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The Washington herald., 1908-06-29

choose the very lightest and the very
darkest shades.
II geranium rcd Is fancied. then only
the deep rich cherry shade should be Sc
lected. and not those inclning 20 wine.
Red-haired women Will do well 10 leave
pink and red severely alone. although
there Is a very pale salmon pink that is
sometimes becoming 10 this type of
blonde.
What the blues are to the blondes the
geranium pinks and reds are to the bru-
nettes.
The genuine brunette. dark eyed and
dark haired. with clear, pink and white
complexion, may choose any tone from
tho faintest pink that tips the geranium
blossom 10 the richest scarlet.
This rule does not hold good with the
fair brunette. who has only the least
flush Of color in her cheeks, for bright
vivid scarlet would kill the delicate tints.
The pale tones OF salmon and coral plnks
are effective. and at the other extremes
very rich, deep red. incllning TO claret.
The creamy brunette will look her best
in very pale coral pinks. bright poppy,
deep crimson, and flame color.
Then there is the sallow or olive-shinned
brunette. 20 whom genuine pale pink will
be fatal. But she can wear deep, full rose
red. old roses. white. red. and crimson.
and all these shades are included IN the
term geranium.
This class OF brunette cannot successful
ly wear the new blue shades Indeed, deep
navy is the only blue she should ever at
tempt. and that always needs a relief OF
some kind IN order TO make # successful
The fair and the true brunette may choose
almost any shade Of blue. and find 1t be-
coming, but the paler, creamy type, will
feel safer II ivory or pale lemon lace is
arranged about the neck Some OF the
| new blues lack the warmth these colorless
complexlons seem 90 demand.
In the case OF the between-color type
much depends upon the eyes
II these have tinge OF green IN them
then the paler SHADES Of blue should be
avoided. and the tones of PIN chosen In
stead
| IT. however. the eyes are blue. gray or
/ brown. and the complexion fairly good
/ then either pinks OF blues will be an equal
! success. 6=c personal taste may be graft
| fed.
! Deep dark blues viii be becoming "a
( this type, no matter what shade the eyes
may be. and the same may be said OF
medium pinks. cherry color, and bright
| crimson.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29
COLORS OF THE SEASON.

The colors that are popular this season
are Copenhagen blues and the geranium
shades. and from these tones almost
every woman will select one tizt. choos-
ing too often, alas, TO suit her taste
rather than because the color IS becom-
ing.
There are so many different tones IN
both colors that il will be only the ex-
ceptionsl woman who cannot find shade
TO suit her
II all fair women could wear success
fully one certain color, and ali dark
women another. there would be no din
Guilty In getting suitable garments, but
there arc as many different classes in the
two types as there are diversity OF shades
in the given colors.
Then there is the woman who Is neither
O decided blonde or brunette, the one
whose hair is neither light nor dark. and
whose eyes may be either blue. blue-gray.
gray, or brown.
Taking the genuine blonde first, It may
be suggested that she choose from the
entire range Of shades IN the new blues.
but for this she must be the true blonde
type. with hair in any tone OF yellow.
from ripe corn color 70 golden brown, the
complexion pink and white and the eyes
either blue, gray, violet, or hazel.
There Is a blonde type. however. who
is so pale that she Is often called color
| less" she may select these cool blues.
but they must be relieved about the face
with rich. warm, creamy lace.
Then. there is the blonde who has the
green CLINT in her eyes. and to whom
genuine pale blue is fatal (the class that
| finds green so becoming). She should
choose blue shades that contain gray.
Copenhagen blues. then. II not too light.
viii be becoming. and II one can be
found verging on the turquoise, Il should
be taken in preference 10 all other tones.
F, The sallow blonde will look best In the
deepest shades or the new blue. intro
/ ducing deep ivory, cream. or butter color
I lace above the bust.
Blue quite near the face viii only
heighten its sallowness.
The red-haired blonde IS very happily
placed, for she VIII find the new Copen-
hagen colors exceedingly becoming; FOR
while she would be a positive fright in
/ genuine pale blue, a blush gray will
make Ler a beauty.
| The geranium shades are not as kind
10 the fair woman as are the blues. In
deed 70 my thinking, blondes should only
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29
SPOILED BY LUXURY

The man with the capricious appetite
looked over the luncheon menu and shook
his head dejectedly. There was nothing
How about some brook trout?" suggest
ed his friend. Don't you like brook
trout? They ought TO be fine now"
I'm afraid I'm spoiled for restaurant
brook trout" said the man with the ca
PRECIOUS appetite. You see, last week
spent a few days with a friend Of mine
who has n place at the lake. and we spent
part OF the time fishing some Of the trout
streams in the vicinity. We didn't make
any remarkable catches as 20 size, but we
got enough for breakfast the next morn
ing, and such n breakfast as II was,
While fishing through a meadow no.
ticod my friend gathering a lot OF mint.
which he placed in the basket with the
FISH. I didn't think anything OF II at the
time. but when the trout were brought on
the table the next morning after having
been cooked By my friend himself-he
prides himself upon being an amateur
chef-they stlll had the fragrance of the
mint The platter wasn't garnished with
Il, but the delicious Odor was still there.
And the fish themselves tasted Of IT,
Maybe you don't like mint Some people
don't. but I ike Il In any form. from q
julep TO a penny mint stick. And never
tasted such trout They were fried TO a
crisp brown, and the meat had all the
flavor of that mint-grown meadow My
host explained that after cleaning the fish
the evening before he had taken the
sprays Of mint, and, after bruising them.
had stuffed the fish with them. allowing
the flesh TO absorb the pungent oil all
night while on ice. The mint was re-
moved before the fish were placed in the
pan. / don't think ever tasted anything
more delicious. but the experience has
spoiled mo for restaurant trout"
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29
FROM WOMARS
POINT OF VIEW.

A few more disclosures Of revolving
meat secrets will send vegetarianism well
forward to popularity. High prices start
ed the stampede. the publicity given 70
the methods employed by those who kill
animals and handle the meat gave It
strong push, and then somebody declared
that the new beauty cult demanded a
healthy pallor which was not possible 10
those who eat red meats. Now there are
ugly stories afloat concerning the use OF
domestic animals as food these masque-
rading as familiar beef.
So the restaurants are doing a good
business with breadstuffs eggs, vege-
tables, cereals, and fruit. and we shall
see n decrease in appendicitis. That dis
ease is declared by medical authorities
70 be peculiar to meat-eaters. II is rath
er difficult 10 eliminate flesh from ones
diet without preparation, but we are not
called upon to do It. A gradual process
Is better with a limit OF one meal OF
meat n day. The light breakfast OF the
French people has already been adopted
In many American families. and we see
autoists starting out in the morning with
no heavier breakfast than rolls and cof-
feO or chocolate. A substantial luncheon
with eggs In some form is followed by
dinner Of the usual kind
A continuous diet OF beef is generally
acknowledged 70 be the road 90 rheu-
matte troubles. An occasional physician
SCOTS at the idea. but he offers no other
reason for its presence In the systems OF
those who favor beef. We know that
rheumatism and gout are prevalent in
| England, the greatest beef country In
the world, and we never hear OF II in the
countries where rice Is the chief food. It
certainly is not a question Of climate.
I ind that the fad Of simple living is
more widespread than I imagined. En-
tertaining has been simplifed TO the point
Of ordinary family living. and there is a
great deal Of 1t nowadays. Occasionally
/ some man or woman who wants to make
/ show sweeps the guests TO a hotel or
fashionable restaurant and pays a fancy
| price for a meal that cannot compare
with a home affair in many ways and I
have yet 20 find the guest who prefers a.
A young couple who entertained two
| friends at a recent dinner. took the trou-
bic 20 reckon the cost OF the thing merely
| FOR their own satisfaction. The dinner
was perfect but was limited 10 five
/ courses, and there was no doubt OF the
! favor It found with the guests. They
/ found that II cost about 81 plate, and
as a matter OF experiment they ordered
/ similar dinner for two at a hotel largely
patronized by families. With no guests
/ they more than doubled the price OF their
home dinner. and II lacked several fea-
/ lures Of the previous meal An Informal
meal. with guests. would cost very little
/ beyond that OF the usual family meal
/ BETTY BRADEEN.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29
The Uses of Wax Paper.

The economical housekeeper should
never be without waxed paper In the
house. II saves it's cost over and over
again.
Cheese that would otherwise become
dry and hard. If we'll wrapped in waxed
paper and kept in the refrigerator, will
keep for a week and look as II newly cut
The restaurants keep sandwiches dain-
tily fresh by its use Cake can be kept
moist, and will seem as II freshly baked.
All frst-class confectioners recognize its
value BY lining boxes and covering candy
with it. II you buy coffee from an up
to-date grocer il will be put in a bag
lined with waxed paper.
One fruit merchant is wrapping fine
fruit In Il: perhaps he has experimental
and learned its value.
II II gets sticky from being around
cake, let cold water run on II and II can
be used again.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29

sidered quite as bad for Jack as "all
work and no play" Now the taxpayers
hire men and women TO teach their chill
dren how to play, and the work is looked
upon as one OF the most profitable
branches Of public school education. How
we do get on!
Next 10 the great national spelling bee,
a revival of the elder day, tho most In
teresting feature of tho Cleveland con-
vention will be the great play festival.
Four thousand school children OF Cleve-
land will be in Rockefeller Park next
Friday afternoon to show their elders and
the teachers OF the country now TO play
according to science. They viii be under
the direction OF the Cleveland public
school supervisor OF physical training.
The main feature OF the play festival
Will be the folk dances. in which these
thousands OF Ohio lads and lassies will
go through the poetic motions OF the ma
tional dances Of the peoples Of the Old
World countries, and incidentally dom
onstrate the cosmopolitan capacity Of the
Americans TO combine fun, geography,
ethnology. and exercise.
Another. and a most important, matter
will receive earnest attention. II Is the
question OF schoolhouse construction.
Withln rev miles OF the scene OF lhe
awful disaster at Collinwood the Ma
tional Education Association will take
steps to abolish the inswinging door the
unsafe furnace and chimney. the three
story schoolhouse. and all the other
agencies OF the fire demon. All In all. the
Cleveland convention means quite as
much to the boys and girls OF this great
nation as the Chicago and Denver con
veDtions mean TO the grown-ups.
tCopyrght, 1903 by Frederic j., Haskin-l
TO-m0rrOw-The Fiscal New Year
INV
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29
By FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

trial problems, TO agriculture, 10 the i'm
migrant, to play, TO the abnormal and de-
fective child, 70 tie state, and 20 the
movement for the prevention OF disease.
In all OF these discussions the leaders
VIII occupy ground so advanced that the
ordinary middle-aged voter would be
shocked TO hear tie speeches. But, for
some reason or other. the ordinary parent
and voter knows more about the work
ings OF the Russian Douma than he does
OF the school system where his boys and
girls are being educated 1t is only when
the school progressivists need money that
they encounter the force OF the conserva-
tives. For that reason their actual
progress is limited In some sections Of
the country. but they believe it is only
for the time being.
Perhaps no ono feature OF the school
work which VIII be discussed at the
Cleveland convention Is moro markedly
representative OF the contrast between the
education system OF the present day and
that OF sixty years ago than that OF
play" In the old days the children
were permitted to amuse themselves as
they saw NJ. and much play was con-
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29
COLLECTING SCENTS Is NEW FAD.

Summer has brought a new craze for
women young enough 20 take an interest
in such frivolous things as perfumes.
Half the girls are collecting taIcum pow
ders in as many different scents as they
are able to find.
I've a perfect garden on my dressing
table" one girl said 70 another at lunch
the other day. There are almost as
many different scents in the collection
as there would be in a bed Of flowers
For instance. have found carnation.
white Hlac apple blossom, geranium.
white rose. and twelve different kinds Of
violet. I'm stln on the hunt for some
more. because know a girl who has sue
ceeded in collecting fifteen different kinds
OF violet
"Of course there are imperial violet.
Russian. wood, Napoleon violet. and all
the rest Of the usual kinds; but they smell
very much alike. It's the other fiavOrs
that have the distinctive odors.
4 always select some particular scent
that seems 10 90 best with my frock II
I am going downtown in the morning. for
instance, in just a simple linen gown, I
take either carnation or apple blossom.
II il is a little cooler and / am wearing
a cloth gown. use the geraniunl, or pos
sibly the lilac. ! never take the violet
for the morning wear.
Il also keep white rose for the after
noon, and usually take the lilac only at
that time They both go best with the
white linen or lace dresses one is likely
10 wear then.
For the evenings I use one OF the many
kinds OF violet They are heavier and
more suited, II always seems 10 me, 10
the artificial gayety Of the evenings In
restaurants or the theaters.
Collecting these various scents is q
delightful diversion, even II you don't
try 10 wear them all at appropriate
times. as I do. Il does become rather
an obsession after n while for L cannot
go into a drug store nowadays without
feeling my eyes invOluntarily wander
about to see II there be a possible scent
that have not got. But It's fascinat-
ing too"
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29
Millinery Color Combinations.

From Vogue
In the smartest hat trimmings, whether
OF ribbons. flowers, or feathers, do we
again find wondrous color combinations.
and IN the straws, fancy braids or silks
that supply foundation for the choicest
hats. Nature is not only duplicated to
perfection in every unknown flower. but
there are effects unknown to natural
laws. where roses are blue and lilacs are
yellow and viOlets pink. white, and shades
Of wood color-gray. brown, and purple
are retained in flowers, beside tapestry.
colorings that prove fascinating in their
subdued quaint style of beauty. Even
the fruits-grapes, apples, and plums-
are In colors equally unreal.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29

The sailor suit is always popular and in
style. and, in fact, nothing is quite so
well fitted for n boys wear from the
time he discards dresses or Buster
Browns" until he is old enough to wear
long trousers. A neat blouse of sailor
style is here sketched and will be found
simple to make and very practical. The
broad collar and shield are Of the ac-
cepted mode and generally becoming.
The sleeve IS of the newest style, the box
pieats which retain the fullness at the
" list being finished with a neat cum. The
knickers are OF sensible, practical design.
are roomy and comfortable. and are we'll
supplied with pockets. A suit Of this
type looks we'll when made in serge, linen,
denim. or any of the durable tub suitings.
For tnp eight-year size, Ii yards q
inches wide are needed TO make the
blouse, and S-s yards Of the same width
to make the knickerbockers.
Two patterns-43S1. five sizes. four to
twelve years. 1882, nine sizes, eight to
sixteen years
The price Of these patterns is 20 cents.
but either will be sent on receipts OF 10
cents.
This pattern may be obtained by inclos-
ing 10 cents to the Pattern Department.
The Washington Herald, and indicating
numbers (43sl-43S2) and size desired.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29
REFLECTIONS OF A
BACHELOR GIRL
By HELEN ROWLAND.

The things for which there is
''the devil 20 pay" are the only
sort which most men seem TO con-
slider really worth the price.
As a soul-companiOn. the main
difference between a bulldog and
a husband is that the dog can't
falkland the husband won't
Some men are born for marriage,
some achieve marriage: but all OF
them live in the deadly fear that
marriage is going 10 be thrust
upon them.
Distance lends enchantment: but
too much distance between hus-
band and wife Is sure 10 end by one
or the other Of them finding an
other "enchantment.
In the mathematics Of matri-
mony two plus a baby equals a
family; two plus a mother-in-law
equals a mob: and two plus an
affinity equals-a divorce.
Kisses are loves assets, quar-
rels its liabilities.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29
.Jnne Addnm. Conrtituencv.

Jane Adams is said 10 have a larger
constituency than any college president IN
the world. Nine thousand men, women.
and children go TO Hull House to attend
clubs and classes. 10 learn how to cook.
TO sew. to make hats. TO dance. to paint,
TO model In clay, 10 drink social cup OF
tea, to witness and take part in dramatics.
to study literature, philosophy. and po-
liticai economy.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29
WOOD cARvING-A NEW FAD.

Many clever women are becoming in
terested In wood carving. possibly be-
cause one Of the European monarchies
has lately adopted the art and II is
quite a fad In foreign countries for both
men and women to chisel pretty bits Of
woodwork for the home. With the regu-
lar carving tools and soft wood It is pos
sible for women to design some very
handsome articles. Now that the pyrog-
raphy needles and colOrs can be added.
we may expect some masterpieces in
wood, perhaps clever limitations Of Celtic
or Morse designs.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29
DisIiISed Innovations.

Mrs. Haywood. who is dead at Little
Leigh, near Northwich, at the age OF
eighty-five, never rode in a railway train,
says Home Notes. When the Northwest
ern line between Crewe and the North
was opened she, with others, awaited the
passing OF the first train through Acton
Bridge. Her first impressions were such
that she vowed she would never travel by
train, and she kept her word.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29
The "CharIotte.v
ways millinery modes.

1t sways millinery modes.
1t is worn by all women under forty.
1t has dozens Of different aliases.
And comes in all fabrics from taffeta
to, lace.
Horsehair is introduced in many OF its
smart models.
Frequently it is Offset by the lingerie
frin under the brim.
1t has been favOrite selection for the
seasons bridesmaids.
1t is always worn back on the head and
is becoming 10 the woman with small
features
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29
The wifr-huntcr.. high Horse.

From the Chicago Inter- Ocean
There is too much talk about the women
In one city or State being better than
the women in some other city or State.
Whether the man who is looking for
good wife sees her in the East in the
West. or in the South, and wins her, he
cannot make a mistake. She alone is
taking the risk.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29

While you think OF II, telephone your
Want Ad. to The Washington Herald, and
bill will be sent you at cent word.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29

Sixteen years ago the Boston schools
blazed the way for medical inspection Of
children IN the schools. Early this year
the Massachusetts, legislature enacted a
law requiring that all school children In
the State be tested for defective hearing
and oyesight Boston has gone farther
and has employed a corps of twenty-one
school nurses These trained nurses are
assigned 10 districts. and they go into
the homes and take care OF the sick
school children. Boston will tell about its
advances at Cleveland; the teachers will
leave with the advantage Of Boston's pro-
gressiye experience.
There Will be earnest discussions Of the
relation Of the public schools to indus
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-19
SUGGESTED That ce|ebfss.S!ssn be Held
on Casino Grounds
PORTSMOUTH c. |. U. nav JOIN n
Proposition From City Across the
Roads Meets With Favor Here, and
Conference viii be Held Shortly
Offers From Resort.

An effort Is being mace 20 have the
Central Labor Unions OF Norfolk ana
this city hold joint celebration this
year. Representatives of organized
labor in Portsmouth made the pro-
position. and II met with instant IA
vor with most of the members of tine
local body. A conference will he
held In the near future for the pur.
nose of deciding the question definite
ly and Desin'-..-o r~"na~ations "'
day. .~--
The local Central Labor Union has
appointed It's Labor Day committee
which will get to work without delay
it was not named this year until later
than usual.
At the meeting Friday night i was
suggested that the matter OF hoid'ns'
the celebratitt in this city be locked
into. The Casino was suggested a.
the place for tho celebration, ana
those who proposed the idea are con
WINGED that there Is no better place
to he found. Propositions from suck
roe Bach and other resorts Will DC
considered. but II arrangements can
be made for securing the Casino
grounds 1t Is possible that the orSahs
zation may not go away from home
for the day.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-19
HOT WEATHER ADVICE.
How to Dress During Heated Term
and What to Do in Emergencies.

During this heated term some sim
: pie suggestions may be deemed time
| ly. II will be Well to recall early day
precautions ancnt needless exposure
to the q .ect rays of the sun. 'particu
larly when it approaches it's heieht
Relative to clothing or dress, 1t may
be said that easy fitting clothing OF
dresses of light material and OF light
color IS best. Black clothing or black
dress should not be worn by any
one in summer. The wearers OF black
practically live in a yapor bath. AS
for the head and its protection, hats
Of straw, with broad brims are most
sensible. Iney protect the head. face
and back part OF the neck. Under
wear should be of light make, the
more porous the letter for under
shirts
In hot weather haste Is very indis'
Greet No sane man or sane woman
will attempt to ruth for train or
steamboat or undertake any violent
exertiOn with blazing sun high in
the heavens. Let the people, Young.
middle aged or old make haste
SLOWLY Let them a. scciate our adj
vice with the SpanislrAmerican say
ing. IAN Englishman. fool, and a
dog are the only animals found unucr
summer sun The quotation may
seem triile severe on EnGliShincn,
but il does contain an abundance or
everyday common sense. Move slow
!y, act slowly, and think and eat
slowly.
Now as to the heat and what II
does dir2ctl. and indirectly. Heat
exhaustion is one of its results ana
sulnstrokc another. BOth are general
~ caused by undue exposure to eX-
cc5sive heat. 1t may be due to the
direct rays of the sun or to exposure
in very hot and badly ventiiatacd
room. Heat exhaustion. fortunately.
is the cCmmOner form met with.
What shall We do in an emergency
say when man has very red an"
highly flushed face. when his skin is
very hot? Have him promptly placed
under cover; remove all OF the upper
clothing; that done. apply cold com
presses or towels soaked in ice cold
water to his head. face. neck ana
chest. Keep on changing them as
soon as they become warm. Whlie
that is being done, send some one
fleet of foot for a qualified physician.
When he arrives place the patient III
his hands: he will Go the rest. GIVE
no stimulants in this class OF cases.
doses of ordinary wa
ter may he given frcely.-New York
Herald