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The Washington herald., 1907-12-03

What do you expect for Christmas?"
a few pairs Of socks and a rubber
plant for the parlor. You know. I'm mar
ried now
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03

From the St Louis Globe-Democrut.
The party OF Congressman Just re-
turned from Panama thinks the canal
will be completed in five years. Esti-
mates on this point have been going
down ever since the government eugi-
neers took charge. stopped the contro-
versial talk. and more than doubled the
rate OF excavation
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03

From the St Louis Republic
Being located IN Missouri. SedaIa. 100.
has had the Ten Commandments long
enough 10 know that they are a remedy
for municipal grating in every commun-
ity which applies them with genuine de-
termination 20 convince all concerned
that honesty 10 the best policy for those
who expect TO keep out Of Jail
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03
CAPITOL GOSSIP.

William +. Cody
Is not a member
Of the United
States Senate. His
law-making service
never extended be-
yond the territorial
bounds OF Wyom-
ing, so far as is
recorded. There
fore, the visitors
in the gallery who
yesterday thought
they saw Mr.. Cody
occupying a seat
In the Senate cham
Der were mistaken.
! n S ( c a d they
looked upon the
new Senator from
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03
Hen Take a East Trnin.

From the Dayton Herald.
Still we think Weston would make a
better record going from Chicago instead
of toward it.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03
AbOuI DelnyA.

We've heard about the laws delay
In many, many ways;
But all We hear about to-day.
Concerns what is the banks delay.
TO-wit: Those ninety DAYS.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
DRY-ToUN mann

They say that Chaucer went about
Enthused with potent ale and stout.
IL this be so.
I'd like 10 know
How can a bard attain renown
Within local option town?
They say that Shakespeare always hit
The cup that cheers a goodish bit
IL this be true.
1 ask Of you
How can a poet hope TO fly
When living in a town that's dry?
They say that Jonson took a crack
Ten times day at Old mulled sack.
IL this be so.
| want TO know
How can a poet climb TO fame
Against the local option game?
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03

FT0m he DCtrOit Freg IreSs-
Some features of the politics Of the last
months OF the Jefferson administration
have a not uninteresting parallel in sOme
features Of the politics Of our time. Is
Mr. Taft 10 be the Madison OF the Roose-
veit Administrations
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03

When you're lookin' fer amusement FER
to cheer life's bitter cup,
Why. there amt no combination like a
baby an a pup
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03

In order that there may be no en-
barrassment about it, we desire TO inform
the passless Congressman that they will
be just as welcome in Washington dur
ing the Christmas holidays as they would
be back home.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03

We are still further convinced that a
prohibition fight is opening up in the Hi
nois senate. In addition TO that recent
fight, one of the noble senator's has
characterized the lower mouse as "a bunch
of porch-climbers and thieves"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03
Drawing Party Lines.

From the Richmond Times Dispatch.
Should recent events really divide the
country into two new political parties it
would be Of critical Importance. 20 ascer-
tairi whether John Temple Graves wouId
side with the prohibitionists or the prune
lovers
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03
EnvIous Professor.

Irom The L1uisTille COnTier-JOuTnal
Probably Prof. Drake, Of Michigan
University. nominated Roosevelt for
King OF the United States because ne
was tired of the University OF Chicago
faculty getting all Of the publicity.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03
Not Intimate.

How do you stand at the White
House?"
I'm in doubt" replied the new Sena-
tor. II get invited TO the state banquets.
but I'm never asked to the wrestling func-
tons or the jiu jitsu affairs"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03

Il seems TO have occurred to a number
of people throughout this land that jus
tice Harlan may resign from the SU-
preme Court soon; but his honor does
not appear 20 be among the number.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03
GeOrria's Treat

From the Topeka State Journal
Perhaps Alabama told Georgia that Il
would take a little bit of the same from
sheer force OF habit
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03

Notwithstanding the fact that DIR. Wiley
finds modern jam 10 consist largely Of
hayseed and coal tar dyes, fond mothers
doubtless fnd Il quite as unsafe on the
pantry shelf as the old kind.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03
Up Against II.

The office ought 10 seek the man."
But what are you going to do when
the man positively declines to consider a
third term2"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03

1t is said that Spain may give this coun-
try contract for a number OF battle
ships She will find this much more ex-
pensive than lettins us shoot up lot Of
old ones
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03
Taft Harmless. Enough.

From the indianapolis News
But why should anybody in Russia o.
elsewhere want TO blow UP Mr. Taft's
train? Even his boom is no longer a dis
turbing factor
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03

Under the new rules. the Pennsylva-
nia-COrnell football game was so tame
that nobody got hurt on the field. The
grandstand. however. managed to break
down and supply small measure Of ex-
element
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03

Mr.. John Sharp Williams unanimous
election to the Democratic leadership in
the House Of Representatives shows that
party not to be absolutely hidebound in
its views concerning more than two terms
Of service IN Office
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03

Tho turkey that's alive to-day
Should not start Growing Vet:
The ak has not been put away
There's Christmas 10 be met.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03
I'm These Days of Divorce,

Say. ma" said little Willie, 70 his
mother, who had been married three
times. isn't il about time you got a
new pa for me? 1 don't like this one a
Hftlebit"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03

How do you find American
Seems homelike." answered the Rus
sian general. Listen to those bombs ex-
ploding"
Those are not bombs. excellency. Those
are bOoms."
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03

There are more new United States Sena-
tcrs in Wonderful Washington to-day than
there were lambs in Marvellous Manhat-
taa's Wall street during the entire month
just passed.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03

The Atlanta Constitution devotes half
a column 10 the question, ''.Vhat IS whls-
ky?" In another thirty days, the Con-
stitution doubtless will be wanting 10
know where II is.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03
OrnnmenfnI. nt Lenrt.

From the Atisnta Constitution.
A deluge OF holiday literature and some
Of the books make beautiful parlor orna-
ments.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03

Chicago's Roosevelt Third Term League
has gone 20 smash. Perhaps it might be
more accurate TO say il got caught in the
late smash
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03

Mr.. westdn's method Of getting about
the country is thought TO be much more
popular with the farmers than the meth
DDS employed by the mile-a- minute-or-
bust automobilists
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03

The first thing the Russian DOuma
did when il met was to declare that the
Car is no "autocrat" Does Congress
feel as if it would like 10 adopt some
such resolution2
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03

Although not one cent Of graft appears
to have developed in building Minnesota's
new capitol. II took thirteen years to
finish il. Doubtless this was due 10 the
scarcity of governmer. contractors will
ing to undertake a graftless job
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03

4 Detroit man has perfected a machine
with which any one may manufacture at
homo all the gas he wants. and for a
trifie of cost. 1t is extremely difficult,
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03

Amid all Of the financial remedies sug-
gested. isn't our cid repeal-the-ten-per-
t-State-bank-tax friend rather quiet2
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03

We object, however To the lady on the
coin being called "squaw." She is an
Irish lady in temporary disguise.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03

Congressional salaries will not be rails
ed this session above the point fixed by
the late Congress.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03

however, TO understand what some peo-
pie are driving az when they speak OF
cheap gas.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03

Queen Victoria once referred TO the
present King OF the Belgians as "a lit
tie love" Well. what do you think Of
that?
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03
Time for RepaIrs

From the Clevelsnd Leader.
This is the month that calls for the
overhauIing of the water wagon.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03

II Senator Foraker's defiance was really
a slap at the Taft boom, it was like hit
ting boom when IL is down.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03

If Congress can't decide what 10 do
about the currency situation. it might flip
coins with itself 10 find out.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03

No matter what happens. We believe a
quart of 'moonshine' Will be welcome
legal tender in Georgia next year, before.
after, or during banking hours
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03

Editor James X. Vardaman will find
his red-hot vocabulary real handy when
he comes in contact with the paper trust.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03

What viii Congress dor asks New
York paper. That is hard to say:
but Uncle joe has already announced
one thing it won't do-tamper with the
tariff
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03
IL Sure Does
Comedy Sketch Tenm

A good deal passes for tough luck that
is really poor management.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03
A. ReYnrhs nresn
Harmless.

No need TO be in doubt, girls. Anything
that Injuries your health is becoming.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03
Had His Doubts.

rs it really a pleasure for you to have
me CALI" inquired the young man.
why, yes" said the girl in some con-
fusion. why do you ask such ques-
tion?''
oh. nothing; only you seem to take
your pleasures sadly"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03

Senator Bob" Taylor. Of Tennessee.
the successor OF Senator Carmack. is at
the Raleigh When approached by the
representative Of The Washington Herald.
the Senator said: L don't know any
thing. I am new here Senator Taylor.
however, did know. and said So that
Bryan was the idol Of the Southern
Democracy. and that he would surely be
elected
"Will the Democratic party stick to-
gether and support him.
The Democratic party in the South al
ways supported the candidate: the split.
4 II there ever was one. I'm the party al
ways emanated from somewhere else:
never from the South, which is Just as
solid as ever.
The South admires President Roosevelt
for his many good qualities, and partIcu-
! larry for his kind feelings toward that
/ section. We admire his moral courage.
his honesty Of purpose. and his splendid
! Americanism."
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03

>Rey. Frances [. TOxnsIey
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03

The Washington Herald is deliuered BY
ccrTier 10, the District Of Columbia and at
Alerdndrid, "a, at So cents per month,
daily and Sunday, or at e5 cents per
giORth toithoHt the Sundcy Issue.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03

The absence OF flowers in the Senate
was noticeable. there being none in evi-
dence excepting a bunch on the Vice Pres
ident's desk. and carnation worn by
senator Isaac Stephenson. of Wisconsin.
Quite a number OF the House wore car
nations
The Washington herald., 1907-12-03

New Jersey, Hon. Frank Q. Briggs,
who succeeds Hon. John F. Dryden. and
who. as matter Of fact. does bear a
strong facial resemblance to Cody, or. as
ne is better known to fame and the world
at large. Buffalo Bill"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07

blossoms and see Just what rich conn
pilatlohs may be made, and how much
variety one can put into a single spray.
II Is well, though, for the beginner to
attempt flowers that require simpler
color effects, as the wild rose, violets
or carnations
shading must De done SO artistically
as TO leave no sign where one color be-
gins and another ends. This, Of course,
means there must be no, decided line
between two shades, but the stitches Of
one color should run well up into the
otner. If distinct lines or blotches Of
coior are necessary, sort Of Veining,
as u We're, this can be put in after.
ward with few short stitches In
Sharply contrasting tone.
The proper slant Of stitches also has
decided effect on the shading, and If
tne outer edge of design is slightly
padded before It is worked, it will add
much to the lights and shades.
1t is almost impossible to lay down
hard and fast rules for shading. En-
broidery Is an art that calls for the
sign may be treated in totally different
ways, yet be equally beautiful.
One self-taught amateur who does
the most artistic embroidery, says, she
always does her work as If the hight
Were falling on II from certain fixed
point. Keeping this in mind, she has
no difficulty in putting the high lights
and shadows in their proper places.
But that woman had an artists tenn
permanent, if she lacked the artists
technioGe.
Shading should not be stiff and set.
Vary it as much as possible. For in
stance, in shading the simple easily
worked violet, which should be
embroidered sohdly in Kensington
stitch. this need for variety in color
ing should be remembered. In some
of the flowers the petals should be
darker on the edge and lighter
toward the centre. In others this
shading may be reversed Some flow
sers are darker than others; those
blossoms in full bloom should always
be the highest; buds must always be
done in the darkest tones. If not used
too often in the same design, It is eff
make one flower very light and the
one just under or back of 1t very
dark. Where petals are turned over
make them very light, and use the
darkest tones directly under them. The
centres of such flowers as are wide
open are worked with several short
stitches in the form of m two
shades of green and touch Of vel
low.
Leaves should be worked light at
the tbs and darker toward the stems,
putting in the veins with a still dark
er shade than the main portion of the
darker tones.
But after all one can only learn to
shade well by constant practice, and
there can be no explicit directions.
Sometimes the high light may be
quite in the centre of petal, again
II is quite off to. one side. The main
thing, however, is to keep q flower
natural looking Try to paint with
the needle, avoid sharp gradations In
color, unless intended to bring out
a contrast, as where one petal over
laps another, and do not make the
mistake of working any two flowers
exactly alike-as is so much the prae-
tice with beginners. 1t is not natures
way. nor Is II ever the method of the
really artistic needlewoman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07

cult task, for habys things must not
be overloaded Designs should be
dainty and simple, BIT exQuisltely
done Nothing is Quits 80 approprl-
ate for these small garments as tiny
dots fine briarstitch.1 and delicate
floral sprays. Never should bold,
dashing patterns be used. and strictly
conventionalized embroidery Is sell
dom seen.
Just a word as to materials. While
handkerchief linen undoubtedly gives
the greatest satisfaction, its cost ID
often prohibitive. The next best choice
is fine Persian lawn or a good quality
of bauste. Certain qualities of mull
wear surprisingly well. but are al
most impossible to embroideE with
out pulling. A soft-nnished nainsook
also makes pretty frocks for the
palmer dresses. Remember. in buying
baby things, whatever goods are Sc
lecled, a soft nnIsh is very desirable,
as il is much more babyiSh.
Laces should be as nne as one can
AFFORD, and OF dainty pattern Nothing
Ciennes, both for durability and beauty.
For Eaby's best clothes a piece of the
real Valenciennes, if one can afford 1t,
is always a good investment. Always
select marrow insertion and edgings,
as the broad Is quite unsuitable for
baby clothes. Indeed, 1t Is better to use
Just as little insertion as possible, es-
pecially where much handwork is done,
as simplicity is the chief requisite of
a well-dressed baby. A far more charm-
ing effect is gained by better material
and less trimming on these little frocks.
Hand-run thread tucks, a narrow lace
at neck and sleeves, the seams joined
by ,entredeux," ano a bit of hand en-
sroid,ery ON yoke or panel makes as
baby as even the wealthiest mother
could wish; yet 1t can be made at prac-
tlcally no greater cost than for two
yards of material.
Nothing is prettier for baby VI to the
third year. at least, than the little
Gretchen gown. So small a child rare
ly looks as well in frock where the
fulness does not fall from the neck
Just now. however. this style Is shown
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07

rs THERE anything sweeter on
earth than a dainty baby daintily
dressed? We may scoff at dress
with lofty scorn. and from phllo-
sophie heights rebuke the folly or
paying SO much attention to externaIs,
but the innate woman of US knows,
however much we deny it, that clothes
DO make a difference. even In so
charming bit of humanity as fresh.
healthy 2-year- old fodder.
Every mother longs to have her
little ones as sweetly and becomingly
Kowned as her means permit with
the wise woman this does not mean
oyerdressing-an elaboration of lace
and ruffies, tucks and puffs, that Is as
out of keeping on child of tender
years as 1t Ia unfit for the i--evitable
wash-tub; Il does mean sh: er, fine
fabrics, tiny lace edgings. bit OF
hand embroidery, and exquisite work
manship, whether 1t be by hand or
machine.
Even that unfortunate woman who
has ueen brought up without knowl-
euge OF sewing should learn bcfore
her first c-iild Is born. There Is tas-
cipation, even to the wealthy mother,
In making dainty garments for ones
own baby that nothing el-e quite
equals, for the mother Of moderate
means II Is absolutely Indispensable
IL her little one is not to wear coarse
shop made clothes.
Now, too. that baby spends most OF
his indoor day in rompers, which.
with all their practical usefulness,
are surprisingly becoming, the
mother can with 4 clearer conscience
put more work on her baby gowns,
knowing they Will not see such hard
wear.
Just now, In the furo- for embroid-
cry that has sprea. abroad, most
mothers want bah to own at least
one hand-embroidereC gown. This
wish can easily be gratifed II con-
vent or art needlework shop Is one
of the possibilities. J ut more inter-
esting and cheaper is It, and almost
as easy, II a woman can herself en-
broider her baby's belongings.
II Is not. or should not be a diff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07

with a panel effect that Is most attrac-
tive.
The charming dress for a 2-year-old
child, shown today. for instance. will
at once make an appeal to any mother.
Rarely has Miss Boyle made lovelier
or more appropriate design than this
dainty spray of sweet peas, with It's
graceful blossoms and curling tenorils
AS can be seen from the cut, 1t is one
Of the new panel effect models, with the
yoke and panel In one. This forms
separate piece, which Is added to a SIM
pie tucked frock Of any sheer fine ma
terial. The joining may be covered by
q narrow bias band worked in very fine
double briar stitch, or it can be fin
ished by a tiny ruffie OF va;enciennes
lace, as in the picture. The latter Is, Of
course. more effective. but harder to
IRON
Owing to the shortness OF the page,
the proper distance between the yoke
and the bottom sprays could not be
gwen. The effect, however. is evident
from the finlsned gown. The distance
may be varied according to the length
OF the chiid's skirt and the panel widen
lines. In this way the design can be
used for much older child The bot
tom spray should be set one inch above
the hem This hem may be neatly done
by band, but is prettier, If not so serv-
!ceable, hemsrtched.
The ne tx and sleeves are finished in
marrow faienclenIies Insertion ana eag-
ing to match the ruff1e around the ma. =
Fine thread tucks form the yoke.
The design should be worked in fine
Nnlte en mereerized cotton. say. at least, q
NO. ~. Inc mowers anu leaves must be
slightly padded, and then worked in =
close. smooth satin stitch. or, il pre-
terred. the petals Of the sweet peas can
calyx in satin stitch, s
II one is a sufficiently skilled en-
Dro,'er hs The, the stems and tendrils are
and yer stitch always found In the
exquisite French embroideries. But un.
less thi- is well done and kept very
delicate, 1t Is better to use an outline
Or cording stitch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07

within reach of good teacher, and can
afford to take at least few lessons, it
is always well to do so, but some of our
best and most successful embroiderers
have had absolutely no instruction be-
yond what they have acquired from
books and by close study of finished
pieces of embroidery.
True, one must have a sense of color,
a certain intuition of where the lights
and shades are to go, but even where
this IS apparently lacking 1t can be cul-
tivated by close observation and prac-
tice.
AS the most shading-at least the
most ditticult-is required for floral de-
signs, it is We'll to try to copy nature
as closely as possible. If you are to
embroider nasturtiums select num-
Der of these snowy and highly colored
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07
Shading Hints for the Amateur Ernbroiderer

TINE most difficult thing for the be-
ginner in embroidery to learn is
L to shade well. So hard, indeed,
is 1t to acquire this art, that II is much
better for the novice while mastering
stitches and when learning to work
smoothly, to confine hersel to white
work
For the last few years this all-white
embroidery has been in so much greater
demand that there has been little use
for shading. Now, however, that col
ored embroideries are in once more II is
well for the beginner to make a close
study of 1t, so as to learn how the best
effects may be obtained.
This does necessarily mean that an
expensive course of embroidery lessons
must be taken. OF course, when one is
The Glenwood post., 1907-06-15
LEGAL

SALE OF TIMBER.-washington d. c..
May IS, 1907. Sealed bids marked outside,
1907, Holy Cross" and addressed to the For.
ester, Forest Service, Washington, d. c..
will be received up to and including
merchantable dead timber standing and
down. and all the living timber marked for
designated by the forest officers, located
approximately on unsurveyed Sec. S6, I.
S. r. 81 W., 9Th p NJ. within the Holy
Cross National Forest, Colorado, estimat-
ed to be $3.50 cords, more or less, Of lodge.
pole pine. No bids of less than So cents per
$500 must be sent to Geo. Z. King,
Fiscal Agent, Forest Service, Washington,
ID. c., for each bid submitted to the For.
ester Timber upon valid claims exempted
from sale. The right to reject any and
all bids is reserved For further informa-
dress tD AM HAIRY A"G H. FRENCH, ESef foress ss su.
pervisor. Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Il.
4. CARTER, Acting Forester. 6-s-7.607