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The Somerset reporter., 1908-10-29

On the 21st the lOOtn anniversary OF
the birth of Rev DR.. Samuel Francis
Smith, author of america" was eel
ebrated in Boston, where he was
born, and in Newton where he made
his home for more than so years. In
Newton flags were displayed at half
staff throughout the city and in all
the puplic schools memorial exercises
were held at which the story of the
writing of the national hymn was re-
told to the children. At the First
Baptist church in Newton Center, of
which DR.. Smith was pastor for
IL years, the chimes which were
given to the church as memorial of
DIR. Smith played america" and in
the chapel there was an informal me-
mortal observation Wednesday even
ing. In Boston the principal public
celebration was the playing of the
national hymn at noon by cornetists
standing in the belfry of the Park
street church in which edifice
America" was publicly sung for the
first time on July 4, 1882. DR.. Smith
was a minor poet, but in writing
america" he struck a note which
reverberated around the world, and
which will be the song OF the ages.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-10-29

In an open letter President Roose-
welt fires some hot shot into Mr..
Gompers, who often misrepresents
the Labor Unions. The President
describes the bill proposed by Mr..
Gompers' supporters in Congress and
says:
1.-THE injunction plank in the Bryan
tie platform may sound vague and
hazy; but there is nothing vague or
hazy about this bill 1t is more than
a bill; it is a programme of the most
fixed and definite kind; and if Mr..
Gompers is correct, this bill becomes,
as it were, an authorized appendix to
Mr.. Bryan's platform. No court
could possibly exercise any more
brutal, unfeeling or despotic power
than Mr.. Gompers claims for himself
ard his followers in this legislation,
which would permit them without lot
or Endurance OF any kind to carry on
every form and degree of the
secondary boycott. "Does Mr.. Bryan
agree with Mr.. Gompers that all
existing legal restraint on the en-
forcement of every degree OF the boy
colt should be Withdrawn; that the
industrial communication of the
Innocent merchant who refuses to
render unquestioned obedience to the
orders of Mr.. Gompers should be
legalized and encouraged; or does he
believe with us, and with Mr.. Mitchell
and other labor leaders who differ
with Mr.. Gompers in this matter,
that this form of the bOyCOtt ia moral
ly wrong"
There is no doubt, with the election
of Taft, but business will boom before
the close of this year. The senior
proprietor of one of the largest de-
partment stores in New York says,
ave are getting ready for the future
The United States is on the verge Of
the greatest era OF prosperity it has
ever seen. Next year will be a good
one and 1910, firmly believe will
break all previous records for general
prosperity throughout the country
and for the volume of business tran
sacted in all lines" The prediction
is interesting as coming from a man
who is recognized as one of the most
conservative business men in New
York.
Some people are so goody goody
that they stir mp lot of unfavorable
comment.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-10-29

Everybody is glad to know that the
prospect is that Holsters will be more
plenty and cheaper. Prices until re-
Gently have been almost prohibitive.
The lobster market in Portland has
never been in such a condition as is
prevailing at the present time. Over
$4,000 Holsters are imprisoned in the
lobster cars of the dealers along the
water front and in the pounds and va
rious storage repositories which they
maintain at places nearby. The
normal supply is about 10000 but on
account of the exceedingly large
fares which have been received there
lately and the continuance of them, it
is believed that within short time
over 100, 900 Holsters will be crawling
around in their enclosed homes.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-10-29

UIIO IOIIV " III q oNII1IiIe1IJ
Total votes electoral college 4S3
Necessary to a choice 242
Reasonably sure for Taft 2S0
Reasonably sure for Bryan 1856
Doubtful AZ
Taft's lead over vote needed So
Taft's indicated plurality in
New York $4,000
Governorship of New York neck
and-neck. House of Representatives
Republican.
Let the Republicans of Maine turn
out on election day and participate in
the glorious victory.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-10-29

The 18th annual meeting of the
Maine Federation of Women's Clubs
in Portland, last week demonstrated
the great progress made by the
women of this State in these useful
and helpful organizations. Time was
when they were frowned upon by
those with narrow vision, who re-
garded women's sphere confined to
the cares of the household and tend
ing the baby. The broad outlook
that women now have upon matters
of life has not all made them less
womanly and domestic; they are
better wives and mothers and sisters
than they were before these helps co
advanced civilization came within
their grasp. The outlook for the ex
pansion of the work the coming year
is very bright, as shown by the re-
ports made at the meeting in Port
land.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-10-29

On account of the numerous fires,
famine is predicted in New York,
Baltimore, and other large cities in
the matter of Christmas trees from
Maine. They have depended upon
this State, year in and year out, for
their supply, and what this would
mean to the little children may be
imagined. They have had their
Christmas trees from Maine, with
the odor of pine and fir and spruce,
and it is hoped, even with a great
sacrifice, that partial supply may
be forthcoming this year.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-10-29

OF course a bachelor has no one to
sew buttons on for him-but many a
married man has nothing TO sew but
tons on.
The average man is firmly convinced
that the world doesn't understand him
and it is probably just as well that
il dosR't.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-10-29

Some people are so goody goody
that they stir up lot of unfavorable
comment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-17
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CRAVATS COVER BUTTONS OF
TURNOVER COLLARS OR
SHOW JEWELS.

= Not long ago women put the cravats
ir the center OF the turnover collar or
stock or very near it's top. Now they
just cover the collar button with IL.
There are two new kinds OF turnover
collars 10 stand this arrangement: The
one that meets srugIy at the top and
comes down on a slightly bias line, siv-
ing Just room enough al the lower edge
for the cravat 20 attach itself TO the
collar button.
bottom and is made this way 10 show
now the fashion. These are sold iu sets
Jade and coral are the popular choices.
They ere rather small, set in rims Of
EOlq, and have short shauks SO they
viii sit fatty and snugly against the
COila'.
While this method is ornamental and
gives a woman a chance 20 place just
a little more eIry-WhiCh seems TO
be her ambition this year-the effect
is not as becoming as that of the closed
collar, with the crayat at the exact
lower edge.
Remember that this Cravat. or friTl.
or whatever YOU wear Is now fastened
with fancy bar pin 10 the foundation
of the collar across tbs collar button
and not to the edges Of the turnover
paTJ.
Those who do not care for n bar pin
use a small silk ring fastened az back
OF collar 10 Cravat ana slipped over the
collar button.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-17
LINGERIE TRIMMING.

Some of the new lingerie IS trimmeo
with rows Of wash ribbon in pink or
light blue so arranged that they are
sandwichsd between two rows OF Va
lenciennes insertion
A nIghtgoWn. for instance. would be
finished with a pointed yoke Of alter
mating lace and ribbon. finished at top
with merely a narrow beading, with a
very small bow Of ribbon to match. 1t
gives the effect of a great quantity of
graceful color. while in reality the ma
terial IS very little and the work IS very
easy. A corset cover could. of course.
be made on tire same principle, although
II is better not TO use quite so much
ribbon on one OF those minute gar
ments, because it shows too mucn
through the sheer waists of summer.
Petticoats. however. might be finished
with a ruffle OF wide lace ar0 ribbon
and the effect would be quite mag
nificent. particularly IL Dresden ribbon
be used.
one Of the chief advantages IN using
ribbon IN combination with lace inser-
ton is that the edges may be left as
they are. while, If bands Of the mate
rial are used instead. the edges must
be TOlled-a feat which requires an eX-
pert, and which prevents the work
being done on the sewing machine.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-17
CANDIED CHESTNUTS

Narrons glaces. which are so expen-
siye when purchased at the shops. may
be successfully made at home, and the
process, though tedious in comparison
TO fudge making, Is quite simple.
Use freshly gathered chestnuts. and
score each nut on one side with a sharp
knife Cover with boiling water. cook
five minutes: drain and dry them. Add
a teaspOonful OF butter to each pint OF
nuts and shake over the FIRE IN a tin
pan for FIVE minutes. This Ioosens both
shell and inner skin. which are now re-
moved together while the nuts are hot
Cover the nuts with cold water. adding
10 each pint OF nuts q Tablespoonful OF
lemon juice. Let stand over night
when the nuts viii be Arm and will not
break IN cooking. In the morning
Grain and let DRY. then cover with a
syrup made Of a pint OF sugar and a
cup Of water for each pint OF nuts
Cock without boiling for two hours, or
until the nuts look clear.
Drain off the syrup, taking care not
10 break the nuts. and reduce the syrup
by rapid boiling. If the nuts are TO be
put away IN syrup five to eight minutes
boiling VIII be enough In this case
when the syrup IS cooked down put back
the nuts and add the desired fiavCring.
An inch length or vanilla bean 10 each
quart OF nuts, the juice and thin yellow
rl1d Il a lemon or half a pint OF mar
aschllO, all are good. After the flavor
ing Is gently stirred in pour nuts and
syrup into small glasses and seal when
cold This makes an IDEAL flavor for
ices. or the nuts and q little OF the
syrup may be served in frappe glasses
with whipped cream.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-17
PRETTY BREAKFAST APRON
MAY BE MADE OF LAWN
TRIMMED IN LACE

A charming breakfast apron may lee
made Of twelty-seven square inches or
fancy material Powered lawn or swiss.
for instance. Hem this by hand and
sew lace all the way round Measure
nine inches down from one point end,
then nine inches down the opposite side
from the same point, gather across
from the two measurements with two
rows OF gathering. Sew a piece OF rib
bon Of harmonious color across the
gathers 10 form the band and strings.
Two yards of no. ribbon are required
The nine inches above the gathers form
the bib or dainty waist protector
A pretty work-aprou Is made or lawn,
dimity, or silk. Cut g piece one yard
long, turn IL I'D twelve inches. after
hcmmiug, sew the twelve inches up ar
the sides to form a pocket, put a little
band on the other end. attach the
strings IN the same manner as I'm max
ing "a regular apron. An apron Of this
KIND can be made very elaborate by en-
troiderIng il along the hens, II rs a
simple vet useful end effective little
gift
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-17
MARRIAGE CUSTOMS
CURIOUS IN FRANCE
lCeremonieS in Paris Have
Little Resemblance to Eng
liSh Methods.

In France the wedding ceremonies are
most important and with the bOurgsOisa
there is little OF no resemblance between
. French and English wedding parties.
For one thing, all the men are usually
, I'm evening dress at French wedding.
and that looks strange TO American eyes
at II O'Clock in the morning. The bride
I'm white. often wears a curious medley
of morning toilette and bridal array.
AS the whole company goes first to
the mares office. then 10 the church,
then 70 lunch at some cafe or hotel. one
1oeets everywhere IN France boisterous
Wedding parties in all the glory OF their
, bridal trim.
The thrifty French bourgeois frequent
( 81 valves honeymoon, which Is Consid-
/ cred as necessary in the upper walks Of
Fehch NE as II is in England. About
fortnight after the wedding ''Isttrss de
ialre part are sent out for the relatives.
These letters are ponderous documents
a huge envelope and a big, closely witt
ten, engraved sheet. They announce
the wedding to all and sundry.
me letue de faiTe part IS curious,
. whether issued for wedding or q death.
as It shows the close self-adhesiOn Of
the family in France.
1t IS not only Mr.. and Mrs. Y" who
announce the marriage Of their daugG Ter
or son. but the names Of Monster or
Z lddame Y, as annOunceTs. are COuDt Ell
with the names OF the grandparents and
or their sons with their wives and Grill
Fdrenl. Of their daughters with their hus-
bands and children, Of their uephews
and niece5 with their husbands and
wives and chilren), Of their unces and
auuts, their brothers and sisters with
their wives and husbands and children,
and, IN fact, Of every relative of I'M
Tortance who IS recognized I'm the family
connection.
The complicated relationship oE the
couple 10 all these people has also 10 be
announced. Hence the huge size OF tFG
lettre de faire part which takes
long time Ia read through Though sent
ont about q fortnight afterWard it is
dated the day OF the wedding.
At one time dinner or a bail vas
given by the brides parents on the day
Of the religious ceremony in France, but
These functions are chiefly relegated now
10 the day or the signature de con-
tIat, and only a reception is hello be
Iple The departure OF the bride and
Bridegroom.
As To the bridesmaids. there is the
.oAmolselle d'honneur" and her escort
the .garCon q 'hO1neur." At very smart
weddings this one pair can be extended
MO tour couples. Their function is to
Ia-Te "a quelte' go in quest of dona-
Tons for the pOoTl. The ladv carries &
rag Tor the money. Her Earcon d'hOn-
l.gUr escorts her in her quest and IL is
ii= privilege 10 be the FIRST to droD "a
com INTO her bag. All churches keeu
i.'Se bags. but smart people bring their
oN y. and each bag matches exactly
with the dress Of the "demOiseIe d'hon-
laur. Exchange.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-17
A NEW SALAD.

Something pretty and new in the way
of salads for luncheon is prepared in
this way: Put some white lettuce hearts
on a fat dish and lay green lettuce
leaves around in ring. On these latter
lay alternate Oblong pieces Of pineapple
and cream cheese. exactly the same size
and shape; serve French dressing or
mayonnaise with It. Another new salad
IS still simpler: Arrange the lettuce.
and make a thin meyonnaise to pass
with fl; stir this full of finely minced
canned red pimentoes. The mixed flavor
is very nice. or have a salad OF cooked
cauliflOwer laid on lettuce and covered
with chopped pimentOes; OF I'LL pepper
shells with this, and set on lettuce
Harper's Bazaar.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-17
Were Brothers Shirts.

and remember also that my brother.
after several weeks OF this sort OF ap-
preparation went out looking for a
laundress whose husbands neck would
be the size Of his so that it would not
be necessary TO mutilste his garments.
Nellie was a small vivacious woman,
ginger-cake color. who before the sum-
mer was over had succeeded in getting
from ne some Of my most cherished
clothes.
Mis- LeonOre," she would say, "yuh
suttinly does not look rice in that pink
dress II JUS materially does not be
III work Il out"
And I was always so much impressed
with this perfectly fair verdict OF the
unDecumlngneEs or my pet gown that
sold Il 10 her. the arrangement being
that i should take 80 cents a week out
or her wages until It was paid for.
l never remember getting even the
first payment, for always the rent Was
due. or John had come home out OF
work and must be supported, or Nellie
just had 20 have a hat, and - on until
the bargain had passed entirely out OF
my mind, and the gown. suppose, was
worn out.
The artistic temperament is ever a
dreadful thing 10 deal with. but avoid
the iaundress when It Is upon Ter, for
then she is difficult indeed TO deal with.
She may 90 along all winter like an old
horse, but with the first white skirt of
spring gtrd UP your resolution, Tor you
will need II in dealing with her de-
mands. LEONORE CALVERT.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-17
OUTWARD GRACES MARKS
OF HEALTHFUL
MIND

Feminine beauty is not a matter OF
patches. and is perfect only IN abso-
lutte completeness. There are EraCes in
Vulnerable of the mind, OF the heart
and of the speech, as well as OF the
body. Usually these graces help 10 de-
velOp each other
The woman with buOyant heart speeds
on her way with buOyaut step. The dis
COuraged heart is always borne along
with slow, discouraged tread. Our aC-
lions indicate our moods: our manners
are evidence OF our thoughts.
We are constantly giving outward ex-
preston 10 our principles. sentiments.
and beliefs. Youth doesn't crawI-it
leaps. High spirits never drag. Activity
IS strength; laZiness IS exhaustion and
decay.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-17
PICKED ONIONS.

Peel small white onions and cover
them with one and One-half cups salt
ana two quarts Of boiling water and
let stand two days Drain and cover
with fresh brine the same as before;
let stand two days again, and again
drain. Make more brine and heat 10
the boiling point. Put in the onions
and boil three minutes. Put in Jars.
interpreted with bits Of mace, white
pepper corus, cloves, bits of bay leaf
and slices OF red pepper. Fill Jars to
overflow with vinegar sCalded with
sugar, allowing one and one-Guarter
cups of sugar TO one gallon OF vinegar
Cork while hot.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-17
OUR AVERAGE OF WEALTH,
$3.50, IS GREATER
THAN OTHERS

How rich are your Careful author
tiles ind the wealth OF a person in tho
United states IS about S1,250, that Of the
United Kingdom about S1,450, thai Of
France S1.20O. and that OF Germany S1e9.
From these figures We may draw two
useful consultations. First, II you lave
more than s.. 80 you are better of than
the average american. Second, rich a.
America NAV be, II doesn't quite meas
ure W 10 the average of another Ia
ton. Considering a difference Of quite
a lot of centuries IN their ages this -
not surprising.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-17
Y w. c. A. CLUBS TO GIVE
LAWN FETE ON
FRIDAY

A lawn fete VIII be given Friday Al
1719 Thirteenth street by the Indoor
Outdoor and Round Table Clubs Of the
Y. ". c. A. The AFFAIR is expected 70
be quite a success. and all the usual at
fractions Will be found
Admission viii be free, and music Will
be furnished by well-known persons
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-17
KEEP BUSY.

There would be fewer empty hearts if
there were more occupied minds and
busier bodies. Both the body and the
mind are restless when they have moth
ing a 10 do Keep busy; exercise; stir
around. Activity is the law OF the uni
verse. Even the world has 10 take its
daily exercise and turn itself about
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-17
LOCAL MENTION.
Proper De Coz Children

IS a matter OF special importance at this
season SChneider's Malt" Bread nour-
.shes perfectly yet does not overtax the
digestion Fresh daily at all grocers'. SC,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-17
Fond of Cherry Pies7

YOu'u get the best and most delicious
cherry pies when you order Holmes
homemade cherry pies. Delivered direct.
2Oc each Homemade Mix Bread. Sc
Holmes Bakery, LIST and Z SITS. Phones,
Linen. 1440 and 1f41.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-17
Pies Ia Are Diferent-Bettsr.

You'll relish Holmes Genuine Home
made Pies because they are more delicious
than any pies you have ever tasted. All
favorite kinds, delivered direct zoe. Home
made Milk Bread &c. Holmes Bakery
lst and = SITS. Phones Linen. 14AO &. l4l1.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-17
Everyone Enjoys Good Pies.

That's why so many crispy crusted
Connecticut Pies are sold, . different
kinds Of delicious filings. At all good
ETOcers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-17
Hotel Johnson Cafes.

Sea Food, Fine Fruits and Branch
Vegt. Noon lunch. Table d'hOte dinner
and service a la carte.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-17

Voc a roll. See results at once. The Column
bia8 Photo Supply Co.. 1884 n. Y. ave
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-17
Careful Carpet Cleaninp.

Prompt ard efficient service. Phone
Main 3951- Stumph & LyfOrd. 631-639
Mass. ave. NV.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-17

See FIorodora Sextette and Harry
Lauder Representations. Majestic. 1Oc
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-17
Quaker Matches in a Car:

one Just arrived: many cars sold hereto
fore; lOc a dozen; large boxes and unsllr-
passed; that's why. J. T. D. PyIes' stores.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-17
Mattresses Renovated

IN our own shops at moderate prices.
Stumph & Lyford. 631 TO $50 Mass. ave.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-17
MENU FOR JUNE.

For an effective luncheon this menu
would be charming:
Cream Of Spinach Soup.
Waters.
Soft Shelled Crabs with Sause Tartare.
Eggs IN Peppers.
Jellied Salmon with POTATO Roses
Tomato OF Cucumber Salad
Rose Mousse with Strawberries or
strawberry Ice Cream in Glasses.
Rose Cakes.
Gomez Pink Bonbons.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-17

Chicago Jewel Gas Ranges Are the
best c. 4. Muddiman & Co. 616 18th NV.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-17

she had kept back. ostensibly. because
II was not done I'd TO suit her
IL was Maria, however, who had a
husband who was forever shirtless, and
who on great occasions wore my broth
ers garments. We discovered this from
the fact that the ingenious Maria cut
buttonholes in the collar bands 10
make them fit, her better half being q
little man
, 1908-10-16

paced on different lines. The house
leiepnone system mas been enlarged
so laat there Is almost perfect COM
munication between the various Of
fees.
Miss Houtz, lhe station stenograpb-
er, 10 Improving rapiuIy. anu Wan proc
WINE.
LIZ. rrlen w4li re.urn saturday from
Anies, Ia, where he LAS Deen a..enu-
ing me government DEMONSTRATORS.
Director and MIS-. rowan entertain
Gu a smaii put aelsnlIui party Iues-
gay evening. Inc guests were Secre-
.aiy anu mrs. burrase, rrof. ana MRS.
hoefer n DIR. and mrs. Nydesger.
The preparatory students met last
Friday evening II organized a liter
airy club. under the direction Of Prof.
M~idilekaufr. The greatest secrecy has
been kept so far in The matter of time
and pace of meeting, but the details
will be generally known in the near
future.
AT a joint meeting of the senior and
Junior classes last evening, it was de-
cided to issue a college annual at the
end of the present scnvol year. After
an exciting election, Evangeline Dow
ney was made editor-in-chief and Ivan
Price business manager. The COM
mittee will be chosen by the editor
in-chief.
900
The classification of students has
been made out and posted for verifca
ton. Seats have also been assigned
for assembly.
Congressman F. w. Mondell will be
in the city Monday and will probably
address the student body.
The first number of the Wyoming
Student will probably be issued about
the 26th OF this month. Clyde Simp-
son, who has been elected business
manager, is very anxious that all stu
dents should show their interest in
the welfare of the paper by subscrib-
ing promptly for ii.