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The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-03
Dramatic Notes.

Anna Held is going to take THE
Partisan Model to London for a run
this summer.
Ethel Levy is to close her engage
ment with Sam Bernard next month,
and will return to the vaudeville stage.
Oscar Strauss is writing the music
for an operate version Of Bernard
Shaw's satire Arms and the Man
II is said that Eleanor Robson has
shelved "Salomy Jane for the rest Of
The season and will appear only in
Nurse Marjorie
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-03
Another Fleet Ready.

Uncle Sam will soon have eight
brand new fighting ships-a feet all
by themselves.
The new armOred cruiser North Car
DINA, which ia to be commanded by
Captain W. A. Marshall, now com.
mRndant OF the Boston navy yard. is
80 per cent completed.
Other ships within a few points of
the 100 mark in the percentage Of
completion are the Idaho, battleship
1925; Newhampshire. battleship
$3.50; Montana, armored cruiser. "a 90;
Chester, scout cruiser, 1888; Birming-
scout cruiser, $500; Salem.
scout cruiser, 94.31; submarine No. 9.
80.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-03
Earthquake in Mexico

Mexico City.-Chilapa, a town OF
$4,000 inhabitants, in the state OF
Guerrero, has been shaken by an earth.
quake.
Latest dispatches from the state of
Guerrero report that the effect of the
earthquake was exaggerated. No one
was killed, and most of the houses
which collapsed and burned were poor
huts covered with straw.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-03
One Of The
Essentials

Of the happy homes of to-day is a
vast 1Ind Of information. as to the
best methods of promoting health and
happiness and right living and know
ledge Of the worlds best products.
Products of actual excellence and
reasonable claims truthfully presented
and which have attained to world
wide acceptance through the approval
Of the Wcll-Informed Of the World;
not Of Individuals only, but of the
many who have the happy faculty of
selecting ard obtaining the best the
world affords.
One Of the products Of that class,
OF known component parts, an Ethical
remedy, approved by physicians and
commended by the Wcll-Informed Of
the World as a valuable and whole
some family laxative is the well-known
Syrup of Figs and Elixir of SIENNA. To
get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuine, manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co., only, and
for sale by all leading druggists.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-03
COFFEE

Good grocers like Schil-
ling's Best, for it makes
goodwill and nottrouble ;
in case of complaint, the
money is ready.
Your grocer returns your money If you don't
ike it: We pay him
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-03
s pring Humors

Impure or ettete matters accumulated
in the blood during the winter cause in the
spring such disfguring and painful troubles
as boils, pimples, and other eruptions, also
weakness, loss of appetite, that tired FEELING
The best medicine to take is Hoods
~Sarsaparilla, which thoroughly ~cleanses the
blood, and effects permanent cures by giving
healthy functional activity to the stomach
liver. kidneys, bowels and skin.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-03
President Sits for Picture.

The president Saturday gave his last
sitting for a portrait that is being
painted by Philip F.. Lazlo, the Hun.
garian artist, for Colonel Arthur Lee.
formerly military attache of the Brit
ish embassy. The portrait, which is
life size, is a three-quarter length view
Of the president in riding costume.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-03
Coming Events.

Walla Walla Valley Ministerial as
~soclation, Milton, Ore, April Z.
Montana Arbor day, April q.
Washington State Camp. M. w. A
North Yakima, May 6.
Montana Sunday School association.
Butte, May lib.
Livestock show, Corvallis, Ore, May
1916.
washington State F. o. E., Spokane,
May %.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-03

Milton d. Purdy, assistant to the at
torney general, chief trust buster,
and originator of the ~receivership in
novation in trust prosecution, will
shortly retire from the department of
justice. Purdy is said to be slated for
a Circuit judgeship in the eighth circuit
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-03

The Burmese government proposes
to sell the lease of the government
rubber plantation at Mergui for a
period of 30 years, with the right of
renewal for another 20 years.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-03

When a traveller in the grand duchy
of Baden wants to send a telegram
while he is on the train, he writes the
message on a postcard, with the re-
quest that it be wired, puts on a stamp
and drops into the train letter box.
AT the next station the box is cleared
and the message sent.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-03
Wheat.

Portland, Ore.-Wheat-Club, S24
SEC: bluestem, S4q85c; valley, S20
SIC; red, S0681c.
Tacoma, Wash.-Bluestem, otc'
club, SIC; red, soc.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-03

Mount Morgan, New South Wales. il
q Veritable mountain Of gold. 1t has
produced |2,471.30S ounces of gold
worth $50 an ounce.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-03

The right hand, which is more sensi-
tive to the touch than the left, is less
sensitive than the latter to the effect
Of heat and cold.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-03
VACANT GOVERNMENT LANDS.

BLUE PRINT MAPS OF STEVENS
county showing all vacant government land,
$3.50. Township blue prints of StevenB,
Ferry, Okanogan, Douglas and Chelsn coun.
ties, 81 per township. Frank r. Corbaley,
IS Washington street, Spokane, Wash.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-03

Olive oil is injured by being kept
| n the light. When used at the table
it should be removed to a cool, dark
place after each meal.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-03

Mothers will find Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing
Syrup the best remedy to use for their chill
dren during the teetblng period.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-03

saysatabS are Hoods Sarsaparilla in
Seaietsd tablet form. They have identically
tPe same curative properties as the liquid forn,
beslu nss nv evaporation, breakage, or leakage
% Y y Jruggists or promptly of us by mail.
H. VI G. ]. Hood Co, Lowell, Mass.
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sos gov into the circulation and removes every particle of impurity,
ru Vi poison that may be there, restores lost vitality, and steadily tones
rS Ie entre system. 1t adds to the blood the healthful properties it is II
I VI I'M IN every way assists in the cure of disease. S S S. neutral
ny excess Oh acid IN the blood, making it fresh and pure, and perna-
c G y lures Eczema, Acne, Teter, and all other skin diseases and eruptOns.
W. % . cures Rheumatism, Catarrh, Sores and Ulcers, Malaria, and all
sT I diseases or disorders arising from bad blood. Book on the blood and
10y Heuicai advice desired free to all who write
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, GA.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-03
G. Q z FOR
- BLOOD

The most important part of the human system is the blood. Every INNS
Gle nerve, tissue, bone and sinew is dependent on this vital fluid for nom
Hhnent and strength necessary 10 maintain them in health and enable eacf
npeHom the different duties nature requires. Even the heart. the very
engine OF life, receives its vigor AMI motive power from the blood. Since
omuch is dependent on this vital fluid it can vervr readily be zen how
necessary 1t IS to have it pure and uncontaminated if we would enjoy the
blessing OF good health. Bad blood is responsible for most of the ailments
mankind; when from any cause il becomes infected with impurities
humots n poisons, disease in some form is sure to follow. Muddy, salov
cmIPeXlons' eruptlons, plmples, etc, show that the blood is infected with
unhealthy humOrs which have changed it from a pure, fresh stream to &
sour sour acd nuld' which forces out its impurities through the pores n6
glands OF the skin. A very common evidence of bad boodis sores or ulcers,
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-03

Sugar is to be found in the sap OF
nearly 200 plants and trees.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-03

TITO st. Vitus Dance and all Nervous Dis
RI n eases permanently cured by Dr.
Kline's Great Nerve Restorer. Send
for FREE 81 trial bottle and treatise. DR.
r. II. Kline, Ltd, 9S1 Arch St, Phila., Pa
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-03

Anybody
can sell "a Yard of Kids" the latest
25c novelty. Ladies wild V e it..
Agents make big money. Get terms,
territory and full particulars now.
HOUSEHOLD SUPPLY CO.,
Box 935, Spokane, Wash.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-03

Your S. S. S., in my opinion, is as good a
medicine as can be had; it simply cannot be
improved upon as a remedy to purify and enrich
the blood and to invigorate and tone up the
system. This spring ny blood was bad and
was run down in health, and having seen your
medicine highly advertised l commenced its use.
Today my blood is in fine condition and my
general health is of the best. Am filling posi-
ton as fireman fer a large concern here, and
if I was not in good physical condition. Il would
be impossible for me to fiji the place. You
S. SIS. has been Of great service to ne and do
not hesitate TO give it the credit il deserves
WIN. F. VANDYKE.
SIS Fifth Street, Beaver Falls. Penn.
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"HICH UIedA oul on II HeSh, often
from a very insignificant bruise or
even scatch or abrasion. If the blood
was pure and healthy the place would
neal at once, but being loaded with
Impurities, which are discharged into
the wound, irritation and inhamma-
uon are set up and the sore continues.
BAD blood is also responsible for
Anaeinia, Boils, Malaria, etc; the
weak, polluted circulation cannot fur
nlsh the nourishment and strength
required to sustain the body, and a
general rundown condition of health
results. 5. S. S. is natures blood
Puriher and tonic; made entirely of
uealing', cleansing roots and herbs.
The Washington times., 1908-04-30

is to be used in the first act OF the
play, was being taken from the paint
frame by the scenic artist, John Duffy.
when Miss Hammond caught sight OF IT..
The scene was a fancy yellow set, rep
resenting a drawing room
when is that scenery to be Used?'
inquired Miss Hammond.
In the first act next week" was the
answer.
Instantly Miss Hammond burst into
tears. "a yellow set viii never dot
viii spoil my new gown of blue" she
said. tearfulIy. Couldn't you manage
to change it2 I don't want my gown 10
look htdeoUs against that scenery.
The matter was referred 20 Mr.. Stand
ing. and he compromised by promising
10 Use the offending scenery for some
other act. and the scenic artist prepared
a more srbdued setting as the back
ground for Miss Hammond's gown.
Now every one around the Belasco
Theater IS in a fever Of anxiety 70 see
the new gown.
The Washington times., 1908-04-30
WEST END v. c. T.U.
HOLDS LARGE MEETING

The regular meeting Of the West End
w. c. T. u was held IN the parlor
Of the Union Methodist Episcopal
Church Tuesday. Mrs. 7. W. Cheese
man. the presidenl, called the meeting
20 order. Mrs. Emma Berry read the
Scripture. and Mrs. Carrie a. Nation led
in prayer.
The reports Of the officers and super
intendents were presented. Then Mrs.
Fernandez described the rally Of the
Loyal Temperance Legion of the Dis
trict in AcKendree Methodist Episcopal
Church last Sunday. Members and Of
ficers OF fourteen organizations came
from all parts Of the city; some march
ing with flags, notices and banners.
The exercises consisted OF recitation and
songs by The children; a chalk talk by
Miss Hilda North, and Fictitious
speeches by Mrs. Clinton Smith, Mrs.
Fernandez, Mrs. Don p. Blaine, Mrs
NJ D. Ellis, and three ministers.
Mrs. A S. Taylor told Of the sue
cessful 'fngathering'' at the ". c. T..
L. building last week. where $1,000 was
added to the building fund Notice was
given Of n cradle roll reception to be
held at Calvary Baptist Sunday school
Saturday at O'Clock. where children
Will recite and sing and be treated TO
cake and ice cream. Mrs. Fanny Hilton
and Mrs G. L. Beckett are 70 repre-
sent the West End Union.
Among the guests at the meeting were
Mrs. Palmer. Mrs. Sanford, Miss Haus-
kins, and Mrs. Carrie a. Nation.
The Washington times., 1908-04-30
NEW IDEAS IN DRESS
FOR AD0RNMENT
OF W0MANKIND.

Narrow silk cravats, with Iong-fringed
ends or small silk-covered acorns, are
frequently the magnet TO attract the eye
10 mOdish CONNECTION of net and lace.
A novelty that occurs on net vests and
blouses alike is a heavy worked Iozcnge
spot in fax thread. the ubiquitous filet
being chiefly selected as the ground
work. With all the Will and desire N
the world to encourage the economical
spirit. it will be the exception 10 find the
amateur making a success OF these
vests. trifing though they be Apart
from the multitudinous oddments that
go to their composition, they require 10
be accurately htted and built, and, as 1
have already explained. they are n very
host in themselves. A relay for holl-
day wear is worthy of serious considera-
ton, a reflection that brings US 10 Our
three original blouse models, specially
evolved in view OF the coming vacations
for wear with the inevitable tailor cos
tune.
Every endeavOr has been made to keep
out OF the beaten track, for it has been
remarked over and over again that
nothing is more conducive to a sheep
like following than a successful blouse
model. In the space of Few snort
weeks we are simply exhausted by the
sight OF H.
Now, in the fine checked zephyr model
there IS both sense and Smartuess, for
the broderic AnglaiSe and lace collar,
together with the sleevelet, are alike
detachable, and consequently launder to
perfection. This is a sweet httlo shirt
carried out IN lavender and white
zephyr. or even black and white, the
chic resting largely on the beautifully
shaped collar, which takes the now ap-
proved deep, lower curve 10 acquire
the requisite appearance Of height. II
will be wise 20 remark, too, the elOn-
gated shoulder line, as that adds inn
measurably TO the eXclusiveness Of the
Idea.
The design, arranged in a series Of
little shoulder epaulettes, is Of fine linen,
OTnamented with plisse CambTiC fr1lls.
These are pretty in deeper shade, or
can be used in q color or white With
this there is worn an embroidered turn
over linen collar and butterfly ribbon
cravat; while in the third example there
is disclosed one Of the above decorative
vests arranged in flne embroidered mus
liz with jabot, as the piece de resist
anCe. Of a mauVe linen blouse that might
ntly complete a skirt en- suite. On this
some large embroidered buttons create
a feature, a soft suede Waist-belt and
buckle concluding a model that is sim
PIE and yet OF quite particular cdcheL
The Washington times., 1908-04-30
FORTUNE TELLING is
DRAWING CARD
FOR WOMEN.

WOmen's curiosity always has been 6
subject of much discussion and differ
ence Of opinion, but there is no woman,
young or old. who will not find a vast
amount OF amusement and entertain
ment from having her fortune ted The
popular hostess IS the one who never
is at a loss 10 amuse and entertain her
guests. An easy and jolly way TO tell
fortunes is the old. old fancy for for
tunes in a tea cup.
Brew the tea, but do not use a
strainer. All but few drops Of the
tea should then be drunk and these
serve to keep the leaves in circulation.
The cup then must be whirled about
three times-fOr three is the mystic
number, you knOw-and turned into the
saucer and turned again three times,
and the cup then is ready to be read.
A Iover-and surely this is the most
interesting-ei a man or q woman,
is represented by a number OF dots in
which one figure stands alone.
An engagement is represented by two
dots side by side.
a marriage IS represented By three
dots side by side, and an O1er Of mar
.age IS slgnihed by a kneelIng figure
In the cup, A group OF dots arranged
three in row means that the offer VIII
be accepted
Three large dots forming a triangle
mean good luck. good news, good
health. and fortune.
Tears 70 be shed for one cause or ar
other are represented by drops q tea
in the bottom OF the cup.
II you find large dots in line in the
cup, be prepared for the many trials
and difficulties which are IN tore for
you. If the large dots are mixed with
small ones, you viii encounter disagree
able people and your affairs viii be IN
confusion.
The different shapes and positions OF
leaves determine whether they are men
or women OF clothes. a long hand leaf
represents a man, and IL there are
smaller leaves or even points on or near
his leaf, with the help of your magma
zion, you can easily see that these may
be q silk hat. q cane. boots, or q cigar.
& broader leaf indicates a woman, and
she often can be distinguished wearing
broad skirts. a hat. parasol, or UNI
brelI4.
A cross IN a teacuD means news OF a
death.
A group OF trees standing separately
means that your wish VIII come true
BE on the watch for the leaf that folds
over the rim Of the cup. for this means
that a stroke Of good luck may be eN-
pected soon
The Washington times., 1908-04-30
HOUSEEEEPERS DISCUSS
TRAINING OF SERVANTS

At the HOusekeepers' Alliance tea yes
terday at Mrs. S. W. WOOdvard's. Mrs.
Mary Human Abel urged organization
and patience 20 experiment along lines
that viii make housekeeping easier
without too much hurry for immediate
results She spoke Of the Boston school
Of Housekeeping, which failed in itself.
but became the start Of Simmons Col
lege, Of the encouraging work in the
same city by the Household Aid which
provides emergency workers of all
grades; Of the very successful laundry
IN New York which helps bOJh the
workers and patrons.
The speaker urged helping the I'm
trained girl 10 learn Homework in q
special school and the yet greater
need for the housekeeper to appreciate
that training, and TO make an effort to
bring about some definite standard OF
merit. II is well to train the worker.
If her skill is appreciated, but If her
employers have varying standards OF
merit she IS not likely to do better than
required by the lowest.
Mrs. Abel cited the success Of women
in other countries in dealing with house
hold rrOblems. because they have per
severance @ work along enc line until
something is accomplished. and do not
scatter effort on different projects at
one time.
The Washington times., 1908-04-30
NEW CATHOLIC SOCIETY
ELECTS ITS OFFICERS

The Ladies' Catholic Benevolent So
ciety, the first organization Of its kind
in the District. assembled at Knights OF
Columbus Fall last night. completed its
organization, and elected officers. The
society will be known as st. Peter S
Branch. No. 10SS.
A letter from Cardinal Gibbons was
read. in which he sent his blessing and
approval Of the organization A short
musical program was given and several
addresses were made, after which the
following officers were elected.
Past president, Mary Van Ness; pres
ident, Elizabeth ROddy; first vice presl-
dent, Anna Costello; second vice presi-
dent. Ida McEnnery; recorder. Margaret
Killeen; assistant recorder, Mary SheEi-
dan: financial secretary. Lydia Nc
LOUghlin; marshal, Lulu Wahling
guard, Doreeta Bray.
The trustees are Mesdames Albers,
Gould Mulhare, Houlihan, and Hutch
ms.
The Washington times., 1908-04-30
So Mr.. Standing SidetraCked
InharmOniouS Yellow
Drawing Room.

Mss Dorothy Hammond, who returns
TO Washington Monday night as lead
ing woman Of the Belasco Stock Com
pany, has been seen At the head Of
summer stock companies on two pre-
vious occasions in washington Miss
Hammond will appear in the role Of
Lady Lumley. IN Guy Standings pro
duction Of the clever society comedy,
The Mummy and the Humming Bird"
In this play Miss Hammond viii wear
some beautiful gowns. and IN this con-
nectiou an interesting little event is
said TO have occurred on the stage OF
the Belasco last Tuesday morning,
when Mr.. Standing and the members
OF the stock company assembled Tor
the first rehearsal. The scenery, which
The Washington times., 1908-04-30

mentioned when commenced this story,
held back the single other representa-
ton Of the gentle sex with a warning
hand VIXEN she rushed forward as the
car came TO a s-audstuL Gentlemen
first" she said reprovingly, which so
abashed the men within earshOt who
were also rushing that they held back
and gave the women chance
The bad manners Of the men Of this
country, however, are more the result Of
thOughJlessness than OF generalization
In Paris. where Madame Gould goes
10 find refinement q women walking
along the streets quietly IN broad day
hight Is apt 70 be JOstled rudeIy and ma
lclOuSlE- by men who are supposed 70 be
OF the better classes She IS spoken TO,
stared al. winked at, and otherwise an
noyed. To all these demonstrations she
must present calm AMI unmoved coun-
tenance and an unseeing eye II she
would escape without even greater an
noyance.
IN the United States she IS not so both
cred. She Dursues her way without mo-
leStdJon 50 long as she walks quietly
along and does not invite attention
A pretty girl OF my acquaintance had
70 be out very late TIE other night with
currence for her, and she hurried along
IN the shadow Of the buildings, 50
frightened. she sa herself az almost
70 be able 10 hear her heart beat
Man Spoke to Her.
Directly a man stopped on the pave
ment and spoke 20 her She hurried on.
very much terrified. only 20 find that she
was being followed. 4 surrepritiOus
glance showed her her pursuer was
young and an American. and so finally
she stopped short IN her tracks and
turned upon him
Did you wish 70 speak TO meZ'' she
asked IN a voice which trembled IN spite
OF herself You So" she went on. 81
am not used TO belnE out alone at night
and was 4 little frightened when
you spoke ] thought you might be a
foreigner, and / am so afraid OF for
elgneTs- But when = saw that you were
one OF my own COUn- rymen I knew that
you probably only " nted 20 ask direc-
tons for getting somewhere or some
thing Of that sort You viii excuse me
II 1 seemed rude. know"
Il did not want anything IN paTUiCU-
lar, but III follow you home and see
that no one else frightens YOU. go
ahead" sal the man. and away she
Scucded with the footsteps Of her guard
ian keeping steady pace behind her
and IL was only when she entered her
own door that the man paused some
distance away until she had fitted her
night key into the lock and opened the
door Then she waived him q dlEnifed
farewell. he took OF his hat and dis
appeared
The American man as a usual thing
has a fund OF caivalTy "a reserve and
a fund Of poEteUess on tap, 50 that
when ne takes the end seat IN the open
cars we know that pc IS not really bad
al heart. but only q little selfish.
But 7 could wis. sometimes. for the
reputation OF the country. that the
newspa Der reporters were not quite 50
en1erprising and did not make the life
OF the fOtsam ana jersam which comes
20 our shores from Ear-away lands so
miserable with their photographs and
their questions
LENONORE CALVERT.