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table under these circumstances, easily seats
twenty-four. On pier table. or console. STANDS a
white ard gold set of centrepiece and compotes,
the dishes of gold china. supported by white god
desses. They of Sevres make. being part OF
dinner which after years OF service on
General Schuylers table. and through the various
movngs that have brought ii to his great great
grandda lighters home. These are only few OF
the many interesting belongings. for from garret
cellar each chair, table ornament has Its
story. and belonged maker of history.
Mrs Lewis Nixon is another lucky woman whose
country home is of Colonial aspect and formerly
belonged the Wards, of Wards Hill. Staten
Island. This house 10 furnished in manner to
correspond its noble style of architecture.
Mahogany predomnates, polished TO a mirrorlke
degree and upholstered in the deep rich reds and
greens a century past. Ali these beautiful pieces
the result of Mrs Nixons interchangeable ex-
plorations for from Virginia to Canada has she
searched for authentic antiques, and with rare
judgment has unearthed many good specimens that
the average relic hunter would have passed by and
not recognized such account of the dust and
CRIME that covered them. Heppelwhte chairs.
with the lively and unusual three princes feathers
carved in the back Chippendale card tables and
side chairs. eXqusitely turned Adams chairs
and other pussessio1s' testify to her ex-
ceent taste In such matters and fill her spacious
rooms In a homeke faStiCn.
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your life. anecdotes OF pets strange inciden.S
novel school experiences things seen in travel
These stories he original and must be writ
side of the paper only
Be sure 70 state your
Be sure TO give your choice OF prizes
Be give your name and address SONS
Little Men and Little Women neglect to do
this. and therefore lose the chance Of winning
prize.
Contest closes February . Age is considered
in awarding prizes Address your answers and let
ters to Little Men and Little Women. The New
Yo-k Tribune New York
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Next day Bunny Boots walks beneath the win sky
who look sad he ask them why
hill, they SOB. I'VE haven't any sled
And down their small and red
glad found! says Bunny Boots with
tie spreads tops and fat Climb each little boy.
All splendid sport theirs. down the icy hill,
All hanging tight Bunny legs they glide with nea spill
he
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6bir,&s TO Think About.

be able to live air. and then there would be
no doubt that her would be rapid. l need
not come again for few days for I could do moth
ing but weary you with the of the same in
strrctions At the end of week .if there is no
- in the condition of the patient an may
be necessary. In the mean time don't De alarmed
If she should talk wildly sometimes, for the dis
ease often causes a temporary mental -
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avenue above I'D street has number OF places
equally good From the elevated road. on tne
blocks south of sth street in Sixth avenue can
see occasionally in the squalid shops below mo
street level good looking card table with mirror
that is well worth re;racinz ones steps 20 procure.
and on the way to The Bronx many other sucn
CIinnoses are afforded.
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VISITS TO THE "JUNKSHOPS.

People ask the woman of society where she finds
time go off to look UP the "junkshop, she
is prone 10 call the dealers that she knows
of and keeps her eye and the answer is, Il
take it as tonic, and the hours I spend saunter-
ing idly among the junksho ps are my chief relaxa-
tion from social duties" Fourth avenue Is lined
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ANSWERS TO PUZZLES.

ANSWERS TO PUZZLES.
TRIANGLE.
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WORD SQUARE.
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LOUIS XIV DRAWING ROOM

I1'1NIfS XIV Jht II INI FiOUN
In this latter house is also to be a wonder
full Louis XIV dra wing the entire paneliag
and ceiling bought from of the French pal
aces and restored TO its original beauty. Each
piece of furniture in this room has historical
value from having once stood in chateaus famed
for the merrymakng of mobiles and monarchs.
II is the women who collect at home. however.
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public is most appreciaiye of its privileges and it
is TO be recorded to their credit not the
slightest act of vandalism has ever occurred to
mar the pleasure OF these open days. Mrs. Gard
ner has very beautiful pieces of carved Venetian
ana OLD French furniture and also many celebrated
paintings by old masters. notably those of Spain
and Holland. and her tapestries vie with those of
Mrs William Nichols. of Rye whose house is hung
with collection rare and unusually perfect
pieces that represent fortune
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-03-18
PARK FOR CHATCOLET.

1t now looks az II the Hepburn
French Park bill will pass at this
session of congress. Congressman
French introduced q bill in the
House setting aside tract of land
on Lake Chatoolet, which is part
of the Couer d'Alele Indian reser.
walton, upon which there should be
established fish hatchery, a Ito.
logical station or laboratory in con-
nection with the State university,
and the remainder or larger part
to be used for park purposes. The
location 10 said to be ideal for such
purposes Mr.. French's bill has
been approved by the Indian de-
partment, without which it would
hardly pass. Senator Heyburn's
bill has been passed by the Senate
as part OF the Indian Appropria-
ton bill. The main object in view,
of course, is to secure the necessary
amount OF land, and it looks now
as il this will be done within few
weeks.
For several months Representa-
tive French has been nrging Secre-
tary Wilson, of the Department of
Agriculture, to give the aid OF his
department to the Idaho Veterinary
board in its efforts to eradicate the
disease known as mango, which is
SO prevalent on and adjacent to the
Nez Perez Indian reservation,
among the horses. The Secretary
has finally advised Mr.. French that
his department will cooperate with
the Idaho authorities in this work,
and that the same will be begun
within short time.
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be written on slate or piece of paper.
Each player is provided with a clay
pipe, and there is one bowl of soap
suds to be used by all
The teams gather at opposite ends of
the table, and the person standing next
to his captain blows a bubble, not too
large, which he losses upon the table.
The captain as first bowler stands
ready to blow the bubble on its course
down through the opponents goal.
When the captain has had three trials
the captainson the other side becomes
bowler. and the one standing next to
him blows bubbles for him. When this
captain retires the member of the OPP
posite party next to the captain takes
the bowlers place and Is assisted by
the one whose name is next on the
list, after him the player next to the
captain on the other side, and so on
until the last on the list has his turn,
when the captains then become assist
ants and blow the bubbles. Each
player has three trials. The bubbles
which break before the bowler has
started them are not counted. Every
time a player sends bubble through
bis opponents goal point is won and
mark Is written opposite his name.
Every time he fails cross is recorded.
The game is twenty-five points,
A prize may be given to the player
getting the most points and BOBBY
prize to the one with the greatest
number of crosses.
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Coffea as Remedy For Asthma,

Coffee Is u very excellent remedy for
asthma. Those who do not know how
to cut short their attacks and have not
tried coffee should do SO by all means
1t often succeeds admirably when al.
most everything else has failed. There
are one or two little points to be at.
tended to In taking coffee for asthma
In the first place, it should be very
strong, in fact, perfectly black. Weak
coffee does more harm than good. II
made very strong, much of 1t need not
be taken. A large quantity is posi-.
tive disadvantage, for it is less rapid
ly absorbed and only distends the
stomach. Then it should be given
without sugar or milk, pure "cafe
noir." 1t should be given on an empty
stomach, for when taken on a full
stomach it often does harm by putting
stop to the process of digestion
Family Doctor.
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A Rainy Day Pastime.

Here Is pastime for q rainy day
which will teach you a pretty little
trick, besides showing you how to spend
a very pleasant hour
Make small paper target and lean
1t against some books on the table.
Now get some needles-large ones are
best-and see If you can throw them
against the target so that their points
will stick In 1t. Although you try many
times and stand very near the target,
you will not succeed, for the needles
will refuse to stick in the paper, but
will fall to the table.
Now put short piece of thread, say
five or six inches long, In the eye of
each needle and note the result When
this is done you can throw the needles
ever so much farther and straighter,
and they will stick into the target al
most every time.
When you have accomplished this
much you can have lots Of fun seeing
how close to the bullseye you can come
with your novel darts.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-03-18
The No Groq law.

In July, 1862, congress revolutionized
the American navy by passing the his
toric law providing:
THAT from and after the 1st day of
September, 1862 the spirit ration in the
navy of the United States shall forever
cease, and thereafter no distilled spirit
uous liquors shall be admitted on board
of vessels Of war except as medical
stores and upon the order and under
the control of the medical officers of
such vessels and to be used only for
medical purposes.
"From and after the LIST day of Sep
TENDER next there shall be allowed and
paid to each person in the navy now
entitled to the spirit ration cents per
day In Communication and lieu thereof,
which shall be In addition to the pres
ent pay"
And since that day there has been no
"grog" In the United States navy.
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RECLAMATION
COOPERATION
Director Newell Gives Assurance of
Assistance for Big Irriga-
cation Congress.

Director +. II. Newell CT the
United States reclamation service,
in a letter received by Secretary
Twitchell, of the board of control,
yesterday, promised his hearty
support and that OF the service in
making the sixteenth national irri-
cation congress success. The
reclamation service has always
naturally taken lively interest in
the irrigation meetings, and this is
no exception. The letter follows:
Department of the Interior, United
States Reclamation Service,
Washington, d. G., Jan. "a, 1908,
Office of Director.
Mr.. e. r. Twitchell, Secretary, etc.,
albuquerque, N. M.
Dear Sir: Your letter of January
~ he's been received, with clippings.
As matter of fact, | have done
everything in my power to make
these irrigation congresses snc-
cess, and at the same time have en-
deavored to put as little personality
into the matter as possible, and
keep in the back ground, as these
meetings should be strictly popular
meetings. At the same time it is,
as you appreciate, absolutely inn
possible not to have the reclama-
ton work take a prominent part.
II we did any less we would incur
criticism for being lukewarm and
unappreciative of the subject.
In thesam way, for the sixteenth
irrigation congress, | trnsl that it
will be possible for us to help you
in many details. In so doing, how
ever, we do not wish the reclama.
ton service to be unduly promin
ent, or our men to be at all con-
spiouous. In other words we de-
sire to help you make this not only
a thoroughly enjoyable but bene.
fetal meeting of practical men
from all parts of the country.
You can command us within our
ability to second your efforts along
this line. Very truly yours,
f. H. NEW ELL, Director.
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EVER SAW
rule probably applies as much to the
mental as to the physical" she said,
with mock petulance.
''Now, my dear girl, don't fly off into
a psychological discussion, for either
nature defrauded me or they left out
something in my college course,
don't know which. The only thing
want to know is-why being cynical
should affect your complexion"
"That's easily explained. 1t takes
the sparkle out of my eyes, it draws
my mouth down at the corners and de-
stroys my dimple, and to cap the eli
max 1t makes me wonder If there is a
living, breathing man worth marching
my hair for So when | get in a
cynical mood | go around straight
haired, thin Tipped, with listless ex-
preston that makes me positively
homely."
But, my dear child" protested Mr..
Terhune,s II could run in almost any
time to admire the marceled hair, and
If l didn't happen to come at the psy-
Geological moment you could phone me
at any minute, and I would be delight
ed-dee-light-ed-to rush to admire
just count on me for any old time" he
added graciously.
John, you are at intervals positive
II 4
to select from the box in her lap a
chocolate that contained nut. II am
tired Of being admired by plain, every
day men,"
Like me?" he suggested amiably.
81 didn't say was rude or impolite
enough to call you names merely
said / was cynical" she demurred.
ooh, call me a plain, everyday man
If you like" he conceded graciously-
"if it makes you feel one tiny bit bet
ter to work off your cynicism on me,
Lady Fair TITS sweet to die for-er-
Pm not strong In poetry, Elberta, but
I'm willing to help you out all | can.
SO you want the marcel to be admired
by some wonderful being. alberta,
my child, don't you think perfect
man would let his thoughts run upon
-er-scientific lines-and not undula-
lions in-hair linesW
"He wouldn't, Pm sure, labor under
the impression that he could make
puns," she shifted disdainfully.
Gwen IL he didn't make puns he
might be disagreeable in other re-
spects," suggested Mr.. Terhune hope
fully. His very projections, my dear
girl, would make him clear sighted
enough to see the imperfections of 9th
ers. Now, think you are perfect,
but he probably would not take to you
at all on account Of your imperfec-
TONS"
Indeed? Would you enumerate
them?' The tone struck Mr. Terhune
as being slightly Icy, but, however
foolish, he evidently was not lacking
In bravery.
eff you will for once let me assume
that l, even |, am n perfect man. per
haps / can give you few Of the ideas
he might entertain"
pray do. 1t cannot fail to be inter-
esting," freezingly.
'That reminds me. l met Miss De-
land on the street this afternoon, and
never in my life saw so perfect a
profile. She Is the exact type that
would make suitable mate for your
perfect man. And | think she has the
daintiest little nose I ever saw" rem
iDiscently.
alberta Redeemed slightly. She had
always wondered If her nose were not
a trif1e large, and her fingers uncon-
sciously few to her face to be passed
furtively over the suspected member.
"And she always makes herself 70
81 ---- -4s 3'"s-' 90 e'" H. .-
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A Memory Test.

The inaccuracy Of the average read
er and patriot concerning what every
child should know can be amusingly
demonstrated by asking the different
members of the party to write down
the names of the thirteen original
states.
These, it may be well to add for the
sake of the entertainer, are
Massachusetts, Connecticut Rhode
Island, New Hampshire, New York,
New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania
Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina,
South Carolina, Georgia
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~ T h e R
Perfect Man
By TROY ALLISON.
Copyrighted, 1908, by E. C. PARCELS.
By TROY ALLISON.

Il am getting frightfully cynical"
Elberta said dolefully. arranging the
cushions on the box couch so the be-
coming red one would be nearest her
face, "and | don't like it. My dis
like is not founded SO much upon NOR
al grounds as from a regard for my
complexion"
Eth" remarked Mr. Terhune help.
lessly. "Your conversation my dear
Elberta, often seems involved. Your
remarks are sometimes not as lucid
that Is, as intelligible-as one might de-
SIRE"
Perhaps | am forgetting that the
young or very feeble are fed ON spe-
cially prepared food, John, and the
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him cry very,
very often.
SO one day
Flippitty Hop
for that was
his name de-
cided that he
w o uld / u r n
naughty like his
companions, SO
he tried very
hard to do all
t h e W / c k c d
things that he
could think of.
But 1t wasn't
a bit good. He
was always so
S o try after
ward.
And one day
w men ne WAS
cry in g very
hard and sit
ting on Il great
big stone, rub
bing his eyes, a
squirrel popped
his head over
1 ha ton nf a tppa
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-03-18
The WabbIety Doll.

Oh. my Wabblety Doll
| love best Of all,
More even than golden haired LouI
On her face there's a crack.
There's tear in her back,
Twas ages ago she was new.
Now her joints are all loose,
So she's not any use,
Excepting-just only to mel
oh, she Is such a dear
When ! hold her near!
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trunk and asked him what was the
matter.
"Pm crying because | can't be
naughty" sobbed Flippitty-Hop. 1--WE
tried so hard, but | simply can't man
age it. Boo, hoo! Can you tell me
how?
We'll" the squirrel said, "as to learn
ing how to be naughty, it takes me all
my time trying to be good"
"Good?" cried Flippitty- Hop.
""Hhy, never can be anything else.
So let us strike a bargain. You teach
me how to be naughty, and I'll teach
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cldedly. tits all very well for Bushy-
tall, but don't want you to become
naughty. In fact, this afternoon l
have decided to issue orders that all
naughty COLLINS are to be banished
from my court for whole year until
they have learned better ways, and IL
you are naughty you will have to go
too"
"Oh, I'll never try to be naughty
again. cried Flippitty-Hop, jumping
down from the big stone.
, And Flippitty-Hop never did.
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- be Good
IN Goblin.
Il FAIRY Gale.

Once upon a time, long, long ago,
there lived a little goblin who was
very very good and always did as he
was told,
But he wasn't happy-no, not bit
because all the other COLLINS made ii
a point TO be naughty and they laugh
ed and ieered at him, which made
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Wanted.

Young ladies to take training;
must give first class reference. Wal
la Walla Hospital Training School
for Nurses, Mrs. Eva M. Young,
Superintendent of Nurses. 22.4t
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CAN'T BE TOUCHED

in quality or pure mellow flavor by any
other brands of liquors. We are vend-
orso the best and purest Rye Whis-
keys, both straight and blended. They
are mellowed by age and are always in
splendid condition. There are none to
compare with them in exquisite flavor,
and they are so pure that physicians
freely recommend them as tonics and
builders-up of rundown constitutions.
Prices are in accordance with the quail
ity.
TIE ELMORE BAR
EDW. r. GODDARD PROP.
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A real ohild's no nicer than she,

A real childs no nicer than she,
For she cuddles so sweet,
And her dear little feet
Hang dangling just over my arm,
And her poor little head
On my breast makes bed,
Where it's safe altogether from harm
And she loves me, know,
For she clings to me So
Just limp and so soft and SO weaki
Oh, the Wabblety Doll
Loves me best of all!
Shed say 30 II she could but speak.
Youths Companion
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Little Ella. hearing her father speaA
sf putting aside something for a rainy
Nay, broke out with the remark:
ooh, papa, I've got an umbrella put
aside for thati"
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-03-18
BOWLING WITH BUBBLES.
A Jolly Game In Which Two Teams
Contest For Points.

Contest For Points.
Bubble blowing is certainly lots Of
fun, but bubble bowling is much more
exciting, says the Washington Star
The game may be played Oh any
long, narrow table, which must be COW
cred with an old wooden cloth or
shawl, and the cover must surely be
something that nobody minds having
get wet, because wet it Will surely be-
come.
Goals must be marked In chalk at
both ends of the table. Each goal con-
sists of two marks eight inches apart.
Any number can play this game-in
fact, the more the merrier-but there
must be an equal number of players on
each side. A captain must be chosen
for each team, and the names must all
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-03-18
For Sale

Four.room house, two acres Of
land. House and two lots close in;
cheap for cash.
Acreage, close in, improved, This
is an exceptionally good invest
ment.
Call on or address
TIT J. M. OW EN-.
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good.
But just at
tina t moment
the fairy queen
appeared.
what is that
naughty SPUR
rel telling you,
dear F1ippitty-
Hop?'' she ask
ed, pointing to
where Bush y
tail had retired
behind the tree
trunk again.
" 0 h, d e a r
Queen Nab" re-
piled Flippitty-
Hop joyfully,
"Bushytail has
prom is ed to
teach me how
to be naughty,
and | am going
to teach h i'm
how to be good,
Don't you think
it's a splendid
idea p
"No!'' said the
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What Is that which goes from Bos-
ton to New York without moving? The
tracks.
What is a good thing to part within
A comb.
What kind of robbery Is not danger
Gus? A "safe" robbery
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1908-12-04
Do Your Shopping Early

This is the month Of Christmas
shopping. 1t is well to remember
also that next month will be the
month for bill paying.
No merchant wants you to buy more
than you can pay for. People often
buy more than they need or what they
do not need because they put off their
shopping until the Christmas rush.
Then in their hurry they buy without
discrimination.
1t is we'll then to do your shopping
early. Buy today and tomorrow and
next week. You will confer favor
upon the retail dealer, and YOU will
do a benefit to yourself.
During the holiday times last year
the country was in the throes Of one
of the most severe panics that ever
swept over it.
We. of the South, did not feel it,
but in New York and Chicago during
every day in December thousands of
people were thrown out of employ
ment.
Clerks in the great retail stores
knew that with the close Of the holi-
day shopping their positions would be
gone. This year, however, it is diff
ferent. The panic is memory with
general revival of trade and the
outlook for the lutlre is good.
Holiday buying will probably be as
g.cat as it was in the year 1906, and
for this reason alone you should buy
your presents early, because the week
previous to Christmas will be one of
extraordinary activity.