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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-17
Schools Need Fixing.

The statement by Col. Larncd of the
utter failure of more than half the cand
idates for admission OF West Point and
Annapolis, candidates from every Con-
gressional district in the United States,
is something appalling and forces ire
sistibly the conviction that the public
school system of the county should a,
once be revolutionized. The showing Q
by Col Larned is the most scandalous
and humiliating one that has been made
to the American people for years. More
over it is alarming; it indicates national
decay. We are sure but a good thing
would be to give High School scholar
ships only to those, who on examination
could establish their claim to it. 1t is a
swindle for the country to expend $500,
00O,0O0 annually on pupils who have not
the pride and energy to master the ele-
mentary branches Of an education
Think of young man who had been ten
years in schools replying that the Congo
river is in China and that Hongkor is
the capital of Japan; who could not
write the simplest sentence grammat-
ically. We suggest to the board OF edn-
cation of this city that they drop in mp
on the schools and see II our schools are
in the deplorable state that most Of th,
eastern schools are. The showing Al
West Point proved another fact, tn.
very many of the parents Of this coun
try are not fathers and mothers, not fl
to be fathers and mothers, not fit t,
have the care OF children. 1t elbows tha
teachers permit pupils to drop the sim
pier elementary branches before they
ma We any clear knowledge Of them
Surely the public schools need swift ov
erhauling -Goodwin's Weekly.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-17
Notes From Boise
Political Doings over the State as
Seen by Oar Boiss CorrespOn-
dent.
tsnaciaI Correspandenee. J

tspacial Correspondence.l
Boise, Oct. l2.-Poltics seem to .be al
the rage in this section of the state.
Both parties are getting very busy both
on the stump and in the newspapers,
and there is much doing all along the
line.
Mr.. Alexander, the Democratic car
dilate for governor, is making whirl-
wind campaign in north Idaho and ex-
poets to be in this section Of the state
about the 10Th Of the month.
James II. Brady, the republican can
lidate, has been touring the northern
part of the state and will now give his
attention more particularly to the south
eastern part. Hereports good audiences
and general attention to the speakers il
their discussion OF political matters.
There does does not seem to be much
interest taken in the local option or pro
hibition matter; it is difficult to secur,
attention in discussion Of these topics
on the stump. As a matter of fact, yer,
little is said about it, as the people arr
interested in more important questions
The fact that wherever prohibition ol
local option has been tried they hav,
proven signal failures, is sufficient to
cause conservative people to hesitate 4
long time before plunging Idaho into th'
naelstrom of uncertainty and probable
disaster.
Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island
New Hampshire, Michigan, Iowa, Hi
n0is, Nebraska, Pennsylvania and Soutl
Dakota have made a more or less disas
trous failure of prohibition and have
abandoned it for license. Prohibition
has been and must always be a failure
because it refuses to recognize natura
laws it is parent to illicit traffic it i
a violation Of the spirit and essence o
American institutions that spring iron
right ideas of personal liberty.
What conservative people are stand
ing for now in all sections of the state j
strict regulation Of the liquor traffic.
"JUNIUS."
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-17
CAMP PAICN FUND Saw The Murder
National Democratic Committee
Makes Public Names of All Con-
tributOrs, with Amounts Given.

Chicago, Oct 1.-THE campaign fund
of the democratic national committee
and the names Of all contributors of 81
or over viii be made public bv Treasurer
Herman Ridder in New York tomorrow.
Since the publication last Thursday Of
the contributors Of So and over together
with the total amont Of the fund then in
the committees treasury, there have
been several large contributions and the
total amount is about $245 600 The
publication Of contributions Of Al and
ove- is in keeping with tue Denver plat
form. After tomorrow the committee
viii publish the larger contributions.
The bulk Of the democrats fund has
been raised 10y dollar contributions t,
the democratic press. The largest sin
gle contribution which was made this
week was $40, coo from Tau4many hall.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department OF the Interior, U. S. Land
Office at Boise, Idaho.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department OF the Interior, U S. Land
Office at Boise, Idaho.
September %, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that Reuben
Brown, OF Parma, Idaho, who, on Sep
tember 18th, 1908, made Homestead En-
try No 6794, Serial, No. olla4, for VIZ
NEL, Section y. Township n, Range
6 W., Boise Meridian, has filed notice OF
intention to make Final five year Proof,
to establish claim to the land above de-
scribed, before Walter R. Cupp, U. S.
Commissioner, at Caldwell, Idaho, on
the 10th day OF November, 1908.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Monte NJ. Scott, James Watkins, Jo-
seph l. Watkins, Newell Bacon, all Of
Parma, Idaho.
Vim. Balderston,
Register.
Firt Publication, Sept. 2e, 1905
Last Publication, Oct p, 1908.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-17
HOTEL ARRIV AL S
HOTEL ILLINOIS

Reilly Atkinson.
Secretay- -Treasursr.

T Driscoll, Piyette; NJ NJ Stevens, J
Mcnamara, P Rudisill, w Noble, b
X Raymond, A w Cushing. G NJ Her
bert, A r Vallen, w r Rean, A Jensin,
] G Tallman, NJ Prescott, A Cohen, q
NJ Mayer, Close, B Black, Boise; J
Wolf, San Franciscoi A G Milton, NJ n
McNeit, E Callan, Chicago; W r Hunt,
w Throckmorton, J II Gay, X L
Jones, A NJ Boldon, Salt Lake; d G
Campbell, A Rottening, F Mather, W
McOmie Payette; A Penny, Los Grato
A F Carnall, Fl Smith; II n Peckhan, c
X Peckhan, Union; p I LaYolle, New
Hampton w L Atkinson, Canyon City
C Blom, w J Botsford. P L Hunt, F
Nisbet 0 A Fellorn, Portland; H
Maurer, A B Leighton, Minneapolis; d
Gennel, n S Miller, + P Smith, Cald-
we'll; A Riley, I Burlridge, Ontario
+ ] Comings, Z L saitrens, Evanston
w S Ross, S Hill, Roswell; + Bristow
Los Angeesr Mangin, A Mangin, Fort
Collins, G Hoyt, Concord; o S Wes-
Ser, W II Lambert, Huntington, D c
Elder, Nampa; Mrs A J Mitchell, J :
Bronson, G G Case, Parma; II L Brown,
Ogden, d Wolf, Covingion; X p Brown
Colorado Springs; F Cooper, Occur d
Alene; W J Roup and family, Middle
ton.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-17
Now Ready for Your Inspection
TIE NEW FALL AND WINTER STYLES
CHke- a. STEVENS & EROS, CHICAGO
n womsn's

have ready for your inspection the complete large
fashion BOOKS and the samples OF materials showing I'M
variety Of styles in hnss mantaoed Suits Skirts and
Dresses made to order according individual Measure
from your selection OF materials perfect fit and salts
faction guaranteed Also complete line OF readytO=weaR
apparel Of all kinds.
garments absolutely and uptoate it is imperative
that these fashion books and samples OF materials before
AGENTS thousands Of supply therwants who
know experience that handle only the very latest styles W
popular prices and that guarantee than satisfaction
1t viii be pleasure to have you call and tla a
whether you wish buy and will be only glad to
you and you OF prompt and courteous attention
Mrs CHAs KrRTz Parma Idaho will be in Thursday and
Saturday afternoons
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-17
HoLIisTER's
fsocky Mountain Tea Nuggets

Brings Golden Health and Renewed Vigw.
A specific for Constipation. Indigestion, Live
and Kidney Troubles. Pimples. Eczene, Impure
Blood. Rad Breath. Sluggish Bowels, Headac;S
and Backache. It's Rocky Mountain Tea IN teo
let form. 85 cents box. Genuine MADE oy
HoLLlsrER DRUG COMPANY, Madison, wis
GOLDEN NUGGETS FOR sAlL0w PEOPLE
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-17
Man Arrested in Wyoming States
that He Witnessed Assassination
Of Harvey K. Brown at Baker
a Year ago.

Sheridan, wyo, Oct. 14--0n the
verge OF mental collapse, A. S. Bur
roughs, who is not known here, today
confessed to county peace officers thar
he witnessed the assassinationo OF ex-sher-
if Harvey X. Brown by bomb throwef
at Baker City, Ore, year ago. hur-
roughs made affidavit naming the assas-
sin, who was not detected, and stated
that he stood within few feet Of the
spot at which the bomb exploded. rh,
details Of the confession have been sup
pressed pending an investigation.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department Of the Interior, Z. S. Land
Office at Boise, Idaho,
September s, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that James W.
Wheeler, Of Notus, Idaho, who, on Aug
ust q, 1902, made Homestead Entry
No. 1869, Serial, No. 0966 for NE4,
Section u, Township North, Range
West. Boise Meridian, las filed notice Of
intention to make Final 6ve-year Proof,
to establish claim to the land above de-
scribed, before U. S. Commissioner
Walter R. Cupp, at Caldwell, Idaho, on
the 18th day Of October, 1905.
Claimant names as witnesses Sam
nel Ayerill, Julia r. Gilbert, Robert
McNab, al! Of Notus, Idaho, and Joseph
McMillen, of Caldwell, Idaho.
VIM. Balderston, Register.
First publication, September, y, 1908.
Last publication, October 10, 1908.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-02
Ornamental Hoods Again IN Vogue.

Hoods are once more with us. Not
the old-fashioned, Incorporating atroc-
lty, designed firstly for warmth and
lastly for grace, but thing of beauty
upon which much thought and time and
considerable money is expended. All
winter the hood has been frequently
noticed as an appendage of the evening
cloak. Not every woman, however, can
successfully carry 1t off, as in its re-
vived form the hood seems to demand
Of its wearer q certain regal grace of
bearing, similar to that required for the
strictly empire gown.
When attached to an opera cloak the
hood is usually intended merely as an
ornament, and is of no practical use
whatever. In most instances 1t is ex-
ceedingly long, extending quite to the
waist line, forming a deep bag of sew
efal draped folds Of the cloak material,
and at the top is cut to form narrow
shaped arms that extend around the
throat and fasten beneath the chin
with jeweled buckle. Another type be-
gins beneath the chin. widens gradually
over the shoulders so that 1t nearly COW
ers the back between the neck and waist,
thence tapers into a deep, sharp point,
finished with a long chenille tassel, the
whole forming an appendage reaching
almost to the cloak hem. Usually the
hood is bordered with a chenille cable
cord to match the tassel which is of a
color In decided contrast to the cloak.
This idea was vividly brought out in
the case of a royal purple velvet cloak,
lined with gold satin and finished with
gold chenille cable cord and tassels.
Exceedingly dainty are some of the del
icately tinted satin opera cloaks worn
by debutantes. One Of these in pale
pink has a pointed hood lined with white
and edged with silver cord, while
second Of cell blue worn by quite young
girl has its white satin lining edged
with three deep white Veaise frilings
which show as the wearer moves about.
Lace hoods now decorate many Of the
costly fur evening cloaks which are
cheapest in the end, as they do duty
season after season and even for sew
eral generations. Lace and fur have
ever been considered wonderfully
smart combination. 1t must be borne
In mind, however, that not any kind Of
handsome lace will do for this pur-
pose On the contrary. its pattern and
weight must be carefully studied be-
fore draping It upon the fur Brussels
lace. for instance, does not show to
advantage upon ermine. while rose point
or duchesse, il arranged in several deep
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-02
Fashionable Pelts and Their Making Sealskiin
Again on the Fashion Roster The Popular
Ponyskiin Coat Fur as Trimming.

Now the winter. cold and blustery, has
really set In at last, and we feel the
want of warmth in our outer garments,
furs which in the early season seemed
more or less expensive luxuries begin to
prove their value as necessities to ones
comfort and well-being.
Small Fortunes In Furs.
Only few of us have sufficient of
worldly goods to afford what may seem to
many sheer extravagance-full- gar
ments of seal and similarly gorgeous wraps
Of Russian sable and such other high-class
valuable pelts as are the fashion this
season. But the average woman man.
ages-it may be by dint of strictest econ
olny-to add at least one fur piece to
her wardrobe She may have a fur coat,
or stole, or muff. the style of which be-
speaks another decade. but If she Is the
least bit clever at designing she succeeds
in evolving a fashionable, creditable ac-
cessory of fur to her winter outfit.
Many of us will remember the great
vogue of the astrakhan cape some dozen
years ago; how every woman who could.
and many who could not, AFFORD one of
these garments had it. because they were
the most popular style of the year.
Popularity of Pony Skin.
In New York, the great metropolis and
fashion center Of the Western Hemi-
sphere, one ponyskin coat after another
passes and repasses on the fashionable
thoroughfares, in the smart shops, at the
theater, and, In fact, everywhere that a
garment of this type may be worn. This
popular Endorsement of a mode by the
masses has turned tine attention of ultra
fashionables, who, admire though they
may this long, shiny black pelt. so more
than ever In the direction of those furs
too high in price for any but the exclusive
moneyed class. In these paths the aver
age woman may not follow. If she be one
whose taste and individuality in dressing
be as artistic as the contents of her purse
are limited she doubtless prefers a small
neckpiece and a plain nun of some high
grade pelt to a whole garment of more
commonplace skin, such as pony.
Ponyskin Goats Vary.
Many OF the ponyskin models are ex-
tremely attractive, and, considering the
modest price at which a garment Of this
pelt may be had, 1t Is no wonder that It's
vogue has reached such proportions. The
only grievance of the possessor of one of
these coats is the fur fabric garment,
which in It's best quality is often quite as
handsome as that of the real pelt. For
which, of course. the owner of the latter
Is devoutly thankful.
seaIsI<ins Return to Triumph.
sealskin has come forward again this
year for the favor of the moneyed classes
Generally Its development is in plain. rich
garments, whose style standing is Sc
cured for the second season in their prac-
teal design. Practical garments Of the
season. such as hip and three-quarter
length coats OF seal. are devoid Of all
trimming excepting perchance, three or
four handsome buttons. which fasten the
loose-ottiug fronts. Dressy garments. on
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-02

plaits, is wonderfully effective. SO many
of such hoods have of late been noticed
upon opera cloaks of velvet, as well as
fur, that 1t is quite evident the lace
shawls so much worn 40 or 30 years
ago have been taken from their silver
paper wrappings and utilized as wrap
trimmings
Capes of chinehilla, a pelt which al
ways seems cumbersome, are handsomest
when decorated with satin hoods. One
long cloak so treated is cleverly bright
ened by a silver pailletted lace frilling
in its long draped hood, while another
of the same pet has a gray panne vel
vet hood edged with gold cording, its
point terminating with a gold tassel.
Brown and yellow, the most fetching
of the seasons combinations. are seen
at their best in a sable opera cloak
lined with canary satin. with n hood OF
similar material trimmed with narrow
sable bands. Another of this costly fur
is edged all round with point lace ruff
hes and has a long draped hood, palpably
shawl, and doubtless the result Of
laudable effort at economy on the part
of the opera-goer who, by combining the
treasured belongings of two grand
mothers, evolved a wrap fit for an EN-
press shoulders
Separate hoods designed exclusively for
evening use are bewildering CONNECTIONS
of satin, lace and fur, and absolutely
different in shape from those attached
to cloaks. They are exceedingly roomy,
and, while they adequately protect the
head from the cold, do not destroy the
coiffure's contour. Some of them are of
satin, covered with white lace, narrow
edging of fur showing against the face.
Others are of quilted silk, with swans
down trimmings. and all of them have
long throat capes, the better to protect
the neck. These are worn in lieu of
silken and pailletted scarfs with the
evening cloaks, covering ball and dinner
gowns. and are not intended for the
opera, where there Is slight opportunity
for rearranging a dissheveled coiffure.
Pretty hoods are made from spangled
scarfs. which need only to be draped
and tackled upon wadded silk lining and
their long ends wound around the throat
Fur hoods, like fur hats. are popularity
supposed to be injurious to the hair be-
cause OF their heating qualities. Certain
1t is, they should not long be worn in-
doors, but for out-of-door sports In a cold
climate there Is no more comfortable
style Of head covering, and in case Of
a tumble the thick pelt may prove pro-
lection from serious Injury
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-02
Members Of England's Royal Household

ard is only in his thirty fourth year and
the owner of some 10000 acres In Ire
land But as matter of fact. he Is of
Scottish and of royal descent. an ances-
tor having married the granddaughter Of
King Robert the III. On his mothers
side he is connected with the old Catho-
lie families of England, the Duke of Nor
folk being a kinsman. He is as yet one
of the rich bachelors of English society.
The family place in ireland is Castle
Forbes, County Longford. Not 50 long
sago King Alphonso of Spain bestowed an
order upon Lord Granard and TINS was
accompanied by a portrait signed BY the
King.
The Master of Horse has salary 6s
$4,000 year. ALI the Kings equerries
and pages come under his jurisdiction,
while his duties include every matter re-
lating to the royal stables. Most of such
positions carry perqusites with them, that
of Master of Horse emitting him to claim
on coronation day all the silver plate used
at the royal dinner table. The office is OF
ancient institution, dating back more than
500 years 1t was the prince regent art
erwards George w.. who suggested the
state liveres. The famous cream -coloreo
Flemish horses now come from the stud
at Hampton Court. which is under the oi-
rection Of the Master of the Horse,
The duties of the Kings chamberlain
are many. ranging from the controlling OF
supplies for the royal palaces to the IL
censing of dramatic entertainments. INC
office of lord chamberlain Is apt to be con
fused with that OF lord great chamberlain.
hut as a matter of fact the latter Is
hereditary, while the former Is one OF inc
household appointments. and changes WIN
each successive ministry. The lord enan'
berlain has control Of all the tooa anu
drink and servants Of the ROYAL resiuenees'
In bis department are the kinR pus'
sicians. surgeons chemists. dentists, etc,,
and the lord chamberlain Is responsipie TOT
invitations to court, state balls anu iesees:
The lord chamberlain carries staI OF
ONCE and wears a large key fastened to
his side with ribbon and rosette' Among
his most Important duties Is the licensing
Of nlavs. without his license no new
nlay car be performed in the United King
dom. 49,.
control az Their Majesties servants and
ff,e snperyision OF the weekly housekeeping
hills ~ which there are an enormous
cmantifv TO manage 1000 servants Is by
no means an easy matter
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To be a member of the royal household
necessitates the exercise of wise discre-
ton, infinite reserve and unvarying tact
For nearly 40 years Lord Knollys has full
filled the duties of the private secretary
to His Majesty the King of England.
and in an extremely difficult post he has
earned the high opinion and respect, not
alone of his royal master. but of all
those, great or simple, with whom he has
come in contact.
Almost every hour in every day OF
those long years of devoted service the
Kings private secretary has been called
upon for advice on some point or an
other. and never once has his discretion
and Judgment been at fault His close
knowledge Of the Kingdoms affairs, in the
hands of less able and diplomatic man.
might have worked irreparable HARM but
Lord Knollys is an ideal private secretary
for royalty and has gained esteem by
reason Of his accessibility and genial
manner. Lord Knollys' father was Gen.
Sir William Knollys, X. c. B., comp
troller to the King when he was prince
of Wales.
Few royal ladies' have been more fortu-
nate than Queen Alexandria In their con-
hdential companions and secretaries. Miss
Katherine Knollys. who has occupied the
position of woman of the Queens bed
chamber for a great many years. enjoys
the Queens friendship and complete con-
fidence, and, like her brother, Lord Knoll
lys, has had but little cessation from her
duties. From . O'Clock to midnight Miss
Knollys does not consider her time her
own but at the service OF her royal mis-
tress. For 81 years she has been the
Queens right hand iu her correspondence
and. arrangements. Her Majesty has oc-
casionally to Insist upon brief holiday
for Miss Knollys,
She has seen thu child el of the Eng
llsh royal family grow up from childhood
only to marry aud have children In their
turn. She has met all the notables OF
Europe. kings and queens and potentates,
and her memoirs, could they be pub
iished, would make interesting rending-
II is said that the King has that enyi-
able faculty for securing for the members
of his household the right man In the
right place. and his appointment Of the
Earl OF Granard as bis master OF horse
has given great satisfaction. Lord Gran
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The Japanese mode has taken an
other step into our fashion; its latest de-
velopment is the Japanese sweater. II
is the neatest, the prettiest and the most
feminine-looking sweater we have ever
known. The fronts and back are knitted
to cross surpllcewise, high over the lungs
at the back. and sufficiently low In front
not to show when the iacker Is open at the
neck, for these are worn underneath the
jacket OF the tailored suit The Japanese
sleeve is Of elbow length, and the body ex-
tends to the waist, where II is finished
with a belt In different stitch from
that In the body and sleeve.