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The Washington times., 1905-12-24

dreamed Of and pictured the heights so
long that he has lived there I'm spirit.
When they are reached. ne is already
used ID them"
Do YOU know. Jones. / saw some,
thing In the station today which Just
about fits what you are saying: There
vas a lovely child Of three running here
and there Every one was trying to at,
tract it's attention. Finally, 81 ran 10 q
beautiful lady who Law lanGuidIy back iIs
her seat. Finding no response TO its
playful mood, it continued its route.
Finally a train was called. The
woman gathered up the child and left.
Il had said to my neigh5or, She must
5e a cold sort not 10 notice such a child
That's the mother said the man. She
was used 10 her child"
That's it," said Jones. there's a dif-
ference without distinction between be-
ms tired Of and growing used to- Now.
you see I am used TO my farm. So /
stay mere in winter Necessity forces
the miner 20 go down daily 10 his uu-
certain chance Of life and he grows used
to it,
-Ir we could only make habits OF
things when we see we are growing
tired That's the way our characters
are made. Society IS able TO draw her
lines from the sub strata uP because
each class IS used 10 a sphere"
But" 1 volunteered people don't
get used 20 their money. This tricky
world OF chance Keeps us guessing
keeps our interest alive"
Yes. said Jones. they grow used 90
il. but not Indifferent as to its posses
sion. There Is only one class that never
grows used 90 its glory or fame-Jhat Of
the genius His ideals are TOO high for
'Ee praises OF men 10 reach. Gods ap-
probation alone can satisfy his discou-
tented efforts. y genius is born. We may
not all reach TO that. bat 10 our purpose
be 50 high that il keeps us busy 10 the
end. we have done well
why should we grow used to this
world and ITS creatures? The world is
The Washington times., 1905-12-24

TT He newest or all the many new
lamp and candle shades (Which
came out I'm plenty OF time to
become welcome Christmas
gifts) is one that ought. by rights. to be
called surprise shade. Dull and un,
interesting looking as il apparently is.
an awkwardly shaped low cone, covered
with queer irregular pTotuberances, It
Is transformed as though by fairy mag
ic when once the light inside it is
turned on Then all those little irregu-
larites resolve themselves into exquisite
buds and flowers. perhaps glowing with
the rich. strong reds of a poppy; as like,
ly tinted delicately in the whites and
greens and yellows of field daisies.
The general color scheme of a lunch>
con or n dinner can be as well carried
out in these shades as in any. for the
colors are so skillfu1ly handled that there
are dozen different combinations. each
set dominated, in an unobtrusive way.
by a single color. But they are pref
tiest of all in small sizes either for
candlesticks or for the small shades that
ft over electric light bulbs.
Bead shades have developed into even
more wonderful affairs than they were
last year. Exquisite shades made OF
tiny beads follow elaborate designs of
flowers and leaves. worked out in their.
natural colors. delicately tinted. Some
of them have small flowers. which stand
out as though growing. or fine little ten
drills carl out from the surface in the
most natural way in the world.
But host of new bead ideas display
themselves Shades made of big and lit
tie beads, two colors making a bold pat
tern through the upper part. and little
glinting ropes of beads dangling and
swaying from IL.
Metal shades intensity the light. act,
ing as refectors, but they must be kept
polished 10 the very topnotch of bril-
hancy. And those openwork meta.
shades let just enough Of the color they
are lined with be seen to strike the
necessary color note
There's a shade-always in delicate
coiors-which seems made for a debu,
tante's luncheon. il is nothing but one
narrow ruffie after another of tulIe or
net. sewed onto asbestos lining
Among paper shades come simple lit
tie ones made. apparently. of wallpaper.
with a small, CHEEKY pattern upon a
white ground. The paper is crimped
into pleatings and sewed to a frame,
work Narrow ruffies OF ribbon or
tulle finish it,
Silk f1ower-beds. which have been in
favor for couple Of years are as popu.
lar as ever, especially those which have
a bead fringe by way OF finish
Lamp shades-the new kind for cleo
The Washington times., 1905-12-24

always changing with the seasons.
while we are different each day. each
hour. each breath. What is the mount
or fame but an ant-lfiU 10 the peaks
above2 Can we strut Ike feathered
birds. puffed with foolish pride. when we
might soar In the realms worth while ?
Can parents afford to be Indifferent
when there is so much to be done to
mold the character Of their offspring 90
What YOU say is logic-but your solu-
tiou2 To what do you resolve it?7
qucried l.
Have an ideal-be it small or great
Live up TO it; never lose sight OF it,
Ideals are not things to be grown used
20. For you / would advise Science
Set that unsatished god in some work
i'm your home. Even Cupid will worship
with you at that shrine. nor will he
hide his jealous face in poutlns. but
viii remind YOU Of the hour Of worship.
on see. John. you and / are not re-
hSioUs. But we can be Christians We
have worked and earned goodIy
amount of money Let us help others.
insteal of spending il trying 10 fy from
ourselves and the things OF which We
are tired Let The poor strive 10 get
used 20 their condition until better times
come Aspirations TO high ideals alone
will save us"
odd man." said !. IN try your medf-
cine. and / believe I can take Il. some
how. I know ~ il doesn't cure me it
VIII make me better"
just six months have passed. feel
have applied oil enough TO the ma
chiu-ry of my brain 10 set il fvinc too
fast 10 have time 90 grow used TO. or
tired of. my possessions My wife. brave
little soul. has caught the splriJ-we are
studying. together, in our leisure hours
The things one never grows used TO.
The Washington times., 1905-12-24

it-and at once, One right deed is worth
ten thousand inactive resolutions.
If there be in Gods world one fellow
being to whom you would not hold out
a helping hand. II he or she were in
need. convict yourself at the bar OF
conscience Of sin, and repair the fault
Begin the New Year with a clear score
Don't walt to be dunned by remorse
Let the midnight bells that tell the
death Of the past. and the birth of the
future. ring in for you
The larger heart. the kindlier hand -
And so. as Tiny Tfm-happiest OF the
household. although a sickly cripple
has taught US TO say:
GOD BLESS Us. EVERY ONEY'
MARION HARLAND
The Washington times., 1905-12-24

while mushroom shapes are about I'm ev,
cry conceivable coloring and design.
Among the curious stands come ver1-
table fantasies, cast in metal A sea-
nymph Of bronze holds a sea shell-a
real shell, with its iridescence softly en-
phasized by high polish-over her head.
Concealed in il is an electric bulb.
lunches Of grapes hide the bulb on an.
other stand. and a vine of wlstaria
masses its purple blossoms about it,
light
There is no end. apparently. TO the
changes which have been or are being
rung upon each and every sort Of shade.
The Washington times., 1905-12-24

tric lamps, with never a sign OF the old
fashioned, ugly (but necessary in either
OIL or gas) opening for the chimney-are
more beautiful than ever. Some Of them
done in that effective mosaic work.
whlch was feature OF last years
snow wonderful advance over last years
designs. canopy OF roses. with edges
that Follow the irregular outlines OF
mowers and foliage, lights up into the
IoVellest sort OF thing; sprays OF fiow-
ers resolve themselves into succession
or tiny bulbs, successfully concealed in
the midst OF a luxuriant bloom: square
shades suggest old English lanterns.
The Washington times., 1905-12-24
USUALLY THE CASE.

TO sell a woman shoes. l hate"
The long-haired shoe clerk said.
she never wants to lit her feet
She wants to fit her head"
The Washington times., 1905-12-24
HOuSemOtheTS in Conference
With Marion HarIand

y correspondent who signs herself
Private Secretary she
takes up his comicaI and invariahle
eJaculation-sends in a list. Of briefs,
lnnHnH-
The Washington times., 1905-12-24
"Oh, Do " Know? ?"

]. Colored ginghams should be wash
ed through thin starch-water, without
any soap, and then rinsed in soft. cold
water and hung to dry in a shady
place, as few cOlors can stand TO o.,
exposed 10 the sun while damn.
.. Calico dresses should be soaked
in strong salt and water for an hour
before washing. so as to set the colors
3. A teaspoonful Of salt in a pan
Of starch viii add gloss to the linen
when ironed.
l. A cork soaked in oil makes a good
substitute for a glass stopper
.. Silver packed in an alright case.
with goOd-sized piece of camphor,
viii keep bright for months
s. II each piece Of silver he cleaned
thoroughly, then, without being touch
ed with the fingers. wrapped in tissue
paper. and packed away. it will not
tarnish in years. BALTIMORE.
VIII YOU please tell me in your col
umns how TO weave silk portieres ?
Should the chain be heavy. as in car
pet, or single chain. and how many
pounds of rags TO the curtain
AN ANXIOUS ONE.
cut the strips an inch wide. and
fold each double in Joining them. One
v oman. who has much skill in the
use Of the sewing machine. made =
close, durable silk curtain by folding
each strip throughout its length and.
when a dozen yards or SO were Joined
together, hemming the fold down with
the machine
As the quantity required for a ward
depends upon the thickneSS-cOnse-
quently the weight Of the silks used
II is hard 10 answer-yOUr second query.
The Washington times., 1905-12-24

gotten gowns. and mortified bonnets
would De consigned 10 the flames by
your heirs and assigns. Spare them
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-06-22
Venice.

Throughout her career Venice IN.
spired In her sons such devotion as
passes the patriotism Of most peoples
They revered her as queen. they loved
her as mother. Although an exclusive
ollgarchy ruled the state, yet every
Venetian felt that Venice belonged to
him. st. Mark was the patron equally
Of dOge and dustman. The legend
which all believed, the pageants In
which even the humblest had his place,
Bprang out of the heart Of the whole
people and symbolzed the unity which
haund all together. And life in Venice,
mere physical life, was pleasant to
larger proportion Of the inhabitants
and during more generations than ii
has been In any other city. No wonder,
therefore, that when Tlntoret, the
greatest Of her pantcrs--in so many
respects the greatest of all painters
was commissioned to decorate the vast
wall of the hall Of the great council.
wishing to express the feeling Of every
Venetian toward his incompatible city,
he chose for his subject paradise
Thayer's History of Venice"
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-06-22
First Transatlantic Yacht Rncc.

The three schooners. Henrietta,
Nesta and Fleetwng were the con-
tcstants In the first across the ocean
yacht race, In 1866, for a stake of
100000. Those three yachts made the
race in the depth Of winter, starting
from New York harbor on Dec. II,
1866, and finishing off the Needles a
fortnight later, the Henrietta crossing
the line on Christmas eve, the Vesta
and Fleetwlng finishing In the early
morning hours of the great holiday.
And for almost the entire length Of
that 5000 mile passage they We're ac-
companled by strong westerly winds,
heavy seas and alternate squalls OF
rain, hail and snow. Neither the pas
sengers nor crew were in dry clothes
from beginning to end Of the race,
and they suffered every hardship, bar
ring shipwreck, that could come to
any one making the passage In the
winter months.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-06-22
Diainherited.

They tell story In Paris of Pierre
Wolff, the dramatlst, nephew Of Albert
Wolff, the critic and sworn enemy Of
the manager Antoine. When Pierre
took his first piece to Antoine 1t was ac-
cepted on condition that he should put
into It las much as possible of every.
thing that is abomlnabe to your uncle,
the critic" lie did this with such
good will that he scandali2cd his uncle,
the public, the stage firemcn, the dress.
ers, the prompter and NJ. Antoine him
self, who went about at rehearsal rub.
bi,s his hards and saying zone can.
not 60 too far, and no one shall keep
me from putting IN the advertisements,
Play by Pierre Wolf, nephew of Al
bert Wolff" When the dramatlst called
on his uncle, Albert shouted, miserable!
II | had fortune I'd disinherit you"
"Dislnhcrlt me all the same" suggest.
ed the nephew. at will advertise me-"
Every well, then. have nothing to
leave. so / won't leave 1t to you"
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-06-22
ChInn's National Tree.

The tung.Shu, or wood oil, tree is
worthlly named the national tree of
China. 1t Is stately In appearance,
with smooth green bark and wide
spreading branches, affordlng fine
shade. 1t belongs to the euphorbiacae,
or spurge, family, of which the castor
oil plant Is member. 1t bears fruit
resembling shell bark hickory nut,
but as large as a small orange. Each
nut contains three triangular seeds sim
liar to small Brazil nuts. The oil Is
pressed from these seeds, and the ref
use Is used as Il fertilizer. The oil Is
used principally for polishing wood.
work and dressing leather. Consid.
able quantities are exported. The wood
Of the tung-shu Is used for making mu-
sical instruments, fine boxes and the
framework of small houses. 1t Is free
from the ravages of Insects.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-06-22

A well to do Kentucky farmer once
invited an acquaintance from neigh
boring town to dine with him. The
recipient of this courtesy was Il man
well known in that region for his gen.
eral crankiness and his propensity to
use his gun ut the least evidence of
what he considered an affront. The
farmer, well aware of the loneliness
of his guest, with whom, for business
reasons, he desired to remain on good
terms, always kept wary eye on his
visitor. one afternoon the testy lndi-
yldual In conversation with his host
remarked II can't account for the
queer feelings and impulses that come
over me at times. DO you know, the
first time | took dinner here | had as
much as | could do to master the i'm.
pulse when one of your sons made Il
certain remark to whip out my gun
and let CO." "Oh, don't you worry
about that" said the farmer. II know
all about your little failing in that line.
My son Jake was standin' in the hall
way just back Of you with shotgun.
You did well to change Jour mind. At
the first motion toward your hip pock-
ct my son Jake had instructions to
blow daylight through you"
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-06-22
Thanks to the
POStman
BY TROY ALLISON


Melissa chewcd her pen staff in pre-
tended meditation and kept one eye on
Dlcky Johnston.
Dicky had shown signs Of wandering
away from the fold and must be brought
back. 1t was decidedly against Mclis.
sa's creed to allow another girl to re-
ceivc even an iota of admiration from
one of her Coteric.
There was II girl belonging to the
house party, Il blond, Melissa thought
contcmptuOusly, who had received en-.
tlrcly too much attention from Dcky.
Therefore he must be disciplined.
His lesson must bc decided at once and
to the point Having decided upon this,
Melissa gave her pen one conclusive
nIbble and commenced writing hurried
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-06-22
An ODD WRESTLING mitch.

The extraordinary custom of wres,
ting for bottle prevails at Hallaton,
In Lelcestershire, England, where the
villagers have to brace themselves for
action on Easter Monday in order to
retain possession OF a plot OF ground
left to them in the good old days. The
bottle Is a large wooden one, bound
round with iron rims, and contains
ale, 1t Is thrown on the ground that
the men of the neighboring village OF
Melbourne may try to wrest 1t from
the Inhabitants of Hallaton. When the
battle is over, the victors drink the
contents. The same bottle has done
duty for nearly half century. AS a
preliminary to the great struggle, two
meat pies and two dozen penny loaves
are scrambled for
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-06-22

do you mean those whose Land joins
yoursT
"Well-ycs."
"How much land do you holdT
about 900 acres"
And how far through the earth dc
you think you own"
why. I've never thought Of 1t before
but suppose own half way down"
Precisely" said the man who was
soliciting aid, with an air of calm tri.
umph. Il suppose you do, and want
this money for your ncighbors at the
other side OF the world-thc men whose
land adjoins yours at the bottom"
you're ready reckoner" said the
millionaire dryly, but he drew his check
book toward him.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-06-22
Peanuts and popcorn at Free

This ID beer weather,-it al
ways cool and refreshing at Eddie
Maier's.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-06-22

NM" III WAS JUNE, HE hESU NED
| ly. AS there happened to be no one in
the library ut the time except Dicky
and herself, his attention was soon at.
I tractcd by the aggressive scratching OF
her pen.
"Why don't you stop and amuse n
| fellow" he urged. What are you
writingf'
"Oh, just writing" she replied airily,
her tone insinuatlng that there were
subjects beyond his comprehension.
ITO Il MANI he asked sulkily.
"a very charming man." she assured
him impresslvely. Its rather an i'm
portant communication" she contin.
ued, II wish you would look over this
page and see If 1t is too stllted"
Dlcky took 1t up with relieved alac-
rity, but his face heightened visibly as
| he read:
81 have decided that | will marry
you. | don't know why hesitated. If
! you can get away from town for day
| take the Ederton local for Mrs. Vim
berly's country place, and you can tell
me If you are glad didn't keep you
waiting any longer"
Dicky handed it back ana commenced
a study of the library fire.
~ don't see how any one could pos
sibly call that stltcd," he growled.
Melissa signed the note, sealed it and
| directed it to DR.. John IIartly.
Considering the fact that Or. Hartly
was only Il very casual acquaintance
and had never asked Melissa to marry
him nor had she ever dreamed of his
asking her to do So this literary
achievement might be regarded as rath-
err theatrical.
She gathered up her writing mate
rails, slipped the letter into her writ
ing pad and started for the door. Stop
ping minute to fluff up her brown
pompadour, she fixed reproachful eye
upon the object of her vengeance.
II never would have thought, Dicky'
there were volumes of surprise in her
volce-"that you would have cared any
thing at all for blends" She went out
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-06-22
Nciphhnrs. After AL

The wealthy man had told the visitor
who was soliciting money for foreign
missions that he preferred to help the
heather next door. Il want what |
give to benefit my neighbours" said he.
The Philadelphia Ledger says the Wis
itor's face took on Il look Of mild in
splratlon,
"Whom do you regard as your
neighbors" he asked.
"Why, those around me-"
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-06-22
Acute Rheumatism.

Deep tearing or wrenching pains,
occasioned by getting wet through,
worse when at rest, or on first moving
the limbs, and in cold or damp wealth
er, is cured quickly by Billiards. Snow
Liniment. Oscar Oleson, Gibson City,
H., writes, Feb Is, 1902: "a year
ago was troubled with pain in my
back, 1t soon got so bad | could not
bend over. One bottle of Billiards.
Snow Liniment cured me-" Sold by
Central drug store.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-06-22
If you want a hat and want
style, see Mrs. Alice Simmons.

Six lots sold in Bells addition
within two days. Now is your
time to investigate. 2l-tf
Say! It's just as cheap in the
long run TO dress neatly. Gents
pants made to order. Pressing
and cleaning. San Angelo Pani-
forum. 22-tf
-Buggies at this season are all
the "go," Hagelstein's have the
largest and neatest line west of
Dallas, at prices lower than any
one.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-06-22
Notice Citizens.

l have good pasture near
town and will pasture your horse
or COW at reasonable price. Will
take good care of your stock
Telephone 1876, Charlie Farquhar.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-06-22

Six lots sold in Bells addition
within two days. Now is your
time to investigate. 2l-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05
BOOKER WASHINGTON
 IN PHILADELP H|A Says Negro Who Owns Prop
 erty is Respected TRYING TIME FOR RAGE Next Twenty Years Are to Determine Whether Negro Gan Hold His
 Own Against Imported
 Whits Labor.
TRYING TIME FOR RACE

Philadelphia, February 4.-Booker T. before the American Academy of Polit- ical and Social Science on "The Negro Problem as an Educational Problem" He made a strong plea for the development of the negro race mentally and manually. He said:
 The causes of colored people at the south are very much In the position of . race who arc entering upon life in a new country The problems confronting a race who are laying the foundations of living in new territory relate mainly to the securing of land, the building of homes, the production of food. and the securing of education. It is because of these con- ditons that l advocate the great im- portance of education, not only of the head and heart, but of the hand.
 "In many respects the next twenty years are going to be the most serious in the history of the race. Within this pe- riod it will be largely decided whether the negro is going to be able to retain the hold which he now has upon the industries of the south, or whether his place will be filled by white people from a distance The only way that we can prevent the industries slipping from the negro in all parts of the south Is for all the educators. ministers and friends Of the negro to unite to push forward in a whole-souled manner to industrial or business development of the negro. either in school or out of school, or both.
 Tt is cruel in many cases to increase the wants of the black youth by mental development alone, without at the same time increasing his ability to supply these increased wants along lines in which he can find employment.
 Every white man will respect the ne- gro who owns a two-story business block In the center of town and has 5000 in the bank When a black man is the lar gest taxpayer. and owns and cultivates the most successful farm in his county, his white neighbors will not object very long to his voting. and to having his vote honestly counted. The black man who is the largest contractor in his town and lives in a two-story brick house is not likely to be lynched.n n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05
Grippenberg Seams to Have
 Lost Out Completely
TROOPS UNABLE 10 MOVE
Cold Weather Around Sandepas Causes ufferine-Torpedo Fac tory in St. Petersburg Closes
 Beeau of Strike.

St. Petersburg, February 4-u14 D. m) Interest in the il-starred attempt to capture Sandepas is eelipsed by the with drawal of General Grippenberg and un- confirmed reports regarding the retire. ment of General Kuropatkin.
 According to the latest information re- ceived by the war office. operations on the right flank of the Russian army are at d standstill. The extreme right of the Russians continues to hold Chiant- sanhenan on the Hun river, six miles northwest of Sandepas. Apparently both sides are unable 10 move, owing to the terrible weather. There are 25 degrees of frost, accompanied by wind, followed by sudden fluctuations in temperature in which the frost may decrease or in- crease at any time.
 The Russians are confronted with the alternative of withdrawing In order to avoid being intercepted by Japanese column from Shilike or of undertaking a general advance. The latter view finds some confirmation in a dispatch to the Associated Press from Tsinkehechten, re- porting reconnaissance by General Rennenkampff's force on the Russian left. which is perhaps preliminary to an ad- vance. The military authorities are en- couraged by the report as showing the Russians are able 10 repeat the plan of reaching the enemys line of communica- fion