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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-03-09

chocolate colored chiffon over taffeta
foundation ofthe same color. Parallel
rows OF narrow Valenciennes lace edg-
ing are used as the trimming. These
give the bodice the effect of being
ribbed with lace II is worn with a
stock OF baby blue velvet. Another
new theaier bodice is Of heliotrope and
Enauve striped taffeta with a V-shaped
vest filled in with frills of Valen-
elennes lace and outlined by narrow
band Of sable. The sleeve Of the
taifeta has the effect OF two pufTs di-
vided in the middle by a jabot Of
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-03-09

4 p,rmp itin rohin naw dean from tree
10 hunt iuf a uorm phich he happeaed 70 sec.
a tfisEr FuHns chiekea came tcAmper rs by,
Asa .azsa 81 tho robin uiib wondering eye
sald the chick what queer looking
chichnh ls that
its uinrs ayr 20 lon 81 4 its body 10 iap-
whiia tho robia rem attcd loud enough 10 be
heard
pear mo- an ctccoiIngiy strange looking
biFaf"
can you sinFf' robin asked. and the chicken
naia SO
~, asked II its turn n tho robin could CROW
80 the bird sought = tree, and ihe chicken
wall
And each thought the other knew nothing Al
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-03-09

Raggson Tatters-W'y, wot's de mat
ter, Bobby-Ye look sick.
Bobby Roadster-Raggsy, it's orful
l just read one of them patent medicine
papers wot talks about Brightses'
'sease an it ses one o. der wurst signs
is gen'ral Discrimination to work. Use
got it bad.
Raggson Tatters (disconsolately)-I
guess we'se doomed, Bobby. Use got
it, too. Less lay right down here am
die.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-03-09

sold for $40 The third .,...
signed aud executed a Six. niece s,,, ~
s ~a,eh was quickly sold for s9i5. The
la1her then fitted up shop and The
g s. went 70 work They prepare
WORK only ON orders, and SEEK oni',
INC best trade. No stock 4 carried
sau no applications are permitted
Inc designs, tho constructed a.
carving, Is all done by the three sis.
terS Wealthy families in near,y -,
the eastern cities have their worl,
secretary Carlisle and Senator Black.
ourn' s'arin, the New York boat mac.
nate ana many others have speci.
mems IN the shape Of tables, chairs
elasooards. brlc- brae stands. hat
racks and bed aud parlor sultes
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-03-09

Dealers say that leather covered
furniture should never get rusty il
Il is genuine, but dealers do not know
all. Leather furniture does get rusty.
To brighten Il up rub it brislSiy with n
sponge wrung out of clean, strong
soapy water and dry rapidly in the sun.
Then take flannel cloth, wet with
coal oil and rub the leather briSllly
and long time. Leave in the air for
a time AID the odor will soon pass
away.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-03-09
nrldr.t,, Alternative.

Mistress-Bridget, must object to
your extravaganza. You sit here in
the kitchen, reading with two gas jets
blazing until II o'clock every night.
Bridget-Well, ma'am, if you'd only
let me inthertain my gintleman frind
here three night a week I'd have as
little use for the gas as Miss Mabel do
in the parlor on the nights phwin she
recaves the attintions o that young
dude wild the skinny legs an the
phwite hair
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-03-09

Contest That takes place Saturday.
(At the Office John, my boy,
Parker is sick You'll have to look
after things in the mill for a while"
John-Why, surely father. There's
our bicycle meet tomorrow, and the
shooting match Wednesday, and my
football games with the Kickers the
rest Of the week. In ten days or SO, if
the weather isn't good for sports 1 will
be at your service.
The fond parents held an experience
meeting the same evening and wonder
what the world is coming to.-Texas
Siftings.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-03-09

Jour friends az ono chooses
h iaT good wearing qualities
n brilliant girl may have just
HeaTiag stuff IN her az a
n 4oNaT girl. there being no
4 me'i, In plainnesa. ones
n nus' 10 sincere and kind.
nust be loyal 20 one through
\ -'ls AMI. Of course. ono must
s'o nno's friends Never re-
vent u an absent friend needs
a'tendcl Never indulge in
% Your friends. nor laugh
'o,9lea. Never. at any temp
wy a friends feelings Try
heir' and 70 show 20 your
/ Your own, best side.
ate some beautiful examples
.aship between women, which
!, sgau when the two concerned
auuren, and which lasted all
w, long life. Maria Hare aud
.'anley fell in love with one an.
/ 'Aea they we're z, and were
/ = 4o 81 in love when they both
~. they wrote long letters TO
r All the way from youth
ge' and had gay times aud
~ times, as people do. but
Y asea to be devoted and true
e'erything. -IIarpcr's Young
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-03-09

Irish Woman-o'im after axing ye
fur ticket till Ashland, sorl
Agent-Do you want an excursion
ticket?
Irish Woman-Fhat soort av ticket
is that, sure?
Agent-That's a ticket which will
take you there and back again.
Irish Woman-Hutl That's the since
of me payin' to go there an back here
agin, whin I'm here alriddy?
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-03-09

Nose Schaumburg - You want a
weeks salary in advance, put suppose,
Mishter Silverstone, let you have dot
weeks salary, and maybe you drops
tead ternight. How den will l git
mine money pack?
Mr.. Silverstone-I hope, Mishter
Schaumburg dot am too much of a
schentleman to play you any such
bricks ash dot, replied the clerk with
dignity. Siftings.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-03-09

y bernard dog recently gave a
remarkable aud almost human evhi-
oltlon OF resentment and evil passion
lie was a splendid creature. Of rare
intelligence and doellity. with a. ~
Of royal dignity and condescensioD h..
hitting the name-''IIis Majesty
Although king among dogs he
was his masters affeetionate conn.
panlon and willing slave, and So quick
In diseernment that he seldom needed
al order; but has loyalty was reserved
Tor his master only.
One morning he was living ON n
costly rug Ia the richly furnished
hall Of his masters suburban home.
His masters wife, descending the
stairway, ca ught sight Of his luxuri.
Gus bed and sternly reproved him
fon must not lie there on my best
rug. she said. a hardwood door Is
soft enough for dog with fur like
yours His Majesty must come off,
HIS Ma 1csty stared al her, aud dad
not Obey. She went up 10 him aud
repeated the order giving his shaggy
head sharp enG with the back Of her
baud BY way % emphasis
Ills Majesty was displeaaed. lie
shook himself disdain!nlly aud slowly
reiFeated from the rug 10 corner
Hear the front door His pride was
touched ~ ihe b. ow given him: his
dlgnlty was affected By contemptu.
Gus treatment He remained ia the
corner q u the Afternoon, nursing his
resentment
a. o'clock tho lady ir.pped down
tho staircase second time. aud pass.
las laso the library took u book and
lay down on lounge sus al hours
rest brfoFc dlHncr The scene with
The dog hal passed out u hes mind.
A. sae suraed the pages with her
back 70 she door, Ills Majcs,y crept
10. gafc = quick leap and In an 10.
slant wns GA the Lounge. standing
oTeF her with bis hot breath In her
face aad bis eyes Gaming with wrath.
shp waa helpless aud beside herself
with terror There were servants 10
the kitchen. bn, she did not dare 10
scream for them.
Ills Majesty keep, his cleaning eyes
fastened upon her. aud showed his
teeth and growled whenever she
made the siighlsbt movement lie
stoad over her. the avcngcr Of his
wounded dignliy. NOS attacking her.
bit illuminating and frightening her
IN retaliation for the insult 81 ihe
morning
A cuckoo clock on tho manicl struck
tho quar- tor hour, the hali,hour. the
qaArfer.hour. and anally . o'clock,
Neither the dog nor she lady moved.
A fcw minuiua after a familiar step
Nas heard on tho sioop lis Majesty
jumped down from the lounge and
ran 10 the door e greet his master,
Tho lady tcrc AIMED, and her husband
rushed lnt tho library, TO fnd her in
a hysicricai condition after her hour
Of exposure - royal displcasure.
IlJs Majesty had the vir,uouk air Of
Quo who bad taught n stupid person a
useful lesson Bnt he bad signed his
death warrant The lady could not
look AZ him again aud his master
ordered hi m % DC shot Philadelphia
Times
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-03-09

Bingo-You are not going to try and
FIRE of that rusty old cannon that's
been lying in the cellar for the past
year, are you, Bobbie?
Bobbie-Yes, sir; thought would.
Bingo-Now, Bobbie, the first time
you fire it off, the chances are it will
burst and blow you up.
Bobbie-I thoughV of that, pop, and
I'm going to get the little boy next
door to touch it off first.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-03-09

serge collar with white braid and
black sailor knot and waistband. Still
another pretty costume worn is OF
navy blue serge, trimmed with white
cloth reyers and embroidered with red
and gold anchors. The skirt has the
same trimmings at the edge The cap
and vest are of blue and white stock.
inette
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-03-09

Haverly-I see that they don't allow
any more baldheads to sit in the front
rows at the burlesque shows.
Austen-Why not?
Haverly-The reflection from the
calciums on them was too dazzling for
the chorus girls They got giddy.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-03-09

Miss Wanterneau-When you were
in the army, doctor, did the poor sol
diers bleed much when they were
wounded?
DIR. Tourniquet-No, not at the time,
Miss Wanterneau; they did all their
bleeding later, when they applied TO
the government for their pensions,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-03-09

ON all occasions is Of brown Venetian
cloth. II falls to the hem of the gown
and is made with deep cape. There
is a Mediei collar of sable and novel
yoke formed Of sable tails. Below the
yoke the cape is trimmed with ecru
lace and finished with a band Of sable.
The garment is lined with old rose
satin thinly wadded. New York
World
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-03-09
A Great Change.

Mrs ParlSe Lane-Your husband has
improved so much since his marriage
Mrs. Diddleton mueh pleased)-Do
you think SO?
Mrs. parlle Lane-Yes, indeed. He
is getting SO now he can tell n pretty
woman when he sees one.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-03-09
wv Who carve Furniture.

N ~, sne wealthiest families of
mo has lately placed ia Tie
II, sVm sideboard that Ia
n Y the city. Its intrinsic
la great, but It's artistic value
4 ''anp OF lis workers give TO
.sssS t above dollars. ft was
4 M, ana manufactured By three
alh,, - and partners in the only
lso,la manufacturing concern in
o. where every item of work
Lui,,s, girls. On Laurel street
b Il ,aa is the shop OF the Swami
Var 10y Miss Laura Swami made
solS nest with her own hands
y 49,. II for s35. Miss
Y On "Osher sister, tried her
a wardrobe, which was
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-03-09
A Broken Record.

"Your majesty" reported the chief
imp, Henry VIII kicks on giving up
his room on the first floor and going
into the attic.
"You tell him, rejoined Pluto, that
he don't hold the divorce record any
longer, and that we've got to have his
apartments for gentleman from
Sioux Falls"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-03-09

A gentleman coming out Of the houst
saw his son sitting on the pump, with
a slate and pencil in his hand. The
father said:
why aren't you at school to-day?n
why, pa, said the boy, 'I'm sittin'
here COS the teacher told us to write a
composition on The Pump"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-03-09
THE BUDGET OF FUN.
WIT AND HUMoR FOR LEAN
READERS.
what Is the World Coming Tov--striI-
ing Illustrated Definition Of a Turkey
GobbIer-Honor Among Gentlemen
Jokes and Jibes.


It HoME.) "JEN.
ME, dear, Bridget
is off for a few
days. You viii
help me all you
can, ! know. T"
Jennie Certain
~, mother. III
give you every hour
] can spare from
DO W ling. You
know I'm in the
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-03-09

psna-This old gun works Just as
.,,d for me now as II did fifteen
years ago -. that vou
have discharged Il so often
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-03-09

-, ever see a fuobah SuFo
NJ thatg" demanded Uncle
,i,g the ears Of a toy that
VA h her hand.
,n8sedF answered Dolly
,olntlng 70 the picture OF a
hook that lay az her side,
~ Girl h al bought a pattern
IN, 4 the store, and with a bit
anton flannel and two red
h. buttons for eyes she had
Ssnbbit for little Ted that
III M IS life. Everything was
,og exc ept the ears, aud
n l,Istly lin ed with pink, Dolly
~ act Of putting in their
,sees She had bestowed
- 10 placing these useful
correctly, and for that puE-
I, haa hunted up the book.
knew cont aimed an admir-
are Of rabbit.
n ag this picture as accurately
ID y she hai fastened one ear,
aoa the head in a perfectly
u@llloa. aHd now she was
IL other 10 its place on the
4 i4s. and was eyeing il At
sssta 70 decide II tho two
pslr
Tsa took the book aud exam,
i 81 picture critically then
- szi4
4 Bsliy the rabbit la the pie
d slag still. abiding a. a cab.
4 ~ q course his ears stand
d @sa Bat this Que which you
n a. i ranalag 81 fail speed
j .he asi q making y leap
4 gaai position should have
4 .gar tAeA from hls head
i nsasls aiA hls body
4 ias sind blow thea back IS
nss Dolly. making the
10 ,agai farther question
A hes naele. much
ono explanation. perhaps.
s Is aaaslvr Aad 1 think
nt g4 .a1 naturai.sts cog
\ ~ rer the leaves - thc
ip.k BE- paiatsI nSat - lhn
20 iheB 10 ono % =
81 ,A-a 20 picturrs ~ other
: aeg q various klndA
rst - saala b. rKplalaed. IN,
@ ~ cara % each. have tho
asits forward a. thcy pyao0Sd
m suggest aay rcasoa Tor she
1 anv
saas her head. bus l.asauea
aslg
o5eilsuSj uncie Tom. you
aai ssa rabbit. ur hare. il =
ma aalmal aad never attacks
|rs1i aaas6cg animal. aud that
- oa!y on vegetable diet
rgt therefore. ID Is found 10
: iiase q nosi8u Tho chances
y . s. Seeing from some enemy
qai' lsiatp - tereais, then.
y ss s'isss.an steadily HScd On
wese d.aE FROM that quar-,
" iss purpose nasarc has
sao adiRss i,a cara. ar ia
rpqt A. the long outside part
mgta q hearing really IA 40
~ collect al she sound waves.
; Sec ihe least resistance to
if'iaec 70 iac inner organ In
y fNsis9a ibV ears would uAtur.
asl'sasd back against is
hyoz nou haze ihsm
Raau wolf gora in search
FsT ei'ibaughts arc intent on
aaiaTs him. Tic concentrates
'ioa on ibn 40 unds that mas
: y Tho direction - his vic,
~ sar iSampCis therefore. arc
EfEari to catch tho sounds
~ Al him in hia chase
q 70 ii D. with all animals that
'tFa others
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-03-09

Now, said the medical professor
at the quiz. ''tell me whether this is
male or female skeleton"
Female" replied the man at the
foot of the class
Fright, but how do you lsnow?"
81 saw her jaws work as You spoke.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-03-09

aoyerness-And why does the large
.,ad ~ the clock make so much more
nrogress than the small oneP
= RSobbie-IIeeause Il moves faster
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-03-09
WOMAN AND HOME.
ENTERTAINING READING FOR
THE LADIES.
some Pen and Ink Sketches of Current
fAShions-Theater BodIces--A Com
'enient wraD-A small Girl OF
Fashion Notes.

N THE MAKING
of fancy bodi c e S
there is no end
The latest for thea
ter wear is adorned
with narrow edg-
ings Of deep yellow
Valenciennes lace.
IL is an odd bodice,
otherwise il would
not be noticed. The
material of which
1T
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-03-09

valcncicnnes lace The stock and
girdle Of this novel bodice are made
Of apple green velvet. New York
World
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-03-09

"They say old Smith never sub
scribed for newspaper"
.Never.m
"Where is he now?n
'.Blowin' out the gas in some hotel!"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-03-09

10 own. IL Is easy Co slip ON and off
md completely hides the gown be-
meath. When wearing the full dress
gown 10 the opera or dance the
s,yisitc' Is invaluable IL is also charm
inc ms n carriage wrap. A stylish
,,yisite" and one which may be worn
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-03-09
! BOYS AND GIRLS.
,,o QUEER ABOUT
RABBITS EARS

,..,,lons In which They Carry
"a fsig ST. Bernard Avenged
Ia,nli -Girl's Friendships =
L. "a chisSsn'
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-03-09

The wrap which the French call a
''visite" is o most convenient garment
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-03-09
Mu,t Come From brooklyn.

speneer-Jones says that he con-
siders New York the finest city in the
world.
Ferguson-Does he? Well, ask him
whether he came over the bridge or by
ferry.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-11-26
A Kind Letter.
LAKE LILLIAN. MINI. Oct. PITT

LAKE LILLIAN, MINI. Oct. 24TH
EDITOR TRIBUNE:-It is a great
treat for any thinking man to read Dir.
Johnson's editorials in the Tribune
Such statements as his must necess ar
lily come from a man, who is man in
the full sense Of the word. Read what
DR.. johnson writes and then take a g.
o. p. paper, compare the two, and the
difference is plain Mr.. Johnron's
statements are. original, open and
manly, and his principles and ideas
are set forth in such &, manner as only
those who posses true love for their
fell oW-men can do. By. reading his
articles, one gets the impression that
they give the honest opinion Of an
honest man, andsnot empty words and
phrases. put TOT ether by some official
machine, who works for the one that
pays the most, no matter whether. the
statements are true or s not. this
country had many such men as DR..
Johns on, the poor Ia boring man, who
struggles hard to keep. soul and body
together, would very soon see hap der
days, and the people of Randy Obi
county made a bad mistake last fall
by not.sending D Johnson own to
leggisl atl1re, q place where be would
lhaveShad q chancc to carr outt. his
priucip les and lens.
usRgafFa1EaR
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-11-26
LARS HALVERSON
Holland Hits.

A. K. .Kleinhuizen is transact
ing business in Chicago.
The snow we had last week
stopped the threshing forawhile,
and it is feared that some grain
Will have to stand unthreshed
till next spring..
William Stob is erecting a
dwelling house on his farm.
Rev. S. A. Lindholm, of Tripo-
Ii, held services in Fredsburg's
congregation last Sunday.
It is announced that the mar
riage Of Henry Flynn to Minnie
Brink will take place next Wed
nesday.
Mrs. J. A. Westberg was
agreeably surprised by party
OF friends a week ago to day.
The occasion being her birthday
It is rumored that E. Porting
and j. Kingma will build, and
RIM grocery and hardware
store at Princeburg's old town.
site, in the near future.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-11-26
n1akins, Old Potatoes New.

This is the way new potatoes are man
ufactured in Paris: Old potatoes, the
cheapest and smallest that can be pur-
chased, are bought by the rafistoleurs
de pommes de terre, as they are called,
who carry their property to the banks of
the Seine, good supply of water being
necessary. The potatoes are put into
tubs half filled with water; then they
are vigorously stirred about by the feet
and legs Of the manufacturers, who roll
up their trousers and stamp on the raw
potatoes until they have not only COM
p]etely rubbed off their dark skins, but
have also given them that smooth and
satinlike appearance which is so much
appreciated by gourmands. They are
then dried, neatly wrapped in paper and
arranged i'll small baskets, which are
sold at the marchands des comestibles
for 5 francs apiece. The oldest part Of
the whole business is that tie rafisto-
leurs make no secret Of their trade and
may daily be seen at work near the
Point Louis Philippe, within sight of
the Hotel dc Vile.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-11-26
Railroad Car Wheels.

1t perhaps is not generally known to
the travelling public that most Of the
wheels used Oh railroad coaches on the
Central railroad are made in Germany.
Some English and American wheels are
in use, but for the heavy coaches and
sleepers the German wheels are general
~ used. These wheels are manufactured
at Essen by Krupp, the great ironmaster
and maker Of big guns. The standard
size is Sc inches in diameter, although
many 50 inches in diameter are in use.
The German wheel differs from the Eng
lish wheel in that the body Of the wheel
is Of solid iron, while the English wheel
has short spokes There are fewer bolts
in the German wheel than in others,
and therefore less chance for anything
to shake loose.
The strain on carwheel is something
tremendous. Formerly they were made
entirely Of cast iron. They were liable
to crack easily, and the rims wore rap
idly. All first class carwheels are now
made with solid steel tire nearly two
inches thick. It stands the friction Of
the rails for long time. In straight
running the wear on the wheels is gen.
orally even. Where cars have to travel
over curves going in the same direction
every day in the year, as on belt line,
they are reversed several times during
the year. State:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-11-26
HO1un Items.

T. Peterson of this place, has gone
to Silverton, Oregon. He intends to
buy a farm there, and will move up
with his family as soon as possible.
We will lose good and esteemed
neighbor in Mr.. Peterson.
Randi A. Botten has been very sick
with lung fever but is now slowly re-
covering.
John K. Fosse killed a hog the other
day, and while he, was over to his
neighbor to borrow some salt nearly
all the pork was stolen. The thieves
are not yet detected.
Ole Blaamy who has been out west
working this summer, returned last
week. Ole has a little peace of land
here which he has rented to Thore
Lokken.
Constance Travaas is at present
very sick. DR.. Skinner, Of Chippewa
Falls, is attending her.
Mr.. Birch the editor of the Willmar
Argus was seen in this neighborhood
last week.
Big loads OF wheat are now hauled
over the Belgrade road from this place
and in spite of the low price of
wheat.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-11-26
The Lord Chancellor's Purse.

When the lord chancellor enters the
house of lords to preside over it's deliber-
atoms, he is accompanied by his "purse
bearer " This functionary, however,
does not carry the purse of the lord
chancellor, which would be weighty re-
sponsibility, as his lordship draws g
salary of e10, 900 a year. The purse the
"pursebearer' solemnly carries, as, ar
rayed in court dress, he precedes the lord
chancellor to and from the house of lords,
is gorgeous satchel, embroidered with
the royal arms and other heraldic devices
in white and gold and lined with the
richest silk. It is supposed to contain
the great seal. As a matter of fact, that
emblem OF mighty sovereignty is new
or in the satchel It it were, the respon-
sibility Of the 'pursebearer' would be
great-much greater indeed than If he
$ had to bear a purse that carried salary
Of e10, 900 a year. s.
The ceremony of carrying the purse in
the house Of lords is but one Of the many
venerable fictions which play pictur-
esque part in the parliamentary pro-
cedure The purse is placed on the wool
sack. It indicates that the lord chan,
cellor is in possession Of the great seal
and therefore entitled to perform his
duties as speaker Of the house Of lords.
London Globe. &. . =. ..s:
,