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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-10-25
A Ventilation Test.

It Is very hard to make an impress.
sion on those people who defend their
possessions on all occasions A lady
was explaining 20 visitor the many
advantages OF concrete hollow.bIock
construction. Of which the walls Of
her new home were built.
THE air spaces In the walls afford
inhalation against heat In sunni er and
cold In winter" she explained. BE
sides. such walls afford ventilation
and insure a more healthful house"
The visitor reflected a moment. and
replied:
Our frame house must be quite as
well built Every night we Jock the
cat In the cellar. and have to let her
out of the attic in the morning. -
Youths Companion.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-10-25
ON A MAcKEREL SCHOONER.
D6ily Routine In the Life Of the Glou.
cester Fishermen.

The routine life on a mackerel
schooner is not strenuous. The crew
consists OF "A men, a skipper and
cook. Two men constitute a watch.
one aloft as a lookout. the other at
the wheel, so that each man has two
hours on duty. and then IL hours on,
before his turn comes around again.
During this period he may be called
ON to shorten sail, wash the deck or
TO perform other work. Half of the
crew have their hunks forward with
the cook, who is king of the forecas-
tie. and the rest sleep aft with the
captain. We were assigned 10 a
double bunk aft. where we were not
troubled with galley smells, but had
to be on our good behavior All the
roles and revels were forward. The
crew ate In two shifts. the older men
with the skipper.-Trayel Magazine.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-10-25
Pineapple Taploca.

Soak one cup tapioca. drain of
water, and add juice two lemons ad
one-half cup of water: also add one
half pound shredded pineapple and Its
Juice. and one and one-half cups
sugar. Cook slowly until almost
clear: stir carefully; put into this
whites Of three eggs well beaten.
Serve ice cold with whipped cream.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-10-25
chestnut Salad.

For dainty salad slice thin dozen
or two Italian chestnuts that have
been hleached and cooked tender. and
mix tfem with preserved cherries that
have been cut in two Dress with oil,
lemon juice. salt and paprika, and
serve in white lettuce leaves.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-10-25
currant Cakes.

The following Is adapted from a
Greek recipe. One pound -four. one
half pound butter. threefourths pound
sugar. four eggs. one-half pound cur.
rants, we'll washed and dredged. one
half lemon. grated rind and juice, one
teaspoon cinnamon. drop from spoon
ON well buttered paper. lining bak-
ing pan. Bake quickly.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-10-25
-
White WaIlpaner.

All white watered paper for walls
has proved to be the relief sought by
women OF fastidious taste from the
overlooked cretonne papers that be-
come so exceedingly tiresome to the
eyes and nerves The effect of
room of which the walls are papered
in white and furnished with cretonnes
or choice character, Is charming.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-10-25
Drink More Water.

There are 80 many soothing and
hygienic elements In water. Just clear
water either hot or cold. that. gen.
orally speaking. the whole human
race would be- better for more varied.
II not necessarily copioua. uae Of IL.
Few persons drink enough water be-
tween meals.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-10-25
Hickory Nut PIE.

Mix thoroughly one cup Of sugar
one-half cup Of bread crumbs. two
thirds cup OF hickory nut kernels ano
one tablespoon OF -four. Fill pastry
cover with sweet milk: drop 3 few
chunks OF butter over The top anc
bake.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-10-25

says: Il had been
showing symptoms OF
kidney trouble from
the time I wSs mus
tered out OF the army.
but In all my life I
never suffered as In
1897. Headaches. dix.
Einess and sleepless
ness, ilrst, and then
drcpsy l was weak
and helpless. having
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-10-25
Gathering os,rleh Esa,hsr..

Ostrich feathers can be taken every
eight months The plumes aFc not.
rs some suppose pulled. but are cut
with a sharp knife. The stumpa with.
or and fall out.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-10-25

The whole duty OF man IL embraced
in the two principles OF abstinence
and patienea.-seneea.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-10-25
a TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE.
How Veteran Was Saved the Ampu.
tasion Of . Limb.

3. Frank Dorcmus. veteran. Of
Roosevelt avenue, indianapolis. Ind,
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-10-25

Examine eafsfuily svsFy bette Of eAFroRfA.
: safe and sure remedy fof infants and ehiidTsA.
end So that Il
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-10-25

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WHaseaAie ureN3sssss N@AstiM e
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slrerfv u sa ~ ha-4 aad usugoHa s4ffatea - -
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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-10-25

cuna, Traps. peeoys. Etc.
lowest prices. Write for free eatalog MOL
y. ". Hide & Fur Co.. Minneapolis. MINI.
What deep wounds ever close with
out a scar7--French
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-10-25

Keep ms heart. and then II will y
easy Tor thee to keep thy tongue 2
Leighton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-17

province and are learning to speak the language of
After confederation the national spirit was
coupled with independence. That has now disap-
peared. and it exists with the imperial instinct
Daughter am I In my mothers house. but mis-
tresS in my own"
ard the United States. Formerly class had a
strong aversion, while others looked upon union
now practically disappeared. Instead there is a
more general feeling OF frendliness. but a prac-
tiny OF her own to work out
After briefly referring 10 the harmonious reIa-
tons which had existed for so many years be-
tween the United States and Canada. Mr.. Guth-
RE first dealt with the progress Of Canada from
a constitutional standpoint. Then he passed 10
the material and commercial development Of the
country and pointed out that the foreign trade OF
Canada had now passed the S0OO00O00 mark. which
meant that in proportion to population Canada en-
joyed 4 greater foreign trade per capita than any
other country in the world. There had also been
wonderful progress IN railroad building. Within
five years Canada would see at least two new
transcontinentaI lines completed The speaker paid
a high tribute TO the class OF immigration which
was flowing into the Canadian Northwest from the
Western States.
There were more than four hundred diners. pres
ent While Or. Hugh Macphatter. president OF the
club presided It was allotted 10 a different person
to introduce each speaker in reality there
sixteen speeches instead of eight. DR. Macphatterl
spoke el0quently on the topic The Progress OF
Liberty In opening the speaking he asked the
diners TO fill up their glasses and drink toast 10
greatest Presidents that lived in this country
5d 6lne Hae qFa%6 and rnk 10 th6 6e who as
great a king as the President IS a president" The
The Rev, Dr. 5. Parkes Cadman, OF the Central
Congregational Church, Brooklyn. said that mere
ferent ideals. The fact that there IS strong feel
Ing of love between this country and Great Britai9
is because both have learned the lesson or
representation no said
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-17
TO SAVE ROADS FROM AUTOMOBILES
Coal Tar Coating Successfully Tried in
TRANSPORTATION Too Costly.

Paris MAY l6-With he increasing advent Of
autornobsts Of all nations attracted by the splen-
did roadways Of France the dust question Is be
coming a pressing one Automobiles with their
large fat wheels fitted with non-slipping devices
and their low bodies churu up about ten times as
much dust horse drawn vehicles and wear out
the road surface twice fast. The nuisance Is
particularly pronounced along the Riviera because
o. the exceptionally dry climate, and committees
work in ali the cities along that coast with
the object Of finding the best means OF combating
this evil The Minister Of Public Works has APP
pointed d committee Of road engineers 70 examine
the methods tried, with view 10 the general
adoption OF the they shall deem best
Nothing has been found 50 far better than giving
the road surface coating Of coal tar The only
objection against II, that Of additional cost at the
outset, has been found 70 be amply compensated
Tor by the saving the upkeep, which amounts
70 about = per cent and the increased durability
OF the roadway. The latest apparatus viii cover
over q mile q roadway with the necessary coating
OF tar IN an hour al cost Of less than three cents
square yard.
. The only other method which approached IN prac-
tlcabailty the tar treatment the system Of
SprlnkAng with petroleum, as practised IN Cali
l9Iialt out TINS is out OF the question IN France
T!nGe pefoeum, which costs - 10 Sc a ton In the
Inlted states, costs $40 here
c,- ne bs s and Highways Board, which has
slcso OF me practical utility Of the tar system and
LL4ess something better is found II will probably
fares. - 80 'o mann '4'o' '1s''-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-17
CATHOLICS DOUBT SPIRIT VISIONS.
Think Dr.. Raupert the Dupe of PhotOg
rapher Who Reproduced Them.

Prominent Catholic priests and laymen WHO at
tended DR. Raupert's lecture "Sp.ritism"
Wednesday night at Delmonico's were not
thusiastic over his discoveries IN the spirit world
as might be supposed A nights sleep cooled the
first ardor.
Nobody questioned Dr. Raupert's vision Of 10y
ola" and ii had nothing whatever 70 do with
the subject under discussion IL being introduced
merely show how DR.. Raupert became d convert
TO Catholicism, this point was not discussed. 'Nis-
Ions such as DIR. Raupert said he had arc not
uncommon among ascetics. And several prominent
Americans who have turned to CathohCty have re-
lated not in a boastful way, how they have seen
such and such q saint or such and such persons
who appeared to be advising them 10 take dit-
ferent path.
But the Photographic illustrations OF materiazed
sprits which Or. RaupeTt threw Il TO
demonstrate Of his contention formed the
eist Of the discussion in clerical and lay circles.
Some prominent priests and laymen, especially
physicians were Inclined 10 the opinion that DR..
Raupert may have been imposed upon by his pho
togTapher.
partnent Of Fordham University, when asked his
opinion. said:
There is undoubtedly a great deal Of truth in
what Dr. Raupert has found in his study or the
occult He has given the subject thorough inVes-
tgauon But personally do not believe. haye
not been convinced the side Of the spirit world
Some Of DR. Raupert's illustrations were striking.
but the still remains that his photographer
may have imposed him. ! think he did
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-17
RUFF TELLS OF BRIBERY.
CIoseted 7cith Grand Jury for
Nearly TzcO Hours.

San Francisco. May 16-Abraham Ruef. obey
ing a subpoena from the grand jury, shortly be-
fore 3 o'clock to-day went in the charge OF
Special Agent Burns, Elisor Biggy and guard
to the grand jury chamber where he took the
witness stand and submitted to an examination
that lasted until after o'clock.
When the ordeal was over he called the news
paper ruen around him and said that he had
promised the grand jury not TO divulge any
thing From Special Agent Burns. however. it
was learned that the only subject on which Ruef
was questioned was the alleged bribing Of
Mayor Schmitz and eighteen supervisors by the
United Railways to grant that corporation a
change in it's franchise allowing the electric
power on its 80 miles of street railway in this
city If Burns's understanding of Ruefs testi-
mony is correct, Ruef told the grand jury that
President Patrick Calhoun, Assistant President
Mullaley. Chief Counsel Ford and Assistant
Counsel William NJ. Abbott of the United Rail-
ways paid or caused to be paid. the sum of
100000 for the provision named; that SOL 600
of this amount was Ruefs fee" that $4,000
went into the pockets of Mayor SChmitz and
that the remaining $4,000 was handed TO the
81 600 each and another demanding and getting
$4,000, while Chairman Gallagher OF the
Finance Committee was paid $4,000 for acting
as RO-bctWeen.
After the examination Of Ruef the grand jury
remained i'm executive session until $50 o'clock.
Subsequently the statement made. but not
officially confirmed that indictments had been
voted against four high officials of the United
Railways and SchmitZ.
1t is rumOred tonight that a movement is on
foot To force the resignation of Mayor Schmitz
and choose in his stead Frederick w Dorh-
MANN prominent wholesale merchant, as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-17
GUARD AGAINST POLICE.
Russian Social Democrats Trying to
Keep Sessions Secret.

London. May 1S-The delegates to the Russian
Social Democratic Congress, now IN session here
know that the Russian secret police are watching
their every movement and are taking every pre-
caution 10 insure the secrecy of their delibera-
tons In order 10 avoid going out TO luncheon
thus giving outsiders a chance to approach them
they have installed buffet in the chapel where
they meet They have developed a hatred OF hay
ing their photographs taken, and they try to avoid
the camera operators by screening their faces with
umbrellas, hats or newspapers they pass to and
from the building. One delegate this morning
threatened q photographer with physical violence
He demanded the destruction OF the camera but
went no further than 10 appeal to unsympathetio
policeman for protection
II was learned to-day that the delegates have
lined UP as follows: Ma5orites, IS; AIinortes 49,
Jewish Bund!sts, 6+i Poles. SO. and Let's. n. The
Majorites. the extremist faction who lost con-
complete overthrow Of the existing regime IN Rus
hand believe this end can be attained by the sue
cessiYs advance from one reform 10 another, by
paying more attention to the organization Of work
men ard by political agitation and alliances
There is general desire 10 avoid accentuating
d1erenees between the Majorites and the Minor,
ties and a great effort Is now being made 10 find
q baEis o. coInPToInise between the two bodies
this movement, and many delegates hope that an
TO vote. the crucial resolution. Should these
negotiations fail, Majorites probably win unite
with the Jewish BuDdists. thus obtaining major
Predictions Of the outcome. however. are most
congress having opinions formed, without Itnoyyl-
t,es. and may Change as result Of the discussion
The trial Of strength IS expected 10 come to-
St. Petersburg. May l6-The Finnish Senate
adopted to-day an order restoring the passport
regulations on the Finnish frontier. This step
taken under pressure from the Russian au-
thorities who are doing everything possible TO
rsHoer dcu!t ~ return 10 ossa 81 Ine GEE
Ing sessions IN London
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-17
BAPTIST MISSION YORK.
members of Church 1shed to GiUe
Tenth of Income.

Washington May 1.-THE adoption Of resolutions
in favor Of the movement to ask the Baptsts Of
the country to give one-tenth toward the advance
rnent of the work Of Christ and urging the Pres-
dent TO inquire into tho reasons why the Congo
question has not been settled the features to-
day Of the fourth session Of the American Baptist
Missionary Union. More than two thousand dele
gates are in attendance.
The action regarding the giving Of one-tenth Of
incomes followed number Of spirited addresses in
advocacy Of a decided increase IN the income Of
the Missionary Union IN order to meet the press
ing needs Of the work and 10 enable the union to
enter fields urgently inviting occupation The reso-
luton requests that all our pastors with their
TRUSTEES or other officers, prepare missionary
budget for each year In harmony with this gen
eral budget and apportonment for which the
Church shall plan and work.
A meeting was held tonight when the discus
sion Of The Need and Value Of General Organ
izatlon" was opened by the Rev. w c. Biting or
Missouri.
President Roosevelt received the delegates and
their friends at the White House. About two thou
sand persons present
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-17
CHINA'S THINKS FOE AID
Ill Breaches 5cith the U. S. Healed,
Official Tells Dir. R0docrs

shanghai. May ia dinner was given for J.
LINN Rodgers. the United States Consul General
here' to-day by a number OF Chinese officials in
cIoolils the Taota OF Shanghai, the Treaty Com
InIssloners, Wu-tjng-fang, ex-Miuister to the
united States. and Lu Hal Houan, ex-Minister to
Germany. The Chinese speakers declared that the
American famine relief had healed all the breaches
between China and the United States and had
tries. w. 800
Mr.; Rodgers, in reply, said the United States
sought no advantage from her gifts, ana urged the
CAInese TO secure american education.
thousands Of starving women children and aged
persons who were dying In the streets of Sing
kiang Pu We're placed yesterday in a camp outside
the city, and are now being fed by the relief
carnations. Famine and fever are spreading. and
additional families needing relief being enrolled
daily. The funds sent within the last seven days
will prevent the cutting of the unripe grain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-17
CARS ESCAPE NARROW
Members of His Personal Escort
InUOIred an Plot.

St Petersburg. May 16.-FUrther details OF inc
plot at Tsarskoe-SeIo against the lie OF tne
Emperor which came to light yesterday "eie
obtained to-day, and indicate that the Emperors
escape during Passion Week was narrow
The plot was deep laid. and the conspirators
were members Of the Emperor's personal escort.
The arrest Of one man, Cossack sergeant mas
made il possible TO trace the conspiracy PACK
for four months, and shows that preparations
we're being made February :, when me
secret rolice issued orders 10 use every effort to
identify the purchaser OF uniform OF MS
roaiestv's own Cossack escort which had been
found during raid. The Of the regulation
uniforms is a fayorite device of the terrorists
and the Cossack garb is an open sesame to the
precincts Of the palaces at Tsarskoe-Selo and
Peterllof.
After the soldier who was suspected had made
his confession yesterday the news went the
rounds among the members OF the Imperial
Guard. The Cossack sergeant, who was gate
keeper at one Of the entrances to the palace be-
came frightened at possible discovery, and he
also voluntarily confessed. He betrayed a plan
according to which he was to let into the pal
ace number Of conspirators dressed IN the Cos
sack uniform.
A brother OF Premier stolypin confirms the re-
port that numerous arrests have already been
made. He declares that the existence OF the plot
vas known from the beginning, and that It was
ferreted out until the entire plan was uncovered.
Witnesses We're secured and the arrests were
finally made by order Of the District Attorney,
who viii prosecute the case in open court
The lower house OF parliament is taking the
keenest interest IN the story, and Il is reported
that the leaders OF the Constitutional Demo-
Gratis only await official confirmation TO intro
duce motion IN the house expressing joy at
the preservation OF the Emperor's life.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-17
MOROCCO GIVES IN TO FRANCE.
Cabinet Awaits Full Information-0udjaT To
Be Held Till Settlement Is Made

Paris May 1.-THE Sultan of Morocco has de-
clded TO comply entirely with Frances demands
for reparaion the result OF the murder OF Or.
Mauchamp, according to a letter from Fee which
has been handed to N. Regnault the French Min
lister at Tangier, by AbdeIkrim Ben sliman. the
Moroccan Foreign Minister.
II. Regnault Immediately teieETaphed the news TO
NJ. Pichon. Foreign Minister who communicated
the facts the cabinet at meeting held 4 the
Elysee Palace this morning The minister's decided
to await the receipt Of the full of the letter
before deciding whether Il IS satisfactory. In any
case, the occupation OF Oudja will continue until
an absolute settlement has been reached.
Tangier May l6-The English residents Of No
rocco City, who left there a week ago for Safi on
the coast, because Of threatened disorders, have
arrived safely at their journeys end They
not Inolested on the way. They report that the
French residents left Morocco City day later, and
they believe the Germans also have decided TO get
~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-17
TllFToS PHILIPPINE TRIP.


Washington, May Ito accommodate Secretary
Taft the date for the meeting of the first Philip
pine Assembly has been fixed for the latter part
Of October As announced to-day, the Secretary
plans 10 leave Seattle on the steamship Minnesota
early in September. He will be accompanied by
Mrs Taft Charles Taft his son; one Of his secre-
tates and messenger. The steamer VIII touch
at Yokohama and arrive at Hong Kong early IN
October. The Philippine elections are TO take place
on July 90 and the first Assembly must meet with
in ninety days thereafter.
Secretary Taft expects TO remain in the Philip
pines only about two weeks. so he Will not be ahe
to visit the southern islands of the archipelago but
will spend most of his time in Manila, making a
visit to Benguet. the summer capital WIN ut9
special purpose Of inspecting the fine public ROAD,
which tho insuar engineers regard as lneI EItdt-
est work. Definite arrangements have not Sel zen
made the return trip, but the secretary eAirts
TO be In Washington before the Christmas h9lloaSSs
and In season to present To Congress plans iof us
LEGISLATION desired by him for the next session
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-17
CHICAGO WANTS RoTH CONVENTIONS.

Chicago May ga movement TO bring to Chica-
go the national conventions of both the Repubhoan
and Democratic parties has been projected 'y 1i'
(,,o, commercial Association. Through the con-
,,,on committee Of the association the plan VIII
be presented to the national committees Of both
parties .,.
Charles A. Stevens. chairman Of the convention
committee Of the association mas otoaoHeu
80 .. 3o,er Sullivan member from Illinois or
The Democratic National COMMITTEES an9 Nstjo %9
Lei i! M stevens told the committeeman
MI The commercial association would assure me
national committees ample fulos - COL 49,
conventions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-17
AVOID DISCUSSION OF TERRORISM.
Constitutional Democrats Again Put It Off
Plan to Amend Closure Rule.

81. Petersburg, May 1.-THE discussion Of terror
i'm n the lower house Of parliament which has
been dexterously postponed for a dozen times or
more made its appearance the order Of the day
for tomorrow. but the Constitutional Democrats
managed to slip in the closure and other business
n front Of g. thereby again showing terrorism
down The list They intend TO continue TO post
poue this matter IN spite Of the absence OF Greg
CRY A AleLiHEky nj his comrades IN London.
The Constitutional Democrats expect that iheir
amendment providing that hundred instead OF
ffrv votes be required 70 prevent closure VIII De
resisted obstinately, as is passage would empower
the Centre party 10 dictate the course q DEBATE
should take and slmuarly silence the Social Dem
ocTats when il desired.