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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-23
Grandmother's Corner.

GIauQmOIHeI 5 OOIueI.
Every year when Christmas comes
around Grandmother becomes earnestly
beseeching to all the family in her re-
quests that they viii make her no pres
ents.
L have everything Z need and want,
dear children" she will say over and
over, so keep your money for your
selves; buy yourselves presents-that will
please me most
But every year Grandmother receives
presents from all the family, and as she
would not say what she wanted, they are
generally hit-or-miss gifts, which Grand
mother, in the privacy of her room
would sigh and shake her head over, and
wish again that the dear children would
not be so generous and foolish.
So this year Grandmother made I'D her
mind to head things off effectually by
getting up list of things that she want
ed. She Chuckled q good deal as she
made the list, and put down impossible
things such as she knew were unprocura-
bic. She headed the list:
A diamond tiara
A big red automobile.
A residence at Rittenhouse square.
A summer residence at Newport
A bottle of the EliXer of Youth.
A new crop of soft brown hair
A red velvet dress, trimmed with
spangles.
4 saddle horse
But here a horrible thought struck
Grandmother. Suppose those foolish
children should decide to club together
and get her even one of these things
Il tiara, say, CT the saddle horse? Heav-
en- Forbid
SO she tore up the list and sat lost in
thought She knew that she would have
presents givssn her. so why not be sensi-
bic and make list of things she really
would Hke2
SO, signing she took up the pen once
more and made out the following list:
4 pair of bed slippers. Not those hid
eous affairs, shapeless and clumsy. but
of pale pink, small and slender like my
foot. Grandmother really has lovely lit
tie feet, the envy and despair of her
daughters).
Wool to make the boys some mittens.
Some pretty lace and linen to make
little Mary some pretty handkerchiefs
A velvet brush. c'This l can use when
| brush daughters coats, etc. thinks
grandmother).
Some sort Of stuff to keep my hands
from cracking. C'All the family will
have good Of this, for I shall keep it in
the bathroom" thinks Grandmother).
An elderdoWn wrapper. ('''Chis will be
nice if any one is SICK is her inward
cOmmenD.
Some Japanese foot stoves. ("These
son and daughter can use when they go
out sleighing," thinks the sly old LADY,.
A new carpet sweeper. c'Mary said
only the other day the old one was worn
out soliloquizes the old LADY,.
So this was the list that surprised and
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-23
A misunderstanding.

A certain noble lord and M. r. II. ii
the midland counties has q favorite mare
named The Cook. apropos of which The
following incident recently occurred:
NJ f. III. Ito groom, who appears with
his arm in sling and his face covered
with sticking plaster and scratches
Good heavens, Batesi What's the MAJ
ter?
Rates-Its all on account of your lord
ships orders. You says to me last night
as low The Cooks sirths was too tight,
and you gave me orders to loosen 'enl,
wash 'er down, curryeomb 'er, and put
'er in the loose box. Cook, wot's IN
doors, overheard you, and as She don 1
know the names of the 'osses, TUX it per
sonal and meAsudden-and 'ef--well. iook
at me Tit RitS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-23
The Bones of st. Nicholas.

The cities of Bari and Venice in Italy
have long disputed as to which possessed
the authentic bones Of ST. Nicholas The
question seems now to have been settled
III favor Of Bari. for a Russian general
Bagdonovitch, evidently acting for his
government, has offered Bari 1000, 900
roubles for them, about $525,O0 Before
the Car assembled the throne he visited
the relics and Queen Helena abjured the
orthodox church, and joined the church
OF Rome in the Bari cathedral. where
they are deposited. 1t is not likely that
Bari will accept the offer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-23
Boston Hospitality.

Johnny-Pa, what is tact?
Wise Pa-Tact, Johnny, is knowing
how to do things without appearing 70
be doing them. For instance, l asked
Mr. Aridman to dinner this evening, and
incidentally | remarked that your mother
would entertain us on the piano. AR
Aridman said he was SO sorry he
couldn't come.-Boston Transcript.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-23
The Magnetic Pole.

In speaking of the eccentricities of the
magnetic pole which the Norwegian expe-
dition in the Gjoa expects to locate accll-
rately and which is known to be about &c
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-23
Skin Sofa Pillows.

The woman who does not own skin
sofa pillow has not acquired the latest
fad, which was born of sorrow over the
death of a pet
This pet was q calf, which had met an
untimeiy end, thereby awakening much
grief among the feminine members of
the family. In the midst OF their woe
1t suddenly occurred TO one of the girls
that, inasmuch as stuffed calf would
be rather out of place in the household,
the skin might be utilized for some other
purpose. This was when the pillow idea
presented itself.
The men Scoffed at the proposition and
said that it was absurd. but they had 10
admit that the glossy brown skin, with
its beautifully marked white spots, WAS
too handsome to be buried with the calf.
SO before the last sad rites We're per-
formed the body of the little Jersey was
skinned.
In due time the skin was cured.
trimmed into shape and used TO cover an
air cushion. 1t was made square with
the exception Of the corners, which Were
trimmed to represent ears-three at each
in a bowknot. When done the skin had
the look of a delicate shade of panne
velvet
This novel method of preserving the
pet calf's skin suggested to some one
else an idea which resulted in another
channels skin fireplace was painted,
bricks and all, showing the glowing
wood the kettle and andirons. Paper
patterns of eat and two kittens were
cut and piece of black fur was brought
into requisition for the tabbieS. The fur
was cut the same size as the patterns,
padded slightly and glued securely TO the
chamoiS skin. The cats were placed 1t
an angle that brought them to the left
of the hearthstOne, facing the blaze, and
with their backs to the public--a thor
oughly domestic scene.
Some of the newest college pillows are
made of skins. An especially handsome
one was recently fashioned out of a
black. and white calf skin, yellow cham
OILS skin strips about an eighth of an
inch wide being used to form the legend
yale" The letters were first outlined
on the pillow, then the channels ones
were glued on. Small holes were made
with an awl at frequent intervals about
the letters, then little brass clasps. with
nail heads, were pushed through the
holes and the clasps spread in position
underneath: OF course. this pillow is
not especially desirab BILE from the stand
point of comfort, but it makes a good
show pillow.
Calfskin and chamos skin are softer
and better adapted to useful pillows, if
properly made, than other skins. How
ever, those who are so fortunate as to
have beautiful skins of any sort in their
possession will be able to put them to a
new use in this way.
Nor instance, some of the new men $
dens are upholstered with the skins of
animals, small heads and tails being sus-
pended from the corners to give a finish
ing ashington Star.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-23
4 Holiday Reception.

Afternoon teas run riot during holiday
week, the presence of visitors, especially
among the younger society people max
ing these affairs necessary. For decora-
lions nothing exceeds the Christmas
wreath IN beauty. Hang these wreaths
OF holly. laurel or cedar in all the win
dows and make a garland to encirce the
walls, connecting them with ropes of
green laurel, southern smilaX and ground
pine. Hang Christmas bells by scarlet
ribbons in all doorways, and cover ali
lights with red shades cut in form of the
star-like poinsetta blossom. Frame the
pictures and tapestries in garlands tied
with scarlet ribbons. Sprinkle wreaths
and garlandS with diamond dust or
coarse salt to make them sparkle like
frost. In the dining room have a tiny
Christmas tree lighted with scarlet tapers
and trimmed with favors, Oh the buffet
or IN the center of the table. Trim the
table mats with holly and enwreatl he the
punch bowl in holly. Tie sprays OF holly
on the punch glasses Or place spl ay on
each plate from which the ice is served
Serve potted game sandwiches, olives,
ices and cakes. The ice cream may be
frozen in the shape of miniature Santa
Clauses or Christmas bells. Use as many
candies Is possibe.-What to Eat
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-23

1t is not 50 much a matter Of bone-and
tissue balance as it is natural grace, poise
and dellcacy Of motion. The woman who
allows her chest to cave in like fallen
layer cake is the rare thing nowadays
as the crowds of women 60
The lessons of the physical enthusiasts
have struck home and done their work
for good and aye. The victims of super
tluous bones and blue spirits have taken
heart, braced up and held their head
high and proper and are going their way
with more fresh air in their chests than
these receptacles ever dreamed Of enjoy
ing.
Hip pads. bustles and other grotesque
contrivances have found their proper
Sphere-the ash heap. Even the penny
wise have discovered that artificial lines
are hideous and dreadful. Almost any
woman who wears these monstrosities de-
forms herself
on one side and dolefully drip down on
the other a merry sight does this woman
become. No matter how long-waisted the
beauty candidate may be, no matter how
thin or ungainy, hip pads do not help
one tiny little bit.
A woman may be ) feet 3 in height
and weigh wretched little 90 pounds,
but if she learns to carry herself proper
~, to hold her chest up, her shoulders
down, her hips back and her abdomen
in. she can have a smart, stunning grace
full figure.
OF course, a good well-made corset
helps, but it doesn't help much if it is
choking her to death At the equatorial
line.
Time was when a woman thought she
was not pretty of figure unless she was
uncomfortable, and knew that a second
helping of roast beef would make her
gasp. Since the reformation she has dis
covered the joyous fact that discomfort
means uglineSs and that the second serv-
ing of the roast is more necessary than
one inch saved at the waist line.
Shall we call II good sense? Gail it as
you please, it certainly has emancipated
the beskirted mortals. 1t has given
many a hampered stomach chance to di-
gest food and ventilated many a pair of
lungs that needed house cleaning.
look like a perambulating bean pole If
she breathes right and walks right she
will fill out where she ought to fill out
and slacken up where she should
Slacken.
There is even more than this in the re-
form. The woman who lives like a
human being and not like canary bird
is on the straight, long. happy, sunny
road of better conduct. With her lungs
doing business as they should and her
stomach satisfied with its wages the
brain receives sparkling stimulus for
work.
1t gets to thinking after Gods own
rules, the woman is better morally and
mentally because she is stronger physic-
ally, Don't call this nonsense. 1t is
plain fact And you cannot run away
from it, because it will chase you until
it is recognized delphia Inquirer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-23
"a - TozIA.
Be.rs the H1he Kind You Have Always Bought
s' a. &Hzzzzx

In the schools of France one child in
four Of both sexes is a nail bitter
The Washington times., 1903-12-20
POOR WOMEN FLEECED
BY THE MAIL FRAUDS

hundreds Of poor women who were will
ing to work at night TO increase their
incomes. To each OF these women 81
was a large sum. and IN many instances
It's loss meant suffering upon the part
of them and their children The man
was fined 500 and sent TO Jail for six
months
Imposed on Merchants.
The second case was that of two men
who posed as a supply company. and
ordered large quantities Of goods from
reputable houses in the East When
the goods reached Chicago, they were
Immediately shipped to some other point
and sold. The men who advertised got
the money, and the Eastern merchants
were defraudcd. These two men were
sent 10 the penitentiary for eighteen
months and fined $500.
Mr.. Robb. Assistant Attorney General
Tor the Postofiiee Department. said yes
terday:
We have realized for long time
Shat the penalties for defraudfng by
man man are oy no means in proportion to
the gravity Of the offense. The crime
should be severely punished not only
because its perpetrators prey upon the
poorer classes. but because It is so diffi-
to get.
Il think the maximum penalty should
be ten years in the penitentiary That
would stop some of those who are now
making fortunes at the risk of a slight
term OF Imprisonment. Some of the mail
frauds have realized enormous sums
Millions We're made out OF the racing
get-rich-quick schemes and most Of
the money came from those who could
i'll afford to lose. but were deceived by
the SpeciOus advertisements.
Il am strongly in favor of increasing
the penalty, but we have not yet Of
fered any legislation in this session of
Congress TO that effect, as We have so
many other bills of vital Importance
We are afraid that If we ask too much
we VIII get nothing, and for the present
have deferred the increase of fraud
penalties. but something may be done
later
Mr.. Lawrence, assistant attorney in
Mr. RObb's office, who mas investigated
many of the fraud order cases, also ex-
pressed the opinion that the penalties
should be increased He cited the mil
lions which were taken from the public
by John J. Ryan. Arnold 8, 60. and the
other turf tipsters. as cases where men
who obtained millions could not be pun
ished as severely as a man who stole
coop of chickens.
The Washington times., 1903-12-20
"Grafters"Thrive on "Work
at Home" Schemes.
PUNISHMENT IS TOO LIGHT
Postoffice Officials Think Term of Maxi
mum Imprisonment Should Be Ex-
tended to Ten Years.

Before the present session of Congress
ends 1t is more than likely that one OF
the most contemplate gratis in the
country will be discouraged by increas-
ing the penalties provided by the United
States statutes. The graft is that in
which Shrewd but Inscriptions persons
advertise TO furnish work at home for
women If they will send a sum of money
for the necessary outfit
In the greater number of cases the
person who sends the money is as
signed TO some impossible work. or if
the material and Instructions are sent
the money for the work is never paid
when the finished article is returned
to the advertiser. The graft is as petty
and contemptible as the game of policy,
in that 1t appeals only to poor people.
TO whom the money sent to the com
pany and the time lost In doing the
useless and unrecompensed labor repre-
sent far more than the actual value Of
the coin.
Poor women and those driven almost
TO distraction in their efforts 10 find
some way of adding to the family in
come to provide the necessaries of life
are the special victims of this scheme
Trusting the word OF the advertiser. and
unused 10 the ways OF the men who de-
light In making handsome incomes from
the ineXperience of their fellow-men.
thousands OF women answer the adyer-
tisements for home work and receive
nothing in return except the additional
heartache from knowing that their care
the wine account of an interruptions
sharper
The Washington times., 1903-12-20

purpose is to bring peace 20 Colombia
and Panama to the end that the latter
shall renounce its independence. and
thus avoid armed action. which Is other
wise inevitable. IL this Is the intention
Of the United States. Colombia will ac-
cept. provided the territorial rights Of
Colombia on the isthmus are not preju-
diced.
1t is an inadmissible theory that
the United States should permit or aid
In the dismemberment of Colombia
merely to prevent temporary disturb
ances of transit The most eff
cient means that the United States could
employ TO prevent interruption of tran
sit on the isthmus would be to notify
the rebels to abstain from obstructing
the Colombian government in re-estab-
Ilsbing order and constitutional rule q"
The Washington times., 1903-12-20
MARRIED MEN ALONE
TO RECEIVE TURKEYS
President Draws the Line on the Bach
eIor in Distributing Gifts.

= huge turkey. fat and juicy, VIII be
given by President Roosevelt Christmas
Eve to every married man connected
with the service of the White House.
The President has already oriiered his
steward. Henry Pinckney. to buy the
turkeys and dispense them. The num-
Der of birds required is 125- Each Will
weigh about ten pounds. and the cost
to the President win be comparatively
large sum- Because of the scarcity Of
turkeys, the Presidents order has been
given early.
While the President is following a
precedent set by President Mckinley.
the list of those to whom turkeys are
to be given is the largest. by far, that
has ever been made out. One reason for
this is that the list of single men en-
ployed about the White House is smaller
than IL has ever been.
The Washington times., 1903-12-20
NEW BERTILLoN SYSTEM
EVOLVED IN FRANCE

PARIS. Dec 1s-M BertiIlion, the
criminologist. has organized a new sys-
tenn for the detection OF criminals De-
tectives will be taught TO search the
physiognomy for three or foug striking
features. each Of which has a m1the-
matical value.
The Washington times., 1903-12-20
GOVERNOR NASH AFTER RUALIN.

COLUMBUS. Dec 19.-GovernOr Nash
ordered Attorney General Sheets yester-
Gay 10 begin legal proceedings to punish
the principals. promoters. and witnesses
Of two prizehghts held at Akron Thurs
day night. The principals We're Gus
Frank Cassidy and Artie Sims Rubin
won easily
The Washington times., 1903-12-20
COMMISSIONERS ACCEPT
INSPECTORS RESIGNATION

The District Commissioners yesterday
accepted the resignation OF Clarence A.
Proctor as inspector in the Office OF the
Inspector Of Asphalts and Cements, the
resignation being effective from Decem-
ber J.
Mr.. Proctor was a per diem employe
of the District. and was appointed 10
the position OF Inspector Of Asphalt and
Clements. July %. 1901.
The Washington times., 1903-12-20
DEATH CLAIMS ANOTHER
OF THE OLD INHABITANTS
William Beson Expires From Injuries
Received in an Accident.

William Beson, an old and prominent
citizen OF washington. died Friday from
injuries received in an accident.
Mr. Beson was born in Georgetown,
August IL ISIS. and became famous as a
decorative painter. For years he was
associated with L. G. Singskock in d
Street. between Twelfth and Thirteenth
Streets He was v.ce president and
one OF the few remaining original As
ISOLATION OF Oldest Inhabitants
The Washington times., 1903-12-20
LOWELL MILLS TO RUN
DESPITE SITUATION

LOWELL. Mass. Dec i9.-The great
cotton mills Of Lowell Will operate and
sustain losses as long as possible with
out cutting wages or curtai:ing produc-
tion. according TO a statemeI:S Taade yes
terday by Franklin Nourse. gent Of the
Lowell Manufacturing Company
The Washington times., 1903-12-20
RECEIVER APPOINTED FOR
SHIPBUILDING COMPANY

BOSTON. Dec 19.-Henry c Nicker-
son. Of Winchester. was appointed re-
ceiver of the Hanley Construction Com
pany. a New Jersey corporation. with
places of business in Boston and Quincy.
by Judge Fessenden in the superior
court yesterday. The concern. which
is engs ged I'm the building. repairing and
storing OF yachts and other vessels is
alleged to haze an indebtedness Of about
SffO 600
The Washington times., 1903-12-20
REVIEWED BY KAISER.

HANOVER. Germany. Dec. 19.-The
one hundredth anniversary of the forma-
tiOn of the former Hanoverian regi-
ments was the occasion today Of a big
celebration. Emperor William review ed
the regiments and some thousands Of
veterans Of the old Hanoverian army.
The Washington times., 1903-12-20
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The Washington times., 1903-12-20
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The Washington times., 1903-12-20
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Forty Modern Fables. George Ade-
The Choir Invisible. James Lane Al
ien-SenatOr North. Gertrude 2. Ath-
erton-The Maid OF Maiden lane.
Amelia =. Barr-In the Midst of
Alarms. Robert Barr-Tommv and
Grtzel. j. NJ Barrie-The Little Min
lster. j. NJ. Bar-ie-For the Freedom
OF the Sea. Cyrus -sFoWnsend GRADY
In Connection With the De VuiOugh-
bN Claim. F'rsnces II. Burnatt-The
5aklng N OF a Maze lioness. Frances II.
Burnett-The moi lOds of Lady Wal
derhurst. FraFSfs HOdgson Burnett
The Bath Come 1y. Agnes and Eyer
ton Castle-The Soul of Iileth. Ma
re Corelli-In the Palace Of the King
r Marion era ~ford-Nia Crucis. +
Marion Craw ford-Mr. Dooley's Phi
iosophy. p 2N- Dunne-The Dsmna-
ton Of Theron Ware. Harold Frede-
ric-Quisante. Anthony Hope-Tris-
tram of Blent Anthony Hope-The
Landlord at Lions Head. w. d.
ltoWells-The Second Thoughts OF an
Idle Fellow. Jerome X. Jeromo-A
Wartime Wooing. Capt Chas. King
The Quest of the Golden Girl Esch-
ard LeGaliienne ~ WOlfville Alfref
Henry Lewis fNofville DAYS. Aired
Henry Lewis-1'he Wages Of Sin Luz
cas- Malet-A Dash for a Throne. a.
w. Marchmont-By RiEht OF Sword.
\. w. MarchmOnt-Ir the Namo of a
Woman. A. W. MarchmOnt-Thn
Greatest Gift. A u. Marchmont-If
! Were King. Justin II. McCarthv-
Graustark. G. 3. McCutcheon-Th
Sewers Henry Seton Merriman-The
Jessamv Bride. F. Frankfort Moore
King Noanett, T. 7. Stimson-Re Resilr-
rection. Leo Tolstoy-The Gadfiy. e
L. Voynich-A Gentleman of France
Stanley j. N.yman-The C,rs4a. T-r,
Stanley j. .v%yman-The New Rec
tor. Stanley =. lar-Castle Cra-
neycrow, Geo. 3. McCutcheon-She
lock Holmes. Conan povle-I.azarra
tliiustrated}. Mary II. CatherWoOd-
Farm Ballads. VIII Carlet0r-'The
CalifOrnians. Gertrude Afherton-Tne
Aristocrats. Gertrude Athert0n-The
Mantle OF ElitaE. T. zanrwfll-The
Black Woif's Breed Harris Dickson.
The Washington times., 1903-12-20
Punishment Inadequate.

The e.ctreue punishment that can be
meted out rnder the present laws for
those who Use the malls to defraud is
one years impri} comment and $500 fine
under one statute or eighteen months
imprisonmtlt a. $500 fine under an
other stf si1r rus penalty is held by
the post officials and police au-
thorities 2Il er the country to be ri
diculoRT inadequate, and when the
statdte q changed IL is probable that
Congre will be asked to make the
ma kim Tn penalty for the mail grating
fraud ten years in the penitentiary.
It is thought the infiiction of such a
penalty wodld tend TO stop what is now
known among crooks as the easiest way
in the world n which TO make money
at the risk of merely a short term of
Imprisonment. AS an evidence of this
il is only necessary to point out the
vast number of concerns in the country
ADVERTISING from day TO day schemes of
fraudulent nature. The department
is constantly issuing fraud orders
against tricksters and cheats who use
the mails, but they resume business
under another name and make a good
haul before their identity is discov-
cred and they are again stopped
The attention Of the postoffice officials
was drawn with particular force to the
inadeQuacy of the present penalties by
two cases which have been heard in
Chicago In the first case a man ad-
vertised TO furnish sewing material to
women and provide them with work at
making aprons at 10 cents per apron II
81 were sent him. IL was changed at
the trial that he sent the material bat
40 for 10
ceived- This advertisement appealed to