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The Grit-advocate., 1906-06-22
BABES OF THE MOUNTAIN.

a run, and away he goes-the b,Akel
Tapping on his side making him ru1
the harder. No one seems sorry foI
the poor baby. whose yells are drowned
in the general burst of laughter thal
goes up.
Finally the strap that holds tbs
basket breaks-down comes poor baby
thump, to the ground, face down. and
the pony. after running a few more
rods, Is caught by boy, while the
distracted mother picks up her unfor-
tunate infant. and Immediately unIac-
ing the doerskin cover, takes It out to
assure herself 1t is sound in body,
after its rather risky ride and tall."
The Grit-advocate., 1906-06-22

There is a fascination about the
merry -go-round, with its music and fits
animals. which We cannot resist. The
diagram here will show how min:a
ture one may be constructed at little
pr no expense, much to the sratitica-
lion of everyone concerned Any
bright boy can build this merry go
round from articles obta.nab!e in his
own back yard.
The handspring of the whirl is a
stout post, driven far enough 'he
ground TO insure its steady AID un-
varying position. 1t should be about
Elk feet in height and smooth on top.
with an iron pin set squarely in the
middle
Much after the fashion of saesaw,
next place a good. stout plank. from
The Grit-advocate., 1906-06-22
THE HoMEMAD E FI.Y-ARouND.

1S to 20 feet in length. upon the post,
a hole for it being bored. thus holding
1t in position. Two or three whirls
around will give the plank free action
upon the pin. and little ordinary
axle grease might complete the spin
ming powers
Four more smaller holes now are
to be bored, two in either end of the
plank. Ropes. knOtted here. and sus-
pending small seat planks. as shown in
the diagram. complete the technical
The Grit-advocate., 1906-06-22

just to show how steady the and Is
If the person holding the knife should
then lower the blade so that the ends
of the matches will touch the table.
the matches will walk along on thu
knife blade.
A key, one of the kind that stand
erect, is required for the second trick,
says the Cincinnati Enquirer. Place
1t as in figure upon a strip OF nar
about six inches long and not more
than an inch wide near the edge of a
table. remove the paper without max
ing the key fall. 1t is easy enough
Just strike the paper sharp tap
The Grit-advocate., 1906-06-22
Fishing for a Compliment.

She said you were fishing for a
compliment the last time you were
up at her house, but that you didn't
get it,"
why. don't recall having said any
thing that she could have construed
that way"
"Well. she says you did"
Did she say what 1t was?"
Yes; she said that you asked her
II she considered monkeys intelligent"
Houston Post,
The Grit-advocate., 1906-06-22

little summer gown that surely cost
pleLty Of money, but undoubtedly
would have appealed to mere man
as such a Charming, inexpensive little
dress" It was light ecru batiste Of
all-over embroidery, the skirt short
affair gathered into the belt The
waist was round girlish blouse with
sleeves just puff above the elbow,
very like those seen in the old-fash-
ioned pictures of Empire ladies': t.S
girdlc green messaline, having queer
gold figures scattered over it. The
color scheme was lovely, the dress
made by an artist.
The Grit-advocate., 1906-06-22

than the first, on the outside circle.
far enough away from the flying whrl
to prevent striking them. Slender
sticks fastened to these will serve as a
target for rings, which the children. as.
they whirl around. can attempt to
throw upon them.
The proprietor Of this pretentious
amusement scheme is expected. OF
course, to start the whirl. running
around several times until its speed
is sufficiently exciting.
The Grit-advocate., 1906-06-22
"Not Yet"

On one Of the popular automobile
routes from Portland to the White
mountains. and just beyond the village
OF Bridgton. Me, large car drew
up one day last summer. 1t con.
tained, supposedly, fchr gentlemen,
evidently from the city. who were
going to have some fun with the
gray-haired farmer who was moving
by the roadside. After obtaining in.
formation as to their route, ono OF
the occupants boisterously cried out
well, uncle, suppose you have
lived all your life here, haven't
you?"
why, no; not yet" was the the
quiet answer. and the car started on.
Boston Herald.
The Grit-advocate., 1906-06-22

Of green leaves might be placed. and
add the finishing note to costume
copied from a French importation.
OF course one would have to employ
skillful fingers to get the right lines.
but the whole may be built up at COM
paratively small cost. Little lace
bridge coats and boleros are the height
of fashion: the tall person may in
dulge In the former. the one of low
stature must keep to the latter.
One sees the incest morning frocks
tub dresses to use the phraseology
of the day-made up all in one piece.
Sometimes the waist and skirt are
joined by girdla Of insertion. some
times the Joining Is very inconspic-
uous. just belt of self material. The
most successful frocks at least look
simple, no matter how much laborious
work has been spent upon them. The
other day we saw an apparently simple
The Grit-advocate., 1906-06-22
Hatless Holiday Makers.

1t is the fashion now in summer
holiday resorts to go hatless, that ehe
sun and air may have a beneficial eff
feet on the hair. For many reasons
this is certainly fashion to be ad-
mired. Most people, and especially
men, for the greater part of the year
cover their heads with badly-ventilat-
ed, close-fitting hats. which naturally
have a most deteriorating influence on
the hair, and month or two without
hat or cap does much to bring back
the lost luxuriant locks
The Grit-advocate., 1906-06-22
Her Onion Breath.

Manager-l am greatly disappointed
in your acting, sir You have COM
pletely ruined my new play by your
cold and wooden performance in the
love scenes.
Leading Man (angrily)-Then why
in thunder do you have leading
lady who eats onions Tilt
The Grit-advocate., 1906-06-22
Martial Devotion

Elderly Aunt-Your husband carries
life insurance, OF course?
Young Wife-For himself? No, in
deed. He thinks so much OF me,
though, that he has had my life in
sured for $4,000. Isn't that thoughtful
Of him?-Chicago Tribune.
The Grit-advocate., 1906-06-22
Homemade Crackers

Into one quart flour mix one cup
butter Tor one-half butter and one
half lard). Then mix this to a stiff
dough with milk in which a teaspoon
OF salt Is dissolved. Use no baking
powder. Roll as thin as possible cut,
and bake quickly. Will be hard aAa
wi i'eep well.
The Grit-advocate., 1906-06-22
TWO SIMPLE TRICKS.
The Perambulating Toothpicks and
the Key That Remains
Upright.

To find out If persons hand is
firm and steady, which 1t never is.
split the ends Of a match mot -e sui
phur end) and smooth the end of an
other match so that it will fit into the
split one. Then bend the matches 30
that they will look like the figure l..
Then place them over knife blade
The Grit-advocate., 1906-06-22
Under the Mating.

When laying mating, place several
thicknesses OF newspaper under it, to
catch the dust which sieves through
After a thorough sweeping, freshen
mating by going over 1t with a
cloth dampened with ammonia water
The Grit-advocate., 1906-06-22
A CAPITAL GUESS.

For whom was our national capital
named?' the teacher asked one day.
And Johnny Jones responded. in his hesi-
tating way:
But clearly proved beyond doubt he had
tina fact. at least
"Our Washington, D. c.. was named for
Washington. deceased"
Nixon Waterman, In st. Nicholas.
The Grit-advocate., 1906-06-22
Planting a Tree

When we plant tree, we are do
ing what we can to make our planet
a more wholesome and happier dwell
ing place for those who come after
us, II not for ourselves. AS you drop
the seed. as you plant the sapling,
your left hand hardly knows what
your right hand Is doing. But nature
knows, and in due time the power
that sees and works In secret will re-
ward you openly.-Holmes.
The Grit-advocate., 1906-06-22
Wicker Furniture.

tnvarnished wicker furniture that
has grown unsightly can be made to
look very nice by enameling. prefer
ably white. Another way is to dye
them some color. red being partlc-
ularly effective Wet the wicker work
with clear. hot water before cys.ls,
So 1t will color evenly.
The Grit-advocate., 1906-06-22
Neckwear and Other Accessories of Dress

The French women do not take to
mannish styles in dress as do the Eng
ltsh and Americans. Whenever they
adopt anything that borders on man
nishness they are sure to modify it
with little feminine touches. And the
combined effect of severity and CO.
The Grit-advocate., 1906-06-22
When Cleaning Carpet,

TO clean your carpet, lay it face
down on grass: and whip with rattan
switches. Then sweep thoroughly on
both sides, and lastly go over the
right side with cloth wrung oet Of
e jmcnia water.
The Grit-advocate., 1906-06-22
UNHEARD OF.

"Oh, these men are dreadful! My
husband tears all his shirts"
And my husband even expects me
to mend his"
The Grit-advocate., 1906-06-22

Quetry is, We must say, both Frenchy
and attractive.
For instance, take the linen collar
as she Is worn by a French woman.
With the high turn down collar the
Partisan adds dainty tie Of lawn. and
both collar and tie are hand embroid
cred. On this side the water We ap-
The Grit-advocate., 1906-06-22
Young Queens Lac

Queen Wilhelmina Of Holland boasts
tie finest collection of lace in Europe.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-12
PROF. TlSslErs VIEWS
aCoatta2ea from page -

lands Appears g. me 20 - entasely
reasonable. h4G l doabi II il would -
safe 20 sl1o~ your mesa lan9s to D.
slid for m,se THAI six dollars. and
I doAt se~ why the beard shouldn't
GET the greater part q the six aos.
lars
I Am Organizing farmers institute
In the Territory AID wil be here next
"Wednesday A week from Tomorrow.
IT : O'Clock. ! w2ht 10 meet San Nj,
guel cOnna, farmers al the city hal
Tor the purpose Of organizing al In.
stitute here Great good viii eome
from tais movement and from the
kindred movement Of carrying % CO.
operative experimental work, hope
the Legislature wtll make al appro.
priation ID further this important
work"
Professor Tinsiey wens 10 Ratnn
this afternoon and viii return nexs
Wednesday - nopa~
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-12
SUDDEN Death OF REV.
FATHER HENRY fERRARI
Pioneer In Ne~ Mexico and Publisher
Of IA Ressta cssoiiea-A SANITY
Man Gene TO Rest.

The tolling OF the Catholic church
bell early this morning announced the
sad intelligence that the Rev. Father
Henry NJ Ferrari. q. J.. had passed iG'
to eternity.
The announcement vas received as
a shock by his many friends and fol-
lowers. for although IL vas known
that he had been ailing for the past
three weeks It seemed to his brothers
that he was eonvalescing.
Death came az 6 O'Clock this morn
ing while mass vas being said In the
chapel Of the Jesuit Fathers.
Rev. Father Henry NJ. Ferrari. s. j.
was born In Italy. January /. 1889. and
joined the Society Of Jesus in the year
Of 1857. He came TO New Mexico about
thirty'tOur years ago and has spent
them all In Las Vegas. ThlrtyIthree
years ago he began 10 publish the Re,
vista Cat0lica. q Catholic publication.
and was a genius In the typographical
art.
II is said BY those he employed in
the printing department that he al.
ways had a place for everything and
everything was kept in its place.
He vas a familiar figure on the
streets OF Las Vegas. always dressed
in the regulation robes Of the order.
and those who knew him best refer "a
him az a sanity man: always good
and kind and willing to lend a helping
hand TO those who were In trouble.
J. e. johnson & Son. the undertak,
ers, were called To take charge OF the
remains. and the funeral will probably
take place tomorrow the burial being
In the private cemetery on the grounds
Jesuit Fathers college.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-12
King Of All Cough Medicines.

Mr.. u. G. Case. a mail carrier of
Canton Center. Conn, who has been
In the United States service for
about sixteen years. says: we have
tried manyc ough medicines for Group
but Chamberlain's Cough Remedy IL
king OF all and n to be relied upon
every time. We also find Il the best
remedy for coughs and colds. giving
certain results and leaving no bad af.
ter effects" For sale by all drug.
gists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-12
Cure for Sore Nipples.

As Don a the child Is done nurs
ing. apply Chamberlain's Salve. Wipe
1t off with a soft cloth before allow
ing the child TO nurse. Many train
ed nurses 8 this with the best re-
suits. Price 25 cents per box. For
sale by all druggists,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-12
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the
regular annual meeting of the Stock
holders of the Las Vegas Savings
Bank, for the purpose of electing Di.
rectors for the ensuing year, will b
held at the office OF the Bank at Las
Vegas on Tuesday, January s, 1907.
at 10 o'clock a. m.
1854 d. T. HOsKINs, Treasurer.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-12
NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that the
regular annual meeting of the stock
holders of the San Miguel National
Bank of Las Vegas, for the purpose
of electing Directors for the ensuing
year, will be held at the office OF
the Bank on Tuesday, January s,
1907, at ten o'clock q. m.
1854 D. r. HOSKINs, Cashier.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-12

Franco-American Hygienic Co,
high grade perfumes and toilet pre-.
parations. Big bargains In hats and
materials. Beautiful Paon velvet, 81
per yard. Mrs. Ehlers Millinery Par
Tor. II.l30
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-12
D. T. HOsKINs, Cashier.

r. P. Hall, proprietor of the Albu.
querque foundry. has left for his home
at Hollywood. Calf. where he will
spend the holidays with his family.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-12

Gold and silver Indian bracelets and
Swastikas at Sabine Lujan's, the
Bridge street jeweier. 1859
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-12

Special prices At Mrs. M. ]. Woods
on Mexican drawn work, souvenir
China and post card albums. 12-is
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-12

Christmas trees and wrcatas,
fruits, nuts and candies for the
Christmas trade at ThGrnhill's cor
ner Seventh ane Douglas. 1241
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-12

Avoid smoke and SCOT by using
anti-carbon. Sabine Lujan, Bridge
street. 11-5s
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-12
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE pav

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo Quinine
Tablets Druggists refund money II 70
fails to cure E W GROVES sigma
ture on each box Is cents
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-12

Gregory's billiard tables are always
In first class condition. $50
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-12

The Optic prints the news com.
plete.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-12

Home dressed chickens tomorrow
at Pete Roth's. 11-129
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-12

Galvanized iron and tin work. 8.
Patty. lI.e
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-12

Highest grade decorated china at
lowest prices. Savings Bank store.
lille. H..
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-12

Optic want ads bring results.
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1906-04-21
Mr.. Shlnn Thanks fiis Democratic
Friends.

EDITOR TIMES:
Please allow me through the
columns OF your paper to thank my
many friends in the district for the
loyal and steadfast support they
gave me in my race for Circuit Judge.
While was defeated have no thing
to regret. save the disappointment
Of those who did me such valuable
service. and worked Sd earnestly for
my election.
wish to say that was defeated
honorably, and by an honorable man,
and one who should receive the unan-
imoas vote ofthe Democratic party
at the September election. While de.
feated believe the people did what
they thought hest, and | cheerfully
acquiesce in their decision, and lnow
tender the Judicial Committee my
services during the coming campaign
to be used in any manner as seems
best to secure the success OF the
Democratic ticket,
Again thanking my friends, who
stood Loyalty by me during the heat
of the campaign am
Yours Respectfully,
M. SHINN.
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Daughters of the Confederacy.

In the name of the U. d. Gin the
name OF every individual member
congratulations are extended to Dr.
and Mrs. ]. f. Andrews on the COM
pletion of their beautiful home; and
when the Fanny Scott Chapter"
met in this home Tuesday afternoon,
its diversity of charm, its attractive
ness and atmosphere Of hospitality
were felt and enjoyed by the organi-
cation individually and collectively.
The central feature of the reception
hall was the old-fashioned fireplace,
which we found already charged
with the spirit of comfort and cozi-
ness necessary for an April afternoon
The coy eorners-built in the rooms
and so elegantly cushioned, "were
delights where lovers might linger, "
,fFhe, windows, abundant" IlG;gt'h htl
and artistically draped s y. exquis-
lite hangings, made thu interior UNI
usually attractive, and when our
president, Mrs. Tyson, asked Mrs.
Vance to open the meeting with
Dixie" its delicious pathos aud
and blending of memories, seemsS
appropriate for the occasion. Quo
tations from George W. Gable, fol
lowed with roll call, and the presen
tation of thought from the forcefu
writer, had the poignant or humor
Gus touch-the authors own. &c"
girls experience in the COS, by Mrs
w. S. Allen-was a sad, sad story O
heartaches, Of struggles and defeats
now sacredly enshrined among tn
tender memories of one who ha
counted the cost" "Violets,"
sweet little ballad by Mrs. Andrews
like the breath OF spring and warl
ling Of birds, made us dreamily cog
infant OF a wish to hunt the wood
for their subtle odors The story 4
Love and Tragedy in the Life of
Slave, as read by the historian, wa
simply an exposition Of the friendl
relations which existed between IN
owner and slave under the old rt
gime. In the contest over the "A
Mrs. L. c. Tyson knew he
lesson best, and carried away
prize, lovely doilie, the handiwor
Of the hostess. Then, as il by magi
invisible doors swung ajar. and tn
beautiful interior Of the dining roonl
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1906-04-21

afforded a grateful relief to the ten-
sion of the contest, besides bringing
the elmer man. of the Chapter to
an undisputed appreciation Of Mrs.
Andrews mode Of living. From the
delicious sweetness Of "grandmoth-
er's bread down to the aromatic
after dinner cup of coffee, the menu
was satisfying to the fullest extent,
and if wishes could have been gar
landed as flowers, the Fanny Scott
Chapter would have left the house
alter "a wilderness of bloom. "
THAT which Heaven most approves
is the pure home, for around it clus-
ter and cling the sweetest memories
of mankind, and above it shines the
ever-blessed star that lights the way
back To the Paradise of God"
B. c,
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1906-04-21

GROVER Cleveland in his old age
made a remark which deserves pre-
servatiou. Here is what he said II
would rather my boy grew up a 7
to build a great structure like the
Brooklyn bridge than to receive the
highest honors that the people could
bestow upon him." Mr.. Cleveland's
observation was voiced during the
conversation which began with the
announcement that he would round
out his sixty-ninth year on March
10
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1906-04-21

THE historic long bridge spanning
the Potomac, over which nearly all
the union troops passed on their way
south during the Civil war, is soon
to be destroyed The march ofprog-
ress has put the old structure out OF
usefulness, but the tread of the arm
les of Grant and Sherman, as they
marched to review in Washington,
will 90 echoing down the avenues
Of time forever.
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1906-04-21

WHEN a citizen sends matter by
mail he is charged according to the
weight of the package. Newspapers
pay according to actual weight OF
each shipment. But when the gov
eminent pays there is "a system OF
averages" one months weighing
with payments for four years based
on that average. There is n>$hing
like it in all business, yet vi Isl &c
government pays the railroI -
600, 900 annually.
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1906-04-21

UNDER the constitution no United
States officer can accept any foreign
decoration of honor or gifts from a
foreign potentate without a special
act of congress This was for the
purpose OF preventing England from
bribing officers of this government,
and thereby possibly undermining
the attempt of the eoloniststo estab-
lish government that would last.
This condition is now removed, and
congress is considering a measure to
make this provision non-efheetive.
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1906-04-21
Commissioners Sale.

Notice is hereby given that I, Ben f.
McMahan, Commissioner in Chancery,
by virtue of a judgment and decree of
the Chaneery court of Boone county,
Arkansas, at its March tenn, 1900,
rendered on the 9TH day of March,
the same being a day of said term of
court, in certain cause pending in
1 court wherein A. ]. Walters, Jr.,
J171AN laint iff, and G. w. Burkett and
Mary Burkett are defendants, will, be-
tween the hours of ten o'clock in the
forenoon and three o'clock in the aft
ternoon, on the ID day of May,
1906, at the south door of the county
court house, in Harrison, Boone coun-
ty, Arkansas, sell at public vendue, to
the highest bidder, on credit of three
months, the following described real
estate, situated in Boone county, Ark
ansas, to-wit:
The southwest quarter of the south
west quarter of section twelve in town.
ship nineteen, north, range twenty
one, west, except one acre out of the
northeast corner of said forty.
Said sale will be made to satisfy a
Judgment in said court in the above
styled cause of action, in favor
of the plaintiff for the sum of one hun
bred and seven dollars together with
seven per cent interest thereon from
said date of Judgment till paid, and all
the costs of said cause, and for the fur
Their satisfaction of an unmatured note
for the sum of forty-five dollars to-
gether with seven per cent interest
thereon from March I'D, 1905, till paid,
and all costs, which said note is spe-
cific lien against said lands.
The purchaser at said sale will be
required to give note with approved
security, and lien will be retained
on said lands till the purchase price is
paid.
Given under my hand on this the
9th day of April, 1906.
BEN +. McMAHAN,
Commissioner in Chancery.
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StOckbOlder's Meeting.

Notice is hereby given to the Stock
holders of the Denison Zinc and Lead
Co., of Harrison, Ark. of the annual
stockholders meeting. in the city OF
Harrison, county of Boone, on We'd
nesday, the 9th day of May, 1906, at
the Office of their Secretary at the hour
of 10 O'Clock, a. m, for the purpose OF
electing directors for the ensuing year
aud the transaction of such other bus
mess as may properly come before
said meeting.
E. H. LINGO, Pres.
JNo. A. BUNCH. Sec'y.
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1906-04-21

DoN'T encourage that boy in his
idea that he has had enough school
ing before he has finished a common
high school course, Keep him going
even at the expense of some rather
stringent urging The successful
man Of the future must be an educat-
ed man. Things have changed since
you were boy, and are changing
more rapidly now than ever before.
The chances for the plug man are
disappearing, so give you
enough education, to raise h
Of chat class.