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Omaha daily bee., 1906-09-30

bowls in glass that viii cost you next to
nothing. They are in all sizes and
shapes, and lots OF them can be bought
for less than 81.
There are fascinating baskets in
clear glass with a heavy ribbed handle,
just the shape OF those tall. slender
based, spreading moutbed ones you see
in Watteau's pictures. Any kind of
flowers look lovely In them.
are fiat with broad gilt rims and color
ed handles, pink and blue, green and
lavender. They will be splendid for the
centre of the table to hold sweet peas
or nasturtiums
The Colonial vases might suit you,
1 think, they are so substantial and
roomy, yet the lines are so simple and
Other vases In clear glass had queer.
bulging shapes, or low bowls with curl
Ing rims, and there were only one or
two, very slender stemmed and widening
into lowered tips, that will hold a dozen
lilies or a few iris blooms.
"Those iridescent vases that have n
nat, solid base, then grow rather slender
and spread like cone TO n very broad,
futed rim, are just as popular as ever
For my part, do not think you can find
any vase that is prettier or more gem
orally useful.
They are cheaper than they used 10
be, too, am glad to say; and so is that
other glass that is almost clear, save for
the faintest Cutlery touch of rides
cence.
"a glass OF a yellow brownIsh tint
has some charming shapes, especially
in rather tiny vases modelled In flower
petals to hold a few violets.
Most flowers look well in the pale
yellow radium glass, which has many
Omaha daily bee., 1906-09-30
No. 10
By Dorothy Tux.

TNHE maids room is seldom given
much thought, but In these days
when maids are so hard to get,
and to keep, the wise housekeep-
er VIII do what she can to make her
servants room inviting.
The room should, above all, be simple,
80 that II can easily be kept clean. II
the plaster of the wall is i'm good condi-
Mating makes a good clean floor cover
ing, ana rug or two on this improves
the room very much.
Enamel beds are the best for such a
room, but often the old-fashioned
wooden beds, such as that shown In the
illustration, find their way TO the maids
room, as young housekeepers are learn
tng that they are not good art.
The white bench shown is a good idea
Tor a maids room. as upholstered pieces
should be avoided.
Often, the room has a slanting roof.
In papering such room use tiny ALL
over paper, such as is shown I'm the IL
lustratiOn. This room was originally a
titioned, so that now each maid has her
own room. but still can easily converse
with the other.
The bedspread is made OF 12it-cent ere
onsS Tnsss pieces ssys been neatly
almost imperceptible. The bedspread
cost less than LIS. and is prettier than
the ordinary white ones, besides not
Another illustration, shows a dainty
bedroom with a pretty little striped pa
per. which is run to about a foot below
the ceiling. and IL finished with a strip
OF the paper used as a binder. The cell
ing paper is white MORE. and comes
down to meet the wallpaper. The fur
niture in this room has been painted
white, and the chairs with their simple
lines and cane seats are very appropri-
ate. Notice the little shelf above the
washstand. 1t certainly adds a pretty
Omaha daily bee., 1906-09-30
Penelope

VIZ HILE the raindrops patter
wv tune on the caves.
She sits on the nursery floor.
A tiny Penelope, weaving a web
From the woods In her pinafore.
She waits the return of no siren-sung
lord.
Keeps at bay no importunate lover.
But a needle is new to her chubby
hands.
And she says. 81 am doing it over
"'cause p'rhaps when the clouds are
washed away,
And / see the pot Of gold
The fairies hang at the rainbows end
For children who never scold.
ut will look like the bags that Grand
ma knits.
And the fairy queen VIII say:
Little girl. you may put the gold in that
purse
And carry 1t home today"
Omaha daily bee., 1906-09-30

of the same designs and q good deal Of
the rich tinting of that awfully ex-
pensive art glass that Mrs. Jones sent
you. There Is one vase in a rich deep
yellow, with a top that turns over
slender stem like a great yellow lily,
that is particularly pretty for flower
or two.
"of course. cut-glass vases are always
lovely. but they are usually heavy,
and somehow the shapes. as you know
to your sorrow, are never just right
But there are some pretty new ones
shown this season that have floral de-
signs cut on plain glass. something on
the rock crystal order. They are
shaped like an old-fashioned quart
"oh, Nancy, / almost forgot! You
must tell Billy to stop at a japanese
store and get you some OF those frogs,
turtles, fish and crabs that are hol-
lowed out and make a few flowers stand
up splendidly when you put them in q
shallow dish.
You can make something like them
yourself by getting strips of tin and
twisting. them into shape, only, OF
tistie in the vase.
by the way, II you have not for
gotten your rama lessons you might
get some cheap quart or pint measures
and weave a covering and handle to
them 20 make them look Japanesey.
They would be fine to have out on
'srhere. Nancy. don't you ever tell me
I'm not your friend; I've talked myself
hoarse over your old vases; but IN for
give you IL you only get Billy to buy
YOU something that will keep you from
growing every time Patrick brings you
In his posies."
Omaha daily bee., 1906-09-30
act

q GENE: The dining-room in the Felix
house. The family at breakfast
- Mrs. Felix (solicitously)-Cha
you are eating no breakfast. You
must try the SQUAD Mary has Just
brought In.
MIR. Felix--Isn't that the SQUAD that
was sent to you last night? or course,
l wouldn't think of touching It. You
must eat It yourself.
Mrs. Felix-Do you think am so self
lsh that can enjoy anything alone.
No. II you win not take IL 1 shall give
1t to Ermintrude. Ermntrude. my
love-
Ermintrude Chalf tearfuliy)-I don't
know what you are thinking of, mother.
OF course. will not touch a delicacy
that YOU and dear father are unwilling
TO e'SG. Frederick shall have it, He
Is th. youngest of the family. and deli
Frederick Gndignantly)-Sister What
sort OF weakling do you want to make
Of me? ! certainly viii not eat IT,
The other three Tin chorus)-Nor l.
Mrs. Felix Gin a tone OF resignation)-
would best take Il back to the pantry.
tMary removes the squabD
Mr.. Felix (renectiveiy)-It seems a
shame that no one should enjoy that
Frederick Obrlghtening)-It does in
Mr., Felix-Do you not think. my love,
We might have II brought back and di-
vlqe ltT There is enough for each one
to have a little.
Mrs, Felix Cbeaming)-Tfow clever OF
You TO have thought OF that. viii ring
Tor II at once. Mary. you may bring in
tie SQUAD again.
have aten the squabl
Mr.. Felix (slightly naturalization
since there Is no SQUAD for any one /
might , as vel get down town. Crises
Ermintrude-bear father. there A a
button on your coat. Why did you not
Mr., Felix-I hated to give so much
trouble.
Mrs, Felix (reproaehfully)-what a
thoughtless, selfish wife you must con-
der me II you think Il would give me
trouble to sew on a button. l viii do il
acknowledgements mother. I will
sew The button on. Wait until l get my
frederick you know perfectly
well will not let you go upstairs for
your basket when l am here. viii
Ermintrude-Dear boy, you are always
SO thoughtful. but really can 80 my
Frederick-And I certainly win not let
you. CHe moves toward the door-Er-
mintrude followsl
Mrs Felix On gentle rhapsody)-What
dear. unselhsh children we have
Mr. Felix (his eye on the ciock)-Y-e-s
Ermintrude and Frederick return. q
trihe flushed. bearing the workbasket
between them.
Ermintrude- Is the basket. faith
er; Nov ! am ready for the button.
Mrs. Felix Shaking an arch fnEer At
her daughter)-I see you arr learning
the houseWifely arts. but really / think
l should sew on this particular button
Mr.. Felix Gin a resigned voice)-I am
very sorry, but no one shall sew n on
this morning. I have an importan nj
meeting at o'clock. end hive already
missed my usual car. CHur-ies oft.)
(Curtain.)
Omaha daily bee., 1906-09-30
act II

Scene-Sitting room in the Felix
house the same day. Mrs. Felix and
Ermintrude sewing.
Mrs. Felix-How dark the room is. I
must put up the shade.
Ermintrude-Dear mother, you should
ask me to put up the shade. You know
it is my place to perform such little
Mrs. Felix-Your work is more Inn
portant. dear. You must not put Il
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, yoL will break
my heart II you persist in refusing to
do%m her work and SpG huries ater hes
mother)
Mrs. Feiix-Dear Ermintrude. I can do
Observation-Disclosures, you must let me.
(Both seize the cord and the whole
thing falls to the loorD
Mary Cfrom the doorwey)-if you
note, an the by is waitin' Ter an an
Ermintrude Cunning from the de-
struction of the shade, and taking the
box)--It looks liko flowers (blush-
inR). / wonder
Mary 0nsistently)-There's a note,
Miss Ermintrude, an the by
Ermintrude (absently)-Yes. l know
"opens the box, which is full of roses).
How perfectly lovely. ! wonder
Mary-The by says, Miss Ermin-
trude-
ErmIntrude (opening the note)-It's
from Percival. (Reads.) He wants
to come up this evening.
Mrs. Felix with maternal solicitude)
OF course. you are going TO tell him
Ermintrude-I had promised to play
backgammon with father.
Mrs: Felix-Your father will excuse
Ermintrude-I know he will. dear.
generous. loving soul, but ! wouldn't
ask him to. l wouldn't be so selfish.
(strange sounds are heard in the
Mary with the patience OF despalr)
If you plaze, Miss Ermintrude, the
by do be havin' Mt. an he wants
the answer.
Mrs. Felix-I win play Backgammon
with your father, Ermintrude
Ermlntrude - Mother, you are too
good, but l promised. No, will tell
Percival not TO come.
Mrs. Felix eagerly But father
can't always hope 20 have you here to
play with him. daughter. You will
soon be going to a home of your own.
Ermintrude-Mother! You know moth
ing could ever persuade me TO leave
YOU and father. You have done every
thing for me all my life. Surely my
Mrs. Felix deeply touchedl Spoken
like my own dear, unselfsf daughter,
but. at the same time, you have 70 con-
Mary dciIy)-If you place. mum. the
by DO be gone. He saws he was never
hired to run arrants for no lunytie asy-
lum, an he'll tell the gentleman there
wasn't no answer. tRetires.)
Ermintrude tthrowing herself down on
the eouehl-Now. Percival viii think ]
didn't care for the roses and don't
want 20 see him (Sobs bitterly) I
think my heart is broken.
Mrs. Felix Coming over % her side
and caressing her)-Don't cry. dear. II
was all because YOU thought so much
OF others I viii write Percivai a note
and ask him TO come to dinner.
Ermintrude (still Weepine1 - There
isn't time for him TO get IL
Mrs. FeliN-I can call another mes
senger or telephone What shall / say
70 him.
Ermlntrude Obrightening a Iittle)-I
don't know.
Mrs Feiix-shan tell him you want
TO see him?
Ermintrude-Then l cannot play back
CANNON with father
Mrs. Felix-Shall tell him TO arrange
for some other evening-say tomorrow?
Ermintrude-He will think / don't
care for him He said II I liked ths
Omaha daily bee., 1906-09-30

enough TO give me a great deal of en-
enlargement
Ermintrude decidedly, though with
a wistful look toward a secluded win
dow seat)-Frederick has his lessons
to study. / will finish this game.
(Plcks up the dice box.)
MT. Felix (anxiously) II really
would rather not play, daughter. 1
have some letters to write.
Mrs. Felix-There is no reason why
you should not have your game,
Charles. Both Ermintrude and Fred
erick have other things 70 do, but
win play with you. (Folds her em-
Mr.. Felix (agonizedly)--My love-
aside; l must write those letters)
Ermintrude-Dear mother
Frederick assure you
Percival (under cover of the con-
fusion(-If you would only give me
five minutes, Miss Ermintrude.
Ermintrude (half weeping)-It seems so
selfish when
Mary (appearing at the dc, r, her cap
awry and long smudge across her
is all smokin and
The entire mily-where ?-What7-
] thought smened fire. We must sound
the alarm. (They hurry from the room.
with the exception of Ermintrude, who
Is stopped by Percival.l
Perciyal tdeterminedly)-Ermi
Ermintrude (sobbing) Yes-but il
seems so selfish. and then the fire
1eIclNdl-NeNer nina the nre. Be
sides (eunningly). isn't it selfish to make
me suffer?
Ermintrude (wealkening) II never
thought OF that-I-(he kisses herr L
am so happy-but-it seems so SELFISH
poor father and mother and Frederick
I'VE must go to them. (She hurries to
the door and finds Mary, smiling) Oil
Mary, is everything all right? Have
they put out the fire2-Where was the
moke?-Percival, / know we have been
selfish to stay here and be happy.
Mary Cgrinning)-sure. an Il was a
lamp chimney that had smoke In H. an
it's myself that claned II.
Ermintrude-Ohl how dreadful of her
how selfish 10 give them all such a
fright
Percival with well-assumed gravity)
We'll, perhaps so. dear; but don't YOU
think us duty sometimes 10 be a lit
tie selfish in order TO give other people
a chance 10 taste the Joys OF unselfish-
ness? (Kisses herr
Ermintrude (admirinRly) II never
y thought Of that How eleve- Sou areI
(curtain.l
Omaha daily bee., 1906-09-30
RzrkzizazS D1vIded The Large Attic Lf7ho
Several ICONS -
What the Business Woman Talks About

perplexities that confronted us in some
matter that would have been simple
enough If A. or b. had only done her
share. But it seems to me 1t would be
a good thing all around IL each night we
could carry home something of real
interest for those who are waiting
there.
Make a point of looking for it, Save
the clever little anecdote you heard
some one tell: the amusing happening on
the car. Remember the little manner
isms of the celebrity who CHANGED to
lunch at the table next to yours. Take
a peep at the opening of Paris gowns
that was advertised II won't take
many minutes out of your noon hour.
hunting for one interesting thing, but
II helps.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-09-30

I WONDER IL the wage earners of the
family ever quite realize their own
4 capability for acting as connecting
links between the home circle and the
busy outside world.
The woman who goes downtown every
day is prone occasionally to cast an
envious eye upon the leisure hours OF
her domestic sister. and though per-
haps neither would change places with
the other, there are times when the
stay homes long for a taste of public
interests, and II is just this that the
daily worker can supply.
Not that 1 am advising her to talk
shop. We are all a bit inclined that
way, and II must become wearisome
even TO those who love us best, to hear
what so-and-so did at the Office. or the
Omaha daily bee., 1906-09-30
ACT III

Scene-The Felix drawing room.
Evening of the same day. Mr.. Felix
and Ermintrude seated with the back
CANNON board between them. Mre
Felix with her embroidery on the
side OF the table. Frederick at his
lessons on the other.
Mr.. Felix-It is your play. Ermin-
trude.
Ermintrude (absently, her eyes on
the clock)-Yes, father. (She throws
the dice.) Eight-fifteen-
Mr.. Felix Tin surprise)-What did
you say, my dear7 II is dVe and four.
Ermintrude (confused)-I-I-
Mary Cat the door)-Mr. Collins.
mum.
Enter Perclval, a trifie Disconnected
at this family gathering. He shakes
hands all around and contrives 10
murmur something to Ermintrude,
who bushes and withdraws her
Ermintrude (hastily)-It seemed so
selhsh-that Isis IL my play, fatherf
Mr.. Felix-We might as well stop
playing, daughter. j am sure the
others would find US more Interesting
Frederick - Let me take Sisters
place. Crises to do SOL
Percival lbrightening) - And per.
haps, Miss Ermintrude. now that your
father has another opponent you viii
be willing 70 look over those plans.
Cunning TO the other occupants OF the
room, with an air OF affected easel /
am trying TO persuade myself that I
am now rising young architect, and
Miss Ermintruds has been kind
Omaha daily bee., 1906-09-30

that he may pay for hers. and smokes
a pipe instead OF cigars. and considers
the possibility of a cheaper grade of
shirts, since gas and coal bills are
necessary part OF housekeeping; but
these obvious proofs of his devotion are
very unimportant compared with the
Omaha daily bee., 1906-09-30
a Q 01Ye7Ie1/ SheH
above the Nash STAND

touch. and would surely delight any
maid.
A maids room should never be over
crowded, but should have only the nee
essary pieces of furniture In IL. We
sometimes make the mistake of using
the maids room as storeroom or box
room.
We must remember that her little
room f. her home. She should be al
lowed TO have her photographs and
treasures about her, for they often mean
just a little thought to the comfort of
our domestics We can help to make life
pleasanter for them, why not? And espe-
cially when by so doing we are often
being diplomatic.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-09-30

roses-might he come round tonight,
and
Mrs. Felix (wearily)-Then what
shall 1 tell him, Ermintrude?
Mary (returning)-If you PLACE,
mum, the by come back fer the an
man to suit hisself, since the ladies
didn't seem up to decidin'. (Retires.)
Mrs. Felix with diRnity)-She Is
getting altogether too impairment. /
win tell her she must look for another
situation.
Ermintrude (getting up from the
couch, with glowing cheeks)-Yes-
er-l suppose so, mamma, but really
she has good heart under her rough
ways, and-about Percival--I think 1t
Will be all right. / fancy he'll come
Mary that blue hat of mine. She al
ways liked IL, and II doesn't suit me-
CTurns to leave the room.)
Curtain
Omaha daily bee., 1906-09-30
NEW Two-ToNED POTTERY

what were they? Do tell me. and,
I'll make Billy buy me some when he
goes in town tomorrow" cried the little
hostess I'm the supreme confidence OF
bridehood in "Billy's" willingness TO do
well, there's a lot OF the most fasci-
mating German two-toned pottery new
this fall. The colors are gay, yet not
with vivid green arabesques on it,
and queer deep reds with designs in
grass greens or bright blue, pale yellow
with a blue all-over pattern, and a
beauty in green and white. They are
Just the things to brighten that dark
corner over there. or TO make your sit
ting room look cheerful on a bleak
day.
mouths, no matter II you get some OF
the many-handled, squatty jugs or the
tall jars. just the thing for that golden
"But the cost, Sally, the cost Re-
member, I'm just going to housekeep-
ing"
very expensive. / saw a dream OF a
bowl in queer salmon pinks and green
for So.
Then there was some interesting
ors. dull, crackly looking, highly glazed
yellows and cadet blues, and one stun
ming little vase, bright Prussian blue,
just the thing 10 bring out those yellow
marigolds Billy is always raving over.
but IL you do not wish to buy as ex-
pensive things as this pottery ware
there are any amount of vases and
Omaha daily bee., 1906-09-30
THE UNSELFISH FAMILY
Characters

Mr. Felix.
Ermintrude Felix. aged p.
Mrs. Felix.
Frederick Felix, aged Is
Percival Collins, In love with Ermin
trude.
Mary. a maid.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-09-30

in," said, plaintively, Nancy
Upton, young bride, one morning, as
she looked in dismay at a large tray of
flowers sent in by the gardener.
Now wouldn't you think, with those
dozens of cut-glass bowls, silver pitch
ers and pottery jugs 1 got for wedding
presents, I'd always have something my
flowers would look well in-yet here
go. falling back on these two old
pressed-glass vases 1 had in boarding
school, and that hideous old majodica
thing that looks like soup tureen."
MY dear, you will have to start a
school of instruction for wedding pres
ent givers in what vases not to buy"
laughed Sally Blair, her guest.
You know the only reason you cling
to those old relics Is because of their
big mouths 1 wonder why not one
person in ten ever thinks of usefulness
In buying bric-a-brac or vases. It's the
more remarkable since you can get such
perfect pottery and glass IN the most
delectable shapes.
THE other day, when l was housing
around in a china store, saw any
amount of new vases and bowls that
would have delighted your soul. dont
suppose they cost half so much, for In
stance, as that Satsuma jug of yours
that has an opening about as big as
thimble, but IL you had them now you
wouldn't be letting all those perfect
flowers get faded while you hunted for
something to put them in, and scolded
steadily meanwhile"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-10-07
Ill

Santagor whispered Conca. do 60 down to the ship
Take me for a walk ! have much o say"
Santiago who had not been asked to form of
upon the OF the Russians the Juno night felt in
jured and suky. and dcigned reply.
III do not I'll not braid hair
ter giving his little shake and he
OF the male Arguclo braided and tied
with ribbon morning by the of family and Con
cha fingers the gentt and dces Concha and San
tago intimate than the Of united family
they had studied and read together equally
their ambitious for wider experience SANTIAGO
conSoed himself with cards and training battle and
otherwise He but fifteen naughty severe
booking hago but while respects older
Than his sister in Others he younger for possessed none Of
her Illuminating instinct
She led him through the dunes
and they were alone IN waste OF sand Then she demanded
Euptly
What DO YOU think of nlustrious visitor?"
Il like him He would wiring your YOU got in his Nyav
but has kind heart Tor those that call him that sort
ct man wish he would take away with him."
- ne ShaI one OF these days Santiago MO let whisper"
She pulled his down her lips lie marry me I feel il
know It, lie has talked to the whole day He me
gave secrets Not to would So many
have loved mc-wly should not hc shall in PETERSBURG
and see all EuropeEthouands of pcorlcDos nio
nded Santiago still unanabc responded confidence
with you aspire high for little girl wilder
without fortune and only half so to speak
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"

long before slept that NIGHT The usual chill
had come i'll from the Pacific the and the distin
guished visitor had ntimad his should like to m
ese shore until ready for his quarters but Aro
dared not in the absence Of his father foreigner even 70
sleep the house avSy offered morning aoo no
mad sent such an abundance of provisions ship the poor
sailors were deep IN sleep eorged like hoa-constrors and ne
could safely promise that while the remained in nort br
arder should never be empty lie shared the evening Of punch
friends with him. ~
Rezanov paced the little Juno to keen his blood IN