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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-26
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NC. Mrs. Barrington-now, if my
brother at home gets angry because
! didn't succeed in buying Wildtire
want you to- =
The ringing of tile telephone bell in
terrupted him. oh shall | answer
it!" he questioned.
Its some person named Duffy on
the phone" be reported
"Oh, Duffy" size fatereu Tense,
alert, she stood listening to Berries
reply, endeavorng to grasp the full
pulport OF the conversation.
BERTHE. With many stops and ejacl-
!ltions, resumed his conversation with
Duffy. MI the widow could hear was:
'.Yes;lr YOU there? (Sight pause,
What's that: How could you answer
! if you weren't there: You couldn't
That's the reason | asked if you were
| there slight pause) Do still want to
| buy Wilcllire: Or course | do slight
pause,. You'll tell NE the name of the
owner? Thanks. awfuliy.'
Hes going to tell him." gasped the
widow in the lull of Berries talk,
while Duffy told him. the name of the
owner.
"Who:" asked BERTHE. He repeated
the query. "Who:'
| The information BERTHE received did
not affect him seriously He turned
toward the widow. WIG was burning
with impatience. and laughed drolly
| However, lie made no comment. but,
lesuming his talk with Duffy. said
4 3i course dent belle. i. and if
there wasn't Il lady here I'D jolly we'll
| give you Il piece of my mind tslight
pause Il lady. y message for the
+. doctor" was his next remark. II
i can't say whether I'll deliver it or not.
/ Oh, tommyrot.'' he replied in disgust.
No. do not want to Kiss you goudby
and wont deliver Your message
either BERTHE hung up the receiver
with II bang, crying:
The impartinence of the man. The
! impertinence OF the man. beg Your
! pardon, but he made Inc very angry
! very!" he finished. recalling the pres
/ ence of AIRS. Darlington.
Just i; moment, Mir. Ainsworth. -
begged the widow, concealing her alx-
iety with a smiling face
BERTHE stopped.
Did he say who owns the horse?'
she asked, all innocence.
YES. but it's--oh. it's preposterous-
chuckied BERTHE. He said you owned
! Wildtire.'
The message Mr.. Duffy had for the
lady-is it worth repeatiug:.
We'll. this Duffy person snid that he
wax just about to telephone to DR..
/ Woodhurst for the purpose OF inform
Ing the doctor that YOU own Il racing
stable"
"Oh.. Mr.. Duffy is going tc telephone
DR. Woodhurst thntsI own u racing
I stable. replied the thoroughly startled
widow.
Yes. yes. Duffy also snid that you
would he able to appreciate the infor-
/ nation at its full value
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-26
A Quesr EIopene,,t.

ANGLING his monocle from
the cord Bert Ainsworth said
us he strolled into the room:
II have been thinking it
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-26
The Race.

n 0UFFY noticed the move and
~ smiled in self hattery
eo;711l YOU'RE right" answered
(.szSyJ Duffy, turning his head to
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-27
CONTEST OYER ROOT.

lt is not surprising that the Roose
 selt forces have announced through Ormsby McHarg that they will not en- dorse Senator Root as the temporary chairman of the republican national convention. It is only another step in their campaign of contests. and yet 1t was not long ago that Roosevelt was willing to crawl on his hands and knees to get Root into the White house While the choice of the national committee is invariably accepted, it Is within the power of the convention to reject it if it so desires. It will be the first time in many years, but curiously enough 1t will be the second instance in which Roosevelt has been interested, the first having been at the time Blaine was seeking the nomination in 1884, and then General Powell was turned down for the temporary chairmanship because he was for Blaine. Roosevelt participated in that affair, as an anti Blaine man, but Blaine received the nomination notwithstanding the pre- liminsry show of strength.
 In June, the temporary chairmanship win offer the opportunity for first blood, and it may give an idea of how the big contest is going. The promises now are for one of the hardest fought conventions of recent years. While Senator Root is an avowed Taft man he can be relied upon to fill the office with the impartiality demanded. It is not the intention of the Colonel to yield in the least until he has to and instead of yielding. it looks like a bolt.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-27
eREAT COFFEE pRINkERs

When coffee is giving the country and government some concern. it is fp- teresting to uote that more than one third of the two and a half billion pounds annually entering the interna- tional commerce of the world is con sumed in this country. the importation here being twice as much as in Ger many, four times that of France. al most ten times that of Great Britain and nearly half as much as all Europe which as a coffee consumption section of the world ranks second to this country. There are imports here ac- cording to the department of commerce and labor of s75 million pounds a year, and while it is the worlds largest consumer of coffee the imports shave not increased during years, but show slight falling off. for in 1902 there were 1091 million pounds imported. This in part is due 10 the use of cocoa as a beverage. the imports in that hay ing increased from three and a half million pounds in 1871 to 40 million pounds in 1911.
 It is not to be wondered at that Brazil is much concerned over the soffee suit pending in this country. Tor 1t has for years been the chief source of imports of coffee to this country, 651 of the S75 million pounds imported last year coming from Brazil In the last few years there has been a great increase in the average price of imported coffee. It has dou- n'ed in seven years from 6 1-2 cents in 1903 to 13 cents in 1911, which prob- ably accounts for the fact that less has been imported. Per capita con sumption has decreased from 1924 pounds in 1902 to IA pounds in 1911.
 Porto Rico and Hawaii are the only portions of the United States where coffee is raised and they shipped about 3S million pounds, mostly to foreign countries, with Porto Rico producing all but about 4 million of that amount
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-27
GALVESTON IS PROGRESSIVE.

The city of Galveston has been joined 10 the mainland by a solid causeway of masonry, which has taken three years to build, and it's comple- ton has brought forth the largest and most elaborate newspaper ever printed there, a ninety page edition issued by the Galveston Tribune. That Texas city is bound to be still further heard from in it's proEressiveness and has put itself in a position to take care of the large increase in business that will come there from the opening of the Panama canal, though at present ST ocean steamship lines ply between there and other ports.
 The city has thrown itself into the public gaze on numerous occasions when conditions demanded it. It did a big job when it built the seventeen foot sea wall for a distance of four and a half miles for the purpose of guarding against a second tidal wave; 1t elevated the grade of the city to correspond with the new wall, and in engineering feats the causeway makes inc third successful undertaking to benefit that southern port.
 Galveston also gained much notoriety from it's commission form of govern ment, adopted to meet the situation in the devastated city. and it's new two- mile viaduct is bound to still further add to its greatness and prosperity. Galveston shows that in it's bid for commercial greatness that it has men with a will and determination who are steadily at work in it's interests.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-27
THE ONLY SURE
ON EARTH.

If you suffer from rheumatic agony or have a relative or friend who is tortured, read the following thankful letter, then go to The Lee & Osgood Co. and get a soc cent bottle of RHEUMA. They sell it on money back plan.
 "One year ago I had a most severe attack of rheumatism, lasting over nine weeks Two bottles of RHECMA cured me so completely I have never had the slightest return of the disease We have a friend. an old lady, living here, who had rheumatism for more than d year. and she too was cured. Her joints were all stiffened and sWol- len, and sine had previously tried everything for rheumatism she had ever heard of" George NJ. Ross, sos N. Warren Ave, Saginaw. Mich, July 27, 1911.
 RHEUMA starts to drive the uric acid from your system within few hours after the first dose. It acts on kidneys stomach, liver and bladder and brings blessed relief in one or two days.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-27
GRADUATION DRESSES.

The tendency in graduation dresses at present is largely toward simplicity, says the Dry Goods Economist Teach CTS as well as parents are favorably impressed with the simple effects: in fact, some schools insist upon this. Cotton Yoiles and marquisettes are particularly well adapted for gradua- tion dresses. They can. be made up most attractively by the clever use of hand or machine embroidery and the introduction of lace. Coatee effects, panels, peplums single revers and large fancy collars are among the notable style features of the gowns that are meeting with most success. A few ex- treme models show the modified pan fer Practically all of these are finished off aA the Waistline with q sash Of soft taffeta or satin ribbon. Of course, these dresses arc all in white, but the sashes can be easily removed after graduation and replaced by colored ones if desired
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-27
eRANDmoTHER's SECRET.
To Darksn the Hair and Restore Nat
 uraI Color

It Is easier to preserve the color of the hair than to restore it. although it is possible to do both. Our grand mothers understood the secret. They made a sage tea" and their dark, glossy hair long after middle life was due to this fact. Our mothers have gray hairs before they are fifty, but they are beginning to appreciate the wisdom of our grandmothers in using sage tea for their hair and are fast following suit.
 The present generation has the ad- vantage of the past in that it can get a ready -to-use preparationa called Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Rem edy. As a scalp tonic and color re- storer this preparation is vastly su- perior to the ordinary sage tea" made by our grandmothers.
 The growth and beauty of the hair depend on a healthy condition of the scalp. Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy quickly kills the dandruff germs which rob the hair of its life, color and lustre, makes the scalp clean and healthy. gives the hair strength, color and beauty, and makes it grow.
 Get a 50 cent bottle from your drug gist today. He will give your money back if ynH are not satisfied after a fair trial. Agent, Lee & Osgood
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-27
A LATE FAD.

Watch bracelets, or rather bracelets with watches attached, are apparently coming into favor again in Paris, judging from their increase in number and their diversity.
 The bracelet is either in soft gray stitched kid and the watch in plati- mum, either plain or encireled with small rose diamonds, or the band is of malleable chain gold and the watch, octagon shaped is of the same pre- cious metal.
 Other bracelets are extremely pretty in gray or other colored enamels, hay ing very light running white or black or other colored design upon their sur face; the watch is then set in an enamel frame to match.
 It will be remembered that a few years ago these watch bracelets were popular, but died out, as all things are bound to do,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-27
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
pr. Abbott's Diagnosis.

Mir. Editor: One of your recent edi- torial notes states that Dr. Lyman Ab- bolt says: over indulgence in milk Is what is the trouble with Roosevelt, if anything
 A doctor so eminent and so inti- mately acquainted with Roosevelt ought to be able to know what the trouble is; but how did he reach his conclusion?
 One can't tell anything about the kernel without cracking the shell of the nut; and how could the doctor tell positively whether the trouble pro- ceeds from milk in the Coloners CO., coanut, without cracking both the shell and the kernel, too?
 He couldn't possibly have discovered the cause of the trouble by analyzing the cocoanuts shaggy covering that was thrown into the ring.
 Perhaps Jersey milk will be the anti dote on Tuesday.
 c. H. TALCOTT Norwich, May 25. 1912.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-27
IDEAS OF A PLAIN MAN

I have been reading the life of Theo- doric, the great Ostrogoth who ruled Italy thirty three years. He furnishes one of the strangest examples of a noble life, ended by a shameful death Just the opposite kind of career is the favorite of dramatists and moralists. The martyrs crown redeems many a worthless or indifferent character; a burst of heroism at the close lifts a long stretch of cruel or vicious years into a sort of sublimity. But there is something confusing, loosening, in a great life going down in disgrace, something exactly dramatic. Here was a king. who, in an age of the most poisonous religious passions. in the midst of intolerance and persecu- ton rampant held himself aloof from it all, with an almost twentieth cen tury toleratiOn, and devoted his ener- gies to maintaining the peace, secur- ing the welfare promoting the civil ization and Tightening the financial burdens of his people" But at last the grey wolves of religious hate and violence got him. They persuaded him to listen to their accusations of. treason against the philosopher Boethius,
 whom he caused to be imprisoned and eventually murdered in his cell. The execution of Boethius was followed by that of the venerable Symmachus, his father-inlaw head of the senate, whose only crime was grief for the death of a friend So after a life of virtue and glory Theodoric descended with shame and guilt to the grave. One evening. it is related, when the head of a large fish was served on the royal table, he suddenly exclaimed that he beheld the angry cOuntenance of Symmachus, his eyes glaring men ace at his murderer. He retired to his chamber, in the palace at Revenna, and died three days later. in an agony of contrition" Does a bad death can eel good life: and does d good death cancel d bad life? Or has the manner of ones dying anything to do with the moral effect of ones life as q whole?
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-27
FLOWER HOLDERS.

In selecting vases consider color as well as shape if intended for practical use. Gray, dull green, soft dark red and dull orange crockery make good backgrounds for most flowers. The dull colors of the Japanese bronze and the lacquered backetware also show off many flowers to great advantage Clear or cut and engraved glass is saf- CT than the loveliest irridescent as a flower holder, although violets look lovely in a low bowl shaped vase of Dralt SC eIt glass. Tor table uecord- tioIs cut glass and silver are most n favor trough Dresden, Chinese aid other dainty wares are used. For the porch Lse 0ls ss copper or wicker, reed ur bark covered holders.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-27
THE CUBAN SITUATION.

Cuba seems to be in a bad way again with excellent prospects that this country will have to intervene. For some time trouble of different nature has been threatening the island, as the finances are in bad shape. The need of calling in a receiver or some one a1- thorized by this country to straighten out it's money manners has for some time been thought advisable. Now that the negroes have revolted and are bent on destroying plantations there seems to be but little prospect of President Gomez being able to check it. He has no financial resources and the spirit of revolt is spreading
 The first steps toward a probable intervention have been to gather a full quota of marines on the ships of the navy and send them to the vicinity where they can be in readiness when wanted. By the terms of the treaty this country has the right to inter vene and, in fact, it becomes it's duty as soon as it is certain the government forces of Cuba cannot handle the sit uation. The intervention does not necessarily mean permanent occupan- cy. This country is by no means snX- ious to intervene, in fact would pre- fer not to, but necessity appears to demand it and it is unquestionably in the interest of the island government. Used to revolutions and uprisings against Spanish domineering, the is land has not been away from it long enough to be satisfied with it's present lot and appreciate the benefit of free dom, though the number in that class grows notieeably less each year. The landing of United States troops should have a prominent part in quelling the insurrection.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-27
A BUTTON SEASON.

Clear glass or cut crystal, jet, ivory, white and colored pearl bone in attrac- tive colorings, dull gold and silver and crochet covered buttons are all liked, but there are many clever ways of covering buttons to match a frock.
 One method that Is effective is to cover the button mold with the frock material having previously worked it over with embroidery stitches or beads,
 The flat trimming buttons of pearl with holes close to one edge so that they may he sewn on in overlapping rows with no holes showing, are intro duced upon some of the smart tailored models
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-27

alternately with one heaping cupful of flour, well sifted with a teaspoOnful of baking powder to a pint of milk Add the grated peel of half lemon and a pinch of salt. Beat until the mixture is very light and bake in buttered cups or tins ten minutes in a quick oven Turn out on a plate. Sift q teaspoOnful of powdered sugar over them and serve with lemon sauce. These are delicate in texture and pleasing to the eye.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-27
NEED FOR CHEAPER MONEY.

President Taft is a friend of the farmers. He hassbeen for a long time, though many have thought different because of his reciprocity measure. He advocated that measure because 1t would benefit everyone and now does not crawl and go back on his position for the sake of getting votes. He stands for a principle before votes.
 The friendly attitude of the presi- dent to the farmers and his interest in them cannot be denied in the study he has made of their need for credit. An investigation through the state de- partment of methods used in Europe has been made, This shows that the American farmer pays, according to Washington officials, a higher rate for security offered than other borrowers. The inability to get cheaper money in this country is the reason that the agriculturalists of this country are not up to the European in production.
 1t Is probable that a plan similar to that in use in Germany will De tried here, There farmers societies have charge of the issuing of bonds based on mortgages and the bonds are offered for sale throughout the country meaning that the farmer is not de- pendent upon the limited market for mortgages in his own vicinity. As it is now, the farmer pays a fair rate in some sections, but an exorbitant rate in others, running as 'high as ten per cent or more, though the security might be the same in each place.
 The ability to get cheap money will be of inestimable value to the farmer in carrying on his industry.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-27
PANsY LORE.

Pick a freshly opened pansy and eK- anime streaks Did you know that it is said to foFetell destiny? Count the streaa1s or lines upon it. If it has four you may hope for your dearest wish to come true; five lines means hope with fear. If the marks lean toward the left you will have much trouble; if toward the right much prosperity. Seven lines denote constancy in your lover. If the central line is longest Sunday will be your wedding day Eight lines denote fickleness; nine denote a change and 10 riches. The pansy took it's name from the French word pensee-a thought
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-27
FOR BA5Ys CAP.

Cap strings are difficult to keep dain- ty and clean unless you are constantly changing them.
 To remedy this make two rosettes of narrow ribbon and attacn to a strip of ribbon long enough to reach from one side of the cap to the other. passing beneath the chin; clasp fasteners hold the rosettes firmly to the cap.
 Different colored rosettes may be made to wear with the same cap.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-27
HIDING THE TRUTH.

Many girls who go away to college use their trunks as window seats, but when they need anything from them they find it rather inconvenient to have to remove the cover and pillows. A better way to dispose of the trunk is as follows; Have a shelf as large as the top of a dressing table fastened to the wall just high enough to admit your trunk being placed beneath it with the lid raised. Hang a pretty curtain around the shelf and you will have an attractive dressing table, as well as a hidden trunk
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-27
CASTERS NEED OIL.

Oil your casters once in a while and see how much more easily large pieces of furniture may be moved. Do this at any rate at hOusecleaning time and take care to wipe off any superflu0us oil not only because it would collect dirt if allowed to remain, but also be- cause it might drip a little and stain the carpets Or. rugs
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-27
CARE OF PALMS.

Palms should have soil of heavy loam; moist, but never wet. The drain age must be good They require small pots in proportion to their size and seldom require repotting. Palms should be kept entirely free from in sects. Aphides will seldom trouble them, but scales and mealie bugs will They can be kept down by washing once a week in a strong soapsud bath. They need plenty of light, and during the growing period fertilizers should be plentifully used. Keep palms out of doors during the summer months
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-27
RECIPES.
A New Dessert.

Whip a pint of cream to a froth and color a pale green with a vegetable coloring, Soak a fourth of box of gelatin in quarter of a cupful of cold water until it dissolVes. Stir three ounces of powdered sugar into the whipped cream Then strain in the gelatin and mix thoroughly but lightly. When the mixture begins to thicken add one-half teaspeonful of vanilla. Add half cupful of blanched almonds chopped fine. Pour into small glasses ready for serving and serve very cold
 White Puffs.
 Whisk the whites of four eggs whip ped stiff and one seant eupful of pow daEsd sugaE to 8 mariAgue and add this
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-27

In looking for material for the white summer gowns, whether for children or grownups consider the so-called white cotton corduroy. The vale re- minds one of pique, but the material is generally lighter in weight. It laun- ders admirably.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-27

The ex-president has no use for his old favorite He said Senator Root had the ability to fill any position in the gift of the people well, and now he cannot trust him with the honor of organizing convention over which he claims ts have csHtrel,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-27

Colonel Drew does not recognize the Colonel as a substitute for the nationai republican committee whose business it is and always has been to name the temporary chairmen of national con- YentiOns.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-27

When the skin of the arms is rough and brown take handful Of powdered pumice stone and rub lightly over the arms, taking care not to break the cuticle with too hard rubbing. Anoint with almond oil, then massage with melted cocoa butter, using a circular movement from the shoulder to the wrist
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-27

A soap manufacturer says tlat fine toilet soaps need drying and ripening just as much as cOarser soaps, there fore it will be found advantageous by some to purchase toilet soaps in large quantities.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-27

Guest towels of unusually fine huck, hemstftched with hand embroidered empire wreath or simple design across one end. are marked down a hird less than they usually cost.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-27

Roosevelt proposes to change inc name so that Finn, Brown Lyon, Per kins, Hanna and others will be lead ers," not bosses" but he forgets that leopards never change their spots.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-27

These are the days when the skin needs especial care and attention. The high winds, together with the dust and dirt raised by them, are more severe on the skin than the coldest atmo- sphere.