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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-06

De Wits Little Early Risers are the
best pills known. Sold by all druggists.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05

cOmpljshed by King James fOTty-seven
learned men in their tedious work of
seven years. There is the story of the
Arabic Bible which for two generations
or more earnest missionaries have been
trying TO print so that il would be ac-
ceptabe to that people who consider
their own AIohammedan tongue divine.
In 1894 American missions sent "a printing
press into Beirut and printed some
Bibles for the people. The people re-
fused the books because the characters
were really ludicrous when compared
with their own.
Then a missionary Of determination set
about the task of making such print as
would please the most fastidiOus Mo-
hammedan on earth. He did it. He col
lected the choicest Arabian manuscripts,
and with a reed pen painstakingly copied
letters of the alphabet to serve as
models for his type. and as the letters
OF Arabic words are generally joined to-
gethcr in printing rs IN writing he had
20 make about l,JO different types 10
complete one alphabet. But he did it.
After several years of hard work he
took passage back home i'm 1886 10 have.
his matrices made, when 10, there came
"a shtpwreck and the models were lost in
the sands OF the Mediterranean where so
many treasures lje. He went back and
made more models, took them to Ger
many over route that had no steam
boats or railway trains. and soon there
were cast at Leipzig some of the pref
test type in the world The work had
taken sixteen years. The American Bible
Society has since spent over $4,000 on
the Arabic scriptures i'm the three-quar-
Jers century OF interest, and last year
sent out $50 Bibles or parts of Bibles I'm
that tongue.
There were the blind TO be considered.
In 1913 the Society began 90 print the
Bible for them in Boston liue-letter In
1894 it published the whole Bible in New
York point, and about $1,000 volumes
have now been issued, most of these be-
ing gratuitously distributed The first
plates for the blind peoples Bible cost
$4,000. The complete bible weighs 100
pounds and is in eleven large volumes.
Even the blind of Armenia have been
reached, Bibles In raised letters are given
them and missionaries teach them to
read. In all 1895 volumes for the blind
were printed in the last fiscal year.
With the Society sending out nearly
$4,000 copies Of the Bible "a year In the
United States, 1t is interesting to recall
that there was one time when there was
a great scarcity Of copies Of the Good
Book in America, and DR. Patrick Ali
son even brought the matter up in Con-
EreSs early in the nations history, ask
ing that the government print some
Bibles for the people. In 1U7 commit
tee had been appointed 10y Congress to
FrHllffla. of IefIl.e
proper type could not ne had. The Amer
lean Bible Society came as an answer
20 Dr. Allison's prayer, and from the one
Bible sent 10 Russia last year. 10 the
5000 sent 20 Mexico, il has more than
fulfilled the reverend petitioners wishes
that all should have Bibles of their own.
To-mOrrow-A Decade Of Achieve
meufs
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05
THE CHILD'S FAULTS.

Forget the faults so far as would be
compatible with your dignity as his
mother" says a wise writer. DON'T keep
them constantly before him and your
self by harping upon them and making
him sullen and resentfuL After all. they
are really faults Of youth. which matur-
iJV and experience viii trausmuta into
the gold Of virtue. Only remember that
in spite Of the fact that he is to-day all
you wish he were not. still ne is warm
hearted! And love him and be patient
with him. and develop him. just because
he is a Warm-hearted fact not a ready
tO-wear, polished fancy
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05
DRESSING MADE SIMPLE.
The Business Woman Is Getting II
Down 10 a Fine Point,

ApFf II AZ a d INT AoAhAu
THE secret Of happiness is few clothes
said the systematic girl in the Philadel-
phia Bulletin. But they have 20 be right
clothes. Plenty Of women with trunks
and wardrobss fun never look one whit
better than a certain type of woman who
possesses three gowns at most
ct know no better sartoriaI arrange
ment. fer the business woman especially,
tGan-to slightly paraphrase the poet
Two waists with but a single skirt. OF
course. there should be a light evening
frock. also. for full-dress occasions. But
for day wear, and all those little festivities
tc which she must 90 directly from the
Office. the tailored coat and skirt answers
every purpose, provided it has two
waists.
zone Of these waists is preferably Of
dark silk, the color of the suit, made in
shirtwaist style. and relieved by white
collar and cuffs Of tucked cambria, lace
or linen.
"The other waist is the same color, but
much d8intier. It can be made Of chiffon.
jet or lace, either over a white silk or
satin foundation. or dressiiied by a tuck
ct, Glluipe OF J4bOt OF flch lace Such a
blouse. with dainty gloves, is perfectly
appropriate for theatre, lecture or concert,
and much better. both from an artistic
point Of view and segviceablness. than
the fancy white blouse which is the usual
alternative from the business girFs work
ing shirtwaist
NO innovation in the shops has re-
j0iCed me more than the introduction Of
such pretty Teady-made waists OF dark
net and chiffon. in blue, brown. black.
gray. green. or garnet. No matter what
color your suit you can match it. I call
them q godsend 10 busy women
Until you try the plan Of two waists
and one suit. you won't know how much
it simplifies life"
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05
y VALENTINES *
4 love letter.

4 love letter.
4 bcoI. Of verses daintIly bound.
Fancifuuy framed pictures in black and
white. mezzotiut or in water color, Of
cupids and picturesque lovers in Old-time
costumes
A rustic basket containing growing
tulips and heather
A hanging vase Of green-glazed pot
/ terry OVERLAND with wicker work and hold
I ing Iong-stemmed lilies or narcissus-
A china box painted with roses, doves
land cup.ds, and filled with sweemeats.
A miniature grand piano made Of card
board and covered with white satin. deco
rated delicately with gold, and filed with
I b3uboHs.
A Panama hat trimmed with a veil Of
white null and white wings, with a bou-
gget of moss roses and white violets at
/ the side. the whole inclosed IN a mi!lin-
+ e~'s box. Oruanented with flowers and tied
with gay ribbons.
A silver heart filed with silver covered
I b0ubons.
/ satin hearts. containing rings. necklets,
/ charms. or other precious tTifies,
/ 4 photograph frame made Of a dozen
Ientwlned hearts-an appropriate gift for
/ a COQuette
/ A golden basket filed with growing
/ primr0ses.
/ A crystal heart filed with growing ferns
and y.olets.
/ A belt Of gold OF silver elastic, with
la heart-shaped buckle.
/ His or her portrait in a heart-shaPed
1 frame.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05
COLD AND CLOCKS.

I've heard az faces that would stop a
clock" said the man, "but ! didn't know
cold weather had the same effect. Yet.
as l came 90 business This morning I
saw four usually industrious clocks IT a
staudstlL TWO were In shops and two
fra the street Come TO think Of il. guess
where tho cold really got in its work
was on the man who winds the clock, for
I suppose even store clocks and street
clocks have 20 be wound. Bat your first
feeling was. BY j0ve. It's even uipped
the works of that clock" And your own
mental temperature dropped ten degrees
lower 10y force Of suggestion
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05
At the Columbia Theaier,
EondaY. February 10. al A:50 D. n. SHARP

uO6 &c Soc Tickets at Theater. wednesday. 5tn
From the hr0adest hunor IN "a fash 70 the high
e-. eId.suerca New YORK Herald
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05

plat al each seam. For q skirt 20 be
made at home this IS an excellent model.
requiring but comparatively little work
TO complete. For the medium size the
waist requires AZ yards OF 2i-inch ma
terial, and the skirt u yards of the same
width.
Two patterns-2772, sizes, 81 to A.
inches bust measure; 2711, Z sizes, % to
81 inches waist
The price Of both these patterns is %
cents. but either may be obtained by in
closing 10 cents in stamps and addressing
Pattern Department The Washington
Herald, 73l Fifteenth street northwest,
giving the numbers (277l2G2l and size
wanted
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05

After considering all of the models in
gowns for general wear, the shirtwaist
dress is the usual choice of the practical
woman who likes smart effects. A gown
Of this popular style here sketched is
very pleasing in design. The waist is one
which might be made In any seas0nable
fabric, a soft silk in the same tone as
the skirt being the approved mode OF the
moment. The vest may be made of con-
trasting material if desired. The waist
is tucked to yoke depth in front and in
the hack 10 the waist line. the result be-
ing very graceful. The sleeves may be
made in full or shorter length. The skirt
IS a nine-gored one, having an inverted
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05
Theater Exits Arc Gnnd.

The electrical engineer Of the District
made a report to the Commissioners yes
terday on the state Of the 5-cent thea
ters and playhOuses as regards electric
wiring and IRE precautions. His findings
are favorable. only one place was found
TO be inguficiently furnished with up-to-
date appliances. and the proprietor OF this
thester has promised to rewire the build
ing Immediately.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05
ADJUSTMENTS.
CASTLES IN The AIR."

LECTURE by Senator Taylor. OF Tennessee for the
sneft n the Confederate Monument a. Arlington.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05
IN THE FLORISTS WINDOW.
The glass is White with frost.

ilt StttSS Il NiliAt Win AAVol
But behind the frost is springtime.
There are snowy crocuses, limiting Of
April.
And tulips, creamy white and pink and
springlike.
And dancing daffodils, making a great
glow OF gold behind the glass.
And sweet peas, like dainty winged but
terfies in rainbow cOlors.
And mignonette, breathing the fra
grant breath of June gardens.
It's like little peeps Of sur amer burst
ing through the frost of winter
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05

The original membership Of sixty has
grown In the ninety-two years 10 APP
proXimately 10000 and the equipment of
thirty presses and Us hands that did the
work OF publication in lS2S has grown
and grown until several different quar-
ters have proved too small, and, for its
100000 q year output or books, 1t en-
pI0vs not only It's giant New York
presses, but mission and other presses in
China, Japan. Siam, Syria. and Turkey.
The office expenses, such as salaries and
printing amount each year 10 over 49,
900. For awhile agents handled the dis
ributiOn Of books throughout this cCUn-
try as we'll as in foreign lands, but
few years ago it was deemed advisable
70 establish four permanent agencies in
the United States TO facilitate the work
OF the travelling men. Field agents go
from church 10 church, from one relig-
ious convention 20 another. interesting
the people In their work, and opening
new ways for distributing Bibles. They
cover too, the sparsely settled regions
where there re no churches and few
missionaries. Cooperating with the
American Bible Society are 479 auxiliary
Bible societies. nearly three-fourths Of
which are scattered through the Middle
and Eastern States.
Il has not been an easy proposition 10
translate the Bible into many other
tongues, print these when the plates
were made and send them out to the
people for whom they were intended,
Each translation has been won at a
cost Of pains and time. and often OF
health, and has often been greater
task. all things considered, than that &C
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05
FROM WOMAN'S
POINT OF VIEW

Women may be eXtravagant in some
ways, but the majority Of them are
misers at heart, and squeeze out pennies
in unexpected places for which they
will never find n use. It is q mercy that
the modern home is 50 poor in closet
room, for the boarding is limited by the
room capacity and nothing else. and the
only real clearing out comes with fire
or removal
There are many things worth saving;
Ike lace furs. pieces left from garments,
and hat trimmings. which are worth
using again, These require but little
room. I'm boxes, bureau drawers. or trunks.
There are Vulnerable articles which
should be given away If they viii do any
good To anybody. or sold TO the ragman
or put into the kitchen stove. And time
and labor would be saved 10 women and
there would be less to attract moths and
buffalo bugs
Possessions bring the penance Of per-
petual care. One cannot hoard treasures
without looking them over from time TO
time, and taking precautions against their
destruction by insects or dampness.
Closets are great comforts, but they be
guile us into saving useless things, and
modern architects may be blessings I'm
disguise when they ignore closets IN
house plans. One Of the best known was
heard publicly complaining that the fem
mime demand for closet room interferes
with the artistic side or house building:
and while We can afford 10 ignore COM
plant I'm that quarter. we cannot deny
the wisdom of doing away with useless
articles.
The host Of badly dressed women we
see in public places is the direct result Of
boarding old clothes and tinkering them
after all hope Of smartness has left them
il Is not even economy 10 make over all
garments. because both labor and ma
terials are high and only the few made
over dresses and jackets are brought up
to even q semblauce Of newness. OF two
women. the ono who makes judiriOus adj
dtlous OF fresh clothing 10 her wardrobe
from time TO time Is the better dressed
and the most economically dressed. The
other never looks anything but mussy,
and she spends considerable money TO
achieve that undesirable end
a young matron asked when we are
to know the lime of discarding summer
headgear, and her husband promptly re-
piled: ION September 10" That is the
official date for calling ia mems straw
hats, you know That is about the right
time. for summer hats are far from fresh
then, and a smart new fall hat viii work
wonders with q much-WoTu wardrobe
over and over again we are told by fash
ion authorities that frocks are secondary
matters. Hat, gloves, neckwear, belts,
and shoes are important. yet there are
women who put nearly all their money
into frocks and coats and nip on acces-
s0ries and they attain about the same
results as do the beautifully gowned
women at the opera who despise the aid
Of the hair dresser and are none too par
tiCular about the care they themselves
give their heads. An Indifferent frocb
with q perfect couture would be an
achievement worth while. because the
frock would De lightly passed over even
by critical eyes. BETTY BRADEEN
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05

Only ten cents week, delivered at
your door-the daily issues OF The
Washington Herald Phone Main $500.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12

adopted it is recommended that the use
Of this building for school purposes be
discontinued at once"
Chief Belt, acting upon the Commission
ers' instructions. is examining all school
buildings with respect TO fire protection.
Ihe schools visited by him during the
last week We're the Emery, lexington,
raves, Maury. Edmonds, Levejoy, Pierce,
webb. Wheatley. Blow. Logan, Hamilton,
Blair. and Madison.
-Four Of these schools the Madison,
Blair, Hamilton, and Logan. were found
to have wooden stairways. which the chief
engineer recommends be torn out and fire
escapes installed.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12

write something in reference to the
artist who painted the picture
Tho subjects yesterday were John and
the Virgin Mary" Raising of Lazarus. -
and .'The raising OF the daughter of
Jarius
Assisting Mrs. Zeh are Mrs A P. Zap
pone, Miss Fealey. and Miss Suzanne
Yerby
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
BAN ON JOHNSON ANNEX.
Not Suitable for school Purposes,
Says Fire Chief.

Says Fire Chief.
In my opinion the frame building
known as the johnson annex is not at all
suitable for school purposes. says Chief
Belt in his report submitted to the Com
missioners yesterday. after inspection to
determine what is necessary for proper
fire protection of that building.
The chief engineer believes that no
school children IN the city proper be
housed in frame buildings. He calls at
tention to numerous defects existent in
the annex, and recommends to the school
board. at whose request the Commissioners
ordered the investigation, many improve
Eaents.
If these recommendations De adopted
I recommend that the Commissioners aii-
thorize the board Of education TO con
tinue the use of this building until such
time SIS It can be replaced by a fireproof
structure. If the recommendation be not
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
TEACH CHILDREN ART.
Plan of Mrs. zeh to Increase Interest
IN Church work,

About fourteen children between the
ages Of six and fourteen years, met al
the home OF Mrs. W. J. Zeh, 1901 SEX.
enteenth street, yesterday afternoon, and
organized an Art and Conversation Club,
for the purpose OF learning something OF
Catholic art and artists.
Mrs. Zeh, who has been interested in
church affairs in Washington for manv
years, conceived the idea about three
weeks ago, and knowing the small In
terest the congregation in general took
OF the beautiful features Of the church
hit upon the plan OF teaching the chill
dren something Of church art and to ex-
cite interest in other work OF that nature.
The children will be provided with
scrapbooks, In which, at the close Of
each meeting, they viii place halftones
of some church subject, and opposite the
picture on the same page the child viii
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
Companions Desert Girl In serape.

Nellie Griffith. nineteen years old, is
held BY police Of the Anacostia sub
station, 10 await the outcome Of injuries
sustained by Dennis Lyles. a negro. sixty
i've years old, who was run over by a
horse driven by the girl and several com
panions on Good Hope Hill. early yes
terday morning. The companions Of Miss
Griffith, a girl and two men. ran away
after the accident. The negro Is NOT
seriously injured
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
FOUND DEAD IN HOTEL.
Col. b. F. w. Carter Was a virginia
Veteran OF Civil War.

Heart disease was given as the cause
of the sudden death Of Col B. F. W
Carter. sixty-one years old, of Richmond
Va. found dead in bed in his room In the
National Hotel yesterday morning.
Arrangements for the funeral are being
made by Representative Lamb, of vir-
ginia
Col. Carter was veteran of the civil
war, having served with the Richmond
Hovitzers. For some years past ne has
been a salesman for a Cincinnati varnish
concern. He registered at the National
Hotel last Saturday night. He was found
dead BY bellboy a. 30 O'Clock yesterday
morning.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
WILL REST IN ARLINGTON.
Funeral Services for Capt. j. p.
Wooten Tomorrow.


Funeral services for Capt. Julien p
Wooeen, who died Friday night at Provi-
denee Hospital, VIII be held tomorrow
afternoon at 2 o'clock. from the chapel
Of Hindle & Bayllss undertaking es-
tablishment, Fifth and H street, Inter
ment viii be in the officers lot at Airing
ton National Cemetery, with fun military
honors.
Capt. Wooten served with distinction
as an ofTicer Of the Volunteer Signal
Corps in the war with Spain. He was
afiiiiated with the Elks. and was a. mem
Der Of Fourth Immune Camp.
He recently perfected an Invention
which would make possible nrlntinp
telegraph instrument. whlle win the
Western Union. Capt wooten conceived
his invention
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
LOCAL MENTION.

Only ten cents week, delivered al
your door-the daily issues Of The Wash
ington Herald. Phone Main $500.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12

watch for q clty-Randle highlands.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12

sunday Hours, 5 ?. M. 20 II p. N.
Phila. Oyster & Chop House. 5l2 1lth st.nw.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
Lawn Fertilizer. Be ~.

Capital City Lawn Grass Seed. l0c pt
Best for lawns. p Mann & Co.. 2g7 7th st
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCURSIONS To-DAY.

To Fort Monroe. Norfolk, Newport News sBs an
points sogth Norfolk and Washington steamers
every evening in the year at $50.
To Roes Creek Bridge Zoaioeieal ps-k es.vv
Chase, and ksnsington-CaTs from Fifteenth sfreet
and New York avenue every fifteen mirgtes.
To Alexandria-Fe7Ty steamer Iacsawansa sr.rv
hour and bali from E. m to p n.
10 foTt MyeT. Arlington National Csmstery,
Falls Church, and Fairfax Court Honse-CsrS fro8
Twelfth street and Pennsylvania avenue ana Aoue-
duct Bridge.
Mount Vernon and Marshall Han steamer, Charles
D AiAcaestsfs l.'y except Sunday. 10 3. n sad IS
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
Your Order for Easter FIo,v.r.

And plants viii be most satisfacforslv
hlled If placed with shaffsr. lsth ana I
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12

Brighfen Up the House.
Potted plants lead an air Of comfort and
cheeriness. See taoss at Gude's, 1914 =.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
"ssar Of the East" Flour, $3.50 BbI.,

6-lb.. sample. 1sc; 25c Jars sour mixed
pickles. lfe; tumblers pure apple jelly. Sc /.
tnmblers glucose apple Jelly eompound
&c, i5SS P 81. NV. and J. T. D. Pyles' ether
stores.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-04-10
SnoWdrop Oddly.

Some of the early hats are very
charming in their combination Of
cheerfulness and warmth. For in
stance, there is a smart little three
cornered arrangement in cream-col-
ored cloth, with a knot of brown vel
vet at one side, holding in place a
bunch of snowdrops, violets and a
high osprey of shaded %hyacinth and
jonquil.
A large picture hat in Parma violet
silk is crowded all over the crown
with white and colored violets tied
with silver ribbon, and catching up at
one side a cluster of marabout in
shades of cream and mauve.
Then there is a little round toque
with a crown of snowdrops put closely
together, with about a quarter-inch Of
their stems wired erect beneath, so
that they have almost the appearance
of growing, and have none of the stiff
ness which spoils a good many flower
toQueS.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-04-10
THE TIE
Copyright, by Daily Story Pub. Co..
BY EDGAR WHITE

his discharge and walked out into the
sunlight. He had gained flesh while
In the ~penitentiary and looked more
like a man. He was in the very prime
of life, clear-eyed and strong. Being
well-dressed end of fine appearance he
was keenly aware of the favorable
impression he created. In his old
home town-the town where he had
made his misstep-the glad hand was
extended on every side. He was in.
vited to social functions, attended his
old church and vas smilingly received
by the young women. The ~prodigal
had returned and all, in the goodness
OF their hearts, were bent on forget
ting the mistake and encouraging him
In his efforts to retrieve his reputa-
ton.
The %ex-convict began to feel that he
hadn't been SO bad after all, and when
the subject of his term in the pen was
referred to he spoke bitterly Of the
excessive punishment" given him.
But that was past now and he in
tended to buckle down and show the
old father and mother and his many
friends that he was worthy of their
confidence. He would begin by cut
ting out all his evil associates and
practices and start in fresh.
Nell resigned her job and returned
to Stanfield. Then she waited with a
woman's confidence for the compile
ton of the a the paper had
talked about. But there wasn't any
romance. With the offer Of employ
ment by a wealthy and highly reputa-
BILE old gentleman it would be folly
to approach him with a Magdalen as
his bride. Anybody with both eyes
shut could see that. So he told her
gently but firmly that matters between
them were over and piously advised
her to seek some honest employment
and try to be good. 1t was a little
odd that she should break down anS
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-04-10
State Balance So, ,262.

Jefferson City-State Treasurer
Gmelich reports a balance in the treas
ury at the close of business Tuesday
of $2,106,262.SS. Feb. 29 the balance
was s2,203, 094.S9. Receipts during
March were $294,712.60 and disburse-
ments 1891, 544 LEO. Earnings Of the
Missouri ~penitentiary were S22, 562. 80
and disbursements for that institu-
ton $24,410.54. Receipts from the
sale Of automobile licenses make a
good road fund of $14, 7G7.