, Aunt Susan." Shu siopped and iooked at him un- smidngly, concluding at once in her own mind thatfhe had some business of his own that way, yet all“ surpris- ed that he should be “illing to include in iL a service for her self. “Well, if it won’t bother you." she said. More intercourse with Ned awaken- ed in Will a more honest resolution to make the best of himself in the mailer of grace of manner and ho- havior. It is a pity that. every boy should not reflect how largely his conuuct influences thosee among whom he is thrown. Will increased his efforts to avoiJ small annoyances to his aunt, and began showing her smal' attentions, which sometimes won for him an appmving smile. He began to feel touched and con- science-smitten at perceiving that what he had begun in an unworthy spiri’ of fun should be making lhe impression on Aunt Susan which should belong with honest effort. It was pleasant to the boy whose homa- life was so lonely to find himself look- ing for Aunt Susan's smile, and for the softened voice in which she ans- weret‘ his good-morning. Ami one day he ran up to his room. and laugh- ed by himself till he was out of breath. "1 took at: my hat to her as I met her on 1he corner. and she actually turned red with astonishment." "More shame for melhat it should take her off her feet so," came with a. soberer reflec‘ion. "If I've done it in fur before, I’ll do it in earnest now. I think it pays for a boy to be de- cent. in his ways, whether anyborly notices it or not. It pays just in the feeling he has himself." Which was as wise a conclusion as a boy often arrives at. Artists assert that the high coliarsl now worn by young women have deâ€"l su‘oyed the pose of the head and the lines of the neck. An artist who has studied the originals of the old mash tera for years says the human form has not only suffered by the use of unnatural collars, but that many of the most beautiful lines have been lost through their ‘influence. “Wearing a stiff, high neokband will change the pose of the head to a mark- ed degree, and this habit, continued through many years, causes important changes in the muscles of the neck, which soon become permanent. From In old paintings the pose of thel head is perfectly natural and grace-1 ‘ful, and the lines of the neck are iround and in graceful curves. In [modern studies of woman‘s figure the ‘curves of the neck and shoulders have ~almost disappeared. The effect of the high collar is fre- quently hurtful from the health point of View. A very high band about the neck tends to strain the muscles, and, incidentally, the cords of the ‘neck and shoulders. If the collar be lverry high in front it will im‘pvde the lcirculation, and in time result in head- jnches and nervous strain. It is also ethought that high and stiff neck bands 1are responsible, by impeding circula- tion, for much of' the bad sight of the present day. an artistic standpoint there has been a considerable change in the ideal of feminine beauty during recentyears, and a comparison of paintings of wo- men by old masters and by modern art- ists show a surprising difference, so far as the neck is concerned. Artists assnrt that the high collars now worn by young women have de- stroyed. the pass of the head and Hue lines of the neck. An artist who has studied ihe originals of the old mas- the muscles and. incidentally, the‘ cords of the neck and shoulders. If the. collar be very high in front it will impede the circulation and in time re- sult in headaches and nervous strain, It is also thought that high and stiff neckhanrh are responsible. by imped- ing circulation, for much of thy. bud Igln of the present day. HIGH COLLARS SPOIL BEAUTY FRUIT TREES ALONG HIGHWAY The cultivation of fruit trees alongi G0 W91"? the high roads of France is being ex- "Why (1:) you say ht‘ leaded year by year. Following the 211-: bbat grass widow?" :me19 of the Government, the com-â€" “Because he's a r: munes in certain departments adnptâ€" Bulletin. ed the pravtice as a sort of revenue, and‘now it hns become an important| In. Re hmm‘li nf national industry. In (;er-‘ «1 mzmy. Belgium and lb! Duchy-of Lux-i magi}, dzyoylfgogir: amhurg also libe system 13 being rap-l “Irma m the smok idly developed. Lam: year the fruit liar-u man w who” tho m wsl {mm the roads of “'urlemburg'l vlm “cane {1.10m “‘2 ‘ idly developed. Last year the fruit harâ€"; vest from the rain/ls of \Vurtemburg" amounted to more than 8600,0L0 an. compned with $200,090 in 1878; for the last 13 years Saxony has gained :1 revâ€" enue of nhnul 5340.000. from the same source; and Belgium‘s threeâ€"quarters of a million fruit trees. planted along the roads in 1894, now furnish $200,000. The new jet and out steel embroider-lee no quaint and elaborate in dcs‘gn. and Lhework on net. velvet or satin in very beautifully exvcuted. The new weaves of lustrous corded silk- that are in such high vogue this season share with satin the honor of making special gowns of ceremony. More and more svelt and clinging, If this be possible, grow the (ix-ash skirts. tunicfi. princess robes and long y'plmn and t-ublier eflects on the front and side! of the gown. .-.., ._ son made of chenille dotted not over satin, trimmed wit-h very flufi‘y planed rufllca of chiffon bordered with tiny lines of cha- nille the color of the dot. In thn net. All sorts of qualnmy flounced polonnises, redlngntea, newnmrketa, camisanls and prlncess shaped clonk dresses. with loose. curved fronts and bishop elem-cs, prevail strong the unusual variety 01' winter wraps. Among the gray furs zlhemne. Persian lamb and chinchilln are the moat (nshlon- able used this winter. Chmchmn ya on. of tha most. expensive and cerlninly M II the least dnmtle and less becoming than the other pelt. Many of the new French domldmn gowns are made with three or the over- lapping “ounces armrged upon a very closely flttlng foundation skirt. which exâ€" pands very much on the lower portion. 'lhe round wnlst I: joined, 01- olse out!!! one with the upper flounce. Very novel and pretty effects are em- ployed ln decorating the tops of new wln- tar sleeves that are as close fltllng as they can comfortably beworn. Crescent; shnped puffs of fur or velvet. vnndykes covered with special pieces in pussementerlo, stitched straps and ngan Been pufll slashed and laced across all are used. Itallnn red. much like the tlnt of “I. heart of a Jack rose. is a marked fnvorlto In the brilliant wlnter list of colon), and cloth gowns of this becoming shade. with sable, mink, otter or fox band collar and revere by way of tmumln . uro connldcred among the smartest of 5m winter fith (or youthful wearers. Wire is better than wood for any kind of grape trellis. ihe-nltier a tree gem the less adapted it is to transplanting. Give the; orchard good can. ID will pay better than any other labor. better than any other moor. Too much manure before the tree camel Into hearing often induces an excessiv- growth of wood at the expense of fruit. In lifting trees for transplanting mcun all the roots possibleâ€"nob so much the shout: roots as the fine, tbreud'like or flbroul ones. Mulching continually in a dangemnl practice, as it draws the roots too near the surface. so that they lose their bold upon ‘he soil. Very; handsome ball dresses are this mn- House plants will need waterlng usually once or twice a week. One thorough we'â€" tering a week. will glve better results than a daily sprinkling. Drainage is necessary for HllOOOSB In tho growing of plants in winnibw boxes as well as ovnry place else. See am it is provided when the dirt is put into the boxes. In raising trees or plants from cutting the important point is to have the callus tanned as soon as possible, so that the emission of roots will be a little ahead of the unfolding of the lawnâ€"St». Loui- Republic. Raisins are most easin seeded by pour. Ing boiling water over them, letting it stand a few minutes and pouring it 01!. 'J'hen the seeds can be removed without much tron ble. It. is said that cake that Is stale and dry may be lreshened so as to seem new], baked by putting it in a tin, covering the tin with another pan and leaving the whole in a warm oven for 20 minutes. The secret of good cranberry some“ the use of A very little water and quick cooking. Eight or ten minutes is long enough. as otherwise the bitter tasted the seeds is deveIOped. A small cup 01 water to a quart of cranberries In sum- olent. The sugar is added just- as the sauce is taken from the stove. A common fault. with the usual way of cooking scrambled {eggs 15 than they no cooked so hard as to be indigestible. This may be obviated by allowing ntableapoon- in] of milk or water to each 033, cookln the mixture only until It. is creamy an stirring meanwhile with a fork. Seminâ€" ed tomato may be subblitutwl for the wa- ter or mean). and the mixture served on hot buttered boast. I ulu lieu-on. , "Why do you always ride in tho smokâ€" ' Iug car? You don't smoke." ' "I ride in tho smoking car," rcpltml the : man to whom tho quention was adlh'nfifluu. ‘to escape from the: efluslve‘umnil-mle o! I the young women to when I always hmo to give up my seat when ( mm In any of the other cars. " Bu‘ there Wu 3 hard, mr’u nlliu, imn’mnl sort of ring in his winch-4.1Mme Trib- uni. Truth Is ohrnngor than the estimatefi population 0! Chlcago.â€"Adumn Freeman. Kansas City gives footpada that. the if? the police are unable triuns. The person who wrom "The Beautiful Sunw" newr saw a snowfall in Kansas City aher it lmd Been In alone for about a neck by the nth”! clesulng depurtmennâ€" Kuusas City Star. Capmlu Signbeo'u presentation of a BI- ble to the h’t. Paul Commercla] club apâ€" pears! tu be a. hint to that. body that than are some smndnrd works is doosn’bmud enough. FASHION AND FABRIC. ORCHARD AN D GARDEN. THE COOKBOOK. TOWN TOPICS. h’cll Tom-then rakev ‘-â€"Philade.’pbh us an excuse for her mm are slippery and to hold up the pedal- and match to!