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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-11
HOUSEHOLD SUGGESTIONS.

orange Is among the most popular
colors.
Low shoes are ornamented with big
buckles.
Washable chauOis gloves are shown IN
both the natural color and white
The 6irectoire tie. made Of crochet lace.
IS a pretty finish 70 the dressy blouse.
Tuclzs still hold favor. but buttons have
outrun them in the race for frst place
Collarless gowns are more freely worn
in daytime than for many seasons past
There IS a remarkable prevalence OF
foulard in the handsomest daytime gowns
GRAY suede boots. with pearl buttons,
are attractively worn with gray walking
suits.
White ties with dark gowns are seen in
some costumes, but the idea is in poor
style.
Net gloves. the coolest things that can
be worn. may now be had with embroid-
cred backs.
There is a rage now for cream white
suits. worn with hat and accessories or.
nut brown.
Men wear brown ties, brown and white
shirts. brown hose. and brown bordered
handkerchiefs.
kimono dresses Tor the uJlle IolSs are
cool and simple enough TO insure style
and comfort.
Stoles and ecclesiastical designs have
crept into the toilet quietly, but with
evident intention 70 stay for awhile.
Every one welcomes the net hat for
summer wear; hot days on sunny lawns
would Lose half their charm without it.
Lace wells are edged on both sides with
fancy borders and serve for scarfs as
we'll as 10, enveloping the hat and face
Plaits set in the side or quite around the
skirt below the knee suggest the return
ing fullness Of this part OF the costumes
The latest belts OF heavy gold braid
differ from their predecessors in that they
are Of dull rather than Of bright sold.
a bit Of hand embroidery is dainty
finish to the tisht-ntting shirt waist
sleeve. which IS cut pointed over the
wrist
The guimpe OF fiesh-colored tulle. which
/ has received so much comment, has been
( superseded by a chcml-ette Of finest black
4 tulle
The gray now favored by fashionable
women is really grayish rose color
having a subtle touch OF the rose be-
meath the gray.
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POLICE AID WILL Be OFFERED
Cooperation with Floral Parade
Committee Expected.
At n Meeting to De Held Tonight,
the Committee on Arrangements
VIII Extend Plans.

That the police department viii CO.
operate in making the floral parade OF
the Chamber OF Commerce a success will
be the assurance that Mai. Richard Syl-
vester Will extend TO the members OF the
committee on arrangements at the meet
Ing tonight IN the Automobile Club
house. MAJ. Sylvester attends the meet
ing In response to an invitation of Chair
man Isaac Cans
Commissioner West will also attend the
meeting tonight and il is expected that
a report will be made concerning Com
missioner Macfarland's suggestion that
there be a section Of the parade for cars
decorated only with American flags. An
nouncements as 10 different prizes will
also be made.
A meeting OF the transportation COM
mittee OF the floral parade viii be held
this afternoon az o'clock Tor the pur-
pose Of deciding upon a definite plan for
the securing Of reduced rates on all the
railway lines leading into Washington on
the day of the parade. The problem Of
advertising the event along the different
railroads viii also be considered The
committee will report 10 the committee
on arrangements tonight.
The committee on illumination viii also
report with regard 20 the lighting Of the
Avenue.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-11
SNAPSHOTS OF THOUGHT.
By 7. NJ. SULLIVAN.

The first step toward the attain
ment Of knowledge is the eftace-
ment Of self-conceit.
II you doubt the rectitude OF
what you desire 10 accomplish,
have the courage OF Danish the
desire.
Never enter into any compact
that viii compromise your honor or
forfeit your self-respect.
Be thankful for what you have
as well as ambitious to acquire
what you have not.
II is far better to incur honor
able loss than 10 acquire unworthy
gain.
There is more charity in with
holding unkindiy words than in
utter'ng words Of cheer
II you would soar 10 fame's lofty
heights depend not upon the tickle
wings Of pride.
Open the gates or mercy 70 every
appeal OF the distressed.
There is always a demand for
the man who is trained for the
service Of God. his country. and
his fellow-men.
The courage Of self-sacrifce IS
more inspiring than the bravado
OF self-indulgence.
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A TRIM WAIST LINE.

From the Philadelphia Press
Since there is nothing more unslghtly
than sloppy" look at the waist line,
every woman should take special pains
that her wais; and skirt make firm con-
nection. This cannot be done with hap
hazard pinning or by trusting to luck.
The only way to achieve neatness is by
definite preparation.
The surest way to keep skirt and blouse
/ together Is to sew eyes to the blouse and
hooks 10 the skirt. when the blouse is
worn underneath the eyes should go NJ
the top of the belt line. one inch to each
! side OF the middle. while the hooks go
at similar distances on the inner side Of
the skirt band.
Stout women whose hips are large will
| find II more satisfactory 70 put hooks
and eyes so that the skirt and blouse are
| fastened under the arms also. This can
/ be managed by putting an eve az ,ne
! side seam OF the walstband, with hooks
20 correspond on the skirt.
a blouse is rarely worn outside a skirt.
but when this IS done il is even more
| important to have the two we'll hooked
| together. In this case the hooks are put
on inside Of the waist5and and eyes on
the outside of skirt.
I Keep the same relative distance for
sewing, one inch TO each side Of the mid
/ die as any skirt can then be hooked to
any blouse.
! The woman who will not take the trou-
/ BILE TO sew her hooks and eyes should al
/ least use the safety pin substitutes These
are not well known. but are useful little
pins that come IN sets Of four or more
| Two OF the pins are provided with elon-
| gated eyes for the blouse. while the other
two have hooks for the skirt. They can
be adjusted in a minute or two and pre-
vent unseemly gaps
There are q number OF patent belts pro-
vided with teeth that fasten firmly
through skirt and blouse The devotees
Of these fasteners praise them highly,
while opponents say they tear both ma
terial and fingers. Used carefully, they
are convenient and satisfactory.
! 1t is also important 10 keep the outer
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belt from slipping II ii rides up, II gives
a slovenly look. no matter how neatly
skirt and blouse are girded underneath
Tiny hooks. No. l. can be sewed TO the
bottom Of belt and loops are buttonholed
TO the skirt band, using twist the color
Of material
Most women, however. prefer to pin
their belts with fancy pins. These should
not be conspicuous, and plain rather than
jewcled. To mold down leather belts
nothing equals a safety pin provided With
a silver catch arranged like a hook. The
belt slips under this and cannot slip up.
The catch is generally engraved with the
monogram OF the wearer.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-11
OF INTEREST TO THE WOMEN
FROM WOMAN'S
POINT OF VIEW

young widow. just emerging from
weeds, is trying to persuade her mother
to sell the home in which the family was
born and reared and move to town
noted for the number and brilliancy or
its social entertainments. She described
some OF them 20 me at great length,
and I asked why they could not be mi
tated in her present abOde7 As FAR as
could see. the spirit OF hospital Is very
wide awake in one place. while In the
other Il has been allowed TO fall asleep
In every community there is leading
spirit and an army OF followers. Those
who accept hospitality are bound 10 re-
turn Il. so the ball 10 kept rolling. Il
costs something TO entertain, even simply
so brains must be Tacked for novelties
The afternoon tea table is a sociable in
sutution, and Il IS not an expensive one.
7 suggested 10 the widow that she be
the leading spirit IN her town and insti-
tute the tea hour. and let IL be known
far and near I believe II would be the
means Of waking up the dull, old town,
and make her averse to leaving her beau
tful home.
The woman who complains Of loneliness
has the means at hand TO Danish IT,
provided she knows Just one person
within reaching distance. Through the
one she may meet others, and II she has
any spirit she can plan amusements
which will attract all the people she Will
want about her Return OF Inequalities
will include her. as a matter Of course
There Is q tendency 70 sit back and eX-
pcct 70 be amused. 70 avoid the Initiative
so we 80 TO plays and concerts rather
than parties. and put OF calls to the last
minute OF grace.
The lack OF public amusements in small
cities and towns throws the inhabitants
upon their own resources. Men and
women form clubs for all sorts Of pur-I
poses. and the homes Of the well-tO-do
are fitted up with bowling alleys and
billiard tables Girls from large cities
always have the time Of their life when
they visit small places, for they are face'
70 face with novelty at every turn.
once asked the young wife OF a summer
hotel proprietor how she lived through
the winter and she looked at me in
rather a plying fashion.
She was the mans second wife. and
but a little older than his daughter.
After the house was deserted by summer
guests a part OF it was closed up. A
few guests drifted In through the winter.
mostly travelling statesmen, some OF whom,
were acquaintances Of long standing
Neighbors were not numerous. but every
body kept horses. and there was much
going on. A shopping trip to a big city
lasting about two Weeks-plenty of sew
ing, and reading with winter amuse-
ments incidental 20 country districts
which borrow new ideas from city Wis
itors, made life pleasant enough she told
me. BETTY BKADEEN.
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housekeepers is that they are elustery
and shed their leaves early and long.
The cause for this is that the tops. hav-
ing been permitted 10 become overheaYy.
the sunshine cannot get IN its good work
in the dense growth, and leaves fall pre-
maturely
One well-knOwn hOrticulturist has a.
clared that II vines were headed back
from one TO four feet every year from
the second year TO the eighth the house
keeper would not find It necessary TO
sweep her porch each morning 70 get
rid Of the fallen leaves.
When about 20 plant vines consider
the character both OF your house ard
OF the vine II you have a frame house
or one that Will need frequent repainting,
u IS not wise to plant on It vines that
get too high or that grow without arti-
fetal support as the ivy or ampelOpsis.
Your soul is torn between hating to XIII
your vine or seeing your house in a shah
by condition.
Consider we'll whether you want shade
and foliage or Towering effects. A porch.
4 for instance. IS apt 10 be stuhy and warm
/ in summer II planted with ampelopsis.
Even with Towering vines Il Is we'll not
10 set them too close together. but 70
/ leave a space between the pOsts-unless
/ screen IS desirable-for light and air.
. Many landlords refuse TO have vines
planted on their property because they
think il damages II. This is not an alto
gether mistaken idea, as the vine enthu-
\ siast would have US believe. The diff
\ Guilty can be overcome, however. by the
/ proper choice OF vines. A self-suppOrting
+ vine may do harm. but one that needs
/ artificial support as wires or trellis. or
I that dies down 10 the hardy roots each
season. can easily be kept In control and
| removed when repairs are necessary.
! Remember that vines are among ma
l lures best beautifiers. but that when al
IS said there are but comparatively few
that give thorough satisfaction.
Another vine for dense shade and rapid
! growth Is the Kuduz vine. Il Is 50 hardy
that practically nothing viii kill H.
Climbing roses require no pruning be-
yond cutting out the very old or dead
wood and shortening Of the laterals and
, canes 20 control growth. All hardy vines
may be planted IN the fail
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-11
A PENNY PARTY.

Twenty dollars was raised fo- a chart.
table purpose IN a suburban communi-
" by a penny party on a new plan.
Unlike the usual subscription entertain
ment Il imposed no tax on those Of lin
tied means. says Mary Dawson. in the
Philadelphia Press.
Invitations were written on rather
large squares OF cardboard and were
wcrded as follows.
You are cordially invited to attend
n Penny Social at St Marks Guild house
on the evening OF April Il, from 8 10
II p. m" on the reverse Of each invi-
tatlon were two circles one large, and
inside Of this a smaller one. They were
Oh avn in ink and below them was the
Inscription.
Please paste on pennies 20 cover one
of these circles according 10 the present
ebb Of your pocketbook. Bring this card
with you"
As each member arrived and contrib
uted his circle Of copper cents on the
date appointed the pennies were removed
from the cards by the committee IN
charge. counted, and put in a basket
When all the coins had been gathered
up. all guests being on the scene. the
basket was exhibited and the company
cents it contained. Each persons guess
was put on record.
The one afterward found TO have come
nearest 10 the correct number received a
pocket purse "for pennies"
Another game was an interesting puzzle
founded on words beginning and ending
with the syllable OF pen. The questions
were written on cards with spaces OPP
posite for the answers. Each card was
shared by a man and a girl playing as
partners. A few Of the riddles are given
below TO show the plan.
Name a pen belonging 10 Uncle sam?
Pennsylvania.
A pen belonging to the novelist Thack-
cray? Pendennis.
An English copper pen? Penny
pen which writes involuntarily pun
ishment? Penalty.
A pen that subscribes to voluntary
punishment? Penance.
a sacred household pen Of ancient
Rome? Penates.
A pen that writes without Ink? Pencil
A pen hanging up? Pendant
A pen carried by Uther. father Of the
mythical King Arthur? Pendragon.
a famous pen OF Gaiileos2 Pendulum
pen cherished by Ulysses? Penelope
A pen that can go through thick walls?
Penetration
pen found among the birds? PENGUIN.
A pen that writes almost entirely in
water2 Peninsula
A pen that can cancel the supreme SEN
tsnce? Penitence
A Lenten season pen? Penitential.
a pen that admits 10 any stronghold?
Open
pen found on a flag? Pennant
An aromatic pen found among weeds
Pennyroyal
a pen Of weights and measures? Pen
nywelght
A pen economical in small matters?
Pennywise.
An old soldiers pen? Pension.
A pen belonging 70 a quietly thought
full person? Pensive.
A pen always shut up? Pent.
A plain pen with Eve sides1 Penta-
son.
A pen for poets2 Pentameter.
a pen used IN writing the Bible? Pen
tateuch.
A pen among feasts Of the church.
Pentecost
A beautiful marble pen? Pentelnc.
A shadow pen known TO astronomers?
Penumbra.
A miser's pen? Penurious.
A pen seen among the very poor?
PERJURY
Half an hour was allowed for guess
ing the various pens. At the end of
that time the cards were collected and
revised according 70 a complete ut in
the possession OF the hostess. The rid
der whose wark was pronounced best
received a fountain pen.
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FAVOR GOOD ROADS.
Chamber OF Commerce VIII A
Alexandria Movement

Chamber Of Commerce VIII Aid
Alexandria Movement.
A special committee Of the Chamber
Of Commerce on parks. highways and
bridges will meet this afternoon ar 2.SJ
o'clock, with J. I. Weller as chairman
to consider arrangements for sending a
delegation TO Alexandria to attend the
good roads mass meeting on Thursday
evening at Young Peoples Han.
The object Of this meeting is to fur
Their the plan Of building a highway be-
tween Washington and Alexandria. and
the members Of the Chamber believe that
this is long needed Improvement. which
would prove invaluable for commercial
purposes.
Gov. Patterson. Of Tennessee. Is In
Washington 20 confer with officials OF
the Department % Agriculture abcu. the
good ROADS movement and he heartily
indorses the project Of highway from
the Capital TO Alexandria
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Washington Herald Pattern Coupon
Size desired. ...........
stntnc. Placed in Position.

The statues Of George Washington and
Robert e. Lee. Virginia contribution TO
Statuary Hall. ct the Capitol. were placed
in position yesterday The Washington
statue is a reproduction Of the famous
of Houdon. and that Of Lee
was designed and modelled by Edward v
valentine. The statues Will be located on
opposite sides Of the hall, that Of Wash
ington in the southeast corner. beside Che
statue Of Ethan Allan, and that Of !.e.
in the southwest corner, near the statue
OF Robert Fulton.
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LADIES sHIRTwAIsT.
Paris Pattern No. 1894
All Seams Allowed.

Made up in any material this is
pretty and becoming model to the aver
age figure. The front has the fullness
distributed in groups OF narrow tucks.
with a single tuck between. the back
made with a long tuck either side, clos
ing under the center box-plait at the
center. The tucked sleeves are in long
or seven-eighths length. The pattern is
I'm sizes-S2 to e inches. bust measure.
For IS bust the waist requires AS yards
OF material % inches wide. SIS yards q
inches wide. 81 yards q inches wide. %
yards Sc inches wide. or 2ls yards p
inches wide. yards OF insertion ana
yard OF edginG.
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CABRERAs IN MOBILE.
Son Of Guatemala President Tells Of
FriendIfaesS for America.

FrIendIfaesS for America.
Mobile. Ala. Aug lo.-Mme. Manuel
Estrada Cabrera. wife OF the President
OF Guatemala. and Diego Estrada Cabrera
and Francisco Estrada Cabrera, sons or
the Guatemala CHER magistrate. passed
through here tonight en- route 10 Paris
via New York.
Speaking Of conditions in Guatemala,
Mr. Cabrera said that HIS father Is very
friendly 10 the introduction Of American
capital and believes the immense re-
sources Of Guatemala can best be de-
veloped by the investments Of Ameri-
cans
II was believed when he left GJate-
mala City that the reflnancing Of the
country by American capital would be
arranged for within a short time. The
prospects for the coffee crop this year
are excellent. and the crops Of Guate-
mala generally are such as TO insure a
prosperous season.
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Masons Entoy TheIr Fnir.

The mecca Of the local Masons this
week is the Masonic fair at Colonial
Beach. and joyous fraternal times are
being enjoyed at the resort. MANY OF
those who tourneyed dowr with william
F. Guide, president Of the Chamber OF
Commerce, on Monday. have returned
with stories Of great fun. II is hoped
the attendance will maintain a high mark.
Many Masons will remain at the beach
for the entire week
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highly
am ots speaking
valedictory
unable to deliver their commencement
a tremendous object lesson?
Of
O n
always did
can't And because overtaxed
streug
I a
sicky little
fences possibly
A m a
with bluned
wit physical
a
healthy; one sees Il
daughters books drive her
O
CAMERON.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-11
THE OPTIMIST COLUMN
"The value of a Smile
Contributions By the Members Of The Washington
Herald Optimist Club

Herald Opumist Club.
The big smile in place OF the big stick.
VIII the big smile win where but a
while ago only the big stick could pre-
vail?
White House manners undoubtedly are
contagious.
The Taft smile. therefore will be IT.
risistably catching II we see il tri-
umphant over plotting Senator'S, in
surgent Congressmcn. and the sordid
lobby OF the Capitol 1t will pass down
through all ranks Of our citizenship.
Magnates will beam in Wall street the
farmer in the field. the teacher IN the
school, the housewife in the kitchen the
master OF the house al breakfast table
One vast. substantial smile viii spread
over the land. wreathing the counten-
ance Of every one who owns the name
American.
MARTHA n. GARNER
LIZ Twelfth street northwest.
WHICH,
Two little old ladies. one grave one gay
In the selfsame cottage lived day by day.
One could rot be harry. Because she said.
SO many children were hungry for bread.
And she really had not the heart 20 smile
When the world was 80 wicked al the while
Tho other old lady smiled all day long
As she knitted or served. or cro0ned song;
She had not time 20 be sad. she said
When hungry children were crying Tor bread;
So she hascd and knitted and gave away.
And declared the world grew better each day
Two little old ladies. one Erave. one gay:
Now. which do you think chose the wiser wayi
st Nicholas
NARY +. DURIsoE.
f2s Kentucky avenue southeast
There is so much misfortune and sad
ness in the world that any little thing
we can do we ought to, and to smile
at brother is surely not asking much
OF us. Perhaps a man you meet to-day
has lost hope OF being a success; perhaps
/ he IS endeavoring 10 overcome some
habit that has gotten the upper hand.
or perhaps, a woman 20 whom a friend
/ y interest viii turn her footsteps in
[ another direction-won't you smile the
smile OF friendship and good Will? II
Will put new hope and courage IN their
/ hearts And aside from the help you
give. the thought that you have perhaps
| encouraged some soul 10 take a new
! lease on lie viii make you happy.
! ELIZABETH POWELL CRCMP.
10 C street,
! A tender smile, our sorrow's only
| balm.-Young
KATHERINE o'BRIEN.
! - s street northwest
When you're ont q luck
| Ard you're cat n pluck
Ard the fight doesn't seem worth while.
What viii you give your heart
To do your nsrt
/ Why a haud-clasp and a smile.
So. when az is black
And we've lest the track
In a world we can't understand.
Then God bless the friend
Who Is there 90 lend
4 smile and a helping hand
NJ JANE MOOR.
$50 G. street northwest.
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The draperies Of gowns are mainly at
the back and sides. and often start well
up IN the region OF the waist. descend
Ing in lines which enhance the apparent
length OF the figure wearing them.
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The costume is now considered incom-
piete without wrap OF some sort. no
matter how slight It may be, and this
has caused a renewed vogue for the
scarf.
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Some OF the newest tailormadec are
severe in style. but they lace the old
masculine hardness. which made the
styles OF q decade sSo &c memorable
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KEPT 100000 IN LOG CABIN.

Farmer. Though Rich, Never Left
Humble Home for 81 Years.
Irwin. Pa Aug. 1O.-With cash amount
ing to $4,000 In The log cabin where he
was born and had lived for eighty-two
years. John Evans died here to-day with
out having seen any OF the world beyond
this city and the limits OF his own farm
Since the death OF his parents Evans
rad been seen only when he came 20 this
city on rare occasions TO transact bust
ness