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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-12
corsets and Costumes.

To be well corseted makes many a
costume tell a very different tale
from bullying in one place, contract
ing in another and sticking out al
odd and irregular intervals-to a
slim, shapely figure that can never
fail OF carrying of successfully any
kind. sort or description Of gown. Al
though the first expenditure may
sound somewhat large. a really good.
comfortable corset cannot be proyid-
ed for less than five dollars, running
mp the scale until one gets into the
twenties. However, once armed with
the like. the corset can be cleaned
over and over again and be none The
worse for IT,
Corsets cannot form TOO promi-
nent item in the feminine toilet
Washington star.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-12
THOUGHT HIMSELF A SPONGE.
And Was Not Surprised When the
Water Disappeared from the
nathtub

He arrived in Milwaukee, saws the
Sentinel a tail, angular specimen Of
the inhabitants from the farms or
northern Wisconsin Travel-stained
and weary, he dropped into o Grand
Avenue BARRIERS shop and bathhouse
for a real city shave. While indulg-
ing in this luxury the barber painted
in such glowing colors the wonder 81
their bath establishment that the ru-
raj visitor finally decided to 60 in for
il If il broke him. Attaching himself
TO an attendant he was meekly led
into a wonderful room Of tileo floors
and wall, white enameled bathtuhs.
and all the modern improvements OF
plumbing.
While the luXuriousness Of II all
overcame him for awhile. his curl.
osity finally got the better Of him.
and he proceeded 10 investigate. Al
the head Of the tub was one Of those
patent cylindrical waste pipe regu-
lators that empty the tub by pulling
up. After giving this slight pull he
settled dreamily back into the sooth-
ing water, noticing that the water
was slowly diminishing. This in no
way disturbed him, and in about an
hour the attendant appeared, inquir-
ing II he had had enough.
II guess l have" said he. Eve
soaked up about six inches Of your
col darned water. and reckon that'n
about do for me-"
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-12

The pope is a great admirer and
friend Of birds. In his library and in
the alcoves Of his reception room a
number Of them are kept, and their
chatter always interests the pontid.
"You see" he once said TO a foreign
minister who had called 10 pay his
respects, these birds are my diplo-
mats Whenever receive anyone here
he can only make a report as 70 my
amiabilty, and can seldom under
stand my words, because the chatter
OF these songsters browns all that |
say. The visitor often cannot ten
whether I have even spoken. "-Chica-
90 Record-Herald.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-12
NOTES OF THE MODES.
Newest Fancies In Feminine Finery
for Followers of the
Fashions.


The long, airy scarfs and sashes, the
lace or chiffon-frilIed fichus and fold
ed berthas, and the elegant variety OF
lace Jokes and collars, impart an ap-
pearance of uncommon distinction 10
The summer gowns now worn al all
the fashionable summer resorts, says
the New York Post.
Canvas yelling is much used for
iemi-dress gowns made in various
fashionable styles, in which the boz
lero and tucked skirt models are still
prominent. The finer, more closely
woven silk-warp bareges have been
made great use of for full-dress toilets
this season. Still more ornate and ell
egant are the French gowns of crepe
de chine, especially those which have
silk-embroidered borders. This dec
Grafton, like that on the more ex-
pensive nuns yelling and India cash
meres, shows most effectively in the
guise of founce and panel borderings,
| jacket edgings and revers. yoke pieces,
plastrons and sleeve trimmings of va
rious pretty forms.
The simplest pique costumes in blue,
pink. pale yellow or white have q DO.
lero jacket and gored skirt, bordered
with a heavily stitched circular
flounce. Some of the more elaborate
styles are we'll covered with incrusta-
tions of yellow guipure and embroid-
cry. and are worn over flounced silk
petticoats that have motifs Of the
same lace on the edge Of the fiounce;
and en- suite with silk blouse vests that
show the same decorations on their
fronts, the vest buttoning up the back
under the trim-fitting little jacket
that In some cases is cut down enough
an around the neck to reveal an APP
plique arrangement Of the guipure al
the back Of the vest. also out al the
top giving the effect Of a handsomely
trimmed gimp or yoke.
Any appearance of swathing the
throat in folds Of heavy silk or satin IS
now considered wholly passe. and
where there are high neckbands on
summer gowns they are OF the light. |
est and daintiest escripiion-ofteu
very decorative in effect, being made |
Of real lace the most delicate Of fan.
cy laces, embroidered batiste, India |
null or jeweled net wrought in soft |
Persian patterns II folds are al all |
en- evidence they are certain 10 be % /
the ARREST and most diaphanous Of
nets, tuiies or ehiffons, and when
these fabrics are used at the throat
there is nearly always an accompany
Ing scarf to match. to be gracefully
arranged about the waist At the
most fashionable summer resorts
these scarfs, particularly in white, are
worn even with afternoon toilettcs OF
foulard silk, etamine, pique, pink and
blue chambray gowns. veilings, and
nohairs in white and colors.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-12
women a. sign Painters.

Sign painting is added 10 the list OF
trades praeticed by women in Berlin
Women sign painters undergo a reg.
ular apprenticeship; they are taught
how TO use the brush and TO mix
paints. Gymnastie training is care.
fully gone into before they are al.
lowed TO ascend the scaffolding. so
that they may not lose their nerve
when standing on a ladder. They
wear the gray linen frock and cap
which are the house painters badge,
as well as his defense against paint.
British Decorator.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-12

The hobo settled himself comfort
ably and lit his pipe.
"Fm feelin' a good deal easier now,
shorty" he remarked. a great bur
den has been taken off'n us fellers."
'What burden?" asked shorty.
Putin revenue stamps on checks"
Chicago Post.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-12

Butter the gridiron wen and broil
the steak over hot fire. When quite
brown on both sides take out and put
in a shallow pan. Into the pan put
a little white stock and about two
ounces Of butter. Set this III the oven
for 1--WE minutes. take out the veal
and 10 the stock in the pan add a gill
OF tomato sauce with q bit Of horse
radish. and pour over the veal before
serKinE -Enstnn Hndnet.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-12
cIInging 10 n Good Thins.

MY daughter" said the father Of
the beautiful girl. young Mr.. Mil
yuns win very likely propose tonight,
and"
Father" she cried, Il cannot mar
~ him"
NO? Well. put him OF for week.
] want TO borrow another thousand
from him Philadelphia Record.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-12
More Than Life sentence.

One Of the longest and direst SEN
fences ever pronounced upon a Grim
inal is probably contained in de-
cision Of a judge in Naples, infict-
ed recently upon an Italian adventur-
er. who pleaded guilty TO and was con-
victed Of Ga separate forgeries. The
judge figured up the penalties and off,
cially sentenced the prisoner TO LOSS
wears Of solitary confinement.-N. Y.
sun.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-12

Three eggs. on cupful Of cold
boiled rice. a half teaspoonful 81 salt.
two shakes Of pepper; mix ingredi-
ents thoroughly. adding the stifHy
beaten whites last. Pour into a but
tered dish. bake in hot oven ard
serve immediately cusekeeper.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-12
The Central Vermont RalVIJ
In Connection
GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY SYSTEM
attractions any other route
for intending visitors 10 the
Pan-American Exposition al BufTah

Also and drtc equipment, Passenger ys
morning = arriving Montreal
in the Montreal INrERyar
LIMITED, the complete passenger ia m m ~
coaches cafe club and
Pulmans wide yestbule parlor latest design
This arrives Toronto Buffalo making run from
TO Torouoa distance miles The Afternoon
Buffalo No arriving Montreal h western -
leaving Montreal 1880 morning Ia h
yestbgle coaches and Pulan vestbule p
change
and St Johnsbury os, and c. arriving e
swsnton $40 connecting with the express Ne
morning.
EAsTBouND TRAINS LEAVE LEIGH STATION tsfAul
Vermont points at arriving Montreal p connecting ngn a 81
Vermont points Night arriving Moa -
connecting with train points carries The
sleeper Montrea,Eas Johnsbuy Portland
Passengers travelling via C. " T.
over the VICTORIA JUBILEE BRIDGE, length
10th Century and skirt the shores many passing
FALLS GOING AND RETURNING.
Passengers returning who o
night in the obtain sleeping through kingston arriving
taking the paal steamers Of company leaving
among the THOUSAND ISLANDS RAPIDS
LAWRENCE RIVER arriving Montreal evening
Vermont points This the prettit n
The Central Vermont Railway selling
fifteen day tickets
For full Information apply W. PA
ST. Adams, VT. Ask for Pan-Ameican folder.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-12

When IL comes 20 wearing the silk
en- gown of a supreme court justice.
considerable practice IS required in
order that the long skirts may not
get in the way and interfere with the
progress of its wearer.-Indianapolis
News.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-12
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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-12
AGO. ,he necnncllIntion-

Dooley-say. Hooley. gin me a punch
on tn jaw opposite phwere yez kicked
me.
Hooley-Phat for2
Il want yez to straighten out me
face.~-Baltimore World
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-12

A great many failures in life are
due TO too much visiting.-Washington
Ual Democrat.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1901-04-26
Excitement Continues.

Tekoa, Wash, April 2l.-A. Cohn, F. M.
Quinn and Pete Hanson have returned from
the Santa goldfelds, leaving o. M. Sparks
and j. w. Maxwell in charge of four claims
they bonded from Tyson Bros. & Renfrew.
Three of these claims are above the original
discovery and one below it. They came in
for supplies and will return Immediately,
when they will put large force of men at
work. They report meeting many pros
pectors going in. The upper mines, they
say, show fully as rich as the original dis
covery. The finding of colors on Carpenter
creek continues every day. Several good
quartz claims have been struck near the
Santa goldfields.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1901-04-26

1t settled on steam and electric rails
like wet sand, stopping all traffic and
making pedestrianism almost impossi-
BILE.
The fall was so heavy and spontan-
declared it seemed like the bursting
of snow clouds. A few miles away
are towns in just as dire straits from
rain. but with speedier prospect for
relief, as the rain will run off swifter
than snow can melt, yet here traffic
was practically suspended
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1901-04-26
Two Prisoners Caught.

Salt Lake, April PA special from
Rawlins, Wyo., says that Orlo McSwain
and Probst, two of the prisoners who sawed
their way out of jail after empowering
and locking the jailer up, were captured
this afternoon and brought back to Jail.
The other two prisoners have eluded pur-
suit Barefooted and coatless and hatless
McSwain and Probst had Travelled steadily
since their escape and when captured were
almost exhausted. McSwain was awaiting
trial on charge of murder.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1901-04-26

Great Falls, Mont, April 2l.-Officers are
looking for Attorney Frank w. Merrill, ex
public administrator of Cascade county,
who is short in his accounts and who is be-
lieved to have left the city. His shortage
is supposed to be about $500, belonging to
about a dozen estates. S. E. Atkinson,
John E. Ellis, Matthew Dunn, Harry j.
Skinner, James TRULY and Frank Glab are
his sureties. Reports differ as to when Mer-
rill was seen last, but it was probably
sometime during last Thursday He is
known to have been gambling heavily of
late, losing, it is said, as high as $1,000 at a
single sitting.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1901-04-26
Amakanak Island Reserved.

Washington, April 2l.-An order of the
war department reserves for public pur-
poses all of Amakanak island, Dutch har-
Dor, Alaska, with the exception of the tract
reserved for lighthouse purposes by form
er order and the land embraced in the grant
of the North American company.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1901-04-26
-Four chndren killed by Tramps.

Charities, France, April 2S.-This town
has been Mortified by the brutal murder of
five children and the attempted murder Of
their father, farmer named Briere, resid-
ing in the neighborhood of Charities.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1901-04-26
Carter Must Stay in Jail.

Washington, April %. - The United
States supreme court denied the applica-
ton of former Captain Oberlin Nj. Carter
to be admitted to bail.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1901-04-26

Columbus, Ohio, April 2l.-Peter Golden
of New York won the six day go as you
please walking match.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1901-04-26
At Chicago.
In New York.

Elmira, n. Y, April 23.-The rain has
ceased here. The Chemung river is rap
idly receding and there are trains running
more regularly. The damage done here
was confined mainly to goods in the eel
lars of the stores. Much damage from the
floods is reported from the Cowesque and
Tioga valleys in Tioga county, Pennsyl
Vania.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1901-04-26
Later.

Pittsburg, April 22.-The most wide
spread and destructive storm, from a
material point of view, has passed. 1t
has left a zone of ruin 200 miles in
diameter. Cities 70 miles from Pitts
burg were tied up by one of the worst
storms ever seen here. While the
snow fell from 10 inches to three feet
deep, which is not extraordinary, the
snow was so wet that it chung in
weighty masses to shade and fruit
trees and poles, bearing them to earth.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1901-04-26
In Ohio.

Pomeroy, Ohio, April 23.-The river is
% feet high and rising two inches an hour.
The business portion of the city is from
four to six feet under water and business is
entirely suspended. There are several
inches of snow on the ground and DRILLING
rain has been falling all day.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1901-12-26

that Governor Shaw would accept If
Governor Shaw accepts Secretary Gage
will suit the incoming secretary's con-
venience about reliqnishing his port
folio to hiIn.@ Whenever Governor
shaw is ready to assume the duties os
the position Secretary Gage viii turn
over the administration of the treasury
to him. Secretary Gage has not yet
announced what his plans for the fu-
ture are. II Governor Shaw goes into
the cabinet the question has been rails
ed as to whether Secretary Wilson,
who also comes from Iowa, will re-
main. On this point cabinet officer
is quoted as saying that the president
is particularly desirous that Secretary
Wilson shall continue in the cabinet,
His work in the department of agGicui.
ture Is highly appreciated by the farm
ers OF the country and the president
does not desire to lose him.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1901-12-26
is 4 sERibus AFFAIR.
Uprising AgainstAtht Castro Govern
nent inv venezuela.

81 o. & x 49, . ! Tg
New York, Dec. 35.-The revolution
against the Castro government. which
has broken out in Venezuela is q Sc
rious affair according to, the Fort de
France Martinique, :eesSsendent of
The Herald. The first NadsG to rise
against the PRESIDENT were Ger erals
. neiago end ssess
eral Mendoza is president of the state
of Arazua and General Cedeno is.sdirecs
tor of customs at Puerto Cabello. is5s
General Mendoza is now marching
upon La Victoria, an important point
in the vicinity of Caracas. General
Cedeno wishes to rescue General Ra-
mon Guerra, formerly ninisterscf war.
who is prisoner in the fortress Of
Puerto Cabello. The insurrection has
spread eastward toward Barquisimeto,
in the state of Lara and toward the
state of Falcon. The insurgents are
we'll armed and are about to receive
a further supply of guns, rifles and ann
munition. The Venezuelan warship
Restaurador has arrived here to watch
for and try to intercept the steamer
which is bringing these munitions of
war for the revolutionists.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1901-12-26
STEADILY IMPROVING.
Report on the Sanitary Condition Of
~ II the City Of Havana.

c .z the City OF Havana. e
Washington, Dec. 25.-The division
Of insular affairs Of the war depart
ment has prepared for publication
summary of the vital statistics Of the.
city of Havana for the month Of No
vember, 1901. The sanitary condition
of the city is excellent each month
tpgais, tily elasr. cstep
the corresponding month OF the pre-
ceding year. During the past II years
the average number of deaths for No
vember has been 902. In Novernf5 ers
this year there were 443 The death
rate was 1888, which compares fav5r-
ably with cities of the same size in the
leading civilized countries Of the world.
During November there was no case,
of yellow fever. This can be said of
no preceding November since 1862.
During the last seven years the aver
age number Of deaths from this disease
during November has been 4S.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1901-12-26
AFTER THE RAILROADS.
Cummins Of Iowa Wants to Tax Them
EEssi{{ss Il tg# h to the Limit

Des Moines. Ia, Dec. 25.- Governor
Elect A. B. Cummins has announced
his programme with respect to the tax
saticn of railroad property In Iowa He
prop pses the creation Of anon-p partisan
cemTnis nission of three men to investi-
get and Diet einnine the actual value
iiroaas in ti Il IS sfa rte lib eirs2esan
'cl,isfgn TO form the basis of the assess
ment Sby the executive council. %
Mr.. Eummins was supported for the
nomination for governor by those who
charge THAT the railroad property of
the state is escaping taxation, and his
programme created the liveliest inter-
est in Iowa. The radicals who favor
a large increase in assessment and the
railroads both incline to oppose his
scheme.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1901-12-26
SENT TO PRISON.
Several Irish Members Of Parliament
p. Sentenced.

Dublin, Dec. 25.-At Ballymote,
County Sligo, Jasper Tully member Of
parliament for South Leitrim, was
sentenced to a months imprisonment.
John O'Donnell, member of parliament
for South Mayo, to two months inn
prisonment, and other members of the
United Irish League to terms ranging
from a month to three months. All
the sentences were imposed in connec-
tion with a recent meeting called to
incite Lord de Freyne's tenants not to
pay their rents.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1901-12-26
Punch Bowl for Upton.

London, Dec. 25. Sir Thomas Lip
ton has received magnificent silver
punch bowl and stand as a Christmas
gift from John d. Crimnins, ]. II.
Flagler, Charles Dana Gibson, Judge
Morgan O'Brien and 10 other Ameri-
cans who were on board the Erin DUR
ing the races last year for the Ameri-
cas- cup. SS4t sss E .sg
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1901-12-26
Dispersed a Band of Outlaws.

Calcutta, Dec. 25.-A British puni.
tive expedition has razed Nodis fort, in
South Baluchistan, which had long
been the stronghold of a fierce band of
outlaws. The latter held out until the
fort was demolished by guns. About
dozen men were buried in the ruins,
five others were killed, IA We're wound,
ed and 63 were captured. The British
casualties .iieff III led an 4 :
eight wounded.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1901-12-26
Christmas Gift to Employees.

Fall River, Mass, Dec. 25.Notices
have been posted in the cotton print
mills here by M. G. D. Borden, owner
announcing that the operatives would
receive as a Christmas gift an amount
equivalent to am increase Of 10 per
cent in wages for six weeks. This re-
stores to them the amount lost in
wages since the cut down at the mills
six weeks ago, when Mr.. Borden took
off the 10 per cent advance in wages
which had been in effect for two
weeks. 57 fi S.ss s3 III y4
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1901-12-26
WATCHED WITH INTEREST.
Europe and the Threatened War BE
tween Chile and Argentine.

Europe and the Threatened War Be-
tween Chile and Argentine. 38
Vienna, Dec. 25. Neue Freies
Presse, commenting on the Chile Ar
gentine situation, expresses the opin-
ion that war between the two countries,
would seriously affect the interests OF
Europe, not only because Of the enor2.
nous transoceanic trade, which would
be injured, but because 1t might alter
the relations between Europe and the
United States. VI III lss
@ { Upon the latter, !" says The Neue5
Freie Presse, 8 armed with the Mon
roe doctrine. will devolve y role which:
will well suit their pan-Amerfcan ideas
and the lively interest Of Europe cen
ters largely in the incalculable effects
the war may have on the relations be-
tween Europe and the United States,
as the developments of those rela-
tions constitutes the most Important
war problem of the future 3
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1901-12-26
West viruinia Town scorched.

West Virginia Town scorched.
Dunlow, w. Va, Dec. 25. Fire broke
out in the postoffice building and not
withstanding the heavy rain spread SO
rapidly that almost the entire business
portion Of the town was consumed.
The loss was e-5, 900, covered by about
one4f fourth il. .,.rance. S 5s 8ft@8s d Yi
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1901-12-26
Turkeys for White House Employees.

Washington, Dec. 25,--Efghty- seven
big turkeys were distributed to the
White House policemen, messengers,
fishers, servants, gardeners and stable
men with the compliments of the pres,
ident. Each turkey had on it card
bearing the seasons compliments. This
distribution was the largest ever made
at the White House.