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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-01-08
FLED FROM ii
Terrific Explosion Mistaken for Earth
quake Shock.

quake Shock.
st. Louis, Jan. 6.-An explosion
which shook houses and shattered
windows five miles away occurred at
Wood River, ILL.,, when an Oil tank of
loo, 00D gallons capacity caught fire.
Henry Johnson, a Waterman, was
caught by the flaming oil and burned
to death.
Almost every window in Benbow
City was broken and the residents
fled from their beds, fearing that an
earthquake had taken place.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-01-08
NORTHWEST LEGISLATURES
Lawmakers Meet and Organize for
Business.

ouSt0S46, - 8B9s%Gs 9E5
st. Paul, Jan. s.--The thirty-sixth
session of the Minnesota legislature
met and completed its organization.
A. J. Rockne of Zumbrota was elected
speaker of the house and Archibald
II. Vernon chief clerk. George w.
Peachey vas chosen secretary OF the
senate.
Pierre, 8. D., Jan. 6.-The new leg.
islature organized and in Joint SEES
sion listened to the messages of Re
firing Governor Crawford and Incom-
ing Governor Wesley. Both asked the
legislature to provide for the guar.
anty OF bank deposits. Each of the
governors also asked for repositories
for state funds and urged enactment
of a law for a 2-cent passenger fare
in the state.
Bismarck, N. D., Jan. 6.-Both
branches of the legislature met and
organized. According to the selection
made by the Republican caucus u. l..
Burdick of Cavalier COUNTY was for
mally elected speaker of the house.
J.. W. Foley of Bismarck was elected
secretary of the senate.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-01-08

drawn by President Roosevelt.
Senator Dillingham;, chairman of
the committee on immigration, said
that he had been informed that nu-
merous charges of a technical charac-
ter had been filed against the commits
sioner and that it was for this reason
President Roosevelt had decided to
withdraw the nomination.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-01-08
CHARGES FILEDAGAINsT nm
Nomination Of Commissioners Watch
orn Withdrawn.

Washington, Jan. 6.-The nomina.
tlon OF Robert B. Watchorn, commits
sioner Of immigration at Ellis island,
to succeed himself, which was sent to
the senate Monday, has been with
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-10-30

matron with a shifting hair smile
and a constantly rowing ego.
I went around early TO the EN-.
ploycs' entrance TO watch the giFlA.
They came quietly. with their beads
up. There VAS no tawdry Joking or
air OF being half ashamed ot being
shop glrl.
That's iust what We we're drlying
at--we wanted these girls to be a.
well behaved In every gay as the
women Of wealth they are called 10
walt on
But maybe there wasn't weeping
and waiting anA smashing Of pom.
padour rats when tha rule first
went round. President John @.
Shedd Of the store insisted on aboi.
ishlaK rats. pumpadours. tawdry
Jcwelry and loud dress and man.
nerc. Mr.. Shsdd. being one mere
man. and the girls being $500 tn
number. he did the wise thing. ard
hired Mira. Hoinviile 20 step in and
be- the dress reformer.
And right then one OF her ideas
was proved She thought that
there was q close relation bet wcen
the mind aud the dreas uf woman.
She didn't expect 10 lind q quiet
voiced. mild hammered young shop
giri wearing pompadosr a. big
"a cabbage and false iewelFy and
cosmetics.
Taking her theory as a fact. she
wanted TO make The girls bg quieter.
both In their drgas and In their
minds. She couldn't give them
mental treatment. 80 she changed
their dress. The change IN their
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-10-30

minds came OF its own accord.
Now the girls are happy.
But "aln't Il awful. Mabcif'
The hall room boya are going 10
have a hard winter. socially. II this
thing keeps up, Up and down State
-. the news has spread. and It's a
sure gueAs there are enough dis.
earded rats along tho row 10 equip
a mattress factory.
Some Of the girls In other stores.
who never did like 10 work In the
Field store. anyway. are blaming
the new order Of things TO visit
Of Harry Gordon Sclfridge. Fields
oldest manager. nov the biggest
merchant IN London.
In London the shop girls are Just
a. quiet as mice and as soft spoken
as hospital nurses. The English
like them that way. and perhaps
Mr.. selfridge told Mr.. shsdd II
would be good thiug to try over
here.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-10-30
.......%%4x&*H%S

rWrcAG0. Oct. 30.-when you
u i so lyrical department store
sslssxlfls, 81 > woman censor %
.aseA over them and eliminate
49, fsslis q person and 0f dfcss,
ssmsshlng ii bound 10 happen.
\ IA happened al the eig State
. .lore AZ Marshall Field a Co.
- X came almost being a tragedy.
1s,eaa however. the manager Of
- sicra and the woman drcss cen.
= Ms @. Husnyiile. have made
: ascending discovery
fhsxs gospel Ia womans clothes.
- rue gf the hig store thar has
.znlnafea the well ka0wn charae-
wkfcs Of Mayme." the Wirl who
- 10 be waltked around again
ngEHs Ntxgibh0us. Il also bring.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-10-30

Pare, quarter aud core four sour
apples. Steam until soft and rub
through a sieve There should be
81 OF a cup OF apple pulp Beat
the whites OF three eggs Ton a
large platter with a wire whiakl
until stiff sweeten the apple pulp
10 taste with powdered sugar and
add few grains II salt Add
gradually. while beating constantly
10 the esq whites. Pile lightly in
glass diah. chill thoroughly aud
serve with boiled cuatard.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-10-30
aolIsd Rles.

Put y cup rice IN strainer aud
wash under faucet Put In kettle.
add ! ptui boiling water Boil fast
" hour without stirring. Better
use double boiierD You may add a
pinch OF salt Raiaina. figs. dates.
y cup cocoannt or prunes may be
cooked IN n for a change.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-10-30
o.rAnIE WOMEN WANTED

II you work. why not earn more
than u nVlnmf
Bright. educated women have
mission.
That mission should be 90 build
ones self and help others.
ite Independent do good.
The NihsI Company already en-
pisy over ~ .0oe wcman.
The work covers twenty three
countries Of tho world
We will entertain applications
from capable women.
&ot canxasping. but helpful. Gig.
nlfted work
Address the Ntaxl Company, Zsl
Peoples Savings Bank building
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-10-30
from MARY%
BOOK

Cornmeal gems are fine for break
fast Mix we'll together one and
one-half cupfuis OF cornmeai. the
same amount Of flour. two table
2poonfuls OF sugar. and one tea
spoonful 81 salt. Beat tho yoIlsa OF
two eggs. add one and one- half cup
fuiH OF cream ana hair cupful OF
milk. aud stir into the dry mixture
Beat well. stir IN the stiffly whipped
whites 81 the eggs and two tea
apoonfula Of baking powder. and
bake 10 we'll creased gem pans Ia
a hot oven.
Here f. an eany salad 20 make
hananas eut ia quarters laid on let
tnce leaves, pour over salad dress
ing sprinkle with finely chopped
nuts. take a small ball or two of
cottage cheese. roll in nuts. serve
on side % dish This IL delightful
and refreshing salad for Sunday
night supper
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-10-30
MRS. c. soinviLLE.
She's the censor.

NNnething new into the lives Of
~ lSeo girls
~ that is--character and sta
ixr
10 soadeFfnl what a change
szs come over these young women.
nd Mn H0inviile.
Sc u sweet faced. quiet little
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-10-30
CYNTHIA GREYS
CORRESPONDENTS

Not long aGo gave an excellent
recipe for making cucumber cream
at home. but &C. q. l." aud TX. 3,
L" have lost Il. and ask me TO re-
peat the rule MARY A. NJ" asks
for lotion which will keep the
hands from chapping, and also keep
them soft and white. In complying
with her request, have but to re-
peat my cucumber cream recipe,
aud ali three girls will be answered.
Slice eight ripe cucumborH into a
Jar. and cover with one cup OF al.
cohoi Cover tho jar aud let stand
all day Melt together four ounces
of almond oil. two ounces aperma.
ceti. one ounce OF white wax aud
two ounces OF beef auet. stir well
until nearly cool Pour the strain.
ed cucumber Juice Into the mixture
and add oil Of rose. violet or lavcn.
der 10 perfume II. This lotion Is
equally good for the face when
ehapped by cold winds.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-10-30
FASHIONS

silk mohairs. without the MORE
effect. are 20 be- fashionable for
dressy afternoon functions.
The Low sash IA a feature OF
trocks for children. just ar for
grownups. bat IL more stylish on
the childish. Uniformed figure.
Travel hats are already here aud
are OF the lightost possible make Of
felt Some of them are turned up
sharply at ono aide--the Ho.calicd
'Ieft side III"
Some OF the most striking fall
gowns are rich IN handMork For
hraigiing a heavy silk cord IL used
instead Of the flas braid NO popular
laAt season.
Dark gray n promised great
popularity. and new shade dubbed
coal dust" Is among the leaders.
Mouaau~tnire aieosen nf heavy
Nllanese silk are ia vogue. They
are Ia ~ and is.hutton lengths and
have embroidered ,opa
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-10-30

Dear MiRs Grey. II the quarter
dollar OF 1905. having engraved on
It's reverse side q small letter %, ="
OF any special valuef Nj.
A No
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-10-30

Dear Miss Grey. How many
years ago was the song, "Tarara
Boom decay publishedf
~. JONES.
A--About 1880.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-10-30

Women are Riwaya interested In
odd ways To make these comfort.
able and becoming garments. Here
" shown an unusually attractive
one made 10 wear with the summer
princess gowns AZ home. which n
a now and clever idea.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-10-30
OuE gthe wisdom q
CYNTHIAGRFY

Save old toothbruahes 20 use IN
cleaning engraved silver or 10 apply
paste backing to nhoea
Old gas NANTES make the finest
Of powder for cleaning silver
when collected for this purpose.
they have a market value OF saBo
pound.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-30
An Object Lesson,

a certain misery old gentleman
pulled up his horse and trap ut the
door Of Il shop the other day and
beckoned to seedy looking individual
who was singing in the streets. Here.
hold my horse a minute he said.
The singer stopped in the middle of
verse and took up position at the
animals head. When the old gentle
man came out of the shop he bestowed
a halfpcnny upon the man and then
lost no time i'm scrambling into the
trap. The recipient, having gazed at
the coin for a moment. jumped on tho
step, Take it back, sir" he remarked
tragically. 1T means ruin to you."
What do YOU say, sir" Numbered
the old gentleman
"Ah," was the solemn reply. "once ,
was just like you. I'd heaps q none,
an threw it about like water. an took
at me now! Ain't a hobject lesson?
Keep your wealth scOrn 10 rob
yOu!-LOndon Scraps
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-30
ReVenged.

He was asking the old man for his
daughter in marriage. He was talking
tremblingly. hesitatingly, as you read
in story books. Now came the old
mans turn to speak, and as he began
his face was white with passion and
his voice shook with excitement
You want to marry my daughter"
he said. "Ah, Twenty years ago your
father crippled NE in business deal
and | swore TO be revenged, and now
my time has Gomez
He paused for breath, and the aspi-
rant for the maiden's hand was about
to beat haSty retreat in the face Of
supposed defeat when the father broke
forth again:
Yes. sir: | Swore to be revenged.
and III now strike the father through
the son. Want my daughter. Ell?
Well, take her. and may she prove as
expensive to you as she has to me-
The old man dropped into his chair
worn out with the excitement of his
plot, and the young man tainted.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-30
How to Make Homemade Soan.

In trimming meats before cooking
save all waste scraps of fat. try out
and put in a tin pail until you have
collected about five and half pounds
of grease. Melt. strain through a wire
sieve into dishpan and cool to luke
warm. Dissolve in an earthen vessel
a ten cent can of I've and three table
spoonfuls of boraY in three and one
half pints of cold water Let the I've
mixture also become lukewarm. When
the grease and I've are of the same
temperature pour the I've into the
grease, stir about two minutes and
pour into square or round granite
pans. The soap will be hard and
ready to cut in about twelve hours.
This makes Il hard soap that does not
injure the hands.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-30

heart. and a lump rose in his throat.
but he fought it braveIy and turned
away
Within two hours he was back in the
city and in the recruiting office The
examination he passed with ease. But
his luck did not stop ut that. He was
told that duty began on the morrow.
y few weeks in The eastern barracks
and then the Philippines!
That night he dreamed of fighting in
the tropics. Aud then came visions of
the dear fatherland and of Edith De
lirious. kmeeIin%. his arms outstretchcd.
lie bcckOned her to come across the
waters He called her 10y name: he
rallied and called. and in his voice there
was the wall of a broken heart
In the morning there We're a few
more things to pack. With alacrity he
proceeded to jam these into the trunk
While he was thus engaged Dick en-
tered the room.
Il suppose you have already heard. &c
said John, Juggling bard at the strap
I've enlisted"
"EnliStcd"' exclaimed Dick. his eyes
starting from their sockets.
Yes. You see Dick. one of us ought
TO go. Besides. I'm getting tired of
hanging around home | want to 90
out and see a little of the world"
But. IL thought you cared" ven
tured Dick
Cared WHAT" snapped John. almost
angriy
Dick said nothing. but Redeemed all
over
Il never cared-nevcr." John gave
the hrazen lie with such vchcmcnce
that something like an incubus topped
off Dicks breast
But YOU can do me a favor. Dick.
You can bid her &oodhy for me. You
see. III hardly have time. for the
dray II be here presently All. there
comes my man now" and he yanked
his trunk toward the door
And now. Dick. ! must say good
by" He put his hands on Dicks
shoulders and looked into his eyes as
If be We're gazing into the very soul
of him. I'm going far away" he con
tinucd huskiy. aud ! know III feel
a bit lonely. But by and by I'll get
used TO it. And if you'll only think of
me little-you and Edith-it will
make it easier-much easier. And III
he happy. You promise? Good! God
bless you both. Therp-now don't.
Dick, Goodby. goodby"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-30
BROTHERS.
The Love That Kept One and
Drove the Other Away.
BY OSCAR GRUENDER.

copyright. 1909. by Associated Literary
Press.
Two brothers in love with one and
r-the same girl, three hearts fired with
4e divine passion. three souls strug-
Cling with the agony of love and hope
and fear-this was the horrible di-
lemma that fettered John and Dick
Cummings and the beautiful bewitch-
Ing Edith Stearn.
For months it had been brewing
this immense struggle of hearts And
yet on the surface there was not a rip
PIE. The brother We'd desperately. but
good naturedly. Their compamionship
was not strained; il suffered no spas
medic fits of jealousy or anger The
most exemplary good fellowship pre-
vailed. but somewhere in that good
fellowship there lurked the silent, IL
repressib!e conflict.
J And John and Dick knew it. They
felt it, Nevertheless the subject was
, never preached. Each in his own way
| sought to win the laurelS of love. like
wise dreuding the crucial moment. for
I one. only one. could win.
The climax came suddenly and un-
expectedly. John had come upon them
Edith and Dick-uneXpectedly in his
} own elysium, Il little spot in the wider
ness of Iron Grove. He had gone there
! TO dream of her. When he behpld the
/ two the reverie left his brain aS Il
rocket leaves the earth. and he sizzled
and tremU!ed with excitement
At once he was frenzitd caves
oropper. He must hear Surely he
had a right
Cautiously he made his way through
the hedges: he drew himself forward
on his hands and knees
He bcheid them seated far apart on
the old log. Edith was plying the soft
ground with a stick She iabhcd
though .esSly ana at random. Her
soft hazel eyes were riveted on the
ground, and her attitude was pensive.
Dick. with his elbows ON his knees
and his chin on his hands. was a dupli-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-30

cate in pensiveness. Verify it looked
like quarrel, and into Johns heart
there stole Il bit of diabolical joy.
Dick was the first to break the
ominous silence
''4 on say that you love me, Edith"
he said hoarsely. and that you do not
cannot love John. Very well. But
you must tell him so too. You are
now bound by your very love to ex-
plain. Now that we know and under
stand we must confess. Deception
must cease"
Yes, yes, l know" replied Edith,
digging a little more Savagely Then
tmpusively she dropped the stick. sat
down beside Dick and put her arms
around his neck. He is your broth
err she said feeingly, and. oh, how
do hate to pain him But | will tell
him, only | want to break it gently.
! know he half expects What is that
noise?'
Nothing, nothing" broke in Dick
jmpatiently.
But that noise was something. 1t
was John wriggling through the
hedges. He had heard enough--too
already. Would he never get
out Of that shrubbery?
Once clear of the spot he threw him
self on the grass For time he could
not think. Before his eyes there
jigged and ambled a dizzy world
But bit by bit the mental chaos eked
itself out. and there remained only the
gickening realization.
This, then. was the truth She did
not care for him after all. 1t was Dick
she loved, and Dick alone could make
her happy. But. then. he could do
little, too, in making her happy He
might go away and save her the pain
of telling, Of breaking it to him. That
would bring little joy anyway. OF
Course she would never know hut
what did 1t matter? Would he not
carry in his heart the conviction that
ne had done something for her-that,
after all. he had not loved in vain?
Yes, there would be that conscious
ness. He told himself so again and
again and that he would 20 away.
But where?
To the Philippines. There was some
fighting there. and Uncle Sam was call
ing for volunteers. He would answer
the summons; he would serve his coun-
try and serve his love.
He bade adieu to Iron Grove. His
gaze wandered to the little spot, his
elysium, once. An ache stole into bis
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-30

An almond-lemon plaster is the best
remedy for removing dark freckles.
Smooth a tablespoonful Of dry mus
tard with lemon juice and then add a
teaspOOnful of oil of almonds. This
treatment is strenuous and should be
taken in the evening just before re-
firing. Spread the paste evenly all
over the skin. taking great care to
keep it away from the eyes as much
as possible. In few minutes the
paste begins to burn the skin. and then
it should be washed off Immediately
The burning sensation means that the
skin is beginning to bleach. Be sure
to get the face thoroughly cleaned
with hot water and then massage a
good cold cream or skin food into the
skin only a few days of this treat
ment are necessary, and then the face
peels as ii does when sunburned
Even the most obstinate freckles NAV
he removed with this treatment. The
rosewater and boraX solution must be
used every few days to keep the skin
free from freckles.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-30
Where EIoquence Is Wasted.

1t might have been supposed that
Addison. the most polished writer of
our AuguStan age: that Burke. with
his versatile intellect and exuberant
eloquence; that Macintosh with his
almost encyclopedia learning. and that
Jekyll. who had set hundred dinner
tables III a roar. would one and all
the house of commons.
But, as Macauay has pointed out.
exactly the reverse was the case. Their
speeches produced no effect. They
wearied ana bewildered their audience.
And their rising to speak was too often
the signal for general exodus. In
fact. as was said of Burke. they acted
as 4 dinner bell. Even Macaulay him
self, though on two occasions his
speeches changed the fate of n division
was in no sense of the word an orator
or even great debater His voice
was too Shrill and mOnotonouS. and he
poured out a torrent Of words with
such head!Ong fiuency as to confuse
his hearers as well as to battle the
quickest of parliamentary reporters
Bulwer LyttOn. again, could recite an
admirable essay, but his delivery was
bad, and the SeeSaw gestures which
accompanied his speech were as gro
tesque as those Of an old fashioned
postboy.''
In our own generation no two men
probably have had more highly cult
waited minds than John Stuart Mill
and John Morley but as far as
their parliamentary utteranceS go their
names are writ in water. "-Black
woods Magazine
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-30

For insect bites and bee and wasp
stinSs there is nothing better than
this wash: Dissolve one ounce of pow
dered boraX in half pint Of water
that has been boiled and allowed 10
cool If preferred. rose, orange or
elder water may be used in place Of
the boiled water. The bites or stings
are to be touchcd occasionally with III.
water as long rs any irritation re-
mains
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-30
CARE OF FLOWER BEDS.
How to Keep Them Beautiful All
Through the Summer.

ihrouqh the Summer.
All flower beds should at this season
OF the year be kept in proper shape
and condition. All seed pods and
withered and yellow leaves should be
carefully cleaned and picked off Ere
quent stirring with the hoe is good
but not deep enough to in any way
injure the roots. Ii is good idea
every time YOU NOW the grass to take
n sharp spade and cut the edge of all
your flower beds. 1t keeps the grass
from encroaching on the beds and also
keeps the beds To their proper shape
and form and makes them have a
fresh and neat appearance.
BY August many Of the soft grow
ing foliage bedding plants. such as
coleuS. alternantheras achryanrhus.
etc. will be growing freely and should
be kept cut back and not allowed to
become struggling. To Ice pretty. beds
haVin" plants of this kind should Ice
uniform. The various culorS should
NOT lie allowed 10 intermingle Golden
colored plants should not have red
foliage ones sticking their shoots up
through the yellow. etc. This is easily
nreveutad H., CONSISTENTLY, rfu,.r.iu,, ,rlo
p,in mint * to ,.,,,,,,,au,o .,in,.bir,,.
early and fake trn tin ant If mo
vouno ornwfb In This WV. ,.or ..,,
Scarcely go. rhat tI,, u,,.rI. :, ,,,.f,,,,
an If b,va,or ,,,,, ,o,,lo,.t tbo,,, NJ,
I'll rho rIa,,t. ,,., ,.o,.,. t,u t,.,,. 49,,
leoya sfarns sh,wf,,o md ft,a ~.
are unsi~htIv far awhile
Sona beds oro .,r.,,l,. boroti+od ~.
n muIchino of VOL rotted .tolIo
manure II is pecaSsarv r, sI,ol,. on+
all tho lone straw lof,ro ,,sir,, ,,,1 e
fine mopurn is in I.roo nio.os ,.hnr, u
with , s,.,do D., ,-..,.
hardy bnrh,,ao,s and vorI,eno b.,7,
sra all l,,.,,.ti,nd las. u,Dl..l,f,., w. a.,
nor baIinvn if i roc..s.rv IN ,l,,s
n;uI,h sott nlapts Sucb ne tho coIa,,,
and oaronf,l,ns as tba, o,o,,. vow.
VOL v.i,b,,,t II IN. ,,.,,,. ,f ,,,,I,.,,.
inc Is very sfnnIa Am ror rran, IA
do i - ,nro.d ,bo ,,,,,,ro o,o,. ~,
bod ,arofnIlv 70 t,o do,,,b Of che
ona inch
How oftop su,ver ho1s i, tlo o,,o,,
oir sbonId no voto,.ea donords 70 -
great extent unon tho cborac+ar ~ tho