davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-01-09
STATE AFFAIRS
Legislature Organized ard Governor S
Message Received.

1ne DcNtuJu SSbSlOn vi the ltBlS-
lature of the state of Idaho-and
the first Republican legislature
since 1S94-5-convened in the cap
ital city on Monday. Every MEM
Der of both houses was present, and,
while the proceedings were largely
of routine nature, the interest
displayed and the Glacrity with
which the matter of organization
was disposed of reflected a desire
for an earnest, business-like session,
says the Boise Statesman.
The senate organized in record
breaking time. After the prelimi-
naries had been disposed of re-
preventative Of each political party
presented his caucus list of nomin-
ations and they were voted on col
lectively. There was no break in
the Republican caucus arrange
ments, Lieutenant Governor Stew
ems assumed the gavel with an air
of confidence and his actions Great.
ed most favorable impression.
The house consumed a little
more time in organizing, ballot
being taken on the speakership and
another on the chief clerkship. The
rapidity with which the business
of organizing was transacted stood
out in strong contrast to the pro-
longed fights of fusion days and
was freely commented on by the
spectators. The Republican eau
Gus nominees were elected, being
put through collectively after the
two ballots referred to. Speaker
j. Frank Hunt gave evidence of his
wide experience in legislative mat
ters in the manner in which he
presided during the first day. He
was cordially received by the
mem bers.
Governor Morrison's Message.
Governor John T. Morrison read
his message to the Legislature in
joint session Tuesday afternoon.
The message was well received aud
10000 copies ordered printed. The
Governor advocates the abolition of
political sinecures, like game ward
tn and insurance commissioner; the
designation of banks of deposit for
public funds, so the state and coun-
ty derive interest from the funds
In place of treasurers; fair legis-
lauve apportionment; reforms in
the management of our state insti-
tutlons; and economy and business
like methods in the management of
the affairs of the state.
Senatorial Election.
There is every reason to believe
that the Republicans will maze a
selection for senator not later than
Saturday night. The candidates
have agreed To submit their claims
to a Republican caucus, 26 votes
being required to nominate. The
Cau"us convened Wednesday even
ing and five ballots were taken, and
five ballots will be taken each day
until Saturday, unless a choice il
made sooner, After five ballots on
Saturday, if there still be hc
choice the lowest candidate is
10 be dropped. and five more bal.
lots taken, when the lowest will be
. dropped. At this rate selection
must occur not later than the 18th
ballot on Saturday evening. The
five ballots ednesday follows:
First ballot-W. E. Borah Is
Judge W. b. Hepburn 10, Judg,
w. d. Siandrod II, ex-senator
George l.. Shoup 6.
Second-Borah 10, Heybur 16
Standrod 10, Shoup 5.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-01-09

Team for sale.-A team weigh
ing about 2600 pounds for sale at
a bargain. Enquire of VIM. Elder
ton, Boomers Ferry.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-01-09
Savings Bank Free

QEND YOUR ADDRESS TO THE
u PACIFIC NEWSPAPER UNION, 927
MARKET ST., SAN Francisco, and
secure fee, beautiful Nickel Saw
ing's Bank, also full particulars re-
garding the new Three Volume
9O2 international Encycopae-
die Dictionary which is now be-
ing furnished to readers of this
paper for only FIVE CENTS A DAY
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-22

two raisin seeds into the head for
eyes, and pin above them two little
ears cut from almond skin. Four
blunt toothpicks will make excellent
legs.
A realistic turtle may be made out
of a prune, with head, tail and feet of
cloves, pushed in at the proper points.
spider may be made of a large
French prune, using large raisin for
the head. At one-third the distance
of the length of the prune tie a yellow
string to indicate the segments of the
body. On the underside tie eight fish
bones, four on each side. in imitation
of the walking members. From the
raisin head two horn-like appendices
should protrude. These may be of
the pointed ends of toothpicks.
A lemon makes a comical miniature
pig, providing it has a prominent base
for a snout. Slash the mouth push in
a couple of cloves for eyes, pin on ears
cut from onion skin, twist another
piece of onion skin for a tail; then in
sert the toothpicks for legs, and you
will have a pig.
There is no end to the possibilities
that lie dormant in a potato, for in
stance, and a little practice will enable
the eXperimenter to make all sorts of
amusing souvenirs which may be fas-
tened on a name card, with an appro-
pirate quotation, or merely placed be-
side a plate on a paper dolly.
To make flowers out of vegetables,
such prosaic articles as beets, ruta
bagas, white turnips and carrots will
be needed. all of which should be of
medium size and perfectly clean. If
the housewife will experiment, she will
be surprised at the results.
For example, very natural Gala ILL
les can be made from the white tur-
nip, using a small portion of a carrot
for the center Beautiful roses may be
made fr)pm beets, and delicate tea
roses may be closely initiated by using
rutabagaS.
The fruit which is to serve as the
final dessert course may ornament the
sideboard until the proper time for
passing it arrives. A simple arrange
ment is to pile the fruit in pyramid
shape on a large tray, grapes of pur-
pie, green and pink; great golden or
anges, yellow pears, red, green ana
yellow bananas. Here and there tuck
ferns among the fruit, and all about
the edge of the tray as well.
AS to the house itself, the fields and
woods are full of beautiful things
which lend themselves to decorating.
and the wise woman will provide her
self with branches of bitter-sweet, the
red and orange of which is not to be
despised. She will also employ au-
tumn leaves, gathered in the autumn.
Neither will she forget the trailing
blackberry vines, the evergreen fern,
or the great ears of corn which should
hang from mantel and chandeliers or
hanging lamps.
With these simple decorations car
ried out, the memory of them will re-
main to those who shared in the pleas
ure long after the recollection of the
menu has passed away.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-22

or, this woolly fur is as much seen as
ever. The revival of turbans likewise
adapts it to headgear, so that a Per-
sian lamb set in three pieces-jacket,
hat and muff-is no uncommon sight.
The lamb turbans are made rather
round and with the usual lift at the
left side for becomingness. This lift
may be accomplished by a tiny animal
head or several mingled with velvet,
but a more effective treatment is a stiff
paint brush set in a pouf of velvet.
The lamb muff for such hat, which
is generally worn with lamb jacket,
is round roll of medium size.
The dressiest mole skin muffs are
combined with chenille fringes, which
drop in long festoons from the open
ings or at the middle, and with these
may go a mole and lace turban and
mole coat that nearly reaches the skirt
bottom.
Stole neck pieces with huge fiat
muffs to match are likewise seen in
this extensively popular fur. Other
sets will be made of real and imita-
4
and even of rabbit skin. These are
mostly for Juvenile wear, but the pelt
of the funny bunny" may likewise
touch up adult headgear and not seem
out of place.
It is understood that sealskin is al
ways in. Just at this moment it is
having a new vogue for jackets, the
half of which are sometimes of cloth
richly embroidered. Blouse coats of
seal with gay cloth and kid fronts su-
perbly encrusted with needlework are
among the French importations.
One such, worn with a plain cloth
skirt in the same rich brown, had
front of marigold kid embroidered
with white and the same color. A seal
turban with a crown of the rich yell
low kid went with this costume, which
was by a celebrated Partisan maker.
A thoroughly French feature of the
hat was a thin scarf of white lace
which dangled in a tied bow over the
left ear; two white velvet camelias
held it against the fur brim, and when
poised upon the head the dainty struc-
ture sat at somewhat rakish angle.
All of the fur turbans which are
highest AT the lett nave the eHecC OF
being placed sidewise on the head, and
this effect is much increased by the
tails and lace tabs which fall over the
left ear. The turbans themselves are
very big, and more oval than round
One of sable and lace will have the
rim completely formed by the animal,
whose tail and feet will mingle with
flowers and lace for the side fall.
Upon the rabbit trimmed turbans this
side-fall will also sometimes show one
or more of the feet supposed to bring
luck to the Wearer.
Where an entire fur coat cannot be
afforded, a lining with cloth outside
will provide both warmth and a look
of luxury; but except as lining no
cloth that initiates fur is advised for
day wear. If even the most modest
fur coat is beyond ones means, an in
expensive tippet and muf of Alaska
sable or black bear will give the neces-
sary fur touch, and a knitted wool
sweater under trim cloth jacket pro-
vide as much warmth as winter usu-
ally calls for.
But If one is to be genuinely in the
swim of fashion more than one fur or
ur-trimmed coat is needed to present
q good appearance. Reckoning up
the characters of these, a well-known
maker for the fashionable world pre-
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-22
By LOUISE E. DEW.

When visions of Thanksgiving dawns
on the mental horizon of the housewife
who is planning a family reunion, or
for extra guests. the first thought that
enters her mind is the dinner menu.
So absorbing is this problem, especial
ly to a careful Martha, that in the
hurry and hustle of culinary prepara-
tions she is apt to forget that there
are other things besides a fine dinner
which will greatly add to the success
Of the Thanksgiving festivities.
AS the season comes when flowers
and foliage have so lately persisted,
the outer world seems very barren,
and, therefore, it becomes necessary
to infuse as much good cheer as posi-
BILE indoors, to give an added feeling
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-22
BY MARY DEAN.

The durable and the fragile are close
= aIlseG in womans fashions this win
1er. and nowhere is this more felt than
In the disposition of furs. Evening
gowns of the ARREST net or lace, and
in the purest white or palest color
will be accented by a line of inky fur
Narrow borders of sable are much liked
with tints, and so independent are the
freaks of fashion that these borders
may even be seen upon spangled
frocks.
But the fur wrap, which is to muffte
the street gown and give look of
luxury every day, is the great point
with the feminine world.
A durable skin for this wrap and
one that admits of unlimited removal
ton is Persian lamb. In short coats
and blouse jackets, the latter of which
are sometimes begayed with vests of
white kid richly embroidered with col
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-22

sents this list:
For usual day wear, mOleskin blouse
with has and muff to match.
For automobiling, reindeer coat with
matching cap and gloves Of the hair
less skin.
For evining. long, loose cloak Of
ermine or white lamb. with lace and
chiffon trimmings.
II fur mufflings are in themselves
beautiful. the dainty fXings which now
embelish the evening ones render
them doubly so. White lamb is much
employed by French makers for thea
ter and opera cloaks. whose sleeves
and fronts float with flmy hounces
and scarfs. Sometimes these airy deck
ings are mingled with chenille rosettes
and falls and sometimes with wreaths
and garlands of tiny flowers which
latter combination produces an in
describ Die charm.
one opera cloak seen was a panne
in jewel blue. with a narrow border
of Russian sable This was cut out
at the neck to effect a decolette look,
the shoulders being draped with
fchu of white tulle and net mingled
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-22

wearers, whose muffs are on the huge
grandmother order and whose lace
wells are all deeply bordered as In the
long-ago.
In fact, all things turn toward a
revival of the elegancies of the sixties,
when no woman was smartly If not
femininely dressed. Even old women
had coquetries of costume in those
days, and their undersleeves and spen-
Ger bodies are once more with us. In
an old trunk cherished by a Southern
woman in New York even the furs of
to-day can be seen upon pink and
white silk evening frock fringe of the
angora skins now used upon cloth
evening coats; a rabbit skin muff and
tippet, and black velvet coat with
an ermine collar.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-22

oranges, lemons. dried fruits-like
raisins, English currants and prunes-
radishes, lettuce, celery parsley leaves,
fishbones and toothpicks.
A shelled almond will be the foun-
dalton for that CHEEKY hearthside mu-
stefan, the cricket. To make, take
sharp penknife and cut off lengthwise
and crosswise narrow strips of the
skin to indicate wings and breast. Six
toothpicks should be bent into correct
angles and be pushed into the side of
the almond body for legs. A black
currant should be pinned on for the
head with b!ack-headed pins, which
will serve as eyes. If horse hairs are
available, two of these will represent
the little creatures antennae; other
wise, use two fine straws from a
broom.
For a harmless mouse, take a light
colored radish with a long, slim tail.
Pin to this a raisin for the head. Push
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-22

with ivory lace and cloth collars.
Even baby lamb has its prototype
I'm imitation, and some of the black
pannes crinkled up to look like it
even go it one better in point of beau
~. Such textures with wadded doub-
lings and appropriate trimmings make
handsome evening and carriage cloaks
for elderly women, to whom softness
near the face is necessary. Young ma
irons fond of black also favor these
rumpled pannes, which killed black
chiffon trims delightfully."- in the ways
required by fashion.
Under any black and white evening
coat a trained skirt of black velvet
with under ruffies of white net or
chiffon also supplies a modish combi-
nation.
The fur trimmed street gown is
luxurious novelty of the moment,
though for those who can afford only
enc street costume such a suit is not
advised. But if the dame or damsel
is sufficiently supplied with the where
Vithal to cnange her toilets according
to the tickle temper of our climate,
she may match her moleskin or Per-
sian jacket with deep band Of the
same on her cloth skirt.
Those who have furs left over from
former seasons, in quantities INSULT
Gent for more extensive use, may also
resolve them into the fiXy hats and
nufs so much worn, and If these
skins are redyed they will go all the
better with the airy folderols put with
,hcm.
Even the plush jackets worn num-
her of years ago may be revived. for
this so lately despised material is
again seen. blouse jacket of burnt
ivory plush was marked and Swallowed
in way to initiate chinchila. White
raw silk bands, embroidered in black
and white. formed the collar, belt and
cuffs of this. Mole plush is another
excellent imitation which adapts itself
to many dolman-like wraps for elderly
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-22

with garlands of tiny pale pink roses.
This floral freak was not the least of
this wraps loveliness, for under it's
flowing angel sleeves and the long
points of it's back and front hung a
complete under wrap of spangled net.
Any evening coat which combines
fur with airy textiles is approved, so
lacy furnishings are also used upon
the materials which initiate ermine
and bear. These cloths, when proper
ly made up have striking elegance,
and as they do not go for song
there is no likelihood of their becom-
ing common. Some of the wiry bear
qualities prettily simulate baby err
mine. This is used for the outside of
cloaks, which are often lined with
brocades in rich worries and trimmed
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-22

Col. James Smith, who farms IN
an extensive way in Crawford coun-
ty, Missouri, has erected a monument
to himself In a local cemetery anu
thereby has in some mysterious way
reused the indignation of his neighooIs;
perhaps because he is still a hale ana
hearty citizen. A mob partially. ue
nnolished the monument, which Is u
white marble thirty feet above grouiiu'
The colonel offered $500 reward Tor ~
formation regarding the guilty partiIiS Z,
whereupon the citizens burned MN -
affigy, and now they offer $1,000 70 any
one who will tell who attended ''''
bonfire.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-22
FOR THE THANKS
GIVING DINNER

New Suggestions for Making the Great American Feast
Day Merrier Than Ever-A Table Decorated With
Miniature MayfIower Headed From Its Glass Sea in
the Center for Plymouth Rock and Rock Bound
Coast at One End, Can Be Accomplished at Little Ex-
penSe.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-22
c. B. LEWIS ON CARVING THE TURKEY

The Last Of the OdTime Humorsts Has Produced Such
an Amusing Story From an Old Theme That Even the
Head of the Household Who Is Looking Forward With
Trepdaton to the Thanksgiving Dinner Hour, Will For
get His Forebodings in His Mirth Over the Troubles
That Turkey Brought to Newly Married Couples
First Thanksgiving.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-22
THE WELL-DRESSED WOMAN
WILL HAVE PLENTY OF FURS

This Winter Fur is Even Being Employed on the ARREST of
Evening Gowns-Hats Are Also Given Over Almost En-
trey to Fur The Winter Goats Are Gorgeous and
Expensive Affairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-15

MT. Danel of the department of agri- culture at Washington visited the Ala bana Polytechnic institute last week. lie was interested especially in the depart ment of agriculture and horticulture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-15

'm the New York American and Jour
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-15
Bret Harte's Estate.
Kansas City World.

From the Kansas City World.
 A cable dispatch says; The late Bret Harte left an estate of only $lS00. Considerable surprise is manifest, as it was thought that he had been ex- tremely successful during his career.
 Well, he was successful.
 There are other measurements or success than money.
 People whose ideas of success in life are narrowed down to that one stand ard are to be pitied. They have not passed far enough beyond the mere animal state to become full human be- ings. The best that there is in life is beyond their vision.
 A mans success in life does not lie in his accumulation of things that are stripped from him when he passes out of 1t.
 He may have millions to leave as a monument to tell that he has existed, but if he has cultivated no high yir- tues and developed no noble qualities of mind and heart to be recorded thereon it can be monument only to his lost opportunities and his shame.
 To tkoss who estimate life as cents
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-15

DadeviIle Spot Cash: There is one con solation to the man who failed to pay his poll tax-he won't be bothered by eandi- dates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-15
STATE NEWS ITEMS.

MT Danel of the department of agri- culture at Washington visited the Ala bana Polytechnic institute last week. He was interested especially in the depart ment of agriculture and horticulture.
 DadeviIle Spot Cash: There is one con- solation to the man who failed to pay his poll tax-he won't be bothered by candi- dates.
 Montgomery Journal: E. B. Joseph, mayor of Montgomery has given orders to the fire department not to go to fire outside of the city limits which is over 300 feet from water plug,
 
 Prattville Progress: The Birmingham Age-Herald is taking off the President with apt cartoons of late days. MT. Blackman of that paper is making quite a success cartooning public men and sub jects.
 Anniston Star. The telephone question which has agitated the minds of Annis- tonians for the past several months was finally settled at the meeting of the city council last night. In the future Annis- ton will have only one telephone system, the Southern Bell, or at least will have but the one for period of five years.
 Selma Journal: The Alabama river con tines to rise at this point, stand being expected by tomorrow night. At Rome and the headwaters of the river the water has begun to reeede, and it is not likely that it will go more than foot higher.
 The Tuscaloosa postoffice has grown so much in the past five years until now 1t ranks the seventh office in the state. The following is the rank of the eight largest offices in the state Birmingham, Mo- bile, Montgomery Selma, Anniston, Huntsville, Tuscaloosa and Bessemer. A singular story of the death of an ec- centric former Opelikian at clanton comes from that place. MT. Thornton was born near Opelika and the early years Of his life were spent in that section. He was IT wears of age at the time of his death. He had his own tombstone made and the following was carved upon 1t: ITO my neighbors and friends: l am an Agnos- tic, knowing not of a future life, nor of the numberless Gods of mans creation. Having absolutely no knowledge, l can not possibly have duty to these Gods In life, to get good, we must do good. There is no other way
 LEANDER ALoNzo THORNTON,
 Died and Buried Here"
 When this was done he went to bed and calmly announced it was time for him to die and in very short time he passed away.