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' THE CITIZEN, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1913.
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A girl Is often in doubt wheth- e
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lie had a law case onco In which a ranchman named
Greenough rode twenty-flve miles one hot day to And Taylor In his llttlo office
at Glcnwood Springs. Grecnough's complaint lay In tho fact that a neighbor's
hens would stray across tho dividing lino and scratch up
Grcenough's garden sass.
"I'm tired of talking to that fellow," said tho ranch
man, "and I want to get out a court injunction ngalnst
tho hens not tho owner tho hens! Do you under
stand?" "How many hens are there?" asked Taylor.
"About a thousand," replied Greenough.
Taylor figured up tho number of eggs that a thou
sand hard working hens might produce, and then instead
of giving words to a long bit of legal advice, he scribbled
down a four lino verse and handed it to Greenough.
This was tho verse:
If the poultry of your neighbor man
Into your yard should chanco to stray
Don't let your angry passions rise,
But find the hens a placo to lay.
Not that Representative Robert F.
Louisiana is at all finicky about his food.
anything of that sort. Sir. Broussard
B. P. BROUSSAHD.
by American Press
Association.
A. Mitchell Innes, councilor of tho British embassy, is an enthusiastic speed
advocate. IIo likes to shove up to the high gear when driving his auto across
country roads. Recently Dudley Field Malone, third assistant secretary of
state, introduced the British secretary to a native of Dublin, N. H.
After tho greetings tho British councilor remarked:
"I've been to Dublin frequently."
"Yes," replied the native; "I saw you coming through there last summer,
and your dust hasn't settled yet"
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Charles W. Stewart, librarian of the navy department, wants all public
men to have llfo masks made so that future generations can seo how they
looked.
Today's Short Story
: The Widow j
I Sackett I
THE stage stopped for supper at
tho Widow Sackett's. Sho was
young to bo a widow and a
very pretty widow at that.
When we drovo on I, being seated on
the box by tho driver, asked him about
her, remarking that sho was of the
melancholy rather than tho vivacious
type.
"Sho was gay enough onct," replied
tho driver.
"Ah! When was that?"
"It was when this hero country was
tho princlpel cattlo range In tho hull
middle west It's given ow to W,
grain growln' now. Then it was all
cattlo. Olive Ross Was tho purtlcst gal
In tho hull range, ner father was in
chargo of a ranch owned by an eastern
company, and Olive was the bello of
tho range. Tho young men used to
flock around her like files on to n mo
lasses barrel,
"As time went on tho field of Ollvo
Itoss' lovers dwindled down to two.
That was because everybody know that
one of theso two was a-goln' to git tho
prize. Penn Sackett was one o" tho
principal men on the ranch her father
had chargo of. Consequence was ho
had a better chanco than tho others.
But jlst as everybody supposed ho'd
lanIed Ollvo along comes Dick Corey,
tho head man of another big ranch,
and for a tlmo drives Sackett to tho
wall. Then when tho fust edge had
woro offn Corey things settled down to
on off and on between tho two.
"Ono day when she'd been urged by
both her lovers to como to a decision
tho Idea popped into her head that it
would bo a One thing to git up 0 lasso
contest between 'em. So sho told 'cm
Wah ington
verso instead of court made law has
been handed out by Representative Edward T.
Taylor of Colorado In ninny an Instance where
ho believed he could serve his clients better
with common sense than jurisprudence. Taylor Is one
of the big characters of the mountainous state from
which he comes, and In addition to his knowledge on tho
subject of Irrigation, public lands and law, he Is consid
ered to bo a shrewd and farseelng citizen worth whilo
knowing.
Broussard of
Far bo It from
CONGRESSMAN E.
TAYLOR.
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likes all food, some more than others,
but all of It to him is good aud the subject to him is
ever interesting. Good natured always, it is not for
him to complain. In fact, .probably no man in public
life has more reason to bo contented with his lot. IIo
is rounding out hla eighth term in tho house and has
nicely buttoned up a six year term in tho senato fol
lowing that. Contented? Why, that's his middle
name.
But tho other day he struck a steak in tho houso
restaurant thnt did not appeal to hlui. Sadly he pushed
it away from him.
"What's the matter with it, Bob?" asked a fellow
member, who was lunching with him.
"I don't know," said Broussard, "but It tastes llko
washed money."
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Senator Ashurst of Arizona has a unique hobby in
literature. IIo has read the Congressional Record with
out missing an issue for nearly twenty years. He gives
an hour each day to It. On tho side ho has a reputation
as being a handier man with his fists than any of his
fellow wearers of tho toga.
she'd marry tho ono that could lasso
the other.
"I was at tho big lasso contest be
tween Penn Sackett and Dick Corey.
They was both fine lookin' fellers,
though Sackett was tho favorite.
"Tho men, mounted on tho best horses
to be found on two ranches, rodo out on
to tho rope ring staked out for 'em
and begun to throw. They was con
sidered tho best throwers anywheres
about and threw true every tlmo. But
they wns as good dodgers a3 throwers,
and every tlmo ono of 'em saw tho
ropo comin ho'd be out o' tho way be
foro it got to him.
"It wasn't ono o' them performances
whero it's all over too soon. Fact is
it was plain from the fust It would be
a case o' tiro out. For an hour both
men wore under n big strain with
wntchin' and throwin' tho ropo and
turnln' their horses this away and
that away. Corey mado tho best
throws 'causo ho was excltln' hlsself
most but that sort o' thing was wear
In'. Sackett seemed moro collected
and didn't get tired so soon. I always
believed ho knew tho gal would be
hls'n anyway. At any rate, ho waited
till Corey's arm worked pretty slow
and his turns was lang'ld-likc. Then
ho makes half a dozen tosses, tho last
ono catchln right around Coroy's body
and ptnlonln' his left arm. I saw
Olive look up, 's if thankln' God, and
there was a cheer. I was still lookin'
at tho gal when I heerd a shot and,
turnln', saw Corey had drawn and
fired at Sackett Corey got two shots
In before Sackett could git out his gun.
Then tho two had it till their guns was
emptied and both of 'cm was laylu'
limp on the ground.
"Corey was dead when they picked
him up. Sackett lived long enough for
a parson to hitch him to Olive.
' "That's the end o' tho yarn," contin
ued tho narrator after touching up his
horses. "Ollvo Sackett wouldn't nover
have no moro lovers nor marry any
man. though somo mighty rich ranch
ers tried to git her. When her father
died without leavln' her anything she
opened the place where you got supper
and has kep' it evpr since."
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White net is extensively em-
ployed to fashion many of the
loveliest collars and jabots worn z
at present and many of the most
expensive designs can be copied
by tho clever needle worker.
Purchase a quantity of white
net and a pattern for a well fit
ting turndown half collar and
placo tho latter over tho net,
folded double. If tho edge of
tho collar Is straight lay it along
tho fold and cut 'out the mate
rial. Neatly join the outer edges,
turn tho collar and bind the neck
with n bias strip of net. In each
corner embroider n spray of
small flowers or a single daisy
and border tho collar with a nar
row plaited frill of laco or net
To the collar Join two plaited
frills of net four inches wide,
which extend down tho front to
tho base of the V shaped neck
line. Fichus of net are deep
sailor collars with rounded cor
ners, with tho ends extending to
tho waist belt in front Theso
are cut from a single thickness
of net and are bordered with
plaited frills of laco or tho samo
material.
Tho finely dotted or embroider
ed nets arc also used for this
purpose.
Dainty jabots aro fashioned of
plaited net arranged In two or
three tiers and edged with lace
or embroidered scallops.
Net is inexpensive, and neck
wear of this material Is a becom
ing addition to any frock.
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TnE THANKSGIVING TABLE.
A SIMPLE Thanksgiving table Is tho ono illustrated here. Tho conven
tional fruit decoration occupies tho center of the board in a handsome
cut glass basket Tho black walnut table is so handsome a pleco of
furniture that a cloth Js oschowed, embroidered dollies being placed
under tho plates. Tho courses have been brought In and tho dishes removed
showing tho table at the dessert stage. Tho dining room is a cozy, oddly
shaped little room which suggests tho colonial In its style, although tho fur
nlturo really belongs to the lato 70's.
VAGARIES OF FASHION.
Tho Parlsiennes are nil wearing their
blouses several sizes too -large for them
Intentionally, of course, because it is
ultra smart to do so. Whether you
have your blouse mado by ono of the
smartest couturleres or whether you
BMA11T BLOUSE.
buy it at tho big stores you must seo
that it looks as If it were fashioned for
somo ono broader and fuller than your
self. Its shoulder scams must be vpry
long or nonexistent, as in the kimono
style, and at tho waist it must bo loose
and baggy and fall ovor the belt In
folds that are really untidy. To wear
anything that is tight and fits Is to ar
gue oneself not in the mode.
er or not It is considered proper
to ask a man to call. Tho an
swer is, "It all depends." In
somo localities it is considered
tho thing for n woman to extend
an invitation to call to a mascu
line admirer, and in others such
invitations aro not extended un
til tho man asks for this priv
ilege. There are advantages In
both methods. A girl should let
her common sense decide.
For Instance, if an admirer
gives every cvldenco that ho
would llko to continue tho ac
quaintance and hints tactfully
for an Invitation to call, then a
girl would bo qulto Justified in
taking tho initiative and extend
ing the privilege which sho can
seo is desired greatly. Many
men will not ask outright for
permission to call, knowing that
there is nothing left for tho girl
to do under such circumstances
but extend tho Invitation. But
any woman with common senso
can see if such an invitation
would bo welcomed and extends
it if she thinks sho is justified in
doing so.
Grilled Mushrooms.
Grilled mushrooms on toast make a
delicious entree for lunch or dinner.
Sometimes bacon can be added, or you
can use the chafing dish method of
browning them In olive oil,
Kidneys and mushrooms boiled and
cut up together are most appetizing.
HINTS FOR THANKSGIVING
HOSTESS.
AN attractive Thanksgiving
centerpiece is formed of
n hollowed out pumpkin
fllle,d with chrysanthemums or
fruit. Shade tho candles with
tiny crape paper pumpkins and
have miniature log cabins fash
ioned Qf chocolato straws dotting
tho table.
Placo cards decorated with tur
keys, fruits . or vegetables aro
appropriate for this occasion.
Tho refreshments should con
sist of Now England dishes:
Brown bread sandwiches, dough
nuts, cookies, mince and pump--kin
pie, pound cake, cider, ap
ples, nuts, popcorn and molassgs
candy.
For souvenirs provide tiny
spinning wheels ,or Puritans'
hats.
If you havo a fireplace It would
add moro plcasuro to tho evening
if tho young people could pop
corn over tho glowing logs. This
is an excellent opportunity for
them- to relate a clever story
or anocdoto concerning colonial
days. When it is tlmo for them
to depart for homo allow each to
chooso a strand of colored yarn,
the boys from ono basket, tho
girls from another.
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Great Business.
"Well, Jinks," said tho friend who
had not seen him for years. "I hear
you aro rich now. How did you make
all your money?"
"Racing."
"Why, I thought you onco swore
you'd never bet!"
"That's n fact. I didn't bet. I mere
ly started a pawnshop Just outside tho
race track entranco for those who
wanted tho faro homo after 'picking
tho winners.' "
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Bumps That Lied.
"Ah, you should bo married, sir,"
said tho stage phrenologist, feeling
the bumps of tho volunteer who had
"come forward." "You shouldn't suffer
bachelorhood. Look at your clothes!
Wretchedly mended. Did it yourself,
I suppose?"
"Oh, no. sir," replied tho victim
truthfully, "you seo my fourth wlfo
can't sew as well as my third could."
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An Inducement.
Wife I wish, Henry, you'd got me a
nice clock for my room.
Hub But I can't afford
Wife (interrupting) If you will I'll
set it back two hours the evening you
go to tho club. .
WOMEN CARPENTERS NOW.
Tho woman who can't hammer
a nail or piano a board will soon
bo as much a thing of the past
as tho little girl who spent her
playtime in making a cross stitch
sampler.
A good forward stride Into ob
livion she took tho other day
when the Toledo public schools
put carpentry into tho manual
training courses of tho girl pu
pils. Eighteen nro now enrolled.
When they havo learned their A
B C's In hammer and saw wield
ing they aro to be taught how to
mako furniture for possible fu
turo homes.
For the
"I can't help it Willie.
"Poor as Job's Turkey,"
Of courso Job nover had a turkey,
for this fowl is a native of tho land of
tho stars' and stripes and was never
heard of until this country was settled
by travelers oversea.
Nevertheless Job's turkey is describ
ed by tho author of "Sam Slick" as so
poor that it had only ono lonely feath
er in Its tall and had to lean against
a fence to gobble. Since tho appear
nnco of (hat book Job's turkey repre
sents tho last cxtrcmo of poorness and
forlornncss.
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Conundrums.
What four letters of tho alphabet
would frighten a burglar? O-I-O-U,
"Why is a buckwheat cako like a
caterpillar? They both mako tho but
terfly. What Is tho difference between a new
flvo cent pleco and an old quarter?
Twenty cents.
What question is that to which you
must always answer "yes?" What
does "y-o-s" spell?
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Life Through
the Funny
Man's Specs
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Not a Girl of Her Word.
"Mamma," said tho little girl, "sister
don't tell the truth."
"Why, Jennie," said tho mother,
"you mustn't say such things."
"Well, last night I heard her say,
'Charlie, if you do that again I'll call
mamma.' And he did it twice more,
and sho didn't call."
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An Old Favorite.
How Sleep
The Brave.
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How sleep tho brave, who sink to rest
13y all their country's wishes blessed!
When Spring, with dewy Angers cold,
Returns to deck their hallowed mold,
Sho there shall dress a sweeter sod
Than Fancy's feet havo ever trod.
By fairy hands their knell Is rung;
By forms unseen their dirge Is sung.
There Honor come,s, a pilgrim gray,
To bless tho turf that wraps their clay:
And Freedom shall awhile repair
To dwell a weeping hermit there!
-William Collins.
Children -
Youso look so good!''
Hunt the Ring.
Form tho children in a circle, place
ono of tho party in tho center and ask
tho clrclo of youngsters to sit down on
tho floor. A cord is then passed to
them on which there is a ring. Eacli
child keeps his hands moving rapidly,
thus concealing tho ring from tho per
son in tho middle, who is endeavoring
to see who has tho ring. When it Is
correctly located tho ono who has it
takes the center.
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Hidden Nationalities.
1. Ralph Thaxton has been In danger
many and many a time. 2. Neverthe
less ho ncitlier camo nor sent a mes
sage. 3. All hopo seemed lost as wo
defended tho pass. 4. Of all our dec
orative trees the flr is hardiest in thla
climate.
Answers 1, German. 2. Norse. 8.
Swede. 4. Irish.
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The Point of Similarity.
Why is a proud girl like a piano?
She is full of airs.