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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-01
EXPLOSION IN FRENCH HOTEL
KILLS AND INJURIES MANY

ROGNoNAS, France, Jan. 30.-As
The result of explosion In the cafe
of the Hotel dc France six persons
were killed and fourteen injured. The
dead bodies are horribly mangled.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-01
REMAINS OF WHITAKER
WRIGHT LAID AT RESJ

LONDON. Jan. 30-The remains of
Whitaker Wright. the promoter. were
buried in the village church yard at
Whitley this afternoon. The mem
hers of his family and some friends
and a crowd of mourning villagers
stood In a driving rain at the grave
AS Wright was suicide. no services
could be held inside the church
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-01
MoRmoNlsm GAINS FooTHoLD
IN THE STATE OF IDAHO

SALT LAKE. Utah, Jan. 3O.--To-
morrow Mormonism increases its &c
clesiastical territory by the addition
of the state of Idaho Two apostles
went today to Idaho to name a presi-
dent of the new organization
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-01
ANOTHER RACE AGAINST
DEATH ENDS IN FAILURE,

CHICAGO. Jan. 30--The record
breaking cross-country race of Gen
eral Henry Strong from Santa Bar
bara. Cal, here, to reach the bedside
OF his wife, who was suffering from
paralysis. proved futile, Mrs Strong
died this morning while the general
was yet a mile away.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-01
ATTENTION EAGLES.

All brothers are requested to meet
at hall tomorrow at l o'clock sharp to
attend Bro. James Reals funeral.
C. Il. MUSER, w. Sec.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-01
NATIVES URGED TO BURN
EUROPEAN QUARTERS

CANTON. China, Jan. 30.-Pla-
cards were posted throughout the city
last night urging the natives to burn
the European quarters. The consuls
of the various nations today demand.
ed an explanation from the viceroy
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-01
WARLIKE

LONDON, Jan. 3O.-lne Daliy MAIL
this afternoon contains dispatch
from Chefoo saying the Russian
steamer Argum was fired at by the
Japanese warship Malo outside Of
Chumulpe harbor. Three shots were
fired across the Russians bow. but
no further attempt was made to stop
her This is thought by many to be
the first shot of the coming war
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 30--Rail.
road officials estimate that Japan is
ordering from the packers in Omaha,
Kansas City and Chicago 2.500.000
pounds OF canned beef, besides $4,000
cases of mess beef contracted at Gin
cinnau Japan is also taking from
Chicago 500 900 pounds of mess beef
in installments OF 10000 pounds
monthly.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 3O.-Minister
| Allen at Seoul, Korea. cables the state
department as follows: "A Korean
official recently returned from Russia
states that Russia appears to desire
tne ntnLTallZttlDn Vi hOT'd. ne hol
can emperor Is very confident the
powers will be thoroughly satisfied
with this determination to maintain
strict neutrality In case of war"
LONDON, Jan. 30.-Brltish news.
papers today still seem to think there
will be war In the far East. but Off
cials are of the opinion that the Mix
ado's government will accept the Rus
sian proposal, provided Its demands
regarding Korea are met, and regard
less OF the attitude Russia may az
sumo as TO Manchuria.
90
ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 30.-
Though Russia's reply to Japan Ii re-
ported to be conciliatory. the fact re-
mains that list OF 2s regiments was
published today whose strength was
ordered Increased by one battalion
each. and It Is expected similar or
der will be Issued to all the reserve
regiments.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-01

natives that they turned and made
for the land at top speed. No shots
were Aired at the Bancroft, which at
once sailed for her to bring in a re-
port Of the affair.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-01
REAL FuNE RAJ.

The funeral OF James Real, who died
yesterday. takes place Sunday after
l. on at o'clock at the Catholic
cAarch. friends being invited.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-01
RESERVOIR BURSTS AND
FLOODS MANY DWELLINGS.

PHILADELPHIA. Jan S0--Thc
Montgomery avenue reservoir burst
today and flooded some SEQ dwellings
on the North Side.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-01
NOTICE.

DR.. Gertrude Milton. Dentist. Of
Denver. will be at the strater hotel
for three days, Wednesday. Feb. ID.
All those wanting first class dental
work at Denver prices. call 1t once.
All work warranted. Good refer.
enccs. Low prices. See circulasa.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-01

To reduce our stock Of high-grade
Clothing. Hats. shoss and Furnish
inxs at 0lassrs. svssytAing man1 ~
sold u . hig Discount
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-01
FIRE IN SILK MILL THROWS
1900 OPERATIVES OUT OF WORK

PATTERSON, n. j.. Jan. 30.-The
silk mill of Ashtry G. Bailey was ruin
ed by fire today. throwing 1000 oper-
atiyes out of work Loss half million
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-01

HAVE FOR SALE, CHEAP.
THEE com doN.sENsE sLeiGHs
AUD SEVERAL JACKSON LOG WA
CONS. IN FiRsT-cLAss ORDER
HAVE BEEN USED BUT LITTLE.
FRANK ELDRED0E.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-01

Mrs. w. G. White returns from Den
yer this evening where she spent ton
days with Mllllcent.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-01

Barney ODriscoll is In town. He 10
planning to take in tho Peabody BAN
quet as he ia stickler for law and
order. oven II he is Populist-
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-01
CLYDE STAlLION

For a.lA at half his value II taken
with thirty days. Bay. ege. 6 years;
weight, II fn', over ton; good ac.
tion So 'dr no fault. For par,ic.
ulnrs. aG r0-s.
r ", WHITEHEAD.
Cortez. Colorado,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-01

Pete Mcclellan blew in last night
from his California trip where he put
In six weeks very agreeably. He left
Mrs, Mcclellan In Denver who Will
come along shortly.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-01
STILL OUT

VICTOR, Jan. 30.-The coroner 8
jury inquiring into the Independence
mine disaster is still out, and at l o.
clock this afternoon the concensus OF
opinion seems to be that the owners
of the independence mine will be held
partially responsible. State Commits
sioner of Mines, White, has announced
that he intends calling investigating
committees to inquire into the affair
in behalf of the state. He thinks too
many of the corners jury are union
men who would necessarily be infiu-
enced against the mine owners.
LATER.-Miss Nanny Bryan died at
1880 this afternoon.
CHICAGO, Jan. 3O-Wm. ] Bryan
reached here this morning on his way
TO Lincoln, Neb., where his sister.
Nanny. Is suffering from tuberculosis,
her death being momentarily expect
ed
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-01

Cigar cases At your own price. At J.
l.. Willi&n1.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-01

F. Il. Greenleaf. with F. r. Graham
for long time, has resigned his 20
sition and tomorrow goes to bayfield,
where he will enter the service OF tho
Coulson Bros, the frst OF February.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-01

Mr.. and Mrs. II. F. Ware entertained
company OF young people on Tues
day evening In their cosy home on the
Boulevard. Fragrant pink and white
carnations daintily decked the rooms
and merry evening was spent play
ing "nlncb." Anglo Hayden. Anna
Hutchlson and Messers. Muma and
skoog proving themselves adopts In
this fascinating game. Light refresh
ments followed. by nm hour OF song
and laughter closed delightful even
ing
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-01

w t. Kirkpatrick leaves In tho
morning for Denver and from there
will strike out for a warmer climate.
probably the City OF Mexico. although
this has not been fully determined on.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-01

yer this evening where she spent ton
days with Mllllcent
80
Barney ODrlscoll Is In town. He 10
planning to take In the Peabody ban
quet as he Ia stickler for law and
order. even II he Is Populist-
Pete Mcclellan blew In last night
from his California trip where he put
In six weeks very agreeably. He left
Mrs. Mcclellan In Denver who will
come along shortly.
F. r. Greenleaf. with F. r. Graham
for long time. has resigned his po-
sition and tomorrow goes to bayfield,
where he Will enter the service OF tho
Couison Bros. the first OF February.
w II. Kirkpatrick leaves In tho
morning for Denver and from there
will strike out for q warmer climate.
probably the City OF Mexico. although
this has not been fully determined on.
-
The recital at the NJ. r. church last
evening by the Misses Garnett, assist.
ed by DR.. Stillians, was listened to by
over two hundred and better pleased
audience is seldom gotten together In
Durango. The Misses Garnett proved
themselves all that has been claimed
in their different roles and Durango II
to be congratulated by their acquisl.
ton. DR.. Stillians Is surely an expert
on the violin and the two numbers
were heartily encored.
Digging up the water pipes to thaw
them out is about thing OF the past
in Durango. The Durango Light L
Power company has installed an cleo
trio apparatus for doing the work, and
the first trial was made this afternoon
at Richey's store The apparatus II
in small-sized covered wagon. The
wires were connected and the cleo
tricity turned on. This was an Ok.
pertinent here. although this method
OF thawing pipes has been In vogue
In larger cities for some time. The
experiment was watched with Interest
by large crowd. 1t took just three
minutes and a half TO thaw the pipos
in the street. connection being through
the store.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-01

As announced the other day, Mrs
II. T. Henderson and Mrs John Pear
son VIII entertain with an evening
party with both ladies and gentlemen
attending the l2th OF February. Lin
coins birthday, following the next af-
ternoon with party exclusively for
the ladies' The list Of guests and in.
vitations are now being made up
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-01

The Entire Nous dance last evening
was well attended, the usual good
time prevailing, being on the Same
plano as others of the season. The
st. Marks ladies' served refreshments
as usual and were woll patronized.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-01

Mrs. Percy S, Rider leaves Monday
morning for Rico accompanied by
Percy, Jr.. where they will put in the
next two months with Mr. Rider.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-18
Election Proclamation.

Whereas, it is provided by the laws
Of the Territory of New Mexico that
cities shall elect officers hereinafter
mentioned on the first Tuesday OF
April, 1904.
Now, therefore, public notice is
hereby given that there will be an
election held In the city Of Las Vegas,
San Miguel county, New Mexico, on
April 9Th, 1904. being the first Tues.
day OF April. for the purpose Of elect.
ing the following officers. to wit:
One mayor for the term OF two
years. one city clerk for the term OF
two years, n city treasurer for the
term OF two years, two aldermen of
the city council from each ward; viz,
from wards numbers one. two, three
and four, one OF which aldermen in
each ward shall be elected for the
term Of two years and the other for
the term Of four years, and two mem
bers of the board Of education from
each ward Of said city of Las Vegas.
one OF which members Of the board of
education In each ward shall be elect
ed for the term Of two years and the
other for the term OF four years.
The polling places for said election
shall be as follows:
First ward-At corner of Eighth
and Douglas avenue.
Second ward-Justice OF the peace's
office In the city hall.
Third ward-At Henry & Sundt's
planning mill.
Fourth ward-At ]. e Scnlott's car
penter shop.
Done this 18th day Of March, A. d.
1904.
X. D. GooDALL.
tf,3-Si Mayor.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-18

Now that II Ii certain that separate
statehood for New Mexico or Arizona
Is out OF the question. Is II better to
remain a territory for at the very
least twenty-five years or come III with
Arizona az one state? There can be
but one answer 10 this. and any person
that says We had better stay out In
definitely can hardly understand the
question.
II joint statehood becomes d fact.
then our first representatives and sen.
ators ri secure a resolution BY con.
gress authorizing the appointment OF
commissioners to negotiate a treaty
with Mexico. as did Mr.. Gadsden in
1853. and purchase enough territory
from Mexico TO permit the straighten.
Ing out OF the southern line Of the
great state from the southwest corner
Of the present New Mexico to the Gulf
of California, thus giving the great
state a port on the Pacific ocean Ii
the gulf below Yuma. then after the
Panama canal Is built. the new state
would become a world market. There
Is more than mere fancy ID this
thought. IN fact. there ii forethonght
IN II and great possibilities IN the
idea.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-18
MHAT 4 < 4 LEApERa

The following Etory related il tie
Saturday Eyening Post BIZ Alfred Her.
ry Lewis. affords a pointed and anus
ing answer To this question.
Once In Kansas City / trheld a
band Of music proceeding down Main
street At It's resoundirg fore strut
ted . brave, protentious creature
abiaze with color and g2ld n1yaA~H III
wore 4 towering teafsa1a. nd ever
and anon tossed or twfrsed a-baton.
This stafsossing spersopage Of bear
skin and gold braid vas a spectacle OF
gravity. on had sin1ost said Of pow
er. His leadership Of those footing.
drum-rumbilng Germans who followed
him was something 10 Impress. One
might observe a. much in the serious
glance Of the public as 1t lined the
curb.
pride goeth before a fall. There
befeii q disastrous moment. In an In.
stant all was changed The gilded one
kept % down Main street. while be-
hind him the band proper. remember.
Ing q route which our yainglorious
had forgotten. wheeled
west up Fourth.
II was d fall from high 10 low.
From The thing sublime our braided.
gold D turned TO be the thing ridicu
lous. The public gave up III gray-
ity; that impression of leadership
Was swept aside, The braided one
laughed at, and grew to be The
jeer as he raced 10 recover
his lost ascendency. Then it was /
how a leader does not make i
following. but Is made By one"
Respectfully referred to the anti,
statehood leaders.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-18

People enjoying m~onopolies Of trade
or office may not like progress and
may be against statehood. but sucn
people are always pushed aside or
they are hi over ~ the wheels oi
progress, Cattle and stockmen gen.
orally don't Ike settlement 81 set.
tiers. but they have had TO give way
civilization does not stop for cal.
tlemen or sheep men. Yonr Uncle
Samuel says that the man who makes
4 home Is first to land.
Mossbacks Ike the old frefghters
who always move On when the rail.
road strikes a town have 10 get out
Or change their plans when they find
themselves In the path OF progress
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-18
Chicago Livestock.

CHICAGO, Ills,s March 1s.-Cattle
slow. Good to prime steers s5.25 q
s5.75; poor TO medium 1886 q $500,
stockers and feeders $3.50 a s4.25;
cows sl.6O q $500; heifers s2.25 a
$3.50. Gamer siso d $3.50. bulls
$225 q s4y0O; calves 1900 a 1925;
Texas fed steers 500 q $500.
Sheep-Steady. Good 10 choice
wethers 1925 q s5.25; fair to choice
mixed $3.50 a $3.50 western sheep
1925 q s525; native lambs $3.50 a
$3.50: western lambs 800 a 1915.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-18
gress Who have tried 10 rescue nlnt

ress who hase tried 10 rescue blnt
admission oat Of defeat.
What Arizona viii do Is neither oar
business nor on frrsrsi- Arizona
i democratic. New Mexico & r.
publican We vii naturally Be expect
ed 70 stand With the administration
nith The party which controls the ma
|chineyy of goTernmert and which holds
bur fate In its hands. We will do well
10 fulfll these expectators. The re-
publican party and the republican al.
ninisttaron IL Ses Mexico yin be
Judged BIZ is declaration on The gues.
ton OF joint statehood
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-18

10; southern cows $40 a 1915; ma
tive cows and -neifers $500 d 1915;
stockers and feeders $500 q $40;
bulls $3.50 O $3.50; calves $500 q
$3.50. western steers $40 q $40;
western cows $500 q 1896.
Sheep-Strong-Muttons $2.75 a
$50; lambs s4.75 q $3.50; range
wethers 1870 q 1850. ewes $500 b
1870.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-18

OF the iss delegates 10 far doser
TO the republican national convention
i2s are pledged for President Roose.
welt. and the others are nninstructcd-
New Mexico viii swell the list 10
1S2-unIess the convention should be
unfortunate enough 70 decide that Mr.
Roosevelt must be turned down Be.
cause OF his favorable attitude toward
joint statehood
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-18

II should mot BIZ forgotten that Pres
ident Roosevelt and the administra.
tion are beyond question IN favor of
settling the continental territorial
matter ~ admitting two states from
the four territories A number of New
Mexicos leadlng officials and public
men seem much Inclined II oppose the
nailonsi administration Rather ~
unfortunate indication,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-18

A few lears axe q large number
Of New Mexico republicans wanderel
from the fold aud pursued false god
Of silver There Is an ~nciisaiion or
the part of some New Mexico repupii
cans no. 70 many As before II d
true. but stli TOO many. % depart
from the policy of the administration
IN The statehood question The lack
Of loyalty 70 party tenets was IN
fortunate before. Il viii be psrticu
larry unfortunate In the preent In
stance.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-18

Report has II that Mexico expects
~ 10 Impose an additional tariff on
machinery and al iron and steel prod.
ucts. The republic Is stimulating
the home manufacture OF these prod.
uets. and il naturally adopts the
means toward this end which have
proven 50 successful in this country
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-18

The Albuquerque Journal came out
In 4 green dress yesterday. It will be
more charitable 70 suppose tho Jour.
nal wanted 20 give honor 10 ST. Pat.
rick. rather than that II turned green
with envy OF the delegates from the
county to the territorial convention.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-18

The man who goes into the conyen.
ton tomorrow prepared to oppose
JOIN, statehood may as well call q
spade . spade and admit that be Is
opposed % statehood in any form.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-18

The generosity Of the editor Of The
Topeka Capital as reconnted 10 a let.
Ter from a Lamy correspondent. pub.
lishcd elsewhere. il happily extremely
rare. In justice ID the newspaper
craft. IT may be asserted that such
another editor could probably not be
found within the limits OF the United
states.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-18

TIE democrats Of the territory are
hoping and praying that the republic
IAN convention which IL 10 meet here
sosnorrov VIII place Itself On record
against statehood On any terms.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-18

4 ma who would rather live in d
territory than d state does not yaine
his citlzenship Re IS d nj subject of
4 monarchy and ought 70 10 and live
IN one, he DOS nat deserve 10 he 4
o. Tho United states.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-18

The man 81 Intelligence and brains
who nov and today fl New Mexico viii
advise against statehood without
doubt viii BE- ashamed Of his action
inter after he secs tho effect Of a stat
government BY the people
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-18

There can bc no doubt but Mr. Bal.
four thinks John Redmond'g men
played him a scuryy Irish trick when
they sprang the vote on the question
OF teaching Gaelic in the Nationalist
school the other day.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-18

Seats on the New York stock ex-
change are now quoted at $4,000, q
decline Of 5000 from the last sale.
and about $4,000 from the prices Of
boom times. This reflects the great
shrInkage IN speculative activity
which has come about.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-18

The democrats in congress charge
and the republicans admit that the
Joint statehood bills are TO be intro
duced apd passed under strict party
rules Nothing gives better assur.
Of the success of statehood leg.
islation
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-18

Massachusetts, Ii threatened with d
cured goldfish famine. a scarcity of
the whcrewifhsiI for codish balls
would be bad enough al any time, but
doubly unfortunate Ia ,hs LAnten sea.
son.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-18

No western state made substantial
progress until ii was freed from The
s~aadIing cloths pf ! territorial GOV
eminent
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-18

The Washington Post says thai n.
iizois rspuhlieans are sore over GOV.
Yates tyssern OF Speeding his ihlsn
fund.-.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-18

Tho territorial convention viii not
follow the example Of those county
conventions which passed Statehood
re~soirtions Just for frn..
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-18
FRIDAY EVENING. MARCH e.

Las vegas extends 4 most hearty
welcome 20 tae republicans 81 Ssx
Nezico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-18

Capital will look askance at New
Mexico as long AZ We remain a ter.
fi,ory.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-18
Summary 81 the Stocks.

NEW YORK, March ls.-American
stocks in London higher.
No war news Of any consequence,
Japanese bonds easier In London.
B. & o. will suspend new work ex.
cept what has already been begun on
account Of money market conditions.
London bnliish IN coal stocks and
steel.
Forytrone roads first week March
average gross decrease 1.s4 per cent.
Ne report o. possibility of Southern
iron merger expected till May.
ID. J. & Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-18
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

Wheat--May, % IA: July, IS IA
"a 3s.
Corn-May, III SIS; July. 40 Is
oats-Mya, 80 3s; July, IS II.
Pork-aay, 1923; July. sls.45.
Lard-May, 1852 July. s7.O2.
Ribs--Nayi 1915 q ~; July, 1857
q 90.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-18
kansas CITY Liyestock.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, March Isl
Cattle-steady. Native steers $3.50
asses. southern steers 1926 a 81.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-18

-NSvs-a<ss~n sAsyasd rrpcss - shs cesnttns-
fnoG aay WsugsasxisJ Of inastens<cn - tbs
pns1 ~ cssr<ess III tAS 1<stvesy ~ lee ops3r
kepr6easers can bars Th~ Un&&e dss:vered
70 sksss depo<s in aay psst - fbs city hy tAe
esxrtk1 ord<rs oe oouspsAnss can b nkde
~ s~eseDAn1es edstA&+ on w pes~yn
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-07-23

Some women save money for men
by not marrying them.
1t seems an awful lot worse to jump
out and turn on the heat than to stay
in bed and keep cold.
1t is human nature to be dissatisfied,
because there is no swimming in Janu-
airy and no skating in July.
Awoman wears a veil, like a good
many other things, to cover, not to
hide, her charms.
The reason a woman never balances
her check book is because she knows
the cashier will never agree with her
because he is never right.
Maybe if women were not so busy
with their mouths in another way they
would really learn to smoke.
When a woman says a man treats
her brutally she means she can't make
him give in in an argument even by
crying.
When a woman brags about a
thoughtful child she has she means he
forgot to pull its tail out of the cat
that morning.
The man who got up the theory that
you can save money by being married
must have been the same idiot who
started the flying machine idea.
Nothing makes a man feel so queer
when the minister calls, as to hear his
wife tell him all the signs their father
has noticed in the children of very re-
ligious spirit.
The funniest of all is the near-sight-
ed man who stops to look at the foot
of woman of 60 crossing the street.
New York Press.