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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-29
Vacations Spent Travelling.

IF woman has jnst two weeks for
vacation and desires TO spend It all
travelling, she must make her prepare
tons thoroughly. The woman who Is
going 20 enjoy her vacation has her
trip mapped out long before her start.
II she is 70 take a steamboat trip she
must engage her stateroom early enough
to Insure her getting an outside one II
Is impossible 10 make steamboat CON-
pa1ies give up the outside staterooma
Just before the trip. In preparing for q
long trip II Is best 70 90 the packing as
far ahead as possible so that one Will
not be too tired when the start Is made
II the trip Is TO be taken BY steamboat
OF rail, with only short stops, It IS best
TO be hampered with as few clothes as
possible. II II can be done, dispense With
the trunk. The wicker suit case Is one
OF the best TO carry. being very Hight and
large enough 10 hold all the thlngs neces-
sary. Several fTOcSs, toilet articles I'M
derclothing and shoes can be easily
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-29
Tact and the Chaperon.

TT has been said that the perfect chap
eron IS born and not made. because
y she must be always on guard, yet
not appear 20 be doing so. Her charges
must not be aware Of the fact that she
is constantly watching them, but she
must DO so.
Her main duty lies in never permitting
her charges to make themselves coE8picu-
Ous. II they be almost an unmarageahIe
set. her criticism must be given not in
words, but by the idea that she Is with
them and watching every movement they
make The chaperon must be an aid. and
she Is also necessity. Looks. more than
words. should be the chaperon's greatest
weapon. II the young men and women
are inclined 90 talk too loudly IN public
places. her look should be sufficient 20
cause them to become more orderly.
To show her displeasure quietly Is not
always apt 20 be effective with girls. who
are likely TO champion those whom they
deem dOwntrodden. The tact OF the chap
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-29

meal when good Aiohammedans take their
first food. water and cigarettes for the
day. The extravaganza OF the new Sui
tan IS net as great as that OF the de-
posed one. but he Is known 70 have sup
Piled an OK when French cook asked for
Just little beef IN preparing one OF his
dishes
The Sultan has hundreds OF horses, an
army OF cOachmen. groOms and attend
ants, ali living on the Int OF the land,
and many Of them drawing large sal
aries. The avaries are also a costly
luxury. Birds collected from all parts
Of the world are placed in cages which
adorn all parts Of the many palaces. An
other large staff Of servants is required
10 take care OF tie birds.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-29

Vt was at the breakfast table. Mr.. A.
Good Fellow pulled up his chair and
u propped his paper in comfortable
position against the sugar bowl.
Now, look ut this will your said
he TO his companion. Look at the last
page OF this paper Will you? It's all
about the various watering places and
sumner resorts and vacations. II there
IS one subject that I am well posted on,
BO, Il is this vacation gag Yes. I've
been there. and also | know some others
that have been there. Their experiences
would fill a lsrge-sized volume. and so
would mine.
Now. while we are on the subject.
Bo, sitting here IN this coy little res
taurant, let me tell you about M friend.
Splivins. You see Il was this way.
Splivins decided that he needed a vaca-
ton. He had worked IN the Office for
the past three years and had never as
much as asked for a day or. In some
way or other he scared up the nerve
to ask the boss for two weeks of. 1t
was given him, and then came the fun.
OF course, you know. Spllyins is a mar
ried man. has nifty little wife and
five children. the latter's ages ranging
from three months TO eight years.
"Spivins got busy with the timetables.
hotel rates and dope about the hundreds
OF summer resorts. and then finally de-
cided TO take his Juvenile asylum for
two weeks at On-Muddy-Creek.
] don't know the exact location OF that
distinguished watering place. but the
prospectus said that eli the big bugs
came there for the summer. and that was
lust what Spllyins wanted.
well, old Splivins spent the nights
for about two weeks before his trip IN
packing the trunks and getting ready.
Finally all was In frst-class shape. The
start was mode after the children had
been tied together SO that they wouldn't
get lost during the trip.
''Old squashTille didn't turn out to be
anything ike the dope read. The Spliv-
ms family. who, by the way, were pretty
tired ana discouraged when they arrived
az their destination, was met by n farm
er driving an old. tumbledown wagon.
His horses looked like they bad grad
uated from a New York hack line.
Trunks, kids and fishing tackle were piled
in the vehicle. and the trip Of Eve miles
over the rOckiest kind OF hills was taken
up
Then, what do you suppose they
foundf The hotel where they had engaged
the whole upper floor was nothing but a
much-worn country house. II must have
been constructed long before Noah ever
thought OF a sea voyage, for the roof
leaked and the white washed sidebOards
had cracks ia them that a Dreaduought
could have passed through easily. But
Ine whole blamed family was so dog
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-29

long silk coat often comes in very handy.
as II covers up a multitude OF dehcien.
eies when seeking a dressing In
a sleeping car cultivate the early rising
habit. In this way the dressing can be
often accomplished before the rest Of
the women IN the car have dressed. The
clothes should be arranged in the berth
In such a way that they may be found
on minutes notice In case OF an acct
dent. II Is best to have the porter take
charge OF the hat Hang the skirt BY
pins to the inside OF the curtain so that
u hangs straight and avoids creases.
The other clothing should not be piled
IN the hammock or II win be a sorry
plight in the morning The small be-
longings should not be removed from the
case and all jewelry should be worn
around the neck or on the person IL some
way.
Choose for the travelling suit one that
is light In weight and that sheds dust
easily. The hat should be stylish but
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-29
The College Education.

TTRHEN he was IN his freshman year
"A ahe decided TO be president, arst
w starting on the lowly rung as vice
president and then slowly working him
self to the top Of the ladder.
IN his sophomore year be decided 70 20
West, find 4 gold mlne AMI get rich.
considering that more profitable than be-
ing the public idol
In his junior year he decided to be
satisfied with Job as chief clerk In some
well-eStablished house, taking his usual
weekly salary home 20 bis wife aud
babies.
Three months after his degree had been
handed him he was looking Tor a JOB az
$40 q week
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-29
Tea for Market.

HS HEN the common tea used on the
M table is prepared for market It must
w 90 through four distinct processes.
First 1t must be wilted. then comes the
turning and rolling. then the fermenta-
ton and roasting. During the various
processes the amount OF tannln Is greatly
diminished, being reduced from "a 10 70
per cent. The aroma Of tea is developed
IN the process OF fermentation. The
oxygen Of the air assists in the decom-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-29
possible

swim. The children take the lessons as
n pleasure and in many cases It is self
taught. For children It is best 70 give
them their first lessons with the swim
ming bags. which III under their shout
Gers like a pair Of wings. and minimize
the danger. These bags give much did to
the beginner and under the direction OF
the parent or teacher the child will learn
rapidly. Once swimming is taught
child. he will never forget II. although
years may pass from one swimming sea
son 20 another. There is no telling ar
what time in the child's life his lessons
may BE- useful; thus. the earlier they are
taught the art the better 1t is for their
future safety.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-29

cannot be expected that the children can
remain IN the yard and play all day long
n they do not have sOme kind OF amuse-
ment. Many games must be provided. and
with these as aids. the mother VIII not
have to spend much Of her time in look
Ing after the children.
A few OF the best games for children
are croquet. scc-saw and the "Tag-you're
it, games Many o. these games teach
poise OF body and accuracy Of aim. and
develop the spirit OF competition among
the little people QuoIts Is an interest
ing game and can be played with small
wooden rings and a peg driven into the
ground, while the system OF keeping the
score can be arranged By the children
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-29

EAA OST women wish TO make superior
BH coffee. but are somehow unable to
, & DO so. Reheated coffee is neither
palatable nor wholesome. but coffee can
lie kept hot FOR over an hear II the
grounds are taken out The caflcin In
coffee Is not a poison, as some people
suspect II acts rs q stimuant One Of
the best ways 10 make superior coffee is
as fellows:
To three heaping teaspoonfuls Of coffee
add one pint Of water. The coffee should
be ground dne, but not pIlveriEcd To
this amount beat Up one-third OF the
white OF one egg. stir into n cup Of water.
mix with the coffee and then set II aside
for about 10 minutes. Add one cup Of
boiling water. place on the stove and
bring 70 the boiling point, bat do not
allow It to boil. Cool with a half-cup #
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-29
Marriage in Russia.

H MONG the peasants OF Russia there
H is no such thing as divorce. Two OF
= their proverbs are as follows: THE
wife IS not a shoe, that can be cast away
NJ Will The knot is tied. and II will not
come united until after 100 years" Nor
is intermarryiug permitted until after the
fourth degree Of kinship Is reached. and
the deceased vife's sister Is also barred.
In Russia marriage is one Of the most
sacred Offices, and the two proverbs are
pointed 70 with much reverence
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-29
1nEATING THE SKIN.

ZTH HEN the skin takes on a shiny ap-
IA pearance these hot days one
wv should take especial care Of IT,
Rinse the soap or well with water when
washing. The face should be dried with
a very soft towel. Apply n simple rem
edy OF one dram OF boracic acid mixed
with four ounces OF rOsewater. Before
the face Is quite dry n little powder
should be placed on It. Then rub the
face gently with channels after the
powder has dried. In many cases, where
the blood is not ut fault for the condi-
ton the above remedy will be found
entirely sufficient to take away the shiny
appearance.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-29
To Make Superior Coffee.

water and then allow 81 70 reach the
boiling point again. Repeat this method.
set the pot in a bot place for about five
minutes and then strain and serve. Aus
train coffee is one Uf the oddities served
10 the afternoon II is made from 4 very
strong coffee and has sugar aad cream
added Il Is then set aside 10 cool and
when ready 10 serve the hostess adds one
tablespoonful Of vanilla ice-cream 70
each Gun.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-29

Of the iving-room IS 10 feet by l. feet
8 inches, exclusive Of the projected re-
cess for sideboard. These two main
rooms are finished rp In Missioa style
win dark, stained wood, high plate
rail carried around both rooms and a
plain beamed ceiling. This bungalow has
been built for the sum Of $2.400. exclu-
siye OF heating and plumbing Tie out
side Is stunned shingles. with white Gus
ings, cornices, etc.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-29

eron lies in so managing her charges that
she can retain the girls confidence As
long as she has this she will be mistress
OF the occasion. II she loses this she will
work in the dark. not being certain what
the day Will bring forth
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-29

position Of the tannin. Green Chinese
tea contains less combined caGein than
black tea. while the Burmese tea. which
is prepared by crude methods. contains
the smallest proportion OF combined
cafein. The "bud tea" made from the
young leaves and dried. contains two
thirds Of the original caffein.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-29

a UR ILLUSTRATION In this issue Is
that Of bungalow SO feet inches
" by 80 feet deep. 1t is called AN
Economical Bungalow" on account Of the
general treatment. which is simple. with
out expensive detail, foundation with
basement under one half. giving ample
space for vegetable cellar and furnace
and fuel room.
The piazza across the front Is feet By
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-29
BOYS PLAY SUIT.

RLAY suits for boys are very attrae-
tive this season, both in their color
and design They are made from
blue or tan chambray. and also khaki
cloth with q pretty red collar. They but
ton in the back and have long trousers.
with a pocket 10 front.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-29

The only large body OF fresh water in
Japan worthy Of mention IS Lake Blwa.
which is SO miles long and u miles wide.
It's greatest depth is about 800 feet.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-29

~ MUSICIANS everywhere agree that
outdoor air is the sovereign pnnacea
for al ailments. and this Is one Of
the reasons why children should be
allowed 70 spend the greater part
OF their time IN the summer outdoors IN
the sunshine. and oil their lungs with
pure air.
The little people need 70 be developed
and outdoors Is where this should take
place. Each organ must be kept In con-
dition and the children should be allowed
sufficient exercise to allow them 10 grow
up healthy and strong for their fight with
the world
a little walk in the park is not sum
Client 70 bring the bloom to the check OF
a child II must be allowed 10 play out
doors with other children. romp IN the
dirt, with a good bath to follow. Many
city children need the country, or. II this
is not possible. the parents should select
a home where they have a spacious yard.
that the children may play 10 their
hearts content. On the other hand Il
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-29

p feet, and is screened IN, the main
roof gable being brought forward over
the piazza and giving windows into the
space above, thus aifOrding storage space
and two sleeping rooms, the most eco
nomical space IN the house.
The main hving-room Is across the front,
u feet 6 inches by 81 feet 6 inches, with
corner fireplace, one main chimney, ac-
commOdating the furnace. kitchen and
fireplace. The dining-room at the left
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-02
E4ZLS THROUGH
OF SAFETY BELT

slonal administration Of the United States In
Cuba. which has left behind Il q train Of sad
and shameful recollections"
The Official acts OF Provisional Governor
Magoon. the Cuban paper claims. are open 10
wifi censuTe. II Is alleged that his adminls.
tration was ready TO squander The resources
OF the Cuban treasury and that the award OF
100000 to the government az Madrid only
three days before his provisional governorship
expired Is one Of many transactions OF a pc
euliar and dubious nature" Among other
false reports the Opinion charges that there
has been a malicious effort in tho United
stntes to cast discrodit on the Cuban govern.
mont ia alleging the prevalence OF yellow To-
ver. when. Ia fact. the fever was driven out
IN 1901 and the island was kept clean TIA Oo-
tober. 1905. when IL was rcintroduced from
New Orleans In spite OF the precautions Of
Cuban quarantine officials.
The Opinion shows that there Is siAi .600-
600 OF American capital invested IN Cuba.
In railways, sugar and tobacco industries. real
estate. plantations. banks, navigation compa.
niles. MORTGAGES. etc, while the English invest.
ments total 500. 100000, OF which ala but
sI0.00O.O 600 Is in railways. II adds:
THE late provisional administration OF the
United States IN Cuba made itself famous for
the large number Of contracts Of an sorts iut0
which Il entered, especially with American
contractors, for the construction Of high
roads. bridges. sQueduots and other public Inn
p~rovemonts. Many Of these contracts were
made in the most informal. not TO say im-
moral manner, and give rise TO much scandal
and to the complete discredit OF the proyi-
sional administration. They cost the Cuban
treasury vast sums and Il Is the general Inn
precision that Ia many casee the execution OF
the work has been very deficient"
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-02
CuJa's Grievances Stated.

The Cuban Opinion. a fortnightly review.
devoted 10 Cuban affairs. has made it's initial
appearance al Havana. While Il diselaims q
feeling u hostility toward the government az
Washington and expresses a Willingness TO
draw closer the ties Of friendship and cor,
diality between the great American nation and
the young Republic Of Cuba" yet the tenor OF
It's contents Is s~keptcal as to the good faith
OF the American people and its tone is any
thing but friendly. Il declares a purpose 70
defend the national status, the material inter
ests and the good name Of the Cuban people,
a lauaable undertaking in itself. yet Il charges
that there lis a disposition In the United
States 20 look down upon the Cubans az an
inferior and degenerate racial product fFom
which nothing worthy or enduring Is 10 be
expected" II also says that 1T Is this spirit
which constantly NEEDLES with our Internal
anairs and attempts 20 dictate 10 our govern
ment; in short. which really considers Cuba
as In reality nothing but an American colony.
without any rights OF her own. temporarily and
somewhat nomlnally in possession Of a race
unit 70 survive. and IN time 90 be supplanted
BY Anglo,Americans with their Ml-concealed
hauteur ana their utiIitarian civilization"
The Opinion admits, however, that a series
Of unfortunate circumstances has given the
United states an Intervention Ia local Affairs
unite out Of proportion e the moral influence
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-02

hams Vegetable Compounds the most
successful remedy for all kinds Of
female troubles. and / feel that / can
never praise itenOugh ME LIzzEE
HOLLAND, Noah. Ky.
The hangeof Life Is themOstcntical
period Of a womau's existence, and
neglect Of health at this time invites
disease and pain.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS acknowledgements
that there Is no other remedy knownto
medicine thatwin SO uccessfullyearTy
women through this trying period as
Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
herbs.
For 80 years it has been curing
women from the worst forms Of female
Ills Inflammation, liberation dis
placements hbroid tumorS irregulau-
ties periodic pains, backaehe and
nervous prostration.
IL you would like special advice
about your case write q c0nfidcn-
tial letter 60 Mrs. Pinkhnm, &C
Lynn, Mass. Her advice u Tree
and always helpful.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-02

49, IL
4 scattered over the city. where men work
cay AFTER day IN the noxious fumes Of the
strongest iite-destroying gases known to sci
phtt EDUCATED men OF undoubted scientific
auAiaments work for hours in the interest OF
Vommefee or the arts IA ordor to solve some
e,n1lfe problem. With rubber masks and
s"'fes inc chemist tries TO protect himself
anu succeeds IN a measure. but the laboratory
mas a long list Of victims 20 answer for. Sight.
less eyes, defective hearing. twisted limbs.
paralysis, pareais, insanity and death make up
ue counts In the Ions indictment.
the list OF OCCUPATIONS OF more than ordi-
nary peril Is q long one. The tool grinder.
the man who puts the FIRST rough edge ON ali
cutting implements. stands hour after hour
IN 'front.' Of a heavy emery wheel revolving az
q tremendous speed. A fault In the wheel, a
sudden Rccelerati0n or stoppage In It's speed
may cause the wheel to burst with the report
ana dread effect OF a six.ineh she'll. The ny.
ing pieces Fend wallis and ceilings like paper
ana cFunple heavy pieces Of machinery into
nnapeless masses. No employee In the line
Of its force can hope 10 escape.
The powder mill employee works in a
walled Enclosure within whose bounds lie sat
hcient explosives % shatter the mighty pvra-
mid Of Gigeh TO a s~hapeless mass Of ubbie
The worker IN this place Is under s~trlcfer
supervision than the Kamr Ia the South AZ.
rlcan diamond mines. The utmost caution "a
observed, danger" signs are nailed Oh ey.
efyWherei the grounds are picketed By watch.
fl guards no matches are lighted ana =
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-02

special felt-soled shoe Is
worn. as the chance spark
struck by a steel shoe
nail might cause disaster.
So. in the midst OF dan
gers. some OF them lmmi-
nent. some less threaten
ing. the bread.winner IN
many occupations follows
his calling year IN and
year ont. In many lines
Of craftsmanship and en-
cheney the supremacy OF
American skill n unqucs-
toned. And 70 para
phrase our Kipling Just a
little.
NJ a. ..fm. -
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-02
RREHATURE EXP 0SION m
NINE

which the American ma
ton exercises over Gu.
bans, but quotes as sig.
nlncant that despite two
military interyentions.
and even when the con.
dition OF Cuba was the
darkest and most for.
bidding. at no time has
a political party arisen
advocating, even indi-
rectly. annexation" and
that this fact shows how
deep-rooted Is the ma
tionai sentiment among
the Cubans and how
little the moral inhu-
ence. the force Of al.
traction OF the United
States. As a result the
people OF the two coun-
tries are less IN 10y
al understanding with
each other than ever be-
fore; a direct and uEfor-
tunate sequence OF the
"demoralizing proceed.
ings OF the late provi.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-02

'Have you heard the latest neWs?" inquired
Mrs. Blzzibod.
"Yes.' answered Miss Cayenne. TITS very
shocking. isn't ~"
do you know themg"
"No. ! haven't the slightest idea as to
the identity OF the people. Scandals are like
humorous anecdotes about celebrities; the
Rame cid stories With different names intro
dueed."
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-02

cure Tor ne, and ! was given % 20
die. Being urged. ] used Doan's KID
ney Pills, aoOu / was botter and b. q
few weeks WIS about the house, well
and strong again.
Sold BY all dealers. so cents a bar.
Foster. Milburn Co, BuRalo, n. Y.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-02

Aliens Foot-Edse. a powder for your feet.
II cures painful swollen, smarting. sweat
ing feet. Makes new shoes easy. Sold by
all Druggists and Shoe Stores. &c. Don't
accept any substitute. Sample FREE Ad-
dress Allen 8. olmsted. Leroy n. y.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-02

h~EA0acneh, nervous
prostitution, and
hemoTrhages.
Lydia Il. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compoundmadem0
well and strong. 50
that lean doan ny
homework, and at
tend to the store
and p~ost-onlce, and
Ifeel muchyounger
than i really am
NTwaia ~ pink
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-02

lame back and Lumhaeo make a young
man feel old. HRmlins Wizard Oil makes
an old man feel young Absolutely moth
ing like Il for the relief Of al pain.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-02

"For . a I was
weak and run down.
could not sleep. my
limbs swelied and
the ~seoretiOnB were
troublesome; palms
were intense 1 was
fast in bed for four
months Three doc
tors said thera was
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-02

"Are you stn in the blissful intoU
ication OF lover"
mo. I've reached the headache
now -Exchange.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-02
THE
BEST
REMEDY
For Women-Lydia E. Pink
ham'sVegetabIe Compound

Noah, Ky. Twas passing through
the Change Of Life aud suffered from