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The Washington herald., 1908-01-31

Flowers in winter are such luxury
that one naturally wants to keep them
fresh as long as possible. Especially when
sent 10 an invalid is Ii distressing TO see
lovely blossoms fade IN day or so.
The first essential is not 10 keep them
in too hot a room. II the temperature
must be kept rather high. as in the case
OF sickness. stand the flowers on the win
dow sill. where they Will get air through
the crevices.
Then change the water frequently. This
must be done every morning, first cutting
OF bit OF the stem 10 give the water &C
cess 10 the blossoms.
Many people take their flowers from the
vases al night and replace them in their
boxes. first sprinkling the stems. Be
careful not to get water on the bios
SONS. or they viii spot This is especially
the case with white flowers or those Of
delicate pink.
II flowers have been carried. as at a
dance, they can often be revived by i'm
mersing their stems in boiling hot water
for about ten minutes and then putting
them in cold water. The stems must be
clipped FIRST.
A little charcoal a few drops Of am
monia or salt put in The water viii pro-
long the life Of the flowers.
4 tin washboller is an excellent place
The Washington herald., 1908-01-31
PLACES OF INTEREST.


Library of Consress-open a. m. TO 10 p. n o.
secular days; from 2 D. N. TO 10 p m. on Sundays
and on certain holidays
Public Library-open a. n. to p. m. holidays.
10 a. m. to i6 =. m: Sundays, 10 10 p. n.
Fxeegitive Nsnsion-0yen 10 q. N. TO p. N.
United states Cspitol-0pen q. m 10 40 p n
United States Treasury-Open 9 a. m. 10 p. n.
State War and Navy Deparments-Open a. m.
TO 2 p. N. THE original Declaration Of indspend
snos is in the library Of the State Departmentl
United States Patent olce-open g. "a 10 ?
United states Pension Bureau-open a. N. to 4
p IA.
United States Post -ofRee-Open 9 q. m. 10 p m.
Washington City pGst-oiice-ODel all hours, Che
Dead Letter Dfiice is IN the city post-ofhcel
National Botanic Gafdens-Open g. m. 10 p. IN.
Fish Commissioned Open a. m 10 40 .. N.
Army Medical Nuseum-open a. N. to 80 2. n.
National Aluseum-Open a. m. TO 80 D. u. tim
Guiding holidaysl
Smithsonian inst1rution-OEen T. r. 70 : - p n.
Including holidays.
Agrirultural Departmsnt-open 9 a. n to 80 D. m.
Bureau Of Engraving and Printing-0pen q. N.
TO 2.Je D. N.
Washington Monument 655ls feet in height AOpen
$50 a. N. to 1 30 p N. gEleVato- rams from a. N.
Corcoran Gallery Of Art-open ESQ a. m. TO 4
D. n IN winter; a.. N. TO p. m. in summer.
sundays-I30 p. m to ; p. n, excepting IN mid
summer. Admission free on Tuesdays. Thursdays.
saturdays and Sundays; other days, sc admission.
Government Printing Onace-open 10 8. u. to 2
D. III.
Navy Yard-Open a. m. 20 s 30 ?. N.
southworsh Cottage S5th st. and Prospect ave
IN THE SUBURBS.
Geological Pafk-0pen all Gay.
Rock Creek Bridge and Park.
Chevy Chase. KensinSion, and Chesapeake Beach.
Naval Observatory-0p q. N. 10 .. m.
Mount Vernon lthe home and tomb Of Washing
ton)-Open II a. m. 70 p m.
Arlington National Cemetery-Open all day.
United States Soldiers Home-0pen a.. N. 20
sunset.
Cathedral Grounds TeunaIlyt0wn rosd-open
a N. 70 D. m
Cabin John Bridge. CstholiG University. and
Alexandria
Great Falls Of the Potomac
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FUNERAL OF NORMAN GAIT.
Prominent Citizens Serve as PAIL
ACKNOWLEDGMENT at Oak HiIi.


ACKNOWLEDGMENT at Oak HiII.
Norman Gait who died last Tuesday,
was buried yesterday afternoon in Oak
Hn Cemetery.
Funeral services were held IN St.
Thomas Protestant Episcopal Church, of
which he was a member, at 2:30 o'clock.
Rev. DIT c. Ernest Smith. pastor of the
church, conducted the services. Abide
With Me" and Lead Kindly Light were
beautifully sung by the church quartet.
Magnificent fieral tributes came from
many quarters.
The palIbearers were selected from
members Of the various organizations in
which Mr. Gait was interested. They
were Melville Church and A. p. Cren-
shaw, OF the vestTy OF ST Thomas
Church: Frederick L. Moore and William
II. Beck Of the board OF directors Of the
Chiidrens Hospital; r. a Chester and
Ralph W Lee, of the board Of directors
of the Commercial National Bank;
Charles Z. Edmonston and Isaac E. Shoe
maker, of the directorate Of the Arlington
Fire Insurance Company: Thomas p.
Morgan. OF the Board Of Trade. and John
A committee representing the Board of
Trade at the funeral was composed OF
Cuno II. Rudolph, J. Whit Heron, John
c. Davidson. w II. Moses, and Scott c.
Bone.
A special meeting of the board Of
directors Of the Children's Hospital, call
ed Wednesday night, adopted resolutions
on the death of Mr., Calf, as follows:
we. the members of the board Of
directors Of the Children's Hospital, deep
Iv conscious Of the loss we have sus-
tanned in the death of our fellow-member.
Mr. Norman Gait. which occurred jan
uary q. 1905, desire to record our adnaira-
ton of him as valuable member OF this
board and as a manly man.
For several generations the name Of
Gait has been prominent in the business,
social, and phianthropic world and indis
solubly associated with every movement
tending 10 the betterment of Washington
and its citizens. The son has proved a
worthy successor Of a noble father, who
was one Of the founders of the Childrens
Hospital Ever ready to lend his aid 70
good works and do his full share. Norman
Gait impressed his friends and associates
with those qualities of mind and heart
which never allowed him TO speak i'll Of
any one. In his death Washington has
suffered a distinct loss.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-31
SHOPPERS NOTEBOOK

Crepe foulards are one OF the delectable
fabrics whereof spring frocks will be
made. The favorite tolorings are a love
Is china blue and white worked up into
dots, spirals, and all sorts of contortions.
Ribbon sets. consisting Of hair-ribbons
and sash TO match in dainty colorings.
are put Up In pretty boxes for little
maidens.
SIX evening scarfs have q fluffy edge
Of marabou to give a soft finish around
the face.
Hats for the South are rather small af-
fairs of leghorn or Panama. twisted into
jauuty shapes, turning up Of the left
brim being conspicuous. Colored wings
are the smartest trimming
Solomon in all his glory was certainly
not arraSed more gorgeously than the
feminine Of the spring Of 1898 viii be. To
speak Of cottons or voiles conveys moth
ing: but the loveliHess Of these dainty
fabrics this year is past description.
Stripes are apparently in high favor
soft silky stripes Of lavender and white,
china blue and white, &c, either in fine
pin-stripe effect or each stripe fully two
inches wide. as you like H. Both plaids
and polka dots are seen, too. and many
of these new fabrics have border effects
OF graduated satin stripes. while an ex-
quisite silky cotton goods has a deep Dor
der curiously formed of large sweet peas
and huge round spots either In black OF
col0rs
Extremely dainty is a cream wolfe bar
red into squares by fine white line and
in each square an embroidered small
blue flower. The new linens are also de-
lectable in coloriug; and altogether il viii
be one Of the daintest sartorial spring
times known to femiuinity.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-31

For white gloves laces. and dainty
neckweaT which needs cleaning after the
winters wear. try this. Add the follow
ing ingredients 10 one gallon gasoline,
and keep in a large glass bottle. well
labeled: One ounce alcohol, one-half ounce
bay rum, one-half ounce spirits of am
monia. one ounce chIoroform, one-half
ounce sulphune ether. one-half dram
borax. Choose a clear day. and after
cleaning, hang on a line two hours or
more. If the fluid looks quite discolored
rinse in a little clear gasoline. Keep it
away from fire.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-31
LITTLE NEW WAYS

One housewife keeps pieces of wax
paper under the. centerpieces and doilies
on her polished table to prevent the linen
from adhering 10 the table, and TO save
the wood from stains from oyerfilled
flower vases, &c.
Pasteboard mailing tubes covered with
Dresden ribbon and hung up by narrow
ribbon run through the tube are used by
one young woman to hang up her princess
gowns in preference to loops. The gown
Is hung across the tube al the waist line.
A little circle Of girl friends made an
amusing gift for one of their number who
was about to be married Each girl filled
a large sheet of heavy brown paper with
advice on how to treat a husband, some
In prose. some poetry, original and other
wise, and all humorous. The sheets were
bound. with the monogram of the society
on the cover.
One housewife keeps tackled In the closet
or each room in her house a baggage tag
stating the exact number II rolls of paper
needed for papering each room, SO that
when repapering is necessary time, trou-
bic, ana money are saved.
The parents OF one tiny girl have adopt
ed an original plan to provide their
daughter with dainty china of which she
may be proud when old enough to begin TO
entertain, Believing that a child is made
happy by few good TOYS rather than by
a bewldering abundance, they have spent
the extra money on pieces Of beautiful
china giving her one or more each holi-
day and birthday. until at the age Of
seven she has quite a remarkable collec-
finn
The Washington herald., 1908-01-31
DEATH RECORD.

Christian P. Dieierich IS D ST. Sc. a years
Laura J. 0ffutt. 502 Q St NV. 60 years.
Thomas NJ. Bright. Bmwick Apartments. / rear
Ann Z. Clifford 1870 81. NV 70 years
Arthur !. Boomer s43 ID st. ne, IS years.
Anne Flanagan. IS & st. ne, IS years.
Mary $. Beam, SCI q ST, ne. Is years.
Land0n II. Brent. s7 st. sw. Il years.
Russell &. Brent, 81 ST. sv. p years
William B. Hale, 253 st. nv. ! month.
Florence B. Anderson. lzz9 9th St sW.. years.
COLORED.
Annie TAYLOR, 73 X st. sw.. g. years
Emma d. Lavender, Freedman Hospital. 3 years
Matilda Becks 18th st. NV, IS years.
Louise NJ Carter. 762 Harvard st NV. 2 years
Katie Store 4B q ST. NV. 81 years.
Hannah Johnson Govt. Hospt. Insane. "a years
Fanny n. Jones, Is c st. sw., . years.
Eola =. Brooks, i3s c st. ne. y days,
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Dressed in Gold.

It's merely a choice of color.
Golden yellow Is one Of the new hues.
There is an exquisite shimmering gold
colored messaline for a gown.
To match Il are dainty little cloth OF
gold slippers.
An accompaniment is a tiny handker-
chief of gold and white lace.
A gold mesh bag and white hat with
a big gold ribbon chou and a golden
yellow plume go with this.
A broadcloth wrap in cloth Of gold is
the finish
There Is also a rich gold net for gowns
In the Brussels mesh.
Laces for founces have the design and
edgings worked in gold thread.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-31

Aprons for the little girl are so entirely
Indispensable that every mother is glad
Of new designs. Here is an exceptionally
pretty and serviceable one. modelled I'm
the dainty style that is always So attrac-
tive on the small maiden The apron Is
gathered to a square-necked yoke band
which in front is pointed at the lower
edge; and though not at all bulky across
the chest, it is widened to fail full around
the hem, quite inclosing the skirts worn
beneath and thus affording ample protec-
ton to the little ones "bestest" frock.
Three tueks above the hem trim the skirt
The Washington herald., 1908-01-31

From the indianapolis Journal.
A mismated family's troubles were be-
ing aired in the Superior Court, Room 1.
Judge McMaster listened to the mans
story-he was the plaintiff and had charg-
ed his wife with cruel and inhuman
treatment. He was a small man. and his
wife-weli, there were at least appar-
ent grounds for the charge. After the
plaintiff had finished his testimony Judge
McMaster decided to ask a question.
Where. Mr.. Trouble, did you meet
your wife who has treated you this way?"
We'll, judge somewhat meekly), you
see, it's this way: I never did meet her.
She Just kind O. overlook me-"
The Washington herald., 1908-01-31
LEAVES WILL, BUT NO ESTATE.
j. \. Perry Makes Requests, but
There Is No Property.

The will cs James \. Perry was filed
for probate yesterday, dated November 8,
1901
He bequeaths to his brothers and sis
ters 500 each. and the remainder of his
estate 10 a nephew, George II. Perry, of
this city, and Martha Reynolds, of Pitts
burg, Kans., and names the nephew as
executor.
In a petition accompanying the will the
nephew states that his uncle disposed,
some time ago. Of real estate he owned
in Ohio, and at the time of his death
recently had no property, whatsoever.
BY will dated June g. 1906, Joseph H
Hollins devises his entire estate 10 his
wife Mrs. Emily g. Hollins, and names
hnr evecufnr
The Washington herald., 1908-01-31
DAILY BEAUTY HINT.

One noted skin specialist recommends
milk and salt for a rough, red skin Wash
the face just before going to bed with
hot water and salt. using the salt as
you would soap. DO not use the water
so hot as 10 make the face tender Rinse
in cold water Apply a solution made Of
one teaspoonful Of salt to two table
spoonfuls Of milk as a cold cream or skin
food After a few applications the face
will be as smooth as ivory and a delicate
mink
The Washington herald., 1908-01-31
Explanations.

Nothing is more fatal to friendly
relations than complaints and re-
proaches and demands for explanations
People must be judged in the whole
ness Of their conduct A thousand
subtle influences. unexpected and I'M
foTeseen. events. have their action and
reaction on life. A thousand things
occur that can neither be analysed nor
defined. Many temporary alienation
is effectively overcome by silence Re-
pr0aches. questionings, but widen the
gulf. Leaving it alone. taking up other
interests and ideas, bridges it over
Lillian Whiting
The Washington herald., 1908-01-31
MILK FOR BABY.

Pasteurized milk. which scientists claim
will save the lives OF thousands of babies.
may be prepared in ordinary glass jars.
Every morning before preparing the milk
scrub jars and tops and scald thoroughly
Prepare milk in a pitcher, then fiji jars
and screw on the tops loosely, and place
on a clean cloth in a kettle OF cold water
and cover. The jars should stand in
water about halfway.
Bring water 10 boiling point remove
from fire. let stand about fifteen minutes,
then cool rapidly and keep in a cool
place, When it is time to feed baby, stir
the contents OF one jar pour off desired
amount into a nursing bottle, put on
nipple. and heat in hot water Two or
three Jars will hold enough milk for
tWenty-fOur hours,
The Washington herald., 1908-01-31
By JANE LUDLUM LEE.

Come along. Dora. and I'll take you
for a row on the sound You have darn
ed stockings until l have the hdgets. Z"
7 thought you did not know how to
row, Julia. At least. that is what you
told Col. Winston the other day when
he asked you TO row him over TO that
coal barge Of his
7 wasn't going to row that big fat
colonel across Puget Sound just to exer-
else my muscles. and a little white hb
now and then won't hurt anybody. Come
along"
Dora finally gathered up her stocking
bag, ana with suggestion Of take
Notwithstanding expression start
ed down the Hill with Julia
Several of the hotel employees were
about the float and helped the girls 10
find a boat that was fairly clean. One
OF them stepped up. saying: Are YOU
going to row yourself, Miss Abbot?
Puget Sound is bit tricky at times and
the harbor is pretty fun OF boats just
now. Better take a man along"
Il don't want man along; that's just
why I am going for a row-to get rid
Of the men. The piazza is full of them,
and, anyway. Mrs Mills and are both
good swimmers. Push her of. John"
Julia seemed to pail pretty good
stroke for a girl who had said in pres
enee OF witnesses that she could not row,
and soon Doras frightened expression
had faded into one OF content as a soft
breeze blew across her forehead.
Il thought you couldn't row, Julia"
''Of course I can row. Whoever heard
OF a college girl that couldn't? You see
] went TO Cornell and we girls had a
rowing club 10 compete with the boys,
Fred-you know Fred, don't you?-wen.
ye used 10 coach me on Saturdays. and
that is how I have such a good stroke. 3"
DO you mean Fred Conroy that went
to Japan last year,
"'Course I do! Whom did you think
I meant?"
II thought you never mentioned his
name any more. I know I referred to
him a month or so ago, and you politely
asked me never TO refer to him in your
presence again-that he was "a dead
one, I think you said"
Well he is dead-that is, as far as
am concerned. and. Oh Dora, l some
times feel that maybe he really IS dead,
and it's all my fault"
With this last remark Julia gave a
couple of terrific pulls on the oars as if
to emphasize the meaning of il, and
crash they went into a little saIlboat that
lay at anchor,
Even if he is dead, there is no use
Of our joining him IN this watery grave.
Julia. Please look where you are going,
or I'll get out
Did you think of walking ashore or
driving Dora?"
well. didn't want to come. Julia
Abbot and you know it, and I'll Just
thank you TO row me ashore and leave
me TO my darning.'
"Oh, Dora, I'm sorry you're cross, and
I'm sorry 1 said anything-only the
thought Of Fred way out there in Japan
nearly drives me crazy. I'll give you
a lesson in rowing if you'll come over
here and take one oar.
After much persuasion and argument,
Dora began to collect her belongings and
tuck up her skirts. preparatory to NOV
ing over on the seat with Julia. The
haTbOT was fun Of boats and they had
quite an audience, but Julia had made
up her mind that Dora should take a
lesson and she bullied her into making
The Washington herald., 1908-01-31
PUMPKIN PUDDING.

One pound of butter beaten 10 a cream.
with one pound OF pulverized sugar
Beat the yolks Of six eggs to a stiff
froth and stir them into the sugar
Crate the rind OF two lemons and
squeeze out the juice; add one wineglass
OF wine and one Of rosewater. Roll fine
four water crackers and stir in; beat all
we'll together.
Have ready dishes lined with paste
put I'm the mixture and bake.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-31

portion. while the ruffies attached to the
shoulder straps form a pretty finish to
the armhole The ruffies may, however,
be omitted If desired. Lawn. cambria, or
batiste may be used for making the ap-
ron, 2i5 yards Ss inches wide being neces-
sary for the six-year size. Sizes, >, l. s, s
years.
A pattern of this may be obtained by
inclosing 10 cents in stamps and address
ing Pattern Department The Washing
ton Herald. 7S4 Fifteenth street north
west. giving the number (2750 and size
wanted
The Washington herald., 1908-01-31
SONS OF JONADAB MEET.
Chief Rhodes Visits Hope Council.
VIII Aid Prohibition.

Grand Chief J. Z. Rhodes. Of the Dis
trict of Columbia jurisdiction, Independ-
ent Order of Sons of Jonadabs, paid
fraternal visit last night to Hope Coun-
ell. No. !, I. o. S. J.
\ number Of new members were adj
mitted to the organization. A temperance
love feast closed the evenings session, in
which Sam De Nedrey. editor of the
Trades Unionist. and Capt J. c. Daley
of the Ninth police precinct, made ad
dresses.
It was decided by unanimous vote that
the organization would lend its aid in the
movement 10 secure legislation from Con-
gress for prohibition in the District Of
Columbia.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-31
NOVEL PETTICOAT RUFFLE.

It's circular doesn't crack and sheds
the dust To make it, lake two yards OF
yard-wide taffeta, cut two circles a yard
in diameter. then cut n smaller circle
from the center Of each. leaving the ruffle
a foot In width. cut open on a straight
edge, join with French seam, and stitch
as any ruff1e.
II viii wear twice as long as the ordi-
nary ruffie as there are no gathers 10
hold the dust and cut the silk
The Washington herald., 1908-01-31
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Harry Vi. Burns D. and Teresa H. Nfichaelson
ls Rev. f. Rufin Jones
James 2. Penny. .. and Miss Donzaletta. 70. both
Of Pomonsey. Nd. Rev j. T. KelIeher.
George ". Conner 5, and Ann Z Anderson. q
Rev. J. Il. Butler
COTORED
Henson T. Boyd, g, and Mary J. Horn, q. Rev
shelton Miller
Clarence W. Clagett, q and Mary Z Turner. Il
Rev NJ W Clair
William Green. 3d. and Mary E Hutton, g. Rev
d. Z. Wiseman.
George f. IHCas. o Fredericksburg Va, and
Whitley B. Balls. %. Rev. George ". Lee.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-31

Deliver us from the thoughtless friend
or acquaintance who piles up trouble for
us by an indiscriminate use of letters Of
introduction. II is 50 easy 10 give them
and so hard to avoid them when they
reach the hands Of seekers after favors.
] think business men look upon them with
the deepest aversion. even when they are
signed by close friends for whom they
would do a great deal.
I know of but one more embarrassing
position than being brought unexpectedly
face 10 face with the bearer of Il letter Of
this kind. and that is the request to read
ana pass judgment upon the literary effort
of a friend. II is a tactless person who
viii inhict such an injury. yet it is done
almost every day. To tell the exact truth
seems brutal and is likely to cost dearly
I'm the end. and to evade it is almost as
dangerous. since ones reputation is at
stake.
Letters OF Introduction are entering
wedges when the conditions are right A
man who is looking for certain qualifica-
lions to fiji a vacancy on his staff is gem
orally glad to consider "a candidate pre-
scented in any way. If there are no va
caucies he rebels against the unpleasant
ness Of destroying hopes and gets angry
with the friend who disturbs his peace Of
mind. Had the applicant been sufficiently
tactfu % send the letter, instead Of deliv-
ering il in person. matters would have
been less disturbed.
I feel UnCOmfOTtably warm every time
] think Of an experience of my own in
which a letter of introduction figured.
] left my quiet home for the excite
ment OF a busy life in big place, and
7 carried FIVE precious letters TO persons
who were supposed to be able and willing
10 further my interests The first pre-
scented TO a famous authoT-feminine-and
cooled my heels for the better part OF an
hour while she put herself In condition
10 properly impress me, I left with moth
ing better than a vague idea that the
literary world was as hard to enter as
the Kingdom OF Heaven. and that she
was among the elect
Her talents are beyond dispute but the
elect consists Of good, hard workers. I
reckon. at least, those are the only ones
who ever achieve any sort Of success
talent or no talent Two more of my
letters I presented, one after the other,
TO editors of the biggest papers in the
city. I shall never forget how kind these
men were, for both probed my inexperi-
ence early in the interview, and both
gave me sound advice and promise 20
consider any contributions l might send
in It is needless to say never tried their
patience again. for by the time I had
anything 10 sell l was pledged TO give
il to the man whose name adorned the
cover OF my fourth letter.
/ must have learned something before ]
considered the fourth. for I sent that let
Ter with a brief explanation of my needs,
He had a vacancy 10 fill, as it happened.
so the letter caught his attention, and
he sent for me Did he engage me on the
spot? Oh, dear, no. He gave me a test,
the hardest he could think up and on the
result was engaged TO I'LL the vacancy.
The letter Yves a wedge in this case, and
The Washington herald., 1908-01-31
PEACOCK COLORINGs A FAD.

Peacock colorings make striking even
ing get-ups A blue chiffon silk wolfe
seen lately wells green chiffon, and is
elaborate with embroidery done in glass
beads in all the shades Of peacock blues
and greens. with here and there a big
emerald csbIchOn introduced
The Washington herald., 1908-01-31
scRuBBING WITHOUT SOAP.

A handful of borax or four tablespoon
fuls Of ammonia TO a gallon OF boiling
water will clean windows and paint with
out soap. For glass it streaks less and
poIishes better
The Washington herald., 1908-01-31

The tops of many of the sleeves are
being cut in one with the fronts of the
bodices. joining the under-arm portion of
both sleeve and bodice in a few fine pleats
strapped across with the material or
braid.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-31
FROM WOMAN'S POINT OF VIEW
By BETTY BRADEEN.

l am glad that I had the sense to send
it through the mail. Perhaps an unex-
pected and undesiTed interview might
have been disastrous.
RETTY RRAUFFN