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Arizona republican., 1909-05-05

AOw is the time when the germ of h laZiness is in the air, out of doors and indoors, under the table, in the closet. and even on the bookshelf, ready to spring upon you at every opportunity. To escape him one must decide most ire vocably to get right up out of tbst com fortable chair and get busy with any thing. just so 1t is something.
 The average housekeeper feels this de- sire to rest and take 1t easy every day at this season-but more keenly on Sunday mornings, when her weeks labors are over and everyone else Is resting. Even her husband. who usually rushes ofr for the office with a vim, is apparently un- able to do anything but sprawl in the easy chair and ieisurely peruse the morn ing papers. late breakfast and its drowsy effect make the house seem the most attractive place. The comfortable. roomy chair Is inviting. indeed and the privilege of having nothing to do a rare treat, indeed.
 But the open window and the stream ing sunshine are by DO means as enjoy able as a long walk in the suburbs, or into the fields and the woods-if one only will gather sufficient energy to make the attempt. It is hard to change the com fcrtable morning dress for a walking cos tune, and the etceteras of dress demand ed by convention and style. It is hard to give up the lazy comfort of the easy chair and the soft cushions. It is diff cult to escape the Outstretched tentacles, so to speak. of the various germs of lazi- ness In the room, and trudge determ- inedly out of doors. It is hard to change passive activity Into active pedestrianism. Rut the signs of spring are in the air. Bracing winds; full. deep breaths of rich, warm spring air, the sunshine and health walt without-and every hOusekeeper needs these things sorely. The call of the spring Is sounding on all sides. and the woman who refuses to harken to 1t Is denying herself much pleasure.
 IT but one member of the household Is content to spend the day in lounging around indoors the rest of the family feels his influence. Sunday indoors Is bad for the children. bad for the home keeper and doubly bad for the man of the house. who has but this one day in the week for Out-of-doOr exercise. If but one member of the family starts an ex- cursiOn In the country. the rest are more than willing to follow. IL need not be
Arizona republican., 1909-05-05
MR!a(lBIxD TOES 1HE kARKg

do you suppose I take that dream seriously7 Well. I just guess not! The old sk!nfiint wouldn't raise my salary if were the only receiving teller In the world. This thing of dreams being sig nificant Is all tommyrot, Blossom, tom myrotr'
 "Oh," cried Mrs. j.. ecstatically. "I am so glad you think so! I had such hor- rible dream,'
 Al right, Mrs Soothsayer, let's hear 1t"
 Well. Homer. I dreamed I was down town doing a bit of shopping and l felt an impulse to cross over to the other side of the street There was absolute ly no reason why 1 should. for all the stores I go to are on the east side. But l simply couldn't resist the impulse to cross over. It drew me like a magnet. So I crossed -
 Not because you wanted to get on the other side. like the chicken, my dear Blossom put in MT. Justwed. facetious- ly. but because something drew your
 Mrs. Justwed ignored the slight
 'I crossed over" she continued. land just as l reached the other side l looked up and stopped short-almost frozen stiff with horror. for"
 'Whew!" laughed NIT. J. that sounds creepy. What did you see-a seven horned devil. or a-a-mOlycoddle in one of these new scoop hats.''
 ''I did not,'' Mrs. Justwed replied fin significant. determined tones. 'I saw you. Homer. coming out of that horrible burlesque tbeater-where only men are allowed,'
 The laugh froze on Mir Justweds :ace. He clutched the arms of the chair. He swallowed hard. And he
Arizona republican., 1909-05-05

all happened on sunday nOTn-
 ing-one of those bright, sunshiny E spring mornings when to breathe Is to
 live and everything and everybody
 looks just as they ought to be.
 A misunderstanding on such a morn- ing? Impossible!
 Or. rather. improbable-for one did come to the Justwed household. and thusy:
 After the long. late luxurious Sunday morning breakfast, just as Mir. J. had ensconced himself comfortably in his ia vorite chair. fortified with a few tons of the Sunday paper. Mrs. Justwed made the perfectly innocent. perfectly peaceful and absolutely bromidic statement:
 "I had the most peculiar dream last night. Homer. you ever imagined"
 "Huhy' grunted MT. l., deep In the news. what was that?''
 'I say I had a dream last night" re- peated Mrs. J.
 "Oh. you dld?" questioned Mir Just we'd absent mindedly. You did? Welt you don't believe in dreams. do you?"
 ''I don't know. Homer. whether I do or not. IL does seem silly, doesn't itf But this one was-"
 suppose. Blossom. you FeITalutu from telling 1t to me until after break fast for fear It would come true? Isn't there some silly saying to that effect about dreamSf'
 Exactly. Homer. dear" Mrs. Justwed agreed. and you can laugh If you wish but-but I was so afraid this one might come true that I was more than willing to seem silly and walt until after breakfast before telling you about it II was such a horrible oue,'
 Mir Justwed put down his paper and laugtcd ont loud.
 Now isn't that just like a woman he exclaimed. Just like a woman, The idea of taking dreams seriously! Why they are nothing but -but-er-er-hut the wapderings of ones fancy In ones sleep. you know-when the SubconsciouS self Is -er-uppermost. you know Something like that. my dear. I've for gotten the psychology of it exactly. for ! don't suppose I've even thought of the subject since college days. But It's fool ish. my dear: foolish to take them seri- ousy."
 Then you don't think they ever really mean nnything?" asked Mrs J. in that tone of voice that fairly begs a negative answer.
 "Certainly not," MT Justwed replied. positively. not In anyway except to the superstitlous mind. And supersti- ton Is q sign of ignorance. I. too. had n dream last night. I dreamt that the old man had called me into his sane tu;n aud apOlogized for giving me such n small salary and begged me to accept the raise he offered even though 1t was. be said, but a mere tride Now.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-05

tried his best to look unconcerued.
 "Ha. ha, ha!'' be shrieked-with a laugh that fairly hurt because 1t was so forced-'ha. ha, haF'
 Well, I did. HOmer-and you passed not two feet from me with several other men"
 himself hugely.
 'l-see-I-see! he gurgled. ''and since you dreamed all this you are confident 1t is going to come true. You have worried your poor. dear. pretty little head about seeing me come out of that theateri Really, Blossom, if 1t weren't SO silly should be angry with you for giving way to such foolish expectations. It won't appen-dreams never foretell things truly. Don't worry"
 ''No. Homer" she said finally. 'I don't believe dreams foretell events. But they do sometimes tell past events"'
 NIT. Justwed never even batted an eyelid.
 The more I think about 1t. Homer, the more insistent becomes my belief that this is true"
 'Tommyrot"' Insisted Mfr. J.. picking up his paper again.
 Homer" exclaimed Mrs. Justwed. sud denly, ~ want you to tell me If you have been to that horrible burlesque thea ter since we've been married,"
 The paper fell from M- Us fingers. He paused a moment. 70 gather his brow Into aL impressive. austere flown.
 Blossom" he stated. this foolishness of yours has gone far enough, '-he idea Of any sane, healthy married woman giv- ing way to a superstition of that sort! It is"
 Have YOU been to that theater since we were marriedf" insisted Mrs J.
 Now listen to me, Blossom" Mir. commanded. severely, rising from his chair, this Is going too far. have never told you a story and I never will I have been to that theater-I was there Saturday afternoon"
 ''I knew 1t. Homer. I knew it." cried Mrs. J, almost triumphantly.
 50 yOu don't believe dreams are sig nifcant. don't you. They are foolish. are they? You have deceived me, That dream was sent to me as a warning-I know it was. Heaven knows what other things you have been doing. I-I-boo- hoO--I will not be deceived this way. I am going straight back to mamma. 1 will not live with a monster who goes to look at the ch-chorrs g-g-girls at that horrible p-p-place. G-g- boo oo-hoo-good- goodbye,'
 And she flew out of the room-for her hat and coat and the other whatnots a woman usually assemblies when she vows she will return to ''mommer."
 MT. Justwed paused a moment to col feet his scattered wits.
 Then he gave the pile of Sunday papers one vicious kick and flew after Blossom to uIpack her suitcase, even at the point of a gun!
Arizona republican., 1909-05-05
V HERE Is no more dangerous breeder
 of germs within the average house

~ HERE Is no more dangerous breeder H of germs within the average house
 - hold than a refrigerator if not kept clean under sll circumstances. Frequent sirings of the interior are absolutely necessary to keeT the air pure and health full
 AT dishes that are put in the refriger- ator. or Ice box. should be given the most scrupulous attention. They should be absolutely clean and never allowed to re- main in the box after the contents begin to show the slightest sign of decay If this rule is not observed. contamination of milk. butter and other equally absorb cnt foods and typhoid for the whole tam fly may be the result
 For the purpose of making things easy for the parson having charge of the ice box it Is customary in many city resi- dences 10 make n direct communication by pipe with the house drain. This sys- tenn is opposed to every good rule of hygiene as the gases from other sources often find their way back through thls pipe and do their deadly work with the family larder The only sanitary way to deal with tho water driHplngs Is to al- low them to ha discharged into pan ar pail and emptied at regular intervpis.
 An important factor in keeping :aipuri- ties from the food In the ce-box Is 'hr occnsional placing of lump O: dry line or Of charccaI in the food compartment. Either Of those suhstarccs Is highly ab sorhant and ncts as D | d.siufectant.
 No matter how mu~'l work s expended on the care of the refrigerator. it always pays to do little more At this season of the year. when ihe average honsa- keeper 's beginning to use ice. she must take every r-ecaution to make sure that her refrigerator 's absolutely devoid of germs. A good r.'nn. and one that will Tighten the housekesper's burden. iS to make so, of rIleS and stick closely to them. The following nre suggested;
 Twice a week empty your refrigerator. remove the shelves. Il water drain and every possible part
 Scrub the inside Of the refrigerator. as well as the parts that have be"1 removed. in warm water. to which .,na!l anolnt of ammonia has been added
 If possible. allow the refrigerator to stand open out of doors. iu q shaded place The water used for washing Should not he too hot as it will have the eff ct Of keeping the interior Q: the refrigerator az too high temDerai ure for too lon. a time If enough ammonia k used the same degree of cleanliness can be ob- taInrd with less expenditure of energy and time
 Jf tna interior of the icphOx has become
Arizona republican., 1909-05-05
Sick-Roon1 Hygiene.

A EW ideas and theories are every E day advanced about the care of the ( sick. They all. however. come back to the fundamental principles of plenty of air and perfect sanitary surroundings Although education along the line of prbper sanitation has advanced rapidly in recent years, there are foolish mothers who will dare to risk the chance of carrying contagion into the homes of others for the simple satisfaction of gratifying the whim of a sick child, or their own perverted ideas of the duty they owe their offspring. In cases of contagious diseases all the principle cities of the United States have adopted rules to govern the conduct of residents of house where contagion exists.
 Keep the sick room eool. Always allow 8 current of fresh air in it. The patient should be kept mentally and physically comfortable at all times The best nurse is always the mentally and physically healthy one. She can do her patient more good by her cheerfulness than the average doctor can with his medicines
Arizona republican., 1909-05-05
Closet Suggestions.

IA OW that the spring house cleaning BY over and the practical woman Is ' nk searching around for ways to make her home a little more ''homey, few suggestions about the arrangement or shelves. cupboards. bookcases and dress ing tables may be in order. The best way to arrange shelves Is to have the top one serve as a place for ornaments and the one below for books. From the lat ter hang curtains on a rod suitable for the purpose. The receptacle formed in this manner can be used to conceal cloth ing that the owner has not room to place in the closets. If you have closet door, it is an easy matter to ar range a dressing table that Is as utili- tartan as the fancy one that you can buy in the furniture store.
 Procure a mirror and screw 1t to the closet door. Under your mirror place box to hold your toilet articles. small shelf would do in some cases, if the makeup Is not too cumbersome. Elm broidered bags hung with an eye to art istic effect against the door will hold thousand and one little things that you need and add greatly to the general effect.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-05
He1pfu1 Household Hints.

saving ones self nasty fall.
 If the entire woodwork of a house is washed every two or three months in ammonia water. and corners of shelves and drawers are sprinkled with powdered borax, insects and bugs of all descrip- tiOns will seek a home elsewhere.
 If biscuit or cakes burn in the baking put them aside until cold and then re move the burnt part with a cheese grater
 A satisfactory dark closet for keeping preserves can be made by attaching dark green window shade to the ceiling or edge of the shelf above your preserves.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-05
The NetU Cleaning
 Man.

n nTRING the past quarter of century EE women have been accustomed to hear EE ing the male sex talk at great length ou the invasion of male territory ny mere females. And now the brute has turned. As means of self-preservation. or of re- veuge. he has become n domestic servant.
 There have been men who have done women's work in the past but they have made specia!tips of their particular line Some have heen chefs. some have been dressinak kers. some have been mln-millin- CTS But new era has arisen with the difficult servant problem Able bodied American men, trained to household duties. are now to be found in every city and town doing satisfactory work iu households where the maid Is thirg Of the past.
 l. Is a Gebatable question whether men. who are properly trained. are not better able than women to perform many do- mestir duties. woman who has had experience with the male and female kinds of help said recently:
 Tt Is real pleasure to have a man around the house who has been trained to do things right Recently I explained to a physician Who was connected with a prominent hospital the awful trouble experienced in getting someone to help me with my spring cleaning. He told me of an old soldier who was about to be dis charged from his hospital. He said he was absolutely reliable. and I asked him to send him to me. He started in and did everything well. He scrubbed paint, polished brass, beat rugs and carpets, laid down mattings. washed windows and left my house in the most perfect condi- ton at the end of a few days. If he had any habits that would Interfere with his ability as a worker they did not develop while he was In my empicy, and I was sincerely sorry that was unable to em- ploy him regularly. No woman could have done the work better than he did.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-05

to look to the woman to take the initia- tive on this point. After breakfast just let the mother of the family declare that she is going out for walk and In nve minutes every child has begged to De taken along. before they leave, the man or the house has more likely than not con clrded that he. too. will gO-if he only doesn't have to dress up for 1t. Once the habit is begun, its beneficial qualities are apparent, and the sleepy, lazy, unhealthy Sundays indoors become a thing of the mast
Arizona republican., 1909-05-05

very full over an embroidered ring at each side. The fulness of the ribbon wili prevent the collapse of the box. The top Is made of another smaller embroidery ring covered with the ribbon and, if you de- sire. decorated with bow. Cardboard. padded with cotton is used for the bottom of the box.
 A corrugated rubber bath mat Is always
 O. service in the bathtub and prevents possible slip on the smooth enamel sur face The corrugation is not sufficiently rough to make 1t unpleasant to the bare feet and it is frequently the means of
Arizona republican., 1909-05-05
MUSLIN DRAWERS

A Large Lot of Women's Muslin and Cambric Drawers 10 differ
 ent styles, all umbrella effects; some with lawn, others with cam brio ruffle, tucked and hemstitch- ed or embroidery trimmed, regu- lar 25c and 35c values-clOsed or open today at, pair. ....... .19c
Arizona republican., 1909-05-05

D AID usage Is, more often than not. re- E1 spOnsible for the short life of a really O frst-class scrubbing brush After using tle brush never jay 1t upside down. as any moisture on the bristles will sink into the back and make the brush soggy. For the same reason the household broom should never be placed in the corner with the straw part upward. Instead. fasten 1t to a catch In the wall by piece of string tied firmly to the end of the handle or run through hole In 1t
 An attractive box for the toilet table Is fashioned of stff, lowered ribbon, shirred
Arizona republican., 1909-05-05
EPIGRAMS.

This Is the open season for seashore- mountain and similar engagements What of the harvest?
 Funny how ridiculous your husband considered that new hat until the bill came in.
 Women love hattery. but try little bit of some of 1t on your men friends and see If it does not work both ways.
 You can rest assured that while you are taking that little trip to the seashore your husband won't soil his clothes by coming in contact with the family pew.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-05
A Lazy Sunday Morning.

nn all day tramp with boxes or baskets of lunch to bother with, nor more than
 an hour or SO walk. Even a short while spent in the open before church, or after, ls an outing that every member of the family owes himself. As in all things pertaining to the home. the family seem
Arizona republican., 1909-05-05
NEW CREPES

10 Pieces of 28-inch Serpen- tine Crepe solid colors, such as pink and sky blue, and also black, just right for Dresses, Kimonos and Dress ing Sacques- today at the special price of, yard 12 1-2c
Arizona republican., 1909-05-05
His Idea.

HendersOn-It Is sometimes better to have loved and lost than
 Henpeck-To have loved and won.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-05
FINE NAINSOOK A Dainty Line of White Main

sook-Put up in boxes con taining F yards, extremely soft and fine, appropriate for summer underwear, always 2Oc per yard-special, box
 .................. $1.75
Arizona republican., 1909-05-05
SUMMER VESTS

A Fine Line of Women's Swiss Ribbed Vests-With lace yoke, low neck and no sleeves, armhOles and neck taped, an excellent gar ment at the regular price of 20c- special for today, each. .. 121ac
Arizona republican., 1909-05-05
WASH BELTS

White Wash BeIts-Pretty
 embroidered effects, orna- mented with handsome pearl buckles, various styles. Ac- tually worth twice tOday's special price of .15c
Arizona republican., 1909-05-05
LINENE SUITINGS

Glasgow Linene suitings- Beetled finish, so desirable for inexpensive Wash Skirts and Costumes, in white, navy, tan, brown, Copenhagen, cleo tric blue, pink, grey and sky blue, 36 inches wide, the real 15c article-special yard 12c
Arizona republican., 1909-05-05

A Large Collection of Delaware" Mercerized Zephyrs- dependa- ble wash fabric of sOftest finish, 29 inches wide, a broad range of colors in checks and stripes to choose from, should be 15c-spe- cial today, per yard ..... .1Oc
Arizona republican., 1909-05-05

S1.5O GOWNS FOR 99c
 A New Lot of Women's Night Gowns Made of either cambric, nainsOOk or long cloth, low and N-shaped neck styles, mostly mi kadO sleeves, variously trimmed in pretty lace and needlework, ban ner $15O values-special, gar ment 99c
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-23
Subject of Dr. Torrey's
 Sermon. AUDIENCE CLOSELY
 FOLLOWS DIS SCUSSION Conception That Spirit is Compan- ion Emphasized. Night Service Brings Good Audience to Hear Excellent sermon on, sWhat Are You Walt
 ing For"

If the rest of Dr. Torrey's talks on the Holy Spirit, His Person and His Work" are as interesting as the first one. the afternoon meetings this week should be better attehded than ever be- fore. His idea of the Holy Spirit as a loving, watchful and iever-helptng com panion, is a very beautiful one, and whether other persons agree with Dr. Torrey or not they cannot help but be morally refreshed and uplifted by his conception.
 In tine neighborhood of the audito- rium, many have fallen into the GUS tom of opening their windows to bet ter hear the hymns that are sung at the Torrey meetings. That is not to mention how others, whL do not live in such a convenient location, gather outside upon the walk for the same purpose. For the singing at the revi- val meetings has improved In a won- derful way. Those folk who go to ev- cry meeting-and there are not a few of them--have learned the hymns by heart, and sing more after the enthu- siasuc fashion of a trained choir than after the slack, manner common to large audiences. So, although yester- day was the proverbial dull Monday, 1t was anything but dull in the audi torium.
 Both meetings were unusually well attended yesterday ano if there be any in Montgomery who enjoy talks that are full of peace and moral help and that are good in every way for every mortals soui--if he thinks he has one and mind--if he thinks he has not should go to hear pr. Torrey speak on the Holy Spirit. which will be every afternoon this week.