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The statesman., 1906-01-12
e.byIoni.n Cemeteries Drained.

The Babylonians, who buried. in.
stead of cremaung their dead, care
fully provided their cemeteries with
drains. The graves were small house
shaped structures entirely or partly
above ground. and whenever they
were found upon the sloping side OF
mound, they were protected above
by breakwater, while along the sides
we're square, open brick drains. The
result was that some of the graves,
although thousands of years old. ard
constructed Of unbaked clay, are still
IN a nerfect state of preservation.-
The statesman., 1906-01-12
Judge kennedy's View Confirmed.

Judge Kennedy OF the Newton po
lice court. although model OF cour-
tesy on the bench. never falls to nall
= lie, especially II the falsiner Is o.
trial for crime.
An old offender was arraigned be-
fore him, charged with drunkenness
When the complaint had been read
the defendant bravely answered. Not
guilty" The Judge. eyeinS him sharp
ly. inquired: How long since you
we're drunkf" The prisoner answered
that he hadn't taken a drink for more
than year.
That's not true replied his hon
or. Il saw you drunk within month,
on the street In Boston. and you had
the impudence TO accost me-"
did I spake to you, sor!' asked
the prisoner.
You did" said the court.
We'll. thin. must have been drunk,
yer amer"
No one In the court room enjoyed
the incident more than the judge
The statesman., 1906-01-12
Truly German.

Bob" Hilliard and party Of friends
we're seated in an uptown cafe noted
for the excellence of its German
dishes. Before them on the table was
platter filled with all sorts of sliced
bolognas. One brand Of the sausage
was unknown to all present, and there
arose a discussion as to its compost.
ton. Finally Bob" called the waiter.
What is that" he asked, pointing
at the disputed wurst.
The waiter blinked solemnly for .
few seconds. Ids sixty cents, includ.
ing der last peers" he replied.-New
York Press.
The statesman., 1906-01-12
LETTER EASY TO ANSWER,
Youth Made Mistake in Using Labor
SAVING Device.

A young man was deeply IN love, but
his advances were very cooily re-
ceited. In despair he decided TO write
letter to the young lady. expressing
his deep affection for her. He was by
no means Brilliant, and letter after
letter was torn up in disgust.
He dare not ask his friends TO write
FOR him. for he knew them 10 be quite
capable OF turning the whole matter
into a joke.
At last he hit upon the plan Of buy
ing a book OF letters. On the finest
white paper he carefully copied out
the model letter on Declaration Of
Love"
The girl. who was very lively. was
much amused, and showed II TO her
friends. one OF whom Informed her
that she had seen It before in print
The letter-book was found, 10 the In
tense delight OF the cruel charrner and
her friends. and the poor youth receiv-
ed the following crushing reply:
Il have received your note. Turn
over the leaf In your boob OF ready
made letters. and you will lind my an
swer Many thanks for saving me SO
much trouble in replying London
Answers.
The statesman., 1906-01-12
The WIZ OF Wealth.

II man who's broke
Attempts a joke.
Though It be one turned out newly,
We may smile at II
Tor little bit
But We will not laugh unduly.
II n man with Dough
Springs weak hon mot
We 1ill show respect for dollars
BY our Wild ha has
And our glad applause
For We all are able scholars.
And We all have learned
That a jokes best turned
To the iingling clink Of money.
Be II gray and old
In the sheen OF gold.
II is very, very funny.
The statesman., 1906-01-12
Aouse-FIy Carries Disease.

The house.ny is. OF Itself. a great
dissemination Of disease. partalSing and
polluting as II does the food and drink
OF man. says writer In Lesiie's
Monthly. Military authorities have
noticed that officers whose tents were
hy-screened suffered proportionately
less from the attack OF typhoid fever
than did those whose tents were un-
protected. The latter seems well nigh
impossible. but one OF the two must
be done. The mosquito carries ma
laria and yellow fever: the rat carries
the plague: the cat and dog. hydro
phobia: the hog, trichino; the sheep,
cattle and horses. anthra, and CLAN
ders: and they all carry tuberculosis.
The statesman., 1906-01-12
Gent" Not Always vuloar

At one time the word gent" was q
reputable term for general use. A re.
spectacle writer in 1864 tells of a
supper to divers gentlemen OF the
1ray's lime, for the great amitie be.
tween them and the Middle Temple
gents" The diarist Evelyn speaks OF
the noise and tumult occasioned by
three or four wild gents in drink"
Soon after Queen victoria's accession
gents" became vulgar. Thackeray
speaks Of 1t in lS4a as an "a6ectonats
timinutive At present much In use
among commercial persons"
The statesman., 1906-01-12
MONEY IN VANILLA BEANS.
Fivs-Aere Plantation Renders Its Own
er Independent.

The region about Turpam, In the
state OF Vera Cruz, Mexico. is the nat
urel habitat OF the vanilla vine. The
land is cleared OF underbrush and tho
vine cuttings, which should be about
shteen inches long. are planted be-
xIdn iuiabls trees. lsf, s'snding for
ths purpose. As soon n the joints
commence TO sprout they throw out
,endrils. which cling tenaciously TO
the trees, and soon form climbing
vines, which after three to four years,
commence 10 bear In the hfth year
The vine will be In full bearing. and
will produce from fifteen TO forty
beans. each bean worth from $ to 10
cents Mexican (3.s2 to AZ cents
United Statesl; In certain years the
beans have been known 10 sell as
high as ls cents ts.5s centsD apiece.
The cursd beans command a much
higher price. II is estimated that a
fveacre vanilla plantation will yield
sufficient income to render It's owner
Independent for the remainder OF bis
life.
The statesman., 1906-01-12

forming pleasing bits OF color. The
men we're plowing with oxen gaudily
bedecked with plumes OF vol dyed
glowing scarlet and blue, with long
throat tassels of dyed yak's tails and
harness OF jingling bells. while close
behind the plowers came the gayly
dressed women as the sewers, scat
tering broadcast the seed from thelf
baskets"
The statesman., 1906-01-12
MoURNEo HIS LOST CENT.
oey's Missrlbuess Greater Than hIs
Reasoning Power.

oey's MissrIbress Greater Than He
Reasoning Power.
Henry H. Rogers Of the Standard
OIL company was born In Flirhaven,
Mass. and = Fairhsysn woman said
Of him the other day:
Mr.. Rogers is liberal. As Z boy
ts vas lie same never saw any
one as free with bis money as this
man
y once asked Mr. Rogers the best
and quickest way 10 accumulate a big
fortune, and he told me that liberality
a willingness 10 part with lots OF
money in the hope OF getting still
more bsck-was the secret OF success,
provided that industry and intelli-
gence accompanied IT,
He said that penuriousness was
fatal TO the speedy acquisition OF
wealth. and he pointed TO the case Of
= miser, a friend Of his boyhood. who
with all his scrimpings and scrap
ings, had hardly saved $4,000 In tho
course of a long life.
Il remembered this mIser well
Even as little child he had been
mean and close. A lady, one sfter-
noon. had found him seated on a curb
stone crying and weeping ag II his
heart would break.
What IS the matter. my poor
ehild7' tha lady said
"'Oh.' sobbed the child, I've lost
= penny what my mother give me
Poor dear said the lady. Poor
little dear
And she opened her pocketbooL
and took out another penny.
There she said Take that
And she walked on, we'll pleased
with her philanthropy.
But she had hardly gotten ten
yards AWAY before the youngster be-
gan to howl louder than before.
Now. now. child said the lady,
returning. What is the matter nowf
Its that cent lost sobbed the
boy. II I hadn't "A lost It. Id a
bad two cents now. Buffalo Fn.
Quirer,
The statesman., 1906-01-12
tool
Memory.

Memory is curious and arbitrary
creature. You can never tell what psb-
Bile she will pick up from the shore OF
life to keep among her treasures. or
what inoonspicuous flower OF the held
she will preserve as th. symbol OF
Thoughts that do often lie too deep
for tears" She has her own scale OF
values for these mementoes, and
knows nothing OF the market price OF
precious stones or the costly splendor
or rare orchids. The thing that
pleases her is the thing she will hold
fast. And yet do not doubt that the
most important things are always the
best remembered; only We must learn
the real importance OF what We see
and hear in the world is to be meas
ured at least by its meaning, its signi-
ncance, its intimacy with the heart OF
our heart and the life Of our life
The statesman., 1906-01-12
CLIENTS CALLED ON TO fkf
QUEER CHARGES.
According to London Newspaper
Gratitude Is Not d Striking Feature
In the Makeup Of English Pleaders
at the Bar Of Justice.

Some curious evidence was recently
given in case which turned on
solicitors charge, one witness testify.
Ing that the man of law had remarked
that "winks would have to be paid
for" says Stray Stories, London.
That some very curious items are
found occasionally in a solicitors bill
OF costs was amply borne out by a
legal gentleman whom a representa-.
tive OF this paper recently consulted
on the subject
"A managing clerk who was once
10 my employment" began the man OF
law, made such a favorable impress
sion on a client that one day the latter
showed his appreciation Of my clerks
efforts on his behalf by incontinently
taking of valuable diamond pin he
was wearing and presenting it TO HIM.
That unconscionable clerk Of mine
actually made charge for receiving
It, as follows:
ITO attending you: Long aid spe'
cial interview, when you presented me
with your diamond pin, s325'
"A certain firm OF solicitors. with
Offices not many hundred yards from
where We are sitting now, were con.
ducting a case for a very impecunious
client who was laying claim to a large
sum OF money
Thanks TO his legal advisers. he
eventually obtained possession OF the
amount. but in the meantime he was
practically supported by his solicit
ors. When their bill was presented II
was a study. But the champion item
was this:
To attending you when you re-
ouested the loan OF four cents. in or
der to pay your omnibus fare TO
Hampstead, where you were to meet
relative, sle5; 10 advance. cents
Here is pendant 10 the story OF
the greedy clerk, the grateful client
and the diamond pin. 1t is absolutely
Incredible, but At the same time abso
lutely true. 1t concerns another CRATE.
ful client, who was so overjoyed at
winning case that he invited his
solicitor 10 most gorgeous dinner 10
celebrate the victory.
"The food. the wines. the cigars
and other concomitants were of the
finest and most expensive kinds and a
most enjoyable dinner was followed
by box at the theater.
However. all through the festivi.
ties the man OF law kept a keen eye
on his business interests, for in his
bill there subsequently appeared the
amazing items;
ITO attending YOU at dinner. sl.65;
10 attending you at theater sl.65.
History does not record what the
grateful client said when he pelused
the bill"
The statesman., 1906-01-12
In the Tibetan Country.

Here is a description OF country
scene in Tibet, taken from Col. l. A.
Waddell's note book. 'Lhassa al It's
Mysteries: From every ham e. the
cot,hgers had swarmed ou, into their
fields and we're busily plowing and
sowing In the glorious sunshine
The statesman., 1906-01-12
Turned From Music 10 Cate

Mr.. Louis Vain, the celebrated cat
artist, was teacher OF music in the
lays OF early manhood. and he com.
eosed a great deal.
The statesman., 1906-01-12
A Cynic's Definition.

A reformer is politician whose re-
pentance is not allowed TO be fol
lowed by remission Of sins.-Atlant,
'oIrnal.
The statesman., 1906-01-12
Good az to Odor and Taste.

Rarber-I am trying a new Kind Of
imported soap; don't you think the
odor Is excellent?
cus'omer-Fine! The favor Is good,
tool
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-11-09
HINTS FOR THE COOK.

Many people like food ont Of season.
a watermelon al Thanksgiving time, for
instance. Whatever the appearance
may be- the flavor is not apt 20 be
CnotCe. Il might be well 10 simulate "a
watermelon in Ice cream To do this
use Tor lining the mold a CTeam-COlOreu
green, pIStache is the right choice, For
the center, "a TOsy-hued water ice, flaw
oTed with some fruit juice. is the thing
that best initiates the delicate water
melon pulp. The seeds are made from
choice Malaga raIsius. or SUlJanas.
which have been soaked in brandy for
some time. IT this were not done they
would be hard when frozen.
Formal English dinners are concluded
with hot relish, highly seasoned, that
TO American tables would seem very
strange after sweets and ices. \ recipe
dinner which began with raw oysters
flIets of sole. and then JaTtines of fOie
gras that V ould take the resources of
the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 10 coujure to-
gether. roast of beef, a game course
and an elaborate dessert gaTnished with
crystailiZed pineapple chunks and can
died ViUlets. The list Of any one of
the dishes makes an appalling list OF
luXuTies.
I.aitances-Season some welI-washed
herring roes with lemon juice and salt,
and also. n liked. a drop or two Of tab
assoc. Cook them in butter untu nearly
crisp. FRY some cToutOns of bread dust
these with cayenne and Coralline pep
Der and minced chiVeS, which have been
spTinkled with tabasCO and Worcester
shire sauce, and serve very hot.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-11-09
EFFECTIVE COLORS FOR
WALL DECORATIONS

When you arc about 20 decorate "a
room the first thing 10 be considered is.
what objects are 10 hang on the wall.
In order that the decoration may mar
monte with these objects. II there are
40 pictures. a covering of wall paper
should be used, sot saudy ia color, but
with apieaslUE, decorative pattern
Bold designs should Dee chosen Tor Ia roe
apartments ana the smaller rooms
should have neat patterns The STRONGER
colorz are best FOR dining and sitting
rooms.
The most agreeable tiuts are quiet
green's grays. light brown and violet
Should there Doe any number of pic
lures i'm oil or VaLer-color 10 be dis
played, paper with little or no pattern
should be used; or, better Still. the walls
may be colored In dlstcmper Of any suit
al bic tint. The reason OF this is obvious.
Tor where pictures are hung upon
paper with heavy pattern the effect
Cf the paintings will be injured by the
eve being directed 10 The wallpaper In
stead OF the picture
Paintings i'm gilt frames look extreme
Is we'll upon a wall distempered with
a briok-red not too strong IN tone. but
sufficient 20 throw out the gliding with q
pleasing contrast. Plain CoIored walls
present several great advantages: they
do not interfere In any way with me
subject or color Of the picture. but. on
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-11-09
ROuMANIKN QUEEN PLANS
CITY FOR BLIND HERE
Mrs. Frances Fearn to
Establish Remarkable
Institution.

An innovation I'm philantkJopic work
viii attend the arrival in this country.
January /, Of Mrs. Frances Fearn, who
is Just returning from a season at the
summer palace Of Queen Elizabeth of
ROumania.
Carmen sylvia has interested her guest
in her wonderful city for the blind. and
AIRS Fearn viii come as the Queens
emlssary 10 found d similar institution
in this country. Mrs Feam has spent
50 much time with the Queen IN her
daily round Of duty, that she is con
versant with the smallest details OF
the unique plan which. apparently. is
not TO do away with Institutions for
the blind. but 10 place this helpless class
where IL VIII have companionship and
mutual interests and occupations.
amusements ana higher educational ad-
van.ages.
Just what the Queens plans are for
founding the American community
probably viii not be thoroughly known
until the arrival. of Mrs Feara. who
brings with her pictures, plans and
slereopu@on Views OF what actually has
neen' done IN Roumania. Mrs. Fearn
spent many years or her life abroad.
during me busy career Of her late nus
nahd IL the diplomatic service Of this
country. Her lot has been cast iu
Greece. SsrVia. ROumFnia. fand EgLpt.
with many years spent in Athens
Nothing could be more oppOrtune than
the work Mrs. FeaFH fs 10 underr4 K.
Tor the blind Of this country for fusf
now there = "a wonderful movement an
along that line The publication of The
Sew ICiRicr Magazine for the blind
the work Of she Government ct tho
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the contraTg. heignten its effect: they
can be tinted in any colors, while 10
procure wall paper Of any particular
shade or tint IS often very difficult, and
dlstemper is so inexpensive that the
room can be kept beautifully clean at
a small cast
DIstemper colors are mace as follows:
Place ~ d pail four pounds OF Whiteu-
ING. and pour on IL as much water as
L VIII absorb let IL stand for an hour
1r two and then pour or any water that
may De IOund on the top. and stir in
the staining color This should be pre-
pared on a slab. hTsL by mixing il with
size, rubbing IL smooth with a knife
until All the Jumps are reduced. Poor
into the mixture as much melted size
as VIII make fl OF the consistency OF
ordinary Faint, and Il IS ready for use.
This is about the right quantity for
q room twelve feet square In staining
the whitening Il should be several
shades darker than the tint required, as
il dries muCn lighter. Before using trv
tte tint OF a piece OF paper; II not dark
though add more color. If too dark
add more whitening.
These directions are for light tints
only, such as grays. plnks. blues. greens.
etc. For positive colOTs-maroOn, deep
red, green, and blUe-tha color should
be used pure. or whitening NAV be add
ed 10 produce the right shade.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-11-09
Former Washington So
ciety Favorite Who IS
Rapidly Attaining an
EnYiable Reputation in
Her Chosen Profession
Playing Important Part,
andUnderStudyto Miss
Christie Macdonald,
Now at the New Ma
tiOnal.

The younger social set of Washington
is greatly interested in the appearance
here this week of Miss Dorothy Hutch
iusOn, society favorite OF several
years ago, who is with '"The Belle OF
Mayfair company. Miss Hutchinson
Is the youngest daughter OF Mr.. Tom
Hutchinson. "A prominent Washington
ice dealer, who several years ago es-
tablished the Independent Ice Company
Of Washington. now in the Ice trust
During all Of last summer Miss Hutch
insOn appeared as leading engenue with
the French Grand Opera Company Mt
New Orleans. where she appeared in
Faust" "Parsifal" Les Hugenots"
and other operas She was cast for Bes-
sic McCoy's part in The Liberty Bells
and has for a number of years been uu-
derstudy for very exacting roles.
Miss Hutchinson Is now understanding
Miss Christie Macdonald in The Belle
of Mayfair" in addition 10 playing a
prominent part in the production. Her
Washington friends wish her every sue
cess in her chosen profession.
Miss Hutchinson is stopping with her
relatives az her recent home, AT 359 n
street northwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-11-09

Congressional Library. the great ac-
uvity OF scientists in relation to them.
etc, all have created a desire on the
part OF mOueVed people 10 add 10 the
comfort and welfare OF this large class.
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safest and best 10 excuse oneself and
ask for the forgotten name. The most
delicate sensibiliti5s should not he
wounded by such a slip of memory,
for who is there who has not "a some
time or another quite forgotten a we'll
known nance says WOm8n's Life.
The de5utable question as 10 whether
a woman should shake hands with a
man who IS being presented ~ neT has
been solved by making IL only Obliga-
tory for the woman 10 offer her hand 10
the man when the occasion Is niorIIal
and the man IS being introduced 10 one
person AT a time When hC s meeting
group OF people il UlaHcs IL embar-
RAISING and awkward 10 shake hands
with all
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-11-09
DRtch CourtSRlp.

A sketch OF the Dutch manners that
has just appeared in an Amsterdam
journal relates how I've affairs Of the
heart. among that susceptible people.
the cigar plays part at once dreamfIy
emblematiC and practical The Young
gentleman in love calls casually al the
young lady's house with his cigar out.
and casually asks fer light. That is
delicate hint. and if he calls again
for light the parents understands what
10 expect. A family council is held
and the reply is prepared. II on his
third call The WOoer receives a light
but has the door immediately closed in
his face he understands that he is cold
shouldered, says Woman'S Life. If, on
the other hand, his suit is welcome,
after receiving his light he t. invited in.
the young lady is presented to him. and
curls OF smoke.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-11-09
To Brighten PeWfer.

Since the craze for collecting old
pewter has developed many women have
spent hours Ia their endeavor 10 try TO
polish the pieces into something APP
preaching their former brightness, but
generally speaking. without marked sue
cess. Some. OF course. prefer that the
pieces retain the dun, leaden appearance
indicative of old age while others fancy
the brighter pewter.
Very frequently old pewter has be-
come badly ONidlZed OF cOTrJded and the
removal OF the luCTustaLiOu viii take
time. one Of the best methods OF
cleansing such pieces is by soaking IN a
bath OF soda crystals OF bDTdE as hot
as possible. then scTubbing with sand
soap. Dry the article, then with metal
polish, little petroleum, and a wooden
cloth, scour until the surface begins TO
show bright Wash ia soap ana water
and finish with a hual polish OF whiting.
a method I'm vogue among jewelers. is
10 drop the pewter into bath made OF
solution OF cyanide of potassium. II
VIII De impossible GO obtaia thie dgug
without doctor s prescription, as IL Is
a deadly poison, but. understanding the
object for which IL is 70 be used. any
reputable person can obtain il in this
way. The pewter should remain in tine
solution until the surface looks bright.
then take il cut, wash with not water
ana soap and dry with a flannel cloth.
II would De well 10 use rubber gloves
while using the solution. ia order 10
project your hands.
Another effective way of removing the
dIscOlOraLiOus Us by using Il mixture OF
Kerosene and ordinary staSaOre sand.
adding Just enough of The oil 10 moisteu
the sand With a coarse piece Of can
vas apply this 90 the metal and rub
until the surface becomes bright ANY
polish containing grease should be
avoided il brilliant finish Is desired.
Emery cloth or SaEd paper should not
be used. as they VIII scratch the metal.
lu order 10 remove any dents which
may have appeared. take a wooden mall
let covered with leather. with two or
three pieces OF curved wood 10 get into
the crCviCes- Pewter is soft. and "a gen
Tie hdmmcTiug viii be an that is neces-
sary 20 remove thc hoIlowS.
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The Art Of Introduction.

There are feW people who have not
suffered at one time or another by the
off-hand manner in which they were
introduced TO others. This kind OF. In
PRODUCTION is likely To embdrrass some
people, just as the careful and gracious
Introduction is one of the essentials in
putting strangers at ease.
In introducing people the greatest
care should be taken TO pronounce both
names distinctly. IF one name has es-
capped the intTOducer's memory 1t Is
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-11-09

The subject of tie tailormades is an
unlimited one this fall.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-11-09
EVerYfhIHg IN It's Place.

During some alterations at the
kaiser's shooting lodge iu the Romin-
ton Forest IN East Prussia. II was
suggested TO the Kaiser that some
flower beds might be laid out in front
Of the windows OF the Empress apart
ments Good gracious. n0T' replied
his majesty. What on earth would
she want with garden flowers here in
the middle OF the forest? We emily
want the perfume Of the pines here;
that and the voices Of the forest are
sufficient FOR us Home Notes