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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-03-31
THE HOUSE TO
HOUSE MEMBER

One of the few open doors which
are left to women who have been
brought up without special training in
any particular direction and which rep
resents q field of labor far from be-
ing Overstocked and for which the need
of workers may be said to increase
every day is that of the house to
house" member.
If she cannot hope TO make a live
lihOod the woman who takes I'D this
particular class of work can at least
be sure of adding considerable to a
small income, and many girls to whom
custom and necessity have taught a
certain skill with their needle and a
re sourcefulness which has stood them
in good stead at home are turning
these mediocre talents to account in
the service of their friends.
Thanks to their own immediate ac-
uUaintances most of them can hope II
obtain a fair number of recommended
lions, and provided they are prepared
to take any work that comes their way
and to ignore its irkSomeness in en-
deavoring to increase their clientele
every day, a fair measure of success
is assured them.
Their chief sphere Of usefulness lies,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-03-31
FLORAL BRACELETS
FOR LONG GLOVES

The latest bracelets for gloves is
pretty Httie cirylcy of small flowers.
such as yiulets OF forget-mc-uojs. which
look well when the cop of the gloves
can he tucked underneath the short
sleeves and the blossom bracelet can
form little ed-iug To both the sleeves
and the gloves y cirClet OF color round
the arm is not altogether becoming 10
all Wearers. in which case it Is better
TO choose white flowers To- match white
gloves and tiny brown leaves To tone
I'm with tan ones. AliguCUtjtc tops that
look as If tire flowers had been pulled
to pieces compose "a charming glove
bracelet. and "a band of gold or silver
tissue tied i'm "a bow ou The back or the
arm. never fails To- accomplish a pretty
effect
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-03-31

so that the silk lace or chiffon wraps
look more spring-like-
There are some handsome capes and
coats of all-over lace that are effective.
Lace as a rule is made up over inter-
Innings of chiffon, and net over a silk
or satin foundation, and it is possible
to slip in some warm lining under the
chiffon so that the wrap is really warm
While il looks both light and cool. Irish
point makes the most attractive cloak,
but there are many imitation laces
that do well for the purpose and are
of course comparatively inexpensive.
For warm weather capes are TO be
rather more popular than the clOaks.
but a coat with sleeves is always
stylish and more comfortable until we'll
on in the spring. There are many
wraps with two or more long shoulder
capes and loose armhOles, the lower
cape giving good protection, and this
model garment has the added advan-
tage that il cannot possibly injure the
most delicate lace or chiffon. All even
ing coats are made TO fasten we'll up
II the throat with a lace or chiffon
collar and jabot, for even if q soft
scarf is worn underneath there is dan
ger of cold if the wrap is open at the
neck. At this season evening cloaks
begin to grow somewhat shorter than
winter styles, but they remain very
full and loose SO as to he altogether
distinct from the afternoon and car
riage garments. The entire model IS
still a popular one and is seen in heavy
textures. such as cloth and satin, as
we'll as in all the light silks and chif-
fons
Figured and striped chiffons are al
ways effective and are as fashionable
q
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-03-31

trimming for a hat of this kind being
wreath of flowers and fern, the soft
green fronds Of the latter, which are
plentifully intermixed. detracting from
the somewhat garish effect of the null
ti-colored blooms.
The tulip is now the favoTite flower
owing to the sympathetic feeling that
exists between this country and HoI-
land 1t is particularly liked in the
yellow shade that is symbolical of the
house of Orange, and that accords SO
well with the fashionable chrome and
colo toilettes now modish for the court
and general evening wear
Roses. malmaisOns, lilies of the val
ley and violets are called for again ana
again by devotees to be worn with out
door apparel.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-03-31

of course, III the world of flats and
among those who cannot afford to
keep a large staff of servants. OF who
are obliged to spend the greater part
of the day away from home The
woman who practically lives in a city
Office can find very little time to devote
to the business of mending table linen.
darning stockings and ''braidins
skirts, ana the relief OF turning over
repairs to a thoroughly trustworthy
and concientious 'mender," who can
he left behind TO undertake the work
for a small sum per diem. is fully real
lied and appreciated. Her qualifica-
tons are not necessarily great, but she
must understand all the mysteries of
daTning, patching and turning while
a certain skill in the making of dainty
accessories TO the toilettes. of ironing
out an evening gown, or even meHding
and washing some cherished berthe or
flOunce of real lace viii add Immensely
to her usefulness
Nowadays too a little knowledge of
home cleaning can hardly come amiss,
and the ability to restore a silk blouse
or feather boa to its pristine freshness
Will greatly enhance the worker in the
eyes of her clients. To the daughter
of a professional man brought up in
the atmosphere of domeStiCiJy the
work will seem far less irksome than
it would appear to a busy woman ac-
customed to an active life i'm which
monotony has no share. and most peO-
pie are quick to observe what class of
yorker they may be called upon 10 deal
with, and 10 treat her accordingly with
regard to such matters as the SerV-
ing of her meals and privacy in carry
ing out her tasks. As a rule the
yr1g-I-er yVp171d gHgToa a bof1f nov .Tl4
according to the scope of her abilities
Rules in regard to time Should be
made and adhered to. and she should
always bear in mind that provided her
work is of value To her clients. liz is
worth paying for, and that on no ac-
count should she give extra service in
the hope of future benefits.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-03-31

The Salt Lake Route is operating
train daily, leaving at 8 p. m, for Mil
ford, Lund. Modena, Newhouse, Utah,
and AcOma. New. Stage connections
for all southern Utah points
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-03-31
Orders Filled Promptly.
Martin Coal Co.

Social dance every Mon. We'd. ard
Sat Eve, under the direction of Prof.
Eastman, hall 32371 state St.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-27
MINING FAKIRS
 SENT ID JAIL
(By United Prsss.)

Denver, Dec. 27.-The convicted Pr, mo'ers of the famous Spanish mine fake, which has attracted to Denver the unpleasant attention of the mining world for some time, were today given sentences Of various periods 10 the city jail The trial revealed the fact that the whole business was fake. The literature sent out by the promoters was of the most alluring character and made victims of thousands of small sal aried people of the servant girl varle. ty, who expected to be made rich though the investment of few dol lars In the stock of fabulously rich mine said to be in Mexico,
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-27

 IS SRENARDED

Waterbury, Conn Dec. 27-Out of respect for the memory of a woman wbo had worked in the factory of of the Waterbury Buckle Company for rorty-six years the works was closed yes terday, ana every one of the 1000 en- plOyees from the president down, fol- lowed the body of Ellen Calvin to the grave.
 Mise Calvin entered the employ of the company in 1861, and during all the years since has missed but five days from her machine. When the company offered to retire her she refused, and when they wanted to raise her pay she refused again, saying her work was worth no more than she was getting.
 She never received more than sl.5O a day, but accumulated a little fortune.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-27
SIfS
 IN MID-AIR.

Seattle, Dec. 27-Louisa c. Cecil climbed out onto the platform Of couple of sign painters and permitted herself to be suspended from the roof of the Burke block, shortly after noon today, while she painted big sign on the corner of the building. A crowd that swarmed out into the street and stopped streetcar traffic saw her lifted over the side of the building and watch ed with breathless expectancy for an accident in the woman's work. She is here from Chicago aud went over the edge of the copiag because she likes it.
 But the crowd Of monday shoppers and business men stood around for more than an hour 10 see the outcome.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-27
SCENE IN COURT
CLARENCE DSRoH TOO ILL TO STAND MAKES OPENING ADDRESS IN THE
 PETTlBOAE CASE

the evidence and deuoanclng Orchard as the monster Of the age, wholly un- worthy ol credence. In conclusion he declared that the man st the bar called not for uny other consideration than that due him in the name of Justice He called only for Justice.
 The scene, with the eloquent advo- cate seated, unable because of ph -sical disability 10 call into nlay any of these arts of ,lcquenCe upc n which 80 much reliance is placed as such time, but rather 10 hold himself in restraint was most dramatic, and the speech more effective, perhaps, than would other wisehoye been the case.
 The court room was crowded and held in tense interest during the whO'e argument
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-27
tBy UnRod Presn.l

Boise, Dec. 27-The court yesterday rendered a decision on tle motion of tho defense in the Pettibone case wherein 1t wss asked that the jury be iuSructed to render a verdict of ac- quit,al on the grounds that the testi- mony had failed to make out case of conspiracy. The court refused to so dscl1e buG held that the ease should be Subm tied to the jury for determina- tiOn.
 Clarence Darrow was to have begun his opening address for the defense y-sterday ait, rnOon following the decis- ion O' the court but was too III to pros cesd. Thls afternoon, however, sIttiug h 8 chair before the jury box be made a telling address, reviewing aJ length
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-27
WATER
 AT PORTLAND.
(By United Press.)

Portland, Zee. 27.--The columbis river is rising rapidly and threatens flood. Already the cellars in all the lower part of town are filling up and the docks are flooded, Very consider able loss has already resulted and much more may follow, as the water is now SncroachIng upon the principal busi- ness streets.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-27
tsy United Prsos.)

GoIdaeld, Dec. 27.-To the complaint ot the Miueowners Association asking for an injunction restraining the miners from maintaining a picket line about the mines where strlSebreakers are employed and also asking for an order dissolving the wes eru Federation of Miners, che latter organization today filed answer denying specifically all the allegations ou which these peti- tions are based.
 On the other hand. the respondents
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-27
PRESIDENT Is
 AFTER TURKEY.
(Ry United PreSo.)

Charlottesville, Dec. 7-.PresIdent Roosevelt and friends arrived here aud will spend a week In the vicinity of Pine Knot hunting wild turkeys. The weather Is ideal and the president Is In high spirits. He expects to be bacs at the Whltehouse to there take part in the ceremony Of welcoming the ap- pearance of the new year
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-27
WHY BRONSON
 RESIGNED
tsy United Press.l

Washington, Dec. 27,-It develops that the resignation of Rear Admiral Bronson is the climax Of a long COZ tinued condition of friction between himself and other official heads in the navy department. The conditions have been long known to the president ard members of the cabinet, They were, however, we'll guarded against the pub lie and are only now coming 10 be ui- (. rstood. It is not unlikely that con gress may feel itself called upon 70 take a hand looking to a sett'em It.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-27

Judge G. c. Britton Of Katslla says he has found dozen or more sponges on the shores of Controller bay. The most Of them were found about two years ago. All were dead except one, which was about as large as a mans hat. This was alive, ana it had long tenacles. This particular marine ami nal was found in Katalla bay near Bar rett's point, two years ago.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-27
MINERS ANSWER OPERATORS

assert, rs ris hts not to be iuterfered with, such measures as!they have taken to warn the strikebreakers of the con ditiors prevailing and of which they claim they have been kept in ignor- ence by the mlueowners; that the so- called st. tlkebreakers have been in- duced to come here by a system of mis- Of which the respond ents declare they have knowledge
 Leaders of the I, W. Ws, the sIl-in- cluding labor organization of the d's- trict, declare that they will fight the dissolution suit 10 finish.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-27
F0R A HAPPY NEW YEAR
FINANCIAL SRGEHGY SAID TO BE ALL OVER BUT THE CEARdG HOUSE
 CERTIFICATES

ress in that direction is quite as much to the point, since it shows every indi- cation of speedy establishment of normal conditions. The period of de- pression is practically past and will have become memory much in ad- vance Of all es imates of the time limit placed iev months ago.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-27
IS
 SEVENTY TODAY.
tsy United PrsSS.)

Washington, Dec. 27.-Admirs' Dewey today is celebrating his sevsa- tisth birthday. Te egrams of congra'- ulatiou and expressions of affection are pouring h from every part of the Uni e ed States. The old veteran and naval hero is holding open house to his friends. and ths officers of the army and uAvy have been ealing in batta'- ious. offering gNOd wishes. Many sub stauisl remenbrsnces have been sent hia,.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-27

It has been a popular theory that the native Alaska Indians descended from the Japanese or Orientals. They have many of the racial characteristics Of the JaDanese. But a scientist of the Bureau of American Ethno'ogy ad- vances a new theory, He holds that all life originated from the North Pole and migrated southward as the earth's surface cooled. According to this theory the OrleDtals are the descend- ants of the present Alaska Indians,
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-27
IS
 FUR FAIRBANKS
(sy United Press.)

Indianapolis, Dec. 27.--The Repub- lican state convention in session today passed resolutions endorsing Vice-Pres- ideut Fairbanks for the nomination for the presidency before the national con- veution.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-27
(By United Press.)

New York, Dec. 27.-.Statements made by the banks of ihe state and published today make up a most en. couraglng review of the financial situ. ution. It must have it's influence upon the wbo'e country. Not only is the condition sound but note of the prog
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-27
SIX DELEGATES ARE
 ALLOWED ALASKA
FORMAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF RPOaTOaHE FOR DENVER CONVENTION LEAVES
 ALASKA ON THE LIST KS 1T WAS
tunned Pross Telegraph.eabIo servloe.)

Tacoma Dec 27-The apportionment of states and ter rories for the Republican convention be held at Denver has been the secretary of the state organization from Secretary New Alaska is allowed six deegates-the former apportonment Ths state of Washington gets ten No reference is made to the earlier announcement of that there would be but two delegates,
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-27

At present there are five wireless sta tiOns in Alaska, at Port Safety, near Nome; St. Michael, Sitka, Fairbanks and Circle.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-27
IS COALING
 AT TRINIDAD
iRY United Press.l

Port of Spain, Trinidad Dec. 2I -- The American naval fleet on it's way round the horn, which has ! Q coal inR here, will b. ready to sal! again to- morrow.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-27
ANOTHER QUAKE
 IN CALIFORNIA
CBy United PrsSs.)

(By United PfeSs'I
 Santa Barbara. Dec. PA very per, ceptible tremor Of the earth visited this place this morning, and repor;S from all along the coast indicate that it covered wide area.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
DUNN RSTON.

Mrs. Alice Crosby is visiting in Penn
sylvania.
Giles F. Reed and an automobile party
from Marcellus, n. Y, spent Sunday at
Log Cabin farm.
A good delegation from Evening Star
Grange attended the Pomona Grange in
Townshend, Wednesday.
Mrs. Mabel Crosby had a pleasant sur
prise Friday afternoon, when several Of
her lady friends reminded her that 1t
was her birthday anniversary. She was
presented with a work basket, picture
and tidy. Cake and cocoa were served
and every one mad a very enjoyable time.
A rare opportunity to spend a profitable
evening is offered the people of this town
by the state of Vermont in whose in
terest Editor Frank l.. Greene Of st. AL
bans and Judge +. B. Finn of Springfield
will speak in the town hail in Putney
Friday evening, Nov. l. The particulars
are given in the Putney correspondence
in this paper. To the teachers also is
extended a cordial invitation to be
present at the afternoon meeting when
Superintendent Mason S. Stone will give
an address in their interest.
The Grange held its usual meeting
Tuesday evening. There was a good
literary program, in charge of Sister
Lille Gates. The following committees
for the fair were appointed: Soliciting
Mrs. c. o. Reed, Mrs. Jennie Walk
er, Mrs. j. w. Patch, Dwight Miller
Mrs. Jennie Fisher and Mrs. NJ. R. Hunt
ley; advertising, Mrs. ]. w. Patch; candy,
Mrs. NJ. E. Brown; decorating, Mrs. S. B.
Craddock and Mrs. Ella Blood. The next
meeting will be held Oct 20. The regular
fair committee are requested to meet at
the vestry next Saturday evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
lANDGRONE.

Miss Lila Chadwick has gone to Putncy
to visit her aunt, who is ILL.,
Mrs Richard Cook of Manchester Wis
tied at NJ. d. Batess Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Richardson of Win
throp, Mass. are visiting in town
Mrs. Marlin Eddy has been i'll, suffer-
ing from quinsy sores in her throat
A few from this place attended the
surprise party at c. d. Motifs Saturday
night.
Fred Holden of Stowe visited his pa
rents, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Holden re-
Gently.
Mrs. Dana Mcdonald and baby of Cam
bridge, Mass, are visiting at NJ. d.
Batess.
Horace Fem and Miss Helen Fem
have gone back to their home in Mas
sachusetts.
Mrs. Maud Farnum. teacher Of the
GAINESVILLE school, has gone to Burling-
ton to attend the teachers convention.
A wagon load of 16 people went from
this place to attend surprise party at
Ned Whitney's Monday night, the cele
bration being in honor of his birthday.
The Pomona Grange held a meeting
in the f. & NJ. hail Wednesday, oct. O.
1t was attended by members from the
towns of Londonderry, Weston, Andcver,
and Chester The meeting was presided
over by E. a. Edison, master from Ches-
ter, and Mrs. G. A. Virgins, lecturer,
from Andover. Dinner and supper were
were discussed in the afternoon Among
them were the following: Shall the
state of Vermont pass a law to prevent
the cutting of Christmas trees?" What
is the most profitable stock to keep
and That woodpile, shall We have one?"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
cUILFoRD CENTRE.

Conrad Miner is sick and under the
Doctors care.
Miss, Nellie Miner Is improving slowly
She is now able to be out of DOORS
Mrs. c. w Weymouth of Newburyport
Mass, is visiting old friends and neigh
bors.
Mrs Ella Miller of Brattleboro spent
several days at David Barretts last week.
returning home Tuesday
The ladies' society will meet in their
rooms next Thursday, oct "a, at 10
o'clock. Dinner will be served.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. II. King and son, Carl,
visited at b. A Whittemore's over sun
day.
Clarence, little son of f. L. Wellman
returned home Wednesday from the
Lynch hospital, where he had been the
past five weeks.
A vote was taken in the Universalist
Sunday school to hold the Sunday school
only once in two weeks instead of weekly
and the Sunday school will be held at 2
o'clock on the Sundays when there is a
preaching service.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Emo of Hartford,
Conn, Ralph Shumway Of New Britain,
Conn, Mrs. Clara Morse of Springfield,
Mass, Mrs II. a. Staten. Mrs. Kate
Squires and Mrs bert Newton of Vernon
were among those from out of town who
attended the funeral of Mrs. G. L. Morse
Thursday.
The Guilford Centre Union Sunday
school will resume the regular Sunday
meetings at the town hall beginning Oct.
90 Adults are invited to join the Bible
class. Parents are urged to send their
children and do all they can to keep
the Sunday school going" every Sunday
during the coming winter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
SOUTH NEWFANE.

Scarlet fever in the Branch district is
abating
Walter left and Burt Williams are
employed by II. r. Sparks
Miss Mamie Turner has gone to Somer-
vile, Mass, to stay a few weeks.
j. A. Packard who has been in Brattle-
boro a week or 10 days, returned Wednes-
day,
II. E. Packard and Clarence Struthers
are cutting the pine on the Freyenhagen
place in Williamsville.
Mrs. Hescock has returned from Mr..
Garry's where she has been caring for
Mrs. Garry two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton Daniels of Brat
tleboro are visiting at Mrs. Daniels's
fathers, j. II. Worden's.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. V. Morse, son and
daughter, who spent the week with rela-
tives, returned home Sunday.
Mrs. Harrison Aldrich, who has spent
the summer at Fern Bank returned to
her home in Somervllle Mass, Tuesday.
William Ahern and Arthur Ingram have
taken a job of w. e. Bingham & Sons,
cutting logs on the Williams place, so
called.
The young married people enjoyed a
husking party at s. H. Morses Tuesday
evening. A very pleasant occasion was
reported.
While hunting Saturday on Stratton
hill E. V. Morse saw very large black
bear in an apple tree shaking the apples
for his dinner AS Mr.. Morse had only
bird shot in his gun he did not modest
Bruin, but went to neighboring farmer
to get a rifle and came back as quickly
as possible, but the bear had disappeared
and could not be found.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
WEST pUMMERsToN.

Michael Moore of Monson, Mass, was
in town Tuesday.
Robert Coombs of New Haven, Conn.
spent Sunday with his family mere.
Mrs. Thomas Martin of Brattleboro
visited Mrs. r. L. Coombs last week.
Arthur Butterfeld Of Bethel visited his
uncle, w. II. Butterfield, the first of the
week.
Glen Atkins has finished work on the
section and is now employed at the
quarry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Taft, VINO were at
Myron Evans's several days, have re-
turned to their nome.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Lamothe have
moved to the Railway farm, where Mr.
Lamothe will be employed
Pearl Baldwin, a former resident, has
returned here from the northern part of
the state and is employed at the quarry
Fred Rogers has returned from Spring.
field, Mass, and entered the employ Of
II. E. Holmes of the Central Vermont
railway building and construction COM
pany.
A much-needed and long wished for
improvement is being made by the
Strengthening of the highway at the Fits
crossings below the quarry, whereby two
of the three crossings which are only a
few rods apart will be abolished, thus
insuring greater safety and giving much
satisfaction to all concerned.
While picking apples for Myron Evans
last Friday Guy Taft ventured too far
on limb, which gave away, letting him
TO the ground, cutting a cash in his head
and bruising him considerably Mr. Taft
was brought to his home in a dazed con-
diuon but has recovered sufficiently to
resume work, although he still feels the
effects of the shaking up.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
WEST GUILFoRD.

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Reed of Putney Wis
tied two days at r. B. Thomas's last
week.
All of the young people interested in
forming a forward movement class are
requested to meet at the parsonage this,
Friday. evening, oct Is.
The annual meeting of the ladies' aid
society was held Tuesday afternoon with
Mrs. c. II. Phelps at the church. The
following officers were elected: Presi-
dent Mrs. Walter Phelps; vice president.
Miss Maria Thurber; secretary, Mrs.
Thomas Sparks; treasurer, Mrs. Stephen
Mortified.