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'THE ENTERPRISE ' ALFRED C. WHITMORE, EDITOR. - —4—■—— TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: One Yttr.'Ji.oo Si* Months, 50 cent Payable in Advance VOL. V. - NO. 7 «[ THE MYSTERY I HOF GRASLOV if 'W , '• '= By Ashley Towno *• SS OWINM. Wt by CMrta B. Ethirtliat.m Q& sttnsssssss&sssssmsmns R~~-' ' CHAPTER 1. n* tonus US TS LOTEK or AM tm Kill aitL. great Trauaslberlan railway had progressed u far to the Jl eastward aa th« Obt, and tralaa carrying soldiers, con tacts, *lght**er*. railway constructors, hb«rm aad lupflln, witb some goods for trade with Msnchurla, ran from llaocaw. The po—tbtlltt** of this Immenae line it railway made the people of Eo repaan Ruaala gasp. It opened up *ucb a proepert eC trade aa tbcy bad never dr*am*d of. It gave them a speedy entrance lata a regtoo of tlielr domain • the rrewlnff of which had formerly oe capted months aad Inrolred much bardablp. What a change there waa from the did stodge* or foot train* of convicts to the awlftly moving car* that were drawn by the puffing, aereamlng loco motive*, at ooce a aonrce of delight aad terror to the people whose terri tory they crossed! Among thoa* who bad made thla cbaag* *0 remarkable a success waa James Gordon, aa American engineer, who had charge of much of the ad vance work of the road, t Gordon was a typical American, ready to go anywhere to build a rail way so long as the pay was sufficient to make It an object for blm to take his daughter with him. ' For Frftaces Gordon waa her father's companion, secretary and comfort. Left motherless at an early nge, she had been brought up by strict aunts till she revolted. licr father had born aorreylng a route across New Mexico for a new rood, fondly and longingly thinking of bis daughter In her far away home In New-%'ark, when, 10. the young lady herself, then aged nineteen, pat In an appearance mounted on a broncho and a«companlcd by a half breed guide, to whom she spoke In ao authoritative a tone that lie bowed be fore her slightest wish In abject obedi ence. Since that day Frauces Gordon araa to be found wherever her father araa. A year and a half after they had finished the work In Mexico they Jour neyed together to Russia, where Gor don was lo take charge of the Impor tant part of putting through tl:e rail way that waa destined to revolutionise the trade and commerce of the world. This great railway liad progressed aa far as the Obi river. In the government of Tomsk, Siberia, when a meeting of managers, engineers and government officials was ordered at Moscow. Thith er from the Obi Journeyed James Gor don and Frances. Thither also Journeyed Nicholas Ne aleroe, prince of the empire and gov ernor of the province of Tomsk. ' rrinc* Naalerov waa 000 of the wealthiest nobles of tt>* lar.d. waa about thirty-five years of age and bad. besides hla exalted position as governor pf Tomsk, estate* In various parts of Hags la. particularly a One one at Gras |OT. TA the government of Perm. I |t waa after tbe convention, which had to da trtth certain concessions and arrangements that were necessary as the road drew near the border of Man cberia. tbe eroaslng of certain moun tain*, THE bridging of certain streeuia, that Mr. OonJoa was preps ring to re lara tp the OM, where tbe western end Ma operations waa laid, tbe opera- Haaa tWarieea reaching eaatward to iaka Baikal, la Irfcatak. I Ta him aa* day aa be ast smoking at fela bout ta Meeoow came Prince Nesle- Mf> "Good morning, your etceDency." saM Gordon, who bad met tbe prince at aararat aaafereace* and now knew blm bwaaaa of tbe fact that tbe opera tion* bad paaard almost acrosa hla province. -Glad i* *o* you. When do return ta Tomsk T" *| ahall not be long behind yon. my frilli" replied tbe prince. "It la a fm et bow*rrr. that apoa your answer I* a amain qaaatloa which I ahall put $0 yea depends many of uty acts In th* Immediate future. U. Gordon, yon are aa American." | believe: I have beard It hinted »t" said Mr. Gordon, wouderlng what yraa coming. i "Aad I am a HUM lan of th* Bus ■lam" •That. too. I believe, Is a well au them tented fact." "I aw wealthy, ft governor of a prov ince sod shall xoon be promoted to a better station- Sipce you entered tbe rude territory lu the southern part of lily government we hare inet frequent ly: we hare been friends." •fit," replletl tiordon, ratbrr duhl •mly. stroking his chin. "Wbea you oeeded protection, my power protect i-d you." "I believe yon," said Gordon, failing |o remember tbe time when he needed fbe protection of the prince. 1 "1 merely expren myself tbaa to re rail ta yon my friendship." said the prince. "Sow I come to th* «*! er rand that brought me be re. 1 lovo ypnr daaghfrr." -Kbr exclaimed Gordon, rooslng j hlaiaelf and stiffening perceptibly. ' "I repeat, air. that I love your dangb 4er I want her for my wife, my prin ,*eas." A dead of smoke eame from Gor don's lips. Ha waa lookiog at a dtetaat church" tower "with cy** thai saoTno church. * "Too *cem surprised." said the prince. "Is It a natter of snrprine that a man should love ao uoble and beautiful a young woman aa your daughter?" "No," said Gordon slowly, "and If It were 1 would be used to It by thla time. Ton are not the first." A slight pallor appeared on the checks of Neslerov. "Too do not mean that ah* yoar daughter France*—la already promt* cdl" "No," answered Gordon. "1 don't know that she Is, but I do know that you are not tbe first wlm has asked for her. Even now you may be too late." "Impossible! I have seen no one of my—of her own—station her." "We In America," said Gordon, "look upon this question of station or rank with different eyes than you do. If a man suited Frances, all the rank, title* ■nd wealth la the world would, mskt no difference." "81ie la different from girls In En rope," said tbe prince, Mtlng hi* Up. Gordon let out a Joyous guffaw. • "I should say she waa!" h* said. "Different! Why, ahe I* a real, whole, healthy woman. She doesn't srnok* "f love 1/o ur dauyhur." cigarettes, (ramble at cards and race after titles and wealth. Net my girl, prince. Frances lias a healthy mind and la as noble aa she Is good looklug. But ahe has a mind of her own. If It Is healthy, and—well, ahe la my boss, I can tell you!" "You chnrtn me. I am more In love than ever." "Won't do a bit of pood, I tell yon. If I thought you were the finest man on earth, my wlabea would not prevail upon Frances to marry you. She will moke her own choice, when It la made, and It will stand." "You lend me to believe this choice has already been made." "No, I did not mean that, prluce. It might be so, for all I know to the con trary. Frances might love a mnn and not yet be ready to tell me. although there la nothing secretive about her. We bare each other'* confidence." "Still It could not be possible that ahe would b* In love aud you not know It" "It might, aod I will tell yon why. She hna refused to tbarry the man I choa* for Iter, tbe fincat young man, In toy estimation, on earth." 'Then you have already given your allegiance to a lover." "I gave It to tbe lorer, but Frances would not marry blm. I bare no ob jection to your knowing who It la It la Denton, the bridge builder, Jtcfc Denton waa tbe son of one of my oldest friend*. Old Denton was at one time , worth a lot of money, but lost It through tbe rascality of a man he trust ed. Jack was a sort of genius and aak c! me what profeaalon to take up. I . told blui bridge euglneerlnjf. He la one of the best at tbe business now and la only tweuty-firc. He Is out near the Obl. Tbe big Iron bridge we are to put across the Obl will be hla work." "It I* a fascinating profession. And yonr daughter refused him?" "Yes. and It was a great disappoint ment to me. Jack and she have been meeds aince they first went to school. Ho loves her, and his love I* the kind that a father likes to see bis girl get. Hut she won't have him for some rea ■ rnn. Raid they could uevcr be roman tic lovers or some such argument. Couldn't love blm because si.e bad knowu hint all her life. Thought It was easier to love a stranger. I sup pose, who could Immlvoozle her." "Aod so It was broken off?" "There was nothing to bnraS off. ■ They were never engaged. She alm- I ply refused hint They ore friendly 1 when they meet—coolly so. What could I dor She had to lure b«*r own way." "A prosnlc friendship such as that I* Cat dangerous." sild the prince. "Have I your permission lo enter tbe list?" "My permission la worthies*. Tou can ask France* If you like, but It | won't do a bit of good. Yon are too rich, and France* baa peculiar notions." "There Is some one In wbom your daughter Is much Interested, and per bap* yon hare not beard. It la my duty to Inform you. although I myself do not attach much Importance to the j thing. There la a blacttuillh"— WILLIAMSTON, N. C., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13.1903." "Oh, the blacksmith of Term!" ex claimed Gordon, with a slight coldness In bis voice, as though he did uot relish having the story told him by the prince. "I am fully aware of all that" "Doe* France*—does your daughter t»ve that man?" ••Goodness, uo! She I* Interested, she likes him and I* trying to help him." "Through pity, I auppoae, and pity soon leada to love." "Well," said Gordon, laughing, "If It - does in thla caae neither you nor I can prevent It I am sure, however, t.,e -girl I* fancy free, and. a* for blm, he la too simple and sensible to look upon their friendship as more than ordinary. They met In thl* way: When the road wa* crossing Into Tobolsk. *1 wanted aom* peculiar irouworh done, and she went with me. The stature and strength and tlie handsome face of the young Ironworker pleased her, and she talked with blm. She saw that he was a magnificent specimen of a man and fit ted by nature to adorn a higher station. She I* trying to assist him In Improv ing himself." "You take this very coolly," said th* prince. "But, being Russian, perhaps our customs are so different that thla free Intercourse between a girl like your daughter and a mere Ironworker aeema more to me than to you. Then you assure me there la nothing more than mere friendship between these two." "No, I do not asaurc you of anything of the kind. I do not know. I think, though. If there was Frances would tell mo. If there Is, she will have ber way; If there la not. the same." "But If tbla blacksmith asked her to marry him would you consent V "I'd have to." "Do you consider such a thing prob able?" "Frlnce, I know oa little about It aa yon do. There was only one mail—Jack Denton—that I wanted for a sou-lti law. aud ahe won't have him. Now, 1 know little about her plans. If she hna any. Plie might fall lu love with you, in which case 1 could not prevent her marrying you. If sho does not fall In love with you, 1 could not compel her to marry you If I would." "I am pleased at your candor," re plied the prince. "I tdiall soon have an opportunity to speak to her myself. 1 trust that this conversation will not In terrupt our friendship." "Nonsense! I appreciate the honor you have done tuy girl. But unless she loves you your case Is hopeless." The prince bowed and took Ills depar ture, and Gordon, laughing, turned luto tlie hotel. "I'll have to tell her," he said. Then, with n sudden resolve: "No, I won't cither. I need the friendship of tlie prince, and If she knows he wants to marry her who can tell what trouble It may cause?" As Ncslerov was leaving th* hotel he met Frances returning from a drive. "I am pleased to see you, l'rtnee Neslrrov," she said, offering her baud. "And I am always glad to meet you, Mile. Gordon," he replied. "Did you enjoy your drive?" "Yes, but I did not go far. I visited several bazaars where bonks are sold. See, I have quite a number of pur chases." "You love books as well as action." "1 love them—yes. But these are for a friend, a young man fitted by nature to adorn a higher station than the one to which be was born. I send him books, ami be studies. You Could help blm, prince. With your power, your Influeucc, you could do much for blm. 1 refer to Vladimir Paulpoff, the black smith of Perm." "You are very kind to my poor conn tiyinan." said the prince, with a smile. "To please you I will make it my busi ness to see this blacksmith, and If there Is any way In which 1 may be of use lu assisting him along the lines you suggest I shall be pleased to do so." She thanked him and passed on Into the hotel. CHAPTER 11. TDK BLACKSMITH AND THE PICTCM. ON a road leading from the city of Perm toward the forest on the south stood a rude • cluster of bulldlugs, all of them old and In a poor state of repair. This collection of huts was the home and forge of tb* Paulpoffs, Ironwork ers. Here worked old Michael Pr.ulpoff and his son Vladimir, and It had been to this uninviting place that Frances Gordon had come to make the chance acquaintance of the young giant. Tlie hut* and tbe surroundlugs were rapidly growing even less Inviting, for nothing wa* lielng done now to keep anything In repair. A collect lon of household goods, over which old Mamma Paulpoff wntcbed carefully, gave evidence that the fam ily were about to remove themselves and their belongings to another place. But still the old man aud the young one were at work. The blows that Vladimir struck were tremendous. The Iron under his hammer bent and flat tened *s tlie sparks shot like fireworks lo the fur corners of the place. There was a gay laugh on tiM handsome face —a face that was almost childlike In Its simplicity and gttllelessness. "Oh. tbet will be a happy day. Papa Paulpoff!" the young man said glee f. Ily. plunging his tongs Into the white fire anil withdrawing a har.of Iron. "What will?" asked tb£ old man, looking vklvnlxc at his son, but contin uing his work. "Tbo day I can take you. and tbe lit tle mother to a better borne." "We have bren happy here," replied old Papa Paul|H>ff, looking round at the dingy Interior. "Yes, we have been happy—we shall always be bappy, for we are simple and require little. But with greater comfort and more money greater hap piness onght lo ctftne. It Is fine to foel yourself growing to be somebody In the WOHd to feef yourself expand, broad on. It U study that dee* If. nnd wort I think the knowMp gives mo more pleasure than tic wealth. Hut we alto need lln- wealth." The old maa sighed. "Tea, that la goo 4, that knowledge. Bat yon will grow away from u*. You will perhaps mnrV"y that .Vnivfli-an iflrl, and she wonld Dot like our almiile way a." The hammer In Vladimir's hand came down with redoubled force. "What la that 70a «ay our Vladimir talking of marrying?" asked the Irem-' ulous voice of Mn. 9atilpoir. "1 came to aay that the moid la ready, and I find—what do I flndT* "Oh, Papa dMnaJng one I of hla dri aina," said Vladimir, iVlth a Hot «| truwant" asked Pnpa rnul|ioir. "Is It poSnl ble that our Vladimir may marry that handsome American girl?' "I have aeon It ao." answered the old woman. "It seems Hint no youug wom an would take thla Internet U alie did not love"— "Oh, nonaenaeT cried Vladimir. "Wo are friends. She la good. I admire. Why, I could n I moat worship Iter, but lam a penaant. She Is"— There came the sound of eprslnc out side and the fall of a horse'a hoofs. A ahout took the old uuip to the door. T'nrses ti|>on thla beast!" came nn angry voice as a man aliOut thirty-tlve, clad In n neat riding sitft, rnteroil the room striking his high lx*»tto|ni with hla whip. "I have Just been thrown, lu some mysterious nmoncr my horse, who never stumbles, caught his foot In eomcthlng, tore loose his ahu£ ami hurl ed me to the ground. The horae Is un injured. but he |ius lost the shoo. 1 heard the sound of a smithy and enme to yon for assistance. I must reach Graslor tonight, and tha delay Is Bull ous." "It la long since we were Micro horse ahoers," said the old man. "The rull mad"— » "Hut surely you can maketa shoo and put It on. 1 must go forward, and Ido not wish to lame this valuable horse." "Certainly, we will shoe the borne," put lu Vladimir, whoso kind heart could never refuse any request that was reasonable and proper. "1 will at tend to It at once." "But the meal is wailing," said the old wonioii. "The meal Is but a short distance, aud Graslov Is far," said Vladimir. "I, will ahoo Ibe horse and permit the prince to proceed." "llow did you know that I was a prlr.eeT" asked tho straatrer, looking about him with a keen eye that was full of inquiry. "Tho horse is of tho herd nt Graslov, tho sent of the Neslorovs." was the answer. "1 know the herd aud think 1 have shod thla very horse before." "Good! That Is better than pulling him Into the hands of a stranger," said the rider. "Is your name PaulpoffV" . . "It Is. lam Vladimir I'auliHifT. The little father hero Is Michael." , "Ah. I have hoard of you. You have guessed correctly. I am a prince. My steward, who has charge of my estaio while I am awny In .Siberia, hns told me of the giant who Is growing rich working for the railroad. It in said that you cau bond nn Iron bur with your hands." Vladimir In response picked up nn Iron bar about four foot long aiid nn Inch thick and bout it doublo with no apparent effort. "Good God!" exrtaimed the prince. "Are you that powerful?" "We acquire muscle In Ihis work," Vladimir answered, "and I was born powerful." A look of wonder had spread over the face of the prince. He sat upon a Hide stool whilo the oilier two began to ptv " What it It that t/ou my — our Vladimir talking ol nnrryliigf' pare for shoeing tho horse. The fine aalmal was brought Inside, and he, like bis noble master, seemed surprised at his surrpuniliugs. I The old woman, patient now under I tho rebuke of Vladimir, stood waiting. 1 'This Is not much of a place for suc cessful men," said Kcslerov, looking 1 around him. - 1 "Ho!" chuckled the old man. "You I too soon. See, nothing la I being dene. We are about to leave this place for a spot nearer the railway." "Business Is not good, then?" 1 "Oh, is It not?" said Vladimir. "When one has a powerful friend lu send the t Ironwork to him, II Is easy to get along. 1 We sliall have a One shop aud ten men employed In the work. Instead of thla hovel my father and mother shall live In a line bouse, and my father shall work no more. I shall make money for alt" 1 "Ah! Then I suppose yon will be get- A ting married?" t "That is something I have not thought a of. I do not know." "Somebody cite knows," chuckled tb* doting Paps I'uulpotf. "There Is an American girl who' thinks well of our"— >/; " ■' "Hush!" cxelalmql Vladimir Impa tiently. "You Uty' speaking of soui* one whose name must be sacred." His face was titisbe('and Ncslerov looked at It pcan-blngly. v "You an? very fortunstp," said Ncsle rov Jokingly. "I caugct no one to mar ry me." o ; , "You but Jest. Airly, one would bo pleased to marry one of Russia's wealthiest prince*.*"/ t "But such a ohe!" continued the In discreet, old man. "She Is beautiful, she Is rfiftt, and she *cmls blm books." "Good! ghe h nli:cal!«; you. Sh* must love yta.".sald Ne*lvrov. "Oh. ss to )ove. that Is different Her acts are ktyajL and I feel grateful. Hut for mnrrylu?— It will require a fine man to J»r bappy." auy one fmrTT." pat In tlie old wbnian. with a glance of pride at the young giant. "Any girl, eveq though she might be a princess, would get no better for a huslwnd. Look at those arms! Can they not pro tect r "Tbe.v could fell a bull!" aald Nesle rov. "How do you pas* the time here? Do you go to the nearest village or to Perm and play?" "Not he!" wild the old mnn. pausing long enough In hip work to add Ids tribute to this son they loved so well. "Tl.iat young man spending his time at a village! I think not. your excellency. With his hook* he s|tends bis nights. He studies or he paints," "What's that? Paints!" "Aye, Indeed yi*s. lie Is a l«»rq paint or." \ "And shoeing horses?" i t "One gets a kopeck or two for shoe ing horses. One uiust paint for the pleasure of It. unless one is well known. It will come In time." sold Vhiilliulr. "See, he Is not so simple as he looks." said Papa Pntilnoff, nodding Ids head toward the big Boy. "Very far from simple, I t-hould say," answered Ncslerov. "Old woman!" shouted Pupa Paul poff suddenly, so suddenly that slie Jumped In alarm. "Go get the picture. Let the prince -see tbe face of her who Is so kind to Vladimir." The old woman olicyed and ran ont. "Her picture! You have her picture painted!" stammered Ncslerov. "Yes, I. and tlie emst part of It Is that she knows nothing >f it. | .slull give It U> lu r when s he conies n;u'u to see us," said Vladimir. "Hill Ido not understiind. 110-.v could you draw u face without bavins it be fore you?" Bskcd the priiiee. "Ilal It Is never from my sight. The most beautiful face! A face thai one . Could not forget. I drew it—l palultd It—two—three and four times from memory, and always alike." At this Juncture the old woman re turned with a picture In n frame. Si lently she handed It to Ncslerov. He sat with It lu Ids hands, gazing down hungrily upon the features lie knew so Well. It showed two thins*—first thai there was. undeveloped In the young mini, a' talent that would make hi in famous if it ever got a chance: sec olid, that he must have the picture of the girl Indelibly in his mind lu paint so true a picture from memory. And. knowing Frances Cordon, Ncslerov knew that this man was a most dau gerous rival for her hand. "Hut that Is not all he has done," said the old woman oxultljfgly. "Pshaw!" exclaimed Papa Paulpoff. "no has done nothing else worth men tioning." Vladimir looked up In surprise and caught a swift look of warning flashed from Michael's eyes to those of his wife. The warning Hash was also seen by Ncslerov, and his curiosity was whetted. "Surely this cannot ho all," he said. "Such a talent must have an outlet. There must be something else. Come! I will look at all you have and buy what I want." "Hut not that." replied Vladimir. "I could not sell that" "But another of the same face?" "No, I could not sell that face." "Then let me see something else— something as good as this—anil I will buy It." "There Is another woman's face"— began Mamma Paulpoff. "Yes, aud as beautiful a face as this, but a Russian," added Vladimir. "It was a picture. Paiui Paulpoff had It I found It one day and painted one from It." "Show It to me," said Ncslerov. Ills eye* were fixed on the face of Vladimir with something like fear In them now. lie glanced from ono to another of the group. Papa Patilpoff showed evidences of nervousness, but Vladimir was eager to satisfy the prince. He sent the old womau for the other portrait. Bh> brought It and placed It In the hauds of the prince. At the first glance his face went while to the very lips. His hands shook. Ills frame trembled. "flood facavenal" was breathed under Ids mustache. The words were not heard, but the manner of tbe man did not escape I'apa Paulpoff. "Who Is this—lt Is a beautiful wom an—but her unrne?" asked Ncslerov, and bis voice had turned suddenly hdtirsc. la spite of the effort to coutrol UTlimeif. "1 found a small picture one day aft er a party of nobles passed by," an swered Papa Paul|siff. A swift gjance of suspicion shot from the eyes of Ncslerov to the face of Papa Paulpoff. But the old man's face was CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR To Cere a Cold in One D*r Take Laxative Rromo Qp«»ine Tal lets. All druggists refund money if it fails t> cure. E. W. Grove's signature is on sach box Subscribe for TUB ENTBKF&IS* A Blue X Made in the Square Dciu^f H means that yoas Subscription Eadb with Alt hmH ALL OVER THE HOUSE. How to Press Cloth So as to Ramove 1 Fold* and Wrinkles. When woolen cloth is to be press ed, but not washed, it is sometimes the question of bow U-st to give it ; tile dampness that will enable the hot iron to remove folds and wrin , kles. Clood results are to be had by , wringing a sheet out of warm water, spreading it on a large table, sr ■ ranging nj»on it the pieces to be . pressed and then folding or rolling all in a bundle. After lying thus 1 for several hours the cloth is even ly damp, but not wet, and all crease* t and folds soften to the best possible , condition for the ironing. The press ing rather than the ironing must be t done slowly with irons not too hot F nor too cool, moving »W*u just fast . enough to prevent one from print • ing its outline on the goods. Hot enough to raise the steam, but not hot enough to seoreh the wool, is right for the irons. Indies' cloth i treated thus loses every crease and , the too clinging softness lent it by wear. Thinner goods are handled the sii me way with success. The 1 process, of course, is that followed by all tailors and called "sponging,* except that no pressing follows the dampness of new cloth, it being merely spread smooth and left to dr * * iw" For a Girl's Room. In furnishing her room a girl should bear in Jiiind that quality, ■ not quantity, is the keynote to beau ty. She should decide 011 a color scheme and stick to it, or if she de parts slightly from it let her go in I the right direction n;td choose a| , color which corresponds well with! the main color scheme. In the first I place, she should avoid too iii'inyl personal photographs—half a dozen I of her dearest friends' photos andl 1 no more. Her room should contain I at least one picture bonutiful enoughl to raise her to a higher plane when-! ever her eyes full npori it. She! should lie cautious in dealing ui.bi posters, bric-a-brac and gewgaw?. J 1 .Simplicity of hue and outline should! be her main idea, striving rather toi have a few good things tliun a great many inferior ones. To Oet Rid of "Oid" ®ircll. To remove a close, "old" sm« li from a room it i* necessary to take up the carpet or matting if there s!h>hl.l hapjien 4» he -either.. Tlw carpet should be beaten and fumi-l gated by letting it lie on the ground I for several day®, removing it at! night. Filially it should Ihj covered | thickly with dry salt, allowed to! •lay in the Kim for several hour;l and then swept thoroughly. Before] replacing* scour the ll'x»rin hot wa-' ter and carbolic acid. The walls, if papered; should be stripped and washed with chloride of lime. If painted, scrub with carbolic acid soap. When dry have them repaint ed or papered. If all this is per formed thoroughly there should be perfect freshness and cleanliness in place of the musty odor. Return of the Sandglass. The sandglass is again to be found as a picturesque dining table equipment, and the old world time keejiers look quite at home with the antique furnishings now in vogue. Three minute sandglasses accom pany the bronze egg boilers now so popular for breakfast table use. These glasses are employed by many housewives at table when the cook ing of daiuty viands runs the rink of being spoiled by a fraction of a second under or over "doing." They are ulso elaborately mounted and adorn desks and even cabinets.— Washington Star. Keeping Meats. Meat should not be laid on the ice, as that druws out the juices. If fresh killed allow it to get chilled before putting in cold storage. Oth erwise tho animal .beat is driven in- , side and causes fermentation, which « is poisonous. I>o not let chops and steak rest against 0110 another, much less ham and steak. All meats and poultry require a cool, dry atmosphere, ff necessary to hang them suspend with the choicest and tender parts down. Ifang lamb and mutton by the ; shank and poultry by the feet. To Remove a Cork. Let both bottlo and cork d, 7 . thoroughly, for n dry cork is small- t cr than a damp one. Take a piece of fine, strong twine, make a loop of it by holding tho two ends, mid then put the loop into the battle , and move the bottle about tiM s>u get the string under th* rffnter of the cork at the nepk "I the bottle Then £ivc P u "» and the cork will c*»- - Steam a Tough Fowl. A really tough fowl can be made " into an excellent roast if steamed * for an hour. Before placing in a • steamer put a few stalks of celery and a slice of onion inside the bird , to flavor it. 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The Enterprise (Williamston, N.C.)
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Nov. 13, 1903, edition 1
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