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The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-10-13

Never before probably were SO
many varieties of feminine historical
costumes seen as were represented
in the history pageant recently in Bath,
England. The founding of that ia.
nous watering place antedates the
Roman invasion OF ancient Britain.
and every fashion in woman's dress
used by the people OF Bath since the
days of the Picts and Scots. and of the
wall separating southern Britain from
the savage tribes of the north, was
shown by participants in the pageant
There were the flowing, fur-lined,
heavy robes of the Saxons; the light,
graceful draperies brought in by the
Roman invaders; the Powered and EN-.
broidered gowns of Norman women
who were up to date in all the mode,
coming as they did, from France: the
rude dresses of wild beasts skins. in
which were clad the helpmeets of the
Danes and Vikings. who swept through
the country long before the Normans
came. and every style OF frock which
CARRIED English women from the time
Of King Arthur and the Round Table
o the present reign of King Edward
Each OF more than 200 women wore
l different costume illustrative OF
distinct period in British history.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-10-13
maud Muller" Party.

d. During these golden October days.
outdoor and indoor parties combined
are quite the thing. A hostess noted
for her originality invited her friends
to a Maud Muller" party. The invi-
tations said: Informal; please come
in country costumes" As she lived in
suburb. time tables were inclosed
with the train marked that she wished
them to take. The hour was five. and
a merry throng took the four o'clock
train. An immense hay wogan was at
the station. with the splendid big
horses gayly decorated and driven by
the regular farm men instead of the
liveried coach and footman. There
were horns for the men. and the
hostess awaited them on the steps of
the port cochere. Big straw hats
were given to the men with red rib
bons and the girls had blue ones.
Rakes with SILT handles were given
the girls. who were thus attired as
Maud Mullers." and went forth to
rake the hay on this charming sum-
mer day which had gotten by mistake
into the fall calendar.
The girl who made the largest stack
in ten minutes was awarded a prize;
also, there was prize for the neat
est stack. The men superintendent
this. and then a pillow was brought for
the men to try their skill with prizes
for the straightest row. and for the
one made in the quickest time. By
this time twilight was falling and
guests watched the chickens fed and
the COWS MIXED. Then all adjourned
to the dining room, where a suptuous
supper was served. everything except
the meats being a product of the
place. The decorations were most
unique, being likewise home produc-
tons. Gourds. small squashes and
pumpkins were converted Into most
attractive flower holders and the flow
ers were wild purple asters and gold
en- rod. the combination being a most
happy one. Al half-after eight the
hay wagon came to the door and q
drive of an hour was taken over the
hardest Of country roads and then
back to the station In time for the ten
O'Clock train. Afterwards In talking
It over we all agreed that our host
ess was SO successful because her en-
tertainments were so simple and she
SO natural and unaffected. Not but
what she could and sometimes did en-
terrain formally and had plenty Of
money to spend; yet her favorite way
was to do things on the spur OF the
moment, and she always made use of
the things that were In season.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-10-13
to f,nd a place to pass The night.

to ind place to pass the night.
Il should like something to eat be-
sides fruit" said the girl. and I'm
sure Toto is nearly starved. Let us
stop at the next house and talk to the
people"
So. when they came TO Il good sized
farmhouse, Dorothy walked boldly up
to the door and knocked. A woman
opened 1t Just far enough to look out
and said:
What do you want. child. and why
is that great Lion with your"
I'VE wish to pass the night with
you. If you will allow u.s." answered
Dorothy; "and the Lion is my friend
and comrade, and would not hurt you
for the world"
SIS he tame?" asked the woman,
opening the door little wider.
"Oh, yes" said the girl. land he is a
great coward, too: SO that he will be
more afraid OF you than you are Of
him."
We'll" said the woman, after think
ing 1t over and taking another peep
at the Lion. IF that is the case you
may come in. and will give you some
supper and place to sleep"
So they all entered the house. where
there were. besides the woman. two
children and a man. The man had
hurt his leg. and was lying on the
couch in a corner. They seemed
greatly surprised to see so strange a
company and while TIE woman was
busy laying the table the man asked:
ssNIharA oil
ITO the Emerald CITY" said Doro-
thy. ito see the Great o."
"Oh. indeed" exclaimed the man.
Are you sure that OF will see your"
"Why not?" she replied.
"Why, It is said that he never let's
any one come into his presence.
have been to the Emerald City many
times. and 1t is a beautiful and won
derful Place; but l have never been
Permitted to see the Great OF. nor do
know Of any living person who has
seen him."
Does he never go out?" asked the
Scarecrow.
Never. He sits day after day in
the great throne room of his palace.
and even those who wait uron him do
not zee him face to face"
WHAT is he like?" asked the GIRL.
THAT is hard TO tell" sail the man.
thoughtfully. You see. Or is a great
Wizard. and can take on any form he
wishes. So that some say he looks
like a bird; and some say he looks
like an elephant: and some say he
looks like cat. To others he appears
4. tE..I E.t. L..
in any other form that pleases him.
But who the real Or Is. when he is in
HE own form. no living person can
tell"
That is very strange" said Doro-
thy: but we must try. in some way.
IN 500 him or ~ shall have made our
Journey for nothing"
to see the ter
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-10-13

The convention OF the New Mexico
Firemen's Association and the annual
meeting of the Pecos Valley Press As
ISOLATION at Carlsbad closed on the It'll
inst. Twelve cities were represented
by delegates at the firemen's meet
The next convention will be held at
Clovis. The new officers elected are:
p. ID. McElroy. Las Vegas. president:
A NJ. Dettelbach. Santa Fe. secretary.
and Z. p. Mackel. Las Vegas. treas
urer. The firemen's tournament was
the most exciting event OF the week.
The next meeting of the press asso-
citation will also be at Clovis. the new
officers being: j. NJ. Wood of Lake.
wood. president. and A. f. Curren OF
Clovis secretary.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-10-13
/ the poisonous scent of the flowers.

the poisonous scent OF the flowers.
Dorothy came, to meet them and
thanked the little mice warmly for
saving her companion from death.
She had grown SO fond of the big Lion
she was glad he had been rescued.
Then the mice were embarrassed
from the truck and scampered away
through the grass to their homes. The
Queen of the Mice was the last to
leave.
IF ever you need us again." she
said. come out into the field and call.
and We shall hear you and come to
your assistance. Goodby!"
"Good-by!" they all answered. and
away the Queen ran. while Dorothy
held Toto tightly lest he should run
after her and frighten her.
After this they sat down beside the
Lion until he should awaken: and the
Scarecrow brought Dorothy some fruit
from tree near by. which she ate
for her dinner.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-10-13

The terrifying popularity OF the lace
coat has very nearly killed it, as the
awful results which have been
achieved in midsummer costumes BIZ
the use of it is enough to prejudice
the most unbiased against the gar
nient.
Worn over an ankle-length frock Of
bright purple or green. with a large
black hat heavily fr!nged with 9S-cent
"plumes," they make picture which
must cause the gods to weep.
The lovely little batiste jackets. how
ever. worn with wonderful gowns of
the same fairy-like fabrics, are quite
another story. 1t would be hard to
resist the appeal of one of these cut
in a short-waisted fashion and gen.
erously embroidered and insertioned
with baby Irish. This is slashed In
deep points at the bottom which are
outlined with the lace. Another one
is formed of bands of shell pink ba-
tiste, tucked horizontally and having
insertions of baby Irish and valen-
ciennes lace.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-10-13

saved him from death; and the Cow
ardly Lion laughed. and said:
Il have always thought myself very
big and terrible; yet such small things
as flowers came near to killing me.
and such small animals as mice have
saved my life. How strange 1t all is!
But. comrades, what shall we do
now?"
I'VE must journey on until we find
the road of yellow brick again." said
Dorothy; "and then we can keep on
to the Emerald City"
So, the Lion being fully refreshed.
and feeling quite himself again. they
all started upon the journey. greatly
enjoying the walk through the soft,
fresh grass; and 1t was not long be-
fore they reached the road of yellow
brick and turned again toward the
Emerald City where the great OF
dwelt.
The road was smooth and well
paved. now. and the country about
was beautiful: SO that the travellers
rejoiced in leaving the forest far be-
hind, and with it the many dangers
they had met in its gloomy shades
Once more they could see fences built
beside the road: but these were
painted green. and when they came to
a small house. in which farmer evil
IDENTIFY lived. that also was painted
green. They passed by several of
these houses during the afternoon. and
sometimes people came to the doors
and looked at them as II they would
like to ask questions; but no one came
near them nor spoke to them because
of the great Lion, of which they were
much afraid. The people were all
dressed in clothing of lovely emerald
green color and wore peaked hats like
those of the Munchkins.
This must be the Land OF o." said
Dorothy, land we are surely getting
near the Emerald City"
YES" answered the Scarecrow;
everything is green here. while in the
country of the Munchkins blue was the
favorite color. But the people do not
seem to be as friendly as the MUNICH
kins and I'm afraid We shall be unable
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-10-13
Ruins Of Church Of Lsndin in Mexico.

the church with a colony Of Spaniards
and Indians. They went through a
period of great privation on account
of crop failures and the losses Of
their live stock by an epidemic OF dis
ease. A store Of food supplies was
sent to their relief from the City of
Mexico. and the priest received per-
mission direct from the king of Spain
to establish a crude mint for coming
copper money for the relief of the
financial condition of the colony.
These coins were cut in triangular
shape and were issued to the Indians
and members of the colony with the
promise that they would be redeemed
coin for coin. by the government when
the settlement became prosperous.
These copper pieces were perhaps
the first clearing house certificates
ever issued.
The Indians, however, brought the
financial relief scheme to sudden
end by counterfeiting great numbers
OF the copper pieces. which they pre-
sented for redemption. The priest
became alarmed at the unlawful in
flation OF his circulating medium and
fled from the country to avoid posi-.
BILE punishment at the hands Of the
government
In after years the parish Of this an
Client church established copper
smelter and engaged in mining and
smelling copper ore on a large scale.
The Stag pile OF this ancient smelter
was found not far from the church a
few years ago and the smelter at
Saltillo bought and treated the Stag
at a good profit.
An American contractor who built
a railroad near the church made the
owner OF the property an offer of
81 1000 for the cornerstone In the
building. II is said to contain ancient
relics Of almost priceless value. The
offer was refused. At present the in
terror OF this church is used as
corral for goats.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-10-13

n the matter of running risks. There
IS no danger that appalls the magma
ZION more than the danger OF earth
quake. and yet those parts Of the
world that are most subject to earth
quakes seem never to have been
therefore Stunned by human beings
An earthquake is an act OF God" and
men are clearly helpless against 1t
Like death. no one knows when 1t may
come; but. unlike death. 1t may never
come to all. and therefore men fsay
1t less than death.-LondoE Ttmss.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-10-13

rible or" asked the man.
Il want him to give me some
brains" said the Scarecrow. eagerly.
"Oh, Or could do that easily
enough" declared the man. He has
more brains than he needs"
And want him to give me q
heart" said the Tin Woodman.
THAT will not trouble him." con-
tinued the man, for OF has large
collection Of hearts, of all sizes and
shapes
And want him to give me cour-
age" said the Cowardly Lion.
"Oz keeps. great pot of courage in
his throne ROOM" said the man.
which he has covered with "A golden
plate. to keep 1t from running over
He will be glad to give you some"
And l want him to send me back
to Kansas" said Dorothy.
Where is Kansas" asked the man.
in surprise.
Il don't know" replied Dorothy, sor.
rowfully; but 1t is my home, and I'm
sure it's somewhere"
VERY likely. Well, Or can do any.
thing; SO suppose he will find Kan
sas for you. But first you must get
to see him, and that will be a hard
task; for the great Wizard does not
like to see any one. and he usually
has his own way. But what do you
want?" he; continued. speaking to To-
to. Toto only wagged his tail: for,
strange to say. he could not talk.
(TO BE CONTINUED)
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-10-13
SYNOPSIS.

Dorothy lived in Kansas with Aunt EN-
and Uncle Henry. A cyclone lifted their
home into the air Dorothy falling asleep
amidst the excitement. A crash awakened
her. The house had landed In country
Of marvellous beauty. Groups of queer
little people greeted her to the Land OF
Munchkins. The house had killed their
enemy. the wicked witch of East. Dor
othy took the witch's silver shoes. She
Wizard Of OF. who. she was promised.
might hnd way to send her back to
Kansas. Dorothy released a scarecrow,
giving him life. He was DESTROYS OF &C
7uiring brains and started with her to
the wizard to get them. The scarecrow
told his history. They met tin wood
man who lonEed for a heart. He also
Joined them. They came upon a terrible
lion. The lion confessed he had no cour-
age He decided to accompany them to
the Wizard Of o. to get some The scare
crow in pushing the raft became i'm
paled upon his pole in the middle OF the
river. The scarecrow was rescued by
friendly stork. They entered entered poppy ppi :,
asleep The scarecrow and tin woodman
rescued her and her dog from the deadly
flowers. The lion fell asleep and being too
heavy to lift. was left. On the search for
the road of yellow brick which led to the
Emerald city they met a wild cat and
field mice. The woodman killed the wild
cat. The queen mouse became friendly.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-10-13

At an autumnal party given for
children from eight to ten years of
age, the souvenirs were made by the
guests from corn husks which they
transformed into dolls. A face was
penciled on the green stub of corn.
the husks made the dress and the silk
carefully braided made the hair: bon
nets were also made from the husks
These dolls were really charming.
and the prize awarded for the best
was a delightful little booklet in which
corn husk dolly was the heroine; 1t
was written by a clever woman must
clan. This idea is Just as applicable
for "grown-ups" party as for chill
dren. for ! never saw a woman yet,
whether she admitted 1t or not. who
didn't like a chance to play dolls.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-10-13
For the Hostess
Chat Interesting Topics of Many Kinds, by
a Recognized Authority

She also had the art of always as
sembling Just the right people togeth-
er. and always remembered who hated
bridge" who didn't like golf and who
loathed to dress for a formal dinner
party. On the quiet, think she keeps
a book with the peculiarities OF each
one of her friends carefully jotted
down, just when she entertained them.
and just what she served on each &C.
casion. At least that is the way one
of the best entertainers I ever knew
does. and 1t is worth considering.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-10-13
ANCIENT MEXICAN CHURCH
Here First Gle ars.s. X use Certificates
Were Issued ara First Counter
feiti a Mas Done.

City of Mexico.-The ancient Church
OF Landin. one mile west of Saltillo.
Mexico. is fast crumbling to ruins. 1t
has history that is in some respects
the most remarkable of any church
edifice on the continent. 1t was
erected in 1882 by devout priest OF
the Roman Catholic church. who was
sent among the Indians of SPANS
new possessions to convert them to
the religion which had been brought
across the sea by Cortez and his fol
lowers. The priest soon surrounded
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-10-13

copious grease and powder.
Sometimes this condition Is due to
bad blood. but more often to poor cir
culation and improper diet.
Try cooling diet for a time and
take something to cool the blood
Your doctor will advise the best way
this can be done. II you do not wish
to consult him take a half teaspoonfll
OF Sprudel salts in a glass of hot wa.
ter half an hour before breakfast
each morning.
When the blotches get very annoy.
ing the color of the face can often be
lowered by putting the feet in hot wa.
ter to draw the blood from the head.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-10-13
Cleaning Plumes.

A woman who has success in clean
ing ostrich and other feathers puts a
cupful of Indian meal. half cupful OF
-four and three level tablespoonfuls OF
borax into a paper bag. and with II
one large or two or three small feath.
ers.
These she shakes about until the
soil has disappeared from the feathers.
and then she shakes them free from
the mixture. Fine knitted wool arti.
cles and laces are sometimes cleaned
In this way.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-10-13

Polly" declared she must have
some unusual way of announcing her
engagement. SO after much careful
thought this was evolved: The 20 spe-
cial friends were asked for a thimble
party. and there was nothing doing
until refreshments we're served. Then
each guest found little envelope on
the plate and the hostess explained
that inside there would be found Q
iumbled lot of letters. that the letters
of each color would spell one word.
and there was just one word in each
and all were the same color
in each envelope. 80 each one made
their word. and the light gradually
dawned as the story was told by the
guests putting their words together.
II was great fun and ended the after
noon in a most happy manner. as the
little bride-elect was a great favorite.
and she was fairly beaming when all
began to offer good wishes and wanted
to know "all about it,
MADAME MERRI.
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be
STAIN a
purchased
board found scrubbed
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with of
the
Of the a
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-10-13
RETIREs FROM ACTIVE WORK
Senator Nixon Of Nevada Disposes Of
Vast Mining Interests In the
West.

Washington. - Senator George 8.
Nixon of Nevada. said to be worth
s2o.0o0.0OO. has disposed of his vast
mining interests In the west and has
retired from active mining operations.
Senator Nixon began life as n tele-
graph operator. He served as a men,
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-10-13

Two men whose offices were on the
second floor were on the first floor
waiting for an elevator.
You're not looking extra well. Land
SELL" remarked the lawyer.
NE, Rangle." replied the real estate
man. Think I'll join an athletic club.
l need the exercise"
me, too
Still they waited for the elevator.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-10-13

Mrs. Newed-How does the break
fast suit you, darling?
Newed-It's Just right. sweetheart
1t may be rather plebeian. but Just the
same I'm awfully fond of calf's liver.
Mrs. Newed-So am |. dearest.
Don't you think 1t would pay us to
keep a calf? Then we could have
c:lf's liver every morning for break
fast.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-10-13

Visitor-And do you find this pen
and-ink sketching n profitable pur-
suit?
The Comic Artist-bh. well. It Just
keeps the pot boiling.
visitor-So. Do you light the fire
with them, then?
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-10-13

Said She-Did you notice how frigid
Miss Uppson and Miss De Style were
toward each other at the reception to-
night?
Said He-Yes: one would imagine
they were rival discoveries of tho
North pole.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-10-13
Wasted.

Johnny. did you have good vaca-
ton at that little lake resort?"
mo, sir. Nav wouldn't let me go
swimmin', and she made me take
cold bath every mornin."-Chicago
Tribune.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-10-13

There's the devil to pay at my
house"
Better go to church. then"
well, there's the preacher to pay"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-10-13

Der of the Nevada legislature in 1897
and was elected to the United States
senate In 1905. His term OF office will
expire March 8. 1911. He recently
completed the handsomest home in
Nevada. costing 100000. He was
prominently connected with the tariff
bill passed at the recent special ses-
sion OF congress.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-10-13

among the peoples long wniie,
breathing in their deadly fragrance;
but when he did open his eyes and roll
on the truck he was very glad to find
himself still alive.
Il ran as fast as I could" he said.
sitting down and yawning: but the
flowers were too strong for me. How
did you get me outT
Then they told him Of the field
mice. and how they had generously
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-10-13

THE man you had playing Hamlet's
ghost did not suggest the supernat-
lral'
mo-" answered Mr.. stormington
Barnes. frankly. He suggested the
natural super"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-10-13
A Blotehy Face.

Many women are mortified by red.
blotchy skin that refuses to yield to
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-10-13

Colored embroidery enters Into much
Of the new neckwear.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-10-13

Wraps are growing more decorative.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-10-13

Still they waited for the elevator.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-07-16

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Douglas Island news., 1909-09-08
Notice to Taxpayers

Notice is hereby given that the as sessment roll for the year l909, is at the office of the City Clerk, subject to inspection until Monday, September 27th, 1909,
 And further notice is hereby given that on Monday, the 27th, and Tuesday, the 28th of September, at S:30 D. m, the common council of the City of Douglas will sit as Board of Equali, zation aud listen to all complaints and adjust the same.
 rSignedl N. J.OUoNNoR, Mayor Attest: JOHN HENSON, Clerk.