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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-26
THE DINNER TABLE.
SIMPLE AooRNMENT NOW THE
iNvARIARLE RULE.
Era Of Elaboration Has Passed, and
the Up-to-Date Hostess Will
Have Nothing But Simple
.oosldIaauaa All


Simplicity and refinement provide
the keynote for the well appointed
table Of to-day. The era of plush cen
terpieees and satin ribbon sashes has
passed away. So. too. has the looking
glass lake, with china ducks and
swans placidly resting on its surface
and an island of ferns and flowers ris-
Ing mountainously In the middle. Tall
decorations. whether Of flowers or
potted plants. are. In fact, tabooed
among up-to-date hostesses. There
never was a shadow Of reasonable ex-
cuse for their popularity. Nothing Is
more exasperating than to be seated
at a table where one can only guess
at the identity Of ones opposite neigh
bor
The present-day table appointments
are exqulsitely chaste. Linens en-
broidered in colors are seen only at
luncheons, when no tablecloth is used.
AT dinner all the table napery is pure
white, this being the only correct
background for the gllttering services
OF silver and cut glass. II wax tapers
are used they are placed in low and
rather broad holders OF silver. bronze
or porcelain. and are usually fitted
with silk shades representing the flow
er predominating in the table dec
oratlons. Often. however, electric
lights are substituted for candles.
each bulb being concealed In the heart
OF flower. These are much prettier
than candles. and are less liable to
accident.
The popular centerpiece for ordinary
use Is a low-growing fern, set in a
squat jardiniere Of silver or porcelain.
There is no daintier ornament for the
round table. and II has been discovered
that the delicate fern fronts OF soft
green have a peculiarly harmonious
effect. not only upon the table appoint
men.s. but upon the guests. Green is
a restful color. and discordance sim
ply cannot long exist where 1t is the
dominant note. II blends, too. with
gowns OF all shades. while flowers OF
brilliant hue often seem to scream at
the gay colors around the table.
Long-stemmed roses. carnations or
chrysanthemums are sometimes
strewn upon the tablecloth instead of
being placed In vases.
II artistically arranged the effect Is
pleasing. but the flowers wither quick
ly. When longstemmed blossoms are
placed in vases the latter are invari-
ably of transparent crystal. extreme
ly slender. and too high TO obscure the
vision of those seated at the table.
Moreover. not more than two OF three
blossoms at most are placed In each.
A bouquet OF flowers or set piece"
OF any kind. is never seen.
II is considered ill-bred nowadays
10 place fruit upon the table; conse-
quently the once inevitable epergue.
piled high with hothouse delIcacies, Is
among the things that were and are
not. Baskets OF porcelain or crystal
are now preferred to fruit dishes. and
these. with the rest OF the dessert
service. are arranged upon the side
board. whence they are transferred to
the table when needed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-26
MARRIED WOMAN He LOVED.
Romance In Life of Heir to the Throne
OF Austria.

The one romance OF the Archduke
Francis Ferdinand OF Austrias life
has been his love for the Countess So
phie Chotek. a member OF a noble Bo-
hemian family, and formerly one Of
the ladies-in-waitlng of the Archduch-
ess Isabella. Their union was at first
opposed by the emperor. for 1t was
quite unfit that the heir TO the crown
should wed a non-royal lady; but,
remembering no doubt the sorrows
brought upon his house by loveless
marriages. he at last gave his consent,
and in the summer of 1900 the Count
ess Sophie Chotek became the wife
Of the Archduke Francis Ferdinand,
when she received the title OF the
princess OF Hohenberg. This lady will
never be empress of Austria, for the
marriage was a morganatic one, and
before II took place the archduke re-
nounced all rights of succession to
the throne of Austria Hungary for the
children born to the union, and at the
same time he took a solemn oath that,
after his accession to the throne he
would never confer on his consort SOW
ereign honors. Francis Ferdinand is
man OF his word. and his children
will be well provided for by the great
wealth Of the family of Este, which
is now his, so one may be quite sure
that he will never seek to set aside
his promise. His heir. as sovereign,
will be his nephew. the Archduke
Charles Francis.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-26
SUN BATHS FOR BEDDING.
Said to Be Guaranteed to Produce
Healthy Sleep.

According TO the latest health ad-
visers. nothing induces healthy sleep
like sun-bathed beds and bedding.
Instead Of making your bed the first
thing in the morning. take your mat
tress and bed clothing out into the
garden, and lay them in the sun.
Leave them long enough for the
sweet fresh air and life-giving proper
ties of the sun to be thoroughly abb
sorbed. and to dispel the odors OF the
night.
Blankets are especially susceptible
TO bad odors. and II cleansed by the
sun they renew the life-like elasticity
OF the natural wool which is so sooth-
ing to tired nerves. Moreover. IT is
astonishing how long sun-baked mat
tresses and pillows retain the sweet
freshness of the outdoor world.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-26

In point of architecture Washing.
ton will soon be one of the most beau
tiful cities in the world. 1t is not
far away now. The dream Of the
great man for whom the national cap
ital was named will particularly be re-
allied.
In buildings and bridges now under
construction, Washington is spending
$50,O0o.00O. Others which will cost
s20,O00,000 are projected. The senate
and house Office buildings will repre-
sent an expenditure Of s7.000.000. The
eastern front of the capitol is to be
extended in marble at cost Of 81, $780,
900. A fine building for the supreme
court is in contemplation The rail-
roads are expending s12,000,O0 on a
magnificent ruion passenger depot.
Two steel bridges are to be thrown
across the Potomac river, and the
largest cement bridge in the world
win span Rock creek. There will be
war college for the army. and sew
eral imposing university buildings.
and extensive improvements are to be
made at the navy yard and the sol
diers' home.
When the house and senate ofico
buildings are completed the plaza east
of the capitol win be nearly surround
ed by one Of the most magnificent
groups Of public buildings in the
world. When the supreme court
building goes up 1t win probably b
without a rival
All Of which suits the American 49,
pie
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-26

The most soiled of kitchen towe.s
will become sweet and white with this
treatment: Cover with cold water, put
thsm at the back Of the stove, add one,
tablespoonful of shaved CASTLE soap
and the juice Of half lemon. Let it
come to a boil gradually and repeat
the process. Rinse first in tepid then
In cold water.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-26

Table mats Of raffia or straw look
incongruous on a dainty white dam
ask table cloth. The housewife who
feels the need of something under hot
dishes is advised to cut asbestos
cloth into the desired shape AID s:ze.
and make a white linen case to cover
it, hemming the open ends so that fre-
quent laundering may not increase 1ar
work.-Interior Decoration
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-26
Awkward Phrase.

"You nave one habit that you want
to get rid Of" declared the social
mentor.
what is that?" demanded Senator
Snitch.
when a colleague calls do not tell
the servant to show him up. Direct
that he is to be admitted"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-26
Section canos eusv.

In the six months ending June 30,
2,29720 miles Of new railway track
was laid in this country. a greater
amount Of new construction than in
any corresponding six months in yhe
last IS years, except in 1902. when
new construction aggregated 2,s1l
miles.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-26
Delicate Cake.

Rub three-quarters of a cupful of
butter to smooth cream with two
coupfuls of sugar, adding one-half
cupful of sweet milk, three cups OF
-four twice sifted with one and half
teaspoonfuls Of baking powder and
the stifly beaten whites of eight eggs,
adding the flour and eggs alternately.
Almond or other delicate extract can
be used for fiavoring.-Home Maya
zine.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-26

For years past experiments have
been made on the Prussian state rail-
ways with the employment of female
ticket clerks. These, apparently, are
not successful, for the railway minis
ter has issued instructions that the
female ticket clerks are to be gradu-
ally replaced by men.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-10-26

City Chap-See here, your internal
bull chased me half a mile. II he had
caught me he would have killed mel
Farmer Hornbeak-Jessol tn poor
ole cuss hez got rheumatic 30 lately
that he amt good fer nothing hardly
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-12-07
JIM CALLS ON GOVERNOR.
Manahan Tells His Troubles to the
States Executive.

From Saturdays Daily.
James Manahan, the Shippers associa-
ton attorney in the state rate hearing
investigation, conferred with Governor
johnson yesterday. lie made no presen-
tation of his case, but arranged for a
dates at which time he will ask for in
terfafence.
Governor Johnson said that he knew
nothing official about Manhattan and MS
troubles with the railway commission
beyond current talk and he was not iii a
position to hazard any opinions. He did
not know what he would do in The mat
teT
Before / left for the east said The
executive. Il was given 10 understand
that there would be some sensational
testimony offered when the hearings were
resumed.
Il was told" he continued, shat some
statements would be made about past
campaign contributions. When L heard
of it l said God speed him, my skirts
and those of my committee are clean.
We did not fear anything
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-12-07
BENEFIT THE COUNTRY
Good Roads Should Be Encouraged
BY the Farmers.

From Fridays Daily.
"There are some people so narrow.
minded that they prefer to have muddy
roads rather than have automobile own
ers riding through the country" said Ole
Peterson of Nicollet county, member
of the last house, in speaking yesterday
on the good roads question. Mr.. Peter
son is anxious to see the road tax
amendment pass and attributes the small
vote to a general misunderstanding of
the subject and a suspicion that the
city folks would get more benefit of
it than the country people, says The ST.
Paul Pioneer Press.
"The amendment would raise the an.
nual road tax from $4,000 to 100000"
he said. "All of this money must be
spent in the country, but as 40 per
cent of the taxable valuation is in the
c.,es, You can readily see who gets
the benefit.
''But there is general suspicion that
SOOu lOl,lS dIC olily lOi INV "oNOiiiooiiN
people. Some people have the idea that
state roads mean only a system of good
roads between the cities for city peo-
pies pleasure trips. The country peo-
pie have prejudice against the auto
mobiles and viii vote against good roaus
on that account.
'.With the present limited means the
state highway commission cannot do
any work of any great account. Their
work will have to be limited almost en-
tirely to experimental work, stirring up
sentiment for better roads and giving
instruction in practical road work"
Mr.. Peterson was defeated at the pri.
maries this year, but lie will probably
be i'll ST. Paul during the greater part OF
the session. He is interested in the pas.
sage of good road legislation and some
other measures and wants to be on
hand He admits that clerical position
in the organization of the house would
be acceptable, but says he will not make
any great fight for it. He left for
Granite Falls last night.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-12-07
Senators BY Popular Vote.

Next week Wednesday interest will
center in the unique convention which is
to convene in Des Moines. 1t will be the
United States senatorial convention, and
pronounced the first of its kind ever
held in this country since the founding
of the government.
More than $50 delegates appointed by
the governors of over thirty states will
be in attendance to discuss the matter
of an amendment to the constitution
providing for the election of United
States senators by direct vote of the
people. New York will not be repre-
sented but New Jersey is the latest
state to accept the invitation and name
delegates.
The convention will be presided over
by Governor Cummins, of Iowa, who is
regarded as reformer along many lines.
Amendment through congressional en-
actment and legislative action in the
states or through constitutional con-
vention will be the chief matter under
consideration.
This convention will be the result of
the everal years of agitation in favor
of Tie election of United States sena-
tors by popular vote. Whether the lab.
ors of the gathering will accomplish the
purpose sought is matter of conjec-
ture. The people are not alone in the
opinion that members of the upper house
should be chosen as other officers oil
state nation are, several senators
having expressed themselves as be-
ing favorable to the proposition. Sen
ator Moses E. Clapp, of Minnesota, is
in line with the general trend of belief
The republicans of this state have de.
clared their preference for this mode OF
electing the senators.
Thirty states are enough to compe
congress to submit an amendment to
the states for their approval, and thir
ty-four are enough to ratify such ar
amendment and effect it's adoption
More than thirty states will be repre-
scented in the convention in Des Moines
if they all send commissioners as in
Dictated by acceptances filed with thu
governor.
More than thirty-four will be included
in the list of those who have Endorsed
the principle of popular election of sen
ators. The Legislatures of thirty sever
About twenty-three already have adopt
ed resolutions for the submission of tn,
amendment.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-12-07
WILL ENRICH THE STATE.
Indian War Bonds to Be Paid BY
Uncle Sam

Minnesota's treasury is to be enriched
by the payment by the government of
over S67 900, for Indian war bonds is
sued by the state in the early '60s, and
for which refundment had never been
provided by the United States.
State Auditor Iverson received word
from Washington yesterday that the
claim which the state has been vigor-
ously pushing for over year had been
allowed, and that Minnesota would be
repaid the amount she had advanced for
the quelling of the Indian outbreak OF
1862
Bonds to the value of $4,000 were is
sued by the state, after the government
had guaranteed to make good any eX-
pense the state incurred in putting down
the Indian wars. The bonds were sold
in New York by Governor Ramsey, and
the money used, but payment could
never be secured from the government.
The matter was pushed last year by
Auditor Iverson and Attorney General
Young, who took the matter up person
ally with officials in Washington.
The greatest aid was given by the
Minnesota delegation in congress, and
through their efforts, legislation was Sc
cured, legalizing the refundment. The
matter has been finally approved by the
treasury department, and the state will
receive $67 1928.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-12-07
The Presidents Omission.

President Roosevelt sends his message
to congress without word openly rel
alive to revision of the tariff. This
omission must be disappointment to
those who believe that the Dingley sched-
ules should be given an overhauling
and the duties on some lines of manu-
featured articles wiped out and others
reduced. We cannot believe that the
president is going to let this congress
adjourn without word to them on a
subject which was discussed at such
length during the recent campaign; and
the fact that the most pronounced OF
the standpatters in congress were given
their "twenty-three" at the election
should at least suggest to him that the
people were not indulging in idle fancies
when they talked revision. To man
of President Roosevelt's clear view of
things of public character the defeat
of Lacey, Lands, McCleary and others
of similar type should cause him to ad-
wise congress to do something along the
lines of tariff revision. Maybe the pre-
sident awaits more opportune time to
present his ideas to the lawmakers on
this most important subject.
Otherwise the message is strong and
comprehensive document, clearly cover
ing wide range of public questions,
each one treated in the presidents charac-
teristic and forcible style. He is in
favor of the injunction, if properly used;
opposes lynching, and puts the preachers
of discomfort on the frying pan, fgura-
lively speaking. He advises law that
will regulate the hours of railroad en-
ployes, advocates an arbitration board
whose duty it shall be to settle dis
putes between capital and labor, and
sounds the call for an income and inheri-
lance tax. Industrial training is an
other subject that is dealt with by the
president. He believes in organization,
and advises the farmers to get together
for their mutual benefit and protection.
He renws his request for uniform di-
vorce legislation. A special message will
deal with the Panama canal and this
will be illustrated in order to thoroughly
acquaint the legislators with the exact
condition of affairs at the ditch. A
strong navy is urged by the president as
that means a more vigorous defense of
the country should war become impera-
tive. A synopsis of the message appears
elsewhere.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-12-07

Sunday, ask Dick about it, he will tell
you all about following the trail.
Dick Kaul will open his blacksmith
shop Monday, ready for work.
Born, to MIR. and Mrs. Jess Stores,
a baby boy.
G. Williams is on the sick list.
Dick Kaul is now agent and also re-
pairer for the brilliant gas lamp.
The creamery has now new patron
Otto Peterson started last Monday put
ting in ll2 pounds of cream.
Luie Runk and Miss Johnson attend
ed the show at Napoleon.
Ed Hicks is husking corn for Frank
Buel.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. w. Parks and family
spent Sunday at the s. NJ. Grover home.
H. Radke attended the wedding of his
brother at Echo.
S. NJ. Grover hauled coal for the
creamery last Tuesday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-12-07
BOB HELD UP AN AUTO.
Senator La Toilette Just Had to Make
aTrain.

From THURSDAYS Daily.
The Chicago Chronicle tells a particu-
larry amusingt story which has just
leaked out i'll the social circle of the nj
ira fashionables of Chicago's west side,
in which hold-up, an automobile, two
prominent women, and a toy dog and
the ex-governor and present senator of
Wisconsin are implicated.
Mrs. Frank r. Willard, of 1874 Wash
ington, boulevard, Mrs. H. p. Bouffleur
and Albert Musgrave, acting in the cap
acity Of chauffeur, were bowling along at
a high rate of speed in Mr.. ATillard's
magnificent new touring car few nights
ago, making the return trip from Mil
waukee, and it was near the CHASTITY
hour. of midnight. Passing through a
little village they were surprised to see
three men SUDDENLY rush out in front of
the 41nachine and order them to stop.
Musgrave, fearing he had been violating
the speed ordinance slowed up and was
Immediately beseeched by the three fran
tic men, imploring him to take them in
all haste to the railway station He
told them he could only accommodate
two andeXplained that there were two Ia
les in the tonneau. Hearing the COM
motion, Mrs. Willard leaned out, inquir-
ing the cause, whereupon two of the
men sprang in beside the chauffeur and
the third, hatless, excited, hoarse-
voiced individual, clambered in with the
ladies, pleading with them to aid him
in catching the midnight train. Mus
grave, with many misgivings, put on all
speed and drew up at the depot just
ahead of the train, whose headlight was
even then rounding the curve.
Out piled the three men showering
their thanks upon their benefactors and
leaving two terrified women and Il fright
ened French poodle covering in the ton
neau. Stopping but an instant, the dis
heveled gentleman with the ravens voice
gasped, Had to make that train-speak
in Milwaukee tomorrow-my names La
Toilette" 1t took the party all the
rest of the journey to recover their
equanimity and they are only now be-
ginning to enjoy their adventure.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-12-07
BOOSTING FOR ELYSIAN.
n. L. Chaffee Says II is the Most
Charming Summer Resort.

HI. L. Chaffee, who is quite well
known in this city, and VINO mas travel
ed on the road for the past sixteen
years selling hardware, will quit the
road on Jan. and engage in the hard
ware business at Elysian. He has been
making his home there for the past year
and more.
In a recent issue of The Trade Jour
nal, the following was said of NJ. Chat
fee:
about ten years ago the st. Paul
Commercial club offered handsome
cash prize for the best essay on st. Paul.
MI. L. Chaffee, then Minneapolis trav-
cling man, won the first money. A short
time ago the Minneapolis Real Estate
board hung up a number of cash prizes
for the best essay on ''Why Should L
Own Home in Minneapolis" Again
Mr.. Chaffee won prize under non de-
plume, alCnough nonresident of St.
Paul. He is also the author of the
"Seever c. Seeverson," lie Roy, Mimi,
dialect stories.
eve publish in this number an article
written for The Trade Journal on "The
Relations of the commercial Salesman
to the Jobber and Retailer" by Mr..
Chaffee."
Mr.. Chahee is quite enthusiastic over
the future of Elysian. He is of the opin-
ion that it is destined to become the
most popular summer resort in south
ern Minnesota. Elysian has recently or
ganized a Commercial club of twenty
eight members and they are hustlers.
They hold meetings twice month. One
of these is social session and much
enjoyment is gotten from them. One
of the main purposes of the club is. to
advertise the advantages of Elysian as a
summer resort.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-12-07
Laid at Rest.
0oRV "C 1NeSe'
From fridays Daily.

From Fridays Daily.
The funeral of the late Mrs. David Y.
DYis took place from the family resi-
dence on South Fifth street at two
o'clock this afternoon, Rev. E. L. Ileer-
nance conducting the services. The at
tendance of friends and neighbors was
large, and many floral offerings testified
to the esteem in which the deceased was
held. The services were impressive and
the music touching.