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The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28

NOT GUILTY.

An earthquake is phenomenon of
nature not likely to be treated with
disrespect, still less with indignity.
Nevertheless. an Englishman. writ
ing in the London Mail relates that
within twenty-four hours after his
arrival in India be tried to kick one
ital Of the Punjab. whose picturesque
turrets and temples suffered severely
in the recent disastrous Indian earth
quake, when he became aware Of an
annoying unsteadiness in the furniture
Imagining that it was one of the
dogs rubbing against the leg of the
table at which 1 sat r.riting" lie
says. Il reached for it with my foot
several times; and 1t was only when !
looked under the still shaking table
and saw nothing there that 1 real
lied my inability to stop terrestrial
commotion."
An American lady who resided for
some years in Mexico has tale to
tell of her first encounter with an
earthquake.
She is the mother of two lively youns
sons. One day they had been es-
pecially obstreperous, and did not
grow quieter as the time for her siesta
and theirs approached. After rousing
her from her nap two or three times
by their antics. she gave them fair
warning that if there was any fur
ther commotion severe punishment
would result
Again she dropped into sleep. Sud
denly she found herself broad awake
and on her feet. with sounds of bang
ing still in her ears. and the room
quiyering as from the fall of heavy
piece of furniture. The boys. scared
and guilty looking, We're in the door
way. She seized the nearest. reversed
him. aud had him half-spanked be-
fore the excited protests of his broth
er penetrated to her brain through
his anguished howls. Then she be-
came aware that sh; was spanking
him for an earthquake.
Apologies were duly offered. and
the injured one was comforted with
candy and caresses; but earthquakes
are more than usually unpopular i'll
that family.
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TEA cozIEs IN USE AGAIN.

Tie delicate china pot has also in
troduced the use of tea cozies, than
which, by the way, there is no more
acceptable gift. 1t is easily shaped
from two tall rounding pieces OF SILK,
two thieknesses of sheet wadding be-
ing employed to pad either side. China
silk used for window draperies and
showing striking Oriental monogram or
crest designs, covers these effectively,
while delicate shade of silk forms the
lining. Heavy silk cord trims the curv-
ing seam over the top and around the
opening. and terminates in n loop at
the left side with ends holding large
fluffy tassels.
When a pot matches the cups-and
this is most popular Mt present-the
tall, narrow shape is the seasons fav-
orite. One of the very new patterns
in this complete set has caused a
great deal of comment among the
friends OF a woman who is just fresh
from Il trip through the Orient. OF
extremely thin china. the hand paint
ing on the outer surface displays n,
crowding of lotus blooms in mahogany
and peacock blue, while the shape of
the pot, caddie, etc, Stimulates Mos
hammedan mosque
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
MoToRMANs QUICK WIT.

William g. Walsh, a motorman on
the New York and Queens electric
road, stopped a team of horses hitched
to brewery wagon in Steinway ave
nue., Long Island City. just in time TO
prevent them plunging into crowd
of children playing in front of the
Steinway school at Graham avenue.
The team, which belonged to the
Central Brewing Company. ran from
Broadway and Steinway avenue.
Michael Murphy, an iceman. tried TO
stop them, but was knocked down and
badly shaken up.
Walsh was on his car block away
He had just run slowly through the
crowd of children in front of the school
and realized the danger as he saw the
team coming. He stopped his car and
threw his overcoat in the faces of the
horses. That checked them until he
had grasped their bits. He was
dragged fifty yards. out stopped the
team.-New York Tribune.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
WINDOW WASHING HINTS.

The windows cannot be properly
cleaned when the sun is shining on
them. Before cleaning the glasses re-
move all dust, and If the paint requires
cleaning. do this first, taking care not
to scrub the paint, as this removes
both paint and dirt. Vanished wood
may be rubbed with chamois leather
wrung out CT cold water and then poll
ishei with II soft duster
For cleaning windows use clean, cold
water and two chamois feathers, one
for washing the glass and the other fof
polishing. The latter should be kept
dry and soft. See that the wash
feathers are quite clean and do not
make the glass so wet that the water
drips from it.
Have plenty of clean water and
change it frequently. Dip the cbamois
in this and rub the panes, taking care
that the corners are not forgotten,
Wiring the cloth tightly and go over
the glass a second time. Then polish
with the other wash leather Linen or
cotton cloths should not be used
During frost the least touch of tho
hand is liable TO crack the glass. To
keep the windows free from frost ap-
ply little glycerine on a dry duster
and brilliant polish will be the result
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28

the situation she picked Cora up and
threw her out. being careful not to get
her again a telephone post. Just after
this she met William ]. Miller and fam
lily. who were on the way to church.
She was quiet, never making sound.
Then she prepared to get out herself
and jumped. her head coming only
about three feet from Joe Steele's mail
box. Swigart Miller was the first TO
reach her. and said she looked as
though life was gone. but when she
was raised up and cold water was put
on her face she came to and was able
to be put into Mr.. Miller's spring
wagon. After going n few rods a stop
WIS made TO let teams pass. when her
cousin, Mrs. Ann Terwilegar. came up
and spoke 10 her. and only then did
she fully recover from the shock. Cora
WAS very slightly hurt and Mr.. Martin
got bad bruise on his head. and his
right limb was injured so that he
limped when trying to walk. OF course
all were more or less shaken up. The
crystal on Mr. Martins watch was bro
ken right in his pocket. But what be-
came of the horse? you say. She kept
on her way home until just west Of
Ed Stark's house, when she met Ho-
mer Cohan. and both turned to the left
and Homer was tn N next to the wire
fence. The wheels of the two buggles
Beatrice (Neb.l Times.
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2NoUSEHoLD,
* RECIPES =.

Drowned Onions-Peel onions and
boil until tender. Ponr melted butter
over each onion, then sprinkle very
sect the taste If used sparingly, and
will assist in the browning process.
Now cover each onion with fine crack
er-dust, and sprinkle this with bits OF
butter. Set in quick oven and cook
until very brown.
Chocolate Fritters-Make the fritters
from one cupful of -four, pinch of
salt, tablespoonful of -four. two eggs
and one tablespoonful of melted but
ter. Fill each fritter with the follow
ing mixture: Mix and sift together
one-fourth of cup of -four. half cup
of sugar and pinch of salt. Add half
an ounce of grated chocolate and
gradually n cupful of hot milk. Cook
over hot water for fifteen minutes,
stirring constantly until the mixture
thickens. Flavor with vanilla. Serve
with sauce.
Baked Peaches, French Style-Peel
peaches, using silver knife, cut in
halves crosswise, and remove the
stones. Arrange peaches, cut side
down, lightly overlapping each other.
on serving dish that win not be inl
jured by the heat of the oven. Sprinkle
generously with fine granulated sugar!
cover and let stand two hours Rel
move cover, put peaches in oven. and
bake slowly until peaches are soft and
have clear appearance. Removd
from oven, cool, then put ON ice ID
chill. Serve with cream. Fine selectei (
apples may be prepared in the sami
way, but require n longer time for
cooki = .-Woman's Homo Compauj,p
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
THROUGH BLAZING FOREST.

Mel Whittier. the Mooretown stage
stage, had the most thrilling ride of his
life yesterday-one which he would not
care to take again under any circum-
stances. says the Oroville correspond
ent of the Sacramento tCal) Bee.
The forest fires that have been
sweeping over the Mooretown. Enter
prise and Hurleton regions lave devas-
tated an area of forty miles square and
are still burning fiercely. When he
left Mooretown yesterday there was
some doubt in his mind ms to whether
he could come through the burning
district. but he finally decided to get
the United States mail through if pos
sible.
Two mining men and Chinaman
We're his passengers. At Enterprise he
was informed the worst part of his trip
was to come, and the Chinaman de-
clared he would go no farther. The
two mining men decided 10 take the
risk with him.
After reaching the top of Stringtown
Hill the flames We're sweeping each
side of the road. the dense under
growth burning furiously. For sew
eral miles Whittier realized it would
be race for life, but IL no trees had
fallen across the road there was n one
in 100 chance of getting through I'M
harmed. AS 1t was, he could not turn
back he was surrounded by flames in
every direction.
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4 sournERN GRAND DAME.

Among the incidents Of the Presi-
dcats southern "trip, tho dispatches
tell the following;
Calling him Theodore and patting
him on the shoulder. Mrs w. f.. Baker,
n dame of old Southern regime, re-
ceived President Roosevelt in barring
ton Hall. her home. at Roswell.
Mrs. Baker was bridesmaid when
the Presidents mother was married.
She had been invited 10 the reception
at the old Buloch home. but said the
President must come 10 her
Secretary Loeb said this could not
be. ms 1t was contrary 70 all precedent
for the President to visit private homes
during an itinerary.
The President missed Mrs. Baker ut
the Bulloch home and asked for her
Secretary Loeb toll of her refusal TO
attend public reception and the Prcsi-
dent said he must gee his mothers
bridesmaid. So he decided 10 cut ont
established prccedcnts that he might
meet and chat with the girlhood friend
of his mother and at his suggestion
harrington Han was included In the
Itinerary.
When President Roosevelt entered
the old home with Mrs. Roosevelt he
found Mrs. Baker seated. dressed in
black. trimmed with white lace about
the collar and cuffs. She wore n lace
cap and was the picture of content
ment.
"And this is Theodore" she said.
extending her hnnd. II ain so glad
TO see you. Theodore Then pattmg
the President ON the shoulder. she told
him how his mother looked when she
was married,
No American who vulues and adj
mires exalted wonanhnDd will fail to
rejoice and take pride In the gentle
dignity of this gracious old lady. The
President is the son OF her old friend,
and to her he is little more Than boy,
and that she. occupying no official po-
sition which compelled her TO do so.
| should 20 into a public reception TO see
her old friends son WIS contrary TO
her ideas and the theory OF her train
Ing. When Mrs Baker told Srcerinry
Loeb that II The President desired 10
see her he must come 10 soc her. It
caused the Secretary distinct Jar"
| f'' 'soAA' '''A iAff sths Bi'etb''e A'a
such an extraordinary thing In all The
annals of the Circumlocniion Office.
Such an ignoring of precedent, not to
say red-tapery, the shocked Secretary
had never conceived.
But the President did not view n that
| way. He has an Independent way of
making prcccdents ms well as following
them. and so he put his hat on hIslcad
and took his wife on his arm and
| stalked Off to see his mothers old
| friend. 1t was the act of n gentleman.
and that is all there Is 10 be said about
| IL. He found the old lady sitting en-
| throned like queen in her ancestral
| home, and he and Mrs. Roosevelt got
| such reception MS must have delight
| ed their hearts. II WAS not the Presi-
| dent TO whom she gave her hand. 1t
was Theodore" the son of the dear
| friend of her youth. about whom she
| had doubtless received many letters
from that friend of long ago. And
| this is Theodore she said--not Mr..
| Prcsldent''-and doubtless Theodore
| was delighted. He might search in
every land without finding the superior
OF the digniiied. gracious and plous
Southern woman of which this lady 10
q true type.-Baltimorc sun.
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e. -DretfY--
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@zHD"W Wear

Blue is allowable only for 4 face
quite free from yellow tints.
Violet is allowable only for face
quite free from yellow tints.
Bright green is becoming to the pale,
but clear. skin. but not to a high or
muddIed complexion.
Small hats are cn reggie for the MORN
Ing, but all sizes and shapes are seen
among the new models for afternoon
wear.
All fulness must be at the shoulder
this year, and in few sleeves is the
long sloping effect seen. which was 80
becoming TO many women.
Ostrich plumcs are the favOrite trim
ming, but lace, velvet and silk flowers
and birds and wings OF all descriptions
ad0rn the smartest Partisan millinery.
there must needs be a hat to match
II not OF the same shade, at least the
color must be introduced in some way
Moire effects are prophesIed for the
coming winter. As yet this decorative
but long de mode silk is used chiefly
for trimming and facings, hut IL Is be-
lieved that cold weather will see more
of 1t.
A large black hat should be provided
in every outfit, for even II not intended
definitely for one costume. it will come
In useful any number OF tinaes, IL only
as change from some tcGh0icuous
red or white hat.
A hat worn by woman wen known
in society is attracting much attention
She has appeared in it several times.
and it has a wonderful vivid green
bird on the side. while the hat itself
is purple. The bird is not whole one.
for It consists of only small head, one
brown-red eye and three long tail
Gathers. abolt eighteen inches in
9Th that hang in coquettish curls
)ut the wearer's ear.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
MANY woMEN NEEp AIp.

A remarkable increase In the number
of widows and deserted wives apply
ing for assistance 10 the Chicago Re
lief and Aid Society during the last
year over preceding years Is noted In
the annual report of the society. The
report states: More shan one-fourtli
OF the cases that come to the society
are widows with little children; more
than one-eighth, deserted women with
little children. There is Illness in the
family in nearly every case
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so.T
MUG RACKS.

A popular new feature for a dining
room in Dutch or mission style, OF for
a mans den or smoking room, is the
mug rack with pegs for mugs, jugs and
pitchers of all degrees, and in num-
beEI varying from eight TO fourteen or
iiftssn.
TIC racks TO be had ready made are
in 'v-eathered, fumed or mission oak.
and In circular, SHE'D or other shapes.
sometimes ornamented with designs IN
mineral stains and pyrography. The
circular racks have a ring of pegs or
hooks going completely round the
frame.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
MARTINS sKITTIsH MARE.

Sunday evening, about 73O, when re-
turning home from her fathers, Char
ley Martin and family had what might
have been very serious accident. 1t
was bad enough. however. but only
through providence that it was no
verse. Just as they came to the line
between Mr.. Stark's and VIII Fry's
they met Ed Cripe and his two daugh-
tiers walking to church. and the horse
got frightened at them. 1t was sup
posed that when she gave the first
jump that the "fill" strap broke. and
that let the buggy run on her. which
scared her worse than ever. The dash
board of the buggy was broken out.
and Charley was jerked out-he hardly
knew how. When Mrs. Martin realized
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
Up-TO-DATE HONESTY.

And now, my son" said the bank
president. ION this. the threshold OF
your business life, / desire 10 impress
one thought upon you. Honesty. ever
and always. is the policy that is best"
j Yes. father" said the young man.
j And. by the way" appended the gray
beard, II would urge You to read up n
little corporation law. 1t will amaze
you 10 find how many things you can
20 in business way and still he hon
st"
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SAFE BET.

Mrs. Jawback-"Get right away from
here, you nasty tramp. or III call my
husband"
Oliver Mudd-"G'wanl Yer husban'
amt at home"
Mrs. Jawback-"How do you know?'
Oliver Mudd-" Husbands of women
like you never are at home. 'cept for
meals."-Cleyeland Leader.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
An INDICATION.

''Do you think Biegins will make a
golf player?H
''He has one Of the traits" remarked
the business mnn.
a disinclination TO stick TO work in
the afternoons. Washington Star.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
coMpLErELY pIscouEAGEp.

There is no use trying to please peo-
ple,' said Mr. Dustin Stax.
What is the trouble?"
IF you don't contribute to campaign
funds they say you're parsimonious.
and If you do they say you're corrupt" "
washington Star
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
NOT INTERESTED NOW.

-Do you take any interest in rae
ar-l beautiful books?"
No" answered Mr.. Cumrox, "I
used 10. But now il you subscribe to
nn expensive publication people think
you did it to keep something out Of
prsnt. Washington Star.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
ms Neutrality-suspicious.

"Why are you going to appoint Blank
10 fhat difficult diplomatic post?"
'Because l heard him talking to n
statistics iiend the other day" said the
politician. .'and he never con;radlctcd
him once.r-Detroit Free Press.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
a MATrEI. or LocALIrY.

Curious Person-"Does IT cost much
TO run one OF these thingsY'
Owner OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT on one
or two occasions it has cost me as
high as S25 a minute. 1t depends on
the town you happen TO be running
in."-Chicago Tribune.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
WHAT HE WANTED.

Patient-"Doctor, let me know the
worst at once"
Doctor - oh! there's no danger.
You'll get we'll"
Patient-"I know that. But what's
your bill going to ber' - Cleveland
Leader.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
IMPRoRABLE. An LEASH.

HEWITT want TO tell you about an
adventure l had last night
Jewett-"Is this true story?'
Hewitt-"Sure."
Jewett-"Then go ahead"
Hewitt-"I stopped to pay bill,
ind"
f! Jewett-'I thought you said it was a
true story. From Judge.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
TO WASH GLASSES.

Glasses that have been used for milk
should always be rinsed in cold water
before being washed. The immediate
use of hot water would make them
dull and cloudy looking.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
FOOLS SOMETIMES WISE.

IL have always noticed" remarked
the man who comments on things.
that wise men are generally the quiet
est"
True" replied Senator Badger ''ai-
though there are times when a fool
knows enough TO be silent. Milwau-
kee Sentinel
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
FATAL.

How did your wife come to die?"
she was taken suddenly sick"
"Yes?-
And the neiahbors sent for me and
for the doctor"
"Weil?"
We'll. the doctor got there FIRST
Houston Post.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
PEnFEcrLY rEnAIIsslBLr

Yes admitted the young man mod
estly. Il have killed several men. but
always under legitimate circum-
stances"
'Self-defense. ehg"
well. NOT exactly. II was IN football
games"
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
As A PICTURE Is

Yes" said Mr.. Goodley. "she made
quite an impression upon me; reminds
me of an old-fashioned picture
sAhN interrupted Miss Chellus,
''you noticed it, them"
Noticed WHAT"
That she's painted. F. Philadelphia
Press.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
SMALL FEET.

To lessen the apparent size Of big
feet either wear spats or tnnd this IS
better) have part of the urpers made Of
light cloth.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
NEWSPAPERS AS PROTECTORS

NEWSPAPERS AS PROTECTORS.
If newspapers are spread on the floor.
before the stove when ashes are TO be
removed much work Will be saved.
for the papers can be gathered up and
burned. and there win be no necessity
for sweeping. The ashes should be
sprinkied with water before the pan is
overturned.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-12-28
APPROVES OF woMEN's CLUBS

APPROVES OF WOMEN'S CLUBS.
The Colorado State Federation of
Women's Clubs has decided to print
for distribution 1860 copies of letter
addressed to them on the occasion of
their recent annual meeting by the
Governor of the State. Jesse +. McDon-
aid. Governor Mcdonald does not
agree with Grover Cleveland in his .es-
timatc of women's clubs, and in this
letter he expresses his dissent In un-
compromising and unmistakable terms.
Organizations of women formed for
the multifarious purposes OF benign
advancement, undoubtedly accom-
plish." he declares, much good for
the members themselves, while they
with equal certainty achieve note
worthy success in the fields of practical
civic improvement and wisely guided
philanthropy.
The views of our former President
should be considered without bitter
ness and with due regard to the fnct
that while his opportunities TO secure
information mt the first hand have
been limited, there may be sufficient
worth in at least some of his comments
to aid in constant efforts toward i'm
provement
I'VE should all work for the same
ends-improvement in the home, in the
city and in the State. and the woman
can, and in my opinion does, aid in
these lines OF effort fully as much as
does the man."
Women's clubs. Governor Mcdonald
thinks, do treble duty. They make
better citizens of the women, who In
turn make it possible for the children
to become better citizens. They also
make better citizens OF the men, be-
cause the standard az the hoce is regu-
lated by the standing OF It's Individual
members.
'rhe woman who spends her life by
the fireside amid scenes OF undisturbed
domesticity performs noble and n
holy duty, the Governor concludes,
but the woman who judiciously avails
herself OF the woman's club in its
various branches can. IN my opinion.
perform these same duties. or equally
valuable ones. more mtelligently. -
New York Tribune.
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WoULD SOON FIND 1T.

Howell-"Are you looking for trou-
bIef''
Poweil-"Yes; am on my way TO
the railroad station 10 meet my wifes
mother"
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THOSE AUTOMOBILES.

From end to end of savage land,
You carry your life in the palm OF your
hand"
But from side to side OF civilized stree,
You must sprint with your soul in the
soles OF your feet.
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GALLANrRY on MEN.

An American lady has been contra St
ing with Il noble impartiality the man
ners and customs of those curious and
interesting animals. the American man
and the English man. Here Is the re
suit:
The American girl makes habit OF
compelling man to serve her IN small
ways. She drops her handkerchief or
her fan under the table after dinner.
and the man makes contortionist Of
himself to recover her possessions. He
is always on his knees to her except
when he is signing checks. and even
then his nobility Of demeanor is beau
tifully unconscious.
The Englishman Is an entirely differ
ent animal. Even when he is desper-
ately in love he keeps his dignity in
tact and never obliterates himself. lie
lets servants carry his lndy's cloak
and assist her with II. His habituaI
quiet and reserve and conventionality
extend 10 his emotionalism. and, while
his loyalty is probably bone-deep. his
outward seeming is never that of II
courtler.
He Is an Englislman first and after
that son, or husband, or lover.
Over this touching picture of the
American man one almost drops "A tear,
feeling at the same time n not ignoble
pride in the stately dignity Of the Eng
lishman. But there is something II
little too dramatic about this contrast.
protests the London Telegraph. Even
in England. If girl drops her fan. a
man will dive-several men will dive
If she is Z pretty girl-to pick 1t up.
1t is. no doubt, true that the English
man never ''obliterates himself" That
excess of modesy belongs exclusively
to Americans.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Pluck and Qdpenfure.
gEgSESIVT7TVTVT7J7J7F
MARoCNED N THE DEsERT.

FTER being marooned in
the desert by his burros
stampeding in search of
feed and after nearly per-
ishfnp in a Sandstorm ha-