PAGE SIX THE CITIZEN, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER ii, 1913. mmmm Gossip From Wahmgt 0 team, NCE in a very great while Senator Gcorgo E. Chamberlain of Oregon likes to hark back to the days when Oregonlnn civilization wns repre sented by a pair of six shooters and n mule which, of course, was more or less aeons and aeons ago. a'no senator, wuo is a very quiet mat and flrst achieved fame outside his native state by being elected governor on the Democratic ticket, with all the other state officers Republican, has a fund of yarns of early Oregon politics tW is (Wert with the yelp of cow boys and the barking of guns. ''Onco there Wns a bitter fight, between candidates for tiio United States senate," said he, "and It became necessary to blud the votes tight when se cured. The Oregon state legislature was very nearly evenly divided, nhd a difference of ono or two votes at the last moment Would decldo tho Issue. Finally every member of the state legislature who could possibly be pledged was tied up In that way. On tho day the vote was to bo cast the rude state capltol was tilled with miners, lumbermen and cowboys, and each had at least ono large, ominous gun stuck In n holster on him some where. "They nil Died Into the chamber where tho vote was cast. One of tho less obtrusive spectators happened to get a seat near a certain state congressman who had a reputation of turning political fllpflnps. Tho spectator leaned toward him and asked: " 'Are you going to vote tho way you are pledged?' " 'I don't know.- I haven't decided.' " 'Well, lot mo know about three minutes before you change your mind, won't you?' " 'Sure! But why?" he asked. "'Because I want to have a good start before they begin shootinj SENATOR O. E. ClLAMBEnLAI.V. tllld way.' Contrary to tho Impressions which tho layman may have, tho house of rep resentatives is a body prone to occasional levity that reaches on occasion the lovel of practical Joking and causes mild disturbances. Representative B. E. Eoberts of Nevada, among those blessed with tho dlvino sense of humor, told this ono not long ago to show how mirth can survive even tho Congressional Record: "There" was a member in congress who had a great weakness for introducing startling resolutions. He glo ried in tho fact that every time ho broke into print ho broke in with n resounding crash. "Ono day ho introduced a violent resolution doing away with something or other. After it had gone to tho table ono of tho veterans of his party slid, over to his chair. " 'I wouldn't introduce that and light for its passage," ho confided. '"Why not?' demanded tho irate member, bristling instantly. " 'Because,' replied tho veteran, 'I understand that a resolution will bo brought in to expel you from the house if you push that.' "That was enough for tho fiery member. lie jumped to his feet and in a loud voice demanded tho immediate consideration of his resolution. Then while tho house, except thoso members aware of tho joko perpetrated by tho veteran, stared in astonishment tho flery member thundered: " 'I know what you want to do. I dare you. Expel me! Expel me!' "And it wasn't until tho story camo out that tho members understood tho flery congressman's apparently insane request." n According to Representative Booher, whoso undershot Jaw and deliberate walk havo mado him a conspicuous personage about tho United States capltol, his native state of Missouri is famous for Just four things hogs, cattle, mules and Democrats. . . Fred Britten, the only Republican representative In congress who beat a sitting Democrat at the last election, used to bo the champion amateur mid dleweight boxer of tho United States. Photo by American Press Association. e. e. itonnivrs. oeeeeeoe o MO loaay s snort aiory. g 0 1TJLU UXI Laill Q Wraith S Jo I AM known as Mesereau tho clim ber. Tho guide upou whom I always relied when climbing In tho region about Interlakcn was Carl Weber, a German Swiss. lie was bravo aud faithful, nnd I became very much attached to him. After nn adventure wo had on tho Jtntterhorn his affection for me was greatly enhnnccd. We were alono on the side of that razor backed peak when, walking on a snow edge, a crust gave way beneath me. and I fell. Weber, knowing that tho only way to prevent his being dragged after mo was to throw himself on tho opposite side, did so. There wo hung, each dangling over a preclplco divided by a sharp edgo of rock. Unfortunately "Weber's right arm had becomo caught In a loop of the ropo and a bono snapped. "Ilerr," ho called, "I cannot pull myself up. My arm is broken. I think thero is snow beneath you. Tho ropo must bo cut You will fall a short distance nnd may not bo hurt" "And you?" "I shall go down a thousand feet" "Then tho ropo shall not bo cut I will go up hand over hand and, strad dling tho edge, -will pull you up." 1 This I did. This -was tho last tlmo Weber and I over climbed together. Not long after ward, whllo conducting a party of Eng lishmen to tho summit of Mont Blanc, tho snow gavo way beneath them, an avalancho started, and all wero lost On hearing of my faithful guldo's , death I resolved that I would never cilmb again. Unluckily for my resolu tion while nt Chamonlx two years later I fell in with a party nbout to climb to tho summit of Mont Blanc. At first I determined to adhere to my resolution to climb no more, but when one of the party begnu to talk with mo about the trip and when I spoke of remaining below manifested somo sur priso that such n "noted climber" should be content to see others go without going himself this decided me to bo one of tho party. Wo mado tho Grand Mulcts, tho hut built for a halfivay stop, by evening and started the next morning under a cloudy sky for the summit. Within an hour we wero enveloped in by fur the worst suowstorm I had ever encoun tered in any of my ascents. I have never before seen Alpine guides thoroughly frightened. "Wo must return to tho Grand Mulcts," they all said, and, turning, wo began to descend. But how could wo de scend any more than ascend, not being able to see a dlstanco of ten yards? If wo stopped wo would bo overcome by tho snow. If wo proceeded we would likely go Into a crevico or over a preci pice. And what was tho use of mov ing when we did not know which way to move? I went out on a circumscribed ex ploring trip and stood apart from the rest, nwrd by tho whirling snow, when I heard a voice a volco familiar, never to bo forgotten. "Herr, folgen slo mlch!" (Sir, follow me). At that moment I saw through the snowflakes a vague form a short dls tanco lieforo me. Calling to the others to come, I followed It, they trailing In behind me. There wero heights above and chasms below, but wo walked near them without danger. And thero be fore us, flickering, now fading, disap pearing, but always renppearing, was the figure. Within twenty minutes we reached the Grand Mulcts. Who or what led us to safety I leave for tho roader to surmise. GREEN PEAS FOR WINTER DINNERS. 3! Who doesn't lament tho fact X that early Juno peus havo lost f X their summery flavor when they X Y come tumbling out of tin cans X on cold winter days? Fresh X X green peas are plentiful and v cheap In summer, nnd thoso who X X enjoy thorn .then wish they might 4 Inst nil tho year around. X $ An English took who, likes to it experiment In preserving has X tried her luck at green peas. She has found a way which she f X considers very satisfactory, and flif. fllrnnflnna nfft no fnllntvfl The peas must bo quite fully grown, but not old, and they nlust bo gathered on n dry day. After they aro shelled put them Into perfectly dry wide mouth ed bottles. It is very necessary mat uoui me peas uuu uotuus T should bo qulto dry, as If not tho peas turn moldy. Shako them Into the bottles well to make them He as close as possible. 4 cork tho bottles nnd tlo moisten- T ed bladders over them tightly & to exclude the air. Set the bot- X ties side by side In a largo fish 4 kettle with hay at tho. bottom and round the sides as well ns 4 round each bottle. Pour cold X water Into tho boiler up to tho ? necks of tho bottles and put X on the fire, and after the water bolls let It continue boiling for two hours. Then take tho pan off tho fire, but leave the bot- X ties standing In It until perfectly 5 cold, then take them out. nnd X wipe them dry. Pour molted X resin over tho tops and put them j away to keep In n cool dry place. COIFFURES UP TO DATE. e A favorite stylo of evening coiffure Is to pile tho hair high on tho bond with nu nlgret fastened nt tho side. Hound faces or long; oval faces may havo their effectiveness Improved or Impaired by tho very position of the nlgret. A round fueo is lengthened when tho nlgret or fancy Is placed so as to mount directly from tho middle of tho forehead. And the oval face finds its counter effect In pncing the nlgret at MODISH COIPFUItE. tho side. In a day of millinery which looks with dlsfnvor upon curled ostrich the feathers may bo put to excellent use In evening coiffures. For tho woman who wears her hair knotted directly in tho back thero nro still other types of attractive ndorn ment A narrow jeweled band may slip around the head, passing over tho forehead, where appears a small pend ant, after the fashion of that worn by Mmo. Maeterlinck. oooooooOoeo0ooSoo8oSooeoeoOoeooooO9OooQn So o l Rosewood, Brass Finished jj So 000 oaoeoOo8oSoSooQo9oQoo0oOooaooooo8oCoOoo(5ooo S HINTS FOR THE HOUSEWIFE' e oeoeoaoooaaaoo CABINET IN FRENCH DESIGN. THIS attractive parlor cabinet Is of French design nnd workmnnshlp. It Is of rosewood finished with brass, with two handsome medallions set Into tho doors. The old clock and pieces of Chinese ware on top of tho cabinet are displayed to advantage, while tho mirror In its narrow, graceful frame Is effective at tho back. If CLEANING JEWELRY, ! iHll',IlMI'S !"I"I"I"fMiMIfr'l'3"i Jewelry Is supposedly woru for or nament, but much of It is kept in such a conditlou that it Is anything but or namental. There Is no surer sign of' carelessness than to wear plus, rings and chains so black and greasy thut onlookers may be pardoned for ques tioning the personal cleanliness of tho wearer. Thero is no excuse for this dirtiness when soap nnd wnter aro to bo had. It Is well to purchase n smnll box of Jeweller's sawdust to expedite dry ing nnd polishing. A rouged chamois Is nlso helpful. It is particularly ill advised for tho girl who works to wear dirty Jewelry. Indeed, she should wear as little as possible. A watch, cuff buttons and a Blmplo brooch or pin nt tho neck is all that Is permissible for good taste. These should be kept shining. LITTLE HELPS. Ah, heart of mine, dost sit and sigh And of weary days complain? But sweet and clear from tho ma ples near Tho robins sins In the rain. Sarah L. Arnold. Joy comes, grief goes, wo know not how. Everything Is happy now; Everything Is upward striving. J, It. Lowoll. Then sing, ye birds; sing a joyous song! And let tho young lambs bound As to the tabor's sound. We in thought will Join your throng, Yo that pipe and ye that play, Ye that through your hearts today Feel the gladness of tho May, William Wordsworth. Stand upright, speak thy thoughts, declare The truth thou hast, that all may share. Dohold, proclaim It everywhere! They only live- who dare. Anon. s The Joysmiths Are at It Again t Out of Date. "Wife Any fashions In that paper, Jack? Jack, (who has just settled a dress maker's bill) Yes. but they're no use to you. dear. It's yesterday's paper. An Impossibility. "Does your wife ever at tend your lectures?" "Of courso not. That would never do." "Why not?" "Could nny wife sit and hear her husband talk for two hours without Inter rupting him?" Tho Reason. "Did you notico how heartily Briggs shook hands with mo?" "Yes." "Ho wasn't satisfied with shaking ono: ho grabbed tho two." "Yes, I suppose ho thought his watch would bo safer that way." i Very Sad. "See here, waiter!" thundered tho impatient customer. "What took you so long with my eggs?" "Excuso me, sir," replied the waiter. "You see, they wero mislaid." v. 1 siiQojsjm "See here; on this one!" none of your Pocahontas business To stitch doilies, centerpieces nnd other nrtlclcs having buttonholed edge three times around the outer edge of tho scallops on tho sowing machine be fore embroidering prevents fraying when laundered and Is far easier than to put in tho extra row of fino button holo stitches. A convenient way to launder tho lit tlo plaited skirts so much worn by tho woo folks Is to baste down nil tho plaits beforo laundering tho skirt. Tho tlmo saved In Ironing more than re pays tho extra work. To give n garment of heavy cloth tho flno finish which Is so desirable, basto tho material securely nnd press beforo stitching, then stitch nnd again give a thorough pressing. When mnkljjs llttlo boys' drawers and waist in ono piece run n wide tuck at tho waist lino and sow tho pants but tons to this; then tho garment can easily bo lengthened when necessary and a strip of goods stitched under neath to strengthen nnd sow tho but tons on. I An Old Favorite I MY HUNTING f I SONG 1 ,.mi,.,.i....m2i..,i,i,i,imimi.. OltWARD! Hark! Forward's tho cry! Ono moro fence and wo'ro out on open! So to uso at onco If you want to live near us Follow them, harlt to them, darlings, a3 oh they go. Leaping nnd sweeping down Into tho vale below! Cowards and bunglers whoso heart or whoso eyo Is slow Find themselves staring alono. So the great cause flashes by, Nearer and closer Us purposes open, Whllo louder and louder tho world echoes cheer us; Gentlemen, sportsmen, you ought to live up to us, Lift us and lead us and halloo our game to us Wo cannot tako the hounds off, and no shamo to us Don't bo left staring alone! Charles Klngsley. a FOR THE CliSLDRENjl A GERMAN FAVOR. Riddles. Wby Is a sheet of postago stamps Hko distant relatives? Becauso they nro but slightly connected. What Is tho color of n grass plot cov ered with snow? Invisible green. What animal would you like to bo on a cold day? A llttlo 'otter. Why are strawberries like tho letter "N?" Becnuso they mako ice nice. When is n wall like n fish? When it Is scnled. Why should wo doubt tho Giant's Causeway? Becnuso Ireland has so many shnm-rocks. What Is n button? A small event thnt Is always coming off. Why Is a shoeblack llko an editor? Because be polishes the understanding of his patrons. Longest of Bridges. Tho Lion bridge, near Sangang, Chi na, Is tho longest In tho world. It ex tends five nnd a quarter miles over nn arm of tho Yellow sea and Is supported by 300 bugo stono arches. Don't Kill tho Toad. Don't kill tho toad, the ugly toad, That hops about the door; Each meal tho little toad doth eat Is a hundred bugs or more. lie sits around with aspect meek Until tho bug is near. Then forth he shoots his little tongue Like lightning double geared. And Jhen he soberly doth wink And shuts his ugly "mug And patiently doth wait until There come another bug.
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