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The Ordway new era., 1909-10-22
A Tramp Party.


Now. for tramp party" exclaimed
he clever matron to whom we all
ooked for novel sensations when It
.ame to entertaining. 'and we'u com.
'ine 1t with penny walk"
So last year Just about this time the
'arty was given which l am about to
describe. It hardly seems possible
hat 1t has been almost a twelve.
month since the above remarks were
made. 1t was not practical to use the
'uggestion for the department then. 30
have waited for the glorious Sep
lcmber days to return.
The invitations were issued on
brown wrapping paper sealed with red
wax and the time was Saturday after.
>oon at three sharp" The guests
we're told to wear tramping costumes
md each man to bring a bright. new
penny. or course. all this excited
curiosity. There were Just eight cou-
'les and the hostess say that each
couple was congenially mated. 1t was
lovely suburban place with winding
streets. hills and dales; just the place
or this party.
The men compared watches and
The hostess explained that they were
% walk for one hour. all making the
start together. but at the very first
corner each man was to toss his pen
~ to decide the direction he and his
partner were to take. Heads" meant
% go to the right. tails" to the left
At every corner. the penny was to de-
| II 10 sl- al
given to write n three-minutc descrip.
ion of the walk The first couple to
arrive at the expiration OF the hour
vas to have n reward, and every min
lite overtime was to be paid for In
pennies at the rate of one n minute.
he money going to the hostess pet
charity fund.
A half hour late would bar from
competition in the prize stories. 1t
vas very jolly. hungry party that
arrived and very amusing stories re-
suited which were read or related by
he "tramps" around the table when n
most bountiful supper was served.
The hostess used small tables. seat.
.ng four persons at each. and the day
being warm. the rcpast was served on
The porch. which was made n perfect
bower Of golden rod decked with wild
lavender asters that bloom so plenti
fully now. All you have to do to find
this wealth Of autumn glory is to sc
by street car or railroad about score
Of miles into the country. After sup
per fire was built in the fireplace
and candles lit, the men smoked and
the girls discussed winter plans. AL
left ut eight O'Clock. delighted with
the tramp" party.
Country hostesses in search OF 9
novelty may be sure of delightful
success In giving party along these
lines.
The Ordway new era., 1909-10-22
GENERAL NEWS.

enard Harding Davis has been
ior $4,000 by Anna Eva Fay. the
'oyant. who charges that her
'aton was DETAINED in one OF Da-
novels.
'aough New York City has only
cent. OF the country's popula-
'm street cars carried in 1907
IL per cent. OF those carried by
"est cars Of the entire country.
attorney general OF Illinois has
go that life insurance agents
right to write policies on their
ives and to make proper reduc-
rom the gross premiums of
commissions.
Cossack villagers of Pavlovsk.
- nave condemned and lynched
men FOR murder. The victims
men lynched were three women
'a'id who were lured to a lone
u tortured and killed.
mode Island Republicans have
'nated Adam J. Pothier for gov
lne main features of the plat.
were an Endorsement of the
"'orich tariff bill and praise Of
'or Aldrich.
s'0A says that he has forwarded
'am to Anthony Fiala asking
uead an expedition to Mount
10y 10 bring the records from
unit Another telegram was
..olessor H. c. Parker. Of
:. University. who sccomps-
~ In the early stages Of his
uat Mckinley expedition, ask.
n. NJ !" Join Flala. Dr.. Cook says
~, necessary funds will be
ae and that Fiala ID to have
-.'se Of the expedition.
The Ordway new era., 1909-10-22
Drunken Man 1hre.tens Taft.

Albuquerque. N. M Shouting
where is Taft? / want to kill him,
Thomas Thorpe, an aged prospector.
approached Policeman T. Guvera a
few minutes after President Taft and
his party had reached albuquerque.
Thorpe was arrested at once and
placed in Jail for investigation. He
had acted queerly and asked CHIEF OF
Police McMillen q number Of ques-
tons which led the chief to have him
observed. Thorpe had been drinking
and II believed to be feeble-minded
The Ordway new era., 1909-10-22
For the Hostess
Chat on Interesting Topics Of Many Kinds, by
. RECOGNIZED Authority

try this plan: At large meeting oi
college fraternity. the chairman OF
the social committee requested each
one who was to be presented to send
her the name in full. There were
nearly SO people present and there
were tally cards tied with the fraterni.
ty colors. each having large number.
On the reverse side of tho cards given
the men were the names of the girls
present and the girls. cards had the
names Of the men. The acting hostess
explained that there would be no
formal introductions. that when a man
or girl thought he or she had dis.
covered who was who" the namc. or
rather the number opposite the name.
was to be marked. To the one who
made the largest number OF correct"
acquaintances prize was awarded.
and there were special prizes for dis.
covering the fads or peculiarities OF
guests. This Is really most jolly
and effective method OF placing
large number OF strangers at their
ease.
The Ordway new era., 1909-10-22
Chinese Dinner Menu.

What the Chinese serve at dinner
is a question often asked. so Nine.
Merri Is delighted to give the menu
served by the Chinese government to
the American fleet. The menu was
printed on fan and will be preserved
as most interesting souvenir by
those who were fortunate enough to
be guests at the strange feast ai
Annoy:
Birds Nest Soup.
Sharks Fins and Grub Roe.
Rolled Fish.
Fried oysters.
Mushrooms and Bamboo Shoots.
Shrimp Balls.
Fried Ducks Liver and Giblcts.
Boiled Ham and Chicken.
Deviied Crabs on Shell.
Minced Chicken and Cnuunowcr.
Ii Hung Chang Shop Suey.
Tea. Fruit. Cake.
MADAME MERRI.
The Ordway new era., 1909-10-22
eaom THE NETWORK OF
WIRES ROUND AsouT
THE WORLD.
RING THE PAST week
L.oan OF IMPORTANT EVENTS
CONDENSED FOR BUSY
PEOPLE.
WESTERN NEWS.

~ Bayard Craig. d. d.. OF Denver,
,eeepted a call to the pastorate
No Lenox Avenue Union church OF
DIsciples OF Christ In New York
a speech at Phoenix. ArIz.. Presi-
Taft told the people that he
IA help to carry out the pledge OF
Republican party to grant state
TO that territory.
hines ]. Hill. at st. Paul. denied
the Great Northern railway was
40 TO enter Hartman territory in
fornia by extending the Oregon
n line to San Francisco. He said
.ould not build into California.
he body OF the late Mrs. J. Addi.
Bayes. the daughter OF the Con
lrscy, who died at Colorado
lpgs last July. will shortly be re-
led from n vault in Evergreen
etery and taken to Richmond. Va.
ipterment in the family lot.
4 a banquet given to her at the
xn hotel in Denver by the Central
d. T. u. Mrs. Frances Beauchamp.
Z president OF the W. c. T. U. of
ktucky. made a strong plea for
and national prohibition Us op'
ID to the local option plan.
special cable to the Seattle Post
kllgencer from Skagway, Alaska.
four men and one woman were
kned when a four.horse stage In
th they were attempting to cross
Klenhini river near Walls. forty
IS north OF Haines. upset and was
pt down stream.
b Mount Roubidoux, near Red.
1, Cal. President Taft participat-
tn the unveiling OF a tablet set In
rock TO the memory OF the found
pi the California missions, Fra
tpera Sierra. On the tablet were
three words. "Apostle-Legisla.
-Bu.Ider."
Alamosa on the 18th inst. Saul
we. the noted Indian runner. who
national reputation by defeating
eh and Forshaw In the Denver
athon last summer. won the ten
race authorized by the Rocky
pntain association OF the 4. A. U.
fime UNA .EQ.1o
hlle most people are killing
kes. Professor l.. A. Adams. cura.
Of the Colorado State Normal
pol, Is said to be raising them by
treds. OF the harmless kind. and
liberate them In the fields about
kley to aid farmers In destroying
and other field pests.
fashionably dressed bandit who
Yer the savings bank OF d. +. Er.
Y G Co.. in Highland Park. ILL.,.
aristocratic village on the Lake
Fe. twenty-five miles north OF Chi.
committed suicide by shooting
o driven to bay by the Highland
marshal and u posse OF citizens.
pc government OF Austria and
gary. on account OF the greatly in.
sed immigration OF It's citizens to
Rocky Mountain region. has estab'
ed consulate in Denver with
ef over five states and two terri.
IS George de Grivicic. consul gen.
OF the Rocky Mountain district.
opened offices in the Jackson
Denver. He will have jurisdic.
IN Colorado. Montana. Wyoming.
o. Utah. New Mexico and Arizona.
The Ordway new era., 1909-10-22

The New York Tribune ..v. ,h..
Edwin +. Hawlsy. B. r. Yoakum.
chairman Of tho executive COMMITTEES
OF the Rock.Island- Frisco systems.
aud James spere. the New York
banker. have obtained control Of tho
Missouri. Kansas & Texas railway.
James NJ. Barrie. the English nov.
elint and playwright. has been granted
a divorce on the grounds of his wife.s
misconduct with Gilbert Cannan. a
young author. The suit was not de-.
Tended. Mrs. Barrie was formerly
Mary Ansell. an actress.
II can only say that the actual lIv.
ing. human witnesses Of my journey to
the pole will themselves be able to dis.
prove the distorted declaration nut
into their mouths in the statement is.
sued by Commander Peary." said DR..
Frederick A. Cook In an interview at
Buffalo.
Five thousand workmen at Buenos
Ayres held demonstration during
which violent speeches were made
against the execution OF Ferrer. and
n Spanish flag was burned. A bomb
was exploded at the Spanish con.
sulate at Rosario and the building
somewhat damaged.
At Potsdam on the 18th inst. En-.
peror William today Witnessed a half
hour flight by Wilbur Wright, tho
American aeroplanist. leaving impor-
tAnf Htnta hnginngg
engaged Wright In n lengthy conver.
sation and presented him with an au.
tographed photograph.
II Is said that the mother of young
Lieut.. James n. Sutton. Jr.. of Oregon.
who met his death at the Annapolis
naval academy during fight with
brother officers. will soon lay charges
against certain of the marine officers
before the federal grand jury at Balti.
more.
Lady Constance Lytton and Mrs. IL.
NJ. Brailsford. who were sentenced 10
a months Imprisonment at New Castle
England. for taking part in suffra-
gette demonstration against David
Lloyd George. have been liberated on
government order. owing to their
weak condition.
Colonel Roosevelt has sent n cable.
gram to Commander Peary at Port.
land. Me. saying: Il deeply appreci.
ate your cable and congratulate you
from my heart. All Americans, and
indeed all civilized mankind are your
debtors. You performed one of the
greatest fcats OF the ages"
DIR. Ernest Fox Nichols was inaugu.
rated rs tenth president OF Dartmouth
College. y. H.. on the lIth inst, In
the presence OF distinguished assem-
bly,. More than 100 colleges. Ameri'
can and European. were represented
The British origin OF the college was
recalled by the presence OF Ambas
sador Bryce. For the government
Commander Bryan Of the Naval acad
emy stood sponsor.
The permanent International Peace
Bureau ut It's session In Brussels Sat
urday adopted n resolution suggest
Ing that the various governments OF
the world Join in the creation OF an
international fund for the relief OF
sufferers In the event OF the occur
renee OF great disasters in any part
of the world. a motion was also
adopted favoring the interdiction oi
the throwing OF explosives from air
ships In time OF war.
The Ordway new era., 1909-10-22
TWO PRESIDENTS EXCHANGE
GREETINGS AND HOLD PRI.
vATE CONFERENCE.
IMPOSING CEREMONIES
DAY OF PAGEANTRY AND CHEER.
ING CROWDS ENDS WITH
GRAND BANQUET.

FL Paso. Texas.-The long expected
meeting between President Taft and
President Diaz OF the republic of Mex.
leo occurred here. Saturday. Outward.
~ 1t was attended with a display of
soldiery. flare OF trumpets, a boom
OF cannon and pomp of ceremony
suggestive of supreme authority. but
In the actual handclasp of the two ex.
ecutives and in the exchange OF cour.
toous words which passed from Lip to
lip there was simple but cordial infor.
mality.
President Taft was the first to
speak. In simple American fashion he
assured President Diaz Of his warm
personal regard and his high esteem
OF the man who had accomplished so
much. He was glad to know the Pres.
ident OF such great nation: espe-
cially glad to know the present Presi-
dent who had made the nation great.
President Diaz replied with equal cor.
diality.
Both Presidents dwelt upon the har.
monious relations existing between
the United States and Mexico. Pres.
ident TAFT declared that this meeting
was not necessary to make stronger
the bonds of friendship: it merely
typilied the strength of the bonds as
they already exist.
There were less than n score OF per.
sons permitted to witness the meet.
ing OF the two executives. Even these
were excluded later when President
Taft and President Diaz withdrew
into an inner room of the Chamber OF
Commerce building. where the historic
meeting occurred and were only at
tended by Governor Creel OF the state
OF Chihuahua. former ambassador to
the United States. who acted rs in
terpreter.
The scene of the days ceremonies
shifted from time to time from this
thriving little American city across
the shallow. wandering Rio Grande
river to the typical little Mexican
town OF Ciudad Juarez. I nthe Gus
toms house there President Diaz re
ceived return call from President
Taft and again late at night enter
tanned the American President and q
large dinner party at n state banque,
which In all its surroundings OF Law
ish decorations. OF brilliancy In color
OF wealth of silver plate. handed down
| from the time of the Emperor Maxi
MILAN. and In every carefully consid
cred detail probably was the most no
table feast ever served on the Amcrl
can continent.
II was ut this banquet that the more
formal and public expressions OF re
gard between the two executives as
the representatives Of the people OF
| the United States and OF Mexico were
exchanged.
The banquet also marked the end
of the day of international pageantry
"a day OF cloudless skies. day OF
rushing. cheering crowds. day OF
marching soldiers. n day Of the Jour
neying into foreign territory OF
President of the United States. for the
second time in the history of the ma
tion. 1t was n day OF amity between
the two great nations OF the United
States and Mexico. a day made un
usual by the first visit to American
soil of the chief ruler OF a nation IN
any way approaching the prestige OF
Mexico.
The Ordway new era., 1909-10-22
Great Religious Gathering.

Pittsburg.-The greatest religious
gathering ever held in this city ana
perhaps In the country occurred at
Forbes Field here Sunday, wheh
about $4,000 persons assembled Mt the
sacrament of the Lords supper, the
event being the principal feature OF
sundays session OF the convention OF
tho Disciples OF Christ, Christian
Church.
The Ordway new era., 1909-10-22
An Introduction Party.

To break the Ice ut n party where
lhe guests are unknown to each other
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-09-30

The hardest wagon about farm
is one of those low wheeled, wide
tired vehicles of the old DAYS.
Hawkins has a splendid article
which is without doubt the best
value ever offered in Idaho. 1t is
strongly made and will carry as
heavy a load as any wagon ever
sold. The price is $50.
Mrs. Edith Barber. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Mills, who
has been visiting her parents for
several weeks returned Friday to
her home at Franklin, Neb. Miss
Carrie Boehler, who has spent sew
eral months visiting the Mills
family, accompanied Mrs. Barber
on the journey. Her home is at
Alma, Neb.
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy is today the best
known medicine in use for the re-
lief and cure of bowel complaints.
1t cures gripping, diarrhoea. dysent-
cry, and should be taken at the first
unnatural looseness of the bowels.
1t is equally valuable for children
and adults. 1t always cures. Sold
by H. T. Davis.
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Special Invitation to Mothers

who have either boys or girls
that 60 to school - We are
positive that such extra special
low prices on reliable school
apparel for boys and girls will not
be found in any store this side of
the Great Divide For boys knee
pants suits ages from to IA at
$l.S5, 2. so, 3. % 3. IS, to 4, so cannot
be equaled- For Girls we are sell
ing coats or jackets from 200, 2.9S
8. 80 to 900 in all the up to date
new colors and Styles-This great
Harvest Sale of the f. +. Hunt
big cash store is doing wonders in
the arr of genuine bargain giving
on ready to wear apparel for all
ages and sizes of the human fam
lily.
Saturday of this week will be a
specially good day for extra special
values in the Shoe and ready to
wear Clothing departments.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-09-30

John Dewey, who had charge
of the Emmett exhibit at the Seattle
exposition, returned home Monday.
He says the Idaho exhibit IS in the
front rank and is attracting great
deal of attention.
The biggest line of cook stoves,
ranges and heating stoves ever
brought to the city at the Hawkins
hardware store. They're all good,
reliable goods. too.
DR.. Galloway chief of the de-
partment of plant industry, pro-
nounces the ''Wonderberry' fake,
being species of nightshade.
John Childs. who sold the seeds for
this plant, cleaned up $780, COO.
The plant is worthless
Emmett is represented at Chica-
20 schools this year by Joe and
Austin Byrd. nephews of Frank
Crosson. Joe is taking law
course in the university and Aus
tin, who last spring graduated with
donors from the Michigan Univer-
bitv medical department, is taking
hospital training.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-09-30

Butter wrappers, either printed
or blank, at Index office.
Ladies, have your skirts dry
cleaned. Bryant, the tailor.
Amateur finishing at Steven
Studio, opposite Russell hotel.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank DeClrak re-
turned Monday from trip to the
coast and the Seattle fair.
Charlie Bays last week received
one of the new style four cylinder
Bucks.
Jack Young is enjoying visit
from his sister, Mrs. Tenny and
husband, of Oregon.
When you buy mattress get the
best-that's the Ostermoor. Buck
NUNS Furniture Store.
A real safety razor is boon to
men who shave themselves. See
them at the Emmett Mercantile
Co.
Take care of your stomach. Let
Kodol digest all the food you eat,
for that is what Kodol does. Every
tablespoonful of Kodol digests 1t
pounds of food. Try it today. 1t is
guaranteed to relieve you or your
money back. Sold by Palace Drug
Co.
Frank Crosson is in Idaho City
this week attending court. He
ais defenant in a suit brought by
Dechambeau. the Horseshoe Bend
sheepmen, charged with grazing
sheep on range claimed by Dec
hambeau.
"The Lure of the Mask" the
new serial story in The Index, was
too much for the big press this
week and it took smash at it. 1t
is slightly dis6gured but still in
the ring and will appear next week
in new headgear.
"Can be depended upon" is an ex-
preston we all like to hear, and
when it is used in connection with
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy it means that it
never fails to cure diarrhoea, dysent-
cry or bowel complaints. 1t is
pleasant to take and equally valuable
for children and adults. Sold by H.
t. Davis.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-09-30
School supplies at the Fern Con

School supplies at the Fern Con.
fectionery.
FOR SALE Close in lots. w.
H. Hall. the builder. so.
LOST Bunch of keys. Return to
Earl White. 80
FOR SALE Two milk cows l
young work horse spring colts,
| two year old colt. ]. II. Cronk.
The Guild will meet Thursday,
October IA, with Mrs H. A.
Blackman.
Mrs. H. B. Baker of the slope.
was called to Cambria, Iowa, on
Monday by news of the serious i'll
ness of her mother.
Ticket Agent Reed of the Short
Line depot at Nampa, left his
Young wife Friday night and elop-
ed with Miss Clara Faust, Bell
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-09-30
The Road to saooess

has many distractions. but none
so desperate as poor health. Sue
cess to-day demands health, bu,
Electric Bitters is the greatest
health builder the world has ever
known. 1t compels perfect action
of stomach, liver, kidneys, bowels.
purifies and invigorates the whole
system. Vigorous body and keen
brain follow their use. You can t
afford to slight Electric Ritters if
weak, rundown or sickly, Only
SOC. Guaranteed by B. B. Davis.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-09-30
EMMETT NEWS.

For your Kodak supplies see H.
7 Davis.
Hats, hats. hats, at your own
price. at Cash Store
Turner, the paint man, was in
town last week, calling upon deal
ers aud visiting old friends.
K. +. Cooke of Portland spent
Sunday in town visiting his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Il. c. Rundstrom.
Salmon are running in the river
and men and bows are enjoying
the sport of spearing them.
You can get anything you want
in the Kodak line at II. L. Davis
durg store.
For light draying and general
delivery. call up X. +. Thomas,
phone SO red. Office at Corner
Cigar Store.
A stitch in time will save you
money when your shoes need re-
pairing. Take them TO w. l.. Bur
ton, in Barrett's harness shop.
Clint Martin J. M. Downing. C.
W. Reed and two sons compose
party who left Monday for Peace
valley to hunt big game.
Fred Larkin has leased the eu-
tire second story OF Reilly's store
building and has moved his family
there.
For light draying and general
delivery, call up X. +. Thomas,
phone 80 red Office at Corner
Cigar Store.
Rings Little Liver Pills for sick
headache and biliousness. They are
easy and pleasant to take. A cool
ing, healing, soothing, cleansing
salve is Pinesalve. Carbolized. Sold
by b. b. Davis,
The climax of summer comfort is
enjoyed by those whose ice boxes
are filled by Peterson ice. 1t is
clean and pure and there has been
no advance in prices on account of
his having the field to himself.
S. f. Farmer left Monday for
Grand Junction, Colo, where he
has accepted until spring his old
job i'll lumber yard there. Mrs.
Farmer and family will remain
here.
Don't waste your money buying |
plasters when you can get bottle |
of Chamberlain Liniment for
twenty-five cents. A piece of flannel
dampened with this liniment is supe-
rior to any plaster for lame back,
pains in the side and chest. and |
much cheaper. Sold by II. I. Davis.
Are Won planning to paint your
house, barn or business buildinga |
II SO. let Hawkins figure with |
you on the paint. He will save
you 40 per cent ON every dollars
worth you buy. This reduction
includes paints, oils and varnishes.
Not minute should be lost when
child shows symptoms of Group.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy given |
as soon as the child becomes hoarse,
or even after the croupy cough APP
pears, will prevent the attack. Sold
by H. T, Davis.