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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-29
Frisky Offers AdUice

had overheard what they said and how
they called him fat. "FATl Me fat!
Think OF that. And worst Of all, Billy
Robin says ] AM fat"
We'll, what II you are2" asked risky.
why carer
"oh. dearl" groaned Mr. Garden Toad.
''and here l thought you were nice and
understanding-and you go and talk that
way! or course / don't want to be fatl
Anybody would know that. It's such a
disgrace to be fat, I hate being fat. So
therel"
''weM. then" said Frlsky, in his nice,
practical voice, why not stop being
fat?"
Mr. Garden Toad prieked up his ears
ESQ to speak, and listened with all his
might. do you think l could stop being
fat7" he asked, interestedly.
ITO be sure you can" replied Frisky;
"it's only a question OF caring enough"
"Oh, l care enoughi but how shall I do
tt?'' And Mr.. Garden Toad was so inter-
ssted in the subject he actually sat up
and hoped all Of two hops over toward
Frisky.
First thing" said Frisky. thoughtfuuy,
you must not eat"
THAT suits me all right" said the toad
eontentedly. for that will leave me all
the more time for sleep"
Next thing" FrisiSy continued With
out AAAIAAb the lnkEFfHpkipns Hy0u
mustn't sleep so much and you must ex-
ereiss all the time
Nothing 10 eat Always hoppinsl"
''Whatw demanded the toad IN disgust,
exercise IN this hot weather7"
''If you want TO be SLIM" said Frisly
positively
But 1 don't LIKE to exercise insisted
Mr. Garden Toad Grossly.
Frisky paid no attention He Just said
pleasantly: so nov you know what 10
DO Il you want TO get slim. ana your
trouble Is ali over and he scampered
on 20 him home
MY trouble all overt" groaned Mr..
Garden Toad miserably. Il think they
have just begung With a eroak and 4
groan he hoped down the garden pain
and then. az the end. he turned half
heertedly ana hQppad back again q
where be started from Nothing 10 eat
Always hopping think trouble has
+ JUST basunt# And be turned back down
the path
romorop-nf snan Psopas HimasB 3
Frlssd
eQtsflzaf- Cara lasrsn 1aason.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-29
Silk Sweaters

Atalian silk. the two-toned ribbed silk
and crepe de chine are some of the ma
teriais that compose this popular gar
ment,
Crepe de chine gained much popularity
at Palm Beach. To add new touch.
fur in bands at the bottom, also forming
cuffs and collar, makes an attractive
finish.
These sweaters were usually longer
than the ordinary garment, reaching
half way between waist and knees and
with q tasseled belt. giving quite the
effect Of a Russian blouse. White and
dark furs were used for the sweaters,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-29

RTow that the fashionable woman has
IN taken 70 gardening. host Of bseom-
ing ana elaborate gardening costumes
has been the result And why not7
woman has Just as much reason 70 look
picturesque when she Is IN her garden
as az any other time. A hobby is a
poor one. indeed. II It isn't becoming
Large hoppy garden hats Of eretonna
aprons Of the same. trimmed with huge.
vide. open pockets and big rose patterns,
are worn IN the mornings, smoeks are
worn extensively n The afternoons and
evenings, when eoolasss and comfort are
the frst confederation
The little smeek shown today l. maes
of rose-eolarsd tnen. Il Is cut after ihe
old.tima Mother Hubbard paitsFn. win
noasgn soashs5 s esetaans ana pearl bus
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ence immensely. They place large deter
mined feet against the perpendicular side
OF the boat. the rope goes around their
waists and they literally walk up like
flfct to height Of 40 or even 50 feet
above the water. The first time 1 wit
messed this Interesting spectacle three
sturdy specimens OF Irish feminlnity
scaled the heights.
DO you enjoy this sort of work." 1
asked one OF them.
II do thntr' she answered instantly,
"and II keeps me young, too You
wouldn't think was 45. would your"
She certainly did look young, In spite OF
the weather-beaten look which the strong
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-29

tons 70 give Il chic. The shoulders aFs
ssamed IN Ike a raglan oysFeoat, with
vide. open euffs. Smoking is used At
the front, with = corresponding trimming
Of the same IN the back The collar Is
made OF ross ana tan-tlnted eretonns
These smocks are sold IN All the shops
for u5o and F5o, according 70 the tFlm-
ming zand-smoeklng Is more expensive
than ths plain styles. q course, and ths
eelorlngs are varied, old blue, rose lavsn-
der ana hunters green being the most
popular, The illustration today shows an
elaborate gown Of net underneath the
smoek. but many women year q light
shlrtWalai and skirt 70 COED effect. Gre
tonne skirts te match the eretonne On
the cola are becoming and more "a keep
Ins allh tie summsF faa fof thia ma
terlal.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-29
PARAMOUNT PARK CONCERTS
Band Plays This Afternoon and To-
night at Strawberry Mansion.

The programs for concerts this after-
noon and tonight by the Farmount Park
Band at Strawberry Mansion are as fol-
lows;
PART I-AFTERNooN. 4 TO 9 O'CLOCK.
l. Overture. Paragraph III",,.,,,,,.,. suppe
2. "reminiscences Of the most popular works
OF Chopin.
o. LON gH bal '''''''''''''''' ',ss es,sss
!. Melodies from doctor de Luxe, Hegebna
8. Invitation to the Dance. ..,,,,,.. Wepef
.. Suite The Swan Lake .TschatkaWsky
Z, Waltz, die Hydopaten' .....,s.,..t .apnsl
B. Airs from THE Old Town, ,.,,.,,,, Luders
PART II--EYENINa, s TO 10 O'CLOCK.
/. Overture "Phsdre" 49,, Aassepst
phonS ismBe Tsa
+ Suite de Ballet, la Refine de saba" Sonnoe
s. scenes snss HIissiaorleai sherldans Ride soqsa
synonss-Wating for the Bugle, The AZ
tack The Death Of pheburn, The Coming
OF Sheridan. The Apntheosis.
8. Grand Scenes from .rannhaussF' Nasnef
Z, Valse Dc CONCERT Tales from the u,
uelesie5m mqoqs rom uf6s frinee ef Pilsen Iadsrz
''star-spangied Banner"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-29

there Once the homo occupation was
gone, she felt her need of something else
to fill the mental and physical niche, and
turned her attention TO writing and shop
ping, becoming editor OF the shopping
guide department of that well-known
magazine "Thc House Beautiful" and at
the same time corresponding decorator.
The woman who has work to do and
VINO takes pride in her business will keep
young in heart and mind to the very end.
And correspondlngly she will look
younger and be in much better physical
condition than other women of her
generation. For congenial work is the
great panacea of human ills, and, at the
same time. the secret of youth.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-29
To Make Edgings Last Longer

Perceptible length of life may be given
to all embroidered edgngs by running a
straight row of close machine stitching
Just at the head of the scallops or points
This is easiest done in the fiat, but can
be done on garments already made up
With this treatment the whole inside of
q ruffle will often give way before the
edge. Judgment has to be used as to
the size of the thread employed. No 50
is coarse enough for heavy embrolderles.
higher numbers for finer grades. The
ing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-29
sanitarium Patients Strike

NEW YORK, June 29.-Fifty inmates
of the country sanitarium of the Monte
fore Home, in the Westchester Hills, n
mile west of Bedford Station, have struck
TO compel the readmission of five dis
missed last Saturday by DIR. Louis Shalet.
who became superintendent of the sanl-
tarium June ]. The strike is still on,
and so is lockout, and where the ad-
vantage rests depends on the point of
view The chances are that 1t lies with
Doctor Shalet.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-29

4efAsH9 e sQff Afieags hopping
cetlontsil. who happened by Just then
Has anything happened7''
Indeed yes" said AIr. Garden Toad
naaurnfally 9zofnsthing dreadful has
haprsnedis
ssoh. I'm 50 aorFgle said FTisky sympa.
lhatleallx. ecan / help you2 What can
Is ths natter You seemed so happy
EHzs Hasnina when ! vent past"
Iaa. i vas replied Mr Toad sadly,
That Has before I leaFnsd the bad
Ha#a
eHaa neNaz asked Friskg, Il don't Ike
= ussala into soaF affaiFa. but could koa
ssa zae Vas has happenedx
4h44 aaa exactly shat bIF. Garden
1aaa wanted t. %. faF really. about he
aHlx consolation enc has Tor troubles Is
- telling . fhem-at leAzi that Hes khs
- tea ssil ahoaE - s. e tqla
sEzax 81 asoss las fHa a Iss sea aeH es
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-29
States Health Exhibit Praised

HARRISBURG, June 29.-Dr. Samuel
g. Dixon. the State Commissioner of
Health, who, with his wife and daughter,
will start from Philadelphia tonight for
the Panama Pacific Exposition, has re-
ceived from DIR. William l.. Rodman, of
Philadelphia, who has Just been elected
president of the American Medical AS
ISOLATION, a telegram OF congratulation
on the State health exhibit at the fair,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-29
PROGRAM FOR BAND CONCERT
This Is "sing Night" on City Hall
Plaza.

The program for the "sing Night" con-
cert by the Philadelphia Band on City
Hall plaza folleWs
/ Overture "Poet and Peasant ...... suppa
p Scene Esnagnol, ''SeYillana" ,,,,,,,,.. ElEaF
8. sings (a) Way Down Upon the suwanee
ID "eolumbla the Gem Of the
Ocean,"
4. FantAsls from die WaikuFe" ,..,. Wagner
g. Gems from THE Mikado" .,......,, Sullivan
81 sings (a) Sweet and Low
10 Tramp, Tramp Tramp. the Boys
are Marching, ."
T. Symphonic Poem, Les PFeludesH 49,. Lisa
Harry c. Lincoln, director Of singing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-29
Good Material for Kimonos

India print is a very durable material
for kimonos and dressing sacques 1t is
like an excellent quality of percale with
out dressing. The figures are stamped,
not woven, but they will not wash off
If used for years. The indigo blue
and white is particularly effective for
kimonos
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-29

real and very Inn
portant m h er
scheme or things; in
fact, It plays the
largest part in her
life. And yet until
the age OF 6S her
work was entirely
confined TO her own
home, for she had
much To nccmnY her
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-29

AFTER Mr. Garden Toad heard from
n the two flies that he was fat and the
statement was confirmed by Billy Robin.
he was miserable all the time. Here I
have thought and thought about my
sraesful. slender self" he fretted, 'and
now. come to ind out, I am not slender
any morel I think 1t is Just too dread
fuli''
"whas Is too drsadful'" asked Frislsy
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-29

moody thoughts and
odd ideas which
somehow or other
manage TO permeate
the brain of the idle.
The secret of per-
petual youth ls to
be found in con-
genial work. Even
scrubblng Il O ors
from early morning
till late at night has
been known to keep
many a charwoman
quite youthful in APP
pearance, although
the occupation would
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-29

TTIoRK is the great rejuvenator. The
w woman who has useful work to do in
the world will look younger and feel
younger than the woman who has no
cheerful occupation to give her an inter-
est in ife and to keep away these
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-29
Sewing With Two Needles

1t will often facilitate sewing to use
two needles at the same time. In shir-
ring two rows can be run in almost the
same time as one, and in sewing a
braid fiat on the bottom of skirt a
saving both OF the skirt (Which is handled
less) and of time will be accomplished
by the use of two needles.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-29

the great Atlantic
liners and cell their
goods to those on
board. But the only
means Of getting on
board under the cir
cumstances is to be
hauled up the side
by means of n rope.
II is a hazardous
Undertaking for a
woman, but these
Irish peasants seem
to enjoy the experi-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-29
Rest

Rest is not quitting
The busy career;
Rest Is the fitting
OF self to ones sphere.
'Tis the brooks motion,
Clear without strife,
Fleeting to ocean
After this life.
IT'S loving and serving.
The highest and best;
TITS onward, answering:
And this Is true rest.
Goethe
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-29
CROWDS JOIN FESTIVITIES
AT ST. RITA'S CHURCH FETE
Punch and Judy, Vaudeville and
Dance Entertainment Features.

Dance Entertainment Features.
Punch and Judy shows, candy sales,
vaudeville entertainments and an old
fashioned dance are features of the lawn
fete begun last night in the yard Of the
parochial school of st. Rita's Roman
Catholic Church, Broad street below Ellis
worth.
The festivities will be continued this
evening and tomorrow night. Chinese
lanterns and gay ribbons added color
ful atmosphere to the celebration, which
was attended by several hundred chill
dren and adults, the majority of whom
reside within four squares of the church
The fete Is for the benefit of the parish
The Committee on Arrangements in
cludes Miss Mary Keough, Miss Cecilia
Dougherty, Miss Elizabeth Keough, Miss
Louise Draggnetti, Miss May Keenan,,
Miss May Howard, Miss Isabelle Nor
rison and Miss Stella Longobardo.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-29
Milkweed Pillows

The ripe pod Of the milkweed makes an
excellent filler for pillows, Open the
pod. remove the seeds and dry the down,
This material will not lump with age
and does not crumble and sift out
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-29

A prize Of 81 has been awarded to Louis
N. Breezy, 5e41 woodblne avenue, Over
brook Pa, for the following suggestion'
A good way to chain dog and to al
low him plenty OF freedom at the same
time is to stretch a clothes line or gal
vanzed wire between two points, and
attach a ring to II. The dogs collar is
fastened to this ring,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-29
Prize suggestions

A prize Of 81 will be awarded
daily for the best practical sug-
gestion. No suggestions will be
returned.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-29
Lutherans Plan to Aid Muehlenberg

LANCASTER, Pa. June 29.-Lutheran
ministers of this city formulated plans
last night for a campaign to raise part
OF $4,000 pledged to Muehlenberg Col
lege by the Lutheran Ministerium OF
Pennsylvania. The pledge must be raised
by October 81.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-29
Faster Bead Work

Bead work can be done much more
quickly II the needle is dipped in water
constantly If the needle Is dry the beads
slip off and much time is wasted.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-29

appeal TO few outside that valiant pro-
fession.
A strange calling Is followed by some
Of the weather-beaten peasant women at
Queenstown, In the south coast of Ire
land. They come out in small rowboats,
iaden with haakatR of Irish lace In meet
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26
CENSUS FIGURES.


Pierre. g. D., Aug. 2~o.-Additional COM
pilations on the third South Dakota census
are:
! Campbell County-Present population,
1883. loss of 81 per cent since 1910. The
towns for 1915 make the following showing:
Artas, 1859: Herreid. 391; Mound City. 2ss;
Pollock, 2Ss. Principal foreign born: Rus
sion, 9a; German, 2S2; Bohemian, 80.
Brooktngs County-Present population,
u.5A: increase of SO per cent since 1910.
The towns for 1915: Aurora, III; Bruce. 1928.
Bushnell, LAG; Elkton. 765; Sinai, 145; Vol
ga, SIG; White. ISL. Principal foreign born:
Norway, 95S: Denmark, 1856; Germany, 479.
! Day County-Present population, Il, 235,
loss OF l per cent since 1910. The towns,
for 1915: Webster. 1,640: Waubay, 879;
Pierpont, 800; Lily, 149; Butler. 149; Bristol.
457; Andover, 349. Principal foreign born:
i Germany, 1883; Norway. 1,215, Sweden, 351.
Brule County-Present population. 6,S76,
loss Of 11.6 per cent since 1910. The towns.
for 1915: Chamberlain, 1855; Kimball, 1871:
Pukwana. 1872. Principal foreign born: Boz
hernia, 222; Germany, 227; Norway, Ill.
Clay County-Present population, 9,214,
gain Of ST. per cent since 1910. The towns,
Tor 1915: Vermilion, 2,376; Wakonda, 403.
Lincoln County-Present population, 49,
b64; Canton, 2,136; Beresford. 3O7; Fairview,
ISL; Harrisburg, 1856; Hudson, 435; Len
nox. sol; Tea, III; Worthing, 1911. Principal
foreign born: Norway, 1.54; Germany,
IA: Sweden, 329.
Gregory County-Present population, H.
BIO, loss OF 9J5 per cent since 1910. Tho
town, for 1915: Bonesteel, 532; Burke, 421;
Dallas, ISL; Fairfax, 3s1; Gregory, 919; Her
rick, AS. Principal foreign born: Ger
many. 465: Russia. 543; Sweden. 10.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26
HURON & NORTHEASTERN
LOOKS LIKE BUSINESS

Huron. S. D.. Aug. 21.-The actual
and permanent survey of the Duluth.
Huron & Northeastern railroad has
now progressed 20 miles out Of Huron,
and from now on will be pushed rapidly
to completion. according to G.. w. Nor
row. president OF the Huron Investment
& Construction company, which is
building the line. Mr.. Morrow has been
here some time supervising the work
along the proposed line. together with
w. c. Ladage, n Of the directors of
h company.
Mr.. Morrow today gave out his first
authorized statement. He positively
denies any connection between the pro-
posed line and any trunk line or other
railroad. Although Mr.. Morrow was
townstte agent for the Milwaukee for
many years, ne resigned that position
the first OF January, and states he has
had no connection with that company
since then.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26
REAL REPORTER FOR NEW
UNIVERSITY COURSE

Vermilion. S. D., Aug. 2o.-Alfred Nj
Brace. a graduate Of Beloit college.
Wisconsin, and later Of Columbia Uni
has been secured to open a new depart,
ment Of journalism in South Dakota,
university this fall, is touring the state
getting acquainted with the newspaper.
men Of the state, prominent citizens,
South Dakota affairs, in order to best.
serve the university in establishing this.
new division. Mr.. Brace returned in
January from China. where he was As
ISOLATED Press correspondent for Ave
years, following his graduation at
Columbia, n he covered" the Sing
Tow siege, When the Japanese drove
out the Germans. He had just returned,
from the Orient when the South Da-
kota university applied to Columbia for
n OF its best graduates, so he was
Immediately recommended for the posi-
ton.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26
AGED WOMAN DIES OF
BITE BY RATTIESNAkE

Yankton, s. D., Aug. 2o.---Yankton
relatives nave been notified of the
death Mt Capa, Stanley county, Of Mrs,
j. Nennec, aged e wears. who was bit
ten by arattlesnake Wednesday and died
IN the evening. The deceased was the
mother OF Mrs. Frank Knapp, Of the
state hospital. and of Frank Petrik, Of
Utica.
PLANKINTON-The local gun club As
perfecting arrangements for a shootine
tournament, to be held here. In connection
with the annual harvest festival. which
will be held August a. Is and q. prizes
will be awarded according to the number
Of entrants. All the gun clubs OF this ter-
ritory have been Invited to participate.
FLANDREAu-The annual Moody coun-
~ fair will open here August 50 ana COM
tinue 20 September 2 Among the amuse-
meiat features viii be aeroplane flights
twice each day. There also will be races,
baseball games and other sports. There
will be q hIie exhibit OF farm products and
~ live stock n poultry.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26
BOYS CONFESS TO HoLpuP;
GET ONE YEAR IN PRISON

Britton. S. d.. Aug. 23.--Robert
boys. vino were arrested about a month
ago by the Marshall county authori-
ties on the charge OF having been inn
plicated in a sensational holdup at the
village Of Kidder, have been lodged In
the Sioux Falls penitentiary. where
they will serve terms of one year each
at hard labor They appeared before
Judge Bouck, Of the state circuit court,
and entered pleas OF guilty. Owing to
their y~outhfulness and the fact that
they promised to be upright and hon
est citizens in future, Judge Bouck
made their terms Of Imprisonment as
light as possible.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26
NORWEGIAN SINGERS CLOSE
SESSION AT SIOUX FALLS

Sioux Falls. s. D.. Aug. 23.-After
being In session wv days the sec
-ond biennial meeting OF the Sioux VAL
ley Norwegian Singers association
concluded here last night. Carl Man
nerud. of Sioux Falls, was director of
the combined chorus OF about 80 voices,
which was a feature OF the sessions.
Among the singing societies which par
ticipated in the musical festival were
the Minnehaha Mandskor. of Sioux
Falls; the N~ormaendenes Sangforening,
Of Sioux City. and the Grieg Singing
society, of Canton. Chris Dahl. Of Sioux
City; Oscar Holm, Of Sioux Falls, and
Melvin Juel, Of Canton, carried the
solo parts ably and frequently had to
respond to calls for encores. Norwe-
gian singing societies Of Omaha also
were represented at the festival here.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26
DAWSON HARVEST PICNIC
TO BE HELD ON LABOR DAv

Mitchell. S. D., Aug. 2l.-Labor day
September 8. has been assigned for the
first annual harvest picnic of Dawson
county. According to the plans OF the
Mitchell Retail Merchants association,
which is arranging the affair, the day
is to be the occasion for a grand, get
together picnic for all the people OF the
county. Riverside park, three miles
east OF Mitchell on the Jim river, is to
be the scene of the celebration. All
stores in Mitchell will be closed for the
day and business will be al a %standstill.
tional reputation. a ball game, a mann
moth picnic dinner and all kinds CT
sports will be included on the days
program.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26
WOMAN IS KILLED BY
LIGHTNING while ON
VISIT TO RELATIVES
Two Children With Her at Time
Are Unhurt-Thought She
Had Fallen Asleep.

Mitchell. S. D., Aug. 20.-Alarmed by
the cries Of two small children that
their aunt was asleep and could not be-
awakened, relatives followed the chill,
dren to the bank Of Firesteel creek
five miles north Of Mount Vernon, yes!
lerday, n found the dead body of Mrs.
Clarence Johnson, Of Mount Vernon!
She a been struc by lightning.
Mrs. johnson. who is the daughter OF.
Mrs. Thomas johnson. Of Mitchell, 81
brotherinlaw near Mount Vernon. With
the two children OF the latter, she had
gone fishing in the afternoon. Rain be-:
gan to fall but Mrs. johnson continued
to fish under the shelter Of an umbrella,
with the children at her side. II IS
thought the steel in the umbrella at.
tracted the fatal bolt Neither child
vas hurt.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26

AZ the safety ~exposition held In New
York recently, Oh. Charles Frederick
proof clothing. He poured from
pound to q gallon OF cold water in q
solution Of ammonium phosphate. Then
no took an eight-inch strip OF ordinary
cotton gauxe and dipped 1t In the am
monium phosphate solution. He dried
IL with ar electric fan and held 1t in
= flame for 80 seconds. but 1t did not
that had not been: treated with the
solution. and on igniting It 1t burned
In four seconds. He advised that the
whole family wnshing should be made
nreproof. The expense for an average
size family would be about Is cents