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The Washington herald., 1906-12-31
One Trial Was Enough.

From the Detroit Free Press.
Proprietor-You're the slowest mes
sengeT I ever saw! I thought you said
you once worked for Roosevelt?
Boy-I did. l worked for him once-and
that's all.
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Like Taking n Vote.

I don't think / could do business in
Utah. said the patent churn agent.
why nOt2"
Think of waiting for a man 10 consult
an assortment Of wives
The Washington herald., 1906-12-31

From the Milwaukee Sentinel
Il think Wilkins is one of the most YER
satile men 1 ever met"
In what way?"
He takes twenty drinks a day and has
a different excuse for every drink"
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CrnPI-

"Cholly tells me that he has received a
very fattering offer for his services"
do you believe it,
why. yes. Any offer at all for his
services would be flsttering'
The Washington herald., 1906-12-31
Trial MarFiREez

From Mrs. Parsons book. The Family"
1t would seem well to encourage early
trial marriage, the relation to be entered
into with a view of permanency, but with
the privilege of breaking it If it proved
unsuccessful, and. In the absence of off
spring. without suffering any great degree
of nublic condemnation
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Yielded Gracefully.

From the Chicago Tribune
Minnie, didn't your father make a fuss
when you showed him that diamond ring
and told him Clarence gave it to your"
Not a bit Ali he said was: Who.
use? +"
The Washington herald., 1906-12-31
He Ionsens In

The Rockefellers were having oysters
I'VE really can't afford them" ex-
planned John D., ST. with a reckless leer
but / believe in being a leetle extrava-
CANT around holiday times"
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Not Exactly the Same Nan

From the Philadelphia Bulletin.
Mrs. Nuwed-ISn't this the same man
who got the angel cake yesterday?
Frowzy Fritters-It is, an ag'in it amt.
mum. I'll never be the same man after
eatin' that cake. No, mum.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-31
Only Playing 'POssum.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
Southern hunters could give a warning
tip to those optimistic officials who fatter
themselves that Standard Oil has sur
rendered The game Of playing pOssum"
is an old familiar one in this section.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-31

Having fastened on 10 a good govern
meut job. RaisOuli shows about AS much
enthusiasm over the idea Of turning loose
as Senator Plat shows over resiguing
the New York Senatorship.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-31
Getting Tsed foIt-

From the Philadelphia Ledger
Perhaps President Roosevelt is wholly
pleased with the attitude he has taken
toward the colOred troops. but a sus-
picion exists that ne is trying TO recon-
Gle himself 70 it
The Washington herald., 1906-12-31

The Nashville American says Ten
nessee's finances are in very good cOndi-
ton. As the same issue conveys the
Information that the legislature meets in
a few days, the Americans statement is
not guaranteed 20 hold good for any
great length Of time.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-31
The Habit CIings.

Wei, to-day we write it 1905 for the
last time"
DO WEE"
Come to think of it. don't know that
we do"
The Washington herald., 1906-12-31

With the Dallas News printing three
column editorials against Bailey. and the
Houston Post printing three-cOlumn edi-
torials for him, the inofens!ve and peace
loving Texans are certainly catching il.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-31

That New York man who caused the
arrest Of Mrs. Trautman has been de-
clared mentally irresponsible. Surely
that would be the most charitable view
to take of the policeman also
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PEOPLE OF NOTE.
Tast's "D. d. F. F,s."

Until few weeks ago, II you made
bold to tell Secretary Taft that you
hoped TO have the pleasure TO vote FOR
him for President Ia 1903, his good nature
would explode in n rollic1ing laugh,
which was soon followed by the declara-
ton Now. I'll put you in the list Of my
d. d. F. F's" Some time. if you asked
him what these cabalistic letters meant
he would laugh again, louder than before
and tell you TO guess. At other times
he woald tell yoQ that they stood Tor tho
words, dear blank fool friends. That
is as near as the Secretary has ever
been known 10 use a cuss word. And
his use of il was not intended 10 be pro-
fame or express either the conviction Ct
the wish that the meaning IL the cuss
word had been OF might oe visited upon
any of his ID. d. r. F.'s." Apparently
he has shut himself off from all of his
ID. d. F. F.s" since the latest news
paper exploitation Of his Presidential
candidacy was made
The portals Of mis- Office have been
stOrmed by excited journalists within the
past few days. He has been too busy
~ sec any OF liltil- f1tIctDioft ne 4ldS
never been too busy TO receive newspaper
men and talk with them plainly about
any subject pertaining To the public Dusi-
ness with which he has 90 do OF govern
mental policies IN general He undoubt-
eddy is the most popular member II Che
administration with the newspaper fra
ternity in Washington. The reason largely
is that he is one OF the best sources OF
news at the Capital. He is not afraid
10 trust newspaper men. He seems never
To withhold anything from them. II is
veritably believed that If he should be
come President he would tell any trust
worthy newspaper man anything ard
everything that might be going on.
Wherefore, the Washington newspaper
men, only a few Of whom just now are
democrats, would throw up their hats
and give a mighty whoop should Taft be
nominated. Even the few who are still
Democrats would join very heartily in the
whOOping.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-31
True VaIor.

From the Chicago Record-Herald.
An Eastern paper is offering prize for
the best definition Of bravery. Here is IS:
Taking back for exchange a pair or
gloves that your wife has worn tWice."
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should children read Shakespeare"
asks an English woman. They can prob
ably manage to worry along without it,
unless they happen TO live In Boston.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-31

Senator Dubois, who claims that Nor
mon votes are responsible for his defeat
for the Senate, viii take to the lecture
platform. Senator Smoot probably hopes
the helpless country will not hold that
up against him.
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Reform in Dialect Needed.

From the Savannah News
II Mr.. Roosevelt really wants to reform
the language as she is wrote, let him
try his prentice hand on spanking some
Of the negro dialect writer's.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-31

our two greatest Presidents: Wash
ingJon and Roosevelt says the Rev.
Silas McBee. Sull, there was a President
named Lincoln who attracted some at
tention in his time
The Washington herald., 1906-12-31

Ella Marks, aged ia. of New York. is
just four feet six inches tall. whereas
when a frolicsome thing of some sixty
five she measured five feet eight Ella
may be properly described as a shrinking
girl.
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Mingo Saunders threatens to become
quite an issue in the Brownsville war.
''Mingo" rhymes with lingo"
The Washington herald., 1906-12-31

Mai Won Weidenbach NOstizt Zu
Jaenkdorf committed suicide at Potsdam
a few days ago. The major probably
despaired Of ever living down a name
like that.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-31

Reading about the Richmond Times
Dispstch's poet named "Mundy." the At
lanta Journal tells him 10 sic transit
gloria" This is thought 20 mean some
thing like Get of the earth, Mundy."
The Washington herald., 1906-12-31

4 Chicago man committed suicide the
day after Christmas because he had only
5 cents in his pocket. Happily for the
country's population claims, the idea
isn't popular.
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Los Angeles Is 90 be the center OF
pugilism this winter, according 10 a
sporting paper. There has been a lot Of
fight talk coming from that quarter, here
Of late
The Washington herald., 1906-12-31

Mississippi and Colorado both INDUCED
in a Christmas lynching. The plOw line
and the color line seem just about as
much at home in one section of the coun-
try as the other.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-31

A London doctor says limberger cheese
is good for consumption. Il is made for
consumption. no doubt. but as To whether
it is good for the same-weH. that is a
matter of taste. or. rather, smell.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-31

The Atlanta Constitution calls attention
to the fact that so far no one has
rendered for publication a poem on Beau
tiful Snow" 1t looks like Frank L. Stan
ton might have put one in the Constitu-
Iicp's Christmas. stocking.
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With all his circumspection. Mr.. James
Brice viii not be able 10 prevent some
people on this side calling him Colonel d"
The Washington herald., 1906-12-31

a fashionable Mexican dressmaker has
just completed a $4,000 garment. How
ever, the Miss Flora McFlimsey who gets
Il will doubtless continue to have moth
ing 10 wear
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Now, wouldn't it embarrsss Gov. Ward
aman to md that he had unsuspectingly
won a Nobel peace prize2
The Washington herald., 1906-12-31

After to-day, no more Congressional
passes. Let the deadhead past bury its
deadhead passes.
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To-morrow's the day that you get It. A
scrap Of paper: Please remit
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And so all men I brothers claim. -
sings a sweet Southern poetess. Going TO
be a sister 70 them ALL
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Mr. Roosevelt has an article in the
current Century Magazine on Loud
Sounding Heroes A careful reading fails
to detect any mention of p Bigelow.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-31

A Georgia man has been acquitted Of a
charge of murder, after eleven trials.
Caleb Powers need not despair.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-31

The proposition to dock" Congressional
absentees will If carried out, result in a
heavy advance in the price of Chautauqua
tickets
The Washington herald., 1906-12-31

A man ran amuck with y pitchfork In
New York a few days ago. but Senator
Tillman can prove an alibi.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-31

Secretary Taft and Mr.. Bryan are in
perfect accord concerning the gross i'm
propriety of declining the Presidency Of
the United States
The Washington herald., 1906-12-31

Poets Notes Bring S15000," says a
headline. Provided the Endorsement is all
right.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-31

The New York Sun, which declares that
it Shines for all" seems to positively
glare for Mr. Roosevelt.
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They Courtcd in WASHINGTON.

Post Wheeler, the cynic and poet and
Halle Erminie Rives. the hysterlcal
young novelist. who We're married in the
American Embassy at Tokyo Saturday,
first met IN Washington. That was only
"a few years ago. They have been to-
gether in this city a great deal and a
close woman friend Of the bride states
that the poet popped the question" 10
the novelist at White House reception.
Improbable as this may sound to persons
who know what crowds and confusion
characterize White House receptions. il
Is nevertheless vOuched for by q Wash
/ ington literary woman. who has been
much iu the company Of the couple The
bride, by the way, is not a Virginian by
/ birth, but a Kentuckian. She is only re-
motely related to the Virginia Riveses.
one branch OF whose family produced the
author Of The Quick or the Deadg' who
married the hero Of her novel. a grand
son OF old John Jacob Aston a Chanler
| from whom she was divorced iu order to
| become the wife Of a Russian prince
The clever woman, who is now Mrs Post
/ Wheeler, was introduced 70 Washing
ton society by Senator Blackburn. who
IN turn used his influence TO secure for
/ Wheeler the position he now holds as
second secretary Of the American En-
bassy at Tokyo. II is said by their Wash
ington friends that Mr.. and Mrs. Wheeler
VIII continue their literary labors in col
| lab0ra ton. Tn point Of fact. il is known
here that they have been collaborating
two or three years. Hence. just how
much Of the work known as that Of Miss
Rives' is really hers, and how much OF
the work known as Wheeler's is really
his, their friends are unable TO state.
Root on Increasing Salaries.
While he was Secretary Of War Elihu
Root was not a supporter Of the move
ment for increasing the salaries OF gov
eminent officials and employees, especially
of army officers. \ delegation of army
women waited OF him once TO urge him
to recommend in his annual report an
increase Of the salaries Of army off,
Gers. They presented the usual argu-
ments-that the cost Of living had greatly
increased since the pay Of officers was
fixed forty years ago; that they had a
terribly hard time 10 make both ends
meet" that their social obligations were
such that they had TO buy more clothes
than women whose husbands earned less.
that they had TO keep more servants,
&c. &c.
Mr.. Root listened with great courtesy
and patience. and when the army women
had finally finished the presentation Of
their case he calmly inquired how many
children each had One had three. an
/ other two. another one, and another
none.
My father" said Mr. Root. reared a
family of eight, and he never earned
more than $3.50 a year as q professor
at Hamilton College. He educated all
of US. and then gave us a start in the
world. l know that the salary drawn
by the husband of each Of you ladies
is a great deal more than was earned
by my father. and 1 can't see why YOU
can't get along on ii quite as well as
my parents did, even though the cost Of
living is heavier now than when my
father and mother reared a family Of
eight children on only I,5GO a year"
The Washington herald., 1906-12-31

Conspicuous in the small minority OF
statesmen who did not so home for the
holidays is Hon. Robert G. Cousins. a
favorite son Of the Hawkeye State, and
a heavyweight Of the House. mentally
and physically. Mr.. Cousins told a Herald
reporter at the Shoreham that he not
only had business enough to keep him
at the Capitol, but that he could III af-
ford to lose FIVE valuable days, which
would be the total time spent in trans
portation between Washington and his
home in Iowa
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-15

- NEUtAE ara Slowly waking up 70 tAo joSS
| of roof garden on their house-tops.
MgsgEs Pure air, plenty of breeze, sunshine
0Sf8sSD all the privacy you want, and just
enough noise to remind you Of tho es-
capped discomforts Of the first floor, are
free to al who wish to luxuriate in them.'
Here is the ~eulogy Of one city dweIler, who
has found his Edorado Of summer comfort in his
aerial abode.
''When think of the many days and nights
myself and family sweltered underneath the roof
and in the cubby yard for the want Of q little
and practical forethought, WeN-at
wouldn't sound just well in print.
Business compels me to spend all but two
weeks of the summer in town, and my wife simply
would not 90 away with the children without me-
IT urged to the best of my ability the necessity
of outdoor life for the children; but you know
how it is with some women, when notion be-
comes firmly rooted in their minds. It's hope
less," said the man with BETTING wave of his
hand $50 I had to make the best of it.
zone maddening night when the heat and mos
quitoes nearly drove me wild went up on the
roof in DESPERATION: Well, the breeze that well
coined my entrance convinced me that henceforth
.T went downtown the very next morning with
nv wife to buy suitable fittings and you see the
result The pleasure, comfort and wholesomeness
to be derived from this open air camp cannot be
oyerestimated. The sun peeps over in the morn
ing, for an hour about. noon, and little while
in the afternoon. After that we have shade and a
delightful breeze. -. ..,..r' ':.~..:.-.-z-.,
'sThe children have good healthy color, elastic
appetites,s and all the sewing and other nick
mack work that is practical to do my wife does
up on on the roof. '.> =: - -
"In the evening we have surprising number
of callers, and. when game of bridge or pinochle
is in order, we light the lanterns and burn few
sticks of punk, and our happiness is complete.
"That's the story of this snug little retreat,
for which I would not trade a seashore cottage y
The guest accorded the pleasure of enjoying
the delights of this aerial garden, immediately
breaks the coveting commandment; she cannot re-
frain from envying it's exclusiveness, it's congenal
surroundings, and the cool breeze that constantly
stirs the lanterns and the trailing vines in The
flower baskets.
For the benefit of those who are FORUM A., :,
the possession of fat-roofed houses, let me do,
scribe the furnishings of this roof garden ~
sketch of which appears this page.
THE ARTISTIC FURNISHINGS 80
The most expensive item was the rustic ro;,;,,
that entirely encircled the roof garden on +he
exposed sides. This was put up verv suhs+.a
tiallv, and higher than the children's heads r.
ward the street were suspended hanging baskat.
of rattan, and Kotch ware. On the side 80
brick wall was fastened narrow box nlantas
with moon vines. These are great runners 49,
prolific bloomers. The large, white flowers - =
but night and possess the most subtle fragrance
Potted plants. including palms, bay and bo,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-15

rustic house. just what he intended TO do
with it wasn't quite clear to himself, but it
graced the centre Of the grass plot in the little
back yard during the snow storms of that win
ter. Every afternoon at five the youngsters take
their tea or lemonade, together with any little
presides over a corner Of the roof garden on
the opposite side.
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trees, were brought up from the yard and distrib-
uted about the roof Electric bulbs were adjust
ed to the rustic ratings, an achievement which
the host did during leisure hours. Both red and
white globes are used. >.<t .7.
The tin roof is covered with fitted wooden
flooring. Over this is placed strips of japanese
mating, Japanese cotton rugs and prairie grass
rugs. The furniture is mostly willow and wicker,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-15

gay canvas awning is stretched across an
other angle, giving shelter from the sun and sub.
DUNG the glare from striking against the eyes.
A hammock is swung diagonally across under
meath from the rustic pillars, making delight
full little reading corner, or cool spot for an
afternoon siesta
Out in the suburbs certain family have on
their house-top an open air garden in the sum-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-15
/, ATTRACTING FLOWER GAPDE11
'h THE ltoUEToR IL

mer time and with the addition Of glass win
dows and heavy glass top it becomes sun par.
lor in winter.
A high wall, succeed, completely surrounds
the roof. Vines of all description Chamber over
the walls. The floor is covered with rugs Of
varied description, some old fashioned ones Of
rags, that were handmade, alternating with those
of Oriental cottons. There easy chairs and
tables spread attractively about, while in the
centre is placed piano (the family are all mu-
sicians)
Here It is that impromptu musicales are held,
and exclusive little dances given throughout the
summer and autumn.
In winter it makes an ideal sun parlor and
playground for the children. "
THE ROOF AS SLEEPING APARTMENT
Open air treatment, SO urgently advised by
doctors for weaklings, especially those having
weak lungs, may be admirably taken by those
who do not wish to leave their homes for sana-
forums. "f .sr-s>
Consumptives in al sorts Of weather remain
out Of doors certain number Of hours every
day. Practically the same treatment may be
taken at home on the house top.
The benefit of sleeping outdoors on the piaszas
has been tested by number Of people. who
employed it as the last means of regaining their
health. So far, this scheme has worked admira.
bly,. The patient remains outdoors during the
extremes Of heat and cold. The sides of the piaz
"a are protected from draughts by awnings. and
the patient is thoroughly bundled in warm but
lightweight covering.
PROFESSIONAL WOMEN ENTHUSIASTS
Three wellknown actresses whose engagements
will keep them in New York for the season ara
testing the healthful benefits of this aerial abode
They have engaged several rooms on the ton
floor of large hotel, with the privilege of AN.
propriating generous portion of the roof.
Here ...ey sleep, dine and make merry. They
even spurn their rooms when rainfall makes
the Joy of such quarters somewhat uncertain
There are awnings and tents which are used
on such occasions. They intend to remain ont.
doors all summer and many of their friends are
anxiously awaiting to learn the benefits of such
A novel experience.
the peace of these three women, and that i
the untimely presence of a burglar, who might
take notion some dark night to explore their
| lofty domicle. ts sesess
A phone, two Winchesters, poker, and a
Thoroughbred English bull dog with hungry
stare are the means with which they mean ID
denolish the unwelcome intruder. =
It is pulling to know which would be the
most welcome fate for the man behind the maak
to drop into the embrace of Mother Earth
| from this lofty skyscraper, or to resign himself
to the splntering he would receive from. the
hands Of the armed brigade. MARJORIE,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-15

Iron mould -Oxalic acid melted in hot water.
Rinse with pure water with q touch Of ammonia
added. II
a Mldew.-Lemon juice and sunshine
{ Every one proved oldfashioned kind Of
remedy. Try them, and you viii find the spots
will disappear as if by magic.
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A COOL -spoT FOR All AFTrproon @eltJTA

in natural color and in forest green "a stain may
be had in any color for twenty-five cents a CAM
A couple of tables for magazines and flowers
and a small tea table for the children add to
the practical attractiveness.
A RUSTIC HOUSE FOR. TEA, HOUR
At the close Of the season last year the host
picked up a genuine bargain in the way Of a
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water. Fruit stains also may be treated thus.
Wine: stains must be thickly covered with
salt, then rinsed in boiling water, resalted, and
rinsed again.
Milk spots disappear when cold water is used.
Hot.Water fixes the stain. 49, ~ 81
: Wagon crease may be removed by rubbing lard
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over the stain, then washing with warm water
and soap. sss s3.5 II iss& Z
flannel dipped in benzne or turpentine.
Ink Soak in warm milk. ID. M sfss183 -
Precipitation as for scorches: Warm
soapsuds and sunshine. ss RI q. ss a 3.F
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10 9 W: to R e move Spots.

~Y NAVE you got scrapbook? Then here's
III something to paste in it. Tea spots
RgaEM can be removed i you pour boiling
sEElHaV water on them from height. III
. Coffee or chocolate spots must first
be sprinkled with borax and soaked in cold