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The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
Mr. A. Good FeoU Marital Inter- ference With Business

hubby up about II right In the busiest
time OF the day and keep the Office wires
tied up for a quarter Of an hour while
she describes the exact location OF gas
stove In the kitchen and the general
open effect Of Tn. liying-room and din
ing-room thrown into one.
"Hubby-the ones I've heard express
their sentiments at the ofice-says that's
fine anc to go right ahead and engage the
apartment. He Is on the point OF jam
ming up the receiver when a screech from
his wife Mt the other end of the wire
makes him pause. WHEY has bad news
Didn't she tell It beforef How strange!
She thought she mentioned 1t the very
nrst thing Isn't It too bad. dear, dear,
dearle-dear! The fat suits both Of them
so thoroughly, but that mean old real
estate agent wants $3.50 for II and
they've never paid over $40 for fat!
We'll. hubby hRstens to urge her to
let the old fat 20 and get another one
lie simply can't pay $3.50 more rent
that's ali there is TO Il. And does that
convince wifeyl Neyerl Won't he just
drop his work for fifteen minutes and
come I'D and look at 1T He'll see for
himself what a perfect love OF fat It
ia Two-ffty more isn't so much-and
maybe he'll get that raise he expects the
first OF the month Why mustn't she talk
about a raise over the Office wirei Why
not7 Suppose one Of the firm did happen
TO overheard It's about time anyway
they had somebody tell them what skin
nints they are with their employees-so
there!
"Hush7 No she won't hush-not unless
he comes right up TO look at that fat
and see what a bargain It is. She can't
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TT was not sudden outburst OF wrath
and protest that brought Mr. Justwed
to the momentous decision. Nor was
It an overt act Of tyranny on Mrs. Us
part that preclpitated IT, OF slow
growth II had ranked and ranked In
Homer-dear's breast until his courage
finally reached the sticking point. lie had
meant to speak OF It before-to expostu-
late gently but impressively, as he phrased
IL in his own mind. Somehow, though, he
had never done H.
remark Of Mrs. Justwed's. however.
gave him an opportunity which he seized
with avidity.
"The Gordons are coming tomorrow. re-
member, Homer-dear," said Mrs. j., and
] do hope you will be nice 10 them.
They'll be here whole week with us,
you know. Just 20 please me, won't you
come home from the office early and
"Wait.' cried Mr.. j., in tone meant
10 be Belf-possessed and compelling.
Don't 20 any further; l know exactly
what you are going 10 say about coming
home with u Crouch. failing 70 hand out
a lot OF small talk at the table, jumping
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10

WAOU'YE heard that old adage, Bo,
about a mans troubles beginning
" when he marrles?" asked Mr.. A.
Il Good Fellow, as he reached for an
other ham sandwich over the lunch
counter And you've heard me express
a few choice and apparently preIudiced
sentiments against this benedict business
before? Well, for the past few days I've
had another eep-behiud-the-curtaln side
light on the matter. and you can take It
from me, 30. that there isn't a bum
nlckeI's worth Of bigotry IN the senti-
ments I've expressed on the subject.
This Is n happy time OF the year for rs
bachelors. old scout, don't you think
Hot weather gone. Places around town
crowded with old pals who've just gotten
back from their vacation and are ready
70 buy when their turn comes. All the
shows open. Thugs comfortably fixed
for the winter. Credit good again at
vour taIlor's and all those sort OF things.
"Weii. Il isn't a happy time for the
moor married men-not by a jugful! OF
course. they're in trouble all the time,
hnt inst at this season their load Is big
enough for a dray and four horses. II
I've heard one chap In the Office talking
the past few days over the phone 10 his
vffe about hunting a fat and wanting to
fuss and fume about it--but not daring TO
do tive heard q dozen. Every last
married man IN town seems to be buck
Ing the hathunting nuisance.
zone OF the funny things about II, 30,
is The fact that every last one OF them
tells his wife plainly 10 suit herself-pro-
yided the rent Is within his mehns-and
he'll be satisfied with the result. But
does WHEY do &c? Not for a minutel
Every new fat she sees she must call
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10

~ OS ANGELES has school in which
meals are served for one cent; that
"a Is, to the pupils. and they &c; big
trimming bowl Of a thick. delicious soup,
with two cold buns, all for their penny.
The idea has also been used in one OF
the schools at Ann ArbOr. Mich, with
great success.
The Government Printing Office, IN
Washington. employs over 1000 persona
IL Is said that sunlight is q cure for
influenza ep!demics.
The annual supply Of water 70 London.
England, IS S2,125.OOO,OOO gallons.
One Of the latest Partisan inventions
Is the trackless trolleys and they threat
en- TO he taken up in America within a
few years. The new cars are a good bit
on the order CT the present electric We
hicles, but they have rubber tires and
run on any OF the streets. They are
much cheaper to operate. do not inter
fere with other street traffic and can be
constructed in q short time.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10

- HE first thing for the hostess 20
consider Is the comfort Of her
~ guests. Where money is apparently
N6zp no object this Is very easy. But
when n woman OF even Moderate
circumstances attempts 10 provide Law
ish display for the guest she finds It dis
hstrous. On the other hand. Judgment In
the furnishing OF the guests room VIII
allow a very pretty result which viii
cost but little.
After the selection OF the room 70 be
set aside for the guests chamber there
should be an ample supply Of writing
material placed at hand The writing
material is one Of the essentials OF TINS
room. for guests are sure TO appreciate
good pens and writing paper. BESIDES
these there should be a desk or nat taDle'
common wooden table, when given
several coats Of white enamel, win 1u-
swer the purpose very well and VIII %
away with the cost Of the writing u.s.
A rack should be arranged to noid ."e
writing paper and there should also 10 80, =
tray for the Denholders. pencils, knife
and a paper cutter.
The ton OF the table should be covered
with a large white or blue blotter' Win
"a.
convenience il a small calendar inns
equipment need not be expensive as all
the articles can be purchased NJ very
low price at any stationery store. very
nice-lookinR desks can be manufactureo
from common boxes and then covered
with cretonnes or with wall paper u
match the room. Il Is a very GOOD lues'
20 have the paper marked with the az
dress Of the hostess, ant II she resides
IN the country the paper should contAln
the telegraph and telephone address, as
well rs the number OF the rural free de
livery route.
Otherwise have paper OK a good quail
ity. purchased by the pound. The paper
often proves a boon TO the improyiden'
guest who has forgotten her portfolio
Care should be taken to see that the
supply does not run low. Stamp books
are not necessary and can hardly be az
forded by the average hostess.
Another good IDEA for the guest is Il
have a dainty silk kimono and a pair OF
bedroom mules" In the closet Of every
guest room. OF course, nearly all guest.
carry these with them. but in case thel
are forgotten the thoughtfulness Of th'
hostess will be appreciated. II is n verl
unpleasant idea TO use the soap an0the
person has used and in each guest room
should be placed individual cakes Of soap
These are very small and are not ex
penslve The wrappers are left on tn
SOAP in order to show the guest that tn
soap has never been used.
Guests are supposed to bring thei
own toilet articles, but women pack Il
a great hurry sometimes and forget tn
minor articles needed for few days
visit.
Many clever hostesses supply these an
ticles by keeping on hand a small stoc
II tooth brushes. in their wrappers, an,
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
cnILAPsIBLE PARAsoI.

n HE late Fad for women who motor
Is the collapsible parasol. a novelty
~ which originated In England some
time ago The umbrella will soon be-
come Indispensable for Automobiles, Il
Il claimed II Is very light and can be
adjusted TO almost all points OF the
compass, yet II can be condensed into n
mere handful. II IS merely a little sun
shade which at the snap OF a spring
folds itself together and slides out OF
sight into a little wooden case, which
looks Ike a policeman's club. This case
is as light as handbag and when not
in use can be slipped anywhere for safe
keeping.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
Correct Stick Pins.

IT IS always interesting to note the
fashions In stick pins for men. II is
the rad az the present time 10 wear
the very large variety and the pins that
are quite striking. The latest style for
the more correct men is not 10 wear any
stick pin at ell In the morning or TO bust
ness. II they do, however, they should
be OF a very small design. Ii is not
considered correct" 10 wear any kind
OF pin with certain styles Of fourth
hand ties, being considered out OF place
with all "knotted ties"
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
Mr.. Justwed Makes Up His Mind
To Be the Head Of His Own House

Suppose you remember" interrupted
Mrs. j.. spiritedly, that you're talking
10 your wife in a tone that no gentleman
would use to-to-to a dog
''Humphl" snapped back Homer-dear
there you go! You've lost your temperl
Can't you reason and discuss a thing
logically without flying Of the handle
forty ways from Sunday! Why don't
you"
IN not listen 10 your cried Mrs. Just
wed. in tears. I'm go straight back to
my mother. and I'll"
You'll do nothing Of the sort.' rctoTt-
ed Mr.. j.. losing his self possession en-
trely. You'll agree right here and now
that I'm the head Of this house! I've
been moIlycoddled and be-apron-stringed
long enough"
And he brought his fist down on the
table with a bangl
The Gordons arrived Just before dinner
the following day and Herewith began
the enlightenment Of Mr.. Justwed.
Mrs. J. had consented fully that he be
head OF HIS own house and added, as a
further concession. that he might do Just
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10

gestion with manifest pleasure and en-
thusiasm. But when hts wife cross
countered with the idea that she didn't
think IL right FOR him. Percy, 10 chase
of down town and leave their hostess
the very first evening he promptly lost
all interest IN vaudeville
Mr.. J. began TO make mental comparl-
sons between his own ard Percy's state
OF bondage. And be couldn't help doing
II the entire rest Of the week every time
Percy's wife opened her mouth.
Percy was forever and a day doing
something that he should not have done,
or leaving uDdone some trife that in his
wife's eyes, was OF great Importance
The four Of them did what Mrs. Gordon
wished TO do. not what Percy preferred.
In fact, for all Mr.. Justwed could see to
the contrary, Percy let Mrs. Percy" die
tate his acts. his thoughts. bis diet and
his present condition OF servitude- And
couldn't Mrs. 2. nag! Whew! Blossom
was perfection itself or that point COM
pared 10 her, Mr.. Justwed had 10 ad-
nit
Ali the while Mrs. Justwed had been
growing grander and grander, and more
perfect and sensible, In Mr. Justwed's
eyes. She 0cquiesced most readily In all
his plans. Everything he did was right.
And she did nothing herself without con-
sulfing him first.
You certainly have a brick of a wife,
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
For their Convenience

n HERE'S a story going the rounds
that presents an excellent example
~ OF wit on the bench. There Is
some doubt as to who was the presiding
Judge that delivered the wltticism. but
the story is GOOD enough to stand on Its
own legs. An undertaken, It seems, was
suing for damages and the point came
up as to whether or not he had called
upon the defendant. In his testimony,
he produced his card by way OF substan-
tiation. On II was telegraphic ad-
dress. The defendants counsel wanted
TO know why the undertaken had tele-
graphic address on his card.
oh" the judge interpOsed, that,
suppose, is for the benefit Of people who
want to be buried in a hurry
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
Railroading in China.

~ URING the past few months there
~ has been much complaint about the
~ railroad traflc in China. II seems
that II Chlnaman meets with an acci-
dent while he is trespassing on the rail-
roads property It is the custom Of all the
others in the village where be resides to
bombard the next train which comes
through with rocks. This has been espe-
ciallv noticed on the Shanghai-Nanking
Railroad. The willy Celestial who wor-
ships his ancestors is not above making
the pecuniary profit out Of his dead when
be EFFORTS compensation from the uniucky
travellers, md II IS said that in more than
one case a corpse has been placed on the
rails In order that It might be mangled
and compensation claimed from the rail-
road company for the alleged fatality.
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do it all herself. It's a mans work any
way. The fat suits her and she worked
so hard to fnd It and now be has 20 OBJ
jet and Bang, And hubby jams up
the receiver. grabs his hat. gets excused
from the Office for sn hour and beats It
TO his waiting wife and the forty -two-hfty
fat.
Now II that happened once, 30, Il
wouldn't be so bad. But to my personal
knowledge Smith and Brown and Jones
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
Here and There Around the House.

Il with dry salt. II makes the glass
bright and will prevent breaking A va
Mia bean kept In the sugar box will
impGrt a delicious flavor TO the sugar.
The careful housewife preserves all her
paper bags for future use. The demand
for the bags comes often, 90 they should
be placed where they can be found when
needed.
One Of the best ways TO get rid OF
eockroaches is to scatter the parlngs OF
cucumber about the hiding places This
Is much cheaper than bora1. which Is also
good remedy for the pests. Cornmeal
dough mixed with borax and then scat
tered about the hiding places Of reaches
VIII cause them to disappear almost In
stHntly
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
Odorless Onions.

TFBING HOP. a Chinese gardener who
"A owns a farm near Fresno, Cal, has
w produced an odorless onion. The
Chlnamau formerly worked for Luther
Burbank, who Is known as the PLANT
Wizard" and while IN the latter's en-
ploy learned several things about garden
ing. The onion tastes almost the same as
the usual variety, without the OdOr. Bur
bank claims that within a short time he
will make the desert cactus bear fruit.
DEATH or CHRIST.
nRoF l. h. Weston. OF Portland.
p ore. through a study Of the noon
and stars, has made the statement
that the exact date Of the cruclhx-
ion Of Christ was April Is at noon, in
the year Of seventy-fourth Julian, or the
twenty-ninth year Ammo Dominic The
work of fixing The date was done alto
getber through the stars and moon, ae-
cording 10 thu record.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10

and that new man with the hook nose
have been out Of the Office three after
moons this week hunting fats. When
Jones left about ten minutes ago. after
long conhab over the phone with the
head Of his household. / whistled a bar
or two Of that classic ballad that uses
the words My wife's 10 the country and
HORNY. Hoorsy" But poor old Jonsesy
couldn't see the Joke. He Just scowled
and beat it for the apartment"
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10

archwRy entering from the center hall The
vestIbule Is IN the center. The dining
room Is at the right IN front. with n wide
window, and the hving-room has a
similar wide front window. The stairs
are opposite the vestibule entrance. The
dining-room has recess sideboard COM
bined with a small china closet on each
side. aud the kitchen has pantry. cup
boards aud store closets. There Is a rear
grade entrance under the main stairs.
The main stairs are well arranged IN
the center Of the house, with one large
platform and a staircase to the attic and
windows lighting the stairs. The second
story hall. heing central has O--Enste
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floor space and opens at the head OF the
main stairs directly into four chambers
and & conveniently located bathroom
Each room Is provided with a clothes
closet. This floor Is finished In pine and
enameled white, and the floors Of birch
stained red The attic space is left In
one large room Being ample IN size. it
can be divided into two or three rooms
20 suit the desire Of the owner. This de-
sign illustrates the fact that the largest
amount Of Hoor space can be obtained
at less expense IN a square house built
with few angles. The basement is under
the entire house, with good laundry and
furnace room
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
TO READ INSCRIPTION.

40 read an inscription of a silver coin
& which by much wear has been OBJ
~ liberated heat q poker red hot and
place the coin upon It, The inscription
will plainly appear. OF a greenish hua but
will disappear as the coin coolA
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
RUsTLEss NEEDLERook.

- HE best way 70 keep needles from
rusting IS 70 place them in booklets
" made from the waxed paper that
cumes around crackers. Damp weather
almost always causes needles TO rust, and
the above method viii prevent Il. II Is a
simple matter 20 make the booklets and
they will last n long time.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
About Hair.

@HERE are about $1,000 asirs in the
q average human head and a single
- hair viii support a load OF six
ounces without breaking. The total ten
sile strength Of a woman's long hair is
about four and one-half tons. and Il Is a
great deal stronger when twisted. In
the old days the Romans made use OF
the hair OF their slaves by making cords
for the catapaults. When the City Of
Carthage was besieged II Is claimed that
the women In the city offered their luxu-
rant tresses for the catRpaults in the aid
Of the defense
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
MAN AND HIS SOCKS.

Mt IS said that by mans socks you
may read him They exploit his taste
! and indicate his temperament. At
times they indicate thar be IS color blind
and yet sometimes rney show he has
very pretty taste.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10

Il 8 !: 6: E: =: !: !: =. ::
width Of front and eight feet deep.
This house was recently built for $500,
exclusive Of heating and plumbing. The
exterior OF the first story IS cemented,
and the upper portion OF the house Is
shingled, the shingles stained a reddish
brown and the cornlce and castings
painted white and the roofs stained red.
The combination is good and makes a
very pleasing home.
The first door has one large livfng-room
II feet by % feet with q wide colnmned
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
Ar THE FANCY BALL

AT THE FANCY BALL.
TAM going to a fancy ball tonight and
want some costume TO represent my
employment" said the customer.
What business are you lnT
Il am a mukman"
"Well, you'd better wear pair OF
pumps"
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
A Pretty Colonial House. Costing $500.

DESIGNED cHAs. $. sEDGwICK. ARCHITECT.
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when n woman OF even moderate
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-10-20
Siberian Cream, for Summer.

Siberian cream is new summer
concoction. To make it, you first
run large form for icecream through
ice water. Have ready as great a
variety of ripe fruit as possible, in
GLIDING watermelon. Cut all but the
melon into small bits and the melon
into one-inch squares. Line the
mould, sprinkling well with granulat-
ed sugar. Then comes layer of
the mixed fruits, layer Of the melon
squares, and so on till the form is
filled, sugaring profuseiy each layer.
Set it in a double boiler, and allow 1t
to remain about a minute, or just
long enough for the heat to start the
juices. Then remove and set it
aside to cool. When it is thoroughly
cold, freeze and serve with a gener-
Gus covering of whipped cream.
Angels kisses are another delight
of hot weather. Beat lightly the
whites of six eggs. Sift four times
one-half cup of flour, one-fourth of
a teaspoonful of cream of tartar and
a saltspoon of salt, and beat the mix
ture INFO the eggs. Flavor with va
nilla and two drops of rose. The mix
ture may be divided and square Of
chocolate melted and added to it.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-10-20
THE DISCOVERY OF EARRAeur.

Farragut became a marked man in
my mind when I was informed of
the circumstances under which he
left Norfolk. At the time the Vir-
ginia convention " Ted to secede he.
denounced the act. and at once aban-
doned the state, leaving his home
and property the day following, avow-
ing openly and boldly, in the face
and hearing of the rebels by whom
he was surrounded, his determine
ton to live and die owing allegiance
to no flag but that of the Union un-
der which he had served! This firm
ana resolute stand caused me not
only to admire the act, but led me
TO inquire concerning the man. had
known of him slightly during Polk
administration, when | had charge of
naval bureau, remembered his pro-
at Vera Cruz, and all haard of him
was well, but he was generally spok-
en- of as were other good officers
Fox, Foote and Dahlgren gave him
good name. Admiral d. d. Porter
was emphatic in his favor, and his
knowledge and estimate of men we're
generally pretty correct. Admiral
Smith considered him a bold, imper-
uous man. of a great deal of courage
and energy. but his capabilities and
power to command a squadron was
subject to be determined only by
trial.-Welles Diary.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-10-20
WAR FINANCES.

The Treasury management is ter
rible, ruinous. Navy acquisitions are
wantonly withheld for weeks, to the
ruin of the contractor. In the end
the government will suffer greatly,
for persons will not under these ru-
nous delays deal with the govern
men. at ordinary current rates. The
pay of the sailors and workmen is
delayed until they are almost mutt
nous and riotous. There is no just
ifiable excuse for this neglect. But
Mr.. Chase, having committed blum
ders In his issues, is now DESTROYS
of retiring certain paper. and ayatls
himself of funds of creditors on naval
accounts to accomplish this. 1t is
most unjust The money honestly
Que to government creditors should
not be withheld for Treasury schemes.
or to retrieve its mistakes.
| am daily more dissatisfied with
the Treasury management. Every
thing is growing worse. Chase, though
nan of mark, has not the sagacity,
knt Wedge, taste, or ability of n
nancier. He has expedients, and will
break down the government. The
President has surrendered the financ-
es to his management entirely. Other
members of the Cabinet are no: con
suited. Any dissent from, or doubt
even of his measures is considered
as a declaration of hostility and an
embarrassment to his administration
I believe | am the only one who has
expressed opinions that questioned
his policy, and that expression was
mild and kindly uttered. Blair sand
about as much. and both the and ID
were lectured by Chase. But he
knew not then, nor does he know
now, the elementary principles of II
nance and currency. Congress sur.
renders to his capricious and super
fetal qualities as pliantly as the
President ana the Cabiret If they
de- not legalize his projects,the Treas
ury is to be closed. and under a threat
or something approaching threat,
his schemes are sanctioned, and laws
are made to carry them into effect.
but woe waits the country in conse.
quence.- Welles Diary.