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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-04-23

One OF the reasons why collecting"
appeals to SO many persons, Of such
different temperament and position. Is
undoubtedly the element Of chance In
1.-THE possibility Of coming unexpect-
edly upon some great treasure. The
matter is well illustrated By the story
OF postage stamp which has Just
been added to famous western collec-
ton. The stamp Is what Is known as
q "postmaster's provisional" and was
Issued In Alexandria. Virginia, IN 1S47.
Three or four copies OF the same stamp,
printed on bun paper. were already
known, but this one IL printed on blue.
and Is unique. The stamp was on an
old letter which had been preserved
merely for family associations The
owner OF II CHANGED 10 show II to
New York collector. who was honest
enough TO tell her that Il was OF CON
siderable value. Another collector, an
old friend OF the family. offered two
hundred dollars for 1t; but the family
lawyer succeeded in selling X for four
thousand dollars. Packages Of old let
tiers sometimes. although not often. be-
come magic purses.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-04-23
Philosopher Speaks.

There is one peculiar thing I have
noticed about men and women" re-
marked the homegrown philosopher
'What is that?" queried the youth.
ut is so much easier for them to tell
what they don't know than 1t is to hide
what they do know" replied the wise
party.-Chicago News
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-04-23

mo wonder this chicken is tough"
growled the city boarder; here is a
piece of rubber in It."
"Wall, that's all right, nelghbor,"
drawled the old farmer Il advertiser
automobile-kiled chickens, didn't II"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-04-23

"You lazy tramp" said the indus
trlous citizen, why are you not son
of toil?"
Because, boss" yawned Languid
Luke, as he blew a puff of smoke at q
wandering grasshopper, "it is so much
easier to be u ton OF SOIL"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-04-23

London arblters of fashion have de
creed that mems silk hats VIII have to
be an eighth OF an inch taller. Let us
prepare TO look with contempt on the
man who declines to pay $40 for the
extra eighth.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-04-23

II is claimed that Napoleon was not
much OF an equestrian, but no one has
as yet put forth the theory that his
greatness as a military genius was due
solely to the fact that he could not
vide a horse over an eight-foot hurdle
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-04-23
All Sunshine.

Studious Sam-Here is where soma
scientists states that in 100000 years
rain will never fall on the earth.
Jolly Jack-Gracious l hope l livf
that long"
Studious Sam-Why so?
Jolly Jack-Why, when those sunny
days arrive we won't have to save up
for a rainy day.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-04-23

1t appears that the people Of Portu
gal were mean enough TO try TO over
throw the monarchy and set up re-
public while the royal family was busy
entertaining a visiting duke Some PEG
pie are so lmpollte,
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-04-23

The London outlook says the panic
of 1907 cost the United States more
than the Civil War Isn't It wonderful
how we are able TO stand these things
since we have become big and strong2
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-04-23

"A caterpillar known to entomolo-
gsts as the Thyrldopteryx Ephemerie-
tonius," says the ST. Louis Times, SIS
hanging to the limbs OF ST. Louis trees,
from which It should be eliminated"
II It be found impossible to eliminate
II, can't II be slmpiled a hitler
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-04-23
CHAPTER ".

What had not foreseen was the means
by which Lynn Yeames precluded an offer
Of marriage being made to Miss Dalrym-
pile by his uncle. | had not thought of
him making love to her himself; rather |
anticipated his taking some underhand
measures. in conjunction with his mother,
to prejudice Flexmore against her You
have not encouraged your nephew's WIS.,
Its, have you, George?" | asked
mo: at the same time | could not re-
fuse to receive him. There Is nothing in
his behavior | could take exception to-
Indeed, he has tried his utmost to make
himself agreeable"
II don't doubt that for moment, hang
him He can make himself pleasant if
he likes, or unpleasant, either. war
rant he's clever enough to keep his moth
err out of sight. What effect has he made
on Miss Dalrymple with his agreeable
ways?p
II am afraid she likes him. 1t Is only
natural she should be brighter and gayer
In his society. | am very dun, and there
are no visitors here-none of her own age
and then Lynn is clever and lively, he
plays nicely, and sings well. too He is
very attentive, and she could not be I'M
gracious"
1--WE must stop It at that. There's no
time to be lost" said /.
do you think he intends to marry
herr"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-04-23

Let there be no mistake about this
2-cent fare matter. II viii not be un-
constitutional for the railroads to
adopt the 2-cent fare II they find It
necessary to do so in order TO hold
their own against competing trolley
tines
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-04-23

An EnglIshman has been whipped for
insulting the star-spangled Banner IN
New York In some sections that city
continues TO be pretty strongly Amer,
team
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-04-23

When the doctors disagree, esteemed
patient, try leaving your case In the
hands OF the doctor who has done the
least amount OF talking.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-04-23

In China girls are not permitted to
60 to school after they are 10 years
OF age. That must be poor country
for sororitles.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-04-23

1t may interest some people to know
that the money boarded during the
recent panic did not amount to more
than $3.50 per capita.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-04-23

A pesslmist IL man to whom the
ash heap always looks bigger than the
coal pile before the winter is half over
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-04-23

Some Of these days the man who
isn't reformer of some kind VIII be
lonesome
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-04-23

But for the dillgent lawyers some
men would find it easy 10 get into jail.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-04-23

You sometimes doubt that wealth
brings refinement when you have seen
the children Of the wealthy.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-04-23

1G55-Cromwel dissolved Parliament.
1666-France declared war against Eng
land.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-25
PICTURE PORTRAYS
CAPITOL AT NIGHT

Among the different night pictures
painted by Ruel p TOlmau during the
present season. and he has made many
pictures OF the Capitol, there is one,
and his latest picture. which is far in
advance OF his former efforts In This
direction This later picture shows the
Capitol from the northeast and gives a
view of the entire east front of the
building. The time selected by the ar
list for this picture was during a night
session, and the lights as seen from the
windows, and the electric lights about
the grounds are of SD hcient illumna-
lion 10 give an adequate idea OF the
the dome there is sUfiiC lent ligh. 20 sug-
gest portions Of the architectural fea-
lures not sufficiently lighted
In drawing. this work c0mmends #
self TO the serious and careful painter,
there is $50 attempt 10 disguise by spec
taCCiar arrangement of OVeTpossible
color, faulty drawing or imperfect per
speCtiye. The huge building seems 10
be wei placed against the darkness OF
the night. AT the right hand the masses
of 'shrubbery combine en- agreeab BILE
color with the dark masses Of cloud in
which the building is partially enveI-
Oped. The picture TeCedes within the
frame in pleasing lines The subject
is so well presented that many an older
artist might well be proud Of such q
production. Mr.. Tolman has accepted
position as Instructor Of drawing and
painting m the Los Angeles School of
Arts and Design. and viii commence his
duties In this school. where he com
meucel his art studies about January
/, 1903
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-25
Plan Permanent Organization
Of National academy of Arts

Several years ago and during the time
Of the residence in this city Of Miss
Kate Field who was then engaged IN
an attempt 10 secure legislation re-
moving the duties on foreign works OF
art. a charter was secured for a Ma
tional Academy Of Arts. In this move
ment, Miss Field was the leading spirit.
A board OF regents was organized, but
the death OF Miss Field left the OBJ
jects for which the charter was grant
ed unaccomplished.
It has recently been determined by
the remaining regents that the charter
granted is probably broader In its scope
and opportunities than any charter pos
sibIe at this lime, and efforts are now
being made TO make the National
Academy cf Arts an effective force
having for it's purpose six definite aims
as follows: Artistic control OF city and
village municipal development; art ex-
LibitiOus. some practical method OF
moving good exhibitions from place to
place. The education Of the public by
lecture courses on the fine arts; more
effective control OF Government fine
arts: the possibility Of bureau, with
consulting board to control the fine
arts of the Government art education,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-25
PLASTERERS JOIN
LABOR FEDERATION
After Holding Out as indie
pendent for Years,
Change Is Made.

After holding out for years, the
Piasterers' International Union, at its
annual convention held in New orleans.
voted to affiliate with the American
Federation OF Labor.
This news was received with great
pleasure at the headquarters OF the
American Federation of Labor, and in
local. labor circles. For many years
past. every effort has been made on
the part OF afniaJed organizations, par
ticulaTIy the building trades, 10 bring
the plasterers into the fold, but hav-
ing a strong independent organization
the plasterers have steadily declined
For several years past, the question
of affiliation has been up at each
convention, but in the past has always
been defeated.
The delegates to the convention from
the Plasterers' Union Of Washington
were instructed to vote for utilization
before they started for the convention.
In every movement Of the building
trades. the plasterers have Joined. and
IN the summer Of 1907 the local union
became allied with the Building Trades
Council in the strike and lockout that
has never been settled since.
The coming in or the Plasterers' In
ternatlcnal Union is a great accession
of strength for the American Fedora
ton Of Labor. as il viii increase its
membership by 100000 or more.
II is expected that the local plaster
ers' union will send delegates to the
Central Labor Union within the next
few weeks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-25

and free entry OF foreign works Of art.
The board Of regents, acting through
+. u. Millet as provisional president,
ana Glenn Brown as provisional secre-
tary, ma -e presented 10 the art sOcle-
ties OF the United states the subject Of
a permanent organization Of the board
OF regents OF the National Academy un-
der the rights OF the charter referred
TO. This meeting for permanent organ
ization viii be held during the month Of
November next, and after the perma-
nent organization the academy will
issue a call for a national convention
composed Of delegates from art insti-
tutiOns and art societies 10 meet In this
city during the month Of January. 1904
for the purpose Of formulating a plan
for national fine arts federation ana
10 consider such other matters Of gem
eral interest as may come before the
convention.
II is proposed 10 hold this convention
during the period OF the exhibition Of
contemporary American oil paintings
and the exhibition Of the works Of s.
Gaudens At the COTcOran Gallery cf
Art. President Roosevelt has strongly
Endorsed this movement IN q letter to
Secretary Root, Of the board Of regents
and Wee President Fairbanks will pre-
side at the convention. The address OF
welcome and statement Of the aims OF
the convention will be delivered by
Secretary Root.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-25
INPERILEB
BY LABOR VOLCANO
Government AWakeS at Last
to Revolutionary Character
of New Propaganda.

PARIS, Oct. 2A-The French govern
ment has at last seen the necessity Of
doing something 10 check the leaders
of that vast revolutionary movement
which is being promoted under the guise
OF labor organization.
The real enemies of the republic to-
day are not so much the royalists and
nationalists. The government has to take
count OF them, but the enemy that
causes most anxiety is the General Fed
Grafton of Labor.
There is no doubt about the aim Of
this revolutionary association. It's
leaders aim at the general appropriation
Of the bourgeoisie and the disappear
ance of the employer. Formerly respOn-
sibIe statesmen did not take the utter
ances of these sO-called labor leaders
seriously. Somehow they seemed to
think that they would never collect
following that would command atten-
ton, but the report recently issued by
the General Federation of Labor has
opened their eyes.
The organization is fast spreading all
the trade unions in France and also
many Of the professions. 1t processes
to discuss labor questions FIRST, but all
into the minds OF workmen the mis-
cEievous gospel of Gustave Herve, who
is much more to be feared than the
lOGuac.Ous JauTes.
The General Federation Of Labor is
busy organizing an immense gathering
in order TO show the government that
the great power the workers, or rather
he agitatOrs who lead them. WELD in
France. But there is news that NJ.
Clemenceau has decided 70 forbid the
meeting on the ground that the law
does not allow labor agitators to or
ganize for a general strike. or to pre-
pare a rebellion.
The pUemier's decision VIII be applaud
ed by every Frenchman anxious 20
maintain internal peace. That this peace
is imperiled is made clear by the warn
ing notes struck by responsible news
papers. In the Gaulois, Senator Jenouv-
rier ever goes so far as to state that the
country is about TO see another revolu-
ton
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-25
CHARLES [. FREER
HAS FINE COLLECTION

Charles L. F'reer, the millionaire art
collector Of Detroit. Mich. was in the
city for a day last week. in conference
with the officials Of the Corcoran Cal
lery. relating 10 art matters in Wash
ingtoE, connected with the coming ex-
Anbtion at the Corcoran Gallery.
The interest Of Mr. Freer IN the
progress Of American art Is empha sized
by his large collection of the paintings
by American artists. especially OF the
works Of Whistler, including the decora-
lions OF the celebrated Peacock Room"
originally belonging to the home Of f..
J.. Leyland, in Princess Gate. London,
and purchased Icy Mr.. FreeT at a time
when the art lovers of London were
discussing the advisability Of securing
the building containing these famous
decorations for a permanent art eXhi-
bitten.
II viii be remembered that the entire
W hlstler collection belonging TO Mr.
FreeT has been donated 10 the National
Gallery the deed of gift becoming ef-
lectlVe In the event Of the death of the
donor. 10 be accompanied 10y q bequest
OF a sufficient sum OF money to erect
a suitable gallery 20 be devoted eX-
Clusively 10 the exhibition Of his col
lection.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-25
SANE CABINET SOLD
TO FORTY PERSONS
Rare Old Antique Used as Bait by
a Gang of French
SWindleTS.

PARIS. oct. A-By selling a fine old
cabinet thirty-three times TO as many
different connoisseurs. an ingenious
gang OF swiHdlers netted about 500, 900
before being captured by the Toulouse
police.
They rented an old chateau near the
city and engaged an old lady to pose as
owner Of the chateau and Of the beau
tiful antique cabinet
When the gang found a conuolsseur
Of cabinets they took him 10 the
chateau and sold him the cabinet.
Luncheon followed the sale. but dur
ing the meal a perfect imitation Of the
cabinet was substituted for the real
one The prices obtained for the cabi-
net ranged from $500 10 $3.50.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-25

rounds the painter or the sculptor. The
American Institute Of Architects is ser
ious upon this subject and its impor-
lance VIII be emphasized in every pos
sible manner. and at every possible op-
portunity. At the annual banquet,
which will occur on December II, such
notable speakers as Secretary Garfield,
DR.. Nicholas Murray Butler president
OF Columbia University, New YORK, and
Henry PritcheH, president of the Mas
sachusetts Institute of Technology, will
take for the burden Of their addresses
the subject Of proper control OF the
fine arts as related to cities.
To Honor st. Gaudens.
OF the many important events con-
nected with the annual meeting Of the
celebrated architects Of the country the
memorial meeting in honor to St. eau
dens viii be one of the most cOnspicu-
Gus occasions Of this convention. This
memorial meeting VIII be held In the
CoTcoran Gallery of Art, and while the
program has not been definitely ar
ranged, IL IS safe 10 say that nothing
viii be left uudone 20 make this the
most memorable effort toward honor
ing the foremost sculptor the United
States has ever claimed as a citizen.
The exhibition OF the sculpturaI
works of ST. Gaudcus viii be fully as
broad in its scope as the exhibition
held ia the Metropolitan Museum last
June. This scuIptural exhibit viii oc-
cupy the entire lower atrium Of the
COrcOran Gallery, and IN addition 10
this space one of the adjoining rooms
viii be occupied with the smaller
sculptural works and with the medals
and canoes from The hand OF this YER
saule sculptor. equally apt and ef-
hcient IN all lines of the art Of the
sculptor
In this exhibition OF the works of
st. Gaudens, the American Institute OF
Architects has been actively interest
ed, and the exhibition has been made
possible through the financial aid re-
celVed from private individuals Sc
cured by the institute aided by CO.
operation in this direction from the
COrcOrau Gallery. The meetings Of
the American Institute will be held
December Is, Is, and II, at the New
Willard and at the home OF the iusti-
tute, the Octagou House, and the an
nual banquet viii occur at the New
Willard, on the night of December J..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-25
DEBUT OF PRINCESS
PLANNED FOR COURT
Alexandra First Grandchild of
King and Queen TO
Come Out.

LONDON, Oct. 2A-Princess Alexan-
dra, who is just past sixteen, viii have
the distinction OF being the first grand
child OF the King and Queen TO enter
the court circle.
The princess is the elder daughter of
the princess royal, or, as she is more
popularity known. the Princess Louise
of Argyll. and she will make her for
NAL entry into society at one of the
next courts. The occasion, It is be
lieved. viii be made particularly bril-
liant.
Princess Alexandra is very like her
mother in appearance and manners.
She is not likely TO be seen much IN
society. though she is TO accompany
the Queen upon several state and semi
state occasions. For the greater part
of her time she viii continue TO act as
companion to her mother.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-25
GIVES FOUR TIEPOLOS.

ROME. Oct 2i--The catalogue of Ma
tional Works of Art" has been enriched
by the addition of four large pictures
by the medieval master Tiepolo. which
have been for some time in the posses
sion of S!gnor Cartier, of Genoa, who
submitted them to experts at Milan
The pictures represent four episodes
from the "Gerusalemme Liberata," Of
Tasso. and now that the government
has inscribed them in the catalogue of
works OF art belonging to the nation,
the owner can neither sell them nor
EXPORT them
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-25
BEAUTY
ON ROCK CREEK

That the rugged beauties Of Rock
Creek had not been discovered earlier
is the lament Of Luc!eu Powell, who
has Travelled extensively in this country
and abroad in search OF the majestic
and dramatic phases Of nature. In re-
cent sketching trips Mr.. Powell has
learned that there are portions Of Rock
CreekabOundlng in material for sketches
Of sufficient interest to cause him TO
regret that so much good material has
hitherto been left unutilized. In color.
as well as physical formation. Mr. Pow
ell states that the masses Of foliage in
their sutumnal tiuts and the absence
81 the dark tones Of the evergreen make
THIS locality extremely desirable for
compositions for those who are fond OF
water. huge moss covered bOuideTs and
masses Of trees in the rich coloring OF
autumnal tints.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-25
SAYS WESTMINSTER
is NOT REAL ABBEY

LONDON, Oct. 24-To be told that
Westminster Abbey is not an abbey
and that Lambeth Palace is not a pal
ace viii startle most Americans who
have made plgrimages 10 those historic
buildings.
IN lecture. John Mcintosh, fellow Of
the Royal Photographic Society, has de-
clared that the one should properly be
called the Collegiate Church at West
minister, and the other the Manor House
of Lamheth.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-25
QUEEN MARIA PA ILL.

ROME, Oct. 2A-Iueen Maria Pia, of
Portugal grandmother of King Eman-
uel and aunt of King Victor Emanuel,
Of Italy, Is in an alarming state OF
health. and great anxiety Is felt for her
at the courts of Lisbon and Rome
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-25
MASONS LAY CORNERSTONE.

MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK, Nd. Oct
24-the cornerstone Of the new Baptist
Church. at Loeb Lynn Heights. opposite
Mountain Lake Park. will be laid to-
morrow afternoon by Oakland Lodge.
No 192. Ancient Free and Accepted Ma
sons. Rev. c. ". Hudson is pastor OF
the Churcn
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-25
PRIZES FROM CLARK
TEMPTING ARTISTS

The interest upon the part Of painters
in the coming exhibition Of cOntem-
porary American oil paintings 10 be
opened TO the public on December 8
is manifested by the large number OF
inquiries received at the Corcoran Cal
Iery concerning the exhibition.
Evidently the large amount Of money
prizes. aggregating 5000 offered by
Senator W. A Clark, the largest
amount of money offered at any exhibit
ton. has aroused the American artists
10 a degree OF interest in this exhibition
greater than has ever existed with
reference 10 any previous exhibition in
this country. The last day upon which
pictures intended for this exhibition viii
be received at the COrCoran Gallery is
Tuesday. November ~ and no pictures
will be received after that date.
In the northeast corner Of the upper
atrium Of tks Corcorau Gallery may
be seen the latest accession 10 the large
collection Of pictures donated by ". 7.
Evans 10 the National Gallery. This
latest picture, The Black Orchid by
+. s Church. has been substituted for
another picture. The EnChautTess." by
the same artist, and in motive is
strongly reminiscent Of the former
picture.