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The Washington herald., 1909-08-20
MOTHERS AS MATCHMAKERs.

From the Buffalo News
II IN the village OF Tigara, IN North
western Alaska, one sees a young man
beating out piece Of metal and fashion
Ing a fnger-ring, II is usually intended
for some young woman; but it remains
for the meeting OF the two mothers to
arrange matters
The two families may be living close
together yet the mother Of the young
man will call on her neighbor and tell
her how she has intended to be more
neighborly but she has been so busy.
The neighbor will declare how delighted
she Is 10 see her
Then the visitor begins TO tell how good
her son IS Further. they never 30 hun
cry, as her son is such fine hunter that
he brings home plenty OF food.
The girls mother. IN return. dilates on
her daughters skill as a cook. and how
good she is at sewing.
II is finally decided that the young man
shall enter the girls family on q sort OF
trial If the girl turns up her nose and
makes faces he may as we'll leave. as
the match viii never amount 10 anything
but should she greet him with an occa-
sional smile and allow him to sit by her
side in the evening. It will all be clear
sailing. and they VIII unite as husband
and wife
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20
CAUGHT WITH A MoUsETRAP.
From the Buffalo News

From the Buffalo News
The large black crow OF South Africa is
a tremendous gorger. and he does enor-
nous damage to the mealies and other
crops.
A sufferer has devised a clever way
OK frightening OF these pests. A long
stake IS fist firmly planted in the earth.
A captured crow is then attached TO the
stick just above the ground. On top OF
the stake Is fixed a steel mousetrap.
The crow. maddened by its unaccus-
toned captivity, screams, and flaps It's
wings wildly. Immediately any crow In
the vicinity who overhears the outcry
will fly down and settle on top OF the
stake 20 gaze down-whether in contempt
OF pity is not knOwn-at the prisoner. The
mousetrap does the rest
Thus, one by one. quite an army OF
crows Is sometimes caught. Then. when
the supply Of victims is apparently ex-
hausted, one Of the prisoners is set az
liberty; but not until a tapping rag has
been attached 20 II. When It would re-
join its comrades, they will have none OF
IT, It becomes an outcast. and all the
others hound II down, entirely deserting
the mealie field on doing So
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20
2al P stree.
QUAINT sCHOOL CUsTOMs.
Long Ordeal for New BOY Mt Rugby.
"Kish" nt Marlborough.

Long Ordeal for New BOY nt Rugby.
"Kish" at Marlborough.
From the London Daily Mail.
J. L. Patton. headmaster OF Manchester
Grammar School, IN a speech at Rochdale
referred 10 a custom az Rugby School
which forbids a boy OF less than three
years standing 10 turn UP his trousers,
and insists on his doing so after that
period
The custom IS only a minor instance OF
the quaint practices that exist at all the
great public schools. and are maintained
with religious care. though in many cases
their origin Is obscure or unknown. The
Shrove Tuesday tossing OF the pancake at
Westminster School. with its ensuing
scramble FOR the largest fragment. which
gains for its possessor a guinea from the
dean. Is perhaps the best known among
them.
A curious custom at Marlborough re-
Quires every boy 70 bring 10 school with
him a cushion, technically termed a
"kish," with the -" long. This article IS
his inseparable companion IN school time
and IN addition TO the ordinary functions
Of cushion. is employed 10 carry books
from one room 20 another
At Shrewsbury School at the beginning
OF each term hall elections" are held for
the posts Of hall crier. hall constable, hall
postman. and han scavengers. The ge-
nial brutality OF youth often selects for
the position OF hall crier either the most
nervous boy in the school or one who is
afflicted with a stammer
The new boy In the schOOihouse at Rug
by is early called upon to take his part
IN house singing" At this function,
which Is held IN one Of the dormitories,
he has % render a song 10 the satisfac-
tion OF his audience. the penalty being the
swallowing Of a mouthful OF soapy water
Another ancient school custom is the
parade Of the Christ's Hospital bluecoat
boys before the lord mayor at the man
sion house on St Mathews Day, when
the "Grecians,' who correspond 10 sixth
formers elsewhere. receive a guinea
each and the rank and file Of the school
are presented with new shlllings.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20
THE RABBITS FOOT.

It's use is particularly noticeable just
now.
Whether we approve or not. the fact
remains that more rouge is being used
than has been the case for some time.
This is partly due, OF course. 70 the
fatigue that ensues at the end Of a
season. be It winter or summer.
1t is due. perhaps. stiIl more TO the
latest fashion in wells.
They are a very wide and heavy mesh.
in which the face is absolutely Gagged.
A heavy veil Of any description whitans
and attenuates the aspect Of the face,
so that artificial coloring becomes al
most necessary, that IS If one will wear
the veil
There is. Of course, division OF opin-
ion as to whether well-bred women
should ever rouge. but there Is one thing
certain. II they DO. they should do II in
such way that it shall never be con-
spicuous.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20
THE WOMAN IN BLACK.
Who should ana Who should Not
Aspire TO that Role.


From the New York sun
There are many women who swear bv
black as smart wear OF a class apart, who
are never without a black day gown or
evening gown in their wardrobes. who
always possess a black hat. who know the
charm OF floating black feathers. wells.
and scarfs. touches OF black velvet or
tulle. the allure OF black fox and Persian
lamb. the quaintness OF black enamel.
Jet and black pearls
Black can be the smartest Of the smart.
the dowdIest OF the dowdy. black can be
startingly unexpected and the most
obvious wear in the world Umbrellas
and galoshes are blackD Black can be
wickedness incarnate. elusively and OBJ
viously; black can be good. unendurably
good; but. above all things and beyond
all virtues. black can be ladylike.
There are women who look their best
in black for that reason; they look gentle
women when they wear IL, and not other
wise. I am always a little bit mistrustful
Of the type that looks its best when in
sable array" says a writer IN the Queen
Il suggests an uncomfortable reason for
its not looking so nice In anything else
Mind. I am not for one moment deny
ing that black is enormously becoming
10 those Il becomes. ] do not think black
suits women who are IN the least degree
inclined 20 lack character OF appearance.
women whom you are apt 10 overlook
In black. whose coloring errs on the side
OF coiorlesSness. who are d anything TOO
thin and lacking IN Iine-which often may
be read curves-to whom nature has been
uihe pars.moniuos perhaps. women who
ere fading or who have never been any
thing but faded boiled In soda women.
women with weak tea in their veins
women who call their sumptuous. damask
rose, carnation sisters 'dairymaids' and
much unkinder things than that. women
who are not OF theEype that Mr.. Hewlett
frankly calls disastrous 70 mankind
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20
Growing Maidenhair Ferns.

From Gardening
The secret or the cultivation az maiden
hair ferns. TO have perfect examples for
house or conservatory decoration, with an
ample supply for cutting. is contained in
q nutshell.
Not 10 repot unless actually needed or
division necessary to increase stock.
abundant supplies Of soft rain water and
frequent feeding with stimulants during
the growing season; lower temperature
than generally accorded. with shade from
sun and an immunity from an arid at
mosphere or cold draughts. Plants grown
as stated above are in capital condition
for placing In the house
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20

From the Juvenile Court Record.
According 10 Judge Ben B. Lindsey.
there are 10000 children coming before
the courts in tais country every year.
which means that in every generation Of
childhood within which we have depend
ents and delinQuents under sixteen years.
there are, perhaps. a million and half
different children who come before the
courts. The courts themselves will never
prevent delinquency. For that II Is neces-
sary 70 50 beyond the courts into the
causes of poverty and crime
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20
India wOmen's JeweIry.

From the Baltimore American.
1T Is a rare thing to see the women Of
India these days wearing any valuable
gold jewelry. as they did in years gone
by said Charles Gawtrey. OF Bombay.
When I first went to the Orient the
women Of the upper class commonly own
ed and wore thick chains and bracelets Of
the finest gold and Of exquisite work.
manship. In these times Of pinching
poverty they are too reduced financially
TO possess any expensive ornaments. and
instead Of the gold trinkets OF their
afiuent days they now wear cheap plated
or Imitation stun they would have for
merly despised. II Is pitiabie 10 witness
as have, the decline IN the fortunes of
the people. Ab1ect poverty is seen every
where, and the gaunt specter OF starva-
ton Is ever at the side OF millions OF
human beings in that Inflated land"
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20
TAILORED GOWNS AT RACES.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger
II Is rather interesting to hear that az
the races this summer the smart women.
Parisiennes and Americans. wore strictly
severe tailor suits. This IS a hopeful sign
that there is somewhat OF a protest
against the queer things now done In the
name nf dress. True, the French woman
OF position has never been seen In the
caricatures that are always heralded as
hrst style. but this year they have en-
deavored 10 look more sedate than ever.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20

teaching them
Of
girls enjoyed rompng with
were not like her We
dgnihed
she does not understand the look
ter should
er daushters viewpoint is frequently the inability
who has climbed q up he path.
And matter how things point
in mind that the mother things
possibly
Taking "odfashioned Is much the
attractive glieug
girl should remember that
while a
Large mercantile annually for the
advice Of experts who know The advice
Can AFFORD 70 lightly throw
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20
SNAPSHOTS OF THOUGHT.
By 7. N. SULLIVAN.

Common sense is the trowel with
which genius lays the corner stone
OF fame.
The law that does not limit your
liberties cannot protect them.
Trains OF thought never collide
or leave the track in a well-dis-
ciplined mind
Calumnies are sparks from the
anvil Of malice.
Although conscience Is volceless.
its pTomptlngs can be easily heard.
The world accords 70 some wor-
thy men fame only after they have
stepped from the last round OF the
ladder OF human endeavor.
Custom is the despot whose edict
weak men fear TO ignore.
Death closes the earthly career
Of those only who. in life, have
done nothing worthy OF remem-
brance.
Frugality is the handmaid. and
economy is the mother Of wealth.
Family Jars are poor receptacles
ir which TO preserve domestic
peace.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20
BIG WATERMELON COUNTRY.
From the Market GrJweTs' Journal.
TDoor,-fo4.. -+.+fs.f~- et,,-,- ~.

From the Market GruweTs Journal
Incomplete statistics show that Gibson
County. Ind, stands ffth in the list OF
meion-producing counties OF the United
States A local melon enthusiast has been
gathering all the available data possible
concerning thu melon industry in the
United States and. according TO the fig
ures obtained, Gibson County is one OF
the foremost counties IN the country 81
that respect. Letters were sent 10 every
melOn-prOducing State in the Union ask
ing for information along this line, and
the result thus far permanently estab-
hshes Gibson's reputation for being one
OF the leading melon counties.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20
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LADIES' WAIST OR LINING.
Paris Pattern No. 1890
All Seams Allowed.

Any material that the vearer desires
may be used for this model. which, as
the title implies, may be used as a lining
or TO build a waist upon It may be de-
veloped high-neeked. with long sleeves,
or IT may have the neck cut out IN low.
round or square Dutch outline and
short sleeves. according to taste. The
closing Is at the front or back, ac-
cording TO the desire Of the maker. The
pattern is in s slzes-S2 to IS inches, bust
measure. For 55 bust the waist requires
81 yards os material 20 inches wide, 2%
yards q inches wide. II yards IS inches
wide. or IA yards a inches wide.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20
GOLDENROD DAYS.

From the Philsdelphia Public Ledger.
In a week or two the country fields
and roadsides will be bright with golden
rod. Every highway and hill Will be
illed With its nodding plumes OF yellow.
This flower is we'll adapted for decora-
tive purposes. and it may be had in
abundance.
Tall vases filled with Il may be used
FOR the luncheon table: massed about the
hall and drawing-roOm IL makes an at
tractive setting for home wedding, and
bowls OF II add a touch OF color to the
tea table set on the lawn or wide veranda
for an informal afternoon at home.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20

From Londo1 Opinion.
And did you really go to Rome?''
asked a guest
I really don't know, my dear" re-
Piled the hostess. just returned from her
first trip abroad. You see. my husband
always bought ne tickets"
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20

From the Atlanta Constitution.
Not satisfied with yielding an enormous
output in the regular way. an Irish pota-
to vine growing in the garden OF c. c.
Nall. at Luthersville. Ca. some time ago
began 20 put out potatoes all along its
branches. and, wnen sent TO the Consti-
tuition Office yesterday. had potatoes as
large as eggs growing practically all
over the vine.
In a letter accompanying the freak Mr..
Nall states that the vine grew in his gar
den. where the land is a mixture OF sand
and red clay. On taking up the plant he
found that the Industrious vine had not
neglected its regular duty while pulling
Off its unusual stunt, as proven by the
fact that an unusually large number OF
potatoes were found in their accustomed
place in the ground
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20
Three sisters Marry nt Same Time.

Three sisters Marry at Same Time.
Prom the Portland Oresonian.
Because there was not another sorber
boy who had reached marriageable age.
dainty little Miss Agnes Peterson. Of ST
John. Saturday night married Clarence
Fred Cooley, at the same time that her
two sisters, Betty and Ellen, were united.
respectively. with the two brothers Sor-
Der. Edgar w. and David ". The triple
wedding took place at 80 Scott avenue.
ST. John.
Fearing the young couples might get
mixed, Rev G. W. Nelson performed
three ceremonies. following each other
In quick order, IN place Of tying triple
knot as he had at first intended.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20
ANSWERS TO SOME
EOME QUESTIONS

Editor Household Department:
! Can sou tel me how I may mend a break in a
leather shoei All the rest Of the shoe is whole.
yet do not think the pair warrant the expense
OF eoooiins NJ. T. ID.
To make a neat patch cut a piece Of
on old black kid glove, slightly longer
than the hole. cover 1t with strong glue,
place underneath the holes and press the
edges Of the shoe as closely as possible.
This makes a neat patch and viii last
some time. A piece Of fine shoe upper
may also be used
Editor Household DEPARTMENT:
nave beautiful mahogany bed. perfectly plain.
that has been scratched with a rim What win re-
move these scTatches or darken them?
Ns. J. TT
Try the following polish on your bed
paying particular attention to the
scratched parts, it should bring very
satisfactory results: Take one-quarter
pound yellow beeswax and three-ouar-
ters Of a pound parafin: melt together
over fire. When thoroughly melted re-
move from the stove and add very grad
ually. one pint of turpentine. beating
steadily all the time; when this mixture
| is cold II should have the consistency Of
cold cream. Rub well into the furniture
with flannel cloth and polish with a
clean. dry cloth.
Editor Household Department:
Please tel nc how % care for and reuoyate
wicker work. I have been engaged as housakeeper
IN A hnuss where much OF the farait,ire % DIE
/ hrlng rooms IA wicker. and IL has grown rather
shabby. I would like % M il in some way.
ANXIOUS.
| Dc not scrub your unpainted wicker
! furniture with soap and water. as It will
turn IT yellow and ruin its looks In
stead, try scrubbing It with strong So
luton OF salt water
X you have pieces that are so shabby
that they must either be painted or
thrown away, try the salt water treat
meat FIRST, Scrub well and put IN the
sun and air 10 dry quickly.
II YOU must paint wicker furniture.
see that you buy a paint that Is well
mixed and thinned 70 the proper con-
sistency II too thick II gets lumpy and
the paint Is apt TO rub OF on clothes.
Porch chairs that are exposed 70 weather
. should be finished with a coat OF enamel
10 make them last longer The coat Of
enamel is also more easily busted.
Editor Household Deraunent:
Here is my method q keeping ice. PERHAPS some
reader may find il heUtul lit.
For a family OF FIVE 7 have kept and
used literally az three meals day.
seven pounds Of Ice The lump was re-
ceived a short time before breakfast.
Taking on what was needed for that
meal, I wrapped the remainder in the
sheets Of newspaper. then I'm a blanket,
and put IN a cool place. When the Zee
was taken for the noon meal what was
left was wrapped In dry paper.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20
MORNING CHTT-CHAT.
THE oLD-FASMoNED MOTHER WHO KNOWS.

But my mother is old-fashioned-she does not
understand" heard girl say yesterday excuse
Tor not taking her mothers conservative but wise
advice.
Ny dear girl" said. "you may thank your lucky
stars that that dear old mother Of yours is oldfash
oned and does not understand for all probability
II she had not been old-fashioned and did-what you
cal-understand you would not have been the nice
refined girl you are to-day"
For mother to be a companion to her girls is
very beautiful thing. But the companionshp should
be the result Of her lifting the girls
not STOPPING 10 theirs
When was girl knew who attempt
ed to be companion her two daughters 70 the ex-
tent Of joining in all their sports using their slang
initiating their In,raturftx frs4ead
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20
OF INTEREST TO THE WOMEN
FROM WOMAN'S
POINT OF VIEW

You have so much to say on the sub
Ject Of economy. what do you think OF
the wife OF a moderate salaried man. who
hires a man 10 do frequent jobs about
the house, when she is paying good wages
TO a maid who is supposed to do the gen
eral work?" Il think her an eminently
wise woman" was my answer, III you
mean the one think you are describing.
She did mean that one and know good
deal about her methods. She is an eco
nomist Just the same because she spends
her money wisely and never goes beyond
her limit.
She saves money on clothes by employ
ing a seamstress to remodel retrim, and
refreshen her garments. She hires a man
TO wash the windows and sweep the rugs
that her maid may have time for daintier,
but quite as important work. Economy
does not mean pinching and starving
when there is enough for comfort. but
II is against waste of any description. X
means getting the most out Of all ex-
penditure, IN money. in strength. In peace
OF mind. That Is the way business un-
derstands It, and that is the best stand
ard we have. The course pursued by
by even the humblest housewife.
Science has revolutionized farming-why
not adopt II in home-making2 Two
brothers, farmers from boyhood, are now
beginning to drift apart after forty years
OF so Of competition which did not ma
terially affect the fortunes Of either. Two
years ago one OF them was persuaded TO
install a scientific manager and let him
have his own way. and to-day his farm
Is multiplying his former income so rap
idly as 20 almost take his breath away.
Nothing goes 10 waste save the moss
grown ideas OF the owner. whose brother
is plodding doggedly along in his old way.
too Indifferent 70 pull a head of lettuce
for anybody who Is willing % pay the
market price for 1t. although hundreds OF
It are going 10 seed or being fed to the
stock.
The scientific farmer sells every lettuce
on his place. first 10 market and then
by house-to-house calls. He knows that
waste affects the PROFITS and he IS draw
ing a salary TO prevent that. In all great
enterprises great care is taken to avoid
small leaks and men are hired 20 know
Wnere every dollar IS spent ana VINO gets
the benefit OF II. Many queer things are
done in the name Of economy, of course.
but any intelligent person can tell when
there Is waste or when expenditure IS too
near the limit OF the purse Every woman
owes II 10 herself 20 keep within the
bounds Of a reasonable expenditure of
strength. for the drain is bound to be
felt some time. An automobile manu-
facturer recently announced that metal
has a limit OF elasticity, although II was
treated as II II had no limits That Is
the general impression concerning the
human body. Money spent TO save un-
due strain IS far from being wasted.
BETTY BRADEEN.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20

The short and the Long of 1t.
From sketchy Bits
Mrs. Rushun-That new beehive hat OF
yours makes your face look very short.
Mrs. Fushun-That's funny: It made my
husbands face look very long
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20
THE OPTIMIST COLUMN


Thoughts on Truth.
Contributions by fnember Of The Washington
Herald OItimist Club
Al Truth Is precious not all divine.
And what dates tho powers must needs refine.
MYRTLE BRADLEY.
SIS street northwest.
He fails who climbs 20 power and place
Up the road n disgrace:
He who makes the truth lis cause
Nor cares 20 win the crowds applause
He fails not. because The truth is bis call;
He stakes bis all upon the right wall,
And though the living be bless or blame,
For him the long success Of fame
J. H. GRAY.
s2i street rorheast.
"Of all the duties the love OF truth.
with faith and constancy IN II. ranks
first and highest. Truth is God: to love
God and to love truth are one and the
same.-Pellico.
Truth IS many-slded. and must be view
ed IN proper perspective to be fully com
pretended. At our close range. we often
have only an imperfect or partial view
which. though so far correct, may lead 70
erroneous conclusions
We need TO be fair 70 each other. recog-
nizing that each may have a partial view
or the real truth. and that what is ap-
parenly antagonistic may. when fully
understood be harmonious
SO Jet Il be In Gods own might
We grid us FOR the coming fight
And strong In Him whose cause Is ours.
In conflict with unholy powers
We grasp the weapon he has given
The Lght. and Truth. and Love OF Heaven.
Anon.
g. z. ADKINS.
33l street
Truth is born IN US, and we must do
violence 10 our nature to shake or our
veracity.-St. Evremond.
KATHERINE O'BRIEN.
. street northwest
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20

Frocks may be buttoned down the front
as we'll as the back since fashion has
suddenly become most liberal-minded in
this resnect.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-20

Colored scarfs accord with gowns. but
the wisp for evenings must be white or
white and gold. or white and silver en-
S<oideries.