North Carolina Newspapers

Tciri|KT in Young llabies. Tn gome children of eight months or more there appears occasionally a display of violent temper which is hard to control. Tn such a paroxysm of rage a child will destroy anything Ctthin his reach, screaming, in the eantime, at tho top of his lungs. The only thing for the mother to do Is to keep him as still and as quiet as possible. If he persists in yelling, pick him np and carry him to a quiet place whither there is nothing he can inj ure—and leave him there. To be in solitude is the very best medicine for him at such a time. Striking him or punishing him in some manner is rarely successful in quieting him. If a child is quieted in such a manner, It is almost as bad as to leave him in a state of anger, for the emotion of fear has only been substituted for the emo tion of anger-—and there is little gained for the child. If mothers were only more honest with them selves in this respect, it would be better for them as well ns for their children. How many women excuse their own hasty temper with the thought that they had only the child's welfare at. heart, queries a writer in Dressma king at Home? The truth of the mat ter was that they, themselves, were overcome with anger for the time being and lost control of themselves. Ts'o calm and loving mother will strike her child.— Pittsburg Dispatch. Wliat "Tliey" Wear. "T':e absurd prejudices by which some women permit themselves to be governed puzzle me," said the West Side woman. "They afe without rea son or intelligence, yet women bow . ) Crab Canapes.—Melt one tablespoonful of butter and ( fry it in one small onion chopped fine. Add two tablespoon "S « { * n,s " our aIH ' c°°k thoroughly. Add one cupful of Btock _qj o. ( and cook until thick, stirring constantly. Add the meat of a Gti . dozen and a half boiled crabs. Cook for fifteen minutes and "2 ! set away to cool. Melt one tablespoonful of butter, add ono CS g I tablespoonful of flour and cook thoroughly. Add two ounces { each of grated Parmesan and Swiss cheese and stir until r-» ~ ) melted. Set away to cool. Toast or fry circles of bread. 6__ w t Spread thickly with the crab meat and put in a ball of the V cheese mixture in the centre of each circle. Set into a hot f oven for five minutes and serve immediately. .lown to them and serve them as if they were revelations from on high. "Last spring I needed a new wrap for afternoon wear and I decided to get a caife. I selected a rich, hand some shade of blue —just the shade that the old masters used in their pictures of the Madonna. It is not conspicuous, nor too light for sub stantial, daytime wear. The first time I appeared in the cape I said to a friend, 'How do you like my new wrap?' " 'Why, it's a cape!' she exclaimed. In disapproving amazement. I ad mitted the obvious fact. " 'But th?«y don't wear capes In the daytime; only in the evening!' "I protested as mildly as I could that 1 had naught to do with the wearing apparel of 'they,' but was free to choose my own. She looked utterly unconvinced, and finally I .nsked her if she could tell me any rc'-son, moral, spiritual, ethical, or even mental, psychic or physical why I should not wear a cape in the day time if it seemed to meet my noejj. Of course she could not, but she tossed her head and simply reiterated, 'Nobody's wearing them.' "Now, this fnll, she has a cape—a bright ~paprika color, as much more conspicuous than mine as you can im agine. Of course I laughed at her when I saw it. She looked utterly surprised to think I should comment on it and said, with an air of absolute finality, 'Oh, well, they are wearing them now!'"—New York Press. ** Kindness of the Well-Bred A well-bred person never forgets the rights of others, nor forgets tho respect duo to old age. The well bred person never under any clrcum stanc3s causes another grief or pain, .nd in conversation avoids contradic tion and argument. He will not boast of any achievement, especially to the less fortunate, and he will not talk about his own troubles or ailments; people may be sorry, but do not care to hear such things. He will not be unwise to Ihink that good intentions never car ried out compensate for bad manners, and will not bore his companions by exhortations upon "self" or any pri vate affairs. He will never make re marks about the peculiarities of oth ers; we all have peculiarities if we looked for or acknowledged them. He does not use bad language; he does not forget a promise or an en eagement of any kind; if it is worth making It 1B worth keeping. He 1B agreeable and courteous to (so-called) inferiors aa well ag. to the superiors (often so-called also), and will only have one set of manners (or home and abroad. He will not when at table eat so noisily as to be heard by others, or drop toast In his soup or ''sop'* up sauces on his plate with pieces of bread; he will never fill his mouth and try to enter into conversation. ll* will not attract attention In pubUa places by loud talk or laughter. In short, his refinement of manner and gentleness of speech will also shine forth upon all occasions anl at all tlmea.—Philadelphia Record. Tell One'g Fault". Did you ever—when you wert young and eager and unversed in the lore of human nature—ever say to some other person equally young and eager, "Let's tell each other our faults?'' Of course you did. And did you ever by any chance get through that fault telling session without both of you getting a little bit hurt at the very least? Of course you didn't. More likely you both became very Indignant. Most of us are the better for cricl cism, but few of us are able to receive much of it without feeling, even if we do not show it, a wee bit of re sentment toward those who give the criticism. In view of that a little plan which a certain college Greek-letter society uses, seems to be very valuable. The Borority has a question box. Into this hot at each meeting of the society the members drop questions and suggestions In regard to the con duct of the other members. These comments and suggestions the president fishes out of the box and reads aloud to the society. They are unsigned, of course, so that nobody knows who writes what. They are put in a kindly, sometimes half humorous spirit, and they are always couched so as to hurt as little and help as much as possible. ,"If X represents the distance at which you can hear Mary's laugh, how many miles off can you hear Alice's green tie?" Is the way In which a suggestion that Mary modu late her laugh and Alice wear a some what less "loud" tie is presented. "Freshmen who cut more than half their recitations seldom get A's. Does Elsie know this?" is a gentle hint for Elsie to be a little more regular in her attendance at classes. In this way the members get the Invaluablo opportunity to see them selves "an others see them" without getting an opportunity to feel hurt. Why isn't this a good suggestion not only for tho college society or other club, but also for the home? Why not have a question box to be opened onpe a week by mother? Of course tho writing might give the authorship away In so small a circle, but no one but mother need see the slips, and surely she can keep her own counuei. We often see those whom we love making foolish little mistakes when the right word spoken in just the right way might make them see their folly. Here Is a splendid chance to speak that right word in as kind a way as possible.—Ruth Cameron, ltr the' Washington Herald. Coat gowns are to continue pop ular. The jabot is getting longer and longer. Chantilly lace la once more In fashion. A new material for blouses is toile de sole. Rows of gilt bullet buttons trim tailored coat's. There is a steady tendency toward narrower skirts. Gray velvet and silver buttons look welLtogether. A girl can have her hat t large as she wants it now. Shepherd plaids are appearing once more In all colors. Cactus red, a very brilliant tint. Is one of the late colors. Some of the new hats have em broidered velvet crowns. Large silver buttons are the fasten ings on a smart separate =oat of smalt, Bhepherd y.ald in black and white. Gauze with a contrasting color for lining Is resorted to often for elab orate effect in both gowns and coats. Velvet in black and deep rich tones is very much in favor for formal gowns, and especially for. walking suits. j Narrow bands of fur are being used for the coiffure, chinchilla for bru nettes and sable for blondes being the usual choice. New York City.—Girls' dresses that are made lu Jersey style are exceed ingly becoming and exceedingly well liked. This one is novel and attrac tive and can be treated in two quite different ways. As illustrated the skirt is joined to the jersey portion, making a one-piece dress* but if pre ferred the jersey portion could be fin ished separately and the skirt joined to a body lining. White serge with yoke of baby Irish lace are the ma terials Illustrated. The dress consists of the jersey portion and the skirt. t The jersey portion Is cut In labs at the lower edge which are faced and turned over to form the trimming. The skirt Is straight and pleated. The trimming portions on the waist are separate and Crocheting Doilies. "V The crochethook is figuring in bor ders of dollies and centreplecea. Fine damask dollies and centrepieces of several sizes in rose, shamrock, this tle and other designs come in a va riety of sixes with unfinished edges for Buch uses. The linen is first hemmed and then buttonholed and the crocheting is done In the button hole stitches around the edge. A Set of such doilies makes practical pick up work. are attached and the simple sleevei are made with upper and under por tions. If the jersey portion is de sh'ed separate the skirt can be joined to a second body portion, preferably cut from thin lining material. The quantity of material required for the medium size (ten years) is five and one-half yards twenty-foui or twenty-seven, four and one-hali yards thirty-two or three and one half yards forty-four inches wide with one-quarter yard of all-over lace, one half yard of silk for piping and trim ming. • Necklace Under Guimpe. A very sensible fad is to weai necklace jewels of a precious quality during the day under one's lace 01 tulle guimpe or high chemisette. They attract no attention that is hazard ous—on the street or in public placee —and when they are seen in the close proximity of private Indoors they look well secured and especially attractive, because the transparent veiling lendt a mysterious air that Is altogether feminine and ever alluring. Latest in Trimming. Chenille embroidery or filet lace mesh Is the latest thing for trimming all kinds of materials, and is suitable for chiffon, for cloth, silk or any oi the novelty fabrics. One perfectly stunning piece has on a CaledoniaD green filet net, a Persian design in dull soft tones, much green used that harmonizes with the net. At the top edge Is a narrow black satin band, and at the other a wider band, and an inch above a border design is a very narrow satin fold. A French Mouse. » A new yet simple lingerie blouse la made 6t eyelet embroidery, with scal lops turned upward toward the yoke and overlapping It. In the sleeve th« edge of the embroidery is reversed, and the scallops turn down over a tucked cuff. Illshop Sleeves. Sleeves fulled Into the armhole* and gathered below the elbow lntc deep cuffs are seen in some ultra fashionable' afternoon gowns. ■ Gray Always Popular. When in doubt, use gray. Do you know that fancy work positively need not be red, blue or pink? It doubt less has never occurred to you that you may substitute for these popular colors anything else, unless It be, per haps, orange or dull green. Not Pretty. Somehow a eolarless gown and a picture hat are not always a pretty combination. Household Affairs www Handkerchief or Glove Case. Take a fancy napkin and two plain white napkins, place be tween the two white napkins a piece of sheet wadding the size of the nap kins, then place the napkins on the fancy one and divide them in thirds, laying the first third over the second and stitch a piece of ribbon around the whole thing, then take the third that is left, and lay that over the sec ond and place a bow of ribbon on the centre of it. It will take about three yards of ribbon to make a very pret* ly case.—Boston Post. Enlarging a Shirtwaist. When a good shirtwaist is out grown it may bo made larger by tak ing oft the collar band, cutting the waist In a straight line from top to bottom and putting in one or more rowß of insertion, back and front. If it is only too short-waisted, cut off as for a pointed or square yoke, back and front, and put in insertion, and then put the body of the waist back on. Cuffs may be made longer or larger In the same way. And if the collars want to be made higher, in tertlon can be added to them. —Bos* ton Post. • Kltchon Hint. Perhaps some Post reader may be as short of room for her kettles as I am. If so, she may be glad to know how I am making use of every bit that I have. I have a deep cupboard In my kitchen, with five or six Inches Df space between the door and shelves. Have taken three equal lengths of very narrow hardwood moulding and screwed them across the Inside of the door, the second strip fourteen inches below the first, and the third, eighteen inches below the second. In each strip, I have put three little brass hooks at equal dis tances apart, and on these I hang medium-steed kettles and saucepans, each In its own particular >place. On the lowest strip I hang, also ,my bread toaster, potato masher, and sev eral other small utensilß. Behind each strip, in the space made by the panels of the door, I slip two ket tle lids. I find this arrangement gives mo a good deal of room and is very convenient also. —Mrs. A. T, Hamlet, in the Boston Post. Repairing China, To repair a bit of fine china apply to the edges of the broken pieces a mixture composed of plaster of Paris find dissolved gum tragacanth, fit tjie several parts together, tie them firm ly, and leave the article undisturbed until the cement has thoroughly dried and hardened. Or the pleoea of china may bo ce mented together with a soft pastu made of plaster of Paris and a solu tion of gum arable, tied in place with a cord and then placed In a pan con taining cold milk, which should bo allowed to heat slowly until it boils. The pan must then be taken from tho fire, and after Its contents have grad ually cooled the china article re- and set away to dry. Silver photograph frames, candle sticks, vases and desk ornaments may be repaired with jeweler's solder, cleaned with whiting, and then kept permanently bright by means of a lacquer coating. White cemont will hold together" pieces of broken glass provided the article is not afterward'washed in hot water. —Baltimore Sun. Totato Cakes.—Two cups mfcs'actl potatoes, a little pepper, salt, nirtmeg, yolk of one egg, form Into cakes, put Into a buttered pan, brush over the top with the white of the egg and brown In a quick oven. Nut Hash.— Chop fine cold boiled potatoes and any other vegetables desired that happen to be on hand. Put them Into a buttered frying pan and heat quickly and thoroughly. Salt to taste; then, just before serv ing, stir in lightly a large spoonfnl of nut meal for each person to be served. Pickled Oysters.—C,. an the oyster, and take each one away from Its liquor; boil some vinegar, equal quan tities, with the liquor of the oysters; put in some whole mace; drop the oysters into the boiling liquor, and lift thera speedily from the fire; then bottle them. This method keeps th« oysters from shriveling. Nat Mince Pie*.—One cup of wal nut meat chopped fine, two cups of chopped apples, one cup of raisins and one and one-half cups of sugar mixed with one teaspoonful each of cinnamon and allspice, and one-halt teaspoonful each of cloves and salt, one-half cup of vinegar and one-half cap of water or fruit ]uice. Mix thor oughly. This quantity makes two large pies. Potato Croquettes.—Take six boiled potatoes, paw them through a sieve I • add to them three tablespoontuls of ham, grated or miaced finely, a little grated nutmeg, pepper and salt to taste, and some chopped parsley; wdrk into this mixture the yolks of three or tour eggs, then faahlon It Into, tho shape of balls, roll them In bread crumbs, and fry In hot lard, and serve with fried parsley. ... What One State* Does for Roads. Just before hlB departure for Pari* to attend the International Confer* ence of Road Builders, Samuel Hill, I of Seattle, Wash., president of the Washington Good Roads Association, told an interviewer in New York: "The building of good roads is the most important question that eon fronts the American people to-day. Every man, woman and child must use the highways at some whether afoot, on horseback, In • road wagon or in automobiles." w Mr. Hill, who .has spent much of his time and money in the work of public road improvement, is one of three delegates the State of Washing ton has sent to- this international y roads conference to get information and ideas that will prove of value in the important work which the State Is doing. Not only has Washington put he* convicts on the roads and had then there for some years now, but she has established a chair of good roads in her State university, the first institu tion in the country to provide such a course, and Samuel C. Lancester, pro fessor of goods roads in the ton University, is one of the three delegates to the Paris conference. The other is R. H. Thompson, City Engi neer' of Seattle. With 125 students last year and 200 at the beginning of the present term, the good roads department of the Washington University is one of the most popular In the institution. It not only educates young men in this important work, but serves as a bureau for the dissemination of valu able information relating to construc tion and maintenance of public high ways. Some of the things Mr. Hill said in his Interview, published in the New York Herald, will be of particu lar interest and value in Georgia Just at this time, when the State is about to enter upon the era of substantial progress which good road building in volves. Discussing the tremendous aggre gate cost of bad roads to the farmers and, in a general way, the work now being done in his State, Mr. Hill said: "When I became interested active ly in the subject about four years ago I made up my mind that I would as certain just what it cost one of our farmers to haul along the roads for one mile garden truck and other ma terial weighing one ton. For on th« farmer principally falls the burden ol our bad roada. I learned that be cause ot t'uo poor roads the United States lost, with the Betting of the sun every day, nearly $3,000,000, which might be saved were the roads in proper condition. Just think of that! And yet not a cent has come from the federal administration for the betterment of these roads. Some States, as Washington and a few others, have appropriations, but not in proportion to the calling necessity. Then we .began to get busy in our State of Washington. "We put the convicts at work and we found the process was a great i success. Each convict netted to the State $4.03 for each day of work, which amounted to somethings And not one convict turned out to thl» task tried to escape. North Carolina led in .his system of convict labor, and that was fifteen years ago, and now it has eighteen hundred miles ol macadamised roads built by convicl labor, and only two per cent, of the , men employed in this way tried to escape. In Washington the majority of our roads are constructed over mountains and at a maximum grade of live per cent. This convict laboi did not interfere with union labor, either, for with the construction ol the roads there was more work foi the union men in other branches ol the task. . , "Let me tell you of our method in Washington. We build our roadt usually about one hundred feet wide. First, we have in the middle a strip about sixteen feet wide. On the bot tom we take from the screen cubes of rock about two and a half inches. Thlß rock Is put down wet, and a ten ton steam roller goes over it from the sides, to make it cement and rise high in the middle. Then comes rock one-half the size of the other, and then the rock three-quarter incV 1 cubes. Over this is poured tar, melt ed to about 180 to 200 degrees Fah renheit, and over all this Is thrown the fine pebbles. Then the s£eam rol ler geta to work again. Parallel to this strip we make a path ot light material, designed for horses and ve hicles; alongside that comes a bridle path, for equestrians only, and then comes another strip of grassy lawn, with flowers and trees. We maintain that strip in all strictness-." There are suggestions and informa tion here worth considering. They come from a man who is well quali fied to speak and who has seen and actively participated in the work in his own State similar to that which Georgia now has to do.—Atlanta Con* stitution. Very Likely. Patience—"What is she doing wltto all the alimony she's getting?" Patrice—-"Oh, she's saving' It sc she can support another husband."— Yonkers Statesman. —«—. ———— There are more flrstnea killed and injured In the performance of their (ftnUsa in New York City than in any ether ally is the world.