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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-31

age 20 sift such pretensions TO the bot
tom, especially here in Washington. Ask
at the embassy or legation Of the coun-
try from which he claims 20 come re-
garding the wooer. II his ambassador or
minister vOuch for him, he IS probably
what he pretends TO be. But should you
not be satisfied with their Endorsement,
ask, through the State Department. the
American Ambassador or Minister sta
toned in the country whence no comes
20 investigate his claims.
g. Question: sm IN Official life and nave DlI
recently come b Washington How soon should
leave card on Mrs. Tafti }. ..
Answered. once
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-31
Texas Lone Star.

Texas is said TO have selected its
Lone Star emblem through a mere ac-
cident a half century or so ago mems
overcoats were ornamented with large
brass buttons. II happened that the
buttons on the Overcoat Of Governor
Smith OF Texas had the impress Of a
five pointed star. For want or a seal
one OF these buttons was cut or and
used. The owner Of this overcoat and
OF the button, Henry Smith. was chief
executive Of the provisional govern
ment Of Texas which, in 1895. preceded
the declaration Of Independence by
Texas against Mexico and the winning
Of that independence in the battle OF
San Jacinto on April Il. 1886.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-31

Secretary of the Secretary you wish TO
call upon, state your errand. and IL the
matter about which you wish 20 see his
chief is OF sufficient Importance, ne will
make an appointment for you.
Question: have been employed in one Of the
department stores here in town for number Of
years and / am now AZ the head OF department;
but promotion has come slow and my salary "a very
small considering tho work / have 70 do. have
been offered position In ore OF the newer stores
at much higher salary; bat there win be more
work and greater responsibility and the people who
70 work with thoss am now with and I do not
believe they are as reliable What would you do
stay with the old people or 60 with the newl
MISS NErrIE.
Answer-Old friends are better than
new ones. hut no woman should fail TO
better her condition, II she can 90 30
honorably. AS you seem reluctant TO
leave your present position why do you
not go 70 your manager and put the
case fairly before him? Such a course
should result ~ his making better terms
with you, but II he Is so indifferent as
TO your service that he is unwilling 70
make any concessions, then. Il / felt
tho new shop was a stable concern.
would resign and accept the position it
offers you.
5. Question-What does the expression Don't
come tho uncle over me" meant Ny chauffeur used
il TO me the other day when be in hot TEN
per because ! had reproysd him. and III be hanged
IL know what he was talking about But, then.
be Is a college graduate aud I a selfmade man.
L. h ID.
A,,g,,-,, Tho a,rr~eeeyov, ,-or, a IL about
Is an adaptation Of a sentence IN the
second satire OF Horace. The original
reads. Ne sis patruus mihi." The Latin
idea Of a patruus or uncle left guardian
was that Of a stern corrector, who was
not chary with the lash.
6. Question-Is IL absolutely necessary for a girl
Of sixteen. who is not yet out 70 wear gloves 10
young peoples partyg have pretty dress but
cannot AFFORD the white kid gloves. and / DO
want TO g.. Please say II j. not necessary.
Answer-Of course it Is not necessary
for you 70 wear gloves 10 q young peo-
pies party, so go and have a lovely
time" IN your pretty dress.
2 Qusstion-what Is the rule regarding a widows
period Of mo1rningi should she wear deep black
with no touch Of white. for SIX mouths o. a year!
Answer-Where there IS deep and sin
cere grief no rules are needed. II. how
ever. the mourning IS perfunctory. the
shorter time II is worn the better. AS q
rule. widows wear deep mourning for a
year. then simple black for as long d
time as they have the inclination. In
France. where such laws are carefully
laid down. etiquette prescribes one year
and six weeks Of mourning for a hus-
band: six months OF deep mourning six
Of simple mourning, and six weeks OF
half mourning.
Question-n y0u were courted b foreigner
who vsetends % have a title how would you 90 n
work 20 find out the truth abotlt kin-thsi Is how
would you ind out Il he really has he tide he
| says be has, ohFhAN-
Answer-It Is q simple matter in this
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SNAPSHOTS OF INFORMATION.


1t is curious TO know that lace, now
almost the unique possession OF wo-
men, owes It's development II not it's
actual existence 20 men. When lace
was being slowly evolved from drawn
work the popes and great prelates OF
the church used IL on their altar vest
ments and robes. fostered aud encour-
aged its production and paid large
sums for IT,
Later lace became an absolute es-
sental Of masculine attire IN ruffs, IN
collars, in sashes. In carriers and even
as a decoration at the shoe top. Tn
der the Stuarts the collection OF laces
became a passion OF the court, and no
blemen were as frequently known for
their possession Of rare laces as for
collections OF valuable paintings or
gems.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-31
Porto Rico'S Governor
Colonel George R. Cotton, Business Man, Soldier
and Former Official In the Philippines,
Takes Charge Nov. |.

While Porto Rico has been under the
control OF the United States ever since
the treaty OF Paris was signed in 1898,
the relations existing between the is
land and this government may have
been forgotten BY the new generation
at least Following the establishment
OF a civil government there in 1900
elections were held for the choice OF a
commissioner 20 Washington and
members Of the house Of delegates Of
the Porto Rico legislature. While II is
not up 70 the status OF a territory. the
inhabitants are declared TO be citizens
Of the United States and as such en-
titled TO the protection OF the United
States. The governor Is appointed for
four years by the president OF the
United States. by and with the advice
and consent Of the senate. The gov
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-31
INTERNATIONAL WAR.
Ended by n CODper's Tactful Inter
vention and n Dime.

Ended by n CODper's Tactful Inter
vention and n Dime.
From the New York Sun.
A sailor from a British ship stood In
Broad street yesterday morning gazing
at the towering buildings Moved by the
thoughts which arose in him ne remarked
70 the world at large: 1--WE could stand
of your bloomin' 'Ook and smash these
ere skyskrypers while we was ty1in'
tea"
A sailor from an American war ship
cruising without much seeming purpose
overheard the remark. drew up alongside
the speaker and said: You couldn't hit
the whole State Of New York Il you had
smooth water and all day 10 find your
range"
Several people stopped; a policeman
drew near.
why not?" asked the Britsher.
Because Of that" responded the Yam
kee.
THAT" was a well-directed blow which
landed on the BritOns chin and which
drew 4 counter equally well aimed al the
Yankees chin. Neither was very swift,
possibly because OF certain degree Of
fatigue noted in both sailors produced by
overindulgence IN sightseeing.
The policeman took each sailor by a
shoulder. showed one north and one south
and said: "G'wan," The sailors gwaned
little. but, moved by a common pur-
pose clrcled the officer and presently had
exchanged blows again
The patient cop again separated and
launched them in opposite directions. but
now he kept an eye on their movements.
Seeing them, with an exhibition Of his
/ own degree OF patience, again coming
/ to close quarters he interviewed
"See here, lads he said, holding them
/ apart. You must g'Wan.
Il can knock his block on" the Yankee
declared.
HID be dOin' soment vile 'e's doing
| that." declared the Briton.
| You don't want me 10 run you IN, the
| copper urged. GO back 10 your ships.
! I'd go, but I aven't q tuppence in me
| trousers for the tube. said the Briton.
| And I haven't a nickel IN me jeans fOI
! carfare. neither" the Yankee said.
/ The copper sighed softly. produced two
I nickels and gave each sailor one The
\ tars locked arms and swung of TOWARD
/ the Wall street underground station.
! II say. Jack, your hobbies are. a proper
| sort" remarked the Briton.
You bet your lie they are, responded
/ the Yankee.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-31
GEORGE R. COLON, GOVERNOR OF PORTO RICO.

ernor's salary is $4,000 a year, There
is an executive council Of eleven mem
bers, FIVE OF whom must be natives Of
Porto Rico The council Is appointed
in the same manner as the governor.
The legislature consists Of the council
as an upper chamber and a house Of
delegates popularity elected for two
years.
The judges OF the supreme and dis
triot courts are appointed by the presi-
dent Of the United States. and the at
torney general Ia similarly appointed.
REUBEN KAY.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-31

Ury department de served through
the administrations OF Lincoln. John
son and Grant he resigned IN 1875
and was succeeded by John c. New
Charles Il Treat who steps aside
for Lee McClung. was appointed treas
urer IN 1905. II was Treat who sec
Onded the nomination Of Levi P Nor
ton for vice president in 1885 Mr.
Treat was born IN Maine and became
interested in politics after he removed
to Delaware. Later he removed 10
New York and took part In organic
ing the Republican club % New YORK
city. He was collector Of internal rev.
enue for the second district OF New
York from 1887 TO 1905.
FRANK Worries
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ANSWERS TO SOCIAL QUESTIONS.

l. Question--A letter Of introduction was left AZ
my house this afternoon BY an EnglislIman who is
travelling IN this country. The letter Is from some
relatives Of mine in Dublin and ! would like 70
show him some attention on their account; but be
did not call ia person, only sent the letter and
card bearing his address by q messenger. What
would you do about III MRS W. T. NJ
Answer-It Is usual to send letter Of
Introduction by a messenger, and one 90
received should be accorded immediate
attention. IL there Is a man in the fam
ily. he should call upon the visiting for
eigner ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS twenty-four
hours, II possible. IL his engagements
prevent HIS conforming 70 this courtesy.
then MS card should be sent by messen-
ger, with an invitation 20 either his
house or his club. II there Is no man IN
the house. then the lady on whom the
letter was left should acknowledge II
by a note OF invitation.
. ouestlon-Cau you tell me the origin Of the
term Union Jack. as the British Tag Is sometimes
callcdi HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT.
Answer-The term Jack is supposed
20 have been taken from the name Of
King James. or Jacques" the King who
united the crosses OF st. George for Eng
land and the satire of ST. Andrews Tor
Scotland. But this is an error. The word
lack really comes from the name OF
a surcoat, which was emblazoned with
the cross Of ST George and worn by the
English crusaders. Our word Jacket
comes from the same source. The cross
OF ST. Patrick was added when Ireland
became 4 part OF the union; hence the
name Union Jack
s. ouestion-If wanted 20 ean on ono Of the
Cabinet officers at his Office. how would 90 about
.ti should write note or telephone 90 him per
s0nallyi KANSAS.
Answered. TO the department, see the
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-31

In lower Egypt rain formerly fell
very seldom During the French occu-
patton. about 1883. II did not rain for
sixteen months. but since Mahomet All
and Ibrahim Pasha completed their
vast plantstion-the former alone
planted more than 2O.000.0O0 olive. Ar.
cotton, acacia. plane trees. etc-thers
now falls a good deal OF rain.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-31

prisoners were accused OF bewitching
young children. q great point for the
prosecution being that out OF the
blankets OF an infant sucked by one
OF them a great toad had fallen and
exploded in the Are like gunpowder.
Immediately after the witch was found
at home scorched and manned In
spite Of unsatisfactory evidence the
two were convicted. whereupon the
children's health at once began TO I'M
rrOvp
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-31
Cooking b. the CIo,k-

An ideal alarm clock has been in
vented In Berlin Il has a kettle.
saucepan, teapot and spirit lamp at
tached. which starts boiling the kettle
at an appointed time The clock does
not ring until the kettle is boiled Then
it does not stop ringing until its owner
gets out Of bed and finally pours hot
water into the teapot
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-31
Paris Negro Lawyer.

Hector Apollinaire is the name CO a
negro who was admitted 70 the bar II
Paris a few weeks ago. He Is a ma
tive OF Guadeloupe, about thirty years
old. tall and muscular and very black
He enjoys the distinction Of being the
only one OF his race among the recog-
nized lawyers OF Paris.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-31
London,s School Eor Moth.ra.

There is IN London a school for
mothers. One poor woman was dis
solved In tears when her baby was un-
dressed at the hospital and its wasted
limbs revealed. She ingeniously ex-
planned her grief by saying that 1T
was beautiful child last time it was
undressed"
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and never millionaire dined better than
did this son Of Midas on the night he sat
at the table OF the woman who IS now
cOnsigning him to deepest woe, and with
reason, Tor that ungrateful guest eonhded
70 his butler the day after the dinner In
question that he had dined with Mrs. So
and-So the night before and that the din
ner was so unusual. so superbly cooked,
and so exquisitely served that he would
like to acquire the chef who had per-
formed the wonder.
Now, the dinner was cooked by no chef,
but by comparatively young and intelli-
gent negro woman whom her mistress,
herself Gordon bleu, had trained. The
acquiring, Of course. was an easy mat
ter. It simply meant doubling the wages
OF the cook lady, who fed 70 her new
employer under some trumped-up excuse
or another, leaving her place empty and
her mistress IN high dudgeon. But,
declares the latter when she tells the
narrowing tale, you know she can't do
thing unless she is directed. and who is
to direct her In that crazy household?
hope she win make complete failure Of
the very first dinner he gives, and hope
he win invite me so I can witness his
modification"
This Is one OF many similar stories that
could be related, but such things have
been since the days Of ancient Egypt,
and such things are bound to be. for we
all OF us try to gain our desires. some
through physical strength. Some through
mental prowess. some through cunning
and craft; and why should a man be
blamed for using his wealth to obtain
what he covets? Honor. you say; respect
/ for ones neighbours rightsl But then
we cannot respect what we 90 not IN
derstand and recognize, and, as 1 have
already said, the possession OF great
wealth seems to blunt certain sensibili-
/ ties. But this Is a long DEPRESSION, par
/ donable only by the fact that the air is
/ full OF complaints against the plutocrats
! whose presence here has wrought such a
/ change in our social standards.
But. when all is told. Washington Is
! the most democratic capital In the world.
! Nowhere Is the ruler Of a great nation so
/ easy OF approach as the President OF the
/ United States The ease with which an
/ audience" as foreigners term friendly
\ call upon him, is obtained, the lack of
! ceremonial, his pleasant attitude, are en-
| tirely consistent with the simplicity
which should. but so rarely does. charac-
/ terize a republic. There is much more
] ceremonial. much more pomposity. gold
/ lace and footing OF trumpets In those
hot-headed little republic OF Central
America than there is In washington.
and what is true OF the President is true
/ OF all public men and women. No one
/ with q legitimate mission Is allowed 20
cool his heels for very long IN an ante
chamber. nor Is any one who bears the
stamp OF good breeding deharred from
/ society.
What I noticed OF my return 10 Wash
lngton," said woman who passed last
winter here after residence OF ten years
in Europe. "is the smartness OF every
thiug. The entertainments are smart. the
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-31
Wherc Ozone comaa Erom.

According to Messrs. Henriet and
Bonyssy, ozone is produced by the ul-
ira violet rays Of the sun in the upper
atmosphere, and the amount contained
In the air near the ground increases
when the air currents descend from the
upper regions.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-31
SAVINGS Sank, In Australia

Australians government savings banks
have $204,S71,S24 on deposit, equal to
S4s.55 per capita of the total population
OF the commonwealth The accounts
average $162.75 each.
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Watch Counts The prIz.

A pulse counting watch has been IN
vented for the use Of physicians and
nurses in London. The watch indi-
Gates without mental calculation the
number OF beats OF the pulse In q min
ute.
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Test For Neurasthenla.

According TO an English court, a test
for neurasthenia is to make a man
stand up, with head erect and eyes
closed, and whistle A neurasthenic
subject, II is said, cannot do this.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-31
Spiders az Raromstera-

Spiders always come out shortly be-
fore rain, being advised by their In
stinct that insects then ny low and
are most easily taken.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-31
Vaaariss of Climates.

Montreal. with its winters OF great
severity. IS $50 miles nearer the equa-
tor than is London. Montreal. indeed
Is on the same degree OF latitude a.
Venice.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-31
Metal Shavings.

Metal shavings. instead o. broken stone
are being used with cement 10 make
durable concrete pavement and building
blocks.
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eermanyts oIov. Industr,.

Germany holds the worlds record
for glovemaking She has LOO glove
factories. of which 1000 make kid
gloves exclusively.
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Trial For wItcbcrsa.

One OF the most interesting OF Eng
lish trials for witchcratt was that Of
tina Suffolk witches in 1855. Tha two
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-31

About eleven species Of British birds
lay their eggs on the ground and make
no nests
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Woods heavIer Thar W.t.r.

Oak. ebony and mahogany are the
three best known woods which are
henvlsr than Eatsn
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Sugar In Many Plants.

Sugar exists not only in the cane
beet root and. maple. but in the sap Of
1S7 other plants.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-31

The Bank Of England contains silver
ingots which have iRja IN ~ vaults
Efnca 1919
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and 8 o'clock in the morning; conse-
Quently the greatest amount Of stimu-
LIANT is needed during that time.
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Vitality of the Sick.

The vitality of sick people is always
lower between the hours OF midnight
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& Questiou-n you were courted b. foreigner
who paeiends % have a title. how would you 90 q
work 20 find out the truth Rbo,lt kira-thst Is how
would you ind out Il be really has tie tide he
says be has, ORPHAN
Answer-It Is q simple matter IN this
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-31

What I noticed or my return 10 Wash
ington," said a woman who passed last
winter here after a residence Of ten years
in Europe. lis the smartness OF every
thing. The entertainments are smart. the
womens clothes are smart. the motor
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-31

. ORTO RICO win soon have
- another American governor.
Colonel George r. Cotton. he
- ,,-lf1 g,,-~na1 Coxraruor Regis
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-16
The Human Appetite.

Of all the whimsical. shifting, unre-
liable, treacherous, exacting things N
the world, the human appetite for the
right thing to eat is, perhaps, the
most unreasonable and imperious.
There are those who humor it; 9TH
ers who defy it; and all men are more
or less inclined to treat it with con-
sideration. To find a place where
these varying attitudes may be fos'
tered, at the least cost in each case
and yet keep the appetite in proper
and peaceful subjection, is always
desirable information. One place that
is conceded as perfectly adapted t
this. is the Palace Restaurant, just
opposite the Page building, on Com
mercial street, in this city. Try I
once, and patronize it always; that i:
the rule of the Palace.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-16
PARK DEDICATION.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, April TO-
Interest in the celebration Of the 10th
anniversary OF the first Inauguration
of George Washington, to be held
April 80, has been increased by the
that President Taft
will attend the event. Vice President
Sherman, Gov. Swanson, Lieut.. Gov.
Ellyson. Senator Daniel, Representa-
tive Carlin and number Of other
prominent public men will also be
present.
The chief feature Of the celebration,
which will mark the close Of a home
coming week" carnival will be the
dedication of George Washington
Park. west of the city. The ceremon'
| les incident TO the dedication will b'
conducted by Alexandria Washington
Lodge OF Masons. Preceding the ex
ercises of the day there will be big
military and civic parade.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-16
ILWAco

Mrs. Dave Beechy, Of Ocean Park
was in IIwaco Monday having some
dental work done. While in the city
she was a guest Of her friend Mrs.
Chas. Burch. She returned Tuesday,
Rev. Morse returned the first OF the
week from South Bend, where he at
tended the Presbytery held there last
week.
Mrs Hungaford, of the Sand Ridge
had the misfortune, Sunday to run a
large fish hook in his hand causing
him considerable pain. 1t was ex-
tracted as soon as possible, but he
will have a sore hand for some time
Mrs. J. Hunter returned Monday
from South Bend where she has been
visiting her daughter Mrs. Ernest
Seaborg, for couple Of weeks.
Mrs. Harry Whiteomb, who has
been visiting friends in Chinook for
some time, came down the first OF
the week and will spend a short time
with her sister-in-law Mrs. A. A.
Seaborg and family.
l.. A. Loomis, of North Beach was
a business visitor to South Bend this
week.
Miss Jenny Sankala returned Tues
dav from Astoria where she has been
since Saturday visiting relatives and
friends, she reports a very pleasant
time,
J. A. Howerton and son Norman
left Wednesday for Portland, Ore.
They expect to return Saturday,
Astor A. Seaborg left the first OF
the week for the Nasel, where he will
spend several days.
Several teams have been busily en-
gagged for the past two or three days
hauling sand for the road known as
the old beach road. Monday was ap-
propriated recently for the county to
grade and sand this road which has
been in a very bad condition for years
The work will soon be completed, and
the road will be in readiness for the
coming summer travel.
Harvey Mott was a business visitor
to Astoria Tuesday.