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The Washington herald., 1908-08-17

OF Office work becomes a matter OF habit.
but fancy work OF painting or any other
so-calied diversion Is done according to
Inspiration and done well for that rea-
son Even in routine work there Is
difference between the results obtained
when ones whole heart is in the effort
and those that come from unwilling labor.
Trusting 10 impulse is rather dangerous.
because the habit Of postponement grows
rapidly It IS easy 70 md excuses for
pushing away hard tasks and disagreeable
duties. and while the occasional piece Of
work may be beautiful OF perfect. the
amount IS small The plodder who allows
nothing 10 interfere with what she feels
she ought TO do shows up better IN the
end.
II IS a mistake TO assume too many
burdens. 70 attempt too much work. a
little. done well. is more sensible. for We
have but one life 10 live. and there is
much in it TO be enjoyed II We can
make the time. am reaching the be
lief that only q little is expected Of US.
and we can do that little well II We
allow sufficient time and strength for
il. Of a prominent actor who did not
attain the success expected Of him. IL
was said by those who knew him best
that he was Handicapped by a desire TO
DO too much Not content with learn
ing a part and playing il with skill, he
took a hand in every department. even
% the sweeping OF the stage. although
men and women were hired to do the
work.
We hire housemalds and. regardless Of
the fact that they are supposed 10 be
capable and paid accordingly. We per
form their work with them. al least IN
spirit Occasionally a woman is found
who follows masculine example in look
ing for. results, Ike a physician who in
terviewed her new maid in a fashion
samejhing ike this: 7 want my house
kept IN first-class condition-the method
Of doing = does not concern ne 7 have
not the time 20 instruct you or 20 watch
you. and when the results fail 20 please
me. I shall look for your successor
That put the girl on her mettle, and
three years have passed without any
change in the household. fancy the
rule might work in other families and
solve the great problem OF the age Z
know that women might have more time
10 themselves and more strength II they
did not consider II necessary 20 oversee
the work Of others and take 20 them
selves tasks that they might avoid The
habit Of procrastinatiou is bad enough
but this is a degree worse. I have a
few friends who i've IN the world OF art
I've there wholly. as far as their labor
is concerned They have pretty homes
but they do not run them beyond sup
rlvinE materials. They twear good
clothes. but make none of them and
they have no diversions which interfere
with their Ef- work That does not
mean. however. that they shut them
selves out Of all else IN life.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17
THE AMERICAN FLORISTS.
By FREDERIC J. HASKIN
Bv FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

been brought out that It leads many
florists TO wonder whether Il Is not being
oyerdone- But the answer Of those best
fitted 10 reply is that there IS no danger
OF OVERRIDING IL They point TO the new
flowers that every exhibition brings out,
some OF which win the blue ribbons and
silver cups over the older ones.
Perhaps the greatest flower event OF
American history Is scheduled for next
November. 1t IS the National Flower
SHOW, 10 be held at Chicago from the
6th 10 the 18th, under the auspices OF the
Society of American Florists 4 guar
antee fund OF some S12o0o has been
raised. and the preliminary work Of ar
ranging for the exhibition is now being
done II VIII be the first truly national
floral event held in this country. Assur-
anCes are being given that the best there
is OF every class OF flowers and orna-
mental shrubbery VIII be exhibited. The
prizes will be so attractive as 10 cali
forth every important exhibitor in the
United states II this show is a success
II is expected 10 prove the forerunner Of
annual shows Of the same kind.
The American florist stands at the top
OF his profession. He can match every
success that -he- European florist has
made. and has some triumphs which
his European rival cannot match One
Of these successes IS the triumph Of the
American ca-natiou over its rival from
France An eminent~German florist went
10 France some time ago and bought
$500 worth Of French caruati0n stock.
After little experience with them he
was prevailed upon 10 Try a few Of the
American carnations beside his French
stock He did 50. The result was that
now every carnation bed he has is filed
with flowers from American stock. He
found them harder. prertier. and better
adapted 20 the needs OF the florists and
TO the wants Of the patrons than the
French carnation. Likewise, the Ameri-
cans have imported Hundreds OF uovvers
from the ends OF the earth and have made
them more beautiful than they ever We're
when they grew on their native heath
The first mention We have Of the lily
Of the present day Is 500 A =. The
jasmine appears IN history IN the year
1890 The geranium Is said 20 date from
1884, and the carnation from 15sz The
tulip comes down TO US from ISIS. and
the Chrysanthemum traces its pedigree
back 20 1870. The last century. gave the
world the dahlia. IN 1903. the petunia n
lS23, the verbe1a in 1SG7. and the fuschia
IN 1855.
Copyright. 1905. b7 Frederso J. Haskiz-l
TO-mOrrow-Bfrthda of Admiral
Evans
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17

Roupers are such very necessary gar
ments for the little people that no mother
OF active. healthy. children can afford 20
be without them The model illustrated
IS very practical. and IS as easy 10 make
as Il IS comfortable 20 wear. The gar
rent IS made in the popular one-piece
style. and may be finished with or with
out the belt. while the neck may be made
high OF round. and the sleeves long or
short. as desired Denim IS the most
practical material for making such gar
ments. though any durable goods may be
used To make the rompers in the three
year size requires 2is yards Of material
IS inches wide -Four sizes 1 20 years.
This pattern may be obtained by inclos-
ing 10 cents 10 the Pattern Department.
The Washington Herald, 734 Fifteenth
street northwest. giving number (4402) and
size wanted
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17
The Deadly House Fly.

The danger Of the house fly as carrier
Of disease was discussed at the Congress
Of the Royal Institute OF Health at Bux-
ton. England, the other day II was as
serted that the fy was an active agent
in the spread OF infectious enteric dis
eases. and that It played a part in caus-
ing phthisis. anthrax. ophthalraia, and ty-
phoid- Sir James Crichton-Browne said
that 10000 bacilH has been found on the
mouth and legs Of a common 1y.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17
Ike EGL|eE

contrast what faint rosy pink there may
be- Black. too. gives character. life.
70 the paiest Of blondes. where blue or
pink would merely accentuate the lack
OF distinct coloring- Harsh colors, such
as red, would be overbalancing.
Elderly ladies wear black strings under
their cfins for the double reason that
the color best becomes the sallowness Of
increasing years, and because usage has
made It dignlfed- Grandma's cap strings
are and were not old-fashioned: they
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17
XNa1ZULIe.

low. In the back the golden lines tone in
with the hair. and the bow IN front will
call forth the beautiful shades in brown
eyes-the kind OF eyes most auburn
haired people possess
Indeed. there is an art in selecting a
frame for the face. and she who has
studied her own individual shortcomings
with the most critical eye is the one
above all fitted to accentuate the best
points OF form. feature. and coloring OF
the wearer.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17
AEck cNzLHe.

merely foreshadowed the style Of the
moment.
When selecting a hat, take into careful
consideration your complexion. II you
have chestnut hair. it is the chance Of
your life 20 look your very best with pale
blue strings. Your hat may also be
trimmed with blue. so that your face
viii be charrningly framed in the color
that best brings into evidence your clear
complexion and dark hair II blus by any
chance Is not becoming. choose the ex-
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17
FADS FOR WOMEN

a neat but extremely dainty frock, be
coming 10 a tail. slight. elderly woman,
can be made OF plain white lawn The
skirt is tucked into the belt and stitched
down over the hips TO = point just below
the knees. where a series OF quarter-inch
tucks might be set in an inch or more
apart 4 hem could finish the bottom
The waist might be laid IN fine tucks
10 yoke depth and below the yoke and
above the belt a group Of horizontal
tucIls would be effective Full sleeves,
tucked to form cuffs. and very handsome
embroidery insertion. could be used for
the belt. connecting waist and skirt. and
also for the collar and the finish TO
sleeves.
Magazine covers are made from heavy
linens and craftman's canvas. For the
postcard albums the latter fabric is pre-
ferred. Both materials can be had in
a variety Of colors. and an applique Of
cretonne IS a popular form Of decora-
tion.
Book covers I'm a cool gray linen,
adorned with a spray OF purple orchids
cut from cretOnue. are pretty, and so
are those in terra Gotta craftman's can
vas. displaying a Swastika cross cut
from cretonne IN duh oriental colorings-
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17
PenEuIus in Love.

The penguin, a notable diver among sea
birds wins his mate by night Of conquest
The male birds fight fer the possession OF
the females
These curious birds have regular duel
grounds, where relies Of inumerabie COM
bats. in the shape OF feathers. lie scat
tered about In the center is the fighting
arena. clear of all debris
The penggin's feathers and blUbber
form an efficient shield against his op-
Ponents' beaks, 50 the weapon used is the
short flipper. the only wings the birds
possess
The fight begins with the two com
batants walking sOlemnly around each
other. waiting for an opportunity to grip.
Once this is done, the Clippers come into
play.
The fighters shower blow after blow
upon each other. There is no record as
TO how these fights end, but il is a safe
suppOsition to say that they are seldom
fatal
The force Of the blow from penguin 5
fipper IS such thar three or four OF them
will draw blood from the human hand.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17

act shade OF your hair. What nature
gave you cannot be wrong.
II the complexion be dark, not clear.
and lacking in the rosiness OF health and
youth. pink strings upon a hat viii throw
a faint glow on the face, giving to the
cheeks a touch Of rose. Black. too. Is
also excellent, provided the hair be not
too dark
The perfect peschiness of the complex
ion that goes with auburn hair is best
fitted to bear such trying shade as yel-
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17
AnE LNHTaz

With the advent OF the dlrector3e and
Eerveilleuse, we have also the return of
the hat with strings that charming and
reasonable style 50 becoming to almost
every one
When one may select the color Of the
SILK OF tulle to tie under the chin, Il
would indeed seem stupid II the color
was not chosen that best sets OF the
complexion and hair.
Every one knows that black worn near
a pale skin brings out. by the strength OF
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17
GREEN GRAPE PRESERVES.

Take six pounds green grapes. prefer
ably wild. cut them open one side and
with a penknife remove the seeds. Weigh
the fruit and measure opt an equal
weight Of sugar. Put the prepared grapes
in kettle and pour over them little
cold water. just enough to show above
the top of the grapes Bring 10 a boil,
then skim, and sprinkle over the fruit
one-quarter the amount of sugar meas
ured out Bring 20 a boil, pressing the
fruit under the syrup. but not breaking
e. Add more sugar and cook twenty
minutes. repeating this operation until
all the sugar has been used. As soon
as the syrup 5eIIies when tested on a
cold plate. turn into small Jars and seal
When cold the grapes should show
clearly in the Jelly.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17
protested
ABOUT DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL
RELATIONS.

FT1u Hous Chst.
The enlargement Of social relations de-
pends far less on opportunity than on
sympathy. II depends 70 a very slight
degree on travel. on sightseeing. on the
number Of people that one meets. but
very largely on the power Of coming 10
real relations with some Of that number
Responsiveness, sympathy, receptivity'-
these are the doors through which life
enters to US and through which We go
forth to life
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17
10 rrescrre En-

Pour two or three drops Of parahin OH
upon the hands, then rub It upon the fur.
This VIII preserve II from the great en-
erly, the moth All furs should be clean
when put away, and perfectly dry.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17

While you think Of t. telephone your
Want Ad- to The Washington Herald.
and bill Will be sent you at l cent a word.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17

All OF these societies maintain stand
ards OF excellence and provide for the
registration Of new breeds Flowers row
have their pedigress as carefully chronf-
cled as does the ambitious woman. who
traces her ancestry back TO William the
Conqueror- There are blue bIoods among
the flowers as wen g among people.
and well there may be. when il Is re-
nerabered that S9o,0o0 or more has been
paid FOR a carnation or other flower.
There are now. perhaps. more than 1,0oo
breeds Of every leading flower registered
with the society, bearing their respective
names As the years pass. flower breed
ing is developing more and more into q
science, and SO many new breeds have
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17
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GIRLS OF THE FTTTRE-

TO-mOrrow-Bfrthd of Admiral
1vans-
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-12-10
Firemen to Give Basket Supper

AS most Ladysmith people know, the
state firemen's tournament is to be
held in Ladysmith next June. The
event is expected to attract thousands
OF people from over the state to our
city and the result will be great deal
of good advertising for the town. This
will be directly, or indirectly, benefit
to all who have property or other inter-
ests here and who make them living
here and have homes here. In order to
secure the tournament. it was necessary
to give guaranty of $3.50. This sum
must be made by subscription or other
wise-largely by personal subscription,
and some of the business men and en-
terprising citizens have promised to
start the list off with $50 subscriptions.
But it is only right and proper that all
who have the best interests of our city
at heart should contribute in some way
to this big event and all may contribute
a little by attending the basket supper
to be given by the local fire department
in the opera house next Thursday even
ing, Dec. IL. 1t is intended to make
this supper and sociable one of pleasure
to all who attend. Besides the baskets
of good things to oe sold at auction,
there will be fish pond, lemonade
booth, candy and popcorn booth; and
those who wish to play cards or other
games will in addition have the oppor-
tunity to pass pleasant evening
and fair partner for every brave
and manly man. Everybody is cordially
invited. Kindly assist the fire boys to
make this supper the gratest occasion
of the kind ever held in Ladysmith.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-12-10
PRACTICAL
ROAD MAKING
University Extension Trains Highway
Officials to Make Good
Roads

One Of the most popular and profit
able courses given by the University
Extension Division of the University
of Wisconsin is that in Highway Con-
struction. The purpose of this course
is to give highway officials, and others
who have the responsibility of build
ing and maintaining public roads in
the state an opportunity to acquire a
thorough and up-to-date knowledge of
the best material and best methods to
be employed in their work. Hereto
fore, many of the officials charged
with road construction, and road
maintenance, have been obliged to de-
pend largely upon the experience of
the people in their own town. These
practices and experiences are natural
ly limited. The local knowledge has
not been broad and complete enough
and enormous sums of public money
have been wasted.
While this course was not given
until January, 1908, the results have
already become apparent in many
parts of the state in the better use of
the money given for highway con-
struction. Citizens and public officials
of Wisconsin who have charge of the
work of making roads in the state are
taught, without fee, and are charged
only the bare cost of the materials
which are used in correspondence,
amounting to but IS cents. The course
consists Of sixteen lessons.
After discussing the primary con-
sideration of proper road location,
road building is taken up. Under this
head are considered three elements
which enter into the making of a
road; foundation, drainage and sur
face. These three things are very
thoroughly studied. Road mainte-
nance is also very carefully studied.
A searching study is made of the
various kinds of road machinery
points of efficiency and economy in
general as well as the merits and de-
fects of any particular machine. When
one considers the enormous sum Of
money that has been wasted in Wis
consin in the building of roads and
the other wasteages which have re-
suited from bad roads, it seems diff
cult to estimate the value of this
direct and practical method of aiding
the people of the state. 1t is but
another illustration, however, of the
direct and efficient ways in which the
University is endeavoring to help the
people of the state, upon whom it has
relied and must rely for its support
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-12-10
newspapers Err

You have doubtless heard one of the
many good stories illustrating the fact
that newspapers sometimes, like indi-
viduals, are mistaken. Both Lady
smith papers last week made misstate-
ments concerning the doings of the
county board. One was that the coun-
ty superintendent salary was raised;
another, that the county judge was al
lowed an assistant. The board turned
down both resolutions.
The Journal also made. the statement
that Supervisor j. w. Miller succeeded
in having the valuation of Ladysmith
lowered hundred thousand dollars or
so, when as matter of fact it was
raised $l19, 900, and members of the
equalization committee say that Mr..
Miller's bombastic attitude before the
committee was largely responsible for
the increase. Ladysmith and the viii
lagos of the county were also assessed
for improvements, while the towns
were not. Mr. Miller informed the
committee that they couldn't ''pull any
wool over his eyes," but it appears
that something of the kind did happen.
His being one of the stockholders of
the Journal Company probably accounts
for the latter misstatement appearing.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-12-10
Numbering the Houses

The Weber Directory Co. are in the
city and have begun the work of gather
ing data for city directory, which they
will have published in a couple of
months.
They include in their work the mum.
bering of every house in the city, ac-
cording to the plan commonly in vogue
in metropolitan cities. The mayor and
council gladly gave the necessary author
ity. For their trouble they expect to
supply every resident or property owner
with the numbers to be placed over the
door, the charge being so cents. The
price is very reasonable and if every
house carries number of the same
style the effect of uniformity will be
pleasing to the eye. All cities of any
size now have the houses numbered 1t
is required by the post office depart
ment before free delivery can be estab-
lished and will be manifest conven-
ience generally.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-12-10

closed by final contest at the court
house. This year a number of dis
tricts have debating societies, which
fact indicates an increased interest
in education. The teachers have done
great deal to increase this inter-
est Their salaries have been some
what increased. Last year $4,000
was paid to teachers, while the year
before they were paid but $4,000.
The total amount paid for all
school purposes during the year end
ing June 80, 1908 was $61340, which
was about $4,000 more than during
the previous year.
In the villages the cost for each
pupils schooling for the year has
been about $27. In the country
schools the expense per pupil was
from forty to one hundred twenty-five
dollars for the year. The average
for the county, obtained by dividing
the total expense by the average
number of pupils in school, was lit
tie over forty dollars per pupil
There were thirty-nine graduates
from the eighth grade in the village
schools, and five from the ninth and
tenth grades. There were seven
graduates from the common schools.
Many of the larger pupils leave the
country school before graduation, and
go into the graded schools. One
reason for this is that the country
schools are small and have only a
very few in the higher classes and
there is a lack of interest in conse-
quence.
The product of our schools is the
trained minds of the pupils and the
value of this product cannot be esti-
mated. 1t is beyond any price We
may put upon it, and l thank this
board and the other patrons of the
schools for the help that has been
given in making the product Of the
schools greater and better
Respectfully submitted,
w. N. MACKIN,
County superintendent
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-12-10
COM MERCIAL CLUB
WILL GET BUSY
Meeting OF Property Owners Called
Tor Saturday Night to Consider
Matters OF Interest

The Commercial Club of Ladysmith
will hold meeting at Worden's hall
at O'Clock, Saturday, December 10,
Every property owner in the city
should attend. The following matters
will be considered:
]. The reduction of the membership
fee from SIS. 90 to $l.00.
2. The reduction of the dues from
$4.0O per year to $l.00.
3, The question of maintaining the
club without either membership fee or
dues, by monthly banquets.
4. Annual election of officers.
Let every person who owns or hopes
to own home in the city come. You
are all welcome. You should all be in
terested.
The Commercial Club was organized
to promote the growth of the city.
If the city grows it means
More work for the laborers.
More customers for, the merchants.
More patients for the doctors.
More clients for the lawyers.
More people for the churches.
More money for everybody.
Come and help make the meeting in
teresting by offering suggestions.
Many matters of interest need to be
considered.
Ladysmith Commercial Club, by
7. M. THOMAS, President.
r. j. BURNS, Secretary.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-12-10
METHODIST EPISCOPAL.

Services Sunday morning and even
ing. Sunday school at 10 o'clock
preaching at II, topic, ''The Helpful
ness of Attending Church." Young
Peoples meeting at $50, topic, '"The
Joys of the Overcomers. Prayer
meeting Thurday evening at 7:3O
o'clock. There will be no preaching
service next Sunday evening, because
of the union temperance meeing in the
Congregational church. Every one
welcome to these services.
j. E. WATSON, Pastor.