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Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-05
PhotographS-GrI rs. Woman
n ODAY a well-meaning friend sent
me a photograph of myself taken
u eight years ago.

IN ODAY a well-meaning friend sent
me a photograph of myself taken
Il eight years ago.
At least L suppose the friend was
we'll meaning, for he is a man. If it
had been sent by a woman 1 would
have said she was a cat
1 hate old photographs; they make
you think of all the things you have
not done.
They have such questioning way of
looking at you, as much as to say,
"Well, what have you done all these
years? Have you lived up to half the
ideals you set out with, and are you
proud of your record or disappointed
with yourself?"
The girl of eight years ago looked at
me rather reproachfully, 1 am afraid.
II don't want to criticise," she
seemed to say, but 1 really expected
more of you. I'm afraid you let Slip
a great many opportunities"
And 1, looking at her direct, accus-
ing eyes. humbly acknowledged that
had
If you want an hour of real heart
to-heart self-Communion, just get out
an old photograph of yourself and an
swer the unspoken questions it puts to
you.
Perhaps you may get comfort as
well as rebuke from yourself that was.
When 1 looked at myself that was
today and she has made me feel thor
oughly abashed and guilty, 1 finally
found a ray of comfort.
you funny, little, old fashioned
thing" I murmured. You have no
right to talk to a woman of my age
as you are doing. OF one thing I am
very sure you may have had grand
ideals and ambitions but you really
were a wretched little prig in some re-
spects"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-05

Most elderly women hold up their
skirts by taking a handful on each
side and giving a sturdy hoist which
reveals the most comfortable of shoes.
It's ungraceful, to be sure, this method
of holding up the skirt, and probably
is a survival of the time when each
little girl was taught to catch up her
frock in each hand as she curtsied to
her elders. 1t was all right in those
good old days of hoop skirts and pru-
nella CATERS with cross ties, but 1t
isn't pretty today.
However, If 1t suits grandmother and
greataunt, let them do it, for you'll only
confuse and annoy them by pointing
out it's ungracefulness.
The most of us go along frantically
clutching at our draperies, painfully
aware that we are getting them up too
far on one side and letting them trail
on the street on the other side, but
quite unable to remedy it.
Some day, when manners and grace
will be considered at their true values
and taught along with mathematics
and English, we are going to train our
hold a skirt.
How to catch It up that 1t will be
lifted from the street yet will not be
too tight nor too loose.
We will teach them how to carry
1t with a graceful curve of the arm
and with no unsightly bending of the
body.
It has been truly said that few wo-
men could wear a shawl gracefully.
Perhaps that explains why shawls
are so little worn. But it sometimes
seems that there are still fewer wo-
men who know how to carry a skirt
gracefully.
Every woman should see herself as
she holds up her skirt in set of full
length mirrors at such angles that she
could see all around herself at once.
JnnroVement might result
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-05
Club News

m HE EbelI season opened yesterday
with a closed meeting at which
u the members listened to the an
nual address by the president, Mrs
Willitts J. Hole, and Mrs. E. c. Bel
lows, general curator, outlined the
section work for the coming year.
Guests were admitted at o'clock
and with the members listened to a
song program by Harry Girard, which
included the following numbers
"Three Spring Songs" edward Ger
mani, aria from "L'ebreo" (AppolinD,
Freebooter Ballads" (William Wal
lace), Danny Durer" (Kipling-Dam
rosch).
Mrs w. T. Lewis, who served Ebell
as president during 1902, was special
guest at the. informal tea which fol-
lowed the program.
A social reunion, with the officers
of the club and executive committee
acting as hostesses, was the order of
the day Saturday at the first meeting
of the Saturday Afternoon club of
Monrovia
Following the satisfactory arrange
ment of last year, the executive COM
mttee has outlined the work of the
ensuing year in periods of three
months, the first period being pro-
grained as follows:
October 2-Social day; reception by
officers and members of executive
committee; story telling, Miss Susanne
Dean.
October 16-Lecture, "An Apprecia-
tion of the Drama" Walter Hammond
Nichols.
October 30-Lecture, "San Gabriel
and Old Los Angeles" Mrs. Helen
Elliot Bandini.
November 6--Lecture. "Currene
Topics" Mrs. Lou v Chaplin.
November 20-Demonstration, domes-
tic science.
December 4-District board day, ad-
dresses by the officers of the Federated
clubs of the Los Angeles district.
December 1S-Music day
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-05
GOOD LIGHTS

1t is impossible to dress to look ones
best unless the toilet table has brill
liant light above it. 1t is mortifying to
discover small wisps of straying hair
and errors about ones attire which en-
tirely escaped attention in the semi
darkness at home. A clever woman has
her bedroom most cunningly lighted so
that by means of another mirror oppo-
site that on her dressing table she can
see herself in every position. This is
one reason why she is rarely seen with
"yawning'' between bodice and skirt,
glimpses at petticoats through Packets
and the back of collar badly adjusted.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-05
THE SENSE OF BEES is
ALMOST MIRACULOUS

Bees have a special sense not unlike
that of carrier pigeons. This has beer
shown by their knowledge of hiving.
They are not guided by sight or odor.
and can fly two miles from a hive and
then return on a direct line with their
supply of honey This has been tested
when bees have been taken two miles
in a closed box and then released.
They have returned on a direct line to
their hive. Other tests have been made
which show that the sense of smell
with the bee is not strong enough for 1t
to be led back to the hive after a two
mile iOurney
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-05
A FRENcHY TOUCH

The girl with a knack at little home
made touches to her gowns that give
them "quite an air" should try a new
ribbon effect. This is butterfly bows or
rosettes and long ends of two delicate
tones Of ribbon, as pale pink and Law
ender lavender and green, corn color
and white, blue and pink, flame color
and fawn. Used with lingerie or light
wool house dresses these combinations
are exceedingly good
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-05

Mrs. Nancy M. johnson of Wash
inton was the first person to take out
a patent for an ice cream freezer.
She was the wife of a naval officer.
She took out patents in 1S43 and sold
the rights for $41,500.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-05
SAME OLD STORY

Don't you believe" queried the fair
advocate of woman's rights, that men
live faster than women?"
"I sure do" replied the mere man.
IT was just ten months older than my
wife when we married; now 1 am AZ
and she was 30 last week"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-05
rRrr-pianos Given Awav-FREE

No home need be without a piano-an
sffer free and without cost Of any kind,
that all may participate In its benefts.
See page IL.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-05

ms as easy to secure a bargain in a used
automobile through want advertising, as II
used TO be-and still is-to secure q horse
and carriage.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-05
a BEGINNER

Old Bodger (savagely, after the thir-
ty-fourth attempt to "drive'O-I Won
der which is the right club to brain
the caddie with ?-Ally Slopers
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-05
FREE-Pianos GIVEN Away-TREE

No home need be Without a piano-an
offer free and without cost Of any kind.
that ali may participate in it's benefits
See page IL.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-05

The AngeIus grill has excellent serv-
fee and better food. Fourth and Spring.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-05

Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Rogers Of Santa
Monica, who left last night to visit
Mr.. Rogers former home in Kentucky.
gave farewell buffet supper Sunday
night, entertaining twenty guests.
They will stop at Denver, Chicago and
Atlantic City going, and will return
via San Antonio Tex
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-05

Mrs. Charles Van Loan, who, with
her little daughter, has been the guest
of her people here this summer, left
Sunday night for New York, where
she will join Mr.. Van Loan. She was
accompanied east by her sister. Miss
Carrie Lentz, who will be her guest.
Former students of the Los Angeles
Business college met in annual reunion
Friday evening at the college home,
West Fifth street. The building had
been elaborately decorated by commit
tees from the student body, and there
was a large attendance of apprecia-
tive graduates and their friends. The
following program was given: Orches-
ira. Miss Vennum (violin), Miss Mer-
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-05

Announcement is made of the mar
riage of Miss Winifred Esther McClin-
took and Oliver Perry Schoonmaker,
which was solemnized Saturday by
Rev. ]. M. Schaefle. Mr.. and Mrs.
vSouoonmaker will return from an ex-
tended wedding trip to reside at 1917
Vermont avenue.
The Washington times., 1909-07-15
Legends of Luck Cling TO Diamond
From All Ages and Many Nations

quently chosen for an engagement
ring, and also that It was bestowed as
a love token
Prince Orion gave the famous dia-
mOnd which bears mis- name 10 his royal
mistress, Catherine II of Russia. while
the first carcanet Of diamonds was re-
ceiyed Dy Agnes ScreI from her kingly
lover. 1t is a fitting gift for kings. The
kOh-i-NOOr was presented TO Queen
Victoria, and King Edward but lately
received the largest diamond found in
the diamond fields of South Africa from
ms african subjects,
The diamond symDOlizes innocence. II
was said by them Of Old time that if a
man wished TO test the fidelity Of his
wife. he must held a diamond over her
head when asleep. If she turned toward
him in her dreams she was faithful
but IL she turned from him she was
false. Aaron, the Hebrew high priest
was said 90 wear a diamond which grew
dark when the Jews sinned against Je-
LOVahs blood red If the sinner deserved
death by the sword. but II retained Its
pure brightness when confronted Dy in
n0ceGCe.
The diamond is a beautiful prism II
light rays flashing rainbow tints The
Orlentdls bestowed 8u il the beautiful
name of Tho Mound or Mountain Of
Light. To is "a Jewel Of Venus, the birth
stone Of those who enter this world in
April.
Those Who in april cate their years
Diamonds shall wear. lest bitter tears
For vain repentance flow, this stone,
Emf lem OF innocence, is shown"
The Washington times., 1909-07-15

The beautiful stone of protection
is the most valued Of jewels, and its
history is ever entwined with The
great ones OF the earth. A fiery trail
of great events, passions, and crimes
follow the gem, while its passage from
one owner to another is frequently
stained with blood and with tears.
The famous KOh-i-Noor belonged ever
10 him who had the victory over his
enemies. but diamond necklace
fastened the ruin of poor Marie An
tOinette. that queen OF tears.
The ancient Greeks called the dIa-
mond the unsubdusb bic stone, because
OF its hardness. 1t was said 10 give
courage 10 its Wearer, 10 dispel fears,
10 protect from evil influences
The warriors of Old time engraved
the image of Mars upon IL TO obtain
for its pOssessOT success I'm battle.
and Napoleon the Great wore a dia-
mOnd IN the hilt of his sword as q
protection from enemies. But the
Jewel was also credited with softer
virtues. Cleopatra believed that it at
tracted love 70 its wearer.
1t was called the "StOne Of Re
Cancellation" because il made peace
between lovers and established con-
also protected from misunderstanding
and was guard against suspicion.
end such Legends connected with il
from the most ancient times may ac-
count for the jewel being so fire.
The Washington times., 1909-07-15
THE MYSTIC FLOWER
GARDEN

1.-The name of a new play and a
hard substance.
2-The pride OF New England.
3-An American writer.
Winters accompaniment and a
great national sport.
5-Love's old sweet message.
6-Household utensils and con-
sonant.
IA crown of victory.
S-An abbreviation of a boys
name, a proposition, and a form
of the verb ito be-"
9-An mhabitant of the wilds, and
something suggestive of grace.
lO-An emblem of peace.
1.-THE early bird and part of an
equestrian's outfit.
IA maiden shy and blushing.
l3-The most popular parasite.
1.-THE flower that sprang from a
youths blood.
l5-A gypsy's favorite reading,
l6-Sweet sixteen, a woman's glory,
and an evergreen.
IAN insect.
l8-In all our grandmothers' gar
dens.
l9-An animal covered with fur and
an article of apparel.
20-One OF fashions prevailing
shades
2l-The surburbanite's delight and
two vowels.
pa dashing brunette.
PA small body Of water and a
girls name.
24-From an old manse.
25-A wise man and legal neces-
sity.
26-To crack Cor break and a
monster.
"a State and a young child.
2S-A domestic animal and a forest
of wealth.
The Washington times., 1909-07-15
Second floor. nth street.
Black Goods Dept.

yards 44-inch Panama CPriestiey 81.
Reduced from $500 10 $500 for pee.
ass yards 50-inch Storm Serge. Re
duced from s4.3S to $3.50 for piece.
~ yards 50-inch MOhair SIcilian- Re-
duced from Sab to $500 Tor piece.
6Ss yards 50-inCh Wool Taneta- Re-
duced from $500 to 800 for piece.
yards 42-inCh Striped Wolfe. Re-
duced from S6.25 to S295 for piece.
rs yards 44-inch French Serge. Re
dueed from 50 60 TO S275 for piece
5ss yards H-inch Tussah Royal Re
duced from S1125 to $1,000 for piece.
5 yards 42-lnch Plaid Wolfe. Reduced
from So to 1895 for piece.
31s yards finch Wolfe tPriestley 81.
Reduced from $3.50 to $3.50 for piece.
62s yards 42-inch Wool Taneta. Re
duced from 1888 to $500 for piece.
6la yards finch Striped Wolfe. Re
duced from SS18 to 500 for piece.
Ia yards 56-inch Wool cloth. Reduced
from SIS 10 9Oc for piece.
Second floor. G streeT.
The Washington times., 1909-07-15
Shoe Department.

10 pairs Women's Gun Metal Calfskin
Walking ONfords blucher cut, with
Goodyear welt sole and Cuban heel.
sizes 315 and A. 3la. ~. o. and Ga B
., 2a g, 3la, So, 6. and c: >, 21z. 8. 5. 6.
5iz, and Z D. Reduced from $500 10 sl-s5
pair.
"A pairs Women's Two and Three
eyelet Tan Calfskin Oxfords. blucher
cut. 18th Goodyear welt sole and Cuban
heel; sizes and IA, g, 81. 81. and
A s, 31a. and B: 2ls, 8, and c: %
ana 3 d. Reduced from $50 to SLs5
pair
% pairs Women's Two-eyelet Canvas
Oxfords, in pink, blue, and gray. with
welt sole; sizes j. 4. ~. 5, So. and B:
2la. SO. 4. 3. 81, and s -. Reduced from
$500 to S1.95 pair.
Third floor. Tenth street
The Washington times., 1909-07-15
Special Price,
35c pair; 5 for $l.OO.
MSin floor. F street.
Boys Furnishings Dept.

Boys Panama Hats, medium sizes
Reduced from S5.05 70 500 each
A lot Of Chudren's Wash Hats and
Caps. in a variety Of co1ors and styles
Reduced from SOC, 75c, and $l.o0 to 25c
each
A lot OF Chudren's Leather Belts. al
coIors and styles. Reduced from soc,
zoe, and 500. to 25c each
p Boys Wash Hats and Caps In va
rious styles. Reduced from SOC and zoe
20 10c each.
% Boys. Four-in-Hahd silk Ties. Re
duced from 25c 10 l2lzc each.
81 Boys Wash BIouses OK. & E"
and tx. & 5" brands. mussed. sizes
TO 15 Reduced from soc TO 25c each.
10 pairs Boys Wash Pants. mussed
and soiled from display; sizes 9, 4, and
.. Reduced from zoe TO Zoe each.
Is Boys Shirts, size -. Reduced from
500. H.25. and $50. TO soc each.
Third floor, Tenth street.
The Washington times., 1909-07-15

answers I'm a box of beautiful pond
lilies, which he gave as answer 10
number twenty-three Of the puzzle.
From my little girl readers have
come great many solutions. ! have
been much pleased with the interest
the children have taken in the contest
Here is a little letter from one of
them.
Dear Miss Temple: You never men
ton OF invite boys to your contest. but
as I believe you viii allow them TO try,
/ am sending you what answers I
could get to your Mystic Flowers.
Yours truly,
Horace Bradley, aged twelve"
You are most welcome to the con-
test, my little man. You must forgive
my failure 10 mention you. This is
essentially Woman's Page, and ms
little girl readers are my women
readers in the making, and that ex-
plains the invitation to them. Just
the same, / love my little boys, and
yours is not the only solution entered
ia the flower contest by them.
VIRGINIA TEMPLE.
The Washington times., 1909-07-15
Women's Skirt Dept.

2 Black Altman Wolfe Skirts, seven
g0red models trimmed with silk fold
Reduced from $3.50 TO $3.50 each.
Cream Serge Skirts. plain gored
model. trimmed with buttons Reduced
from Sl000. S1l.75. and S13.75 to SS.75. S9.75,
and 5000 each.
4 Black and White Shepherds Plaid
Skirts. trimmed with piping and bias
folds. Reduced from $3.50 TO $3.50 each.
4 Blue Panama Skirts, plain. gored
model. trimmed with fold Of same ma
terial Reduced from $500 20 $3.50 each.
/ Brown Panama Skirt, panel effect
front and hack, tucked at side. Reduced
from S10e0 20 $3.50
Third floor, G street
The Washington times., 1909-07-15
HOusefurnishing Dept.

Nickel plated Chahng Dishes, shop
worn. Reduced from S2.15 10 $3.50 each.
NickeI-Dlated Towel Racks Reduced
from $50 to 75c each.
] BisseIFs Carpet Sweeper, shopworn.
Reduced from $3.50 to $500
1 Large Ohio steam cooker. shopworn.
Reduced from 5000 to S5.0e.
] Sheet-iron oven, dented. Reduced
from S20e to SIS.
1 Japauned Bread Box, dented- Re-
duced from Coo 20 SOC
] Infants Bassinet, shopworn. Re
duced from SEQ TO zoe.
. small Clothes Hampers. Reduced
from S4.00 TO $3.50 each.
I Kitchen Cabinet, dtted with all
modern equipments. Reduced from SIC %
10 $3.50
/ OAK Commode. damaged. Reduced
from S425 70 $50
Fifth hocr, Eleventh street.
The Washington times., 1909-07-15
LID RACKS ARE AID
FOR HOUSEKEEPERS

The tidy hOusekeeper finds the many
lids Of pots, pans and kettles needed in
the kitchen a problem to arrange with
any degree Of order and neatness.
They cannot be hung up. many Of
them, owing TO the shape, will not lie
in pile, and they are woefully unhandy
in the dresser drawers.
4 bright woman 10 whom the lids
were as the hosts Of the evening has
now solved the question in a way 10th
easy and inexpensive.
She got a length Of strong wire
stretched il across the pots and pans
shelf by mems Of q couple of nails.
and on this the lids accompanying iii
the cooking utensils are neatly arrang-
and the even row Of shiny tin things Is
by no means monumental in addition
10 its hardness.
The Washington times., 1909-07-15
An Improperly.

Reader-Since you have asked my
frank opinion Of the inscription: 20.
you kid You are the baby doll for me.
Har which was on the postcard sent
you by a man, who was almost a
stranger, I wiz say that I would most
assuredIy regard it as an insult
You ask me TO tel you If II would
be generally accepted as indicative Of
a lack OF refinement" in the man who
sent it. Any womarIy woman would
consider it So. Such "A message from a
stranger is neither courteous nor re-
speCtful. and bespeaks iii breeding. or,
if his family is well connected, as you
say, lack in his individual character.
The Washington times., 1909-07-15
Early ELbertaS Make First
Appearance on Market Here

The liberia peach made its appear
ance on the market today.
AS in former seasons, the fruit net
with an instant demand. Large, yellow,
and juicy, the liberia usually has no
trouble in making itself the most popu-
lar of all peach varieties, and il made
this fact clear again today
The liberia crop, which is the prin-
cipal peach crop OF Georgia, Is ,.bout
one-third short this year. Indicai ons
are that il will only last few = eel.s.
The Washington times., 1909-07-15
DOTS ARE STYLISH.

Dots the size Of a dollar" says the
last message from Paris, are seen on the
new fouiards in white on black and in
black on white They sound extremely
Partisan, and have not quite been equal
ed in this country. where the dime has
been about the size limit. These dollar
ished shooting stars and woven slv-
rockets that are mum bered among the
more dazzling large patterns in fOuIard
silk
The Washington times., 1909-07-15
A NECKTIE SLIDE.

Some Of the new lace jabots on white
blouses are provided with a touch Of
color, vivid In the extreme, in the form
OF a slide through which the plated
jabot or the lace bow is slipped.
II IS made of q circle of Duckram COW
cred over with closely shirred silk. satin
or ribbon In gorgeous color. Brilliant
orange is one of the favOrites; deep rose
is another. Some Of the jabOts made
partly Of black velvet are supplied with
these pretty slides which give much the
Immersion Of silk rosetLe.
The Washington times., 1909-07-15
CRAB RAREBIT.

Melt one tablespoonful Of butter add
two tablespOOniUls of flour and cook
thoroughly. Add two cups of cream in
which has been dissolved d pinch OF soda
and cook until thick, seasoning witt.
salt, req pepper and minced UarsIes.
inen add one cup OF moro oil chouucd
cooked crab meat. When the Iniyrlfre
- heated add TWO tablesp0ouIuIs Of Par
l-CsGn cheese and the same uautity Of
sherry Arrange squares o. butterfd
toast on hot platter. Pour the era b
mi&turc over them, sprinkle with grated
cheese and serve piping not
The Washington times., 1909-07-15
Daily Fashion Talks.

This graceful semi-princess dress is
in high favor just nov, and can be
made Of sheer or heavy wash materials.
The simple model illustrated closes on
the side. The length Is a matter of
choice with the wearer. Tie skirt is
cut in six cores with front and back
cores extending into the waist anu
forming slight blouse effect at the waist
Front and back cores may be cut off at
the waist line If desired. Pattern comes
ia six sizes from 90 to a inches bust
The estimates below are figured for the
medium size.
Butterick Pattern No. 31O1, on sale at
Kings Palace.
The Washington times., 1909-07-15
COOKED RADISHES.

It seems queer 20 think of cooking
radishes. but # can be done, and people
who have tasted them say they are
good. Take large white radishes and
cut them into thick slices. Boil fO-
about ten minutes in water in which
little salt mas been put, and then fry
them in hot water, seasoning with pep
per. salt and a little vinegar.
The Washington times., 1909-07-15

To clean white marble put a lump Of
soda about the size Of an egg INTO a
pot containing half a pint OF water and
q tablespoonful Of soft soap Stand -his
Dot 10 a pan of boiling water on me lire
ull the Uigture balls. While il is hot
paint IL on the marble. Leave it for q
day or two and then wash it off with
warm water and clean flannel
The Washington times., 1909-07-15
TO FRESHEN STALE CAKE.

To freshen stale cake dip it for a
second in cold milk and then Tsbake
il in a rather cool oven Cake that has
been treated in this way viii taste as
if it had been newly baked and may be
eaten by any one. Stale bred may be
treated in the same way
The Washington times., 1909-07-15
BOILED SUGAR CANE.

Cane sugar loses a great deal of its
sweetness when boiled with fruit, and
much more is required 70 produce the
same results than would be the case
were the sWeetening added just as the
fruit lis taken from the fire.
The Washington times., 1909-07-15
Tiger

Mrs. Mo q quart Of milk add a
half gill each of peach brandy and
apple jack; sweeten with powdered
sugar. and put in two drops each Of oil
of cinnamon, cloves and orange, and
crate a little nutmeg on tne top Beat
the white Of All egg to a stiff frOth,
whip Il in and serve at Cnce.