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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05
MY II. AelIWnNrII.

made repeated approximations 70 tho lato
Commissioner Of works, who promised to
consider it, with the result that eventually
hey received what they wanted"
as this department solely instituted for
ypewritnE?'
ooh, no! OF course the typowriting
orms the greater part of our work, hut
sc also do great deal Of translation,
horthand writing and taking from dicta-
ion"
"Your staff is evidently Accomplished"
Eyes; / am very proud of 1t. We
iavoa staff of five ladies' They are all
'oung and some of them expert linguSts
Besides having perfect mastery Of tho
type machine they are admirable short
lnnd writers, having reached a very high
|atc of speed. -
"What is the real raison d'ctro Of your
hcpartmcnt?'
"Wc exist solely for tho benefit of the
NJ. y. There are many occasions whom
lc wants some letters, or n speech, or u
loto to his constituents typcwrittcn, and,
when he does, we are ut his service. He
may also have u foreign letter that is
written in u language which does not hap
pen to no one of those with which he Is
ponvorsnnt. Again We are at his service,
pr he may be in great hurry and have
several letters to write. He has not time
D do thom himself so he sends for one Of
|ny staff, dictates them to her, and they
are written down as quickly rs he speaks.
In shorthand, Miss Ashworth;"
Not always. Ono or two of my clerks
pre- SO proficient with the typewriter that
hey are able to write from so to 90 words
a minute which, you will agree with me,
is very good.
Certainly. In what part Of the house
hs your room situatod;"
well l believe we are really in tho
house of lords Our largo room is room
Il. We enter by the st. stephen : entrance.
IT is n beautiful room, with u charming
outlook over the statue on to the abbey
Ii has a beautifully carved ceiling ana an
oak wainScotinp, which, / should think,
must he very old. OF course it Is hand
somcy furnished Tho electric light is
everywhere and everything about tho
room bears the coronet aud tho letters v.
r. Then there is u handsome cscrituirc in
the center, "a table near, and IA large tahlc
round tho side upon which the machines
are worked, Adjoining our room is the
conference room, which we use for dicta-
ti0n->
Whose authority arc you undcr?'
1.-The scrgeantat arms. We arc rcspon-
siblo to him for our good or bad behavior. "
"Arc you much troubcy"
~ don't think we give any, The place
itself Is SO very impressive that 1t quite
prevents any attempts mt even mild friyol
ity. st. Paul's.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05
A Picture of tho Sarcastic Woman.

There is no one whom man moro thor
oughly breads than the sarcastic woman
IIo likes u clever woman, he ndmiroS u
brilliant woman, but he is actually afraid
of sarcastic woman. If we had "a daugh-
tor, we would use every effort to curb
propensity which, though regarded as fin
de sieclo ana cnincntly smart by some
people, frequently dcgcneratcs into caustic
bitterness that becomes actually personal
and insulting
1t is so easy when the way is opened
for bright woman to SEQ her opportunity
for some caustic bit Of sarcasm which at
tho moment causes laugh from all those
whom it does not touch, but which brings
also in its wake "a sudden rush of pity for
the one whom it SO ruthlessly and need.
lessly wounded.
Certain it is that the man who has felt
the sting Of woman's tongue once will
take pretty good caro- that she will never
have the opportunity to openly shame him
again, and he will assiduously cultivate
and pny his attention to one who is more
gentle in her speech and less aggressive in
her manner.
Sarcasm Is not a womanly virtue. 1t
| Is dangerous weapon even in the hands
of statesmen and must be handled with
the same care lhat would be gwen TO u two
edged stiletto for it sometimes turns and
cuts the one who employs it with Just as
deep md painful precision as over marked
its mission elsewhere.
Tho sarcastic woman almost always
degenerates into tho disagrecabo one.
Therefore what is tho sense in outivating
L q something that grows moro and moro
bitter and unwholesomo with use adds
not one whit to her glory and warps ma
turo that should bo bright sunny and
lovely? Tho gracious woman who is pop
ular with mon and women alike is sho
who sinks her own personality in her sur
roundings, passes by the chance to say
something bright If she recognizes that in
saying 1t she will wound somo ono, and
who ut all times with infinite tact sllooths
over the rough places and makes much of
tho pleasant ones. This is lovnblo
WOMAN, and such is not and never will BIZ
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05
DIR. johnson and womcn's Dress.

1t was ono of DR.. Johnson's pcculiaritios
that, while dressing like a sloyon, ho CON
sidcrcd himself an iniallible judge of what
ladies ought to wear. "No millincr Of
Bond street, " says Mr.. Crnik, could 10
more critical 60 detect tho displacement of
ribbon. the want of modishncss in cap.
or iDharmonious colOrinR In dress" lie
lcoturod Mrs. Thrale on the subject, and
ho lectured her friends and induced ono Of
them, who WAS dressed for chUlch, not only
TO change her hat and gown, but also to
thank him for his roproUf. at seems"
says Fanny Burncy, that he always speaks
his mind concerning the dress of ladies',
and all ladies who are here obey his injunc-
tlons implicitly and alter whatever ho dis
approves.
This was written Gt Strcathain, but
Mrs. Thralc's guests were not always ablo
to satisfy tho fastidiOus doctor One young
lady, whose cap johnson called vile, failed
to win hisapproval when she had changed
it. Fanny'S own cnp was pronounced very
handsome, but her mother had TO change
her gown because it did not meet with his
approval and was then told that she should
wear not black hat and cloak IN sum
NOR - london SuCCtutOr
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05
1t Is Worth Trying.

Tho average houSckcopcr turns n deaf
chr at once if it is limited to her that sho
should know tho cuts of meat In order to
maxi ;ct iudiciuusly. 1t IS "a sort Of "bogy
man" with hcr-she runs from II because
it is something she cannot, or thinks sho
cannot understand. Let that housokccpcr
do this at least and she will have put in
Rn entering wodgo-lct her asl, her mar
l,ctman what no will sell her side Of
lamb for per pound, and then either in.
quiro AT two or thrCo other places, and she
will ilud that somewhere she can get very
low rates for tho meat thus On bloc Ten
or l. cents pound is all that it will COST
her, and the butcher will cut it up and
send rs desired The chops-a dozen or .
Of them there are too-nay DO used ono
day the shoulder stuffed for u second din
ucr, with tho loin rs an especially good
roast for still another. 1t Is well, of
course to alternate some Other meat with
this round of lamb or the family will tire
of it, but I'm cold weather it can be kept
sufficiently long to guard against any risk
of this sort. Ask tho butcher to send tho
trimmings with the meat, and tho stock
pot and drippings jar viii be perccpubly
helped out. After this experiment ha7
been tried and its economy established
conndcsco to undertake moro at tho
butchers will DO gained New York
Times.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05
Inartistic CroUdinp.

Often we find every sort Of curio, from
the horrible and grotcsque to the realistic,
arranged in reception and family rooms.
OF course where space Is limited ono must
do the best one can, but, all the Same,
there are many bits Of hric,a-brac that
would be much more agreeable If less
prominently exhibited, 10 tumble Indian,
Chinese, Japanese and all manner of arti.
Giles into one place, and in such close prox.
unity that they continually elbow each
other is like coloni2ing the different sorts
Of people under one roof and compclling
thom to 1.-Two there whether they will or
no. Tho incongruity, aftor time, be-
comes painful, and it seems rs though in
their own way tho articles would quarrel
with ono another as violently as would the
human specimens of the Same species were
they thus crowded in together.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05

Tho latest thing in bags for busters IA
to cut two pieces Of crctonno about half II
yard square. In one of them cut "A circu'
lar hole in tho center. Have it about one
third of the width Of tho square. Lind
tho squares with silosia or sill, and bind
the one which is cut with ribbon an inch
wido to match the lining. stitch thu
squares together, finish the corners with
tasscls or bows of ribbon, put u drawing
string around the circular opening, fastcn
ribbons on either side Of Il ny which it can
bo hung up, and your bag is made
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05
WOMAN AND HOME.
OMEN EMPLOYED IN THE ENGLISH
HOUSE OF COMMONS.

Picture of the Sarcastic woman-Tho
Sixth Sense In Dress The Last Century
|wife-Aeninst Wearing Shoulder Straps.
hints For Uousekcepers.
A few years back, If any person had
krCd to make tho assertion that II timc
build como when ladies would be en-
Dyed i'm the English house of commons,
|ing duties which were practically the
.orli of men, that person would have been
Iokcd upon as fitting candidate for "A
matte asylum, and yet such Is now the
Sc for Mt the present elmo two rooms in
house arc specially devoted to Miss
.shworth, who, mt the head of several
| dy clcrks, is responsible for u typcwrit-
/ x department. introduced for tho benefit
the members of the house.
An innovation of such startling char
ter being of almost national interest, l
|atcd on Miss Ashworth tho other oven
Big in the hope of obtaining Information
fspccting he working of the affair.
Miss May II. Ashworth 10 tho head OF
be typcwrting, shorthand and transla-
Jon offices, in Victoria street, and is the
laughter of the late Rev Arthur Ash
orth, NJ A., rector of Holmc Cultram,
h Cumberland.
"Ivc called to worry you, Miss Ash
| forth, about the unique position you are
|olding'
you mean at tho house,
ayes. DO you mind giving me few
|nrticulaTs:"
"Not mt all Shall start at tho COM
|IcnccmcntY'
81 think it would be host"
every well. l believe tho members
rcrc considerable timc in getting this
|Dnccssion from the authorities. They
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05

An easy yet effective way in which "a
decorate articles made Of culorcd linen, In
palc green's, ycllows, pinks and blues, Is
to lay OH. them II heavy linen lace insertion
and to sow it down with silk stitches.
Parts Of the pattern may be emphasized
by working or outlining them with white
silk and with the best gold thrend. Pill
lows and head rests made Of tho linens are
either decorated in this way or with u
largo all over pattern Of flowers and foliage
outlined in long and short stitch, and
worked with white silk. Now York Post.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05

Miss Dora Kahn, California girl,
claims the proud distinction of being the
first American or English woman who has
ever reached so degrees north latitude
The event was marked by planting Tho
stars and stripes on the island of Spitz
bergen, the region Of perpetual snow and
ice, by the vcnturcsomc and patriotic san
Francisco girl amid tho enthusiasm of b.
European scientists who composed the OK
cursion uarty
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05
Wearing "a Flower.

Smart women tuck the stem Of u rosa
in tho fold Of their cardcasos on occasions.
Street wear of flowers should have this
touch of infrcquence about it, rather than
rs If tho toilet were not complete without
them. On the lapel of her coat or tailor
made gown woman may wear nattily u
small houtonniore putting it, however, at
the right side instead of at the left, where
u man would place it.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05
Joy of Being In tho Majority.

1.-The last ono over is n rotten egg"
called one little girl, and all the children
ran across tho road-all, that Is, except
Inc boy who would have hccn last. lio
.aunterod away, saying, "I'm not in it. ="
But he WAS in it, for they all yelled;
George is rotten egg! George is II rot
ton ogg!' and got much delight thoro-
from, whilo | meditatcd on the joys that,
even at this carly age, come from being in
the majority. Chicago Record.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05

Mrs. Ellen Clcmentino Howarih Of
Trenton is ono of the poets, particularly
the women poets, whose fame rests chiefly
upon one poem. Mrs. IIowarth's verses,
beginning, 'Tis but little faded flow,
or, - struck u strongly vibrating chord,
and it IS rs their author that sho is quick.
est identified, though two volumes Of col.
lcctcd poems, first printed in no wSpapet
corners, arc from her pen
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05
How TO Make the Hair Wave.

Soft, natural looking waves Of hair ara
mado by rolling tho hair over large, sofi
papers or kid curriers', rolling from tho top
of tho curl toward tho end. Tho hair
should he wot and left on the rolls over
night If that Is not done, pinch the curls
with u hot iron. If you wish to have tho
hair set out around the face, turn thu
teeth of your side combs toward the face,
not away from it, Catch them through
the end of your waves and you can iluf
the hair as little or as much as You choose.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05
Victoria's Self Possession,

Queen Victoria is fearless and self pos
sesscd in danger
Great events" sho said, always mako
me calm, )" and she records how, on ond
occasion. when her carriage was upset By
the sido Of II lonely Highland road, thar
during tho fow seconds when death seemed
imminent, her chief thought was thas
there wcro still things had not settled
and wanted to do"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05
Don't Let Strangers Kiss the Baby.

"Your baby is the most lovely that was
ever born, writes Isabel A. Mallon in Tho
Ladies Homo journal, but do not lot
strangers, In their desire TO express their
admiration of it, kiss tho little lips that
cannot object, or clasp tightly in theii
arms the little body that is as yet 20 ten
der so many little ones are injured by
promisouous kissing that tho wise mother
tells tho nurse that once she knows that
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05

outsiders arc permitted TO kiss the baby
her discharge, without u reference, will
promptly follow. Hard henrtodY No. in.
decd Nurse must consider, first Of all,
her charge, even If to tho rest Of the world
she is unwilling to display tho baby in.
trusted to her care"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05
Servant and Mistress.

How to make n good servant: Lot tho
mistress of the house take pounds of tho
very best self control, 4 pounds of pa.
tioncc, the Same amount OF justice, Il
pound of consideration and pound of
discipline. Swcoten this with charity and
let it simmer well. To be taken daily, or,
in extreme cases, in hourly doses, and al
ways keep at hand.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05

Tho costume Of u Russian nurse con.
sists of red velvet skirt, IA black velvet
bodice and - bright blue satin apron, en-
broidorcd with gray flowers, and. on tho
head IA wondrous tiara Of red velvet, with
gaudy gold ornaments.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05

To utilize ordinary dripping Is not at all
difficult in well regulated household
but bacon fat is often wasted. 1t should
not be, however, for it is most handy for
basting poultry Of every description
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05

"Any amusement in1his town tonight"
asked the stranger.
81 reckon there's goin to be lecture"
replied the grocery man. 1--WE been sellin
eggs all day. ATLANTA Constitution.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05
Ifthc nnhy is Quitting Tooth.

BE sure ana use that old and wcll-tried
remedy, Mrs. Minsow's Soothing Syrup
for children teething. 1t soothes the child,
softens the gums, allays all pain cures
wind collie and Is the best remedy for dar-
rhoea. Twenty-Five cents bottle
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05

1t is we'll to remember that plain paste
may be improved to the flaky Lowell of puff
paste If 1t Is rolled thin, folded and put in
the refrigerator overnight.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05

Alum in bread may be detected by heat
ing knife blade and thrusting it into tho
loaf. It's presence will be shown by small
spccks on tho blade and "a faint, peculiar
GIDp
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05

Clean plaster Of paris ornaments with
wet starch Brush them off when dry.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05

Headaches should DO cured. not relieved
Neu-Rol cures
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-30

Sufferers from Coughs, Sore Throat.
etc. should be constantly supplied with
Browns Bronchial Troches." Avoid imi-
tations
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bra, Is the required solution of the
problem. There are still more won
derful attributes and qualities, of the
many sided chip, but press of other
matters on these columns forbids me
TO mention more than one. | will close
by speaking of the chip as an antidote
TO tobacco, and prove this unsupported
ana hitherto unrecorded quality Chins
being distributed on the prairie with
lavish impartiality, II is almost a neces-
sary consequence that the average
camp ground includes an average num-
Der, and that the area enclosed within
the walls of a tent contains a propor-
tionate part of the whole. Fresh i'm
portations of pilgrims from the states
often cause to be removed these relics
OF departed greatness. More expert
enced travellers content themselves
with kicking out a few of the largest
denomination, disdaining to notice the
remaining fractional currency. One of
these old hands was, / regret to saw.
In the habit of chewing tobacco: nav,
more, on seeking his couch, after the
fatigue of the day, he was wont TO de-
post his navy plug and his revolver
alongside his pillow ere he wooed the
drowsy god, In order that, on awaken
ing, he might, without the exertion of
arising, fortify himself for the duties
OF the new born day by taking a chew.
one more, just as the golden sun arose
to smile once more upon the face of
nature, and when all the little birds
were singing their matutinal praises TO
their Creator this warrior, fresh from
the land of virtuous dreams, reached
forth his red right hand to clutch the
coveted morsel His fingers closed
upon a thing which gave
no sign of his impending fate; nor was
the fond illusion lost until 1t was too
late OF all sad words of tongue or
pen, the saddest are these: 1t might
have been a plug of tobacco, but 1t
wasn't; ii was a chip.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-30

The Tia, d IN City MI! se Represented at
the Anacond. Meeting.
Missoula, May 29.-Missoula will be
we'll represented at the Anaconda race
meeting. Some of the local horses win
be shipped next week and the balance
will go a short time before the meet
ing opens. The MCGOWAN stable will
send Delbert, 2:21, and Galtama, a
green 3-year-old. The Garden City sta
bles will be represented by DIR. Puff,
2:16k, and Hal Corbett, 2:19A. The
Higgins stables will send St. Croix and
Bill Howard in the running list, and
Antrima. 2:22. and Brine Tricks. 2:13A,
In the harness classes. II. II. Hanson
will send Chris Peterson, 2253, and
Trainer Hogan will take two Diavalo
Youngsters. MCGOWAN will do his own
driving, Cross will hold the lines over
Antrima and Tricks. John Boileau win
pilot Pun and Corbett to victory and
Dingley will ride the Higgins thorough
breds.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-30

That operates it's trains on the famous
block system between the Twir

That operates it's trains on the famous
block system between the Twin
Cities. Milwaukee and Chicago;
That lights its trains by electricity
throughout;
That uses the celebrated electric berth
reading lamp;
That runs four splendidly equipped
passenger trains every day from
ST Paul and Minneapolis through
to Chicago via Milwaukee,;
And that road is the Chicago, Milwau-
kee & st. Paul.
1t also operates steam-heated vesti-
buled trains. carrying the latest pri-
vate compartment cars, library buff
fet smoking cars, and palace draw
ing-room sleepers.
Parlor cars, free reclining chair cars
and the very best dining car SER
vice.
For lowest rates to any point in the
United States, Canada or Mexico.
apply to ticket agents, or address
]. T. CONLEY,
Asst Gen1 Pass. Agt,
st. Paul, Mimi.
Note-Elegantly equipped trains
from st. Paul and Minneapolis through
to Peoria. st. Louis and Kansas City
daily.
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Estate of Michael Roach, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed. administrator of the estate of
Michael Roach. deceased. to the credi-
tors of, and all persons having claims
against the said deceased. to exhibit
them with the necessary vouchers, with
in four months after the first publication
of this notice. TO the said ADMINISTRATIVE
al Anaconda. Montana, at the office of
IT. O'Leary. Esq. the same being the
place for the transaction of the business
of said estate of Michael Roach. deceased.
In the County of Deer Lodge.
Dated May 5 1895.
MARGARET BINNARD,
Administrators of Michael Roach, de-
ceased.
r. O'LEARY. Attorney for Administra-
trix.
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The Popular Route to st. Paul. Chicago.
New York and all Points East Buffet
Library Cars, Luxurious Sleeping Cars,
Elegant Dining Cars, Upholstered Tourist
Cars. Close connection in st. Paul with
all evening trains for Chicago and the
East. Through cars from st. Paul TO Port
land, Oregon. Atlantic Express leaves
7:20 d. m; Local, Helena and Great Falls.
leaves a. m; Pacific Express. from St.
Paul, arrives IL 80 a. m; Local. Great
Falls Express. arrives 9:l5 p. m. Ticket
Office, No. Al North Main street. Butte. j.
f. DAWSON. @. A, F. L. WHITNEY.
@. p. A. and T. Agt.
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The Western Montana ONCE OF the
Standard is at Room /. DAILY block, Mis-
soula. Telephone. No. lis. Advertising
rates furnished on application.
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AT THE HOTELS.

Missoula. May 29.-Guests at the To-
cal hotels are:
At the Florence-S. W. Hutchinson
Lincoln, Neb.; j. NJ. Berry. st. Louis;
l. II. Howe. New York; Joseph T. Car
ter Flathead agency; f. A. Goodchild,
Thompson; b. W. Cooper, Chicago: NJ.
Nj. Miller and wife. Butte: ]. Mcguire,
Butte; Theo. Brantly, Deer Lodge; T.
j. Davidson. Helena.
At the Rankin-Malcolm Morrison,
Trout Creek; \. III. Brelten. city: S. C.
Moser, Carter; II. III. Walrath, Hell
ena; Charles III. Knapp. Minneapolis.
William Santo and wife. Cleveland /:
w. II. Thomas. Butte; Albert May,
Stevensville; Fred ]. Mixter. Clear
water: John Murphy; Mrs. j. \. Moon.
Walla Walla; a. h. Creighton. city;
Paul Cyr. Valley.
At the Kennedy. T. Amos. Port
land. J. l.. HART. Libby; F. l.. Hale.
Helena: ]. L. Duffy and wife. French
town; John McHugh and wife. Pio-
neer; \. Frank Hayden. Helena.
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The Carlton club. London. has about
1000 members. and is the richest in the
world.