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The Washington times., 1904-03-24
A RED SUMMER.

Red is a hot color for summer wear,
but that il is going TO be worn a great
deal IS evident from the number of
red fabrics being made up. Red linens.
mohalrs. bastistes, pOngees, India silks
and foulards are all in order, while Tor
early spring there are gowns OF cloth
the shade Of an American Beauty rose
The Washington times., 1904-03-24
PERFECTING THEIR ACCENT.

Americans who are staying in Paris
have adopted fad for perfecting their
accent which does. them credit. They
study with the actors at the Coincide
Franchise, for when not engaged on the
stage the actors hold classes in their
loges Qittle salons belonging to them in
the upper stories OF the theater).
The Washington times., 1904-03-24
HOMEMADE PAP1ER-MAcHE.

This is simply and easily made and
can be used for all sorts Of things Take
three quarts of water. one pound of
flour. and a tablespoonful OF alum Cut
up some old newspapers and stir them
into the mixture until IL becomes thick
like putty. Take il on the stove and
let il harden.
The Washington times., 1904-03-24
what in the world do you want of a toy bank?'

tucks was only 80 cents bolt, and
it's lined with an ancient white silk that
] had when / was a debutante. Black
and white is becoming TO nearly every
one. and is the only combination that
can be safely attempted with cheap ma
terials The same material IN pink or
blue or green would have looked posi-
lively taWdry.
The Washington times., 1904-03-24
aPletty giIk parasos IN Iight .hades f0r doIlar,

We'll" said the other woman thought
fully you really seem TO have proved
your case What you say sounds prac-
teal. at least.
1T is practical" was the reply. ct
has been practiced by me for years
The Washington times., 1904-03-24
~ HOhE IT'S PROBLEMS l4ND INTERESTS
Il FeO0 Fashionable FadS.

Blue and white and brown and white
shepherds checks are much newer for
the walking suit than the universal
black and white.
The Washington times., 1904-03-24

weeks ego / cut the train off the skirt
and had tailor press il. for / don't be-
Eeve that any woman can press a cloth
skirt as il should be pressed. and now
it's. my second best street suit. Next
year il Will pose as a rainy day COS
tune. and after understanding innumer-
able deluges should make over into an
The Washington times., 1904-03-24

Russian cross-sIitch in VaricOlOTed
silks on wide gold betting makes most
effective garniture as a rest or for gal
loon trimming
The Washington times., 1904-03-24

The loose pouch front for the blouse
OF a silk shirtwaist suit is entirely out
of fashion. A slight pouch over the top
of a wide girdle is the correct thing.
The Washington times., 1904-03-24

one ultra-modish linen shirtwaist suit
has no collar. and the neck is finished
with an. embroidered scallop trimming
similar to that on fiantscs petticoats.
The Washington times., 1904-03-24

White silk null or organdie waists.
finely tucked and appliqued with lace
motifs. are among the smartest sepa-
rate waists of the summer.
The Washington times., 1904-03-24

The walking or trottoir suits are fast
taking on a dressy aspect, and for the
most part accord in every way with the
predominatiug 1880 modes.
The Washington times., 1904-03-24

An all-silk pongee underskirt guaran-
tractiVe
The Washington times., 1904-03-24

course an umbrella is a necessity, but a
parasol is not However. / am 50 recS-
lessIy extravagant as to buy one Of
each. The umbrella costs % cents any
time. and after the Fourth of July the
shopkeepers are glad TO dispose OF the
The Washington times., 1904-03-24

The windsor bow, Of quite goodly
size, is a permanent feature of many Of
the newest neckpieces
The Washington times., 1904-03-24

Belts to match accompany the latest
collar-and-cuf sets of Belgian en-
brOidery.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-05-21
A Thrilling Rescue.

An amusing story is told of an old
seaman on one of the United States
cruisers in the North Atlantic squad
ron. He was not person of wide af-
fections, but he had a warm place in
his heart for young ensign who had
been kind to him in many little ways.
One day a landsman fell from the
rigging to the water, and as he could
not swim he would have been drowned
but for a young officer who sprang in
after him and held him up till assist
ance came.
Later the young officer received a
complimentary letter from the Secre-
tary of the Navy. Every one rejoiced
but the old seaman; he coveted the let
ter for his ensign.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-05-21

81 mean 1 come on this here steam
boat to see a fight" said he. zen 1
wanted to see hit. I've heerd tell a
whole lot about the way you fellers
fight with the mitts on, an 1 want to
see hit done. So 1 reckon as how it's
about time you'all was a-givin' us
few rounds"
Then the sailor understood. The
visitor thought the fighting top was
the ring where the ships men boxed.
What's this here thing?" asked a
boy, pointing to the winch used for
hosting the boats. A seaman told him
what it was.
MY stars" he exclaimed. do you
lift the enemy's boats clean outen the
water SOS to get a good aim at emp
Don't you have any ramrods to
them gun-barrels?" was the question
of another Kentuckian, as he inspect
ed the big twelve-inch guns.
One of the ships jokers gravely told
him that they pulled out the mainmast
when they needed a ramroad, and that
the last time they used it the gun went
off accidentally and blew the main
mast into Posey County, Indiana
which explained why the ship had nc
mainmaSt then.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-05-21

That's nice thing to have, a letter
like that" he said, few days later.
you ought to have one"
Il don't quite see how 1 can get
one" laughed the ensign.
"Well, see here" said the old man,
eagerly. Tomorrow night I'll be in
the main chains, fussing with some
thing or other, and l might fall in, and
you could jump after me-"
THAT would be very good of you, -
said the ensign. gravely, "but you see
I'm not good swimmer by any
means"
'Ho! That's no matter" said the
old seaman. "I'll hold you up till the
boat comes"
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-05-21

the with prints and jewels These things are val
liable; they needs be rendered infinitely costly
deadly unnteresng by the collector The cult OF first
editions a matter which the credulty and
the collector make the market price. 1t is not
sentiment that the collector of these things for he
will exchange sell his boosted Dickenses SCOTS for
by other authors which he considers more
precious actuated wholly by this abomnable mania
Dealers know and grin in their sleeves to speak, and
batten him until they too become infected by the dis
ease and so the madness goes round.
The science of collecting is colossal monument to the
folly of human nature 1t is well known fact that col
lectng dulls the moral facilities have known phatelsts
play the abominable tricks what is known as
swaps and 1t is notorious that you cannot trust china
ornament a china maniac. But the for china Is
less decent in comparison with more unworthy
developed tobacco manufacturers
in stimulating the collection of gaudy cigarette pictures
and demoralizing the youth the land 1t is pity some
will not collect collectors-and dispose of them.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-05-21
GLUT OF ENGLISH GHOsTS.
Many Spooks Are Appearing in Eng.
land Just Now.

Many Spooks Are Appearing in Eng
land Just Now.
A strange epidemic of ghosts is
creeping over the country, SAYS the
London Express.
During the last day or two reputed
spooks have been discerned at Tweed
mouth and Coed Kernew, near New
port, Wales, and are still unlaid.
The Tweedmouth apparition takes
the shape of a woman in white, with
piquantly contrasting red hair. 1t fire.
quents the churchyard and chases wo-
Iuen and children.
The Coed-Kernew ghost turns pic
lures face to the wall, jams Jumps of
beef into pint jugs and causes beds to
walk downstairs.
The real explanation of the present
glut Of phantoms was given to an Elk
who has made long and patient study
of the habits of spooks.
'"The year just over" said he, "was
singu]arly jejune of properly authenti-
Gated ghosts. Hardly a single new
pparition of any Importance mani
Tested itself.
"Of course the old ghosts are just as
good as ever, but they are destitute of
novelty.
'The Elizabethan phantom is still to
be seen at Greenwich and, generally
| speaking, a good ghost may still be
looked for wherever Tudor palace
has been known to exist.
Nowadays the House of Commons
housemaids have become so familiar
with the House of Commons spool
that they hardly trouble to speak to ii
when it passes them on the stairs.
'The Brighton boarding house ghost
too, still comes to sit upon the bed in
the room where he was murdered, and
the unimpeachable ghost of Lincoln's
Inn opens, as of yore, closed doors and
marks of webbed feet upon powdered
chalk strewn over the floor
"But all these are old and stale, an6
tie human mind demands fresh ghost,
always. Hence the present boom Il
the ghost market.
at is just a matter of supply ant
demand"
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-05-21
PhiIadeIphia's Potato Patch.

An adaptation of the Pingree potato
patch idea is said to have met with
success in Philadelphia. 1t Is in
charge of the superintendent of va
cant lot farming" His annual report
shows that the utilization of vacant
lots by partly disabled and decrepit
or by otherwise idle people has
brought good returns. Over 5000 peo-
pie, including 40 orphan children,
were given employment on these va
cant lots last year and brought re-
turn of $500 on each quarter-acre
garden at a nominal expense of $1,000
each dollar invested in instruction,
tools and seeds yielding a return OF
from So to 81. The usual obstacle in
the way of success of this scheme has
been to find people who were willing
to make use of the opportunities of
| fered.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-05-21
BURMAH'S OLD SHRINES.
Caves Beneath n Fortress and Temple
on a Balancing Rock.

Caves Beneath Fortress and Temple
on a Balancing Rock.
Burmah doubtless has the oldest
place Of worship to be found any
where in the world, says a writer in
the Housekeeper Some miles out of
Maulmein, in the middle of a great
plain, stands a lone rock so peculiar
in form as never to be forgotten when
once seen. Ages ago the caves which
honeycomb this fortress were trans
formed from the habitats of bats and
wild animals into places for devotions.
Thousands of images of Buddha are
carved upon the walls and in every
chamber bronze, stone or wooden gods
are standing. sitting or reclining in
endless silence. No one can compute
how many millions of feet have press
ed the earthen floors of these sacred
caverns. Almost as remarkable is a
Burmese shrine built by a rich man as
an Offering to his favorite god This
was erected on the very apex of a
balancing rock so formidable in APP
pearance as to strike terror to the
heart before one can carry out the
resolution to make the difficult ascent.
The material was transported to the
rock on the backs of men and pulled
to the top with hand power by means
of rope. To reach the top requires
stout limbs and steady nerves. Tiny
steps have been cut in an almost per-
pendicular wall and slip means fall
to certain injury and perhaps death.
The difficulties of erecting a place
of worship have given no end of ankle
ty to the well-intentioned who have
the interests of a community at heart.
Sometimes it is as difficult to obtain
the material as it is to raise money
with which to pay for it. In North
Queensland the problem is: What will
withstand the ravages of the white
ant pest? Every kind of wood has
been tried in vain. Again and again
have the little white ants destroyed
fine churches, razing them to the
ground. AS last resort the good peo-
pie decided to use corrugated iron
This material has proved satisfactory
so far as resisting the attacks of the
insects is concerned, but it has one
decided disadvantage in that lanc
where old Sol pours his burning rays
down so pitilessly. The iron draws
the heat and on a hot summers day
the temperature inside of one of these
veritable furnaces will often rise a.
high as 100 degrees. reminding the
congregation most forcibly of certain
orthodox theories regarding the here
after of the wicked.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-05-21
LANDLUBBERS ON SHIPBOARD.
o00oooOOoA

When the United States monitor
Arkansas anchored off Memphis on its
trip up the Mississippi River year
ago, a family-father, mother and
seven children-went on board the
queer steel vessel. The father, the
New York Sun says, held two of his
boys by the hands, and as they were
shown about by one of the appren-
tice seamen he pointed out objects of
interest.
"That thar is the turtle, Johnny" he
said, pointing to the big turret with
the twelve-inch guns sticking out.
Goodness, pawn said Johnny. "Jes'
look what long front legs it's gotr'
"They call hit turtle, Jimmy"
"paw" explained, because 1t can turn
clean over on its back an go after the
enemy all spraddled out, 1 reckon"
At Paducah. Kentucky, country
man boarded the Arkansas with a
knowing air. He walked round for
some time, going over the ship three
or four times, but looking mostly at
the fighting top. His eyes seemed fas-
cinated by that part of the vessel, and
the seamen noticed that he looked ex-
pectant. as If he thought something
was going to happen there. Finally
he turned to one of them.
"Pardner," said he, when do they
call time nex'T
The sailor did not understand him,
and said so.
sHain't that the fightin' top" he
inquired.
Eyes," replied the sailor.
"Wall," said the Kentuchan. then
hain't you-all goin' to give us few
rounds?"
"What do you mean?" the sailor
asked, supposing the visitor wanted
them to fire the big guns for him.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-05-21

insanity, much is unconsciously assimlated by the
mind remains without direct association with the
daily life Of the assimilator.
Conan Doyle has been charged by ST. Louis news
paper correspondent with plagiarism from Poe's Gold
Bug The allegation is not supported by the citations
which simply similarity thought expression
likely to to PHOTOGRAPHERS Simlartes, however
exist between Conan Doyle and Walter Scott between
Conan Doyle and Poe which do admit of this expana
ton. The smuggler in micah Clark" and "Guy
Mannering" nearly alike suggest influence
of Scott Doyle. The mercenary warrior Saxon of
Micah Clark" moreover is undeniable replica of
Dugald Dagey of "a Legend of Montrose" his case
particularly in the of the smuggers
assimilation the question: the surroundings
of Saxon and the smuggers altered phrase
oogy is likewise This shows deliberation inconsistent
with unconscious assimilation, especially Doyle
has repudated Scotts influence him. Such delber
alton is still evident in the instance Poes
Joined Letter. and Doyle's Scandal in Bohemia" These
tales identical in plot and incident vary only
that POe's woman, attacked by a diplomat with a COM
promising letter becomes Doyles king by
actress with compromising photograph. The methods
of Poe's Dupin and Doyles Sherlock identical
The memory Wycherley the dramatis later years.
enfeebed by Illness play him strange
He would read himself to sleep Montagne Rochefou
cad, and Racine. Next morning the thoughts these
authors would be written down with entire
original At other times Wycherey would repeat
word for word his previous compositions Since
Doyle has repudiaed the influence they
cannot be employed to explain his similarites these
authors which much greater than those that
Chancery Sherman detected between Cyrano
and the Merchant Prince Cornvie" Both Rostand's
production and the Merchant Prince however based
the of the historic Cyrano de Bergerac from
whose voyage to the Moon" Of the satire
of "Gulliver's Travels"
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-05-21
Too Sudden.

at seems to me you run your auto
at an exceedingly high rate of speed"
YES" replied the Rev. Mr.. Skorch-
err; 81 can't bear the idea of causing
any one to swear"
"Eh? 1 don't grasp the idea"
'Well, you see, when L hit any one
going at top speed he doesn't get time
to say anything. '-Philadelphia Press.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-05-21
The Latest WrinlxIe.

'My son celebrates tonight; his
freedom party you know
"Why, L thought he was 81 some
time ago."
"Oh, so he was long ago. L mean
he celebrates his divorce Tonight
Philadelphia Ledger.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-05-21
MARvELS OF ANIMAL INTELLIGENCE.
BY II. p. 0'Connor. N. p.


IN was a "cats' opera" conducted by a Scotch shoe
M maker Bisset, who had taught these crea-
MI lures play the dulcimer as an accom-
M panment their squalling. His greatest
W success however, with pig which was
seen for two or three days by many persons of
IA respectabity spell without any apparent di-
kAEzAN recton the of those in the company; TO
up accounts to point out words thought OF by per
sons present. exactly the hours minutes seconds
to distinguish married from the SINGLE ETC. While this
learned pig was performing in Dublin armed rufian
broke into roOm slew the animal with his sword as
sauted himself and unnerved the unfortunate
animal trainer that he his bed and died within
few days
naturalist In charge of fine museum assured
had a horse in field seze and work
with his handle a pump In order to water some
thirsty which lowing lamentably over the wa
trough! This naturalist had also young haf
fedged sparrow which had fallen out of the nest heped
back parents They thrust straw into the
little dereics beak and selling themselves each end of
It, they up with nesting above the nest and then
dropped him gently into 1t!
q Ffeshire village sparrow had laid her and
half reared last years swallow nest On
the swallows the original and builder
tried to take with the help of
its only but Of number of other swallows Their
combined efforts dslodge the being vain they
hold council of which sentenced the usurper to
only little band which had tried to storm
the whole flock of swallows fetched building
and short time walled up the criminal and
her brood perish miseraby.
a In the of of the windows of a
Strahendry brood of swallows helf reared
young sportsman disappointed in duck shooting,
nesngs Fearing that the brood would perish of
starvation he about them from the nest and
try them in the house, when he amazed to
the mercy of his hands by the
the flock of swaows They took it in turn to feed
the orphans till they full edged and able provide
themselvesl
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-05-21
Pledge Might Have Saved Him.

Socrates had just drained the hem
lock.
"How foolish I was" he exclaimed.
81 should have told them swore off
at New Years.
Bewailing his thoughtlessness, there
was nothing left but to await the re-
sult.-New York Tribune.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-05-21

A lover is glad to see his girl, but
not as glad as the married man Is to
see his wife when he has been lett
with the children.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-05-21
UNCONSCIOUS ASSIMILATION AND PLAGIARISM.
BY DR.. p. c. Herman.

When two decades and more ago a Chicago
clergyman pleaded unconscious assimilation as
an answer to allegation Of plagiarism the
plea was sneered at involving an impossible
lty. Unconscious assimilation. however, Is an
mental process. Culture makes ordi-
nary mental processes automatic in like manner
as training does walking. For this reason in
ordinary life as well as to less extent in idiocy
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-05-21

bers perforaons characterized by different
and finally that whole blocks of them had
ing Conceive the delight of the brother
hoodl 1t possible to enlarge the art Stamp col
lectors could hill after hill in their
cessibe-
Once developed to this point there holding
philately back. Emporums all hands hun
cult.
Coins have in some sort of excuse In themselves
And collections of pictures also might be tolerated If
ectors hung them their walls and admired them
the who buys the pictures to stack them in his
lars has passed from the dignity of the connoisseur
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-05-21
COLLECTING FAD TIE HEIGHT OF FOLLY.
BY n. b. MARRIOTT Watson.

1t seems quite practicable to start collec
ton in anything under the sun. The fancier has
nothing better to do than to take up the newest
idea. have known people to collect pipes. walk
ing sticks, hairpins, cats and matchboxes. The
art of collecting stamps not being found difficult
enough in its original form. the fancy set to
work to make 1t more so. Some ingenious per-
discovered that stamps had different num-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23

Chicago. Dec. 23.-With the an
nouncement of results in Minnesota,
North Dakota and Washington yester-
day. the official canvass of the votes
cast of Nov. s for presidential electors
was finally completed. The Associa-
Ted Press was given the tabulated re-
turns, and complied the above table,
showing the total received by each
candidate. Roosevelt's majority over
all his rivals reached the record
breaking figures of 1,746.76S. and over
Mr.. Parker the presidents plurality
was 2.547.57S. In 1900 William Nc
Kinley had 467.046 more votes than
all other candidates and $50, 1854 more
than William Jennings Bryan. The
vote for Mr.. Roosevelt was therefore,
409 .S22 votes more than for Mr.. Nc
Kinley, while Mr.. Parker was support
ed by 1.277.772 fewer electors than
gave their ballots to Br. Bryan.
The total vote this presidential
year was 13.50S, 1876 against 1865. .547
in 1900. a decrease OF 460.07S votes.
Mckinley polled more votes than
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
CARRIES REVOLVER
TO SHOOT klDNAPERS
Action of Kingdom Gould in Fir
ing at Classmates is Ex-
planned.

New York, Dec. 23.-New light has
been shed upon the action of Kingdom
Gold, the eldest son of George J.
Gould, in dscharging revolver at
some Columbia sophomores who were
trying to haze him. A friend of young
Gould said he had carried the revolver
which he used IA long time because of
his family's fear of attempts at kid
naping.
For many years" said young
Gould's friend. ''Kingdon has carried
a revolver Some years ago it was
believed there was a plot to kidnap
the Gould boys in the neighborhood
of the Metropolitan opera house. The
family supplied Kingdom with a pistol
at that time and told him 10 use il
whenever any one whom he did not
know intimately attempted to take
him TO any place he did not want TO
90. So often has the danger of kid
naping been impressed upon him that
he has come to morbid fear of such
d happening
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
COMPLETE OFFICIAL VOTE ON PRESIDENT ANNOUNCED

Mckinley had 292 under the appor-
tionment of 1900. Mckinley had123i5
portionment of 1880, there having been
an addition of % by the last appor-
tionment.
Parker carried 13 states against Il
by Bryan, and has 40 electoral votes.
Bryan had 155 under the old apportion-
ment
Watson received his largest vote in
Georgia, the total of that state. 22.G3f
with 20.50S in Nebraska, being nearly
one-third of his aggregate. 114,637.
Barker polled 50,21S in 1900.
The prohibition vote in 1900 was
POS, ,791: in November. 2G0. .303, Il gain
of 51,512.
Four years ago the socialists had
an electoral ticket in 32 states and
polled S7.769 votes. This year they
had ticket in the As states, and the
Debs vote was .5S7.
The vote of the socialist labor par
ty in 1900 was 1894 This year il
was 33,453, loss of G.491.
The continental labor party had ad-
herents only in Illinois-really Chica-
go where $50 votes were polled.