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The Washington herald., 1908-01-10
A CIVIL PENSION LIST
By FREDERIC j. HASKIN
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

The Hon. Grover Cleveland. only living
ex-President of the United States. appeals
to tile nation TO make provision for its
chief servants in their retirement. This
brings the question OF a civil pension
list into the public eye. With the excep-
ton Of a few pensions for widows Of
Presidents. the United States government
has never granted a civil pension. and
Congress has declined repeatedly to rec
ognize the principle. Mr.. cievelands ap-
peal may result in the establishment Of
a civil pension for former Presidents. II
this is done the principle Will be recog-
nized and a civil service pension may fol-
low. Many observers OF legislation think
it is inevitable Everybody recognizes
that the general question is assuming an
Importance which no one would have
dreamed of attaching to it a decade ago.
The civil pension has been called un-
democratic and un-American. but signs
seem 20 point 10 the day when civil pen
sions will be paid just as military pen
sions are now paid, The industrial evo-
buttons of the period have brought with
them the industrial pension. and this. in
turn. will sooner or later force Uncle
Sam into the very thing he has all these
years tried 10 escape With one person
out Of eighty or one family out Of six
teen. now drawing military pension,
with Ao0o00,090 already given away
in gratitude for past military serY-
Ices, and probably as much more 10 give.
he naturally counts the cost when # is
proposed to extend the pension system
20 the civil service.
Ten years after the civil war the pen
sions Of the United States amounted to
only $4,000. 000000, and the whole world
wondered at the stupendous Hberality
Of the government toward the sol
der. If the average American of that
day had been told that in twenty years
from that time we would be paying out
five times that much. De would have de-
clared IL could not be so. And If one
had said ten years ago that service
pension would come within ten years,
ne would have been rated as an idle
dreamer.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-10
Not in HIS Glass.

From the Milwaukee Journal.
Don't you think Stevens IS inclined 10
daily with the truth?"
81 don't think he ever touches II"
The Washington herald., 1908-01-10
FROM WOMAN'S
POINT OF VIE W

It is never wise TO complete a season s
wardrobe too early, for there are new
styles continually cropping up and some
Of the earlier ones become so common in
a few weeks that one is sure TO regret
having used them too lavishly. 1t is bet
ter to stretch the dressmakers' services
over several weeks and take advantage
of all the fresh ideas Fashion sends out.
There is another advantage that should
not be overlooked. Late buying means a
saving in money. particuIrly IN the mat
ter of furs. A belated winter OF an open
one cuts the prices of heavy clothing
more than one-half sometimes, and such
garments are not needed early in the
season. There are real bargains to be
found between seasons in everything.
from hats 10 boots and those who have
a complete stock cannot take advantage
of them without being extravagant.
I was never a believer IN possessing too
much of this worlds goods at one time.
It means eternal vigilance, as we'll as
tying up too much Of ones capital, But it
requires the exercise Of considerable will
power to pass by real bargains Of any
sort, and much wisdom to pick from
them just what is suited to ones needs.
But such purchases save money. more
than you imagine. unless you follow the
example of an eminently practical woman
who put into a snug little bank all she
saved in this way.
She never had much spending money
because there was a home TO keep up. and
q brood of children 10 be clothed and
educated So she had to sharpen her
wits, you see. and on an income that
two persons could easily spend and make
no show this family lived like gentle
folk. The family dressmaker came one
day every two weeks save in hot wealth
er and her work was planned for her so
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24
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SMOOTH AND EVEN WORK.
First Be Sure the Thread Is Properly
inserted in the Needle.

Do you realize that one of the
requisites of smooth and even embroi-
derry is that the thread be inserted in
the needle the right way?
You did not know there was but
one method of needle threading?
There is, indeed, and what's more, it
is very important that the embroi-
derer speedily learns to distinguish
them. f
A thread must be inserted in the eye
of a needle so that the twist seems to
run down from it. If the opposite end
is put first, then the thread will be
drawn through the fabric against its
twist and knotting and roughness Is
inevitable.
A little practice will soon enable you
to tell which way the twist runs. After
the thread is cut, draw it lightly be-
tween the tips of the thumb ami
forefnger, and the general direction of
the twist can be quickly noticed.
This may seem a point of trivial
importance, but remember that on its
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24
CARE OF THE RUGS
PROPER TREATMENT WILL Ex
TEND LENGTH OF SERVICE.
A Little Systematic Cleaning Each
Month Preserves Them for Many
Nears-Easy Way to Re-
move UnsiqhtIy Spots.

Many women, in their efforts to live
up to the reputation of being good
housekeepers, literally beat the life
out of expensive rugs. Handsome rugs
should never be put on a line and
beaten. They should be laid on the
grass and whipped gently. They
should then be turned over and swept
with a stiff broom that has been
dipped in ammonia water. This bright
e2s the colors.
The professional cleaner often fin
ishes of this cleaning process by
washing them off with olive oil soap
and warm water This seems to give
new life to the wool In the rug. The
long fringe on oriental rugs can be
washed in the bathtub. Make warm
euds and dip the fringe up and down
in the shallow water, being careful
not to knot 1t. Then hang it in the
sun to dry.
Spots on carpets and rugs should be
removed Immediately and not allowed
to stand until the next cleaning day.
AL sticky substances can be removed
by sponging them with mixture of
alcohol and salt-about teaspoon Of
salt in pint of alcohol. Spots caused
by shoe or stove backing should be
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24
Women Return to the Practice of Sew
Ing Carpet Rags.

Among the present-day revivals is a
fondness for sewing carpet rags, eth
er In silk or cotton. Women are anx.
ious to have rugs, carpets or portieres
of their own manufacture and are
saving remnants of silk, gingham or
chintz as vigorously as did their great.
grandmothers.
The modern rag weaving Is decided
ly artistic and the woman who can
get the best color effects is fortunate.
often, when there is not enough OF
one color, the fabrics are dyed. DC.
casionally, however, the harlequin
balls are used with good results.
The strips are usually about an inch
wide and from a quarter to half a
yard long. The ends are neatly sewed
together, either by machine or hand,
and the rags are wound into huge
balls. ~
When enough balls are sewed to
make the desired article, they are
taken to weas er to be made up. He
u generally willing to give advice on
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24
To Water Palms.

Few women understand the art OF
watering a palm. In summer time
when the plant is set out in the yard
or veranda, there is no special neces
sity for special education along these
lines. But when the. palm is in
stalled in the ordinary library or liv
ing room great care should be exer
cised In watering it properly. Once
week the leaves should be sponged
with lukewarm water, to which little
milk has been added. After this has
been accomplished, stand the plant for
two hours in lukewarm water deep
enough to completely cover the pot.
II this "a done regularly the lusty palm
of the sumner months will not com.
nence 10 pine and dwindle the moment
1t Ia put In the houS 49,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24
- ssY s. asIA SSz,k 50 sz So
GElUCl[5[a[5E0~ 25ElD[L[5 IS
FAIR BUT WOMAN DEFIANT.


The American Society of Modistes
and Milliners had gone into executive
session. The majestic chairman
arose
I'VE will now have the report of
the COMMITTEES named TO consider the
telegram from the Y. NJ. C. A. of
Scranton. Pa, demanding reforms in
the back.button arrangements of WON.
ans dress; the resolutions from the
American Ministerial association re-
questing a reduction in the size OF
spring hats; the protest from the S.
p. c. A. regarding the use OF bobo-
links in millinery; the order signed
by the Metropolitan police board pro
hibiting the use of hat-pins; and the
miscellaneous protests against the di-
rectoire gown. the divided skirt, ETC..
etc"
The committee reported: I'VE your
committee recommend that for the
coming season all gowns and dresses
be fastened in the back, with at least
29 invisible pin appointed hooks and
h es; that the official spring hat of
1.-THE association be the Marie Antoin-
cite, elephantine model, size 29, with
eight raking plumes; that fringe
of bobolinks, snowbirds, bats, orioles
and boot owls be used on all new hat
models; and that the new hatpin he
of Harveyized steel, two feet long,
poisontipped and self-repeating."
Erect and with defiant eyes and
ringing cheers, the association adopt
ed the report of the committee
Puck.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24

covered Immediately with corn meal,
then rubbed with cloth and finally
swept with a stiff brush. Ink spots, ii
attended to Immediately, can be re.
moved by an application of wet salt.
Do not rub the spot, however. II they
do not yield to the salt. then apply
SKINNED milk and salt alternately.
The use OF tea leaves for sweeping
has been abolished by wise housekeep.
ers as the copperas in them will in
time ruin good carpet The wise
woman spreads old newspapers over
the carpet which she is going TO
sweep, first wetting them with am.
monia water. about two tablespoons OF
ammonia to pail of water,
Salt is excellent to sprinkle on the
floor before sweeping, as it helps to
bring the color back to It's original
brilliancy, but it should not be used on
a carpet with a heavy nap. For in.
grain it is fine. For heavy carpets
like Administer and velvet, first use
the papers dipped ia ammonia water,
and then go over the carpet with a
flannel wrung out in borax water
Old pieces of outing flannel make
the best rags for cleaning carpets.
Next to this is old underwear on
which there is no lint. If 1t is pos.
sible to get beef gall, this is excel
lent for renovating faded and soiled
carpets. Many butchers will save one
for you If you notify them in advance
Open the gall tap and pour the con.
tents into pail of warm water.
Throw the bag away. Now wiring out
heavy cloths in the gall and water mix.
ture and go over all the carpet. rub
bling with goodly amount of elbow
grease, II this method is used two
or three times year it will be found
well worth while.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24

Pretty nearly everybody is making
or learning to make, Irish crochet lace
so that any information on this inter
esting subject is usually received with
joyl
The inexperienced find that the
sharp end of the crochet needle pricks
their fingers and that they, for this
reason, cannot keep up the work very
long at time. The best way to over
come this difficulty is to wear a tiny
piece of court plaster over the tip OF
the finger where the needle touches
It will not interfere with the guidance
of the needle, as thimble might do
but 1t will prevent the finger from be
coming sore and will r,rtect it from
the possibility of callousness.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24
The Bendinq of the Bouah.

"You must have had some very mar.
row escapes from death during your
eventful career" / said TO the great
detective.
Il have had a few" he admitted,
modestly. Probably the closest was
when band of South American out
laws hanged me, and went away with
out noticing they had strung me up
to a rubber tree"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24
Tailored Satin Goats.

Severely tailored black satin coats
lined with a strong color, which is re
peated in the hat, is the latest fancy
from Europe. The style is borrowed
from the directoire period, which is
still being copied more or less faith
fully. With such coats the skirt may
be of black cloth or one of the soft
grays, the latter being quite the
smartest combination yet shown.
AN ELABORATE GOWN.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24
His Strenuous Job.

Il lately passed through Nutwood,
N. j. Say, but that station agent has
a lot to do! When the train comes In
he's got to sell tickets, attend to the
mail, shift the express, check the bag
gage, fix the signal lights. put the
danger lantern at the street crossing,
post the trains on the bulletin board
operate the telegraph instruments. and
carry the messages"
Heavens! was he doing all that?"
No; he was asleep. "-Judge.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24
IN THE SUBWAY.

In the subway, OH, my darling.
When the rush-hours swiftly go.
When the people all 40 smashing.
Madly crashing TO and fro.
When we all are watching. waiting.
For our cars. in deepest woe,
WIN you blame me II / leave you.
AS l did not long ago7
In the subway. oh. my darling.
Think not bitterly OF me,
IL left you in the turmoil
fastening wildly TO be free;
For my car came round the elbow,
And l had TO get II. See?
1t was best 10 leave you thus dear
Anyhow, twas best for mel
-Somerville Journal
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24
Lsundry work a. home would

Laundry work at home would be
much more satisfactory II the right
Starch We're used. In order to get the
desired stiffness. 1t is usually neces-
sary TO use so much starch that the
beauty and fineness OF the fabric is
hidden behind paste of varying
thickness, which not only destroys the
appearance. but also affects the wear
ms quality of the goods. This trou-
BILE can be entirely overcome by using
Defiance Starch, as II can be applied
much more thinly because of its great.
ar strength than other makes.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24

The extraordinary popularity OF fine
white goods this summer makes the
choice Ct Starch matter of great inn
tportance. Defiance Starch. being free
from all injurious chemicals, is the
only one which is safe to use on fine
fabrics. It's great strength aG stiffen-
.er makes half the usual quantity Of
Starch necessary, with the Sesult of
perfect finish. equal to that when the
goods were new.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24
Some Sinister Secrets.

Look before you sleep.
IT'S never too late to end.
The proof of the stove is in the hea.
ing.
Songs without words are good, but
dinners without speeches are better.
When poverty comes in at the win.
dow friends pass by the door.
No man is as clever as his flancoe
thinks he is.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24

BY following the directions, which
are plainly printed on each package OF
Defiance Starch, Mems Collars and
Cuffs can be made just as stiff as de-
sired, with either gloss or domestic
finish. Try It, 16 OF. for 10c, sold by
all good grocers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24
Needed Them In His BUSINESS.

What with whooping cough
measles and all that" began the first
traveller, children are a great care;
but they are blessings sometimes"
Certainly they are" interrupted
the second traveller. II don't know
how we should get along without
them"
"Ah, you're family man, too?"
mo; a doctor. "---stray Stories.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24
An Enocaraalna Averaqe.

at have been looking over my imam
cfal operations" said Mr.. Easigo. Il
must say they are more successful
than usual
-sHave you been making large
profits2'
no. don't expect anything like
that"
But you sny yea were successful"
Comparatively successful During
the month have loaned money to five
friends, and only three of them have
quit speaking to me-"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24
MusGRAvE PAPER coz
Buys Old Paper.

The Musgrave Paper Co. OF Des
Moines, Iowa, wishes church societies
and paper dealers to write them for
carload prices on all kinds of cid pa
per. This is new idea and we would
recommend our patrons to write to the
,Musgrave Paper Co. for prices and In.
sstructions. Mention this paper.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24

Cannibal Chieftain Ito his Chef
Put on your largest kettle.
Chef-May be so bold as to ask
the reason?
Cannibal-I think, If am lucky at
the rattle, that ] shall bring the new
missionary home for dinner tonight
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24
simultaneous.

my daughter" remarked Mrs. Mex.
Gore, has developed perfect passion
for music"
YES" returned Mrs. Peppery. "Dut
"Pll warrant 1t isn't so strong as the
passion your daughters music arouses
In my husband"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24
PLENTY of Time.

"Give me a little time" said the
young man, land will do something
to arouse the country"
Three months later he had his
CHARGE. He was hawking alarm clocts
IRON house to house.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24
Revival of an Old Fashion Is Noted

color combination, and the number OF
balls needed for any given effect.
Prices differ in different localities, but
usually are quite moderate. The cot
ton rags can be put in the tub and
washed so are seryiceable either in
rugs or curtains.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24
Lote Vas Bold.

when poverty knocked at the door
presume love few out of the win
dowg'
Not this time. Love stayed and
wrote book entitled How to Lave
on Nothing a Year"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24
Twinkle. Twinkle.

Twinkle, twinkle. little star,
How wonder what you are.
Earthly diamonds you surpass,
Yet you may be only glass.
If by any chance you fell,
There's an Uncle who could tell.
New York Herald.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24

isn't there danger" said the timid
man, "of dropping things from an air
ship on the people below"
"That isn't the worst" answered the
candid inventor. you're lucky II the
whole airs.ip doesn't fall on you"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24
Where He Learned.

She-You don't act as IL | WAS the
first girl you ever kissed?
He-Well-er-you see-I used to
play those kissing games when | was
a child.-Yonkers Statesman.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24
We'll Armed.

"The woman who has to fight the
world single handed" remarked the
Observer of Events and Things. "caD
do some pretty effective work If she
has a pretty sharp hatpin in it,
Yonkers Statesman.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24
EAcTs FOX SICK WOMEN.

Fer thirty years Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills
and has positively cured thousands o,
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
mg-dewn feeling, flatulency, indiges-
tion, dizziness, or nervous prostration
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24
svmpa.hetle Envy.

you seem to speak of birds with a
sort of sympathetic envy" said the
court official.
eyes," answered the poet laureate;
II do envy the birds. You see, there
are certain seasons of tho year when
they are protected by the game laws
from ruthless attack"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24
Pretty and Comfortable Outside Gar
ment for Child.

Serge, cloth, coating or cashmere
would be suitable for this little coat;
1t has a stitched material strap, which
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24
ExnIained.

She-How do you make Maltese
cross?
Ee-By pulling his tail-Judge.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24

The college with the football team
No proposition begs;
When a chap hasn't any brains,
They educate his legs.
Houston Post.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24
In the DAVIS Of the Past.

Hand in hand, with the march of time,
Come many sweeping changes.
The stoves that prehistoric man once
used
Were simply mountain ranges.
Judge.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24
kemps Bdlsdnl

VIII stop any cough that
can be stopped by any
medicine and cure coughs
that caEnot be cured by any
other medicine.
II is always the best
cough cure. You cannot
afford TO sake chances on
amy other Lind.
KENP'S BALSAM cures
coughs, colds, bronchitis,
grip, asthma and conSump-
tion I'm first stages.
n does rot contain alco-
hol, opium. morphine, or
amy other narcotic, poison
GUS or harmful drug.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24

II is vain to be always looking TO
wards tho future and never acting to.
ward it.--Boyes.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24
An ounce of Prevention.

Jimmie-How did you know ] was
going to call?
Her Little Sister, saw Nell taking
the pins out of her belt.-Puck-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24

AS soon as a mcn begins to love his
work, then will he also begin to make
progress. -RuSllin.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24

keeps the fullness in at the back. Fur
edges the collar, cuffs and down the
opening in front. A gathered silk frill
also edges the collar.
The bonnet is of material lined with
silk, trimmed with rosettes of the
same and edged with fur.
Materials required: One and one
fourth yards 4S inches wide, six but
tons, two yards frilling.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24

WE sEi1. GUNS AND TRAPS CHEAP
& buy Frrs & Hides. Write for catalog los
N. w. Hide g. Fur Co.. Minneapolis, MINI.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softenB the gums reduces IN
fsInmaon, allays pain, wind collie. Csc bottle.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24

PILES CURED IN TO IA DAYS.
PAID OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case
Of Itching, Blind. bleeding Protruding Piles In
to Ia Gays money refunded. 50c.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24

NO." explained the constable; "its
becuz they see my black beard a.
sticking out from the shrubbery."
well, Peleg, / reckon we'll halter
hire somebuddy with whiskers to
match the foliage."-Puck.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24
Faint Heart.

When for a kiss l pleaded,
In dear days long ago,
Encouragement i needed;
When for a kiss / pleaded
Your mo" ] weakly Needed
You did not mean II so,
When for a kiss pleaded
In dear days long ago.
Simon Pure, in Puck.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24

Those Tired, Aching Feet OF Yours
peed AkPns boot-Ease. Csc at your DrugRists
%rteA.s- Umsted, lie Roy N. Y, Tor sample.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24
FACT VERIFIED.

Kid-say, mister, got change fer
ave dollars?
Kind Gentleman-Yes, my boy; here
II is.
Kid-Thanks, boss; just wanted to
see 1t. I'd kinder got to thlnkin' dere
wasn't dat much money In circulation!
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24
Designed for Days When Air Is Keen
SAVING the Finoer.

proper observance depend the smooth
ness and regularity of your work.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24

Sober second thoughts are always
best for a topper.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-12-24

When a woman has her hair fixed
up she is half dressed.