davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times., 1907-09-24
Turn Your BeihDoOn

Women with hundreds orfthOusands OF
dollars a year TO spend on personal
adornnelt who have run the gamut OF
novelties in dresses and diamonds are
getting nd OF their surplus allowances
fairly we'll by Investing in expensive
leather. saws the New York Press Mrs.
John Jacob Ast1r Is the pOssessOr Of
many leather behts that cost a pretty
penny. Each OF them has been toolec
bv a master workman, and most OF
them are gilded richly. The buckles
are OF solid gold. a small one IN front
a big one IN the back Mrs. Astor re-
Gently hit on what has been hailed as
happy tdea. simply through a mis-
take on the part OF her maid The
young person charged with the duty OF
dressing tie former Philadelphia belle
ouckled on a belt wrong side before
Mrs Astor got a glimpse Of il in :
cheval glass before the maid detected
the error Instead OF becoming angry
the mistress was delighted, for she
noticed that the larger buckle, when IN
front, gave a more graceful slope 20 her
waist line She refused to let the maid
remedy the mistake, and she has worn
all her belts that way evgr since. Doubt
less in the coming seasJn shreWd max
ers will turn out belts intended 70 be
worn with the big buckle in front
The Washington times., 1907-09-24
The Tell Tale PdRSIes

Cut in mothers flower garden.
Where The tall white lilies gr Y,
oh, 50 many pansy blossoms
Moo and whisper IN a row.
Sometimes they wear smiling faces,
Purple-tinCeL and blue and gold.
Bat when I'm not good they're sorry
Just as II they had been told
Once. when mother went 70 grandma's,
1 was bad as I could be;
I tiptoed into the pantry
An ate all tho cakes for tea.
was sorry when Id done It
Cause | felt sc queer inside
'Spect IL was my conscience hurt me,
That I jus ran of to hide.
Way cut there among the flowers.
Where I thought no one could see,
There I hid. but every pansy
Frowned and looked right straight at
me.
Yes. I'm sure they must have known it
Iansies are so very wise-
For they. frowned and scovsed and
watched me
With their little pansy eyes.
Until mother came To find me,
Looking. oh. so very sad,
That I knew she knew the reason
Why the pansies weren't glad.
Fut she put her arms around me
While 7 told her what I'd done
And-Would you believe? those -pansies
All we're smiling-every one
youths Companion.
The Washington times., 1907-09-24
An American
Woman'S Impressions

An American woman, during her trip
TO Europe. writes thus 10 her friend Of
English women and England in general;
1T IS rare that one now meets a girl
with that rose-leaf complexion which
used TO be so common. Ard they seem
more 6owdy than ever. This may az
feet me as a wide contrast 20 the women
Of America, the handsonest, best
dressed, and the most attractive Of their
sex. look where you win Ditto the
men.
1T is a pleasure To get into a horse
country re poor, ill-fei and other
wise al used Paris scrub kept me in
sLch a raging temper that my visit vas
Tearly spoiled Those mise rable drunken
French cabbics ought to pc tarred and
feathertd. Owi The way they maltreet
horses s something horrif ying and in
describably brutal" says Home Chat.
Many night have had 10 yell 20 them
from my window for beating the poor
annals without the CHEST OF a reason.
IN England the horses are beautifully
kzpt. well treated IN evzyy way. and
they really are magnificent But Lon
don Is too dig. Its imnensity IS over
howins-the area % be covered each
Gay most tiresOmc-H
The Washington times., 1907-09-24
HolO a Prisoner
Was Rescued

In the battle Of Poitiers 0350 a num-
Der of Scottish soldiers fought on the
side OF the French, and several OF them
we're taken prisoners by the English.
ArIong them was Sir Archibald Doug
las. half-brOther OF Lord William Doug
las. Reing dressed in a suit OF splendid
srmor the victors thought they had cap
tured-as indeed they had-some great
nobleman. Several Of the English were
about to strip of his armor when Sir
William Ramsay. Of ColluthIe, who was
also a prisoner, happening 10 catch Sir
Archibald's eye gave him a meaning
look. Pretending 10 be very angry he
cried out: You rascal. how IS Il that
you are wearing your masters armor?
Come here and pull on my boots
Douglas, seemingly thoroughly cowed.
went humbly forward and drew of a
boot, with which Sir william began TO
beat him. The English cnlookers at
once interfered on Douglas behalf, say
Ing that he was a person Of great rank
end lord. What shouted Ramsay,
shaking with laughter, "he a lord?
Why, he is a base knave. and. l sup
pose. has slain his master. Go. you
villain, and search the field for the body
OF my cousin. your master. and when
you have found Il let me know. that
may give IL decent burial" says Won
ans Life. All this YVES acted so natu-
rally that the English allowed Ramsay 70
ransom the pretended man-servant for
forty shillings. The money having been
paid Sir William gave Douglas an
other thrashing and then babe him be-
gone. Sir Archibald lost no time IN
eftecting his escape. which he owed
solely 10 the ingenuity OF his friend.
The Washington times., 1907-09-24
Rug and Carpet Holder

When beating carpets or rugs on the
line the housewife is presented with a
problem. To prevent the rug slipping
out Of position after being adjusted. a
Massachusetts man has devised a holder
1t Is made OF strong spring wire. the
upper portion being curved to Mt over
the rug in connection with the four
lower corners-which. on account OF the
tension OF the spring wire. are inclined
TO come together-are pronRs which
force themselves into the rug. The op-
orator has ample opportunity to stand
at a distance from the rug and swing
the oeater with as great force as de-
The Washington times., 1907-09-24
WINDOW CURTAINS MUST BE IN
KEEPING WITH USES OF ROOMS
Fhe Most important Feature in Arranging Room
IS the Drapery.

To make windows attractive is mos.
important in arranging a room. They
show more than any other one detail
OF furnishing. an6 the material and
general character of the curtains used
should determine precisely for what pur-
pose the room is employed. BY that
mean certain fabrics are adapted 10
special rooms and to those only II the
house is a simple one. A palace may
have heavy lace draperies In The sleep
ing rooms, but to put these in an mex
pensive house or apartment is TO take
them from their proper sphere in the
parlor. Nets ere not good for bed rooms
unless the latter are elaborate, as the
goods is too much on the order Of lace.
Heavy stuns. such as brocades, etc.
arc absolutely unsuited TO Cny but
downstairs rooms-that is, the parlor.
dining room or library-and Sor small
apartments or houses OF the cottage
type these should never be used.
For the kind Of homes l have In mind
pretty and comfortable, but not ex-
pensive-the lighter the draperies the
better. Small or medium rooms are
quite overweighed by heavy effects at
the windows.
Windows in a parlor should be
f''dressy,' and this result is frequently
obtained at no great expense AS a rule,
two sets to a window are desirable
even In the tiniest parlur OF an apart
ment, for only In this way can one get
softness and lightness. Tie under SET
NAV be net or lace, and If the windows
are small l prefer the former as being
cainticr and giving the effect of trim
ming" without any heaviness. Even the
IghJest lace curtain is fat in aspect II
the background Is net OF Nottingham,
with wide lace inset border. This
The Washington times., 1907-09-24
The Bdby'S Bib

Danish Angora cloth is splendid mate
rial for infants bibs, on account of its
weight. and IL Handlers beautifully
The embroidery should be done with
a fairly heavy cotton, and the stitches
should be close and even
II daisies are used in embroldering the
bib. they should be worked in satin
stitched. -he leaves voided. or, in other
words. worked from mid-vein 10 edge
on both sides French knots may be
used to I'll the centers.
A lingerie button and a little loop
close the bib at the back
The Washington times., 1907-09-24

combination may be used in g big or
medium size room. and will be attract
i've II net rufhes are put ca the edges.
In small rooms the over curtains
should be SILK or one OF its substitutes
and should be quite plain. Figures are
heavy. Whether the silk shall be draped
back or hang straight. stop at the sill
or go TO the door depends upon indi-
Vidual taste. In cottages the effect will
be better If the curtains are run on
rods. through headings than II rings are
employed.
Dining rooms are less formal than
parlors. but not entirely private to the
family, so their windows should strike
a medium between bedrooms and par
Tors. This effect Is gained b. using
either silk or mercerized goods. nets or
madras. II the latter. the cCIOrs should
Sef-hgured madras Is particularly good
for dining rooms. Muslins should be
used there only when the room Is n
tiny one. Ii is too informal" other
wise
Any dining room draperses are suit
able for sitting or living rooms. Halls,
too. may take the same treatment.
All bedroom draperies should be light
and dainty. suggesting airiness. Muslins
or very thin silks are good, the only al
lowable material of any weight being
cretonne. This II used should always
be lightened by frilled under curtains.
Madras with small light colors is good
for these rooms.
For small rooms In cottages, valances
across the tops OF the windows are par
ticularly good. as they help TO give an
appearance OF increased size. The side
curtains may be draped or hang straight.
Tut the open place left below the
valance lets in some OF outdoors and
thus increases the effect OF space in
stead OF cutting II of, as all other
draperies do.
IL bathroom window Is draped only
white muslin should be used.
The Washington times., 1907-09-24
Flowers of the Month

January-Snow6ro7; expressive Of
fidelity. hope. purity
February-Primrose: sincerity. youth.
March-violet; faithfulness, love. mod
esty
April-Daisy; innocence. patience.
peace.
May-Hawthorn; nope. happy dones-
tic life.
June-Honeysuckle; fidelity. love. de-
votion
July-Water lily; purity of heart,
faith.
August-Poppy; consolation.
MISUNDERSTANDING glory; affection,
equanimity.
October-Hop; hope.
November-Chrysant fidelity,
love.
December-Holly: domestic happiness
foresight. says Home Notes.
The Washington times., 1907-09-24
Clothes Show ChdHdCter

Stanley Clark. writing in the London
Chronicle. says that character shows in
clothes. and that IL is TOOr economy 70
buy poor gloves, poor sIOes, cheap cor
sets. or teiIor-made dresses that do not
ft. Don't wear shoddY goods. he ad-
vises, but don't go 10 the opposite eX-
IRENE os buying material that will last
foverer. II IS economy IN the long run
10 buy al one place. as a man who ex-
poets your custom will do better by you
than one who only gets II by fits and
81
The Washington times., 1907-09-24
Do You Know SdmD?

Do you know samp? Have you ever
tasted 1.-THE real old-fashioned samp?
II not. you have so far missed the most
perfect food man and Nature ever put
their heads together to devise Take the
very finest ears, right from the husking
You must wait for favor Of mold TO
the stovepipe-then persuade your miller
20 grind Il alone. and to give you the
result at once-it must not lie about the
mill. Then sift out all the fine meal.
and dry the rest On salvers in the kitten
en-. When thoroughly cured. put II on
the stove in a kettle about half filed
with water Bring II 90 a boil. Then
set IL back to cook more slowly-sil
day
You viii never forget It, II once you
have heard samp boiling on a kitchen
stove-the bubbles bursting with a pouff,
pouff. pouf. Stir it gently. but you must
not forget II for moment All day long
it must be watched and stirred and
thought of and smelled. L must go on
at daybreak, and Il must gently cook
until night. The Odor changes about
nOOntine. 1t becomes tempting 20 the
EOStTils II grows irresistible about (
o'clock. At the fragrance takes pos
session OF the whole house; Il becomes
a mystery. The little mother has done
nothing else for two hours but watch
IL and smell H. ] assure you that a
cook without good nose is not worth
having.
Now the blue bowls are or the table.
A pan OF milk with solid cream Is In
the center. The samp Is yellow as gold,
and II is still bursting open with little
explosions of heated fragrance. Ye
gods. YOUR ambrOsia and your nectar
are nowhere compared with samp and
milk-the real samp OF our mother 5
day. II Is a lost art. and for these forty
years / have neither tasted nor smelied
genuine samp. 49, From Picking the
Spitzenberg, by +. P Powell, IN the
Outing Magazine for October.
The Washington times., 1907-09-24
Cold in Flowers

II report is true. there are vast sums
OF money TO be made in the cultivation
OF flowers IN the Riviera. IN one season
alone s.. 600. 600 worth were shipped away
70 foreign countries. and. oddly enough,
the majority were sent 10 England. II
Is ?. long journey for delicate blooms 70
D,dKe. but they are so perfectly packed
and kept en- route that they reach their
destination IN excellent condition to
gladden. Ire hearts Of and adorn Eng
lands fairest women.
The Washington times., 1907-09-24
Misses Nine-Gored Skin.

With an Inverted Box-Plait at Center
Back Seam and Sids-Plaits below
Hip at the Other Seams.
, All Seams Allowed.
This serviceaole model for fall and
winter wear is made Of dark-blue serge.
but. it would also develop well in chew
fot, panama, mohair, or any OF the
striped or checked materials.
The pattern is I'm three Substitution
10 seventeen years. For a miss Of IF
teen years the skirt requires 9h yards OF
material 20 inches wide, yards IS inches
-vide, AZ yards AZ inches wide, or 81
yards 81 inches wide.
The Washington times., 1907-09-24
Quilts From Blankets

When blankets have become thin and
unsightly from long use have them
washed, put two or three OF them to-
gether. and cover with pretty satcen 70
make quilts. Button down quilts here
and there. mattress fashion. 10 keep
them IN proper shape. ard finish of With
a nice sateen friU II desir I'd
The Washington times., 1907-09-24
nHSy,sFzEa lair
Health
Never Fails to
RESTORE GRAY HAIR
10 ifs NATURAL COLOR

No matter how long it has been
gray or faded. Promotes a lux
uriant growth of healthy hair.
Stops Installing out, and positively
removes. Dandruff. Keeps hair
soft and glossy. Is not a DE.
Philo Hay SPEC. Co. Newark. n. 7.
see and S1.00 at ODONNELL'S and
PEOPLES PHARMACIES.
The Washington times., 1907-09-24

To obtain this pattern OF any OF
the others heretofore described in
The Times. I'LL out the following
coupon and enclose it with 10 cents in
an envelope addressed TO the Fashion
Editor. The Wash .ngton Times. Nun
sey Building. Washington. d. c.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-03-15
CLOSE WATCH ON czAR's LIFE.
Carefully Picked Men and Women
Make This Their Whole DUTY.

One OF the most interesting feat
ures OF official life in St. Petersburg
Is the Intricate system by which the
cars life is sa.eguarded. Since the
tragic death OF the Grand Duke Ser
gius the spy system has become more
complicated than ever until now there
are whole regiments Of officials and
carefully picked men and women
whose duty 1t is to guard the czar.
These officials are scattered through
the ministry OF the interior, the Sc
cret police and the ministry Of war.
The inner circle Of the system is the
dreaded third section" OF the secret
police-the men who are charged with
the guardianship OF the cars person.
These men are highly educated, are
artists In disguise and possess extra
ordinary knowledge and power. High
omcials. nominally their superiors in
rank. dread the vicinity OF one OF
these men, lest their most innocent
act-a call on friend, & journey for
health or pleasure-be construed into
. sinister act demanding explanation.
-Harper's Weekly.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-03-15
Birth Rate Of Talented.

Michand finds steady fall in the
birthrate Of men Of talent from New
England westward. In New England
out of every 100000 births 81 are
those Of men Of talent: 10 New York
that number falls to "a. In Ohio TO
l9. in Indiana TO II. in Illinois 10 TO-.
In Missouri 10 6. in Kansas TO 9. in Col
orado TO l. This was learned by com
pairing the states by the number OF
persons whose names appear in a d.
rectory OF those prominent in public
lie. the arts and sciences and liter
airy pursuits with the the total num-
Der OF persons born The objection. Of
course OF these statistics Is that 4,
grea, many Of these men-as. for In
stance. instance. In New York city
are not natives. and after they have
become famous and prosperous have
broadened thei7 ield OF work bv roy.
Ing TO Q larger center OF activity
where opportunities ars Csats,.-
Medical Bird.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-03-15
WEAR EXPLOSIVE GOWNS.
Woman oownsd In InitAsion Silk
That Has Gun Cotton for
Basis.

Science, which lately furnished a
mechanical substitute for the horse,
has now set about putting the lowly
silkworm out OF business" writes Clar-
ence Hutton, in the Technical World
Magazine.
States, the manufacture OF artificial
silk has been on a commercial basis In
France for several years, the daily pro-
duction being now about seven tons.
In forming a chemical compound
corresponding to the viscous fluid out
of which the silkworm spins his deli
cate thread. the French chemists found,
strangely enough, that the best sub
stitute was solution Of gun cotton,
which also serves as the basis for the
most powerful and deadly of modern
explosives. To what extent this gun
cotton silk is relieved of its explosive
qualities before being woven into laces
and dress fabrics, seems to be some
what questionable Certainly a young
woman gowned in gun cotton and
wearing dainty nitroglycerin wrap
about her white shoulders. would be a
most formidable not TO say dangerou.
object II the new fabric ever becomes
popular in this country 1t will plainly
be necessary TO warn young men not TO
approach It's wearers with lighted
cigarettes or other combustiblss in
their hands. And sparkling will be-
come n most hazardous occupation.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-03-15
The Mind Of a Child,

Say. Mister. do you s'pose they's
goin' to he some wind soon?"
Il really couldn't say. replied the
old gentleman. smiling beneyoently
down upon the spick-and-span small
boy who had strayed away from the
other Sunday school picknickers to
this remote side of the lake.
tive been standin here--oh. mos,
year, waitin for the wind to blow"
said the boy. looking wisttully at the
water.
rs that so! But why are you so
anxious about wind?"
wy. want to 30 In swlmmin' aw.
full bad"
But you don't need wind In order
to go swimming Isn't the water sut.
fcient for your purpose, my little
mani"
Il guess It's long time since you
was boy!" remarked the little man."
contemptuously.
well. yes, It is a considerable Do
riod." admitted the old gentleman. with
an air OF candor. Il certainly recall
no vital connection between wind and
swimming - Just explain. II you
please"
wy. It's like this" said the boy,
returning to his trouble. Ma won't
let me so in swimmln'--she never
does! But II a big wind I'D come along
and blow my new hat on into the
water. w. I'd have to gwln fer the
lat"
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-03-15
LADIES ATTENTION!

Mrs. NJ. A. Holley, who has spent
some time in st. Louis perfecting her.
self in the scalp and hair treatment
of Mrs. A. NJ. Pope, has come come
she is now prepared to do the same
work as is done in the originator's
parlors. She is the sole agent for
the famed preparation, "Poro." Ad-
dress her at 2l1S Arapahoe street,
or phone black 1884.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-03-15
Hearing s2ddcnlv Restored.

have often heard ny father re e
this story concerning shoemake OF
Ipsewich, VINO deem ed It adyisabl, 10
be very hard Of hoa ne on certain oc.
casions. says a VIZ in the Bo, ton
Herald.
One day custom Mr. Caldwell.
called and asked. =. =, are
my shoes done"
mir. Lords oxen ed them up"
replied the busy sho, maker.
Thinking his question had not been
understood. his patron asked again:
Are my shoes done?'
"A fine day" Quoth Mr.. c..
Finally, guessing the old fellows
foxiness, and growing impatient. the
owner OF the shoes put the question:
mir G.. will You come out and
have drink!"
II don't care II do." cane the
prompt reply.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-03-15

The colored orphanage and old
folks home, city location 4i6 to 452
South First street, Jerome Park. Our
suburban property, l60 acres, sixteen
miles northeast OF Denver and los feet
higher than Denver, where nature
smiles. Incorporated October. 1905,
Our executive board is undenomna
tional. We receive any child or aged
cautiously. Anyone desiring informa.
ton Of any kind relative to this char
table work among our people or any
other nationality will lad any Of the
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-03-15

following officers ready and willing to
explain the work and its needs: Robert
Gray, president: Mrs. J. A. Smith, vice
president; Mrs. J. P. Blackwell. second
vice president; Mrs Lavenia Knight,
matron; Mrs. Hattie Shelton. assistant
matron; Mrs. Hattie Overman. chair.
man building fund: Mrs. NJ E. Morri
son, solicitor, SS4 South 18th street:
William R Rhodes. secretary and
treasurer, e5S5 East 5th avenue
mot looking each of you to his own
things, but each OF you also to the
things OF othera"
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-03-15
Mo6ernixsc.

Herr Il one Of the inns whore
George Washington used TO stop"
"You don't say' What has becom.
Of the ancient sign. Accommodation
70 Man and Benst'"
They've taken II down and put up
a sign. Accommodation TO Nan and
Automobile
And where is the hostler who used
TO come out with can OF oats?"
"Oh. he comes out now with a can
Of gasoline"
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-03-15
In Her Dreams.

IN Ner dreams.
Miss Ascum-Just back from Palm
Beech. eh!
Miss Bragg-Yes, and oh, you'd new.
sr dream all the proposals l had
there.
Miss Ascum-No: but I suppose
that's the way they came to you..-
Philadelphia Press.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-17

The Halliday Hoiei company ha.
installed ia lhe hotel complete fire.
protection service. In the halls ~
every Ho"r uf fhr biz hosiery nee
plugs IN the wells wth Hucets readv
10 turn have De- d placed win rcols
of hose Zoo fee in length FRO addL
ION 90 This large ch mical hanging
grenades are stationed in each ball
further protection These improve
menis render the building p-acticaHy
safe from fire ANA also materially les
sen thc insurance on the big burdinrI
and us adjacent mudines.
U. S. Court in Cairo.
Chief Deputy a. s Marshal f. L.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-17

Love" remarks an urban phiIoso-
pher Els blind frequently dumb. and
80 On as advice is concerned. inRaria-
bls deaf"-W Washington Herald
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-17

The ladies Of the Presbyterian
church viii mold an Easter market
March S0th. the location Of which
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-17
sum Ct Mortai Happiness.

The sum OF sli that makes . lust
man happy consists -n the vel ch0os-
ing Of his Wife-M8ssiuee
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-17

IT Is the Ntle ihiass IN the world
if7f ten said the SRA IS shs pulled
nef s9nngef bIc.llf olt fl1ni under
he sCfa
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-17

Possession is nine points ~ the law
--seifp0ssesslou j. tie rest Prince
ioa Tiger.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-17
'NeM. ,Sa1ohrr. fl.li -

Y t.,-, -.
sfF!F I. r., .s.!!ewG.s .p!Ge1ls ne. "a
8 4 ~ ,.'.l.4..ia !. @Eelt .la'>
|, ssii yen. a :.55l ll9I!iots'.@F%ee :l'2.c!
IS 4; "A. IS sJ6!li ;ssv'Qs sfopie.s
II . 49, ."::.::.: - ::.':;"i. :.
ST.. .sensfit.'Etf: eigldtes9:s s'd5es {,
THE elfi rilr S:AI.I tiipss; e. F.:
JILL: :; =.
=: ns4eH ~ e!:ne.siai''T. ~ g.. : y.
aafin. Wiea. af.a ;nGsr .Ysld $es Yiirg - i;'
Il .oimaHces' WI l.he Dles9lj .d ..f::t'$ M =
4. foaigran!s :!:.. .,.. 49,. 80"
- =. : ! :. .''.%:: .s::.:-"
a::.!s': -; :i:.;:>::. * VIZ = !,
/: ~: :v:s.::..:. ::::::..
4 Is. .is....::. ..c.:.:";:.::s::,:s.~:;=ss;.
,sss...- ..::.s:. &C.,. - 90. !.
- :. ~ :s:... ::::::.. !.
-, s.I::s.,;.':s,. L: .....e:.
~. :as.*: -.
80 Z. ". (, !, ~ -. ~:
:..;;. 4! ~. nl:ta.o:. ~.
|: ~. -. -. ..'...
*; 49,: III Spfe,.. - :. = ~
!. - ..I.;A.. est:..:t. T.: 'Wa1!.