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The Washington herald., 1908-02-16

cut out the pictures and kept them as
sorted IN boxes. Another, with models
before her, made the background OF the
valentine. passing It TO still another. who
put on the adornments. Thus II went
from hand to hand, each one celebrating
It little more, until it was finally turned
out thing OF more or less coquetry and
beauty. At last the big order was COM
pleted.
The next year Miss Howland looked
about for novelties and gave her brother
q still larger assortment Of samples when
he started on his trip. Many of these
were quite costly. and among them was
the message OF Dan Cupid on satin or silk
A tragedy hung on the Introduction Of
this novelty The young woman who
painted these valentines formed the habit
OF mostening the brush with her lips,
thus absorbing so much paint that she
died from paint poisoning.
In the second year the orders were 50
numerous that 4 was necessary 10
double the working force. Miss Rowland
soon found herself with a valentine fac
tory on her hands. She began TO import
c0lOred pictures snd other ornaments
from Germany. but as IL was a tedious
process 10 cut these out by hane, she had
set Of dies made to shorten the process
She next conceived the idea Of embOss-
ing the little lithograph ornaments and
wrote to the firm in Germany, outlining
her plan and proposing to have the cut
ting and embosslng dies made and sent
To IT at its expense. It declined Miss
/ Howland's offer, however and speedily
had dies made IN its Own country.
The American valentine, or the Wor-
cester valentine. as Il WAS known, rapidly
gained a reputation all over the country.
and the business increased so much that
in a few years Miss Rowland was sending
out S100G00 worth OF goods. In spite Of
generous offers from manufacturers 20
take over her business. Miss Rowland
stuck at it. even after an accident that
inecessitated her confinement to a wheel
chair for several years When her father
became I'll. however. and required con
stant care she sold out her business TO the
firm which conducts it to-day in Wor-
cester.
But the Mount Hoiyoke girls do not
/ forget that ii was graduate from their
alma mater who was responsible for the
/ American valentine. and every year Oh
February Il they toast the name Of
Esther Rowland and the little god Of
liove.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16

The Washington's Birthday party is sell
dom arranged as progressive function,
vet IN many cases. notably when guests
to-be are not well acquainted, the pro-
gressive idea is a capital one for getting
the fun started. The frolie for February
% can be so planned with very little
trouble, writes Mary Dawson.
Let me describe a very successful en-
tertainment Of the kind arranged in col
laboration with & friend to illustrate the
possibilities of the idea.
The Tables,
We planned for six tables. There were
no taIlles OF the ordinary kind, but we
decided 10 keep score with flags. and laid
in for this a quantity of the tiny ones
that can be had everywhere for l cent
apiece or less.
The player winning most points at each
table received flag, the prize at the end
Of the progression being awarded for the
greatest number Of flags held by any one
member of the company. If two players
came out equal in any round, two flags
were given.
For the fun Of the first table we had
tin pie plate heaped high with cram
berries, which made a satisfactory sub
stitute for the Washington cherries not
obtainable in February. Each player re-
ceived a finger bowl and a long hatpin.
When the signal was given every one
stabbed at the little red fruit with his
or her spear, endeavoring. of course, TO
deposit 1t in a finger bowl The flags
were given here for the greatest number
Of berries found in any two bowls when
the pie plate was empty.
Georges Portrait.
For the second round We collected from
old magazines and papers about a dozen
patriotic pictures, particularly portraits
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16

Among the various forms of the draped
skirt we see that which is cleyerly rucked
over the hips and which falls in a long
point 20 the feet IN front and In two at
the back; another ends at the knees in
front and is long behind; a third is ex-
actly the reverse. while fourth is turned
up. as was the vogue in Du Maurier' S
days, when the fshwife skirt was all the
Tage-turned up and pinned at the back
with careless draperies. This, carried out
in one Of the extra supple modern mate
riaIs, is not In the least clumsy. The
ENDS" at the back, when the upper skirt
is Of soft satin, are tapsred and fringed
Ike sash ends.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16

Of George and Martha Washington and
scenes relating 10 their times. We mount
ed these on cardboard and cut each into
several pieces, according TO original size.
Fragments of these pictures were
heaped UP in the center OF the table.
and the puzzle consisted in seeing who
could IN the allotted time arrange most
pictures correctly
There were no special rules to gov
ern this contest. save that but one
picture could be built at once, and
that bat one fragment was taken from
the heap at single time, TO be imme-
diately returned In case not available
for the picture in the course OF max
ing. The greatest number OF pictures
formed during the ten minutes allotted
% each round wen flags for those max
ing them.
washington Pie.
At another stage we had n remark
able Washington pie This was ar
ranged after the manner OF a Jack
Horner pie, in a deep dishpan, with
pasteboard crust. when the pie was
opened a number of miscellaneous
looking objects. each Of which suggest
ed something relating 10 Washington
or his times. were revealed.
a naturalistic looking sketch in
color OF green leaves on a card was
puzzling unless one happened 10 rec
ognize in them the leaves OF the cherry
tree
A ball suggested the name OF the
great mans mother. Mary Ball
A picture OF the Delaware stood for his
dauntless midwiuter crossing Of that
stream.
small object in green represented his
general. Greene, and a map OF Virginia
his birthplace.
Any hostess can make a pie for herself
by working up promising names from
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16
Girls Dresses

Semi-Empire effects are rarely seen for
day dresses where girls are concerned. and
neat gored skirts. finished with pills relig-
ieuse or simply terminating in wide hem
sewn. in the case Of lighter materials.
with large French knots are almost
ubiquitous. Instead Of the inverted pleats
at the back, which have obtained favor
for so long. a wide boX-plaits is inserted,
while the same style is noticeable In
front, the dOuble-breasted short coat be-
ing not infrequently fashioned so as to
give the same effect.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16
Aid. to seIf-nsrurnnce.

There are two things which I always
insist on to myself" said the girl with
a small income. "One is to keep my hair
well brushed and becomingly arranged:
the other is to have my shoes polished
and the heels kept in perfect shape. II
my hair is all right. then I know / look
nice, and If my shoes are good then I
can stand or walk with more assurance
than a brand-new gown would give me
If my heels were run down. It's not alone
the way they look that is important, but
the way they make me feel.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16

Yoke effects are so popular Just now
that every little girl wants her new
frock to be built on this order. The
dress sketched will appeal both to the
little maids and their mothers. for it is
a most becoming design and is not at all
difficult to construct The yoke effect is
obtained By a facing which should pref
erably be 0. contrasting material. The
waist is bloused slightly all around. and
is simply decorated with the trimming
band and a belt to match. while the
sleeve-caps add appreciably to its smart
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16
The Choosing of Your vegetables.

Vegetables should be fresh TO the eye,
crisp 10 the touch, and have cool, re-
freshing odor, says the Delineator. With
cred or decayed vegetables are extremely
unwholesome. II is important that vege-
tables OF all kinds be carefully picked
over before using. They are much better
when freshly gathered and cooked as
soon as possible.
Fruit must be perfectly ripe, sound,
and fresh to be fit for the table
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16

The Chinese woman's gown Of rather
gorgeous hues. which she wears with
trousers, is conjured into an effective
negligee by being mounted on a crepe or
mousseline usderdress Some women also
buv the everyday coat of the well-to-do
Chinese. which is to be had made Of
heavy raw silk in handsome dull coiors.
This with the sleeves shortened. makes
an excellent dressing tacket.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16
WHO rs DRESS-MADl
List to the Tale of the Frenchman
and His Collar Stud.

Women are often accused OF being
dress-mad, and one has heard il said that
it is the constant attention to dress which
frets feminine nerves, But as yet, one
believes, no woman has attempted SUI
eide because she failed to find some ac-
cessory to her toilet.
1t has been reserved for a man to do
that
The loss Of a collar-stud is said to have
so upset a Frenchman a few days ago
that he declared life was not worth llv-
ing. Certainly In his case 1t was hard
~ worth while continuing existence.
If he must needs weep and stab
himself because he had dropped an elu-
sive stud. how could he have borne an ill
fitting collar. or what would have been
left him to do In the face OF a real grief
or loss of fortune? At any moment his
hat might have been blown of by the
wind, and what would he have done then,
poor thing?
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16
The Glass Dress.

It has "eame." ula
II is all a-glsten. II
See how it spaTkles?
II is actually made Of glass.
Consider its smooth, polished surface
II would appear ideally cool for sum
merI
But, not so It is designed for ballroom
wear
Fancy the consequences should the
wearer slip and fall!
She might "shver her timbers"-
otherwise her robe de bal.
And the moral? Why, women who
dance in glass dresses should not slip up.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16

I'why is It, I wonder" mused the
woman philosopher, that people always
resent it when you ask them to return a
borrowed book within any period shorter
than a year? would rather lend money
than a book, for there is some chance OF
getting that back. but you might as well
give book to the average person as to
go through the form Of lending It.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16
WHEN WOMEN VOTE.
A Few Interesting Opinions ms to
the Results.

A Few Interesting Opinions ns TO
the Results.
Some Of the ideas OF women as to what
they would do if they came into their
kingdom are, to put it politely, quaint.
Nine. Sarah Bernhard believes It
would make no difference: when wom-
en- rule they viii retain all their good
and bad qualities;" while Mime. suzanna
Despres says they will do "nonsensical
things"
Lady Alma-Tadema dismisses the sub
ject with the remark that Women pos
sess all power ana have always done so.
ard Lady Henry Somerset does not be-
lieve In the superiority Of one sex over
the other. Mrs. Despard. the earnest
advocate Of the vote for women. holds the
view that "women's accession to power
will cause the reconstruction of society
on a firmer basis Go many women, so
many opinions.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16
TO RUTH CONSTANCE.

Somebody has my heart, ] know.
A wee little maiden bright and sweet
Far away.
Though along with it ] may not 90.
The real heart doth indeed, ] trow.
Best and beat
Day by day
For the little maiden fag away.
Who is the little maiden sweet and bnghtf
I'll tell IN truth
She IS my little goddaughter Ruth.
Who is this lover. dear Ruth. Of thiDsi
It is not night
To tel his name Ia Z valentine.
CHARLES ]. WEIR,
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16
A "Catch" Game.
Spring.
Il is coming

It Is coming.
One whiff is here now.
It is In florists windows.
There's one jug Of golden Forsythia.
An entire window is ablaze with daffo-
dis.
Azalea forcellngs lend a whiff OF en-
ch6ntment.
violets and valley lilies add fresh and
delightful proof.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16

appearance. The sleeves may be made
in full or shorter length, as desired. The
box-pleated skirt has a straight lower
edge and is attached to the waist. thus
making the dress easy TO slip on. Any
pretty wooden fabric IS suitable for maxi
ing. 1-2 yards, "a inches wide, being re-
Qulred for the ten-year size.
Four sizes. eight to fourteen years.
This pattern may be obtained by in
closing 10 cents in stamps ard address
ing Pattern Department, The Washington
Herald. 7S4 Fifteenth street northwest.
giving the number (z770 and size wanted
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16
Wotherhood

Dr. saecby in the Lsdy's Realm.
The new movement for the teaching
of motherhood is one which appeals alike
to tho humanitarian, TO the biologist.
the physician. and the patriot
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16

The luncheon finished. we disposed our
selves to rest and contemplate more
nearly the beautiful view. In few mo-
ments came a shout from below.
"Gruss Euch"' and peasant in that
peculiar mountain stride that knows no
fatigue, hoisted himself into view. He
was clean shaven and dressed in very
decent clothes. and he had an air of re-
lief as we addressed him in his own dia-
lect
"Oh. I'm glad you are not English peo-
Die" he said not that / don't like them,
but 1 can't understand their language,
and do like to talk" With this intro
duction he announced that this was his
chalet that he had come up from his
home in the village to take down on his
sled some mountain hay he had cut
and stored here last summer. and that
we were perfectly welcome to stay as
long as we wished AT this. C. said
II suppose you mean all Swiss are well
come to stay. But how about that lady
lying On your doorstep? She's Ameri-
can't
"sos' he exclaimed, rather disappointed.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-14
MOHAMMEDEN NEW YEAR
Celebrated by Fierce Rioting at Bonn
 bay Yesterday

Bombay. Feb. 13.-Serious rioting occurred here this evening during the course of the celebration of Moharram the first month of the Mohammedan year. arising from disputes between the Sunnites. or orthodox section. and the Shiahs. the second of the great di- vision of the Mohammedans. The po- lice arrested several Sunnites and a mob demanded their release, which was refused The mob thercupon stoned the police injuring two of them.
 The police commissioner and other European officers fired upon the riot CTS, killing at least five and injuring forty. Twenty of them are seriously injured. It is believed that others were killed and their bodies removed by relatives. During the course of the afternoon and evening several similar clashes occurred and eventually the troops were called out and are camp ing tonight in the streets The native quarter however is abnormally quiet
Arizona republican., 1908-02-14

whiff of warm Arizona air from the opened car of oranges was not un- welcome. though it reminded him of gentler breezes and sunny skies for the shorn lambs This is not meant to mean that he was shorn in Buffalo, though the cold wave took all the snap out of the buyers and the price hung around with the mercury in the bot tom of the tube.
 Down in the Smoky City he witness ed d bitter contrast to the condition in this favored valley. To relieve the distress of the unemployed. 1.500 tick cts were issued to men by the city giv- ing them employment at shoveling snow from the streets. Six thousand applicants appeared demanding a chance to earn money to feed and cIothe themselves and those dependant on them. Similar conditions were ob- served in other cities. NIT. Crump was surprised to find in Pitsbutrg grapes and apricots shipped all the way from South Africa impressing him how far fruit may go to find a market from its native soil. He reflected that it was not merely visionary to think of Ari- zona products in no great while in the marts of metrOpOlises in many lands Though his trip was not profitable from financial standpoint it was in many ways remunerative and worth the time and expense.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-14
ARIZONA ORANGES
 ADVERTISE VALLEY

" r. Crump returned yesterday from quite an extensive trip through the east on which he left Phoenix about four weeks ago, with seven cars of .Taffa oranges which were sold along the route at different points. While he did not come back loaded down with predatory wealth and his pockets bulging with grcenbacks which would place him in the class with Midas and J. Picrpont, he enjoyed the doubtful pleasure of tramping through the snow. facing the chilly blasts of win ter
 His itinerary included Kansas City, St. Louis. Terre Haute. Dayton. Pitts burg. Buffalo. and a two weeks visit at his old home at Wilkesbarre, Penn. One car was sold at Emporia Topeka, Dayton. Pittsburg. two at Buffalo, and one al New York city. Everywhere on his trip he found that the reputation of the Arizona product based on for mer and earlier shipments. had preoed- ed him. and that through it's oranges. Phoenix and the Salt River Valley was receiving some very beneficial ad- vertising The fame of the orange had excited the interest not only of com mission men. but that of investors and people who were looking for d warmer land in which to reside.
 Not single complaint did he hear from the firms who had handled any of the past seasons crop. and they are all anxious to obtain several cars the coming winter The growers here he concluded from what he learned on his trip were exceedingly lucky in aver aging as much as 5000 per car and Mir. Fleming had pursued a wise course in distributing the ears in aS many as possiBle California oran- gcs had not sold well, and on many shipments little more than freight had been made The fact of the bUsi- ness there was a big supply of oranges in eastern markets from Cuba. Flor
Arizona republican., 1908-02-14

ida Porto Pico. ard California which had caused a slump in the price. The timely arrival of the early matured ATiZonas gave them d cnance to catch the tide of demand at it's flood and be- fore the commission houses were glut- ted with fruit That in addition to the superior quality of the Desert brand of navels had resulted in good prices and CuiCk sales.
 From this experience of the past season. MT. Crump thought lesson could be drawn. namely that the Ari- zona crop should be marketed by the time the holidays closed, as indicated in an article printed concerning him in the Fruit Magazine in New York in part as follows
 "A notable visitor in the Buffalo market last week was ". r. Crump of Phoenix. Ariz.. who has been visiting all the leading markets trying to find out what pointers he could giean con- corning the Arizona orange industry. Mir. Crump stated that he was told the same tale in every section he visited, namely. that the Arizona orange was the only real sweet and highly flaV- OTcd orange that Was ready for market previous to January l. Mir Crump also stated that the Arizona Orange Asso- citation expected to market all their oranges this coming season previous to January l. his theory being that if the growers there were favored with such another good crop as they had this season. it would mean that Arizona oranges would come pretty near to supplying the fancy holiday trade, and that it would be advantageous for Cal ifornia shippers to hold back their nav els until after January l. when they become really ripe and nature
 Back in, Buffalo he found the people doing business with sleighs. the auto wagon and the delivery cart having been superseded by the gliders with the coming of the snow. During his stay he saw the not-usual sight of natural bridge of ice over Niagara Falls. Taking it as whole, weather and wind and slippery walking, he was not impressed with Buffalo as a place to tarry long in, and the first
Arizona republican., 1908-02-14
The African Negro
Has Beautiful PearIy Teeth, Clean, White and Perfect, Without
 Flaw, Even in Old Age.
Living Near to Nature, His Digestion
 Is Perfect

Living Near to Nature, His Digestion Is Perfect.
 Dr. Livingstone. and later. Henry | Stanley. both of whom spent much time in the exploration of Africa. in their memoirs mention the fact that members of all the tribes that they came in contact with possessed beau tiful, white. pearly, sound teeth. and that on investigation they found hat this was due to the fact that the di- gestive organs of the negro had never been impaired. and that they were able at all times to take care of the coarse foods that were taken into the stomach.
 The negroes food is of the plainest
 kind and is seldom if ever csolled. It
 is eaten as it is found. with but little preparation
 The cause of unsound and imprr- feet teeth found among civilized )e,-
 pie is due to two important facts lc prevalence of dyspepsia, indigestion and stomach troubles. and the food we
 cat
 In the foods that we eat there is a
 lack of phosphates and other materials necessary to make repairs and supply
 the waste in the teeth.
 Then again few people in civilized
 countries are free from dyspepsia. which interferes with the whole sys-
 tenn and causes trouble everywhere. To have sound teeth, cure your dys-
 pepsia and eat proper foods, and you will have httle trouble with them.
 A package of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets should be kept up in the house
 at all times. They cure dyspepsia, sour stomach. indigestion. and put the stomach and iHtcStincs in healthy condition.
 The tablets contain powerful in
 grcdicnt which assists the stomach in inc process of digestion, and puts it
 in hcalthy condition.
 There are many bodily ills due en-
 tirely to stomach troubles. If you are i'll ask yourself if your trouble may not be caused by indi- gestion.
 This may be the cause of the whole difficulty. and to cure it means to have perfect health. You can get Stuart's Dyspepsia Tab lets at any druggists. for they are as staple as any drug in the store. They are 50 cents per package Send us your name and address to- day and we will at once send you, by mail a sample package. free. Address
 r. A Stuart Co. l5O Stuart Bldg, Marshall, Mich