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The Washington times., 1907-03-11
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To remember that my tallest girl was
once baby remarks a mother who
has four children of assorted sizes
that my seven-year-old boy was I'm his
turn petted and cuddled, and that only
a short time ago the next to the young
est was the tenth Of the flock and re-
ccived his share of coddling. These
children, through no fault of theirs.
have been pushed along the line to make
room for the baby / have made il a
matter Of principle never To allow them
TO feel that they Have lost anything by
the arrival OF another child. II still pet
ana mother each of them with as much
tenderness as IF he or she were the only
child In the house.
Each of them is still mammals baby
Their common sense teaches them that
their baby sister cannot wait on her
self and consequently requires constant
care. But they know she receives no
more love than they. And ] shall try
and make them feel that even when
they are men and women they shall
never be too old for their mothers pet
ting"
Wise mother shei For she realizes
with thoughtful consideration that al
though her children have outgrown
babyhOOd they have not OUtgrown the
love Of being loved!
Many a child under a high school
Jacket or a white pinafore yearns for
the mOthering lavished upon the latest
arrival IN the family.
The mother who pets only the baby
and gives UP caressing the growing
boy and girl loses her strongest hold
on her sons and daughters heart. Il
Is to be remembered that with the dis
appearance OF baby dimples and baby
plumpness the fOndness for mothers
tenderness does not also vanish II Of
ten grows more vivid
Mother surely has enough love to go
around. And the child WHO is subjected
10 temptation, 10 naughtiness. and is
not attractive to everybody needs the
mother love AID petting even more than
the dlmpled darling whom every one
seems TO love. and upon whom every
body Is ready To bestow a tender word
or caress. Nobody Is too old to pet.
The Washington times., 1907-03-11
STREET COSTUME SUITABLE FOR THE II<4TRON
LfVIHg Room Furnishings

The furnishing and decorating Of the
general living room is undoubtedly the
most serious problem that confrOnts the
fS mily with a modern income It is
eften impossible to carry out any one
particular style i'm furnishing, as the
tastes of the various members OF the
household differ materially. but fortu-
nately there is growing love for sim
Pie furniture and furnishings. and If
there is one room where simplicity
should be employed il Is in this-the
family gathering place.
First to be considered are the walls
and woodwork. These should be treated
so in harmony as 90 form a decorative
feature in themselves. as well as a rest
full background for the various objects
TO be placed in the room.
The exposure is a most important con-
sidcration in choosing the general color
scheme One can readily see that a
room with many southern windows, and
Perhaps others on the east and west.
must have the glare Of light softcned
by wall coverings in subdued tones
greens or blues. or a mixture Of color
and that room with northern light or
without sufficient light, requires warm
hued wall coverings in yellow, bun, or
tan.
The color OF the woodwork is also an
important feature. There are now many
beautiful stains Ipon the market. and
when they are used in combination with
suitable wall paper. the effect Is so dec
oraJINe That there is little necessity for
hanging pictures.
Mission furniture adaDts itself adj
mrsbly 10 living room requirements.
and although II was predicted when the
style first began. 10 be manufactured
that IL would prove 10 be merely a fad
II seems 10 be enc that has come 10
stay.
"a place for everything. and every
thing IN IT'S place, applies perfectly 10
mission furniture, and in order 10 dec
crate room successfully ir the mission
style the background or. in other words.
the architectural details OF the room
must be treated in the same style.
The standing woodwork should be
plain and heavy; indeed. the high wains-
cot ana beamed ceiling seem TO be al
most essential 10 room of this type
and Tho fireplace facings should Doe. Of
stone, brick, or some duh finished rough
tile
The walls may DE covered with a con-
ventiOnal paper Of fabric characteristic
OF the style. or they may be finished in
rough plaster and tinted a color 90 bar
monte with the woodwork When a
plain wall tTCaJU CuI. such as suggested.
Is chosen. the drapeTies should bc of
some figured material, thus giving char
acter and unity of color to the room.
When figured wall coverings are select
ed. humespGn flax. or any Of the plain
rough fabrics. should be used for the
draperies.
10 should be borne in mind when fur
risGiEE a room IN the mission style Jhat
furniture OF other periods must not dc
introduced BY So doing the desired
effect viii be l0st.-NoEue.
The Washington times., 1907-03-11
MISS KElM ENTERTAINS
VETERANS DAUGHTERS

The open meeting OF Mrs. Ellen Spen-
Ger A-ussey Tent No. J. Daughters of
Veterans, held Saturday evening i'm the
hail at 80 Tenth street northwest. was
well attended by representative G. A..
r. ~eOple
The feature of the evening was a pa
per prepared and read by Miss Lille
heim, Junior vice president OF the tent.
describing her trip to Europe last sum
meT- Miss keim left America ON June
J" and visited Spain Italy. Sutherland
Germany, France and England. and had
interesting stories TO tell OF each place.
The lecture was Interspersed with songs
appropriate to the countries bv MISS
Quick.
This was followed by d measuring
party. which was very amusing and
nelIed a neat sum for the treasury. Re
treshments We're served.
The Washington times., 1907-03-11
A WONDERFUL CHILD.

The annals OF precOcity present no
more remarkable instance that the brief
career of Christian Heiuecker. born at
Lubbock. February 6. 1121 who died June
p, lI25- AT the age Of ten months he
could speak and repeat every word said
TO him; at twelve months old he knew
by heart the principal events narrated
IN the FIVE books of Moses; in his sec
ond year he learned the greater part Of
the history of the Old and New Tesla
ments; In his third year he could an
swer most questions on history and
geography. and learned TO speak Latin
end French: in his fourth year he
learned the history Of the church. and
also learned to write. His death was
caused by his unusual brain activity.
The Washington times., 1907-03-11
STREET COSTUME FOR DRESS WEAR.
Teach Your GlrLS.

That happiness is matter Of spirit.
not things
That IL is possible only when every
member OF ,he household is considered.
That 10 be m her own place. wherever
that may be, beautiful home-maker IS
the loyeliest ambition any woman can
have
That IL is better 10 be a beautiful home
maker than q fine housekeeper, says
Home Chat
That the one Indispensable quality I'm
a home Is happiness. every home. no
matter how beautiful which misses
that is a failure, but no home.
The Washington times., 1907-03-11
GIRLS TISSUES
THIN AS PAPER

SPRINGFIELD. Ohio. March IL
Dorothy Rockwell. thirteen-year-old
daughter OF Jonas Rockwell. Of this city
is affected with one of the rarest dis
cases known TO the medical profession
and is in a critical condition. The dis
ease is purpura hemorrhasica. The pa
tents blood vessels are attacked, the
tissues becoming as thin as paper and
the epldermis at the affected parts turn
ing purple Her arms and body are now
of that color.
The disease is generally considered
fatal
Attending physicians hold out little
hope for the giTl. She suffers intensely.
ana begs % bC allowed To die. Prior to
this illness her health was considered
perfect.
The Washington times., 1907-03-11
1923
GIRLS APRON.
With Fancy Bertha.
Paris Pattern No 1888.
All Seams Allowed

Mothers who cXpend thought upon me
making OF clothes for their children and
the sort Of garments that will insure
their neatness viii welcome this pretty
little bertha apron. 1t may be developed
in madras, lawn, birdseye, striped and
cross-ba red dipity; but for playing out
OF doors. IL might DE made Of gingham
or figured percale.
The pattern is in 4 sizes-6 10 70 years.
For girl OF 10 years, the apron needs
37s yards of goods p inches wide. or "a
yards 36 inches wide; yards Of edging
10 trim
To obtain this pattern or any OF tho
others heretofore described In The
Times, inCIosC your name address. size
ana number Of pattern, date printed,
and 10 cents in r sealed envelope ad-
dressed 70 Fashion Editor. The Wash
ingtOn Times
The Washington times., 1907-03-11
POKER GAME RAIDED
BY LADY NAMED FURY

BUTLER, Pa. March 11.-AIrs. John
Fury lone-handed. raided a poker game
AT Renfrew- Il is said she and other
wives notted over the nightly absence
ot husbands.
a few nights ago the game was in
fun blast The ante had been boosted
several times when the voice Of a wom-
an demanding admission was heard out
side. The particular person whom Mrs.
Fury was hunting Is said 10 have be-
come confused and unlocked the door
there 10 his ChaEriu facing the last per-
son ne wanted 10 see at that moment
Mrs. Fury came TO Butler and sWore
cut a warrant for the arrest Of NJ
DandevaldiO VINO is alleged 10 have
been running the place.
The Washington times., 1907-03-11
FATALLY SLASHES RIVAL
AT SWEETHEART'S HOME

HUNTINGTON. w. Va. March IL
AIonzO Ross, OF Wenlfrede, Johnson
county. Ky, is dying here. the result
Of an encounter with Henson NicoH. a
jealous rival, of this city
Ross was seated in the parlOr at the
home of Miss Arva Warren when
Nicoli entered A few words were
passed, when Ross seized a chair and
struck NicoH Nicoli whipped out a
knife. and at one swinging blow com
pletely disemboweled Ross who fell
into the young woman'S arms.
The Washington times., 1907-03-11
About SpOH9es.

Sponses should never he soaped If
they are 70 wear any length of time.
Pure water only should be used with
sponge, and every day or two it
should be placed in the sun and al
lowed to dry thoroughly. Now and then
1t should be left for several hours in a
basin Of water containing a little am
monia. taking care to rinse the sponge
after this cleansing process.
The Washington times., 1907-03-11
Gil Who Would Ln1pzoue
Herself.

Must make up her LlinI u think
little less about herself and a little
more about the comf.,~s OF others.
To he less quick of speech and more
certain IN actions than she has been.
She must resolve not to let the wicked
little demoa of envy enter her heart
and make her bitter and fault-fnding.
To consider those Of he. own house
hold and to night the inclination to re-
serve her virtues and her graces for
those outside
The Washington times., 1907-03-11
SOME STRANGE CHOICES.

They make queer selections of officers
IL New York clubs. For example. the
secretary Of the Pen and Brush Club is
a drygoods buyer for out-of-town peo-
pie The president OF the Women S
Press Club is doctor and the president
OF the Pleiadcs Club. a club Of literary
theatrical and musical people, is an in
Burance agent
The Washington times., 1907-03-11
FLORENCE BURNS COUNSEL
DIES OF PNEUMONIA

NEW YORK. March lL-Foster /.
BaCkus. formerly district attorney OF
Kings county, and "a criminal lawyer
Of note, Is deao from nervous break
down brought on by rheumatism.
He was counsel for Florence Burns.
who was arrested ia 1902. charged with
having shot and killed Walter Brooks.
He was also associate counsel for John
y. Mckane, who was arrested in con-
neCtion with election frauds at Coney
leland
The Washington times., 1907-03-11
LATEST THING IN SCHOOL FADS

The latest wrinkle i'm the school svs-
TEN of Cleveland, says the Springfield
Republican, is an arrangement bv which
the hair or the boys may be shorn al
the city's expense. The departure he
gins with the opening of small barber
rooms in three school buildings. each
supplied with two stools. Pupils from
the barber college" viii do the work
and bring the scissors and everything
else that is needed in the operation OF
cutting the childen's hair
The Washington times., 1907-03-11
The 10th Century
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Third floor, Tenth ST.

x TEWLY revised and enlargedI
IN $4,000 vocabulary terms;
Court of best resort on dis
puted Spellings and prOnunciations;
$4,000 synonyms and autonymSi
Correct pronunciation Of proper,
geographical and Bible names;
5000 irregular pluralS, with rules
governing their formation;
Complete in one large volume,
bound in full sheep
Price, $1,000.
Book Dept, Main floor. Tenth st.
The Washington times., 1907-03-11
CERTAINTY MOTT

Don't expect to find horse sense i'm an
aItOmobile.-ChiCagO News.
Especially not at The steering wheel
indianapolis News
The Washington times., 1907-03-11
Special Sale
WOmen'S Shoes.

WYE have secured and offer two
w lines Of WOmen'S Fine
Quality Shoes at a special.
" low price. One lire is of black
Russia calf, button; the other Of gnu
kid, lace; both have welt SOleS and
are this seasons styles.
They are very higi-class goods,
and it is seldom that we can buy
these makes TO sell for less than the
regular price.
The Washington times., 1907-03-11

been I'm existence. together with the fact
that the local chapter had no prccedcnts
TO follow i'm conducting the convention.
as this is the first Of what is E'w TO
be an annual affair. the officers and
members of the Washington order are
being heartily congratulated uaon the
manner in which they instituted and
managed the gathering.
The Washington times., 1907-03-11
Gas Saving Burners.

THAT really save and increase
the volume Of light by regu-
lating the flow of gas
through the burner. Mr.. Gregory,
the inventor, viii be here Tuesday
and Wednesday to demonstrate the
saving these Aluminium Tip Cover
nor Burners afford in the consUmp-
ton of gas.
1Oc each. 3 for 2Sc.
Housefurnishing Dept, Fifth floor.
The Washington times., 1907-03-11

Housafurnishing Dept, Fifth floor.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-10-11
FAIRBANKS TO BE TRIED OCT. II
Date Set by Judge Haselton Tms
Week-other County Court News

County court opened in Newfane
Monday after Il recess OF one Weeh'
The case of Rollin 5. Childs against
James Il. Pollard of Chester was the
first TO receive consideration from the
iury. The evidence showed that III
The winter of 1902 Mr.. Childs induced
Mr.. Pollard TO take policy IN the
New York Life Insurance company
At first "A policy for $4,000 was sent
to Mr.. Pollard but this was returned
TO Mr.. Childs to be reduced to S2,OOO
and some change made in the benetc'
iry as claimed by Mr.. Pollard. Later
$4,000 policy was delivered to MI
Pollard and he paid the premiums on
this policy. Mr.. Childs claimed that
two policies, one of $4,000 and one
for $4,000. were issued in substance
for $4,000. The correspondence be
tween the parties showed that MI
Pollard declared his intention TO take
the $4,000 policy while Mr.. Childs rec
commended strongly taking the entire
~ 900. The evidence, however, fur
ther showed that at the time for the
payment of the second premium the
Rutland branch of the insurance com,
many sent statement to Mr.. Pollard
for n premium on $4,000 policy, Mr.
Pollard replying that he had no sueh
policy. Then the branch office sent
the $4,000 policy saying that in some me
unaccountable way the policy was left
with them. Mr.. Pollard then retained
the policy, paying the second premium
and receiving a loan on 1t later. MI
Childs sought to recover for the hfs'
premium on the $1,000 policy which he
claims to have advanced to the com
panv. A verdict for him to recover
! 5000 s4 was brought in Wednesday
afternoon at 2 clock. Many excep
tions were taken and the case Will un
doubtedly 90 to the supreme court A
p CARPENTER and o. L. Butterfield ap
peared for the plaintiff and Stlckney
/ Sargent & Skeels and Il. w. Glbsol
| for the defendant.
The defendant S demurrer to th'
plaintiff S replication to the defend
ant Is sixth plea in the Dunleavy-fen
ton breach of promise case was argued
Wednesday and the demurrer was over
ruled. Exceptions were taken by TN
defendant and the case will have t
he passed upon by the supreme court
This means that il will not be tried a
this term.
The case of George W. Kenttield o
Nottingham against +. W. Wulfendel
was begun Wednesday afternoon. TN
is a suit to recover damages for al
leged deceit in the sale of a yoke o
oxen and will go to the jury today.
The first criminal case to be take
up will be that of the state agains
Edward Miller, who is charged wit
stealing a horse from DR.. E. R. Camp
hell of Bellows Falls. The trial o
William Fairbanks, the Saxtons Rive
murderer. is set for Oct. II. Henr
Gallagher, the paaksonville fre-bug
will probably be arraigned this weef
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-10-11
West BrattLebOrO
Death of Mrs. Gilbert E. Morse.

Mary Elizabeth Cooley, SO, wife OF Gil
bert Il. Morse, died Monday afternoon,
Oct I, at 3 o'clock at the Dr., T.; H.
Iynch hospital. For several months Mrs.
Morse had been in failing health and since
Aupust had been an intense sufferer. sun
law afternoon she was moved from her
home in Guilford TO the Lynch hospital
and Monday morning underwent an opera
tion from which she never rallied. she
was daughter of Henry and Chustiana
pIIoyn Cooley and was born in Brook
En. \. y. Aug. %, 1851. At an early
age She moved to Hartford, Conn, where
She lived until she was married TO pll'
bert Il. Morse Dec. %, 1873. Mr. Morse
waa then an employe OF Goodhue q Der
mic waterworks contractors oil spflns.
field. Mass. They lived IN that clty ior
several years and later in Chlcopee fal,s,
Mass, when Mr.. Morse was wlth the
pelchcr & TAYLOR company. Twenty-Five
rears ago last March they bought the
Iorenzo Frizzell farm in Gulliord,. on
Ronnyyale road, and moved there from
tbicopee Falls and have lived there ever
s,nce. Mrs. Morse was formerly mem
bar of the Chieopee Falls Methodist
church. She was also a member OF broaa
Brook grange of Guilford, IN when She s
was an active member until her health
failed. The only relatives who survive her e,
besides her husband is a niece, Mrs Il. ~
Eno Of Hartford Conn. Her funeral was
Mold in the Guilford Center church yes
tcrday afternoon at ] o'clock. Rev. Al
fted Cornell. pastor of the Gulford Con
s,cgational church ofiiciated. Burial was
IN the Guilford Center cemetery, ". l.
whitney. r. W. Akley, s. NJ. Bullock am
A. d. Jacobs were bearers, The 1ut.ol
town relatives present at the funeral were
Mrs i. L. Emo, Hartford, Conn, Mr. anc
Mrs. k. s. Morse of Springfield, Mass.
Mr., Mrs Morse was a woman who was al
,yavs ready to help friend or stranger anC
viii he sadly missed in the immediate
neirhborhood where she had lived g
many years. also by those who were les
| = ol,. ossociated with her.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-10-11
High School Notes.

There is a strong sentiment among the
members of all classes in the high school
to do away with class pins and substitute
in their place a school pin. ..
The school directors have consented to
employ Diedrch Stote as a coach for the
athletic teams He will meet members of
the various teams twice week.
The first number of The Dial will be
published during the last week OF Oc-
tober. Subscribers may renew by COM
municating with Hyland Tasker, business
manager.
The senior class has number of post
cards and booklets to sell. 1t is hoped
that those wishing to assist the class in
their effort to raise money enough to, go
to Washington will do as much as to buy
some of these.
The picture postal and booklet was
sold at the fair under an arrangement
whereby the fair management and the
senior class should divide the profits. In
view of the number sold request has
been made by E. Burr Smith to the Val
lev fair directors asking them to allow
the class 800 as their share. The total
profits were Sl20.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-10-11
GALE WILL APPEAR.
Ready to Answer to the Indictments
Found by Grand Jury.


Little new has developed during the
past week as the result of the lndlct,,
ments which were found by the grand
Jury of Cheshire county last week
against Fred C. Gale, Miss Johanna
Shea and the Cheshire Express com
pany on the charge of keeping liquor
for sale. Mr.. Gale and Miss Shea ap-
reared before Judge Chamberlain IN
Keene, n. H., Saturday and gave no
tice that they were ready to answer
to the charges brought against them
but the court has been busy with oth
er matters this week, 1t is probable
that the cases will be taken up Mon
dav, as County Solicitor 0. f. Cain tel
ephoned to Brattleboro yesterday that
he probably would want the Brattle
boro witnesses on that day. A story
has been in circulation this week to
the effect that the authorities OF
Cheshire county intended to bring
ouo warranto proceedings against the
express company to make it snow
cause why its charter should not be
| revoked.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-10-11
Leyden Young Man Arrested.

Walter Porter, 20 years old of Ley
den. Mass, was arrested at Putney
Sunday for larceny of clothing from
0. P. Fullam, farmer in Westmin-
ster. He drove to Mr.. Fullam's house
Saturday afternoon and asked if he
could put up there over night. Some
time during the night he got up and
took some clothing and started. When
the clothing was missed Mr.. Fullam
telephoned officers at Putney who ap-
pretended him there. After he was
arrested and taken to Jail at Newfane
he confessed to Sheriff Thompson that
he stole the team from Claremont, N.
H.. where it was hitched on the street
The sheriff notified Chief of Police
Ober of Claremont, who sent man at,
ter the team. Porter will be arraigned
this week for larceny.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-10-11
Deer Shot in Halifax.

A large deer was shot on the Victus
Warren place in Halifax Sunday. At
ter the animal had been killed and
skinned the hunters were evidently
frightened away by approaching par
ties as a part of the carcass was
found rolled in the skin partially con-
cealed in the woods. Warden R. L..
Frost was notified and the case is re-
ceiving Investigation.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-10-11
Following His Nose.

Church-See that man going along with
his head in the air, shifting with his nose!
Gotham-Yes, | know HIM, : ~
"I suppose he believes IN taxing IN Inc
SNo; he's hunting for an automobile
garage, / believe. ."-Yonkers Statesman
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-10-11
GARD OF THANKS.

We thank the frieggds. w. who p expreSseV sd manv
their sympathy and affection ton IN duTiua TE t the
helpful and CON comforting nf n1Ir Tab husband and ia
illness clmon ana aeVV Warren especially his shop
ther, GllliI'H nnd tbe neignoors who sent choice
mates e5Soa,t;fuI a,t nj tributes of flowers.
ana oF Mrs. F. Adelaide Warren;
NJ MI and Mrs. VIM. B.; Warren,
ME- ME- and and Mrs Walter I; Warren,
MI ME- and and Mrs. Merton Fl. Warren
MI o VA Oct IL 'O7.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-10-11
BUSINESS


We want your orders for letter heads,
hill heads, statements, envelopes, and
special Office supplies. We guarantee
satisfaction. If you say so, we re-
nrint your job till 1t suits.
.pMoNT PRINTING COMPANY.
New American Building.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-10-11
7CARD OF THANKS.

r. tbe officers and members Of { sfeT7- 81 7
dan post ta Co. express a res our thanks for their
we ;dNnss %sn and an assistance during the illness
of Urlel D. SUN Mrs. Uriel J. Streeter,
Mcclellan Streeter,
Esmond Streeter,
Ora F. Streeter,
Mrs. Frank Hartford.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-10-11
REAL ESTATE

1f Won wish to buy, sell, or exchange
II you the eN old. reliable agency, Resi-,
1leas come W Tenement Property. Business
dences, 1,s Timberlands Building LOIS
Gnutbi tnatbing in Realty Anywhere.
amy s. w. EDGETT & CO.,
.;., c. Brattleboro, Vt
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-10-11
CARD OF THANKS.

1obn D. Perry and family return than tnanRs ks
'tF tbeir neighbors and friends espettlhali;y tha;y
TO 70 the st. Cecilia Altar society srsment lOf t'
S Eipdness in their recent oeredVgI,nmi aed FAMILY
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