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The Washington herald., 1908-02-02
From the Philadelphia Record.

Fr0m tle I1lIadeIphI1 NcC0Td.
The Presidents moral carnestness Is
inspiring. Much of the legislation he
asks for is good, and it could be obtained
without fomentlng in the minds Of myr-
lads who are not much given to refiec-
tion the idea that wealth is generally OBJ
tanned by oppression and dishonesty, and
without giving the impression that cor
pOrations are 10 a large extent managed
by criminals of the deepest dye.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02
GOV. HUGHES ADDRESS.
What the Press Has 10 say of His
National Platform.


From the New York Tribune.
Gov Hughes address before the Repub-
iican Club declaring his position upon na-
tional questions is clear. well reasoned
and detinitive. like all his public utterances
Though he has never before attempted a
comprehensive exposition Of his views. he
has so often in his speeches fndorsed the
various policies Of the present national
administration. and his own policies on
cognate questions I'm this State are so
well known that nothing in the speech
will occasion surprise Mr. Hughes Is a
robust Republican and an ardent party
man. firmly convinced Of the necessity of
party government. He adheres to the
historic principles Of Republicanism. but
he Is a firm advocate IN particular of its
recent progressive tendencies under Mr..
Roosevelt's guidance,
From the New York World
The World finds wholly admirable Gov.
Hughes strong preference for the i'm
prisonment of corporation officials guilty
Of wrongdONg. rather than filming of the
stockholders, necessarily as this may
sometimes be-
From the Philadelphia Record
1t is a great speech, a fair speech, and
in fine contrast, IN point Of temper and
teaching, with the concurrent outburst
from the White House.
From the New York Sun.
1t is not brilliant or striking speech,
nor. perhaps. was it meant to be.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02

Prohibition in the South is destined 10
abolish the bonnie blue jag" says the
New York Mail Nayhap: bug will il
abolish the dark brown taste?
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02
Trm he Rioamond Ner Lead1T.

Tr-m the Richmond News leader
We believe this message viii make the
President stronger than he was before.
II Will clear away all the mist and smoke
that have been blown over the situa-
ton bring the real facts and issues
viyidly into the public mind harden the
determination 10 go on in spite Of panics
and depTessions and the laying of Of
working people. TO expose and punish the
ambuShed defiant rascals who have made
all the trouble and have corrupted cur
financial and commercial system.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02
There Was a Rush.

7 saw a girl close the door on a street
car to-day"
Why didn't YOU propose
Il was too far front She was engaged
long before ! could get i'm a word.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02

Solomon Luna, Of Los Lunas y. Mex,
a Republican national committeeman is
at the New Willard He is here in the
interest OF Statehood for New Mexico.
which, lie says. has 100000 inhabitants.
and las increased during the last twenty
months at the rate of 5000 bona fde
hOmesteadeTs.
Mr. Luna said that by next fall New
Mexico Territory would have 10000 in
habitants. and that the Congressional
committee. which would pay visit to
the Territory. could convince itself OF the
genuineness Of the claim Of New Mexico
to Statehood
Mr. Luna said that about forty-fve
national banks were doing "a good busi-
ness in New Mexico. and that about the
same number OF country weeklles were
keeping the population in touch with
news Of the world.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02
The Joke MIL.

It's lucky for the funny men
That jokes forever last;
The mill can always grind again
With humor that is past
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02

From the Boston Transcript
We believe the country stands back Of
the great Roosevelt policies. and that
public sentiment will ratify the further
steps which he proposes. He does not
give credit enough for what the laisscz
faiTe system has accomplished in devei-
oping the best talents of men Probably
We can go as far as the President now
asks with entire safety. but the general
direction in which his teachings lead is
one that all human experience warns US
% take with some delberati0n.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02
From The Ncw YORK Hersld.

Taking the views expressed bv the ae-
tual President and the possible candidate
and comparing them with the decIara-
uons Of the platforms adopted by both
the great political parties in 1885 one gets
some measure of the progress made in
public sent!ment-to which the platforms
always cater-in the direction Of author
izing government supervision over busi-
ness affairs and the regulation Of great
corpora tious
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02
From the New York Trbunt.

Fr1n ne N6T Aork Tribrnf.
These views may not find expression in
legislation this year or next year or even
in the year after. They are the legacy
Of Mir. Ro0seveIts administration 10 the
administrations which are 10 follow. But
they contain seed which is bound to come
20 fruitage, and from that point Of view
they are Of general and permanent inn
portance and deserve the searching and
sober consideration Of the American peo-
pie.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02
From the New York world.
Ion the 80 York snn.

II is not brilliant or striking speech,
nor. perhaps. was it meant to be.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-06-25
WORLDS GREATEST RANCH
Mexican Estate Upon which 10, oOs
Laborers Are Employed.

Mexican Estate Upon which 70,0Os
Laborers Are Employed.
LUZ Terrazas OF chihuahua. Mexico
Is the largest land owner In the worIc
He is sole proprietor Of a territory a.
proximating In size the States OF Yer,
mont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts
Connecticut and Rhode Island. For
eight hours one may ride By rail-
through his lands. where an army Of
10000 laborers tend his nocks and
herds or care for the irrigation ditches
which stretch OF from the track into
dim distance. General Terrazas owns
city property, too; Is largely interested
In banking and manufacture. and al
in all, Is worth some s29O.OO0OOO
The Terrazas homestead Is undoubt
edly the finest farm house In the wortz
II cost 100000 In Mexican money.
and next to Chepultepec, the palace OF
the President, Is the most richly I'm
ished and furnished residence in tbs
republic. The marble with which II r.
Iavishly embsIlished was brought oil
the way from Italy. and was put In the
place and then carved By European
skilled artists.
The ranch itself IL unique in that
no other In the world maintains liz
own Strengthening and packing plant. 10
may be added. too. that this establisi-
ment 10 the only enterprise Of the kind
In all Mexico. Each year some 100,
600 head Of cattle, their hides bearing
the Terrazas brand, are here slaughter.
ed. dressed and packed, while qooc
years see as many as 10000 head Of
sheep treated In the same way.
Don Luis. however. Is not satisfied
with mere wealtb-eyen such as thfs
His dream Is to teach his countrymer
something Of the modern methods Of
agriculture and the cattle trade. 60
to the proper killing and dressing a
I've meat, he Is about to add canning
and preserving factories, and IL even
talking Of introducing TO Mexico M
io-dats coffee and tobacco pIanta
Iiona
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-06-25

Let every woman take II 10 heart 20
make everybody about her AZ happy
as she can Let her Sc that a. FAR NJ
possible they have the rooms they like
best. the little articles Of furniture and
ornament they prefer: let her not dis
dain 20 pay such attention 20 the chairs
and sofas Of the family dwelling rooms
as thar every Individual may b. corn.
fortably placed and feel that he or she
has not been left out in the cold Let
her try not 50 much 70 make her
rooms splendid as thoroughly habitabls
and comfortable drawing room
bright and sweet with flowers In sum
mer or dried rose leaves IN winter,
plenty Of soft light and warmth. or OF
coOiness adapted 10 the wcathcr-this
sort Of thing belongs properly to a wo-
man who seeks to make her house a
province o. the Kingdom Of Heaven.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-06-25

After a housekeeper fully realizes
the worth Of turpenfine In n household
she IS never willing to be without a
supply Of IL. II gives quick relief 10
burns. Is an excellent application for
corns. and Is good for rheumatism and
sore throats. Turpentine Is a sure pre-
ventive against moths: By dropping a
trife In the drawers. trunks and cup
boards It viii render the garments Sc
cure from injury during the summer.
II win also keep ants from the closets
and storerooms II a few drops are put
IN the corners and upon the shelves.
while II Is sure destruction to bedbugs
and will effectuaily drive them away
from their haunts II thoroughly applied
TO all the joints Of the bedstead. II
Injuries neither clothing nor furniture.
One tablespoonful added to bucket Of
warm water Is excellent for cleaning
paint. TurDentine Is used In laundry
work IN conjunction with ammonia %
remove paint stains from colored
clothes. The two liquids are mixed and
the stain dipped In and rubbed until II
II is also used in cold
water starch to make the iron pass
along the fabric smoothly. Proper
lions. four drops 70 one tablespoonful
II starch.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-06-25

No woman with a liking for short
sleeves need feel troubled lest long
sleeves are to usurp the field next sea-
son. More long sleeves are being made
for many a day. but short ones are
also populaf and are coming In the
handsomest gowns OF all cinsses ex-
cept strict talior-mades. The spring
and summer travelling suit viii have
long sleeves, as II should always have
had, but the other summer run-around
and house frocks will be in order with
short ones.
Nine fashionable women out Of ev-
cry ten wear the bell-shaped skirt with
long pointed train. which dress proph-
cts declare will reign for many a moon.
The tenth woman, who, for one reason
Or another. prefers a walking skirt,
usually has recourse 10 the time honor.
ID plated models, although the efforts
to shorten ths gored style sometimes
result in a garment which does not sag
II the sides nor fall in about the feet.
Long skirt, have brought In their wake
cngsr jackstS Fetching affairs have
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-06-25

Remember that excessive exercise
wears away far. while moderate eS-
srcise develops It.
The skin that cannot use glyeerlne
pure may suffer no evil effects II II
IS diluted with soft water or with
lemon and water.
II is a mistake to tuck the niShtdress
under the pillow By day, as is the
habit with many. First air II tho
oughly and then hang 1t In the closet
II you want TO strengthen the mus
eles of the throat both inside and out
try pulling out the cheeks and at the
same time blowing hard with the lips.
In getting any tooth powder In guam
tity 1t is better to take out but
small portion at time for daily use.
as. II exposed TO the air. II absorbs
Impurities.
IL you ever are troubled with buzz
mgs and humping noises IN the ears
a physician should be consulted al
once. as the hearing Is too delicate TO
he trihed with.
II IS a mistake for a person In or
binary health 10 force herself 10 eat
when she has no appetite. Some peo-
pie think II almost a crime TO miss a
meal and ruin their digestion Ia con
sequence.
Stretching the jaws as widely as pos
sible. and, while held In that position
trying 10 force the corners OF the
mouth together viii bring into play
III the muscles around the mouth that
100 often sag from lack Of exercise.
When you first feel a sensation OF
pain In the fingers that may mean
'eion, at once put rock salt IN the oven.
'ulverize IL and mix with equal parts
u turpentine. This mixture applied Il
frequently win destroy within twenty
our hours even felon that has made
ONE Roadway.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-06-25

Bangs are coming back to fashion.
but that does not mean that young
women need cut their front hair ahorI
and do Il up In crimps AZ night
neither smear Il with the stick ounce
seed and dandclion lotions Of anc,en,
bang days The new bang Is a soft
huffy row Of what are called pincurls
resting on the forehead. just below
the pompadour: and they are called
plncuris presumably because a good
many Of them are attached 10 a hair.
pin arrangement and tucked In after
the pompadour Is finished. That IL TO
say. they have no more connection with
the wcarer's head than they have with
the braids and puffs and curls thar
decorate the top Of II. This fittle ro.
OF curly bang across the forehcad ~
10 be considered more and moro on
fat rs the days 90 BY.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-06-25

Try the virtues OF coal oil. A few
drops on cloth, moistened first with
water. polishes windows and mirrors,
removes dust from paint and furniture.
Equal parts Of linseed oil (boiied) and
coal oil poIishes oiled furniture and
floors; also cleaDses painted floors A
tablespoonful In n boiler Of clothes Is
equal to the best washing compound.
milk and one-third oil.
well shaken. Is the best remedy for
rose bugs Kerosene removes lice from
poultry and cures scaly legs. Wash
perches with II now and then. Some
times It Is quite effectual In family in
sore throat rubbing on outside with
the hand. This however. is only for
.ore throats from cold, as sore throat
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-06-25

enrsrfng the room. -And all the tim
thought was managing youl Blu
you don't manage me In this AFFAIR
You won't. I sayl- with glare at III,
retreatIng figures OF the two ladies' a.
they fed from the room
''Obedience." he said. as he strutfet
up and down the room. lis the first
duty OF a soldier. the irst duty OF a
wife. and-it should be-the only duty
OF a daughter Managed me for a good
many years. indeed,''
The following day the South Surrey
regiment was holding its regimental
sports. Gen. Sir George Morrant. with
his wife and daughter. sat ON the grand
stand The face OF the latter looked
pale and worn. as she sat listlessly
watching the animated scene beyond
her. Her eyes occasionally would
brighten up. however. as they fell upon
the stalwart figure OF a young officer
who was carrying out the duties OF a
referee.
As soon as the last race was over
the general rose.
Now. my dear said he. turning to
his wife. I'VE must 20 and award the
prizes"
~Will you remain here. Edith"
Lady Morrant asked her daughter. -or
viii you accompany u.s."
I'D rather remain" said she.
YEARLY.
~oh. you must come with u.s." said
her father. The sports are now over.
and everybody is leaving the platform.
You cannot remain here all alone"
And. like the obedient daughter she
was. she followed
They crossed over the field 70 where |
stood a little square table covered with |
l green cloth. behind which were sew
sral chairs. a few officers. the mems |
1rizes and the regimental sergeant ma
or
While Lady Morrant was busily en-
aged giving out the well-deserved
'rizes. and her husband was returning
he mems salutes and chatting with the
Oionet. Edith was talking very serious
to the young officer who had been
citing the part OF referee.
1T is very serious" she was say
ng. with an air OF gravity; ''even NAM
IA thinks so. and she generally looks
n the bright side OF things"
We'll win him over Jet. said Capt.
Jayne. with a smile.
But he's going to send you away
broad." exclaimed the young lady.
ragically. Il saw the paper yester-
az morning. 1t was letter-a letter
-om the colonial Office. asking II papa
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-06-25

Electric appliances are enterisr INTO
family service at surprising rate
Hot water bags are superseded by an
electric sheet Of a given size. exceed.
lngly thin and pliablc. II may 10
purchased Mt an electricians snpplv
shop. This thin metal sheet may be-
heated to three different degrees, ana
thus proves Invaluable IN the slck.
room. The DlIabiiity Of the metai
mikes II possible also that this con
ductor OF heat may b. changed 10 alJ
parts Of the body.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-06-25

cited backs and eutaway fronts which
In common with the redinsDses souse
% which extend 20 within a few inches
% the skirt hefn-apcn over smart
walstcoaix. deeply pointed AZ the throat
and cut squareiy OF NJ the waist ilne.
With The lisht-colorcd broadcioth aud
kersey suits. the vests are usually %
corded silk q precisely the same shade.
and many % them are double breasted
and hnished as IN the masculine gar
ment.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-06-25

II a girl Is tail and short-wnlsfesi
she should contrive TO have the tucks
In her waist running up and down. AMI
the tucks and RULES In her skirt going
arodnd A narrow belt OF the rsaterial
OF the waist should always he worn.
A tall, slender girl may wear pictur.
esque hats. the large and dropping
kind. but should avoid the new striped
effects IN suitings. as well as the long
panel effects In skirts and coats
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-06-25

An Innovation IN chatting dish aprons
y shown In tn Illustration. the diy
tinguishing feature Of which i the al
tachmeut of the bib to the belt IN back
where u comes down 70 mect waist
iioe. Large handanna hnndkcrchlefs
are appropriate for aprons Of this sort
which are practical a. well a. prctt5
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-06-25

have ever heard of. or read or ex.
claimed Gen. Morrant. furiously. -thls
one surely caps theml used TO think
war Office red tape pretty stif TO deal
with. but thls-this colonial Office pat.
tern; bah Whoever heard OF such a
thlngf I regret 10 state.'r reading
from an official letter which he held IN
his hand. . that through an oversight
omitted 10 mention that. for various
social reasons. the military governor OF
Victoria Island should be a married
man. As your nominee. Capt. Mayne.
at present does not fulfin this require
ment, his appointment is hereby can.
celed unless within limited period
Bah. :" roared the general again. break.
ing or and fiinging the letter on the
table.
What's the matter. dear?- asked his
wife. quietly. as she glldcd into the
room
They have Cancelled Mayne's APP
pointment because he hasn't wife,"
That can easily be rene"
did you ever hear OF such thingF"
he reared
Never" she responded. Then, feel
ingiy: 1T VIII be great disappoint-
ment to poor Fred. he was 50 thank
ful you had recommended him for such
Il good post Do you think. dear. yoV
Il can do nothing more" said he. EN-
phatically, '-unless-well. unless be
looks out for a wife"
''He has already looked out"
HE can't have Edith he said. de
why not. dearY' she asked. They
are very fond Of each other; In fact. /
DO not think IL would be wise TO thwart
their lnclinations. Edith's health"
What is the matter with her
he asked anxiously.
-She is fretting-"
That is really too bad" he inter !
rupted Il purposely selected Capt .
layne for this appointment so as TO
separate them But owing TO some In
'ernal piece Of jugglery. which l cannot
or the life OF me understand. the very
hing that l wished to prevent l seem
o have FASTENED, What am I TO do?"
ooking hopelessly at his wife. -Mayne
las already appeared In Orders as
laving been placed at the disposal OF
he colonial Office for special service. Z
nd you say Edith's health Is suffer ?
ng-"
she Is very low-splrited. indeed Z
.ady Morrant murmured
There Is always the usual ~uding 10 .
hese entanglements." he erieo. despair.
Ugly. Il thought to keep her for
lille longer. but. thanks to your con-
ivanee. It appears that this Is not
} be-"
Il have only thought OF her inter.
tsp said she. meekly.
NO one thinks Of my interests.~
I'D he. stubbornly.
She placed her hand on his shout
II.
Il really don't know what to do
n he. hOarsely. -I'm-I'm fairly cor
RED Leave me for an hour Whine
ink II eg@-.- ne counsuAd dIsconso- A
tely. Il can manage an army orr
SHY but find two women are NOR.
an ny match"
Have you sent out the invitatioSss
r the garden party7- the general
ked. as his wife entered the room az
ur later.
Not yet" she replied Il shall prob
" do 50 tomorrow.
Il suppose you VIII invite Capt
lyneY' said he. turning his lead to
2 window.
Naturally" she said. with a smile. ~
Yes. naturally he repeated. -wnI -
u send Edith to me7, a.
But Edith was not far away. She -
she'd into the room at that moment. - -
j. throwing her arms round her IN ~
RS neck. kissed him anectiorately -
each cheek.-LondCa Answers. an
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-06-25

with fever and pain needs a physician
every time Best medical authority al
vlses coal OIL FOR hair tonic. rubbing IN
scalp thoroughly with ends Of fingers.
applying at least once a month. The
odor quickly passes away. Nothing bit.
ter for cleaning zine and tins. H.
IN exchanges.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-06-25

A favorite combination Of black and
white Is In the checkerboard design.
like the sketch The skirt Is plated
and finished with a plain hem. Inc
waist Is made jumper fashion and
trimmed with black braid and flower
Ike ornaments made Of loops and black
soutache. The girdle closes In the back
and is Of black satin.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-06-25

Very fine muslins should be aoahon
In tcpid water In which borax has been
dissolved; one teaspoonfuI OF bora
70 gnllon Of water being sufflclent
After hair an hour they can be rubbed
gently In soap suds made Of nne White
curd soap. Boiling water Ia thor
poured over them and allowed TO cool
They should be well rinsod ana
squeezed rather thnn wrung out
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-06-25

Brown-faced sailor. tell me true
Our ship fear Is but lily thriving.
Some clouds ara black and soma are blue
The women are huddlsd together below,
Above the captain treads 10 and fro;
Tell me. for who shall tell but you.
Whittier away our ship Is driving
The wind is blowing storm this way.
The bubbles in my face are winking-
IT'S growing dark in the middle Of day.
And cannot see the good green land.
Nor ridge Of rock. nor a belt Of sand;
o, kind sailor, speak and say.
How long might lrcie boat be sink
ing?
2fore saucily the bubbles wink:
Gods mercy keep Us from foul weather.
And from drought with nothing but brine
TO drink.
dreamed of ship with her ribs stove
in.
Last night. and waking thought of my
sin:
How long would strong man swim.
dye think.
II we were all in tn sea tosetherl
The sailor froxned a bitter frown.
And answered. ~ay. there viii be foul
weather.
An men must die. and some must drown,
And there isn't water enough in the sea
To cleanse a sinner ike you or me;
o Lord. the ships I've seen go down.
Crew and captain and all together !"
The sailor smiled a smile Of cheer.
And looked at me a look Of wonder.
and said. as be wiped away a tear
'-Forty years I've been OF the land
And God has held rae safe in His hand:
de ruleth the storm-he is with Us here.
And His love for US no sin can sun
der
New York Ledger.