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Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-12-05

Ritzville Hive No. 10, l.. o. T. NJ,
Saturday afternoon 10 2 p. m. in the
Greene hail State Commander
Martha Stuart will be present and
deliver an address pertaining to the
order. Social and beneficial members
will be admitted under special dispen-
sation ut the low fee Of 81. All ladies
who desire fraternal. insurance at a
minimum charge should attend the
meeting. No ladies' secret order in
existence has Il higher standing than
the Maccabees. The loca, hive has
Keen successful and the organization
is in hourishing condition, and has
the leading ladies OF the town in its
membership. All the ladies are cor
daily invited to attend.
The tallest man in the world is
Lewis Wilkins, II young farmer who
lives near st. Paul, MINI. His height
is feet, III inches.-pioneer Press.
Now that is pretty tall story. We
would like to stand Mr.. Hutchinson
OF this county up along side OF Mr..
wilkins just to see if lie is one foot
seven and Il half inches taller than
our own Sam. When we see it we
will have more faith.
Mrs. Ella Thompson is acting as
one OF the recording clerks in the
auditors Office while Dir. L. Il. Lem
man is at another desk assisting the
work on abstracting. The duties in
that Office are becoming manifold and
b is very wise provision by the legis-
lature, which. beginning on January
S, will nearly treble the present
salaries.
James Nelson, the foremast mer-
chant of Lind, spent last night in
town. His firm, the Nelson Bros,
are closing out their general merchan-
disc business and will in the future
make n speciality OF hardware, carry
ing heavy stock in sheltware and
machinery lines.
j.. Andrew Humphrey, formerly
Telegraph operator ard business man
oi this city, but now Northern Pacific
railway agent at Mabton, Yakima
county, is shaking hands among his
friends here today. He is accompan-
led by his wife.
Mrs. Albert S. Elder who recently
returned from q visit among relatives
in The East, is quite Hat her home at
the fat, suffering with tonslitis. DIR.
Burroughs was called cut Monday.
Mrs. S. 7. Dyer OF Hooper, Mrs.
Alma V. Shirrell and Miss Lucy a.
Rexford OF Coliax, arc in today clos
ing up some land matters. They are
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. S. NJ. Hair.
J.P. schrag, postmaster at Memo
in the western part Of county and
leader of Russian colony in that
section. is trausactinr land and other
business in the burg today.
Perry W. Lamona OF Grand Bluff,
Lincoln county, accompanied by his
brother-in-law, VIM. Cleary, are in
town on business ard will return to
the ranch tomorrow.
Henry kaulman, a leading farmer
and consistent democrat OF this coun-
ty, is trading with our merchants to-
day and in the rounds made US
pleasant call.
w. r. Cunningham ST. has bought
the 4 and undivided J intcrcst'n.
5 W / Of sec ll-ld 81. from SIrs. Rebee-
ca w. and VIM. Il. Cunningham J.a
and wife.
The Ladies' Aid OF the Cong sseti5nal
church viii meet next "Wednesday,
Dec. II, with Mrs. shipman. "a iull
attendance is desired as there is work
on hand
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tracriv" little girl OF three summers. with IN"
active assistance OF her mother two sisters and =
friend Poor Laura! She did try smile every
time she besOught with Now. do smile
little, But | was ahundanty satisfied with ia"
sweetly serious expression OF her face after had
made dummy exposure, and my negative is
prize The next day had my camera set MP on
the lawn. when Laura. in sunny disorder. trotted
the foreground. asked her q wait o.
n.ent in front of bit of srccnery which we'll set
off her airy lightness. and Just / ready to
expose, she said naIvely, Do YOU want that
old smile?' | got thu sm!l" then, enough
IF the smile is needed IL usually he OBJ
tained turally while the worker il doing his til-
tertainng or holding a confidential vonversa ton
with the little child photoSra ply is a matter
of patience and good Judgment
In working outdoors; Il clump OF trees should be
used as background, posing the subject ten OF
twelve feet from it, and care should lie taken
10 have water Or sky in The background The best
time IS before 10 q. m. after 3 p m. a be-
tween those hours the is high to permit
good results. 1t is better To select the moment
when the sun is passing under a cloud, unless
wants Sunlight effect
Child photographs by hashlight a new de-
parture, and Christmas parties ana other holiday
entertainments give charming subjects care
should be taken to divert the childrens attention
that they shall not hc looking al the camera ut
the moment OF the fas
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ton gown that is made with the Louis XIV bit
This coat (Which by the way has been increasing
in popularity since its Introduction a month or so
ago) Is made OF the velvet embroidered down the
sides with lace figures and steel beads The skirts
are or yellow crepe, inset about the bottom and
up the back with lace and ella aborate with an en-
oroldery OF steel and chenille in shade of yellow
sllgntly deeper than that in the stuff itself
The Louis XIV modes in various forms are con-
spicuous in evening gowns The straight pompa-
dour bodice, with a basque cut sashed into lit
tie square tabs about the hips forms a pretty
model for an evening gown of a handsome brocadt
These tabs may be edged with pearl beads and The
skirt trimmed with pearl fringe.
The habit coat is admittedly the best stye for A
dressy street or visiting gown. II is far more
stylish than the bolero and more generally he
coming. The Louis XIV habit is slightly different
from the Directoire jacket The coat tails are
much fuller and made OF several peats and the
garment may have a square on the sides The
Dfrectore jacket has rounded sides and the coat
tails are smaller and hatter With either of these
styles a waistcoat is proper
1T seems difficult TO discard short boero 1t
really remains far more fashionable than the Eton
Jscket, that reaches to the waist line which GER
fanny must be regarded thoroughly out of date
The bolero is decidedly decorative, and may be
made in so many different forms and shapes that
ton of bolero and stole that is used now and
which has novel effect. A stole is, OF course a
piece tnat passes over the shoulders falls
loose IN front, like the church garment from which
II lakes Its name Imagine three broad pieces COM
ING from the shoulders the other and all
snapped and fitted in front like the top OF boiero4
Inese are all stitched and end in points and the
lowest one reaches TO the waist line This is a
pretty way to make street suis In cloth and
New-York tribune., 1900-11-25
BIRDS AS HOME MAKERS.
HOW AND WHERE THEY BUILD THEIR
NESTS-TuE WARY WARBLER AND
THE CRAFTY COWBIRD-

The third lecture in Frank NJ. Chapmans satur-
day afternoon course Birds in Nature was
given in the large lecture hall of the American
Museum OF Natural History at o'clock yesterday
afternoon. The subject Birds Nests
Birds nests. said Mr.. Chapman. are consldefeo
be tangible expressions of their owners anaP'
tion TO certain influences affecting the pdIeh'>'
their eggs and their offspring. No phase or olsd
life brings into closer touch Win 'he o'iNA
minds than a study Of their nesting actlVltles.
The subject therefore possesses not only 'he great
fascination for the bird lover but mas deep III
for the animal philosopher
With the aid of numerous stereoptlcoh views the
nature of me location and t,pes OF the nests of
the Eastern North American birds were treated
under the tops influences Governing the Selection
OF the Site and influences Determining the CHAR
acter of the Nest" The grehe il was shown. nests
in and the water. The prairie hen. ON the
contrary. nests the ground. being a terrestrial
bird. Some birds. like the meadow lark. are partly
arburaal nesting near the ground in trees. The
indigo bird is neither arboreal nor terrestrial. al
though it nests in the trees The heron Is strik
ing execution to the theory that habit decides
nesting site. Although terrestrial bird, it places
its high in the trees, as does the wood duck.
which is aquatic bird. Wood hawks nest In
bogs : 10 the marsh sulls.
Habit. hault temperament and necessity for
protection stated to be the chief factors gov
erning the choice Of the site In illustration of the
fact photographs exhibited of the nests and
surroundings OF aquatic. terrestrial bush hau uniting
and arboreal birds; of field wood and marsh in
habiting species with interesting variations I'M
posed by environment. where certain birds nest
in trees in wooded regions and on the ground IN
treeess countries
Protection from enemies is secured by isolation
or by hiding. The protection afforded by isolated
or inaccessible islets sometimes brings many
clahle birds together. is illustrated by the gan
net cliffs of Bonaventure Island. The birds of
which many four hundred have been photo
gra phed single ledge. flock together not
through sociability. but on account of the limited
space which affords suitable protection. Hawks
and all birds similar solitary disposition
permit no individuals of their species tres
pass upon their nesting haunts. On the contrary.
swallows especially cliff swallows, nest in large
numbers from social tendencies.
The most potent affecting the character
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lowed out TO make the fruit and flower bowls and
at each plate was tiny potted fern which was
carried home Il souvenir. in addition box
of candy and orange Then came the fun over
the German notices with their fancy caps and
whistles and one little ebony face encased in
orange paper cap, with strings, above the
table like suniover ii garden wall.
The young New Englanders served the little
diners. thus giving rluch of the sunshine of their
Own lives 10 those living in the shadow.
The feast over, the children were called upstairs
up 10y kind hearted Philip. the man who drives
them daily in the wagonette to and from the
Through the generosity Of the Misses Helen and
IA irG band enpyfd rare Tred' IN IN
Victor Maurer, who appeared Chinese juggler.
aive audience. for his slightest efforts were greeted
with shouts OF laughter. while the cheeks
hands clapped in delight. When shining pieces OF
sleeves of the little their eyes fairly cleaned
and when one small boy bright coin brought
forth from from his collar q. he jumped up. exclaimng,
One of the pathetic eases is that of little Willie
an operation of five hours duration. AT yester
days entertaining mt he rested upon the lap of Mrs
white pigeon was brought forth from a mysterious
appeared Afterward when the iusgler SLOWLY
wrapped the bird up in black paper the little faces
raised, if to protest. But later, when the white
pigeon nuttered safely from big black bottle the
The entertainment closed with the passing of
the Thanksgiving pie. which the contribution
of Gilbert Dem 1rest. The pie was a huge AFFAIR OF
crimped paper in the National ,llors and each
child allowed To pull out one of the red white
or blue ribbons, which drew forth "A surprise gift
Then The company all arose and sang The Star
Spangled Banner. accompanied the plano by
Mrs. John {. Coleman.
A marked Improvement is noticeable in the chill
dren since last year. and boy William Heg-
seney, whose legs Were amputated n year OF more
ago, has been supplied with artificial limbs and
Yesterday was attending the door. He plays
with baseball nine
Among the juniors OF the New England Society
OF which Mrs \. {, Dexter is president who
parucipated Yesterday were Alice Louise Demo-
IGesl. Edith Brown. Margaret Shepard, Marjory
Sty SSmttady Olive Hitchcock, Josephine Judson Aldana
Gulrnpy Dorothy Quimby. Lillian Blaney, GLADYS
Eossrton Marion Ewing. Katharine Terry. Mar
Euerte Dsmorest, Donald Carr, Samuel Holden
kenneth 3 Carr Nelson Holden Matson Terry
"Srner oI MdeLaughlin and McAllister Coleman.
On Wednesday next donation party will he
held at the school for the beneff OF the motbsrs
OF the little crippes and contributions of any kind
received by the mana gers " w e'e'e4uH'
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ATTRACTIONS AT THE BA/4IR.
VALUABLE GIFTS TO SUFFRAGE WORKERS
FROM ALI. OVER TIE COUNTRY
HISTORIC RELICS

Mrs. Eleanor e. Stockrnan who started the car
load of hogs to be sold for benefit of the Suf-
frage Bazaar by donating the first one writes that
the idea has taken the fancy of the Iowa people
such an extent that it looks as though she
might have two carloads ead Of one
The ear in which these hogs are to be sent to
Des Moines is to be decorated by the Woman's
Club OF Mason City, Iowa, and the space let for an
advertising purpose, the money for which will he
turned into the bazaar fund
The 4irman Of the California Bazaar Committee
sends the following item:
There came to my house the other dav Mrs Mary
H. johnson. nearly eighty years of age carving
tribute her share to the National Suffra a" Rn
zaar On opening the bundle [ found beautiful iaby
made shawls. the material for which had been or,
dered from Italy. The value Of this Offering
The design for the MARYLAND Booth has inst
reached New-York. 1t will be entirely in colonial
and outlined with electric lights Thr farads - vii Vii
be ornamented with the Maryland coat Of arms in
black and gold and the Baltimore oriol. A. one
end OF the booth will be a hunter In th, .t,,yn Ur
of the Maryland colors carrying a gun and - braIe
the seated figure Of an oysterman Both VIII b@ as
nearly lfelike as space will permit Tn" re roof of
word Maryland will be outlined in shaiiu u The
whole VIII be surmounted with fsh in electric
Among the relies which will be found M tho ha
1ean Saar VII Hnt be a4tograph m copies OF Rock Me
and fork i75 years old contributed bv Mrs ,Iils
beth b B. Dodge OF Virginia slaves free papers: a
Douglass. anu rFeuelI IGN
The wife 3, Of the Governor of North Carolina has
after the first white child born ON Roanoke Island
costume Of that period Mrs Tinda aressed fro IN the
; ington; D. C.. reports that the Susan B. Anthony
chairman of the Oregon Bazaar COMMIT Tor torn Ine
the gift of very valuable painting by Colonel ked
New-York tribune., 1900-11-25
-(The Ladies' Field

used; indeed, silver is as modish as goid threat
ened to be q short time ago. Very handsome Is a
reception toilet of silver tissue covered by pahels
of black lace passementerie. There are perhaps six
Of these narels down the front of the skirt slightly
separated from one another. and trimmed each at
the bottcm and the sides with small black SIX
tasscls. Behind the passementerle makes Soliu
draDeiy over the silver cloth. The bodice is TO
match with belt and chemisette OF turquoise olue
mousseline de
BOpICEs OF SIMPLE FORM.
The waist TO brown velvet skirt is of cloth of
silver covering. with brown lace 1hcrustauohS,
There are a CHECKER and fat triple collar OF brown
velvet edged with Tiny line Of silver embroidery
The bell shaped elbow sleeves are OF NeNe'' VII"
underseeves of silver an" lace
Bodices If one excerpts the sleeves. often seem
very simple. on many elaborate cost Gosiumes mes 'ha
plain blouse with few folds tucked uhder a
belt is the form chosen Very fashionable Is me
triple collar lar & aready n Tegfa s6a9d not r" in the least
suggest cape II is perhaps most ho1iSm Si m4Gtr ot
black broadcloth is made smart by the addition Of
such collar in whit c59h rhsfe r"b are also niue
Really nothing is considered in better form than
64sR snd we msde as sarg as possible
Parisans are fond of wearing a white boa OF }, os,
cloth or velvet. The hat also will be entirely OF
black toilet of hs S of Is asSdn San h
more common black and white mixtures.
chosen There is no more stylish material than
palest or drab perforated in so elaborate
pears like heavy lace Another modish idea 70
be used in these same pale cloths Is IA border cut
little stats, like the piCkets on a fence ana
mounted fancy material. y pale drab
out in this way is effectively mounted over
pompadour silk
Red is not in favor in Paris this winter. II a
bright color IS desired. bright blue purple is
better The claret and plum shades modish
but. in truth not conspicuously worn. "
dressed assembly to-day gives one the impression
that one-half the women wear black and white,
and the pale shades Vergng on white.
there is vogue for ermine. MuH
and cravat Of this fur fashionable adjuncts to
II cloth \ dear little basque shaped
jacket Of ermne has revers of black velvet. and is
worn with a black velvet skirt a box coat of
white cloth with ermine collar is the latest edition
of carriage wraps.
LOUIS Ky HABIT.
The first examples OF evening gowns indicate
that two shades OF the same color considered
modsh good example Of this is pale yellow
and orange. the shades that occur in a recep-
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charming and atrocious of taem
become the rage and others failures. At any rate
November is well upon before write
with certainty regarding fashions far Paris
is concerned. To-day we have reached point
when il Is no longer what fashions will be- but what
SUGGESTIONS FOR SKIRTS.
There is still good deal that may be said about
skirts The hustle idea that IN with so much
promise the first part OF the has evidently
failed 10 achieve popularity. In general way
skirts may be described iaring at the bottoms
and close in At, while elaborate in effect about
the hips. This means that good many yokes and
yoke effects are used.
The draped skirt has caught the fancy of some
1t is certainly modish. and in some materials 1t is
becoming 10 the average figure. A pretty example
OF draped skirt has yoke narrowing to nothing
behind. The material. generally some soft silky
stuff. is draped below this yoke into bunch at the
back. common example of the draped skirt is
pulled up both sides by means of little hor-
zontal tucks over the hips, and shows below a bit
of trimmed underskirt. These are both pretty
ideas I'm draped skirts.
The average skirt worn the street to-day il
smooth and close in the back. with the fulness
tucked away in cluster of fiat pleats in boz
pleats. But there is considerable material thus
ranged. as is shown by the lines of these pleatS
below and the sweep Of the hem.
The gored skirts come in seven. nine and even
eleven cores The last named is opened in every
for some distance above the hem to show be-
pretty this idea be in two shades or in two
materials Most OF the gored skirts are trimmed
along the seams
The circular skirt. completed by circular founce
is perhaps the skirt form most commonly used
SO caany examples of this shape have been given
In previous letters that IL Is necessary 10 en-
large on the subject. The circular iounce often
starts In box peats that are lost in the sweep or
the hem.
For visiting and reception gowns for the winter
ths perforated yevets are first to be considered
The prettiesr foundations for these velvets are
OF mousseine de sole finely pIeated Black velvet
over wnite used In this way is lovely. The large
perforated pattern is nled In with black net em.
oroddered with steel. and of course shows ,hs
SOFT foundation beneath. The velvet skirt Is san
arste from the foundation. and when II Is lltted
sao"s the DAINTY pleased underskirt. The same
idea 10 carried out on the bodice which has q vok,
steel embroidered black lace over white mousse
Line de sole.
There seams to be q great 6.ai of silver e,o,,
New-York tribune., 1900-11-25
PHOTOGRAPHING A CHILD.
WOMEN IT Is SAID. PRODUCE MORE
ARTISTIC PICTURES OF LITTLE
FOLKS THAN MEN DO-WHEN
TO POSE \ TOT
TO POSE 4 TOT.

photography is both science and an art. but
successfu! child photography is several sciences
and arts with dash Of genius thrown in said
4 photographer recently 1T is generally admitted
that women are making the besr photographs OF
children which is natural, suppose, in view of
the fact that the intuition OF woman is form OF
genius" 4 successful woman photographer gives
some interesting details regarding her methods as
follows:
dren is that the child individuality must be pre-
% ssfTed or & h result S T ne is in M
manifestations. and those differences should he al
courage full naTvete In expression is to become
thoroughly sympathetic with the little subject be-
cRIfds e1fs a'isI'inS point of vew Pno'0S''''
An excellent plan is to have reception room
especially for children with pictures of animals
and child life. music box and a rocking horse 20
ticularly sensitive TO environment and assocations
professionals in getting the individuality of the
little sitters is that the strangeness of the studio
shell, speak, In the home; on the contrary, it
The most rapid plates procurable should be used.
best results. The usual arrangement of the room
hHa be be ehagEd d1Es nsn shs II paa 9a
drapery. a large rug: or even sheet, may be faS-
out OF doors when possible. az there is no better
studio than lawn with northern exposure some,
the house the strongest light possible should be
If the light srkes the the ronm directly
however. good effect can be secured by darkening
the lower part OF the window. but this should be
attempted with the utmost caution.
There should not be more than one person beside
the operator in the room. Too many confuse the
child and add to it's self;consciousness 1t Is a
mistake to try to pose the little one. The aver
age child. from to nine yetrs, Is spontaneously
graceful, and It's natural poses the best. Babies
most pleasing rule. when photographed
in the mothers arms. and it is better to have some
thing less of drapery than usual When the child
large enough to play on rug or 10 stand in a
chair charming pictures be secured by patient
" watching for a desirable moment and seizng 1t
when il 1t is seldom wise TO photograph il
smile, the picture becomes monotOnOus after a
time. earnest animated expression is much
more pleasing in the end and quite as pretty. And
one should demand smile; Please look
pIeasantt' is fatal to artistic photography. y
writer in The Photo Miniature" tells story illus
| trative OF this:
| Il was working to obtain picture OF "A most at
New-York tribune., 1900-11-25
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
WORK GOWN. NO. 1854. FOR COUPON
AND TEN CENTS.

The design is essentially practicable. Preferably
1t is made of washable stun. such percale but
fanueIette is entirely suitable when greater
warmth is required. is any inexpensive light
weight woollen material. The waist is in Spencer
style. and differs from a shirt waist in extending
TO the waist line only. The back fits smoothly
across the shoulders and IS drawn down at the
waist The fronts are gathered the neck. and
again at the waist line, and the entire lower edge
Of the waist is attached 10 the upper edge of the
belt The sleeves are in bishop style. and are nm
ished with pointed cuff bands that lap over at the
New-York tribune., 1900-11-25
ART IN PARTISAN MODES.
LATEST STYLES SEEN AT THE SHOPS
OF THE FASHIONABLE MILLINERS
AND DRESSMAkERS.

Paris. November 16.
With the Exposition end and the horde OF
visitors departed, life in Paris has settled down
into something of its usual autumnal calm. Autumn
in Paris is strangely devoid Of excitement. 1t is
considered the best time in which pay duty calls
10 see ones intimate friends, 10 indulge in cosey
dinners. and above ALL to do serious shopping The
dressmakers and milliners rarely supposed TO
attend properly the Partisan clients until the
foreigners have left the city and taken with them
what they often fancy TO be the cream OF the
modes but what the Partisan regards as but scum
After all. it is only matter Of taste whether OF
no these advanced models that leave Paris in such
great quantities in the late summer and early
autumn be admired Just some OF them
New-York tribune., 1900-11-25
EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS IN JEWELRY.

Christmas buyers who desire rich and exclusive
designs in pins brooches. bracelets, miniatures
necklaces. chat etc, will find great variety OF
artistic excellence at the house OF Messrs. A. s.
Gardner & Co.. Nos. 81 and e Maiden Lane. A
fine collection OF diamonds pearls. rubies, sap
phires, amethysts. opals and the other rare gems
will also be found. The company is sole agent
for the Borel q Courvoisier watches. and carries
also the finest grades of American watches.