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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-02

Babssr--what does your son do for /.
NsSber."Hs.s sclsntInc boxer"
"A pugilistrs
mo, undertaken"
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To eat lrom Libhey cut glass Inn -
proves tue flavor of your focd. Gem .lf1ka~
uine Libbey cut glass has this trade eN&
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-02
Scenes and Incidents About a Big
Railway Station.
SOMETIMESTHEY HAVEA TRAGICPHASE
But Always interesting to the Stu
dent of Human Nature.
WELL WORTH THE STUDY

HERE GUILD BE
worse employment
for an occasional
hour or so of spare
time than a visit of
observation from a
shadowy corner at
either one of Wash
ilgton's railway sta
tions. At the base of
every arrival and de-
parture there is
probably at least a
storiette, or at least
tho teu,lear>a rilv idle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-02

parlor car ticket window is le;surely lady
who is engaging seats for a journey next
week. The man always in hurry stands
behind her. chewing his mustache and
cIinching his hands and glowering around
In mortal agony. as who should say. And
this Is the sex we are taught to reverence!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-02
OCTOBER HEAVENS
A Practical Guide for the Use Of
Amateur Astronomers.
TO LOCATE TEE STARS and PLANETS
Reason for the Great Dipper's
Change Of Position.
FINE SHOWER OF METEORS
FINE SHOWER OF METEoRs

Written for The Evening Star.
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All Sorts Of Inventions to Make
Travelling Easy.
FOR USE IN TEE KL0NDIKE COUNTRY
Some Of Them Would Seem to
Be Rather lmpracticabIe.
AN UP-TO-DATE EXPEDITION
Written for The Evening Star.

H IN. sa,ss VS.. : IDEAS = :, os
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"1HE BRIGHT STAR
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Instead Of employing reindeer to trans
port his party over distances where his
bicycles would be inconvenient. the pro-
lessor win carry with him. piecemeal, an
automobile sleigh, patented q few months
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-02

The other day there was a very large
crowd at one of the stations, waiting for
the Atlantic City train. The laughter and
talking were incessant, and the spirit of
holiday-making was all over the station.
About five minutes before the gates were
opened for the Atlantic City excursion
party train arrived at the station from
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-13
THE RRIpaEpoRr ART STORE.

Our readers needing anything in the
line OF artist materials, will find an as
sortment of paints, brushes, oils, acad-
envy board, canvas, PLAQUES, and other
articles for decoration at 63 Fairfield,
avenue, opposite The d. M. Read
Company. At this store you will
also find a fine line of pens, ink, enveI-
opes, paper, pencils, pads, composition.
and exercise books for low prices.
They have monogram paper for member
of the Society of Christian Endeavor of
best quality, no higher in price than
other paper. just now they are having
a special sale of framed pictures. One
style in six inch bronze and gilt frames,
20x2S; they are selling for 99c. You
will also find frames of sill kinds, and
some elegant photograph frames, SxlO,
for SOC. School will soon commence
they have supplies of all kinds. They
also buy, sell, and exchange second hand
school books. If you have any that
you are through with, take them there,
and exchange them for anything you
may want. When you visit Bridge
port take those pictures with you, and
you can have them framed ready to
take home at night If left with The
Northrop Publishing Co., 63 Fairfield
avenue.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-13

Treasurer Charles 81. Northrop of the
Newtown Savings Bank, sailed yester.
day from New York on the steamer, Col.
Iege City, for Portland, Me. From that
point he goes by the boat, Frank Jones,
to Southeast Harbor, Mt Desert Island,
Is miles this side of Bar Harbor. He ex-
poets TO be absent about two weeks.
John J. Northrop will assume his duties
at the bank during his absence.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-13

vassed FOR few of the lads" But
finding he was unable to give the time
to it, he turned the business over to THE
BEE Publishing Co., and at his
earnest solicitation, our representa-
tives completed the canvas, performed
the work, and reaped what little finan-
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-13

George S. Northrop of Shelton came
up two weeks ago to make his father,
Philo Northrop, a visit, when he was
taken sick with slow fever. His wife
came up to care for him and we gladly
report him improving.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-13

D. J. Shelton, while on his tea route,
last Saturday, through Botsford, was so
unfortunate as to have one of his horses
taken very lame. 1t had to be left at a..
G. Beers, while Mr. Shelton took the
train back for fresh horse.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-13

Mrs Robert Fairehild and Mrs Benjam-
in Lewis have been visiting at A. w.
Fairchild's, G. 81. Peck's and with other
friends In town.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-13

The case of Michael 81. Brennan,
against Nash Sc PETER of Danbury, for
fraudulent Misrepresentation in the sale
of horse was heard before Justice Brad
ley on Tuesday. Charles 81. Northrop
appeared for Mr. Brennan, while Gran
vile Whittlesey, of the firm of Tweedy,
Scott s. Whittlesey, appeared for Nash
s. PETER. Judgement for 500 damages
was given Mr. Brennan. The defendants
have appealed.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-13

Harry Hansome, foreman for Lauren
Skidmore. and Frederick Edward Nc
CURE, the man of business at w. c. john
sons establishment, are spending the
week at New Haven, Savin Rock and
along the shore.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-13

T. E. Platt & Co. are turning ont &C
their factory at Hopeweil 1900 of the
Champion corn binders daily. These
binders, for their simplicity. durability
and cheapness cannot fail to recommend
themselves to prudent farmers. They
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-13

likes to see the children have good time
but he naturally sdislikes to have them
visit his garden and pillage and destroy
fruit and flowers.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-13

Mrs E. D. Briscoe has returned from a
three months visit with her brothers in
Missouri.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-13

Misses Julia and Nellie and Howard
Judson of Bethel; also Nelson Taylor of
New Milford were guests. last Sunday of
Miss Ethel Patterson.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-13
THE WHOLESALE QUOTATIONS
BY BUCK & DARLING, BRIDGEPORT.

Butter, choice creamery print 16a17c,
choice creamery tubs Halls, choice dairy
12a14, fair to good 1Oa12, common Sa1O;
factory cheese 7a8; fresh nearby eggs
18a20; chickens, alive 12414; fowls, alive
9a1o; potatoes, 60A70c; yellow onions
75a$1 bu; white onions S1a1 % bu; cab
bage 75asl Dbl; beets per 100 punches,
$2a2 50; carrots 15a25c doz punches :;
celer 81 5041.75 doz; apples 81 5Oa2 %.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-13
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We Wish To Tell You That
WE ARE GOING
TO SELL EVERY
SHIRT WAIST WE
HAVEN STOCK.

The prices tell, and when You look
over the variety we have you will
be surprised at the reduced fig
ures we are selling them tor. The
warm weather demands a cool
dress. Have you seen our Separ-
ate Percale Skirts and Waists at
% a suit? Or the Handsome
Wrappers we are selling at Sc
and LIS each? Or the Vests we are
selling at SC, 1Oc. Il lee, lsc and &c
each.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-13

The Taunton Sunday school and friends
viii picnic at Lakeside, Wednesday, Au-
gust Is. All are invited
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-13

Edward Lyon has rented the Nichols
place in South Center, and will soon move
from the Underhill place in Hopewell.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-13

Principal w. q. Hoys of the Newtowr
Academy is in town, this week, looking
after the interests of the school.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-13

Frank P Curtis of Norwalk was a re-
cent guest of his brother, Botsford Cur
tbs of Ansonia.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-13

Union Business college, Bridgeport
Write for bright new catalogue. Fall
term opens August 30.I
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-13

B. S. Cunningham. of the Union busi-
ness college, Bridgeport, was in town on
Tuesday.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-13

Late arrivals at EImshade are Eugene
Curtis of Chicago and J. T. Miner and F.
W. Miner of New York.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-13

In regard to the printing for the
Fourth Of July celebration, to which Mr.
Corbett refers. we believe he is in error.
The arrangement for the program,
was, as Mr. Corbett states, placed in
Rev Mr. Wright's hands, and he can-
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-13

seminary has been the guest of Father
Fox for some days.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-13

Rey Patrick wilson Of AIleghaney
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-13
\A| orr

Is never done, and it is especially wearing
and wearisome to those whose blood is
impure and unfit properly to tone, sus-
tain, and renew the wasting of nerve,
muscle and tissue. 1t is more because OF
this condition of the blood that women
are run down,
Tired, Weak, Nervous,
Than because of the work itself. Every
physician says so, and that the only rem
edy is in building up by taking good
nerve tonic, blood purifier and vitalizer
like Hoods Sarsaparilla. For the trou bIes
Peculiar to Women at change of season,
climate or life, or resulting from hard
work, nervousness, and impure blood,
thousands have found relief and cure in
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bottlne" has not been made along the line OF COM
FOR. or hySienics.
Nevertheless scientific study Of the foot makes it
possible - produce in fashionable shape and APP
pCarancp rs oasc-glving covering for the feet as
tho ratchod .andsls which once worn In warmer
climes
Dr p Kahor has accomplished such result and
appropriately enough il Is named the comfort
sh.c" the peculiar construction Of which counter
reors aud In, ,a,ors have vaiuly endeavored 10
produce. Tner, Is onlv ono original "Kahler Com
fort Shoe" which not only under normal condi-
tons retains the natural shape OF the foot. but
witch can ala, ne constructed as In cases OF DIS
tort panlossly to restore toe MEMBER 10 perfect
pr' Kahcr. the surgeon chiropolist. himself gives
perorai altntNn 70 every nccessiry mt,.s 1po"
TO much solcituie cannot he shown for the grow
ing pedal cxtreniiies o. the Itte ones ie tn
foot oil ,den 10 the l-cordlt,oncd shoes in which
formerly incased.
ATEJ s VAN HOUTENS. NO. "A PARK PLACE.
NETWORK.
The lovers Of fine cut glass would DO we'll TO go TO
fhis establishment ard he many beautiful
styles exhibited Surely, the selection Of we'd
ling present would he at once JOY and bewildcr-
ment II che should 60 to Van Houtcn's. so brilliant
ami exquisite Is tho finish Of the glass and so ex-
tcns.ve IL the variety of shapes and designs. The
chrysan hcmum pa tern IL especially beautiful ana
may he found In wine and water sets with mirror
walters all manner OF dishes ard Fowls. decan,c ).
ella ct tugs flower stards lamp sllt-celllrs spoon
holders loving cups salad and asparagus sets and
an endless variety OF quantly and gracefully
Shaped gOOets tumbler.. wine and liQueur glasses
and punch cups. Tas firm has an immense factory
In FroJkyn, and besides dong great wholesale
business. supplies the largest and best-hnown
tail trade. one inspection of their stock Will be:
beauty OF the glass and the brilliancy of It's ustre
cannot fell to delight the most fastidous connois-
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nitures especially as fashion demands an extra
fu,l trim ming cannot be acquired for nothing.
But all these little extravagances make the
sunomer girl dear TO our hearts in more senses
Than one. but what would We do without her?
Why. this world in summer would be bowling
wilderness So all credit is due our merchants
for the homage they pay to this winsome creature
ny providing such dainty gowns and etceteras us
are chroncled this page.
AT ABRAHAM & STRAUSS FULTON-ST.
BROOKLYN.
department at Abraham e. Strauss In which
n is a pleasure 10 linger is that OF the costume.
for there that tempting thing, the Paris model.
suns itself all seasons with its imprevu touches
of drapery and garniture, its daring yet delightful
blending Of some seeming impossible tones, and
It's clever contrast of textures. The Paris model
is and must be for long time 10 come, our
chiefest 10y and source Of inspiration. our guiding
star 10 point the way of elegance and charm N
matters sartorial The costume room al Abra-
hsm &C. Strauss is always in touch with the taste
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AT STERN BROS. WEST TwENTY-THIRD-sT

Novelty marks for its own costume now on ex-
hlbition at Stern Bros. and novelty being rare
bird should be Gagged. or. at. least. perhaps the
more useful programme would be TO let 1t out care
fully In any case. you may enjoy seeing picture
Of II bv looking al sketch embelilshing this page
marked Stern Bros. This novelty is in the form Of
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NEWS OF THE STORES.
cpARMING. UNOBTRUsIvE STYLES FOR
HOT SUMMER DAYS-GOWNS FOR
THE WEE ONES.

vAIUABI.E HINTS FOR THE WOMAN WHO MUST
MANAGE on A MODERATE AiI.owANCE-TIIE
CHARMS OF MUSLIN AND LACE
EXQUISITE CUTGLAss WARE.
Tho campaign of summer dress is at last fully
--anred for the season. end fashions have settled
AVN into their pace. leaving little uncertainty as
a. what is or what is to be for q, least
,uo or three whole months There are some slight
.nanses and there will be fresh develop
,ren,s from time time but these are all matters
~ detail which will not affect the general plan of
MODES The woman who does not love summer Is
d,fncult to find, and when found II ever. she may
he classed AZ curiosity, for the average woman
reserves a goodly share of her affections for the
6siniv airy cottons and laces necessary to a warm
weather wlrdrobe.
The one mode that seems 10 be most popular at
the moment Is enormous expenditure OF money,
and this Is a serious state of affairs. which hus-
hands and fathers Will do well TO consider when
they are draw wing the quarters check. one Of
tho secrets OF this increased expenditure Is the
silken lining which even the cotton frock must
have and then we have pleasing habit just now,
100 of trimming bodices with real lace and
Killed chiffon. Neither OF these is a cheap luxury.
Furthermore the milliners have decided that now-
ers shall now yield their place 20 ostrich plumes
o. chiffon and numerous wings. and these gar
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FAHC
and mahogany; artistic pottery. and decorative
works In brass. silver and copper, all collected
for the present and full OF attraction 10 the
visitor TO the metropolis.
AT THE CLARK-TURNER CO.'S. NOS as AND
400 EAST ONE-HCNDRED-AND-
FORTy-FOI-RTIr-S

Last November the Clark-Turner Company was
incorporated for the manufacture OF the Anna
Held or c. T.. corsets. T b Clark. for about M
,een wears pricr TO the formation OF this conf
pnny manufactured In his own factories the
Thomson glove-ftting corsets for Messrs Langdon.
Batcheller e. co.
Tho Anna Held corsets come In fourteen different
styles one Of which. the Anna He'd Transatian-
tique, designed by Miss Held hersei. ana pat
,,rr RI came was given By her to the Ciark-1urner
Company with her permission 70 manufacture ana
sell the sam ne. All her corsets are now made by
thie company The style Is a short, French gored
corset made OF entirely imported materials.
trimmed with lace and silk and satin baby ribbons
n is faultless in III and perfect In design All the
productions Of this company are cut with trans
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Ior's-smart designs. excellent styles ana rno"e'
ate prices In proof Of this IL is only necessary ~
visit the establishment and examine the uuiy re-
rnarka bile display Of beautiful millinery now VI
fered in their 80 SALE Every style OF hat for ever!
occasion Is represented and, when one consumers
the amount of garnture required by fashioh io'
up-to-date millinery and the always artstic s'!'e
that characterizes this FIRMS chspeaux, the price
quoted is truly remarkable.
There are some English walking shapes. trimmed
with rich flowers and ribbons ideal hats for spring
tailor gowns: Leghorn hats. laden with fuii-oo"h
roses and a wealth of foliage. suggesting the INV
olous summer maiden whose saucy race ana
laughing ewes will peep coquettishiy from beneath
thsr chiffon faced brinlA. and last but py No
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Of Paris for this firms house in the french cap'-
tai is constantly sending the newest or cohiec'io's
10 this side of the Atlantic.
The Constant presence Of these artistic uiumphs'
then permeates the place with the spirit OF ch'c'
and renders Abraham & Strauss eminenty 'he
haunt OF "the SNORT woman
An exquisite gown for immediate wear II that nc
pcteG IN this firms sketch. The category o' i.S
charms begins with the material, which Is mover
ty worthy OF description II IL canvas texture,
closely woven yet sheer enough 10 show mere ana
there glimmer OF the silken lining beneath nc
color is rich claret red and woven INTO dns ia snd
terial is fancy border Of white and black ano
RED stripes OF silk. This border trims the ski J,
across the front half yard from the p9ttoni, anu
s~o bands of It extend dawn each side OF me Xxi
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a midsummer gown, at once airy and bewi;ching 10
q degree. The foundation upon which this dainty
confecton is made pale violet tafeta. lending the
coolest tint ina gnable TO the fine French batste
with which II is covered. The batiste In turn is
strewn with embroidered blossoms in cream c1lor
and is further adorned with appliques of real Nal
tese lace, inserted around the skirt. The edge s
finished with two tiny frllls of the batisfe edged
top and bottom with narrow lace. The sleeves are
also covered with the embroidered batste and are
trimmed with cuffs OF lace and full putting OF the
material. intermixed with founces OF wide lace
That the skirt and sleeves are charming there can
be no doubt, but their beauty pales before The ex-
ouisite bodice. This is developed in violet taneta
and made with fancy front OF openwork gu!pure
lace over pale yellow silk. A deep collar, somewhat
sailor shape falls over the shoulders at tie
draped revers edged with narrow violet fringe-ihe
latest novelty in garniture. by the ny. smiled Cp0n
by Nine La Mode The bodice is slightly bloused.
and extending below the folded silk belt forms
rounded fringe-edged tabs that rest upon the hips.
AT LORD g. TAYLOR'S BROADWAY AND
TWENTIETH-ST.
There is everything to attract the shopper IN
search Of new gowns and millinery to L'rd 4 ray
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seur Of the finest OF all cut gass-that of American
manufacture.
AT JOSEPH p. MHUGHs, FORTf-sECOND-
ST AND FIFTH-AVE.
Among the famous shopping places In New YORK
none is more interesting to the seeker AFTER Things
FOR home decoration than the Popular shop, at
West Forty -secOnd-st and Ffth-aye.. Offering the
picturesque and original Liberty furnishings
The agreeable variety Of quaint objects Is collected
from all parts Of the globe. member OF the hrin
having recently completed a tour OF the world III
search OF novel and decorative stuns and FURNITURE
and the exhibition rooms are filed with the arts
Tic productions OF Europe and the East
AIR M-IIugh goes abroad this month on MS an
nual trip direct the production OF rev things
for the coming season, and In order TO gain space
Tor The importations which will begin to arrive
during the early summer he has instructed the
sale Of his present collection at substantial re-
ducton which cannot fail to be o. Interest 70 those
Who wish furaijuTe and accessories OF an individ-
uai type for country houses. or who contemplate
the selection OF anniversary or wedding sifts Inc
departmenIs OF Messrs McHuGh a Co contain
foreign paper. for walls the sPhSs.ery oo,sis
fahrica snscially dsssDs6 furniture OF cane. OAK
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NIP 4Nn uRs JOIN L. HEATON BOME

on the United States mall steamer ST. LOUIS
which came into port last Saturday. arrived Mr..
and Mrs John Langdon Heaton. who have been
making a seven months tour on the other SIDE
Mrs Heaton. who took the trip principally ON ac-
count of her health. returns entirely recovered IN
fact she says In better health than she mas en-
loved for wears Mr.. and Mrs. Heaton did an i'm
mense amount Of writing While on the other side.
and they disposed OF q book or TWO while In Lon
DON They pronounce the old Continent charming
and have determined to spend at least every third
year hereafter across the water.
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extremely graceful and thoroughly reliable In style
and effect.
Have your hair dressed here once and you Will
apprecIate TO the full all the advantages 10 pc
gained by using the deftly twi sted coils and me
hollow frames around which the nicrest whisp OF
hair coils beautifully. Then. TOO. this 'rm knows
the secret Of keeping the twists ANA loops 81 ne
fashioua bic height notwithstanding Wind and ram
and The acquisition OF these up-to-date aids to hair
dressing has now become an absolute necessity II
YOU wish to % known fashionable woman
and ben coire hence be sure and call at Thomp-
sons
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verse seams with an American zone cut seam
back In combination with the famous frehch
model front.
AT THOMPsON's HAIR STORE, NO. li6 FIFTH
AVE.
At Thompsons hair store can be found the dam
test and latest novelties in ali kinds OF hair goods
hair-drossing. luxurious shampoo mixtures. pins
ornaments ard fancy attractions. This house Is up
to date in every requirement Of artistic hair-dress
ing and a call there will prove satisfactory in
every possible way. The couture styles there are
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SHE SERVED ~ THE WAR.

Katy Browneli served In the lat and 5:h Rhode
Island Infantry during the Civil War. She was Q
real heroine and fought In a number OF battles side
~ side with the regular soldiers
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FASHION. (e@&o

These bands however. are partly hidden by full
folds Of the material that fly open al eacn step,
showing the trimming beneath The bodice Is
dain,ily rnarruvred with chiffon lace and bands
Of passemerterie The chiffon forms the oo ~dcs
Of open work Yak lace. Tho smart little yoke 10
fashioned of the striped border cut from the ma.
teral. and is gdrnitured with bands OF black JET
trimmings \ sash CT black ATTN ribbon enc ,f
the waist tiny scarfs Of the lace failing below
It ~ the front. White long loops and bows Of the
rlu6on adorn the back. The sleeves are made OF
red chiffon shirred. 49,
Resides Winning fame for their imported gar
mcnl. Abraham Straus have name 10 conJure
with among tho women who love tailcr-made per
lection A special inducenicnt Is now being mace
of a sui. made order. consisting OF coa, III
lined throughout with taffetG SILK. for 500 The ma
tcrals used for these suits ore the best ana INC
smartcst possible finish Is given by the srappeu
seams stitched apels and pocket-faps
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CAN'T SUSAN'5" REPLY.
SHE TELLS WHY SHE THINKS woMA"
srFFRAGE BENEFICIAL TO STATE

TO The EDITOR OF TIC IEFV"''' =, = - 30
Sir: In a recent issue OF your paper =. oS13ntsd
fnn snffrage 20 women and whether such acno n,
has been beneficial or detrimental 10 ctnIso,ndo
Eiab and wyoming have given women iul sulraS s..
BY some oversight Idaho whicn or sra last fail
wea not Included in this list. To the second PAT
The Tribune replies IF woman Suffrage "@s ""