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The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-01-30
SNAKE KNEW ITS BENEFAcToR.
Truthful Sailor Tells About Really
Remarkable Rather.

"You can't learn me nothin about
rattlesnakes," said the sailor There
amt no man Twin knows more about
rattlesnakes than me. An SO | don't
hesitate to tell you, my man, that
that there rattlesnake yarn o yourn
is lie out of the hull cloth"
The other man protested mildly.
Now" said the sailor, 'if you want
to hear a rattlesnake yarn with some
facts behind it listen to this here.
Il was a-travelin' wunst in the Bad
Lands when | seen wounded rattle
snake layin on it's back, it's tongue
hangin' out, pantin' for water. | jedge
it had been fightin and got licked.
"Well, took pity on the critter.
guy it drink out of my canteen,
bound it's wound and made a little
bed of soft moss for it in the shade
of tree.
"And from that day for year or
more this here snake hatchery never
entered my head.
"But by crinus, the next spring
found myself in that same ne1ghbor-
hood again, and bust me if a rat
tlesnake didn't come wrigglin and
rattlin' an boundin' toward me with
as gay a welcome as dog gives, and
it riz up on it's tail, my man, and
licked my hand.
"Of course I reckernized it by the
scar of the old wound. | couldn't
get rid of it, 1t follered me home.
"And that night in the village it
done me good service. Along in the
small hours | was woke up by the
breakin' O. glass, and rushin' down.
stairs found the snake had dashed
burglar to the table leg, while, with
it's tail out of the winder, it was
rattlin' for the police"
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-01-30
Judge Peters Ruling on Butter.

The late Chief Justice Peters was
known and loved all over Maine for
his bright sayings and keen wit
Twenty years ago divorce case was
being tried before him in which a
Charleston man asked to be separated
from his wife. The judges stenog-
rapher and friend, Ruel Smith, was
in his usual place just below the
bench.
One of the allegations made by the
Charleston man was that his wife was
not neat. He testified that in making
butter she used cream and utensils
that were very dirty, and remarked
that, while most of the butter was sold
in Banjor, he had to eat some of 1t,
and he didn't like it.
Judge Peters here interrupted pro-
ceedings by leaning down toward his
stenographer and saying impress
sively: "Ruel, no more butter from
Charleston" And the remark is by
word throughout Penobscot county to
this day.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-01-30
"Beth!"

his arm as he had lain in the days
when he was in truth, her baby. Then
she crept back to bed, content, and
did not awaken until the sun was
streaming in the east windows. She
hurried down to the kitchen where
Baby 10 greeted her with grin and
toasting fork.
Breakfast all ready, mother, and
the stock fed"
Nov, Jo!" she protested when,
after breakfast, he began piling up
the dishes in the pan.
"No, | meant it, mother"
And she said no more. Baby 10
had always gained his point.
When the work was finished, Baby
10 left the house, saying he was going
to "see the folks" In an hour Molly
Burt came in with big satchel.
"Baby JOS hired me to work here
for week or so. My! but he's good
looking"
why, whatever will L do?" gasped
Mrs. Lenks.
"Set in the parlor and be lady,"
advised the new help. you've had to
work like a niger, and now your
times come. Every ones time comes
sooner or later. It's churning day. Is
the cream ready?"
Mrs. Lenks tried to sit comfortably
in the parlor, but its unfamiliarity OPP
pressed her So she compromised and
took the little, lean-back rocker into
the dining room.
well, mother" said Baby 10, when
he returned home late that afternoon,
what would you say if | stopped
tramping and settled down into a
steady, old farmer, fixed up the place
with some new togs and brought
home a wife?"
The little mother showed her disap-
pointment at this last word, but she
struggled bravely to say, I'D love to
have you in the old place. 10, and I'd
like to see you well married. Is she
a city girl? Would she be content
here"
"Shes living in the city at present.
but she tells me she was farm-bred
and that she loves the country. !
know you couldn't help but like her.
mother"
when are you going to bring her
here, Jo?" asked his mother, in faint,
forlorn tones.
"She's here now"
ooh, Jo!" she cried in alarm. 1T
ir1't-it can't be Molly!"
"Mollyl Well, I'll be jiggered.
Mother, don't you give your good-for-
nothing son credit for more taste than
that? | don't deserve much, but,
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-01-30
Did What Tyler Cobb Told Him To.


Tyler Cobb, noted both for his
wealth and eccentricity, was well
known character in Brockton about
twenty-five years ago. One morning
about o'clock he was accosted on
the street by a man who asked for a
job. Just then another man appeared
who demanded attention, and, turning
to the first conner, Cobb said "Sit
right down, sir; st right down, sir;
don't you move sir; want to find you
here when | come Oack, sir"
CHANGING to return that way at IL
O'Clock, Cobb saw the man patiently
sitting on the curbstone. Approach
ing him, Cobb said: 'You did just
right, sir; Just right, sir. You did just
what | told you, sir. Come to me at
l o'clock, sir, and III set you to work"
And he did.-Boston Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-01-30
Few Win at Monte Carlo
Plungers Welcomed at This Paradise of
the Gambler on the Mediterranean Sea
Especial Correspondence

The American, Himan Thorne, who
was credited in the cable dispatches
with having won $150,000 dollars in a
weeks stay at Monte Carlo, is only
one of dozen players who have TAX
en- big sums from the famous gam
bling institution.
In fact, the house on the sunny
promontory of Monaco has never been
so prosperous as now, and 1t could
probably spare ten times what Thorne
is reputed to have taken, without quit
ting loser on the summers activity.
The multi-millionaire of the United
States away for his holiday on the
continent, finds Monte Carlo an ire
sistible magnet. In the United States
a widespread prejudice against gam
bling compels the man of millions to
curb his tendencies But once he
reaches the domain of the Prince OF
Monaco he can let down the bars and
play to his hearts content for sum
as great as he likes, for it is one of the
laws of Monte Cnrls that there is no
limit on the amount for which the
bank will contest.
The directors of the Casino Com
pany of Monte Carlo, the official title
of the concern that conducts the gam
bling resort, recently struck balance
for the year They found profit that
a Standard Oil corporation might not
scruple to own, matter of $7,000,000.
1t is a rare business enterprise that
can coin MONEY at that rate.
This sum is divided among the
shareholders and operators, a large
portion going to the heirs of M. Blanc,
the master of the roulette wheel,
whose service in the cause Of chance
are gratefully remembered by his rel
atives and by those who are now reap
ing the profits of his enterprise.
Immense Rental Paid.
The rental of the great gambling
palace is huge item of cost. Until
last year the Prince of Monaco forced
the Casino company to pay $25O,000
a year, but in view of the increased
earnings, he has just given the price
another raise. and in the future the
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-01-30

At the precise instant when the
croupier was ready to begin one OF
the women dropped so louis on the
floor, creating most unseemly d.
version and attracting all eyes from
the cloth. Attendants gathered up
her gold, and the game proceeded.
The Addison party vigorously attack
ed ia rouge ct la couleur." and be-
hold, rouge gagne ct couleur" no less
than three times running, altogether
an unprecedented occurrence.
Whichever way the quartet stake
went the party won. After eight
coups the party retired majestically,
carrying with them 100000 francs OF
the banks money. At the door of the
Casino smart carriage awaited them
and in five minutes they were whirled
across the frontier.
The secret of Ardisson's staggering
success only became known when too
late. Mortified at the loss to the bank,
which the eight abnormal coups had
caused, the umpire ordered the cards
to be examined There were eighty
four too many in the pack. A croupier
had been bribed to insert a specially
shuffled slab of cards at a given sig
nal and the disturbance caused by the
fall of the woman's gold pieces had
drawn all eyes from the deed. Two
months Imprisonment was his SEN
tence, period of discomfort he could
afford to disregard when weighed
against his personal profits
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-01-30

was pink-hued and smooth, to his eyes
infantile in expression, or to his I'M
formed and rather small features.
Look jes' like yer did when yer
wuz baby, Jo!" old Miss Green had
exclaimed, seeing him after an alb
sence of some years. Thereafter he
was ever known as Baby Jo."
His cheeriness was like rush of
sunshine in dark place to his
mother. Throughout the supper and
evening she felt as If she had taken
tonic. When she awoke in the night
she feared his homecoming had been
a dream, and she stole into the room
where he lay asleep with his head on
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-01-30

institution will pay $350,00O for the
purpose of conducting the most noted
dollar exchange in the world.
The directors welcome the big play
err. They are willing to take a chance
on the occasional stroke that will
bring him home winner, even
though the sum he takes away may
seem to be'a staggering one.
They well know that the game is so
arranged that in the end the money
must all come back to them, and
there is enough in their strong bank
to tide over any drain.
Those stories of breaking the bank,
which recur frequently, emanate from
people who do not know the condi-
ton. The bank cannot be broken. 1t
Is conceivable that the supply of
ready cash might be exhausted for a
few hours, but there is always plenty
more obtainable, and the player who
stays and fights it out with the bank
will always come out the loser.
This does not mean, of course, that
none of the flies who walk into M.
Blanc's parlor escape. Many of them
get away with goodly piles, some by
trickery, some legitimately.
Lieut.. Col Newman Davis, one Of
a gay coterie of Englishmen in Paris,
who minges considerably with the
American colony, vouches for the
story which credits a Chicago friend
of his with scooping 100000 francs in
the Sales de Jeu in single day, and
greater marvel still, having the horse
sense to leave with the sum intact.
One of the next in magnitude was
that of Russian Grand Duke, who,
playing in the Club Privee, won 200,-
900 francs.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-01-30
Woman's Invention of Value.

Miss Edith A. Smith of Salt Lake
City has been granted patent for a
button that can be securely fastened
on a garment without sewing, The
button is said to be washable, and.
better yet, unbreakable, and is par
ticularly adapted for underclothing
and wash material Miss Smith has
had an offer to place her patent with
a large manufacturing firm.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-01-30
Different.

She had said yes" and he was TAX
ing the measure for the solitaire.
Darling" he said, you are the only
woman | ever proposed to-"
"I'm afraid you have a poor men,
ory, DEAR" she rejoined. you once
told me you had been engaged to a
widow"
"True," he replied, "but that was
during leap year,
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-01-30
Mail Order Fra nd.

Five men. have been arrested at
Reno, New, for a mail order fraud.
Under the title of Cromwell Simon
State University of Reno, New" they
put advertisements in the papers Of.
fering for 10 cents to furnish all in.
formation necessary to obtain any te-
gree in the gift of the university.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-01-30

kettle? Using that same old leaky
rag-caulked one?"
For the next half hour, Mrs. Lenks
had an odd sensation of being some
one else as she sat in a chair and
looked on while 10 deftly sliced up
cold potatoes, fried bacon and set the
table.
Despite his FIVE and twenty years
and big frame, 10 Lenks gave one the
imnression of being very young and
unsophisticated. Perhaps 1t was due
TO his round, beardless face, which
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-01-30
Petty SwindIers In Plenty.

More money has been lost by the
Monte Carlo bank through fraud than
through so-called honest" play. The
Casino, backed by vast resources, Is a
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-01-30

tempting bait for the professional
swindler, and more such gentry are
harbored in the three miles of ter
ritory composing the principality of
Monaco than In any other spot of sim.
liar size on the civilized globe.
The majority of them prey not on
the bank but its dupes. Stake snatch
confidence trick form their main
standby. The bank ITSELF however,
suffers from their attentions.
The prime mover in recent plot
was an English swell named Ardis-
son, who had successfully worked
nearly every pleasure resort on the
continent, and now for the first time
turned his attention to the seeming
ly unassailable fortress of wealth by
the Tideless Sea. Addison spied out
the land a month or more before he
attempted operations and, clad in an
unassuming disguise, made particu-
lar study of the gaming tables and
the methods of play. He reached the
CUUCluSlUu lHdl IOulclIS was uuWUIluy
of his attention.
Trente- et-quarante gave him some
food for thought. 1t is played with
cards, it is non-mechanical; the per-
sonal equation enters into its prece-
dure and, finally, the stakes were
high In this game Addison saw his
opening.
Carried Away Large Sum.
Vanishing from the neighborhood
of his blissfully ignorant victims, he
returned eventually, accompanied by
friend of his own sex and profess
sion and a couple of beautiful and
well dressed women The party
ranged themselves two on each side
of the trente-et-quarante board, and
while the croupier was shutting the
cards preparatory to starting fresh
set of deals, the woman on one side
engaged the umpire in ingenious chat
asking explanations of how the
game was played, and so forth-while
she on the other requested umpire
No. 2 to supply her with gold change
for banknote.
The Washington times., 1906-08-08
Nee HUndbags Of Pin Seal
Leather.

Large handbags made Of pin-sea leath-
er IN light colors are being used both
for shopping and dress occasions thi-
summer. In light pink, delicate blue.
soft yellow and heiOtrope. with dull
brass trimmings they are effective. and
though essentially practical and really
designed for business use only. are an
addition 20 an afternoon frock. or be-
ruffled carriage gown.
Unlike last season bags. those that
are fav0rites now are plain. made on
very simple lines. being almost square
with a crush or soft bottom that IS
particularly valuable IN filling for shop
ping. for with an elastic base they viii
hold twice as much as II the latter were
stif.
In this new leather, called pin-seal,
they are more appropriate than in any
9f the varieties previously In vogue, for
it ls smooth, looks almost Ike Kid and is
soft and dull, and slightly resembles
suede. barring the nap the latter has.
For every day wear the large black bag
metal fastcnings IS a general favorite.
and used by both young women ana
matrons during the morning hours ana
for shopping. and marketing.
Initials placed on the center OF these
bags, that Is equi-dIstant from either
side and about three-uuaTters Of an inch
from the top. IS a style adopted by many
especially for those who think these
hand bags TOO plain, as this gives an
opportunity for a bit Of smart decOra-
ton
The Washington times., 1906-08-08
The GUESTS Chamber.

Too often when a hostess asks her
guest how she passed the night the lat
ter is forced % admit much lying awake.
though she usually makes the excuse OF
not ever sleeping well in a strange bed.
Very probably the bed itself was al
fault and the room, too, for the guest
chamber Is only too apt to wear an un-
inhabited. depressing appearances This
can easily De avoided, says the Phila-
delphia Press
First OF all. a hostess should ind out
If her spare room bed Is comfortable
by sleeping in IL herself now and then.
She should not put on II monumental
pillows and holsters unless she also pro-
vides something less neck twisting TO
sleep on.
The beds should not De left made for
weeks at time and the sheets allowed
10 grow clammy and musty smelling.
Above ALL the windows should be
opened every day. and opened wide. not
stlngy inch or two behind air-prOof
draperies. There IS nothing so depress-
ing as being put to sleep in room that
smells shut up"
Leave plenty of drawer and closet
room for your guests belongings. Don't
MI every corner Of the room with your
own extra possessions
COntriVe a good light by the bed. 50
that if your guest desires she may read
before going 70 sleep.
A hostess who Is a real hOusekeeper
VIII think Of her own possible wants In
fitting out her spare room for her
women guests.
The Washington times., 1906-08-08

without starch it does not become
mussed and creased.
The pockets which are now on the
outside OF the skirt and not hidden by
the flap. as formerly. may be made so
as to- button over so that the handker-
chief OF change pocketbook cannot pos
sibly slip out. With this skirt is worn
a stitched belt OF the material. This
bel- may be anywhere from one TO three
inches In width. The wider belts are
attractive fastened with large gilt OF
white metal buckles. Many OF the
belts instead OF being double and
stitched are hand embroidered.
Turned Down Collars Liked for Tennis.
], IS rather the fad at present among
the younger women TO wear flat turned
down white linen collars for tennis. This
style may be- comfortable. but il is Ger
tainly neither pretty nor in one case cut
OF ten IS IL becoming Soft collars Of
embroidered lingerie are somewhat more
attractive than the stiff linen. With
these low collars are worn. either long
four-ln-hand ties OF short bow-knots Of
bright cOlOrea ribbon, which somewhat
redeem the low collar unless the wearer
has long neck, iu which case she can
never hope 10 look al her best while she
follows this fashion With a tailor made
waist Of madras OF embroidered linen.
high turned down collars of embroidered
linen. stlifiy starched. are now correc,.
Even though the waist fasJen in the
back there IS q large ribbon tie or bow
knot tn front As the collars on all
dress waists are now so high, IN com,
parison, the same height must be at
tained on a shirt-Waist collar. and II is
this fashion that has rendered almost
necessary the relief OF a low, fat coll
lar for tennis or golf. In the fashion
complete contrast is generally permis.
sible when a slight modifying of the
prevailing mode is not 10 be thought Of
The Washington times., 1906-08-08
a PORCH PARTY MENU
By CORNELIA c. BEDFORD.

Through the hot weather the hostess
who lives out of town and whose house
has the advantage of a roomy veranda
can well find one or more porch par
ties a pleasant and comparatively easy
method of entertaining friends or those
20 whom she Is under obligation.
The porch party should be markedly
informal in its nature. both weather
and Surroundings contributing TO make
II so. Either morning or later in the
day may be chosen. morning gatherings
usually indicating shirJ-waist costumes
and "a corresponding lack of formality
with the simplest sort of refreshments.
Such an hour may also include a sew
ing bee for some charitable purpose OF
reading and discussion Of some lit,
erary character.
The menu SHOULD be selected with due
attention 10 the hour and the quests
who are invited. II is usually best TO
have one hot dish, such as creamed
chicken. and when elderly guests are
included a pot of hot tea. Sandwiches
are always welcome. also salads. fruits.
and cold drinks. The following menus
given of such dishes as may be new 10
our readers.
Creamed Sweetbreads in Paper Cases
Shrfup Salad NasturJum Sandwiches
Fancy Cakes Cafe Frappe.
Iced Bouillon
Creamed Eggs ringer Rolls
Veal and Cucumber Salad
Nutted Cheese Sandwiches
Iced Cantaloupes
Iced Tea Fruit Lemonade
T,,,--{a5 Tomatoes Cress Sandwiches
Sweetbread and Pepper Salad
Olive Sandwiches
Frozen Fruit Sponge Cakes
Fruit Cup
Cafe Frappe.-MaIe some strong clear
coffee using any kind of dip coffee
pot Set aside and when cold add 10
each quart one quart OF cream ana
make very sweet with string susa-
syrup. Just before serving sur IN
one scant tablespoonful OF vanilla
ana one cupful OF cream whipped 20
soHd troth. Place q large lump OF ice
IN me punch bowl. pour in the Pre-
paIeu hquld and serve in glasses ms
@lnlSluIe ms may also be froZea 20 muSh
ana served in tan glasses.
4cea boulilOn.-Wtpe and chop fine fYe
pounds or lean beef mo hOne) Add
"Fs quarts u cold water. let stand In
The Washington times., 1906-08-08
Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
!. Kindly tell me what cOloTs are be-
coming and appropriate for a girl OF
eighteen with dark hair and eyes and
fair skin.
2 If a man calls to see a lady and
stays rather late, Is 1t proper for her
70 ask him 20 go? ] have several gen
teman friends who call quite often and
they stay quite Ia te and my parents
object 10 il. 1 do not like to offend
them and yet / do not want 20 dis
please my parents. What must / do2
g. What would be suitable 10 wear on
trip on the water lasting from eve
nlng until noon next day.
4. What would be proper TO give 10
2 gentleman as a blrthaGy glIiE
1. Almost any color would be becom~
ing to a girl OF this type. blue. cream
and yellow, especially for evening.
2. Tell the men who call 10 see you
that your parents always require that
your callers leave at a certain hour and
then they Will surely not be offended
and your parents viii be satisfied
3. Wear a little dark silk suit made
with a yoke In which you can insert g.
fresh chemlsette whenever u is ueces-|
sary.
4. You can give q man a pipe rack. II
be smokes, pillow II he has his own
room. initial haudkerchiefs a pretty tie
or stckpin and lots Of pretty appTopri-
ate little things which you can find in
almost any OF the stores
Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
VIII you please tell me a good remedy
for hair grOWing2 Miss NJ. A r
A good tonic that stimulates the
growth of the hair is the following qui-
nine hair tonic:
SulphaJe OF quinine ! dram, rose
water 5 ounces. dilute sulpuuric acid
u mlnirls. rectihed spirits. ounces.
AtN, tLen further add, Glycerine. "a
ounce. essence royale or essence musk,
. or minims Agitate until solution
is complete. Apply 10 the roots Of the
hair every day.
Editor WOmans Inquiry Column.
Would YOU kindly publish a full list
Cr the dates and days band concerts
are given in Iowa Clrcle2 7 will be
very much Obliged % you II you would.
K. ".
There are three more concerts TO be
held IN Iowa Circle this season. on the
following dates.
Friday, August J., Engineer Band. 7:SJ
to 9 p. IN.
Friday. August 81. Engineer Band. 7:s)
10 2 p. N.
Monday. September 10. Cavalry Band.
Z 80 10 : y. ~.