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The Washington herald., 1909-08-22
For Women Over Fifty.

EAA ANY elderly women complain that
Hthere are DO fashions for women
Eover 80 years Of age. but such is
not the case. The elderly woman may
have 10 consider lines IL she is over afty
but she may still wear any hat that IS
becoming 70 her. even though her hair IS
as white as linen and there are many
lines on her face. But one OF the I'M
p0rtant things IS the way her garments
are cut
Unless the woman OF 80 IS slim and
graceful Il Is best Tor her 10 avoid white
shirtwaists. as these show the heaviness
and shOrtness al the waist line. But this
need not cause the least despair. as the
latest one-piece frock Is more fashionable
and is the garment she should always
wear. There are many ways Of making
Il convenient In all seasons. The coat
should be made on the long straight
lines and IL is not necessary for the frock
to be a princess. The belt may be a
narrow. stitched band Of fabric and It
should never be opposing cloth OF color.
Many matronly figures look much better
when the skirt Is lifted a trihe high in
the back. There are no reasons why
woman OF 20 should not wear any color
that Is becoming 10 her. There IS no
reason why she should always select
blacks, grays and puppies. Apricot Is
one OF the best shades for elderly women
IN the evening. Gold jewelry should not
be worn with white or gray hair. bat
silver appears very we'll X Is always
best 20 avoid red, as tAls color denotes
physical power
The Washington herald., 1909-08-22
Noblonls of tho NqQkEpd Trip

IN weekend trip a great deal
n depends on the amount OF luggage
one is to take. What clothing TO
W take along is a question. II the
trip is TO be an outing up 10 the
country, just e pleasure jaunt where any
kind OF clothes Will do, one should take
the ''good-time togs." simply the sweater,
duck skirt and two or three simple
blouses. These may be hustled into a
suitcase along with other necessary toilet
articles. such as a bottle OF cold cream.
brushes. etc. and no further thought
given 10 the natter.
Then there IS the other trip-the one
for an over-Sunday stay at q very smart
country house, where at least two dinner
frocks and a dancing gown viii be need
ed. Besides this there must also be the
dainty morning dresses. the lingerie cos
tunes which may be worn in the after
noon. and the tennis and golf gnrb. Fol-
lowing this, one must have an entire
auto garb in case Il should be needed.
II Is necessary TO take along a very large
trunk. one big one being much better
than two smaller ones, and this trunk
should be well supplied with trays The
host very often makes arrangements 10
meet the trains on which his guests ap-
pear with large depot wagons, IN order
that their luggage may be moved moce
quickly and easily n its destination
But the suitcase Is the best weekend
luggage, as IL avoids the extra trouble
OF a trunk and the worry Of checking
on the train. Most women are able to
The Washington herald., 1909-08-22
Vessels Had No Charts.

II FTER the battIeships Montana and
~ North Carolina had been ordered 70
y the relief Of the Americans in Tur-
key several months ago, the Navy Depart
ment at Washington was startled to re-
celve a wireless message from Captain
Marshall to the effect that neither vessel
had charts Of the Turkish waters IN which
they were TO sail. Inquiry at the naval
station at Guantanamo led to the dis
covery that none could be procured there.
The problem was finally solved by pur-
chasing from the British government the
necessary maps when the ships stopped at
Gibraltar. This action would not have
been permissible in time OF war, and the
American government would have run the
chance Of great loss through this neg
lect
The Washington herald., 1909-08-22
COnviCts Like Music.

H the French penal colony. Noumea,
H New Caledonia, the convicts have
organized a brass band. The leader
OF this musical organization is a notori-
GUS murderer who was once In the orches-
IRA at the Paris Opera House. The Gym
bal player killed n subpoena server and
the drummer killed his landlord with
hammer. The first cornet was convicted
on the charge OF murder. with robbery as
his alleged motive. One Of the ciarinets
was formerly landlord and Is charged
with killing his guests for the motive OF
robbery. The assistant bandmaster was
convicted OF having cut his wife into
The Washington herald., 1909-08-22

is scarcely worth while 70 try to take
one. Therefore. Il Is best 70 wear a
rather dressy hat. over this shoald be
draped q veil OF adequate thickness. part
~ 10 protect Il and partly 10 prevent
ones fellOw-passengers from misjudging
ones good taste by IT'S ratner dressy
character. The veil worn should match
the travelling coat and should present a
neat appearance. II should be arranged
on the hat 10 such a way that it may
be pushed up 20 allow its wearer to read
on the train. or pulled over the face 70
protect hair and eyes from dust should
a window be opened.
The linen gown Is a safe standby FOR
the weekend trip, and nothing can be
smarter than one cut In the Moyen Age
style. With trimming OF heavy lace or
embroidery IN the panel effect. Some OF
the handsome linen costumes include
CUats to match. but in the weekend suit.
case, where space IS az a premium. IL is
better 20 pack another pretty fr0ck and
leave the coat matching the linen ces-
tune at home.
Sometimes the bathing suit must be
packed In the suitcase. and IL is well to
have a fat rubberized silk case closed
with snap buttons; IN this way the suit
can be packed. even though It may be
wet
Summer dresses, made OF soft. hlmy
goods. take up very little space IN pack
ing and come in very handy IN the week
end trip, especially when one is 10 be
gone several days. There Is also room
FOR slippers, SILK hose and lace petit
coats. with the dainty evening scarf.
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satisfying his own cruel, selfish self-and
Lose every penny he had. so there,
To Mr.. Us positive assurance that be
wouldn't lose, II that was her only OBJ
lection, Mrs. Justwed made no answer.
OF course, he wouldn't lose! Any man
who knew anything at all about poker
could manage to squeeze through an even
ing and break even-even though the
cards did go against him numerically, A
conservative game would be bound to
w1n In the end. Besides, the men who
had gotten up the little session, as far
as he could see. were evidently dubs at
the game and would probably be easy
picking for him.
But Mrs. J. refused to argue the matter
further.
VERY well. Homer" she said, frgidly,
do as you please. have nothing more
20 say. You know all about II and It's
your mOney-Only l think you are mis-
taken. The ethical side OF the question
evidently appeals TO you 10 no way, and
the financial very strongly. ! hope you
win. Good night"
And she gathered her skirts around her
and swept majestically up the stairs.
Hang Il allT exclaimed Homer-dear.
"Confound such luck!"
the other chaps were arranging the table
and the chips. brought no relief to his
irritated mind. But bis determination 10
play was not In the least weakened. lie
went into the game, however, with
worried, half-guilty look on his face and
a restless, uneasy feeling about the whole
business.
About il o'clock the beer gave out.
and Mr. Justwed, who hadn't held any
thing higher than a pair OF skies for the
PAST hour, volunteered to hunt up the
hotel steward and get more. Besides.
the resultant temporary respite might
change his luck-and win back a part
at least OF the S17.60 he had dropped
SO be willingly pushed back his chair
and started after the liquid delinquency.
AS Mr.. J. emerged from he room ne had
n sudden idea 10 step across the hall and
see II Blossom had retired as vet. Cau-
tiously be knocked on the door OF their
room. No answer. He knocked again. n
trihe louder. Still no reply. Then he
turned the knob and walked in. The room
was dark. No one was there
''Wellr' exclaimed Mr.. J.. "I'u be fig
geredi I thought she WAS going % bed.
she must be downstairs"
The Washington herald., 1909-08-22

on board a ship The ships barber mazes
a good living outside Of his pay. The dis
tributiou OF the gun-crew prizes also often
enriches the gunner's pocketbook. Blue
jackets detailed as signalmen, coxswains
or motOrboats. or IN charge OF holds are
allowed extra pay. Men who are de-
tailed to the submarine service are al
lowed IS per month extra pay Often
times several thousand dollars are won on
a single bOst race. and many who are
fond Of athletics get pocket money IN
this manner. The man with q camera
earns enough money to make a good Nv
ing selling copies Of photographs OF his
shipmates, who send them home 10 their
folks other sailors write good descrlp-
tive letters and are paid considerable for
the articles when they are published.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-22
The Sense of Bees.

- EES have a special sense not unlike
that OF carrier pigeons. This has been
~ shown by their knowledge OF hiving.
They are not guided by sight OF odor. and
can fy two miles from hive and then re-
turn on direct line with their supply
Of honey. This has been tested when
bees have been taken two miles IN a
closed box and then released. They have
returned on a direct line to their hive.
Other tests have been made which show
that the sense Of smell with the bee is
not strong enough for 1t to be led back
to the hive after a two-m.le journey.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-22
How Tars Make Extra Money.

UST because boy enlists in the Navy
sc low salary is no reason why he
= should not make outside money while
ABOARD ship. Many or them have realized
neat sums during their enlistment doing
all kinds OF work, besides drawing their
monthly pay envelope. The $3.50 is not
q very big salary for an ablebodied man,
and many jackies ina other employment
IN their leisure hours. "Tailorizlng" Is
one Of the most profitable professions
aboard ship. Though each ship has its tai
lors. they ere supposed to only make the
clothing. When a young man who knows
how to sew on buttons and press a suit
wants 70 make some money he volunteers
10 do the work for other tars. A handy
man with a needle can made a tidy sum
The Washington herald., 1909-08-22
Railway Signal Schools.

n HE Pennsylvania Railroad has estab-
lished signal schools In the division Of
- It's line east Of Pittsburg, where men
are trained for the signal service Of the
great track system. This IS due 10 the
rapid growth Of block signaling which Is
In use along the lines. There are 12,40S
east OF Pittsburg, covering 1856 miles Of
track. The railroad has appointed six
signal apprentices, who viii be trained as
engineers 20 direct and plan signal IN
stallatlons. These apprentices VIII serve
three years in the schools and the first
year will be given over to the mechanical
work with the repair and construction
gangs. The second year ends them in the
Office with the supervisor OF signals, and
the third year Will be devoted to the out
side work on the electric and electro
rheumatic gpniiances
The Washington herald., 1909-08-22
Locomotives Burn Ignite

- locomotives In the Philippine Is
lands burn Ignite. Many OF these
Ii new engines have been shipped to
the islands within the past few months
The tenders have cylinder water tanks.
Ignite Is a mineral coal retaining the
texture OF wood. from which Il is formed
There are vast fields Of this coal In the
Philippines. and il gives OF intense heat
The new locomotives. which were built In
an American factory, are Of a somewhat
different model from the ones used In this
country, on account OF the prevailing con
ditions regarding climate and the road
bed
The Washington herald., 1909-08-22
Hints for the FIousekeeper.

instead Of being dissolved IN milk. as is
the usual way, they will be very much
lighter.
Cooking with curry powder makes a de-
licious change in the preparation Of
meats, rice, eggs and fish. Curry powder
is an invention Of the Anglo-Indian and
most housewives know very little about
Il.
Paint wooden pals and tubs with glyc-
crime TO prevent shrinking.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-22
Tons of Waste Paper.

HLMoST 10000 tons Of reading mat
% ter Is piled in one Of the govern
, ment buildings in Washington.
This Is the collection OF publications is
sued by the government; but 1t must be
saved. A railroad train loaded with
these useless publications would extend
over three miles In length Many Of the
speeches published and kept on hand
have never been spoken. and ere kept
merely as a matter OF form. There are
also many unim3ortant papers. There
is not another country in the world that
publishes so many papers and books.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-22

must be managing Il. or Il Is distinctly
undesirable! She knows just who is Of
the elite at the resort and who isn't
But she herself IS OF a class Tar above
any Of her fellow-vacationists. Indeed,
she often wonders how she could have
prevailed upon herself 20 be associated
with such bourgeois peoplel She Is thu
society "who"-and there are no other
who's" present. yor may be sure
There's the vain woman. Everyone
else's frocks are sights. She does 90
pity the women who have 20 dress 30
poorly. She knows she is the best-looking
woman on the place Her toilets each
evening are watched Tor anxiously By the
other women. In fact, they Just live
from day 70 day 70 see what she Is going
20 wear. And the men7 Why, there
isn't a man on the place-married or
single-whom she couldn't have dancing
attendance upon her for the nod OF her
head God made her for one purpose
10 be beautiful II is her Network. her
genius. She knows it-and she makes
everyone else know It.
Among the numerous other and sun
dry "who's-whos" OF the resort you
may find a place. Someone has you cata-
logued Just as you branded the athletic
man, the woman who invented bridge,
the social arbiter or the vain woman
You can't escape. Others see you in
some light different from that which
lights your own vision What IS It?
What kind Of a who are youf Find
out. II you can, and profit thereby.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-22
WEARING sAsHEs.

HWITH lingerie dresses Il Is a pretty
Ia fashion 10 thread the sash. which
w is generally OF satin, not through
the tou-trou Of the petticoat. but beneath
an incrustation Of the guipure or a heavy
insertion Of lace. This IS done anywhere
except at the actual waist line. The
sash Is often seen worn at the knees.
but this is annoying 10 the wearer as II
catches on the skirt IN walking. On
lingerie frocks a good way Is 10 drape
the sash from one shoulder. leaving IL
half concealed until Il ties In a bow be-
meath the waist az one side like g ribbon
on an order One Of the latest Paris
styles is 10 have the sash knotted In
rosette at one side Of the waist, with
long pendant ends, close sitting and
really a waist band
The Washington herald., 1909-08-22
SHIPS BmLIARp TABLE.

AZ account Of the rolling OF ship
when It is at sea the question OF bill
" lizards on board ship was never
thought OF until recently. when a table
was invented which remains level. One
Of these new billiard tables has been
placed IN the Great Eastern steamer The
table is arranged IN such a manner that
the top moves inside a sort Of case, or
lower part of the table, thus remaining
always level.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-22
MJuS&pa }d5 va guiQt Cone

IF COURSE, everyone knows that
many things are allowable IN the
vacation season that are fatty
and Justly tabooed at other times.
And the letting down OF the bars
OF convention at such a time-to sane
and safe distance only. to be sure-is a
thing that vindicates itself az surely as
the pIth and point Of an axiom proves
its verify.
All OF which may be Simon Pure logic
or mere sophistry according 70 ones
viewpoint. hut TO Mr.. Justwed that even
ing st By-the-Sad- Sea Waves. where he
aud Mrs. J. were spending their vacation.
such a train OF thought seemed ire
futahle And why in the world Mrs.
Justwed couldn't see It that way was be-
yond him.
Mr. Jrstwed was worried-nnd mad
and undecided.
Mrs. Justwed was IN tears-and SYM
nathlzing with herself for having ever
married such man.
And Il all grew out OF a suggestion that
Mr. j. ioin IN a quiet little game for
men only.
Smith Brown started It all-Mrs. Just
wed never could bear him. anyway-and
the little molehiH OF idle suggestion
threatened TO grow into mountain OF
trouble. for the Justweds. at least.
To be sure. it was nice and decent Of
Homer-dear-from a mans standpoint
to walk straight up to Blossom and an
nouuce boldly:
The boys have arranged for a quiet
little sitting tonight, my dear, and
think III join them for a while"
Mrs. J. was astounded.
why. Homeri" she gasped. ''you have
evidently forgotten that you promised
me you would never play poker again.
And straightwuy Homer-dear went up
in the air.
Now. wasn't that Just like womanl
In all his born days he never had prom
ised her he wouldn't play poker again!
OF course. he remembered the argument
they had had on the subject shortly after
their marriage, but he had not played
then simply to please her. and decidedly
be had no recollection whatever Of hav-
ing made her such an absurd, unfair and
foolish promise.
Suppose he had. just for the sake OF
argument. Wouldn't the circumstances
vacation season, all good fellows at the
same hotel. the other women who had no
objections 20 their husbands playing and
the fact that he had already said he
would sit in'-wouldnt such circum-
stances alter any case aud Justify him IN
the retractlon OF his promise3 To be
sure they would
But Mrs. Justwed couldn't see It that
way.
There was the financial side OF II. too.
she argued. Could he afford TO loser II
might be perfectly true. as he said, that
IN a 25-cent limit game a man simply
couldn't lose more than a dollar and six
ty-fve cents-she was woman and
couldn't be expected TO know about that
side Of it-but even then, could be afford
10 lose even One-siXty-fve when they
needed every penny for incidentals at
such a umei OF course. she couldn't
send him up 10 his room and tie him to
the bedpost. Therefore, she supposed, II
be would play then he Just would play.
regardless OF her feelings in the matter.
and-and-and she hoped be would be
The Washington herald., 1909-08-22

" FEW drops OF lemon squeezed IN
the water in which potatoes are
= boiled just before they are done.
Will prevent them from turning black.
Paint which sticks TO glass can be re-
moved with vinegar.
A Cat fle is one Of the best things on
which 20 sharpen bread, meat and chop
ping knives.
II some soda Is mixed with -four In
making ginger cookies with sour milk,
The Washington herald., 1909-08-22
for
Travelling.

SNEARS have changed the various
" styles IN travelling costumes as the
~ eIaborateness OF travel has decreased
In the past special occasions such as
travelling meant the necessity OF many
new gowns, many OF them very elaborate
but nowadays a woman going from one
city to another gowns herself about the
same as though she were going downtown
on a shopping tour Il Is not good form
10 wear a trailing skirt IN a train and
the garment collects much dust. A gown
having a skirt Just clearing the ground
should be chosen Of heavy silk or linen.
A light color IS very good. II the waist
matches the skirt 1t Is so much the bet
ter, and waists are very often worn OF
the tailor-made variety, plaln cuffs and
linen collar. The tie may be OF silk or
lace. A gown that viii wash Is requisite.
and silk waists are no longer considered
by the woman who travels.
long. loose coat is very desirable
with n one-piece frock TO serve as a pro-
lection against the dust or 8s a wrap.
Excellent travelling dresses are made
from India silks. foulards and pongees.
as well rs the best quality Of ginghams.
The travelling dress should be pretty
without being elaborate. and the dress
should be such that 1t can be worn TO
dinner In n hotel or restaurant without
the necessity Of a change Of costume.
Great care should be taken in the selec-
tion Of the shoes. and this Is one Of the
times when silk stockings should be worn.
as the feet are often very conspicuous on
a train.
II a woman Is going away only for a
few days, so that her baggage IS limited,
Il Is decreed that she may wear a large
hat on the train. But the mediumSized
or small. hats are the best for the oc-
casiOn. The large hats are very hard 20
pack, and this Is the reason so many OF
them are worn on the train. the smaller
ones being packed away. Chsmois or
white washgloves are now considered
very proper for travelling, and they are
much smarter than tan dogskin. at one
time very popular and stiE worn By some
women.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-22

nNE Of the problems for the mother
e the dressing OF her children, es-
" pecially IN the summer Many de-
agners have used their wits 70 solve
this problem. and the envelope dress IS
the best solution thus far This new
ehnd's dress Is made OF pique, or lawn,
IN a plated model which buttons down
under each arm ard over the shoulders
so that the whole thing may be spread
out fat on the ironing board II has no
sleeves. A new play apron is Of brown
Holland and is decorated with gay pic
lures OF dogs and cats. With a heavy dark
embroidery stitch. The children who
usually hate AL sorts Of APRONS will wear
this kind
The Washington herald., 1909-08-22

- HIS low style OF Gambrll roof cot
a iage is well adapted to a city or
town lot. The double pitch Of roof
~ allows full, square-ceiling rooms in
the second story and ut the same
time low roof, taking little material
and being economical to build. There is
another feature In favor OF this form Of
construction that is not often thought OF.
by reason Of the lev double pitch OF the
The Washington herald., 1909-08-22

So Downstairs be went IN search Of his
wife
The sound Of voices IN the large living
room indicated clearly the direction he
should follow. Within were most OF the
guests. But Mrs. j. was not in evidence.
In few moments, however, Mr. J.
espied her over In one corner playing
cards. He approached the table.
Mrs. Justwed gave him just the very
sweetest smile imaginable.
What are you playing dearf' asked
Homer. pleasantly.
Mrs. J. made no reply. 50 engrossed was
she with her lead.
Bridge" responded her partner. who.
being the dummy" was naturally best
able TO pay attention to other things be-
side the game. And your wife is doing
beautifully"
Yes" answered Homer. Il might ex-
pect that. at home she has quite repu-
tation as c bridge player"
"Oh, but this isn't ordinary bridge"
continued the partner. This Is for q
quarter OF a cent point, and She"
What! cried Mr.. j.. playing for
money! Why. Blossom, am surprised
"Oh. but you needn't be. Homer" re-
torted Mrs. j., In honeyed voice, though
IL is my first offensel ! Just wanted 20
test your theory that person who knows
any card game and has had experience in
playing it couldn't possibly lose. Now !
am applying It inversely. Can a novice
win at cards1 So -"
Bat, Blossom. bridge is a most" be-
gan Mr. J.
and she has won over 81 alresdyw
chirped up the loquacious partner
"Humphi" shifted Mr. J.. crestfaiIen.
And he started gwav from fha fahla
with ? faltering. undecided step.
"Oh, Homer called Mrs j., how ala
you come out IN your poker gamer
Whether or not Mr.. JustWed heard is
a question that he alone can answer But
the question Itself was not answered, for
Homer-dear suddenly reused himself from
his letharglc walk and fairly sprinted out
OF the ROOM
-CARYEL CALVERT HALL.