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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-11-12

A New York minister preached ser
mon on "Labor's Million Dollar Need,
which. according TO his idea, was
palatlal church costing $1.00O,OOO. He
said: II plead for a 81 100000 palace Of
religion in the Interest OF the toiling
masses" This Is a fine example OF the
fool In the pulpit. The trouble with
the churches Is that there are too many
OF them now which cost Si.OOO,OOO.
There are too many of them which are
burdened with debts far beyond their
ability to pay. II Is not the cost Of the
church which will attract the toIling
masses. but the character Of the serv-
Ices within. the voice Of the preacher
in the pulpit talking common sense and
common religion. the grasp Of the hand
which he gives 10 the stranger mt the
door. II Is these things which the work
ingman misses IN the churches OF to
day.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-11-12

Atlanta Constitution, the cost OF n
plant for treating five tons Of peanuts
daily Is as follows: Machinery. So
600: building. $4,000, while the expendl-
lures. including labor insurance and
taxes, amount TO 1897 per day. In a
prospectus ISSUED by the company 1t is
calculated that the receipts from five
tons OF peanuts viii amount to 23J gal
loIfs Of refined oil at 81 per gallon. 10
gallons OF crude oil n. 30 cents, $3.50
pounds OF flour and meal at ? cents
and $3.50 pounds Of stock feed mt 60
cents per 100 pounds. making the total
gross receipts $4l5.90 per day, which, It
II estimated, would give yearly profit
on fiye-ton factory Of $19T25.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-11-12
To Retain Good Complexion.


1t Is claimed that English women
have excellent compilations. While
passing through Chicago during the
theater season an actress of some re-
-pute was questioned as to the preserva-
ton of her good complexion. She said
that she was. In the first place, an
English woman" and that was in IT.
self sufficient. But, on being asked how
one could retain good complexion, she
offered the following shampoo: Ac-
cording to her statement, the face
shampoo not only adds to the personal
attractiveness of the shampooer, but
creates a peaceful, cheerful spirit in
her. 1t rests her nerves after morn
ing's shopping, it restores her temper.
To take IT, rub fine soap and a little
glycerine on a sponge, wet In water as
hot as can be borne. Lather the face
and neck thoroughly with this. Then
rub with almond meal until the skin is
dry. Wash all trace of meal and soap
of with clean, hot water; spray with
cold water until the flesh is firm and
cold. Dry gently with a soft towel.
and touch the eyebrows and roots of
the hair with a linen cloth dampened
with cologne.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-11-12
AS TO CoRSETs.

T OW small wasted women are
Fl now, with full skirts and fuii
L l. bodices strapped in by a leath-
er belt, Tight lacing,' one Is inclined
to say, but really the trimness OF the
waist is largely suggested by contrast
to the fullness about it, and II the
Parisienne does pull her stays In a
lrifie too much she does it at the most
comfortable and least dangerous spot
the very waist line. The corset AFFECT
ed by the English woman-perhaps nor
by the best class. although they are all
more or less sinners in this respect,
much to the despair Of their Paris
dressmakers-may pinch the figure in
an iron frame for its whole distance OF
twelve to fifteen inches, but the style
of stays approved Of in Paris is only
fashioned with the Idea of nipping IN
the waist. The looser. larger meshed
goods or canvas weaves are lined with
changeable silk and have belt and col
lar to match one color and y silk vest
of the other. All have the loose blouse
cOrsnge.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-11-12

There was recently placed with n
fashionable New York tailor an order
for bicycle suit which in the matter
OF expense is likely to hold the record
for some time. The girl who meets the
bill is worth million in her own right,
Is an athletic beauty and is reigning
belle in the ultra smart set. The suit
which makes the bin is the most elabo-
rate ever designed in this country. 1t
is lined with silk, finished with Jewels
and will cost lump sum of S715.5O.
Two shawls at ST5 apiece will be en-
ployed in making the skirt and jacket.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-11-12

A New York newspaper, In speaking
of the Spanlsh.prisoner fraud which
has been practlced so often. says that II
has been confined to Europe for its vie
tins until II New Hampshire man was
swindlcd with II the other day. This Is
great mistake and one which no New
York newspaper should make. II has
been practiced In this country for many
years. and Il has been tried more than
once within eighteen months upon New
York men with more or less success IL
began to find victims as early as 1895
and the swlndle has continued ever
slIicc>ln spite Of the publicity which
has been given to IT, To the police 1t Is
as commSp ms the gold brick trick.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-11-12

President Faure has at last made his
power felt and replaced the French
ambassador at st. Petersburg with
man he can trust. For four years the
president has been the victim OF the
most disgraceful persecution Mt the
hands Of part of the French press
and OF a clique OF politicians. They
have not succeeded In making him
ridiculous In the eyes Of the world, as
they expected to, but they nave caused
him the greatest embarrassment and
annoyance. His proposed visit to the
ear. undertaken at the latter's invi-
tntion and In the interest Of the wei
fare OF France. has been bitterly op-
posed and even the diplomatic corps
has engaged In plot TO prevent IT. II
was this which caused the recall Of the
French ambassador.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-11-12

Very disfiguring are grease marks on
wall paper. There is n way to remove
them, though the process should be
gone through as soon as possible after
they appear and before they have time
TO sink too deeply into the paper. Take
some pipe clay or fuller's earth and mi <,
1t with cold water until it makes fatkf
ly thick paste. Put a layer of THIS OF
the grease marks and let it reV-hn To-
twenty-four hours. By thif time i
should be perfectly dry and can b,
brushed eff. IN the case of pld stain
1t may be neekary eso.~ep-elt the pro
-
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-11-12

Ex-King Milan OF Servla is reported
10 be seriously IN In Vienna, where he
was driven from Paris by his debts
and wicked living. He Is conceded by
all TO be- the very worst man who has
sat upon throne In the last quarter OF
century. His career since his enforced
abdlcatlon has been one OF the worst
debauchery. and latterly In Paris he de
scended to the level OF a common dead
beat and sponger. not upon his friends.
for they had long since east him on. but
upon men and women OF the lowest
class. His death. II It should occur soon,
will have no political significance. II
VIII only mark the passing away Of a
monarch who had not the ability Ia
reign or the manhood to live decent
lffa
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-11-12

There Is coming day when the
canned fruit industry will cease to be
an enormous money-making enterprise.
and the few who are now beginning to
see the future of business dealing
with dried fruits will be multimllllion-
aires. And the best of II will be that
the profit Of II will not be wholly to the
dealers. Dried fruit sells at about half
the price that canned fruit commands.
and It will 70 five times farther When
such reason win not appeal TO a
housekeeper. the fact that II Is superior
to canned goods on account of the mod
ern processes will make some impress
sion. In California they have learned
to prepare prunes so well that large
quantities are shipped to France, the
home Of the prune, while California
ralsins have practically driven foreign
ralsins out OF the market. and thou
sands of pounds OF apricots and pears
go TO Europe.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-11-12

The price OF fresh eggs In the klon-
dixie region Is SIT dozen. Exactly
what Is meant by "fresh," however Is
not clearly explained As they have
"cold storage" there nearly all the year
round that does not make much differ
cncc. Those who transport the hen
product TO that region on speculation
will do well not TO put all their eggs In
the same basket either literally or
metaphorlcally, as the roads thither are
a little rough.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-11-12
San Francisco Examiner;

San Francisco Examiner; The first
neanut oil factory In the United States
viii be established In Norfolk. Va. at
an early date. The oil is highly valued
In Europe as II is stated that fully So
600. 900 worth of peanuts are brought
into Marseilles annually for the man
ufacture OF oil, which Is used In toilet
soaps and for other purposes. The pea
nut -four is quite extensively used in
Europe and made into bread, cakes,
biscuit. etc 1t is one OF the favorite
articles Of food, according to consular
reports. in hospitals in Germany. The
capital stock of the peanut company is
s6O. 900. and 1t Is operating under the
patents Of Mr.. Weatherly, which cover
the machinery and methods OF decorat.
ing the kernel OF the inner skin. Ac'
cording to the estimates made, says the
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-11-12

Believers In the wooden-nutmeg le-
eend can say once more that time
makes all things even. stranger has
appeared In Connecticut with a prep
aratlon warranted by him to keep flies
aud mosquitoes away from domestic
animals. one package dissolved In ten
quarts of water was said to be sutii-
Client to protect twelve oxen or twenty
five horses After the seller had disap-
pearcd the stun was examined and
found TO be oak sawdust scented with
camphor
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-11-12

Some negroes OF property In North
Carolina have organized company
and viii start cotton mill to he oper-
atcd entirely by negro labor This Is
far more sensible than the project OF
certain white capitalists In that state
TO operate their MILLS 10y colored help.
There viii be no objection In the South
to the exclusive employment OF negro
labor In a mill owned and managed by
negro capitalists but trouble Is sure TO
result from the other plan.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-11-12

Robert Ellis Lee. Of Russell, Kan,
writes TO New York paper for wife.
Tie explains that he Is willing to marry
amy woman OF any age" II she has
enough money to start him In business.
Incidentally Robert adds that he Is
studying perpetual motion, and "can
make IL so that II will work forever,
but needs little money TO start IT, Mr.
Lee evidently Is on the right track.
Money makes the mare go.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-11-12

Railroad Gazette There are about
forty builders In France who profess
TO make self-propelled carriages. II
all OF these makers could produce thor
oughly servlceable machines in suit
Client number to supply the demand
this industry would seem to he on a
broad basis. But serious doubt Is en-
tertained as to the efficiency of the mo-
tors aud the ability of the makers 10
turn out carriages In any number.
There are only two motors that have
been put to the test OF long public ser
vice OF these the improved Daimler
takes the lead. The carriages equip
ped with these motors run satisfactor-
lily ON smooth and level roads. still they
have the drawbacks of smell. vibration
and noise. The other motor is the Benz.
aud few OF these are running In
France. 1t was said while ago that
when the Anglo French company.
which makes the latter motor as i'm.
proved 10y Rogers. was formed. large
works would be built to make motor
carriages on considerable scale. Mo
tor cabs were also to be run in Lyons
and elsewhere. The promised works
and the subsidiary companies that
were to run the carriages. however
have not made their appearance. Their,
are several new motor carriages which
will probably give satisfactory results
Among these may he mentioned ia,
Mors and the Amedee Bollee but thcs,
have not yet been delivered in an,
number. Electricity and steam hav,
both been tried as motive powers. bu
the petroleum motors still have tn'
preference.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-11-12

The smartest costumes for the river
or seaside are of white pique. either as
full bodice and skirt or coat and skirt
with cambria shirt. At Newport re-
Gently one of these costumes was worn
over white shirt with yellow necktie
combined with white straw sailor hat
with a yellow band of ribbon.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-11-12

Three OF the most valuable products
OF the mine have been found In Alaska
gold, petroleum and coal. All OF these
minerals ar. found there In abundance.
The purchase OF Alaskn was regarded
somewhat as acquiring "a pig In a
poke at a pretty stiil price, but the
pig IL turning out to be very promis-
ing shOat
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-11-12

some molding. While the back of the
case fits solidly into the corner, the
front presents n square edge while the
shelves are also perfectly square. A
curtain of figured silk suspended from
a slender brass rod can be drawn di-
rectly across the front, or to one side.-
Chicago Chronicle.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-11-12

Capelike wraps for matrons show
long sash ends and are often made up
of SILK of two different but harmonic
ing shades, like crushed strawberry
and nile green. the contrast being dam
pened 10y n covering of black plated
mousseline de sole, gauze or black lace
embroidered with steel or jet beads.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-11-12

Fred, the king OF pickpockets, died
recently In London In want and power
ty. Fred first became famous In Paris.
where he established his headquarters
ut the Hotel de Rome and frequented
the race tracks. driving there I'm n
smart carriage or In his ultra English
dog cart. Before starting fop the race
course he always relieved the newest
guests at the hotel OF their pocketbooks
for breakfast reserving his big hauls
for the turf His fame became cosmo-
politan when Il was found that II was
he who stole the Prince of Wales purse
when the prince attended the Grand
prix. When he came near the late
Baron Hirsch a few days after this es-
capadc the latter laughlngly shrugged
his shoulders and said My dear fel.
low you come too late. have just lost
all my pile on the favorlte.' Il shall
be more careful next time" said Fred,
and disappeared In the crowd.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-11-12

The Nicholasville (Ky) Democrat re-
marks that the residence and most Of
the contents OF Mrs Funk on Brown
street was destroyed by fire early Tues
day morning. IL contained the furni-
turc Of George Diamond" II would be
Interesting to know how much OF the
contents OF Mrs. Funk was saved by
the fire department.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-11-12

Nowadays people in civilized regions
endeavor to keep flies out OF their
houses by having screens placed over
their doors and windows. This keeps
out the greater number OF the little
pests, but few always manage TO find
an entrance through some crevice or
Granny. To dispose of these an in
genious mind suggests the following
Near the tops Of the screen doors and
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-11-12

A New Jersey paper prints a picture
OF young woman who was bitten
nearly TO death by mosquitoes. We
cannot escape the Impression that these
mosquItoel sometimes display very
moor fagfp
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-11-12

silk dresses rustic much more loudly
in dry weather. because they are al
most devoid OF moisture. and the fric.
ton between their FOLDS is consider
able. When rain is impending. the
silks absorb portion Of the moisture
and become more silent.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-11-12
A DINNER DIALOGUE.

When | entered the drawing room
Mrs. Tregunter smiled on me quite
amlably. wondered why. until re-
membered that the Morning Post had
paragraph on my uncle's Illness.
II want you to take down Molly
she said, graclously.
crossed to Molly at once. but she
would not look at me. | ventured to
remind her of my presence.
"Oh. It's you. is it?' she remarked,
penslvely.
Eyes. you've got to go down to dinner
with me-"
She hcaved n sigh.
"Is that quite potter | asked. re-
proachfully.
She flashed a glance at me. Life Is
continual pairing she obsersed,
into becoming folds: land so seldom
with the right man."
THAT Is the comedy of life,' re
marked.
And what is the tragedy"
'IIaving no partner at ALL | indi-
Gated Miss Allemand. the governess,
who was following alone.
Poor dear" said Molly. Il will re-
linquish you to her"
But | declined firmly. Il am afraid
of governesses." | said, explanatory
at was a governess who wrecked my
young life"
what did she do?" asked Molly. seri-
ously.
''She declined to elope with me-"
Molly withdrew her arm. Il fear you
are Il dreadful person"
II was only a." put In hastily.
We had taken our places at the table
like white shoulder. but white shoul
der for two courses is too much.
"ls It quite fair to devote yourself
solely to Sir Thomasy' l ventured &c
ask.
HE says such clever things" She
hung the words beamingly over hel
sleeve.
"You mean to lnsinuate-" began
GROSSLY.
Nothing at ALL"
Il don't think Miss Allemand has
] drought YOU UP 1T III nicely.
What do you meanf" she said. turn
ing on me suddenly with very sever,
face.
20. nothing at all"
"You are very stupid"
''That isn't the way to speak to you
mas guests"
She scrutinized me. II don't Sc
what that girl could see In you" sh
murmured.
What girl?' queried eagerly.
She shook her head. 81 oughtn't {
have said that"
but you did say II, And l insist O
hearing to whom you referred
She pouted. "Will you promise not I
tellg" she vplied after little paus'
her face suddenly lighting up with
roguish smile.
Il promise"
watched the dimple growing on he
cheek. She gave little burst Of laugl
ter
"Milly Vandyke was here this afte
noon"
ooh" l slipped some champagne.
"She is my dearest friend"
"How nice OF herr
= 1--WE have no secrets from one anotl
err" said Molly, becoming very seriou
Haven't your My mind rushed he
ter-skelter through the past. Molly kel
her bright eyes on mine, and saw Il
dimple come and go.
"She tells me everything" Her smi
deepened.
: Really" l said. fidgeting.
about Henley, for instance"
l looked at her for moment. 81
nodded gravely.
1t isn't true-upon my honor 1t isn't
felt | was reddening. Va
And what you saidw
81 assure didn't"
"And what you-di'"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-11-12
). A. PArrIsoS. Publisher.

A Bottom contemporary says that mo
gentleman viii swear before a lady
The safest course undoubtedly Is to
give the lacy the first chance.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-11-12

window screens punch several holes
from the inside with some instrument
about the size Of lead pencil, thus
leaving slightly funnel-shaped aper-
lures, having a rough, jagged edge on
the outside. This renders II impossible
for the flies to enter through these
holes, while the flies which have
strayed into the house the first time
they light on one OF the screens crawl
to the upper part, and, seeing these
holes. imagine there is some place
where they are not wanted on the
other side, and out they go. I'm this
manner" said hytrap dealer. IA
house can be kept perfectly free from
flies"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-11-12

What has become of the old fashioned
woman who sewed her boys waist on
in order to keep him from getting, Il OF
to 20 swimming7 ~ 81,
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-11-12

Probably by next February the worlds
will be divided into two great classeF--
those who are sorry they didn't go to
the Klondlke and those who are sorry
they did.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-11-12
Formatlon of char Ecter.

Character takes shape BY a very slow
process. No one becomest at bound
that into which he fully rPatures. 81.
lently and In measure '1Pperceptibly
apo we tend in this direction or In that.
Then God sends some special contin-
gency or combination Of circumstances.
and, 10. it Is disclosed what manner OF
men we are, upright or false. manly or
crInging. true or liable TO quivocate.
strong or weak.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-11-12

The corners of a room are always
rather difficult to arrange so that the
effect shall be satisfactory, and for this
purpose the corner bookcase pictured
here will meet every need. The frame
is fine quartered oak, highly polished
and finished at the top, with hand
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-11-12

Benedict (proudly)-My wife kisses
me good night regularly.
Rounder (bitterly)-Women are sus-
njcious creatures. Amt they ?-Truth.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-11-12

One of the handsomest of the Windy
City's Four Hundred is Mrs. Yerkes.
the charming wife of Charles T.Yerkes,
the Chicago millionaire. She had quite
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-11-12

an adventure In New York recently,
when n thief snatched her card case
from her in broad daylight. He was
soon captured, but Mrs. Yerkes took
pity upon him and refused to prosecute.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-11-12

Il Is a good plan to have yo,k blan-
gets singly and not In pairs, they
are usually bought. Very Of two
make one too warm. and or : Il that
Is necessary. Cut them epf( h but
iophole the edge with SIN } forsted
TO match tha border. This c,,{be done
with stee1 crochet needletn single
ycrochet.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-05-01
Narrow Escape.

Last Saturday morning little Frank
Summers, aged about IA years old and
rather small for bis age, made a mar
row escape from a horrible death. He
had gone over the bayou to the steam
grist mill on the r. d. Smith farm, and
was fooling around a turning lathe,
when bis coat became entangled in the
betting and in the twinkling of an eve
he was whirled around in the air. every
shred Of clothing and even his shoes
torn off and thrown violently to the
ground, breaking his right thigh in two
places. His injuries were promptly
attended by DIR. r. j. Young and after
dressing the fractured limb he was
carefully conveyed to town on the lit.
tie oil launch, and at present writing is
doing very nicely.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-05-01
YEae New 4 assessor.

At last the agony of expectation is
over and Gov. Foster has appointed
Simonet Leblanc assessor for Nermilion
parish. The appointment was long
delayed by reason of the numerous an
piicants and conflicting interests.
Viewing the matter from a purely non-
partisan standpoint we think this ap-
pointment will give as general satisfac-
ton as was possible under the circum-
stances. Mr.. Leblanc had a verv
strong petition before the governor, he
is an adept in clerical work, his bust
ness training has qualified him for the
position and we believe he has the tact
to make the best Of it. On Tuesday he
gave a dinner at thu Veranda Hotel.
at which were present w. ". Keuhl-
Aurelien Theall, L. Dutel, all
prominent candidates for the appoint
meat and in the good cheer and flow of
wine the disappointments were forgot
and all wished the lucky mar a
good time. He has given his bond,
qualified under his commission and will
take charge of the Office on Monday.