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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-10-03

his own State!
II won't interrupt him at his work
just shake hands with him-he
works so hard!"
SO, forthwith, Mr.. ]. hurried to the
clerks desk.
"Where'll find Congressman
Voterspride about this time Of the
morning." he inquired.
Huh?" the clerk gasped. you can
search me. It's hard to say where
those Congressman are. Any place.
bet. except at the Capitol-where
they ought to be. attending to their
jobs
Not Jim" Mr.. ]. declared emphat-
ically. Hes on the Job all the time
he represents hi, people-and he
works like plough horse! I know
he's at the Capitol-but / meant how
do reach his committee room?"
The clerks mouth opened wide
agape in sheer amazement and he
strove valiantly to suppress a smile.
Indeed l can't tell you, Mr.. Just
we'd" he said. Just go over to the
Capitol and ask some of the watch
men you'll see on duty in tho House
Office Building. There are so many
Congressman here that we can't keep
track Of
What" Interrupted Mr.. j. DO
you mean to say that you don't know
Jim Voterspride. Why-why-he
carried our county the other year with
the largest majority ever polled
since"
Shall l call a taxi?" asked the
clerk. fairly pinching himself to keep
from screaming right out loud.
Mr.. J. hesitated a moment--he had
intended going on the street cars.
Surely" he said. quite as though ne
hadn't even dreamed calling upon so
important a parsonage in anything
but taxi.
1t was about half-past nine when
Homer dear entered the House Office
Building. The huge place with its
tremendous corridors seemed almost
as deserted as a public school build
! ing after hours. In several Of the
rooms he passed Mr.. ]. beheld sleepy
stcnographers dawdling over their
machines or spruce. dapper young
clerks reading the morning papers
with their feet propped up on their
desks Finally, a little down the cor
ridor, he espied a uniformed watch
man tilted back in his comfortab BILE
revolving chair.
How do l reach Congressman
Noterspride's office?" he inquired.
"Voterspride-Vote ?" the old
fellow mumbled to himself. as though
trying his best to recall where he had
heard that name before. Hum m
NH, let me see-oh. yes. he's one OF
the new ones-turn to your left
and"
But he had to repeat his directions
in their entirety, for Mr.. ]. stood
simply appalled,. amazed. thunder
struck at the mere idea that there
could be a human being in Washing
ton who didn't know "Our Jim
Why at home every man, woman and
child knew him-well 1t was unbe-
lievable.
He stumbled away. however, and
recovered his self-possession before
he turned the knob Of the door that
bore the number the Waterman had
given him.
The room was empty! Mr.. j
stared around in surprise. Presently
over in one corner half -hidden in the
shadows, he behed a lad curled UP
asleep Just then the boy came out
of his daZe.
will Congressman Noterspride be
out long?" inquired Mr.. j.
The freckled faced little shaver dug
both his fists in his eyes to open them
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- HIS is the season when. the task

~ HIS Is the season when the task
II OF furnishing the summer We
randa Ia taken up. and in good
many households the veranda
takes the place Of the yearly outing.
When there are children in the home.
many things must be considered. The
veranda can play an important part
IN the summer vacation; a we'll ar
ranged one adds very materially to
the outward appearance Of home.
Inc veranda Is often spoken Of as
the outdoor living room, and it
should really be made to serve az
such during the hot summer months.
The Ideal porch can have the atmos-
phere OF garden and the comforts
OF living-room--with sufficient books
and magazines to suggest literary
comforts. An easy hammock Is an
essential; It is one of the first things
that should be selected in furnishing
the porch. A carpenter can be en-
gagged TO make changes and place the
fittings Of the porch, but no summer
veranda Is really complete without
the hammock.
Flower boxes should be placed
wherever possible and convenient II
space is limited. n drop-leaf table will
serve. II can be fastened with hinges
on the side Of the veranda. BY fold.
Ing against the side OF the wall oil
railing 1t takes up very little room
and Will prove very useful. In mos
instances flower boxes are arranged
along the outer edge of the veranda
where also are placed the awning!
and hanging plants.
Every porch should have hool
covering Of some kind. as this tend!
to give the feeling of living-roon
more than any other one thing.
A good grass rug--they come in 6
variety Of appropriate colors--makei
q splendid cover. The furniture |!
placed about the veranda in sociable
arrangement, the backs of some OF
the chairs being to the light in order
to give a desirable position for read
ing--it Is we'll to fasten down thi.
furniture.
Reed and willow furniture Is Away!
the best for such use. Willow is con.
sidered much cheaper than reed. but
rockers and chairs in both materials
II Is a mistake to purchase furniture
that is all alike. 1t can be in a va.
riety Of shapes and styles. for fur.
nishlng the veranda is unlike furnish
ing a room. Rustic furniture alwayl
answers we'll for the purpose, but Il
| Is more expensive than wicker. 1t 1.
/ especially good for a country home
where 1t can serve other purposes thar
the one for which 1t is purchased.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-10-03
Corners in Coins

TN various countries there have
occurred from time to time all
sorts OF corners in coins,
traceable to all manner of queer orr
gins. Superstition has frequently
been the basis of a corner In coins
Of Q particular denomination. A re-
markable case OF this kind occurred
in South Russia in 1908. There ap-
peared at Berdiansk. on the Sea OF
Azov. a person proclaiming himself
a prophet. and as such he announced
his intention OF redeeming the world.
Among the queer doctrines ad-
vanoed by this individual was included
the decree that all OF hts followers
must retain all five-kopeck pieces is
sued In the year 1851. the year Of tho
emancipation Of the serfs. They were
BY reason Of that event held to be
holy. 1t was not long before the is-
norant peasants of the community
preserved the coins.
For an area Of three hundred miles
the peasants collected the holy"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-10-03

n = EEPING house in bungalow
~ is somewhat different from
keeping house in fiat. as one
u will discover when taking up
the work. The real modern bunga-
ow is usually all on one floor; there
ire many so-called bungalows that
nave an upper story, but they are
not to be classed among the real
bungalows. Living room. dining-room
bedrooms and bathroom are all on
the same level and open off from the
main gathering place. whether this be
corridor. parlor. reception hall or n
large living-room. The real bunga-
low Is usually of a light construction,
built primarily as summer abiding
place. and the partitions between the
rooms are of the thinnest material.
With living in a bungalow, privacy is
always modified. If not altogether dis
pensed with.
Bungalow owners have discovered
that screens and curtains are positive
essentials to that sort Of n dwelling.
Doors do not always take the place
Of these, mainly because In warm
weather doors are open the greater
portion of the time. A curtain over
a doorway or screen in front of It
admits air and yet gives little Sc
clusion for necessary toilet operations.
Curtains or screens at least give the
suggestion Of privacy.
Tablecloths should be discarded for
the summer bungalow season. Doilies
can be used for the table with Just
as good results, il not better. Doiles
may be made OF fine roller towelng
white or the natural tint. with little
colored edge. Paper doilies and CEN
terpieces are easily managed. being
especially suitable for bungalow pur-
poses.
Plated silver is best. and It is q good
plan to have as little Of that as is
absolutely necessary. The bungalow
is a method of simple living for the
warm summer months, and this idea
should be fully carried out In the din
ing-room. Even the food should be
simplfed to certain extent.
1t Is a wise plan to furnish the bum
Ealow with the simplest furniture OBJ
tainable. In some respects bunga-
low life resem bles life in a camp. In
most instances the living room and
dining room are one, or at the best
the dining room is screened off or di-
tains. Thick draperies heavy por-
there's, rugs and ornaments are en-
tirely out Of place in the bungalow
There should be many open spaces
in order that the air may be given a
free passage. Such portieres as are
essential may be made of denim. Gre
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OF the New Ones"
as he toyed with a spoon. Sort Of
pay my respects, you know"
JIM" questioned Mrs. Justwed,
Jim who?"
MIR. J. regarded her a moment in
real surprise.
why. Jim Noterspride-Our Jim
our Congressman" he said.
But Mrs. j. still stared blandly at
him. Mr.. J. fidgeted bit.
Really. Blossom he explained,
cit would never do for me to come
to Washington and not drop in to see
him. I--er-a-was one of the En-
tertainment Committee, you remem-
Der, the other year when he made a
speech in our town just before cleo
ton. You met Mrs. Voterspride, you
recall. at the reception afterwards
at the Chamber of Commerce. Surely
you haven't"
oh" Interrupted Mrs. j., II under
stand now. But that was merely q
business affair and I'm sure Mrs.
Voterspride wouldn't have remember
ed me from ADAM mean Eve-un-
less l had met her again and worked
in committee with her for a whole
week at our last d. A. r. State con-
vention. We became good friends
then. but well, Homer-even after
that l wouldn't feel justified in press
ing myself upon her here in Wash
ing"
Mr.. J. tossed his spoon on the table
in mild disgust.
For goodness sake. Blossom" he
exclaimed. Men don't stand on cere-
mony in politics! Believe me, II you
suffragettes try to play the political
game according to social rules you'll
well, I'm going to see Jim-you just
bet he'll be glad to see anybody from
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~ on may not care q snap about
" the Civil War, Horace, and You
may even be Indifferent to the
- picture of the Old Veterans
marching along on May 30th to the
cemeteries to decorate the graves Of
their dead-but just because you feel
that way. because you're young and
lusty and climbing up the ladder Of
business success. Is just the reason
why you should stop and think
minute. We young 'uns are very
prone, indeed. to minimize the value
of any and everything that isn't Of
our own day and generation
Now, cutting out all fireworks"
and patriotic oratory. Horace. let's
get down to hard brass tacks and
take a look at this Memorial Day
business. Its externals are few tot
,ering, feeble old men in blue strug-
cling along the line Of march on their
great day with flowers in their hands
and memories in their hearts OF
stirring days when the whole land
ran blood and mems souls were tried
IN crucible that none OF us Will
aver have to be tested In. The bands
ire playing, the flags flying and the
entire country paying tribute to them
ard their brothers who, long since,
passed to the land where memories
are no more. That's the external side
Of it. Horace.--beautiful. just and in
spring.
But underneath Is a lesson that we
especially we young chaps with our
minds intent upon financial troubles
and battles Of existence-should take
home TO ourselves not merely as a
moral but as something OF vital i'm
portance. Those men whose graves
are decorated on Memorial Day are
accorded that slight token Of esteem
because they gave their lives for a
principle: because they set out to ac-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-10-03
LATE FASHION NOTES.

~ ACE will be prominent as a trim
ming for parasols this summer.
II All the latest designs Of nee
dlework are of an open character
Floral effects are not massed closely
together.
Jeweled hatpins are now being
used. They are much smaller in size
than formerly. and some are Of the
double type-two being connected by
n short chain. and they are both worn
at one side of the hat.
The majority Of the dressy waists
are made with three-Quarter sleeves
although some full-length styles are
noted. The latter are generally fin
ished with soft plating to fall ovei
the hand. These models are made
with some fullness at the elbow
tapering off to snug finish at the
wrist.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-10-03
Or eJustwed Oobbles q Git in Politics

and after a yawn or two replied:
"Out? Ho amt been in yet. Cant
see him until after eleven"
Mr.. J. gasped.
Must have been up late last nigh,
at committee meeting or something
like that, eh?" he suggested. half to
himself, half to the boy.
The lad grinned.
Nothing like that" ne said. "a
bunch Of them's been up TO Harper's
Ferry on a fishing trip-get back to-
day. Leave your card?"
But Mr.. Justwed had fed. So, this
was Jim-"Our Jim"-the peoples
choice-the--the-s
Some twenty minutes later Mr.. J
returned to the hotel. AS he en-
tered his room he heard Mrs. J. q,
ho 'nInnn
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-10-03
GOOD FOR THE HAIR,

- HERE are few women who know
that common coal oil IL q splen-
- did agent for promoting the gen.
eral health Of the hair. Rub few
drops into the scalp twice each week
Keep the scalp loose by massaging
1t deeply with the tips Of the fingers.
Little il any odor will result. provid-
ing the oil is confined to the scalp,
and it Is not distributed through the
hair Always be careful not to hold
the head near a flame after using the
oil.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-10-03

complish certain thing and did So
Moreover, they came through" with
their hands clean! They proved them
selves heroes. not weaklings. sue
cesses. not failures. Had their repu-.
tations been smirched or their
achievements of doubtful character.
we Of today would not be holding them
in blessed memory. They came
clean," Horace. they "came Clean.
Why, few weeks ago. when the
Titanic disaster held the entire coun-
try horror stricken and crushed py
its terrible death toll. why did
movement spring up from the hearts
OF thousands to honor the heroic
dead with memorial services ana
monuments of more lasting charac-
ter? Because. Horace. the men ana
women over whom the sea closed its
Icy waters died. upholding the sacred
principle Of heroism: Because they
came clean" in the awful test TO
which they were subjected. Because
they performed a grim task that set
the whole world reverently applaud
ing their noble conduct.
Right now--even though no me-
moral OF stone ever be erected TO
them-they have their memorial In
the hearts of the millions who know
their story-and in the hearts OF
thousands still unborn who. In the fu-
lure Will read the grim tale and mar
vel at their heroism.
Today isn't everything in life. Hor-
ace. There's tomorrow. right on
this earth, that will last as long as
the world does. 1t isn't true that
nothing counts after you're dead.
Those old fellows Of the Grand Army
or the Republic still live. don't they?
AND the Titanic victims are. right
TINS minute. an inspiration to many
troubled hearts. There are other
generations coming after us, and they
will look back to see what heritage
! or honor. Of heroism, Of manhood we
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-10-03

0OUNT Bella FORGACH, with a
" summer palace near Vienna. has
~ invented real "en-tout-cas."
which he says will take the place of
he ordinary umbrella and parasol.
The ncbleman's invention consists
OF frame and cover SO made that
the latter is instantly detachable,
while another cover can be put on In
few seconds without any sewing be-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-10-03
SLIPPERS FOR THE TRAVELLER

n NE of the latest inventions Of
Dame Fashion are sleeping cal
" slippers. They are made Of pure
morocco leather. soft and pliable. have
no stiff soles. and make as good q
house slipper as a travelling one. They
are In various colors, tan. red. blue.
mauve. pink and black. Their best
feature Is their compactness. for with
each pair comes a case Of the same
color. and when the cover Is buttoned
down the slippers case and all, oc-
cupy space about the size Of an en-
velope, only several times thicker.
AS yet the slippers are really q curl
osity. for their manufacture has Just
been started but 1t Ia expected that
they Will be voted favorites by the
women who do considerable travsling
and spend good part Of their time
In sleeping cars. 1t has been an
nounced that the slippers will also be
made for mems use. but these have
not made their appearance az yet.
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ing necessary. 1t is expected by the
inventor that each frame shall have
several covers one black for rain,
ana the others white or colored tt
suit the fancy Of dressers. The Count
claims that one Of his parasols will
De suihcient for whole summer at
the seaside. but as yet not many ex-
periments have been made
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-10-03
TO BRIGHTEN COMBS AND PINS.

~ ORTOISE shell combs. pins and
II barettes can be frightened by
. rubbing them with sweet oil.
wiping them dry and covering them
with whitening or reliable silver
powder. After the powder is applied
the shell should be polished with
chamois. To keep the shell bright
battle 1t frequently in tepid water and
rub with olive oil on piece Of soft
flannel or channels.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-10-03

pieces and turned them over 10 ths,
prophet. When he had gathered .
goodly number Of tho coins he de-
camped. In way tho Russian gov-
eminent may be said to havs . corner
on it's own coins OF . certain dsnom-
nation. Each year It mtuts Inn
tied number OF bronse pieces Of the
nominal value OF ono fourth OF 10
peck. about one-eAghth Of Q cent.
A. these coins are practically MT ~
circulation, only few sre issued. The
remainder are sold BY the mint an.
thorities at almost double their voluS
for the use Of card counters. Al onS
time there was an unsuccessful ats
tempt made TO corner Maria There's
dollars. used IN all parts Of Northern
Africa.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-10-03
POTATO FLOUR IN GERMANY.

~ HE great bulk of the so-called po-
tato -four that Is sold at retail in
~ the groceries OF Germany for
cooking purposes Ia finely ground and
sifted potato starch. The German
housewives use the potato -four In
much the same manner as American
housewives use wheat -four.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-10-03

inspiration. Shall we disappoint
them? There are Just as many heroes
in the battles Of peace. Of the bust
ness world. OF complex Twentieth
Century life as there were In the
days Of fire and sword. Are we've
young chaps-proving equal to the
test-are we coming clean" in every
thing ue do?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-10-03
TEA SETS FOR THE PIAZZA.

~ APANESE Sidji ware Is ideal for
the piazza tea set. for the strong,
y rich yellow or grass green color
ing Of these Sidji pieces Is more ef-
fective out Of doors than dainty
Powered china would be. The pieces
start at twenty cents and do not range
above forty cents each; and include
teapots, chocolate pots, plates, cups
and saucers and bonbon dishes,
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A Few Helpful Moments With the "Get There" Club

have handed down to them. The
making Of our memorial Is in our
own hands.
Each OF us has his part to enact
In 1t. too. Our respective children
and their children will look to us for
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-10-03
= X. and Mrs. Justwed had fin
\ ished breakfast but we're still
sitting at the table gazing
- out through the wide. half

open windows at the passing crowd.
In the distance the Washington mon
ument was a shaft of glittering. glim-
mering white against the blue of the
heavens. Everything was literally
bathed in sunshine and the fresh
spring breezes waited in a fragrance
Of Virginia clover fields from over
the broad bosom of the Potomac. 1t
was an ideal. typical spring morn
ing in Washington. Already. the
Justweds were regretting the fact
that this was the last day of their
little jaunt to the Nations Capital.
Guess I'll look up Jim this morn
ing" said Mr.. J. quite nonchalantly
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his pretty home Is 27 II. wide
by 80 IT. deep. with a kitchen
extension that Is IA It. deep by
- IL It. one story In height. The
rooms are conveniently arranged and
OF medium size. with one central fire.
place and hue for heating apparatus.
The vestibule 10 centrally located and
opens into reception hall. with a
recessed nook at the right and seat
extended around the same and stair
case leading to the second story. At
the left columned arch opening into
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the living room with dining room and
library back. and thrown together
with wide opening. The first story
Ia finished throughout in oak with
oak floors.
The second floor has four good
chambers and bath room and Is nm
ished In pine and painted. birch floor
ing. A central flight OF stairs leads
TO The attic which has one room I'm
ished. 1t IL estimated that this house
can be built complete for $4,000 ex-
elusive Of heating and PLUMBING
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-10-03

That 2b.S44,0o0 soep bubbles can
be produced from a pound Of SOAR
has been figured out BY a mathemat~
teal genius.
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Memorial Day.

~ on may not care snap about
" the Civil War. Horace. and You
y may even be Indifferent to the
- picture of the Old Veterans
Graham guardian., 1912-05-17

This paper is kept on file at E. C. Dake's Adver-
vertising Agency. TO Market ST., San Francisco.
California, where contracts for advertising can
be made with It,
Graham guardian., 1912-05-17
WORK OF ASSESSORS
ATToRNEYs-AT-LAw

The work of the Arizona Assess
ors' Association is plainly in evi.
dence. Every recommendation made
by the association to the legislature
has been acted upon, and the laws
asked for have been created. These
laws are the result of carefurstudy
given the revenue problem for the
past ten years and the result will
be that the wealth of the State will,
begin bearing its just proportion of
the burden of taxation, and will be
a saving to the people of hundreds
Of thousands of dollars.
The principal measures recon-
mended by the assessors was in
creasing the tax on telephone and
telegraph lines andexpresscompanies
from one to four per cent of their
gross earnings, amending the bullion
tax law, so that the mines will pay
an honest tax and the creation of a
tax commission, with power to
equalize all property.
The Assessors Association is an
organization that should be appreci-
ated by the people, for the work
they have done was entirely outside
their duties as assessors. but they
meet each year and are getting the
system of taxation about to the
point when the poor man can live.
Some of them have even attended
these meetings at their own expense,
although one or two of the counties
pay the entire expense of their as
SCISSORS attending these meetings,
Graham guardian., 1912-05-17
PRESSING OUR CLAIMS

1t remained for Hon. Marcus A.
Smith, Arizona's senator, to spur
the State Department of the nation
in an effort to secure a prompt
settlement of American claims, brot
by injured parties along the border
against Mexico, as a result of the
rebellion which has been under way
in the southern republic. Mr.. Smith
is the author of Senate Joint Reso-
luton No. 103, directing the Secre-
tary of State to investigate claims
of American citizens growing out of
the late insurrection in Mexico. to
determine the amounts due if any,
and to press them for payment.
Copper Era.