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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-25
Some Fads, FASHIONS ard Home Hints for Won1e's
CYNTHlA>G REH
CORRESPONDENTS

| Judging LTOm inc NUMBER Oh
Questions that came to me on the
value of rare coins. many people
are interested in the study Of nu-
mismatics.
The value of rare coins varies
according to their condition. A
worn coin is not worth as much as
one showing features sharply and
distinctly. The date of coin may
not give 1t as much value as vari
alton from the ordinary type OF
that year. Owners of rare coins
should take Impressions with lead
pencil rubbings on white paper,
which can be sent to dealers with
minute and careful descriptions.
There are dealers in all large cit
les, but we cannot give addresses
In this column.
"Gussy W." asks about the
value of 1909 pennies which are
initiated ''V. B. d." and a quarter
Of 1853 with rays and arrows.
These coins are worth only their
AdSO fdioOs WithOut rays anu al
rows 1t would be worth $40.
IL. X. Leo" owns a large cop
per cent of 1884, scent pieces of
1866, a half dollar of 1854, a
1O-cent piece of 1856 and pennies
of 1858-63-64-71-75. none of
which are worth more than face
value.
"Annabel A." has a dime of
1881. a half dime of 1853 and
large copper cents of 1881 and
1S4S, also a white eagle cent of
1853. On the latter there is a
20 per cent premium. The others
are worth only face value.
"a. I. P.'s" quarter of an eagle
of 1851 is worth only its face
value.
The $40 gold piece of 1847
owned by Elizabeth H." is worth
face value.
dot" has an 1880 half dollar,
which is worth 81 cents.
"Nola's $40 gold piece of 1S41,
with the words "In God we Trust"
omitted, Is worth $10.25.
"S. l.. c." has two flying eagle
pennies of 1857, which have a 20
per cent premium, two large l.
cent pieces of 1913 and 1927, the
former piece from 10 cents to so
cents, the latter only face value,
four half dimes of 184S, 1852
1S56-1S57. which are worth face
value; two 25-cent pieces, one of
1918, which is worth so cents,
and the other, 1855-only face
value. The half dollars of 1924.
1880. 1886, 1888 and 1916 are
worth merely their face value.
Dear Miss Grey: How shall
rid my house of cockroaches?
BUSY WIFE.
A.-Sprinkle powdered borax
in all their haunts.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-25

In quite common things much
depends on choice and determine
ton. but the highest which falls
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-25

The independent steel makers
and the trust heads got together
at a banquet and tossed boquets
at each other. Poor Mr.. Ultimate
Consumer
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-25

Those Spanish radicals think
Alfonso made a bomb decision in
the Ferrer case.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-25

Dear Miss Grey: What is the
meaning of "Mispah?" How can ]
clean black suede gloves?
A.-(D "The Lord watch be-
tween me and thee" (2) With
gasoline. Be careful about fire.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-25
Daily Comic and Hurnor s ecfion

to our lot comes from no man
knows whence.-Goethe.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-25

women are more and more
crowding men out of employ
iment."
That's right; our cook button
ed my wife's waist this morning"
Houston Post.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-25

Dear Miss Grey: How shall ]
rid my house of cockroaches?
BUSY WIFE.
A.-Sprinkle powdered bora,
in all their haunts.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-25

I HAD GOT AS FAR AS THE
SEVENTH VOLUME, A LEATH-
Err BOUND COPY OF PLU-
TARCH'S LIVES.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-25

The vesper services of the Y.
w. C. A., held at the club rooms
yesterday afternoon, were attend
ed by an unusually large crowd.
An interesting feature of the SER
vices was the talk of Joseph Clark
on his work in the Congo.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-25

The Logan Social club will
meet Tuesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. M. Ball, 2917 South
K street.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-08
SERMON ON NEATNEss.

From the Chicago Daily News.
The average man abhors untidiness.
particularly IN the wardrobe OF a
woman. A pretty widow learned that in
an uncomfortable manner. She met an
estimable young bachelor. who was at
tracted by her from the first, and she
was hourly expecting the question which
would make life very pleasant for her.
when she accidentally disclosed traits Of
untidiness which cooled his admiration.
Her outer clothing was all that could be
desired. and his feelings may be imagin-
ed when. as she boarded a train, he
caught more than a glimpse Of a ragged.
soiled petticoat and a damaged stocking,
through which the white flesh cleaned
Just above her shoe top.
Of course, accidents can happen all IN
a minute, but there is no mistaking the
accumulated dirt Of days or a rent which
has been neglected and the woman's es-
eort probably foresaw future OF but
tonless shirts and ragged socks since
she die not seem inclined 70 keep her own
clothes neat. although she had plenty OF
time. Daintiness IS one OF the best attri-
butes OF womankind. II matters little
what we wear when we are immaculate
and beautifully neat. The girl who IS
brought up with the idea that frock IS
only the background Of a good appear
ance and that good grooming and per-
fection of detail. even with extreme sim
plicity. Is necessary 70 make a good ap-
pearance. Is the one who VIII attract
and hold the attention OF the opposite
sex. There is no excuse for a badly hung
skirt. for ragged braid. for spots and dust
and crookedness. A hand mirror and a
little care viii DO wonders toward per-
feet adjustment.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-08
CoLoRs IN FROCKs.

Prom the New York Mai.
Manipulation OF colOrs is one OF the
costume efforts OF the season.
This is no easy problem IN summer
fabrics. because there are few colors
ether than the pastel shades which do not
look hot
Cream, ivory, and then on down 10 the
deepest ecru are 20 be found in the fore
ground.
AL Of these are made up over oOlorec
foundations, or worn over cOlored slips
At first glance mahogany does not seen
tc be a suitable color for a summer frock
Nevertheless. a lovely frock OF batists
was worn over a sl.p OF dull mahogany
silk.
The batiste itself is Of an indescribabls
shade OF brownish white. which is found
only IN the finer fabrics
Another curious combination was seer
In a lovely gown which was discovered
10 have five shades OF rose. perfectly
mingled. and combined with a touch Of
cool green
The Washington herald., 1909-07-08
ICE SUBSTITUTE.

When unable 70 obtain ice. or when not
convenient 20 q refrigerator, as on an
upper floor or sick room, the following
will be found a simple way OF preserving
an article OF food, says the National Food
Magazine:
Place an inverted saucer or small fruit
plate in a pan or other receptacle contain
ing about three inches Of fresh water and
set on top Of saucer. IN it's holder, the
milk. butter, or other article 70 be pre-
served Invert a flower pot, with It's
drainage hole tightly calked. over the
food into the pan Of water.
The flower pot being porous. evapora-
ton OF the water keeps the temperature
underneath al q low degree and a cooling
process results.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-08
Miss bradford Returns.

Miss Edith Bradford. prominent IN
the prima donna contralto roles with
the Aborn Opera Company for two con
secutive seasons. returns 20 the cast
here next Monday night for the role Of
Cora Angelioue in 'The Belle Of New
York" This Is the role in which Miss
Bradford said farewell TO her local ad-
mlrers at the New National last season.
and her many friends will be glad 10
welcome her back as the spr;ghtly
queen OF comic opera in the Morton
Kerker musical comedy.
The Aborn Opera Company revives
The Belle OF New York" next week by
special request. Their excellent produc-
tiOn OF this vivacious work last sum
mer is remembered as one OF the most
delightful OF all their light musical Of
ferings, and the fact that the cast this
year will be nearly the same as last
gives assurance that The Belle OF New
York viii register another banner
week at the National Just what Il IS
that makes one theatrical attraction
more alluring than anOther-rhe some
thing that brings sUccess-has never
been satisfactorily settled. and probably
never viii. but that this piece By Hugh
Morton and Gustav Kerker possesses
that mysterious something Is certain
for The Belle OF New York was not
only pronounced success from its ini-
tai appearance, but has maintained a
decided lead among works OF Its class
ever since, and continues 20 be as
charming and entertaining as ever n
spite OF the fact that styles are con-
stantly changing in musical comedy as
T I IT.
OF this cOncoctiOn IS further proved ir
that Il afforded a number OF artists g
chance 70 demonstrate their ability
raising them 20 the tOpmost rank Of
stars Of the musical stage and not only
the originals, but many who have fol
I lowed them IN their respective roles
have made their biggest hits "a the
characters OF the comedy. The title
part OF The Belle" next week viii
again be portrayed by fascinating little
Agnes Finlay. Robinson Newbold viii
again have the dryly humorous and &C.
centric character Of Ichabod Bronson
the refoTmer- Harry Benham viii be
seen IN his former part OF Harry Bron-
son. the wayward son. and two come
dieunes who formerly enjoyed the high
/ est esteem OF Aborn patrons Editl
/ Bradford and Carrie Reynolds. will re.
I turn 10 make their first bow OF this
/ season az the National. the former "a
I Cora AngeliQue and the latter as Fiji
I The rest OF the cast VIII include Her
man Hirshberg IN the Dutch" comedy
/ role Of Kari Pumpernick, the polite lu
matte; Clifford Robertson as Doc
/ Snifkins, Jean Moulan as Patsi. and Fe
I liX Fantus as Rats while the ever
welcome comedian, Phil BransOn. vii
/ again come back 70 assume his familiar
/ character Of "Blinky Bill"
The Washington herald., 1909-07-08
TIGER ATTACKS SURVEYORS.
Came Into Their Camp and Wounded
Several Occupants.
I'm ~. s---r.r q 1r1ia ~

Fr0m the surTey Of India Notes.
An interesting report is given By an o.
heer In charge OF a survey party IN the
Lushai Hills. adjoining the Cachar dis
trict Of Assam. dealing with q series of
ferocious attacks by tiger on two OF his
surveyors.
The tiger made his first appearance On
February IS at the camp OF Surveyor
GopaI Singh. when # IS said 10 have
sprung upon the surveyor and one Of his
khaIasis, who were seated alongside each
other while the evening meal was being
cooked For some reason not known the
tiger did not touch either OF the men. and
disappeared as suddenly as d had come.
but the men were so alarmed that after
spending a sieepless night. they moved
their camp 20 that OF Surveyor Ancar
Singh. about four miles on. On Febru-
ary q however the same tiger, pre-
sumabIy. attacked the camp again. SELF
ing khalasi who was washing his cook
ing pots in stream not twenty yard
from the camp
One OF the tindals. by nauls Nandu.
armed with only q stick. very pluckily
rushed al the tiger and tried 20 beat q
OF the unfortunate kERiasi, but Il was
not until the res OF the two squads came
Up that the tiger disappeared. only 70 re-
turn q few minutes later and. n spite
OF the frantic shouting OF the men, seized
Nandu by the arm II was again driven
OF. but again returned. and selzed q third
khalasL its third attempt 70 provide IL
self with q meal was frustrated IN the
same way as the others had been, and,
fortunately. Il only succeeded IN inficting
slight injuries. The whole party then
! spent the rest Of the night surrounded BY
I 6rss and keeping I'd e continuous hula
/ bs.oo-
/ At daybreak they moved OF TO a Lushta
/ village. carrying two OF the wounded men
I and their maps. but leaving their tents
and everything else behind them. On
their way they were met BY the camp Of
Z fcer. L VILLAINS. who had somehow re-
/ ceived news Of the desperate straits the
men were IN and had hurried OF 20 their
I assistance. He did what he could for
I the injured men. but one OF then was
Z IN such 6 woseui condition that he died
/ almost Immediately. They were all sent
I into Silchar. however, and a band OF
/ armed Lushaf was dispatched 20 the
/ abandoned camp 20 collect ard bring
away all the kit that had been left there
I They found the tents. bedding. and bla1-
/ kets and bags OF rice torn and dragged
! about and a sight rule and plane-table
I stand bearing marks o. ta1gs. Probably
/ they had been utilized n beating the
l tiger on
1 When Mr.. Williams met the party al
7 the men were 50 profoundly affected thar
I not one OF them could speak above a
/ whisper and begged not 10 be sent hack
I 20 the same locality. but 20 be allowed
70 work for the rest OF the field season
1 in open. cultivated country. which they
have been permitted % DO.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-08
OUTDOOR ADJUSTMENTS.
Luna Park.

With one OF the best weeks Luna Park
has ever had well under way. Manager
GOOdfellow is making every enort 10 have
next weeks bin OF amusements one OF
stiu greater interest. Another big out
door sensational act VIII be engaged and
what IS promised 10 be the best continu-
Gus vaudeville performance OF the sea
son. 4 feature OF the Sunday attractions
Is the presenting Of unusually good motion
pictures and illustrated songs in the Air
dome at night at cents. OF course the
usual sacred band concerts viii also be
rendered. The prize dances given on
Tuesday and Friday nights VIII be con-
tinued next week. These dances are prov
ing so popular as 10 tax the capacity OF
even the immense floor of the park dance
pavilion. The prize baby show 70 be
given In the big dance pavilion ar s:S0
on the coming Saturday afternoon prom
ises TO be the most successful event OF its
kind ever given at the park or IN this VI
cinity. There are several hundred entries
with more pouring IN every mail. There
viii be ten prizes, which VIII be given
for different claSsihcatOns, such as the
prettiest baby. cutest, fattest, smallest.
youngest. lduusoiiiesl LtSSe4 Dsio-css e-ie
two prizes TO the prettiest and youngest
mothers. The first prize is an imported
English tourist go-cart, and the other
prizes include gold chains. gold pins. sill
yer knife. spoon and fork, necklace, and
other valuable and handsome prizes
There are no conditions except the
babies must not be older than four
years Just send IN the entry TO the
manager OF Luna Park and be promptly
on hand at the park Saturday afternoon
The judges will be known and reeog-
nized for their ability 10 judge fairly.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-08
HAT SUGGESTIONS.

From the New York Tribune.
A dull. purple chip OF a large fat
shape. resting directly on the hair. trim
med with chou Of purple velvet ribbon
and a sweeping cluster Of mauve and
purple wheat-ears.
A Tuscan Tagal straw, turned UP alb
ruptly at the side. the brim lined with
black velvet. On II are large, outspread-
ing white wings.
Hats almost devoid OF trimming. for
which pearl gray is a favorite color
Here the artistic line Of the brim is OF the
greatest Importance.
For a hat that will not fade IN the sun,
q Tagal straw that IS nearly white. trim
med with rather coarse linen, in a pale,
unbleached tone. draped lightly around
the crown. The lower edge OF the drapery
has light fringe Of little balls. while on
the right side is a big. fat .cocksde OF the
linen.
Hat Of heliotrope. chip, with wide.
sweeping brinl, across the front Of which
is huge bow Of lace. wired.
Butter colored straw, "'clOche'' shape,
trimmed with green striped foulard.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-08
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR GIRL
By HELEN ROWLAND.

a man. just the jam on the
Somehow the moment has surrendered the key
he begins to think about changing the lock
expect pay for
and
die indigestion
him
be anything but "platonic frends?"
who pretends $
small whistles darkbecause Is
difficult tell which
whom
tobac
they
begins by looking around
marrying
he remark "Oh m huma
a
enedb by he Of Ter
Lord Adam
sort OF coton
One unhappy
perfectly
Love is ufe
The delightful taking
The Washington herald., 1909-07-08
MUDDLED CHILDREN.
Lincoln Information That Went 10
Waste in some Gases.

Waste in Some Gases.
Fron the Boston Herzld
A librarian in one Of the busiest
branches OF the New York Public Lib
rary asked every child who came into
her library on Lincoln's birthday the
question. Who was Llncolng'
The library had displayed varied and
interesting picture bulletins about LIN
coins lie. had assisted several hundred
children 81 getting material 10 write com
positions on Lincoln-had indeed occupied
the greater part OF its time FOR Two weeks
past in trying 70 help young America IN
its struggle 10 understand Lincoln-and
the Librarian was interested 10 know II
there was any child over ten years OF age
in New York who did not know the his
tory OF Abraham Lincoln.
The children came from public and
parOchial schools. ana many. IN fact
nearly all. gave quick. clever answers.
On the other hand. a few seem worth
recording. only 10 show that the teacher
may work himself 70 death and not puI
sense into the head OF an inattentive
boy OF girl.
The first startling answer 20 the ques-
ton WHO was L1ncoln?" was. He freed
the Indians. Another boy said. He
was the sleeping sentinel"
A little girl said she did not know who
he was. bat seemed 20 struggle with some
vague memory. finally burst out gladly.
7 do know. be was Washington" Some
other answers were He freed the mig
gers and now they don't have 20 work %
/ He started the civil war" He fought
the Indians" He left 80 the slaves"
and He was the man that pulled q pig
| out of the mud"
One boy said: He was President IN
/ lsl or 1sSl," and when asked x he vas
| something more than President, replied
/ no. ma'arn. you can't be no more than
that"
I One boy, a stranger IN the library.
/ evidently thought the librarian g truant
I officer. for when asked, Who was Lin
\ coln2" said: 4 don't know. ma'am %
/ and when the librarian insisted. Yes.
you do" said:
7 amt Lincoln. and rs a holiday"
/ A nice-looking girl. when asked what
she knew about Lincoln. answered con
! tentedly: Hes dead" Another said:
I He lived in a log cabin"
But what else did he do2'
I He freed the Americans"
Another answer 10 that question was:
i He freed the land"
] ether thought that his title 70 distino-
/ ton lay in his having "a grand temper, +"
/ his having been born fl Kaintucky." or
/ his having been very poor
! One prim little maid, when asked what
I he did when he vas President said
They said he freed the slaves. but there
/ were so many Of them don't see how he
I did IL
The Washington herald., 1909-07-08
Rose thnt ChanRes Its Color.

White in the shade, red in the sun.
such is the twofold character that has
given a name to the chameleon. rose.
At night, or when IL IS carried into a
dark room, it assumes a waxlike white
ness. This does not occur abruptly, but
the petals first pass through a blush
tint, which rapidly changes into a very
pale rose. and finally ends by becoming
the purest white. Then. If it is taken
into bright sunlight. with the greatest
rapidity II resumes the scarlet tint of
the most brilliant peOny This horticul-
tural phenomenon, says lie Petit Jardin,
comes from Japan, that country OF magic
gardens and wizard horticulturists
The Washington herald., 1909-07-08
Washington Herald Pattern Coupon.
Size desired. ed...........s
..PocahOntaso IN England.

From the London Chronicle.
A May carnival OF a particularly inter
esting character is to be held at Sedge-
ford. in West Norfolk. on Thursday next.
The chief item viii be the presentation
Of a pageant play. "Poeahontas.' writ
ten by Mr.. HoIcombe Ingleby and given
under his direction on the hillside. The
play is formed on the historic story OF
the romantic love affair OF John Rolfe. 2
Heacham colonist In Virginia in the ear
Hest years Of the seventeenth century.
with POcahontas. the beautiful daughter
OF the Indian chief POwhatan. ROlfe was
condemned 10 die, but Pocahontas sue
cessfully fnterceded IN his behalf. He af-
terward brought her 10 England and
made her his wife. and she died al
Greenwich
The Washington herald., 1909-07-08
A MEDLEY.

From the Boston Globe.
a creation sent out BY a Paris house
lately Is so daring and yet so successful
as TO merit description.
tt was a taiIor-made costume whict
made use OF three materials. tussore
linen. and silk cashmere.
The color combination was even more
striking. "Old red" blue. and violet
The coat was OF old red" tussore.
II was embroidered with flowers OF tht
silk cashmere. mingled violet and blue
the tones Of these so delicate. however
as TO insure an artistic whole.
The skirt made with oretelles passing
over the shoulder. was OF plain violet
linen
The reyeres and cuffs on the coat art
OF the same linen.
Pipings Of red and violet cord outlin,
the seams. and the buttons are OF vioIe
linen
The Washington herald., 1909-07-08
COR CORDpUM.

From ScTibner's
Breathless and unforeseen. It comes the
hour
When, on the breast Of the Beloved. we
feel
Almost the secret sence OF life reveal
Its meaning, and the source Of life its
power
When, as in some vast sunrise, Ike a
flower,
Our soul stands open and our eyes un-
seal,
While all that fear and Ignorance con-
ceal
Seems in perfection Hfss predestined
dover.
Then. az Il were against the inward ear,
We hold. in silence. like a chambered
shell,
The dazed one human heart-and seem
to hear
Forever and forever rise and swell
And fail and fall on Deaths eventful
shore,
Tragic and vast. LIES inarticulate
roar,
The Washington herald., 1909-07-08
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
aevvhen We Were Tvventy-one.,'

ssWhen We Were Tyyenty-one."
h Y. Esmond's beautiful. idylic COM
edy-drama, When We Were Twenty
one the success Of two continents, and
the play IN which Nat Goodwin and Max
Inc Elliott so heavily scored. is In rehear-
sal for presentation by the Columbia
Players next week. SO confident are Man
ayers Metzerott and Berger OF the excep-
tional worth OF the play that they are Ut
terly ignoring the box ofice demands OF
The Man from Mexico" thai since Mon
cay night has developed such strength
as TO seemingly justify its. continuance
for a second week. AS on previous oc-
casions this season. however, the mana
gers determined that il was better 70 de-
velop a regular weekly clientele that
could come each week assured OF a per-
l formance that would appeal 10 an intel
! ligent and cultured audience. rather than
% strive after record runs for single
plays. Plays now contracted for assure
an abundance of excellent material 70
whatever length the season may extend
Though produced originally nearly nine
years ago, when We Were Twenty-one"
remains to-day one OF thebest drawing
and most entertaining plays before the
I public Following It's run OF over q year
in New York. Il attained an equally phe-
nomenal run IN London. where Mr.. Good
win was accorded recognition that had
never before been extended 70 an Amer
lean artist and IN succeeding years has
I been greeted with crowded houses IN ev-
cry city on this continent. For the parts
\ Of Richard Carewe and Phyllis the Co
/ lumbia Company is fortunate in having
artists who not only have previously
played the parts, but IN these parts have
| achieved successes hardly equaled by Mr.
| Goodwin and Miss Elliott themselves.
Miss Julia Dean. in fact, was for time
a member Of Mr.. GOOdwins company
| and replaced Miss Elliott as Phyllis, and
/ Orme Caldara has previously played Mr..
/ GOodwin's part in stock organizations
/ with unprecedented success The play
/ is in four acts, and is one OF the most
/ pretentiOus offerings ever attempted IN
I this city by any stock organization.