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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-28
Phi|adeIphia's Pure EnuHsh.
'ONE Fourth of July" said a Phila

GONE Fourth of July" said a Phila-
~ delphian, Il heard the late Gen.
Charles A. Whittier tell a Philadelphia
story.
He said that a Philadelphia capitalist
went to Chicago, and was very much dis
gusted with the Chicago accent
You speak, he said to Chicagoan,
"A wretched patter, don't you? But we
Phiadelphians. I've been assured spec X
very pure English, indeed-in fact, a
pure Oxford English. How do you ac-
count for the difference?
well. said the Chicagoan, the only
way l can account for it is that you
PhiladelphianS entertained the British
army a good long time in your town,
while we Chicagoans never had any such
-er-honOr.
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to matriculate in Bryn Mawr this autumn.
Il shall certainly go to college for two
years at least she said in reply to this
question, which has been asked her and
her parents hundreds of times during the
past month. Il studied very diligently
to prepare for college. and l should feel
that my time has been wasted If l did
not take at least partial course-say a
special list of studies which | could cover
in two years. Whether l shall remain
for the entire course of four years and
try for the degree is something which is
to be determined hereafter. l am happy
with my books and have always liked to
study, but l am just fond of having
a good time as any girl I know. But l
am inclined to think that college girls
have the best of times, because they are
mingled with hard work and are all the
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ground floor. Ny room was too dear. and
I Just loved t see the stars and hear all
the cooling sounds Of the night"
Curios in College Room.
Miss Taft Is quite a souvenir hunter
and almost from her infancy she has
gathered interesting things. Her collec-
ton now is such a formidable one that
she keeps it packed up during her alb
sence from home But she takes many
. treasures to adorn her room at school.
To be invited to Helen Taft's room and
hear her tell about her curios was one
of the principal diversions of her school
friends last year. 1t is likewise pr.vi-
lege extended only after tried acquaint-
ance. for Miss Helen is reserved young
maiden and not given to sudden TREND
ships There is one little tale about Miss
Helen's love of collecting souvenirs which
has been told outside the family by her
brothers and which may furnish some
vaiua BILE hints for those engaged In a
similar pursuit.
Three years ago the Taft family spent
the summer at Oxford. Robert Taft. the
elder SON. who has since made such
brilliant record at Iaie. was ANXIOUS 10
take a special course at the celebrated
British seat of learning. and his mother
rented a pretty cottage in Oxford and set
tied down to enjoy life after the Engllsn
pattern. This was the year that the Sec
Cupid to the Philippines. and. to the dis
appointment Of his children. he was I'M
able to join them even for a Week Be
fore saying goodbye he gave many in
structions about the way they should en-
ploy their time and he impressed on them
the privilege of visiting such halloWed
spots as Oxford and its vicinity. He rec
commended that they keep diary and
that they gather flowers from the graves
and homes of great personages. The
boys. of course. took scant interest in the
flower gathering but Miss Helen set tc
work to astonish her father by the mag
nitude of her collection. When she put
her herbarum before the Secretary he
Was surprised. to say the least. She had
flowers from the home or grave OF every
illustrious man short Of those who figured
in prehistoric times.
Unique Souvenir Getting.
But objected the Secretary, you
Of Shakespeare He is buried under a
marble slab in church." He raised vari-
Gus other points about men whose tombs
are in Westminster Abbey. st. Pauls and
the cathedrals of the provincial towns
Miss Helen listened patiently and then put
in her plea, and one which rumor says
the Secretary considered a clever one.
You see, father" explained little Miss
Taft. then just fourteen, Il noticed that
nearly all great men are buried in
churches, and that you could not get any
flowers from their graves. So l thought
out a way. l got some of my own, some
l gathered near by, some l bought, and
l took them into the tomb and laid them
there. l left some out of respect and
the others 1 put in my herbarium. l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-28
HuSh!
.ER-HCGHES,

MISS MIRIAM SUMNER-HCGHES.
4V4 the noted fashion expert. was talk
ing about the new directoire gowns at a
San Francisco luncheon.
They are too-er-cling ng to be worn. -
she said, lat an Independence day picnic
or any other sort of strenuous and in
formal function. The French call them.
you know. 'collante.' That means more
than tight; or sheathlike; it means glued
to you. fitting like your skin. And. in
deed. l have seen some directoire gowns
that were 'collante' beyond anything you
can imagine.
"a cousin of mine has such a gown.
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W.T. IN 9QlARE
ADDRESSING NOTABLE FIJI Of July GATHERING

of these mutilating wounds firearms rank
second. Last Fourth there were ten
deaths from falls and runaways due to
firecrackers and one person was drowned
a result of a practical jokers throwing
a giant cracker into a boat crowded with
young people. And thirty-one were
burned to death. the majority young girls
and children whose dresses caught fire
In eight years our country's loss from
Fourth Of July fires has been $241S.6S7.
A crusade against Fourth of July eX
plosiveS containing chlOr2te of potash.
picric acid or picrates is being waged by a
number of cities. notably Philadelphia.
The potash is used in the pellets or tab
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-28

let's sold FOR use in explosive canes. while
the picric acid and picrates are other high
explosives used in extra-loud firecra ckers
and in squibs and rockets. Explosive
canes are now made for exploding blank
cartridges. but the most of these are used
in revolvers. Philadelphia. which for
bids all of these lockjaw producers. now
prepares for the glorious Fourth as for
real war. Last Independence day l noted.
scattered through it's suburbs. hospital
tents fully equipped with surgeons and
nurses.
Last Fourth there were imported five
and a third million pounds of fireworks
from China, valued at over Sf39,211, and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-28

his walters attention to a dead fly in
some dish other.
THE waiter. he took the dish away,
muttered with a malevolent look at the
limp insect:
I'D give a two-dollar bill if L could
know for certain that this was the fly
that's been buzzing about my nose all
the morning."
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more appreciated. l believe l should get
tired CT just having what girls call a
good time. without anything else to oc-
cupy my attention"
Miss Taft can converse as entertain
ingly about her life in foreign lands as
her elders. She can recall every incident
of her first trip to the orient and her life
in the Philippines. and she has scores of
mementoes of her residence In the east.
Il liked the funny little bamboo houses
where we used to live in Manila she
said. You know you never use the
ground floor in Manila except to store
things in. But the second floor Is all you
require. In warm weather the entire
sides of your room go down and you are
practically in the open all the time. and
without that dread of insects and rep
tiles which you feel when you are on the
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on which was paid over s426.OOO in duties
Despite this tariff of over 81 per cent
ad valorem and despite the transportation
rate across the Pacific. also, the fact that
they are all made by hand in China. Amer
leans. with the aid of the most modern
lahor-saving machinery, cannot make such
frecrackers cheap enough to compete with
the Chinese article.
Chinese Exclusion Argument.
Thus in the Chinese firecracker we have
perhaps the best explanation of the
American laboring mans advocacy of
Chinese exclusion. The men engaged in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-28

My cousins little niece said to her mother
the other day:
Mamma will you please get me some
hush glue, like auntie uses, to mend my
dolly with?
Hush glue? What do you mean.
child?
why, l asked auntie what kind of
glue she used to make her new skirt
stick to her so, and she told me hush "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-28
Working Too Hard.

7 ADY HEADFORT, during her Ameri-
L. can tour. said IN New York thai she
approved of international marriages.
They correct u.s. she explained. Our
Englishmen work too little, your Ameri-
can men work too much, and the interna-
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der is poured into each Of the open ends.
the fuse being finally inserted with an
anvil The crackers are then laid in two
parallel rows and the ends of the fuses
are braided together. The braid is then
doubled upon itself. "A big. quick firing
fuse inserted and the whole bound to-
gether with fine thread. The bunch Is
nnally wrapped IN the paper in which we
find il and is now ready for market This
industry is scattered among thousands OF
small houses and shops
Royal Chinese Crackers.
Firecrackers were made in China as
far back history records. They were
first used to brighten away evil spirits.
but are now employed principally AS an
expression of good will or respect at fes-
tivals. weddings. births and funerals.
They We're originally made of small Sec
tons OF bamboo. but cnce when some q
the splinters of these few out and in
jured some important Chnaman one cf
the emperors issued an edict supTressi1S
them, and ever since they have been made
of paper a few specimens of the royal
Chinese frecracker" Were 5rCuG ~; to this
country fer the first time year Cr 20
ago. Until the invasion of Picking by ii.
allied forces they had never bern seen
outside the forbidden city, where the en-
peror lives. and where they wera used
only at the sacred festivals Of the royal
family. But when the city was taken
by the allies some beautiful specimens
were seized. and this caused them 10 lose
their sacred significance in Chinese eyes.
Last summer one of these rare relics was
given to NJ. f. Matlack. printing clerk OF
the House OF Representatives, and he
took Ii to his home in New Jersey to fire
il off on .he Fourth. He announced IN
the paper that he would explode II on
certain corner at certain hour and re-
quested his neighbors living within hum
dred yards to raise their windows slight
ly to prevent their being broken by the
terrific report. But there was a prelimi-
nary explosion and Mr. Matlack was
painfully injured about his face and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-28

MANNED as lave fallen victims to our last
five celebrate ions of Independence day.
Relative Danger Of Fireworks.
Blank cartridges are the mos. dangerous
agencies of celebration, as shown. Leav-
ing lockjaw cases aside. firecrackers have
been responsible for about 400 casualties,
powder and fireworks for about 6S 500,
blank cartridges for about 1880 and fire
arms for over 1900. The giant cracker
has been the cause of most mutilating
wounds Last Fourth it was responsible
for 1850 injuries, thirteen deaths and
eight cases of lockjaw; and as d cause
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-28
In Bohemia.

THOMAS A. DAILY, the Philadelphia
! poet, responded at a recent shad
breakfast to the toast Bohemia
Bohemia is pleasant place" said
Mr.. Daily, but steady job is better, on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-28

~ ~ ~ u Z. - - $~Ss.ss ss.SS ~
+ PROBABLE White House +
II Debutante Is Close Stu y
4 dent and Observer-Is Re- +.
y joicing Over the Successful y
& Termination of Her AGA 9
y demic Studies-R eceiv ):
= Prize of Three Dollars for = Z
y Best Entrance Paper for :.
4 Naturalization - Manner Is \
!. Frank and Cordial-Talks !.
) Entertainingly of Life in For J.
& eign Lands-Surprises Her &
y Father With Her Collection y
& of Flowers From the Homes z
y and Graves of 1llustrious =
: Englishmen. :
- E@%'&x T&T
- LID adages are not always true.
as. for instance. that one which
says that happy lives should
never be written-that they con-
tain only sunshine. pen as we'll
IL.
Helen Taft furnishes an excellent illus
tration that a cloudless life need not nee
essarily be a dull one or devoid of eX-
citing and very entertaining incidents.
She thinks that her seventeen years have
been crowded with things worth While, ana
she has enjoyed a very good time. Just
now she Is rejoicing more over the sue
cessful termination of her academic stud
les than some other things Winch usually
appeal to sweet seventeen She has re-
ceived 81 for the best entrance paper
presented for matriculation into Rryn
MaWr, and goes down as the winner of
the Pennsylvania prize. This is an honor
truly, and Miss Taft shyl.' hints that
her father should feel as proud of this
as some other honors which have come
a tail. we'll built girl IS = s Taft, with
all the inches of her mother. She has
clear white skin, a little Drowned Just
now. because of her daily golf and tennis
games and her long rides with her father
and walking feats with her mother. Her
hair and eyes are brown. and she loves
to wear russell raiment. In manner Miss
Helen is frank and cordial as child.
Her voice is clear and resonant. and she
gives her opinions tersely and with vigor.
Her mother says of ner: Helen thinks
or does not think; she does or she does
not There is no middle course In her
opinions
To Take College Course.
Miss Helen has apparently settled for
her parents the all-absorbing question
whether, in certain contingencies, she is
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EOURTH'S Casualty Roll

: FOURTH'S Casualty Roll
. 1858 in Last Five
|: Years-Nation-wide Crusade
|. Against Fourth of July
(: Lockjaw-Relative Dangers
|. of Different Kinds of Fire
: works-Blank Cartridge
Found Chiefly Responsible
Death From This Awful
Disease Greatly Reduced to
Date - Nearly 500 People
, Blinded, Over 900 Lost
Limbs and Over 1000 Lost
) Fingers in Past Five Years,
Within Which Casualty Roll
) of the Fourth Has Been
Greater Than Cost of Water
loo to Napoleon's Captors-
Last Fourth Three and a
Third Times AS Many Peo-
. pie Wounded as American
Troops Before Santiago
independence Not Declared
Nor Declaration Signed Nor
Liberty Bell Cracked on
Fourth-Fallacies Concern
: ing the Fourth.
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posars may be made between now and
May, but they viii be introduced in
substantially the form as here sug-
gested, Despite their roiicalism, the
liberals believe they en- force their
passase ard awaken such popular
approval that it will be safe for the
cabinet to resign and force parlla-
mentary election on the sole issue Of
the abolition Of the house OF lords as
now constituted.
Tn two factions of the liberals,
one demanding the immediate dlssolu-
tion of parliament and straight fight
on the question of the abolition Of the
lords, and the other favoring proceed
lngs along solely administrative and
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-15
Happy Xmas
,sEVERAL c COMPANIES WILL MAKE
DECEMBER 90 PAY DAY TO
employees.

Several Of the large corporations ID
this city will make Wednesday. De
cember 20, pay day in order that tn
homes OF their employees may be
brighter for Christmas.
The Falnnont Coal Company will
pay on Wednesday. The mines have
had a goodrun the past month and the
amount 81 money to be distributed on
Wednesday will be larger than the
usual monthly pay this year.
The glass houses will likely pay on
the same day and another large sum
from them will be distributed to their
employees. This will make busy timos
for the local stores.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-15
NEW TROLLEY EXTENSION.

CHARLESTON, W. va, Dec. 15.--
Street cars TO West Charleston were
run over the new keystone bridge
yesterday. Patrons of the street car
company will learn with delight that
the Virginia street bridge has beer
completed and once more there is dl.
rect connection with West Charleston.
General Manager L. w. Alexander, of
the Kanawna Valley Traction Com
p7ny has been @:rEdng night and day
for the past week in order that the
riding public could enjoy the privilege
of using the new bridge yesterday and
his work has met with success.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-15
FOB RIFLE RANG.
Major Burns Recommends Purchase
Of Preston County site Far Away
From the Booze.
CHARLES

CHARLESTON, w. Va. Dec. 15.-.
Governor Dawson received a letter
from Major ]. NJ. Burns, the regular
army officer assigned to the West vir
ginta National Guards, recommending
the purchase of GOO acres near Cad
dell. Preston county, to be used as
Statae firing range and permanent
eneampment Maor Burns lays much
stress upon the fact that there is not
a saloon within 30 miles of the pro.
posed camp and little cnance OF a
saloon ever coming any nearer.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-15
BooTLEGeER is HELD.

GRAFTON, W. Va, Dec. 15.-Dep
uty Marshal L. D. Hupp brought IA
Eugene chayIn from Harrison county
on the charge of selling HOURS with
out a government license and he was
given a hearing before U, S. Commits,
sioner Charles R. Lilly yesterday aft,
ernoon. On the evidence, adluced he
was held under $500 bond to the fed,
eral court.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-15
FORMER SLAVE DEAD.

PARKERsBuRG, w. Va. Dec. Is
Aunt Mary Lee, one of the best known
eolored women in the State, died yes
terday morning. She was "a years Of
age, She was a slave in her early life.
William Lee, of Wheeling, is a son of
the deceased.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-15

financial lines, are still in conference,
unable TO agree on common plat.
form.
The latest developments, however,
indicate an ultimate victory for
Premier Asquith, who is leading the
more conservative wing Of his party.
John Burns. Lloyd George and WINS,
ton Churchill are some of those who
favor more radical action.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-15
Barred Succeeds shrewsbury.

PARKERsBuRG, w. va Dec. 15.-
Deputy Marshal A. T. B,rret has been
named by united states Marshal C. D.
Elliott to take the place of the late
chief deputy. C. NJ. Shrewsbury. whose
death occurred recently.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-15
WANT TO LAY sS SOMETHING
FOR A HRRIRSsi Day

~ = b !htttNfts3 A4ftf
Now is the time. While sonre In
your prime, and have a. eafninr
power Don't Speculate 6Bt invest
IN some security which @tii er5R Ii
value while YOU wait Sers mt fainy
day Put your money; 10 naHer
how small the amount In ccai topeF
w. or the stock Of a good eos Com
pany. It's safe profitable aitd as
cash value at any. lime O ii
loan YOUR money for soa On arsl
mortgage real estate security
Write US for information aboat oiif
Green River Coal proposition,
T7l-sTATE INVESTMENT Sc.
cuRlTY COMPANY
Rooms 4o2, 4oa,i0i.
Union Trust Building
paFlsersbuts. w
Advertising MAKES good dix
Gle, and kills" a poor one,
Hunt for a new Landlord anionS
ads. to-day Il your present els
not 40.
Loekets are chains at FlsAE
d Il i u
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7 i J, Taxes
ION THOSE: ABLE TO PAY 1T PRO.
PosED BY THE BRITISH
GOVERNMENT.

4,et9lNDoN, Dec t5.A An income tax
Itnlnntng IS high as 1917 per cent, a
nia ximlm inheritance tax OF IS per
sent and q tax on land suniclent to
force the big land owners to relIn-
thelr game preserve, are three
ne neasures5lt was learned today,
Which the liberals viii Hntrcduce at
she spring session Of parliament.
# Some mobilization of these, pro.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-15

Special offer of lin
en- hand-embroidered
Handkerchiefs, all
linen, SOC qualities.
Special holiday sale
price .......... Csc
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-15

If you imagine that you will nave
to buy fewer presents this year than
usual. read the store ads. before max.
ing UP your mind.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-15

Sealloped and hem
stitched embroidered
Handkerchiefs, in
neat designs, are
worth 25c piece, two
for 25c. Special
each ......... 15c
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-15
REv cHFEs WARES CT
eoNWELL
ene tht sasiir liiAlsser II
Te,sn

Among the many dns Things
that have seen said by Farm nj
leaiing citizens Regarding Rms.
sell conwell who appears At the
Normal Auditorium tomorrow
evening the following will give a
good Idea Of the esteem in which
this noted speaker Is held:
After having heard Russell H.
Conwell deliver his famous lee
ture. acres Of Diamonds" / pro-
nource him one Of the INST pro
found thinkers as well as one Of
the most brilliant platform
speakers Of this nation, He is
both instructive and entertain
ing. His lectures prove a great
source Of heirfalness 10 all who
! avail themselves of the opportun
tty 4 hearing aim."
! fsisnedl ]. w. critics.
Pastor NJ. E. Church,
FairmoRt, w. Va.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-15

The people who advertise and who
answer ads. are never out of work
long enough to feel the sting"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-15

An excellent line Of umbrellas for
ladies end gentlemen from, $3.50 to
$500 at FISHERS. II
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-15
GLOVES ARE IDEAL GIFTS.

SPECIALLY when they can be ptrchas-
II ed for such small outlay. You can pre-
sentthese always useful and acceptable
remembrance, to horde of friends and rea.
tiyes and yet tax your pocketbool but little
S5 $50, l6-Button Gloves .... $500
$500, l2-Button Gloves ...... SITS
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-15

Subscribe for the West virginian.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-15
A first class assortment of silver
mesh bags at FISHERS. tt

3gORGtANA:
Our chef says Gold Medal Flour only
VRRONIJ,A
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-15

Mems pure white
Silk 1Iandkerchiefs,
plain or with initials,
exceptional qualities,
regular SOC hdkfs.
Special ......,. 25c
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-15
A CHOICE BIT OF NEcKWEAR.

WI make pie pleasing gift and much to
stocks are now at food-tide complete
ness with the new novelties of the season. Each
in Christmas box. Priced from SOC to $500
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-15
SALE OF XMAS UMBRELLAS.

GRAND opportunity afforded gift buyers
who head their shopping list with such useful
things as Umbrellas.
Il Women $1,000, 5000 and $500, 26
ny inch Umbrellas fancy handles, is KIT.
gold mounted. Your choice for $3.50
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-15

A fine assortment of cut glass at
FISHERS, the JeweIer. II
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-15
WHAT WILL PLEASE A MAN.
Mems $3.50 Umbrellas.

26 and % inch size made of the best black
silk, sterling silver handles, smoke pearl, buck
horn and ivory handles. These mems umbre!-
las are positively worth $3.50 Choice Of as
sortment for Observation-Disclosures. $475
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-15
WoMEN,s cHR1gTMAs HOSIERY.

NYomen's Lace Lisle Hose. the pair -. $3.50
lfWomen'sSilk Lisle Hose, the pair .. 35c
8Fomen's Embroidery Lisle Hose, the pair, SOC
Women Pure Silk Hose, special at /. .$1.00
Women Pure Silk Hose, special at go. $125
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-15

Loekets are ehalns 4 rlsAER,s..