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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-02

~ dainty bathroom. and the depart
n ment devoted to these fixtures is al
livery good housekeeper delights In
ways a most attractive one.
In visiting this section of a shop few
novelties and improvements will he seen
this spring that will be particularly wei
coined by mankind. One of the new De
vices is a fixture that will receive the
collar buttons. studs. tie and collar IL Is
fastened to the wall for convenience.
Only Twenty-Five Cents.
This little novelty has three arms. the
center one straight and those on the out
side curved SO that it resembles Tyre
when laid fiat
At the base of tho Tyre is a small open
box. on which to place the studs The tie
hangs over the straight hai and the col
lar or cuffs depend from the curved bars
altogether Il most convenient hanger IL
costs only - cents. nickel plated OF GRASS
Another especially new article Tor tha
bat broom is q receptacle for sheet toilet
naner II is of ample size and made of
pure white celluloid. The price is S+.S
but then such box lasts II lifetime. and
soap and water will keep it In perfect
condition.
From a hygienic viewpoint there Is
not hing to excel this receptacle
improvements for Bathroom
As to the improvements there is an
attachment for the tooth brush. when tax
ing tooth powder from the holder. that
is especially serviceahle. The holder Ii
self is funnel shaped. but fiat. with a 1T
tie lid at the top. and the bottom or point
is A catch which takes the tooth brush
holding it much more securely tran can be
done by the hand. SO that not Il Speck OF
powder can possibly be spilled when the
tiuy handle is revolved which releases the
powder.
The price of this little convenience is
81 30 and being secured to the wall the
powder cannot he mislaid as it is apt to
when contained in a bottle.
The bath mats. TO prevent slipping While
taking a bath. are not particularly new.
but they show quite few original 1ea
lures. For instance. the average bath
mat as every one knows. must be stepped
upon exactly in the middle when either
entering or leaving the bath. While the
new mat provides strapped hooks near
Their end which rest on the sides OF the
tub in much the same way as the bath
seat except that of course. the mat rests
on the bottom of the bath. In this case
it is Impossible for the mat to slip.
Improved Bath Mat.
There are "a number Of persons who.
either through IA deformty or very much
weight, f1nd II lnchnEenient 10 reach tne
middle of the mat when leaving the bath.
50 that these will probably take advan-
tage Of the improved feature.
The mats are of rubber. of course. and
in passing it should be sa id that care in
drying is necessary to the life of the rub
Der.
The bette quality mats arc provided
with rod and hook made especially for
the purpose Of drying.
The prices vary with the size of the
mat.@-which runs from thirty inches in
length 10 one. the full length Of the bath
tub Two dollars and half will buy {.
ma: OF good quality one yard long.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-02
Homework Properly Done
Gives Beautiful figures

~ HERE is more than cleanliness and
neatness of the home to he gained
L doing housework for woman
who wishes to may turn the daily drudg-
cry into exercise. for physical develop
ment thus improving her figure and com
pleX!on.
The beauty part of the routine begins
with protection. The hair and hands
should b. saved from dust. for the latter
is most detrimental in its drying effect.
quite apart from the soil it makes.
Therefore, be fore commencing the house
hold duties after breakfast. the head
should be covered. either with pretty
frilled cap That may easily be. removed
upon emergency or q square of clean
muslin.
Save the Skin
For the hands. kid or dogsliin gloves
belonging to some ma sculinc member of
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Chocolate Pudding.

Put quart of milk in the. double
boiler and place over the fire. Mi& three
tablespoonfuls cornstarch with a little
cold milk reserved from the qua."t then
stir into the boiling milk. Stir until
smooth and well thickened. then add
two eggs. well beaten with Il half cup
sugar and d SaltspoOnful salt. Cook ten
minutes. Meantime shave two ounces
chocolate and put in small IAN with
two tablespoonfuls boiling water and
four tableSpoOnfulS sugar. stir until
smooth and glossy. then beat INTO the
hot pudding. which has been taken from
the fire. Pour while hot into small cups
that have been rnSed out with cold
water. or into large mold. -.fter the
pudding is cold set on the ice ~ chill
and harden. At meal time turn out and
serve with whipped cream, swcetened
and favored with vanilla. If preferred.
the eggs may be omitted and acother
ia tablespoonful cornstarch used in their
place
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VdNENKlADER3
BATHROOM CONVENIENCES
FOR GOOD HOUSEKEEPERS
Improved Bath Mats With Fasteners That Prevent
Their Slipping Are Most Desirable Collar, Stud
and Cuff Button Hanger Is New Device.

the household should be pu ON. They
must he large enough to permit of the
free use of the fingers. These should al
ways be worn except when washing
dishes or doing laundry work and when
cleansing soiled china etc. rubber gloves
should be worn. Trey are inexpensive
now ard are great saving IN the skin
lheX are nor necessary. however. for the
deieterious effects both of dishwater and
that from the tubs may he entirely NEIL
trallzed if after finishing the work the
hands are washed Immediately with Il
bland toilet soap and then ri bed with
colo cream or glycerine and water. in the
proportion of one-thfrd of the former TO
tWo-thirdS of the latter. Any SupertiuO1ls
quantity may be wiped off after few
minutes. If this procedure is always fol
lowed the skin will be soft and white.
Sweeping Excellent Exercise.
AS to the physical development gained
by housework, sweeping if woman will
not stoop the broom is one of the
best exercises for chest expansion. For
the labor done by the shoulders In push
ing the broom will develop them in
strength and shapeliness and hollows in
the chest will be filled. AT the same time
muscles Of the arms are brought up and
any superfuous flesh is worked off so
that TN" arms become we'll rounded. 1t
IS an acknowledged fact that IalIn-
dresses always have shapely a. ms. what
ever they may lack in figure. and the use
OF me broom is almost good as the
dashboard for beauty purposes.
When washing the tendency is to stoop
from the shoulders. rather than from the
small of the back. If the latter is done
inc work. unless a woman is obliged to do
an enormous amount. becomes strength
ening to the back and will do much to-
ward making the spine straight
Stair Climbing Healthy.
Even the numerous times of going up
and down stairs Will be turned TO account
by holding the figure erect and walking
on the toes instead of fiat of the foot
SupcrfiUous flesh about tho hips can be
taken off in this fashion. while the mus
cles below the waist will become strong
On the other hand. leaning way over
when going upstairs will cause the abdo-
men to be disprnportonately developed
and the figure will he spoiled
1t is wise woman who before sweep
ing. protects her face with a rubbing OF
cold cream to prevent dust working into
the pores If the cream is washed off
aftcrWard the skin will be soft and fine
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PEONAGE IN THE SOUTH.
Investigation of the Department Of
Justice Defended.

The subject of peonage in the south
ern states arose in the House of Repre-
sentatves yesterday when MI Caulfield
OF Missouri. from the committee on jul
dietary. called up the resolution of Mr..
Clark OF Florida requesting the Attorney
General TO inform the House as to the
amount Of money paid to detectives in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-02

gathering evidence in reonage cases and
also making inquiry concerning the CO
pacity in which Mrs Mary Grace Quack-
enbos has been employed and the amour:
or money paid her. The resolution. he
declared. was intended as an unnecessary
attack on the Department OF Justice for
doing its duty. ITO think he exciain-
ed. that human liberty can cost too
much-that the Department Of Justice
can be 100 Nig:lan; on behaif Of human
liberty! One would think he declared
that the department was going around
like raging lion seeking whom 1t may
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-02

devour. seeking some innocent citizen of
Florida to clap into jail The depart
ment. he said. had been exceedingly con-
servaiive i'm its action. Indeed. il had
done its full duty and righteous act
when. in response to ii long list OF com
plants of paonage. the Investigations were
made. Had the department done other
wise than Il did. he said, it would have
been derelict In duty
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Democratic Association to Meet

Arrangements have been made for a
meeting of the District of Columbia Dem
ocratic Association to be held this even
ing at the Munsey building. at which adj
dresses are to be delivered by Robert f.
Mattingly. Sam De Nedrey. Capt. John S.
Miller. William Nick. Clayton and Creed
NJ Fulton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-02
Blackberry Mold.

Stew and mash quart of berries with
two tablespOonfuls water Stir In a
small cup farina ard a pinch of salt.
and cook an hour in d doubl. Roller.
Turn into wet molds to harden Turn
out when cold and serve with cleam
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-02
DAINTY DESSERT DISHES,
Apple Snow.

To two cupfuls of grated sour apples
add five tablespoonfuls of powdered
sugar during the grating. and then the
whites of two eggs, and beat thor
oughly. Arrange the snow in a pudding
dish pour around 1T Il custard made of
EolkS of two eggs. one cupful nf hot
milk Favored. and two tablespoonfuls
of Si1l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-02

The latest statistics SHOW :1.:t.i nuns in
the United Stat IS. all of them engaged in
charitable or educational work,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-12-24
STARS ON NEW FLAG
WERE ARRANGED BY CHARLES
TALLMAN OF RICHMOND, NE.
His Services In the Army and Navy
Has Visited Ports in All Parts of
World and Has Travelling Rec
ord of $50, 900 Miles.

Boston.-It is not generally known
that the person who suggested the ar
rangement for the stars ON the United
States flag, which became effective
July 4 last, was a Maine man.
After the admission of Oklahoma to
statehood Charles E. Tallman, U. s.
N, retired, of Richmond, made a 16-
inch flag with As stars and forwarded
it to the state department at Washing
ton.
The state department referred the
matter to the navy department.
A few days later Mr.. Tallman re-
ceived notice to the effect that his ar
rangement was one of those which
was being considered. Later it was
officially announced that Mr.. Tall
mans arrangement had been selected.
Charles E. Tallman was born in
Richmond, Me-, March IA, 1912. On
January 9, 1864, he enlisted for three
years as a private in Company A,
Capt. j. W. Spaulding, Nineteenth
Maine volunteer infantry, which was
commanded by Col. l. H. Stairbird.
He served but a short time in the
army, being discharged at Brandy Sta.
ton, Va, April 25, 1864, and trans
ferred to the navy, where he first saw
service at the Brooklyn navy yard, on
board the U. S. R. S. North Carolina
In May, 1864, he was assigned to the
U. S. s. Bienville, then at that yard
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-12-24

ground and proceeds to celebrate. For fear that
he may be lonesome two or three others follow
him and pretty soon most of them are sliding back
to Mother Earth and alleged happiness. Occa-
sionally a man or two is found who keeps a reso-
luton or two and then there is a place reserved
for him in the hall of fame, but there are lots
of empty inches there.
New Years parties, attended by young people,
are the breeding places for resolutions. Invent
ors of games who profit thereby, have gone so far
as to concoct resolution games for parties of that
sort and in some of the contests the loser is COM
PEELED to keep his promise to swear of" this or
that, if he would adhere to his or her affidavit.
A story is told of a young lady and a young man,
engaged to each other, who attended a New Years
party. The couple were extremely fond of each
other and the bride-to-be had only one objection
to her intended spouse, viz, that he drank intoxi-
cants. He was not aware that she knew it. Con-
sequently before the listle social function she
fixed" the resolution contest, so he would lose.
She ~playfully told him that he must keep his
resolution and he, rather ~fearfully promised, little
suspecting the plot.
Well, he lost and said he would keep the prom
Use, though he lied and said he never touched a
drop in his life"
II know you don't drink" she breathed into
his ear from the depths of a cozy corner, but !
want to be sure that you never will"
Thus the young mans habit met its Waterloo
in the New Years trick Of a stacked deck" pro
NOTED by his fiancee, and now, five years following
their marriage, his taste for spirits was declared
positively extinct by the wife in a recent coroner's
inquest at the ladies' sewing circle.
That was one resolution which held and prob
ably will for the rest of the young married man
life, providing he doesn't get into politics. But
that was one of a few. When a man or woman
makes a resolution with a string attached to 1t
such as awarding d watching friend a few simo
Icons in case the promise to abstain from some
habit is broken, then the vaccination takes bu
otherwise, it seldom holds good for more than
week. A week is really a long stretch for thu
life of a set of promises, most of them expiring
with dawn Of January 1, although having beel
made only the previous night. This new year will
see the breaking of approximately 100000 well
founded resolutions, but who cares? There ar
lots more New Years coming, say the philosc
pliers.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-12-24

called together for the sultan's birth
day or accession celebrations.
The pay Of Tie lower ranks is as
small as that of the superior officer
is high. The young cavalry officer
who makes a good impression on his
entry into the service soon falls to
pieces through want Of occupation
either of mind or body. The greater
part Of the morning and evening he
sits over his coffee and cards or dom
mos. There are but few newspapers,
and those that do exist are SO severe
" censored by the government that
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-12-24

ticate probably would be vain. As far as destiny
is concerned the world literally lives from hand
to mouth" We can only guess at what the next
year will bring.
For William Jennings Bryan 1909 means more
lectures at so much per night. For William How
ard Taft, 1909 is a year of glad rejoicing, for on
March 4 he assumes the presidential chair vacated
by Theodore Roosevelt. -Four years ago when an
attempt was made to relegate Mr.. Taft to the
bench Of the supreme court of the United States
he little suspected that he was material to I'LL the
chair at the head of the nation.
Joy Is mingled with sadness in President Roose-
yelts case and his cup is one Of bitter-sweet, for
while he lifts the cares of the presidential office
from his head and applies his strenuosity tests
upon the habitues of the East African jungle he
has shot his bolt as far as the U. s. A. is con-
cerncd, there being nothing left to conquer.
But for the commonplace citizen of these United
States 1909 carries only conjecture, as a rule.
Lots of men and women start the year planning
to carry out some cherished ideas, whether they
will succeed being a matter that only rather
Time himself can solve.
There are approximately 100000 souls in this
country. OF that number statistics say 5000, 900
have drawn up sets of resolutions, which If carried
out would cut a swath in the nations liquor and
tobacco traffic.
From every state in the union the cry never
again arises, and just a few days after the debut
of the new year the phrase gives way to a muir
muir of Just one more with the eventual result
that is days or three weeks finds conditions once
more at a normal state.
There is a saying that a man is never great unit
he dies. Therefore it is generally not until the de
mise of the righteous that we learn of the man OF
woman who made and kept a New Years reso
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-12-24
WOMAN NINE OPERATOR.
Mrs. Upham of Denver Delegate to Ma
tional Convention.

Pittsburg, Pa.-Mrs. Nellie G. Up
ham of Denver, Col, the most success
full woman mine operator in the coun-
try, bears the distinction of being the
only woman delegate to attend the ses-
sions Of the American Mining con-
gress held in this city recently.
Mrs. Upham was appointed a special
delegate by the commissioners of the
District of Columbia and bears the dis
tinction of having twice before repre-
scented the district in the congress.
Mrs. Upham is known as the "Hetty
Green of the Mining Industry" She
owns and operates a dozen mines in
various sections of the far west and
has successfully conducted some of
the most bitterly contested legal bat
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-12-24
ECZEMA ALL OVER HIM.
No Nights Rest for a Year and Limit
of His Endurance Seemed Near
Owes Recovery to Cuticura.

my son Clyde was almost com
pletely covered with eczema. Physi-
clans treated him for nearly a year
without helping him any. His head,
face, and neck were covered with large
scabs which he would rub until they
fell off. Then blood and matter would
run out and that would be worse.
Friends coming to see him said that If
he got well he would be d%isfigured for
life. When it seemed as if he could
possibly stand it no longer, l used
some Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Oint-
ment, and Cuticura Resolvent. That
was the first night for nearly a year
that he slept. In the morning there
was q great change for the better. In
about six weeks he was perfectly well.
Our leading physician recommends
Cuticura for eczema Mrs. Algy
Cockburn, Shiloh, o., June IL, 1907"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-12-24

The ship soon Joined the West Gulf
blockading squadron, which was under
command of Rear Admiral David G.
Farragut. She continued on patrol
and blockade duty in the Gulf Of Mex
leo and participated in the battle Of
Mobile, when Farragut made his ia
nous entry into Mobile bay.
Mr.. Tallman was then transferred to
the U. S. S. Richmond, bearing the
pennant of Acting Rear Admiral Her
vey X. Thatcher, who had assumed
command of the gulf squadron. After
a few months service on the Rich
mond he was transferred to the U. S.
S. Estrella, at Pensacola. The Es-
trella was at about the same time
made the flagship Of Rear Admiral
Thatcher. Mr.. Tallman was promoted
and rated a sailmaker's mate. He
spent a year cruising in the gulf and
visiting various ports.
He was then honorably discharged
from the service.
On June "a, 1876, Mr.. Tallman
again enlisted in the navy. Six
months later he was made a warrant
officer, with grade of sailmaker.
In January, 1878, he was assigned
to duty on the U. s. S. Ossipee, or
board which vessel he cruised in the
Caribbean sea. At Portsmouth, N. H.
in November, 1879, he was assigned tc
the U. s. S. Ticonderoga, which was
detailed on special service and carried
important dispatches. In June, 1879
MI. Tallman was detached from the
Ticonderoga and placed on waiting or
ders until December, when he was or
dered on duty on the U. s. R. S. Wa
bash, at the Boston navy yard.
In January, 1887, he went to the
United States navy yard at Boston
He was assigned to duty in the store
keepers department, and remained
there until July, 1890, when he wa!
placed on waiting orders.
In April, 1891, he was ordered tt
the U. S. S. Marion as feet sailmake,
to Rear Admiral G.. E. Belknap. Will
the Marion as flagship Admiral Bel
KNAPP Joined the Asiatic squadron ant
cruised in the waters of China, Japal
and the East Indies.
In 1894 Mr.. Tallman was detache,
from the Marion, and returning hom
in May, 1895, he-was attached to tn
gunnery schools at Washington
where he remained until November
when he was ordered on duty at tn
Portsmouth navy yard. He RENAME
there until October, 1897, when he wa
retired.
In March, 1898, he was ordered t
duty on the United States receivin
ship Vermont at the New York nav
yard. He was at this yard until afte
the close of the Spanish war.
On October 20, 1898, he was agai
retired from active duty in the Unite
States navy by reason of disability |
the line Of duty.
During his terms of service M
Tallman visited ports in all parts
the world, and has a travelling recor
of 100000 miles.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-12-24
Must Not Read Newspapers.

In Bombay, education has been ad-
vancing within recent years, but the
standard of manners in schools and
colleges has been rapidly going down.
fragrant offences against school rules
occur constantly, and complaints Of
the rudeness and discourtesy of boys
in public are frequent. To check this
state of affairs, the government of
Bombay has sent to masters of pri-
mary schools the following note: "The
Sarkar has heard that some Of you
disobey the rule that forbids you to go
to political meetings or speak in pub
lie on politics. You must obey the
rule. You are not to take newspa-
pers into the school or to allow any
one else to take them in"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-12-24
The Maternal Instinct.

A little girl sat in a corner Of a rail
way carriage, apparently lost in
thought and with a slight frown on
her pretty face. Opposite was her
mother, who wondered what Molly
was thinking Of, and whether she was
regretting the joys of padding and
castle building at the seaside.
At last the mother spoke:
"Well, Molly, what is it? Are you
sorry to be going homer"
II shall be glad to see my dollies
again." said Molly-a mere babe, but
already quite a little mother.-Home
Notes.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-12-24
Edward Devotion House, at Brookline,
Massachusetts.

habitable condition, and the Edward
Devotion House association is to have
charge of it's maintenance. The Ed
ward Devotion house is the Oldest
nov standing in Brookline. 1t COM
memorates the Devotion school fund
which was bequeathed by Ed
ward Devotion and received by the
town in 1852. The fund amounted to
about 1896, which the donor speci-
fed should go toward building or
maintaining a school as near the cen
ter of the town as should be agreed
upon by the town.
The Edward Devotion grammar
school is located on the old Devotion
lot on Harvard street, where the old
building may be plainly seen by
~passersby.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-12-24
AS MUSEUM IN sRooKLlNE.
Historic New England House Opened
On 2o3d Anniversary Of Town.

Boston.-The historic Edward De-
votion house on Harvard street,
Brookline, was formally opened as a
public museum the other day. The
little old building has been well
stocked with articles of the revolu-
tionary period, given or loaned by
public-spirited citizens of the town.
The day was especially appropriate
for the opening of the little museum,
for it was the 203d anniversary of the
Incorporation of the town of Brook
line.
The town not long ago appropriated
$500 to place the structure in a
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-12-24
DO LITTLE REAL WORK

their own, and, being generally bad
riders, and without military qualities
which would raise them in the esti,
nation of their men, they are neither
loved nor respected by them. Mar
ried officers keep entirely to them.
selves, such things as invitations to
one another's houses being unknown,
and the only occasions upon which Of
ficers meet together at oil are on the
days Of assembly, when they are