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The Washington herald., 1908-08-28

when exposed for long 10 the suns rays
The picture postcard craze, which IS
declining in England. IS growing in Amer
lea.
During the hot weather school children
in Oldham are being taught in the public
parks
The Russian empire comprises s.s7s.o
square miles. OF which 2o52 40 are IN Eu-
rope
The Order OF tie Thistle. scotland's
Oldest order of knighthood, vas estab-
lished II -5+l
Tie term millinery comes from the
italian town Milan. which vas formerly
the center Of fashion for ladies' hats
About 5000 earthquakes occur every
year, but OF these not more than 50 are
violent enough 70 do any serious dam
age.
The willow Is one Of the most adapt
able OF plants. II q shoot is broken on
and stuck in the ground it viii almost
always take root and grow.
The St Pancreas Electricity Depart
ment. the pioneer municipal enterprise OF
the kind. made a net profit OF 9.45l dur
ing the year ended March 81
A small news sheet has recently been
started in 8 French provincial town
which is printed on ivpaper. the pro-
pr:efor claiming that it VIII be both in
structive and useful
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28
MUSINGS OF THE GENTLE CYNIC.

The fool is never known by his silence.
Some men acquire their popularity with
club.
Burying the hatchet often means war
20 the knife.
It's generally the easy mark who is
overworked.
The man who fails IS worth two Of the
men who never try.
A rose BY any other name would also
have as many thorns-
Those who jump az conclusions can't
always see their finish.
Virtue and honesty are twins At least,
each is its own reward
It's easy enough 20 make love The
trouble IS 10 keep IL up.
There isn't anything much easier than
making a bad matter worse
II there really was a fool killer. the
lawyers would starve 70 death
Never Try 70 make man feel at home
II you know him TO be Eenpecked-
Don't cry over spilled milk You never
miss the water It'll the well runs dry
Even the man who puts Cd a good front
may Be talked about behind his back
Many a man has developed mental in
digestion from biting OF more than he
could chew
ANY man VIII tell you what he would
GO II he we're in your place. only he prob
ably wouldn't
The woman with one child has more
theories concerning children than the
mother OF ten
4 man can afford 10 BE perfectly frank
4 he doesn't care 20 whether ne has any
friends OF not
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28
JERSEYS SUBSTITUTE CORSET.

though she were uncorseted has found
Joy In life.
Another corset has only one bone in IT.
This is used straight down the front so
that the gown will not fall into the figure
from the bust to the floor.
The rest of the corset is Of fine French
webbing. which keeps the figure exactly
in place and is more flexible than whale
bone
A third one has the usual bones, but
has this French webbing over the hips
Every one knows that with the new long
corset the broad bone that goes down
the side IS a nuisance and a torture The
very act Of walking bends it into all
kinds OF ungrsceful curves and makes II
prod the flesh in an unpleasant manner
The webbing holds the hips in as well
as the bone does and has no unpleasant
effect.
There Is no doubt that there is a great
revolution going on in corsets- It is oc-
casiOned by the new styles, which do not
allow OF curves in the figure. but these
corsets may outlive the summer fash
ions.
Doctors and health experts hope they
viii. for they are the most heaithful and
comfortable garments that have yet been
invented IN this line
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28
A TOAST TO WOMEN.

There has always been plenty Of clever
repaTtee in toast giving al large functions
between men and women. but Il IS not
always that there are two wits 50 easily
matched that one can give the retort dis
courteous 10 the other in so quick man
ner as 20 bring out applause.
The way in which this was done at a
recent dinner IS worth repeating. so the
toasJs are given in detail. They were
both uncomplimentsry. but Il goes with
out saying that they VIII be used again
and again IN a laughing spirit By those
who love 20 play with such IRE
A man who avowed himself a woman
haJer was asked TO give a toast 10 lovely
woman" He responded with these lines
Here's 70 the vo1sn who are tender.
Here's - the wc-len who are slender.
Here's % TIE women vho are ls-Es srd FAT ard re5
Here's % the women Who are married
Here 70 he women who have ts--ie5
Here's % the women who are speechless-Hu- they
ara dead
Without q moments hesitation. a girl
at the other end OF the table got Up and
gave this toast:
Or sex you know. was after vcurs designed,
he last perfcc1icu q the Makers mind
EesTen drew oT1t al the god for rs z1d left
YC-r dress behind
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28
Dutch Collar Vifh Stock.

The newest piece OF neckwear sent out
from the French shops Is q scalloped
Dutch collar attached 20 e high-boned
stock TO match
Il fits the neck perfectly, and in this
respect It takes careful cutting and sew
Ing
The first models are made on handker-
chief linen, cut into deep pointed scallops,
with their edges buttonholsd and seal
loped-
The design is one OF pin dots separating
groups Of fuchsias. These flowers are ar
ranged II punches OF three, and the cen
ter one Is long enough 70 reach TO the
middle OF the scallops.
The stock has the same design IN a
s1lsller measurement The edges Of the
stock and the Dutch collar are finished
with tiny pleating Of fine Val lace.
These fssten down the back with tiny
six buttons and loops, although they can
be made 70 fssten UP the front by means
Of tiny buttcnholes at the side OF both
edges. which are threaded with narrow
velvet ribbon tied in a loose bow with
ends at the lowest scallop.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28
HUMANlSMS.

4 cheerful lie makes more friends than
a solemn truth
Some men treat their wives well and
some wives help themselves
4 wise man doesn't lie-neither does he
tell all the truth he knows.
There is no cure prescribed in the doc
tor books for a mean disposition
Contrary people imagine they are war
rsEted in doing uuwarranted things
It's easy 70 take things philosophically
If there IS no expense attached
Because you believe thing doesn't in
dicate that you regard II as a positive
fact
It's easy for q woman 10 look out for
herself-if there Is a window in the room
she occupies
Some men are unable 10 see the
straight and narrow path because q big
round dollar shuts OF their view.
More people would enjoy seeing their
relations Il they could look ar them
through a long-distance telephone
When a woman locks unusually solemn
in church either the sermon has interest
ed her or she IS worried about her back
hair
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28
VARIOUS GARTER FADS.

Just now garters have attained a prom
tnence mthought OF. They are both OF
nanental and useful; what more could a
garter be2 Satin and lace. ribbons. gold
and silver, and even precious stones, are
al used 10 form these Insignificant little
things
The combination CT satin and lace gar
te-s are particularly becoming 10 the
rather thin girl who nourns the fact that
her calves are shapeless-
The first time ga-te-s came into prorni-
neace was when the lady dropped hers at
the ball and the king picked It up with
the saying "Honi soft qUi nal pense- 70
The saying vindiCsted the lady and
made both the king and tie garter IA
nous.
Many fad6ists have taken to wearing
golden garters in bathing. These are
usually in tie shape Of a snake. for then
they are less likely 70 be lost with the
b1ffet!as Of the waves.
Al garters are quite worthy of the ad-
rniratiOn felt for them b. womankind.
Ire garters Of soft knotted ribbon are
dainty and pretty. while Jhe small pock-
cts concealed n the rSsettes hide the
tiny powder puff and handkerchief. OF
course. garters must always match the
color o. the ribbon worn II the lingerie
but as the average woman wears only
pink or blue. il IS very easy TO have two
pairs Of ornamented garters.
Some women never wear corsets in
bathing. and somehow or other the round
elastic garters. after they are wet, never
hold the stockings up as tightly as may
be desired.
With golden bathing garters one must
wear the long supporters. which extend
fro-l the corset The round ornamental
Affairs serve only 10 break the line OF the
stockings and to conceal useful little
pockets For this reason sometimes only
one garter IS worn for two tiny pockets
in the bow VIII hold the powder puff and
the iitcie glove ha0dkerchiefs - quite
Sufficient for the average wouaa.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28
CANNING VEGETABLES.

Canned Beans-Pfck over and wash the
beans. string them. cut in pieces length
wise, and drop into cold water. When all
are done, drain and arrange in the jars
Have ready a wash boiler. II the bottom
Of which has been placed some loose
boards on which 10 set tie jars, and
enough boiling water to. -each TO one inch
OF the top OF the Jars To freshly boiled
water add salt in the proportion Of one
tablespoonful to each gallon, I'LL the Jars
brIm full, arrange in the boiler, cover.
and boil steadily for one hour Put on
the tops (Which have been scalded sep
arateIyj and boil for twenty minutes
longer Seal as for fruit
Canned Succotash-Ftu the Jars with a
layer Of uncoOked corn. and then layer
OF beans; or they may be mixed outside
and simply filed in the jars The con
should be freshly gathered and cut from
the cob. put on the rUbbe-s and fastel
down the tops. Cover the bottom OF a
wash boiler with straw. stand the Jars on
top Of this. with enough cold water to cover
them. put on the Id OF the boiler and
heat gradually, boiling. after they begin
70 boil. for one and one-haIf hours. then
unscrew the tops while the Jars are boil
ing hot. take them Of moment TO allow
the escape Of gases. then fssten them i'm
mediately and continue boiling % two
hours longer
Canned Whole Tomatoes-Pack nice
sound tomatoes Of small SIZE, v4hout
skinning. into IarEe-mouthe6 Jars. after
which pour in sufficient cold water 20 fl
the Jars and put OF the tops Put some
straw IT a wash boiler. on which set the.
jars containing the tomatoes. and then
half cover the jars Put over the ire
covering the boiler closely with the Id.
and cook FOR thirty minutes. Take ths
I Jars out. and, II full 70 the very top.
screw the covers On very tight stand II
I g place where the air viii not strike them
when they cool. and then before setting
away in q dark, dry closet give the tops
another screw
Another way IS TO select sound. ripe TO-
nstoes. and. taking q few a. & time. pour
boiling water over them and remove the
skins quickly. al the same time carefully
cutting out the stem end with sharp
( knife Place them close together and
F upside down in a fine sieve. so as 70
. squeeze out as much OF the juice as YOU
can without breaking the tomatoes Put
them in a pOrcelalu-liled kettle over q
slow fire FIJI without packing. and then
/ pour in as much OF the hot juice as pos
sIble and cover While cooling screw
down the tops several times Keep in a
{ cool. dark place
/ Preserved TOmatoeS-Cse small round
. OF pear-shaped tomatoes but fully ripe
( Five pounds OF tomatoes. five pounds OF
sugar. two dessertsp0oufuls OF ground EIn-
ger, juice and grated rind Of three lem
+ ons. Put the sugar into a porceiai--Iined
{ kettle. add the ginger and one-half Of ..
pint of water Boil slowly until no scum
rises 1T must be skinned frequently
/ while boiling9 Then add the tomatoes
and juice and rind Of the lemons. and boI
slowly until the tomatoes are done Re
move the fruit, put IN glass Jars. boil the
sirup for ten or fifteen minutes longer,
( pour over them and seal while hot
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28

Just now Nine LacrOix is a dominant
figure in Paris II is she that created
the sheath gown. as well as many others
that have been made conspicuous.
She IS really an inventor OF corsets.
and It is probable that she created these
reGarkabIe new gowns to bring about a
new demand in corsets which she could
supply.
At any rate, she has invented some Of
tne oldest. more comfortable. and most
remarkable corseJs OF this season.
The newest one is not corset, al
though it Is a substitute for IT, II IS a
tight elastic silk jersey, which extends
from the bust 70 the knees. fitting the
figure perfectly. but holding it in very
s:iugly below the waist line
To some OF these Jerseys Is attached a
soft urderskirt- The stockings are fast
ered to hooks at the end Of the jersey.
This IS the style Of the moment among
actresses and those whose figures are
slim enough to stand H.
That it is delightfully."- comfortable goes
without saying. The woman who can
wear one and go abroad not looking as
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28
Supporting Himself.

From the Kansas City Journal
II is told that Cyrus Leland. while
pushing his candidacy for the Republican
gubernatoria1 nomination. wrote a letter
TO a Kansas farmer asking him for his
support for the primary.
Answer this letter. daughter" said the
farmer to HIS ffteen-year-old girl, OF
whose penmanship he was proud, when
the letter reached him. Tell Uncle Cy
that an too busy IN the field to do a1y-
thing for him Tell him I'm working
early and late 70 get IN my crops"
The girl waited until her father had
gone back to his fields. and then pennea
this short note. which she thought told
the story.
Papa has all he can do 10 support
himself WITHOUT supporting anybody else. >"
She mailed il
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28
FROM WOMHNS
POINT OF VIEW

There Is 10 sentiment IL business, AZ
the average man accepts The statement
as a seIf-evident fact The average szom-
an does not separate The Two By q vide
dividing mark, and therefore, has he-
ceilings hurt IN a multitude % ways
When q business acquaintance sends her
bll. with the others sent out each
month ron his OHce, she takes II as a
grievance, and declares that the man
IS malicious. AID purposely hurts Ae-
seuEi-lve feelings.
As q sex We fall % E-asp mctts--Os-
fact I1ethods- We DO net pay bills WIKI
cIss- grasp OF or Indebtedness n any
direction We TN Up accounts without
a thought Of sheir magnitude, and ere
GOcl=d at the total wnen the day o.
rscize-ll1g arrives. Merchants declare
rfg- We carry our personalities into OU-
To-k and resent criticism o. The ground
Of injured feelings. know that the
average newspaper ssitcr believes thai
ce-n-E1le reporters are a poor invest
Dsnt. because ley 20 EOt place then,-
selves G. an equal foo-rg With TIER
-s-lOT-svorke-s of the opposite sex
There is no doubt that many CT rs take
-a@uge n our sex. Petty ailments, kse
weather, and disag-eeable assignments
sze s5.e causes which drive rs 10 rzfug-
and place Is On t-e blacklist IN the zzl7szs
% practical employers. An occasional
vaEan does her work ike q man. azstas
10 fav0rs which are not granted 10 mn
One OF this number began ner career n
q 2oEspaDer office where workers vvere
sexiess, fo- practical purposes She had
ChS usual ideas about discrimination II
wo-iz, but as she happened % be clever
ssey were no handicap After she had
seen dstailed 70 cover 9 f-e and e raur-
Ter il the absence oc any man who could
oe sent. shs was prepared. in 4 measure,
for the course taken by TIE ciEhc editor.
vhO saw che possibilities j. the girl. Ee
Undertook he- education from the ground
Up a-d conducted her through the ciEe--
e-t branches Of newspaper making II
she was qualified TO f. anywhere.
The work vas harder than she ever
dreamed OF doing. but she had the sense
% appreciate its value, and to-day she is
managing a paper in which she owns tie
controlling interest and making money
for AL concerned That is the test OF sc
cessful work OF any kind, you know I
have seen publications Tun wholly in the
name Of arr. and they were short-Ii-ee
AZ the best. and some Of tae-a were con
-r0llec b. women. We are growing il a
business way, 7 know. but the growth is
too slow l. comparison with our numbers.
Z we can only eliminate sentiment we
VII bow along with such sviftaess as 70
make men look 70 their laureIs.
BrFTT BRADEEN.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28
Noah's Excuse.

Capt. Pritchard. OF the record breaking
Mauretan;a. told a group Of Americans
on a recent voyage that a sailors life
was a hard one.
1t IS not so hard as It used 70 be be-
fore the coming Of steam he said but
10 IS still fearfully hard for all that IN
fact 7 never heard OF but one man who
had q decent excuse for going TO sea
And who was ne, captain said a
Chfcagoan-
Noah, the captain answered Tor
II the old fellow had remained on shore
be would have been Crowned
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28
Making a Man OF Her.

The curtain had just gone down on the
second act. leaving the iIl-used heroine
in the villains clutches
Up in the balcony a sentimental wou-
an burst into tears
Don't cry. dear said her husband.
Remember, its only d play act like a
man.
Very web, John" said the lady. suil-
ing bravely through her tears You'll
excuse ne for q moment, won't yoU2
must run cut snd see another man about
a dog"
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28
The CRY.

! thi1k that sho nay never know sE7i1
What So--UT is. FOR once within her t-eaS
she felt thzt bla6e that IS the c--eIeSt
Ard sincs nay cnly snile a. lesser pam
FT once she heard Love GIVING II the night
A little child lsst frightened IN the dark
lAh. baTr- mothers Who nay rise and hark
An1 h-l-E these helpless c1es 70 warmth and li-h
she heard Love C1iug n the night alone.
Aud might 1ot even call % bid hin knew
That ore vas near who dare not riSe and g.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28
THE LINEN SUIT

Il ts adaptable
And has many disguises.
In its happy manifestations Il IS costly
as silk
IN the thin handkerchief weaves It goes
70 the smartest daytime functions.
In some OF the linen gowns seen at
garden fetes hardly an inch Of the ma
terlaI was without trimming
Yet one famous Paris coutourter IS Turn
ing out linen gowns with the statesGue
qualities OF satin
Many % the swell nne1 suits are ac-
compauied by silk sashes Of delicate
color in the sweet simplicity fashion
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28
4 Pertinent Query.

Ehie. the little daughter Of a clergy
man. praneed into her fathers study one
evening while the reverend gentleman
was preparing a lengthy sermon for the
following Sunday. She looked curiousIy
at the manuscript for a moment and
then turned 70 her father
Papa she began. seriously. does God
tell you what 10 writer
Certainly. dearie," replied the clergy
man
Then why 90 you scratch SO much Of
it out?' asked Efae.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28

progeny bear every evidence Of the fact
IN their sallow faces and general lassi-
Jude- Then the asthetic side of the home
life viii be looked into, the decorations.
The fancy work. the taste evidenced in the
furnishings. all VIII have their weight
The housewives knowledge Of hygiene
ard sanitation viii be tested.
They would know how progressive each
farmer is What has he done for the up
building of his particular farm? Has he
practced rotation in crops. has he stud
led the matter Of fertilization. and IS he
tutored in The uses Of the proper kind2
Does he know that there are laws in all
the States east of the Mississippi and
some west. that protect the farmer II
The purchase Of fertilizers. and that the
$50 100000 yearly spent on this commodity
is really worth while2 Does he read farm
bulletins? Does he ever attend lectures
on farming. OF drive over 10 the rail-
road when the state train with its lee
turers and stereopticon workers are
aboard ready 10 switch of there a few
days and talk with him and show him
how TO help his crops aloug2
Has he a good school. and has he ever
thought what a splendid social center
that school house IS, that readings. lee
lures and meetings. for the benefit Of
himself his neighbors. their wives and
their children can be had there at little
trouble and expense? Does he belong TO
a farmers institute. have he and his
neighbors clubs or combinations Of any
kind for Insurance, for the building OF
elevators OF warehouses. or for any 9th
er cooperative scheues2 Have they e
library OF a hospital2 Have they daily
mail. telephones. telegraph. railways. or
electric cars close TO them? What have
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28

The questions VIII grow more personal
How are his children cared for. as 70
food clothing. and education, and how
does he care fo- the sick Of his house
hold? The indoor life Of the farmers
wife wlu be met with questions which
are expected 70 ultimately bring an awak-
e1iug 10 her and oEer her a Tightening
Of burdens. a broadening OF ideas. q pro
longing o< youth and health. Her kitchen
garden and flower garden viii be visited
she VIII be asked how much Of her food
IS home-raised and hone-cooked- and how
much IS bought in the ready-t0-use state
They VIII ask more closely as 70 what
kind OF cook she really is Sometimes she
reil be able 10 answer with a pride that
IS justified IN dishes thai would make a
-.rE forget his crown and long 10 be a
--r-e- forever and ever. And again. she
--.- be Of that most pathetic OF all types
-.-ae woman Of the poor whites Of some
---5 Southern community who does not
w how TO cook. and whose numerous
The Newark journal., 1908-04-17
lt's a Tarnal Shame.

And there's our boys our there in the cold of winter, who have raised enough cotton this season 10 clothe a hundred people comfortably they have not decent clothes to wear, their feet are on the ground aud our 6ld, broken-down school house is too un- comfortable for them to sit n ill tie winter, and the roads arc So bad too, Did you say, What about the sumner We'll, our boys will have b help ds blow then, and they can't go to ~chool: besides. what's the use? Our bnys and girls ought not to have any schooling: it gets that fool idea into their heads that they are as good as the boys and f1rls of the towns. They are better off here working to help keep in debt on cotton raising and corn nuying
 They say that since the Union s'art- ed to making us folks get that fool no- ton that we were somebody, that we have gone like set of bowling apes and brought on panic, and that We should be ashamed of ourselves for this. Several poor spectators who have been accustomed to the very Lest of everything had to % to the wall be cause we sat still and wouldn't sell our cotton: but we notice that notwith- standing they say they lost everything. their children are still going to the best schools, they still hang to their organizations and keep supporting their papers. You see, it's all right for them to do this, for they know how: and then it's wrong to even think of any of them ever disgracing them selves with a little work. The skin would rub off their pretty. delicate hands, and their friends would no