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The Washington times., 1910-12-25

answer is a household word in your
home. and most likely YOU read even
one Of these magazines every month IN
the year. -
Yet the questions and answers are 50
cleverIz arranged that thev cannot fall
To entertain and interest you
No prizes are offered for the SclGl.o-lS
Of The Inquiry Magazines. but sfldll
be GLAD to nave your answers Just the
same
Maybe 1 want to just publish the
names Of those who correctly answer
the puzzle
And maybe again that isn't All. for L
might want TO see how faithful you are
during Christmas week, or il may ne
that I miss your words OF good cneer
when Won solve the puzzle and don
write NE 8 word about IL
Most likely Il Is all Of these JnlnsS
together.
However, I give YOU this little puzzle
this week. hoping that L may add 70
your Christmas pleasure
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Early Youth
Blighted by Father.

The bright daughter Of an irnprovident
father felt that her early youth was
5iighted by the fact that her rather had
not done all for her that he should
She married, and her marriage proved
a failure She felt that her husband
had not done all for her that he should.
4 married brother. 10 whom she
turned. failed 10 do for her what she
felt he should. and so valuable years OF
lie passed by before she discovered that
in herself lay the ability 20 achieve sue
cess To aid the imprOvident father. TO
make the home for herself which her
husband had failed TO make for her.
brother
Just 50 soon as human being looks
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STORIES
! JUST BEF0RE )BEDTlrtE
How the Animals Keep Christmas

year she said. twisting her neck
proudly.
7 90 not see Why W. should not have
= Christmas tree" SAID the horse, who
liked sugar and sweet things.
Where would we get a tree7' asked
a duck who VS. listening.
You do not need a tree TO get pres
euts.- said the cat The children hang
presents in them" That IS just as
bad for u.s." said the &C ~, none Of US
wear stockings" The dog began TO
wag his tai 81 Know what can be
done he said. The horse can hang his
feedbag outside the stall and the COW
can sleep with her head out OF her stall
and Santa viii hang something on her
horns. an sure The pigs can push
will be sure to see that. The turkeys
and hens viii have 10 hunt egg shells
and set them around the henhouse
door"
around said one hen; there were only
nine. IN that last brood that was
Matched"
''weIi, leave the henhouse door open,
yes" said the rooster, land Mr.. Fox
OF some other ferocious sSyliuIal viii
have Chistmas before We do; 10 VIII
have the door closed and trust to luck
for Christmas presents
I'll be glad when it's all over said
an old hen. signing II have been an
orphan srd widow after one Of those
Celebrat ions
81 war to know how Santa Claus
looks" said the pig. He is an ola
man. said the cat, with a white
beard
"And he is dressed in red" said the
dog. who wanted TO let them know that
he knew as much as the cat did about
him. 81 just know lie viii not leave me
anything" said the COW, If he wears
that horrid color.
The night before Christmas the barn
yard was quiet at an early hour, for the
dog and cat told the animals that Santa
never left presents while anyone was
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thought
ShaN come results they long have sought
MERCGRT in ecliptic conjunction with
Uranus rules powerfully for in
Iuluons insight. resourcefulness. quick
ness OF wit and energy of thought in
this period.
me Moon Ia watery sign, has the
sun Venus and Jupiter in benefc as
pecL making auspices for a brightly
fortunate and happy day.
Inc aspects unite in bene6tiuc the
iiisIier impulses, and in blessing har-
iiolllous relations. peace and mercy.
AhoSe VINO grant favors on this dav
90 50 under auSuries that promise good
results TO the recipient and returns TO
the donor.
JGpitef rules favorably for health and
There is an evil Sign over untrutfs.
deceit, and malice.
Idle words are under uaaIin-uarf Dc
tinies 1t viii be well for All to guar
their tongues against hasty or stnkird
speech Those who are given TO mock
cry and sarcasm should refrain euffraI,-
from indulging their caprices in fbess
twenty-four hours.
CoJ.rtships and matrimony are under
excellent signs
There IS a lucky sign FOR Investigation
research. study. and spiritual matters
Education and the training OF the
young are under good aspects. Teach
e.s. lecturers, and ministers should ben
eft
Venus is held in this sign 20 exert a
ou's.r1uliy favorable influence over en-
tel salnm ents, visits, and aTnusemeIls
1here Is good omen over anything
concerning cookery
Persons with this birth-date are as a
rule s-eiG to be open 10 rich rewards
through ThOughtfulness and reason
Hraefa NJ
governed by stars that often grant great
justice nd kindness
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Newest FadS of
Fashions FanCieS

Large hats have little trimming.
The fad OF the year is the beadwOrk
Ratine and cameIs hair are in high
favor.
Morocco is being worn, especially in
buckles
Pony skin has never become popular
in England
In Venice lace the assortments show
little change
Velvet sasaes are elegant with light
weight gown.
Many women have their hatpins match
sheir brooches.
Gloves for evening are now worn
loose and baggy-
Detachable yokes are provided with
some Of the new waists.
Black and white is much seen in piping
and button Effects
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MAGAZINES THE ANSWER
TO THIS WEEKS PUZZLE
The Inquiry Magazines

100 years9
Santa Claus?
3-An ancient minstrel?
"a public place in Rome?
5-An early New England settler?
-Veracity?
One who sketches?
"a noted fairy?
ga large body Of water?
Io-The sailors hoodoO?
IA dispenser Of justice?
IA prospect?
Is-What we all cling 20?
IA planet?
1s-A citizen Of the World?
16-A show ground?
IA boys jack knifef
1s-Part Of a rope?
Io-Hash?
zo-The food that husbands aP-
prove Off
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ENLARGED Pores.

J. R--BUy a small soft brush ald
use Il 20 scrub the face every night with
d good pure soap and tepid water
Rinse well with cold water and rub
a good skin food into the pores after
this treatment Enlarged pores may be
que TO one Of several things They may
ne caused by being cIOEEed with dust
cor which the above treatment VIII
prove most effective although YOU can
not eXpeCt the pores 10 contract all at
once The skin VIII gradually become
Smoother. ana the pores smaller, how
ever
L the enlargement or the pOTVs is
due, as Is often the case, 90 2 disorder
Cd nervous condition. ST Indigestion I
would advise that you attend TO your
The Washington times., 1910-12-25

ONE day the horse said 10 the other
- animals, Il wonder what they are
going 10 do with the tree I saw them
take into the house Perhaps I am go
ing 70 be taken IN there on cold
nights he said. and tied to it
1t is plain 20 me- said a turk ey.
that my family are TO roost Ia IL on
cold nights; we are gilmore value than
a horse
why shouldn't it be for my family?''
asked the rooster.
Because none Of your family can fly
so high,~ said the turkey, holding her
head in the air
The cat came in the barn Just then.
What are you talking about?r she
asked
About the tree that the horse saw
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Hickory Nut Cake.

One cup white sugar, one small table
spoonful butter or lard. two eggs, beat:
three-fourths cu9 sweet milk. two cups
-four, two teaspOonfuIs baking powder.
three-fourtbs cup hickory nuts chopped,
bake in two layers Frosting: One large
cup sugar. water to melt good: boil until
II threads from spoon. Beat white OF
one egg, pour sugar into Il, then after
Il quite Good add one-half c1D OF
chopped hickory nuts; spread on cake.
then on top layer put half hickory nuts
TO trim it along on the frostinE.
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over their door The turkeys and the
hens were also remembered with a gen
erous supply OF corn.
IS-er when the animals met in the
barn they all expressed themselves sat
is1ed with Christmas. But I do not be
leve IN the Santa Claus YOU told ne
about" said the pig, 1T was a little
girl not an old man who gave me my
Christmas Il guess IL is an very well
for the ones IN the house said the
COW, but the barnyard animals would
not fare any better on Christmas than
any other day II there Is not 3 kind
little giri in the farmer . farlily to
think OF US
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Salt Pork Fruit Cake.

Take Is cents worth Of salt pork, run
throuaH meat grinder one pound rails
ms two eggs, i've cups -four, one cup
nut meats, two cups sugar, one cup
nolaSses, and teaspoon soda put in
-four dry, two teaspoons cinnamon. one
teaspoon cloves, one pint hot water; put
salt pork into mixing bawI, pour hos
water over pork, add two eggs beaten
well: add sugar. raisins, mOIasses, uts,
and spices; add -four last Bake one
hour.
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taken into the house." said the turkey
II think my family are TO perch In It
on very cold nights and the horse
thinks II Is for HIM"
The cat laughed you are an igno-
rant lot" she said, that is Christmas
tree We have one every year
What is a Christmas tree2' asked a
turkey who had escaped from Thanks
giving and did not like to talk about
Christmas They hang presents on il, -
said the cat. The turkey gave a sigh
OF relief
And everybody in the house gets a
present. and there is candy, TO-" the
cat continued Il had this collar last
The Washington times., 1910-12-25
Best Salad.

The best salad I have ever eaten. one
large chicken boiled and cold, yoIk
Of three eggs, boiled hard one and one
half tablespoons Of melted butter. one
half pint OF vinegar and some chicken
gravy one gil Of mixed mustard. one
halT teaspoon pepper, salt to taste, two
small heads OF celery Cut the meat in
small pieces, also celery. Mix an to-
oether, mash yOlks Of eggs, smooth,
chop the whites and mix with butter
mustard and vinegar Stir all together
using
The Washington times., 1910-12-25
SELF-RELIANCE SECRET
OF SUCCESSFUL CAREER
Much Good Time Wasted In Being Constantly on the
Alert for Help From Others Such Attitude
Affects Character
By ELLA WHEELER WILCOX.

AOo are starting out In q career
OF any kind for yourself, no matter
whether in the trades. the profes-
slons, or the arts. do not be con-
sts ntly on the alert for outside help.
woman Of decided mental power. Of
oecldeo gifts and Unquestfoned ability.
mas yet failed TO attain any goal. mainly
because she has always waited for
others 10 help her on the way.
" heneFer she encounters a man or
woman OF any position. power, Or
lnn'lence, her first thought is. What
can that person do for me2-'
Such an att'-U2e or mind affects the
character. Just as a chiId-s physical de-
NeioPnent would be affected II. instead
OF learning 20 walk Itself, & had always
depended upon the guidance of some
hand
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general health and improve either ~
these conditions If they exist
The following IS a list OF the months
for which you asked me and their cor
responding birth stones.
January-Garnet-
FebTuary-Auethyst
March-BI0odstone.
Auril-Diamond.
lIlL-Emerald
5uue-A gate
.IulE-RubE
AUEust-SarSouEx
Septem ber-Sa pphire-
OCrObeT-OpzI
Novem ber-ToDaz-
DeCember-TI ruuoise-
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Attractive Salad.

Remove malaga grapes from stems,
wipe each one separately, and take out
seeds Make a cut in each grape be-
ginning at the stem end and extending
the entire length Insert IN the cut
narrow strip OF canned pimento. Part
two seedlesS oranges and remove the
white portion from each Then sepa-
rate the fruit into sections, discardfng
the tough parts. Arrange on a bed OF
lettuce leaves and pour over il a we'll
Blended French dressing
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DAILY FASHION TALK y ~
~ ~ TO TINES READERS

= OATS that are
- m a d Q with
shoulder capes are
always becoming 20
the younger chill
dren and this one
is exceptionally
smart In the IL
Iusuation If Is
made g. cloth trim
med with velvet,
bat velvet, velve-
teen. corduroy. and
FUR pushes are
much liked this
season and all are
adapted 70 the
MODEL. There is a
square yoke 20
which the circular
coat IS attached and
the cape is arrang-
eG over IL The
patch pockets are
applied on indicat-
ed lin e g. The
sleeves are just fun
enough for comfort
and are finished
with cuffs A va
rieC Of trimmings
are being used on
chIdren-s G. o a { s
this season braid
Is much liked and
is exec e din & ~
handsome. materi-
al, such as the vel
vet, is quite cor
rect. and FUR IS
having great vogue
The coat made OF
velvet OF EeIveteen
with trimming OF
fur on the cape
and cuffs would be
eECeediugly smart
a % q attractive
r. o "a z h finished
cloths are fash
ionable. and one
OF these. En- dark
red or blue WITH
bands Of black silk
braid. would be
pretty and useful
and in the height
or style
For q child Of
four years Of axe
viii be required IA
Yards OF maeeri-I
= inches wide. o.
Yards - inches
wide, o. -. yards
- inches wide. \
May hItnt0n pat
tern No 57s5. sizes
.. 4, and 6 years OF
age can be OBJ
tanned at Golden
berg g
The Washington times., 1910-12-25

To the Host Holy Righteous One
I send this prayer as tOiIsOme day is
done
Grant me TeDOSe-
Free me from each lOwly thought
Gathered from the day which brought
Its weight Of woes.
II
Make me as a little flower
That hides itself at twilight hour
Amidst the dew
And in the morning wakens Up
And opens wide its little cup
OF WOudFOUs hue.
The Washington times., 1910-12-25
BASTA EMBROIDERY
IS BEING REVIVED
Figures Are Geometrical In
Long Straight
Stitches.
. HERE is to be seen nowadays a
striking revival Of basta en-

- HERE Is TO be seen nowadays a
striking revival Of basta en-
broidery. that mauy-cOlored work
on heavy canvas, somewhat re-
sembllng the old tapestries. and which
may De utilized for everything from an
arm chair 10 a pin cushion
Usually the figures are geometriCaI
ones IN long straight stitches giving
G somewhat stiH and formal effect
Variety is now being introduced. how
ever Dy means OF quaint figure subjects
reproduced IN the primitive delineatiOn
OF costumes and manners inspired by
ancient art
In such instances faces are worked
out in beady tent stitch. and occasion
ally the long, typical stroke IS carried
across slantWise TO form tapestry
panels. sets Of chair backs and seats.
animated by groups Of native pictorial
The Washington times., 1910-12-25
Mourning Etiquette.

Miss n B,-MOUruinS - worn for
parent q year. For reopeninE your d.
ano the-e is no rule. 7 should open II
at once, and give myself all the pleas
ure and comfort possible with my music.
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ChiId's Coat

Constant Reader-There Is nothing 50
lovely for young children as white. buL
Of course, It soils easily. and Is. there
fore. not so serviceabIe as color
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Helpful Hints For
Busy HOmemakers

Always shrink a new braid before
sewing to a skirt, otherwise the bot
tom OF the skirt will become quicker
ed the first time Of wearing in show
or OF rain a
The Washington times., 1910-12-25
Leftoyers for Soup.

IN mixing IeftOvers for soups never
combine fish and meat, beef and lamb,
chicken and beef Sometimes a little
bacon or pork bones can be added to
soup stock for richer davoring.
The Washington times., 1910-12-25

In making salads do not chop your
meats anC celery IN a chOppinE bowl
Cut into the desired sized pieces with
scissors This IS quicker, neater. and
cleaner than the Old way.
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To Separate Tumblers.

When two glass tumbIers or dishes
stick together 50 that there is danger or
breaking in getting them apart, put
cold water IL the inner one and hold
the outer one IL warm water, and they
viii separate a. once.
The Washington times., 1910-12-25

a good way 20 wash bottles or vine
gar cruets Is 10 put crushed egg shells
and warm soapy water together IN
them and shake well. This viii clean
the glass well and viii not scratch it
The Washington times., 1910-12-25

Make me as the woodland bird
That scars and sings far heavenwdrd
At break OF day.
Make my Thoughts with fleeting wings
That fly away from earthly things
Born OF the day.
Robert Kerr Marsh
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Waste No Time
In Foolish Regrets-

~ DydAoA hCELELS-
Waste no time IL foolish and. beIfrfIfnz
regrets that other people have not. done
Tor you what they should have done.
Il is a divine compliment when any
soul stands solitary In the world. with
no one on whom to depend or 70 turn ID
for assistance.
sick people are given nurses wei
ones do not need them
CIpples are given clutches the able
oodled use their own limbs
Trust IN thine own ultried capacity.
As thou wouldst trust I'm God Himself.
Is but an eynanatiou from the Whole
Thou cosI not dream what forces lie in
thee.
Vast and unfathon1ed as the mighty sea
Thy silent mind Ger diamond caves
may roll
Go seek them and Let pilot WIN con-
Those passions which Thy favoring Wind
may De-
10 man can place a limit on ny
strength
Such triumphs as 10 mortal ever
gained
May yet be thine, If thou wilt but be-
Iieve
In thy Creator, and myself At length
Some feet must tread some heights now
unatfained-
Why not thy own Press on. achieve.
achieve
CCopy-iEht. 1850 By the Nex York EveulaE
journal Publishing Company
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To prevent any shade Of b. Ie from
fading soak for two hours IL q pail of
water TO which one ounce Of sugar or
lead has been added. Then be sure 70
dry well before washing and ironing
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Poems Women Should Know

which viii this series is
inspiration In clipping and saving
the series cannot a ord m
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Question Box Of The Times


seadv to Quests she
do
vb 50
The Washington times., 1910-12-25

To remove iron mold from marble rub
The marble with a cut lemon dipped IN
common salt If this does not remove
the st@in, try rubbing Il with spirits
or ammonia which is often successful
when other treatments fail in either
case Il IS well 10 afterward rinse the
spot and polish IL with a soft cloth.
The Washington times., 1910-12-25

a good silence cloth for the dining
table can be made with q double thick
ness of white flannel laid with the soft
side on the inside and quilted on the
machine. edge with a binding OF white
tape
The Washington times., 1910-12-25

To kin lice on any feathery plant.
such as small ivy and the Ike, make a
De per cone to cover the plant and burn
a small quantity Of sulphur under the
cone 4 pinch Of sulphur VIII usually
kiH all lice
The Washington times., 1910-12-25

Crabdake Cauapes. NalJaise-FTOm
slices Of stale bread cut one-fOuTth Of an
inch thick stamp out ten circles Spread
The rounds with butter and brown light
~ in the oven When cold spread with
cavaire- Chop fine one cup OF crab
fakes and mix with Oue-haf cupful Of
sauce tartare- Spread this generously
over the caviaTe- Add One-fOurth Of
n teaspoOnFuI each Of salt and white
pepper to- EaIf a cup of cream, and beat
me cream until firm. Tint half the
cream red ald the other half green with
color pastes. Cover lightly with the
green cream, and with a star tube pipe
large red stars on the center Of each
Canspe- Serve very cold as an ap-
petiZeT.
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Christmas Baskets-Bake ten deep cup
cakes When cakes are cooled a HJtles
cut out the Centers to make hollow cups
Soften some spaghetti BY c0itng IN a
nan Of boiling water, cut in required
lengths for basket handles, shape as de-
sired on a board and let dry, then set
in place Beat one cup Of double cream
two tablespoons OF sugar and a fourth
Of a teaspoon Of vanilla until hrms add
half a cup OF chopped nuts fhazel nuts
OF almonds with a Few pistachiO nuts
and use TO I'LL baskets Sprinkle table
spoon Of nuts above the cream More
elaborate baskets may be had BY cover
ing with confeCtioner's icing (white) and
pipinE with ornaments frCsting (cOlOred
green.
Christmas VVreaths-FOr sugar cook
Ies, roll tIl-n and cut with q dough
nut cutter Brush the surface OF the
with CHOPPED Distacho nuts Cblanched
first}. and add here and there tiny round
red candles Press IN with light motion
of rolling pin. Place in baking pans
and bake delicateIV IN a moderate oven
Turkey Salpicon-One cup cold tur-
key cut IN One-half inch cubes, One-half
cur. cold tonzue cut in small cubes, one
green pepper Cui-sn shreds, One-hslf
small onion finely chopped, one and one
half tablespoons butter one and one
half tablespoons turkey dripping, two
cups brown or white stock. salt. pepper,
celery salt. and a few grains cayenne
Process Prepare turkey ass<i tonEue.
mix we'll Melt butter and drippilz=s---=
2 saucepan add onion and green pepper.
cook without browning five minutes
Add stock gradually while beating con-
stantiy. Season highly with salt. pep
per. and celery salt Add q few grains
cayenne Heat mushrooms in their own
liquor drain add mushrooms TO sauce
Reheat meat IN sauce and serve in 4
border OF broiled rice. Sprinkle all
with paprika-
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LATE LUNCHEON.
CreamEd Oysters in Thimble Cases
Homemade Pickles
Thin Bread and Butter
Christmas WreathS-
JfSu Grape Juice or Coca
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Daily Horoscope
LAe stars incline. but ao nsS
eaUDeI.S
Monday, December 40, 1910.

10 winged wit and darling thought
9haii Gene results they long have sous
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Tomato Custard-Beat three egg
yoIks end one whole egg; add one-foUrth
teaspoon each of salt and paprikar and
half q cup OF well reduced tomato puree-
Turn into buttered pudding dish Cook
in a pan Of water in a slow oven
JANET NJ HILL
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only TO himself and the Divine Cause
back Of him for assistance, Just SO SON
rs ne freed from all letters. and Infinite
space stretches before him fcr -
oreamed-Of achievements
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4 PRAYER

published by Request.)
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TOmOrrOW'S Menu;
How TO Prepare 1t

RREAKFAST
Bananas, Rice with Thin Cream.
Broiled Ham flashed Drowned Potatoes
RuckWheat Mullins Drip Coffee
OHM Err
Service for Ten-)
CTabnake Caaapes. MaltaiSe-
Christmas CO1sOmme-
Turkey Salpicou-
Eluffed Mashed Potatoes
Brussels Sprouts.
Lettuce Salad. French Dressing.
Cheese Straws. Christmas Baskets with
Whipped Cream
Peppermiuts- Nuts COdee-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-19
SWEEP IN new YORK
VICTORY FOR THE DEMOCRATS
IS CERTAIN THERE.
That Is the Way 1t Looks to the
Postmaster of Mobile, Who Is a

That Is the Way 1t Looks to the
Postmaster of Mobile, Who Is a
Republican.
A Washington dispatch says it is
an unusual thing for a Republican
federal oficeholder to admit that a
Democratic victory is possible. even
when it appears to be a certainty to
the rest of mankind, but there is
one such in Washington. He IS
Postmaster P. B. Barker, Of Mobile,
Ala, who is just back from New York
State, where he had both eyes and
ears open and learned a few things.
ut seems to be in the air all over
New York %state," observed this
southern Republican, that the DEM
ocratic ticket will make a clean sweep
| at the coming election. Mind you,
it will not be so much a Democratic
| party, as an anti-Roosevelt triumph.
| Of course, the Democrats will read
the advantage-that is inevitable,
but it is the, conservative business
men of both parties who are moving
now to head Roosevelt off from the
nomination for president in 1912.
people at a distance hardly real
lie the tremendous significance of the
revolt against Roosevelt in the Union
League Club, which is composed Of
Republicans who are at the very top
in New York financial circles"
Reports received from the east
and west are most encouraging, and
there is every indication that the next
house will be controlled by the DEM
~ocrats," said Representative Finley,
of South Carolina, vice chairman OF
the Democratic congressional COM
mittee, who is in charge of the head
quarters there.
THAT ISSUE" he said, lis the cost
of living. and the people are I'M
pressed with the fact that the in
creased price of foodstuffs is cans
ed by the Payne-Aldrich tariff. In
surgency in the west has split the
Republicans in that section as free
silver did the Democrats in the east
in 1894.
"While the Democrats now are
most hopeful, they are not idle, and
in every debatable district they are
waging a war on the high price oil
living. What about Roosevelt? Why
he is doing good work for u.s."