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Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
MXOR -IZHQJ Pr EXZZLL1IX

20 around the hat and graduate from
deeper to paler shades of the same
color, notably %cerise, from one side to
the other.
Another 1--WE mode of trimming
a moderately high-crowned hat Ia the
use of bows with three loops and one
fancifully nj end, so arranged that
the two loops run up the crown, taper
ing a bit into each other, while the
other loop and end rest on the crown.
These two modes are admirably
adapted to the chapeaus of young
girls and the younger women, and with
the addition of flowers or feathers will
do equally well for matrons and older
girls.
The walking costumes worn by the
smartest ONE for morning and for
shopping are of the severely tailored
type, with coats varying in length
from hip to ankle length, with coat.
sleeves of wrist length, the coats be-
ing either semi-itting, t~hree-quarter,
or close fitting, although compare
lively few Of the latter are seer in
practical costumes. Plain goods of in.
visible mixtures are the favorites, and
the only trimming is bands of the ma.
terial or braid. Preferably they are
perfectly plain, the latter being in the
best possible taste. These absolutely
plain costumes, when in fine broad.
cloth, may, with the addition of hand
some furs and a really handsome hat,
do duty at afternoon receptions and
the opera matinees as well as the
play.
A plain, lustrous black broadcloth
skirt of walking length, topped by a
three-quarter or tight-fitting coat COM
Ing below the hips as far as one likes,
and topped by a large black hat
trimmed with black or white plumes
or fur or marabout, and having as &C.
cessories a set of handsome furs, say a
white fox set or very fine black lynx,
is a truly handsome and suitable after.
noon calling costume.
All black costumes are extremely
handsome and effective II the materi.
/ ais and tailoring are of the best, and
II the right shades-for there are
many shades in black-and the proper
luster or lack of luster are selected.
The black that suits a blonde may
turn a handsome brunette into a
co~mpleXionless being. More care is
required in the selection of black than
In many other colors.
Talking of hats, | met a particularly
good specimen yesterday on a woman
who was wearing a black skirt and
coat of the finest black broadcloth,
cut away abruptly in fr0t and show.
ing a waistcoat of white ermine. She
had an orange-colored felt hat with a
band of ermine round the crown, fas-
tened at n side with three quilts,
shading from orange to blue, and round
her neck she was wearing one of the
small straight bands of ermine, fas.
tened in a sort of bow at the side and
tightly and securely hooked.
These new little boas are very pref
ty, so that they encircle a slim throat
and rest beneath a small chin, but
they are anything but becoming to
the broad outline.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
Had Right to Be Judqe.

The following pretty story OF Nine
Teresa Careno, the pianist, is told by
one Of her pupils, just returned from
abroad: 1t was after the perform
ance of the Grieg concerto in London
by Nine Careno. The audience was
storming, Suddenly a voice called out
Bravo. Bravo. | have never heard 1t
played better" Nine Careno gracious
ly acknowledged the compliment, but
was yisibly annoyed when the pos
SCISSOR of the voice, an old man, kept
repeating 1t three or four times. The
old nan apparently noticed the
artists disapproval of his impulsive
action. He got up from his seat and
said: We'll ! ought to know what |
I'm talking about because | wrote this
concerto myself" Nine Careno had
failed to recognize in the little old
man Norway's greatest composer, Ed
ward Grieg.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16

There is little that Is new. and that
of no great Importance in the world
of dress. Trifing variations in sleeves
and other notifications OF the bodice
are all. The most fashionable and the
most graceful skirt, whether for the
trailing gown or the walking costume.
is the circular and its notifications.
This does not mean that the circular
skirt Is generally worn; II 1t were 1t
would cease to be fashionable. The
great majority of women, especially
those whose mode of transit is the
public conveyances only, stick faith.
fully to the plated skirt. That 1t is
heavier for walking apparently makes
no difference. and then, toe, the aver
age coat and skirt in the rsady-to-wear
shops has the plated jupe, and the or
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
Blanche Ring Knew Mankind.

Blanche Ring attended a fair at the
Waldorf the other day, according &c
the New York World. While browsing
around she came to a booth where a
young lady was trying to dispose of a
beautiful silk petticoat by rattle.
It's very strange" she commented
to Miss Ring, but | can't seem to get
the men to take "a chance on this
petticoat."
Hint" said Miss Ring, "Tll show
you how to get rid of every chance
you've got, Get me a bottle OF per
fumery.'
The young girl did as bid. Miss
Ring uncorked the bottle and sprinkled
the petticoat with the perfume.
Now" she said, when the men
come near the booth shake this per
fumed creation in their faces
In is minutes there was Il small
riot about the booth and the young
girl had raised the price of chances
on the petticoat 100 per cent,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
America Leads In Autos.

America now leads the world in the
manufacture, sale and use OF automo.
biles. This Is the declaration OF a
French expert who has been keeping
a record Of the automobile business.
Five years ago the United States built
only 3l4 automobiles of all classes,
while al the same time France built
23,711 machines. Last year the
production In the United States was
60, 900, In France 5000, In England
rs, 900. In Germany 22, 200, In Italy 49,.
900 and Belgium 10000. In nine years
in the countries named there have
been manufactured. sold and used
$4,000 automobiles, representing more
than s 1000, 000, 900 OF money.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
MRsM RWOC H4E4egN.

being above reproach. Miss Arnold
announced her determination to marry
her dusky lover despite family objec.
lions.
After a vain effort to get a Denver
minister to marry them the couple
went to Santa Fe, but there also the
clergymen refused to officiate. A new
obstacle appeared In the opposition
OF the chiefs followers to his marriage
to a white m The tribe was
nearly disrupted in the quarrel that
followed.
Miss Arnold returned to Denver
alone, and since that time Chavarria
has made frequent visits to the home
OF his fiancee. In an effort to break
the engagement, George Wilder, Miss
Arnold's stepfather, threatened to dis.
inherit her, but she agreed to give up
her third share of his 500, 900 estate
without a protest and still declared she
would marry the Indian.
In April, 1905, Mr.. Wilder, broken
by disappointment over the family
trouble, jumped overheard from a
bttdlntf III lllt bull VI MtAlCO anu WAS
drowned. He had kept his word, leav-
ing a will in which he %disinherited his
stepdaughter Cora.
Finding that Miss Arnold chung to
her Indian lover with a fidelity that
nothing could shake. her sisters at
length consented to the marriage. and
the three women wen to Santa Fe
last week. where a minister finally had
been secured to perform the cere,
mony.
Chavarria Is fully civilized, religious,
fairly well educated and well to do.
He speaks the Indian and Spanish Ian.
guages. but does not understand Eng
fish. and Miss Arnold set to work to
learn the Spanish after she met him.
Chavarria owns a large farm near
Taos, N. NJ, which he cultivates him.
self and 1t is understood that the
couple will make their home there. He
is As years old and his wife a few
years his junior.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
Complaint In Germany That It Is Mads
Too Accessible.

In Germany there is a strong move.
ment against over-education Of the
masses. The complaint Is that too
many schools of various kinds exist
and that education is made too accessi-
BILE. The result is an intellectual
proletariat"-a large and growing
class of educated men for whom there
are no places in the professions and
the various services of the state. The
salaries or earnings of engineers, ply.
s~icians, lawyers, teachers, architects,
and 80 on, have steadily decreased by
reason of excessive competition or
oversupply OF the market. The teach.
ing profession, In particular, is so con
gested that men have to wait years
and years for permanent positions,
with the benefits connected with them.
And 1t Is a fact that this intellectual
proletariat" furnishes thousands Of
recruits to the social democracy, the
party of discomfort and radical ideas
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16

Seaver-What in the name OF all
that is laughable makes Sweetson feel
30 good?"
Weaver-Why, he just won ten dol,
lars on n bet.
Seaver-Won ten dollars, did he?
There's always some brainless sucker
ready to part with his ard.earned
cash betting on a proposition which
any child with brains enough to blow
a whistle would know was certain to
be beat. What consummate ass did
Swettson rake that ter dollars of OF
Weaver-Why, he-ar.r-won II of
me.-Judge.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
FROG FOUND IN ROCK PocKGt
May BE as Much as Three Hundred
Years Old.

New York-Recalled to life after
possibly three centuries of %innocuous
desuetude in the rock.ribbed earth,
Rameses l., an ancient and apparently
estimable toad, now reposes in a 70
tund jar on the desk of DR.. Ditmar,
curator Of the Bronx Geological park,
and probably will be the subject OF
much interesting scientific inquiry.
As might be expected for one Of his
age. who was virtually dead for so
long without knowing 1t, Rameses is a
trife near-slghted and somewhat deaf,
but otherwise he seems to be healthy,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
Vessels Built In Germany,

The number of vessels built in Ger,
many In 1896 was 100, of 39S,l51 reg,
istered tons, against GAG OF 3t0,77l
registered tons In 1905, and 535 of
1898 registered tons in 1904. Among
the vessels built in 1906 were IL men,
of-war a. 30,s3l registered tons. In
addition to the foregoing there were
built In foreign countries, on orders,
for German firms, ll9 vessels OF 1872.
S45 registered tons.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
ABOUT TYRANT MAN
ONE REBELS AT CRITICISM MADE
BY cLu6WoMAN.
Husband and Wife's Argument on
Sacrifice Finally Ends In a Stand.
of-Mrs. Glllipen Respon.
sibIe for the Controversy.

81 suppose that tyrant men got his
good and plepty?" ventured the clue.
woman's husband, as his spouse drew
of her long gloves and removed her
hat.
Il wish you wouldn't talk slang,
my dear" said his wife. You know
perfectly well that 1t always offends
me, yet you persist in doing 1t. Mrs.
Gillipen made a very eloquent ad.
dress. presume thai is what you
are asking about. You always sneer
at everything she says, | know"
Il beg your pardon, my dear. |
wouldn't sneer at her for worlds. But
she does-may say hammer us?
Well, she hits us rather hard, doesn't
she?"
Don't you think she is justified
in hitting your"
"Why?"
do yon think we ought to submit
meekly to be trampled IN and never
strike a blow In our W defense? Do
you think a woman ought to be salts
fled to be a slave and a puppet and
not make the slightest effort to burst
the trammels that your sex has been
of time?"
did she say that?'
You know it's true, whoever said
It. A woman's life is one perpetual
sacrifice to the wishes or caprices Of
the man she marries."
aaThat'g not an HnI ~ unfl ,hn ,op
rs your life a sacrifice to me?"
you know | wouldn't like to hurt
your feelings. my dear"
We'll, is it,"
81 think every woman's is."
How about a mans life being a
perpetual sacrifice to the whims and
wishes of the woman he marries?"
rs yours?"
Every mans is"
81 like that" said the clubwoman.
"Will you tell me a single instance
OF your sacrifce?"
We'll, look at me now, sitting here
with my feet on the rug"
Il think by the look of them that
you might have wiped them a little
more carefully when you came in
Il did wipe them" said the man.
81 don't see what is the use of brooms
and carpet sweepers If a little dirt
isn't going to be brought into the
house once in a while. But the point
| was trying to make is that several
times since have been sitting here
have felt a strong inclination to put
my feet on the table"
james,"
"Oh. ! know, | know you object to
4. That's the only reason I'm not
putting them where they would feel
to your wishes. | consider your preju.
dices.'
you call that a prejudice, do your
IL don't know what else you would
call it. After a while, if we go to that
fool concert, | suppose | shall have
10 put on a dress suit and a collar that
chokes me. | can't do anything that
Isn't all hat sacriice?'
you didn't seem to object to wear.
ing a dress suit or going to concerts
with me before we were married.
said his wife. And | am sure / never
saw you put your feet on the table
If I had I'm quite sure l never would
have married you"
81 know" said the man. That's
why ! sacrificed myself to your
whims."
you weren't Obliged to. II it was
such a sacrifice you needn't have mar
ried me-"
We'll" said the man. 81 guess you
weren't dubbed and dragged to the
altar and neither was Mrs. Gillipen
If know her husband. guess If you
come right down to 1t, it's about a
stand-o Chicago Daily News.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
An Important Item,

"This scheme of life" said a young
lady to a well.known doctor Of phil.
osophy, Seems hardly worth while.
On the whole, | have come to the on
clusion that the game is not worth the
candle"
That depends-that depends" and
the gray.haired sage shook his head.
Upon WHAT"
THAT depends upon what you want
to do by candle.iigh Judge.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Great Mems Signatures Alike.

From my pile Of autographs take
one OF q statesman, we'll known, and
lay It side by side with the autographs
OF a great author and a great ecclesi'
a%stic." writes a British publicist. "All
three are very small, exquisitely neat,
very little slanted. absolutely legible,
Well as | knew the three writer's, |
doubt II | could tell which wrote
which. They were Cardinal Manning,
Mr., Froude and Lord Rosebery, VIII
the experts tell me II. In this case,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16

binary tailor, well aware how much
easier 1t is to obtain satisfactory re-
suits with the plated variety, invari-
ably recommends 1t to his customers.
At the largest wedding Of the week,
and of the season so far, the gowns
were marked by extreme simplicity
of line and delicacy of embroidery,
and the use also of real lace In frocks
Of the attendants.
In millinery the season so far shows
the predomipance of fancy and made
feathers to the standard ostrich and
bird of paradise plumes, and the use
of masses Of richest red and other
6eep-toned roses.
The single rose, or perhaps two, at
the base of a single ostrich plume, is
still seen on a few hata but n is
passe, 1t being a feature of last win
ter. The big loose chous of brilliant
chiffon velvet on velvet silk hats are
charming, especially ~lIen the chous
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16

Il have seen London" said the
speaker, waving his left arm, II have
ridden through the streets of Paris; |
have stood among the monuments Of
Berlin; | have feasted my eyes upon
the beauties OF Vienna; | have gazed
upon the eternal hills Of Rome,
and /"
Yes" interrupted a man in the
gallery. but I'll bet you $40 you've
never seer Main street In Scrubby.
grass, Pa."-Chicago Record.Herald.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
A Cup Of BLESSING.

Never lose an opportunity OF see.
ing anything beautiful, Welcome It
in every face, every fair sky, every
fair flower, and thank Him for 1t who
Is the fountain of all loveliness, and
drink It simply and earnestly with all
your eyes; 1t is a charmed draught, a
cup Of blessing Charles Kingsley,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
Ever DistrustfuI.

why didn't you vote for my
friend?" asked the politician, Hes
the most popular man in the state"
That's the reason" answered Farm
er Corntossel. Il never yet see a man
that made a business of bein' popular
who had much of a liking for real hard
work. '-WRshington Star.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
The Mean Man AGAIN.

Where are you going, my son?'
asked the old farmer.
Going down back of the barn to
play circus" replied the freckle-faced
lad.
Circus, Ell? Well, take this saw
and saw up a half cord of wood be-
fore you start. Youll need some saw.
dust for the circus rings."-Puck.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
Talk Straight.

Clear thinkers, clean.cut writers,
who can condense their thoughts, are
so rare that they are in great demand.
Everything is covered up with words,
words, words. The whole tendency of
modern life Is toward diffusion.
Rhetorical condensation is becoming
q lost art.-Success.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
A Close Contest.

MY neighbor on n side is a young
father and on the other a music.mad
amateur, and between their praises of
their respective possessions, am
nearly crazy"
What's the trouble?"
"One has a grand baby and the
other, a baby grand baltimore
American,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
Her Caustic Boarder.

Mrs. Starvem-I took lunch at the
Bohemian to-day, You would like the
atmosphere there; it's so delightful
Mr., Cutting dnterruptingl-Not for
mine, thank you! Atmosphere is
about all | get for breakfast and din.
ner here | need something more sub.
stantial for lunch, - Philadelphia
Press.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
NEW BENNINGTON MONUMENT.
Shaft to Sailors Killed in Gunboat Elk
piosion Dedicated.

San Francisco.-On January 7. Off
GERS, sailors and soldiers to the nun
the army and navy OF the United
States, dedicated a beautiful granite
monument to the members of the 81
of their comrades who were killed In
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16

Lost, a woman's ~pocketbook. black
leather with initial 2; Under may keeE
silk samples, recipe for English plum
pudding, chamois rag, hair pins, news
paper clippings, headache powders,
and chewing gum; please retnrn purse
and house key TO owners.-Detroii
Free Press,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
Advice to Theorist.

What kind of views would you ad.
wise me to set forth in my next lee
ture tour?" inquired the habitual
orator.
We'll" answered the coldly practi.
cal theorist, III | were you I'd get
some ~stereopticon yiews."-Washing.
ton Star.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
A Sunny Day In Oregon.

A few days ago a subscriber drop
ped into the Office, paid a years sub
scription in advance and volunteered
the information that he considered
the Graphic about the best local pa.
per he had eve read. We thanked
him for the kind words spoken and
went about our work--Newburg
Graphic.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16

II you frown at lifo.
As you go your way;
And grumble and growl
The livelong day.
You'll hnd the world
IL n sorry place,
A gloomy AFFAIR
Like your frowning face.
But sing a song,
Like u playful lad.
And whistle u tune
Like q youngster glad.
Youll rnd the world
VIII smile at you;
The sun will shine
And the skies be blue.
Detroit Free Press,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16

She tearnestly)-Reginald, would
you die for me?
He Crapturously) - Darling, you
know | would!
She (artlessly)-Reggy, how much
lie insurance do you carry?-Balti.
more American.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
A Noisy Game.

MAUD, cant you play tennis with
out all that noise?"
Now, how do you suppose we are
going to play tennis without raising q
racket"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
Have a wilma Heart.

Thinking and feeling pleasure In the
performance OF your daily duty viii
add to your life and fortune and win
the respect OF your neighbors.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
Soon.

Suburban (hiring cook)-How much
a month do you want?
Norah Gonigan CAdignantly)-What
do We take me fora farm hand? Me
scale av salary is I'M cints an hour,
kitchen time, wild double pay for holi-
days an whin ye have company
Puck.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
Moody,s Sermons Widely Read.

An aggregate sale of Moody's ser.
mons has exceeded 100000 copies,
placing them next to the Bible as 3
seller.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16

net a legless man one day,

| met a legless man one day,
A poor unfortunate. who begs
From everyone who goes his way
a railroad train cut off his legs.
'Oh luCkless, legless man." | said,
"Your plight my soul with pity Ais
Your legs are gone"-I bowed my head
However do you foot our bills?"
Detroit Free Press.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
Trying Occupation.

Towne-You look rather weary, old
man.
Browne-Yes; I've had a trying time
this past week.
.T~owneAIll?
Browne-No; on a jury.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
Uncle Allen.

"If you've got a boy who has lots of
ambition. but no capacity" advised
Uncle Allen Sparks, train him up to
he a leader in polite society,""
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
Foxy.

A fox who was awfully US
Saw n dog of remarkable sis.
He ran a fun mile,
Then said with II smile,
THAT canine needs specs for his rs
Judge.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
CO. nHE1nA,|I,1
GMlJ[;ldI5O> STILLS
A Deserved Rebuke.

Mrs. de Close-Willie, what have
you been doing?
WILLIE bin skatin'.
Mrs. de Close-Nonsense! You
haven't been out of the house.
Willie-Well, | bin skatin' on make
b'lieve ice with the skates you prom
Used me last birthday Judge.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
BUSY.

Are you working hard these days?"
asked one New Yorker.
Yes" answered the other.
Il haven't seen you at the Office"
mo; one day I've been busy get.
ting my money out of the bank for
fear the f~inanciers would get 1t, and
the next I've been busy putting It back
for fear the burglars would get it,
Washington Star.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
Morality.

Morality Is often only that which
is left over after our desires are salts
Ted TLife.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
A Of Idea.

These frenzied financiers somewhat
initiate Nero in their methods of de,
struction."
How so?"
He iddled when Rome was ruined.
Now they do the running to the tune
Of a loot, Baltimore American.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

similarity of writing bodied forth sim
ilarlty OF gifts or qualities2"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16

Who restraineth himself in the use
Of things lawful will never encroach
on things forbidden.-Dr. Johnson.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
NOW TALK OF OVER EDUCATION

sbon. social reorganization.-Los An.
Eeies Times.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16

Miss Homelee-You say a nan tried
to speak to you in that quiet road?
I'll have to have some one with me
next time | go that way, | wouldn't
dare go alone. now!
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16

Proprietor of Dairy-Have you had
any experience In this business?
Applicant used to work In a pump
factory.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
Weiaht Of British Salmon.
An Advertisement.

The average weight of the British
salmon Is eight pounds.