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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-25
GEORGE B. coRTELYoU.

When a man gets into the habit Of
rising through the conventional fogy
departments Of the government service
the way Cortelyou has, there is some ex-
cuse for the query made recently by
Charles Emory Smith Has he reached
his limit?"
The concourse Numbered back mol"
CorteIyou's limit can only be the presi-
dency, for there Is only one cabinet office
higher than that of secretary Of the
treasury and Mr.. Cortelyou has no crav-
ing to be secretary of state. Only tech
nically is the vice presidency higher.
Not In the government service or per-
haps any similar sphere in the known
world, has there ever been such a rapid
rise, based not on luck, but on ability
and hard work as that of the present
secretary of the treasury. Never before
has cabinet official come up from a
government clerk. Here's the romance
or rather the record of his rise:--
Cortelyou was a government stenog-
rapher when recommended to President
Cleveland as a young fellow smart as
chain lightning" and he became subor-
dinate stenographer at the White House.
He was not handed a plum by any
means, but Cortelyou never got anywhere
by favoritism-he Just rig Accord
ingly, he rose to head of the White House
office force and became private secretary
to President Mckinley, a position that
until that time had been purely a polti-
cal post-and a huge Joke.
Official Washington woke up to Cor
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-25
Materials and Trimmings for Midsummer Wear.
by DoRoTHY pALN.

It modish frocks are made distressingly
expensive, though beautiful and elegant.
The finest of braid Is used and is ap-
piled on edge as a rule. Generally the
braiding matches in color the material to
which 1t is applied, and the materials on
which it is used vary from filmiest null
to the most substantial linen or cloth.
The filet laces and nets embroidered in
one or several shades are a conspicuous
example of this kind of trimming, and
some Of these embroidered filet nets are
extremely effective and handsome. These
filet trimmings also show cross stitch en-
broidery In Roumanian designs. but per-
haps the most popular idea is that of
dyed net embroidered boldly In self-tone,
or In several shades of the self-color,
with sometimes q bit of gold thread In
the design.
OF all the guimpe frocks, the simplest
and most numerous are those of surplice-
like lines, showing deep v front and
back filed in with chiffon or net or lace
or whatever may be desired A multitude
of changes are founded on this idea, and
an astonishing number Of inexpensive
frocks in voile, pongee, taffetA cotton
and linen materials are made up on these
lines.
A rather narrow band of silk embroid-
cred in large pashlles Of contrasting color
makes a very effective finish for surplice
folds, and a similar embroidered band
must, of course, edge the wide oversleeve.
Another surplice finish which gives smart
ness without requiring an extravagant
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-25
New Handmade
| trimmings.

Anyone who is clever at handwork can
make most effective trimmings for smart
frocks at very small expenditure Of
time and money, the little drawings ac-
companying this article showing some of
the newest handmade trimmings, which
can be carried out in various ways, and
the result gives touch of individuality
to any gown.
The first design illustrates a trimming
which is being widely used on the sum-
mer gowns The sketch shows how to
gather this putting, which can be made of
ribbon, to be used as an insertion be-
tween bands that head rufles, etc.
The marguerite in the second little
drawing is done in baby ribbon on filet
net. A row of these motifs gives
charming effect. This might be made of
silk ribbon. velvet or soft braid.
Figure three Is a lattice of ribbon, and
makes very original trimming. The
fourth sketch is pattern done with
silk braid which resembles over-and-over
embroidery. 1t may be applied on wolfe,
net silk, or any materials of this class.
The open spaces are filed with bias
strips of the material, silk or ribbon,
caught at regular intervals through the
center.
The Hfth figure shows how check may
be elaborated, If the check Is merely
line of plain color against a plain ground
Applied pieces of silk make the dark
blocks, forming a pattern. The last de-
sign shows strap effect of plain cloth
over a checked silk. The straps are
piped with plain color silk and the but
TONG covered with it. This strap trim
ming makes a very pretty decoration lor
a coat. DOROTHY DALE.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-25

amount of handwork is a buttonholed
scalloped edge, with an embroidered pas
tile in the center of each large scallop.
and most attractive linen jumper frocks
are seen trimmed in this way.
The gowns shown in the sketch are all
good examples of the late summer styles.
The first figure at the left was drawn
from a costume of pala pink null, with
insertions of val lace The back of the
gown is shown, and special attention is
called to the long. graceful lines given by
the panels Of lace insertion.
The middle figure shows a good design
for either wolfe, linen, or silk. The origi-
nal was of pale blue rajah, the skirt be-
ing trimmed with bands Of tucking, and
wide bands stitched to simulate tucks.
The waist had for trimming pieces of
heavy flet lace. the yoke and under
sleeves being OF sheer cream null and
lace.
The third frock was taken from a
French model in grayish green wolfe, Of
very sheer silky texture. The bodice was
cut out In rounded pieces which came up
over a yoke of hlet net, dyed with the
same color as the material. Soutache
braid was applied in a graceful design
about these tabs, and the sleeves were
trimmed to carry out the same idea. The
little inner yoke and collar were of cream
Mechin lace. The skirt was untrimmed
except for fine tucks about the hips, and
fell in soft folds in trailing length
DOROTHY DALE.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-25

Ammonia Is great labor-saver at
cleaning time, and Its uses are legion.
1t does service In almost every depart
ment of housekeeping as a polishing and
cleaning agent, is inexpensive, and H.
unlike gasoline, not explosive.
To begin with, two tablespoonfuls
added to the bath softens the water and
adds greatly to it's cleansing power; 1t is
especially to be recommended after any
rough or dusty work.
Mixed In equal quantities with whiting,
it makes an excellent silver polish; rub
it on lightly with flannel and polish
with dry cloth. This will remove all
tarnish, and will keep the silver and
electro plate In good condition.
1t is also effective for brass. nickel,
and steel. Mirrors. windows, and glass
ware are made cleaner and brighter with
less labor If washed with warm water
and n little ammonia.
Sponges. brushes, combs, and channels
leather are made clean ana fresh by put
ting ammonia into the water used. The
secret for keeping the feathers soft in
washing them is to leave the soap In at
the last, not to rinse 1t out.
Ammonia Is useful for cleaning the
kitchen sink. If common sulphate Of
iron in the proportion Of one pound in
four gallons of water be poured over the
sink several times all offensive odors will
be removed.
Handicapped washstands and tables
are easily stained and soiled, and will
soon lose their high polish and lustre Nh
less treated with care. After the marble
has been washed the lustre can be re-
atored nv rubbing with q soft materfals
a piece Of felt is one Of the best things
for this purpose To remove stains Of
long standing from marble mix together
one gill each Of soapsuds, an oxgall and
half gill of turpentine; then add enough
POWDERED nina clay 10 mako 4 stiR peatA
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-25
Moral Courage

Laugh like boy at splendors that have
fed,
To vanished joys be blind and deaf and
dumb,
My judgments seal the old past with its
dead
But never bind moment yet to come.
Dost thou behold thy lost youth all
aghast?
Dost reel from righteous retribution's
blow?
Then turn from blotted archives of the
past,
And find the futures pages white as
snow!
spell!
Art thou sinner Sins may be for
given!
Each morning gives thee wings to fly
from hell,
Each night star to guide thy feet to
Heaven
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-25
Apple Recipes.

Apple Pudding.-Add to one and a
half cupfuls of strained stewed apples
the juice of an orange, the grated rind
and Juice of half lemon, three table,
spoonfuls of sherry, three-quarters of
cupful Of sugar, and two tablespoonful
of gelatin soaked in cold water, and then
dissolved in hot water. Stir the mixture
until it thickens a little, then fold in the
whites Of three eggs whipped to a stir
froth, or a half-pint Of whipped cream
Turn 1t into mold, and when cold serve
with whipped cream.
Apple COmpOte.-Peel and core seven
good sized apples, and put them in cold
water, to which the Juice Of lemon has
been added; then blanch them in this
water until tender enough to give lit
tie when touched Lift them out care
fully, and arrange them on the serving
dish Now add a lump of loaf sugar to
each apple, and lemon to favor. Boil oil
together until thick, and pour 1t over the
apples; pass whipped cream.
SARA CRAWFORD.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-25
An Ideal Modest Home for Business Man
Designed BY
Chas. S. Sedgwick, Architect, Minneapolis MINI.
Designed by

way and to the right is the dining room.
The living room is IA IT. 9 in. by 81 IT..
extreme size. The fireplace is at the end
of the room, with bookcases on eithar
side and small ornamental windows above.
At the side Of the living room Is a wide
projected triple window, with long seat
in the space. This room 10 finished
with a light beamed ceiling overhead.
Between the dining room and kitchen is
an ample pantry, back of which is the
rear entry, with recess for refrigerator.
The second story comprises four medium
sized chambers with large central light
and cheerful hall and stairs leading from
IL to the third story, each room being
provided with ample clothes closets. The
bathroom is well located, with the plumb
ing carried directly up from the kitchen.
The finish Of the chambers throughout is
in white enamel with birch floors and
red birch doors.
The third or attic story has one large
amusement room across the front 16x24
IT,, with two servants rooms in the rear.
This portion Of the house may or may not
be finished.
The exterior Of the house is painted in
the first story a light gray tone and the
castings the same, with all the shingles
stained green. This house would look ex-
ceedingly attractive with large dropping
trees on either side. 1t seems to require
foliage, being simple and plain In its
outline With ample foliage about it, It
would certainly make a very attractive
home. In this type Of a house, you can
obtain the most home for the least money.
a house that is easy to keep In repair,
that Is warm in Winter and cool In Sum-
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-25

staring men are certainly not reduced
by her behavior.
On the other hand, the girl who keeps
her mind from herself and her appear
ance, and permits herself a quiet nat
uralness in behavior, will pass these an
noyances by and never be aware of their
existence. She is genuinely Indifferent;
she rightly thinks that life is too short
to spend it worrying over conditions
which she cannot remedy or remove. So
she takes her walks abroad with comfort
and decorum, losing nothing Of modesty.
Even with this staring, Americans are
much more chivalrous than foreigners,
and women enjoy a much greater FREQ
dom here. In France and other Euro
pean countries an unaccompanied girl
would be spoken to In moment, and
shopping or taking walks alone is un-
heard Of. BEATRICE CAREY.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-25
Investing Your Savings.
The Boys Education

1t is In this season of the year that
parents devote themselves to a sort Of
human Investment, that is, giving the boy
or girl an education further than that Of
the public schools. Among the prosperous
this opening Of future to their on
spring is merely an incidental to the
family finance. With the largest pro-
portion, small merchants, clerks and men
of small salaries. 1t means almost the
impossible to raise money for scholar
ships.
1t is true that a boys inability to take
up a college course has not prevented
him from reaching success, but now more
than ever Is college education-espe-
cially of the technical sort-an I'M
portant factor In the making of man.
When the boy is half grown these mus
ings are Of course valueless; but to the
proud father OF a cooling infant they are
very apropos.
One parent has hit upon splendid
plan to provide a business or scholar
ship fund for his children when they
came of age. When each child was
born, this man deposited one dollar In
the savings bank to the infants name.
When the baby attained the age Of two,
he deposited two dollars, and kept up
the process until he was able to give the
lad on his twenty-frst birthday bank
book showing 1906 on deposit.
Not only did he not feel the putting
aside of this money at intervals, this
parent AYERS, but also it had a splendid
effect on the grown-up children who re-
allied that they had bank account and
made them see the value and Importance
of money. Every one of them united in
q cabal to surprise their father by start
ing another bank account made up OF
their pin and chore money.
Then there is the boy in whom am
bition can be raised to save the money
made during vacation. The opportunity
ia always at hand, If the boy is willing
to work. BY saving these pennies made
at chores or steady work, the lad will
find, as all successful Americans have at
an early age, that 1t is not what you
earn but what you save that spells sue
cess. II lad, or the parent, for that
matter, puts aside five cents day or
$3.50 a month and deposit 1t In saw
ings bank, at the age Of ten years 1t
will amount to $222.58 in principal and
interest-a tidy sum enough to give boy
one year of college or start him in
small business.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-25
Trade Talks.
The Linotype Operator

While the day Of the old-fashioned
printer is not yet over even In the large
cities the term printer in newspaper Of
fees and the large printeries is becoming
gradually to mean the linotype operator.
The linotype machine, as even the layman
knows, has revolutionized the art of print
ing during the past ten years by supplant-
Ing the old time method of picking up
each separate type letter by hand, slow
and tedious process. Operated somewhat
on the principle Of the typewriter, 1t casts
solid lines Of type-hence its name-at
the rate Of about column an hour.
The operation of these machines Is a
good field for the young man, either as
youth who wants to learn a trade at
night, or as an apprentice. 1t is to the
young man seeking trade that this is
addressed, as the other class know its
possibilities. Inasmuch as the factories
making this and similar machines are
rapidly turning them out, every one means
a new opportunity.
By obtaining the opportunity to practice
during the Idle hours on one Of these limo
type machines, young man OF fair educa-
ton and agile mind, can become proficient
bWO III. ITOm Lnree 10
Ave Ronths he should have attained the
speed" that will qualify him fully for
job In learning, the hand composition
that is the man who Is already printer
is allowed the FIRST six weeks at one-half
wages, and the last six weeks at two
thirds pay. Printers apprentices have to
go through the three or four years weary
grind as devil"
AS stated above, the Outside" young
man who will seek opportunities to learn,
can make good" in two or three months
everything else being equal.
Wages usually run from SIS week in
semi-country town to S25 In a large
city, and $50 and overtime in cities where
the demand is great and high prices OBJ
tanned. This is based on an s-hour day.
The chief chance of advancement from
linotype operator, outside that Of fore
man, is as a machinist. The linotype
machinist is he who knows the intricate
mechanism of these machines and how to
keep them In running order. There is
generally one man apportoned to every
ten Of these machines as a sort Of dry
nurse" and his wages may run from
thirty to sixty dollars a week. He learns
his knack by helping to build machines
at the factories, where apprentices Of this
kind are welcomed.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-25
Hints About Flour and Bread Making.

while they subsist perfectly well on the
discarded" part. The whole wheat
bread is light and naky. when properly
made, and is Of a rather grayish tinge.
In a family where tastes and physical
conditions differ. 1t is advisable to pro-
vide both kinds of bread, the white and
entire wheat. AS rule those who eat
plenty of meat prefer the white bread.
while the person with preference for
the vegetable diet will choose the entire
wheat bread. Children are usually fond
of the entire wheat bread, and choose 1t
with that Instinct which the child seems
to possess about what Is good for him.
The child's liking for sugar Il an instance
of this quality, for doctors say that chill
dren need more sugar than adults.
SARA CRAWFORD.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-25

There is too ready an inclination, when
anything goes wrong with the bread, to
blame the bread maker, when In the ma
jority of cases the fault may be traced
to the -four. As in many other things,
the best -four Is the cheapest, for the
better the quality the greater the amount
of nutriment obtained. Wheat contains
all the DEMONSTRATING properties of meat,
except 1t is somewhat deficient in fat.
but this is remedied by the use Of but
ter, v hich adds also to its palatable and
digestible qualities.
A good -four has a rich, creamy, yellow
ish tinge, is soft to the touch, yet when
pressed firmly In the hand, and the hand
then opened, the -four will fall apart and
not pack easily. When rubbed between
the fingers 1t is rather granulated. Good
-four will take up a considerable amount
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-25
BY SARA CRAWFORD.

of moisture. The very white hours. or
those Of bluish-white tinge are poor,
and will not make good bread.
a strong and nutritious -four is one
that contains more gluten than starch.
This sort will absorb more liquid and
make more bread to a given quantity,
and is for this reason better for the pur-
pose of bread making than a four In
which the gluten and starch are more
evenly proportioned.
In the entire wheat -four the entire
kernel is used In the milling, as the name
Implies. l have heard 1t said that in the
making of white -four, some of the most
nutritious elements are discarded. This
discarded portion is used to feed live
stock, and 1t is undoubtedly fact that
they can not live on the white hour,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-25

Size, 30 It. In width by % IT. In depth.
exclusive of piazza, built in 1908 for
$500, exclusive OF heating and plumbing.
The home chat is here illustrated is such
a one as Will I'LL the want Of large NUM-
Der of our small business men through
out the country. This is the cinss Of men
that are very properly known as home
men, men who have made good start IN
business lffe who have acquired small
competency, who believe in the home and
desire to own one, such homes mean much
more. often times to the wife and chill
dren than a more palatial display. Here
Is comfort and convenience and with all
modern improvements that may be desired
and a certain liberality Of appearance
given by the wide front and broad piazza.
This is a fair type Of house that is by
far most popular through the United
States at the present time, two-story
square house, broad liberal piazza ana
a large sunny living room.
The general appearance Of this house
from the front view is symmetrical with
a center entrance and vestibule. The
lower portion of the house Is covered with
narrow siding and the upper portion with
shingles, joining in with the roof Of
piazza. The main cornice has a wide
sweep with timber brackets and the attic
or third story is lighted with central dor
mers, the roof of which is treated the
same as main roof.
There is, strictly speaking, no hall.
From the vestibule opens a lobby, the
main stairs lead directly up opposite the
In xrtt ahnrf oQCfi0n of qtaifQ
from kitchen and basement stairs under
meath. To the left of the lobby is the
large living room with columned arch
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-25

vanished. When Congress refused to
abolish 100000 in railroad graft for
weighing the mails, he silently did 1t
himself with a scratch of the pen. No
body knew that anyone could do 1t but
Congress. 1t went.
He has now been In the Treasury De-
partment for three months, organizing
buslly, talking not at all to anyone-least
of all to Wall street.
Inasmuch as clam is, talky phono-
graph alongside of Mr.. Cortelyou no one
knows If he wants the presidency. Every
one knows that he must rise to keep
alive and that's the next rung.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-25
The Uses Of Ammonia.

Apply the mixture with brush, and let
It remain on for two or three days, then
wipe 1t or. Repeat the operation If nee
essary.
Turpentine gives a high polish to tin
ware, and is also very useful for clean
ing bathtub enamel which has become dis
colored Dip a cloth In the turpentine,
rub the stained parts and polish with
soft, clean cloth.
BEATRICE CAREY.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-25

Place twelve onions in a row on Christ
mas Day, name each after a month and
put salt on their tops. Those on when
the salt is melted inside of IL days will
be wet months, according to Long Island
weather science.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-23
ENGLISH PREACHER GETS
THE MONEY IN NEW YORK
seven Thousand Dollars tialsed la
Few Moments After Itoas ON
Congregation.

New York Dec. 2-Addressing his
wealthy congregation at the close Of
the formal sermon today Or. G a.
Aked. who recently came from Liver
pool 10 become pastor OF the Fifth
Avenue Baptist church, declared hat
he would not contemplate permanent
ministry IN the church II the system
az finance which made possible a de-
hciency at the end OF the year was
continued.
II want" he said. $1,000 from YOU
before YOU leave the church this
morning
He got a. lie said the fact that
some members Of the congregation
We're wealthy had led others to put
the burden Of the support Of the
church upon them.
1T r. not fair. it r. a mean spirit"
exclaimed Dr.. Akcd. u has raised
up q GROVE ~ stingy souls Who Won't
support he church. ] am Tired of
heasirtg this church called MT
smiths Mr. Browns or Mir. Robin
church. I want seven thousand
dollars before YOU leave the church
The nance must be re-orgsnized So
that nothing Of this kin can ever
happen again
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-23
SLAIN BY FOOL
WITH REVOLVER
Mountain Man shoots From Train,
Killing Daughter OF prominent
North Carolincan.

Ashevfle. y. G.. Dee, 22.-Miss
Athena Green. i6 years old, daughter
Of J.. A. Green, a prominent citizen OF
BuenH Vista, was accidentally Killed
anlgh by a bullet from the revOlvcr
al Joe Lance. a mountaineer who,
several companions, was passing
Buena Vista station on a southern
passenger train. Lance pulled his re-
voivcr. saying he wanted TO hear y
sound" aud fred from the movinB
train. The train was stopped n
Lance pldced under arrest and rushed
To Hondersonville To prevent "A mob
from Nuching him. Extra guards
have been placed around the Jail anc
the militia ordered cut for his pro-
lection.