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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-07-22
Letters Long on Way

dress al could get no trace Of him.
He had 1T Washington In the mean.
time and had come South. Those
facts wer4, of course, unknown to
me at the time. I never heard word
from him ami never knew anything of
his whereabouts until some time after
my return to America: in fact, not I'M
til the year 1901, when suddenly ran
across him in Che city of New Orleans.
secured employment here and was
surprised one day to learn that | was
working in the same office with my
long-lost friend.
a'By the way he said, when we
first met, I have couple Of letters
for you which have kept for thir-
teen years, since shortly after we sep
arated in Washington--fn 1885, He
gave me the letters. They were vel
lowed somewhat by age. They were
from two very dear friends and I
asked my friend what had become OF
the boys, telling him whom the letters
were from. They are both dead he
said, and have been dead for a num-
Der of years. suppose those two
boys died thinking just a little I'M
kindly of me because of failure to an
swer their letters, for they never
knew the letters had not reached me.
It was strange experience and one
which had no small amount Of pathos
in it for me, and one. too, which is
frightened by the pretty friendship
OF the man who had kept the letters
all these years for me-"
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Nice For Toilet.

Hand-embroidered towels are the
latest vogue in towels for actual use
where something specially nice is de-
sired. The embroidery Is done on
plain, fine huckaback or other fine
towel fabric taking the place of
damask or other decoration. A deep
hemstiched hem is the usual finish,
and one end only is embroidered
Decorative towels, for decorative pur.
poses only, come with deep-knotted
fringes elaborate borders of drawn
work, 1nedallions of old Venetian or
other decorative laces. And Italian
macrame towels have deep fringes
very deliberately and artistically
knotted.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-07-22

Speaking of the curious routes let
tiers sometimes take in reaching their
destination" said an old newspaper
man, in the New Orleans Times-Demo-
crat, reminds me of an extraordinary
experience had in 1901, when ] re-
ceived two letters which had been
mailed to me in 1888, thirteen years
before. had been with friend In
Washington up to early in 1888, when
concluded that l would go to my old
home In Boston. remained in Bos-
ton few days, going from there to
New York. My movements were so
sudden that he did not at any time
know exactly where to find me. The
two letters to which I have referred
were sent to my Washington address,
and, fortunately, fell into the hands
Of my friend. Not knowing exactly
where was after hearing that had
left Boston, he did not know where to
send the letters, so he just kept them,
thinking that he would finally learn
my address and would send them on
to me. While loafing around in New
York was suddenly seized with
desire to 60 to Europe and, without
saying anything to anyone about my
intentions, / boarded ship and start
ed for foreign lands.
For nearly four years l was
abroad and during that time, while
communicating with relatives and
friends on this side never wrote to
my friend whom I had left in Wash
ington. for did not know his ad.
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Misses Collarless Jacket of Tan-Col.
ored cloth--Garnitures for the Neck
Calling Gowns and Negiigees-To
Clean Jewels.

them on a gown which should have
long lines is puzzle to many a dress
maker The skirt should first be most
carefully fitted and made, and then
the f1ounces should be put on in such
a way (if the wearer of the gown be
tall) as to make them encircle the
skirt at the same distance from one
another. If the wearer be short and
stout and wishes to be thought tall
and slender, then the flounces must be
arranged so as to be higher either in
front or at the back-whichever is
more becoming. The flounces may be
Of the same material as the gown,
edged with lace and trimmed with
rows of tucks and lace insertions, or
they may be made entirely of lace.
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TO Clean Jewels.

IN Every little while all brooches,
sssings and such things that are in con-
slant use should be brushed with .
toothbrush that has been dipped In
eau de cologne. If the setting is open
1t must be done from the back, and
&care must be taken not to loosen the
ptones. Then lay the things in a box
II jewelers. sawdust, which has been
Eighty heated beforehand, and leave
ybE an hour, says the Ohio State Jour
Nal. Gold chains may be washed in
n I'm soapsuds, drying them on soft
towel by pulling back and forward.
AThey may also be dried in sawdust
and the particles blown or busted out
afterward. Be sure and get them dry,
as they will be apt to become worn
!, between the links II any dampness re-
mains.
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Fashionable Neck Garnitures.

No one of the many accessories OF
the season is more attractive or adapt
able than the fancy collars which take
such a variety Of forms. The sroup
illustrated includes several sorts. all
of which are smart and any of which
can be reproduced in a variety of ma
terials AS shown, however, the col
lar In the upper left-hand corner is
made of all-over lace edged with band
ing. The round collar below is made
Of net with heavy silk applique and is
finished with a silk ruche. The collar
to the right is of quite different
sort, including long stole ends, which
are eminently effective, and is shown
In inserted tucking with a muslin frill
as a finish The fourth and last col.
tlar. is made with deep points. each OF
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-07-22
Protects Fro,., Gases.

One OF the greatest dangers with
which the coal miner has to contend
Is the generation of deadly gas in
the chamber in which he is at work.
His lantern Is so made as to guard
against an explosion of this gas and
even to indicate its proportion in the
atmosphere. but the miner himself
does not take the same precaution
to prevent inhalation of the gas, re-
lying on his ability to run out Of dan
ger. Often he is overcome in his
fight and then the companions who
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-07-22

lace and applique dyed to match, yoke
and cuffs Of cream point d'esprit held
by fancy stitches and frills Of net ton
lace, the yoke being transparent. The
plaits in both fronts and back extend
for full length and the waist can be
made to blouse all round or at the
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-07-22

beneath the first plat at the left side
Of the front and at the left shoulder
seam. To make the waist for a woman
Of medium size will be required AZ
yards of material 81, 4 yards 81 or 21s
yards A inches wide, with yard 1e
inches wide for yoke and cuffs.
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supplies Oxygen to the Wearer.

Supplies Oxygen to the Wearer.
have escaped return to search for
him and carry him to safety before It
is too late to resuscitate him. This
work is hampered by the presence of
the deadly gas in the mine and often
mans fellows not only fail in his
rescue, but lose their own lives.
There has recently been introduced
an apparatus which makes 1t possible
for man to go safely through mine
charged with deadly gas and come out
without feeling any effects of the
fumes. AS here pictured, 1t consists
of an alright hood to fit over the
wearer's head and shoulders, with
compressed air chamber and auto
matte feeding arrangement attached to
the hood. The air for breathing is dis
charged gradually into the hood to re-
place the air which has been breathed
The wearer of this apparatus can
spend several hours, II necessary. in
the presence of gas which would kill
a man in few minutes were it GER
n.,tted to enter his lungs. The In,
vention may also be utilized to enter
smoke-filled rooms, affording protec-
ton to both the lungs and the eyes
Exposure-Timing Device.
To the professional photographer
or amateur. who Is constantly at work
on his apparatus, making several ex-
posures every day, 1t is a simple mat
ter to take account Of the amount Of
light which is available for affecting
the sensitive plate and gauge the time
Of the exposure properly without the
aid Of any scale or a watch. But for
those who use the camera infrequent-
ly and are liable to change the brand
Of plates froA time to time the scale
Is almost a necessity. Then, after
the proper amount of exposure has
been ascertained, he must guess at
the length Of the fraction OF q second
called for, very difficult thing to
do without having previously studied
1t out by practice.
Now, however, there is no necessity
for experimenting and guessing when
each picture is taken, the operation
having been narrowed down to me-
chanical operation by the introduc-
tion of camera attachment. This
timing device Is operated In conjunc-
tion with the shutter-working buttons,
being SO connected that the act Of
opening the shutter sets II in motion
and causes 1t to act on the closing
button at the proper instant. This
timer can be regulated to operate at
any fraction Of a second or any num-
Der Of seconds desired, the operator
having only to set 1t by the gauge just
before making the exposure.
William E. Mulholland Of juneau.
Alaska, is the patentee Of this device.
Looking to the Future.
Among the large railroad systems to
recognize the Importance Of tree plant
ing in order to guarantee supply Or
ties for the future is the Illinois Gen.
trail. At point near Duquoin, III,
100000 catalpa trees were planted
three years ago. These trees are
thriving and In few years, when tho
thihning-out process begins, nanv OF
the ties in the Illinois Central rail-
road win he cut from this forest Gre
atsd in the heart Of the Illinois
prairie. The same road IS planting
similar forests In Mississippi and CON
templates the establishment Of Others
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-07-22

Waists pade Of soft silks and sat
ms are eI feedingly fashionable for
dinner and, afternoon wear and are
most effective combined with lace and
net. This Very attractive one is made
of pearl gray messaline satin with
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-07-22
Asparagus omeIet.

Asparagus OmeIet.
Boil about twenty-five heads of as.
paragus and cut the green ends when
tender into short pieces. Mix with
them four well-beaten eggs, adding q
little pepper and salt. Melt an ounce
of butter Tor perhaps rather more) in
an omelet pan, pour in the mixture.
stir till it thickens over the fire, fold
it nicely over Clarified butter may
be served with 1t, into which few
drops Of vinegar have been poured.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-07-22
A SMART DINNER WAIST.

front only as may be preferred. The
box piaits in the sleeves are both nov.
ell and effective and are extended over
the shoulder seams to the neck edge,
so giving the fashionable shoulder
line, and the closing is made invisibly
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-07-22
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1b7SEN]} bar;
A Soothing Drink.

Inflammation Of the throat and ton
sils Is common complaint at this sea.
son of The year. A soothing drink for
persons so affected is made by boiling
a teaspoGnful of isinglas in half pint
OF milk with half dozen bruised al
mOnds and sweetened to taste. q.
This drink has marvellous effect in
reducing the inflammation. 1t Is
widely used in England, but is not
commonly known in this country.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-07-22

To keep paraffin lamps from smell
ing. as they sometimes will DO even
when perfectly clean, put table
spoonful Of salt into the oil.
To clean sponges add tablespoon
full OF strong ammonia to a pint of
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-07-22

warm water and into this squeeze
the sponge. Let 1t lie few minutes,
then rinse it in clear water.
Silk ribbons may be washed in suds
made of lukewarm water and good
soap, but they must not be wrung or
they will be badly creased. Wash
in second lot of suds and rinse in
clear cold water. Then lay on table
or board and with rather a stiff nail.
brush brush sideways till'all the creas.
es are removed. Leave till thorough
ly dry.
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Worlds Lepers.
There is one lerer for every 500
Of the worlds pop ,lation.
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N problem In FIounces.

Flounces and pShles are becoming
more and mord fashionable all the
time, and Just how to arrange for
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-07-22

smartest shown and will be much
worn the season through in all light
weight cloths. This one allows
choice between mandolin and plain
sleeves and includes seams at boto
front and back that extend to the
shoulders, SO giving a tapering effect
to the figure. The model is made Of
tan-colored cloth with trimming of mo-
hair braid and Is closed by means of
buttons and loops, but the finish can
be one Of many things and the clos
ing can be made invisibly by means of
fly whenever preferred. To make
the jacket for girl Of IA years of age
will be required 3k yards of material
81, 2 yards A or ~ yards 81 inches
wide.
Old whalebone which has become
bent and useless should be soaked in
hot water and then laid on a table
to dry. In this way it is straight
sened out and may have new stage
of usefulness before 1t.
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One of the New Coats.
Jackets made with perfectly fiat
finish at the neck are the latest and
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-07-22

sirrian sabIes.
The Siberitd sable, unless protect
cd BY law, wi4goon be extinct.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-09-27
GOING OVER
VOUCHERS.
Investigation Being Made at
Montpelier.
THREE DEMOCRATS IN 1T
J. A. DeBoer and c. 7. Walter
Represent Bell at the
Investigation.
THREE DEMOCRATS IN 1T

Montpelier, Sept. 26:-The true in
wardness of Gov-elect Charles j. Bells
account as state cattle commissioner
in 1902 is TO come out at last, and the
public may soon look for an authori-
tative statement that is to affirm or
deny the claim made by the Demo-
cratic state committee during the re-
cent campaign that he charged the
commonwealth for more days service
that there we're days in the year.
A meeting is being held at the state
auditors Office at the state house this
afternoon for the purpose of going over
the vouchers before State Auditor Hor-
ace F. Graham. Joseph A DeBoer of
Montpelier, and Charles T. Walter of
st J6hnsbury, who is to be Bells Sec
retary of civil and military affairs,
represent the governor. elect in the in
vestigation, and +. p. Carleton, of
Montpelier, appears for the Demo
cratic state committee.
Charles II. Davenport, OF Brattle-
boro, who had charge OF the Demo-
cratic literary bureau in the recent
campaign, and c. H. Senter, of this
city, are also present.
1t was expected until late tonight
that the investigation would be com
pleted tonight and that a signed state
ment would be given for publication,
but at midnight it was found impos-
sible to complete the examination to-
night. 1t is understood that so far as
the committee has gone the accounts of
Mr. Bell have been found absolutely
correct
1t is also reported that the committee
is going into the matter so thorough
ly as to inquire into the reasonable
ness of each charge that goes to make
up voucher, O. NJ. Barber and c.
]. Bell were communicated with at
eleven O'Clock and both expressed
their willingness and desire for a
thorough and detailed investigation
although Mr. Barber also expressed
desire to be heard by the committee If
anything rejecting on him should be
discovered.
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CARELESS SHOOTING.
Residents In Vicinity Of Bsnton's Pond Want It
Stopped.

There has been of late considerable
complaint about the promiscous
shooting. by young men on the banks
of Benton's pond
While they are supposed to be aim
ing at some bird on the water, the
shots go far wide of the object aimed
at. Monday afternoon several Of the
residents on Morgan street We're con
siderably disturbed by shots whistling
through the trees and around where
they were at work.
The statute provides 81 fine for dis
charging fire arms inside the corpor-
alton limits and one of the residents OF
that vicinity says that some day he
shall get mad and go to shooting also.
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WILL JUMP
BLOCKADE
Port Arthur Fleet Will Try to
Break Out.
IS A HOPELESS VENTURE
War Correspondents Disguised
with the Restrictions of
he Japanese
IS A HOPELESS VENTURE

LONDON. Sept 27.-It is reported
Wren will attempt to break ont OF
Port Arthur with his ships and return
to Europe. The task of escaping from
Admiral Togo appears to be- hopeless
If Admiral Cervera's attempt to get
away from Santiago is remembered.
Wiren's men, unlike the Spaniards,
have had plenty Of war experience and
are in a desperate position.
A dispatch from Chefu says that the
foreign military attaches and news
paper correspondents with the second
army witnessed the BATTLE of Lao
yang from a distance of eight miles
and that they protested to the japanese
authorities because of this restriction
upon their movements. General Oku
replied that in the future they would
be permitted to witness engagements
from distance of four miles where
upon tile correspondents left the SOC.
ond army deciding to make an ATTEMPT
to reach Port ua'uy.
Melton Pr.or, the famous British war
correspondent, says he believes that,
with the possible exception of the bat
tie of Liaoyang not one correspondent
has seen "A shot fired. and he even
doubts if the Laoyang fighting was
really closely witnessed by any news
paper man.
A statement from a person on board
the Russian hospital ship Mongolia, at
Port Arthur, describing the fight fol-
lowing Rear Admiral Withoft's sortie,
pays tribute to the courtesy and
consideration shown by the japanese.
The Mongolia was twice cut off from
the squadron, but the japanese sig
nailed her TO steer to the left, which
she did. Once the Mongolia was be-
tween two fires, and frequently Japa-
nese torpedo boats passed quite close TO
her, but she was not attacked urough-
out the fight and returned safely to
Port Arthur
A dispatch has been received at st.
Petersburg from General Kuropatkin
announcing that the japanese are pre-
pairing an extensive turning movement
east of Mukden.
A large force is advancing from
Liaoyang, by way of Taitse, to Sian
chan. Skirmishes have occurred in the
valley of the Hun river and at Inpu,
between Bentsiaputze and the railroad.
There were many casualties in 1npu.
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ght Sn and Several Bsters His Conscience
FINANCIAL LAMBS.
How STANDARD oil' Pulls The Wool Over its
Votares' Eyes.

"While -StandardIOil' has been so
scientifically spreading abroad the i'm
preston that the public should never
own its stock, SAYS Thomas w. Law
son in the October instalment OF 'Fren-
zied Finance in. Everybody's Maya
zine, secretly they have been engag-
cd in changing that stock for the Sc
curities of the people in the form OF
banks and trust companies, railroads
and other assets of definite value.
So completely has Standard Oil'
pulled the wool over the eyes Of the
votaries of finance that there cannot
be found in or out Of Wall street a
single great financier who would not
laugh to scorn the suggestion that
STANDARD Oil is engaged in cam
paign for the distribution of its Stan.
dard Oil stock to the public. Yet pin
your great financier down to the facts
and he'll admit that he himself has
quite a block of the stock and that in.
stitutions of which he is director in
clude among their assets in one form
or another, good-sized parcels of the
inestimable security.
But so firm is the beliefof these very
wise men IN the spells woven for them
when for this or that special reason
they we're allowed as favor to ac-
quire their holdings and so impress
sively have they been shown that their
ownership in Standard Oil stock must
be kept secret, that no suspicion has
ever entered their minds that they were
playing the part of lambs in its pur-
chase"
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SYNDICATE

Cider is being nader at the McNally
shingle-mill this year by A. c. Covey.
f. A. Stickles had the misfortune
to lose on Friday last a valuable
COW.
There was quite large number from
this town that attended the Manchester
fair last week.
Mr. and Mrs Ray Bentley and little
daughter Gladys we're in West Hebron
several days last week.
DIR and Mrs Hoyt and granddaugh-
ter Hazel II. Bently spent several days
in Hoosick Falls this week.
Hollis Bently of West Hebron, N.
Y. spent part of last week at his
fathers, w. s. Bentley while on his
way to Manchester.
The following notice, taken from the
Newark, N. j., Evening News of Sep
tember Is, may be of interest to friends
of the groom in this section: ga
quiet wedding took place Tuesday
September 13, 1904, at p. M, at the
home of the bride, 8SEleventh avenue,
when Miss Isabel, daughter of Mrs
George w. Nelson, was married to
William H. Hoyt of New York. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev
Henry B. Hudson of New York, an in
innate friend of the groom. The house
as tastefully decorated and delicate
refre shments were served at the con-
clusion of the ceremony. The bride
wore a suit of brown broadcloth, with
hat to match, and was unattended.
The happy pair left on late train for
a short trip, with the usual accom-
paniment of rice, old shoes and white
streamers galore. No announcement
OF the approaching nuptials had been
made, and the friends of the couple
were taken completely by surprise,
Mr. and Mrs Hoyt expect to reside in
New York. /"
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NORTH HOOSICK

L. j, Burgess has recovered from
his recent illness.
Mr. and Mrs Chas Case of Pittstown
spent Sunday at George Harringtons.
John Hay and %ife and Mrs Lowell
and two sons Went to Lauderdale Sun
day.
Mrs Boyle of Walloomsac goes to
Fort Edward Tuesday to be gone three
months.
Mrs Frank Buck gave birthday
supper Friday evening in honor Of
her husband.
Miss Lola White spent last Sunday
at Bennington the guest of her sister
Miss Matte Everett.
Mrs Jane Ransom is ,pending few
weeks with her sister, Mrs Mary Fog
erty of Hoosick Falls.
VIM Cottrell who has been helping
his brother on the farm for some time
returns to his place in the mill at Wal
loomsac.
Ladies Aid Society will hold an
afternoon tea and evening social
the home OF Mrs Ebert Wing Friday,
Sept 30th.
Lucy Kelly and brother Of North
Adams are visiting their sister Mrs
Chas Klages for the past week has re
turned home.
Hugh Morrison is laid up with a
sprained ankle the result of bale of
rags falling on him in Steven and
Thompson's mill.
Dwight Shurtleff of Cleveland, Ohio
brother of Mrs Benjamine Milliman is
expected here this week. Arthur Milli-
man is on the sick list.
A lecture will be held at the NE
church Friday eve, Oct entitled "a
Yankee in Ireland under the auspices
of the Epworth League.
Miss Carrie Nesbitt one of North
Hoosick's bright young ladies has
been accepted in the trained nurse
classat Albany hospital.
The ME church which has been
closed four weeks to paper and clean
was opened under an address by
Rev C. H. Agan of Shaftshury small
indebtedness being cleared at the same
time. e'''
Mr. and Mrs James G. Byars Sd
returned from their wedding trip Fri.
day last. They we're rendered recep-
ton by the boys with the usual tin in
struments. -t.
Ami Surdam who has been sick for
some time is not improving as fast as
friends might wish, his wife has a
lemon tree not foot high which has
two lemons on it. one is l1-2 inches in
circumference, it is beauty.