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The Forrest City times., 1904-02-26
FOR THE SEWING ROOM.
A IIome-Hadc sewing Table md Cab inct Which Will lie Found Use-
 fuI All Around.

A very useful article to keep always near the sewing machine is made in this way: Take three light wooden boxes. such as can be procured at any grocery store, all being the same length and width. Ore foot wide by two feet long IS convenient size. Have two of them three inches and the other six inches deep- The boxes can be made at home by any hardy man or boy. balf-ipcb lumber being used. Carefully plane on both sides.
 Use four upright strips for the frame ana fAsten the boxes one above the other to these corner pieces, in the manner of the workbaskets often seen. the lower Dox being about nine inches above the hoor and the others at such distance apart that the top one is at a convenient helsht to reach into when seated The upright posts can be made as fancy as desired, as turned pieces of this kind can be obtained at any woodworking shop, or they can be made square.
 Have the deepest box at the top and Tit 1t with hinged cover It can be used 10 hold small pieces of unfinished work as well as the pieces of goods needed in the regular weekly mending. It should
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-26

be lined with suitable material. pockets being made on each side 10 hold mate rials for fancywork, and a needlebook and small pincushion should be fastened to the lining of the cover.
 The second box should be divided into compartments to hold spools. scissors. papers of needles, pins, tape. knitting needles, crochet hooks, etc. while the lower one has one-half divided into small compartments to hold different styles of buttons, the other half being left undivided 10 hold the tools and materials for stocking mending When completed the whole affair should be stained with black walnut stain and then vanished, and castors be added or not as desired.
 It can be made ornamental or rot as one chooses. Some people tack fringe around the lower edge of each box. which adds 10 it's attractiveness. but it makes creGitable appearance without it. A row of fancy tacks with brass heads placed an inch and a half apart around both top and bottom of each box also makes very ornamental finish Marion Meade, in Orange Judd Farmer.
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-26
WITHIN REACH OF ALL.
LuHuri"nt Hntr Is n Beautiful Thing to Have, and Every Girl Can
 Have It, Too.

Nearly every girl can have luxuriant hair If she knows how to cultivate it properly, but @ out of leo are Ignorant as 10 the right methods to employ" said the hairdresser to President Roosevelt's family, in eonytrsation with a Tribune reporter, while in New York city recent ly. The principal thing to look 10, he continued, lis 10 keep the hair and scalp thoroughly clean, but not overdo it. For norma head of hair shampcoing once month is quite sufficient if one is living in the country. In large cities. however, where there is generally a lot Of dust and smoke flying around. sham pCo twice a month does TO harm.
 Many have habit of putting a lump of soda into the shampooing water, be- cause it makes the hair fuffy and dries it quickly. l never advise my women patrons to GO that, for the reason that il renders the hair brittle and fades the color. The best shampoo powder I know of is the yolk of an egg beaten in a cupful of cold or tepid water. This, when rubbed well into the scalp by the tips of the fingers. cieanses the scalp perfectly, besides acting as a tonic 10 the hair may say, however. that if it is Got washed off thoroughly with several rinsirg wa ters-two waters, at least-it becomes injurious.
 The best way of shampoOing the hair is always to turn il over the face after brushing il well up from the back Then. when it is washed divide 1t by parting. ! .L- h, gF L< it fall Gown over the shoulders after squeezing cut all the water possible by twisting it tightly. The hair should never be dried quickly by sitting ln front of stove A little gentle flaming is the best way but first rub little alcohol into the roots This prevents catching cold. Rub the hair with warm towels, and when perfectly Lry divide 1t into strands and comb out the tangles. be- ginning al the ends.
 "Pisin cold water is undoubtedly the best tonic fer the hair. and the scalp should be massaged every morning. for, say. five minutes, with the fingers dipped in cold water. A gentle pulling of the hair against the roots is also a good thing, in that it stimulates the circula- tion The hair. too, should be brushed for ten minutes night and morning with a long. stiff bristled brush"
 He then gave the following lotion for dandruff. which he claims 10 be effective: "One teaspoonful of powdered borax half teespoonsful four of sulphur. six ounces of rosewater and one ounce of spirits of rosemary"
 stand Rrooms Upside Down. Don't stand brooms on their broom l end, but upside cown ln ths corner.
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-26
Natural cas in Eu-Innd.

According to recent investigations of the geological survey of Great Britain. there are prospects that considerable stores of natural gas may vel be found in southern England. It is known that pockets of gas occur in the Wealden and Purbecli beds of Sussex. and they have yielded in times past limited quantities of gas Below these beds there are considerable thicknesses of sands and sandstones. belonging to the Portland series, which form natural reservoirs and are worthy of investi- gation.
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-26
THE ROTARY pIRECToRY-

rectory, a cylinder attached to the tele- phone arm bearing on it's periphery the names and telephone numbers or the principal concerns with which business is done. A thumbscrew at the side enables the telephone user to rapidly turn the cylinder and find the concern he is desirous of talking to- As the names are. of course. arranged alphabetically. the ease with which the desired information is obtainable through this method is anparent
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-26

board or dresser. Range with horizon tai boiler. The cellar stars go down under the main stairs.
 On the second floor are three pleas ant bedrooms, with good closets and a bathroom. Plain plumbing
 There is space for two roomg In the attic, but they cannot always be H. cluded in the cost as estimated. though often they can.
 The timber and finishing wood and flooring are to be the usual local woods
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-26
An inecdote of Lincoln.

fn October of 1883 Lincoln met Miss Mary Owens, and admired her. though no; eNtravaganuy. From all accounts. she WAS an unusual woman She was tall, full in figure. had blue eyes. dark hair, and was well educated She re- turned to New Salem in 1926. and Lin coin at once began to call upon her. enjoying her wit and beauty. At that time she was about 2S years old.
 One day Miss Owens and another woman were ascending a steep hill. on the way to friends house, when Lin coin joined them. He walked behind with Miss Owens, and talked with her, quite obliyious of the fact that her friend was carrying a very cross and heavy baby. When they reached the summit Miss Owens said, laughing You would not make a good husband Abe. Woman Home Campanion
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-26
Storing Coal Under Water,

Steam coal stored under water for two CT three years is reported, as re- suit of experiments recently closed by the British government 10 have lost only two per cent of it's calorific. or heat producing. value. On the other hand. the surveyor states that some railroads have observed a deterioration of about ten per cent. and the British navy estimated loss of 50 per cent. by prolonged air stor,se.
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-26

TT HIS is a pleasant little house,
 compact and comfortably planned
 to save money and steps The exterior is extremely good and the house has always been admired where built. It can be sta ned in rcd. greeu or brown, CT in combinations of these colors. and. in a wel-shaded place. would do in white or gray. But il is prettier in the darker colors
 There is a pretty little porch, enter ing a good hall with neat and we'll
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-26
Liquors Artifcia1ly Aged,

Liquors may be aged artificially by gradually cooling them. in the case O; brandy, down to 200 degrees centri- graee below zero and the gradual bringing them up again to the normal temperature The frigorie laboratory in which the new discovery is to be ap- piled, will shortly be established in Paris.
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-26

for cheap houses The first story is clapboards or siding. the second story, gables and roof, shingled. Foundation of stone or brick, as may be the cheap est Inside finish is natural or stained wood.
 First story. feet 6 inches ceiling; second story. s feet; width. 2 feet. not including porch projection; depth. % feet over all.-PhilaGelphia Press.
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-26
ROTARY DIRECTORY.
A Useful and Unique Piece of Furni- ture for the office of the Busy
 Businexs Man.

The needs of the hustling business man are always in the ascendancy in the mind of the inventor and a con triyance lately completed, and patent ed has as its purpose the helping of the hurried man in his hurry hours.
 The affair is described by the De- troit Free press as a rotary telephone di-
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-26
Nitrate Nininr i'm Chih

The nitrate mines of Chilli, which fur nished the worlds supply of that fertil- izer, yielded one and quarter million tons last year, which furnished work for 23 900 men.
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planned staircase, with which a very good effect can be made. The parlor at one side has a bayed end and cor ner mantel; it has wide arch into the dining-room, where curtains can be hung. The dining-room also has bay end and mantel. Also a large china closet
 In the kitchen is good pantry. and over the sink there is hanging cup
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-26
The Revival of Tatting.

Tatting, the old-time fancy work of 5a years ago, is quite the fad. but it takes nimble and delicate fingers to do 1t we'll EXqri- ite work. beautiful as eobweb lace. en original in design. can be mace with TO more expensive materials than shuttle and a spool of finest cotton.
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-26

Pearls In MusseI SheII. Pearls are sometimes found in mussel- sbells.
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-26

stand Hrooms Upside Down. Don't stand brooms on their broom end. but upside Gown in the corner.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1904-10-07
Mr.. FAIRBANKS'S LETTER.
A Clear and Effective Statement OF
Republican Principles.

Senator F~airbanks's letter of accept
ance is a document which appeals direct
ly to the business men and workers gen.
orally. 1t states clearly some Of the most
important, but perhaps not sufficiently
understood. tenets of the Republican,
party in its conflict with Democracy.
In calling attention 20 the service done
{, the entire country by the establish
nent of the Bureau of Commerce and
labor. with n special department to deal
with corporations. the Senator points out
The first real attempt by the government
TO deal with the trust problem. He clear
~ sees that the regulation Of the great
combinations of capital by law is pos
sible. is necessary. and he shows the
consistent course of the Republican party
in this regard.
As to our foreign policy Senator Fair
banks rightly considers that we have
much 20 be proud OF in the firm, conser-
vative and thoroughly broad and Chris
tian policy which has been adhered to
during the years Of Republican admins
uatlon. The tremendous expansion in
our trade. our foreign interests and in
t'uence has been accomplished by peace
ful methods. and no remo1e sign OF war
has appeared upon our horizon in the
years following the establishment Of new
National relations or our acquisition OF
"A vast territory in the far East.
In his enunciation Of the Republican
idea of the desirability Of closer trade
relations with our great %neighbor, Can
ada, the candidate for the Vice Presi-
dency is peculiarly happy. He is plainly
for a liberal movement for reciprocity
between this country and the people just
over the line to the north. He also
emphasizes the value Of the "open door"
secured for us in China. and promises .
continuance of the benefits Of that re-
suit Of our recent foreign policy.
As a whole, the letter OF the Vice Pres
idential candidate is a strong paper, one
which commands respect and confidence.
Senator Fairbanks is meeting the Ameri-
can people face to face. from one end
Of the country to the other. in his very
lively campaign. 1t is well, however, to
have in hand his written opinions and
aspirations as a public man on the great
questions at issue at this moment.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1904-10-07
BACKED BY The TRUSTS.
The Democratic Cash Box IL Receiv-
ing Liberal Contributions.

The trusts long ago recognized PreSi-
dent Roosevelt as a dangerous foe to lille
gal monOpolieS. If the money power Of
the United States could have defeated
Roosevelt's nomination at the Chicago
convention it would have FASTENED to do
so. 1t saw, in time. that the people had
set their hearts upon Roosevelt's candi-
dacy. and, leaving the Republicans out of
the case, they turned to the Democrats.
In Judge Parker they found, apparently,
a man of that east OF mind which toler-
ates questionable benz vior. procrasti.
mates decisive action. and leans to prece-
dent so strongly as to balk advance-the
very man for the giant trusts to play
with.
When Judge Parker's speech Of accept
ance was read, his remarks upon the
trusts were a~nxiously scanned by the peo-
pie. Disappointment came to those who
were not already awake to the actual ma
ture of David Bennett Hills manipula-
tons in connection with the nomination
Of Parker.
wait till we see where the trusts put
their money" said one wavering indie
pendent, not yet willing to give up the
hope OF q Democratic fight upon illegal
trusts.
There was not long to wait. 1t is a
matter of public knowledge that the
great trusts are pouring money into the
Democratic campaign treasury. The to-
bacco trust. the sugar trust, the oil trust,
the New York transportation trust. all
are known to have contributed literally
to Belmont's treasure chest. These com
binations Of capital we'll know how and
when to be liberal. They see in the
election Of Parker their only protection
against a straightforward, courageous
chief executive who will enforce the
United States laws for the control Of
combinations of capital and illegal mo-
nopolies.
The trusts do not want Roosevelt for
President. The great combinations of
capital AVE delicate susceptibilities when
1t comes to their immediate or remote
prospects for gain. But money cannot
carry the presidential election. The GER
tainty that the trusts are working for
Parker will only send hundreds of thou
sands of voters to the polls to east their
ballots for Roosevelt. Their own em-
ployes will vote against the candidate Of
the trusts. Judge Parker's shutting sem
fences about "A nonexistent common
law" and it's possible dealings with the
trusts gave the American people their
first "jar" as to the position Of the Dem
ocratic nominee on this question:. The
heavy contributions Of the trusts to the
Parker campaign fund have completed
the awakening as to the attitude OF the
great combinations and monopolies in
this presidential election.
Parker may well say, in this connec-
ton. as we'll as in the contemplation Of
most Of his close associates, Save me
from my friends!'
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1904-10-07
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
A Man of Action, Who Can he Relied
on in Emergencies.

Theodore Roosevelt occupies a unique
position i'll the estimation of the .Ameri-
can people. 1t is not that other men in
public life are not honest. or earnest or
incorruptible-these qualities are not
rare. 1t is that Mr.. Roosevelt combines
them in an unusual way. He is possess
ed of great physical vitality and mental
energy; he has of his own taste and his
own motion entered into various occu-
patlons that Lave put him in touch and
sympathy with all classes OF men. high
and low. When he was a ranchman he
made the cowboys his friends 50 that
when he became a soldier they clamored
to be of his regiment. He became Police
commissioner III New York, not for the
money there was in it." as was the Gus
tom in New York. but to see thai certain
abuses were remedied. They were rem
edled in spite Of the opposition of other
members Of the board. He became As
slstant Secretary of the Navy in order
to carry out certain plans of naval pro-
greSs. He enlisted in the Spanish war
from patriotic motives and made a rec
ord. He was elected Governor Of New
York on account of his public services
and was nominated for Vice President
against his own wishes for the same
reason. In all these positions and as
President of the United States he has
done his duty fearlessly and honestly.
The people nave learned to regard him
as a man Of action: rs a man who does
Things. and who can he relied on in an
emergency. In COMMON phrase he is
regarded as a man who will dc TO tie
to-"
Against such a record as this the neg
atlve record Of q man who has lone
nothing but write legal opinions and in
dorse Democratic platforms amounts to
nothing. AS a man of executive ability
and of action Judge Parker is mot in
~.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1904-10-07
ASSAILING THE TARIFF.
Democrats Seem Determined to Force
q Disturbing Issue.

Signs increase that the Democratic
leaders are determined to force the tariff
issue to the front in the presidential cam
paign. While Republicans will welcome
the discussion OF this question, well
knowing that it is sure to add many
thousands of votes to their majorities,
they cannot but regret the selection OF
the tariff as the main issue. because of
the unfortunate influence it will have up
on the business interests of the country.
SO far this year the presidential cam
paign has not blocked business and nan
cial activity. Affairs proceed as usual.
In all lines of business there is a hope
fulness and confidence which is most en-
couraging. But il the country is to be
confronted with another visitation of tar
if revision agitation, with even a re-
mote chance Of success in the election,
there is bound to be a great slump in
the industrial world and a corresponding
depression in all business interests.
1t is well remembered what happened
ten years ago. when, as President Roose-
welt puts it, the last attempt was made
by means OF lowering the tariff to pre-
vent some people from prospecting too
much. The attempt was entirely sue
GtSSIuis tdllh IdN VI JhdL c'I WAS
among the causes which in that year
and for some time afterwards effectually
prevented anybody from prospecting TOO
much. and labor from prospecting at all.
Undoubtedly it would be possible at the
present time to prevent any of the trusts
from remaining prosperous by the simple
expedient of making such a sweeping
change in the tariff as to paralyze the
industries of the country"
The people of the United States will
not soon court again the destruction and
panic OF 1898. Once is enough for one
generation. There will be a tremendous
vote against tariff legislation by the
Democrats.
The confidence of the country may
stand even throughout a tariff revision
campaign, but it is risking a good deal
to raise that ISSUE in the manner con-
templated. They, however, have every
thing to gain and nothing to lose. They
have got to have something to stand
p and complete failure in every other
attack made upon the Republican posi-
ton has driven them upon the tariff as
a standing outpost of Republicanism
which can always be assailed. when
nothing else affords a convenient target.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1904-10-07
Parker and the Trusts.

Trust magnates having furnished the
funds to carry on Tarker's campaign,
will now be %relegated to the rear. How
ever, Cord Meyer of the sugar trust and
other representatives o. grasping corpo-
rations have such a hold on the Demo
cratic candidate that they will continue
to control him. Their RELOCATION to the
rear is merely a blind" to deceive the
people. When Parker visited New York
he told his managers he did not wish
his remarks on the trusts "queered," and
that during the remainder OF the cam
paign the ma gnates who have been pa
rading and jubilating over his nomina
ton should be less open in their demon
STATIONS Of joy. He further said he
could not get close to the people as long
as the trust magnates openly shouted for
him. What the judge meant was that
his wealthy sponsors should keep dark
until after election. when they could
come to the front again.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1904-10-07
LexiaIatiVe Landmark.

Some OF the landmarks of historic
legislation created during President
Roosevelt's administration are: a. The
law for the civil government Of the Phil
ippines; (2l. Corporate legislation. chief
of which is that creating the Department
OF Commerce and Labor. with broad
powers, which, in the nature OF things,
must steadily grow: c). Cuban %reciproc-
ity. comforting material benefits on both
Cuba and the United States: a.. The
treaty n laws that make the Panama
canal a certainty: o.. The law for the
irrigation Of the arid lands Of the great
West.
Against these accomplished results dur
ing one administration OF the party that
does things, the Democratic party has
nothing to offer but empty words and
h~igh-sounding promises.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1904-10-07
YOUNG MAN

Young man, what makes the nation
great?
Not mart or boundary or state,
Not argosies that sweep the sea
'Tis zone of these that make US free;
lis none of these that keep US grand.
What is it makes and builds the land?
Ills YOU!
Young man, who is the country's guide:
Who stands her guard on every side?
Not men of war that ride the foam,
Nor mountains piercing heavens dome,
Nor rivers rushing to the strand.
Who has the sure and guiding hand?
lis YOU!
Young man. who is the nations guard2
Not sullen gates with cannon barred,
Not harbor mouth or mountain pass
Nor fortresses where warriors mass.
Whom does the nation choose for guardf
Who DER her fate. keeps watch and
ward?
"Tis YOU!
Young man! Young man! The endless
fight,
The endless stress of wrong and right
herein the ballot tells the tale
Is on again-you must not fail!
Start right. vote right, think right, young
Who keeps the land Republican?
IT'S YOU!
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1904-10-07

III our opponents came into power
ana attempted to carry out their
promises to the Filipinos by giving
them Independence, and withdra wing
American control from the islauds,
the result would be friEhtful ca Ia nifty
to thu Filipinos themselves, and in lite
1arGer aspect would amount to an in
ternational crime. Anarchy would
follow; and the most violent anarchic
forces would be directed partly against
the civil Rovernment, partly a1ainst
all forms Of religions and educational
civilization. Bloody con flicts would
inevitably ensue in the archipelago,
and just a. inevitably the islands
would become the prey Of the fret
power which in its own selfish Interest
took up the task we had ~cravenly aban-
acknowledgements letter Of acceptance.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1904-10-07
Per Capt.. Cost of Government.

Democrats are circulating the state
nent that the per capita cost Of main
tanning the government of the United
States is greater than in any other one
Of the leading countries. This is not
true. In New Zealand. the cost of gov
eminent to each inhabitant is highest.
Il is $3S.3S. In Australia it is $3.50,
in the United Kingdom, S21.39: in
France, $17.84: Belgium. s17,4O: Para.
quay. $17.39; Austria Hungary. $12.6S
Argentina, $12.6S; Cuba, $12.4O; Meth
erlands, S11.49; Portugal. S11.45; Spain
$1,000; Sweden, S9.54; German Empire
$9.45; Canada, $3.50. In the United
States the per capita cost Of govern
ment is $7.97.