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Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12
LEFT SEAT IN CONGRESS.
Recent Action of Congressman Sha-
froth Had Precedent.

Recent Action of Congressman Sha-
froth Had Precedent.
Mr.. Shafroth of Colorado is not the
first Democrat who refused to accept
a seat in congress because he believed
his election had been tinged with
fraud. When J. C. G. Black. of the
tenth Georgia district ran against
Thomas E. Watson he was elected by
a good majority, but it was charged
that there was much irregular voting
in Richmond county. When Mr..
Black learned of this he forwarded his
resignation to the governor, who or
dered a new election. Mr.. Black was
chosen again. Mr.. Shafroth, by the
way, was champion chess player of
the house while there, being one of
those who took part in the game by
cable between the house of represen-
tatives and the British house of com
mons.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12
ORION of Familiar Expression.

With reference to the origin of the
familiar expression, 80 long," CORE
spondent of the London Academy sug-
gests that it is derived from the Nor
wegian "Saa laenge," common form
of farewell. equivalent in meaning to
''au revoir,' and pronounced like $50
long" with the ''g" softened. There
was a fair number of Norwegians
among the settlers in America, to
judge by the names, and it is quite
likely the phrase was picked up from
them. 1t is in general use among the
Dutch in South Africa.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12
Novel Ronbonnieres.

One of the most charming bonbon-
nieres of the season is of bfsQue or
china, in Japanese style. 1t repre-
sents little almond-eyed maiden car
rying in either hand a basket or pan
nier Both of these receptacles are
filled with bonbons. The trinket can
be very appropriately applied for table
trimming.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12
Pretty Curtains for a Set of Shelves.

Pretty Curtains for Set of Shelves.
One of the prettiest curtains seen
for set of shelves was of brown bur-
lap with trimmings of red. The cur
tain was thrown over the brass rod in
such a way as to form a deep lambre-
quin at the top. The burlap was lined
throughout with red. Red felt was
used for the border. The top and bot
tom was feather stitched to the bur-
lap with red worsted in clusters of
six quite long stitches, the middle
one longest, and the others graduated
toward each end. The clusters of
stitches were about an inch apart.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12
44s6 woman's Coat, 81 to 40 bust.

The triple capes fit snugly and give
the dropping line without fu1ness and
the sleeves are wide and ample allow
ing of wearing the pulled ones be-
meath, without danger of rumpling.
To make the coat for a woman OF
medium size will be required Az
yards 27, ga yards "A or 50 inches
wide.
A May Manton pattern, No. 4436,
sizes 80 to 40, will be mailed to any
address on receipt of ten cents.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12
Bedroom Hanainas.

Nothing is prettier or more dainty
for bedroom decorations than the up
holstery dimities in the old English
style. They can be got in may pat
terms and launder beautifully, so are
more durable than a f1imsy fabric.
They may be used in the entire deco
ration of the room for bedspread, can
opy, window hangings and dressing
table covers.
At the windows it is prettiest to
hang the curtains straight down each
side with full valance across the
top. Cushions for the chairs and cor
Ee= seats can be made to match, too
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12
Novel Ideas

The more unusual the trimming on
costumes this season the better. and
anything you like is fashionable Sec
Ond hand shops are the resort of many
q fair maiden these days. Antique
buttons of metallic ornaments, queer
braidings and quaint meadollions are
used as coat trimmings and to trim
fur stOleS
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12
Things That Helm.

Use soapy water when making
starch. 1t will make the clothes more
glossy and easily ironed.
Line black silk underskirts with
flannel to insure warmth.
Dusty or rusty looking jet trim
mings can be made quite new looking
if soaked for about ten minutes in
equal parts vinegar and water. Dry
in q cool place
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12
A Suggestive Stole.

a stole which is full of suggestions
is made of plain Brussels net, with
flowers or leaves cut out of cloth and
sewed on to the net foundation. Tinted
flowers would be pretty for the woman
with time and taste, and velvet could
be used instead of the cloth. An en-
tire gown of such work would not be
too great an undertaking, and would
be very handsome.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12
WANTS HIS JOB BACK.
Famous New York Police Captain
Tires of Retirement.

Police Captain Chapman of New
York, the man who acquired rem
iniscent fame by raiding the Seeley
dinner at Sherry's, wants to have his
name taken off the retired list. What
he desires is an active job with full
pay on the police force. Chapman
was quite a person about four years
ago, but lately he has dropped out of
sight. 1t is claimed for him that no
man in New York has finer or more
luxuriant or better kept set of whis-
kers Then there is the nerve of raid
ing Sherry's on his side. Public SYM
pathy is with him in the effort to get
back on the active list.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12
Fashionable Loose Coat.

Loose coats make ideally comfort
able wraps and are in the height of
style. This one can be made with
the smart little shoulder capes or
without and can be buttoned over or
rolled back to form revers. The
model is made of tan colored broad
cloth, the revers of satin in the same
color edged with Persian braid, but all
cloaking materials are appropriate.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12
UNABLE TO GIVE GUARANTEE
Washington Bartender Honest About
His Wares.

Two or three members of the SEN
ate like brandy and are fastidiOus
about the kind they drink. They found
a hotel in Washington where there
were several bottles labeled as of the
distillation of 1911. This brandy cost
rs cents a drink. Here it is" said
one of the senators when he had in
vited two companions to have some.
ct is the finest in Washington. You
can see by the label that it was dis
titled in 1911. Isn't that right, Mr..
Bartender" That's what the label
says" the bartender replied. but 1
don't know the printer
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12
Extravaqant Garter Buckles

Some Of the new garter buckles are
eXtravGgant IN setting and design.
One seen recently was of Roman gold
set with a feur de lis design of dia-
mOnds. Another Roman gold garter
buckle had china medallion set in
the frame, on which the monogram or
fayorite flower of the owner could be
painted. These buckles also come in
sterling silver at thrice the price of
the pseudo gold.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12

That the red petticoat has not alto
gether gone out of fashion is practi-
cally and POLITICALLY proved by the
fact that four young women who were
in danger of freezing to death tagged
a train with one, two miles from Gen
eSeo N Y
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12
WILL LECTURE in AMERICA.
Famous Frenchman Soon to Tour
This Country.

Famous Frenchman Soon to Tour
This Country.
Anatole Leroy-Beaulieu, the French
publicist, economist and member OF
the Institute, is coming to America
to lecture under the auspices of the
Federation des Alliances Franchise.
He will be the seventh annual lectur-
er to come from France at the invi-
tation of Cercle Franchise de fUni-
versite Harvard to deliver the Hyde
lecture at Harvard this year NJ. Lee
roy-Beaulieu is a brother of the IA
nous French economist, Paul Leroy
Beaulieu, and holds many positions
of distinction, including the presi-
dency of the National League Against
Atheism.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12
b @ hs6AN6 &

dress recently noted, where lounces
OF cream Alencon lace were finished
by fringe of ermiHe tails A scheme
OF quantity attractive character, this
was carried throughout the corsage,
winch was Furthermore enhanced by
BOWS, bretelles and sash ends of black
NeIVet' passed through buckles of old
paste.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12
The Necessary Trunk Cover.

A trunk cover is a necessity for the
woman who Elves in her trunk" A
green denim cover was attractive with
its edge buttonholed in white long and
short stitch. The monogram of the
owner was worked in the center. A
steamer trunk covered in this fashion,
when piled with gay colored pillows,
makes an excellent window or coy
corner seat
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12

European authorities put forth the
statement that there is no such thing
as etiquette in war. This disposes of
the foolish idea that the. Jap is requir-
ed before operating to say to the Rus
sian: Excuse me, sir. l am very
sorry to disturb you, but am about
to bump you with a torpedo
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12

The car of Russia can at least
count upon having all the newspapers
of mis- country with him on almost any
subject. 'Tis easier to agree with him
than to suspend publication.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12
Fruit a Complexion Reautifier.

There is no better cosmetic for the
skin and no better complexion beauti-
fer than large, juicy apple eaten at
night. Some will find perhaps that
the skin of the apple gives them indi-
gestion, so it is better to peel it. Next
to the apple as blood purifier is the
cranberry; it is most wholesome
Oranges eaten in the morning are
very beneficial.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12

When it becomes established that
radium will cure cancer it will then
appear that about the only disease in
the treatment of which medical sci
ence has made no progress since the
Pharaohs is badness.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12

1t appears that the Boer war was
the result of bluff on the part of the
British government. This being the
case, the British government may be
pardoned Tor practically having gone
out OF the bluffing business.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12
Small strip of Land Sold.

In deed recorded at Newark. N. J..
Miss Mabel P. Coe4 conveys a strip Of
land four inches wide and 100 feet
long to William H. Everett. The price
paid for the strip was $3s.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12
RICH WOMAN TEACHES SINGING
Gives Her Time Purely in Interest of
the Art.

the Art.
One Of New York's wealthy women
has this year become singing teach
er. not for the sake of the money she
might earn nor purely from her in
terest in the art. She has studied
singing herself, knows it's principles
from study and practice and is quite
capable of doing well the work she
has undertaken. But had it not been
for her desire to help teacher In
whom she was interested she might
never have undertaken to transmit
her knowledge to others. The desire
to keep together the pupils OF teach
err who is i'll led her to take the care
of them herself So her classes now
meet at certain hours weekly in one
of New York's handsomest homes to
take their singing lessons from
teacher whose income is certainly not
less than $4,000 a year.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12
Roman silk scarfs.

Roman silk scarfs are taking the
place of the useful, but ugly, silk and
wool muf1ers: These scarfs are mar
wells of daintiness and are said to be
warm.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12
EIaht Fire With snowbarra.

In January at Msc,'ins, :. the
roof OF a houss c&uScG ~ from
sparks from burning chimney, and
the unique method OF firing snowballs
to put it ont was successfully used.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12
Erenchmen in Britain

There are $4,000 French in Great
Britain and Ireland, more than three
fourths of the number being in Lon
don. The business most followed
among these is cookery.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12
erandehlId of GOV. Putnam

One great grandchild of Gen. Israel
Putnam is living, Miss Harriet Put
nam of Brooklyn. Windham county.
Conn. She is 81 years old and was
born during the lifetime of Col Daniel
Putnam, son Of the general.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12
PICKED UP SENATOR'S PHRASE.
Precarious Little Ones Somewhat AS
tonishing Request.


Senator Stewart, who was married
not long ago, has a precocious little
stepdaughter who is much attached to
him. The two make a pretty picture
on their frequent appearances together
the senator a good imitation CT
Santa Claus and the little girl bright
of eye and daintily attired. A few
nights ago they went to a vaudeville
show The performance fell short CT
the senator's expectations, for as he
and his stepdaughter were coming out
he remarked to an acquaintance WHIP
had also been in the audience that e
was "a id intellectual show" Next
day the child, who had forgotten tbs
name of the performance, but remem-
bered the senator's definition, begged
him quite earnestly to take her again
to see that id intellectual show -
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12
He's One of Them Now.

Green-'I don't hear De Ranter de-
claiming against the piutocra.s any
MORE
Brown-"Of course not A relative
in the old country died recently and
left him few hundred dollars
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12
Increase interest Rate

Some Of the Brooklyn savings banks
have recently increased their interest
rate from 31z per cent to per cent.
The increased rate is said to be due
to the advance in the interest on real
estate mortgages in that borough.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12

The liquid sunshine banquet is des-
cribed as having a little fun with sci
ence. AS the late Martin Luther re.
marked, there is no reason why the
devil should be allowed to monopollze
all the lively tunes
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12

It is good news from Italy, both
that Mrs. Clemens is getting better
and that Mr.. Clemens is working
hard. Hard work by Mark Train
means a lot of pleasure for other
people.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12
musical Composers in Union.

Hugo Gorlitz has been appointed
general agent and legal representa-
tive for all English-speaking coun-
tries of the incorporated Society of
COMPOSERS. Tschaikowsky is the
president of the association.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12
eift Of Michlnan universitx.

Arthur Hill of Saginaw, Mich, has
donated eighty acres of land to the
University OF Michigan to serve as an
experiment farm for the forestry de-
partment of the university.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12

Perhaps Pierpont the Great plans to
change his residence merely in the
hope of finding another world to con-
Quer. John Bull ought to be warned
in time.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12

Count Zeppelin has begun the con-
struction of n new airship at Berlin.
His call for financial assistance
brought subscriptions amounting to
SIP, Times.
1t pays to advertise.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12

Some people are born mean. A
Springfield (Mass-A cigar manufacture
er has decreed that hereafter his en-
ployes shall not use his tobacco to
make cigars for themselves. Thou
shalt not muzzle the OK that treadeth
out the corn"
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12

Taking advantage of the confusion,
the Sultan of Turkey is showing oymp-
toms of an intention to get busy in
Macedonia again.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12

Husbands no doubt frequently are
burdens, but any practice of burning
them to death, as is alleged to have
been attempted by New York wife
who considers her lord and master an
incubus, should be firmly discouraged
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12

Womanlike Mrs. Langtry kept her
nerve while her derailed car was
humping along over the ties, and
then tainted when the danger was all
over.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12

The device used to time these two
mile-a-minute automobile races is
called the Mors instrument. Mors is
the word from which mortality is de-
rived.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12

A Chicago womans club recently
held a heated debate on 1.-The Three
Essentials of a Home" Money or
credit are two. and the third is pure
luck, anyhow.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12

The Limousine" is described as a
cross between an automobile and a
sleeping car. There must be some
thing doing when a limousine goes
into a muck pond.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12

A Chicago man, owing SIS for taxes
and nothing else. has filed a bank.
ruptcy petition at a cost of $35. He
must have conscientious scruples
against paying taxes.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12

A medical writer declares that no
one should work between meals. But.
speaking for ourselves, if we didn t
there wouldn't be any between
meals"
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12
FRINGE of Ermine.

The alliance of lace and fur is an
OLD story, though perhaps the connec-
ton has never been more originally
devised than in the case of an evening
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12

Would automobiling be robbed of
half it's pleasure if the man who is
trying to extract the odor from gasO-
line should succeed?
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12

Most men do not have to sit up
nights worrying over the question
whether or not they should retire
on their wealth at 60.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12

A lot of girls who curl hair for
cushions have struck. which is cal
culated TO curl the hair of their en-
ployers.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12

Now that Ewes grave has been To-
Gated her descendants can do no less
than chip in and buy her suitable
monument.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12

Still, it is the contents of the Bible
more than its literary form that at
tract and hold men.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12

The man whose 100 hens laid 1924
eggs in January evidently has them
under sood control.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12

Has Andrew Carnegie noticed that
none of the bulletins are dated at
TIE Hague?
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12
Cranberry Cruel.

An English dish recommended as a
pleasant change for an invalid is
made by adding half cupful of cram
berries sweetened to taste to half a
pint of thin Cruel lightly favored with
nutmeg. Cook for ten minutes.
Readers Of this paper can secure any May
Manton pattern illustrated above by filling out
all blanks in coupon, and mailing, with 10 cents,
TO e. E. Harrison & Co.. IS Plymouth Place. Chi.
cago. Pattern will be mailed promptly.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12

1t was an odd freak of fortune that
a coalyard should irst check the
progress of the flames III Baltimore.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12

have who first pronounced snow beau
tiful?
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12

Now look out for parodies of Kip
ling's parodies.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-03-12

Meanwhile Korea may resign Itself
10 pleasant reveries as to which pow
er is to conduct the autopsy.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-05-19
Mem Orial Day.

Commander j. P. Thompson Of Rus.
sell Post, G. A R, has issued his orders
relative to the observance of Memorial
day and the decoration of soldier.
graves In the several cemeteries.
Invitation has been extended by the
Post to Russell Relief Corps, Wildes
Camp Sons of Veterans, Spanish Wal
Veterans, Co. E National Guards, and
fraternal orders In town. All veteran
soldiers and seamen, and citIz MS gener-
ally are requested to participate In the
observance of the day, Monday, May 30
Memorial exercises will be held il
Coburn Hall, beginning promptly at
O'clock p. m. The selectmen OF tbs
town and all clergymen are requested tc
occupy seats on the stage during the ex
ercses.
Upon conclusion of the services In the
hall the procession will form and pre-
coed to North cemetery where the graves
In that enclosure will be decorated; anc
then to the South cemetery, where briei
services will be held. The graves II
other cemeteries will be decorated by dc
tails made by the commander for tina
purpose.
Teams will be provided for all soldiers
unable to endure the fatigues of tht
march. All orders and citIzans are In
vlted to join in the parade.
On Memorial Sunday, May 20, Rus
sell Post, G. A. R., Russell Relief Corps
the Sons of Veterans and Spanish Wa
Veterans will, on invitation of IslanC
Avenue Congregational church, attent
Divine worship with that society. TIE
service will be at the usual morning
hour, 10 40 u. M, with a sermon by Rev
B. B. Merrill, the pastor.
The Post and other orders are re-
quested to meet at g. A. R. hall, at II
O'Clock a. M, and proceed to the church
in order, as has been usual upon suct
occasions.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-05-19
Somerset School Association.

The Northern Somerset County Asso-
citation was duly organized at the gram
mar school room at Jackman last Friday
evening, with about fifty members The
teachers from Kineo, lockwood, Moose
head, McKamp, Long Pond, Holeb,
Skinner and Lowelltown with agent
Ball and Hon. N. A. Luce of Vassalboro
were in attendance
The meeting was called to order by
Mr.. Ball, who invited Prof Luce to lead
the company in the recitation of the
Lords Prayer. The address of welcome
by DR.. Larabee was a wel-worded grace
full speech and was responded to by the
chair man.
A committee consisting of n. A Luce,
Prof. Burkholder and Mrs d. L. Ii olden,
were appointed to report a constitution
and c. E. Ball, H. w. Holden and f. X.
Laundry a committee on nomination of
officers, both to report in the evening.
There followed a question box, which
was literally flied, about forty questions
being received in few minutes These
were practical questions answered in a
practical way at this session and follow
ing one, all the teachers actively partici
pating.
Among the resident teachers and
school officials, who took part in the
work of the several sessions we're, B. K
Larabee, VI. D, W. Z Bulkholder, Mrs.
f II. Williams, Rev. c. L. Rotch, Mrs
d. l. Holden of Jackman II. w. Hold
en- and Mrs, Andrew Holden of Moose
River and Mrs. A. A. Graft, Mrs Moses
Holden of Dennistown.
AT the evening session a constitution
was adopted and the following officers
elected: Pres, DR.. Larabee: vice pres
II. w. Holden; secretary and treasurer,
Mrs d. 5. Holden and these with RS.
Moses Holden and Mrs. Andrew Holden
constitute the executive committee.
Saturday evening, we enjoyed very
able and thoughtful lecture on "Right
living the object of an education by
Hon. n. A. Luce which was followed by
social hour that was much enjoyed.
The generosity of the citizsns in open
ing their houses to the visitors and of
the owners of the hall in donating it's
free use both evenings, the interest
manifested by all the business and in
telligent people in the work of the meet
ings and their hearty cooperation in the
same, the conveyance of the guests to
and from the educational and religious
meetings, and all the many little kind
nesses and kind words that made up the
perfection of hospitality made the
gathering a notable and highly enjoyable
one for all. Those from out of town
left On the afternoon trains, Sunday
afternoon, after having attended the
morning services except Mr.. Ball. who
was carried to the Forks, Monday, in the
rnin