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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
April 6, 
From Day to Day. 
FAITH TREMBLING. 
Were I a happy bird, 
Building my- little nest each early Spring, 
It might be easy then to keep God’s word, 
IIis praise to sing; 
Easy to live content, 
Tending my little ones—of love secure, 
Knowing no agony for time misspent. 
Or thought impure ! 
Were I a butterfly, 
A bright-winged creature of the sunshine 
born, 
Idle and lovely I could live and die. 
Without self-scorn; 
I need not fear 
To take my utmost will of*Summer sweet; 
Nor dread, when the swift end came near, 
My judge to meet! 
If I were only made 
Patient, and calm, and pure, as angels are, 
I had not been so doubtful—sore afraid 
Of sin and care; 
It would seem sweet and good 
To boar the heavy cross that martyrs take, 
The passion and the pain of womanhood. 
For my Lord’s sake. 
But strong, and fair, and young, 
I dread my glowing limbs—my heart of fire, 
My soul that trembles like a harp full strung 
To keen desire! 
O wild and idle words! 
Will God’s large charity and patience be 
Given unto butterflies and singing birds, 
And not to me? 
—Mary Ainge tie Vere (Madeline S. Bridges). 
• 
Oatmeal crisps are strongly recom¬ 
mended as a delectable variation in cook¬ 
ies. Ingredients are one tablespoonful 
butter, one cupful granulated sugar, two 
eggs, two cups oatmeal, two tcaspoonfuls 
baking powder. Cream butter and sugar, 
adding eggs, well beaten. Mix oatmeal 
ami baking powder, and stir all together 
thoroughly. Drop from a teaspoon on a 
well-buttered baking tin, leaving a large 
space between for spreading. Bake a 
nice -brown. 
* 
OLD-fashioncd jet ornaments are re¬ 
vived once more, and cut jet beads, ball- 
topped combs, bracelets or hair ornaments 
are all in vogue. Many of the novelties 
seen in the shops look precisely like the 
old-fashioned ornaments stored away, 
even to the jet dog-collars, bracelets, and 
butterfly hair ornaments. There are also 
brooches, hatpins and lavallieres, as the 
little festooned necklets are called, many 
being exceedingly handsome. Of course 
the finer ornaments of English cut jet, 
with their brilliant luster, are quite ex¬ 
pensive, but there are many charming ex¬ 
amples among less expensive goods. Jet 
also promises to be used very largely in 
dress trimming and millinery. 1 he ball¬ 
headed hatpins, used so much in millinery 
now, are very effective in cut jet. 
* 
Finnan haddie in Caledonian style is 
an especially good way to cook this ex¬ 
cellent fish. Soak one-half of a finnan 
haddie weighing four pounds, two hours 
in milk and water to cover, using equal 
parts, having the liquid at a uniformly 
even tepid temperature. 1 his is best ac¬ 
complished by having the fish in a drip- 
pan on the back of the range. Trim the 
fish to fit a copper platter or graniteware 
dripping pan, by cutting off flank and a 
two-inch piece from the tail end. Pour 
over a cream sauce, and surround with 
six halves of potatoes of uniform size 
smoothly pared. Cook until the potatoes 
are soft, the time required being about 
forty minutes, basting with the cream 
sauce three times during the cooking. 
Cream must enter into the composition of 
a real cream sauce. For the cream sauce 
for the finnan haddie, melt two table¬ 
spoonfuls of butter, add two tablespoon¬ 
fuls of flour, and stir until well blended, 
then pour on gradually, while stirring 
constantly, one cupful of milk and one- 
half cupful of cream. Bring to the boil¬ 
ing point, and season with a few grains 
of pepper. No salt will be needed, for it 
must be remembered that finnan haddie 
is salted. 
* 
How many country girls can recognize 
all the native trees in their locality, or 
even on Iheir own farm? It is surpris¬ 
ing to find how many people overlook 
their beauty, and neglect to ascertain their 
identity, yet it is a fascinating branch of 
botany. This recalls an anecdote of the 
late Bishop Seymour and an enthusiastic 
but undiscriminating young lady, record¬ 
ed by the Minneapolis Journal. The 
Bishop was very fond of trees, and one 
day, while walking with a young lady, he 
pointed out to her some of the fine trees 
in the neighborhood. She professed great 
interest and delight. She cried: 
“How the noble aspect of beautiful 
trees stirs up the keenest emotions of the 
soul.” Then, patting a great, rough trunk, 
she went on: “You superb oak, what 
would you say to me if you could talk?” 
The Bishop smiled. 
“I believe I can be his interpreter,” he 
murmured. “He would probably say, ‘I 
beg your pardon, miss; I am a beech.’ ” 
* 
We heard recently of a rural family 
who owned, among other inherited be¬ 
longings, a very handsome Colonial 
bureau. One day they were approached 
by an agreeable stranger, who had heard 
of this piece of furniture, and wished to 
buy it. His offers were refused, for 
while the owners did not fully appreciate 
the artistic value of the bureau, it re¬ 
called family associations, and they felt 
no wish to sell. The smooth stranger, 
failing in his purchasing, finally negotiat¬ 
ed a loan. He asserted that if he could 
borrow the bureau long enough for a 
cabinet maker to copy it he would be en¬ 
tirely satisfied, offering $15 for the privi¬ 
lege. It ended in the stranger departing 
with the bureau, leaving $20 with its own¬ 
ers, of which $5 were to be rebated on 
the return of the bureau. At last ad¬ 
vices the bureau had not come back, 
neither had the stranger, and no doubt 
some dealer in antiques is rejoicing over 
a bargain in choice furniture. We men¬ 
tion this incident because it is a new 
swindle to us. There arc still many rural 
dwellers in the older sections of the 
country who possess some objects of in¬ 
terest in furniture or china, which have 
greatly appreciated in value of late years, 
and they would do well to deal cautiously 
with admiring strangers. There are buy¬ 
ers of antiques of probity and high stand¬ 
ing who may be consulted if purchasers 
are sought; still, it is a line of business 
in which frauds naturally flourish. Mak¬ 
ers of bogus “antiques” are plentiful, too, 
which recalls the poor woman who told 
a charitable settlement worker that she 
no longer needed assistance, as her hus¬ 
band had a steady job boring worm-holes 
in antique furniture. 
Most makers of lamp- 
chimneys don’t mark their 
wares — possibly they are 
ashamed to. 
If I didn’t make as good 
chimneys as I do, I wouldn’t 
mark mine either. 
I mark mine “Macbeth”— 
my own name—because I am 
proud to be known by them. 
My Index—it’s free—tells other reasons 
why my lamp-chimneys are marked and why 
I am proud to put my name on them. May 
I send it to you? 
Address, MACBETH, Pittsburgh. 
Simpson-Eddystone 
Silver Greys 
Handsome costumes are no longer 
confined to costly material. Simpson- 
Eddystone Prints, because of their 
beautiful patterns are used for the 
most stylish dresses. Some designs 
have a new silk finish. 
Ask your dealer for 
- ***^^ — ^ — Simpson-Eddystone Silver Greys. 
Three generations of Simpsons 
have made Simpson Prints. 
PRINTS The Eddystone Mfg. Co. (Sole Makers) Philadelphia. 
EDDYSTONE 
a 
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Oil 
Stove 
Different from other oil stoves. Superior because 
of its economy, cleanliness, and easy operation. The 
NEW PERFECTION 
Wiek Blue Flame Oil Cook-Stove 
saves fuel expense and lessens the work. Produces 
a strong working flame instantly. Flame always 
under immediate control. Gives quick results 
without overheating the kitchen. Made in three 
Every stove warranted. If not at your 
sizes. 
dealer’s, write our nearest agency for descriptive 
circular. 
THE 
Lamp 
is the best lamp for all-round household use. 
Made of brass throughout and beautifully nickeled. 
Perfectly constructed; absolutely safe; unexcelled 
in light-giving power; an ornament to any room. 
Every lamp warranted. If not at your dealer’s, 
write to our nearest agency. 
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incorporated) 
WET WEATHERWORK 
HEALTHFUL 
AND 
PLEASANT 
IF YOU WEAR 
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OILED CLOTHING 
BLACK OR YELLOW 
Perfect Protection 
Longest Service 
Low in Price 
Sold Everywhere 
No More Hand Pumping 
No coal. No steam. No oil. No packing or labor, 
No Cost for Motive Power 
NIAGARA AUTOMATIC PUMP | 
(Hydraulic Kam) 
works night and day on any brook, 
creek, riveror running water. 
Used and endorsed by Gov¬ 
ernments, railroads and 
public institutions, farmers, 
owners of factories, country 
homes and mines. Write to-i 
day for free booklet. I| 
Niagara Hydraulic Engine Co. 
140 NASSAU STKEEET, NEW YOltK. Factory; Chester, Pa. 
Monarch 
Hydraulic 
Cider Press 
INDRUROID 
ROOFING 
Requires no Coating or 
Paint. 
Acid and Alkali Proof. 
Elastic and Pliable 
Always. 
Strong- and Tough. 
Absolutely Waterproof 
Climatic Changes Do Not 
Affect It. 
Practically Fire Proof. 
Can Be Used on Steep or 
Plat Surfaces. 
Any Workman Can Put 
It On. 
No Odor. 
Will not Shrink or Crack 
Light in Weight. 
Does not Taint Water. 
Write for samples, prices and 
circulars. 
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ERIE, PA. 
;o, Boston. 
Mention R.N.-Y. 
Great strength and ca¬ 
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gasoline engines, 
steam engines, 
saw mills, thresh¬ 
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AIDER, 
MACHINERY 
b Best and cheapest, 
Send for catalogue. 
BOOMER & BOSCHERT 
PRESS CO., 
118 West Water St., 
SYUACLSK, S. Y. 
GENTLEMEN’S 
Chicago 
FINE CLOTHING 
ON EASYTERMS 
one dollar a month; uo reference; no security; clothing sent 
anywhere immediately we receive first pnyim-nt, Send for kiuh- 
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CALDWELL 
TANKS 
are nothing like the or¬ 
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better workmanship, re¬ 
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longer life, less repairs. 
Give unexcelled ser¬ 
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stockmen at reasonable 
cost. Ask for illustrated 
catalogue. 
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(*Gal valUzed*') 
Wind Mills, rumps, Gas Engines 
