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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-27
FADS AND FANCIES.
By M1NNA ScHArr CRAWFORD.

The returning throngs of designers
and dressmakers fresh from their sum
mer explorations through the smart shops
of Paris and London have brought over
some very practical new ideas in semi
fitting short and long coats that will be
hailed as welcome departure from the
tight-htting styles of the past two years.
The return of the gored fare skirt,
which fits smoothly at hip and waist
and falls into voluminous folds at foot,
is also greeted with enthusiasm. The
circular skirt is very pretty in theory,
but its tendency to drag and dip at the
sides makes it ungraceful. In the new
skirts this sagging tendency is corrected
by means of cores and plaits which give
the new skirt the effect of being en-
panelled Its numerous seams enable
the dressmaker to utilize narrow ia
brics and secure the full effect of the
circular skirt without dishguring crisis
cross seams
Folds continue to be the favorite gar
niture for skirts. These may be cut to
the exact shape of the skirt or made of
bias material, and are usually lined with
crinoline. Great care must be exercised
to cut the crinoline on a true bias, other
wise dampness will cause it to pull
and spoil the shape of the folds.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-27
Oddities In New York Life.

There is no other city in the world sci
amid such varied and beautiful sur
roundings as New York; no city with
such a pleasing prospect of land and
water within and on its borders. There
is river teeming with traffic that di-
vides it; picturesque stream on its
western line, backed by beetling pail
sades; a mighty sound with green is
lands, abutting on it, high hills and slop-
ing wales within view; broad, inviting
bay locked within its arms, and miles
of white sand going down to the sea,
where, beyond the breakers, there IS an
open stretch of ocean reaching for 5000
miles to the continent of the south pole.
New York City has, ready for duty, in
the state militia, Io,367 men.
The coolest place of retirement this
weather in New York City is the Tombs,
where there are two hundred and nine
teen summer guests, twenty of them be-
ing accused of murder and the remainder
of various other felonies.
During the last six months there have
sailed eastward from New York City
1853 passengers.
Out of every hundred persons in New
York City sixty-one are unmarried,
thirty-one married, five widowed and
three divorced.
During the last twelve months $40
2IS,ooo in precious stones were brought
to New York City
In New York City are about seven
hundred signs that read Matchmaker
and not single one of them belongs to
matchmaker, and few that have them
could make a watch; and if they could
and did the watch would cost about
$Ioo, while any of them can sell bet
ter watch for $40 that came from great
factory.
In the 865 square miles of water that
is in New York City, with its 353 miles
of water front, is wasted enough energy
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-27

Boys blouse suit, consisting of box
plated blouse with two styles of collar
and knickerbockers. The Pattern No.
2145 is cut in sizes E, 8, and 10 years.
Size requires 81 yards of 42 inch
material Price IS cents.
The Fifth Avenue shops are making
a brave display of soft flannel waists in
dainty shades of pink, pale blue and
delicately tinted gray stripes and mix
lures. All show the turnover collars
and cuffs that the peter Pan" waists
have endeared to u.s. The waists are
more dressy and shapely than the Peter
Pan," inasmuch as nearly all of them
have tucks or plaits of some sort over
the shoulders, which add to the bust
fullness and the blouse effect. The little
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-27

The ladies' street costume here illus
trated is one of the smartest shown for
the coming season. The jacket is one
of the new semi-fitted models with an
underarm gore. 1t has a stylish,
notched collar and two-piece coat
sleeve. The under-arm gore has cross
wise trimming of three tailor stitched
bands, an entirely new idea that is seen
on quite number of imported models.
It is very simple jacket to make, and
would be very effective for wear as a
separate coat or as part of a costume.
The Jacket Pattern No. 2I57 is cut in
sizes 81, 60, 40 and A inches bust meas
ure. Price IS cents.
The skirt, No. 2I58, is a beautiful
new seven-gored model having a panel
front gore and an inverted plat at back
1t is suitable for Panama, wolfe, serge,
cheviot, or any suiting materials. The
Skirt Pattern No. 215S is cut in sizes
p, "a, 26, 2S and 80 inches waist meas
ure. Price IS cents.
To obtain these patterns promptly,
state number and size of pattern plainly
and enclose IS cents for each pattern
desired. Be sure to give correct size.
Address all communications to
FASHION CORRESPONDENT,
6o32 Metropolitan Bldg,
New York City.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-27

Girls dress with fitted lining, adjust
able collar and straight skirt. This
charming little model is suited for either
wash materials or woolens The Pat
tern No. 2I3o is cut in sizes E, 8, 10 and
IL years. Size 8 requires 4 yards OF
81 inch material Price Is cents.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-27
I he

wire w. H. Tracy at Pratt, Kansas. He is
an up-to-date auctioneer and has no other
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-27
Reciprocity.

One day learned professor was &C
costed by very dirty little bootblack
"Shine your shoes, SIR
81 don't want a shine, my lad" said
he, 'but if you'll go and wash your face
I'll give you sixpence."
"A' RIGHT, sir" was the lads reply, as
he went over to a neighboring foun-
tain and made his additions. Returning,
he held out his hand for the money
"Well, my lad said the professor,
you have earned your sixpence. Here
it is"
81 dinna want it, old chap" returned
the boy, with a lordly air. aye keep
it and get yer hair cut"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-27

purchase we VIII give away a
Come in and be convinced that
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-27

furniture and with every pIv CASH
nice pair of lace window curtains.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-27

every day to supply the continent with
needed power. In this BODY of water
the t tide daily daily raises AN and lowers 5000
100000 tons of water an average of four
feet.
New York being an alleyless city, its
streets are too often marred by long ar
rays of ash and garbage cans. Along
ten Harlem blocks 322 of these iron-clad
decorations co were counted yesterday
morning.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1906-09-27
Medical Advice Free

Without your paying out penny, will
diagnose your trouble and send you the
most reliable and helpful instruction.
Don't lose this chance to get rid of Catarrh.
Answer the questions yes or no, write your
name and address on the dotted lines, and
mail the Free Coupon to Catarrh Specialist
SprOule, 467 Trade Building, Boston.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1906-04-28
Is the Moon inhabited

Science has proven that the moon has an atmosphere, which makes life in some form possible on that satellite ; but not for human beings, who have a hard enough time on this earth of ours 1; especially those who don't know that Electric Bitters cure Headache, Bilious ness, Malaria, Chills and Fever, Jaun- dice, Dyspepsia, Dizziness, Torpid Liver, Kidney complaints, General Debility and Female weaknesses. Unequalled as a general Tonic and Appetizer for weak persons and especially for the aged. II induces sound sleep. Fully guaranteed by all druggists. Price only 30 cents.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1906-04-28
Imperial, California.

It will pay you to see Wilson for the best bargains in the Imper- ial Valley, or l have the best trad ing list in the Valley. Go out and look them over with me. l keep rigs for that purpose and will offset my time against yours. Office Commercial Hotel, Imperial, Cal.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1906-04-28
Rheumatic Pains Quickly Relieved

The excruciating pains characteristic of rheumatism and sc iaiica are quickly relieved by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The great pain relieving power of the liniment has been the sur prise and delight of thousands of suffer ers The quick relief from pain which it affords is alone worth many times it's cost For sale by all dealers.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1906-04-28
Christian Church

Preaching in the Hotel Franklin every Second and Fourth Sunday of the month. You are invited to attend
 REV J. r. Tour Pastor.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1906-04-28
CHURCH NOTICES
Presbyterian Church

Preaching Services in Fl Centro First and Third Sundays of each month at 2 80 p. m. All are cordially invited to attend. REV. A. H CRoco, Pastor.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1906-04-28

400 Acre assignment fine land, easily leVeled and pat i'm crop, Put cheap water stock on thls and you have 2 bargain.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1906-04-28
TIE DUTY OF PARENTS
lnterestina Paper Presented at The Teachers Institute by Ernest
 ThOrnQueSt

Several papers were read and sd- dresses made at the Imperial Teach CTS Institute, held last month, on top les that are of live interest all the time. We had intended to publish a number of them but other matters have prevented The following one however Is so we'll timed and of such interest that we present 1t herewith, making due apollgles to Mir. Thorn quest for ou- delay. (EDlToR PRESS )
 Of one thing am certain; our great est need today in the school world Is the hearty liberal, and sympathet- ic cooperation of the parents with the teachers. If such cooperation could be generally secured the power ot our schools lasting and increasing good would be immeasuraby promoted.
 Parents need to realize that the chief purpose of the school is not to enable their boys and girls to earn a living most easily and surely, but to develop in them the mental ability to think correctly for themselves, and to impart the moral stamina to act in &C., cordance with their highest convlc- tlons. They should further regard the teacher as their chef helper, except ing perhaps, the minister, in the great work of training their children for the most intelligent and useful citizenship.
 How different this conception of the school, its purpose, and the teacher from the generally prevailing one, which makes the school chiefly the teachers concern.
 Does anyone ask what l consider a hearty, liberal and sympathetic coop eration on the part of the parents2 hasten to answer that the CO., operation for which plead says in substance to the teacher; "I want my children to get the greatest possible good out of their school work, and have confi- dence that you desire the same thing for them. Therefore please study them as carefully as possible that you may know how best to deal with them. I want them to render hearty worthy obedience in all things just and reason able. want them to do their work faithfully each day, and if they do not render such obedience, or If they do not do their work thus l shall appreciate your informing me to that effect so that can the better help you, or rath- CT, so that you can the more effective ly help me train them for their place In life. Do not hesitate to correct them In the way you deem most help ful to them, and l promise you my most hearty cooperation.
 Parents feeling thus about the mat ter will most naturally want to visit the school occasionally to observe for themselves how the teacher does the work-they will not judge of it by sim ply the reports their children bring home-and how their children deport themselves in general; and they will acqualnt themselves with the daily work of their children. and as often as possible go over the work with them in preparation for the morrow.
 Contrast with this cooperation the way in which parents so often act. How few of them give any kind of assurance that they desire their chill dren corrected If necessary. Of course suppose the teacher ought to assume that the parents are In sympathy with her all the way through, but she knows
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1906-04-28

Extras and repairs for Milwaukee Mowers and Rakes in complete stock is carried by Charley Fernald the Milwau- kee agent at Imperial.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1906-04-28

0SIS tUitUe0ldtcly w Ndt tOdQ lIOil her heart; how bright the sky seems, and how strong she feels for her work ahead
 Comparatively few parents visit the school suppose 1t Is because they do not realize the almost supreme i'm portance of thair doing SO, but that does not diminish the evil results of their neglect How visits by the par ents dlgnlfy the school work In the es- tlmation of the children, putting 1t on plane of almost equal importance with the raising of barley, cattle and pigs,
 Many parents form their opinion of the teacher almost wholly from reports brought home by their children. The folly and unreasonableness of so doing will be clearly perceived by all who give it falr-mlnded consideration. How much saner on the part of parents and how much more helpful to the teacher 1t is for parents to confer with the teacher personally as to the unfavora- ble or unfair matters by their children. What blessing it would be to all con cerned if parents, when they have any reason 10 suspect any wrong attitude of the teacher toward their children. would go to the teacher and talk the matter over with her as fully and plainly as might seem necessary. Parents make a mistake pregnant with great evils to their children when they side against the teacher in even the least degree unless she be guilty of some fragrant wrong and Is not dispos- ed to make proper amends.
 Parents sometimes keep their chill dren out few days at a time without offering any reason or excuse to the teacher Yea, they even let them drop out altogether without offering the teacher any explanation whatever. How can the teacher then help thinking that wrong feeling towards her is large ly responsible for the child's dropping out, especially if she has had 10 cor rect that child a few times2
 In conclusion: Could have the attention f all the parents I should urge with all my heart: Take the teacher into your confidence from the very first and keep her there all the way through Acquaint her as nearly as possible with the disposition and attainments of your children. h. vlte her into your homes and give great prominence to the work in which she is engaged, Always discourage any disposition on the part of your children to criticize the teachers man. ner or rulings. even tho down deep in your heart you feel that their ex- ception Is warranted, don't in the least reveal it to them. but firmly up- hold the teacher until you can talk the matter over with her and see 1t through her eyes. Also visit the school at least once in two months. If dissatls- fled with the teachers dealings with your children. tell her so privately. and as kindly as you can, thus enabling her either to show you the right of her course or to be convinced herself of its wrong. Don't hesitate to speak words of commendatIon at times. You can hardly realize how helpful such words are to conscientious teacher. Don't allow yourselves to think that the teacher discrimlnates against your children but trust her as your partner In tha hiohact and n0hlacf uyOYk haFOya
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1906-04-28

fine 30 acre unimproVed ranch at S22.O0 an acre. It only takes s4OO.OO down and s4O0.00 year to handle this proposition. You can handle this. Bert R. Chaplin, Im- perial, Cal
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1906-04-28

have 32Oi acres of the choicest land in the Inc periaI Valley, nicely lo- cated and well imprOy- ed. All fenced and cross fenced. Pric e right and will give good terms. See Wilson about it.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-03-09

never deserts him, the one that never
proves ungrsteful or treacherous is
his dog"
The best friend man has In the
world may turn against him and be-
come his enemy. His son or daughter
that he has reared with loving care
may prove ungrateful. Those who
are nearest and dearest 10 us, those
whom we trust with our happiness
and our good name may become trait
Ors to their faith. But mans dog
stands by him in prosperity and in
poverty. in health and in sickness.
He will sleep on the cold ground
where the wintry winds blow and the
snow drives iiereely if only he may
be near his masters side. And when
the last scene Of all comes, and death
takes the master in its embrace, and
his body is laid away in the cold
ground, no matter if all other friends
pursue their way, there by the
graveside will the noble dog be found,
his head between his paws, his eyes
sad but open in alert watcbfulness,
faithful and true even in death.
Such was our dear Nero. We buried
him meath the shade Of a fayOrite tree
and we watered his grave with our
tears as We bade a last farewell TO our
beloved and loving dog.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-03-09
MISCONDUCT.

The Washington Post makes a weak
attempt to defend the United States
Senate. Ii says in effect, that because
"three" Senators have been guilty OF
misconduct" there is no reason for
condemning the entire body Of 80
members.
"Three" Senators guilty of "miscon-
duct" forsOOth 1t is not, in the eyes
of the Post, "misconduct" for railroad
owners and railroad attorneys to rep
resent the railroads in the Senate
when they are sworn officers of the
government.
In fact it is a national disgrace that
Steve Elkins, a railroad owner should
sit in the Senate and decide in favor
Of himself against the people where
the interests of the two conflict. 1t is
disgrace that Depew, a railroad at
tOrney, should do the same thing; and
that Platt, president Of an express
company, should do practically the
same thing for his company that Ell
kins does for his railroads. No man
with a real sense of honor would oc
cupy such a position as this; and men
like these and Aldrich and Foraker
would if they did the right thing, re-
tire from the Senate and serve their
employers or themselves outside the
Senate and not i'm it.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-03-09
UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE FEE.

Senator Strobe, whether right OF
wrong, struck popular chord when
he carried an amendment through the
Senate reducing the entrance fee fJI
Virginia students at the University of
Virginia from $40 to SO
There has for many years been an
impression throughout the State that
the University was "the rich mans
school" The truth Of this impression
was vigorously denied in the debate
on the amendment, but the impress
sion exists, nevertheless. Senator
StrOdes amendment, if carried
through the General Assembly, will
popularize the University; and some
Of those who are now abusing him for
"attacking" that institution, as they
express it, will live to see the day
when they will praise him for his
action.
We understand that there has been
some feeling because Senator Strobe
did not wait for the Board Of Visitors
to reduce the fee, after such reduction
had been promised. But he states
that he has been waiting on that prom
ise since 1902. The action of the
House Committee indicates that the
fee will be put at $50. Even with this,
the fee will have been cut in half, and
we believe it is only question Of a
short.tme when it will be reduced to
$40 in accordance with Senator Strode's
wishes.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-03-09
VIRGINIA HAPPENINGS.

John d. Tucker Brooke, Of Norfolk,
will be a candidate for nomination fol
Congress to succeed Harry l.. May
nard.
Marion Brock, colored, for whom
the officers OF Culpeper have been
looking for sometime, was captured
yesterday evening by the police OF
that town. He was recently released
from the Virginia penitentiary and is
wanted for several oflenses, one of
them shooting, with intent TO kill
John Lewis.
Rev. Robert w. Barnwell, rector OF
st. Pauls Episcopal Church, Peters
burg, has been asked 10y Rev. Arthur
:. Lloyd, of New York, secretary Of
the National Board of Missions Of the
Episcopal Church, TO become his as
sistant and take charge Of district,
including nearly all the Southern
States and extending westward TO
Oklahoma.
Hundreds Of people witnessed the
baptism of Lester Rufiner and his wife
in the Hawks Bill Creek, at Luray,
Sunday. Rullner has been convicted
twice in the Circuit Court Of the coun-
" within the last month, once for the
murder Of his uncle, Isaac =. Ruflner,
and the attempted murder Of his cous-
in, David Ruilner, and is now await
ing removal TO the penitentiary.
Mrs. Maggie DAILY, formerly Miss
Maggie Switzer of Fredericksburg, at
tempted suicide Sunday by stabbing
herself in the temple with a pair of
scissors. She was on a6O-day furlough
from the Western State Asylum, at
stanton, as ii was thought that her
mind was restored. She left the house
and was found 10y her mother in all
clubhouse on the premises. Her head
was covered with blood and the scis-
sors were imbedded IN her temple.
Her mother, in trying to extract the
scissors, broke one blade of in the
daughters head. But for prompt
medical attention she would have bled
TO death. She will be returned to the
asylum as soon as she is able to travel
The Richmond police Monday night
arrested young white man named
George Wade, who attempted to shoot
Rev James Buchanan at the Asso-
ciated Charities Home on Saturday
evening. For some time the young
man had occupied a room 1.-THE home.
Complaints have been made recently
that he had defaced the walls OF his
room, and on Saturday evening Mr..
Buchanan, the secretary, chided him.
The young man became angry, went
out and secured a pistol. He return
ed TO the office Of the institution in a
few minutes and fired point blank at
the secretary. Fortunately the bullet
went wide Of the mark, but came near
Mr. Buchanans assistant
Mr.. r. n. Humphreys. Wade then
ran out and disappeared. Tuesday
Wade was sent to the grand
jury.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-03-09
THE rHoRNHILL RESOLUTION.

The Staunton Dispatch says that
Judge George l.. Christian Is entitled
to hearing in his appeal to the Cen
eral Assembly against the decision OF
the Faculty and Board not to permit
his son TO matriculate.
The Dispatch is right, but it is clear
~ wrong in thinking that the General
Assembly should sit and hear the
case. That body hasn't the time to
give the matter proper hearing. IL
would, if considered now, appoint a
committee 10 sit on the case and re-
port its findings to each branch.
Now, the joint resolution introduced
10y Delegate \. b. Thornhill, Of Apo
mattox, does even better than this.
II asks for recess committee from
each branch of the Assembly to take
this matter up deliberately, call for
all persons and papers, and report
back to the next General Assembly.
We do not see how anything cOulu
be more reasonable than this. We do
not see how Judge Christian can Oh
ject to it. fit is justice he desires
and we are sure it is-then this Is the
best way to secure it. This is not
case for haste, but for deliberatlon.
IT should be decided by the facts and
not by eloquent appeals and feeling
on the one hand, or denial Of full
hearing on the other hand. The
Thornhill resolution lisa clear solution
Of grave and dangerous situation and
every true friend Of the Virginia Poly
technic Institute and every friend OF
fair play should thank him for having
introduced il.